Privacy Policy

Franciscopapasfritas.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our educational website, in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable German data protection law.

  1. Data We Collect

We aim to collect the minimum amount of personal data necessary. Depending on how you use the site, this may include:

  • Technical data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information automatically collected when you visit.
  • Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, and referring sources, collected through analytics tools.
  • Communication data: Information you voluntarily provide when contacting us, such as your name, email address, or message content.
  1. How We Use Your Data

We use the information we collect for the following legitimate purposes:

  • To operate, maintain, and improve the website and its content.
  • To understand how visitors use the site in order to enhance the user experience.
  • To respond to enquiries you send us through the contact facility.
  • To ensure the security and integrity of the website.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.

  1. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on legitimate interests in operating and securing our website, and where you have provided data voluntarily in the course of contacting us, based on your consent. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time.

  1. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support functionality and understand anonymous usage patterns. You can control cookies through your browser settings, and you may refuse or delete them. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the site.

  1. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy or as required by law. Contact communications are retained for a reasonable period to respond to and follow up on enquiries.

  1. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to access, correct, and delete the personal data we hold about you, as well as the right to restrict or object to processing, the right to data portability, and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. You may also revoke any consent you have given at any time.

  1. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

  1. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers for hosting, analytics, or other operational purposes. These providers may process data on our behalf and are bound by appropriate data processing agreements.

  1. Children’s Privacy

Our website is designed for a general adult audience and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

  1. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

  1. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us using the details provided on our Contact page.