Privacy Policy / Imprint

Imprint

Information pursuant to § 5 DDG (German Digital Services Act)

Bernhard Roetzel

Kribber Str. 1

19357 Karstädt

Germany

Contact

Phone: +49 176 40158279

E-mail: info@feineherr.de

VAT identification number

Small business under § 19 UStG, no VAT charged.

Responsible for editorial content pursuant to § 18 (2) MStV (German Interstate Media Treaty)

Bernhard Roetzel

Address as above

Editorial team and photography

Text: Bernhard Roetzel

Photography: Tommi Aittala

Consumer dispute resolution

The European Commission shut down its Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform on 20 July 2025. A link to the platform is therefore no longer possible.

We are neither willing nor obliged to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board.

Liability for content

As a service provider, we are responsible under § 7 (1) DDG for our own content on these pages in accordance with general laws. Pursuant to §§ 8 to 10 DDG, however, we as a service provider are not under any obligation to monitor third-party information transmitted or stored on our platform, or to investigate circumstances that point to illegal activity. Obligations to remove or block the use of information under general laws remain unaffected. Liability in this respect, however, is only possible from the point in time at which we become aware of a specific legal violation. Upon becoming aware of corresponding legal violations, we will remove this content immediately.

Liability for links

Our offering contains links to external third-party websites whose content we have no influence over. We therefore cannot accept any liability for this third-party content. The respective provider or operator of the linked pages is always responsible for the content of those pages. The linked pages were checked for possible legal violations at the time of linking. Illegal content was not identifiable at the time of linking. Permanent monitoring of the linked pages is not reasonable without specific evidence of a legal violation. Upon becoming aware of legal violations, we will remove such links immediately.

Copyright

The content and works on these pages created by the site operators are subject to German copyright law. In particular, the photographs published on this website are protected by copyright. Unless otherwise stated, they are by Tommi Aittala. Reproduction, editing, distribution and any kind of use outside the limits of copyright law require the written consent of the respective author or photographer. Downloads and copies of this site are only permitted for private, non-commercial use.

Where content on this site was not created by the operator, the copyrights of third parties are respected. In particular, third-party content is identified as such. Should you nevertheless become aware of a copyright infringement, we ask you to inform us. Upon becoming aware of legal violations, we will remove such content immediately.

Advertising disclosure

Articles created in cooperation with advertising partners are clearly labelled with the words “Anzeige” (“Advertisement”) or “Gesponsert [brand name]” (“Sponsored by [brand name]”). Advertising placements in the sidebar are also recognisable as advertising.

Privacy Policy

1. Controller

The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:

Bernhard Roetzel

Kribber Str. 1

19357 Karstädt

Germany

Phone: +49 176 40158279

E-mail: info@feineherr.de

A data protection officer is not required by law.

2. General principles of data processing

We process personal data of our users only to the extent necessary to provide a functional website together with our content and services. Processing usually takes place only with the user’s consent. An exception applies in cases where prior consent cannot be obtained for factual reasons and processing is permitted by law.

The legal bases for processing are in particular:

  • Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR (consent)
  • Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR (contract or pre-contractual measures)
  • Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR (legal obligation)
  • Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR (legitimate interest)
  • § 25 (1) TDDDG (German Telecommunications Digital Services Data Protection Act) for storing or accessing information on terminal devices (cookies and comparable technologies)

Personal data is deleted as soon as the purpose of processing no longer applies and no statutory retention obligations stand in the way.

3. Hosting

This website is hosted by an external service provider:

Provider: to be communicated upon request. A Data Processing Agreement pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR is in place with the provider.

The provider processes personal data of users on our behalf (in particular IP addresses, log files). The processing is carried out on the basis of our legitimate interest in a technically secure and efficient provision of the website (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR).

4. Provision of the website and server log files

Each time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and information from the calling device’s computer system. The following data is collected:

  • IP address (truncated after 7 days)
  • Date and time of access
  • Time zone difference from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
  • Content of the request (specific page)
  • Access status / HTTP status code
  • Volume of data transferred
  • Website from which the request originates (referrer)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system

This data is stored in the log files of our hosting provider. Storage of this data together with other personal data of the user does not take place.

The processing serves the technical functionality, security and stability of the website. The legal basis is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Log files are automatically deleted after 14 days at the latest.

5. Cookies and consent management (Borlabs Cookie)

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies (e.g. local storage) to keep the website functional, to enable reach measurement, and to embed third-party content.

For managing your consent we use the consent manager Borlabs Cookie by Borlabs GmbH, Rübenkamp 32, 22305 Hamburg, Germany. Borlabs Cookie stores your cookie consent in a strictly necessary cookie on your device. The following data is stored:

  • consents granted
  • time of consent
  • anonymised key (UUID)

Storage duration is 12 months. Data processing is carried out to fulfil a legal obligation (proof of consent under Art. 7 (1) GDPR), legal basis is Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR. Borlabs Cookie processes the data exclusively on our server, no transmission to third parties takes place.

You can withdraw or adjust your consent at any time via the “Cookie settings” link in the footer.

Cookies that are not strictly necessary are only set after your active consent pursuant to § 25 (1) TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR.

6. Reach measurement and web analytics

6.1 Google Analytics 4 (via Google Tag Manager)

Subject to your consent, this website uses Google Analytics 4, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (“Google”). Google Analytics is integrated via Google Tag Manager.

Google Analytics uses cookies and comparable technologies that allow analysis of your use of the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. We use Google Analytics exclusively with IP anonymisation activated. Your IP address is therefore truncated by Google within member states of the European Union or other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area before transmission to the USA.

The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics is not merged with other Google data.

Transfers to the USA: Google LLC is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (the successor to Privacy Shield, which was invalidated by the Schrems II ruling of 16 July 2020). Transfers are based on the EU Commission’s adequacy decision of 10 July 2023 (Art. 45 GDPR). Certification status can be verified at: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/list

Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG (consent via Borlabs Cookie).

Storage duration: 14 months.

You can withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings.

A Data Processing Agreement pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR is in place with Google.

Further information: https://policies.google.com/privacy

6.2 AnalyticsWP

We use the WordPress plugin AnalyticsWP to analyse anonymously which posts are read how often. AnalyticsWP runs server-side on our hosting provider. No data is transmitted to external providers. The following is recorded:

  • URL accessed
  • timestamp
  • referrer
  • truncated IP address (last octet removed)

The legal basis is our legitimate interest in a simple, data-minimising reach measurement (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR). Since no cookies are set and the IP is truncated, consent is not required.

Storage duration: 12 months.

7. Fonts (Adobe Fonts / Typekit)

Subject to your consent, we use Adobe Fonts (Typekit) by Adobe Systems Software Ireland Limited, 4-6 Riverwalk, Citywest Business Campus, Dublin 24, Ireland, for consistent font display.

When you call up a page that uses Adobe Fonts, your browser loads the required fonts from Adobe servers (use.typekit.net). In doing so, your IP address is transmitted to Adobe. Adobe is also certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.

Until you give consent, the script is blocked by our consent manager Borlabs. Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG.

Further information: https://www.adobe.com/privacy/policy.html

8. Newsletter (MailChimp)

You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter on this website. We use MailChimp, a service provided by Intuit Mailchimp, 405 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA, for distribution and management.

For sign-ups we use a double opt-in procedure: after you sign up, you receive a confirmation e-mail. Only after confirmation is your address added to the distribution list.

Data processed:

  • e-mail address (mandatory)
  • name (optional)
  • IP address at the time of registration and confirmation
  • timestamp of registration and confirmation
  • open and click behaviour in newsletters sent (web beacons / tracking pixels for statistical purposes)

The legal basis is your consent under Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can unsubscribe at any time via the unsubscribe link in every e-mail or by message to info@feineherr.de. Your data will be removed from the active distribution list after unsubscribing; protocol data evidencing consent will be retained for up to 3 years (limitation period).

Transfers to the USA: Intuit Mailchimp is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. Transfers are based on the EU Commission’s adequacy decision (Art. 45 GDPR). A Data Processing Agreement is in place with Mailchimp.

Further information: https://www.intuit.com/privacy/statement/

9. Contact form and Google reCAPTCHA

If you contact us via the contact form or by e-mail, the information you provide (name, e-mail address, message) is stored to handle your enquiry and in case of follow-up questions. We do not pass on this data without your consent.

The legal basis is Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR (pre-contractual measures) and Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR (legitimate interest in answering your enquiry). Data is deleted as soon as processing is complete and no statutory retention obligations stand in the way.

To prevent automated requests (spam protection), we use Google reCAPTCHA on the contact page, a service of Google Ireland Limited. Technical data (including IP address, time spent, mouse movements, browser and device information) is transmitted to Google and analysed there. The legal basis is our legitimate interest in spam protection (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR).

Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

10. Comments

Users can leave comments on our articles. We use the comment function built into WordPress. The following data is collected:

  • name (mandatory; pseudonyms are permitted)
  • e-mail address (mandatory, not displayed publicly)
  • website (optional)
  • IP address at the time of the comment
  • timestamp
  • comment text

All comments are manually approved before publication (pre-moderation) to prevent spam and abusive content.

The legal basis is Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR (consent through active submission) and Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR (legitimate interest in editorial discussion). Storage is open-ended for as long as the article is online; you can request deletion at any time by e-mail to info@feineherr.de.

11. Sidebar advertising

We display advertising slots in the sidebar. Some of these are served programmatically via Adform (Adform A/S, Wildersgade 10B, 1408 Copenhagen K, Denmark). Subject to your consent, Adform sets cookies or comparable technologies to measure delivery and to evaluate reach.

Data processed may include:

  • IP address
  • device and browser information
  • advertising IDs
  • interactions with the ad

Adform is established in the EU. A Data Processing Agreement is in place with the advertising partners. Until you give consent, the ad script is blocked by Borlabs Cookie.

Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG.

Adform privacy notice: https://site.adform.com/privacy-center/website-privacy/produkt-und-services-datenschutzerklarung

Other sidebar slots are served statically and do not set cookies. If you click such a banner, you are forwarded to the advertising partner’s website, where they receive your IP address.

12. Embedded content

In individual articles and, where applicable, on the home page, we embed third-party content, in particular:

  • the Instagram feed of @bernhardroetzel (Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland)
  • occasional videos from YouTube (Google Ireland Limited) or Vimeo (Vimeo, Inc., 555 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011, USA)

Embedded content is loaded only after your consent via Borlabs Cookie. Until then, you see a placeholder in place of the embed.

Once you consent to the embed, your browser establishes a direct connection to the respective provider. Technical data (in particular IP address, browser, referrer) is transmitted to the provider. If you are simultaneously logged in to the service, the provider may associate the visit with your account.

Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG.

Privacy information:

Transfers to the USA are based on the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (Meta, Google) or Standard Contractual Clauses (Vimeo).

13. Maps (Google Maps)

On individual pages, in particular the maker map, we embed Google Maps by Google Ireland Limited subject to your consent. The map allows you to interactively browse the bespoke makers and workshops featured in the magazine.

Until you consent, you see a placeholder instead of the map. After consent, your browser establishes a connection to Google. Your IP address is transmitted to Google in the process. If you are logged in to Google, the visit may be associated with your account.

Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG.

Transfers to the USA: EU-US Data Privacy Framework (Art. 45 GDPR).

Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

14. Links to social networks

In the footer and on the About page, we link to the following profiles:

These are exclusively static links, not embedded plug-ins. Only when you click such a link are you forwarded to the respective provider, where your IP address and possibly further data are transmitted.

Provider:

15. Image optimisation (EWWW Image Optimizer)

To accelerate page load times we use the WordPress plugin EWWW Image Optimizer. Optimisation runs server-side on our hosting provider. No data is transmitted to external providers.

16. Recipient categories and transfers to third countries

In the context of the processing operations described above, personal data may be transmitted to the following categories of recipients:

  • hosting provider (within the EU)
  • analytics and advertising providers (Google, Adobe, Meta, Mailchimp, Adform)
  • public authorities, where required by law

Transfers to third countries (in particular the USA) are made exclusively:

  • on the basis of the adequacy decision concerning the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (Art. 45 GDPR), or
  • on the basis of appropriate safeguards under Art. 46 GDPR (in particular Standard Contractual Clauses), or
  • on the basis of your express consent (Art. 49 (1) (a) GDPR).

In the case of transfers based on Standard Contractual Clauses, please note that US authorities may, under certain conditions, gain access to personal data without data subjects having effective legal remedies before US courts.

17. Storage period

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for the respective purpose, or for as long as statutory retention periods require (in particular § 257 HGB and § 147 AO, up to 10 years for documents relevant under commercial and tax law). Otherwise, the storage periods stated in the respective sections apply.

18. Your rights as a data subject

You have the following rights with regard to personal data concerning you:

  • Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
  • Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
  • Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
  • Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
  • Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
  • Right to withdraw consent with effect for the future (Art. 7 (3) GDPR)
  • Right to object to processing based on Art. 6 (1) (e) or (f) GDPR (Art. 21 GDPR), in particular objection to direct marketing
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)

The supervisory authority responsible for our place of establishment is:

Die Landesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und für das Recht auf Akteneinsicht Brandenburg

Stahnsdorfer Damm 77

14532 Kleinmachnow

Germany

Phone: +49 33203 356-0

E-mail: poststelle@lda.brandenburg.de

Web: https://www.lda.brandenburg.de

You can exercise your rights against us at any time by e-mail to info@feineherr.de or by post to the address given in the imprint.

19. Objection to direct marketing

You can object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes at any time without giving reasons. An informal e-mail to info@feineherr.de is sufficient.

20. Automated decision-making

We do not engage in automated decision-making, including profiling, within the meaning of Art. 22 GDPR.

21. Data security

During your visit to the website we use the widespread TLS protocol in conjunction with the highest level of encryption supported by your browser. You can recognise SSL encryption by the closed lock in the address bar of your browser and by the address starting with “https://”.

We use appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your data against accidental or intentional manipulation, partial or total loss, destruction, or against unauthorised access by third parties. Our security measures are continuously improved in line with technological developments.

22. Validity and changes to this privacy policy

This privacy policy is currently valid and dated May 2026.

Due to the further development of our website or due to changed legal or regulatory requirements, it may become necessary to amend this privacy policy. The current privacy policy can be accessed on this website at any time.