Privacy Policy

 

We take your privacy and the protection of your personal data seriously. This is why we inform you on this page, according to the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which came into force on May 25, 2018, comprehensively about the processing of your personal data. 



1. Contact 


TEMA magazine is operated by:


TEMA Publishing
Carlotta Terhorst, Viola Karsten,
Pamina Rosenthal, Thekla Liebmann GbR

Köln
Germany

If you have any doubts or questions about the protection of your data after reading our private policy contact us under contact@temamagazine.com or send us a letter to our address mentioned above.

2. What is personal data? 

According to the GDPR, personal data is any information that, individually or in combination, can identify a specific living individual. This broad definition includes traditional personal data, such as dates of birth, names, home addresses, e-mail addresses, but also data about a person's location or financial status among others.

For more information on what is considered personal data in the EU, visit the information page of the European Commission here:
https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/law-topic/data-protection/reform/what-personal-data_en


3. General information about the data processing by Tema Magazine 

3.1 What kind of information do we collect?

When you visit our website (www.temamagazine.com), we collect browsing data such as: 

  • IP address, 

  • date and time of access, 

  • browser and operating system details

If you agree to our cookie banner we may also collect information about: 

  • your clicks 

  • your clicks on internal or external links

  • the number and content of all pages you visited 

  • scrolling time

  • searches on our webpage

  • exact timestamps

  • the number of times you visit our website



3.2  What are cookies?

Cookies are text files that are stored on your computer and enable us to analyze your use of the website. For this purpose, the usage information obtained by the cookie is transmitted to a server and stored so that user behaviour can be evaluated. Some of the cookies we use are deleted after the end of the browser session. Other cookies remain on your device and enable us to recognise your browser on your next visit. Cookies cannot be used to access other files on your computer or to determine your email address.


3.3 Do I have to agree to the usage of cookies?

Insofar as we use cookies that are absolutely necessary for the provision of our websites, the legal basis for the processing of personal data using these cookies is Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR.

Processing of personal data by cookies for marketing purposes or for the creation of statistics only takes place if you have given us your consent for this. The legal basis for this is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.

In addition, you can configure your browser settings according to your own wishes and disable cookies. Find more information here on how to disable cookies for various browsers. Please be aware that you might not access all functions on our website if you disable all forms of cookies.


3.4 What are you using the cookies for?

As described above, cookies do different jobs on our website. It enables us to navigate between pages efficiently and helps us to analyse how well our website is performing. With the information you provide us with the cookies, we can adjust the website to your preferences and improve your experience. 


4. Data processing by third party services we use for our website

4.1 Squarespace

When you visit our website (www.temamagzine.com) the browser on your terminal device automatically sends information to the host server of our website (e.g. IP addresses, preferences, web pages you visited prior to coming to our site, information about your browser etc.),. The host server of our website is operated by Squarespace Inc, 459 Broadway 5th Floor, New York, NY 10013, USA. Detailed information on Squarespace Inc’s the privacy policy can be found following this link:in the Squarespace Privacy Policy, which you can view at any time at http://www.squarespace.com/privacy/

In order to clarify responsibilities with regards to GDPR, we have signed a data processing agreement with Squarespace. You can find more details about this agreement following this link. Complaining with the GDPR Squarespace also has further published a data processing supplement that can be found here: https://de.squarespace.com/dpa/.

As users of the services of Squarespace Inc. and its hosting services we have entered into a contract for commissioned processing. This means that wWe share all collected information with Squarespace. 



4.2 Matomo 

We use Matomo (formerly Piwik) for web analytics, a service provided by InnoCraft Ltd, 150 Willis St, 6011 Wellington, New Zealand, NZBN 6106769. The protection of your data is important to us, which is why we have additionally configured Matomo in such a way that your IP address is only recorded in shortened form. We therefore process your personal usage data anonymously. It is not possible for us to draw conclusions about your person. Further information on the Matomo terms of use and the data protection regulations can be found at: https://matomo.org/privacy/. 

4.3 PayPal 

We use the payment services of PayPal (Europe) S.à rl et Cie, SCA, 22-24 Boulevard Royal, L-2449 Luxembourg. If you want to support us via PayPal and click on the Paypal button in our support section, you will be redirected to PayPal's website. At this moment, your personal data will be processed by PayPal. It includes your name, your address, your e-Email address, any telephone numbers and account or credit card information. Before your support us through the services of PayPal, please make sure to read their Privacy Policy:
https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full

4.4 Patreon

We use the services of Patreon Ireland Limited, German Branch in Revaler Strasse 99, Hall 20, 2nd floor Rooms 3.19 and 3.25., 10245 Berlin-Friedrichshain, Germany. On our support site, we give you the opportunity to support us through Patreon. If you click on the Patreon button you will be redirected to the Patreon webpage. Before you sign up as a Patreon and decide to support us with a monthly subscription, please check Patreon’s private policy in detail: https://privacy.patreon.com/policies


5. Contact form or E-Mail

If you contact us e.g. by phone, email (e.g. via contact@temamagazine.com), post, by using our contact forms on our website or in any other way with a request, we do process your personal data, e.g. your name, address, telephone number as well as the content of the message. These details are processed for the purpose of being able to handle your request. Your data will only be used to the extent necessary for this purpose. The legal basis for the processing of the data described above is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR, insofar as this is connected with the initiation or fulfilment of a contract with you, or based on Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR, as we have a legitimate interest in corresponding with you for business purposes.

Communication data will be deleted as far as they are no longer necessary for the exchange with you and legal retention periods have expired.


6. Newsletter 

On our website we offer you the possibility to register for our newsletter. The newsletter is created by Squarespace Email Campaigns, the built-in email marketing feature of our website host Sqaurespace. E-mail addresses are stored in mailing lists within our site, but the information is not shared with Squarespace.

6.1  What information do I share with you if I sign up for the newsletter ?

First of all, we ensure that you really want to subscribe to your newsletter by using the so-called double opt-in procedure. After you have entered your e-mail address on the banner on our website, we will send you a confirmation link. You will only be added to the distribution list, if you click on this link. At this point, the processing of your electronic contact data is based solely on your consent and the only information you share with us is your e-mail address. 

The data processing is based on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR). 


6.2 Is it possible to unsubscribe from the newsletter? 

You can revoke your consent at any time. For this purpose, it is sufficient to send us a short note via e-mail or click on the "unsubscribe" button at the end of the newsletter. Once you unsubscribe or inform us about your decision to unsubscribe, we will delete your personal data. It will also be deleted from the servers of our service provider. 


7. Social Media 

7.1 Instagram

We use the platform and technical services of Instagram Inc., 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, USA. When you visit our Instagram page, Instagram collects, among other things, your IP address and other information that is present on your PC in the form of cookies. This information is used to provide us, as operators of the Instagram pages, with statistical information about the use of the Instagram page. In addition, Instagram may display further information or advertisements to you according to your preferences. The data collected about you in this context is processed by Instagram Inc. and may be transferred to countries outside the European Union in the process.

What information Instagram receives and how it is used is described in general terms by Instagram in its privacy policy. The privacy policy is available at the following link: https://help.instagram.com/519522125107875

The processing of personal data of visitors to our Instagram account is based on our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest is to ensure communication with our customers and to inform them about news related to our products.

You can object to data processing by Instagram here.


7.2 Facebook

We use the technical platform and services of Facebook Ireland Ltd, 4 Grand Canal Square Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland. Facebook processes personal data about your account, your IP address as well as about the end devices you use and cookies are used for data collection. The information may be used by Facebook to provide us, as operators of the Facebook pages, with statistical information such as gender and age distribution about the use of the Facebook page. In addition, Facebook may display further information or advertisements to you according to your preferences. 

What information Facebook receives and how it is used is described in their privacy policy. You can find Facebook's complete privacy policy: http://de-de.facebook.com/about/privacy.

The processing of personal data of visitors to our Facebook fan page is based on our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest is to ensure communication with our customers and to inform them about news related to our products.

You can object to data processing by Facebook here.


7.3 LinkedIn

We use the technical platform and services of the LinkedIn Corporation LinkedIn Corporation, 2029 Stierlin Court, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. When you visit, follow, or engage with our LinkedIn company page, LinkedIn processes personal data to provide us with anonymized statistics and insights. This provides us with insights about the types of actions people take on our site. 

What information LinkedIn receives and how they use it is described in their privacy policy. You can find their private policy at: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy. 

The processing of personal data of visitors to our LinkedIn profile is based on our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest is to ensure communication with our customers, to present our company to the business world and to provide information about news from our company. 

You can object to data processing by LinkedIn here.



8. Data transfer to the USA and other third countries

The abovementioned external service providers or subcontracted processors such as website service providers and statistical tools may receive your personal data. In these cases, however, the scope of the transmitted data is limited to the necessary minimum. Insofar as subcontractors process your personal data on our behalf, we ensure compliance pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR. We attach importance to processing your data within the EU / EEA. However, it may happen that we use service providers who process data outside the EU / EEA. In these cases, we try to ensure an adequate level of data protection comparable to the standards within the EU. This can be achieved, for example, via EU standard contractual clauses or special agreements.


9. Rights 

9.1 What rights do I have in relation to my personal data?

As a data subject you have certain rights on the internet. You have the right to:

  1. Revoke your consent to data processing

Many data processing operations are only possible if you express consent. You can revoke consent you have already given at any time. For this purpose, an informal communication by e-mail to us is sufficient. 

  1. appeal to the competent supervisory authority

In the event of a breach of data protection law, you have the right to file a complaint with the competent supervisory authority. Here you can find contact details of the supervisory authority: https://www.ldi.nrw.de/metanavi_Kontakt/index.php

  1. information, correction, blocking, deletion

You have the right to free information about your stored personal data, the origin of the data, their recipients and the purpose of the data processing and, if applicable, a right to correction, blocking or deletion of this data. 


If you have any questions or doubts, please contact us at contact@temamagazine.com.