1. Introduction
We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. This privacy notice informs you about the type, scope, and purpose of the collection and use of personal data on our website in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).
2. Controller
The controller responsible for the processing of data on this website is:
Nick Pohl | True Valley Strings
Josefstr. 22
96103 Hallstadt
Germany
If you have any questions regarding data protection, please contact us at the details above.
3. Data Collection and Processing
a) Server Log Files
When you visit our website, your browser automatically transmits certain information to our server, such as:
- IP address
- Date and time of access
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referrer URL
This information is necessary to ensure the stability and security of our website.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).
The data is deleted automatically after 7 days.
b) Contact Form and Email Contact
If you contact us via our contact form or by email, we will process your data (name, email address, and any message text) in order to respond to your inquiry.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures).
Your data will be deleted once your request has been fully processed, unless legal obligations require retention.
4. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to make our offer more user-friendly and to analyze usage.
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent).
You can withdraw consent at any time via the cookie settings on our website.
5. Plugins and Third-Party Services
a) WordPress Plugins
Our website may use plugins for security, SEO, or performance (e.g., Jetpack, Yoast SEO).
Each plugin processes data according to its own privacy standards.
6. Storage Period
We store personal data only as long as necessary for the stated purposes or as required by law.
7. Your Rights
You have the following rights under the GDPR:
- Right to 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 object (Art. 21 GDPR)
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, such as your local data protection authority in Germany.
8. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against loss, misuse, and unauthorized access.
Our website uses SSL/TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential information.
9. Changes to This Privacy Notice
We reserve the right to update this privacy notice to comply with legal requirements or to reflect changes to our services. The latest version is always available on our website.