Privacy Policy
Last updated: 08 November 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is processed when you visit oliver-hoffmann.com. I take the protection of your data seriously and handle personal information confidentially and in accordance with applicable data protection laws (in particular the GDPR).
Note:
This website is a private, non-commercial online presence. It serves solely for personal presentation and information. No products or services are offered, advertised, or sold through this website.
Contact:
Dr. Oliver Hoffmann
Email: mail@oliver-hoffmann.com
1. Data Controller
Dr. Oliver Hoffmann
Website: https://oliver-hoffmann.com
Email: mail@oliver-hoffmann.com
2. Data Processed
a) Server Log Files
When accessing this website, the following data may be automatically recorded:
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IP address (shortened or anonymized where possible)
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Date and time of access
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Browser type and version
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Operating system
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Referrer URL (if applicable)
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Pages viewed on this website
Purpose: Ensuring website functionality and system security
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest)
Log data is automatically deleted after a short period unless required for security analysis.
b) Contact
If you contact me via email or through a contact form, any personal data you provide is used solely to respond to your inquiry.
Legal basis:
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Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (communication prior to entering into a contract), or
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Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in responding to requests)
Data is not shared with third parties.
3. Cookies
This website does not use cookies for analytics, marketing, or tracking purposes.
If any technical cookies are used, they are strictly necessary for the basic functionality of the website and do not require consent.
4. No External Analytics or Tracking
This website does not use:
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Google Analytics
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Advertising or marketing trackers
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Social media pixels
5. No Newsletters or Marketing Emails
Email addresses are not stored or used for marketing or newsletter distribution.
6. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to:
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respond to your request, or
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comply with legal obligations.
Data that is no longer required is deleted.
7. Data Sharing
Personal data is not sold or shared with third parties.
Exceptions apply only where required by law (e.g., upon request by authorities).
8. Data Processing Within the EU
Personal data is generally processed within the European Union.
If data must be transferred outside the EU in exceptional cases, it will only occur where legally adequate safeguards are in place.
9. Your Rights Under the GDPR
You have the right to:
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Request access to your personal data (Art. 15 GDPR)
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Request correction of inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR)
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Request deletion (Art. 17 GDPR)
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Request restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
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Object to data processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
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Request data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
For requests, please contact: mail@oliver-hoffmann.com
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority.
10. Data Security
Appropriate technical and organizational measures are taken to protect personal data from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access.
11. Updates to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version is always available on this website.