Privacy Policy – Barbara Bendel

Kruegerstrasse 20
10439 Berlin, Germany

Represented by:
Barbara Bendel

Contact:
M: +1 467 553 8119
M: +49 171 74 50 989
E: mail@barbara-bendel.com

VAT Identification Number:
VAT ID No.: DE 251504812
Please feel free to use our contact form for written inquiries.

Validity for Social Networks

This Impressum and Privacy Policy explicitly apply to both the website barbara-bendel.com and the company’s accounts on social networks, particularly on Facebook, Instagram, Xing, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, WordPress blog, and other social media platforms where Barbara Bendel and its representatives are present.

The place of jurisdiction, where legally permissible, is Berlin (Germany). German law applies.

Privacy Policy

1. Data Protection at a Glance

General Information

The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data includes all data that can be used to personally identify you. Detailed information on data protection can be found in our privacy policy listed below this text.

Data Collection on This Website

Who is responsible for data collection on this website?
The data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. The operator’s contact details can be found in the section “Notice on the Responsible Party” in this privacy policy.

How do we collect your data?
Your data is collected in part when you provide it to us. This may include data that you enter into a contact form.

Other data is collected automatically or with your consent when you visit the website through our IT systems. This includes technical data (e.g., internet browser, operating system, or time of page access). This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter this website.

What do we use your data for?
Some of the data is collected to ensure the error-free provision of the website. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior. If contracts are concluded or initiated via the website, the transmitted data will also be processed for contract offers, orders, or other business-related inquiries.

What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right to obtain, at any time and free of charge, information about the origin, recipients, and purpose of your stored personal data. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent for data processing, you can revoke this consent at any time for the future. Additionally, under certain circumstances, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

For this and any other questions regarding data protection, you can contact us at any time.

Analytics and Third-Party Tools

When visiting this website, your browsing behavior may be statistically analyzed. This occurs primarily through so-called analytics programs.

Detailed information about these analytics programs can be found in the following privacy policy.

2. Hosting

We host the content of our website with the following provider:

Strato
The provider is Strato AG, Otto-Ostrowski-Straße 7, 10249 Berlin, Germany (hereinafter “Strato”). When you visit our website, Strato collects various log files, including your IP addresses.

For further information, please refer to Strato’s privacy policy: https://www.strato.de/datenschutz/.

The use of Strato is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in ensuring the most reliable presentation of our website. If corresponding consent has been requested, processing is carried out solely based on Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG, to the extent that the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) as defined by the TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

Data Processing Agreement

We have entered into a data processing agreement (DPA) for the use of the aforementioned service. This legally required contract ensures that Strato processes the personal data of our website visitors only according to our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

3. General Information and Mandatory Disclosures

Data Protection

The operators of these pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We handle your personal data confidentially and in accordance with legal data protection regulations as well as this privacy policy.

When you use this website, various personal data is collected. Personal data includes data that can be used to personally identify you. This privacy policy explains what data we collect and how we use it. It also explains how and for what purpose this occurs.

We would like to point out that data transmission over the internet (e.g., communication via email) may have security vulnerabilities. A complete protection of the data against access by third parties is not possible.

Notice on the Responsible Party

The responsible party for data processing on this website is:

Barbara Bendel
Kruegerstrasse 20, 10439 Berlin, Germany

Phone: EU: +49 171 74 50 989, CA: +1 467 553 8119

Email: mail@barbara-bendel.com

The responsible party is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of processing personal data (Barbara Bendel .).

Data Retention Period

Unless a specific retention period is stated within this privacy policy, your personal data remains with us until the purpose for data processing no longer applies. If you make a legitimate request for deletion or revoke your consent for data processing, your data will be deleted unless we have other legally permissible reasons for retaining your personal data (e.g., tax or commercial law retention periods). In the latter case, deletion occurs once these reasons no longer apply.

Legal Basis for Data Processing on This Website

If you have given consent for data processing, we process your personal data based on Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR if special categories of data are processed according to Article 9(1) GDPR. If explicit consent for the transfer of personal data to third countries has been given, processing is additionally based on Article 49(1)(a) GDPR. If consent is given for the storage of cookies or access to information on your device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), processing is also based on § 25(1) TDDDG.

Consent can be revoked at any time.

If your data is required for the fulfillment of a contract or for pre-contractual measures, we process your data based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. Additionally, we process your data if necessary to fulfill a legal obligation under Article 6(1)(c) GDPR. Further, data processing may be based on our legitimate interest according to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The specific legal bases for each case are outlined in the following sections of this privacy policy.

Recipients of Personal Data

In the course of our business activities, we work with various external parties. In some cases, the transfer of personal data to these external parties is necessary. We only share personal data if this is necessary for contract fulfillment, if we are legally required to do so (e.g., disclosure to tax authorities), if we have a legitimate interest under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, or if another legal basis allows data transfer. When using processors, we only transfer personal data of our customers based on a valid data processing agreement (DPA). In the case of joint processing, a joint processing agreement is concluded.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive data that we process automatically based on your consent or for the performance of a contract in a commonly used, machine-readable format, either for yourself or for a third party. If you request the direct transfer of the data to another controller, this will only be carried out to the extent that it is technically feasible.

Right to Access, Rectification, and Erasure

Within the scope of the applicable legal provisions, you have the right at any time to obtain free information about your stored personal data, its origin and recipients, and the purpose of the data processing. You may also have the right to request the rectification or deletion of this data. For this purpose, as well as for any further questions regarding personal data, you can contact us at any time.

Right to Restriction of Processing

You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. To do so, you can contact us at any time. The right to restriction of processing applies in the following cases:

If you dispute the accuracy of the personal data we have stored about you, we usually need time to verify this. For the duration of the verification, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
If the processing of your personal data was or is unlawful, you may request the restriction of data processing instead of deletion.
If we no longer need your personal data, but you require it for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data instead of deletion.
If you have lodged an objection under Article 21(1) GDPR, a balance must be struck between your interests and ours. As long as it has not been determined whose interests prevail, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.

If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, such data may—apart from being stored—only be processed with your consent or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person, or for reasons of important public interest of the European Union or a Member State.

SSL and TLS Encryption

For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries that you send to us as the website operator, this site uses SSL or TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the browser’s address bar changes from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock symbol in your browser bar.

If SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

Objection to Advertising Emails

The use of contact details published as part of the legal notice obligation for the transmission of unsolicited advertising and informational materials is hereby objected to. The operators of this website expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of the unsolicited sending of advertising information, such as spam emails.

4. Data Collection on This Website

Cookies

Our website uses so-called “cookies.” Cookies are small data packets that do not cause any damage to your device. They are either temporarily stored for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently stored (persistent cookies) on your device. Session cookies are automatically deleted at the end of your visit. Persistent cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them yourself or your web browser automatically deletes them.

Cookies may be set by us (first-party cookies) or by third-party companies (so-called third-party cookies). Third-party cookies enable the integration of certain services provided by third parties within websites (e.g., cookies for payment processing services).

Cookies serve various functions. Many cookies are technically necessary, as certain website functions would not work without them (e.g., shopping cart functionality or video display). Other cookies may be used to analyze user behavior or for advertising purposes.

Cookies that are necessary for carrying out electronic communication processes, providing specific functions requested by you (e.g., shopping cart functionality), or optimizing the website (e.g., cookies for measuring web audience) are stored based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, unless another legal basis is specified. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing necessary cookies to ensure the technically error-free and optimized provision of its services. If consent for the storage of cookies and similar recognition technologies has been requested, processing will occur exclusively based on this consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG); consent can be revoked at any time.

You can configure your browser to inform you when cookies are set, to allow cookies only in individual cases, to exclude the acceptance of cookies for specific cases or generally, and to enable the automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser. If cookies are deactivated, the functionality of this website may be restricted.

Which cookies and services are used on this website can be found in this Privacy Policy.

Contact Form

If you send us inquiries via the contact form, the details you provide in the inquiry form, including the contact details you enter there, will be stored by us for the purpose of processing the inquiry and for any follow-up questions. We do not share this data without your consent.

The processing of this data is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR, if your inquiry is related to the performance of a contract or is necessary for carrying out pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in effectively handling inquiries directed to us (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) if this has been requested; consent can be revoked at any time.

The data you enter in the contact form will remain with us until you request its deletion, revoke your consent to storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g., after your inquiry has been processed). Mandatory legal provisions—especially retention periods—remain unaffected.

Objection to Unsolicited Advertising Emails

The use of contact data published as part of the legal notice obligation for sending unsolicited advertising and informational materials is hereby prohibited. The operators of this website expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of the unsolicited sending of advertising information, such as spam emails.

4. Data Collection on This Website

Cookies

Our website uses so-called „cookies.“ Cookies are small data packets that do not cause any damage to your device. They are either temporarily stored for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently stored on your device (permanent cookies). Session cookies are automatically deleted after your visit ends. Permanent cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them yourself or they are automatically deleted by your web browser.

Cookies may originate from us (first-party cookies) or from third-party companies (third-party cookies). Third-party cookies allow the integration of certain services provided by third-party companies within websites (e.g., cookies used for payment processing services).

Cookies serve different functions. Many cookies are technically necessary, as certain website functions would not work without them (e.g., shopping cart functionality or video display). Other cookies may be used to analyze user behavior or for advertising purposes.

Cookies required for electronic communication processes, for providing certain functions requested by you (e.g., shopping cart functionality), or for optimizing the website (e.g., cookies used to measure web traffic) are stored based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR unless another legal basis is specified. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing necessary cookies for the technically flawless and optimized provision of its services. If consent for the storage of cookies and similar recognition technologies has been requested, processing occurs exclusively based on this consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG); consent can be revoked at any time.

You can configure your browser to notify you when cookies are set and to allow cookies only in specific cases, to exclude the acceptance of cookies in general or in specific cases, and to activate the automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser. If cookies are disabled, the functionality of this website may be limited.

You can find details on which cookies and services are used on this website in this privacy policy.

Contact Form

If you submit inquiries via the contact form, your details from the inquiry form, including the contact data you provide, will be stored for the purpose of processing your inquiry and for any follow-up questions. We do not share this data without your consent.

The processing of this data is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR if your request is related to the performance of a contract or necessary for pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in effectively handling inquiries directed to us (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) if requested; consent can be revoked at any time.

Inquiries via Email, Telephone, or Fax

If you contact us via email, telephone, or fax, your inquiry, including all personal data derived from it (such as name and inquiry details), will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of handling your request. We do not share this data without your consent.

The data you send us via contact inquiries will remain with us until you request deletion, revoke your consent to storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g., after your request has been processed). Mandatory legal provisions, particularly statutory retention periods, remain unaffected.

5. Social Media

Facebook

Elements of the social network Facebook are integrated into this website. The provider of this service is Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland. However, according to Facebook, the collected data is also transferred to the USA and other third countries.

An overview of Facebook’s social media elements can be found here: https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/?locale=en_US.

When the social media element is active, a direct connection is established between your device and Facebook’s servers. Facebook thereby receives information that you have visited this website using your IP address. If you click the Facebook „Like“ button while logged into your Facebook account, you can link the content of this website to your Facebook profile. As a result, Facebook can associate your visit to this website with your user account. We point out that we, as the provider of the website, have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by Facebook. Further information can be found in Facebook’s privacy policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation.

The use of this service is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

If personal data is collected on our website using the tool described here and transferred to Facebook, we and Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland, are jointly responsible for this data processing (Art. 26 GDPR). This joint responsibility is limited solely to the collection of data and its transfer to Facebook. Any processing by Facebook after the transfer is not part of the joint responsibility.

Our respective obligations under joint responsibility have been set out in an agreement, which you can review here: https://www.facebook.com/legal/controller_addendum. According to this agreement, we are responsible for providing privacy notices and ensuring the legally compliant implementation of the Facebook tool on our website. Facebook is responsible for the security of its products. You can assert your rights (e.g., access requests) concerning the data processed by Facebook directly with Facebook. If you assert these rights with us, we are obligated to forward them to Facebook.

Data transfers to the USA are based on the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here:

The company is certified under the „EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework“ (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the United States designed to ensure compliance with European data protection standards in U.S. data processing activities. Every company certified under the DPF commits to upholding these data protection standards. Further information can be found at: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/4452.

Instagram

This website includes functions of the Instagram service. These functions are provided by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland.

If the social media element is active, a direct connection is established between your device and the Instagram server. As a result, Instagram receives information about your visit to this website.

If you are logged into your Instagram account, clicking the Instagram button allows you to link the content of this website with your Instagram profile. This enables Instagram to associate your visit to this website with your user account. We point out that, as the provider of this website, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by Instagram.

The use of this service is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

To the extent that personal data is collected on our website using the tool described here and transmitted to Facebook or Instagram, we and Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland, are jointly responsible for this data processing (Art. 26 GDPR). The joint responsibility is limited exclusively to the collection of the data and its transmission to Facebook or Instagram. Any processing that takes place after the data has been transferred is not part of the joint responsibility.

The obligations we share have been set out in an agreement on joint processing. You can find the text of the agreement here: Facebook Controller Addendum. According to this agreement, we are responsible for providing data protection information when using Facebook and Instagram tools and for implementing the tools on our website in compliance with data protection regulations. Facebook is responsible for ensuring the security of Facebook and Instagram products.

Rights of data subjects (e.g., requests for information) regarding data processed by Facebook or Instagram can be asserted directly with Facebook. If you assert your data subject rights with us, we are obligated to forward them to Facebook.

The transfer of data to the USA is based on the EU Commission’s standard contractual clauses. Details can be found here:

Further information can be found in Instagram’s privacy policy: Instagram Privacy Policy.

The company is certified under the “EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the United States that ensures compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the USA. Any company certified under the DPF is committed to complying with these data protection standards. Further information is available from the provider at the following link: EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/4452.

6. Analytics Tools and Advertising – WP Statistics

This website uses the analytics tool WP Statistics to statistically evaluate visitor access. The provider is Veronalabs, Tatari 64, 10134, Tallinn, Estonia (https://veronalabs.com).

With WP Statistics, we can analyze the use of our website. WP Statistics collects, among other things, log files (IP address, referrer, browser used, origin of the user, search engine used) and actions performed by website visitors on the site (e.g., clicks and views).

The data collected by WP Statistics is stored exclusively on our own server.

The use of this analytics tool is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in the anonymized analysis of user behavior in order to optimize both our web offering and our advertising. If corresponding consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively based on Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG, provided that consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

7. Newsletter – Newsletter Data

If you wish to subscribe to the newsletter offered on our website, we require your email address and information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the provided email address and that you consent to receiving the newsletter. No additional data is collected unless voluntarily provided. We use this data exclusively for sending the requested information and do not share it with third parties.

The processing of the data entered into the newsletter subscription form is based solely on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). You can revoke your consent to the storage of your data, email address, and its use for sending the newsletter at any time, for example, via the “Unsubscribe” link in the newsletter. The legality of data processing that has already taken place remains unaffected by the revocation.

The data you provide for the purpose of receiving the newsletter will be stored by us or the newsletter service provider until you unsubscribe from the newsletter and will be deleted from the newsletter distribution list after you cancel your subscription or if the purpose of data processing ceases to exist. We reserve the right to delete or block email addresses from our newsletter distribution list at our own discretion within the scope of our legitimate interest under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.

Data stored by us for other purposes remains unaffected by this.

After you unsubscribe from the newsletter distribution list, your email address may be stored in a blacklist by us or the newsletter service provider if necessary to prevent future mailings. The data in the blacklist is used solely for this purpose and is not combined with other data. This serves both your interest and our interest in complying with legal requirements for sending newsletters (legitimate interest within the meaning of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR). The storage period in the blacklist is not limited in time. You may object to this storage if your interests outweigh our legitimate interest.

8. Plugins and Tools – YouTube with Enhanced Privacy Mode

This website integrates videos from the YouTube platform. The operator of YouTube is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

When you visit a page on this website that includes YouTube content, a connection is established with YouTube’s servers. In the process, YouTube is informed about which of our web pages you have accessed. If you are logged into your YouTube account, YouTube can associate your browsing behavior directly with your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account.

We use YouTube in enhanced privacy mode. According to YouTube, videos played in this mode are not used to personalize browsing on YouTube. Advertisements displayed in enhanced privacy mode are also not personalized. No cookies are set in this mode. However, local storage elements are stored in the user’s browser, which may contain personal data and be used for recognition purposes, similar to cookies. Details about YouTube’s enhanced privacy mode can be found here:
https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/171780.

Further data processing operations may be triggered after you activate a YouTube video, over which we have no control.

The use of YouTube is based on our legitimate interest in providing an appealing online presence (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR). If consent has been requested, processing occurs solely on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG, insofar as consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) under the TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

For more information about YouTube’s data protection policies, please refer to their privacy policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en.

The company is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the United States that ensures compliance with European data protection standards when processing data in the U.S. Any company certified under the DPF commits to adhering to these data protection standards. Further information is available from the provider at the following link:
https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780.

Google Maps

This website uses the Google Maps mapping service. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. This service enables us to integrate map content into our website.

To use Google Maps functions, it is necessary to store your IP address. This information is generally transmitted to a Google server in the United States and stored there. The provider of this website has no control over this data transfer. When Google Maps is activated, Google may also use Google Fonts to ensure a uniform display of fonts. When accessing Google Maps, your browser loads the required web fonts into its cache to correctly display text and fonts.

The use of Google Maps is based on our legitimate interest in providing an appealing online presence and ensuring the easy location of places listed on our website (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR). If explicit consent is requested, data processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) as defined in the TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

Data transfer to the United States is based on the EU Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs). Details can be found at the following links:
https://privacy.google.com/businesses/gdprcontrollerterms/
https://privacy.google.com/businesses/gdprcontrollerterms/sccs/

For more information on how Google handles user data, please refer to Google’s privacy policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en.

Google is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the United States aimed at ensuring compliance with European data protection standards when processing data in the U.S. Any company certified under the DPF commits to adhering to these data protection standards. More information can be found at:
https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780.

9. Own Services – Google Drive

We have integrated Google Drive into this website. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Google Drive enables us to embed an upload area on our website where you can upload content. When you upload content, it is stored on Google Drive’s servers. Additionally, when you visit our website, a connection to Google Drive is established, allowing Google Drive to detect that you have visited our website.

The use of Google Drive is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in providing a reliable upload area on the website. If explicit consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR; consent can be revoked at any time.

Google is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the United States that ensures compliance with European data protection standards when processing data in the U.S. Any company certified under the DPF commits to adhering to these data protection standards. More information can be found at:
https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780.

Data Processing Agreement (DPA)

We have concluded a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) for the use of the aforementioned service. This is a legally required contract that ensures Google processes the personal data of our website visitors only in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

Source: https://www.e-recht24.de
Updated: April 1, 2025