LEGAL
Privacy Policy.
Last updated: September 2026
This is a non-binding English translation provided for convenience. The German version is legally authoritative.
Controller
The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:
Ruben Johannes Elge
Hausmatt 20
77723 Gengenbach
Email: rubenelge@t-online.de
Hosting and server log files
When you visit this website, our hosting provider automatically processes technical information transmitted by your browser (including IP address, date and time of the request, browser type, operating system, and page requested). This data is stored in server log files.
This processing takes place to ensure technically error-free operation and to protect the website against misuse, based on our legitimate interest under Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR. The data is not combined with other data sources and is deleted automatically after a short period.
No cookies, no tracking
This website does not use cookies or any analytics or tracking tools. Your usage behaviour is not evaluated.
Fonts
The fonts used on this website are hosted locally on our own server. There is no connection to Google Fonts or any other external font provider, and no data is transmitted to third parties for this purpose.
Contacting us by email
If you contact us by email, the data you provide (e.g. email address, name, message content) is processed solely to handle your inquiry. The legal basis is Art. 6 (1)(b) GDPR where the inquiry serves to initiate a contract, otherwise Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in responding to inquiries).
This email exchange takes place via the email provider used by you and by us and is not shared with third parties.
External links
This website links to third-party websites, for example in the “Selected Work” section. These links open in a new tab. Data processing on those external sites is governed by their own privacy policies, over which we have no control.
Booking calendar (not currently active)
This website is prepared to later embed a booking service (e.g. Cal.com). This feature is not currently active. Once activated, we will inform you in advance, in this section, about the provider used, the data processed, and the legal basis.
Your rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access (Art. 15 GDPR)
- Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
- Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
- Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
- Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
- Objection to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
- Withdrawal of consent with future effect (Art. 7 (3) GDPR)
- Lodging a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)
SSL/TLS encryption
For security reasons, this website uses SSL/TLS encryption. You can recognise an encrypted connection by the “https://” in your browser's address bar.
Changes to this privacy policy
We update this privacy policy whenever data processing on this website changes. The version published at the time of your visit applies.