Privacy policy

1. Controller

The controller responsible for processing personal data on this website is:

2. Hosting and provision of the website

This website is hosted by IONOS SE, Elgendorfer Straße 57, 56410 Montabaur, Germany. IONOS processes data on our behalf to the extent required to provide the website securely and reliably.

When you access the website, the requested page or file, referrer, browser type and version, operating system, device type, time of access and IP address may be processed. IONOS anonymises the IP address immediately after transmission. According to IONOS, anonymised visitor data is stored for eight weeks and this hosting data is not transferred to third countries.

The legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest is the secure, stable and technically reliable provision of the website. We have concluded a data-processing agreement with IONOS pursuant to Article 28 GDPR. Further details are available in the IONOS web-hosting information.

3. IONOS WebAnalytics

IONOS WebAnalytics is enabled by default for IONOS web hosting. Analysis is carried out using server log files or a tracking pixel. IONOS WebAnalytics does not use cookies. The IP address transmitted when a page is requested is anonymised immediately and, according to IONOS, no personal visitor data is stored for analytics.

The technical information listed in section 2 is processed in anonymised form for statistical evaluation and technical improvement of the website. The legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest is the technical improvement and stability of the website. Further details are available in the IONOS WebAnalytics information.

4. Cookies and local storage

This website does not set cookies and does not use browser local storage. The language links open separate German or English pages without storing a language preference on your device.

5. Contact by email

If you contact us by email, we process your email address, the content of your message and any other information you provide. The email links and newsletter form on this website only open your own email application. No form data is sent to the web server before you initiate the email.

We process enquiries for pre-contractual measures or performance of a contract on the basis of Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. For other enquiries, the legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR and our legitimate interest in responding to and documenting the enquiry. Where a legal obligation applies, processing is additionally based on Article 6(1)(c) GDPR.

We delete the data once the enquiry has been fully handled and no statutory retention obligation or legitimate reason for further storage applies.

6. Newsletter

If you request our newsletter, we process your email address to send information about classes, retreats and events. Registration takes place by email after you confirm your consent in the form. The legal basis is your consent under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR in conjunction with Section 7(2)(2) of the German Act Against Unfair Competition (UWG).

You can withdraw your consent at any time with future effect by emailing belleproelss@gmail.com. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal. After unsubscribing, we delete your address from the active mailing list. We may retain evidence of consent and withdrawal until the statutory limitation period expires to demonstrate lawful delivery.

No newsletter analytics or tracking service receives data through this website. Newsletters may not contain invisible tracking pixels unless we inform you in advance and obtain consent where required.

7. Email service

We use Gmail for email communication. The provider for users in the European Economic Area is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Google may process data contained in emails. Processing by Google LLC in the United States or other third countries cannot be ruled out.

According to Google, transfers to third countries rely in particular on adequacy decisions, including the EU–US Data Privacy Framework, and standard contractual clauses. More information is available in Google's information about data transfers and Google's privacy policy.

8. Instagram link

The website contains a standard link to our Instagram profile. Merely visiting our website does not transfer data to Instagram or Meta. When you select the link, you leave our website and Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland processes data under its own responsibility. We have no influence over this processing. See the Instagram privacy policy for further information.

9. Locally hosted fonts

The Karla, Playfair Display and DM Serif Display fonts used on this website are loaded exclusively from our own web server. Visiting the website therefore does not establish a connection to Google Fonts or another font provider.

10. Recipients and storage periods

We disclose personal data only when necessary for the purposes described, required by law or covered by your consent. Recipients may include IONOS as our hosting processor, Google as email provider and tax or legal advisers engaged by us.

Unless a specific period is stated in this policy, we store personal data only for as long as necessary for the relevant purpose. Statutory retention obligations, particularly under commercial and tax law, may require longer storage. The data is then deleted or its processing restricted.

11. Your rights

Subject to the statutory requirements, you have the right of access under Article 15 GDPR, rectification under Article 16, erasure under Article 17, restriction of processing under Article 18, data portability under Article 20 and objection under Article 21. You may withdraw consent at any time with future effect under Article 7(3) GDPR.

Where processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, you may object at any time on grounds relating to your particular situation. You may object to direct marketing at any time without giving reasons.

To exercise your rights, email belleproelss@gmail.com.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data-protection supervisory authority. The authority generally responsible for us is:

12. Requirement to provide data and automated decisions

You are not legally required to provide personal data through this website. To respond to an enquiry or send the newsletter, however, we need at least a valid email address. We do not use automated decision-making, including profiling.

13. Encryption

This website is delivered through encrypted HTTPS connections. This protects data transmitted between your browser and our web server against interception by third parties in line with current technology.

14. Updates to this policy

We update this privacy policy when the website, services used or legal requirements change. The current version is always available on this page.