Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2025-12-08

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect personal data when you visit this website.

1. Data Controller

The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:

Ralf Geschke

Geschwister-Scholl-Str. 16, 50374 Erftstadt, Germany

Email: info@xyzcdn.xyz

All data is processed on servers located in Germany, unless otherwise stated below.

2. Personal Data We Collect

2.1 Feedback Form

When you submit the feedback form, we collect the information you choose to provide:

Name (optional)
Email address (optional)
Message content

This data is used solely to process and respond to your inquiry.

2.2 Server Log Files

Our hosting provider automatically processes standard log data:

IP address (anonymized where possible)
Date and time of access
Browser type and version
Operating system
Referrer URL
Accessed pages

This data is required for security and stable operation. It stays in Germany.

3. Analytics Tools

3.1 Matomo (self-hosted in Germany)

We use Matomo, hosted on our own servers in Germany. Matomo is configured to:

anonymize IP addresses
respect “Do Not Track”
not transfer data to third parties

Collected data includes pseudonymized usage metrics (page views, time on site, browser information).

3.2 Google Analytics

We also use Google Analytics (Google LLC), which may process data in the United States. Collected data includes:

pseudonymized identifiers
device and browser information
interaction data (pages visited, time spent)

Activated protections:

IP anonymization
limited data retention
no advertising / remarketing features

Google acts as a processor under EU Standard Contractual Clauses.

4. Cloudflare Turnstile (Bot Protection)

We use Cloudflare Turnstile, a CAPTCHA alternative provided by Cloudflare, Inc. Turnstile helps verify that a form submission comes from a legitimate user and not from automated scripts.

Cloudflare may process the following technical data:

anonymized IP address
browser and system information
interaction data with the Turnstile widget
referral and URL information
a pseudonymized token confirming the check

Cloudflare states that no personal data is used for advertising, and the service is designed to be privacy-friendly.

Data may be processed on Cloudflare servers outside the EU, protected by EU Standard Contractual Clauses.

5. Cookies

We use minimal cookies, limited to:

essential functionality
analytics cookies (Matomo, Google Analytics)
Cloudflare Turnstile session tokens (if required)

You may disable cookies in your browser at any time.

6. Legal Basis

Processing is based on:

Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR — consent (Google Analytics, feedback submissions)
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR — legitimate interest in secure and stable operation (Matomo, server logs, Cloudflare Turnstile)

7. Data Retention

Feedback form submissions: stored only as long as needed
Server logs: typically deleted after 14–30 days
Matomo: stored pseudonymously
Google Analytics: per your selected retention settings
Cloudflare Turnstile: according to Cloudflare’s privacy and security guidelines

We do not sell or share your data with third parties, except where necessary for:

Google Analytics
Cloudflare Turnstile

No other data is passed on.

9. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you may request:

access to your personal data
correction or deletion
restriction of processing
data portability
withdrawal of consent
objection to processing
filing a complaint with your data protection authority

10. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy:

Ralf Geschke Email: info@xyzcdn.xyz