Privacy Policy

for the website Best Wedding Dance
Katharina Drescher
An der Steinernen Bank 4
93080 Pentling
Phone: +49 176 24080935
Email: contact@best-weddingdance.com

1. General Information

Protecting your personal data is very important to me. I treat your personal information confidentially and in accordance with the applicable data protection laws (in particular, the GDPR) as well as this privacy policy.

This policy applies to my website best-weddingdance.com, which is hosted via Squarespace.

2. Data Controller

Katharina Drescher
An der Steinernen Bank 4
93080 Pentling
Phone: +49 176 24080935
Email: contact@best-weddingdance.com

3. Collection and Storage of Personal Data, and Type and Purpose of Processing

a) When visiting the website
When you access my website, information is automatically sent by your browser to the server hosting my website. This information is stored in so-called server log files and may include:

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system used

  • Referrer URL

  • Host name of the accessing computer

  • Time of the server request

  • IP address

Processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR on the basis of my legitimate interest in ensuring a stable and secure display of the website.

b) Contact via form, email, or phone
If you contact me via the contact form, email (Googlemail), or by phone, I store and process your details (e.g., name, email address, telephone number) for the purpose of handling your inquiry.

Legal bases:

  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract initiation/performance)

  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in prompt communication)

c) Newsletter via ActiveCampaign
If you subscribe to my newsletter, I will process your email address and, if provided, your name. The newsletter is sent only with your explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) and in a double opt-in process.

I use the provider ActiveCampaign LLC (USA). A data processing agreement pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR is in place; transfers to the USA are based on the EU Standard Contractual Clauses. You may withdraw your consent at any time by using the unsubscribe link in any newsletter.

d) Dance lessons via Zoom
For online lessons, I use Zoom Video Communications Inc. (USA). Personal data such as your name, email address, and any video/audio data may be processed. Data transfers are based on the EU Standard Contractual Clauses, and a data processing agreement is in place.

4. Cookies

My website uses cookies to ensure functionality, analyze traffic, and enable marketing activities. You can manage which cookies you allow via your browser settings.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (necessary cookies).

5. Services and Tools Used

a) Google Analytics
I use Google Analytics (Google Ireland Limited) to analyze user behavior. Processing takes place only with your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). IP anonymization is enabled. Transfers to the USA are based on the Standard Contractual Clauses.

b) Google Ads
I use Google Ads to place targeted advertisements and measure their effectiveness. Legal basis: your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

c) YouTube (enhanced privacy mode)
To embed videos, I use YouTube (Google Ireland Limited). Starting a video may result in data being transmitted to YouTube.

d) Adobe Fonts
For consistent typography, I use fonts from Adobe Systems Incorporated (USA). When you visit my website, your IP address is transmitted to Adobe.

6. Social Media Plugins

I integrate features from Facebook and Instagram (Meta Platforms Ireland Limited) and LinkedIn. If you are logged in, these platforms may associate your visit to my website with your user account. Use takes place only with your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

7. Processing of Customer and Contract Data

I process personal data (name, address, contact details, contract content) for contract performance and compliance with legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(b) and (c) GDPR).

8. Data Retention

Your data will be stored only for as long as necessary for the intended purpose or as required by legal retention periods.

9. Your Rights

You have the right at any time to:

  • Access (Art. 15 GDPR)

  • Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)

  • Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)

  • Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

  • Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

  • Object (Art. 21 GDPR)

  • Withdraw consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR)

  • Lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)

10. SSL/TLS Encryption

My website uses SSL/TLS encryption to protect transmitted data from unauthorized access.

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy

I reserve the right to amend this privacy policy at any time to reflect changes in the law or the introduction of new services.

Katharina Drescher
Effective date: 09 August 2025