Privacy Policy & Data protection

Privacy Policy

This privacy policy explains the nature, scope, and purpose of the processing of personal data (hereinafter referred to as “data”) within the framework of our services and our online offer, including associated websites, functions, and content, as well as external online presences such as our social media profiles (collectively referred to as “online offer”). Regarding the terminology used, such as “processing” or “controller,” we refer to the definitions in Art. 4 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Controller

Jonas Dahl-Jasper
Hertastr 2
14169 Berlin

Phone: 030 914 68 205

Email: jd@bcmeter.org

Types of Processed Data

• Master Data: (e.g., names, addresses).

• Contact Data: (e.g., email, phone numbers).

• Content Data: (e.g., text entries, photographs, videos).

• Usage Data: (e.g., websites visited, interest in content, access times).

• Meta/Communication Data: (e.g., device information, IP addresses).

Categories of Data Subjects

Visitors and users of the online offer (hereinafter referred to as “users”).

Purpose of Processing

• Provision of the online offer, its functions, and content.

• Responding to contact requests and communicating with users.

• Security measures.

• Reach measurement/Marketing.

Relevant Legal Bases

In accordance with Art. 13 GDPR, we inform you of the legal bases of our data processing:

• Consent: Art. 6(1)(a) and Art. 7 GDPR.

• Contractual Performance/Pre-contractual Inquiries: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.

• Legal Obligation: Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR.

• Vital Interests: Art. 6(1)(d) GDPR.

• Public Interest/Exercise of Official Authority: Art. 6(1)(e) GDPR.

• Legitimate Interests: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

Rights of Data Subjects

• Right of Access: You have the right to request confirmation as to whether data is being processed and to receive information about that data.

• Right to Rectification: You have the right to request the completion or correction of incorrect data.

• Right to Erasure/Restriction: You have the right to demand that data be deleted immediately or, alternatively, that its processing be restricted.

• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive the data you provided to us and to demand its transmission to other controllers.

• Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to file a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

• Right of Withdrawal: You can withdraw consent for future processing at any time.

• Right to Object: You can object to the future processing of your data at any time, particularly for direct marketing purposes.

External Services and Third Parties

Updates to Content (Legal and Technical Changes)

The following sections of your original text have been updated to reflect current legal standards as of 2026:

1. Privacy Shield Invalidity

The “Privacy Shield” mentioned in your original text (for Google, Facebook, Adobe, etc.) was invalidated by the European Court of Justice (Schrems II).

• Update: Data transfers to the USA now primarily rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (for certified companies). References to the “Privacy Shield” have been removed or updated in this translation to reflect the current legal framework.

2. Google Entities

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland, the service provider is now typically Google Ireland Limited, not Google LLC. The translation and categorization reflect this.

3. Google+ Discontinuation

Google+ (Google Plus) was discontinued for consumer use several years ago.

• Action: This section should be removed from your live website as the service no longer exists.

4. Cookie Consent (TTDSG / TDDDG)

Legal requirements for cookies have sharpened.

• Update: Simple “opt-out” solutions are often insufficient. You must ensure a “Consent Management Provider” (Cookie Banner) is used to obtain active, explicit consent before loading non-essential cookies (like Google Analytics or Facebook Plugins).

5. Meta Platforms

Facebook Ireland Ltd. has been renamed to Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd. This has been updated in the translation.

6. New German Law (TDDDG)

The German law governing cookies and telecommunications was renamed to TDDDG (Telekommunikation-Digitale-Dienste-Datenschutz-Gesetz). References to the legal basis for storage on end-user devices now fall under this act alongside the GDPR.