Privacy Policy

1) Information on the Collection of Personal Data and Contact Details of the Controller

1.1 We are pleased that you are visiting our website and thank you for your interest. On the following pages, we inform you about the handling of your personal data when using our website. Personal data is all data with which you can be personally identified.

1.2 The controller in charge of data processing on this website, within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is Tim Kroeger, Tim Kroeger Media LLC, 30 N Gould St Ste 4798, Sheridan, WY 82801, USA. Email: tim@tim-kroeger.com. The controller in charge of the processing of personal data is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data.

1.3 This website uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of personal data and other confidential content. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the character string https:// and the lock symbol in your browser line.

2) Data Collection When You Visit Our Website

When using our website for information only, i.e. if you do not register or otherwise provide us with information, we only collect data that your browser transmits to our server (so-called “server log files”). When you visit our website, we collect the following data that is technically necessary for us to display the website to you:

  • Our visited website
  • Date and time at the moment of access
  • Amount of data sent in bytes
  • Source/reference from which you came to the page
  • Browser used
  • Operating system used
  • IP address used (if applicable: in anonymized form)

Data processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 (1) point f GDPR on the basis of our legitimate interest in improving the stability and functionality of our website. The data will not be passed on or used in any other way. However, we reserve the right to check the server log files subsequently if there are any concrete indications of illegal use.

3) Content Delivery Network — Cloudflare

On our website we use a content delivery network (“CDN”) of the technology service provider Cloudflare Inc., 101 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA (“Cloudflare”). A content delivery network is an online service used to deliver large media files through a network of regionally distributed servers. The use of Cloudflare’s CDN helps us optimize loading speeds and improve security.

Processing takes place in accordance with Art. 6 (1) point f GDPR on the basis of our legitimate interest in a secure and efficient provision of our website. Data transfers to the USA are governed by the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF), adopted by the European Commission on 10 July 2023. For more information about Cloudflare’s privacy practices, please visit: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/

4) Cookies

In order to make your visit to our website attractive and to enable the use of certain functions, we use cookies on various pages. These are small text files stored on your end device. Some cookies are deleted after the end of the browser session (session cookies). Other cookies remain on your device and enable us or our partner companies to recognize your browser on your next visit (persistent cookies).

If personal data are processed by individual cookies set by us, the processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 (1) point b GDPR for the execution of a contract, or in accordance with Art. 6 (1) point f GDPR to safeguard our legitimate interests in the best possible functionality of the website.

You can set your browser to inform you about the setting of cookies and decide individually about their acceptance, or exclude acceptance of cookies generally. Please note that the functionality of our website may be limited if cookies are not accepted. Browser cookie settings can be found here:

5) Contacting Us

When you contact us via contact form or email, personal data is collected. Data collected via the contact form can be seen from the respective form. This data is stored and used exclusively for the purpose of responding to your request and for the associated technical administration. The legal basis for processing is our legitimate interest in responding to your request in accordance with Art. 6 (1) point f GDPR. If your contact is aimed at concluding a contract, the additional legal basis is Art. 6 (1) point b GDPR. Your data will be deleted after final processing of your enquiry, provided there are no legal storage obligations to the contrary.

Our contact form is powered by Kadence Forms, a plugin operated within our WordPress installation. Form submissions are transmitted to tim@tim-kroeger.com and are not shared with third parties.

6) Commentary Function

Within the scope of the commentary function on this website, in addition to your comment, information on the time of writing the comment and the commenter name you have chosen is stored and published on the website. Your IP address is also logged and stored for security reasons, in case the person concerned violates the rights of third parties or posts illegal content. We need your email address to contact you if a third party should object to your published content as unlawful. The legal basis for the storage of your data is Art. 6 (1) point b and f GDPR. We reserve the right to delete comments if they are objected to as unlawful by third parties.

As a user you can subscribe to follow-up comments via a double opt-in procedure. The legal basis for data processing when subscribing to comments is Art. 6 (1) point a GDPR. You can unsubscribe from comment subscriptions at any time. Please refer to the confirmation email for further information on unsubscribing.

7) Newsletter — Beehiiv

If you subscribe to our email newsletter, we will send you regular content and updates. The only mandatory information required is your email address. Additional data provided is voluntary and used to personalize communications. We use a double opt-in procedure: you will receive a confirmation email requiring you to confirm your subscription before newsletters are sent.

By confirming your subscription, you give us your consent to the use of your personal data in accordance with Art. 6 (1) point a GDPR. We store your IP address, date, and time of registration to trace any possible misuse of your email address. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link provided in every newsletter email.

Our newsletter is sent via Beehiiv, operated by 2045 Studios Inc., 228 Park Ave S, PMB 61314, New York, NY 10003, USA. Beehiiv may use cookies and tracking pixels to determine whether a newsletter has been opened and which links have been clicked. This data is used exclusively for statistical analysis and optimization of newsletter campaigns. Data transfers to the USA are governed by the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. For more information, see Beehiiv’s privacy policy at: https://www.beehiiv.com/privacy

8) Use of Social Media

8.1 Instagram

Our website uses social plugins and share buttons of Instagram, operated by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland (“Instagram”). When you access a page containing such a plugin, your browser establishes a direct connection to Instagram’s servers, transmitting your IP address and page visit data. If you are logged in to Instagram, your visit may be associated with your account. Processing takes place in accordance with Art. 6 (1) point f GDPR. Data transfers to the USA are governed by the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. For more information: https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy

8.2 Facebook

Our website uses social share buttons and the Facebook Pixel, operated by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland (“Facebook”). The Facebook Pixel allows us to track visitor actions on our website for advertising purposes and to build custom audiences on Facebook. When you visit our website, Facebook may collect your IP address and browsing behavior regardless of whether you have a Facebook account or are logged in. Processing takes place in accordance with Art. 6 (1) point f GDPR on the basis of our legitimate interest in targeted advertising and measuring campaign effectiveness. Data transfers to the USA are governed by the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. You can opt out of interest-based advertising at: https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/policy.php

8.3 YouTube

Our website uses social plugins and share buttons of YouTube, operated by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland (“Google”). When you access a page containing such a plugin, your browser connects to Google’s servers. If you are logged in to YouTube, your visit may be associated with your account. Processing takes place in accordance with Art. 6 (1) point f GDPR. Data transfers to the USA are governed by the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. For more information: https://policies.google.com/privacy

8.4 LinkedIn

Our website uses social plugins and share buttons of LinkedIn, operated by LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland (“LinkedIn”). When you access a page containing such a plugin, your browser connects to LinkedIn’s servers. If you are logged in to LinkedIn, your visit may be associated with your account. Processing takes place in accordance with Art. 6 (1) point f GDPR. Data transfers to the USA are governed by the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. For more information: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy

8.5 Pinterest

Our website uses social plugins and share buttons of Pinterest, operated by Pinterest Europe Ltd., Palmerston House, 2nd Floor, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, Ireland (“Pinterest”). When you access a page containing such a plugin, your browser connects to Pinterest’s servers, transmitting log data including your IP address and pages visited. Processing takes place in accordance with Art. 6 (1) point f GDPR. Data transfers to the USA are governed by the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. For more information: https://policy.pinterest.com/en/privacy-policy

8.6 TikTok

Our website uses social plugins and share buttons of TikTok, operated by TikTok Technology Limited, 10 Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin, D02 T380, Ireland (“TikTok”). When you access a page containing such a plugin, your browser connects to TikTok’s servers. If you are logged in to TikTok, your visit may be associated with your account. Processing takes place in accordance with Art. 6 (1) point f GDPR. Data transfers outside the EEA are subject to TikTok’s standard contractual clauses. For more information: https://www.tiktok.com/legal/privacy-policy

8.7 X (formerly Twitter)

Our website uses social plugins and share buttons of X (formerly Twitter), operated by Twitter International Unlimited Company, One Cumberland Place, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, D02 AX07, Ireland (“X”). When you access a page containing such a plugin, your browser connects to X’s servers. If you are logged in to X, your visit may be associated with your account. Processing takes place in accordance with Art. 6 (1) point f GDPR. Data transfers to the USA are governed by the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. For more information: https://twitter.com/privacy

9) Use of Videos — YouTube

This website embeds videos via YouTube, operated by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland (“Google”). We use YouTube’s extended data protection mode, which means user data is only stored once video playback is started. When a video is played, YouTube may set cookies to collect information about user behavior. If you are logged in to Google, your interaction will be associated with your account. Processing takes place in accordance with Art. 6 (1) point f GDPR on the basis of our legitimate interest in providing video content. Data transfers to the USA are governed by the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. For more information: https://policies.google.com/privacy

10) Online Marketing — Affiliate Programs

10.1 Booking.com

We participate in the Booking.com affiliate program, operated by Booking.com B.V., Herengracht 597, 1017 CE Amsterdam, Netherlands. Booking.com uses cookies to track the origin of bookings made via affiliate links on our site. Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) point f GDPR on the basis of our legitimate financial interest in receiving commission payments. For more information: https://www.booking.com/content/privacy.html

10.2 Amazon Associates

We participate in the Amazon Associates program, operated by Amazon Europe Core S.à r.l., 38 avenue John F. Kennedy, L-1855 Luxembourg. Amazon uses cookies to trace the origin of orders generated via affiliate links on our site. Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) point f GDPR on the basis of our legitimate financial interest in receiving commission payments. For more information: https://www.amazon.de/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201644950

10.3 AWIN

We participate in the performance advertising network of AWIN AG, Eichhornstraße 3, 10785 Berlin, Germany (“AWIN”). AWIN stores cookies to document transactions on end devices of users who visit websites of its customers. These cookies are used solely to correctly allocate the success of an advertising medium and the corresponding billing within its network. Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) point f GDPR on the basis of our legitimate financial interest in receiving commission payments. For more information: https://www.awin.com/gb/legal/privacy-policy

10.4 GetYourGuide

We participate in the GetYourGuide affiliate program, operated by GetYourGuide Deutschland GmbH, Sonnenburger Str. 73-74, 10437 Berlin, Germany. GetYourGuide uses cookies to track the origin of bookings made via affiliate links on our site. Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) point f GDPR on the basis of our legitimate financial interest in receiving commission payments. For more information: https://www.getyourguide.com/pages/privacy-policy

10.5 Commission Junction (CJ Affiliate)

We participate in the CJ Affiliate program, operated by Conversant International Limited, Unit 101, Q House, Furze Road, Sandyford, Dublin 18, Ireland (“CJ”). CJ uses JavaScript code and cookies to track conversions generated via affiliate links on our site. Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) point f GDPR on the basis of our legitimate financial interest in receiving commission payments. To prevent CJ tracking, you can install a JavaScript blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net). For more information: https://www.conversantmedia.com/legal/privacy

10.6 Stay22

We use Stay22, operated by Stay22 Labs Inc., 1751 Richardson Street, Suite 8.105, Montreal, QC H3K 1G6, Canada, to display accommodation options within our content. Stay22 uses cookies to track bookings generated via our site. Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) point f GDPR on the basis of our legitimate financial interest in receiving commission payments. Data transfers to Canada are covered under the EU Commission’s adequacy decision for Canada. For more information: https://www.stay22.com/privacy

11) Display Advertising — Mediavine

This website works with Mediavine to manage third-party interest-based advertising. Mediavine, operated by Mediavine Inc., serves content and advertisements when you visit this website, which may use first and third-party cookies. The website collects the following data when serving personalized ads: IP address, operating system type and version, device type, browser language, web browser type, and email address in hashed form.

Mediavine Partners may use this data to deliver targeted advertisements across your online experience, including devices, browsers and apps. If you would like to opt out of interest-based advertising, please visit the National Advertising Initiative opt-out page or the Digital Advertising Alliance website. For specific information about Mediavine Partners and their data practices, please visit: https://www.mediavine.com/ad-partners/

12) Web Analysis — Google Analytics 4

This website uses Google Analytics 4, a web analysis service operated by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland (“Google”). Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze how users use this website. The information generated is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers, which may include servers in the USA.

This website uses Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled, which shortens IP addresses within EU member states before transmission. Processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 (1) point f GDPR on the basis of our legitimate interest in the statistical analysis of user behavior for optimization purposes. Data transfers to the USA are governed by the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.

You may prevent Google from collecting and processing your data by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. For more information: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245

13) Tools and Miscellaneous

13.1 Google Maps

Our website uses Google Maps, operated by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland (“Google”). When you access a page containing a Google Maps embed, information including your IP address is transmitted to and stored by Google. If you are logged in to Google, your interaction will be associated with your account. Processing takes place in accordance with Art. 6 (1) point f GDPR. Data transfers to the USA are governed by the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. For more information: https://policies.google.com/privacy

13.2 Google Fonts

This website uses Google Fonts, provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland (“Google”), to ensure consistent font display. When a page loads, your browser connects to Google’s servers to retrieve the required fonts, transmitting your IP address in the process. Processing takes place in accordance with Art. 6 (1) point f GDPR on the basis of our legitimate interest in a uniform and attractive presentation of our website. Data transfers to the USA are governed by the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. For more information: https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq

13.3 WPML

This website uses WPML (WordPress Multilingual Plugin), operated by OnTheGoSystems Limited, 22/F, 3 Lockhart Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong, to deliver content in multiple languages. WPML sets cookies to remember a visitor’s language preference. No personal data is collected or transmitted to third parties by WPML beyond what is technically necessary. WPML is compliant with GDPR. For more information: https://wpml.org/documentation/privacy-policy/

13.4 Rank Math SEO

This website uses Rank Math SEO, a plugin operated by MyThemeShop LLC, to manage SEO metadata and structured data. Rank Math does not collect or transmit personal visitor data to third parties. For more information: https://rankmath.com/privacy-policy/

13.5 VG Wort

We use session cookies from VG Wort, Goethestraße 49, 80336 Munich, Germany, to measure access to texts for the purpose of determining copy probability and author remuneration under German copyright law (§ 53 UrhG). Measurements are carried out by Kantar Germany GmbH using the Scalable Central Measurement Method (SZM). Session cookies contain only a randomly generated session ID and information about origin and storage period. No personal data is collected. IP addresses are processed in anonymized form only. At no time are individual users identified. You will not receive advertising via this system. It is possible to use our website without cookies by adjusting your browser settings accordingly.

13.6 Google Search Console

We use Google Search Console, operated by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland (“Google”), to monitor and maintain our website’s presence in Google Search results. Google Search Console processes aggregated data about how our website appears in search results, including search queries, impressions, and click-through rates. This tool does not set cookies on end users and does not collect personally identifiable visitor data directly. Data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 (1) point f GDPR on the basis of our legitimate interest in optimizing our website’s search performance. Data transfers to the USA are governed by the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. For more information: https://policies.google.com/privacy

14) Rights of the Data Subject

14.1 The applicable data protection law grants you the following rights of data subjects vis-à-vis the data controller with regard to the processing of your personal data:

  • Right of access by the data subject pursuant to Art. 15 GDPR
  • Right to rectification pursuant to Art. 16 GDPR
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) pursuant to Art. 17 GDPR
  • Right to restriction of processing pursuant to Art. 18 GDPR
  • Right to be informed pursuant to Art. 19 GDPR
  • Right to data portability pursuant to Art. 20 GDPR
  • Right to withdraw a given consent pursuant to Art. 7 (3) GDPR
  • Right to lodge a complaint pursuant to Art. 77 GDPR

14.2 RIGHT TO OBJECT

IF, WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF A CONSIDERATION OF INTERESTS, WE PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL DATA ON THE BASIS OF OUR PREDOMINANT LEGITIMATE INTEREST, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT AT ANY TIME TO OBJECT TO THIS PROCESSING WITH EFFECT FOR THE FUTURE ON THE GROUNDS THAT ARISE FROM YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION. IF YOU EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO OBJECT, WE WILL STOP PROCESSING THE DATA CONCERNED. HOWEVER, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO FURTHER PROCESSING IF WE CAN PROVE COMPELLING REASONS WORTHY OF PROTECTION WHICH OUTWEIGH YOUR INTERESTS, FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS, OR IF THE PROCESSING SERVES TO ASSERT, EXERCISE, OR DEFEND LEGAL CLAIMS.

IF WE PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL DATA FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME. IF YOU EXERCISE THIS RIGHT, WE WILL STOP PROCESSING THE DATA CONCERNED FOR DIRECT ADVERTISING PURPOSES IMMEDIATELY.

15) Duration of Storage of Personal Data

The duration of storage of personal data is based on the respective legal basis, the purpose of processing, and where relevant, the applicable legal retention period under commercial and tax law.

Personal data processed on the basis of consent pursuant to Art. 6 (1) point a GDPR is stored until consent is withdrawn. Personal data processed on the basis of Art. 6 (1) point f GDPR is stored until the data subject exercises their right of objection in accordance with Art. 21 (1) GDPR, unless we can demonstrate compelling grounds for processing that outweigh the interests, rights, and freedoms of the data subject.

Unless otherwise stated in this declaration, stored personal data will be deleted when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or otherwise processed.

To exercise any of your rights or for questions about data processing on this website, please contact: tim@tim-kroeger.com