Privacy Policy
Responsible entity
Dagmar Vogel
Rüsternallee 14
14050 Berlin
Germany
E-mail: dagmar.vogel@vogelundfoto.com
This privacy policy describes how personal data is collected, used and protected when visiting this website: www.vogelundfoto.com
The operator of this website takes the protection of your personal data very seriously and handles your information in accordance with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable German data protection laws.
1. Collection and storage of personal data
When you visit this website, certain information is automatically transmitted by your browser and temporarily stored in so-called server log files.
These include:
- IP address of the requesting device
- Date and time of access
- Name and URL of the retrieved file
- Referrer URL (previously visited page)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system used
This data is not personally identifiable and will not be combined with other data sources.
The legal basis for this processing is Article 6 (1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in ensuring the technical functionality and security of the website).
2. Cookies and tracking technologies
This website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device to make the website more user-friendly and efficient.
Some cookies are technically necessary, while others are used for analytics or functional purposes.
If analytical or third-party cookies are used, they will only be set after you have given your consent in the cookie banner.
You may disable cookies in your browser settings at any time, but certain parts of the site may no longer function properly.
Legal basis: Article 6 (1)(a) GDPR (consent) and Article 6 (1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).
3. Newsletter and Email contact
If you choose to subscribe to the newsletter, your email address will be processed by WordPress.com / Jetpack to send you updates about new works, publications, or exhibitions.
Subscription requires a double opt-in confirmation; you can unsubscribe at any time via the link included in each email.
Your data will not be shared with third parties and will be used exclusively for sending the newsletter.
When you contact me directly by email, your message and address are used only to respond to your inquiry.
They are not stored in a database and will not be used for any other purpose or shared with anyone.
The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR (consent) for newsletter subscriptions and Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest) for responding to email inquiries.
4. Social Media & External Links
My website contains links to external platforms such as Instagram and Pinterest.
When you click these links, you are leaving this website and visiting third-party services.
These services may collect data independently according to their own privacy policies.
For information on how these platforms handle your data, please refer to their respective privacy statements.
Additionally, links to external shop pages (for example, my Epubli author page) are provided for reference only.
I do not track or store any data related to these visits.
5. WordPress and plugins
This website is built on WordPress®, which may use standard plugins and integrations to ensure functionality.
All personal data processed through this site remains within the European Union, and all plugins are selected carefully to comply with GDPR requirements.
Security measures include SSL encryption and regular system updates.
Legal basis: Article 6 (1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in secure and efficient operation).
This website uses built-in WordPress features and local SEO tools (such as Yoast SEO) to optimize page structure and metadata.
These functions operate entirely within the website and do not collect or share any personal data with third parties.
6. Google Search Console
This website uses Google Search Console, a service provided by Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland), to monitor and maintain the technical performance and visibility of our website in Google Search results.
The Search Console helps us identify indexing errors, security issues, and keyword performance.
No personal data of website visitors is collected or stored through this service. Google only processes technical information necessary for indexing and analyzing the website’s structure.
The processing is based on our legitimate interest in ensuring the proper functionality and discoverability of our website under Art. 6 (1) f GDPR.
For more information, please refer to Google’s privacy policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
7. Data transfer to third parties
Personal data will only be transferred to third parties if:
- You have given explicit consent (Article 6 (1)(a) GDPR),
- It is required by law (Article 6 (1)(c) GDPR), or
- It is necessary to assert, exercise, or defend legal claims (Article 6 (1)(f) GDPR).
No data is transferred to third countries outside the EU without your prior consent.
8. Your rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right of access to your data (Art. 15 GDPR)
- Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”, Art. 17 GDPR)
- Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
- Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
- Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)
- Right to withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7 (3) GDPR)
To exercise these rights, please contact the data controller listed above. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR).
9. Data security
The operator uses technical and organizational security measures to protect your data against manipulation, loss, destruction, or unauthorized access.
All information transmitted to or from this website is encrypted using SSL/TLS technology.
Despite these measures, complete protection against all risks cannot be guaranteed for Internet-based data transmissions.
10. Updates to this privacy policy
This privacy policy is currently valid and was last updated in November 2025.
It may be revised from time to time to reflect technical changes or legal requirements.
The current version is always available at: www.vogelundfoto.com/privacy-policy
11. Alternative dispute resolution under Article 14 ODR Regulation and § 36 VSBG
The European Commission provides a platform for Online Dispute Resolution (ODR), which can be found at:
https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/
We are neither obligated nor willing to participate in a dispute resolution procedure before a consumer arbitration board.