2.1. Cookie Usage and Consent Management

This website uses cookies to ensure proper functionality and to analyze website traffic. We use a cookie consent management system that allows you to control which cookies are set.

Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit this website, a cookie consent banner will appear. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject all cookies (except necessary ones), or manage your preferences individually.

Cookie Categories:

• Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled and are always active. These cookies do not collect personal data.
• Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. These cookies are only set if you give your explicit consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie preferences settings.
• Functionality Cookies: These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as the calendar booking service (Cal.com). These cookies are only set if you give your explicit consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie preferences settings.

Managing Cookie Preferences: You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the cookie consent banner or by accessing the cookie preferences through the privacy policy link in the footer.

Legal Basis: Art. 6(1) lit. a GDPR (consent) for analytics and functionality cookies. Necessary cookies are based on Art. 6(1) lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest in website functionality).

2.2. Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited ("Google"), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Google Analytics uses cookies to help analyze how users use the site.

Data Collected: Google Analytics collects information such as:

• Page views and navigation paths
• Time spent on pages
• Device and browser information
• Approximate geographic location (country/city level, based on IP address)
• Referrer information (how you arrived at the website)

IP Anonymization: We have enabled IP anonymization in Google Analytics. This means your IP address will be truncated by Google within member states of the European Union or other parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area before transmission to Google servers in the United States. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be sent to a Google server in the USA and shortened there.

Data Processing: The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf.

Purpose: We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage and improve our website's content and user experience. This helps us understand which pages are most popular and how users navigate through the site.

Legal Basis: Art. 6(1) lit. a GDPR (consent). Google Analytics is only activated after you have given your explicit consent through the cookie consent banner.

Retention: Google Analytics data is retained according to Google's data retention settings. You can find more information in Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Opt-Out: You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data by:

• Rejecting analytics cookies in the cookie consent banner
• Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
• Changing your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie consent banner

2.3. Processing of Data through Direct Communication

If you choose to contact me via the provided email address (info@gaworski.de) or telephone number (+49 173 25 85 212), any personal data transmitted (such as your name, email address, phone number, and the content of your message) will be processed solely for the purpose of handling your inquiry and, if applicable, initiating a contract.

Legal Basis: Art. 6(1) lit. b GDPR (for contract initiation) or Art. 6(1) lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest in responding to your communication).

Retention: Data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose of the communication or to comply with legal retention periods (e.g., commercial or tax law).

2.4. Cal.com Booking Service

This website uses Cal.com, a calendar booking service provided by Cal.com, Inc., to enable visitors to schedule appointments directly on the website. Cal.com is an online scheduling platform that allows users to book meetings and appointments.

Data Collected: When you use the Cal.com booking service, the following data may be collected and processed:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number (if provided)
• Time zone information
• Selected appointment date and time
• Additional notes or messages you provide during booking
• IP address and browser information (for technical functionality)

Data Processing: Your booking data is processed by Cal.com, Inc. on their servers. Cal.com acts as a data processor on our behalf. The data is used to:

• Create and manage your appointment booking
• Send you booking confirmation emails and reminders
• Sync the appointment with our calendar system
• Enable communication regarding the scheduled appointment

Third-Party Service: Cal.com is operated by Cal.com, Inc., a third-party service provider. When you use the booking service, your data may be transmitted to and stored on Cal.com's servers, which may be located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Cal.com processes your data in accordance with their own privacy policy.

Cal.com Privacy Policy: For more information about how Cal.com processes your data, please refer to Cal.com's Privacy Policy: https://cal.com/privacy

Legal Basis: Art. 6(1) lit. b GDPR (contract initiation - necessary for booking and conducting the appointment) and Art. 6(1) lit. a GDPR (consent - for loading the Cal.com booking widget and processing additional data).

Retention: Booking data will be retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose of the booking, including conducting the scheduled appointment and any follow-up communications. Data may also be retained for legal compliance purposes (e.g., commercial or tax law requirements). Cal.com may retain data according to their own retention policies as outlined in their privacy policy.

Your Rights: You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, or object to the processing of your booking data. You also have the right to data portability. To exercise these rights regarding booking data processed through Cal.com, you may contact us at info@gaworski.de or contact Cal.com directly as outlined in their privacy policy.

Consent: The Cal.com booking widget is only loaded and functional if you have given your consent to functionality cookies through our cookie consent banner. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences, which will prevent the Cal.com service from loading on future visits.