Privacy Policy
In accordance with GDPR, BDSG and TDDDG
This privacy policy is provided in German as required by German law. An English translation is available below.
1. Privacy at a glance
General information
The following information gives a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is any data by which you can be personally identified. Detailed information on the subject of data protection can be found in the privacy policy listed below.
Data collection on this website
Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. Their contact details can be found in the section “Controller” in this privacy policy.
Your data is collected partly by you providing it to me — for example by entering it into the contact form. Other data is collected automatically or with your consent when you visit the website, in particular technical data (e.g. browser, operating system, time of page access).
You have the right at any time to receive free information about the origin, recipient and purpose of your stored personal data, as well as the right to rectification or deletion. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
2. Hosting
This website is hosted externally by:
DreamHost LLC
Attn: Legal/Privacy, PMB #327
417 Associated Rd., Brea, CA 92821, USA
Personal data collected on this website is stored on the host’s servers. This may include IP addresses, contact requests, meta and communication data, website access data and other data generated via a website.
External hosting is used in the interest of providing this online service securely, quickly and efficiently. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. A data processing agreement (DPA) has been concluded with DreamHost.
This site uses SSL/TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content. You can recognise an encrypted connection by the address bar changing from “http://” to “https://”.
3. General information and mandatory disclosures
Controller
The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:
J. Rothrock
Hagenstr. 12
10365 Berlin, Germany
E-Mail: aesperia17@gmail.com
Telephone: +49 (0) 176 23687071
Retention period
Unless a more specific retention period is stated in this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with me until the purpose for which it was collected no longer applies. If you assert a legitimate request for deletion or withdraw consent to data processing, your data will be deleted unless there are other legally permissible reasons for retention.
Objection to advertising emails
The use of contact details published as part of the legal notice obligation for the purpose of sending unsolicited advertising and informational materials is hereby expressly prohibited. I reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited advertising being sent, such as spam emails.
Your rights
You have the following rights with regard to your personal data:
- Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
- Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
- Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
- Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
- Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
- Right to object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
- Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR)
To exercise your rights, contact: aesperia(at)gmail(dot)com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection supervisory authority.
4. Data collection on this website
Cookies & WP Consent
This website uses cookies. Cookies are small data packets stored on your device. A distinction is made between technically necessary cookies (session or permanent cookies) and optional cookies (e.g. for analytics).
This website uses the plugin WP Consent to manage cookie consents. It displays a cookie banner on your first visit, automatically blocks non-consented scripts, and stores your consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings in the footer of this page.
Technically necessary cookies are stored on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR and § 25(2) TDDDG. All other cookies are only set on the basis of your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, § 25(1) TDDDG).
Server log files
The provider of this website automatically collects and stores information in server log files that your browser transmits:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system used
- Referrer URL
- Hostname of the accessing device
- Time of the server request
- IP address
This data is not merged with other data sources. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in technically error-free operation). Retention period: 7 days.
Contact form
If you send me enquiries via the contact form, your details including the contact information you provide will be stored for the purpose of processing your request and in case of follow-up questions. I do not share this data without your consent.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual measures) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest). Data is retained until you request deletion or the purpose for storage no longer applies. Statutory retention obligations remain unaffected.
WP Mail STMP
This website uses the WordPress plugin WP Mail SMTP to ensure the reliable delivery of emails sent via the contact form. The plugin forwards outgoing emails via a configured SMTP server. No personal data is stored by the plugin or passed on to third parties. Data is processed solely for the technical transmission of your contact enquiry.
Legal basis: Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR (legitimate interest in the reliable delivery of contact enquiries).
Enquiries by email or phone
If you contact me by email or phone, your enquiry including all resulting personal data will be stored and processed for the purpose of handling your request. I do not share this data without your consent. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
5. Analytics and third-party services
Google Site Kit & Google Analytics
This website uses Google Site Kit, a WordPress plugin by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Google Site Kit integrates various Google services, including Google Analytics and Google Search Console.
When Google Analytics is active, usage data (including anonymised IP address, pages visited, time on site, device information) is transmitted to Google servers. IP anonymisation is enabled. Transfer to the USA cannot be excluded; Google LLC is certified under the EU–US Data Privacy Framework.
Google Analytics is only activated after your consent via the cookie banner. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. Further information: policies.google.com/privacy
Rank Math SEO
This website uses the Rank Math SEO plugin by MyThemeShop LLC. Rank Math does not directly process any personal data of visitors. It only outputs structured data (schema markup) and SEO metadata in the page source code.
If Rank Math Analytics is enabled and connected to Google Search Console or Google Analytics, the privacy notices in section 5 (Google Site Kit) apply accordingly.
This website contains a link to the operator’s LinkedIn profile. The provider is LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland. When you click the link, a connection is established to LinkedIn’s servers. LinkedIn receives the information that you accessed this link from this website, as well as your IP address. I have no influence over LinkedIn’s data processing. Further information: linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in presenting professional presence).
GitHub
This website contains a link to the operator’s GitHub profile. The provider is GitHub, Inc., 88 Colin P. Kelly Jr. St., San Francisco, CA 94107, USA. When you click the link, a connection is established to GitHub’s servers. GitHub receives your IP address and the referrer of this page. Transfer to the USA cannot be excluded; GitHub Inc. is certified under the EU–US Data Privacy Framework. Further information: docs.github.com/privacy. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
Last updated: June 2026
Source: eRecht24, supplemented and adapted.