Data Policy

Thank you for your interest in good design by bettinabetula and for visiting my website.

I. Collecting personal data

I take the protection of your personal data seriously. Therefore, I comply with applicable data protection laws. If you want to take privacy into your own hands, I recommend using alternative search engines, encrypted email services and VPN technology.
Personal data includes all data that can be associated with you personally, such as your name, mailing address or email address. These may be collected when you interact with this website.

II. Responsible according to Art. 4 GDPR

Bettina Heger
El Ingenio 41
35280 Santa Lucia de Tirajana
Las Palmas, Spain

Please note: complete protection of your data against third-party access on the internet is not possible.

III. How do I collect and store your data?

3.1 Automatically
When you visit www.bettinabetula.com, my hosting provider (the one supplying the server on which this site runs) automatically receives and temporarily stores certain data in so-called log files.
These log files are text files that document activities on computers and networks. Your browser transmits the following information automatically to the server, which is then stored temporarily and deleted automatically after a short time:

– IP address of the requesting computer
– Date and time of access
– Time zone difference to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
– Specific pages and content requested
– Name and URL of the accessed file
– Access status/HTTP status code
– Amount of data transferred
– Website from which the access originated (referrer URL)
– The browser used for the request
– Operating system and interface of your device, as well as your access provider
– Language and version of your browser

Why all this detail? Because it helps website owners like me ensure stability and security. If bettinabetula.com were to be targeted by a spam attack, these logs can help analyze what happened.
These data will not be merged with other sources. They are deleted after a maximum of 7 days unless technical reasons require a longer retention. The legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest in ensuring technical stability and safety).

3.2 Data you submit actively
This refers to data you submit via the contact form or by sending an email. Processing is based either on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR) or in the context of a contractual relationship or pre-contractual measures (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR). Data processed before consent is withdrawn remains lawful.

IV. Contact form and email

When you send me a message, I store the data you provide (such as your email address, name, phone number, and any form fields) to answer your inquiry. If I no longer need the data, I delete it — unless legal retention obligations apply. In that case, I restrict its processing.
The legal basis for this data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (contract performance or pre-contractual steps).
Please note: unencrypted emails are vulnerable to security breaches. Full protection from third-party access is not possible. I recommend not submitting sensitive information via email or contact form. If you prefer encrypted communication, let me know and I will get back to you.
This website uses WP Mail SMTP to ensure reliable email delivery via an external SMTP server (e.g. when using the contact form). The submitted data (e.g. your email address and message) are sent through the configured SMTP service. Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.

V. Cookies

What are cookies? First of all: cookies won’t harm your device and don’t contain viruses. They are not edible either – despite their name (perhaps inspired by Hansel and Gretel scattering breadcrumbs as a navigation aid).
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. They help me analyze usage behavior to make my website more user-friendly, efficient, and secure.
This site uses Google Fonts, which are loaded from external sources. This data processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest in a visually appealing website).
You can configure your browser to notify you about cookies, to allow them only in specific cases, or to delete them automatically after each session. Disabling cookies may impair the functionality of this website.
Cookies necessary for electronic communication or specific services requested by you are stored on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. My legitimate interest is to provide a technically flawless and optimized website experience. Any other types of cookies (e.g. for analytics) will be explained separately in this policy.

VI. Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland), to analyze user behavior. Processing is based on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR), which is obtained via the cookie banner when you first visit the site.
Google Analytics uses cookies” to analyze how you use the website. The information generated by these cookies (including your IP address) is transmitted to and stored on Google servers in the USA. IP anonymization is active on this website. Your IP address will be shortened beforehand within EU member states or other EEA countries.
You can opt out of data collection by installing the browser add-on or setting an opt-out cookie. More information: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

VII. WPCode | Code Snippets

This website uses WPCode to manage custom scripts and tracking codes (e.g. Google Analytics). The plugin itself does not collect personal data — it merely acts as a technical interface.

VIII. Your rights

You have the following rights under the GDPR:

  1. Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
    Get information about your stored personal data, free of charge.

  2. Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
    Request correction or completion of your data.

  3. Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
    Ask me to delete your stored data.

  4. Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
    Request restriction of processing your data.

  5. Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7 para. 3 GDPR)
    Withdraw any previously given consent at any time.

  6. Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
    Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format or transfer to another controller.

  7. Right to lodge a complaint (Art. 77 GDPR)
    You can contact me (see imprint) — ideally over tea and a swim.
    You also have the right to file a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority.

For a list of data protection authorities and contact info, visit:

https://www.bfdi.bund.de/EN/Service/Addresses_links/addresses_links-node.html