Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
1. Overview
This privacy policy explains how personal data is collected and processed when you visit the website www.silkeggert.de or interact with the consultancy and coaching services offered by Silke Eggert.
We process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable German data protection laws.
Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
2. Data Controller
The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:
Silke Eggert
Büdericher Str. 48
47877 Willich
Germany
Email: hallo@silkeeggert.de
Website: www.silkeeggert.de
3. Hosting
This website is hosted by an external service provider.
The hosting provider processes personal data on our behalf in order to provide the website infrastructure.
The hosting provider may process the following data:
- IP address
- browser information
- operating system
- accessed pages
- date and time of access
The processing is necessary to ensure the secure and stable operation of the website.
Legal basis:
Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interest.
If a data processing agreement (DPA) is required, it has been concluded with the hosting provider.
4. Server Log Files
When you visit the website, the hosting provider automatically collects and stores information in server log files.
This information includes:
- IP address
- browser type and version
- operating system
- referrer URL
- hostname of accessing computer
- time of request
This data is used exclusively for technical monitoring and security purposes.
Legal basis:
Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interest in secure website operation.
Log data is automatically deleted after a limited retention period.
5. Cookies
This website may use cookies to provide certain functions and improve the user experience.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
Types of cookies that may be used:
Essential cookies
Required for the operation of the website.
Analytics cookies
Used to analyze website usage and improve services.
Cookies that are not technically necessary are only used with user consent.
Legal basis:
Article 6(1)(a) GDPR – consent.
Users can withdraw their consent at any time via the cookie settings.
6. Contact Form and Email Contact
If you contact us via contact form or email, the following personal data may be processed:
- name
- email address
- message content
- additional information voluntarily provided
This data is used exclusively to process the inquiry.
Legal basis:
Article 6(1)(b) GDPR – pre-contractual communication.
The data will not be shared with third parties without consent.
7. Newsletter (if used)
If you subscribe to a newsletter, the following data may be processed:
- email address
- name (optional)
- subscription confirmation
The newsletter will only be sent if you have explicitly consented.
A double-opt-in procedure may be used to confirm subscriptions.
Legal basis:
Article 6(1)(a) GDPR – consent.
Users can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link.
8. Embedded Content and External Services
This website may include embedded content such as videos or social media integrations.
These services may collect data about users.
Examples include:
If embedded content is used, data may be transmitted to the respective provider when the content is loaded.
Legal basis:
Article 6(1)(a) GDPR – consent.
9. Data Retention
Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy.
Certain data may be retained longer to comply with German legal retention obligations, typically:
- 6 years (commercial correspondence)
- 10 years (tax and accounting records)
10. Data Transfers Outside the EU
Some service providers may process data outside the European Union.
Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are implemented to ensure GDPR compliance.
11. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
This includes:
- encrypted HTTPS connections
- secure hosting infrastructure
- access controls
12. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights under GDPR:
- Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
- Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
- Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
- Right to restrict processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
- Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
- Right to object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
To exercise these rights, please contact:
13. Right to Lodge a Complaint
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
The competent authority is the data protection authority in your German federal state.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to comply with legal requirements or reflect changes to the website.
The latest version will always be available on this page.