Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for processing on this website pursuant to Article 4(7) GDPR is:

Roland Hentschel
Bielefelder Strasse 214
44625 Herne, Germany
Email: office@rolandhentschel.de
Phone: +49 163 4500190

A Data Protection Officer (DPO) is not required as the organization has fewer than 20 employees regularly involved in automated data processing (Section 38 BDSG).

2. Data We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Server Logs: When you visit our website, our hosting provider automatically collects server log files including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, date/time of access, and data volume transferred. Log files are automatically deleted after 30 days.
• Cookies: We use essential cookies required for the website to function properly, including cookie consent preference storage. If analytics is enabled in the future, analytics cookies will only be set after you provide explicit consent.
• Newsletter: If you subscribe to our newsletter via Emailit, we collect your email address. We use a double opt-in process: after signing up, you receive a confirmation email and your subscription is only activated once you click the confirmation link. Your email is stored until you unsubscribe. Every newsletter contains an unsubscribe link.
• Affiliate Click Tracking: When you click an affiliate link (routed through our /go/[code] redirect system), we log the click event (timestamp, tool identifier) for analytics purposes. No personally identifiable information is stored in connection with affiliate click tracking.

3. Legal Basis

We process personal data based on the following legal grounds under Article 6 GDPR:

• Legitimate Interest (Art. 6(1)(f)): Server log collection for website security and stability, essential cookies for site functionality.
• Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)): Newsletter subscription, non-essential cookies (if applicable), analytics tracking.

4. Cookies

We currently use only essential cookies:

• Cookie Consent Preference: Stores your cookie consent choice locally in your browser. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest). Does not require consent.

When you click an affiliate link, third-party cookies may be set by the affiliate partner. These are governed by the respective partner's privacy policy. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

5. Newsletter

Our newsletter is delivered through Emailit. When you subscribe, the following data is collected:

• Email address (required)
• Timestamp of subscription and confirmation

We use a double opt-in process to verify your email address. Your data is stored until you unsubscribe. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in every newsletter email or by contacting us at office@rolandhentschel.de.

6. Affiliate Link Tracking

AI Tool Radar participates in affiliate programs. When you click an affiliate link (routed through our /go/[code] redirect), we may log the click event (timestamp, tool identifier) for internal analytics. No personally identifiable information is stored. Once redirected to the affiliate partner, their privacy policy applies. For full details, see our Affiliate Disclosure.

7. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process data:

• Emailit (Newsletter): Processes email addresses for newsletter delivery.
• Supabase (Database): Stores affiliate click data and newsletter subscription records. Data processing agreement in place per Art. 28 GDPR.
• Hosting Provider (Vercel): Our website is hosted by Vercel Inc. (USA). Server log data is processed on their infrastructure. Data may be transferred to the USA based on the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. Data processing agreement in place per Art. 28 GDPR.
• Affiliate Networks: Various AI tool companies whose affiliate programs we participate in. Cookie policies vary by partner.

Each third-party service operates under its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review their respective policies.

8. Your Rights

Under the GDPR (Articles 15-21), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of Access (Art. 15): Request confirmation of whether we process your data and obtain a copy of that data.
• Right to Rectification (Art. 16): Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
• Right to Erasure (Art. 17): Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention obligations.
• Right to Restriction (Art. 18): Request restriction of processing under certain circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability (Art. 20): Receive your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
• Right to Object (Art. 21): Object to data processing based on legitimate interest at any time.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: office@rolandhentschel.de

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

• Server logs: 30 days
• Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
• Cookie consent preference: 12 months (stored locally in your browser)

You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

10. Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your data is being processed unlawfully (Art. 77 GDPR). The competent authority for us is:

Landesbeauftragte fuer Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit Nordrhein-Westfalen (LDI NRW)
Postfach 20 04 44, 40102 Duesseldorf
www.ldi.nrw.de

11. SSL Encryption

This site uses SSL/TLS encryption for security purposes and to protect the transmission of confidential content. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the "https://" prefix in the address bar and the lock icon in your browser.

12. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically.

13. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, data protection, or wish to exercise your data subject rights, please contact us at: office@rolandhentschel.de