Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 15, 2026
This privacy policy explains how Hans Christoph Luther (“I”, “me”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit hansluther.com (the “Website”). I’m based in Berlin, Germany, and this policy complies with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Data Controller
Hans Christoph Luther
10997 Berlin, Germany
Email: privacy@hansluther.com
What Data I Collect
Contact Form Submissions
When you submit the contact form on this Website, I collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your message content
This data is collected based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) and my legitimate interest in responding to your inquiry (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
Server Logs
When you visit this Website, the hosting provider automatically collects standard server log data, which may include your IP address, browser type, referring page, and the date and time of your visit. This is necessary for the operation and security of the Website (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
No Tracking or Analytics Cookies
This Website does not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party analytics services. No data is shared with advertisers or data brokers.
How I Use Your Data
- Contact form data is used solely to respond to your inquiry. I do not add you to any mailing list or use your information for marketing purposes.
- Server logs are used for security monitoring and to ensure the Website functions properly.
Data Storage and Retention
Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and for any reasonable follow-up, after which they are deleted. Server logs are retained according to the hosting provider’s standard retention period, typically no longer than 30 days.
Third-Party Services
This Website is hosted by a third-party provider that may process server log data on my behalf. No personal data from form submissions is shared with third parties unless required by law.
Your Rights Under GDPR
As an EU resident, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data I hold about you
- Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erase your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict processing of your data
- Object to processing based on legitimate interest
- Data portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal
To exercise any of these rights, contact me at privacy@hansluther.com. I will respond within 30 days.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. The relevant authority for Berlin is:
Berliner Beauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit Friedrichstr. 219, 10969 Berlin https://www.datenschutz-berlin.de
Data Transfers Outside the EU
I do not intentionally transfer your personal data outside the European Economic Area. If a third-party service provider processes data outside the EEA, appropriate safeguards (such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place.
Security
I take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
Changes to This Policy
I may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact
For any questions about this privacy policy or your personal data, please contact: