Privacy and Data Security

MINDZEIT® Privacy and Data Security Statement

Data Controller

Spahic & Spahic GbR (MINDZEIT®)

Nibelungenweg 15, 50996 Cologne, Germany

Email: info(at)mindzeit.app

Website: https://mindzeit.app/mindzeit/impressum

Preamble

The MINDZEIT® website has been developed to provide content and offerings related to mental health, mindfulness, and personal development. Spahic & Spahic GbR (MINDZEIT®) is committed to ethical principles, responsible data handling, and the protection of users’ privacy. This commitment is reflected in our transparent and trustworthy communication.

Data Protection and Your Privacy

Spahic & Spahic GbR (MINDZEIT®) (hereinafter “MINDZEIT®”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) places great importance on the protection of your privacy.

This Privacy Policy informs you about the processing of personal data when using our website www.mindzeit.app(hereinafter “Website”).

Separate privacy policies apply to other digital offerings of MINDZEIT®, in particular mobile applications.

Legal Basis and Scope

We process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), and the German Telecommunications and Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG).

In general, our Website can be used without providing personal data. However, the use of certain services, such as the contact form or newsletter, may require the processing of personal data.

Use of Cookies and Analytics Services

Our Website uses technically necessary cookies required for the operation of the Website, as well as consent-based cookies for analytics and statistical purposes.

Technically necessary cookies are used on the basis of our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR to ensure the functionality and security of the Website.

We use Matomo (cloud version) as a web analytics service to statistically evaluate Website usage. In particular, anonymized or truncated IP addresses, information on visited pages, time spent on pages, and technical information about browsers and devices may be processed.

Matomo is used exclusively on the basis of your explicit consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, which is obtained via the cookie banner. No tracking takes place without your prior consent.

Data processing is carried out as part of a data processing agreement with an external service provider. Personal data may be processed outside the European Union. In such cases, an adequate level of data protection is ensured, in particular through adequacy decisions or appropriate safeguards.

Analytics data is stored only for as long as necessary for statistical evaluation and is subsequently deleted or anonymized.

When you first visit our Website, you may consent to or reject the use of non-essential cookies. You may change or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings on our Website.

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we process your email address exclusively for the purpose of sending the newsletter.

Registration takes place only after your explicit consent using the double opt-in procedure. You may withdraw your consent at any time by using the unsubscribe link in the newsletter or by contacting us directly.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

Stored data will be deleted after you unsubscribe from the newsletter, unless statutory retention obligations apply.

Data Processing When Contacting Us

When you use our contact form or contact us by email, we process the personal data you provide (e.g., name, email address, message content) exclusively for the purpose of processing your request.

Processing is based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, which you grant by submitting the contact form.

The data will be deleted once your request has been fully processed, provided no statutory retention obligations apply.

Embedded External Content

External content such as videos or audio content (e.g., podcasts) may be embedded on our Website. When such content is loaded or played, personal data (e.g., IP address, technical information) may be transmitted to the respective providers.

Such content is embedded only after your prior consent via the cookie banner.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

Storage and Protection of Your Data

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or manipulation. These measures include access controls, encryption technologies, and regular security reviews.

Principles of Data Processing

Data minimization:

We limit the processing of personal data to what is necessary for the respective purposes.

Purpose limitation:

Personal data is processed solely for the purposes for which it was collected.

Retention period:

Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill the respective purposes or to comply with legal obligations.

Your Rights

You have the following rights with regard to your personal data:

Right of access
Right to rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to erasure
Right to restriction of processing
Right to object to processing
Right to data portability
Right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, please contact us at:

info(at)mindzeit.app

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority.

External Links and Social Media Links

Our Website contains links to external websites and social media profiles. When you click on such a link, you leave the Website of mindzeit.app.

From that point onwards, personal data may be processed by the respective external provider. We have no influence on the nature, scope, or purpose of such data processing. Responsibility for data protection and content lies solely with the respective website operators.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to review and amend this Privacy Policy in the event of legal, technical, or organizational changes. The version published on the Website at any given time shall apply.

Last updated: January 2026