1. Data Controller
Responsible within the meaning of the GDPR:
Klartext Consulting
Christian Fredebeul
Lippeweg 79
51061 Cologne, Germany
Email: contact@klartext.consulting
2. Data We Collect and How We Use It
We only collect personal data where necessary to provide our services or where you voluntarily provide it to us.
2.1 When you visit our website
When you access our website, the following data is automatically collected and stored in server log files:
- IP address (anonymised)
- Date and time of access
- URL accessed
- Browser type and operating system
- Referring URL
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in the technical provision of the website).
2.2 When you contact us by email
If you contact us by email, your details (email address, name, message content) will be stored for the purpose of processing your enquiry. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.
2.3 When you purchase a digital product
When processing a purchase via Stripe, your name, email address and payment data are processed. Payment processing is handled exclusively by Stripe. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.
3. Stripe (Payment Processing)
For payment processing, we use Stripe Payments Europe, Ltd., 1 Grand Canal Street Lower, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin, Ireland. Stripe processes payment data in accordance with its own privacy policy: stripe.com/privacy
4. Email Marketing (MailerLite)
If you subscribe to our newsletter or submit your email via a form, your data will be transferred to MailerLite. MailerLite, UAB, Paplaujos g. 58, LT-11126 Vilnius, Lithuania, processes this data in accordance with its privacy policy: mailerlite.com/privacy-policy
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent). You may withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email.
5. Microsoft Clarity
We use Microsoft Clarity to understand how users interact with our website. Clarity collects anonymised usage data such as mouse movements, clicks and scroll behaviour. No personally identifiable information is collected. For more information, see Microsoft's Privacy Statement. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
6. Cookies
Our website uses only technically necessary cookies required for the operation of the site. No tracking or advertising cookies are used. No consent is required for these.
7. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Access (Art. 15 GDPR): You may request information about your stored data.
- Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): You may have inaccurate data corrected.
- Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): You may request the deletion of your data.
- Restriction (Art. 18 GDPR): You may request restriction of processing.
- Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR): You may receive your data in a common format.
- Objection (Art. 21 GDPR): You may object to the processing of your data.
To exercise your rights, contact us at: contact@klartext.consulting
8. Right to Lodge a Complaint
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority. The competent authority depends on your place of residence or the location of the business.
9. Data Security
Our website uses SSL/TLS encryption. Personal data is stored exclusively on secure servers and is never sold to third parties.
10. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this privacy policy as needed. The current version is always available on this page. Last updated: January 2026.