Impressum
Chris Hinz
Kaemmererufer 5
22303 Hamburg
Germany
www.hinz.design
contact@hinz.design
+49 179 544 94 64
I create the content on this website with great care. However, I cannot guarantee accuracy, completeness, or timeliness.
As a service provider, I am responsible for my own content on these pages under § 7(1) TMG. According to §§ 8–10 TMG, I am not obligated to monitor transmitted or stored third-party information or to investigate circumstances that indicate illegal activity.
Obligations to remove or block the use of information under general law remain unaffected. Liability in this respect is only possible from the moment I become aware of a specific legal violation. If I become aware of such violations, I will remove the content immediately.
My website may contain links to external third-party websites. I have no influence over their content and therefore cannot assume liability for them.
The respective provider or operator is always responsible for the external content. At the time the links were created, no illegal content was identifiable. Continuous monitoring of the linked pages without specific indications of a violation is not reasonable. If I become aware of unlawful content, I will remove such links immediately.
All content and works created by me on these pages are subject to German copyright law. Reproduction, editing, distribution, or any form of use outside the limits of copyright requires my written permission. Downloads and copies of this site are permitted only for private, non-commercial use.
If any content was not created by me, I respect third-party copyrights and clearly mark such content. Should you nevertheless notice a copyright violation, please notify me. I will remove such content immediately once informed.
Privacy Policy (GDPR)
The controller responsible for data processing on this website under the GDPR is:
Chris Hinz
Kaemmererufer 5
22303 Hamburg
Germany
www.hinz.design
contact@hinz.design
+49 179 544 94 64
I take the protection of personal data very seriously. I process your data only as necessary to operate this website and in accordance with the GDPR and applicable German data protection laws.
This website is primarily informational and does not require user accounts or form submissions.
When you visit my website, the server automatically collects and stores information in server log files. This includes:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referrer URL
- Hostname of the accessing device
- Time of the server request
- IP address (shortened/anonymised, where applicable)
This data is technically necessary to deliver the website. I do not use it to identify visitors.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in secure and stable website operation).
My website uses only essential cookies required for WordPress functionality.
I do not use Google Analytics, tracking cookies, or marketing cookies.
If my hosting environment or plugins set technically necessary cookies, this is indicated in their respective documentation.
I use an independent self-hosted analytics solution.
The plugin:
- does not use cookies
- does not collect personal data
- does not track users across websites
- stores data locally on my server
- does not share data with third parties
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in understanding website usage).
I use Rank Math to optimise my website for search engines. Rank Math does not store personal data about website visitors; it only analyses my content for SEO purposes internally.
I do not provide direct contact forms on this website. Instead, I offer contact and appointment scheduling options via external platforms:
Email: You can contact me directly via email at contact@hinz.design. Your email address and message content are processed solely to respond to your inquiry.
Appointment Scheduling: Scheduling of appointments is handled through an external service (e.g., Notion or similar). When you use these links, you may provide personal data directly to that external provider. I have no control over their data processing, and their privacy policies apply.
Social Media Connections: You can connect with me via external social media platforms such as LinkedIn. Interactions on these platforms are subject to the respective providers’ privacy policies.
Please review the privacy policies of the respective external services before providing your data.
My processing of any personal data you provide to me through these channels complies with Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract negotiation or communication) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in communication), as applicable.
This website is hosted by IONOS SE, a hosting provider located in Germany/EU. IONOS processes your personal data only to the extent necessary to provide hosting services, including storing server log files such as your IP address, date/time of access, and browser information.
IONOS acts as my data processor under the GDPR, and a data processing agreement (DPA) is in place to ensure compliance with applicable data protection regulations.
You can find IONOS’ privacy policy here: https://www.ionos.com/terms-gtc/privacy-policy.
Legal basis: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR — legitimate interest in providing a stable and secure website service.
My website does not embed videos, social media feeds, iframes, Google Maps, or other external media that could transmit user data without consent.
I store personal data only for as long as needed for the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law.
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your data (Art. 15)
- Rectify inaccurate data (Art. 16)
- Erasure (“right to be forgotten”, Art. 17)
- Restrict processing (Art. 18)
- Data portability (Art. 20)
- Object to processing (Art. 21)
- Withdraw consent where applicable (Art. 7(3))
You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
I use SSL encryption and appropriate organisational and technical measures to protect data.
I may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to comply with legal requirements or reflect changes to the website.