Privacy Policy

1. Controller

The controller responsible for processing personal data on this website is:

Somayeh Hakimi
Rothenbaumchaussee 179
20149 Hamburg
Germany
E-mail: sh@somayehhakimi.de

2. Hosting by Squarespace

This website is hosted by Squarespace Inc., 225 Varick Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10014, USA.

We have concluded a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with Squarespace pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR.
A transfer of data to the United States cannot be excluded. Squarespace is committed to applying appropriate safeguards under Art. 46 GDPR (e.g., EU Standard Contractual Clauses).

3. Collection and Processing of Personal Data

a) When visiting the website

Squarespace automatically collects so-called server log files, including:

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system used

  • Referrer URL (previously visited page)

  • IP address

  • Time of access

This data is technically required to properly display the website, ensure stability and security, and is deleted after no more than 30 days.

Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR (legitimate interest in secure and stable operation of the website).

b) Additional data collected by Squarespace

Squarespace collects personal data when you visit this website, including:

  • Information about your browser, network, and device

  • Web pages you visited before coming to this website

  • Web pages you access on this website

  • Your IP address

Squarespace requires this data to operate, secure, and improve its platform and services.
Squarespace also analyzes the data in anonymized, aggregated form for statistical purposes.

c) Contacting us

When you contact us via e-mail or contact form, we store your information (name, e-mail address, message) in order to process your inquiry.

Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR (performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures).

d) Cookies & Analytics

This website uses cookies and similar technologies. These are small files or texts stored on your device.

  • Necessary cookies: Always active, as they are required for secure provision of the website.

  • Analytics and performance cookies: These are only used if you consent via our cookie banner. They provide insights into website traffic, activity, and other metrics.

Legal basis:

  • Necessary cookies: Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR (legitimate interest in secure operation).

  • Analytics cookies: Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR (consent via cookie banner).

Further information on cookies used by Squarespace can be found here: Squarespace Cookie Policy.

e) Fonts (Google Fonts / Adobe Fonts)

This website uses external fonts provided by Google Fonts and Adobe Fonts. To display the website correctly, these providers may process personal data, including:

  • Information about your browser, network, and device

  • The page you are visiting on this website

  • Your IP address

Legal basis:

  • If fonts are hosted locally: Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR (legitimate interest in attractive presentation).

  • If fonts are loaded externally: only with consent via the cookie banner, Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR.

4. Data Sharing

Personal data will only be shared with third parties where legally permitted, e.g.:

  • if necessary for the performance of a contract (Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR),

  • if there is a legal obligation (Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR), or

  • based on a legitimate interest (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR).

5. Data Subject Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)

  • Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)

  • Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)

  • Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

  • Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

  • Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)

  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Supervisory authority responsible:
Hamburg Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information
Ludwig-Erhard-Straße 22
20459 Hamburg
Germany

6. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data against loss, misuse, and unauthorized access.

Last updated: 28.08.2025