1. Identity of the Controller
The Data Controller responsible for data processing on this website pursuant to Article 4(7) GDPR is:
2. General Principles of Data Processing
We process personal data only to the extent necessary to deliver a fully functional, secure, and responsive cultural publication. Data processing occurs strictly in accordance with:
- Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR): When you have explicitly authorized specific actions such as optional analytical cookies.
- Performance of a Contract or Inquiries (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR): When handling contact messages or editorial feedback transmitted by you.
- Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): To ensure server security, prevent cyber attacks, and maintain technical operational integrity.
3. Server Log Files & Technical Hosting
When you view our website, our server infrastructure automatically collects and stores technical data transmitted by your browser in server log files:
- Browser software type, version, and language
- Operating system and device screen resolution
- Referrer URL (the previous page from which you arrived)
- Hostname of the accessing terminal device
- Date and time of server request and time zone difference to GMT
- Internet Protocol (IP) address (anonymized after 7 days)
The temporary storage of the IP address is essential to enable page delivery to your browser. This processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (our legitimate operational interest in secure hosting). Log files are permanently purged after 14 calendar days.
4. Cookies & Local Browser Storage
Our website uses modern client-side storage mechanisms including local storage key-values to store consent states without repeatedly transmitting data headers across the network. For a complete audit of all storage keys, categories, and lifespans, please consult our dedicated Cookie Policy.
5. Editorial Contact Form & Electronic Mail
If you send an editorial dispatch, factual correction, or legal notice via our contact form or directly via email to [email protected], the data provided (name, email address, inquiry topic, and message text) will be stored for the purpose of processing your inquiry and any follow-up questions.
The processing of these data is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual inquiries or editorial communication) and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. We do not transfer this information to third parties without your explicit consent. Your inquiry records will be deleted as soon as the relevant matter has been fully concluded, unless statutory retention obligations apply.
6. Third-Party Integrations & Font Rendering
Matsyfeedflick does not load external tracking pixels, social media tracking frames, advertising networks, or third-party web font CDNs that transmit your IP address to overseas servers. All styles and typography rely exclusively on native system font stacks, ensuring instantaneous loading and complete reader privacy.
7. Your Legal Rights Under the GDPR
Under European data protection law, you are entitled to exercise the following rights free of charge at any time:
| GDPR Article | Right | Scope & Description |
|---|---|---|
| Article 15 | Right of Access | Obtain confirmation and a copy of any personal data stored about you. |
| Article 16 | Right to Rectification | Demand the immediate correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal records. |
| Article 17 | Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten") | Request the deletion of your personal data when grounds for processing no longer exist. |
| Article 18 | Right to Restriction | Restrict the processing of your data under specific statutory circumstances. |
| Article 20 | Right to Data Portability | Receive your provided data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. |
| Article 21 | Right to Object | Object at any time to processing based on legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). |
To exercise any of these rights, please send an informal notice to our editorial desk at [email protected].
8. Right to Lodge a Complaint with a Supervisory Authority
If you consider that the processing of personal data relating to you infringes the GDPR, you have the statutory right under Article 77 GDPR to lodge a complaint with a competent supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your habitual residence or place of the alleged infringement. The competent supervisory authority for our registered office is:
Berliner Beauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit
Alt-Moabit 59-61, 10555 Berlin, Germany
Website: datenschutz-berlin.de
9. Security Measures (SSL/TLS Encryption)
This website utilizes 256-bit TLS (Transport Layer Security) encryption across all endpoints to protect transmitted data against interception or unauthorized tampering. You can identify an encrypted connection by the https:// prefix and padlock icon in your browser address bar.