1. General information

This privacy policy explains the type, scope and purpose of the processing of personal data on this website in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Responsible party

Dorothea Herm

Dorothea Herm, Erkelenzdamm 49, 10999 Berlin

Email: dorothea@dorotheaherm.com

3. Access data

When you visit this website, information such as your IP address, browser type, and time of access may be automatically collected. This data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) in ensuring the stable and secure operation of the website. It is not used to identify individuals.

4. Contact

If you contact us via the contact form or email, the data you provide will be stored and processed for the purpose of responding to your enquiry, on the basis of our legitimate interest in handling pre-contractual and contractual communications (Art. 6(1)(b) and (f) GDPR). This data will not be passed on without your consent.

5. Cookies

This website uses cookies, small text files stored on your device. You can configure your browser to block or delete cookies. Non-essential cookies are only set with your explicit consent via the cookie banner, in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and the TTDSG.

6. Third-party services

This website is hosted by Squarespace. Depending on the configuration, it may load fonts or analytics tools from external sources. Where such tools process personal data, this occurs on the basis of your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) where required, or our legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) where applicable. For further details, refer to Squarespace's privacy policy: https://www.squarespace.com/privacy

7. Cookie consent

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the banner displayed on this website.

8. Your rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data, as well as the right to restrict or object to processing. Please contact dorothea@dorotheaherm.com to exercise these rights.

9. Supervisory authority

If you believe your data has been processed unlawfully, you may contact the Berlin Data Protection Authority: Berliner Beauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit https://www.datenschutz-berlin.de

10. Updates

This privacy policy was last updated on 1 March 2026. It will be updated as necessary to remain compliant with applicable legal requirements.