{"id":2971,"date":"2026-03-20T14:26:04","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T13:26:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the-power-pit.com\/privacy\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T13:52:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T12:52:28","slug":"privacy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/the-power-pit.com\/en\/privacy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2971\" class=\"elementor elementor-2971 elementor-2765\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-573c59ee e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"573c59ee\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60e89764 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"60e89764\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Privacy Policy \u2013 The Power Pit<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f1927fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f1927fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>1. Responsible Party<\/strong><br>In.Fact. GmbH<br>represented by J\u00fcrgen Preu\u00df<br>Rotenwaldstrasse 112, 70197 Stuttgart<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@infact.digital\">info@infact.digital<\/a> <br>Phone: 0491721997588<br>\u2013 Operator of the magazine <em>The Power Pit<\/em> on WordPress basis \u2013 <\/p><p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>2. General Information on Data Processing<\/strong><br>We process personal data only lawfully, transparently, and based on the GDPR (Art. 6). Use of the website is possible without providing personal data. Where data is collected, this is done voluntarily and with consent.  <\/p><p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>3. Access Data \/ Server Log Files (WordPress Standard)<\/strong><br>When accessing our WordPress site, the hosting provider automatically stores:<\/p><ul><li class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Anonymized IP address<\/li><li class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Date\/time, accessed pages<\/li><li class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Browser, OS, referrer<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">These serve technical security and optimization; no merging with personal data.<\/p><p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>4. Cookies and Cookie Consent (e.g., Borlabs Cookie, Real Cookie Banner)<\/strong><br><strong>Our WordPress installation uses:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Technically necessary cookies (e.g., WordPress Core, WP Session) for functionality.<\/li><li class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Optional cookies (analytics\/marketing) only after opt-in via our consent tool (e.g., Borlabs Cookie or Real Cookie Banner).<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Blocking of external scripts until consent; settings in cookie banner or browser.<\/p><p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>5. Contact Forms (e.g., Contact Form 7 + WP GDPR Compliance)<\/strong><br>When using Contact Form 7 or similar plugins, a GDPR checkbox is displayed (via WP GDPR Compliance). Data is used only for processing inquiries; SSL-encrypted, no disclosure without consent. <\/p><p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>6. Newsletter (e.g., FluentCRM, The Newsletter Plugin, CleverReach)<\/strong><br>Subscription requires double opt-in and checkbox with privacy reference. Data (email) is used only for <em>The Power Pit<\/em> information; unsubscribe link in every email. Legal basis: consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR).  <\/p><p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>7. Analytics Services (e.g., Google Analytics with Opt-in, Matomo)<\/strong><\/p><ul><li class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Google Analytics: IP anonymization, data processing agreement (DPA) with Google. Data only after consent via cookie tool. <\/li><li class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Matomo (self-hosted): Fully anonymized, no third-party disclosure.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Revocation possible at any time.<\/p><p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>8. Social Media Plugins (e.g., Smash Balloon, MashShare)<\/strong><br>Social feeds (Instagram, Facebook, etc.) load only after opt-in; no automatic tracking connection. Plugins like Smash Balloon activate GDPR mode. <\/p><p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>9. Additional WordPress Plugins<\/strong><\/p><ul><li class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Comment function: With checkbox for consent (WP GDPR Compliance).<\/li><li class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Others: All plugins (e.g., Yoast SEO) comply with GDPR through opt-in management.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>10. External Links and Third-Party Providers<\/strong><br>Links\/embeds (YouTube, etc.) without tracking until clicked; third-party privacy policies apply there.<\/p><p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>11. Your Rights (Art. 15\u201322 GDPR)<\/strong><br>Access, rectification, deletion, restriction, objection, data portability. Contact us informally. <\/p><p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>12. Complaint to Supervisory Authority<\/strong><br>E.g., State Data Protection Commissioner NRW (for DE); no prior contact required.<\/p><p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>13. Data Storage and Deletion<\/strong><br>Only as long as necessary; statutory retention periods observed.<\/p><p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>14. Changes<\/strong><br>Adjustments in case of plugin updates or legal changes; we will inform you.<\/p><p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>Last updated:<\/strong> March 2026<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Privacy Policy \u2013 The Power Pit 1. Responsible PartyIn.Fact. GmbHrepresented by J\u00fcrgen Preu\u00dfRotenwaldstrasse 112, 70197 StuttgartEmail: info@infact.digital Phone: 0491721997588\u2013 Operator of the magazine The Power Pit on WordPress basis \u2013 2. General Information on Data ProcessingWe process personal data only lawfully, transparently, and based on the GDPR (Art. 6). 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