Datenschutzerklärung – Privacy Policy – The Kaizen Blog

Privacy Policy (Worldwide)

1. Data Controller

The Kaizen Blog: Rainer Hofmann (Editor-in-Chief) Kaizen Blog LTD – The Bristol Office, 2nd Floor, 5 High Street, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 3BY, England, Email: rainer.hofmann@kaizen-blog.org

2. Data Protection Officer

Tamzee Zadah: E-Mail: tamzee.zadah@kaizen-blog.org

3. Collection and Storage of Personal Data

• Besuch der Website: Visiting the website: When you access our website, information is automatically transmitted to the server of our website. This information is temporarily stored in a so-called log file.
  • IP address of the requesting device
  • Date and time of access
  • Name and URL of the retrieved file
  • Website from which the access is made (referrer URL)
  • Browser used and, if applicable, your operating system and the name of your access provider
• Contact form: When using the contact form, your name, email address, and your message will be processed.
• Newsletter: When signing up for the newsletter, your email address will be stored for the purpose of sending it to you.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

• For users in the EU: GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation).
• For users in California (USA): CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act).
• For users in Brazil: LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados).
• For users in Canada: PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act).
• For users worldwide: Applicable national data protection laws.

5. Data Sharing

Your personal data will not be transferred to third parties for purposes other than those listed below. We only share your personal data with third parties if:

• You have given your explicit consent,
• Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you,
• There is a legal obligation to do so,
• Processing is necessary to protect legitimate interests.

6. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to analyze website usage and improve our services. You can object to the use of cookies through your browser settings.

7. Rights of Data Subjects

• EU Users: GDPR rights (access, rectification, deletion, restriction, objection, data portability).
• California Users: CCPA rights (access, deletion, "Do Not Sell My Personal Information").
• Brazilian Users: LGPD rights (confirmation, access, correction, deletion).
• Canadian Users: PIPEDA rights (access, correction, restriction).
• Users worldwide: Rights under applicable national data protection laws.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred internationally, including to countries outside your residence. We ensure appropriate security measures such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are in place.

9. Retention Period

Your personal data will be deleted once the purpose of storage no longer applies. Statutory retention periods remain unaffected.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy to comply with updated legal requirements or to reflect changes to our services. The current version is always available on our website.