Last updated: February 2026
1. Data Controller
Beckhusen Verlag & Heaven's Tattoo
Stefan Beckhusen
Hoehe 25, 38100 Braunschweig, Germany
Phone: +49 176 43566349
Email: verlag@beckhusen.de
2. Data Collection
When you visit our website, the following data is automatically collected by the server (so-called server log files):
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referrer URL (previously visited page)
- Host name of the accessing computer
- Date and time of the server request
- IP address
This data cannot be attributed to specific individuals. This data is not merged with other data sources. Collection is based on Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest in the technically error-free presentation and optimization of the website).
3. Cookies
Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. They do not cause any damage and do not contain personal data.
We use the following types of cookies:
- Technically necessary cookies: These are required to ensure basic website functions, such as language preferences and cookie consent. Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR.
You can restrict or completely prevent the use of cookies via your browser settings. Cookies already stored can be deleted at any time. Please note that some website functions may not be available without cookies.
4. Contact via Email
If you contact us by email, your details (email address, name if provided, and message content) will be stored for the purpose of processing your inquiry and for possible follow-up questions. We will not share this data without your consent. Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR (contract initiation or fulfillment) and Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest).
5. External Links
Our website contains links to third-party websites (particularly Pond5 and Flickr). We have no influence over their content or privacy practices. Please refer to the respective websites for their privacy policies.
6. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
- 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)
To exercise your rights, please contact: verlag@beckhusen.de
7. Right to Lodge a Complaint
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority regarding the processing of your personal data. The competent authority for Lower Saxony is the State Commissioner for Data Protection of Lower Saxony (www.lfd.niedersachsen.de).