Data Protection Declaration
1) Information on the Collection of Personal Data and Contact Details of the Controller
1.1 We are pleased that you are visiting our website and thank you for your interest. On the following pages, we inform you about the handling of your personal data when using our website. Personal data is all data with which you can be personally identified.1.2 The controller in charge of data processing on this website, within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is Zsolt Szabo, Stralsunder Str. 34A, 13355 Berlin, Germany, Phone.: 015679733241, e-mail: [email protected]. The controller in charge of the processing of personal data is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data.2) Data Collection When You Visit Our Website
2.1 When using our website for information only, i.e. if you do not register or otherwise provide us with information, we only collect data that your browser transmits to our server (so-called "server log files"). When you visit our website, we collect the following data that is technically necessary for us to display the website to you:Our visited website
Date and time at the moment of access
Amount of data sent in bytes
Source/reference from which you came to the page
Browser used
Operating system used
IP address used (if applicable: in anonymized form)
Data processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 (1) point f GDPR on the basis of our legitimate interest in improving the stability and functionality of our website. The data will not be passed on or used in any other way. However, we reserve the right to check the server log files subsequently, if there are any concrete indications of illegal use.2.2 This website uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of personal data and other confidential content (e.g. orders or inquiries to the controller). You can recognize an encrypted connection by the character string https:// and the lock symbol in your browser line.2.3) No Cookies or TrackingThis website does not use cookies for tracking, analytics, or advertising purposes. The only cookies used are technically necessary for SSL/TLS encryption and basic website functionality.We do not use:
Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
Advertising cookies
Social media tracking pixels
User behavior profilingTherefore, no cookie banner is required beyond the basic privacy notice.3) Hosting
For the hosting of our website and the display of the content, we use the service Carrd, provided by Carrd Inc., a company based in Delaware, USA.The data processing takes place on the servers of this provider, which involves the transmission of personal data to the USA. We have concluded a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with the provider, which ensures the protection of our site visitors' data and prohibits unauthorised disclosure to third parties.For the transfer of personal data to the USA, we rely on the implementation of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) of the European Commission with the provider, which serve as the safeguard to ensure compliance with the European level of data protection.The provider is: Carrd, Inc. Delaware corporation, USASpam Protection via Cloudflare Turnstile
To protect the integrity of our forms, we use the service Cloudflare Turnstile, provided by Cloudflare, Inc., 101 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA. This service is used to differentiate whether the input is made by a natural person or is automated. In this process, information such as the IP address and browser data are transmitted to Cloudflare. The legal basis for this processing is our legitimate interest according to Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR, to protect our systems against abusive, automated processing and spam.Resource Library (Notion)
Our free resource library is hosted on Notion (Notion Labs, Inc., USA).When you access the library:
- Notion may set cookies for functionality and analytics
- Notion displays their own cookie consent banner
- Your data may be transferred to the USANotion is responsible for their own cookie usage and consent management.For details about Notion's data practices:
Notion Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/Privacy-Policy4) Contacting Us
When you contact us (e.g. via contact form or e-mail), personal data is collected. Which data is collected in the case of a contact form can be seen from the respective contact form. This data is stored and used exclusively for the purpose of responding to your request or for establishing contact and for the associated technical administration.The legal basis for processing data is our legitimate interest in responding to your request in accordance with Art. 6 (1) point f GDPR. If your contact is aimed at concluding a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 (1) point b GDPR. Your data will be deleted after final processing of your enquiry; this is the case if it can be inferred from the circumstances that the facts in question have been finally clarified, provided there are no legal storage obligations to the contrary.5) Use of Client Data for Direct Advertising5.1 File Library Access and Service CommunicationsWhen you request access to our Power BI file download library via our website form, we process your email address and first name for the following purposes:Data Collected: Email address, First nameLegal Bases:a) Initial Link Delivery
Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR - Performance of Contract
Purpose: Sending you the access link to the requested libraryb) Ongoing Library Updates and Service Communications
Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR - Legitimate Interest
Purpose: Informing you about significant updates to the library (new files added, important changes, corrections)Why Legitimate Interest Applies:Users who request access to a file library have a reasonable expectation of being informed when new files are added or significant changes are made. The library is a living resource that evolves over time. Without update notifications, users would not benefit from new content added after their initial request, which would diminish the value of the service.These communications are purely informational about the library service you requested and do not contain marketing content, promotional offers, or unrelated information.Balancing of Interests:Our legitimate interest: Ensuring users benefit from updates to the service they requestedYour interests: Receiving value from the library by staying informed of new contentImpact on your privacy: Minimal (infrequent, service-related emails only)Frequency: We send library update emails only when significant changes occur, typically no more than once per month, and often less frequently.What These Emails Contain:
Notifications of new files added to the library
Important updates or corrections to existing files
Essential service information (e.g., library access changes)What These Emails Do NOT Contain:
Marketing or promotional content
Product sales or advertisements
Unrelated information or third-party offers
Newsletter content (unless you separately opt into the newsletter)Your Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR):You have the right to object to receiving library update emails at any time by:
Clicking the unsubscribe link in any library update email
Contacting us at [email protected]
Replying to any email from usAfter you object or unsubscribe, we will:
Stop sending you library update emails immediately
Delete your email address from our library update list
You will still be able to access the library via the link you received in your initial email (the link remains valid)Important Note: If you unsubscribe from library updates, you will also be unsubscribed from all other email communications (including the newsletter, if subscribed). See Section 5.3 for more details.Data Retention: Your data remains on our file library list until you unsubscribe or object to receiving library updates. Upon unsubscription, your email address is deleted from our list immediately. The library link you received continues to work regardless of your subscription status.5.2 Marketing Newsletter (Consent-Based)Separately from the file library service, you can opt-in to receive our marketing newsletter containing Power BI tips, promotional offers, and information about courses.Data Collected: Email address, First nameLegal Basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR - ConsentDouble Opt-In Procedure: We use the double opt-in (DOI) procedure for newsletter subscriptions. This means:
You submit your email address via our newsletter form
We send you a confirmation email with a verification link
You must click the verification link to confirm your subscription
Only after confirmation will you receive marketing newslettersDuring the DOI process, we temporarily store your data in a confirmation queue. If you do not confirm within 7 days, your data is automatically deleted from this temporary queue.Purpose: Sending marketing communications including:
Power BI tips and tutorials
Discount codes and promotional offers
Information about upcoming courses and productsDOI Records: We store the following for proof of consent:
Date and time of DOI confirmation
IP address at time of confirmation
Original subscription sourceThese records are retained for 3 years after unsubscription to demonstrate compliance if challenged.Withdrawal of Consent: You can unsubscribe at any time via:
The unsubscribe link in every newsletter email
Sending an email to [email protected]After unsubscribing from the newsletter, your email address will be deleted from ALL our distribution lists immediately, including the file library list. You will no longer receive any emails from us. However, you will still be able to access the file library via the link you received in your initial email (the link remains valid).5.3 Important: Unsubscribe Applies to All CommunicationsWhen you unsubscribe from any email (library updates or newsletter),
you will be unsubscribed from ALL email communications from us, including:File library update emails
Marketing newsletter
Any future communicationsThis is a technical limitation of our email system. After unsubscribing, you will no longer receive any emails from us, but you will still be able to access the file library via the link you received (the link remains valid permanently).If you only want to stop receiving one type of email but not the other, please contact us directly at [email protected] and we can manually adjust your preferences.5.4 BrevoOur e-mail newsletters are sent via this provider:
Sendinblue SAS, 55 Rue d'Amsterdam, 75008 Paris, FranceEmail Tracking and Analytics:To ensure reliable newsletter delivery and confirm subscriptions, we track email opens and link clicks using Brevo's tracking features.What we track:
- Whether you opened an email (via tracking pixel)
- Which links you clicked (via tracked URLs)
- Time and date of opens/clicks
- Device and browser informationPurpose of tracking:
- Confirm double opt-in subscriptions (necessary for the
subscription process)
- Measure newsletter engagement and improve content
- Ensure our emails reach you successfully
- Prevent abuse and spam subscriptionsLegal basis:
- Double opt-in confirmation: Legitimate interest
(Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR) - necessary to verify
your subscription
- Newsletter analytics: Your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR)
given when subscribing to the newsletterData processed:
- Email address
- IP address (anonymized where possible)
- Opens, clicks, and engagement timestamps
- Browser type and operating systemYour rights:
You can object to email tracking by:
- Using email clients that block tracking pixels
- Not clicking links (copy-paste URLs instead)
- Unsubscribing from the newsletter at any timeWe have concluded an order processing agreement with the provider, which safeguards the data of our website visitors and prohibits transfer to third parties.The provider is located in the EU (France), so your data remains within the EU.6) Rights of the Data Subject
6.1 The applicable data protection law grants you the following comprehensive rights of data subjects (rights of information and intervention) vis-à-vis the data controller with regard to the processing of your personal data:Right of access by the data subject pursuant to Art. 15 GDPR;
Right to rectification pursuant to Art. 16 GDPR;
Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) pursuant to Art. 17 GDPR;
Right to restriction of processing pursuant to Art. 18 GDPR;
Right to be informed pursuant to Art. 19 GDPR;
Right to data portability pursuant to Art. 20 GDPR;
Right to withdraw a given consent pursuant to Art. 7 (3) GDPR;
Right to lodge a complaint pursuant to Art. 77 GDPR.
6.2 RIGHT TO OBJECTIF, WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF A CONSIDERATION OF INTERESTS, WE PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL DATA ON THE BASIS OF OUR PREDOMINANT LEGITIMATE INTEREST, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT AT ANY TIME TO OBJECT TO THIS PROCESSING WITH EFFECT FOR THE FUTURE ON THE GROUNDS THAT ARISE FROM YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION.IF YOU EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO OBJECT, WE WILL STOP PROCESSING THE DATA CONCERNED. HOWEVER, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO FURTHER PROCESSING IF WE CAN PROVE COMPELLING REASONS WORTHY OF PROTECTION FOR PROCESSING WHICH OUTWEIGH YOUR INTERESTS, FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS, OR IF THE PROCESSING SERVES TO ASSERT, EXERCISE OR DEFEND LEGAL CLAIMS.IF WE PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL DATA FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA WHICH ARE USED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES. YOU MAY EXERCISE THE OBJECTION AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.IF YOU EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO OBJECT, WE WILL STOP PROCESSING THE DATA CONCERNED FOR DIRECT ADVERTISING PURPOSES.7) Duration of Storage of Personal Data
The duration of the storage of personal data is based on the respective legal basis, the purpose of processing and - if relevant – on the respective legal retention period (e.g. commercial and tax retention periods).If personal data is processed on the basis of an express consent pursuant to Art. 6 (1) point a GDPR, this data is stored until the data subject revokes his consent.If there are legal storage periods for data that is processed within the framework of legal or similar obligations on the basis of Art. 6 (1) point b GDPR, this data will be routinely deleted after expiry of the storage periods if it is no longer necessary for the fulfillment of the contract or the initiation of the contract and/or if we no longer have a justified interest in further storage.When processing personal data on the basis of Art. 6 (1) point f GDPR, this data is stored until the data subject exercises his right of objection in accordance with Art. 21 (1) GDPR, unless we can provide compelling grounds for processing worthy of protection which outweigh the interests, rights and freedoms of the data subject, or the processing serves to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.If personal data is processed for the purpose of direct marketing on the basis of Art. 6 (1) point f GDPR, this data is stored until the data subject exercises his right of objection pursuant to Art. 21 (2) GDPR.Unless otherwise stated in the information contained in this declaration on specific processing situations, stored personal data will be deleted if it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or otherwise processed.