1. Introduction
Welcome to urbanecho.de "UrbanEcho. Protecting your personal
data is very important to us. This privacy policy explains how
we collect, use, and protect your information in accordance
with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and
applicable German data protection laws.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for this website is:
Robert Sahmel
Alter Stadtweg 11
63762, Großostheim, Germany
Email: youtube[at]urbanecho.de
3. What Data We Collect
When you visit our blog, the following data may be
automatically collected by our hosting provider or analytics
tools:
IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Referrer URL
Date and time of access
Pages visited
If you leave a comment, subscribe to a newsletter, or contact us, we may collect:
Your name or username
Email address
Any information you voluntarily provide
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data only when permitted by law, including:
Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
Contract fulfillment or pre-contractual measures (Art. 6(1)(b))
Legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c))
Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) – e.g., for website optimization
5. Comments and Contact
When you leave a comment or send us a message, your data will
be stored for the purpose of responding or displaying your
comment. Your IP address is saved to protect against misuse.
6. Cookies
This blog uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze
traffic. You can disable cookies through your browser settings.
For more information, please see our [Cookie Policy].
7. Third-Party Tools
We may use third-party services such as:
Google Analytics (to analyze website traffic)
Mailchimp or similar services (for
email newsletters)
These providers may store data outside the EU. We
ensure they comply with GDPR standards through
appropriate data processing agreements.
8. Data Retention
We keep your data only for as long as necessary for the
purposes mentioned or as required by law.
9. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion (the "right to be forgotten")
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw your consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (e.g., Der Bundesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit in Germany)
10. Contact
For questions about this privacy policy or your data, please
contact:
Robert Sahmel
Email: youtube[at]urbanecho.de
11. Updates to This Policy
This policy may be updated occasionally to comply with legal
requirements or reflect changes to the blog. Please check back
regularly.
Last updated: 23.05.2025