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Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for this website is:
Stefan Hessler
Wiclefstr. 52
10551 Berlin, Germany
Email: privacy@thewakingcurrent.com

2. Information We Collect

When you sign up for our newsletter, we collect your email address. This is the only personal information we require to send you updates regarding the release of “Winter Juniper” and The Waking Current.

Legal basis: Processing of your email address is based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). You may withdraw your consent at any time by unsubscribing from the newsletter, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected email addresses solely for the purpose of sending newsletter communications. Your information will not be shared, sold, or distributed to any third parties without your explicit consent, unless required by law.

4. Newsletter Service Provider (Kit.com)

Our newsletter is managed by Kit (formerly ConvertKit), operated by Kit.com, Inc., a company based in the United States. When you subscribe, your email address is transmitted to and stored by Kit.com on servers in the US.

The data transfer to the US is safeguarded by EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs). You can review Kit.com's privacy policy at kit.com/privacy.

5. Web Analytics (Cloudflare)

This website uses Cloudflare Web Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics service provided by Cloudflare, Inc. (US). Cloudflare Web Analytics does not use cookies, localStorage, or fingerprinting to collect data. It collects aggregated, non-personally-identifiable usage data to help us understand site traffic.

Some technical connection data (such as your IP address) may be briefly processed by Cloudflare. For more information, see Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.

6. Ko-fi (Support Page)

Our support page embeds a widget from Ko-fi (ko-fi.com), operated by Ko-fi Labs Limited. When you visit the support page, your browser loads content directly from Ko-fi's servers, which may process technical data such as your IP address. If you choose to make a payment through Ko-fi, their privacy policy applies. See Ko-fi's Privacy Policy.

7. Local Storage

This website uses your browser's localStorage to remember your preferred theme setting (light or dark mode). This data is stored only in your browser, is not transmitted to any server, and can be cleared through your browser settings at any time.

8. Data Retention

Your email address is retained for as long as you remain subscribed to our newsletter. Upon unsubscribing, your data will be deleted from our mailing list within a reasonable timeframe.

9. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you (Art. 15 GDPR)
  • Request correction of inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR)
  • Request deletion of your data (Art. 17 GDPR)
  • Request restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
  • Object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
  • Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

You can automatically remove yourself from the mailing list by clicking the "unsubscribe" link included at the bottom of every email we send.

10. Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority. The responsible authority for Berlin is:

Berliner Beauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit
Friedrichstr. 219
10969 Berlin
www.datenschutz-berlin.de

11. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@thewakingcurrent.com.