How we handle your personal data on this website.
Last updated: November 2026. In case of discrepancies, the German version prevails.
🔎 1. Data protection at a glance
General information
The following information gives a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is any data that can be used to identify you personally.
Who is responsible for data collection on this website?
Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. Her contact details can be found in the section “Controller”.
How do we collect your data?
Some data is collected when you provide it to us, e.g. via the application form. Other data is collected automatically by our hosting provider’s IT systems when you visit the website. This is mainly technical data (e.g. browser, operating system or time of access).
What do we use your data for?
Part of the data is collected to ensure that the website is provided without errors. Data from the application form is used to review and answer your application. Other data may be used to analyse user behaviour – only with your consent.
What rights do you have?
You have the right to receive information about the origin, recipients and purpose of your stored personal data free of charge at any time. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data, to restrict processing, to data portability, to object, and to withdraw consent at any time with effect for the future. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
Analytics and third-party tools
If you consent, your browsing behaviour may be analysed with Google Analytics, and our ads may be measured with the Meta Pixel and TikTok Pixel (see section 5).
🖥️ 2. Hosting and e-mail
Netlify
This website is hosted by Netlify, Inc., 44 Montgomery Street, Suite 300, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA. When you visit our website, Netlify processes technically necessary data in server log files (e.g. IP address, date and time of access, requested page, browser type and operating system). Details: Datenschutzerklärung von Netlify. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (reliable and secure provision of the website). Netlify is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). We have concluded a data processing agreement with Netlify.
Google Workspace / Gmail (e-mail)
We use Gmail as part of Google Workspace for our e-mail communication, e.g. when replying to your application (Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland / Google LLC, USA). Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) and (f) GDPR. Google is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. We have concluded a data processing agreement with Google.
đź“‹ 3. General information and mandatory information
Controller
Franziska Junker
Die Waide 15
77746 Schutterwald, Germany
Phone: +49 176 77582554
E-mail: hola@franzijunker.de
Storage period
Unless a more specific storage period is stated in this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for processing no longer applies, unless statutory retention periods (e.g. under tax or commercial law) require longer storage.
Recipients and transfers to the USA
We only pass on personal data to external parties if this is necessary to perform a contract, if we are legally obliged to do so, if we have a legitimate interest under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, or if another legal basis permits it. The US providers we use (Netlify, Google Workspace, Google Analytics) are certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.
Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)
If processing is based on Art. 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR, you have the right to object at any time on grounds relating to your particular situation. If your data is processed for direct marketing, you may object at any time.
Right to lodge a complaint, data portability, access, rectification, erasure and restriction
You have the rights under Art. 15–21 GDPR as well as the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your habitual residence, place of work or place of the alleged infringement.
SSL/TLS encryption
This site uses SSL/TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content such as applications.
đź“ť 4. Data collection on this website
Cookies and consent
This website only sets cookies if you agree via our consent banner (Google Analytics, Meta Pixel and TikTok Pixel, see section 5). Your choice is stored in your browser’s local storage so the banner does not reappear on every page; this storage is technically necessary (Section 25(2) no. 2 TDDDG). You can change your choice at any time via “cookie settings” in the footer. Consent-based processing is based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TDDDG; consent can be withdrawn at any time.
Server log files
Our hosting provider Netlify automatically collects and stores information in server log files transmitted by your browser (browser type and version, operating system, referrer URL, host name, time of the request and IP address). This data is not combined with other data sources. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
Application form
If you send us an application via the form, your details (name, e-mail address, phone number, date of birth, preferred month, room preference and any voluntary information) are stored to process your application and for follow-up questions. The form data is processed and stored via “Netlify Forms” by our hosting provider Netlify. We do not pass this data on without your consent. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual measures) and your consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, which you can withdraw at any time. The data remains with us until you request deletion, withdraw your consent or the purpose no longer applies, subject to statutory retention periods.
Enquiries by e-mail or phone
If you contact us by e-mail or phone, your enquiry including all resulting personal data is stored and processed to handle your request. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) or (f) GDPR.
đź“Š 5. Analytics and marketing
Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics 4, provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. It allows us to analyse how visitors use the website (e.g. page views, time on site, devices, traffic sources). Cookies are set and usage information is generally transferred to and stored on Google servers. Google Analytics 4 does not store full IP addresses.
Google Analytics is only loaded after your explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, Section 25(1) TDDDG). You can withdraw consent at any time via “cookie settings”. Transfers to the USA are based on the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, under which Google is certified. We have concluded a data processing agreement with Google. Details: Datenschutzerklärung von Google.
Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram)
Only with your consent (category “Marketing”) we use the Meta Pixel by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland, to measure our ads on Facebook and Instagram (e.g. whether visitors who clicked an ad submitted an application) and to build ad audiences. Cookies are set and data (e.g. IP address, browser information, pages visited) is transferred to Meta, which may link it to your Facebook/Instagram account. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, Section 25(1) TDDDG; you can withdraw consent at any time via “cookie settings”. We and Meta are joint controllers for collecting and transmitting the data (Art. 26 GDPR): controller addendum. Meta is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.
TikTok Pixel
Only with your consent (category “Marketing”) we use the TikTok Pixel by TikTok Technology Limited, 10 Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin, D02 T380, Ireland, to measure our ads on TikTok. Cookies are set and data (e.g. IP address, browser information, pages visited) is transferred to TikTok. Processing in third countries outside the EU is possible; according to TikTok, such transfers are based on the EU Standard Contractual Clauses. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, Section 25(1) TDDDG; you can withdraw consent at any time via “cookie settings”.
🧩 6. Plugins and tools
Fonts (local hosting)
This site uses the fonts “Jost” and “Barlow Condensed”, which are hosted locally. No connection to Google or other third-party servers is established.
Links to social networks
We link to our profiles on Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn. These are simple links, not embedded plugins. Data is only transferred to the respective provider once you click a link.