1. DATA CONTROLLER

The data controller responsible for this website is:

Josephin Oehme
GINKGOMINDS
Email: josephinworks@outlook.com
Germany

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2. GENERAL INFORMATION

Protecting your personal data is important to me.
Personal data refers to any information that can be used to identify you personally.

This privacy policy explains what data is collected on this website, how it is used, and what rights you have under applicable data protection laws.

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3. ACCESS DATA / SERVER LOG FILES

When you visit this website, certain information is automatically collected by the web server (so-called server log files). This may include:

• anonymised IP address

• date and time of access

• pages accessed

• browser type and operating system

The processing of this data is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, reflecting my legitimate interest in ensuring the technical stability, security, and proper functioning of the website.

This data is not merged with other data sources.

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4. CONTACT

If you contact me by email or via a contact form, the personal data you provide (such as name, email address, and message content) will be processed solely for the purpose of responding to your enquiry.

Legal basis:

• Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual measures), or

• Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in communication)

Your data will be deleted once it is no longer required for the purpose for which it was collected, provided no statutory retention obligations apply.

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5. TRAUMA COUNSELLING / PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT

In the context of trauma counselling, particularly sensitive personal data may be processed (e.g. information relating to mental or emotional wellbeing).

Such data is:

• treated with strict confidentiality

• not shared with third parties

• processed exclusively for the purpose of providing counselling support

The legal basis for this processing is Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR (explicit consent).

Trauma counselling does not replace medical, psychiatric, or psychotherapeutic treatment.

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6. ONLINE SERVICES AND DIGITAL TOOLS

Appointments, communication, or sessions may be conducted using external digital service providers (e.g. booking systems or video conferencing tools).

Only the data strictly necessary for the respective service is processed.
All service providers are contractually bound to comply with GDPR requirements.

All counselling services are provided online only.

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7. COOKIES AND CONSENT MANAGEMENT

This website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that enable certain website functions.

Technically necessary cookies are used on the basis of:

• Section 25(2) TTDSG, and

• Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in website functionality)

All other cookies (e.g. analytics or marketing cookies) are used only with your explicit consent in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

You can withdraw or adjust your consent at any time via the cookie banner.

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8. NEWSLETTER

If you subscribe to the newsletter, your email address will be used solely for sending updates and information.

Registration takes place via a double opt-in process.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent).

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in the newsletter.

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9. YOUR RIGHTS

You have the right to:

• access your personal data (Art. 15 GDPR)

• rectification of inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR)

• erasure (“right to be forgotten”) (Art. 17 GDPR)

• restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

• data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

• objection to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)

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10. RIGHT TO LODGE A COMPLAINT

If you believe that your personal data is being processed unlawfully, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in accordance with Art. 77 GDPR.

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11. DATA RETENTION

Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfil the respective purpose or to comply with statutory retention obligations.

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12. CURRENCY OF THIS POLICY

This privacy policy is currently valid and was last updated in:
March 2025