Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 2026
1. AN OVERVIEW OF DATA PROTECTION
GENERAL INFORMATION
The following information will provide you with an easy to navigate overview of what will happen with your personal data when you visit this website. The term “personal data” comprises all data that can be used to personally identify you. For detailed information about the subject matter of data protection, please consult our Data Protection Declaration, which we have included beneath this copy.
DATA RECORDING ON THIS WEBSITE
Who is the responsible party for the recording of data on this website (i.e., the “controller”)?
The data on this website is processed by the operator of the website, whose contact information is available under section “Information about the responsible party (referred to as the “controller” in the GDPR)” in this Privacy Policy.
How do we record your data?
We collect your data as a result of your sharing of your data with us. This may, for instance be information you enter into our contact form. Other data shall be recorded by our IT systems automatically or after you consent to its recording during your website visit. This data comprises primarily technical information (e.g., web browser, operating system, or time the site was accessed).
What are the purposes we use your data for?
A portion of the information is generated to guarantee the error free provision of the website. Other data may be used to analyze your user patterns.
What rights do you have as far as your information is concerned?
You have the right to receive information about the source, recipients, and purposes of your archived personal data at any time without having to pay a fee. You also have the right to demand that your data are rectified or eradicated.
2. HOSTING AND CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORKS (CDN)
EXTERNAL HOSTING
This website is hosted externally. Personal data collected on this website are stored on the servers of the host. These may include, but are not limited to, IP addresses, contact requests, metadata and communications, contract information, contact information, names, web page access, and other data generated through a web site.
We are using the following host(s):
- Cloudways Ltd. (C 55975) of 52 Springvale Pope Pius XII Street, Mosta, Malta;
- netcup GmbH, Daimlerstraße 25, 76185 Karlsruhe, Deutschland
CLOUDFLARE
We use the “Cloudflare” service provided by Cloudflare Inc., 101 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA 94107, USA. Cloudflare offers a content delivery network with DNS that is available worldwide. The company is certified in accordance with the “EU-US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF).
3. GENERAL INFORMATION AND MANDATORY INFORMATION
INFORMATION ABOUT THE RESPONSIBLE PARTY (CONTROLLER)
The data processing controller on this website is:
Expat Services UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Almstadtstr. 25, 10119 Berlin
Phone: +4915678691917
E-mail: privacy@expats.de
RIGHTS OF THE DATA SUBJECT
- Revocation of Consent: You can revoke any consent already given at any time.
- Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR): You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data based on grounds arising from your unique situation.
- Right to Log a Complaint: You have the right to log a complaint with the competent supervisory agency.
- Right to Data Portability: You have the right to have data that we process automatically handed over to you or a third party in a common, machine-readable format.
4. RECORDING OF DATA ON THIS WEBSITE
COOKIES
Our websites and pages use what the industry refers to as “cookies.” Cookies are small data packages that do not cause any damage to your device. They are either stored temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) or they are permanently archived on your device (permanent cookies).
SERVER LOG FILES
The provider automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser communicates to us automatically (Browser type, OS, Referrer URL, Hostname, Time, IP address).
5. ANALYSIS TOOLS AND ADVERTISING
GOOGLE ANALYTICS
This website uses functions of the web analysis service Google Analytics. The provider of this service is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. The use of these services occurs on the basis of your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TTDSG.
MATOMO
This website uses the open-source web analysis service Matomo. We host Matomo exclusively on our own servers so that all analysis data remains with us and is not passed on.
6. PLUG-INS AND TOOLS
YOUTUBE
This website integrates videos from the YouTube website. We use YouTube in extended data protection mode.
GOOGLE MAPS
This website uses the mapping service Google Maps to make the locations disclosed on our website easy to find.
7. ONLINE MARKETING AND PARTNER PROGRAMS
AFFILIATE PROGRAMS
We participate in affiliate partner programs (Amazon, AWIN, financeAds, communicationAds, Fintiba, Check24, Partnerize, Impact). Cookies are used to track conversions for commission purposes. Basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR or consent.