PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: 14 August 2025
We respect your privacy and comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Telecommunications-Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG) of Germany.
2.1 DATA CONTROLLER
Tina Bikic – Digital Storyteller
Kastanienallee 25, 10435 Berlin, Germany
Email: hello@tinabikic.com
Website: https://tinabikic.com
2.2 PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT
We may collect the following types of personal data:
• Voluntarily provided: name, email address (e.g., when you contact us).
• Automatically collected: IP address, browser type, language preference, referring site, and date/time of requests (log files).
We do not use profiling or automated decision-making.
2.3 LEGAL BASE FOR PROCESSING (GDPR Art. 6)
We process personal data only when:
• Art. 6(1)(b) – Necessary for the performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures (e.g., responding to inquiries).
• Art. 6(1)(f) – Necessary for legitimate interests (e.g., maintaining website security).
• Art. 6(1)(a) – With your explicit consent (e.g., for optional cookies or newsletter subscriptions).
2.4. DATA RETENTION
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes collected:
• Email inquiries: retained until communication is complete, then deleted unless legal obligations require retention.
• Log data: stored for up to 14 days for security, then deleted or anonymised.
2.5 YOUR RIGHTS (GDPR Arts. 15–21)
You have the right to:
• Access your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate data
• Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
• Restrict processing
• Data portability
• Object to processing for legitimate interest purposes
• Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior lawful processing)
To exercise your rights, contact us at hello@tinabikic.com.
2.6 CHILDREN´S PRIVACY
Our services are not directed at individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
2.7 Third-Party Links
Our site may link to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their policies before providing personal data.
COOKIES POLICY
Last Updated: 14 August 2025
We use cookies in compliance with the GDPR and the TTDSG.
3.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when visiting a website. They help improve functionality, remember settings, and analyse usage.
3.2 Types of Cookies We Use
• Necessary Cookies – Essential for website operation (do not require consent).
We do not currently use analytics or advertising cookies. If this changes, we will update this policy and request consent.
3.3 Managing Cookies
You can disable cookies in your browser settings and delete existing cookies. Please note some site functions may not work correctly without cookies.
Guides for managing cookies:
• Chrome
• Firefox
• Safari
CONTACT
For questions about these policies, contact:
Email: hello@tinabikic.com
Contact page: https://tinabikic.com/contact
