Last Updated: January 2nd, 2025

1. Overview and Responsible Party

This privacy policy informs you about how personal data is processed when using the blog at https://planetfall.co and www.planetfall.co.

The responsible party (data controller) for data processing is:

Andreas Zeitler
Westendstrasse 2
93049 Regensburg
Germany
Email: andreas@planetfall.co

2. Data Collection and Processing

2.1 Automatically Collected Data

When visitors access the blog, the hosting provider MagicPages automatically collects and stores the following information in server log files:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referrer URL (the previously visited page)
  • IP address
  • Time of server request

This data collection is necessary for the technical delivery of blog content and ensures the security of the systems. The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

2.2 Ghost Platform Data

The blog is powered by Ghost.org's platform. Ghost processes the following data:

  • Comments (if enabled)
  • Newsletter subscriptions (if enabled)
  • Member accounts (if enabled)

For detailed information about Ghost's data processing, please refer to their privacy policy at: https://ghost.org/privacy/

2.3 Cookies

The blog uses essential cookies required for the operation of Ghost. These cookies do not track users across websites and are used solely for basic blog functionality. The legal basis for these cookies is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

Data is processed for the following purposes:

  • To provide and optimize blog content
  • To ensure the technical functionality and security of the website
  • To analyze and improve services (if analytics are enabled)

The legal basis for processing is primarily Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest) and, where applicable, Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent) for optional features.

4. Data Recipients

Data may be shared with:

  • MagicPages (hosting provider)
  • Ghost.org (blog platform provider)
  • Vercel.com (additional hosting provider)

All service providers are bound by contracts that ensure they process data only as instructed and in compliance with GDPR.

5. Data Storage Duration

Data is stored only as long as necessary:

  • Server logs are automatically deleted after 30 days
  • Comment data is stored until deletion is requested
  • Newsletter subscriptions are stored until unsubscribed

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right to access (Art. 15 GDPR)
  • Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
  • Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
  • Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
  • Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
  • Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)

To exercise these rights, please contact the data controller using the details provided in Section 1.

7. Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. The responsible authority in Germany is:

Bayerisches Landesamt für Datenschutzaufsicht (BayLDA)
Promenade 27
91522 Ansbach
Deutschland

Phone: +49 (0) 981 53 1300
Fax: +49 (0) 981 53 98 1300
Email: poststelle@lda.bayern.de
Website: www.lda.bayern.de

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

The data controller reserves the right to modify this privacy policy to reflect changes in legal requirements or services. The current version will always be available on the blog.

9. Contact

For questions about data protection, please contact:
Andreas Zeitler
Email: andreas@planetfall.co