Jon Grote – Photography & Media

1. Responsible Entity

The entity responsible for data processing on this website is:

Jon Grote
Meindersstrasse 3
33615 Bielefeld

2. Collection and Storage of Personal Data and the Type and Purpose of Their Use

a) When Visiting the Website

When you access our website www.xjonx.com, information is automatically sent to the server of our website by the browser used on your end device. This information is temporarily stored in a so-called log file. The following information is collected without your intervention and stored until automated deletion:

• IP address of the requesting computer,
• Date and time of access,
• Name and URL of the retrieved file,
• Website from which access is made (referrer URL),
• Browser used and, if applicable, the operating system of your computer as well as the name of your access provider.

The mentioned data are processed by us for the following purposes:

• Ensuring a smooth connection setup of the website,
• Ensuring comfortable use of our website,
• Evaluation of system security and stability as well as
• For further administrative purposes.

The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6(1) sentence 1 lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest follows from the purposes for data collection listed above. In no case do we use the collected data for the purpose of drawing conclusions about your person.

3. Cookies

We use cookies on our site. These are small files that your browser automatically creates and that are stored on your end device (laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc.) when you visit our site. Cookies do not damage your end device, do not contain viruses, trojans, or other malware.

Information is stored in the cookie that arises in connection with the specific end device used. However, this does not mean that we gain direct knowledge of your identity.

a) Technically Necessary Cookies

We use technically necessary cookies to ensure the operation of our website. This includes, in particular, the cookie for storing your consent (Consent ID).

• Name of the cookie: consent_id
• Purpose: Storage of consent that only necessary cookies are used
• Storage period: [specify the storage period, e.g., “30 days”]

b) Optional Cookies

We use an optional cookie that stores your preferred language. This cookie is only set if you choose the corresponding option.

• Name of the cookie: language_preference
• Purpose: Storage of preferred language
• Storage period: [specify the storage period, e.g., “30 days”]

The processing of optional cookies is based on your consent according to Art. 6(1) sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.

4. Data Storage

The data are stored in Germany by our hosting provider Strato AG.

5. Data Disclosure

Your personal data will not be transmitted to third parties for purposes other than those listed below.

We only share your personal data with third parties if:

• You have given your explicit consent pursuant to Art. 6(1) sentence 1 lit. a GDPR,
• The disclosure is necessary pursuant to Art. 6(1) sentence 1 lit. f GDPR for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims and there is no reason to assume that you have an overriding interest worthy of protection in not disclosing your data,
• There is a legal obligation for disclosure pursuant to Art. 6(1) sentence 1 lit. c GDPR, and
• It is legally permissible and necessary for the processing of contractual relationships with you pursuant to Art. 6(1) sentence 1 lit. b GDPR.

6. Data Subject Rights

You have the right:

• To request information about your personal data processed by us according to Art. 15 GDPR.
• To request the correction of incorrect or completion of your personal data stored by us according to Art. 16 GDPR.
• To request the deletion of your personal data stored by us according to Art. 17 GDPR.
• To request the restriction of the processing of your personal data according to Art. 18 GDPR.
• To receive your personal data, which you have provided to us, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format or to request the transfer to another controller according to Art. 20 GDPR.
• To revoke your consent once given to us at any time according to Art. 7(3) GDPR.
• To lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority according to Art. 77 GDPR.

7. Right to Object

If your personal data are processed based on legitimate interests pursuant to Art. 6(1) sentence 1 lit. f GDPR, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data, provided there are reasons for this arising from your particular situation according to Art. 21 GDPR.

If you wish to exercise your right to object, just send an email to [Your Email Address].

8. Data Security

We use the widespread SSL (Secure Socket Layer) method in connection with the highest level of encryption supported by your browser. Whether a single page of our website is transmitted in encrypted form can be seen by the closed display of the key or lock symbol in the lower status bar of your browser.

We also use appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data against accidental or intentional manipulation, partial or complete loss, destruction, or unauthorized access by third parties. Our security measures are continuously improved in line with technological developments.

9. Current Validity and Changes to This Privacy Policy

This privacy policy is currently valid and has the status of July 2024.

Due to the further development of our website and offers or due to changed legal or regulatory requirements, it may become necessary to change this privacy policy.