27.06.2026
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for processing personal data on this website is: Leselab
Website: https://leselab.de
For privacy-related inquiries, you may contact us via the contact details provided on our website.
2. General Information on Data Processing
We process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable German data protection laws. Personal data is only processed where necessary to provide a functional website, deliver our content, or offer our services.
The legal bases for processing include:
Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)
Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract performance)
Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests)
3. Hosting and Website Access
When you visit our website (https://leselab.de), certain data is automatically collected by our hosting infrastructure, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and access time. This data is required to ensure website functionality, security, and stability.
Legal basis: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in secure and stable operation).
4. Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data entered in the comment form, along with the IP address and browser user agent string to prevent spam.
An anonymized hash of your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service. Their privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Legal basis: Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent) and Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (spam prevention).
5. Media Uploads
If you upload images, please ensure they do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Other users may be able to extract such data.
Legal basis: Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent).
6. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and functionality.
Comment cookies store user details for one year.
Temporary cookies are used to check browser compatibility.
Login cookies store authentication details (2 days, or 2 weeks if “Remember Me” is selected).
Display preference cookies last for one year.
Editing cookies expire after one day.
Legal basis:
Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent for non-essential cookies)
Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (technical necessity for essential cookies)
7. Embedded Content
Our website may include embedded content (e.g., videos or images) from third-party providers. These providers may process personal data independently, including through cookies and tracking technologies.
Legal basis: Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent).
8. Data Sharing
We only share personal data where necessary. For example, if you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties.
9. Data Retention
Comments and metadata are stored indefinitely.
User account data is stored as long as the account exists.
Legal obligations or security requirements may require longer retention in certain cases.
10. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights:
Right of access (Article 15 GDPR)
Right to rectification (Article 16 GDPR)
Right to erasure (Article 17 GDPR)
Right to restriction of processing (Article 18 GDPR)
Right to data portability (Article 20 GDPR)
Right to object (Article 21 GDPR)
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in Germany.
11. Data Processing for Children
Our website provides reading content intended for children. We take special care to minimize data collection and ensure appropriate protection of children’s data.
If personal data of children is processed based on consent, such consent must be provided or authorized by a parent or legal guardian, where required by law.
12. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
13. Automated Spam Detection
Visitor comments may be processed through automated services to detect and prevent spam.
Legal basis: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in maintaining website integrity).
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this privacy policy to reflect legal or technical changes. The current version is always available on our website.