privacy policy

Data Controller
Health Essentials International (H.E.I.) e.V.

Haydnstraße 7, 76593 Gernsbach

General Information on Data Protection
We take the protection of your data very seriously and handle your personal data confidentially and in accordance with legal data protection regulations, particularly the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

This privacy policy provides an overview of what data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have.

Data Processing on Our Website
a) Server Log Files

When you visit our website, the following data is automatically collected:

• Anonymized IP address

• Date and time of access

• Visited pages

• Browser type and version

• Operating system

This data is used for technical security purposes and is deleted after [X days].

b) Contact Form & Email Contact

If you contact us via our contact form or email, we process the following data:

• Name

• Email address

• Message

This data is used solely for handling your inquiry.

c) Membership & Donations

If you become a member or donate, we process:

• Name, address, email

• Bank details (for SEPA direct debit)

This data is required to manage memberships and process donations.

Data Sharing
We do not share personal data with third parties unless:

• It is required by law

• It is necessary for contract fulfillment (e.g., bank processing SEPA direct debits)

Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right to access stored data (Article 15 GDPR)

• Right to rectification of incorrect data (Article 16 GDPR)

• Right to erasure of your data (Article 17 GDPR)

• Right to restriction of processing (Article 18 GDPR)

• Right to data portability (Article 20 GDPR)

• Right to object to processing (Article 21 GDPR)

Requests can be submitted via email or mail to us.

Data Storage & Deletion
We store personal data only as long as necessary for its respective purpose. If legal retention periods apply (e.g., for donation receipts), we store the data accordingly.

Data Security
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data against loss, manipulation, or unauthorized access.

Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this privacy policy if necessary. The latest version is always available on our website.

Effective Date: February 22, 2025