Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is processed when using this website.

This website is operated by a business established in Germany. The processing of personal data is carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable German data protection law.

Controller for the processing of personal data on this website is: Dr. Melanie Wenzel Skalitzer Str. 72 10997 Berlin Germany Email: melanie@melaniewenzel.net

When you access this website, technical information may be automatically processed by the hosting provider in so-called server log files. This may include, in particular, your IP address, date and time of access, browser type and version, operating system, referrer URL, and the requested page or file. This processing is necessary to ensure the secure operation, technical stability, and delivery of the website. This website is hosted on servers located in Germany. The legal basis for this processing is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The legitimate interest lies in the secure, stable, and functional provision of this website. Server log data is stored only for as long as necessary for the purposes described above and is then deleted, unless longer retention is required for security or legal reasons.

This website uses only technically necessary and functional cookies that are required for the operation and provision of the website and its core features. Under German law, technically necessary cookies do not require prior consent, whereas non-essential cookies, in particular analytics or marketing cookies, require prior consent. Based on the current website setup, no analytics, advertising, remarketing, or other marketing-related cookies are intended to be used on this website. On a WordPress-based website, technically necessary cookies may in particular include cookies for login sessions, security, session stability, and user interface preferences. Some of these cookies may be relevant only for administrative users logged into the backend and may not be used for regular website visitors. The legal basis for the use of technically necessary cookies and similar technologies is Section 25(2) TDDDG, where applicable, together with Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The legitimate interest lies in the technically secure and functional provision of the website.

This website may contain a link to a questionnaire provided via Google Forms. If you click this link and submit information through Google Forms, the personal data you enter in the questionnaire will be processed for the purpose of handling your inquiry, registration, application, or other request related to the retreat or associated services. Depending on the nature of your request, the legal basis for this processing may be Article 6(1)(b) GDPR, if the processing is necessary for pre-contractual steps or the performance of a contract, Article 6(1)(a) GDPR, if you provide consent, or Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, if there is a legitimate interest in organizing and processing inquiries and registrations efficiently. Google Forms is a service provided by Google. In connection with the use of Google Forms, personal data may be processed by Google and may also be transferred to countries outside the European Union, including the United States, depending on Google’s technical infrastructure and service configuration. Further information on how Google processes personal data can be found here: https://policies.google.com/privacy. Data submitted through Google Forms is stored only for as long as necessary to process the relevant inquiry, registration, application, or related communication. As a rule, such data will be deleted twelve months after the end of the retreat or after your request has been finally processed, unless statutory retention obligations require a longer retention period.

Personal data may be disclosed only to recipients to the extent necessary for operating the website and handling the questionnaire. This may include, in particular, the hosting provider and Google as the provider of Google Forms. Personal data will not be sold or used for unrelated marketing purposes.

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights, subject to the statutory requirements:

- the right of access pursuant to Article 15 GDPR,

- the right to rectification pursuant to Article 16 GDPR,

- the right to erasure pursuant to Article 17 GDPR,

- the right to restriction of processing pursuant to Article 18 GDPR,

- the right to data portability pursuant to Article 20 GDPR,

- the right to object pursuant to Article 21 GDPR,

- the right to withdraw any consent given at any time with effect for the future, and

- the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

There is no legal or contractual obligation to provide personal data merely in order to visit this website. However, if you voluntarily complete and submit the Google Forms questionnaire, certain information may be required in order to process your request, registration, or application.

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time, in particular if the website, the tools used on the website, or the legal requirements change.

Last updated: 13 May 2026