Privacy policy

This website is deliberately data-frugal: no advertising networks, no analytics services, no cookies, no external fonts.

Legally binding version: the German privacy policy is the authoritative version; this English page is a convenience translation. Check before publishing: this policy describes the site as delivered. Fill in the details marked with square brackets and adjust the text as soon as you add services (analytics, contact form, newsletter, embedded video, affiliate links). This text is not legal advice.

1. Controller

The controller for data processing on this website within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:

[Name / company]
[Address]
Email: [email address]

[If appointed: data protection officer with contact details]

2. Hosting and server log files

This website is hosted by [name and address of the hosting provider]. When you access the pages, the provider automatically collects information transmitted by your browser (server log files): IP address, date and time of the request, page requested, volume of data transferred, referrer URL, and browser and operating system details.

The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the technically fault-free operation and the security of the website. The data is deleted after [retention period; 7 to 30 days is customary]. A data processing agreement under Art. 28 GDPR is in place with the hosting provider.

3. Cookies

This website sets no cookies. There is no reach measurement and no tracking.

4. Local storage of your theme preference

When you switch between the light and dark theme, your browser stores that choice in local storage under the key bestenki-theme. This information stays on your device, is never transmitted to us and contains no personal data. You can delete it at any time through your browser settings. The storage is necessary to provide the function you explicitly requested (section 25(2)(2) TDDDG).

5. No external content

No fonts, scripts, maps or videos are loaded from third-party servers. All styling and scripts are served from our own server. As a result, visiting the site creates no connection to third parties.

6. Contact by email

If you write to us by email, we process your details solely in order to handle your enquiry. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, or Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR for contract-related enquiries. We delete enquiries as soon as they have been dealt with and no statutory retention obligations prevent it.

7. External links

Our reviews link to the websites of the respective vendors. Clicking such a link takes you off our site; the operator of the destination is responsible for data processing there. Please refer to their privacy notices.

8. Your rights

Within the statutory conditions you have the right at any time to information (Art. 15 GDPR), rectification (Art. 16 GDPR), erasure (Art. 17 GDPR), restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR), data portability (Art. 20 GDPR) and to object to processing based on legitimate interests (Art. 21 GDPR). You may withdraw any consent given at any time with effect for the future.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the member state of your habitual residence or of the alleged infringement. The competent authority for us is [competent German state data protection authority].

9. Changes to this policy

We adapt this privacy policy whenever changes to the website or to the legal situation require it. The version published here is the applicable one. Last updated: August 2026.