This is the data protection declaration for my sites provided under borncity.de and borncity.com. The German version of the data privacy declaration, which is binding in case of doubt, can be found here. Last revision: June 1, 2018
Person in charge
The person responsible pursuant to Art. 4 para. 7 GDPR and other national data protection laws of the member states of the European Union and other data protection regulations:
Günter Born
Zum Gimbacher Hof 2a
65779 Kelkheim – Germany
Tel. 06195-61103
Mail: gborn [ at ] borncity. de
Data protection officer
If you have any questions, suggestions or comments on data protection and the enforcement of your rights, please contact the person named under person in charge (see above).
I don't provide individual support for personal computer issue.
Please read the notes on Advertise on this blog before requesting the publication of "guest posts" or sponsored posts. I now delete the typical requests with a gmail.com e-mail address without details – thank you.
General information on the data protection declaration
On the above-mentioned sites, your personal data (comments, IP addresses) are collected and used exclusively within the framework of the provisions of data protection law and the Telemedia Act of the Federal Republic of Germany, as well as the EU-GDPR (EU General Data Protection Regulation). Below I will inform you about the type, scope and purposes of the collection and use of personal data. You can access this information at any time on this website.
Scope of processing of personal data
We only process personal data of our users if this is necessary to provide a functional website as well as our contents and services. The processing of personal data of our users takes place regularly only after consent of the user. An exception applies in those cases where prior consent cannot be obtained for real reasons (example: the IP address of a user visiting the site) and the processing of the data is permitted by law.
Legal basis for the processing of personal data
Insofar as we obtain the consent of the data subject for the processing of personal data, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) serves as the legal basis.
In the processing of personal data required for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b (GDPR) serves as the legal basis. This also applies to processing operations that are necessary to carry out pre-contractual measures.
Obligation to which our company is subject, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GPDR serves as the legal basis.
In the event that the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person require the processing of personal data, Article 6(1)(d) GPDR serves as the legal basis.
If processing is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of our company or a third party and if the interests, fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject do not outweigh the first-mentioned interest, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GPDR serves as the legal basis for processing.
Data erasure and storage time
The personal data of the person concerned will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage ceases to apply. Furthermore, data may be stored if this has been provided for by the European or national legislator in EU regulations, laws or other provisions to which the person responsible is subject. The data will also be blocked or deleted if a storage period prescribed by the aforementioned standards expires, unless there is a need for further storage of the data for the conclusion or fulfilment of a contract.
Details on data transmission/logging
Below you will find an overview of which data may be collected when you visit the above-mentioned websites and for what purpose they are processed.
Scope of processing of personal data
The blogs operates on the basis of data economy since their inception. Objective: What I do not save, I do not have to control or secure and such data cannot be stolen. For this reason I do not use newsletters and have not set up a notification for comments. A registration here within the blogs is not possible, and also no notifications for new comments do not exist. Also social media plugins for sharing posts are not used in the blogs.
Data transmission and logging for internal system and statistical purposes
The scope of data processing when visiting the relevant website is described below.
Description and scope of data processing
Every time you visit our website, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the calling computer. The following data are collected:
- Information about the browser type and version used
- The user's operating system
- if applicable, the user's Internet service provider
- The IP address of the user
- Date and time of access
- if applicable, websites from which the user's system reaches our website
- if applicable, websites that are accessed by the user's system via our website
The data are also stored in the log files of our system. This data is not stored together with other personal data of the user.
Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and log files is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.
Purpose of data processing
The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable the website to be delivered to the user's computer. For this the IP address of the user must remain stored for the duration of the session.
The data is stored in log files to ensure the functionality of the website. In addition, the data serves us to optimize the website and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. An evaluation of the data for marketing purposes does not take place in this context.
Our legitimate interest in data processing pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR also lies in these purposes.
Duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which they were collected. In the case of the collection of data for the provision of the website, this is the case when the respective session has ended.
Error logs are automatically deleted by the provider e.g. after 7 days, access logs are automatically deleted by the provider after 60 days. Further information can be found at HostEurope and in the following sections.
Possibility of objection and elimination
The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of data in log files is absolutely necessary for the operation of the website. Consequently, there is no possibility of objection on the part of the user.
Possibility of objection and elimination
The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of data in log files is absolutely necessary for the operation of the website. Consequently, there is no possibility of objection on the part of the user.
Using cookies
Description and scope of data processing
Our website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in the Internet browser or by the Internet browser on the user's computer system. If a user visits a website, a cookie may be stored on the user's operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic character string that enables a unique identification of the browser when the website is called up again.
We use cookies to make our website more user-friendly. When you visit this website, the underlying blog software creates and requests cookies (including consent to the EU cookie law information displayed). This cookie, which is stored on your computer, can store data about your visit to the website.
The data will not be stored together with other personal data of the users. As a website operator I do not evaluate cookies in the sense of personal data and I also do not use (apart from counting visitor numbers and page views) any information from cookies to identify or track individual visitors or to create user profiles.
Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.
Purpose of data processing
The purpose of using cookies is to simplify the use of websites for users. Cookies tell us the number of page visits per day, the number of article retrievals and the website is used.
For these purposes, our legitimate interest also lies in the processing of personal data in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.
Purpose of data processing
The purpose of using cookies is to simplify the use of websites for users. Cookies tell us the number of page visits per day, the number of article retrievals and the website is used.
For these purposes, our legitimate interest also lies in the processing of personal data in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.
Duration of storage, possibility of objection and elimination
Cookies are stored on the user's computer and transmitted to our site. Therefore, you as a user also have full control over the use of cookies. You can deactivate or restrict the transmission of cookies by changing the settings in your Internet browser. Cookies that have already been saved can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically.
If cookies are deactivated for our website, it is possible that not all functions of the website can be used in full – the cookie information banner is displayed continuously.
Third party cookies
The pages of this website include ads from advertising networks (Amazon, Google AdSense/Ad Exchange, Yieldlove etc.) and content from third-party providers (e.g. YouTube, ImageShack.us, Flickr, Google Analytics etc.) (see also the following sections). Third-party providers such as Google, Amazon or other advertising networks (and many other third parties) use cookies to serve ads based on a user's previous visits to this website.
Please note that other third parties outside the Google advertising network also use cookies to serve ads on this site. I have no influence on the storage of such cookies. You may deactivate the storage and evaluation of cookie content on the pages of these providers (if the advertising network offers this option, see also the following notes). As a user, you can also visit the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) page. There you can deactivate the use of cookies by a third party.
contentpass
On our website, we offer you privacy-friendly and ad-free access with contentpass. This is an offer from Content Pass GmbH, Wolfswerder 58, 14532 Kleinmachnow, Germany. When you subscribe to the service, contentpass becomes your contractual partner.
In order to display this service on our website and thus be able to offer it to you, contentpass processes your IP address on our behalf at the beginning of your website visit. For the registration and contract processing of contentpass and the associated data processing, contentpass is the controller within the meaning of the GDPR. We are solely responsible for processing your IP address. You can find further information on data protection directly at contentpass.
The basis for the data processing of the IP address, as part of our order processing with contentpass, is our legitimate interest in offering you the opportunity to access our website free of advertising and tracking and your interest in using our website practically without advertising and tracking [Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f) GDPR.
Click here to log in with contentpass or to register.
Comments in the blogs
The blogs hosted on this website make allow user comments to articles. I reserve the right to delete comments based on their content. There is no right to publish an entered comment.
Note: Initial comments and anonymous comments will only be activated after an evaluation by me. Spam, offensive or legally questionable contents or advertising links will be removed.
Description and scope of data processing
Comments are voluntarily entered by the users, whereby anonymous commenting is possible. You can enter a user name, an e-mail address and, if applicable, a website in the relevant text boxes of the comment form. Comments can also be made anonymously by leaving the relevant name field blank. However, I recommend to use a pseudonym as username to make it easier for others to refer to comments.
I recommend using an (optional) free mail address used for registration in other forums. The e-mail address not displayed to third parties and can only be used by me, in extremely rare cases, to communicate with inquiries. If you want to be on the safe side, do not enter an e-mail address in comments.
Before sending a comment, its storage must be explicitly approved in accordance with the GDPR. This consent is stored with the comment in the database of the respective website. The IP address of the commentator is also recorded.
Personal data will be stored and processed in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR(Recital 32, Consent). The collection and storage of the IP address with the commentary data is based on our legitimate interests within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 letter f. GDPR (spam defense, blocking of users, compliance with legal requirements).
Duration of storage, possibility of objection and elimination
The personal data of the person concerned will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage, i.e. the display of the comment, ceases to apply or the consent to publication of the comment is withdrawn.
In addition, the person concerned can request the deletion of a comment created by him or her. In order to protect myself from unauthorized deletion requests, the authority to make a deletion request must be suitably proven (this applies in particular to anonymous comments or where only an IP address is stored to identify the commentator).
Inventory data/usage data
Statistics on the frequency with which articles or topics are called up and the most frequently or most recently used search terms etc. are compiled and evaluated in order to design this website in line with demand. However, this evaluation does not refer to the individual visitor or to personal data. Instead of the IP address, a hashed value is stored in the local database on the web server of this website. The data will not be passed on to third parties.
Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for processing the user's personal data (IP address) is based on our legitimate interests within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 letter f. GDPR.
Purpose of data processing
The processing of users' personal data enables us to analyse the surfing behaviour of our users. By evaluating the data collected, we are able to compile information on the use of the individual components of our website and to provide advertising partners with general data on the frequency of blogs (number of visitors, number of article retrievals). For these purposes, it is also in our legitimate interest to process the data in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The hashed IP address takes sufficient account of users' interest in protecting their personal data.
Duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer needed for our recording purposes. The storage of the statistical values is deleted after 365 days.
Possibility of objection and elimination
The collection of data to determine the number of visitors and article retrievals including storage of the hashed IP addresses in a local database is required for the operation of the website. Consequently, there is no possibility of objection on the part of the user.
VGWort counting beacons
Some e articles on this website is provided with so-called counting pixel (beacon) of German Verwertungsgesellschaft Wort (VGWort). The VGWort, of which I am a member, registers the number of retrievals of an article via this beacon. They are recorded on the basis of a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) (f). GDPR, because I receive a low copy fee for these articles from VGWort once the minimum treshold value of call-off figures for an article have been reached.
The information collected by VGWort is collected exclusively for billing purposes (number of article retrievals) and does not allow any conclusions to be drawn about the person calling up the article. Information about VGWort can be found on their websites.
Google Analytics
This website does not use Google Analytics, a web analysis service of Google Inc. "("Google"), currently.
Advertising networks, affiliate programs
To re-fund my blogs, I place advertisements from various providers. They use industry-standard tracking measures. This recording is based on justified interests (pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GPDR).
Amazon partner program
Due to legitimate interest (art. 6 par. 1 lit. f. GDPR) I participate in the partner program of Amazon EU and place advertisements of this provider including links to its offers. For qualified purchases via these ads and links I receive an advertising cost reimbursement from Amazon, i.e. as an Amazon partner I earn from qualified purchases.
Amazon uses cookies and tracking methods to control these qualified purchases. Amazon's privacy policy with all details, including contradictions, can be viewed on this website. If desired, you as a website visitor can deactivate the display of interest-related advertising on this website.
To comply with Amazon's terms and conditions: Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or one of its affiliates.
Google Adsense
In the context of a legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR, I use Google Adsense ads to generate income and finance the offer. This is a service of Google Inc, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA, for the integration of advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies and possibly web beacons (small, invisible graphics) that make it possible to track the retrieval of ads.
Playback of ads is set to non-personalized ads. Non-personalized ads are not based on previous user behavior. Targeting uses contextual information, including rough geographic targeting (e.g. at the local level) based on the current location, the content on the current website or app, and current search terms. Google prevents any personalized targeting, including demographic targeting and targeting based on user lists.
While non-personalized ads do not use cookies or mobile ad tags for targeting, they do use cookies for frequency capping, summary ad reports, and to combat fraud and abuse. By using the website you have agreed to the use of cookies. Furthermore, every user is free to prevent the acceptance of cookies in the browser (see above).
How Google uses data when using our partners' websites and apps: Privacy Policy & Terms using Google.
Tracking by other external providers
Offers from external providers are linked or integrated on the blogs of the above-mentioned websites. These providers can track the retrieval if necessary. For the sake of completeness, I would like to point out the possibilities known to me.
X, Facebook, BlueSky, Mastodon and Paypal
This blog may contain links to services such as X, Facebook or BlueSky or Mastodon. As a precaution, I would like to point out that when these links , the pages of the relevant providers are called up and data is collected from the relevant services. You can find out which data is collected from these providers in the data protection declarations of the providers.
External images
When the content is called up, images integrated externally with image hosters may be called up by the browser. For technical reasons, the operator of the pages receives the IP address from the browser. I have no influence on this communication with a third party provider and cannot judge whether user-related evaluations are carried out there. The inclusion of these contents in the blog's offer is based on legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.
Openstreet-Map
Some articles contains maps from Openstreet-Map. When content is retrieved, the maps are delivered by the Openstreet Map Server to the user's browser. The inclusion of these contents in the blog's offering is based on legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.
Youtube videos
Within the blogs some videos of the platform "YouTube" of the third-party provider Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA are included. During embedding videos, we use YouTube's advanced privacy settings. The inclusion of these contents in the blog's offering is based on legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.
Privacy statement: https://policies.google.com/privacy,
Opt-Out: https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated
Rights of the data subject: Right to information and deletion
As a user of our website, you have the right to request information from us about the personal data stored about you or your pseudonym (as defined in the DSGVO). Upon your request, the information can be provided electronically.
I would like to point out at this point that I do not request any personal data (with the exception of IP). If personal data is stored in comments, they can be displayed via the search in the blog using the relevant user name.
In addition, the DSGVO provides the possibility of requesting the deletion or correction of stored data. Since I do not store any personal data such as place of residence, date of birth, etc., but only the data entered by the user in comment fields or, if applicable, the automatically recorded IP address, it may be difficult to identify a person. In order to protect myself from misuse and unauthorized deletion requests, the authorization to request deletion must be proven in a suitable form. This applies in particular if only the IP address must be used to uniquely identify a comment entry to be deleted.
The right to cancellation does not exist if the processing is necessary:
(1) to exercise freedom of expression and information;
(2) for the performance of a legal obligation required for processing under the law of the Union or of the Member States to which the controller is subject or for the performance of a task in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority conferred on the controller;
(3) for reasons of public interest in the field of public health pursuant to Art. 9 para. 2 lit. h and i and Art. 9 para. 3 GPDR;
(4) for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes pursuant to Art. 89 para. 1 GPDR, insofar as the law referred to under a) is likely to make it impossible or seriously impair the attainment of the objectives of such processing, or
(5) to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.
Right of appeal to a supervisory authority
Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right of appeal to a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State where you reside, work or suspect of infringement, if you believe that the processing of personal data concerning you is contrary to the GPDR.
The supervisory authority to which the complaint has been lodged shall inform the complainant of the status and results of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy under Article 78 GPDR.
Version Oct. 10, 2025
