Privacy Policy
At Top Blog Picks, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws in Germany and the European Union.
By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined below.
1. Who We Are
Top Blog Picks
Hopfenmarkt 33, 20457 Hamburg, Germany
Phone: +49 09369 66 56 47
Email: [email protected]
We are the data controller responsible for processing your personal data.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data when you interact with our website:
- Contact Information: such as your name, email address, and phone number (if submitted via forms).
- Technical Data: including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and browsing behavior.
- Cookies and Tracking Data: used for website functionality, analytics, and preferences (see our Cookie Policy for more details).
- Content Submissions: if you submit articles, feedback, or other contributions.
We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under the age of 16.
3. How We Use Your Data
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries or communication requests
- To improve website functionality and user experience
- To analyze traffic and usage patterns
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your data or share it with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
In accordance with Art. 6(1) of the GDPR, we process your personal data based on:
- Consent (e.g., when you opt in to our newsletter)
- Contractual necessity (e.g., when you contact us for services)
- Legal obligations
- Legitimate interest (e.g., to improve our services and protect against fraud)
5. Data Retention
We only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
You may request deletion of your personal data at any time (see Section 7).
6. Data Sharing and Transfers
We may share your data with trusted service providers (e.g., web hosting, analytics) under strict data protection agreements. Your data is processed within the European Economic Area (EEA). We do not transfer personal data outside the EEA without appropriate safeguards.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to access – request a copy of your data
- Right to rectification – correct inaccurate data
- Right to erasure – request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at:
✉️ Email: [email protected]
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority in Germany:
Der Hamburgische Beauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit
Ludwig-Erhard-Str. 22, 20459 Hamburg, Germany
Website: https://www.datenschutz-hamburg.de
8. Cookies
We use cookies to provide essential functionality and analytics. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. For detailed information, please refer to our [Cookie Policy] (page coming soon).
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no internet-based system is entirely secure, and we encourage you to use strong passwords and exercise caution online.
10. External Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. Please review their privacy policies separately.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or improvements. The latest version will always be available on this page with the effective date indicated at the top.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we process your personal data, feel free to contact us:
Top Blog Picks
Hopfenmarkt 33, 20457 Hamburg, Germany
📞 Phone: +49 09369 66 56 47
✉️ Email: [email protected]
