Privacy Policy

This English version of the privacy policy is provided for convenience only. The German version of this privacy policy is legally binding.

Last updated: January 2, 2026

Controller

Carolin Derno
Wackersberger Str. 37
81371 Munich
Germany
Email: derno@patternofmind.com

General Information

We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. This privacy policy explains what personal data we process, for what purposes, and to what extent when you use our website, blog, or newsletter, or contact us by email.

Data We Process

We process personal data only to the extent necessary. This may include:

  • Your email address (e.g. newsletter subscription or direct contact)
  • Content of emails you send to us
  • Technical data such as IP address and server log files

Purpose of Processing

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • Operation, security, and stability of the website
  • Communication and responding to inquiries
  • Sending newsletters, only with your explicit consent

Newsletter

Our newsletter requires only your email address. Subscription is carried out using a double opt-in procedure. You may unsubscribe at any time via the link included in each newsletter or by contacting us directly.

The newsletter is sent via EmailOctopus (Three Hearts Digital Ltd., London, United Kingdom), acting as a data processor. A data processing agreement (DPA) has been concluded with the provider.

Blog

Our blog does not provide a comment function. No personal data is actively submitted by readers.

Contact by Email

If you contact us by email, we process your email address and the content of your message solely for the purpose of handling your inquiry.

Cookies

We use only technically necessary and functional cookies. No tracking, marketing, or analytics cookies are used.

These cookies are required to ensure the secure and functional operation of the website (e.g. language preferences or security features).

Social Media

We maintain online presences on social media platforms such as Instagram and LinkedIn. When visiting these platforms, the privacy policies of the respective providers apply.

Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to request information about the personal data we process about you, as well as the right to rectification or deletion of your data.

You may contact us at any time using the contact details above.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy if necessary, for example due to legal requirements or changes to our services.