1. Controller
The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:
Marie Becker
The Collecting Practice
Admiralitätstraße 71
20459 Hamburg
Germany
Email: contact@thecollectingpractice.com
2. Overview
This website is an information-focused presence for The Collecting Practice, built with Kirby CMS. It displays texts, images, and content pages about art collecting and advisory services. The homepage uses an information section with expandable segments. There is no contact form, no user registration, no newsletter, and no comment function.
Personal data is only processed where technically necessary to operate the website or where you actively contact us (e.g. by email or phone).
3. Hosting and server log files
When you access this website, information is automatically collected by the hosting server and stored in server log files. This may include:
IP address of the requesting device
date and time of access
page or file requested
amount of data transferred
browser type and version, and operating system
referrer URL (previously visited page)
This data is required to provide the website, maintain system security, and detect attacks. The data is not merged with other data sources and no profiling takes place.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in secure and stable website operation).
Log files are deleted once they are no longer required for their purpose, typically within a few weeks — depending on the hosting provider's configuration.
4. Contacting us
The following postal address is displayed on the website: Admiralitätstraße 71, 20459 Hamburg. If you contact us by email, we process the data you provide solely to handle your enquiry.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual/contractual communication) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in responding to enquiries).
5. Web analytics with Matomo (optional)
This website may use the open-source analytics tool Matomo to statistically evaluate usage and improve the offering. The Matomo plugin is installed and technically prepared but is not currently active (the tracking code is not loaded).
If Matomo is enabled, the intended setup is:
operation on our own servers (self-hosted), without transfer to third-party providers such as Google Analytics
IP anonymisation before storage
no analytics cookies, where configured in a privacy-friendly way
integration only when activated in the website backend
optional opt-out for visitors
Legal basis for cookie-free, anonymised operation: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in statistical evaluation to optimise the website).
You may object to privacy-friendly analytics at any time once Matomo is active. Please use the contact address stated above.
6. Cookies
This website currently does not set its own cookies for tracking or marketing. When simply visiting the public pages, no cookie banner is required.
If Matomo were operated with cookies (not planned), we would inform you in advance and — where legally required — obtain consent.
Technically necessary session cookies may only be used in the password-protected Kirby Panel (administration area). This area is not publicly accessible.
7. Multilingual setup
The website is bilingual (German and English). Language selection is handled via the URL structure (/de for German, / for English). On the first visit, the preferred language may additionally be detected automatically from browser settings (Accept-Language header). No additional profile data is stored in this process.
8. Social media preview images (Open Graph)
To display link previews in social networks and messengers, meta tags (e.g. title, description, preview image) are output in the page HTML. These tags do not load external services; they are only read when a link is shared on the respective platform.
9. No embedded third-party content
Currently, no external content such as YouTube videos, Google Maps, social media plugins, or externally loaded fonts is embedded. Stylesheets, fonts, and scripts are served from our own server.
10. Storage period
Personal data is only stored for as long as necessary for the respective purpose or where statutory retention periods apply.
11. Your rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)
right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)
To exercise your rights, please contact the address given in the legal notice.
12. Changes
We reserve the right to update this privacy policy if website features or legal requirements change — for example when enabling Matomo or adding new services.
Last updated: June 2026
Note: This privacy policy is a template based on the website's current features. It does not constitute individual legal advice. Please review all details with your actual operator data before going live.
The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:
Marie Becker
The Collecting Practice
Admiralitätstraße 71
20459 Hamburg
Germany
Email: contact@thecollectingpractice.com
2. Overview
This website is an information-focused presence for The Collecting Practice, built with Kirby CMS. It displays texts, images, and content pages about art collecting and advisory services. The homepage uses an information section with expandable segments. There is no contact form, no user registration, no newsletter, and no comment function.
Personal data is only processed where technically necessary to operate the website or where you actively contact us (e.g. by email or phone).
3. Hosting and server log files
When you access this website, information is automatically collected by the hosting server and stored in server log files. This may include:
IP address of the requesting device
date and time of access
page or file requested
amount of data transferred
browser type and version, and operating system
referrer URL (previously visited page)
This data is required to provide the website, maintain system security, and detect attacks. The data is not merged with other data sources and no profiling takes place.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in secure and stable website operation).
Log files are deleted once they are no longer required for their purpose, typically within a few weeks — depending on the hosting provider's configuration.
4. Contacting us
The following postal address is displayed on the website: Admiralitätstraße 71, 20459 Hamburg. If you contact us by email, we process the data you provide solely to handle your enquiry.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual/contractual communication) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in responding to enquiries).
5. Web analytics with Matomo (optional)
This website may use the open-source analytics tool Matomo to statistically evaluate usage and improve the offering. The Matomo plugin is installed and technically prepared but is not currently active (the tracking code is not loaded).
If Matomo is enabled, the intended setup is:
operation on our own servers (self-hosted), without transfer to third-party providers such as Google Analytics
IP anonymisation before storage
no analytics cookies, where configured in a privacy-friendly way
integration only when activated in the website backend
optional opt-out for visitors
Legal basis for cookie-free, anonymised operation: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in statistical evaluation to optimise the website).
You may object to privacy-friendly analytics at any time once Matomo is active. Please use the contact address stated above.
6. Cookies
This website currently does not set its own cookies for tracking or marketing. When simply visiting the public pages, no cookie banner is required.
If Matomo were operated with cookies (not planned), we would inform you in advance and — where legally required — obtain consent.
Technically necessary session cookies may only be used in the password-protected Kirby Panel (administration area). This area is not publicly accessible.
7. Multilingual setup
The website is bilingual (German and English). Language selection is handled via the URL structure (/de for German, / for English). On the first visit, the preferred language may additionally be detected automatically from browser settings (Accept-Language header). No additional profile data is stored in this process.
8. Social media preview images (Open Graph)
To display link previews in social networks and messengers, meta tags (e.g. title, description, preview image) are output in the page HTML. These tags do not load external services; they are only read when a link is shared on the respective platform.
9. No embedded third-party content
Currently, no external content such as YouTube videos, Google Maps, social media plugins, or externally loaded fonts is embedded. Stylesheets, fonts, and scripts are served from our own server.
10. Storage period
Personal data is only stored for as long as necessary for the respective purpose or where statutory retention periods apply.
11. Your rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)
right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)
To exercise your rights, please contact the address given in the legal notice.
12. Changes
We reserve the right to update this privacy policy if website features or legal requirements change — for example when enabling Matomo or adding new services.
Last updated: June 2026
Note: This privacy policy is a template based on the website's current features. It does not constitute individual legal advice. Please review all details with your actual operator data before going live.