Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Weber Media GmbH
Oulustraße 10
51375 Leverkusen, Germany
Managing Director: Julian Weber
Register Court: Amtsgericht Köln | Registration Number: HRB 122933
Email: kontakt(at)julianweber.com

2. Information I Collect

Information you provide directly

• Email address (when signing up for my newsletter)
• Name (optional, when contacting me)
• Messages sent via contact forms

Information collected automatically

• IP address and approximate location (country/region level)
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

3. Cookies

This website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device. Here is an overview:

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

4. How I Use Your Information

• To provide and improve the content on this website
• To send you newsletters or updates (only if you opted in)
• To analyze website traffic and user behavior via Google Analytics
• To respond to your inquiries
• To measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns

Weber Media GmbH does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

5. Third-Party Services

I use the following third-party services that may collect data independently:

• Google Analytics – website analytics. Google Privacy Policy | Opt-out
• Google Ads – advertising and conversion tracking. Google Privacy Policy
• YouTube – embedded video content. Google Privacy Policy
• Wix – website hosting platform. Wix Privacy Policy
• Affiliate Networks – I participate in affiliate programs (e.g., Base44, Lovable, Hostinger). When you click an affiliate link, the respective company may track your visit using cookies.

6. Affiliate Links & FTC Disclosure

7. Email Newsletter

If you subscribe to my newsletter, your email address is stored and used solely to send you updates and content. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email or by contacting me directly. I use a third-party email service provider to deliver newsletters — please refer to their privacy policy for details on how they handle your data.

8. Data Retention

I retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Newsletter subscribers' data is retained until you unsubscribe. Analytics data is retained per Google's standard retention settings (up to 26 months).

9. Your Rights

• The right to access the personal data I hold about you
• The right to request correction or deletion of your data
• The right to opt out of email communications at any time
• The right to opt out of the sale of personal information (see California section below)

To exercise any of these rights, contact me at kontakt(at)julianweber.com.

10. California Residents – CCPA Notice

• Right to Know: You can request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal data I collect about you, the purposes for collection, and whether your data is disclosed to third parties.
• Right to Delete: You can request that I delete personal information I have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Opt Out: I do not sell personal information. However, the use of Google Analytics and advertising cookies may constitute "sharing" under CCPA. You may opt out via Google Analytics Opt-Out or by adjusting your cookie settings.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: I will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

To submit a CCPA request, contact: kontakt(at)julianweber.com

11. Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe I have inadvertently collected such information, please contact me immediately and I will delete it.

12. Data Security

I take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. I encourage you to review this page periodically.

14. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
kontakt(at)julianweber.com