Last updated: 20260319
This Privacy Policy explains how SH|RN Consultancy collects, uses, and protects personal data when you visit our website https://sh-rn.eu (the “Website”) or interact with us in the context of our consultancy, project development and evaluation activities.
We are committed to processing personal data responsibly and transparently in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for processing personal data via this Website is:
SH|RN Consultancy
Stefan Horn & Rudolf Netzelmann
Website: https://sh-rn.eu
Email: info@sh-rn.eu
Address: Prenzlauer Allee 10, D-10405 Berlin
2. Categories of Personal Data Collected
a) Data Provided Voluntarily
We may collect personal data that you provide when you:
Contact us via contact forms or email
Request information about our services
Engage with us regarding project partnerships or consultancy work
Subscribe to updates or newsletters (if applicable)
This data may include:
Name
Email address
Organisation / institution
Phone number (if provided)
Any additional information contained in your message
b) Automatically Collected Data
When you access our Website, certain technical data is collected automatically, including:
IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Referrer URL
Pages visited and duration of visit
Date and time of access
This data is used to ensure website functionality, security and performance optimisation.
3. Purpose and Legal Basis of Processing
We process personal data for the following purposes:
Responding to enquiries and communication requests
Preparing and managing consultancy services and project cooperation
Maintaining professional networks and partnerships
Improving our website and service delivery
Ensuring IT security and preventing misuse
Processing is based on:
Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR – pre-contractual or contractual necessity
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interest (professional communication, website security, service improvement)
Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – consent (e.g. newsletters or optional cookies)
4. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies to ensure proper functionality and to understand how visitors interact with the Website.
Cookies may include:
Essential cookies required for technical operation
Analytics cookies (e.g. anonymised website statistics)
Embedded content cookies (e.g. videos, external platforms)
Where required by law, we obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies.
You can manage or withdraw cookie consent at any time via your browser settings or the website cookie banner.
5. Use of Third-Party Services
To operate our Website and professional activities, we may use external service providers such as:
Website hosting providers
Content management system (WordPress) and related plugins
Website analytics services
Email and communication tools
Cloud storage or collaboration platforms
These providers process personal data only on the basis of data processing agreements and appropriate safeguards.
If personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure adequate protection mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for:
Responding to enquiries and maintaining professional communication
Managing ongoing consultancy or project relationships
Meeting legal, contractual or funding-related documentation obligations
Once the purpose of processing no longer applies, data is deleted or securely archived.
7. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
Right of access to your personal data
Right to rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to erasure
Right to restriction of processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing based on legitimate interest
Right to withdraw consent at any time
Requests can be sent to: [Insert contact email]
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, destruction or manipulation.
These include secure hosting environments, access controls and encrypted data transmission where applicable.
9. External Links
Our Website may contain links to external websites or project platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or content of these external sites.
10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal, technical or organisational changes. The updated version will always be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
11. Contact
For any privacy-related questions or requests, please contact:
SH|RN Consultancy
Website: https://sh-rn.eu
Email: info@sh-rn.eu
Address: Prenzlauer Allee 10, D-10405 Berlin