Privacy policy

1. Privacy at a glance

The following information provides an overview of what happens to personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is any information that can be used to identify you personally.

Some data is processed automatically when you visit the website, particularly technical data needed to provide and secure the website. We process further data when you contact us, for example by email or telephone.

2. Data controller

SAILR gUG – Soziale Arbeit im ländlichen Raum (haftungsbeschränkt)
Managing director: Christoph Richter
Oststraße 1a
01936 Neukirch
Phone: +49 1590 1390597
Email: sailreu.info@gmail.com

The controller is the natural or legal person who, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.

3. Hosting and platform: WordPress.com

This website is provided through WordPress.com. WordPress.com is a service of Automattic. According to Automattic, Aut O’Mattic A8C Ireland Ltd., Grand Canal Dock, 25 Herbert Pl, Dublin, D02 AY86, Ireland, is generally responsible for users in Europe; Automattic Inc. may also be responsible for individual processing operations.

When you visit a WordPress.com website, technical information in particular may be processed, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, language settings, referring website, and the date and time of access. Automattic may also use cookies, pixels and similar technologies to provide the website, ensure security and statistically analyse its use.

Processing takes place in particular to provide our online services securely, reliably and efficiently, on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. Where consent is required for particular technologies, processing is based on Article 6(1)(a) GDPR in conjunction with section 25(1) of the German Telecommunications Digital Services Data Protection Act (TDDDG).

Automattic may also process data outside the European Economic Area. According to its own information, Automattic uses appropriate safeguards for this purpose, including standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

Further information about Automattic’s data processing can be found in the privacy notice for visitors to WordPress.com websites and in Automattic’s privacy policy.

4. Server log files and technical access data

When you access the website, technical information automatically transmitted by your browser or device is processed. This may include your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referrer URL and time of access.

This data is used in particular for technical provision, error analysis and website security. The legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. Automattic states that web server logs containing visitor information are generally retained for around 30 days unless longer retention is necessary.

5. WordPress.com statistics

WordPress.com provides website statistics. Access may be recorded through a statistics pixel loaded in the browser. This can involve processing page views, the source of access, approximate geographic location and technical information about the device used.

Statistical analysis helps us understand the website’s reach and use, and develop its technology and content. Where consent is required, it is obtained before the relevant processing takes place.

6. Cookies and similar technologies

WordPress.com may use cookies and similar technologies. Technically necessary cookies support, among other things, the website’s functionality, security and presentation. Depending on WordPress.com features or the plan, further technologies may be used for statistics or advertising.

You can delete or block cookies through your browser settings. Where cookies or similar technologies require consent, processing takes place only after your consent. Consent may be withdrawn at any time with effect for the future.

7. Contact by email or telephone

When you contact us by email or telephone, we process your enquiry and the associated personal data to address your concern and, where necessary, answer follow-up questions.

Processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR where your enquiry concerns entering into or performing a contract. In other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in handling your enquiry appropriately under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, or on your consent under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR where such consent has been obtained.

The data provided is deleted when the purpose of storage no longer applies and no statutory retention obligations prevent deletion.

8. External links and social media

This website may contain links to external websites or social media services. Data is generally transmitted to the relevant provider only when you open such an external link.

No social media plugins or embedded social media feeds are currently configured that connect to Facebook, Instagram or other social networks merely when this website is opened. If this changes, this privacy policy will be updated accordingly.

9. General legal bases and retention periods

Personal data is processed only where a legal basis exists. Depending on the processing, relevant bases may include Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent), Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract or pre-contractual steps), Article 6(1)(c) GDPR (legal obligation) or Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

Unless a more specific retention period is stated, we retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the relevant purpose or as required by statutory retention obligations.

10. Your rights

Subject to the applicable legal requirements, you have in particular the right to access your personal data, have inaccurate data corrected, request erasure or restriction of processing, exercise data portability and object to certain processing. You may withdraw consent at any time with effect for the future.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority.

11. SSL or TLS encryption

This website uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content. An encrypted connection can be recognised in particular by “https://” in your browser’s address bar.

12. Objection to promotional emails

We object to the use of contact details published as part of the legal notice requirements for sending unsolicited advertising and information materials.

13. Comments and shared experiences

When you submit a comment or an experience to the WENIGER.MEHR book of shared experiences, the name or pseudonym provided, email address, contribution and technical details such as time and IP address are processed through WordPress.com. This is used to handle and moderate contributions and protect against abuse and spam.

Contributions to the book are reviewed by SAILR before publication. Following approval, the chosen name or pseudonym and contribution become publicly visible. The email address is not published. Please do not submit confidential information about other people. Requests to change or remove your own contributions may be sent to sailreu.info@gmail.com.

The commenting function is provided by Automattic. Akismet may be used for spam checking. If you use the optional features for saving your details in the browser or subscribing to notifications, the data required for these features is also processed. Further information can be found in the privacy information about comments and in Automattic’s privacy policy linked above.

Last updated: October 2026. This privacy policy will be amended if further services, embedded content, forms or social media features are added to the website.