Privacy Policy.
“Your privacy matters. This policy explains exactly what data we collect, why, and how you can control it.”
1. Who we are
This website is operated by Eri Creative Studio, publisher of Eri in Germany, a personal lifestyle and travel blog based in Frankfurt, Germany. Contact: hello@eriingermany.com
2. What data we collect
We collect personal data only when you voluntarily provide it, including:
- Name and email address when you subscribe to the newsletter
- Name and email address when you submit a contact or collaboration inquiry
- Usage data collected automatically via Vercel Analytics (anonymised, no cookies)
3. How we use your data
- To send you the newsletter you subscribed to
- To respond to your contact or collaboration inquiry
- To understand how visitors use the site (aggregated analytics only)
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Cookies
This site uses no tracking cookies. Vercel Analytics collects anonymised, aggregated data without setting cookies or fingerprinting individual users.
Third-party embeds (YouTube, Google AdSense) may set their own cookies when you interact with them. Refer to Google’s Privacy Policy for details.
5. Affiliate links
Some links on this site are affiliate links. Clicking them and making a purchase may earn us a small commission at no extra cost to you. No personal data is shared with affiliate partners beyond what is standard for referral tracking. See our Affiliate Disclosure for full details.
6. Data retention
Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact inquiry data is retained for up to 12 months, then deleted. Analytics data is aggregated and not personally identifiable.
7. Your rights (GDPR)
Under EU/German law you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing of your data
- Data portability
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise any of these rights, email hello@eriingermany.com.
8. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.