PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: May 7, 2026

We at Blockstories UG (haftungsbeschränkt), Mühlenstraße 8a, 14167 Berlin, take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Controller

The data controller is:

Blockstories UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Mühlenstraße 8a
14167 Berlin
Email: mail@blockstories.de

2. What data we collect

We collect and store your email address when you subscribe to our newsletter. We do not collect sensitive personal data.

3. Purpose of processing

We use your email address solely to send our newsletter and relevant event information you've opted into.

4. Legal basis

Processing is based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). You may withdraw your consent at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in our emails or contacting us directly.

5. Data processors

We work with trusted service providers:

  • Wix for website hosting
  • Beehiiv for email delivery and newsletter infrastructure

These providers act as data processors under GDPR and are contractually bound to protect your data.

6. Data transfer to third countries

Beehiiv is based in the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place through standard contractual clauses (SCCs) to protect your data.

7. Your rights under GDPR

You have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict processing of your data, and to object to processing. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the data protection authority.

8. Cookies and tracking

We use the following cookies on this website:

  • Essential — bs_consent (first-party, 180 days): stores your cookie-banner choice so we don't ask again on every page. This cookie is set without consent on the legal basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in respecting your choice) and § 25(2) No. 2 TTDSG (strictly necessary for the requested service).
  • Analytics — Google Analytics (_ga, _ga_*; provider: Google Ireland Limited, with onward transfer to Google LLC, USA): used to measure aggregated traffic and improve the site. IP anonymization is enabled. These cookies are only set after you click "Accept all" in our cookie banner. Legal basis: your consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TTDSG.

You can withdraw or change your consent at any time by clicking Cookie settings in the footer of any page. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before you withdrew.

Transfers to the United States (Google) are based on the EU–U.S. Data Privacy Framework and, where applicable, standard contractual clauses.

9. Data retention

We retain your data until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

10. Contact

For privacy-related questions, please email: mail@blockstories.de