1. Data Controller
Holger Rausch
Hörndlwandweg 2
84508 Burgkirchen
Email: holger@rauschguitars.com
2. Data Collection and Processing
2.1 Server Logs
When you visit this website, our hosting provider (Cloudflare) automatically collects and stores information in server log files. This information includes:
- IP address
- Date and time of access
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) for providing the website, ensuring security, and analyzing technical issues.
Retention period: Approximately 30 days, after which logs are automatically deleted.
Data processor: Cloudflare, Inc. For more information, see Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.
2.2 Cookies
This website does not use cookies.
2.3 Analytics and Tracking
This website does not use analytics or tracking tools.
2.4 Contact via Email
If you contact us via the email link provided on this website, your email address and any information you provide will be stored for the purpose of processing your inquiry. This data is processed with your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) and will not be shared with third parties. You can request deletion of this data at any time.
3. External Links
This website contains links to external websites (including YouTube and Instagram). When you click on these links, you leave our website and your IP address and other information may be transmitted to these third-party services. We have no control over the data processing practices of these external websites.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit:
4. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to access – You can request information about the personal data we store about you.
- Right to rectification – You can request correction of inaccurate personal data.
- Right to erasure – You can request deletion of your personal data.
- Right to restriction of processing – You can request that we limit how we use your data.
- Right to data portability – You can request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to object – You can object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- Right to withdraw consent – Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at holger@rauschguitars.com.
5. Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you believe that the processing of your personal data violates GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the EU member state where you reside, work, or where the alleged infringement occurred.
For Germany, the competent authority is: Der Bundesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit (BfDI)
6. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this privacy policy as needed to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The current version is always available at this page.
Last updated: April 14, 2026