Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2026

1. Controller

Prof. Dr. Sascha Raithel
Kaiser-Friedrich-Str. 28
10585 Berlin
Germany
Email: info@productrecallresearch.com

2. Data-minimizing website

This website is designed to process as little personal data as reasonably possible. It does not provide a contact form, user registration, newsletter, advertising, embedded social-media feeds, external web fonts, or analytics. The theme disables WordPress emoji CDN fallbacks and removes frontend Google Analytics code and related resource hints. Analytics or other non-essential tracking must not be enabled without first implementing any legally required consent mechanism and updating this Privacy Policy.

3. Hosting by STRATO

This website is hosted by STRATO GmbH, Otto-Ostrowski-Straße 7, 10249 Berlin, Germany. STRATO provides the technical infrastructure required to make this website available. Where STRATO processes personal data on behalf of the controller, this is governed by a data-processing arrangement pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR.

4. Server log files

When you access this website, the server processes technical information required to deliver the requested content and maintain security and stability. This may include the requested resource, date and time, browser and operating-system information, referrer information, and the requesting IP address or host.

According to STRATO, visitor IP addresses are recorded for security purposes and retained for a maximum of seven days to detect and prevent attacks. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR; the legitimate interest is the secure, stable, and technically reliable operation of this website.

5. Contact by email

If you contact the controller by email, the message, email address, and other information you provide are processed to handle and respond to your communication. Depending on the inquiry, the legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR or Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR where the communication concerns steps toward a contractual relationship. Correspondence is retained only as long as necessary for the relevant purpose and applicable statutory obligations.

6. Cookies, analytics and tracking

The current website configuration does not deploy analytics, advertising, or marketing cookies. Google Site Kit, WP AutoTerms, Cookie Notice & Compliance, The Events Calendar, and STRATO Assistant are not required for the public website and are deactivated by this theme configuration. If analytics or another non-essential service is introduced in the future, it must remain blocked until any required consent has been obtained, and this Privacy Policy must be updated before activation.

7. External links

This website contains ordinary links to external websites, including academic publishers and research platforms. A connection to the external provider is normally established only when you follow a link. The external provider’s privacy information then applies.

8. Recipients

Website-access data may be processed by STRATO where necessary to host, deliver, maintain, and secure the website. Email communications are processed through the technical infrastructure used for info@productrecallresearch.com. Personal data are not sold for advertising purposes.

9. International transfers

The current public website does not intentionally integrate services requiring visitor data to be transferred outside the European Union or European Economic Area. If such a service is introduced, the relevant safeguards and information will be assessed and disclosed before activation.

10. Retention

Personal data are retained only for as long as required for the relevant purpose or applicable legal obligations. Specific periods are stated above where available; otherwise, the necessity of continued storage is reviewed according to the purpose and legal basis.

11. Your rights

Subject to the GDPR requirements, you may request access (Art. 15), rectification (Art. 16), erasure (Art. 17), restriction (Art. 18), and data portability where applicable (Art. 20). You may object to processing based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR for reasons arising from your particular situation (Art. 21). Consent may be withdrawn at any time with effect for the future.

12. Complaint

You may lodge a complaint with a competent data-protection supervisory authority. The supervisory authority responsible for a Berlin-based controller is the Berlin Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information.

13. Automated decision-making

No automated decision-making or profiling within the meaning of Art. 22 GDPR is carried out through this website.

14. Data security

The website is delivered through encrypted HTTPS connections. Appropriate technical and organizational measures are used to protect the website and personal data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure.

15. Changes

This Privacy Policy will be reviewed when the website’s technical operation or functionality changes.