Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:

The Safe Space
Terri Layden
Karlsplatz 3
34117 Kassel
Germany

Phone: +49 159 06381770
Email: terri@the-safe-space.de

2. General Information on Data Processing

Protecting your personal data is very important to us. Personal data is processed on this website only to the extent necessary for technical functionality and in accordance with applicable legal regulations.

The processing of personal data is carried out in particular on the basis of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), and the German Telecommunications Digital Services Data Protection Act (TTDSG).

3. Hosting

This website was created using the website builder system provided by Wix.com Ltd. In addition, hosting services are provided by STRATO AG.

Wix

Provider:
Wix.com Ltd.
40 Namal Tel Aviv St.
Tel Aviv 6350671
Israel

Wix stores data on servers located in various countries, including the EU, the USA, and Israel. Israel is considered a country with an adequate level of data protection according to the European Commission.

Further information:
https://www.wix.com/about/privacy

STRATO

Provider:
STRATO AG
Otto-Ostrowski-Straße 7
10249 Berlin
Germany

Further information:
https://www.strato.de/datenschutz/

The use of hosting providers is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the secure, stable, and efficient provision of this website.

4. Server Log Files

When visiting this website, information is automatically transmitted by your browser to the server and temporarily stored in so-called server log files.

The following data may be collected:

IP address
Date and time of access
Browser type and browser version
Operating system used
Referrer URL
Host name of the accessing device

This data is processed to ensure the proper operation and security of the website.

The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

5. Cookies and Cookie Banner

This website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

Technically necessary cookies are stored on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

Non-essential cookies, particularly analytics or statistical cookies, are only used on the basis of your consent in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25 TTDSG.

When visiting this website for the first time, you can choose via the cookie banner which categories of cookies you wish to accept. You may revoke or modify your consent at any time through the cookie settings.

TWIPLA is a website analytics service that tracks traffic on our site and collects general information from visitors. It uses this data to generate statistics that help optimize the experience for our visitors. Importantly, we do not use cookies for this process. As a website operator using TWIPLA for reach measurement, we may process data related to your device and its characteristics, technical details of the website visit, page visit count, and visitor behavior patterns. However, this technology does not use the data to identify specific individuals or associate it with other personal information. Depending on your location, TWIPLA may not collect any device-related information due to the technical settings.

6. Contact Form and Communication

If you contact us via contact form or email, the data you provide will be processed for the purpose of handling your request.

This may include in particular:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Content of your message

The processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual measures) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in responding to inquiries).

Please note that, in the context of psychotherapy-related inquiries, special categories of personal data pursuant to Art. 9 GDPR may be involved, particularly health-related information. Such data will be treated confidentially and used solely for handling your request.

7. Wix Analytics

This website uses Wix Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Wix.com Ltd.

Wix Analytics enables statistical analysis of website usage, such as page views, duration of visits, or device information.

The use of Wix Analytics is based solely on your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

Further information:
https://www.wix.com/about/privacy

8. Social Media Links

This website contains links to external social media platforms such as Instagram or Facebook.

When visiting this website, no personal data is automatically transferred to these platforms. Data is only transmitted once you actively click on the respective link.

The operators of the respective platforms are solely responsible for the processing of personal data on their websites.

9. SSL / TLS Encryption

For security reasons and to protect confidential content, this website uses SSL or TLS encryption.

You can recognize an encrypted connection by the “https://” in your browser’s address bar.

10. Data Retention

Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary for the respective processing purposes or as required by legal retention obligations.

Requests submitted via contact form or email are deleted once processing has been completed, provided no statutory retention obligations apply.

11. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right of access pursuant to Art. 15 GDPR
Right to rectification pursuant to Art. 16 GDPR
Right to erasure pursuant to Art. 17 GDPR
Right to restriction of processing pursuant to Art. 18 GDPR
Right to data portability pursuant to Art. 20 GDPR
Right to object pursuant to Art. 21 GDPR
Right to withdraw consent pursuant to Art. 7(3) GDPR

To exercise your rights, an informal email is sufficient.

12. Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority regarding the processing of your personal data.

Competent supervisory authority in Hesse, Germany:

The Hessian Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information
Postfach 3163
65021 Wiesbaden
Germany

https://datenschutz.hessen.de/

13. Version of this Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026