1. Data Controller
The entity responsible for processing your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:

Name and Address of the Data Controller:
Personal data available upon request
Email: ciao@stellaswinxclub.com

2. Hosting
Our website is hosted by Lima City. The hosting provider is:
Lima City
Konsul-Smidt-Straße 90
28217 Bremen
Germany

We have entered into a data processing agreement (DPA) with Lima City to ensure the protection of your personal data. When you visit our website, Lima City collects data on every access to the website (so-called server log files). The access data includes:
– Visited website
– Time of access
– Amount of data sent in bytes
– Source/referrer from which you accessed the site
– Browser used
– Operating system used
– IP address (possibly anonymized)

This data is used solely to ensure the smooth operation of the website and to improve our services. The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

3. Content Management System (CMS)
Our website uses WordPress as its CMS. This is an open-source software used to create and manage websites. WordPress itself does not collect any personal data from visitors. However, the plugins we use may collect data (see below).

4. Plugins and Tools Used

4.1. Elementor and Elementor Pro
We use the Elementor and Elementor Pro plugins to design and customize our website. Elementor itself does not process any personal data from visitors.

4.2. Polylang and Connect Polylang for Elementor
To provide a multilingual website, we use the Polylang and Connect Polylang for Elementor plugins. These plugins do not store any personal data from visitors.

4.3. NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) and NinjaScanner
We use the security plugins NinjaFirewall and NinjaScanner to protect our website from hacking attempts and malware. These plugins do not collect any personal data from website visitors.

4.4. Real Cookie Banner
This plugin manages consent to cookies and blocks embedded content (such as YouTube videos) until consent has been given. If you do not consent to the use of cookies, third-party content will be blocked. Real Cookie Banner stores your consent or refusal in a cookie on your device.

4.5. WP Statistics
We use the WP Statistics plugin to analyze visitor behavior on our website. This plugin anonymizes visitors’ IP addresses, so no conclusions can be drawn about individuals. WP Statistics does not collect any personal data.

5. Embedding YouTube Videos
Our website embeds YouTube videos that are loaded in “extended privacy mode.” This means YouTube does not store any information about visitors to our website unless they play the video. We use the Real Cookie Banner plugin to ensure that YouTube videos are only loaded if you have consented to the use of cookies. For more information about YouTube’s privacy policy, please visit [Google’s Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy).

6. Use of Cookies
Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device and contain certain information. Cookies do not cause any harm to your device and do not contain viruses. They make our website more user-friendly, efficient, and secure.

We use the following types of cookies:

6.1. Technically necessary cookies
These cookies are required for the proper functioning of our website. Without these cookies, the website’s functionality would be limited. They are automatically set when you visit our website.

6.2. Functional cookies
These cookies allow us to save your preferences, such as the selected language or cookie consent status. These cookies do not collect personal data and only store anonymous information.

6.3. Analytics and Statistics Cookies
We use the WP Statistics plugin to analyze visitor behavior on our website. These cookies help us better understand how our website is used and adjust our services accordingly. WP Statistics anonymizes IP addresses, so no personal data is collected.

6.4. Third-Party Cookies
Our website embeds YouTube videos. YouTube sets cookies as soon as you agree to the use of third-party cookies through our Real Cookie Banner. These cookies allow YouTube to track user behavior, especially if you are logged into a Google account. For more information about the cookies set by YouTube, see [Google’s Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy).

6.5. Cookie Consent with Real Cookie Banner
We use the Real Cookie Banner plugin to obtain your consent to the use of cookies. When you first visit our website, you will be shown a notice about the use of cookies. You can choose whether to consent to the use of cookies or not. Your decision will be stored in a cookie to remember your preferences for future visits.

You can change or withdraw your cookie settings at any time by revisiting the cookie banner or adjusting your browser settings.

7. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You can prevent cookies from being stored by adjusting your browser settings. Additionally, you can delete cookies that have already been set through your browser’s functions. Please note that disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.

For more information on managing and disabling cookies, please refer to your browser’s help pages:

– [Google Chrome](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en)
– [Mozilla Firefox](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences)
– [Microsoft Edge](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09)
– [Safari](https://support.apple.com/en-us/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac)

8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
– Request information about your personal data processed by us (Art. 15 GDPR).
– Request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data (Art. 16 GDPR).
– Request the deletion of your personal data (Art. 17 GDPR).
– Request the restriction of the processing of your personal data (Art. 18 GDPR).
– Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format or request the transfer to another controller (Art. 20 GDPR).
– Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR).

9. Contact
If you have any questions about data protection, please contact us at the address above or by email at ciao@stellaswinxclub.com.

Last updated: September 2024