Privacy Policy (Datenschutzerklärung)

Last Updated: 17 September 2025

Protecting your personal data is important to me.

This Privacy Policy explains how I, Julia Bandov (“I”, “me”, “my”), process your personal data when you visit www.mumsfounding.com, contact me, or use my services.

1. Controller

Julia Bandov

Email: hello@mumsfounding.com

I am the controller responsible for the processing of personal data as described in this policy (Art. 4(7) GDPR).

2. Data I Collect and Process

a) Server Log Files When you visit my website, Squarespace automatically collects and stores certain information in server log files:

  • IP address (anonymised if possible)

  • Date and time of request

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Referrer URL

  • Pages visited

Purpose: to deliver the website securely and ensure stability.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in operating a secure website).

Retention: typically deleted after 30 days.

b) Contact by Email If you email me via Google Workspace (Gmail), I process your email address, name, and message content to respond to your request.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual communication).

Retention: emails are kept as long as required to handle the request and comply with legal obligations

c) Newsletter & CRM (MailerLite) If you subscribe to my newsletter or events list, MailerLite collects and stores:

  • Email address

  • Name (if provided)

  • Subscription preferences

  • IP address & sign-up time (for consent proof)

Purpose: to send newsletters, updates, and event information.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent).

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in each email or by contacting me.

Data is stored on MailerLite’s EU servers and may be transferred to the US under EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

d) Web Analytics (Google Analytics) I use Google Analytics (Google Ireland Limited) on Squarespace to understand website usage.

Google Analytics uses cookies to analyse traffic and interactions.

  • IP anonymization is activated so your IP is shortened within the EU before transfer.

  • Data such as page views, browser type, and device information may be processed.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent via cookie banner).

You can withdraw consent at any time in the cookie settings.

Retention: user-level data is deleted or anonymized after 14 months.

Google may transfer data to the United States. I have entered into EU Standard Contractual Clauses with Google to safeguard your data.

More info: Google Privacy Policy.

3. Recipients of Data Your data may be processed by:

  • Squarespace, Inc. (website hosting and analytics integrations) – United States

  • Google Ireland Limited / Google LLC (email & analytics) – EU/USA

  • MailerLite UAB (newsletter service) – EU/USA

All providers process data under data-processing agreements and EU Standard Contractual Clauses where necessary.

4. Cookies This site uses:

  • Essential cookies – required for basic site operation (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).

  • Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) – used only with your explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

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

5. Storage Duration I store personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described or as required by law.

  • Server logs: ~30 days

  • Google Analytics user data: [14 months or your chosen setting]

  • Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe or request deletion

6. Your Rights You have the following rights under GDPR:

  • Access (Art. 15)

  • Rectification (Art. 16)

  • Erasure (Art. 17)

  • Restriction of processing (Art. 18)

  • Data portability (Art. 20)

  • Objection (Art. 21)

  • Withdrawal of consent at any time (Art. 7(3))

To exercise your rights, email hello@mumsfounding.com.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority:

Berliner Beauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit

Alt-Moabit 59–61, 10555 Berlin, Germany

https://www.datenschutz-berlin.de/

7. Data Security

I implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

Despite these measures, internet-based data transmission can have security gaps.

8. Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes in technology, services, or legal requirements.

The current version is always available on this page.