Effective Date: 2026-03-04
Thank you for visiting martin-hander.com. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you use this website, how it is used, and what rights you may have.
1. Who We Are
This website is operated by:
Martin Hander, Ph.D. (LIGS University, USA)
mh@martin-hander.com
Schubertstr. 7, 86456 Gablingen, Germany
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you can contact us using the details above.
2. What Data We Collect
Depending on how you use this website, we may collect the following information:
- Contact information you provide voluntarily, such as your name and email address
- Messages you send through the contact form or by email
- Technical data such as IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited
- Usage data collected through analytics tools, if used
- Cookie data, if this website uses cookies or similar technologies
3. How We Use Your Data
We may use your information to:
- Respond to messages or inquiries
- Provide information about books, updates, or resources
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Monitor website traffic and usage
- Send newsletters or updates, if you have subscribed
- Comply with legal obligations
We only use personal data where there is a valid legal basis to do so.
4. Contact Forms and Email
If you contact us through a form or by email, we will use the information you provide only to process and respond to your request.
We do not use this information for unrelated marketing unless you have explicitly agreed to it.
5. Newsletter and Email Updates
If you subscribe to a newsletter or mailing list, we may store your name and email address for the purpose of sending updates, book news, or other relevant content.
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly.
6. Cookies
This website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality, analyze traffic, and enhance the user experience.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
If required by law, a cookie banner or consent tool will be used before non-essential cookies are placed.
7. Analytics
This website may use analytics services (such as website traffic analysis tools) to understand how visitors use the site.
These tools may collect information such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Device and browser information
- General geographic region
- Referring website
This information is used to improve the website and its content.
8. Third-Party Services
This website may include links to third-party websites or use third-party services, such as:
- Book retailers
- Newsletter providers
- Analytics providers
- Hosting providers
- Embedded content (for example videos or social media content)
These third parties may collect data according to their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services.
9. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share data only when necessary:
- With trusted service providers who help operate the website
- When required by law
- To protect rights, security, or prevent misuse
Any such sharing is limited to what is necessary.
10. Data Retention
We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law.
For example:
- Contact messages may be kept for customer service and record-keeping purposes
- Newsletter data is kept until you unsubscribe
- Technical or analytics data is retained according to the settings of the tools used
11. Your Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to:
- Request access to your data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to certain processing
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Request a copy of your data, where applicable
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.
12. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
13. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children unless permitted by applicable law.
If you believe personal data from a child has been submitted, please contact us so it can be removed.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or website functionality.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
15. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Martin Hander, Ph.D. (LIGS University, USA)
mh@martin-hander.com
martin-hander.com