Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

Data Controller

The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:

Raw Science
Owner: Dr. Giada Caniglia
Schulweg 15a
89281 Altenstadt
Germany
E-Mail: info [at] raw-science.org

Collection and storage of personal data, type and purpose of use

a) When visiting the website. Our website is hosted by IONOS SE, Elgendorfer Str. 57, 56410 Montabaur, Germany. When you visit our website, the hosting provider automatically collects server log files, which include:
– IP address of the requesting computer
– Date and time of access
– Name and URL of the file accessed
– Website from which the access was made (referrer URL)
– Browser used and, where applicable, the operating system of your computer

The collection of this data is technically necessary to provide the website, ensure system security and stability, and enable secure operation. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in the secure and functional provision of the website).

b) Comments. When visitors leave comments on the website, the data shown in the comment form is stored, along with the visitor’s IP address and user-agent string (for spam detection). A hash generated from the email address may be transmitted to the Gravatar service.

c) Media. If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors could extract this information.

d) Cookies. We use cookies. Further details can be found in our Cookie Policy (created with Complianz).

e) Embedded content from other websites. Posts on this website may contain embedded content (e.g., videos, images, posts). Embedded content behaves as if the visitor had visited the other website directly. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your behavior.

Data transmission

Your personal data will only be transmitted to third parties if:
– You have given your express consent,
– Processing is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation, or
– It is legally permitted and necessary for the performance of contractual relationships with you.

Storage period

Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely. Users who register on our website (where offered) can view, modify, or delete their personal data at any time.

Your rights

You have the right to:
– Request information about the personal data we process (Art. 15 GDPR),
– Request the rectification of inaccurate data or the updating of stored data (Art. 16 GDPR),
– Request the erasure of your personal data (Art. 17 GDPR),
– Request the restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR),
– Receive your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format (Art. 20 GDPR),
– Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR).

Data transfers to third countries

When third-party services are integrated (e.g., Google, YouTube), data may be transferred to the United States or other third countries.

Automated spam detection

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Use of Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze the use of the website. The information generated by the cookies is normally transmitted to a Google server in the United States and stored there.

We have activated IP anonymization on this website. This means that your IP address will be shortened by Google within the EU or the EEA before transmission. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the United States and shortened there.

Google processes this data on our behalf to evaluate website use, compile reports, and provide other related services. The IP address transmitted by your browser is not combined with other Google data. We have entered into a data processing agreement with Google and comply with the requirements of the German data protection authorities.

Legal basis: The storage of Google Analytics cookies is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. Consent is given through our cookie banner.

Withdrawal / Opt-out: You can withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie banner. You can also prevent the storage of cookies in your browser or block Google Analytics by installing the browser add-on.

For data protection inquiries, you can contact me at any time.