1. Introduction

We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website https://www.yeast-machine.com.

The processing of personal data takes place in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).

2. Controller

Yeast Machine GbR
Füllmaurerstr. 25
72072 Tübingen
Germany

Represented by:
Benjamin Frenzel, Fabian Köninger, Tobias Köninger, Jonas Bischof, Marcel Gundlach

Email: theyeastmachine@gmail.com
Website: https://www.yeast-machine.com

3. Data Collection and Processing

We collect and process personal data only when necessary for providing a functional website, our content, and services.

a) Server Log Files
When you visit our website, our hosting provider automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files. This data includes:

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Referrer URL

  • Host name of the accessing computer

  • Time of the server request

  • IP address

This data is not merged with other data sources and is used solely for ensuring the security and proper functioning of the website.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

b) Contact Form or Email Contact
If you contact us by email or via a contact form, we will store your data for the purpose of handling your inquiry.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures).

4. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies to improve user experience and ensure functionality.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies. However, some features of the website may not function properly without them.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest) or, if required, Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent).

If we use analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics or Matomo), separate consent and detailed information will be provided in a cookie banner.

5. Data Retention

We store personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated here or as required by law. After that, data is deleted or anonymized.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights under the GDPR:

  • Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)

  • Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)

  • Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)

  • Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

  • Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

  • Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)

  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details above.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version is always available on our website.

Last updated: [16.10.2025]