Privacy Policy

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I have written this privacy policy to explain, in accordance with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and the German Telecommunications-Digital-Services-Data Protection Act (TDDDG), what information is collected, how data is used, and what choices you have as a visitor to this website.

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Data Controller

The data controller within the meaning of the GDPR is:

Stefan Lotz Kastanienweg 20a 53578 Windhagen Germany

Phone: +49 2645 975799 Email: info@apertureonepointfour.com

(For full details, see the Legal Notice / Impressum)

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Hosting by Wix

This website is hosted by Wix.com Ltd., 40 Namal Tel Aviv St., Tel Aviv, Israel ("Wix"). Wix processes personal data on my behalf on servers located within the EU/EEA and, in some cases, in third countries (including the USA and Israel). A data processing agreement under Art. 28 GDPR is in place with Wix. For data transfers to third countries, Wix relies on the EU Standard Contractual Clauses and, where applicable, an adequacy decision issued by the European Commission for Israel.

When you visit this website, Wix automatically collects technical data (including IP address, date and time of access, browser type, operating system used, and pages visited) and stores it in server log files to ensure the technical operation, delivery of content, and IT security of the site.

The legal basis for this processing is my legitimate interest under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR in operating the website reliably and securely.

More information: Wix Privacy Policy

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Cookies and Consent

This website uses the cookie consent tool built into Wix to obtain, manage, and document your consent to the use of non-essential cookies (e.g., for advertising or analytics).

Consent under Section 25(1) TDDDG:

The first time you visit this website, you will be shown a cookie consent banner. Cookies that are not strictly necessary (e.g., from Google Ads) are only activated once you have given your explicit consent. Cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation and core functionality of the website (including technical cookies set by Wix itself) are set on the basis of Section 25(2) TDDDG and my legitimate interest under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

You can change your cookie settings at any time via the banner on this website, or view, block, and delete cookies directly in your browser's settings.

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Storage of Personal Data (Contact Form)

Personal data that you submit to me electronically on this website — for example, your name, email address, or other information provided through a contact form — is used, together with the timestamp and IP address, solely for the stated purpose and is not shared with third parties without your consent.

The legal basis for this processing is your consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. This data will be deleted once the purpose of your inquiry has been fulfilled and no statutory retention obligations apply, but no later than 12 months after receipt. You may withdraw your consent at any time, without giving reasons, with effect for the future (e.g., by email to the contact details listed in the Legal Notice).

Please note that transmitting data by unencrypted email may pose security risks; confidential information should therefore not be sent unencrypted.

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Google Ads / Google AdSense

This website displays advertisements via Google Ads (or Google AdSense), a service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland ("Google"). Google Ads uses so-called "cookies" (text files stored on your device) and "web beacons" (invisible graphics) that allow information such as visitor traffic on this site to be analyzed.

The information generated about your use of this website (including your IP address) and the delivery of ad formats is transmitted to and stored on Google's servers. Google may share this information with its contractual partners.

Consent and legal basis: Google Ads and the associated setting of cookies are used only if you have given your explicit consent via the cookie consent banner, in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TDDDG. You may withdraw this consent at any time, with effect for the future, via the cookie settings on this website.

Transfer to third countries: To the extent data is transferred to Google's parent company, Google LLC, in the United States, please note that Google LLC is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF). This provides an appropriate level of data protection consistent with the GDPR.

More information: Google Privacy Policy

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Use of PayPal (Donate Button)

On my website, I offer visitors the option to support my work financially via a "Donate" button. For this purpose, I use the payment service provider PayPal. The provider of this service for the European market is PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. et Cie, S.C.A., 22-24 Boulevard Royal, L-2449 Luxembourg.

If you use the donate button and initiate a transaction, the data necessary for payment processing (such as the donation amount, date, time, and your IP address) will be transmitted to PayPal.

Legal basis: Your data is transmitted to PayPal on the basis of my legitimate interest under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR in offering you a secure, common, and convenient way to support my website, as well as for the initiation or performance of a contract under Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.

More information: PayPal Privacy Policy

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YouTube

This website embeds components of the YouTube video platform to display video content directly on the page. YouTube is a subsidiary of Google. The service is operated by YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA. For the European market, Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland is responsible for data processing.

Consent and data transfer: By embedding these videos, YouTube may collect data (including IP address, URL visited, browser type, operating system, and possibly interaction data) when you visit the relevant page. If you are logged into your YouTube or Google account, YouTube can link this activity directly to your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your Google accounts before visiting my website.

Legal basis and transfer to third countries: YouTube videos are embedded only after you have given your consent via the consent banner, in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. To the extent data is transferred to Google's parent company, Google LLC, in the United States, please note that Google LLC is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF), which provides an appropriate, GDPR-compliant level of data protection for the transfer.

More information: Google Privacy Policy

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Your Rights Under the GDPR

Under the GDPR, you generally have the following rights with respect to your personal data:

• Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)

• Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)

• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten") (Art. 17 GDPR)

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

• Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

• Right to object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)

If you believe that the processing of your data violates data protection law, you have the right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority. The authority responsible for me is the State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information Rhineland-Palatinate (Landesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit Rheinland-Pfalz).

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TLS Encryption via HTTPS

I use HTTPS to transmit data securely over the internet (data protection by design under Art. 25(1) GDPR). Through the use of TLS (Transport Layer Security), a modern encryption protocol, the protection of confidential data is ensured. You can recognize this security measure by the small lock icon in the upper left of your browser's address bar.

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Notice Regarding Third-Party Copyrighted Material

This website displays historical product brochures and catalogs from various camera and photography manufacturers. This content is provided as archival and collector material for informational purposes only, with no intent to profit from the content itself. Copyright and trademark rights to the respective materials remain with the original manufacturers or their legal successors. If you have a legitimate concern regarding this content, please contact the address listed in the Legal Notice; the material in question will be removed promptly.