Privacy Policy

I, Attorney-at-Law Dierk Schäfer, assure you that we protect your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws and comply with all statutory provisions. Personal data is collected on this website only to the extent technically necessary for the operation of this online service. Under no circumstances will your data be sold or disclosed to third parties, unless such disclosure is compelled by a court of law.

1. Name and Contact Details of the Controller

This privacy policy provides information on the processing of personal data on the law firm’s website:

Controller: Dierk Schäfer
Address: Rebhuhnweg 4, 81247 Munich, Germany
Email: kanzlei@rechtsanwalt-schaefer.com
Phone: +49 (0)89 – 329 723 42

2. Scope and Purpose of Processing Personal Data

2.1 Accessing the Website

When this website is accessed, the internet browser used by the visitor automatically transmits data to the server of this website, which is stored temporarily for 30 days in a log file. The following data is stored without any further input from the visitor:

IP address of the visitor’s device
Date and time of access
Name and URL of the accessed page
Website from which the visitor accessed this website (referrer URL)
Browser and operating system of the visitor’s device, as well as the name of the access provider

The processing of this personal data is justified pursuant to Art. 6(1) sentence 1 lit. f GDPR. The law firm has a legitimate interest in processing data for the purpose of:

Establishing a smooth connection to the website
Ensuring user-friendly website functionality
Maintaining system security and stability
Facilitating and improving website administration

The data is expressly not processed for the purpose of gaining insights into the identity of the website visitor.

2.2 Contact Form

Visitors may send messages to the law firm via an online contact form on the website. To receive a response, at least a valid email address must be provided. Any additional information may be provided voluntarily.

By submitting a message via the contact form, the visitor consents to the processing of the transmitted personal data. Data processing is carried out exclusively for the purpose of handling and responding to inquiries submitted via the contact form, based on the voluntarily given consent pursuant to Art. 6(1) sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.

The personal data collected for the use of the contact form will be automatically deleted once the inquiry has been resolved and there are no reasons for further retention (e.g., subsequent engagement of our law firm).

3. Disclosure of Data

We would like to expressly point out that attorneys are generally bound by professional confidentiality obligations.

Your personal data will not be transferred to third parties for purposes other than those listed below.

Personal data will only be disclosed to third parties if:

you have given your express consent pursuant to Art. 6(1) sentence 1 lit. a GDPR,
disclosure is necessary pursuant to Art. 6(1) sentence 1 lit. f GDPR for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims and there is no reason to assume that you have an overriding legitimate interest in not disclosing your data,
there is a legal obligation for disclosure pursuant to Art. 6(1) sentence 1 lit. c GDPR, and/or
it is necessary for the performance of a contractual relationship pursuant to Art. 6(1) sentence 1 lit. b GDPR.

In all other cases, personal data will not be disclosed to third parties.

4. Cookies

This website uses cookies. These are data packets exchanged between the server of the law firm’s website and the visitor’s browser and stored on the respective device (PC, notebook, tablet, smartphone, etc.).

Cookies do not cause any damage to the device used and do not contain viruses or other malware. The information stored in cookies relates to the specific device used. Under no circumstances does this allow the law firm to directly identify the visitor.

Cookies are generally accepted based on browser settings. Browser settings can be configured so that cookies are not accepted or that a notification appears before a new cookie is created. However, disabling cookies may result in limited functionality of the website.

Cookies are used to make the use of the website more convenient. For example, session cookies can be used to determine whether the visitor has already visited individual pages. These session cookies are automatically deleted after leaving the website.

Temporary cookies are also used to improve user-friendliness. They are stored on the visitor’s device for a limited period. When the website is visited again, it is automatically recognized that the visitor has previously accessed the site and which inputs and settings were made.

Subject to your consent, cookies are also used to statistically analyze website usage and to improve the service. These cookies enable recognition of returning visitors and are automatically deleted after a defined period.

The data processed by technically necessary cookies is justified pursuant to Art. 6(1) sentence 1 lit. f GDPR for the purposes stated above.

5. Your Rights as a Data Subject

If your personal data is processed in connection with your visit to our website, you have the following rights under the GDPR:

5.1 Right of Access

You have the right to request information about whether and which personal data concerning you is being processed.

5.2 Rectification and Completion

You may request the correction of inaccurate data and the completion of incomplete personal data.

5.3 Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”)

You have the right to request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions, unless legal obligations or other overriding reasons prevent deletion.

5.4 Restriction of Processing

You may request restriction of processing under certain circumstances, e.g., if you contest the accuracy of the data.

5.5 Data Portability

You have the right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit it to another controller where applicable.

5.6 Right to Object

You have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data on grounds relating to your particular situation, where processing is based on legitimate interests.

You may also object at any time to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes.

5.7 Withdrawal of Consent

You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future.

5.8 Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe that the processing of your personal data is unlawful, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

6. Status and Updates of this Privacy Policy

This privacy policy is effective as of January 1, 2026. We reserve the right to update this policy from time to time in order to improve data protection and/or adapt it to changes in legal requirements or official practice.