WHO WE ARE

We, www.drkerstinhecker.com also known as Dr. Kerstin Hecker (“we,” “us,” our”) have created this “Privacy Policy” because we know that you care about how information you provide to us is used and shared. This Privacy Policy informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information we receive from site users.

ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and the accompanying Terms of Use, both of which govern your use of the Website.

The information we collect

In the course of operating the Website and/or interacting with you, we will collect (and/or receive) the following types of information.

1. PERSONAL INFORMATION

When you sign up to receive our newsletters, register for a class, or purchase any product or service, you may be required to provide us with “Personal Information” about yourself, such as your name, address, email address, and phone number. We do not collect any personal information from Visitors when they use the Websites unless they provide such information voluntarily, such as by registering or sending us an email or signing up for a newsletter.

2. OTHER INFORMATION

In addition to the information noted above, we may collect “Other Information” from your activity. Such information may include:

Information that we automatically collect when you use the Websites, including, without limitation:

* IP addresses, which may consist of a static or dynamic IP address and will sometimes point to a specific identifiable computer or device; browser type and language; referring and exit pages and URLs; date and time; the amount of time spent on particular pages; what sections of the Websites you visit; and similar data; and

* Information about your device, including the type of device; universally unique ID (“UUID”); MAC address; operating system and version; carrier and country location; hardware and processor information; network type; and similar data.

1. From Cookies. Information that we collect using “cookie” technology. A cookie is a text file with small pieces of data that asks permission to be placed on your computer’s hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added, and the cookie helps analyze web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes, and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences. Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you other than the data you choose to share with us. You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline them if you prefer. However, this may prevent you from fully enjoying the website.

2. Third-Party Analytics. We use third-party analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics) to evaluate your use of the Websites, compile reports on activity, collect demographic data, analyze performance metrics, and collect and evaluate other information relating to the Websites and mobile and Internet usage. These third parties use cookies and other technologies to help analyze and provide us with data. By accessing and using the Websites, you consent to the processing of data about you by these analytics providers in the manner and for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. For more information on Google Analytics, including how to opt out from certain data collection, please visit https://www.google.com/analytics. Please be advised that if you opt out of any service, you may not be able to use the full functionality of the Websites.

HOW WE USE THE INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We use the Personal Information and Other Information to provide our services, maintain and improve our Websites and services, solicit your feedback, and periodically inform you about our products and services using the email address that you have provided.

At times, we may employ other companies and individuals to perform functions on our behalf. Examples may include providing technical assistance, customer service, and marketing assistance. These other companies will have access to the Information only as necessary to perform their functions and to the extent permitted by law.

EMBEDDED content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from external websites behaves as if the visitor had visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.  You should check the applicable third-party privacy policy and terms of use when visiting any other websites.

SECURITY

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.

What rights you have over your data

You can request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

CHILDREN

We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under the age of 13 through the Websites. If you are under 13, please do not give us any Personal Information. We encourage parents and legal guardians to monitor their children’s Internet usage and to help enforce our Privacy Policy by instructing their children never to provide Personal Information through the Websites without their permission. If you have reason to believe that a child under the age of 13 has provided Personal Information to us, please contact us, and we will endeavor to delete that information from our databases.

CHANGES to THIS PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date stated at the top of this Privacy Policy. We may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes.

How to contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us using “Privacy Policy” in the subject line.