Information pursuant to § 5 TMG (German Telemedia Act) and Article 18 GDPR

Hosting and SSL Encryption

This website is hosted by DomainFactory GmbH c/o WeWork, Neuturmstrasse 5, 80331 Munich, Germany, on servers located within the European Union.
All data is transmitted securely via SSL encryption (https://). SSL encryption ensures that the data you send to us (e.g., via the contact form) cannot be intercepted or accessed by unauthorized third parties.

Liability for Content

The content of this website has been created with the utmost care. However, I do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or up-to-dateness of the content. Pursuant to § 7(1) TMG, as the service provider, I am responsible for my own content on this website under general laws.
However, according to §§ 8–10 TMG, I am not obligated to monitor transmitted or stored external information or to search for circumstances that may indicate illegal activity. Obligations to remove or block the use of information according to general laws remain unaffected. Any liability in this regard is only possible from the point in time at which I become aware of a specific infringement. Upon notification of such violations, I will remove the content immediately.

Liability for Links

This website may contain links to external third-party websites. I have no control over the content of these external websites and therefore cannot assume liability for such content. The responsibility for the content of linked pages lies solely with the respective provider or operator. Linked pages were checked for potential legal violations at the time of linking, and no unlawful content was identifiable. Continuous monitoring of linked pages without concrete evidence of a violation is not feasible. If I become aware of any legal violations, I will remove such links immediately.

Server Logfiles

When you access this website, certain data is automatically collected and stored in server logfiles. This data includes:

• Browser type and version,

• Operating system used,

• Referrer URL,

• Host name (IP address),

• Time and date of the request.

This information is required for technical reasons to ensure the smooth operation of the website and for security purposes.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).
Logfiles are automatically deleted after 7 days unless retention is required to investigate security incidents.

Use of Third-Party Logos

This website may display logos, trademarks, or brand names of third-party companies. These are used exclusively to indicate existing partnerships, collaborations, or affiliations. All rights to these logos and trademarks remain with their respective owners. Their use on this website does not imply any ownership, endorsement, or official representation of these companies beyond the stated collaboration. I assume no responsibility for the accuracy, design, or content associated with these trademarks or the companies they represent. If you are a rights holder and believe that the use of a logo or trademark on this website is unauthorized or misleading, please contact me immediately so that I can review and take necessary action.

Copyright

All content, images, videos, and audio files on this website are subject to copyright laws. The unauthorized reproduction, modification, distribution, or any other use of this material is prohibited without explicit written permission from Thomas Ganter. Any violation of copyright laws may result in legal action.
This includes media and photographs created by Antonia Engl, Ewelina Bialoszewska Photography, Florian Raab, and Florian Senger Photography.

Privacy Notice

The protection of your personal data is very important to me. Below, I explain how your data is collected, processed, and protected in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.

Contact Form

If you contact me via the contact form on this website, the following data will be collected and processed:

• Name (as entered in the form),

• Email address,

• Message content, and

• Any additional voluntary information.

This data will be processed solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps).
Retention period: The data will be deleted once your inquiry has been fully processed, unless legal obligations require longer retention periods.

The contact form is transmitted securely via SSL encryption. Your data will not be shared with third parties.

Use of Third-Party Services

Vimeo

This website embeds videos hosted on Vimeo. The provider is Vimeo Inc., 555 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011, USA.
When you access a page containing a Vimeo video, your browser connects to Vimeo’s servers, and data such as your IP address and the pages you visit may be transmitted.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent), obtained via the cookie banner.
Data transfer: Vimeo may transfer data to servers in the USA. For more information, see Vimeo’s privacy policy: https://vimeo.com/privacy.

SoundCloud

This website embeds audio players from SoundCloud. The provider is SoundCloud Limited, Rheinsberger Str. 76/77, 10115 Berlin, Germany.
When you access a page containing a SoundCloud player, your browser connects to SoundCloud’s servers, and your IP address may be transmitted.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent), obtained via the cookie banner.
For more information, see SoundCloud’s privacy policy: https://soundcloud.com/pages/privacy.

Google Analytics (GA4)

This website uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4), a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Google Analytics helps analyze how visitors use the website.

Data Collection & Processing

Google Analytics collects various types of data, including:

• Pages visited,

• Time spent on the website,

• Device and browser information,

• Interactions with website content.

IP Anonymization

To comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), IP anonymization is activated on this website. This means that your IP address is truncated within the European Economic Area (EEA) before being transmitted to Google's servers, preventing direct personal identification.

Data Transfer & Third-Country Processing

Data collected via Google Analytics may be transferred to Google servers in the United States. The USA is considered a third country under GDPR, meaning that the data protection level may not be equivalent to EU standards.
To ensure GDPR compliance, Google uses Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission for data transfers outside the EEA.

Legal Basis & Consent Management

The use of Google Analytics 4 is based on your consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, which is obtained through the cookie consent banner when you first visit the website.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie settings in the footer of this website.

Opt-Out Options

You have the following options to disable Google Analytics tracking on this website:

1. Adjust your browser settings to block cookies.

2. Use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at:

   👉 https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

3. Disable tracking for this website by clicking here (Insert link to an Opt-out function if available).

Cookies

This website uses cookies to enhance user experience and ensure functionality:

• Essential cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be disabled.

• Analytics and third-party cookies are used only with your prior consent.

Cookie consent management: You can adjust your cookie preferences at any time via the "Consent Preferences" button for Cookie Settings on the left side in the footer. For more details, refer to the full Privacy Policy.

Dispute Resolution

The European Commission provides a platform for online dispute resolution (ODR), available at:
https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/.
I am neither obligated nor willing to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board.

Updates to this Imprint

This Imprint is reviewed regularly and updated to comply with legal requirements.
The current version is valid as of January 2025.

Responsible for this website according to § 5 TMG and Art. 18 GDPR:

Thomas Ganter
Wendelsteinstr. 18
D-83052 Bruckmühl
Germany

Contact Information:
Email:   info [at] tomganter.com
Website:   www.tomganter.com