Last Updated: 07th May 2025

This website is operated by Rebecca Rinnert , acting as a sole individual under the name "Roots to Safety." The business is currently in the process of formal registration. All services and communications are offered under my personal responsibility in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and relevant U.S. privacy regulations.

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1. Information We Collect

1. Personal Information

   1. We may collect personal data such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you provide when you use this website or our services.

2. Payment Information

   1. If you make payments through the website, your payment information (e.g., credit card number and billing address) may be collected by a third-party payment processor. We do not store this information ourselves. We only use secure, industry-compliant providers.

3. Usage Data

   1. We automatically collect certain data when you visit our site, such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This helps us understand and improve our website.

4. Cookies

   1. We may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to personalize your experience and analyze how visitors use our site. You can adjust your cookie settings in your browser.

2. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

• Your consent (e.g., when subscribing to emails or newsletters)

• Performance of a contract (e.g., when you book a service)

• Legal obligation (e.g., for accounting or record-keeping)

• Legitimate interest (e.g., to improve our website and services)

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3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information you provide to:

• Deliver our services to you

• Process payments or appointments

• Respond to your messages and inquiries

• Send you updates or marketing communications (with your consent)

• Improve our services and website

• Comply with legal obligations

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4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share your information with trusted third parties who help us operate the website or services, such as:

• Website hosting providers

• Payment processors

• Analytics tools

These third parties are required to handle your data securely and in line with data protection laws.

We may also share your data:

• If required by law or legal request

• To protect rights, safety, or prevent fraud

• In the unlikely event of a business transfer or reorganization

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5. International Data Transfers

If you are based in the EU or UK, your data may be transferred outside of the European Economic Area (e.g., to the U.S.). In such cases, we rely on appropriate legal safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

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6. Data Security

We use reasonable safeguards to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure. By using this website, you accept the inherent risks of transmitting information online.

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7. Your Rights

If you are located in the European Union (EU) or United Kingdom (UK), you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• The right to access the personal data we hold about you

• The right to request correction or deletion of your data

• The right to restrict or object to the processing of your data

• The right to withdraw your consent at any time

• The right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority

If you are located in the United States, your rights may vary depending on your state. In general, you may have the right to:

• Request to know what personal information we collect and how we use it

• Request access to and deletion of your personal information

• Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal data (please note: we do not sell your personal data)

• Be free from discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

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8. Children's Privacy

This website and our services are not intended for children under 18 (or 16 if applicable under local law). We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe we have done so, please contact us and we will take prompt action.

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9.Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies (such as pixels and local storage) to operate and improve our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Some cookies are essential to make our site function properly, while others help us understand how users interact with our content.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies – These are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.

• Analytics cookies – These help us measure and improve the performance of our site by tracking usage patterns (e.g., via Google Analytics).

• Functional cookies – These enable the site to provide enhanced functionality, such as remembering user preferences.

• Marketing cookies – These may be set through our site by advertising or social media platforms to deliver relevant content.

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10. Limitation of Liability

While we take security and privacy seriously, we are not liable for:

• Third-party breaches

• User misuse of the site or services

• Any indirect or incidental damages arising from your use of this website

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11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy at any time. Any major changes will be announced on the site, and the updated policy will always reflect the most recent version.

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12. Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, please contact:

Roots to Safety
Operated by Rebecca Katharina Rinnert
Email: rebeccarinnert@googlemail.com