Privacy Policy

1. Name and contact details of the data controller

Responsible in accordance with data protection laws, in particular the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is:

Dipl.-Psych. Jascha Merz
Licensed Psychological Psychotherapist
Mollwitzstr. 13
14059 Berlin
Germany
Email: jaschamerz.com

2. Collection and storage of personal data as well as type and purpose of their use

When you visit this website, information is automatically sent to the website’s server by the browser used on your device. This information is temporarily stored in a so-called log file. The following information is collected without any action on your part and stored until it is automatically deleted:

  • IP address of the requesting computer
  • Date and time of access
  • Name and URL of the retrieved file
  • Website from which the access was made (referrer URL)
  • Browser used and, if applicable, the operating system of your computer as well as the name of your access provider

The mentioned data is processed for the following purposes:

  • Ensuring a smooth connection setup of the website
  • Ensuring comfortable use of the website
  • Evaluation of system security and stability
  • For further administrative purposes

The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 (1) sentence 1 lit. f GDPR. The legitimate interest follows from the purposes listed above for data collection.

3. Contacting

If you contact me by email or via a contact form, the information you provide will be stored for the purpose of processing the request and for possible follow-up questions. The data processing is based on Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR (pre-contractual measures) or your consent (Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR).

4. Disclosure of data

Your personal data will not be transferred to third parties unless you have explicitly consented to such transfer or there is a legal obligation to do so.

5. Cookies

This website uses cookies. Cookies are small files that your browser automatically creates and that are stored on your device when you visit the website. Cookies do not harm your device and do not contain viruses. They serve to make the website more user-friendly and effective.

You can disable or restrict the use of cookies in your browser settings. However, this may lead to reduced functionality of the website.

6. Your rights

You have the right to:

  • Request information about your personal data processed by me (Art. 15 GDPR)
  • Request the correction of incorrect or incomplete personal data (Art. 16 GDPR)
  • Request deletion of your personal data stored by me (Art. 17 GDPR)
  • Request restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
  • Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format or request transmission to another controller (Art. 20 GDPR)
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)

7. Right to object

If your personal data is processed on the basis of legitimate interests pursuant to Art. 6 (1) sentence 1 lit. f GDPR, you have the right to object to the processing, provided that there are reasons arising from your particular situation.

8. Data security

For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as inquiries you send to me, this website uses SSL encryption (Secure Socket Layer). You can recognize an encrypted connection by the lock symbol in your browser and the use of “https” in the address line.

9. Updates and changes to this privacy policy

This privacy policy is currently valid and was last updated in July 2025.
It may be necessary to change this privacy policy due to further development of the website or changes in legal or regulatory requirements.