Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

1. Who we are

Gorholt.com (“we”, “our”, “us”) is a family website sharing information about the Gorholt family and related activities.

Main Responsible Person & Contact:
Andreas Gorholt
Address: 63303 Dreieich, Germany
Email: privacy(at)gorholt.com

For questions about this privacy policy or your data, contact us at the address above.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect personal data that you voluntarily provide, such as:

  • Technical data like IP address, browser type, and
  • Device information collected automatically for site security and analytics.
  • Name and email if you use our contact form, Content you post or submit (comments, messages)

3. How We Collect Data

Data is collected when you interact with the site (e.g., sending messages, subscribing) and automatically via cookies and server logs when you use the website.

4. Why We Process Personal Data & Legal Basis

We process your data to:

  • Respond to your messages and requests,
  • Improve site functionality and security,
  • Comply with legal obligations.

Our legal bases include your consent, our legitimate interests, and compliance with legal obligations.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance performance and analyze usage. You can manage preferences via your browser settings. Separate consent banners may appear if tracking or advertising cookies are enabled.

6. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site and improve functionality:

  • Data collected: Pages visited, time on site, browser type, device, and anonymized IP addresses.
  • Purpose: Website traffic analysis and content optimization.
  • Legal basis: Consent where required and legitimate interest.
  • Data sharing: Google may process data on servers worldwide in compliance with data protection laws.
  • Opt-out: Prevent data collection using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

We implement IP anonymization to reduce personal identifiability.

7. Who We Share Data With

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:

Legal authorities if required by law.

8. Data Retention

We keep personal data only as long as needed for the purposes outlined here or as required by law.

9. Your Rights

Under GDPR and applicable law, you have the right to:

Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.

  • Access your personal data,
  • Request correction or deletion,
  • Restrict or object to processing,
  • Withdraw consent at any time,
  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.

10. International Transfers

If personal data is transferred outside the EU/EEA (e.g., cloud providers), we ensure appropriate protections are in place.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted here with the update date.