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We believe that transparency builds trust. This page provides information about how we protect your personal data and the legal information relating to this website.
Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 29, 2026
Privacy Policy
At The Open Space Club, we value openness, creativity, and trust. Protecting your personal information is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how we handle it when you visit our website or get in touch with us.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Data Controller
Marina Geckeler
Friedhofstr. 1
84061 Ergoldsbach
Germany
Email: hello@marinageckeler.com
2. Information We Collect
When you interact with our website, we may collect:
First name and last name
Email address
WhatsApp number
Creativity or profession
Instagram handle
Current city of residence or work
Any information you voluntarily provide through our contact form
We also automatically collect certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and general website usage through cookies and analytics.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Respond to your inquiries
Communicate about upcoming community events and activities
Send newsletters and updates (with your consent)
Improve our website and user experience
Comply with applicable legal obligations
We will never sell your personal information.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Where required under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process personal data based on:
Your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
Taking steps at your request before entering into an agreement (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)
Our legitimate interest in operating and improving The Open Space Club (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
5. Contact Forms
Information submitted through our contact form is securely processed and stored within Squarespace.
We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry, communicate with you about The Open Space Club, and inform you about future events where appropriate.
6. Newsletter
If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address is processed through Squarespace Email Campaigns.
Subscription requires your explicit consent and uses a double opt-in process. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every email.
7. Cookies & Analytics
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure the proper functioning of the website, improve user experience, and analyze website traffic.
We use Squarespace Analytics to better understand how visitors interact with our website. Analytics information is collected in an aggregated and anonymized form where possible.
Where legally required, non-essential cookies will only be placed after you have given your consent through our cookie banner.
You can change or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie settings available on our website.
8. Instagram
Our website includes links to Instagram and may display content using Squarespace's native Instagram integration.
When interacting with Instagram content, Instagram's own Privacy Policy applies.
9. Hosting
This website is hosted by Squarespace, Inc.
Squarespace provides the infrastructure necessary to operate this website and may process personal data on our behalf, including technical usage information and data submitted through our contact forms.
For more information, please visit:
https://www.squarespace.com/privacy
10. International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers, including Squarespace, may process personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
11. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
12. Your Rights
If you are located within the European Economic Area, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw your consent at any time
Request data portability
Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise these rights, please contact:
13. Children's Privacy
The Open Space Club is intended for individuals aged 18 years or older.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18.
14. Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information.
However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any updates will be published on this page together with the revised "Last updated" date.
16. Contact
Marina Geckeler
Friedhofstr. 1
84061 Ergoldsbach
Germany
Email: hello@marinageckeler.com
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany and the applicable provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Legal Notice (Imprint)
Responsible for the content of this website in accordance with Section 5 of the German Digital Services Act (DDG):
Marina Geckeler
Friedhofstr. 1
84061 Ergoldsbach
Germany
Email: hello@marinageckeler.com
Copyright
Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website—including text, photographs, graphics, branding, and other creative material—is the intellectual property of Marina Geckeler / The Open Space Club.
No part of this website may be copied, reproduced, distributed, modified, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission.
Liability
The content of this website has been created with great care. However, we cannot guarantee that all information is complete, accurate, or up to date.
This website may contain links to third-party websites. We have no influence over their content and therefore accept no responsibility or liability for the information or practices of external websites.