Last updated: 1.1.2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Around the Atlas (“the Website”) collects, uses, and protects personal data when you visit or interact with the website.
The Website is operated from Germany, and all data processing activities comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable German data protection laws.
By using this Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
2. Controller Information
Website Name: Around the Atlas
Country: Germany
Contact Email: kamilroszkowski86@gmail.com
The website owner is the data controller responsible for the processing of personal data within the meaning of Article 4(7) GDPR.
3. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
a) Personal Data Provided by Users
- Name or username (e.g. when leaving comments)
- Email address (e.g. via contact forms or comments)
- Any information voluntarily submitted in messages or comments
b) Automatically Collected Data
When you visit the Website, certain data may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address (anonymized where possible)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring URL
- Pages visited and time spent on the Website
This data is collected primarily for statistical and security purposes.
4. Purpose of Data Processing
Personal data is processed for the following purposes:
- Operating and maintaining the Website
- Responding to inquiries submitted via contact forms or email
- Enabling comments and user interaction
- Analyzing website traffic and performance
- Displaying advertisements and affiliate content
- Ensuring technical security and preventing misuse
Processing is carried out on the basis of legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR), user consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), or legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR), where applicable.
5. Cookies
The Website uses cookies, which are small text files stored on your device.
Types of Cookies Used:
- Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality
- Analytics cookies: Used to analyze user behavior (e.g. Google Analytics)
- Advertising cookies: Used to display relevant ads (e.g. Google AdSense)
Users may control or disable cookies through their browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
6. Google Analytics
This Website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited.
Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze how users interact with the Website. The information generated by these cookies is usually transmitted to and stored on Google servers. IP anonymization is enabled where applicable.
The use of Google Analytics is based on user consent and legitimate interest in analyzing website performance.
Users may prevent data collection by Google Analytics by using appropriate browser add-ons or cookie settings.
7. Google AdSense and DART Cookie
This Website uses Google AdSense, an advertising service provided by Google.
Google AdSense uses cookies, including the DoubleClick (DART) cookie, to display ads based on users’ visits to this and other websites.
Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s ad settings.
The use of Google AdSense cookies is based on user consent, where required by law.
8. Amazon Affiliate Links
The Website participates in the Amazon affiliate program. Affiliate links may be included in articles, and commissions may be earned from qualifying purchases.
Amazon may use cookies to track referrals. The website owner has no control over Amazon’s data processing practices. Please refer to Amazon’s own Privacy Policy for more information.
9. Data Sharing with Third Parties
Personal data may be shared with third parties only when necessary for website operation or when legally required. These may include:
- Google (Analytics and AdSense)
- Hosting and technical service providers
All third parties are selected carefully and are required to comply with GDPR standards.
10. Data Retention
Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
Comments and contact messages may be retained indefinitely unless deletion is requested.
11. GDPR User Rights
Under the GDPR, users have the following rights:
- Right of access to personal data (Art. 15 GDPR)
- Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) (Art. 17 GDPR)
- Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
- Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
- Right to object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
- Right to withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7 GDPR)
Requests may be submitted by email to the contact address listed below.
12. Data Security
Appropriate technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
However, data transmission over the internet cannot be guaranteed to be completely secure.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
The website owner reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect legal or technical changes. The latest version will always be published on this page.
14. Contact Information
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal data, please contact:
Email: kamilroszkowski86@gmail.com
Website: Around the Atlas
Country: Germany