Privacy Policy for Georg Berrisch Consulting

Last Updated: 15. November 2025

At Georg Berrisch Consulting („we,“ „us,“ or „our“), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, process, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. By using our site, you consent to the practices described herein.

1. Who We Are

Website Owner: Georg Berrisch Consulting
Business Address: Ave de l’Armée 112, B-1040 Brussels, Belgium
Email: info@georgberrisch.eu

2. What Personal Data We Collect

a) Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Contact Form Submissions: Name, email address, message contents.

  • Service-Related Details: Information required to provide consulting services or arrange meetings.

  • Newsletter Subscription: Email address (only when actively subscribed).

b) Data Collected Automatically

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring URL, time spent on pages.

  • Analytics Data: Collected through tools such as Google Analytics.

  • Cookies & Tracking: Details provided in our Cookie Policy.

c) Data Collected via Third-Party Interactions

If you interact with embedded third-party content (e.g., LinkedIn, YouTube), those platforms may collect and process data under their own privacy terms.

3. How We Use Your Data

We process personal data for:

  • Responding to inquiries and facilitating communication.

  • Providing consulting services and managing requests.

  • Improving website performance and user experience.

  • Sending newsletters or updates (only with explicit consent).

  • Meeting legal, fiscal, and administrative obligations.

4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

We process your data under the following GDPR bases:

  • Consent — e.g., newsletter opt-ins.

  • Legitimate Interests — e.g., improving website performance.

  • Contractual Necessity — e.g., preparing or fulfilling service agreements.

  • Legal Compliance — e.g., retention obligations.

5. Data Retention

  • Contact Form Data: Retained up to 1 year for follow-up.

  • Consulting-Related Information: Up to 5 years, in line with legal and accounting requirements.

  • Newsletter Data: Stored until you unsubscribe.

  • Analytics Data: According to Google Analytics standard settings (typically 26 months).

6. Data Security

We protect your data through:

  • SSL encryption during transmission.

  • Restricted access to personal data.

  • Secure infrastructure provided by IONOS.

Despite precautions, no online system is entirely risk-free.
If you suspect misuse or a data breach, please contact us immediately.

7. Sharing Your Data

Your data is never sold or rented. Sharing occurs only when necessary:

  • With service providers: e.g.,

    • IONOS SE (hosting and server infrastructure)

    • Google Analytics (website analytics)

  • With legal authorities if legally required.

8. Your GDPR Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data.

  • Correct inaccurate or outdated information.

  • Request deletion where permissible.

  • Withdraw consent at any time.

  • Restrict or object to certain types of processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

9. Third-Party Links & Embedded Services

Our website may reference or embed external services (e.g., LinkedIn, YouTube).
We are not responsible for their data practices and recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as required.
Any modifications will be posted here with an updated “Last Updated” date.

11. Contact Us

For questions related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact:

Georg Berrisch Consulting
Ave de l’Armée 112
B-1040 Brussels
Belgium

info@georgberrisch.eu