# LEGAL NOTICE
**This English version is provided for convenience only. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency, the German version shall prevail.**
## Information pursuant to Section 5 of the German Digitale-Dienste-Gesetz (DDG)
**ACF GmbH**
Birkenweg 21/2
89134 Blaustein
Germany
**Provider of the website academic-coaching.eu**
**Represented by the Managing Director:**
Olaf Walter Fritz
**Contact:**
Email: [fritz.olaf@gmail.com](mailto:fritz.olaf@gmail.com)
Telephone: +49 (0)178 1802802
**Commercial Register:**
Local Court of Ulm
HRB 752715
Ust-IdNr: DE465714350
## Person responsible for journalistic and editorial content pursuant to Section 18(2) of the German State Media Treaty (MStV)
Olaf Walter Fritz
c/o ACF GmbH
Birkenweg 21/2
89134 Blaustein
Germany
## Copyright
The content and works published on this website are subject to applicable copyright law.
Unless otherwise indicated, content, texts, graphics and other materials on this website may not be reproduced, distributed or otherwise used beyond the extent permitted by law without the prior written consent of ACF GmbH.
## Liability for Content
The content of this website is prepared with reasonable care. However, ACF GmbH cannot guarantee that all information is complete, accurate and up to date at all times.
The liability of ACF GmbH is governed by the applicable statutory provisions.
## External Links
This website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. ACF GmbH has no control over the content of such external websites.
Responsibility for the content of linked websites generally lies with the respective provider or operator. If we become aware of specific unlawful content on a linked website, we will review the relevant link and remove it where appropriate.
# PRIVACY POLICY
**Last updated: September 2026**
## 1. Controller
The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:
**ACF GmbH**
Birkenweg 21/2
89134 Blaustein
Germany
Represented by the Managing Director:
**Olaf Walter Fritz**
Email: [fritz.olaf@gmail.com](mailto:fritz.olaf@gmail.com)
Telephone: +49 (0)178 1802802
Commercial Register: Local Court of Ulm
HRB 752715
## 2. General Information on the Processing of Personal Data
We process personal data only to the extent necessary to provide and securely operate this website, respond to enquiries, take steps prior to entering into a contract, perform existing contractual relationships, comply with legal obligations, or where another lawful basis permits the processing.
Depending on the relevant processing activity, processing is based in particular on Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent), Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract or steps prior to entering into a contract), Article 6(1)(c) GDPR (legal obligation) or Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests).
Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time with effect for the future.
## 3. Website and Hosting through Wix
This website is operated using the **Wix.com** platform. The provider is Wix.com Ltd., Israel.
When you access the website, technically necessary data is processed. This may include, in particular, your IP address, date and time of access, pages accessed, browser and device information and technical log data.
Such processing serves to provide, maintain and secure the website and, where personal data is concerned, is based on our legitimate interest in providing a secure and functional website pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.
Wix.com Ltd. is based in Israel. The European Commission has adopted an adequacy decision for Israel. Wix states that personal data may be stored, among other locations, in data centres in Ireland and the United States and that Wix works with affiliated companies and service providers in other countries.
Where personal data is transferred to third countries, such transfers are carried out in accordance with Articles 44 et seq. GDPR. According to Wix, relevant transfers may in particular be based on adequacy decisions, the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses and, where applicable, the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
## 4. Contact and Enquiry Forms
You can use forms on our website to contact us and request a call back or consultation appointment.
The information processed may include, in particular, your name, telephone number, email address, preferred appointment date, academic field or subject of your enquiry and any other information you voluntarily provide.
The technical processing of form data is carried out through the Wix platform.
Where your enquiry relates to entering into or performing a contract, processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. Other business enquiries are processed on the basis of our legitimate interest in handling and responding to enquiries pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.
Information marked as mandatory is required in order for us to process your enquiry and contact you. Without such information, we may not be able to process the relevant enquiry.
## 5. Email and Other Communications
If you contact us by email, we process the personal data contained in your message in order to handle and respond to your communication.
We use services provided by Google for our email communications. Personal data may be processed by Google in connection with the technical provision of these services.
Our processing of data relating to contractual or pre-contractual enquiries is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. Other business communications are processed on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.
Where Google processes personal data in third countries, the respective data protection provisions and transfer mechanisms used by Google as well as the requirements of Articles 44 et seq. GDPR apply.
Please note that ordinary email communication is generally not intended for the transmission of particularly confidential or sensitive information.
## 6. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website uses cookies and comparable technologies.
Where storing information on your device or accessing information already stored on your device is strictly necessary in order to provide the website or a function expressly requested by you, this is carried out on the basis of Section 25(2) No. 2 of the German Telecommunications Digital Services Data Protection Act (TDDDG).
Where personal data is processed in this context, such processing is based in particular on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR insofar as it is necessary for the technical provision and security of the website.
Cookies or comparable technologies that are not technically necessary, in particular those used for analytics, marketing or advertising purposes, are used only where you have provided prior consent.
The legal basis for accessing or storing information on your device in such cases is Section 25(1) TDDDG. The legal basis for the subsequent processing of personal data is Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.
You may change or withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future through the cookie or privacy settings available on the website.
## 7. Google Ads
We use **Google Ads** to promote our services through Google search and other advertising services provided by Google.
For users in the European Economic Area, the relevant provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Google LLC in the United States may also be involved in providing these services.
Where Google Ads technologies for conversion or performance measurement are used on our website and information is stored on or accessed from your device, such technologies are activated only after you have provided your prior consent.
The legal basis is Section 25(1) TDDDG and, for the associated processing of personal data, Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.
You may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future through our cookie settings.
Google LLC is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. Where the relevant requirements are met, transfers of personal data to the United States may therefore be based on the corresponding adequacy decision of the European Commission. The requirements of Articles 44 et seq. GDPR otherwise remain applicable.
## 8. Recipients and Service Providers
We use external service providers where technically or commercially necessary for the operation of our website and business.
These include, in particular, providers of website hosting and website functionality, electronic communications and, where applicable, analytics and advertising services.
Personal data is disclosed only where a lawful basis permits such disclosure.
Where a service provider processes personal data on our behalf and the statutory requirements for commissioned processing are met, the provider is engaged in accordance with Article 28 GDPR.
## 9. Transfers to Third Countries
The use of certain service providers may involve the processing of personal data outside the European Union or the European Economic Area.
Any such transfer is carried out only in accordance with Articles 44 et seq. GDPR.
Depending on the recipient and country concerned, transfers may in particular be based on an adequacy decision adopted by the European Commission, certification of a recipient under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or other safeguards permitted by law.
## 10. Retention Period
Personal data is generally retained only for as long as necessary for the relevant processing purpose or for as long as statutory retention obligations apply.
Data relating to enquiries that do not result in a contractual relationship will be deleted once the enquiry has been fully dealt with and there are no legal or legitimate business reasons requiring further retention.
Statutory retention periods may apply to business records. Commercial and business correspondence may, in particular, be subject to a six-year retention period. Accounting records, including invoices and payment records, are generally subject to an eight-year retention period. Certain books, records, inventories and annual financial statements may be subject to a ten-year retention period.
Data may be retained for a longer period in individual cases where this is necessary for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims or due to ongoing administrative, judicial or tax proceedings.
## 11. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, unauthorised access, alteration or unlawful disclosure.
Data transmitted through this website is generally encrypted using HTTPS.
However, absolute security of electronic communications and data storage cannot technically be guaranteed.
## 12. Your Data Protection Rights
Subject to the applicable statutory requirements, you have in particular the right to obtain information about personal data processed by us, to request rectification of inaccurate data, erasure, restriction of processing and data portability, and to object to certain processing activities.
Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time with effect for the future.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority. For companies established in Baden-Württemberg, the competent supervisory authority is generally the State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information of Baden-Württemberg (LfDI Baden-Württemberg).
## 13. Right to Object
Where personal data is processed on the basis of legitimate interests pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, you have the right, subject to Article 21 GDPR, to object to such processing on grounds relating to your particular situation.
Where personal data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you may object to such processing at any time.
## 14. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may amend this Privacy Policy where legal requirements, the technical configuration of our website or the services used by us change materially.
The version currently published on this website applies.
## 15. Contact for Data Protection Matters
If you have any questions regarding the processing of your personal data or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact:
**ACF GmbH**
Birkenweg 21/2
89134 Blaustein
Germany
Email: [fritz.olaf@gmail.com](mailto:fritz.olaf@gmail.com)
Telephone: +49 (0)178 1802802