Effective date: November 2025

1. Introduction

Audrey Bret (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Who We Are

Audrey Bret, consultant
Berlin, Germany
Email: contact@audreybret.com

3. Data We Collect

We collect and process the following data:

• Information you provide through our contact form (name, email, message).

• Data automatically collected by our website (e.g. IP address, browser type, pages visited).

• Cookie data, when you consent to their use.

4. Purpose of Processing

We process data to:

• Respond to your inquiries and communicate with you.

• Improve our website and services.

• Maintain basic analytics and security logs.

5. Legal Basis

Processing is based on:

• Article 6(1)(b) GDPR: necessary to respond to your request or perform a contract.

• Article 6(1)(f) GDPR: legitimate interests in operating and improving our website.

• Article 6(1)(a) GDPR: your consent (for analytics cookies, if applicable).

6. Data Storage & Security

We store your data securely and only as long as necessary for the purposes stated above. We use trusted hosting providers located within the EU.

7. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services such as website analytics (e.g. Google Analytics) or automation tools. These providers act as data processors under GDPR and are bound by data protection agreements.

8. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience, analyse website traffic, and understand where our visitors come from.
You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time through our Cookie Preferences link or your browser settings.

a. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience and understand how visitors use our site.

b. Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function (e.g. security, navigation).

• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g. page visits, session duration).

• Functional cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g. language, consent choices).

c. Managing Cookies

You can accept or reject cookies when you first visit our website via the cookie banner. You can also change your preferences later via a “Cookie Settings” link in the footer.
Alternatively, you can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some parts of the site may not function properly.

d. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may come from trusted third parties (e.g. Google Analytics). These providers help us measure and improve our website performance.

e. More Information

If you have questions about our cookie use, contact us at contact@audreybret.com

9. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data. You also have the right to object to processing and to data portability.
You can contact us at any time at contact@audreybret.com
You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (Berliner Beauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit).