Last updated: May 12, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Vastkind processes personal data when you visit this website, subscribe to the newsletter, create an account, contact us, or interact with content and services available on this website.

1. Controller

The controller responsible for this website is:

Dorian Stefaniuk

Kirchenstraße 6

21224 Rosengarten

Germany

Email: social [at] vastkind [dot] com

2. What Data We Process

We may process the following categories of personal data.

Technical data

IP address, timestamps, pages visited, referrer, browser type, device information, operating system, approximate location derived from IP address, and technical log data required to operate, deliver, maintain, and secure the website.

Newsletter and account data

Email address, subscription status, newsletter preferences, account information, login-related data, and interactions with newsletters such as deliveries, opens, and clicks where available.

Communication data

Messages, requests, or other information you send to us by email or through other communication channels.

Member interaction data

If you are logged in as a member, Ghost may associate certain site interactions with your member account, for example to provide member functions, manage subscriptions, and understand which content is relevant to members and subscribers.

Third-party interaction data

If you open links to third-party platforms or load embedded third-party content, those providers may process data under their own privacy policies.

3. How We Collect Data

We collect personal data in the following ways:

4. Why We Process Data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

Where the GDPR applies, we rely on the following legal bases.

Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, legitimate interests

For operating, securing, maintaining, and improving the website, measuring basic content performance, preventing abuse, and protecting the site from technical misuse.

For newsletter subscriptions and email communications where consent is required. You may withdraw your consent at any time, for example by unsubscribing from the newsletter.

Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, contract or pre-contractual steps

Where processing is necessary to provide a requested service, such as a member account, login function, or subscription-related service.

Where processing is necessary to comply with applicable legal obligations.

6. Hosting, Publishing, Newsletter, and Member Services

Vastkind uses Ghost(Pro) for hosting, publishing, newsletter delivery, member management, analytics, and related website functions.

Ghost may process technical data, account data, subscriber data, newsletter data, and other data necessary to provide these services on our behalf.

Ghost provides a Data Processing Agreement for customers subject to GDPR requirements. Where personal data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses may be used where required.

More information is available in Ghost’s privacy documentation: https://ghost.org/privacy/

7. Analytics

We use Ghost Native Analytics to understand website traffic, content performance, newsletter performance, and audience growth.

Ghost Native Analytics are first-party and cookie-free. They do not use cookies or persistent browser storage to identify visitors across sessions, browsers, or devices.

Analytics may include, depending on the features used:

If you are logged in as a member, Ghost may record your member ID together with certain analytics information, such as whether you are a free or paid member and which content is viewed while logged in. This helps us understand what content is relevant to our audience.

We do not use Google Analytics.

We do not use advertising pixels, behavioral advertising tools, or cross-site tracking technologies.

8. Google Search Console

We may use Google Search Console to understand how Vastkind appears in Google Search, including indexing status, search impressions, clicks, search queries, and technical search performance.

Google Search Console does not place tracking cookies on visitors through this website and does not provide us with personally identifiable visitor profiles.

9. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Vastkind does not use non-essential tracking cookies, advertising cookies, behavioral advertising pixels, or Google Analytics.

Technically necessary cookies or similar technologies may be used where required to provide core website functions, including:

These technologies are not used for behavioral advertising or cross-site tracking.

If we introduce non-essential cookies, advertising pixels, or third-party tracking technologies in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy and obtain consent where required by law before activating them.

10. Third-Party Links and Embedded Content

Vastkind may link to third-party websites or platforms, including social media platforms.

If you click a third-party link or interact with embedded third-party content, the respective provider may process personal data under its own privacy policy. We do not control how third-party providers process your data.

Where possible, we avoid loading third-party tracking content without user interaction.

11. Data Sharing

We share personal data only where necessary to operate the website, provide requested services, send newsletters, maintain security, or comply with legal obligations.

Service providers may include hosting, publishing, newsletter, analytics, security, or communication providers.

We do not sell personal data.

12. International Transfers

Some service providers may process personal data outside the EU/EEA.

Where required, we rely on legally recognized transfer mechanisms, including adequacy decisions or Standard Contractual Clauses.

13. Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the relevant purpose.

Newsletter and account data are generally retained until you unsubscribe, delete your account, request deletion, or the data is no longer needed.

Communication data is retained for as long as necessary to handle the request and any related follow-up.

Technical and security data is retained only as long as necessary for operation, security, abuse prevention, and legal compliance.

Where retention is required by law, data may be stored for the legally required period.

14. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the following rights:

Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

15. Email and Newsletter Unsubscribe

If you subscribe to the Vastkind newsletter, you can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in newsletter emails or by contacting us.

After unsubscribing, we may retain limited data where necessary to document the unsubscribe request, prevent further emails, or comply with legal obligations.

16. Children’s Privacy

Vastkind is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.

If we become aware that personal data from a child has been collected without appropriate permission, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

17. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

No website or online service can guarantee absolute security.

18. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates the current version.

19. Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact:

social [at] vastkind [dot] com