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Privacy Policy / Datenschutzerklärung

Last updated: March 2026

1. Introduction

Arne Palluck ("we", "us") operates the website screenwritingtool.io (the "Site"). This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our Site. We are committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR/DSGVO), the German Bundesdatenschutzgesetz (BDSG), and the Telekommunikation-Digitale-Dienste-Datenschutz-Gesetz (TDDDG). In particular, the storage of and access to information on end-user devices (such as localStorage) is governed by § 25 TDDDG.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for data processing on this website is:

Arne Palluck
Brahmsstrasse 27
95448 Bayreuth
Germany

Email: arne@arnepalluck.de

3. Web Hosting

This website is hosted by STRATO AG, Pascalstraße 10, 10587 Berlin, Germany. When you visit our Site, the hosting provider processes the data described in Section 4.1 (Server Log Files). A Data Processing Agreement (Auftragsverarbeitungsvertrag) per Art. 28 DSGVO is in place with STRATO to ensure the lawful processing of your personal data. STRATO processes data exclusively within the EU.

4. What Data We Collect

4.1 Server Log Files

When you visit our Site, our web hosting provider automatically collects and stores information in server log files that your browser transmits to us. This includes:

  • Your IP address (anonymized where possible)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring URL (the page you visited before ours)
  • Date and time of access
  • Pages requested

This data is collected on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically error-free presentation and optimization of the website. Server log files are stored for a limited period and are not combined with other data sources.

4.2 Newsletter Subscription (Voluntary)

If you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. This data is processed on the basis of your consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR). You can withdraw your consent and unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link in each newsletter or by contacting us at arne@arnepalluck.de.

4.3 LocalStorage (Theme Preference)

We use your browser's LocalStorage to remember your theme preference (light/dark mode). This data stays entirely on your device and is never transmitted to our servers or any third party. No consent is required for this functionality as it is strictly necessary for the service you requested (exempt under § 25 (2) Nr. 2 TDDDG).

5. Google Fonts

This Site uses web fonts provided by Google LLC ("Google Fonts"). When you visit a page on our Site, your browser loads the required fonts directly from Google's servers. In doing so, your IP address is transmitted to Google. Google may process this data in accordance with their own privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

The use of Google Fonts is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) DSGVO. We have a legitimate interest in a uniform and visually appealing presentation of our website. The data transfer to Google in the United States is facilitated by Google's certification under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF), which has been recognized as providing an adequate level of data protection by the European Commission (Adequacy Decision of 10 July 2023). Further information on Google's DPF certification can be found at: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/.

6. Outbound Links

Our Site contains links to third-party websites. Some outbound links include a referral tracking parameter (such as ?ref=screenwritingtool.io) for analytics purposes. We do not earn commissions or revenue from these links. When you click an outbound link, you are redirected to the respective third-party site. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies and may use cookies or other tracking technologies. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

6.1 Outbound Link Click Tracking

When you click an outbound referral link on our Site, we store the following data in your browser's localStorage:

  • The tool/product identifier (slug) associated with the link
  • A timestamp of when the click occurred
  • The page (referrer URL path) from which you clicked the link

This data is stored exclusively on your device in localStorage and is not transmitted to our servers or any third party. We retain a maximum of 200 click entries; older entries are automatically removed. You can clear this data at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage for this site.

Legal basis: This referral click tracking is based on your consent per Art. 6 (1) (a) DSGVO and § 25 (1) TDDDG. Since it is not strictly necessary for the operation of the website, we request your consent via the cookie/consent banner displayed on your first visit. If you click "Decline" on the consent banner, no referral tracking data will be stored.

Data retention: Referral click data remains in your browser's localStorage until you clear it manually, clear your browser data, or until it is overwritten when the 200-entry limit is reached. There is no server-side retention of this data.

7. Analytics

We currently do not use any analytics services (such as Google Analytics, Matomo, or similar tools) on this Site. If this changes in the future, we will update this privacy policy accordingly and, where required, obtain your consent.

8. Your Rights Under the GDPR

Under the General Data Protection Regulation, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR): You have the right to request confirmation as to whether personal data concerning you is being processed, and if so, to request access to that data.
  • Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): You have the right to request the correction of inaccurate personal data.
  • Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, provided there is no legal obligation to retain it.
  • Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR): You have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
  • Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR): You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  • Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR): You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests at any time.

In accordance with Art. 12 (3) DSGVO, we will respond to data subject requests within one month of receipt. This period may be extended by a further two months where necessary, taking into account the complexity and number of requests. We will inform you of any such extension within one month of receipt of your request.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. The competent supervisory authority for data protection matters is the Bayerisches Landesamt für Datenschutzaufsicht (BayLDA), Promenade 18, 91522 Ansbach, Germany.

9. Data Retention

Server log files are retained for a maximum of 30 days and then automatically deleted. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion. We do not retain personal data beyond what is necessary for the purposes described in this policy or required by law.

10. Data Security

We use SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our server. We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Email: arne@arnepalluck.de

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