Status: October 2025

 

1. Controller
Responsible within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
Samir Sekkal, Zonser Strasse 29, 40223 Düsseldorf, Germany
E-Mail: info@samirsekkal.de

Mobile: +491722530330
Website: www.samirsekkal.de

 

2. General Information on Data Processing
The protection of your personal data is important to me. Your data will be processed exclusively in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations (GDPR, BDSG).

Personal data includes all information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, e.g. name, email address, telephone number, or IP address.

 

3. Collection and Storage of Personal Data as well as Type and Purpose of Use

a) When visiting the website
When you access my website, information is automatically sent to the server of my website by the browser used on your device. This information is temporarily stored in a so-called log file.

The following data is collected without your intervention and stored until it is automatically deleted:

• IP address of the requesting computer

• Date and time of access

• Name and URL of the retrieved file

• Website from which access occurs (referrer URL)

• Browser used and, if applicable, the operating system of your computer

The mentioned data is processed to ensure a smooth connection setup and a comfortable use of my website.

 

b) When contacting me
If you contact me by email or via a contact form, the data you provide (e.g. name, email address, message) will be stored in order to process your request. No data will be passed on to third parties without your consent.

The legal basis is Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR (contract initiation or execution) or Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR (consent).

 

c) Booking Trance Healing Sessions
When booking a session, the following data necessary for the execution of the contract is collected: name, email address, if applicable, phone number, desired appointment, and payment information. These data are used solely for processing the booking. The booking is carried out via the external service provider Zeeg GmbH, Friedrichstr. 114A, 10117 Berlin, Germany.

Privacy Policy of Zeeg: https://zeeg.me/de/legal/privacy

 

d) Hosting via Wix.com
My website is hosted by Wix.com Ltd., 40 Namol Street, Tel Aviv 6350671, Israel.
Wix stores data on servers located in the EU, the USA, and Israel. According to the decision of the European Commission, Israel is considered a country with an adequate level of data protection (Art. 45 GDPR).
Data processing is carried out under a data processing agreement in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR.
Wix collects technical usage data (e.g. IP address, browser type, access times) to ensure and secure the provision of the website.
Further information: https://de.wix.com/about/privacy

 

e) Consent Management (Cookie Banner)
The Wix Consent Manager is used to obtain and manage your consent for the use of cookies and similar technologies.
The Consent Manager stores your selection for 12 months in a necessary cookie, so your preferences are respected during future visits.
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. c GDPR in conjunction with Art. 7 GDPR (obligation to document consent).

 

f) Embedded Content (YouTube / Telegram)
On certain pages, videos or posts from third-party providers may be embedded (e.g. YouTube, Vimeo, Telegram).
When you access such content, your IP address is transmitted to the respective provider.
I embed such content in extended data protection mode (if available).

Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR (consent).
Privacy policies of the providers:

YouTube / Google LLC: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de
Telegram FZ-LLC: https://telegram.org/privacy

 

g) Newsletter / Contact Form via Wix
If you register or contact me via a form on my website, the data entered will be processed on Wix servers.
These data are used solely to process your request or to send the requested information.
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR (contract performance) or Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR (consent).

 

h) Data Processing Agreements
Data processing agreements in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR exist with all service providers used (Wix, Zeeg, PayPal, Zoom) to ensure the protection of your personal data.

 

i) Transfer to Third Countries
Some of the service providers mentioned (e.g. Wix, Zoom, PayPal, Gaia.com) are based outside the EU.
Personal data is transferred only if an adequacy decision by the EU Commission exists or suitable safeguards (standard contractual clauses according to Art. 46 GDPR) are in place.

 

j) Automated Decision-Making / Profiling
No automated decision-making or profiling according to Art. 22 GDPR takes place.

 

📄 List of Data Processors pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR

k) Wix.com Ltd. (Website Hosting & CMS)
Address: 40 Namol Street, Tel Aviv 6350671, Israel
Purpose of processing: Hosting, technical provision, and security of the website samirsekkal.de
Type of data: IP address, technical usage data, if applicable, form and contact information
Categories of data subjects: website visitors, prospects, customers
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest in secure website operation)
Data transfer to third countries: Israel (adequacy decision according to Art. 45 GDPR); possibly USA (standard contractual clauses Art. 46 GDPR)
Contractual basis: Data Processing Agreement (DPA) available at https://de.wix.com/about/privacy-dpa

 

l) Zeeg GmbH (Appointment Booking)
Address: Friedrichstraße 114A, 10117 Berlin, Germany
Purpose of processing: Management and booking of Trance Healing appointments
Type of data: name, email address, phone number, booking time, payment data
Categories of data subjects: customers, prospects
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR (contract performance)
Data transfer to third countries: none
Contractual basis: Privacy Policy and DPA available at https://zeeg.me/de/legal/privacy

 

m) Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (Video Conferencing Service) – Online Sessions
Address: 55 Almaden Boulevard, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
Purpose of processing: Conducting online sessions (Trance Healing)
Type of data: name, email, connection data (audio/video, IP address)
Categories of data subjects: participants of online sessions
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR (contract performance)
Data transfer to third countries: USA (standard contractual clauses Art. 46 GDPR)
Contractual basis: Data Processing Agreement (DPA) provided at https://explore.zoom.us/en/privacy/dpa/

 

n) PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. et Cie, S.C.A. (Payment Service Provider)
Address: 22–24 Boulevard Royal, L-2449 Luxembourg
Purpose of processing: Handling payments (PayPal, credit card, SEPA)
Type of data: payment data, name, email, transaction information
Categories of data subjects: customers
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR (contract performance)
Data transfer to third countries: possible (USA, standard contractual clauses Art. 46 GDPR)
Contractual basis: PayPal Privacy Policy at https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full

 

o) Affiliate Links and Recommendations
I recommend products and content from third-party providers, such as Gaia.com, on my website and communication channels (e.g. Telegram). When you click on an affiliate link, a cookie may be set by the third-party provider to measure the success of the referral.

By clicking such links, you leave my website. The respective third-party provider is solely responsible for any data processing that follows.

 

Service Role Privacy Notice

Gaia.com Affiliate Partner (not a data processor, acts under its own responsibility) https://www.gaia.com/legal/privacy

YouTube / Google LLC Video Embedding https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de

Telegram FZ-LLC Communication Platform (own data processing) https://telegram.org/privacy

 

p) Internal Documentation
The controller documents existing data processing agreements and regularly (at least annually) reviews the data protection compliance of the service providers used.

 

4. Disclosure of Data
Your personal data will not be transferred to third parties unless this is necessary for contract performance, you have expressly consented, or there is a legal obligation to do so.

 

5. Cookies
This website uses only technically necessary cookies. If analytics or marketing cookies are used, this will occur exclusively with your express consent via a cookie banner in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR.

 

6. Storage Duration and Deletion
Personal data will be deleted as soon as the purpose of processing no longer applies or you revoke your consent, unless statutory retention obligations prevent deletion.

 

7. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Access to your stored data (Art. 15 GDPR)

• Rectification of incorrect data (Art. 16 GDPR)

• Erasure of your data (Art. 17 GDPR)

• Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

• Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

• Objection to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)

To exercise your rights, simply send an informal message to: info@samirsekkal.de

 

8. Withdrawal of Consent
You may withdraw your consent to the processing of personal data at any time with effect for the future. The withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.

 

9. Data Security
During your website visit, I use the widespread SSL (Secure Socket Layer) protocol in conjunction with the highest encryption level supported by your browser.

 

10. Currency and Changes to this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy is currently valid as of October 2025. Due to the further development of my website or changes in legal requirements, it may become necessary to amend this Privacy Policy. The current version is always available on this page.