Privacy Policy
General Information
The protection of your personal data is very important to us. Personal data (hereinafter mostly referred to as “data”) is only processed by us to the extent necessary and for the purpose of providing a fully functional and user-friendly website, including its content and the services offered there.
According to Art. 4 No. 1 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679, the General Data Protection Regulation (hereinafter referred to as “GDPR”), “processing” means any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure, or destruction.
With the following privacy policy, we inform you in particular about the type, scope, purpose, duration, and legal basis of the processing of personal data, insofar as we either alone or jointly with others decide on the purposes and means of processing. Furthermore, we provide information below about third-party components used to optimize and improve the quality of use, insofar as these third parties process data under their own responsibility.
Our privacy policy is structured as follows:
I. Information about us as data controllers
II. Rights of users and data subjects
III. Information on data processing
Legal notice: The German version of this privacy policy is the legally binding version. The English translation is provided for convenience only.
info@decathlead.com
www.decathlead.com
I. Information About Us as Controllers
Controller of this website under data protection law is:
DecathLead
Dr. Katrin Heyers
Hochstraße 19
40223 Düsseldorf, Germany
Phone: +49 157 540 822 29
Email: info@decathlead.com
II. Rights of Users and Data Subjects
With regard to the data processing described below, users and data subjects have the following rights:
• The right to obtain confirmation as to whether personal data concerning them is being processed, the right to access the processed data, further information on data processing, and copies of the data (cf. Art. 15 GDPR);
• The right to rectification or completion of inaccurate or incomplete data (cf. Art. 16 GDPR);
• The right to the immediate deletion of data concerning them (cf. Art. 17 GDPR), or, alternatively, if further processing is required pursuant to Art. 17(3) GDPR, the right to restriction of processing under Art. 18 GDPR;
• The right to receive the data concerning them and provided by them, and to transmit these data to other providers/controllers (cf. Art. 20 GDPR);
• The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if they believe that the data concerning them is processed by the provider in violation of data protection laws (cf. Art. 77 GDPR).
In addition, the provider is obliged to inform all recipients to whom data has been disclosed of any corrections, deletions, or restrictions of processing carried out pursuant to Articles 16, 17(1), and 18 GDPR. This obligation does not exist if such notification is impossible or involves disproportionate effort. Nevertheless, the user has the right to information about these recipients.
Furthermore, under Art. 21 GDPR, users and data subjects have the right to object to future processing of data concerning them, if the data is processed by the provider pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. In particular, an objection to data processing for direct marketing purposes is permissible.
III. Information on Data Processing
Your data processed when using our website will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage no longer applies, no legal retention obligations oppose deletion, and no other statements regarding individual processing procedures are made below.
Cookie Manager
To obtain consent for the use of technically non-essential cookies on the website, the provider uses the Borlabs Cookie Manager. Technically necessary cookies are required to maintain website functionality. Other cookies are set only after consent and can be revoked at any time. When the website is accessed, a cookie with the consent settings is placed on the user’s device so that the query does not need to be repeated on a subsequent visit. This cookie is required to obtain legally compliant user consent. Cookies can also be blocked or deleted via browser settings.
Cookies
a) Session Cookies
Our website uses cookies, which are small text files or other storage technologies stored by your web browser on your device. These cookies may process certain information about you, such as browser or location data or IP address. This processing makes our website more user-friendly, effective, and secure, e.g., by allowing the website to be displayed in different languages.
The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR if cookies process data for contract initiation or execution. Otherwise, our legitimate interest lies in improving the website's functionality (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). Session cookies are deleted when the browser is closed.
b) Third-Party Cookies
Where applicable, our website may use cookies from partner companies for advertising, analysis, or functionality purposes. Details, including purposes and legal bases, can be found in the respective information provided.
c) Blocking and Deletion
Cookies can be prevented or restricted through browser settings, and already stored cookies can be deleted. Procedures depend on the browser or Flash Player used. Blocking cookies may reduce website functionality.
Contact Requests / Contact Forms
If you contact us via contact form or email, the data provided will be used to process your inquiry. Providing data is necessary for processing. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. Data will be deleted after the inquiry is answered, unless legal retention obligations apply.
Newsletter
For newsletter subscriptions, the requested data (email address, optionally name and address) is collected and used solely for newsletter distribution. IP address, date, and time of subscription are also stored. Consent is requested during registration and can be revoked at any time (Art. 7(3) GDPR).
Testimonials and Partner Information
Voluntary feedback from former participants (testimonials) and information from cooperation partners (e.g., institution name, logo, website link) is collected via Microsoft Forms and stored on Microsoft OneDrive, protected against unauthorized access. Use for other purposes requires explicit consent.
Server Data
For technical reasons, server log files are collected, including browser type/version, operating system, referring website, visited pages, date/time, and IP address. Data is temporarily stored separately from other data and deleted after seven days unless retention is required for evidence purposes. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
LinkedIn
Our LinkedIn presence may involve processing outside the EU, particularly in the USA. Access to this data lies solely with LinkedIn. Privacy policy: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
Hosting / CMS / SSL Encryption
Our website is hosted by IONOS SE, and uses WordPress. SSL encryption protects data in transit.
Use of Notion
We use Notion for internal organization of projects, tasks, and schedules. No personal data of third parties is processed.
External Links
Our website contains links to external websites. Responsibility for content rests with their operators.
Google Fonts
Google Fonts are embedded locally. No personal data is transmitted.
Personality Tests During Courses
Personality tests may be conducted voluntarily during courses. Data is anonymized and coded. Results are used solely for feedback and evaluation within the course and are not shared externally.
Date: September 2025
The protection of your personal data is very important to us. Personal data (hereinafter mostly referred to as “data”) is only processed by us to the extent necessary and for the purpose of providing a fully functional and user-friendly website, including its content and the services offered there.
According to Art. 4 No. 1 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679, the General Data Protection Regulation (hereinafter referred to as “GDPR”), “processing” means any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure, or destruction.
With the following privacy policy, we inform you in particular about the type, scope, purpose, duration, and legal basis of the processing of personal data, insofar as we either alone or jointly with others decide on the purposes and means of processing. Furthermore, we provide information below about third-party components used to optimize and improve the quality of use, insofar as these third parties process data under their own responsibility.
Our privacy policy is structured as follows:
I. Information about us as data controllers
II. Rights of users and data subjects
III. Information on data processing
Legal notice: The German version of this privacy policy is the legally binding version. The English translation is provided for convenience only.
info@decathlead.com
www.decathlead.com
I. Information About Us as Controllers
Controller of this website under data protection law is:
DecathLead
Dr. Katrin Heyers
Hochstraße 19
40223 Düsseldorf, Germany
Phone: +49 157 540 822 29
Email: info@decathlead.com
II. Rights of Users and Data Subjects
With regard to the data processing described below, users and data subjects have the following rights:
• The right to obtain confirmation as to whether personal data concerning them is being processed, the right to access the processed data, further information on data processing, and copies of the data (cf. Art. 15 GDPR);
• The right to rectification or completion of inaccurate or incomplete data (cf. Art. 16 GDPR);
• The right to the immediate deletion of data concerning them (cf. Art. 17 GDPR), or, alternatively, if further processing is required pursuant to Art. 17(3) GDPR, the right to restriction of processing under Art. 18 GDPR;
• The right to receive the data concerning them and provided by them, and to transmit these data to other providers/controllers (cf. Art. 20 GDPR);
• The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if they believe that the data concerning them is processed by the provider in violation of data protection laws (cf. Art. 77 GDPR).
In addition, the provider is obliged to inform all recipients to whom data has been disclosed of any corrections, deletions, or restrictions of processing carried out pursuant to Articles 16, 17(1), and 18 GDPR. This obligation does not exist if such notification is impossible or involves disproportionate effort. Nevertheless, the user has the right to information about these recipients.
Furthermore, under Art. 21 GDPR, users and data subjects have the right to object to future processing of data concerning them, if the data is processed by the provider pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. In particular, an objection to data processing for direct marketing purposes is permissible.
III. Information on Data Processing
Your data processed when using our website will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage no longer applies, no legal retention obligations oppose deletion, and no other statements regarding individual processing procedures are made below.
Cookie Manager
To obtain consent for the use of technically non-essential cookies on the website, the provider uses the Borlabs Cookie Manager. Technically necessary cookies are required to maintain website functionality. Other cookies are set only after consent and can be revoked at any time. When the website is accessed, a cookie with the consent settings is placed on the user’s device so that the query does not need to be repeated on a subsequent visit. This cookie is required to obtain legally compliant user consent. Cookies can also be blocked or deleted via browser settings.
Cookies
a) Session Cookies
Our website uses cookies, which are small text files or other storage technologies stored by your web browser on your device. These cookies may process certain information about you, such as browser or location data or IP address. This processing makes our website more user-friendly, effective, and secure, e.g., by allowing the website to be displayed in different languages.
The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR if cookies process data for contract initiation or execution. Otherwise, our legitimate interest lies in improving the website's functionality (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). Session cookies are deleted when the browser is closed.
b) Third-Party Cookies
Where applicable, our website may use cookies from partner companies for advertising, analysis, or functionality purposes. Details, including purposes and legal bases, can be found in the respective information provided.
c) Blocking and Deletion
Cookies can be prevented or restricted through browser settings, and already stored cookies can be deleted. Procedures depend on the browser or Flash Player used. Blocking cookies may reduce website functionality.
Contact Requests / Contact Forms
If you contact us via contact form or email, the data provided will be used to process your inquiry. Providing data is necessary for processing. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. Data will be deleted after the inquiry is answered, unless legal retention obligations apply.
Newsletter
For newsletter subscriptions, the requested data (email address, optionally name and address) is collected and used solely for newsletter distribution. IP address, date, and time of subscription are also stored. Consent is requested during registration and can be revoked at any time (Art. 7(3) GDPR).
Testimonials and Partner Information
Voluntary feedback from former participants (testimonials) and information from cooperation partners (e.g., institution name, logo, website link) is collected via Microsoft Forms and stored on Microsoft OneDrive, protected against unauthorized access. Use for other purposes requires explicit consent.
Server Data
For technical reasons, server log files are collected, including browser type/version, operating system, referring website, visited pages, date/time, and IP address. Data is temporarily stored separately from other data and deleted after seven days unless retention is required for evidence purposes. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
Our LinkedIn presence may involve processing outside the EU, particularly in the USA. Access to this data lies solely with LinkedIn. Privacy policy: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
Hosting / CMS / SSL Encryption
Our website is hosted by IONOS SE, and uses WordPress. SSL encryption protects data in transit.
Use of Notion
We use Notion for internal organization of projects, tasks, and schedules. No personal data of third parties is processed.
External Links
Our website contains links to external websites. Responsibility for content rests with their operators.
Google Fonts
Google Fonts are embedded locally. No personal data is transmitted.
Personality Tests During Courses
Personality tests may be conducted voluntarily during courses. Data is anonymized and coded. Results are used solely for feedback and evaluation within the course and are not shared externally.
Date: September 2025
