Privacy Policy

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This Privacy Policy explains how ExpatsUk.net (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects personal data when you use our website, including the blog, events directory, forums, and community features.

We process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR / DSGVO) and applicable German data protection laws.

1. Controller (Data Controller)

Website Operator:

ExpatsUk.net

MilnersConsulting

Address:

Donstetter Weg 4

Munsingen, 72525

Germany

Email: steven@expatsuk.net

2. General Information on Data Processing

We process personal data only where legally permitted, including:

  • With your explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)

  • To fulfill a contract or pre-contractual measures (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)

  • To comply with legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)

  • Based on legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)

3. Your Rights under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data (Art. 15 GDPR)

  • Rectification of inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR)

  • Erasure (“right to be forgotten”) (Art. 17 GDPR)

  • Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

  • Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

  • Object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)

  • Withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7(3) GDPR)

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

4. Data Collection When Visiting the Website

When you visit this website, the hosting provider automatically collects:

  • IP address

  • Date and time of access

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Referrer URL

This data is required for technical security and stability.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest)

5. Cookies & Consent Management

This website uses cookies and similar technologies.

Cookies are only set after your consent, except for technically necessary cookies.

Consent is managed via a cookie consent banner, which allows you to:

  • Accept or reject optional cookies

  • Withdraw consent at any time

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)

6. Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, provided by Google Ireland Limited.

Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze user behavior.

IP Anonymization

IP anonymization is enabled, meaning your IP address is shortened within the EU or EEA before transmission.

Purpose

  • Website performance analysis

  • Improvement of content and usability

Legal Basis

Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)

Data Transfers

Data may be transferred to servers in the USA.

Google uses EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) as safeguards.

7. Google Search Console

We use Google Search Console to monitor website visibility in search results.

This service:

  • Does not use cookies

  • Does not create personal user profiles

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest)

8. Google reCAPTCHA

To protect forms and community features, this website uses Google reCAPTCHA.

Google reCAPTCHA analyzes user behavior (e.g. IP address, mouse movements, time spent on the site).

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in protecting the website)

Data may be transferred to the USA under SCC safeguards.

9. Google Fonts

This website may use Google Fonts to ensure consistent display.

When loaded, your browser may connect to Google servers, transmitting your IP address.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest)

10. User Accounts & Community Features

When you register or participate in forums, groups, or comments, we may process:

  • Username

  • Email address

  • Profile information

  • Posted content

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of contract)

User-generated content is publicly visible depending on your settings.

11. Events Directory

If you submit an event, we process the information you provide, including:

  • Event details

  • Contact information

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR

12. Contact Requests

When contacting us (e.g. email or contact form), we process your inquiry details.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR

13. Data Retention

Personal data is stored only as long as necessary for:

  • Legal obligations

  • Contractual purposes

  • Legitimate interests

After that, data is deleted or anonymized.

14. External Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to comply with legal changes or service updates