Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 13, 2026
1. Overview
Berlin Kosmetik ("we," "our," or "the Service") is a salon directory service based in Berlin, Germany. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This policy explains how we process information on our platform.
2. Data Collection and Processing
A. Visitor Data
We generally do not require registration or personal accounts. When you visit our site, we may automatically collect "Technical Data," including your IP address (anonymized), browser type, time zone settings, and operating system. This is processed based on our legitimate interest in maintaining site security and performance.
B. Publicly Sourced Data
Our platform aggregates information about cosmetic salons in Berlin. This data—including business names, addresses, ratings, and customer reviews—is collected from publicly available sources on the internet. We process this data to provide a consolidated discovery tool for consumers.
3. Third-Party Services and Data Transfers
To provide our service, we utilize several third-party processors. These entities may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), under standard contractual clauses or equivalent legal frameworks:
- Vercel & Supabase: Used for web hosting and database infrastructure.
- Google Generative AI (Gemini): used to process publicly available review text into concise summaries. No private visitor data is sent to this service.
- Analytics: Anonymous usage data may be shared with analytics providers to help us improve our search rankings and score accuracy.
4. Cookies and Tracking
We use "essential cookies" to enable basic site functionality. We may also use "performance cookies" (such as those from traffic analytics) to understand how visitors interact with the site. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.
5. Rights of Data Subjects (GDPR)
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right to access your personal data.
- Right to rectification or erasure ("Right to be Forgotten").
- Right to restriction of processing or object to processing.
- Right to data portability.
If you are a salon owner and believe our aggregated data is inaccurate or wish to have yours removed, please contact us immediately.
6. Data Retention
We retain technical log data for as long as necessary to fulfill site security purposes. Publicly aggregated salon data is updated periodically or removed upon request from the original source or the business owner.
7. Contact Information
For any privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your data rights, please contact our Data Protection Coordinator at:
Email: privacy@berlinkosmetik.com