Privacy Policy

Effective date: September 30, 2025
Website: www.regulatorypathfinder.com
Owner/Operator:  Sejal Patel-Tolksdorf, Creator, Regulatory Pathfinder
Location: Germany

1. Introduction

We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use our website, how we use it, and what rights you have under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for this website is:

Sejal Patel-Tolksdorf
Fregestr. 25
Berlin, 12161 Germany
Email: sejal@regulatorypathfinder.com

3. Data We Collect

When you visit our website, and you submit a comment or question, we may collect the following personal data if you provide it:

  • First and last name (optional)

  • Email address

  • Questions submitted via the “Ask Me Anything” form

  • Comments you post on blog posts

No other personal data is collected automatically beyond what is technically necessary (e.g., server log files such as IP address, date and time of access).

4. Purpose of Processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your questions and inquiries

  • To display the comments you post on our site

  • To manage and improve the website

  • To comply with legal obligations

5. Legal Basis

We process your personal data on the following legal bases under the GDPR:

  • Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – Your consent (e.g., when you submit a question or comment)

  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – Our legitimate interest in operating a secure and user-friendly website

6. Data Sharing

Your personal data will not be sold or shared with third parties except:

  • If required by law or legal proceedings

  • If necessary for website hosting and maintenance (our service providers operate under GDPR-compliant agreements)

7. Data Storage and Retention

We store your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above. Comments and submitted questions may remain published until you request their deletion.

8. Cookies and Tracking

This website does not use tracking cookies or analytics tools beyond what is technically necessary to provide the service. [Adjust this section if you plan to add analytics or cookies in the future.]

9. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)

  • Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)

  • Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)

  • Right to restrict processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

  • Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

  • Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)

  • Right to withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7 GDPR)

To exercise your rights, contact us at sejal@regulatorypathfinder.com.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority:
Berliner Beauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit
Alt-Moabit 59-61, 10555 Berlin
https://www.datenschutz-berlin.de

10. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.