Privacy Policy
Legal Notice & More
Data controller & scope of application
The protection of your personal data is a matter of great importance to me, Barry Redhead / Redhead Future Fiction – SF SHORTS. In this privacy policy, I set out what data is processed when you visit the redhead.de website and for what purposes this is done.
Data controller
The data controller responsible for data processing on this website within the meaning of data protection legislation is:
Barry Redhead / Redhead Future Fiction – SF SHORTS
Email: barry@redhead.de
Further details regarding the data controller can be found in the legal notice.
Scope of this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to the website redhead.de, including all subpages on which this policy is referenced. In particular, it applies to: For the websites and services of external providers to which links on this website lead, only their own privacy policies apply.
- informational visits to the website,
- the use of the contact form,
- sending emails to the contact address mentioned above,
- the display of embedded content (e.g. videos) and
- links to external bookshops and other third-party providers.
General information on data processing
As a general rule, I process personal data only to the extent necessary to ensure the website functions properly and to deal with enquiries. Processing is carried out in accordance with the applicable legal provisions, in particular the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Legal bases for processing
Depending on the situation, I base data processing on various legal grounds under Article 6 of the GDPR, in particular:
- Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR: to fulfil a contract or to take steps prior to entering into a contract (e.g. when you contact me),
- Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR: to safeguard legitimate interests (e.g. for the technical provision and security of the website), provided that your interests or fundamental rights and freedoms do not override these,
- Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR: on the basis of your consent, insofar as I offer you optional services in the future that require consent (e.g. certain analytics or marketing tools).
Retention period and erasure
Personal data is retained only for as long as is necessary for the respective purposes or as required by statutory retention periods. If the purpose of the processing ceases to apply or a statutory retention period expires, the data will be erased or anonymised in accordance with statutory requirements.
Recipients of data
Where I use technical service providers (e.g. hosting providers) in connection with the provision of the website, they process personal data exclusively on my behalf and on the basis of a data processing agreement in accordance with Article 28 of the GDPR.
Data collection on this website
When you visit this website, certain technically necessary data is processed automatically in order to deliver the content and ensure the security of the systems. In addition, I process personal data if you actively provide it to me (e.g. via the contact form).
Server log files
The hosting provider for this website automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser transmits automatically. These include, in particular: This data is used exclusively to ensure the smooth operation of the website, to guarantee IT security and, where necessary, to investigate cases of misuse or fraud. This data is not combined with other data sources.
- IP address of the requesting device (usually stored in truncated or pseudonymised form),
- date and time of access,
- pages and files accessed,
- amount of data transferred,
- browser type and version used,
- operating system used,
- referrer URL (the previously visited page, if transmitted).
The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and log files is Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR (legitimate interest in the secure and technically fault-free provision of the website).
Contact
If you contact me via the contact form or by email, the information you provide (e.g. name, email address, message text) will be used exclusively to process your enquiry. Further details can be found in the section ‘Contact form & email contact’.
Cookies & analytics tools
This website uses cookies and similar technologies only to the extent technically necessary to ensure basic functionality. Your usage behaviour is not currently analysed for marketing purposes.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device and may contain information. A distinction is made in particular between:
- Technically necessary cookies, which are required for the website to function (e.g. to display pages correctly or to save language settings),
- statistical or analytical cookies, which are used to analyse user behaviour anonymously,
- marketing cookies, which are used to display personalised advertising.
Use on redhead.de
As things stand, only technically necessary cookies are used on this website. These serve to keep the website stable, secure and usable. Processing is carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR (legitimate interest in the technically fault-free display of the website).
Should I use additional, non-essential analytics or marketing tools in future, I will inform you of this transparently and – where legally required – obtain your consent in advance (Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR). In this case, you may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future.
User control of cookies
You can configure your browser so that you are notified when cookies are set and can choose to allow cookies only on a case-by-case basis, to block the acceptance of cookies in specific cases or generally, and to enable the automatic deletion of cookies when you close your browser. However, disabling cookies may restrict the functionality of this website.
Email contact
You can get in touch with me via a contact form or by email. In this context, your data will be processed solely for the purpose of dealing with your enquiry.
Contact form
If you use the contact form, the following data is generally processed: Mandatory fields are marked as such and are required to enable us to respond to your enquiry effectively. Data processing is carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR, insofar as your enquiry relates to the initiation or performance of a contractual relationship, or on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR (legitimate interest in the efficient handling of enquiries).
- Name (if provided),
- email address,
- subject (if applicable),
- content of your message,
- technical metadata (e.g. date/time of transmission, IP address in truncated form, where technically necessary).
Email contact
If you send me an email, the data transmitted (e.g. your email address, name, content of the message) will be stored so that I can respond to your enquiry. I will not pass this data on to third parties without your consent, unless I am legally obliged to do so or the disclosure is necessary to process your enquiry.
Retention period
Enquiries that do not give rise to any further legal obligations (e.g. retention obligations under tax or commercial law) are regularly deleted as soon as your enquiry has been fully processed and no further communication is expected. In individual cases, a longer retention period may be necessary if further legal obligations or legitimate interests arise from the content of the enquiry.
Embedded content & external links
This website may contain embedded content (e.g. videos or players) as well as links to external providers (in particular bookshops, e-book platforms, video platforms or project websites).
Embedded content (e.g. videos)
When embedded content from third-party providers is displayed on a page, the third-party provider may receive your IP address and other technical data (e.g. browser type, device type, referrer URL) that are technically necessary for delivering the content. In addition, these third-party providers may use their own cookies or similar technologies.
Such content is embedded in the interests of presenting my science fiction projects in an engaging, multimedia format (Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR). Where, in accordance with the terms of the respective service, embedding may only take place with your consent, this will be obtained beforehand (Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR).
External links (e.g. bookshops)
The website contains links to external platforms (e.g. bookshops or other project sites) through which you can purchase my books and other content or access further information. When you click on such a link, you will leave the redhead.de website.
I am not responsible for data processing on the websites of third-party providers. Only the data protection provisions of the respective provider apply. Please refer to those sites for details of the applicable data protection regulations.
Joint controllership
Where and to the extent that joint controllership with a third-party provider exists in individual cases, the key elements of the agreement on joint controllership in accordance with Article 26 of the GDPR will be made available in an appropriate manner.
Use of AI tools
As part of the creation and further development of content for Redhead Future Fiction, I occasionally use selected AI tools, for example to assist with proofreading texts or developing ideas for images.
Transparent use of AI
AI-supported tools are primarily used to refine phrasing, harmonise the style of texts, provide conceptual support, or generate and revise image designs. I remain fully responsible for the content of all published texts and media.
No use of visitor data for AI training
Personal data of visitors to this website (e.g. IP addresses, the content of contact enquiries) is not transferred to external AI providers for training purposes. Where personal data is processed in the course of communication, this is done exclusively for the purposes set out in this privacy policy.
Processing of Texts and Materials
When I edit my own texts, drafts or image material using AI tools, I take care not to use any sensitive personal data belonging to third parties, or to anonymise such data appropriately beforehand. Should the processing of personal data using an AI service be necessary in exceptional cases, this will only take place on an appropriate legal basis and in compliance with the providers’ respective data protection regulations.
Rights of data subjects
As a data subject, you have various rights under the GDPR, which I set out below. To exercise these rights, you may contact us at any time by email at barry@redhead.de.
Right of access, rectification, erasure
- Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR): You have the right to request information on whether and what personal data I process about you.
- Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): You may request the immediate rectification of inaccurate personal data or the completion of incomplete personal data.
- Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): You have the right to request the erasure of your personal data, provided that there are no statutory retention obligations or other overriding grounds preventing erasure.
Restriction of processing and data portability
- Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR): Under certain conditions, you may request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
- Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR): You have the right to receive data which you have provided to me in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format, or to have it transferred to another controller, insofar as this is technically feasible.
Right to object
Where I base the processing of your personal data on a legitimate interest within the meaning of Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, you have the right to object to such processing at any time on grounds relating to your particular situation. I will then no longer process the personal data, unless I can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing or the processing is necessary for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.
Withdrawal of consent
Where data processing is based on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR), you may withdraw this consent at any time with effect for the future. The lawfulness of the processing carried out prior to the withdrawal remains unaffected.
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority regarding the processing of your personal data if you believe that the processing infringes data protection law. The supervisory authority responsible for you depends on your usual place of residence, your place of work or the location of the alleged infringement.
Up-to-date status of the privacy policy
I reserve the right to amend this privacy policy as necessary to ensure it always complies with the latest legal requirements or to reflect changes to my services in the privacy policy (e.g. when introducing new services or features).
The most recent version of the privacy policy will then apply to your next visit.
Date of this privacy policy: January 2026
