Privacy Policy

1. Controller for Data Processing

2. General Information on Data Processing

This privacy policy informs you about the type, scope, and purpose of the processing of personal data when using this website. Your data will be processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

3. Collection and Storage of Personal Data

a) When Visiting the Website

When accessing our website, the hosting provider Netlify, Inc., 2325 3rd Street, Suite 215, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA automatically collects and stores the following information in server log files:

IP address (anonymized) · Date and time of access · Name and URL of the requested file · Referrer URL (previous page) · Browser type and version · Operating system

This data is collected solely for technical purposes to ensure the security and stability of the website.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

For Netlify's privacy practices, please refer to: https://www.netlify.com/privacy/

b) When Contacting Us via Email or Contact Form

When you contact us via email or the contact form, the following data is collected and processed solely to handle your enquiry and initiate or fulfil a service agreement: first and last name · email address · company name and role · service or program of interest · preferred format and date · any free-text message provided.

Contact form submissions are transmitted via Formspree, Inc., 2 Park Avenue, Floor 20, New York, NY 10016, USA (formspree.io). Data may be stored on servers in the USA based on EU Standard Contractual Clauses (Art. 46 GDPR). Formspree privacy policy: formspree.io/legal/privacy-policy

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (initiation or performance of a contract).
Retention period: Data is retained for the duration of the business relationship and deleted thereafter, subject to statutory retention obligations (up to 6 years, § 257 HGB / § 147 AO).

Note on contract conclusion (§ 312d BGB): Submitting the contact or booking form does not constitute a binding contract. A contract is only concluded upon explicit written confirmation by Erik Rohde. Private consumers have a statutory right of withdrawal of 14 days from conclusion of contract.

c) When Booking an Appointment via Calendly

We use Calendly, a scheduling service by Calendly LLC, 271 17th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30363, USA, to allow you to book appointments. When using Calendly, personal data such as your name, email address, selected appointment date, and any optional message will be collected and processed.

Calendly may store this data on servers in the USA. The legal basis for the data transfer is the use of standard contractual clauses (Art. 46 GDPR). For more information, see Calendly's privacy policy: https://calendly.com/privacy

d) Google Fonts (Web Fonts)

This website loads fonts (Cormorant Garamond, DM Sans) from Google Fonts (Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA). When the page loads, your browser connects to Google's servers, which may transmit your IP address to Google.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in accessible typography). We intend to migrate to locally hosted fonts at the earliest opportunity.
Google privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy

e) Analytics — Plausible Analytics (Self-Hosted)

This website uses Plausible Analytics in a self-hosted configuration. Plausible does not use cookies, does not collect personal data, and does not track visitors across websites. No IP addresses are stored. All data collected (page views, referrers, device types) is fully aggregated and anonymous. No consent is required under Art. 6 GDPR or § 25 TTDSG. No data is transmitted to third parties.
More information: plausible.io/data-policy

f) LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook (Social Media Links)

This website contains links to the operator's profiles on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. These are simple hyperlinks — no social media plugins, share buttons, or embedded tracking pixels are used. No data is transmitted to these networks merely by visiting this website. Data is only processed when you click a link and visit the respective platform, subject to their own privacy policies.

4. Cookies and Analytics

a) Cookies and Local Storage

This website uses only technically necessary cookies and browser local storage (to remember your cookie notice acknowledgment). No tracking or advertising cookies are set. You can delete stored data at any time via your browser settings.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR · § 25 Abs. 2 TTDSG (no consent required for technically necessary storage).

b) Analytics — Plausible Analytics (Self-Hosted)

See section 3e above. No cookies, no personal data, no consent required.

5. Third-Party Services

This website uses the following third-party services:

Netlify, Inc. — Website hosting (USA; SCCs apply)
Formspree, Inc. — Contact form processing (USA; SCCs apply)
Calendly LLC — Appointment scheduling (USA; SCCs apply)
Google LLC — Web fonts via Google Fonts CDN (USA; SCCs apply)
LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook — External profile links only; no plugins or tracking pixels embedded

Please refer to the privacy policies of each provider for details on their data processing.

6. Data Sharing with Third Parties

We only share your personal data with third parties if:

You have given your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR),
the transfer is legally permitted (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR),
the transfer is necessary for contract fulfillment (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR),
or based on legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR), if not overridden by your interests.

Data transfers to third countries (outside the EU/EEA) occur only in compliance with GDPR requirements (e.g. via EU Standard Contractual Clauses).

7. Your Rights under the GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact us at connect@lead-transformation.org.

8. Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. The competent authority for Erik Rohde is:

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy to reflect changes in legal or technical requirements. Please check this page regularly for updates.

Last updated: March 2026