Privacy Policy

1. Controller
Shear Performance Marketing, Michael Shear
158 Caselli Ave, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA
Email: mshear@shearperformancemarketing.com
Phone (DE): +49 1511 4102087

2. Purposes & Legal Bases
We process personal data to operate this website, respond to inquiries and, if requested, schedule consultations. Legal bases: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract/steps prior), Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests: secure and functional site) and Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent) where applicable.

3. Server Logs
When visiting our site, server logs (truncated IP address, timestamp, user agent, URL) are processed for technical delivery and security. Logs are deleted after a maximum of 30 days unless required due to security incidents.

4. Contact
If you contact us, we process your details (e.g., name, email, phone, message) to handle the request and delete them once finished unless retention duties apply.

5. Cookies & Third-Party Content
We use only essential cookies. No tracking/marketing cookies are used. Third-party embeds (e.g., scheduling/payment) load only after your active click.

6. Processors & Recipients
We use service providers for hosting/operations. Data processing agreements per Art. 28 GDPR are in place where required.

7. International Transfers
Transfers to the United States may occur (e.g., hosting/support). We rely, where applicable, on adequacy decisions, Standard Contractual Clauses (Art. 46 GDPR) and supplementary safeguards.

8. Storage Period
We retain data only as long as necessary for the stated purposes or as required by law.

9. Your Rights
You have rights under Arts. 15–21 GDPR (access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, objection). You may withdraw consent at any time with effect for the future. You can lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

10. Children
Our services are not directed at children under 16.

11. Changes
We may update this notice when necessary. Effective date: {{MONTH YEAR}}.