Privacy Policy
This policy explains what personal data this website collects, why, and what rights you have. Last updated: 1 July 2026.
Data Controller
The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:
Hinterbliebenenkasse der Heilberufe HDH Versicherungsverein a.G.
Arcisstraße 50, 80799 München, Deutschland
Phone: +49 89 55 08963-0
Email: support@sterbegeld-hdh.org
What Information We Collect
We only collect personal data that you actively provide to us, or technical data that is generated automatically while you browse this website.
- Contact form: name, email address, phone number (optional), subject, and message content.
- Automatically generated data: anonymised technical information such as browser type, general access times, and pages visited, collected by our hosting provider's server logs for security and stability purposes.
- Cookie preference: a small technical marker stored in your browser to remember whether you accepted or declined non-essential cookies.
Why We Process This Information
We process the data described above in order to respond to enquiries submitted through our contact form, to maintain the security and stability of this website, and to comply with applicable legal obligations. Where applicable under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the legal basis for this processing is Article 6(1)(a) (consent) and Article 6(1)(f) (legitimate interest in operating a secure website).
No Paid Services or Data Sale
This website does not offer, sell, or process any paid services, insurance policies, or financial products online. We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.
Third-Party Services
To display this website correctly, certain content is loaded from third-party providers, which may process technical data such as your IP address when their content loads in your browser:
- Google Fonts, for web typography
- Phosphor Icons, for interface icons
- OpenStreetMap, for the map displayed on our Contact page
We recommend reviewing each provider's own privacy documentation for further detail on their data handling practices.
Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to address your enquiry, and are deleted or anonymised thereafter unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data, to object to or restrict certain processing, to request data portability, and to withdraw consent at any time. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority, such as the Bavarian State Commissioner for Data Protection.
Contact About This Policy
Questions about this Privacy Policy or requests regarding your data can be directed to support@sterbegeld-hdh.org or by post to the address listed above.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised.