Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 4, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how
Lina Hesse, operating under the name
Verona Gess (“we”, “us”, or “our”), collects, uses, and protects your personal data in connection with your use of the website
https://www.veronagess.com (“Website”) and related services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in accordance with the
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable German law.
1. Controller information
Lina Hesse (Verona Gess)
Clementine von Braunmühl Weg 1181541 München, Germany
Tax Number: 87188/08556
Tax ID: 92 913 506 873
2. What personal data we collect
We do not collect any personal data automatically. We do not use cookies or analytics tools on this Website.
However, when you book a session via the booking system (Cal.com) and pay via Stripe, we may collect the following information:
- Your full name
- Email address
- Appointment details (date/time)
- Payment information (handled securely via Stripe)
- Any notes or comments you provide during booking
3. Purpose of data processing
Your personal data is collected and used solely for the following purposes:
- To manage and confirm your booking
- To send appointment details, including Zoom links or location (for offline sessions)
- To process your payment securely
- To comply with applicable legal or tax obligations
We do not use your data for marketing purposes, nor do we sell or share it with third parties beyond what is required to deliver the service.
4. Third-party service providers
We use the following data processors:
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Cal.com, Inc. For appointment scheduling. Privacy Policy:
https://cal.com/privacy
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Stripe, Inc. For payment processing. Privacy Policy:
https://stripe.com/privacy
These providers process data on our behalf and are compliant with GDPR.
5. Legal basis for processing
Under GDPR, our legal basis for processing your personal data includes:
- Contractual necessity (Article 6(1)(b)) – to provide you with the service you requested
- Legal obligations (Article 6(1)(c)) – e.g., for tax compliance
6. Data storage and retention
Your personal data is stored securely and only for as long as necessary to:
- Provide the service
- Fulfill legal and tax-related obligations (usually 6–10 years in Germany)
After this period, your data is securely deleted or anonymized.
7. Your rights under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw your consent at any time (where applicable)
- File a complaint with the supervisory authority (e.g., Bayerisches Landesamt für Datenschutzaufsicht)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
8. Data security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, or loss.
All data transmission related to bookings and payments is encrypted and handled securely by Cal.com and Stripe.
9. International transfers
If any of your data is transferred outside the EU (e.g., to Cal.com or Stripe servers), it is done in compliance with GDPR, using appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
10. Changes to the Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The most recent version will always be available on the Website. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.
11. Contacts
For privacy-related concerns or data access requests, please contact:
Lina Hesse (Verona Gess)
Clementine von Braunmühl Weg 11
81541 München, Germany
Email: