Last updated: November 2025
1. General Information
This website (“The Lead Out”, https://www.theleadout.com) is operated by
Ralf Schobert, Aßbruchweg 1, 49152 Bad Essen, Germany.
We take the protection of your personal data very seriously and process it in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2. Data Collection on This Website
We only collect personal data that you voluntarily provide (e.g. via contact forms or newsletter signup) and data automatically collected by our analytics tools.
3. Cookies
This website uses cookies to provide basic functionality and analyze usage. You can disable cookies through your browser settings.
4. Newsletter (MailerLite)
If you subscribe to our newsletter, your data (email address, possibly name) will be processed by MailerLite for the purpose of sending updates and information.
- Provider: MailerLite Limited, 88 Harcourt Street, Dublin 2, D02 DK18, Irland
- You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in each email.
5. Contact Forms (WPForms)
When you contact us via a form, the information you enter (name, email, message) is stored and used solely to process your request. Data is transmitted via SSL encryption and not shared with third parties.
6. Data Storage and Deletion
We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the stated purposes or as required by law. Data from forms or newsletters is deleted upon your request.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access, rectify, or erase your personal data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
For any inquiries, please contact:
ralf@theleadout.com
8. Data Security
We use SSL encryption and secure hosting within the EU to protect your information.