Klaas F. Fernkorn

Criminal defence, IT/IP, Contracts

Privacy Policy for rakff.de

1. Data Controller

Attorney Klaas F. Fernkorn
Gneisenaustraße 115
10961 Berlin
Email: kanzlei@rakff.de

A data protection officer has not been appointed because the requirements of § 38 BDSG have not been met.

2. Attorney-Client Privilege

To the extent that you provide me with data in connection with the initiation of a retainer or a retainer agreement, such data is subject not only to the GDPR but also to the attorney-client privilege under § 43a(2) of the Federal Lawyers’ Act (BRAO) and § 203(1)(3) of the German Criminal Code (StGB). I will not respond to requests for information from third parties in this regard.

3. Hosting and Server Protocols

This website is hosted on WordPress.com. The provider is Aut O’Mattic A8C Ireland Ltd., Grand Canal Dock, 25 Herbert Place, Dublin, D02 AY86, Ireland, with the parent company Automattic Inc., 60 29th Street #343, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA.

When you visit the website, data is automatically recorded in a server log file:

  • Device IP address
  • Browser Type and Browser Version
  • Operating System
  • Referrer URL
  • Date and time of the server request

This processing is technically necessary to deliver the website and ensure its operation. The legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR; the legitimate interest lies in the secure and stable operation of the website.

We have a contract with the provider for data processing on behalf of the controller pursuant to Article 28 of the GDPR. Processing in the United States cannot be ruled out; Automattic Inc. is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.

4. Maps, Images, and Fonts

Images on this website are provided via the Jetpack service, and fonts via a delivery service from WordPress.com. Both are operated by Aut O’Mattic A8C Ireland Ltd. In the process, your IP address is transmitted to the provider so that the content can be sent to your browser. The legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR; the legitimate interest lies in the fast and reliable delivery of the website.

Map. The homepage features an OpenStreetMap map showing the law firm’s location. The map is operated by the OpenStreetMap Foundation, St. John’s Innovation Center, Cowley Road, Cambridge, CB4 0WS, United Kingdom. When the map is displayed, your IP address is transmitted to the provider so that the map sections can be delivered to your browser. No information is stored on or retrieved from your device during this process. The legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR; the legitimate interest lies in making the law firm’s location easily findable. The provider’s privacy policy: osmfoundation.org/wiki/Privacy_Policy

5. Storing Information on Your Device

When you visit this website, information is stored on and retrieved from your device. For anything that is not strictly necessary for the operation of the website, I will first obtain your consent in accordance with Section 25(1) of the TDDDG.

The first time you visit the site, a notice will appear allowing you to choose which services to load. Your selection will be saved so that the notice does not reappear every time you visit. You can change or revoke your selection at any time by clicking the "Privacy Settings" link at the bottom of the website.

The Real Cookie Banner plugin manages consent settings. It stores a random identifier on your device to record your decision. This storage is necessary to fulfill the obligation to maintain records under Article 7(1) of the GDPR.

A complete list of all services used, along with their respective stored data, duration, and purpose, can be found in the privacy settings.

6. Statistics

Google Analytics. If you consent, Google Analytics will be used. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. The service collects data on which pages are visited, how long a visit lasts, the source through which you accessed the website, and technical details such as device type and approximate location. Identifiers are stored for a period of two years each. Processing in the U.S. by Google LLC cannot be ruled out; Google LLC is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. Provider’s privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy

Jetpack Stats. If you consent, Jetpack Stats will also be used. The provider is Aut O’Mattic A8C Ireland Ltd. Page views and visitor origins are collected in aggregated form. The provider’s privacy policy: automattic.com/privacy

The legal basis in each case is your consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR in conjunction with Section 25(1) of the TDDDG. You may revoke your consent at any time with future effect.

7. Advertising

Google Ads. If you consent, Google Ads will be used. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. The service measures the effectiveness of advertisements: It tracks whether you arrived at this website via an ad and whether you subsequently took a specific action. An identifier with a validity period of 90 days is stored, as well as an entry in your browser’s local storage, which remains there until you delete it.

The legal basis is your consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR in conjunction with Section 25(1) of the TDDDG. Processing by Google LLC in the United States cannot be ruled out; Google LLC is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. Provider’s Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy

8. Embedded Third-Party Content

The following content will not load until you have given your consent. Until then, you will see a message in its place with the option to allow the content to load. In all cases, your IP address is transmitted to the respective provider during loading, as this is technically necessary to deliver the content to your browser. The legal basis in each case is your consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR in conjunction with Section 25(1) of the TDDDG.

Appointment Scheduling. A booking calendar is integrated for scheduling appointments. The provider is Cal.com, Inc., 2261 Market Street #4382, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA; the European instance of the service is used. When you book an appointment, the data you enter is stored by the provider for the purpose of managing the appointment. The provider’s privacy policy: cal.com/privacy

WhatsApp link. In the contact section, you'll find a link that allows you to start a conversation via WhatsApp. As long as you do not click on it, no connection to WhatsApp will be established, and no data will be transmitted or stored on your device. If you click on it, you will leave this website; WhatsApp Ireland Limited’s Privacy Policy, located at Merrion Road, Dublin 4, Ireland, will then apply.

Note: WhatsApp is not suitable for transmitting information related to client matters. For confidential matters, please use the encrypted channels available at rakff.de/vertraulich.

9. Request for Representation

A form is available at formular.rakff.de for inquiries regarding legal representation. This form is hosted on a separate server and is technically independent of this website.

I process the data you enter there solely for the purpose of reviewing and handling your inquiry. The legal basis is Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR for precontractual measures and, to the extent that special categories of personal data are involved, Article 9(2)(f) of the GDPR.

If a retainer agreement is entered into, the data will become part of the case file and will be retained for six years after the end of the engagement, in accordance with § 50 BRAO. If no retainer agreement is entered into, I will delete the data as soon as it is clear that a retainer agreement will not be entered into, but no later than six months after that determination.

10. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Information About the Data Stored About You (Art. 15 of the GDPR)
  • Rectification of Inaccurate Data (Art. 16 of the GDPR)
  • Deletion, unless there is a legal obligation to retain the data (Art. 17 GDPR)
  • Restriction of Processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
  • Data Portability (Art. 20 of the GDPR)
  • Objection to Processing Based on Legitimate Interests (Art. 21 GDPR)

To the extent that processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time with future effect (Art. 7(3) GDPR). The lawfulness of the processing carried out prior to the withdrawal remains unaffected. For the services used on this website, simply click the “Privacy Settings” link in the footer.

To exercise these rights, simply send a message to kanzlei@rakff.de.

Regardless of this, you have the right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 of the GDPR). The competent authority is the Berlin Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information, Alt-Moabit 59–61, 10555 Berlin.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I will update this privacy policy if the services used or the legal situation changes. The version currently available on this page is the one that applies.

As of August 7, 2026

Legal Notice

Attorney Klaas F. Fernkorn
Gneisenaustr. 115
10961 Berlin

Contact:
Email: kanzlei@rakff.de
Phone: 030 23258357

Job title and governing professional association

Job Title: Attorney
Admitted to practice in: Germany

Competent Bar Association:
Berlin
Bar Association, Littenstraße 9
, 10179 Berlin
, www.rak-berlin.de

Professional Regulations

  • Federal Lawyers' Act (BRAO)
  • Code of Professional Conduct for Attorneys (BORA)
  • Attorney Fees Act (RVG)
  • Regulations on Specialized Attorneys (FAO)
  • Code of Conduct for Lawyers in the European Union (CCBE)

Available at: www.brak.de

Information on Professional Liability Insurance

Pursuant to Section 2(1)(11) of the DL-InfoV

Name and address of the insurer:
HDI Versicherung AG
, HDI Platz 1
, 30659 Hanover

Geographical scope:
Europe