Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), you are the data controller responsible for the processing of personal data collected through this website.

2. Collection and Use of Personal Data

We collect and use personal data only to the extent necessary for providing a functional and user-friendly website, as well as for our content, services and products. The collection and use of personal data takes place only with your consent, unless otherwise permitted by law.

Depending on how the website is used, the following data may be processed:

  • Contact details (name, email, phone number)
  • Information about your device and browser (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system)
  • Data provided by you in contact forms or registration forms
  • Data required to provide requested services or products

No special categories of personal data are processed.

3. Purpose of Data Processing

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our website and services
  • To respond to inquiries and communicate with you
  • To improve our website and services
  • To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Data Processing

Processing is based on:

  • Your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
  • Fulfillment of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)
  • Compliance with legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)
  • Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)

5. Data Processors

For hosting services, the following provider is used:

  • Provider: FreeHosting.com
  • Purpose: Hosting and technical operation of the website
  • Location: [Specify country if outside the EU]

The provider acts as a data processor under Art. 28 GDPR.

If the provider is located outside the EEA, appropriate safeguards under Chapter V GDPR are applied (Standard Contractual Clauses, etc.).

6. International Data Transfers

If data is transferred to third countries, this is done only:

  • If the European Commission has decided that the third country ensures an adequate level of data protection (Art. 45 GDPR)
  • Based on appropriate safeguards (Art. 46 GDPR), such as Standard Contractual Clauses
  • If specific exceptions apply (Art. 49 GDPR), e.g., with your explicit consent

7. Data Retention

Data is retained:

  • for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose of collection
  • while a contractual relationship exists
  • according to applicable legal retention periods

8. User Rights

Users have the following rights:

  • Right to access (Art. 15 GDPR)
  • Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
  • Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
  • Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
  • Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
  • Right to object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7(3) GDPR)
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)

To exercise these rights, users may contact: [email protected]

9. Data Security

Appropriate technical and organisational measures are implemented, including:

  • Encryption of data transmissions (SSL/TLS)
  • Access controls
  • Backups
  • Security measures provided by the hosting provider

10. Cookies

If cookies are used:

  • A cookie consent banner will be displayed
  • A cookie policy will be provided
  • Users may change their preferences at any time

11. Changes to the Privacy Policy

This privacy policy may be updated periodically. The current version will always be available on this website.

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