Privacy Policy
1. General Information
We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We process your personal data in accordance with the applicable data protection laws, in particular the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
This Privacy Policy explains the nature, scope, and purpose of the processing of personal data on this website.
2. Controller
The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:
[Company Name]
[Legal Form]
[Street and Number]
[Postal Code, City]
[Country]
Phone: [Phone Number]
Email: [Email Address]
3. Data Protection Officer
If a data protection officer has been appointed, they can be contacted at:
[Name of Data Protection Officer]
[Address]
[Email Address]
[Only include this section if applicable]
4. Hosting and Server Log Files
When you visit this website, the hosting provider may automatically collect and store information in so-called server log files. This may include:
- IP address
- date and time of the request
- browser type and browser version
- operating system used
- referrer URL
- hostname of the accessing device
This data is processed for the purpose of ensuring the technical stability, security, and proper operation of the website.
Legal basis:
[Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interest]
or
[Article 6(1)(b) GDPR – performance of a contract, if applicable]
5. Contact by Email or Contact Form
If you contact us by email or via a contact form, the data you provide will be processed for the purpose of handling your request and any follow-up questions.
The data processed may include:
- name
- email address
- phone number
- message content
- any other information you provide
Legal basis:
[Article 6(1)(b) GDPR – if the request relates to a contract or pre-contractual measures]
and/or
[Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interest in responding to inquiries]
6. Cookies and Similar Technologies
This website uses cookies and similar technologies.
Technically necessary cookies are used to ensure the proper functioning of the website.
If non-essential cookies are used, such as analytics, marketing, or third-party media cookies, these will only be set on the basis of your consent.
Legal basis:
- [Article 6(1)(f) GDPR] for technically necessary cookies, where applicable
- [Article 6(1)(a) GDPR] for consent-based cookies and tracking technologies
You can change or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time via [cookie settings link/tool].
7. Analytics and Tracking
[Only include if applicable]
We use the following analytics or tracking services on our website:
[Name of Tool, e.g. Google Analytics, Matomo, Meta Pixel]
[Provider]
[Description of the data processed]
[Information on IP anonymization, if used]
[Information on data transfers to third countries, if applicable]
Legal basis:
[Article 6(1)(a) GDPR – consent]
You may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future via [cookie settings link/tool].
8. Embedded Content and Third-Party Services
[Only include if applicable]
We may integrate services and content from third-party providers, for example:
- maps
- videos
- fonts
- payment providers
- captcha services
- external scripts
When such services are loaded, personal data such as your IP address may be transmitted to the respective provider.
Legal basis:
[Article 6(1)(a) GDPR – consent]
or
[Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interest], where legally permissible
Providers used:
[Name and details of provider]
9. User Accounts / Customer Area / App Access
[Only include if applicable]
If you create an account or use a customer area, we process the data required to provide login, account management, and related services.
The data processed may include:
- name
- email address
- login credentials
- account settings
- usage data related to the account
Legal basis:
[Article 6(1)(b) GDPR – performance of a contract]
10. Newsletter
[Only include if applicable]
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we process your email address and any other information you provide in order to send you the newsletter.
Legal basis:
[Article 6(1)(a) GDPR – consent]
You may unsubscribe at any time via the unsubscribe link included in every newsletter or by contacting us directly.
11. Recipients of Data
Your personal data may be disclosed to:
- hosting providers
- IT service providers
- email service providers
- analytics providers
- payment providers
- other processors engaged by us
Where processors are used, they process data only on our behalf and in accordance with applicable data processing agreements.
12. International Data Transfers
If personal data is transferred to countries outside the European Union or the European Economic Area, this will only take place where the legal requirements are met.
Where applicable, transfers are based on:
- an adequacy decision by the European Commission
- standard contractual clauses
- other appropriate safeguards in accordance with the GDPR
13. Storage Period
We store personal data only for as long as necessary for the respective purposes or as long as statutory retention obligations apply.
After the purpose no longer applies and retention periods have expired, the data will be deleted.
14. Your Rights
You have the following rights under the GDPR, subject to the legal requirements:
- right of access
- right to rectification
- right to erasure
- right to restriction of processing
- right to data portability
- right to object
- right to withdraw consent at any time with effect for the future
If you believe that the processing of your personal data violates data protection law, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
15. Obligation to Provide Data
Where the provision of personal data is required by law or contract, or necessary for the conclusion of a contract, we will indicate this separately where relevant.
16. Automated Decision-Making
We do not use automated decision-making, including profiling, within the meaning of Article 22 GDPR.
[Or describe it here if applicable]
17. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy in order to reflect changes in legal requirements or changes to our services and data processing practices.
Last updated: [Date]