Privacy Policy

Data Controller

The data controller within the meaning of applicable data protection laws, in particular the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is:

Heiko Bott
Alter Hessenweg 15
21335 Lüneburg

heiko.bott@icloud.com

Your Data Subject Rights

Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you may exercise the following rights at any time by contacting us using the contact details provided above:

Right of access to your personal data and information about its processing (Art. 15 GDPR)
Right to rectification of inaccurate personal data (Art. 16 GDPR)
Right to erasure of your personal data (Art. 17 GDPR)
Right to restriction of processing where we are not yet permitted to erase your data due to legal obligations (Art. 18 GDPR)
Right to object to the processing of your personal data (Art. 21 GDPR)
Right to data portability where processing is based on your consent or a contract (Art. 20 GDPR)

Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time with effect for the future.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority at any time, for example the competent supervisory authority of your place of residence or the authority responsible for us as the data controller.

A list of supervisory authorities (for the non-public sector) is available at:
https://www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Infothek/Anschriften_Links/anschriften_links-node.html

Processing Activities

Collection of General Information When Visiting Our Website

Nature and Purpose of Processing

When you access our website without registering or otherwise submitting information, general information is collected automatically. This information (server log files) includes, for example:

Type of web browser
Operating system used
Domain name of your internet service provider
IP address
Similar technical information

This information is processed in particular for the following purposes:

Ensuring a smooth connection to the website
Ensuring the proper use of the website
Ensuring and evaluating system security and stability, particularly for detecting misuse
Ensuring the technically correct presentation and optimization of the website

We do not use this data to identify you personally. However, we reserve the right to review server log files retrospectively if there are concrete indications of unlawful use.

Legal Basis and Legitimate Interest

Processing is carried out pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR on the basis of our legitimate interest in improving the stability and functionality of our website, ensuring system security, and detecting misuse.

Recipients

Recipients of the data may include technical service providers acting as data processors for the operation and maintenance of our website.

Storage Period

Server log data that may enable identification of individuals is stored for a maximum of 14 days, unless a security-related incident occurs (e.g., a DDoS attack).

In the event of such an incident, server log files will be retained until the security incident has been fully resolved and investigated.

Provision of Data

The provision of the above personal data is neither legally nor contractually required. However, without the IP address, the functionality and availability of our website cannot be guaranteed. Certain services or features may therefore be unavailable or restricted.

Right to Object

Please refer to the information on your right to object under Art. 21 GDPR below.

Contacting Us

Nature and Purpose of Processing

Our website provides a contact form that may be used for electronic communication. If you use this form, the information entered will be transmitted to and stored by us.

You may also contact us via the email addresses provided. In this case, the personal data transmitted with your email will be stored. This includes:

Date and time the email was sent
Email address
IP addresses
Information relating to the servers involved in the email communication

You may also contact us by telephone using the phone numbers provided. In this case, we collect log data including your telephone number and the duration of the call.

Regardless of the communication method chosen, we collect the content of your inquiry. Your data is stored for the purpose of communicating with you individually.

Legal Basis

Processing is based on our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

Our legitimate interest is to enable straightforward communication with interested parties and customers.

Where you contact us to request a quotation or offer, processing is additionally carried out for the implementation of pre-contractual measures pursuant to Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.

Recipients

Recipients of the data may include technical service providers acting as data processors for the operation and maintenance of our website.

Storage Period

Your data will be deleted no later than two years after your inquiry has been processed.

If a contractual relationship is established, we are subject to statutory retention periods. These generally amount to 6 or 10 years in accordance with commercial accounting and tax law requirements.

Provision of Data

The provision of your personal data is voluntary. However, we can only process your request if you provide the information required to handle your inquiry.

Right to Object

Please refer to the information on your right to object under Art. 21 GDPR below.

Information on Your Right to Object Under Art. 21 GDPR

Right to Object in Individual Cases

You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to the processing of your personal data based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (processing based on legitimate interests). This also applies to profiling based on that provision within the meaning of Art. 4(4) GDPR.

If you object, we will no longer process your personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that override your interests, rights, and freedoms, or the processing serves the establishment, exercise, or defence of legal claims.

Contact for Objections

Heiko Bott
Alter Hessenweg 15
21335 Lüneburg

heiko.bott@icloud.com

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy to ensure it always complies with current legal requirements or to reflect changes to our services, for example when introducing new services. The updated Privacy Policy will apply to your next visit to our website.

Questions About Data Protection

If you have any questions regarding data protection, please contact the data controller named above by email.

Copyright Notice

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