PRIVACY POLICY
1. Data Controller
The Data Controller, in accordance with data protection laws and, in particular, the European General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR), is:
LIMAKILO GmbH
Gottesweg 56
50969 Cologne
Email: mail@limakilo.de
2. Your Rights as a Data Subject
At any time, you can exercise the following rights by contacting us at the provided details:
- Access to information about your personal data stored by us and its processing (Article 15 GDPR),
- Rectification of inaccurate personal data (Article 16 GDPR),
- Erasure of your data stored with us (Article 17 GDPR),
- Restriction of processing your data, if we are not yet allowed to delete your data due to legal obligations (Article 18 GDPR),
- Objecting to the processing of your data by us (Article 21 GDPR), and
- Data portability, assuming you have consented to data processing or have entered into a contract with us (Article 20 GDPR).
If you have given us consent, you may withdraw it at any time, with future effect.
You can lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority at any time. You can contact either the supervisory authority in the state of your residence or the authority that oversees us as the data controller.
3. Collection of General Information During Website Visits
Type and Purpose of Processing:
When you visit our website, general information is automatically collected. This information (server log files) includes the type of web browser, the operating system used, the domain name of your Internet Service Provider (ISP), your IP address, and similar data.
It is processed for:
- Ensuring a smooth website connection,
- Ensuring the seamless use of our website,
- Analysing system security and stability, and
- Other administrative purposes.
We do not use your data to make any inferences about you. If necessary, we may statistically analyse this information to optimise our website and its underlying technology.
Legal Basis:
The processing is carried out according to Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR, based on our legitimate interest in enhancing the stability and functionality of our website.
Recipients:
The recipients of the data could be technical service providers who maintain and operate our website as processors.
Retention Period:
The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required for the reason it was collected. For data used to provide the website, this generally means at the end of the session.
Provision of the Data:
The provision of the aforementioned personal data is not legally or contractually obligatory. However, without your IP address, we cannot guarantee the services and functionalities of our website. Moreover, some services may not be available or limited. Consequently, an objection is excluded.
4. Cookies
Type and Purpose of Processing:
Our website uses cookies. These are small text files stored on your device (e.g., laptop, tablet, smartphone) when you visit our website.
With cookies, we can collect certain data such as IP address, browser type, and operating system.
Cookies cannot launch programs or transmit viruses to a computer. The information in cookies helps us make navigation easier for you and enables the correct display of our webpages.
Under no circumstances will the data we collect be shared with third parties or linked with personal data without your consent.
You can of course view our website without cookies. Internet browsers are typically set to accept cookies. You can deactivate the use of cookies at any time via your browser settings. Please use your Internet browser’s help function to learn how to change these settings. Note that some features of our website may not work if you have deactivated the use of cookies.
Retention Period and Cookies Used:
If you permit the use of cookies through your browser settings or consent, the following cookies may be used on our web pages:
- Session Cookies
- Tracking Cookies
In the following sections, we explain how these cookies may also relate to personal data.
In your browser settings, you can delete individual cookies or all cookies. You will also find information and instructions on how to delete these cookies or block their storage in advance. The following links provide the necessary information for each browser provider:
Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/delete-cookies-remove-info-websites-stored
Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies
Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/61416?hl=en
Opera: https://www.opera.com/o/ie-simple
Safari: https://support.apple.com/kb/PH17191?locale=de_DE&viewlocale=en_US
5. Registration on Our Website
Type and Purpose of Processing:
When you register to use our personalised services, we collect personal data such as name, address, and contact and communication information (e.g., telephone number and email address). Registered users can access content and services that we only offer to registered users. Registered users also have the option to change or delete the data provided during registration at any time. We can also provide you with information about the personal data we have stored about you at any time.
Legal Basis:
The data entered during registration is processed based on your consent (Article 6 (1) (a) GDPR).
If the registration serves to fulfil a contract to which the data subject is party or to carry out pre-contractual measures, the additional legal basis for the data processing is Article 6 (1) (b) GDPR.
Recipients:
Recipients of the data may be technical service providers who work on operating and maintaining our
website as processors.
Retention Period:
Data is processed in this respect only if the relevant consent has been obtained. Otherwise, the data will be deleted, assuming there are no legal retention requirements.
Provision of the Data:
The provision of your personal data is voluntary, purely on the basis of your consent. Without your personal data, we cannot provide access to our offered services and content.
6. Provision of Chargeable Services
Type and Purpose of Processing:
To provide services that incur a charge, we will ask for additional data, such as payment information, to complete your order.
Legal Basis:
The processing of data needed to complete the contract is based on Article 6 (1) (b) GDPR.
Recipients:
The recipients of the data could be processors.
Retention Period:
We store these data in our systems until the legal retention periods have expired. Generally, these are 6 or 10 years for reasons of proper bookkeeping and to meet tax requirements.
Provision of the Data:
The provision of your personal data is voluntary. However, without providing your personal data, we cannot grant you access to our content and services.
7. Newsletter
Type and Purpose of Processing:
Your data will be used exclusively to send you the newsletter you subscribed for via e-mail. Your name is requested so that we can address you personally in the newsletter and identify you as needed should you want to exercise your rights as a data subject.
Legal Basis:
Based on your express consent (Article 6 (1) a GDPR), we will send you our newsletter or comparable information via e-mail to your specified e-mail address.
Recipients:
Recipients of the data may be processors.
Retention Period:
Data are only processed in this context provided that the corresponding consent has been given. The data will be deleted thereafter.
Provision of the Data:
The provision of your personal data is voluntary, based solely on your consent. Unfortunately, we cannot send you our newsletter without your consent.
8. Contact Form
Type and Purpose of Processing:
The data you enter are used for individual communication with you. A valid e-mail address and your name are required for this communication, which serves to organize your inquiry and the respective subsequent reply. Providing additional information is optional.
Legal Basis:
The processing of the data entered in the contact form occurs on the basis of a legitimate interest (Art. 6 Para. 1 (f) GDPR).
Recipients:
Recipients of the data may be processors.
Retention Period:
The data will be deleted no later than 6 months after processing the inquiry.
Provision of the Data:
The provision of your personal data is voluntary. However, we can only process your inquiry if you provide us with your name, e-mail address and the reason for your inquiry.
9. Embedded YouTube videos
Type and Purpose of Processing:
We embed YouTube videos on several of our websites. The operator of the respective plugins is YouTube, LLC. When you visit a page with the YouTube plug-in, a connection to YouTube’s servers will be created, which tells YouTube which pages you visit. When you are logged into your YouTube account, YouTube can associate your browsing behaviour with you personally.
Legal Basis:
Your consent is the legal basis for the integration of YouTube and the associated data transfer to Google (Art. 6 Para. 1 (a) GDPR).
Recipients:
Visiting YouTube automatically triggers a connection to Google.
Retention Period and Revocation of Consent:
Everyone who has disabled the storage of cookies for the Google ad program will not have to expect any cookies when watching YouTube videos. However, YouTube also stores non-personal usage information in other cookies.
Provision of the Data:
The provision of your personal data is voluntary, based solely on your consent. If you prevent access, this can lead to functional limitations on the website.
10. Google AdWords
Type and Purpose of Processing:
Our website uses Google Conversion Tracking. If you have reached our website via a Google advertisement, Google Adwords will place a cookie on your computer. The information gathered by the conversion cookie is used to generate conversion statistics for AdWords customers.
Legal Basis:
Your consent is the legal basis for the integration of Google AdWords and the associated data transfer to Google (Art. 6 Para. 1 (a) GDPR).
Recipients:
Whenever you visit our website, your personal information, including your IP address, is transferred to Google in the U.S.
Retention Period:
These cookies lose their validity after 30 days and are not used for personal identification.
Provision of the Data:
The provision of your personal data is voluntary, based solely on your consent. If you prevent access, this can lead to functional limitations on the website.
11. Using Google Remarketing
Type and Purpose of Processing:
This website uses the remarketing function of Google Inc. The function is designed to present interest-based ads to website visitors within the Google advertising network.
Legal Basis:
Your consent is the legal basis for the integration of Google Remarketing and the associated data transfer to Google (Art. 6 Para. 1 (a) GDPR).
Recipients:
With every visit to our website, personal data, including your IP address, are transmitted to Google in the U.S.
Revocation of Consent:
According to its own statements, Google does not collect any personal data during this process. However, if you still do not want Google’s Remarketing feature, you can always disable it in general via the corresponding settings.
Provision of the Data:
The provision of your personal data is voluntary, based solely on your consent. If you prevent access, this can lead to functional limitations on the website.
12. SSL Encryption
Type and Purpose of Processing:
To protect the security of your data during transmission, we use state-of-the-art encryption methods (such as SSL) via HTTPS.
13. Questions for the data protection officer
If you have any questions pertaining to data protection, please send us an e-mail or contact the person responsible for data protection in our organization: mail at limakilo.de
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