Privacy Policy

Introduction:

In this privacy policy we describe our practices regarding the information collected from users who access our website buergerrat-plus.eu or otherwise provide us with personal information.

It is generally possible to use our website without providing any personal data. As far as personal data (e.g. e-mail addresses) is collected on our pages, this is always done, as far as possible, on a voluntary basis. This data will not be passed on to third parties without your express consent. We would like to point out that data transmission over the Internet (e.g. when communicating via email) can have security gaps. Complete protection of data from access by third parties is not possible.

Basis for data collection:

The processing of your personal data (i.e. any data that allows you to be identified by reasonable means) is necessary for us to provide you with our services, to protect our legitimate interests and to comply with legal and financial regulatory obligations to which we are subject.

 

By using this website, you consent to the collection, storage, use, disclosure and other exploitation of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Please read the privacy policy carefully before making any decisions.

What data is collected?

We collect two types of data and information from users.

The first category includes non-identifying and non-identifiable user information provided or collected through use of the Website (“Non-Personal Information”). We do not know the identity of the user from whom non-personal information was collected. The non-personal information that may be collected includes aggregated usage data and technical data transmitted by your device, including certain software and hardware information (e.g. browser and operating system used on the device, language preference, access time, etc .). We use this data to improve the functionality of our website. We may also collect data about your activity on the website (e.g. pages viewed, surfing behavior, clicks, actions, etc.). The second category includes personal data, that is, data that identifies or can be identified through reasonable measures. Such data includes:

Device data: We collect personal data from your device. Such data includes geolocation data, IP address, unique identifiers (e.g. MAC address and UUID) and other data resulting from your activity on the website.

How do we receive information about you?

We receive such information when you use our website or access it in connection with one of our services.

For what purpose is data collected?

We do not share user information with third parties except as described in this Privacy Policy.

 

We use data for the following purposes:

For statistical and analysis purposes to improve the website

In addition to the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, we may share personal information with our trusted third party service providers located in various jurisdictions around the world for the following reasons:

Hosting and operating our website

We may also disclose information when we believe in good faith that doing so is helpful or appropriate to: (i) conform to any applicable law, regulation, legal process or governmental request; (ii) enforce our policies (including our Agreement) and, where appropriate, investigate possible violations thereof; (iii) investigate, detect, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities or other misconduct, suspected fraud, or security issues; (iv) to assert or enforce our own legal claims or to defend ourselves against the claims of others; (v) protect the rights, property or safety of us, the safety of our users, your safety or the safety of third parties; or to (vi) cooperate with law enforcement authorities and/or protect intellectual property or other legal rights.

User rights

You have the following rights:

Request confirmation as to whether and to what extent your personal data is being used and processed, as well as access to the personal data held about you and additional information. Request a copy of the personal data that you have voluntarily provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format Request correction of the personal data we hold about youRequest deletion of your personal dataObject to our processing of your personal dataRequest a restriction on our processing of your personal dataFind a complaint with a supervisory authority

Please note, however, that these rights are not absolute and are subject to our own legitimate interests and government regulations.

If you would like to exercise any of the rights listed here or would like further information, please contact us at: info [at] buergerrat-plus [dot] eu

storage

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies. Retention periods depend on the type of data collected and the purpose for which that data was collected, taking into account both case-specific circumstances and the need to delete outdated, unused information as soon as possible. We store records containing customer personal data, account setup documents, communications and other data in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

We may correct, complete or remove incomplete or inaccurate information at any time and in our sole discretion.

Cookies:

We and our trusted partners use cookies and other technologies in our related services, including when you visit our website or access our services.

A “cookie” is a small piece of data that a website assigns to your device when you visit it. Cookies are very useful and can be used for various purposes. This includes trouble-free page navigation, possible automatic activation of certain functions, storage of your settings and quick and easy interaction between you and our services. Cookies are also used to compile statistics about your use of our services.

The following types of cookies are used on the website:

“Session cookies” are only used temporarily during a browser session to enable normal system use. These cookies are deleted from your device as soon as the browser is closed. “Persistent cookies” are only read by the website, stored on your computer for a set period of time and are not deleted when the browser is closed. Such cookies are used so that we can recognize you on repeat visits. This allows us, for example, to save your settings for the next login. “Third-party cookies” are placed by other online services that run content on the page you are viewing, for example by third-party analytics companies that monitor and analyze access to our website.

Cookies do not contain any data that can be used to identify you. Personal information that we store about you may be linked by us to the information stored in and accessed by cookies. Information on how to remove these cookies can be found in the device settings instructions. Please note that if you disable cookies, some features of our website may no longer function properly and your online experience may be limited.

We also use the “Google Analytics” tool to collect data about your use of the website. For example, Google Analytics records how often the website is accessed, which pages are accessed during a visit, etc. We only use the Google Analytics data to improve our website and services. Google Analytics collects the IP address assigned to you on the day you visit the website and not your name or other identifiable information. We do not combine the collected Google Analytics data with personal data. Google's ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics about your visits to this website is subject to the Google Analytics Terms of Use and Google's Privacy Policy.

Consent with the Consent Manager “Usercentrics”

On our website we use the consent manager “Usercentrics” from Usercentrics GmbH, Sendlinger Straße 7, 80331 Munich, Germany. Usercentrics is a solution with which we obtain your consent to certain data processing that requires consent (e.g. analysis, tracking, etc.). By using Usercentrics we can inform you about the individual cookies and tools we use. You can choose via Usercentrics which cookies and tools you want to allow or reject. Usercentrics also offers the option to change or revoke your consent. This enables you to make an informed decision about sharing your data and allows us to use cookies and tools in a data protection-compliant, transparent and documented manner.

Usercentrics processes your personal data to record your decision about allowing cookies and tools and to save it for future visits to our website. This includes the corresponding cookie with your consent decision as well as other usage data, e.g. B. IP address, domain name, time of request, server data, etc. data transfer types, server status, etc.), country, browser and operating system.

Further information and Usercentrics’ data protection declaration can be found at: https://usercentrics.com/de/datenschutzerklaerung/

Collection of data by third parties

This policy only addresses the use and disclosure of information we collect from you. If you post information on other websites or disclose it to third parties on the Internet, different terms and conditions may apply. Therefore, always read the terms and conditions and privacy policy carefully when disclosing data.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to the practices of companies not owned or controlled by us or to persons other than our employees and employees, including third parties to whom we disclose such information as described in this Privacy Policy.

How do we protect your data?

We implement the security measures on the website with great care and protect your data. Although we take reasonable steps to protect information, we cannot be responsible for the actions of those who gain unauthorized access to or misuse our website, and we make no warranty, express or implied, that we will prevent such access can prevent.

SSL encryption: This site uses SSL encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as the requests that you send to us as the site operator. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the browser's address line changing from "http://" to "https://" and by the lock symbol in your browser line. If SSL encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

Transfer of data outside the European Economic Area

Please note that some recipients may not be based in the European Economic Area. If this is the case, we will only transfer your data to countries approved by the European Commission with an adequate level of data protection or ensuring an adequate level of data protection through a legal agreement.

Objection to advertising emails: The use of contact details published as part of the imprint obligation to send unsolicited advertising and information materials is hereby objected to. The operators of the pages expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited advertising information being sent, such as spam emails.

Updates or changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to change or review this Privacy Policy from time to time. You can find the date of the current version under “Last modified”. Your continued use of the Platform following the posting of such changes on our website will constitute your acceptance of such changes to the Privacy Policy and will be deemed to be your agreement to be bound by the modified terms.

How to reach us

If you have general questions about the website, the information we collect about you, or how we use this information, please contact us at: info [at] buergerrat-plus [dot] eu

Last changed on December 19, 2023