Privacy Policy

1. Data Protection at a Glance

General Information

The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is any data that can be used to personally identify you. Detailed information on data protection can be found in the full Privacy Policy listed below.

Data Collection on This Website

Who is responsible for data collection on this website?

Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. The operator’s contact details can be found in the website’s legal notice (Imprint).

How do we collect your data?

Your data is collected in part by you providing it to us. This may include data that you enter into a contact form.

Other data is collected automatically or based on your consent when you visit the website. This mainly includes technical data (e.g., browser type, operating system, time of access). The collection of this data occurs automatically when you access the website.

What do we use your data for?

Part of the data is used to ensure the error-free operation of the website. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior.

What rights do you have regarding your data?

You have the right to request information about the origin, recipient and purpose of your stored personal data at any time, free of charge. You also have the right to request correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent to data processing, you may revoke this consent at any time with future effect.

You also have the right to request the restriction of processing under certain circumstances. Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

For this and any other questions regarding data protection, you may contact us at any time using the address provided in the legal notice.

Analytics Tools and Third-Party Tools

Your browsing behavior may be statistically evaluated when visiting this website. This is primarily done using analytics tools. Detailed information can be found in the Privacy Policy below.

2. Hosting and Content Delivery Networks (CDN)

External Hosting

This website is hosted by an external service provider (host). Personal data collected on this website is stored on the servers of the host. This may include IP addresses, contact requests, meta and communication data, contract data, contact details, names, website traffic data, and other data generated through the website.

The use of the host is for the purpose of fulfilling our contractual obligations toward potential and existing customers (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) and in the interest of providing our online services securely, quickly, and efficiently (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).

Our host will process your data only to the extent necessary to fulfill its service obligations and in accordance with our instructions.

We use the following hosting provider:

WebGo GmbH
Wandsbeker Zollstr. 95
22041 Hamburg, Germany
Phone: +49 40 605 900 399
Email: [email protected]

Data Processing Agreement

To ensure processing complies with data protection regulations, we have concluded a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with our host.

3. General Notes and Mandatory Information

Data Protection

The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with legal data protection regulations and this Privacy Policy.

Various personal data is collected when you use this website. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and for what purpose.

We point out that internet-based data transmission (e.g., via email) may have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data from third-party access is impossible.

Responsible Entity

The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:

Moe Afonso
Germany

The controller is the natural or legal person who determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.

Storage Duration

Unless a more specific storage period is mentioned in this Privacy Policy, your personal data will remain with us until the processing purpose no longer applies. If you request deletion or withdraw your consent, your data will be deleted unless legal retention requirements apply (e.g., tax or commercial law retention periods).

Note on Data Transfer to the USA

Tools from US-based companies may be integrated into this website. If active, your personal data may be transferred to US servers. The USA is not considered a secure third country under EU data protection law. US companies may be required to provide personal data to authorities without legal recourse.

Therefore, US authorities may process, analyze, and permanently store your data. We have no influence over these processing activities.

Withdrawal of Consent

Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You may withdraw consent at any time with future effect. The legality of processing prior to the withdrawal remains unaffected.

Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR)

You have the right to object to processing based on Art. 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions.

If you object, your personal data will no longer be processed unless compelling legitimate grounds override your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims.

If your data is used for direct marketing, you may object at any time. If you object, your personal data will no longer be used for such purposes.

Right to Lodge a Complaint

You may lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in your country of residence, place of work, or place of the alleged violation.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive data that we process automatically based on consent or contract in a structured, machine-readable format or have it transferred to another controller.

SSL/TLS Encryption

This site uses SSL/TLS encryption to protect transmitted data. You can identify an encrypted connection by “https://” and the lock symbol in your browser. When enabled, data cannot be intercepted by third parties.

Access, Deletion, Correction

You have the right to obtain information about your stored personal data at any time, including its origin, recipients, and purpose of processing, and have the right to correct or delete this data.

Right to Restrict Processing

You may request restriction of processing under certain conditions, including when:

• the accuracy of your data is disputed

• processing is unlawful

• data is no longer needed but required for legal claims

• an objection under Art. 21(1) GDPR is pending

Restricted data may only be processed with your consent or for legal reasons.

Objection to Marketing Emails

The use of contact information published under legal notice requirements for sending unsolicited advertising is prohibited. The website operator reserves the right to take legal action.

4. Data Collection on This Website

Cookies

This website uses cookies (session and permanent). Cookies are harmless text files stored on your device.

Some cookies are essential for website functionality; others analyze usage or show advertising.

Cookies required for communication processes or requested features (e.g., shopping cart) are stored based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR unless consent is required under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

You can configure your browser to block cookies or delete them automatically. Disabling cookies may impair website functionality.

If third-party or analytics cookies are used, this will be detailed separately in this Privacy Policy.

Server Log Files

The website provider automatically collects:

• Browser type and version

• Operating system

• Referrer URL

• Hostname

• Time of server request

• IP address

This data is not merged with other data sources. Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

Contact Form

If you submit inquiries via the contact form, your data from the form is stored to process your request. We do not share this data without your consent.

Processing occurs under Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual purposes) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest), or Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR if consent was given.

Your data remains with us until deletion is requested or the purpose expires.

Requests by Email, Phone or Fax

When you contact us via these channels, your request and associated personal data are stored to process your inquiry.

Data is not shared without your consent.

Processing occurs under Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

5. Analytics Tools and Advertising

WordPress Statistics

We use “WordPress Statistics” by Automattic Inc., USA.

Data collected may include:

• referrer, IP address (anonymized), browser, clicks, downloads, page views, location (city, country)

Data is stored on US servers.

Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR unless consent is required under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

6. Newsletter

Newsletter Data

To subscribe, we require your email and proof you own it.

You may unsubscribe at any time via the “unsubscribe” link.
Your data remains stored until unsubscribed.

Blacklist entries may be kept indefinitely to prevent future mailings.

7. Plugins and Tools

Google Web Fonts (Local Hosting)

Google Fonts are stored locally. No data is transmitted to Google.

Google Maps

Google Maps requires your IP to be transmitted to U.S. servers. We cannot control this processing.

Data transfer is based on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

Google Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

Facebook Pixel

We use the Facebook Pixel for advertising and performance tracking.

Facebook may associate your visit with your Facebook account, or collect your IP address even if not logged in.

Processing occurs under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

Upon first visit, we request your consent for tracking. You may disable tracking anytime by deleting cookies.

Further information:
https://www.facebook.com/policy.php