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Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy provides you with comprehensive information on how your personal data is processed when you use our website. Personal data includes any information that can personally identify you. For detailed information about data protection, please refer to this policy.

I. Privacy at a Glance

1. General Information

  • Purpose of Data Processing:
    We process your data to ensure the error-free operation of our website, analyze user behavior, and to manage contracts, orders, and other inquiries.
  • Automatic Data Collection:
    Technical data (such as browser type, operating system, and time of page access) is collected automatically upon each visit.

2. Data Collection

  • Interactive Input:
    Your data is collected when you actively provide us with information (for example, via a contact form).
  • Technical Collection:
    Our IT systems automatically record technical data when you access our website.

3. Your Rights

  • Right of Access:
    You have the right to obtain, free of charge, information about the origin, recipients, and purpose of your stored data.
  • Correction and Deletion:
    You can request the correction or deletion of your personal data.
  • Withdrawal:
    Any consent you have given for data processing can be withdrawn at any time for the future.
  • Restriction and Objection:
    Under certain circumstances, you have the right to request that the processing of your personal data be restricted or to object to its processing.
  • Right to Complain:
    In the event of a violation of the GDPR, you have the right to file a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

II. Hosting and Contracted Processing

1. External Hosting

Our website is hosted by an external service provider. The personal data collected during hosting (such as IP addresses, contact inquiries, metadata, communication data, contractual data, contact details, names, website access data, and other generated data) is processed solely for the purpose of fulfilling contractual obligations and ensuring the secure, fast delivery of our online services.

  • Service Provider:
    dogado GmbH
    Antonio-Segni-Straße 11
    44263 Dortmund, Germany

2. Contracted Processing

We have concluded a contract for data processing (AVV) which ensures that your data is processed solely according to our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

III. General Information and Mandatory Information

1. Data Protection and Data Security

  • We treat your personal data with the utmost confidentiality and in accordance with statutory data protection regulations.
  • Data Transmission:
    Please note that data transmitted over the Internet (for example, via email) may have vulnerabilities that cannot be completely ruled out.

2. Responsible Entity

The responsible entity for data processing on this website is:

Bolela Likafu
A1 Consulting
Johann Georg Str. 7
10709 Berlin, Germany

Phone: +49 30 52 543 253
Email: b.likafu@a1-consulting.com

3. Data Retention

Unless a specific retention period is mentioned, your personal data will be stored until the purpose of processing no longer applies or until you request deletion, taking into account any legal retention obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

  • Consent:
    Personal data is processed based on your explicit consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and, if applicable, Article 9(2)(a) GDPR).
  • Contract Fulfillment:
    Data processing necessary for contract fulfillment or pre-contractual measures (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR).
  • Legal Obligation:
    Processing required to comply with a legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR).
  • Legitimate Interest:
    Processing based on our legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).

5. Recipients and Data Sharing

  • Your data will only be shared with third parties if it is necessary for contract fulfillment, legal obligations, or based on our legitimate interest.
  • When using contracted processors, data is only shared under the basis of a valid data processing agreement.

6. Withdrawal and Objection

  • Withdrawal of Consent:
    You may withdraw your consent to data processing at any time for future processing.
  • Right to Object:
    You have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data, for instance, for direct marketing purposes.

7. Right to File a Complaint

If you believe that the processing of your personal data violates the GDPR, you have the right to file a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

8. Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive data that has been processed based on your consent or for the purpose of contract fulfillment in a common, machine-readable format or to request its direct transfer to another controller.

9. Access, Correction, and Deletion

You can request, free of charge, information about your stored personal data at any time and demand correction or deletion of such data.

10. Restriction of Processing

In certain cases, you have the right to request the restriction of processing your personal data, for example, if you dispute the accuracy of the data or if the processing is unlawful.

11. SSL/TLS Encryption

To secure the transmission of confidential content (e.g., orders or inquiries), we use SSL/TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the change in the browser address from "http://" to "https://" and the padlock icon in your browser.

12. Objection to Unsolicited Emails

We expressly object to the use of the contact details published in the imprint for sending unsolicited advertising or informational materials. In the event of violations, we reserve the right to take legal action.

IV. Data Collection on this Website

1. Cookies

Our website uses cookies – small data packages that are stored on your device.

  • Types of Cookies:
    • Session Cookies: Temporarily stored and deleted after your visit ends.
    • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until you delete them or they are automatically deleted by your browser.
  • Purpose of Cookies:
    To provide necessary technical functions (such as shopping cart functionality) as well as for analysis and advertising purposes.
  • Consent:
    If you consent to the storage of cookies, the processing will be based on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). You may revoke this consent at any time.

2. Contact Form

When you submit data via our contact form, we store the information provided for processing your inquiry and any follow-up questions.

  • Legal Basis:
    Generally, processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract fulfillment or pre-contractual measures) or based on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).

3. Inquiries by Email, Telephone, or Fax

When you contact us by email, telephone, or fax, we also record the personal data you provide.

  • Purpose:
    The data is used solely for processing your inquiry.
  • Legal Basis:
    Processing is carried out either for contract fulfillment (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR) or based on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).

V. Plugins and Tools

YouTube

Our website integrates videos from YouTube.

  • Data Transmission:
    When you access a page with embedded YouTube videos, a connection is made to YouTube’s servers, and data such as the visited pages may be transmitted.
  • Cookies and Tracking:
    YouTube may use cookies or similar technologies (e.g., device fingerprinting) to collect information about your usage behavior.
  • Legal Basis:
    The use of YouTube is based on our legitimate interest in presenting an attractive online offering (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) or, with your consent, based on Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.
  • Additional Information:
    Please refer to YouTube’s privacy policy at for further details.

VI. Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service provided by Google Ireland Limited, to statistically evaluate user behavior and continuously optimize the website.

1. Purpose of Data Processing

  • User Behavior Analysis:
    We analyze how visitors interact with our website (e.g., pages visited, duration of visits, bounce rates) using Google Analytics.
  • Optimization:
    The insights gained help us continuously improve our content and functionality.

2. Types of Data Collected

  • Technical Data:
    Data collected includes, among others, the IP address (usually anonymized), browser type, operating system, referrer information, and the date and time of access.
  • Pseudonymization:
    Where possible, data is collected and stored in a pseudonymized form so that it cannot be immediately linked to an individual.

3. Legal Basis and Consent

  • Legal Basis:
    Processing is based on our legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR). In cases where consent is required for specific analyses, we will obtain your consent in advance (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
  • IP Anonymization:
    In order to meet GDPR requirements, IP anonymization is activated in Google Analytics wherever technically possible.

4. Objection and Opt-Out

  • Opt-Out:
    You may object to the collection and processing of your data by Google Analytics. Typically, a browser plug-in is available for this purpose.
  • Further Information:
    For more details on managing your preferences with Google Analytics, please refer to Google’s privacy policy.

VII. GDPR Compliance and Updates (Status 2025)

  • Timeliness:
    This Privacy Policy has been created in accordance with current legal requirements as of 2025.
  • GDPR Compliance:
    All statements made here are based on the requirements of the GDPR, applicable national regulations, and supplementary provisions (e.g., TDDDG).
  • Note:
    Although every effort has been made to ensure ongoing compliance, legal frameworks may change. We recommend that this Privacy Policy be regularly reviewed by a data protection expert for the most accurate and up-to-date legal advice.

This Privacy Policy has been adapted from proven templates provided by erecht24. All information has been updated and expanded to include the use of Google Analytics and to ensure compliance with GDPR requirements as of 2025.

If you have any questions regarding data protection or this Privacy Policy, please feel free to contact us.