privacy
Andresen Socials Privacy Policy
Introduction
In these Privacy Policies, Andresen Socials ("we", "our", or "the Company") outlines its practices regarding the data collected from users who access our website at www.andresensocials.com ("Website") or otherwise provide us with personal data (collectively, "Users").
Authority responsible according to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): The State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen.
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 stored about you and additional information.
- Request a copy of the personal data you have voluntarily provided to us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Request the rectification of personal data we have stored about you.
- Request the deletion of your personal data.
- Object to our processing of your personal data.
- Request the restriction of the processing of your personal data by us.
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
However, please note that these rights are not absolute and are subject to our own legitimate interests and regulatory requirements.
If you wish to exercise any of the rights listed here or require further information, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:
Marie Andresen, marie@andresensocials.com.
Storage
We store your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies. The retention periods depend on the type of data collected and the purpose for which these data were collected, taking into account both the specific circumstances of each case and the need to delete outdated, unused information as soon as possible. Records containing personal data of customers, account setup documents, communications, and other data are stored in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
We may, at any time and at our sole discretion, correct, complete, or remove incomplete or inaccurate data.
Basis for Data Collection
The processing of your personal data (i.e., any data that reasonably allows for your identification; "personal data") The processing of personal data entered into the contact form is carried out solely for the purpose of handling your contact request. This processing is necessary to respond to your inquiry and any subsequent questions, serving as the legal basis for processing under Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR, which is required for the performance of a contract or for taking steps prior to entering into a contract. is required to fulfill our contractual obligations to you, to provide you with our services, to protect our legitimate interest, and to comply with the legal and financial regulatory obligations to which we are subject.
By using this website, you consent to the collection, storage, use, disclosure, and other uses of your personal data as described in these Privacy Policies.
Please read the Privacy Policies 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 unidentifiable user information provided or collected through the use of the website ("Non-Personal Data"). We do not know the identity of the user from whom Non-Personal Data was collected. Non-Personal Data that may be collected includes aggregate usage data and technical information transmitted by your device, including certain information about software and hardware (such as the browser and operating system used on the device, language setting, access time, etc.). This data helps us improve the functionality of our website. We may also collect data about your activity on the website (e.g., pages viewed, browsing behavior, clicks, actions, etc.).
The second category includes personal data, which is data that identifies or can identify an individual with reasonable effort. 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.
In our contact form, we collect the following types of personal data from you:
- Name: Your full name is collected to address you personally in our communication.
- Email Address: We need your email address to respond to your inquiry.
- Message Content: The information you enter in the message field is processed to understand and address your specific concerns or questions.
These data are collected solely for the purpose of processing and responding to your inquiry and will not be shared without your express consent.
How Do We Collect Data About You?
We obtain your personal data from various sources:
- You provide us with such data voluntarily, for example, when you register on our website.
- We receive such data when you use our website or access it in connection with one of our services.
- We receive such data from other providers, services, and public registers (for example, from data traffic analysis providers).
How Are the Data Used? To Whom Are the Data Disclosed?
We do not share user data with third parties except as described in these Privacy Policies.
We use data for the following purposes:
- Communication: We use the contact information collected, such as name and email address, to respond to your inquiries, convey important information, and maintain direct dialogue with you.
- Inquiry Processing: Your data and the content of your messages are processed to effectively address your specific concerns, questions, or feedback about our services or products.
- Customer Service: We improve our customer service by understanding your needs and providing personalized support.
- Website Improvement: We analyze user interactions to optimize the usability of our website and provide more relevant content.
In addition to the various purposes listed above, we may also share personal data with our subsidiaries, affiliated companies, and subcontractors.
Besides the purposes listed in these Privacy Policies, we may forward personal data to our trusted external providers located in different jurisdictions around the world for the following reasons:
- Hosting and operating our website
- Providing our services, including personalized display of our website
- Storing and processing such data on our behalf
- Placing advertisements and assessing the success of our advertising campaigns, retargeting users
- Providing marketing offers and promotional materials related to our website and services
- Conducting studies, technical diagnostics, or analyses
We may also disclose data if we believe in good faith that it is helpful or appropriate to: (i) comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests; (ii) enforce our policies (including our agreement) and investigate possible violations thereof; (iii) investigate, detect, prevent, or take action against illegal activities or other misconduct, suspicions of fraud, or security issues; (iv) assert our legal claims or defend against the claims of others; (v) protect the rights, property, or our safety, the safety of our users, your safety, or the safety of third parties; or (vi) cooperate with law enforcement agencies and/or protect intellectual property or other legal claims.
Cookies
To provide relevant services, we and our partners use cookies. This also applies when you visit our website or access our services.
A "cookie" is a small data packet assigned to your device by a website when you visit that website. Cookies are useful and can be used for various purposes. These include facilitating navigation between different pages, automatically activating certain features, storing your settings, and optimized access to our services. Using cookies also allows us to show you relevant advertising tailored to your interests and collect statistical information about your use of our services.
This website uses the following types of cookies:
a. "Session cookies," which ensure normal system use. Session cookies are stored for a limited time during a session and are deleted from your device as soon as you close your browser.
b. "Permanent cookies," which are read only by the website and are not deleted when the browser window is closed but are stored on your computer for a specific duration. This type of cookie allows us to identify you on your next visit and, for example, save your settings.
c. "Third-party cookies," set by other online services that are represented with their content on the page you visit. This could be external web analytics companies that capture and analyze access to our website.
Cookies do not contain any personal data that identifies you, but the personal data we store may be linked by us to the data contained in the cookies. You can remove cookies through your device's settings by following the appropriate instructions. Note that disabling cookies may limit certain features when using our website.
The tool we use is based on technology from Snowplow Analytics. The data we collect about the use of our website includes, for example, how often users visit the website or which areas are accessed. The tool we use does not collect personal data and is used exclusively by our web hosting provider and service provider to improve their offerings.
Use of Script Libraries Google Web Fonts
To ensure that our content is displayed correctly and visually appealing in every browser, we use script and font libraries such as Google Web Fonts (https://www.google.com/webfonts) for this website. Google Web Fonts are transferred to your browser's cache, so they only need to be loaded once. If your browser does not support Google Web Fonts or denies access, the content will be displayed in a default font.
When accessing script or font libraries, a connection to the operator of the library is established automatically. In theory, there is a possibility for this operator to collect data. Currently, it is not known whether and for what purpose the operators of the respective libraries actually collect data.
Here you can find the privacy policy of the operator of the Google library: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy.
Collection of Data by Third Parties
These privacy policies only cover the use and disclosure of data we collect from you. If you publish data on other websites or disclose it to third parties on the internet, different terms may apply. Therefore, always carefully read the terms and privacy policies when disclosing data.
These privacy policies do not apply to the business practices of companies that are not owned or controlled by us, or to individuals other than our employees and agents, including third parties to whom we disclose data as described in these privacy policies.
How do we protect your data?
We implement security measures on the website with great care to protect your data. We use encryption technologies that secure all data transmissions on our website through SSL/TLS encryption to ensure secure data exchange.
Furthermore, access to personal data is strictly limited and only available to authorized individuals who are familiar with relevant data protection principles. We conduct regular security assessments to identify and address vulnerabilities and update our security measures accordingly.
While we take reasonable steps to protect data, we cannot be held responsible for the actions of those who gain unauthorized access to our website or misuse it, and we provide no express or implied warranty that we can prevent such access.
Transmission of data outside the European Economic Area
Please note that some recipients may not have their registered office within the European Economic Area. In such cases, we will only transfer your data to countries approved by the European Commission with an adequate level of data protection or ensure an adequate level of data protection through a legal agreement.
Advertising
When you access our website, we may display advertisements using third-party ad technology. This technology uses your usage data of the services (e.g., by placing third-party cookies in your web browser) for ad delivery.
You can opt out of numerous third-party ad networks, including those operated by members of the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) and the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA). Information about the practices of NAI and DAA members, your options regarding the use of such data by these companies, and how to opt out of third-party ad networks operated by NAI and DAA members can be found on their respective websites: [NAI Opt-Out](http://optout.networkadvertising.org/#!/) and [DAA Opt-Out](http://optout.aboutads.info/#!/).
Marketing
We may use your personal data, such as your name, email address, phone number, etc., ourselves or may disclose it to an external subcontractor to provide you with promotional materials related to our services that may be of interest to you.
We respect your right to privacy. Therefore, in these marketing materials, you will always have the option to unsubscribe from further communications. If you unsubscribe, your email address or phone number will be removed from our marketing distribution lists.
Please note that even after unsubscribing from receiving our marketing emails, we may continue to send you emails containing important information that does not include an unsubscribe option. This includes maintenance notifications or administrative notices.
Business Transaction
In case of a business transaction (e.g., the sale of significant parts of the company, a merger, consolidation, or asset sale), we may disclose data. If such a scenario occurs, the acquirer or the relevant company will assume the rights and responsibilities outlined in this privacy policy.
Minors
The protection of children's data, especially in the online environment, is of utmost importance. The website is not designed for children and is not directed at them. The use of our services by minors is only permissible with the prior consent or authorization of a parent or legal guardian. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If a parent or legal guardian becomes aware that their child has provided us with personal data without their consent, they can contact us at info@andresensocials.
Updates or changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to change or review these privacy policies from time to time. You can find the date of the current version under 'Last modified on.' Your continued use of the platform after the announcement of such changes on our website constitutes your consent to such changes to the privacy policies and is considered your agreement to be bound by the modified terms.
How to reach us
For general inquiries about the website, the data we collect about you, or the use of this data, please contact us at info@andresensocials.com.
Andresen Socials
Founder: Marie Andresen
marie@andresensocials.com
Last changed at 14.11.2024