1. Preamble
I appreciate your visit to my website.
Information security, and data protection in particular, is of great importance to me. In principle, you can use this website without providing any personal data. Should you disclose data to me in connection with the processes described below, I will handle your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the legal data protection regulations of the European Union and the Federal Republic of Germany, as well as this privacy policy.
I have implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure the highest possible level of protection for the personal data processed via this website. Nevertheless, internet-based data transmissions can generally have security vulnerabilities, meaning that absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, you are free, as the data subject, to transmit personal data to me by alternative means — for example, by telephone or by mail.
2. Definitions
This privacy policy is based on the terminology used by the European legislator when adopting the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The detailed definitions can be found in Article 4 of the GDPR. Below is a simplified explanation of key terms:
- a) Personal data
All information available to us as the controller that can identify you as a natural person (e.g., name, address, email, phone number, IP address). - b) Data subject
You, as a natural person, if we have identified you. - c) Processing
Any collection, storage, modification, forwarding, archiving, or deletion of data, whether performed by automated IT systems or manually (e.g., by letter). - d) Restriction of processing
Marking stored personal data with the aim of limiting its future processing. - e) Profiling
Any form of automated processing of your data intended to evaluate personal aspects relating to you — such as analyzing or predicting your work performance, financial situation, health, preferences, interests, behavior, location, or movements. - f) Pseudonymization
The process of tagging your personal data with an identifier so that it can only be attributed to you with the use of a separate key or reference database (e.g., assigning a customer number). - g) Controller
The controller responsible for data processing is Jaroslaw Cieplak, with whom you have a contractual relationship. - h) Consent
Any declaration of intent given by you voluntarily, for a specific case, after being fully informed about what you are consenting to.
3. Controller
Controller within the meaning of the GDPR and other applicable data protection laws for this website:
Jaroslaw Cieplak
Hüttenstraße 60
45888 Gelsenkirchen
Phone: +49 209 1486303
4. Data Processing
The following section explains the types of data processing carried out in connection with this website.
Processing is based on the following legal grounds:
- Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – when you have given consent for a specific processing purpose.
- Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR – when processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party.
- Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – when processing is necessary for the purposes of legitimate interests pursued by me or a third party, provided that your interests, fundamental rights, and freedoms do not override these interests.
5. Website
Cookies
This website uses cookies. Cookies do not harm your device and do not contain viruses. They make the website more user-friendly, effective, and secure. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser.
Most of the cookies used are session cookies, which are automatically deleted after your visit. Other cookies remain on your device until you delete them. These cookies allow the site to recognize your browser on your next visit and save your language preferences or login information.
You can configure your browser to:
- be informed when cookies are set,
- allow cookies only in specific cases,
- block cookies altogether, or
- automatically delete cookies when the browser is closed.
Please note: deactivating cookies may limit the functionality of the website.
Cookies necessary for electronic communication or for specific functions requested by you (e.g., shopping cart) are stored based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, as the website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically error-free and optimized provision of the website. Other cookies (e.g., analytics cookies) are treated separately in this policy.
For managing cookies and related technologies (tracking pixels, web beacons, etc.) and consents, this site uses Real Cookie Banner. Details on its functionality are available at:
https://devowl.io/de/rcb/datenverarbeitung/
The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
Server Log Data
The hosting provider automatically collects and stores information in server log files, which your browser automatically transmits. These include:
- Visited website
- Date and time of access
- Amount of data sent (bytes)
- Source/referrer from which you reached the site
- Browser used
- Operating system used
- IP address (anonymized)
These data are used solely for statistical analysis and to improve the website. However, we reserve the right to review these log files if there are concrete indications of unlawful use.
Third-Party Modules / Browser Plugins
You can prevent the storage of cookies by adjusting your browser settings. You can also prevent Google from collecting and processing cookie-generated data (including your IP address) by downloading and installing the browser plugin available here:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en
6. Contact
Contact Form
If you submit inquiries via the contact form, your details, including contact information, will be stored to process your request and for follow-up questions. These data will not be shared without your consent.
Initial processing is based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent). You may withdraw your consent at any time by sending an informal email. The withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal.
If the correspondence transitions into a contractual matter (e.g., a request for an offer), processing will then be based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contractual necessity).
Email / Phone Inquiries
If you contact me by email or phone, your details, including any contact information provided, will be stored to process your inquiry and handle follow-up questions. These data will not be disclosed without your consent.
The legal basis for initial processing is Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent). You may withdraw this consent at any time. For ongoing contractual or business correspondence, processing will be based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.
7. Security / Encryption
For security and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries sent to me, this site uses SSL or TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection when the browser address line changes from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock symbol in the browser line.
When SSL or TLS encryption is activated, data you transmit cannot be read by third parties.
8. Updates
This privacy policy is current as of June 2021 and is subject to continuous updates and adjustments to comply with new legal requirements or technical developments.