1. Data Controller
The controller, as defined by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), responsible for the processing of personal data on this website is:
Wordfinder GmbH & Co. KG
Osterbrooksweg 35
22869 Schenefeld
Germany
Phone: +49 40 84055920
Fax: +49 40 840559229
Email: [info@wordfinderpr.com](mailto:info@wordfinderpr.com)
Wordfinder Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH, represented by Michael Makowski, is authorized to act on behalf of the company.
2. General Information on Data Processing
The protection of your personal data is important to us. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with applicable data protection laws and this Privacy Policy.
Personal data is any data that can be used to identify you personally or that relates to an identifiable individual.
We generally process personal data only to the extent necessary to provide a functional website, to handle inquiries, to provide our services, or to fulfill legal obligations.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
The processing of personal data is based, in particular, on the following legal grounds:
* Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR, provided that you have given us your consent to process your personal data.
* Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR, provided that the processing is necessary for the performance of a contract or for the implementation of precontractual measures.
* Art. 6(1)(c) of the GDPR, provided that the processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation.
* Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, provided that the processing is necessary to protect our legitimate interests or the legitimate interests of a third party and is not overridden by the overriding interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject.
4. Visiting Our Website
When you visit our website, the browser you are using automatically transmits information to our website's server.
In particular, the following information may be processed:
* IP address of the device accessing the site
* Date and time of access
* Pages and content viewed
* Referrer URL
* Browser used and browser version
* Operating System
* Additional technical information, if applicable
This data is processed to provide the website from a technical standpoint, to ensure the stability and security of the system, and to enable the website to function properly.
Data processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in ensuring the secure and technically reliable operation of our website.
5. Making Contact
If you contact us by email, phone, or through a contact form, the personal data you provide will be processed.
These may include, in particular:
* Name
* Email address
* Phone number
* Companies
* Content of your message
* Additional information that you voluntarily provide to us
Your data is processed to handle your inquiry and, if necessary, to take steps prior to entering into a contract or to fulfill a contract.
Depending on the circumstances, the legal basis is either Article 6(1)(b) or Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. If you have expressly consented to further processing, the processing is based on Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR.
6. Processing of Customer Data
If you have a business relationship with us or use our services, we process personal data to the extent necessary for establishing, carrying out, and managing the business relationship.
This may include, in particular, contact and communication information, as well as contract and billing information.
Data processing is carried out pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR and, where necessary, Article 6(1)(c) of the GDPR to comply with statutory retention and documentation requirements.
7. Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies.
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device and may contain certain information.
Technically necessary cookies may be used if they are required for the website to function.
For non-essential cookies—such as those used for analytics, marketing, or tracking purposes—we will obtain your consent before using them, to the extent required by law.
You can adjust your cookie settings at any time using the relevant settings on our website or revoke any consent you have already provided.
8. Web Analytics and Tracking
If services for analyzing user behavior or for statistical evaluation are used on this website, their use is limited to compliance with the applicable data protection regulations.
Analysis or tracking services that are not technically necessary are generally used only with prior consent, to the extent that such consent is required by law.
The specific services used and their providers are listed in the cookie settings or in the current version of this Privacy Policy.
9. External Services and Content
Our website may include content or services from third parties, such as videos, maps, fonts, or other external content.
When you access such content, a connection may be established to the servers of the respective third-party provider. In particular, your IP address and other technical information may be transmitted in the process.
If consent is required for the integration, the relevant content will not be loaded until you have given your consent.
10. Recipients of Personal Data
Personal data may be transferred to service providers in connection with the technical and organizational operation of our website and business processes, provided that this is necessary and permitted under data protection laws.
These may include, in particular:
* Hosting and IT service providers
* Providers of email and communication services
* technical service providers
* Providers of analytics and marketing services, if used
* Tax advisors, legal advisors, or other professional service providers, as needed
* Government agencies and other public entities, to the extent that there is a legal obligation to do so
Where necessary, we enter into appropriate data processing agreements with service providers who process personal data on our behalf, in accordance with Article 28 of the GDPR.
11. Transfer to Third Countries
Personal data may be transferred to countries outside the European Union or the European Economic Area if service providers we use or integrated services process data there.
Such a transfer will take place only if the requirements of Articles 44 et seq. of the GDPR are met.
Where necessary, appropriate safeguards will be implemented, in particular an adequacy decision by the European Commission or appropriate standard contractual clauses.
12. Duration of Storage
We store personal data only for as long as is necessary for the respective purpose or as required by statutory retention obligations.
Once the respective purpose of processing no longer applies, the data will be deleted, provided that no statutory retention requirements or other legal grounds prevent such deletion.
13. Your Rights as a Data Subject
In accordance with applicable laws, you have the following rights:
* Right of access pursuant to Article 15 of the GDPR
* Right to rectification under Article 16 of the GDPR
* Right to erasure under Article 17 of the GDPR
* Right to restriction of processing pursuant to Article 18 of the GDPR
* Right to data portability pursuant to Article 20 of the GDPR
* Right to object under Article 21 of the GDPR
* Right to withdraw consent that has been given, in accordance with Article 7(3) of the GDPR
If the processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time with future effect. The lawfulness of the processing carried out prior to the withdrawal remains unaffected.
14. Right to Object
If your personal data is processed on the basis of Article 6(1)(e) or (f) of the GDPR, you have the right to object to such processing at any time on grounds relating to your particular situation.
If your personal data is processed for the purpose of direct marketing, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data for such marketing purposes.
15. Right to File a Complaint with a Supervisory Authority
You have the right to file a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority regarding the processing of your personal data.
In particular, the data protection supervisory authority with jurisdiction is the one in your usual place of residence, your place of work, or the location of the alleged violation.
16. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from loss, destruction, tampering, unauthorized access, or any other unlawful processing.
Our security measures are continuously reviewed and adjusted in line with technological developments and organizational capabilities.
17. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy if necessary due to legal, technical, or organizational changes.
The version published on our website at the time of your visit applies.
18. Content Manager
Wordfinder GmbH & Co. KG
Osterbrooksweg 35
22869 Schenefeld
Germany
Email: [info@wordfinderpr.com](mailto:info@wordfinderpr.com)