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Last updated: 26/01/2025

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Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how w-h-b.de collects, uses, and protects your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.

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1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for processing your personal data is:

w-h-b.de
William Houter-Boulding
St. Bernhard Str 12a
info@w-h-b.de
+4917623346252

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2. Personal Data We Collect

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2.1 Data You Provide

We collect personal data you provide directly to us, such as:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Other information you submit via forms on the website (e.g., contact forms or subscription forms).

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2.2 Data Collected Automatically

When you visit the website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Operating system

• Referring URL

• Pages visited and time spent on the website

• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6 for details).

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3. Purpose of Data Processing

We process your data for the following purposes:

• To provide and manage our services.

• To respond to your inquiries or requests.

• To improve the functionality and performance of the website.

• To send newsletters or updates, if you have opted in.

• To comply with legal obligations.

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4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: If you have explicitly agreed to the processing of your data for specific purposes (e.g., subscribing to a newsletter).

• Contractual Necessity: When data processing is necessary to fulfil a contract or pre-contractual obligations.

• Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (e.g., website analytics) and does not override your rights.

• Legal Obligations: When processing is required to comply with applicable laws.

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5. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with website hosting, email delivery, or analytics.

• Legal Authorities: If required to comply with legal obligations or to protect our rights.

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All third parties are required to handle your data in compliance with GDPR.

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6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and collect usage data.

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6.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize you and provide certain features.

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6.2 Types of Cookies We Use

• Necessary Cookies: Essential for website functionality.

• Analytical Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the website.

• Marketing Cookies: Used to display relevant advertisements.

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6.3 Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

For more details, refer to our [Cookie Policy](link to cookie policy).

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7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

• Contact form data: Retained for up to 12 months.

• Newsletter data: Retained until you unsubscribe.

• Analytics data: Retained for a period of 26 months.

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8. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data.

• Right to Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).

• Right to Restriction: Request limited processing of your data.

• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.

• Right to Object: Object to the processing of your data for certain purposes, such as direct marketing.

• Right to Withdraw Consent: If processing is based on your consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

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To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@w-h-b.de.

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9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

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10. International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

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11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, along with the updated date. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

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12. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

w-h-b.de
William Houter-Boulding
St. Bernhard Str 12a
info@w-h-b.de
+4917623346252