Privacy Policy
1. Privacy at a Glance
General Information
The following provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data includes all data that can personally identify you. Detailed information on data protection can be found in our privacy policy below.
Data Collection on This Website
Who is responsible for data collection on this website?
Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. Their contact details can be found in the website’s legal notice.
How do we collect your data?
Your data is collected when you provide it to us (e.g., via contact forms). Other data is automatically collected by our IT systems when you visit the website. This includes technical data (e.g., browser, operating system, or time of access), which is collected automatically upon accessing the website.
Why do we use your data?
Some data is collected to ensure error-free website operation. Other data may be used to analyze user behavior.
What are your rights regarding your data?
You have the right to request free information about the origin, recipient, and purpose of your stored personal data. You may also request correction or deletion of this data. For questions about data protection, contact us using the details in the legal notice. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority.
Additionally, under certain circumstances, you may request restriction of the processing of your personal data. For details, see the section titled “Right to Restriction of Processing.”
Analytics Tools and Third-Party Tools
Your browsing behavior may be statistically analyzed when visiting this website, primarily using cookies and analytics software. This analysis is generally anonymous and cannot be traced back to you.
You can object to this analysis or prevent it by not using certain tools. Detailed information about these tools and your opt-out options can be found in this privacy policy.
2. Hosting
External Hosting
This website is hosted by an external service provider (“hoster”). Personal data collected on this website is stored on the hoster’s servers. This may include IP addresses, contact requests, metadata, communication data, contract data, contact details, names, website access data, and other data generated via the website.
The hoster is used to fulfill contracts with potential and existing customers (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) and in the interest of a secure, fast, and efficient online service (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
Our hoster processes your data only to the extent necessary to fulfill its service obligations and follows our instructions.
Data Processing Agreement
To ensure GDPR-compliant processing, we have concluded a data processing agreement with our hoster.
3. General Information and Mandatory Notices
Data Protection
We take the protection of your personal data seriously. We treat your data confidentially and in accordance with legal data protection regulations and this privacy policy.
When you use this website, various personal data is collected. Personal data is data that can identify you personally. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and the purposes for processing.
Note on Data Security
Data transmission over the internet (e.g., via email) may have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection against third-party access is not possible.
Controller
The controller for data processing on this website is:
Valentin Knoll
Intzestraße 42
42859 Remscheid
Germany
Phone: +49 1605109060
Email: valentin_knoll@crawlers-info.de
The controller is the natural or legal person who decides the purposes and means of processing personal data.
Withdrawal of Consent
Many data processing operations require your explicit consent. You may withdraw consent at any time via email. The legality of processing prior to withdrawal remains unaffected.
Right to Object to Processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
If processing is based on Art. 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR, you may object to the processing of your data for reasons arising from your particular situation. This includes profiling. If you object, we will no longer process your data unless we demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds overriding your interests or for legal claims.
If your data is processed for direct marketing, you may object at any time. This also applies to profiling related to such marketing. If you object, your data will no longer be used for direct marketing.
Right to Lodge a Complaint
In case of GDPR violations, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in your EU member state of residence, workplace, or the location of the alleged violation.
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive data processed automatically based on your consent or contractual obligations in a machine-readable format. Direct transfer to another controller is possible if technically feasible.
SSL/TLS Encryption
This site uses SSL/TLS encryption for security and to protect confidential content (e.g., orders or inquiries). An encrypted connection is indicated by “https://” and a lock icon in your browser.
Access, Deletion, and Correction
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your stored personal data, including its origin, recipients, and purpose. Contact us using the details in the legal notice.
Right to Restriction of Processing
You may request restriction of processing in the following cases:
If you contest the accuracy of your data (processing is restricted during verification).
If processing is unlawful and you request restriction instead of deletion.
If we no longer need the data, but you require it for legal claims.
If you object to processing under Art. 21(1) GDPR (processing is restricted pending verification of overriding interests).
If processing is restricted, data will only be stored and processed with your consent, for legal claims, or for public interest reasons.
4. Data Collection on This Website
Cookies
This website uses cookies to enhance user experience, efficiency, and security. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
Most cookies we use are “session cookies” deleted after your visit. Others remain stored until you delete them. You can configure your browser to notify you about cookies, accept them case-by-case, block certain/all cookies, or delete cookies upon closing the browser. Disabling cookies may limit website functionality.
Cookies necessary for electronic communication or specific functions (e.g., shopping cart) are stored under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The operator has a legitimate interest in storing cookies for technically error-free services. If consent is requested (e.g., for non-essential cookies), processing is based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and can be revoked.
Server Log Files
The provider automatically collects and stores server log files, which your browser transmits. These include:
Browser type/version
Operating system
Referrer URL
Hostname
Time of server request
IP address
This data is not merged with other sources. Collection is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR to ensure error-free operation and optimize the website.
Contact Form
Data entered into the contact form is stored to process your inquiry and for follow-up questions. It is not shared without your consent.
Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR if related to a contract or pre-contractual measures. Otherwise, processing is based on legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
Data is retained until you request deletion, revoke consent, or the purpose no longer applies. Legal retention periods remain unaffected.
Email, Phone, or Fax Contact
Inquiries via email, phone, or fax are stored to process your request. Data is not shared without consent.
Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR if related to a contract. Otherwise, it is based on consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) or legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
Data is retained until you request deletion, revoke consent, or the purpose no longer applies. Legal retention periods apply.
5. Social Media
Social Media Plugins with Shariff
Plugins from social networks (e.g., Facebook, Instagram) are used. They are deactivated by default and only transmit data to the provider upon activation (consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
When activated, the provider receives your IP address and may link your visit to your social media account if logged in.
Facebook Plugins (Like & Share Button)
Plugins from Facebook (Facebook Inc., USA) are integrated. Clicking the “Like” button while logged into Facebook links the content to your profile. Facebook receives your IP address and may associate your visit with your account.
We have no knowledge of the transmitted data or its use by Facebook. For details, see Facebook’s privacy policy: Facebook Privacy Policy.
Processing is based on legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) for visibility on social media.
Instagram Plugin
Features from Instagram (Instagram Inc., USA) are integrated. Clicking the Instagram button while logged in links content to your profile. Instagram receives your IP address and may associate your visit with your account.
We have no knowledge of the transmitted data or its use by Instagram. For details, see Instagram’s privacy policy: Instagram Privacy Policy.
Processing is based on legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) for visibility on social media.
6. Plugins and Tools
Google Web Fonts
This site uses Google Web Fonts for uniform font display. Fonts are installed locally, and no connection to Google servers is made.
Google Maps (with Consent)
Google Maps (provided by Google Ireland Limited) is deactivated by default. A connection to Google’s servers is only established upon activation (consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
After activation, Google Maps stores your IP address, which is usually transmitted to a US server. We have no control over this data transfer.
For details, see Google’s privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy.