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Privacy Policy

We attach great importance to data protection. The collection and processing of your personal data is carried out in compliance with the applicable data protection regulations, in particular the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This statement describes how and for what purpose your data is collected and used, and what choices you have in connection with your personal data. By using this website, you consent to the collection, use, and transfer of your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Name and Contact Details of the Controller and the Data Protection Officer

This privacy information applies to data processing by:
Controller: Stefanie Janssen, Krahkampweg 2, 40223 Düsseldorf
Phone: 0211/90221961

2. Collection and Storage of Personal Data and the Nature and Purpose of Their Use

a) When visiting the website

When you access our website https://www.marchiteq.com information is automatically sent to our server by the browser used on your device. This information is temporarily stored in a so called log file. The following information is collected without your intervention and stored until automated deletion:

  • IP address of the requesting device
  • Date and time of access
  • Name and URL of the retrieved file
  • Website from which access is made (referrer URL)
  • Browser used, operating system, and the name of your access provider

These data are processed for the following purposes:

  • Ensuring a smooth connection to the website
  • Ensuring comfortable use of our website
  • Evaluation of system security and stability
  • Administrative purposes

The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest follows from the purposes listed above. Under no circumstances do we use the collected data to draw conclusions about your identity.

We also use cookies and analytics tools when you visit our website. Details can be found in sections 4 and 5 of this Privacy Policy.

b) When using the contact form or contacting us by email

When you contact us via the contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the subject of your inquiry as mandatory information. These details help us identify who the request comes from and allow us to respond quickly and efficiently.

Alternatively, you may contact us via the email address(es) provided. In this case, the personal data transmitted with the email will be processed solely for handling the conversation.

Data processing via the contact form is based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). Email based contact is processed under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR due to our legitimate interest in responding to inquiries. If the contact aims at concluding a contract, Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR also applies.

Personal data will be deleted once the purpose of storage is fulfilled—i.e., when the conversation is clearly concluded.

3. Disclosure of Data

Your personal data will not be transferred to third parties except in the following cases:

  • You have given explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
  • Transfer is necessary for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
  • A legal obligation exists (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)
  • Transfer is legally permissible and required for contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)

4. Cookies

We use cookies to make our website more user friendly. Cookies are small files stored on your device that do not harm it and do not contain malware.

We use:

  • Session cookies, which are deleted after you leave the site
  • Analytics cookies, which help us statistically evaluate usage and optimize our offering

You can configure your browser to block cookies or notify you before they are stored. Disabling cookies may limit website functionality.

5. Third Party Integrations and Direct Marketing

Our website uses various third party services, including:

a) Analytics and tracking tools

These tools are used under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR to optimize our website and evaluate user behavior.

(1) Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics (Google LLC, USA) to create pseudonymized usage profiles and analyze website traffic. Cookies are used for this purpose. IP addresses are anonymized (IP masking).

(2) Google Ads & Conversion Tracking

We use Google Ads and Conversion Tracking to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. Cookies expire after 30 days and do not identify users personally.

b) Social Media Plug ins

We use plug ins from social networks such as Facebook to increase visibility. When interacting with these plug ins, data may be transmitted to the respective provider.

c) Google Maps

We use Google Maps to display interactive maps. Data may be transferred to Google servers in the USA.

6. Rights of Data Subjects

You have the following rights under the GDPR:

  • Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
  • Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
  • Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
  • Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
  • Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
  • Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR)
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)

7. Right to Object

If your data is processed based on legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR), you may object at any time. For objections or withdrawal of consent, an email to info@marchiteq.com is sufficient.

8. Data Security

We use SSL encryption and appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data from manipulation, loss, destruction, or unauthorized access.

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy is currently valid. Due to updates to our website or legal requirements, changes may become necessary. The current version can always be accessed on our website at https://www.marchiteq.com/privacy.