1. General Information

The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is any data that can be used to personally identify you. Detailed information on the subject of data protection can be found in the 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. You can find their contact details in the section “Information about the Responsible Party” in this privacy policy.

How do we collect your data?
Some data is collected when you provide it to us — for example, by entering information into a contact form.

Other data is collected automatically or with your consent when you visit the website. This primarily includes technical data (e.g., browser type, operating system, or time of page access). This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter the website.

What do we use your data for?
Part of the data is collected to ensure the proper functioning of the website. Other data may be used to analyze user behavior. If contracts are concluded or initiated via the website, the transmitted data will also be processed for contract offers, orders, or other inquiries.

What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right at any time to request free information about the origin, recipients, and purpose of your stored personal data. You also have the right to request correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent to data processing, you may revoke this consent at any time. You also have the right to request restriction of processing under certain conditions and to file a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority.

For this and any other questions regarding data protection, you may contact us at any time.

2. Hosting

We host the content of our website with the following provider:

IONOS
The provider is IONOS SE, Elgendorfer Str. 57, 56410 Montabaur, Germany (hereinafter “IONOS”). When you visit our website, IONOS collects various log files, including your IP addresses. Details can be found in IONOS’ privacy policy: https://www.ionos.de/terms-gtc/terms-privacy.

The use of IONOS is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in the reliable presentation of our website. If consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g. device fingerprinting). Consent can be revoked at any time.

Data processing agreement
We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) with the above-mentioned provider. This is a contract required under data protection law that ensures the provider processes personal data of our website visitors only in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

3. General information and mandatory notices

Data protection

The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.

When you use this website, various personal data is collected. Personal data is data that can be used to personally identify you. This privacy policy explains what data we collect and how we use it, as well as how and for what purpose this is done.

We note that data transmission over the internet (e.g. communication via email) may have security gaps. Complete protection of data from third-party access is not possible.

Information on the responsible party

The responsible party for data processing on this website is:

Think Tank Factory GmbH
Ringstr. 7b
85778 Haimhausen
Germany

Email: info@thinktank-factory.com

The responsible party is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g. names, email addresses, etc.).

Storage duration

Unless a more specific storage period is stated in this privacy policy, your personal data will be stored until the purpose for processing no longer applies. If you request deletion or withdraw consent, your data will be deleted unless there are other legally permissible reasons for storage (e.g. tax or commercial retention periods). In such cases, deletion takes place after these reasons cease to apply.

Legal basis for data processing

If you have given consent, we process your personal data on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR and Art. 9 (2) (a) GDPR, where special categories of data are involved. If you have expressly consented to the transfer of personal data to third countries, processing is also based on Art. 49 (1) (a) GDPR. If consent includes cookies or device access, processing is additionally based on § 25 (1) TDDDG. Consent may be revoked at any time.

If data is required for contract performance or pre-contractual measures, processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. We also process data where required to comply with legal obligations (Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR). Processing may also be based on our legitimate interests (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR). The relevant legal basis is explained in each individual case.

Recipients of personal data We cooperate with various external parties in the course of our business activities. This may involve transferring personal data to these parties.

We only transfer data if:

• it is necessary for contract fulfillment,
• we are legally required to do so,
• we have a legitimate interest under Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, or
• another legal basis permits the transfer.</li

If processors are used, we only share data based on a valid data processing agreement. In cases of joint processing, a joint processing agreement is concluded.

Withdrawal of consent

Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You may withdraw consent at any time. The legality of processing carried out before the withdrawal remains unaffected.

Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)

If processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (e) or (f) GDPR, you have the right to object at any time to processing of your personal data for reasons arising from your particular situation. This also applies to profiling.

If you object, we will no longer process your personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds or the processing serves legal claims.

If data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time. In this case, your data will no longer be used for such purposes.

Right to lodge a complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.

Right to data portability

You have the right to receive data we process based on your consent or a contract in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format or to have it transferred to another controller, where technically feasible.

Access, rectification, and deletion

Within the legal framework, you have the right to free access to your stored personal data, its origin, recipients, and purpose, as well as the right to correction or deletion.

Right to restriction of processing

You have the right to request restriction of processing in certain cases, including:

• when you dispute accuracy,
• when processing is unlawful,
• when data is no longer needed but required for legal claims,
• when an objection is under review.

SSL/TLS Encryption

This website uses SSL/TLS encryption for security. You can recognize this by “https://” and the lock symbol in your browser. Data transmitted cannot be read by third parties.

4. Data collection on this website

Cookies

This website uses cookies. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. They may be:

• session cookies (deleted after visit),
• persistent cookies (stored until deleted).

Cookies may be first-party or third-party cookies.

They serve different purposes, including technical functionality, analysis, or marketing.

Necessary cookies are stored based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. If consent is requested, processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG. Consent may be revoked at any time.

You can configure your browser to control cookies. Disabling cookies may limit website functionality.