Data Privacy Policy
Introduction
At www.schachler.com, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
Data Controller
The data controller for this website is Dr.-Ing. Michael J. Schachler. If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, you can contact us at:
Dr.-Ing. Michael J. Schachler
Email: privacy@schachler.com
Personal Data We Collect
We collect various types of personal data to provide and improve our services. This includes:
1. Information You Provide
• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
• Account Information: Username, password, and other registration details.
• Communication Data: Content of emails or messages you send us.
2. Information We Collect Automatically
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, such as pages viewed and actions taken.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, and operating system.
• Cookies: Small text files stored on your device that help us recognize you and remember your preferences.
How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
• To Provide Services: To create and manage your account, provide customer support, and fulfill your requests.
• To Communicate: To send you updates, newsletters, and other information that may be of interest to you.
• To Improve Our Website: To analyze usage data and make improvements to our website and services.
• To Ensure Security: To protect our website and users from fraud, abuse, and other harmful activities.
• To Comply with Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
• Consent: When you have given us explicit consent to process your data for specific purposes.
• Contract: When processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
• Legal Obligation: When processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation.
• Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided that your interests and rights do not override these interests.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data with:
• Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website and providing our services.
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights and interests.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the new owner.
Data Transfer and Storage in Non-GDPR Countries
Your personal data may be transferred to and stored in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) that do not provide the same level of data protection as the GDPR. When we transfer your data to non-GDPR countries, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your privacy. These safeguards may include:
• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
• Binding Corporate Rules.
• Other legally accepted mechanisms to ensure your data is protected.
You have the right to request more information about the specific safeguards we use when transferring your data outside the EEA.
Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
• Access: To request access to your personal data and receive a copy of it.
• Rectification: To request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure: To request deletion of your data under certain conditions.
• Restriction: To request restriction of processing under certain conditions.
• Portability: To request transfer of your data to another organization.
• Objection: To object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at privacy@schachler.com.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. The retention period may vary depending on the type of data and the applicable legal requirements.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page and notify you as required by law. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Dr.-Ing. Michael J. Schachler
Email: privacy@schachler.com
Thank you for trusting www.schachler.com with your personal data. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your information.