Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy of Walter Hofmann - Lightning Protection Systems GmbH in accordance with GDPR

Privacy Policy

Walter Hofmann - Lightning Protection Systems GmbH takes the protection of your personal data very seriously. This privacy policy informs you about the nature, scope, and purpose of the processing of personal data on our website.

1. Data Controller

Walter Hofmann - Lightning Protection Systems GmbH
Hauptstraße 12
90547 Stein near Nuremberg
Germany

Phone: +49 911 / 71 55 81 82
Email: hofmannwalter@yahoo.com

Managing Director: Walter Hofmann
Data Protection Officer: Walter Hofmann (hofmannwalter@yahoo.com)

The processing of personal data is only carried out insofar as it is legally permitted or you have consented to the data collection. Legal bases include:

  • Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR - Consent
  • Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR - Contract fulfillment
  • Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR - Legitimate interests

3. Data Processing When Visiting Our Website

3.1 Server Log Files

When accessing our website, information is automatically stored in server log files by our hosting provider Netlify:

Processed Data:

  • IP address of the accessing computer
  • Date and time of access
  • Name and URL of the accessed file
  • Website from which access occurred (referrer URL)
  • Browser used and, if applicable, the operating system of your computer

Purpose: Ensuring the functionality and security of the website
Legal Basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR (legitimate interests)
Storage Duration: 30 days, then automatic deletion
Hosting Provider: Netlify, Inc., 2325 3rd Street, Suite 215, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA

3.2 Cookies and Local Storage

Our website uses cookies and local storage technologies:

Technically Necessary Cookies:

  • Storing cookie settings
  • Remembering language selection

Legal Basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR (legitimate interests)
Storage Duration: Until deletion by the user

4. Contact Form

4.1 Data Processing

When you use our contact form, we process the following data:

Required Information:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Message

Voluntary Information:

  • Company
  • Phone number
  • Project type
  • Location
  • Timeline

Purpose: Processing your inquiry and communication
Legal Basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR (consent)
Storage Duration: 3 years after completion of correspondence

4.2 Netlify Forms

Form processing is handled through Netlify Forms:

Provider: Netlify, Inc., 2325 3rd Street, Suite 215, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
Data Transfer: USA (adequate level of data protection according to EU Commission decision)
Privacy Policy: https://www.netlify.com/privacy/

5. External Services and Content

5.1 Google Fonts

We use Google Fonts for consistent font display:

Provider: Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland
Processed Data: IP address, browser information
Purpose: Optimal website display
Legal Basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR (legitimate interests)
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

5.2 External CDN Services

For providing JavaScript libraries, we use external Content Delivery Networks (CDNs).

Purpose: Faster loading times and better performance
Legal Basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR (legitimate interests)

6. Your Rights as a Data Subject

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

6.1 Right to Information (Art. 15 GDPR)

You can request information about the personal data we process about you.

6.2 Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)

You can request the correction of incorrect or incomplete data.

6.3 Right to Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)

You can request the deletion of your personal data, provided there are no legal retention obligations.

6.4 Right to Restriction of Processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

You can request the restriction of processing.

6.5 Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

You can request that we provide you with your data in a structured, commonly used format.

6.6 Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR)

You can object to the processing of your personal data.

You can withdraw given consent at any time with effect for the future.

7. Contact for Data Protection Inquiries

To exercise your rights or for questions about data protection, please contact:

Walter Hofmann
Email: hofmannwalter@yahoo.com
Phone: +49 911 / 71 55 81 82

8. Right to Complain

You have the right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority regarding the processing of your personal data.

Competent Authority:
Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision (BayLDA)
Promenade 18
91522 Ansbach
Phone: +49 981 180093-0
Email: poststelle@lda.bayern.de

9. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational security measures to protect your data:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • Secure server infrastructure
  • Regular security updates
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Regular data backups

10. Children and Minors

Our website is not directed at persons under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to change this privacy policy to adapt it to changed legal situations or when making changes to the service. You can always find the current version on this page.

Status: January 2024
Last Updated: January 2024

Last updated: January 1, 2024