Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

Advelta GmbH
Mergenthalerallee 73-75
65760 Eschborn
Germany

Phone: +49 6196 9994 151
Email: info@advelta.com

2. Data We Collect

Contact Forms
When you contact us through our website forms, we collect your name, email address, and any information you provide in your message. This data is used solely to respond to your inquiry.

Website Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This service collects anonymous data including:

  • IP address (anonymized)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referral source

Server Logs
Our web server automatically collects technical information including IP addresses, browser information, and access times for security and performance purposes.

3. Cookies

Our website uses cookies for functionality and analytics. Cookie preferences are managed through our cookie consent banner.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process personal data based on:

  • Legitimate interest – Website analytics and security
  • Consent – Contact form submissions and marketing communications
  • Contract performance – When providing consulting services
5. Data Retention
  • Contact inquiries: 3 years or until request is resolved
  • Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
  • Server logs: 30 days
6. Your Rights (GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Rectify inaccurate data
  • Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict processing
  • Data portability
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at [Your Email Address].

7. Third-Party Services

Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled. Data is processed according to Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Web Hosting
Our website is self-hosted on Hetzner servers in Germany. Server logs and technical data remain within the EU for GDPR compliance.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

9. International Transfers

Our website infrastructure is hosted in Germany (EU). The only international data transfer occurs with Google Analytics (US), which uses appropriate safeguards for GDPR compliance.

10. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at:

Email: privacy@advelta.com
Address:
Advelta GmbH
Mergenthalerallee 73-75
65760 Eschborn
Germany

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page.