Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 2025 (last updated)

Operator / Data Controller:
Ebseek GmbH
Nordseestraße 16
25813 Husum, Germany
Amtsgericht Flensburg HRB 17434 FL
Represented by: Klaus Liermann
Email: klaus.liermann@ebseek.com

1. Introduction

We at Ebseek GmbH take the protection of your personal data very seriously. This Privacy Policy explains which data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and German law.

2. Legal Basis

We process your personal data lawfully on the following grounds (Art. 6 GDPR):

  • Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) – e.g., newsletter, cookies, marketing.

  • Contractual performance (Art. 6(1)(b)) – event registrations, services you request.

  • Legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c)) – e.g., tax retention.

  • Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) – analytics, communication, marketing, fraud prevention.

3. Data Collected

  • Provided directly by you: Name, email, phone, address, company details.

  • Automatically collected: IP address, device type, browser info, cookies.

  • From third parties/public sources: Business contact data, directories, or social media (if legally permissible).

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies.

  • Essential cookies – Required for website functionality (no consent needed).

  • Analytics/Statistics cookies – Help us understand usage (require consent).

  • Marketing cookies – Used for advertising, retargeting (require consent).

Cookie Consent (GDPR & TTDSG)

  • When you first visit our site, a cookie consent banner will ask for your permission.

  • You can accept, reject, or customize cookie preferences.

  • Consent can be withdrawn at any time via the cookie settings or your browser.

We comply with the Telecommunications-Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG) in Germany and only set non-essential cookies with your explicit consent.

5. Purpose of Processing

We process your data to:

  • Provide and improve our website and services.

  • Register you for events (e.g., Fastener Expo).

  • Manage inquiries and communication.

  • Send newsletters and marketing (only with consent).

  • Fulfil legal obligations (tax, commercial law).

6. Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we use your email address with your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in each email.

7. Third-Party Services & Recipients

We share data only where necessary:

  • IT and hosting providers (website operation).

  • Analytics providers (Google Analytics, Matomo, etc., only with consent).

  • Email services (newsletter distribution).

  • Authorities if legally required.

All third-party processors are contractually bound to GDPR compliance (Art. 28 GDPR).

8. Data Retention

  • We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose collected.

  • Statutory retention periods (e.g., commercial/tax law: 6–10 years) apply.

  • After expiry, data is deleted or anonymized.

9. International Data Transfers

If we transfer personal data outside the EU/EEA, this is done only on the basis of:

  • Adequacy decisions (Art. 45 GDPR), or

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (Art. 46 GDPR).

10. Data Security

We use technical and organizational security measures (encryption, firewalls, access control) to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

11. Your GDPR Rights

You have the following rights:

  • Access (Art. 15 GDPR)

  • Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)

  • Erasure (“right to be forgotten”) (Art. 17 GDPR)

  • Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

  • Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

  • Objection (Art. 21 GDPR)

  • Withdraw consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR)

  • Complaint to the supervisory authority:

Independent State Center for Data Protection Schleswig-Holstein (ULD)
Holstenstraße 98, 24103 Kiel, Germany
Email: mail@datenschutzzentrum.de

12. External Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

13. Online Dispute Resolution (ODR)

The EU Commission provides an online platform for dispute resolution:
https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr

We are neither obliged nor willing to participate in a dispute resolution procedure before a consumer arbitration board.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to remain compliant with legal requirements. The “Effective Date” above reflects the most recent version.

15. Contact

If you have questions or requests concerning this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Ebseek GmbH
Nordseestraße 16, 25813 Husum, Germany
Email: klaus.liermann@ebseek.com

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