Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

We are delighted by your interest in WaDaCon GmbH. Data protection is a high priority for our management. This privacy policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Our website address is: https://www.wadacon.com

2. Controller Information

The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:

WaDaCon GmbH
Sangenstedter Dorfstrasse 32
21423 Winsen (Luhe), Germany

Phone: +49 01523 36238
Email: info@wadacon.com
Website: www.wadacon.com

3. Cookies and Consent

Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device by your browser. We distinguish between two types:

  • Strictly necessary cookies: Required for the website to function. These do not require your consent and cannot be disabled.
  • Optional cookies (analytics, marketing): These are only set after you have given your explicit consent via our cookie banner.

We use Cookiebot to manage your cookie preferences. When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a consent banner. Your preferences are stored and can be changed at any time via the cookie settings link in the footer. For a full list of cookies used on this website, please see our Cookie Declaration.

4. Server Log Files

When you visit our website, our hosting provider automatically collects and stores information in server log files. This includes browser type and version, operating system, referrer URL, hostname of the accessing device, time of the server request, and IP address (anonymized where possible). This data cannot be attributed to specific individuals and is not merged with other data sources. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests in operating a secure and functional website).

5. Contact Form and Email

If you contact us via email or a contact form, the data you provide (name, email address, message content) will be stored by us for the purpose of processing your request and in case of follow-up questions. This data will not be shared with third parties without your consent. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual measures) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in responding to inquiries).

6. Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Google Analytics is only activated after you have given your explicit consent via our cookie banner (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze how visitors use our website. The information generated (including your anonymized IP address) is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, providing an adequate level of data protection.

You may withdraw your consent at any time via our cookie settings. You can also prevent data collection by Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

7. Data Retention and Erasure

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted in accordance with applicable regulations.

8. Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal data on the following legal bases under the GDPR:

  • Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR): e.g. analytics cookies, marketing
  • Contractual necessity (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR): e.g. processing inquiries or project requests
  • Legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR): e.g. tax and accounting requirements
  • Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): e.g. server log files, website security

9. Your Rights

As a data subject under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Access (Art. 15 GDPR): Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): Request deletion of your personal data.
  • Restriction (Art. 18 GDPR): Request limited processing of your data.
  • Portability (Art. 20 GDPR): Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Objection (Art. 21 GDPR): Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
  • Withdrawal of consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR): You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: info@wadacon.com

10. Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority at any time. The supervisory authority responsible for WaDaCon GmbH is:

Die Landesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz Niedersachsen
Prinzenstraße 5
30159 Hannover
Germany
Website: www.lfd.niedersachsen.de

11. Security

We use SSL/TLS encryption and other state-of-the-art technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or manipulation. However, no system can guarantee complete security. If you prefer, you may also provide personal data via telephone.

12. Updates to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy at any time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our services. The current version is always available at https://wadacon.com/privacy-policy/.