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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2024-12-04

BERSBERG ("we," "our," or "us") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

By using our website https://bersberg.com/ ("the Site"), you consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for processing your personal data is:
BERSBERG
Louis Uhlig
Apostel-Paulus-Str. 7
10823 Berlin
Germany
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2. Personal Data We Collect
We process the following types of personal data:
2.1 Data You Provide Directly

  • Newsletter Subscription: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and, optionally, your name. We use Mailjet to process and send newsletters. https://www.mailjet.com/legal/privacy-policy/
  • Contact Form: When you submit an inquiry via our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and any additional information included in your message.

2.2 Data Collected Automatically

  • Cookies: Cookies are used to:
  • Authenticate users.
  • Enhance the website’s functionality.
  • Monitor site usage and performance.

3. Purpose and Legal Basis of Processing
We process your personal data for the following purposes, in compliance with the GDPR:

PurposeLegal Basis
Newsletter delivery via MailjetConsent (Article 6(1)(a))
Authentication and site securityLegitimate Interest (Article 6(1)(f))
Analytics and site performanceConsent for non-essential cookies (Article 6(1)(a))

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to provide a better user experience and secure functionality.
Types of Cookies:

  1. Essential Cookies: Required for website operation and authentication.
  2. Non-Essential Cookies: Used for analytics or performance tracking (requires your consent).

You can manage your cookie preferences via the cookie banner on the Site or through your browser settings. For more information, refer to our Cookie Policy.

5. Data Sharing We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your data under the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We use Mailjet to manage newsletters. Mailjet acts as a data processor under GDPR and ensures compliance. See their privacy policy. https://www.mailjet.com/legal/privacy-policy/
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose data to comply with applicable laws, legal processes, or enforceable governmental requests.

If personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure it is protected using GDPR-compliant safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

7. Your Rights Under GDPR
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

  1. Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data and information about its processing (Article 15).
  2. Right to Rectification: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data (Article 16).
  3. Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("Right to be Forgotten") (Article 17).
  4. Right to Restrict Processing: Request limited processing in certain circumstances (Article 18).
  5. Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format (Article 20).
  6. Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing (Article 21).
  7. Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on your consent.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [Insert Contact Email]. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, such as your local Data Protection Authority.

8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law:

  • Newsletter Data: Retained until you unsubscribe.
  • Contact Form Data: Retained for up to 12 months unless legal requirements mandate longer storage.

9. Data Security
We employ technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse, in accordance with GDPR Article 32. However, no online system is 100% secure.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be notified through email (if applicable) or a notice on the Site, with updates posted to this page.

11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
BERSBERG
Louis Uhlig
Apostel-Paulus-Str. 7
10823 Berlin
Germany
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