Everything we do is geared toward building relationships. For us, the fundamental basis of these relationships is always reliable and trustworthy interaction with one another. For this reason, we treat not only our customers and partners with trust, but also your personal data when you visit and use our website. The security of your data is important to us! In this privacy policy, we therefore provide you with comprehensive information about the personal data that is processed when you use our website, as well as your rights in this regard.

Name and address of the responsible party

The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (Art. 4 (7) GDPR) and the applicable data protection law as well as other data protection provisions is:

Czarnowski GmbH
Schanzenstrasse 39 D4-D5
51063 Cologne, Germany
+49 (0) 221.922321-0
cologne@czarnowski.com

Website: General information on data processing

Legal basis for the processing of personal data

 Insofar as we obtain the consent of the data subject for the processing of personal data, Art. 6 (1) lit. a EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) serves as the legal basis. When processing personal data that is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR serves as the legal basis. This also applies to processing operations that are necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. Insofar as the processing of personal data is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation to which our company is subject, Art. 6 (1) lit. c GDPR serves as the legal basis. In the event that vital interests of the data subject or another natural person require the processing of personal data, Art. 6 (1) lit. d GDPR serves as the legal basis. If processing is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of our company or a third party and if the interests, fundamental rights, and freedoms of the data subject do not outweigh the former interest, Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR serves as the legal basis for processing.

Data deletion and storage period

The personal data of the data subject will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage no longer applies. Storage may also take place if this has been provided for by the European or national legislator in EU regulations, laws, or other provisions to which the controller is subject. The data will also be blocked or deleted if a storage period prescribed by the aforementioned standards expires, unless there is a need for further storage of the data for the conclusion or fulfillment of a contract.

Provision of the website,
creation of log files

Description and scope of data processing

Every time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the accessing computer. The data is also stored in our system's log files. This data is not stored together with other personal data of the user.

The following data is collected:

(1) Information about the browser type, version, and language
(2) The user's operating system
(3) The user's Internet service provider
(4) The user's IP address
(5) Date and time of access
(6) Websites from which the user's system accesses our website
(7) Websites accessed by the user's system via our website
(8) Access status/HTTP status code
(9) Amount of data transferred in each case

Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and log files is Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR.

Purpose of data processing

The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable the website to be delivered to the user's computer. For this purpose, the user's IP address must remain stored for the duration of the session. The data is stored in log files in order to display our website to you and to ensure the functionality of the website. In addition, the data is used to optimize the website and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. The data is not evaluated for marketing purposes in this context. These purposes also constitute our legitimate interest in data processing in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR.

Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required for the purpose for which it was collected. In the case of data collection for the provision of the website, this is the case when the respective session has ended. When data is stored in log files, this is the case after 30 days at the latest. Further storage is possible. In this case, the IP addresses of the users are deleted or anonymized so that it is no longer possible to assign them to the calling client.

Die Erfassung der Daten

Objection and removal options The provision of the website and the storage of data in log files is essential for the operation of the website. Consequently, there is no possibility for the user to object.

Use of cookies

1. Description and scope of data processing

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored on the user's hard drive by the Internet browser when the website is accessed. These cookies contain a characteristic string of characters that enables the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is accessed again. Cookies cannot execute programs or transfer viruses to your computer.

We use cookies to make our website more user-friendly. Some elements of our website require that the browser can be identified even after a page change.

We use the following cookies:

• PHPSESSID
• __utmc
• __utmt
• __utma
• __utmz
• __utmb

Information regarding the tracking service Matomo (formerly PIWIK) that we use can be found under (III.) below.

2. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of personal data using technically necessary cookies is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

3. Purpose of data processing

The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to simplify the use of websites for users. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these, it is necessary that the browser is recognized even after a page change. The user data collected by technically necessary cookies is not used to create user profiles. These purposes also constitute our legitimate interest in the processing of personal data in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR.

4. Duration of storage, right to object and right to erasure

Cookies are stored on the user's computer and transmitted to our site. Therefore, as a user, you have full control over the use of cookies. By changing the settings in your Internet browser, you can deactivate or restrict the transmission of cookies. Cookies that have already been stored can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are deactivated for our website, it may no longer be possible to use all functions of the website to their full extent.

The procedure for activating the “Do not track” option varies depending on the Internet browser you are using. Please follow the links below:

Mozilla Firefox - Instructions for enabling “Do Not Track” in the program options

Microsoft Internet Explorer - Instructions for enabling “Do Not Track” in the program options

Google Chrome - Instructions for enabling “Do Not Track” in the program options

Apple Safari - Instructions for enabling “Do Not Track” in the program options

Contact form and email contact

1. Description and scope of data processing

Our website features a contact form that can be used to contact us electronically. If a user chooses to do so, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and stored. This data includes:

• Company (optional)
• Name (required field)
• Email (required field)
• Address (optional)
• Phone number (optional)
• Subject (required field)
• Message text (required field)
  When the message is sent, the following data is also stored:
• The user's IP address
• Date and time the request was sent

Alternatively, you can contact us via the email address provided. If a user takes advantage of this option, we will store the user's personal data transmitted with the email.

In this context, the data will not be passed on to third parties. The data will be used exclusively for processing the conversation. The legal basis for processing the data, including that transmitted in the course of sending an email, is Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. If the email contact is aimed at concluding a contract, the additional legal basis for processing is Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR.

2. Purpose of data processing

The processing of personal data from your email and the input mask of the contact form is used solely for the purpose of processing your contact request. This also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in the processing of the data.

3. Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required for the purpose for which it was collected. For personal data from the input mask of the contact form and personal data sent by email, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation is ended when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the matter in question has been conclusively clarified.

4. Right to object and right to erasure

The user may object to the storage of their personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued. The objection can be sent electronically to the email address used for correspondence or via info@agentur-relation.de. In this case, all personal data stored in the course of contacting us will be deleted.

Your rights

If your personal data is processed, you are a data subject within the meaning of the GDPR and you have specific rights. You have the right to obtain information about the data stored about you at any time, as well as the right to rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and objection (Articles 15-21 GDPR), the right to withdraw consent (Article 7 GDPR), and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Article 77 GDPR). The competent supervisory authority is the State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information of North Rhine-Westphalia (Postfach 20 04 44, 40102 Düsseldorf, Tel.: 0211/38424-0, Fax: 0211/38424-10, E-Mail: poststelle@ldi.nrw.de).

If you wish to assert your rights or have questions that this privacy policy could not answer, please feel free to contact us by telephone (+49 221 28 58 37 - 0), electronically (info@agentur-relation.de) or by post (Ebertplatz 14-16, 50668 Cologne). We are also happy to be your reliable partner when it comes to data protection.