1. Data Controller
The party responsible for data processing on this website is:
Mr. Mohamed Ikrami Gerlfanger Straße 6a 66663 Merzig, Germany
Email: welcome@marhabaeurope.com
The data controller determines, alone or jointly with others, the purposes and means of processing personal data.
2. General Information on Data Processing
We process the personal data of our users only to the extent necessary to provide a functional website as well as our content and services. Processing generally takes place only with the user's consent or on another legal basis under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Depending on the case, the legal bases are:
consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)
a legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)
legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
3. Hosting (Squarespace)
This website is hosted by Squarespace. The provider is Squarespace Ireland Ltd. (for users in the European Economic Area) or Squarespace, Inc., 225 Varick Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10014, USA.
When you visit our website, Squarespace collects various log files, including your IP address. For details, please see Squarespace's privacy policy: https://www.squarespace.com/privacy
The use of Squarespace is based on our legitimate interest in providing our website in a reliable and secure manner (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
Data transfer to the USA: In connection with hosting and the services used, data may be transferred to the USA. Where applicable, such transfers are based on the EU–US Data Privacy Framework and/or the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses.
4. Server Log Files
When you access the website, information is automatically collected that your browser transmits to us (server log files). This includes in particular:
browser type and version
operating system used
referrer URL
host name of the accessing device
time of the server request
IP address
This data is not merged with other data sources. Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR to ensure the technically error-free presentation and security of the website.
5. Contact Form
If you send us inquiries via the contact form, the information you provide in the form – including your first name, last name, email address and your message – will be stored by us for the purpose of processing your inquiry and in case of follow-up questions.
This data is processed on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent) and, where your inquiry relates to entering into a contract, Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.
The data will remain with us until you ask us to delete it, withdraw your consent, or the purpose for storing the data no longer applies (e.g. after your inquiry has been fully processed). Mandatory statutory retention periods remain unaffected.
6. Cookies
This website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. Some cookies are technically necessary for the website to function; others are used for analytics (see the Google Analytics section).
Non-essential cookies (e.g. for analytics) are only set with your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, Section 25(1) TDDDG). You can withdraw or adjust your consent at any time via the cookie settings on the website. Technically necessary cookies are set on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
7. Google Analytics
This website uses functions of the web analytics service Google Analytics. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Google Analytics allows us to analyze the behavior of website visitors (e.g. pages viewed, time spent, approximate origin). For this purpose, cookies are used and usage data (including a shortened IP address) is processed.
Legal basis: Use is based exclusively on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, Section 25(1) TDDDG). Consent can be withdrawn at any time with effect for the future.
IP anonymization: Your IP address is shortened by Google within the EU/EEA before being transferred.
Data transfer to the USA: Data may be transferred to Google LLC in the USA. Where applicable, this is based on the EU–US Data Privacy Framework and the Standard Contractual Clauses.
You can prevent collection by Google Analytics by rejecting analytics cookies in the cookie settings or by installing Google's browser add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
For more information on how Google handles user data, see: https://policies.google.com/privacy
8. Encryption (SSL/TLS)
For security reasons, this website uses SSL/TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the "https://" in your browser's address bar.
9. Your Rights as a Data Subject
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
access to the personal data stored about you (Art. 15 GDPR)
rectification of inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR)
erasure of your data (Art. 17 GDPR)
restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
objection to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
withdrawal of consent given, with effect for the future
To exercise your rights, an informal message to welcome@marhabaeurope.com is sufficient.
10. Right to Lodge a Complaint with a Supervisory Authority
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your residence, place of work, or the place of the alleged infringement.
The supervisory authority responsible for us is:
Unabhängiges Datenschutzzentrum Saarland Die Landesbeauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit Fritz-Dobisch-Straße 12, 66111 Saarbrücken, Germany https://www.datenschutz.saarland.de
11. Validity of this Privacy Policy
This privacy policy is valid as of [month/year]. As our website develops or due to changes in legal requirements, it may become necessary to amend this privacy policy.
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