// 1. Data Protection at a Glance
General Information
The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is any data that can be used to identify you personally.
Who is responsible for data collection?
Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. Their contact details can be found in the "Responsible Party" section of this privacy policy.
How do we collect your data?
Your data is collected when you provide it to us directly, for example by entering it into a contact form. Other data is collected automatically by our IT systems when you visit the website, primarily technical data such as browser type, operating system, and time of page visit.
Why do we use your data?
Some data is collected to ensure the website functions correctly. Other data may be used to analyze your usage behavior. Where contracts can be concluded or initiated via the website, the transmitted data will also be processed for contract offers, orders, or other inquiries.
What rights do you have?
You have the right to receive information about the origin, recipient, and purpose of your stored personal data free of charge at any time. You also have the right to request correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent to data processing, you can revoke this consent at any time. You also have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data under certain circumstances. You have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
Analysis tools and third-party tools
When you visit this website, your browsing behavior may be statistically analyzed using analysis programs. Detailed information can be found in this privacy policy.
// 2. Hosting
Strato
This website is hosted by Strato AG, Otto-Ostrowski-Straße 7, 10249 Berlin. When you visit our website, Strato collects various log files including your IP addresses.
Further information: https://www.strato.de/datenschutz/
The use of Strato is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in the most reliable presentation of our website.
// 3. General Information and Mandatory Disclosures
Data Protection
The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.
We point out that data transmission over the internet may have security gaps. Complete protection of data from access by third parties is not possible.
Responsible Party
The responsible party for data processing on this website is:
CO-WC
Paul Jonczyk
Kreuzbergstr. 75
10965 Berlin
E-Mail: contact@co-wc.com
Storage Duration
Unless a more specific storage period is stated in this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for data processing no longer applies. If you assert a legitimate request for deletion or revoke consent to data processing, your data will be deleted unless we have other legally permissible reasons for storing it.
Legal Basis for Data Processing
Where you have consented to data processing, we process your personal data on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. If processing is necessary for the performance of a contract, we process your data on the basis of Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. Further processing may occur on the basis of our legitimate interests under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
Recipients of Personal Data
We only share personal data with external parties where this is necessary for contract fulfillment, where we are legally obligated to do so, or where we have a legitimate interest in doing so.
Right to Revoke Consent
Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You can revoke consent you have already given at any time. The legality of data processing carried out before the revocation remains unaffected.
Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR)
IF DATA PROCESSING IS CARRIED OUT ON THE BASIS OF ART. 6(1)(E) OR (F) GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA AT ANY TIME ON GROUNDS RELATING TO YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION. IF YOU OBJECT, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL DATA UNLESS WE CAN DEMONSTRATE COMPELLING LEGITIMATE GROUNDS FOR PROCESSING WHICH OVERRIDE YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS, OR THE PROCESSING SERVES THE ESTABLISHMENT, EXERCISE OR DEFENSE OF LEGAL CLAIMS (OBJECTION UNDER ART. 21(1) GDPR).
IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS PROCESSED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL NO LONGER BE USED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES (OBJECTION UNDER ART. 21(2) GDPR).
Right to Lodge a Complaint
In the event of violations of the GDPR, data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the member state of their habitual residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement.
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to have data which we process automatically on the basis of your consent or in fulfillment of a contract handed over to you or to a third party in a commonly used, machine-readable format.
Right to Information, Correction and Deletion
Within the framework of applicable legal provisions, you have the right at any time to free information about your stored personal data, its origin and recipients, and the purpose of data processing, as well as the right to correction or deletion of this data.
Right to Restriction of Processing
You have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data in the following cases: if you contest the accuracy of your data; if the processing is unlawful; if we no longer need the data but you need it for legal claims; or if you have objected to processing under Art. 21(1) GDPR.
SSL/TLS Encryption
This website uses SSL/TLS encryption for security reasons. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the "https://" in your browser address bar and the padlock symbol. When SSL/TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.
// 4. Data Collection on this Website
Cookies
Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small data packets that do not cause any damage to your device. They are stored either temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently on your device (permanent cookies). Session cookies are automatically deleted after your visit ends. You can set your browser to inform you about cookies and only allow cookies in individual cases, or exclude the acceptance of cookies in general.
Server Log Files
The website provider automatically collects and stores information in server log files, including: browser type and version, operating system, referrer URL, hostname of the accessing computer, time of the server request, and IP address. This data is not merged with other data sources. Collection is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
Contact by Email
If you contact us by email, your request including all personal data will be stored and processed for the purpose of handling your request. We will not share this data without your consent. The data entered by you will remain with us until you request deletion, revoke your consent to storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies.
// 5. Social Media
Instagram
This website includes functions of the Instagram service, provided by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland. When the social media element is active, a direct connection is established between your device and the Instagram server. Instagram receives information about your visit to this website.
If you are logged into your Instagram account, you allow Instagram to associate your browsing behavior directly with your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your Instagram account.
The use of this service is based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. We and Meta Platforms Ireland Limited are jointly responsible for data processing (Art. 26 GDPR).
Data transfer to the USA is based on the Standard Contractual Clauses of the EU Commission. Details: https://www.facebook.com/legal/EU_data_transfer_addendum
The company is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). Further information: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/4452
Privacy policy: https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy/
// 6. Plugins and Tools
YouTube
This website embeds videos from YouTube, operated by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. When you visit a page with YouTube embedded, a connection to YouTube's servers is established. YouTube may store cookies or use comparable recognition technologies on your device.
If you are logged into your YouTube account, you allow YouTube to associate your browsing behavior directly with your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account.
The use of YouTube is based on our legitimate interest in an appealing presentation of our online content pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
The company is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). Further information: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780
Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en