Privacy Policy

1. General Information

We are pleased about your interest in our company. The protection of your personal data is of particular importance to the management of the arboa GbR tree safety.

The use of our website is generally possible without providing personal data. However, if a data subject wishes to use specific services via our website, the processing of personal data may become necessary.

Personal data is processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable national data protection laws.

2. Controller

Controller within the meaning of the GDPR:

arboa GbR tree safety
Dornhaldenstr. 5
70199 Stuttgart
Germany

Phone: +49 711 674 43 62
Email: boa[@]arboa.com
Website: www.arboa.com

3. Definitions

This Privacy Policy is based on the terminology of the GDPR, including:

  • Personal Data

  • Data Subject

  • Processing

  • Controller

  • Processor

  • Recipient

  • Consent

Definitions correspond to Art. 4 GDPR.

4. Hosting and Server Log Files

When accessing our website, certain information is automatically collected and stored in server log files:

  • IP address

  • Date and time of access

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Referrer URL

  • Accessed pages

These data are processed to ensure technical stability, security, and protection against misuse.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in secure website operation).

Server log data are stored only for as long as necessary for security purposes.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies.

5.1 Technically Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for website functionality and security.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

They cannot be disabled via our consent management tool.

5.2 Optional Cookies (Statistics / Marketing)

Statistics and marketing cookies are only used if the user has given prior consent.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

Consent can be withdrawn at any time with future effect via the cookie settings.

5.3 Third-Party Services

If third-party services are integrated (e.g. video platforms), personal data may be transmitted to the provider.

Where data are transferred to third countries (e.g. United States), appropriate safeguards pursuant to Art. 44 et seq. GDPR are applied.

Detailed information on cookies used can be found in the cookie consent tool.

6. Contact via Email or Contact Form

If you contact us by email or contact form, the transmitted personal data will be stored for the purpose of processing your inquiry.

Legal basis:

  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual measures / contract performance)

  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in communication)

Data will not be passed on to third parties unless required by law.

7. Data Retention

Personal data are stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose of processing or to comply with statutory retention obligations.

After expiry of retention periods, data are routinely deleted.

8. Legal Bases for Processing

Processing of personal data is based on:

  • Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – Consent

  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR – Contract performance

  • Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR – Legal obligation

  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – Legitimate interests

Our legitimate interest lies in conducting our business activities and maintaining secure website operation.

9. Rights of the Data Subject

You have the following rights under the GDPR:

  • Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)

  • Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)

  • Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)

  • Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

  • Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

  • Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)

  • Right to withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7(3) GDPR)

To exercise your rights, you may contact us at any time.

10. Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

Competent supervisory authority in Baden-Württemberg:

Der Landesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit Baden-Württemberg
Lautenschlagerstraße 20
70173 Stuttgart
Germany

11. YouTube Integration

Our website may integrate videos from YouTube.

When accessing a page with embedded video content, a connection to YouTube servers may be established.

If you are logged into your YouTube account, your browsing behavior may be associated with your profile.

We recommend logging out before visiting pages with embedded videos if you wish to prevent this association.

Legal basis:
Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)

12. No Automated Decision-Making

No automated decision-making or profiling within the meaning of Art. 22 GDPR takes place.

13. Provision of Personal Data

The provision of personal data may be legally or contractually required. Without provision of necessary data, a contract may not be concluded.

 

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