Privacy Policy

THIS IS Y GbR
Große Brunnenstrasse 116
22763 Hamburg
Germany

Last updated: 10.12.2024


1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for data processing on this website is:

THIS IS Y GbR
Große Brunnenstrasse 116
22763 Hamburg, Germany
Email: hi@thisisy.de

If you have any questions regarding data protection, please contact us at the above email address.


2. Collection and Processing of Personal Data

We collect and process personal data only to the extent necessary for the operation of our website and services.

Types of data collected include:

Contact information: Name, email address, phone number (e.g., when contacting us).
Usage data: IP address, browser type, operating system, time of access, pages visited, and similar data (via cookies and analytics tools).
Cookies: See section 7 for more details.
How we collect your data:

When you contact us via email or our website.
Automatically when you use our website (via cookies, log files, and analytics).

3. Legal Basis for Data Processing

We process your data based on the following legal grounds under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR): If you provide consent for specific data processing activities (e.g., cookies).
Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR): To fulfill a contract or respond to your inquiries.
Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): For website functionality, IT security, or improving our services.

4. Purpose of Data Processing

We process your data for the following purposes:

To provide and optimize our website and its functions.
To respond to inquiries and provide our services.
To ensure the security and functionality of our IT systems.

5. Data Recipients and Sharing

We do not share your personal data with third parties unless:

It is necessary for fulfilling a contract or providing our services (e.g., hosting providers).
You have given explicit consent.
We are legally required to do so.
Third-party service providers:
We work with external service providers (data processors) who process your data on our behalf. These include:

Web hosting providers: For secure website operation.
Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics): For understanding website usage (see Section 7).

6. Data Transfers to Third Countries

If your data is transferred to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure compliance with GDPR through appropriate safeguards, such as:

Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
Additional technical and organizational measures.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic.

Essential cookies: Necessary for website functionality.
Analytics cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our website.
Marketing cookies: Used for targeted advertising and campaigns.
Cookie Consent:
You can control or withdraw consent for cookies at any time via our cookie banner. You can also configure your browser to block cookies.

For more details, refer to our Cookie Policy.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated above or as required by law. Specific retention periods include:

Contact inquiries: Deleted after 6 months unless further correspondence is needed.
Analytics data: Stored for up to 26 months in anonymized form.

9. Your Rights as a Data Subject

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access (Art. 15 GDPR): Request information about the data we process about you.
Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): Request the deletion of your data.
Restriction (Art. 18 GDPR): Request the restriction of data processing.
Objection (Art. 21 GDPR): Object to data processing based on legitimate interest.
Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR): Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
To exercise these rights, contact us at hi@thisisy.de.

If you believe your data is being processed unlawfully, you have the right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority:

Der Hamburgische Beauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit
Ludwig-Erhard-Str 22
20459 Hamburg, Germany
Phone: +49 (0)40 428 54 4040
Website: https://datenschutz-hamburg.de/

10. Automated Decision-Making and Profiling

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling for the purposes of this website.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on our website.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us at:
Email: hi@thisisy.de

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