Data Privacy

1. Controller
‍The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:
Corinna Kiel
Wilseder Weg 75
40468 Düsseldorf
GermanyEmail: contact@c-kiel.com
Phone: +49 15679 6917272.

Collection and Processing of Personal Data and the Purpose of Use
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a) When visiting the website
‍Our website is hosted and operated through Webflow. When you access our website, information is automatically sent from your device’s browser to Webflow’s servers. These servers may be located in the EU or in the USA.The following data is collected and temporarily stored in log files:IP address of the requesting deviceDate and time of accessName and URL of the accessed fileWebsite from which the access originated (referrer URL)Browser type and version, and the operating system of your deviceHostname and internet service provider
‍Purpose of processing:
‍Ensuring a smooth connection to the websiteMaintaining system stability and securityTechnical optimization of Webflow’s infrastructureStatistical evaluationLegal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in providing a secure and functional website).
Webflow Inc.
398 11th Street, Floor 2
San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Webflow complies with GDPR requirements through Standard Contractual Clauses.
Privacy details: https://webflow.com/legal/privacy

‍b) Use of Cookies
‍Our website uses cookies, either from Webflow itself or from integrated third-party services such as Google Analytics.We use:
‍Essential cookies (required for hosting, stability, security)
‍Analytics cookies (only with your consent)
‍Marketing cookies (only if specifically implemented and consented to)
You can restrict or block cookies via your browser settings.
Legal basis for essential cookies: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR
Legal basis for analytics or marketing cookies: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent).

‍c) Use of Google Analytics
‍This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited (“Google”). Google Analytics uses cookies that enable an analysis of your use of the website. The information generated by the cookies may be transferred to Google servers in the USA.We use IP anonymization (“anonymizeIP”), which shortens your IP address within the EU before processing.
‍Purpose: Understanding user behavior to optimize our website.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (your consent).
You may withdraw your consent at any time or prevent data collection by:Adjusting your cookie settingsDisabling cookies in your browserInstalling the opt-out browser plugin:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

‍3. Social Media Links (Facebook & Instagram)
‍Our website may contain links to our social media profiles. When you click these links, data such as your IP address may be transferred to the respective provider.
Responsible entity:
Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd.
4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland
Privacy policies:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/policy.php
‍Instagram: https://privacycenter.instagram.com/
‍No data is transferred unless you intentionally click the links.

‍4. Rights of Data Subjects
‍You have the following rights under the GDPR:
‍Right of access to your stored personal data (Art. 15 GDPR)
‍Right to rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data (Art. 16 GDPR)
‍Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”, Art. 17 GDPR)
‍Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
‍Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
‍Right to withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7(3) GDPR)
‍Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)

‍5. Right to Object
‍If your personal data is processed on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests), you have the right to object to such processing at any time.

‍6. Data Security
‍We use SSL encryption (https) throughout the website to protect your data during transmission.

‍7. Use of Webflow
‍Our website is created using Webflow's infrastructure. Webflow processes technical data, website content, and form submissions on our behalf. Form submissions are transmitted securely, stored in Webflow’s system temporarily and forwarded to us via email.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract or pre-contractual inquiries) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in efficient communication).
A Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with Webflow is in place:

8. Use of IONOS for Domain Hosting and DNS Services
‍Our domain (c-kiel.com) is registered and managed through IONOS SE, which provides domain hosting and DNS services. While the website itself is hosted on Webflow, IONOS processes certain technical data required to establish the domain connection and ensure the availability and security of the website.When accessing our website, the following data may be processed by IONOS as part of DNS resolution or security measures:the IP address of the requesting devicedate and time of the requestrequested domain nametechnical logs for security and troubleshooting
‍Purpose of processing:
‍provision and operation of the domainDNS resolutionensuring network and system securityprevention of misuse and fraud
‍Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in the secure and reliable provision of our online services).
IONOS SE
Elgendorfer Straße 57
56410 Montabaur
GermanyIONOS acts as a separate controller for the processing necessary to provide DNS and domain infrastructure. Further information about data processing by IONOS can be found in their privacy policy:
https://www.ionos.com/terms-gtc/privacy-policy

‍9. Updates and Changes to This Privacy Policy
‍This privacy policy is currently valid and was last updated in December 2025.Due to further development of our website or changes in legal requirements, we may update this policy accordingly.