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Privacy Policy

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1. Introduction

We take the protection of your personal data seriously. This privacy policy informs you about the nature, scope, and purpose of the processing of personal data when you visit our website.

We comply with the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG). The following information is intended to inform you about how we handle your data and your rights.

2. Data Controller

Daryl Walshe Nanotech

Email: info@nano-tech-consulting.com
 

3. Data We Collect

When you use our website, we may collect the following data:

a) Automatically collected data (server log files)

• IP address (anonymized)

• Date and time of the request

• Time zone difference to GMT

• Content of the request (specific page)

• Access status / HTTP status code

• Amount of data transferred

• Website from which the request originates (referrer)

• Browser type, version, and language

• Operating system

Purpose: To ensure the smooth operation of the website, analyze technical issues, and ensure IT security.
Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests)

b) Data you provide voluntarily (e.g., contact forms, email inquiries)

• Name

• Email address

• Company name (optional)

• Subject and message content

Purpose: To process your inquiry or initiate business relationships.
Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual measures) or Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)

4. Use of Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve the user experience and analyze traffic. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device.

Types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for the operation of the website.

• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the site (e.g., Google Analytics).

You can configure your browser settings to reject cookies or notify you before cookies are set. Disabling cookies may limit functionality.

Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent) for non-essential cookies.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services (e.g., web analytics, hosting providers, content delivery networks) that process data on our behalf. These providers are contractually obligated to process data in accordance with the GDPR.

Currently used services may include:

• Google Analytics (with IP anonymization)

• Hosting provider: [Name of hosting company], located in Germany/EU

6. Data Storage and Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above or as required by law (e.g., tax or commercial law retention obligations).

7. Data Transfer to Third Countries

If personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), it will only be done with appropriate safeguards in place (e.g., EU Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions).

8. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• 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 (Art. 7(3) GDPR)

• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)

Competent supervisory authority in Germany:
The Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (BfDI)
Website: www.bfdi.bund.de

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk, in accordance with Art. 32 GDPR. This includes measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy to reflect changes in legal requirements or our services. The current version is always available on our website.

Last updated: 06/08/25

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