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Privacy Policy

1. Data Protection at a Glance

General Information The following notes provide 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. Detailed information on the topic of data protection can be found in our privacy policy below this text.

Who is responsible for data collection on this website? Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find their contact details in the section “Notice on the Responsible Entity” in this privacy policy.

How do we collect your data? Your data is collected in part by you providing it to us. This can include data that you enter into a contact form, for example. Other data is collected automatically or with your consent when you visit the website through our IT systems. This primarily includes technical data (e.g., internet browser, operating system, or time of the page access). This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter this website.

How is Personally Identifiable Information stored? Personally Identifiable Information collected by TechnologyOptimum is securely stored and is not accessible to third parties or employees of TechnologyOptimum except for use as indicated above.

What Personally Identifiable Information is collected? We may collect basic user profile information from all of our Visitors. We collect the following additional information from our Authorized Customers: the name, email address, phone number, address, social media profile information,

What do we use your data for? We use Personally Identifiable Information to customize the Site, to make appropriate service offerings, and to fulfill buying and selling requests on the Site. We may email Visitors and Authorized Customers about research or purchase and selling opportunities on the Site or information related to the subject matter of the Site. We may also use Personally Identifiable Information to contact Visitors and Authorized Customers in response to specific inquiries, or to provide requested information.

What rights do you have regarding your data? You have the right to request information free of charge at any time about the origin, recipients, and purpose of your stored personal data. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent to data processing, you can revoke this consent at any time for the future. Additionally, you have the right to request the restriction of processing your personal data under certain circumstances. Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority. You can contact us at any time regarding this and for any further questions about data protection.

Analysis Tools and Third-Party Tools When you visit this website, your browsing behavior may be statistically evaluated. This is mainly done using analysis programs. Detailed information about these analysis programs can be found in the following privacy policy.

2. Hosting

We host the content of our website with the following provider:

External Hosting This website is hosted externally. The personal data collected on this website is stored on the servers of the host. This may include IP addresses, contact inquiries, meta and communication data, contract data, contact data, names, website accesses, and other data generated through a website.

External hosting is carried out for the purpose of fulfilling contracts with our potential and existing customers (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR) and in the interest of a secure, fast, and efficient provision of our online offer by a professional provider (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR). If consent has been requested, the processing will be based exclusively on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TDDG, insofar as consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) in the sense of the TDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

Our host will only process your data to the extent necessary to fulfill its service obligations and follow our instructions regarding this data.

We use the following host:

  • HOSTINGER operations, UAB
  • Švitrigailos str. 34
  • Vilnius 03230 Lithuania

 

Data Processing Agreement We have entered into a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) for the use of the above-mentioned service. This is a contract mandated by data protection law that ensures the host processes the personal data of our website visitors only according to our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

3. General Information and Mandatory Information

Children’s Privacy Our Service does not address “Children”, anyone under the age of 18 years , and we do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 18 years.

If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with Personal Information, please get in touch with us immediately in the contact details provided. If we come to know that children below 18 years have provided personal information, we will delete the information from our servers immediately

Data Protection The operators of these pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the legal data protection regulations and this privacy policy.

When you use this website, various personal data is collected. Personal data is data that can be used to identify you personally. This privacy policy explains what data we collect and how we use it. It also explains how and for what purpose this occurs.

We would like to point out that data transmission over the Internet (e.g., when communicating via email) may have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data from access by third parties is not possible.

Notice on the Responsible Entity The responsible entity for data processing on this website is:

The responsible entity is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others decides on the purposes and means of the processing of personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).

Storage Duration Unless a specific storage duration is mentioned in this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for data processing ceases to exist. If you make a legitimate deletion request or revoke your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted unless we have other legally permissible reasons for storing your personal data (e.g., tax or commercial retention periods); in the latter case, deletion will occur after these reasons cease to exist.

General Notes on the Legal Basis for Data Processing on This Website If you have given consent to data processing, we process your personal data on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR or Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a GDPR if special categories of data under Art. 9 para. 1 GDPR are processed. In the case of explicit consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, data processing also occurs on the basis of Art. 49 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or access to information on your device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), data processing is additionally based on § 25 para. 1 TDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time. If your data is required for the fulfillment of a contract or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, we process your data on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. Furthermore, we process your data if this is necessary for the fulfillment of a legal obligation on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR. Data processing may also be based on our legitimate interest according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The applicable legal bases will be informed in the following paragraphs of this privacy policy.

Recipients of Personal Data As part of our business activities, we work with various external entities. This sometimes requires the transfer of personal data to these external entities. We only pass on personal data to external entities when this is necessary for the fulfillment of a contract, when we are legally obligated to do so (e.g., disclosure of data to tax authorities), when we have a legitimate interest in the disclosure according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR, or when another legal basis allows for the data transfer. When using processors, we only disclose personal data of our customers based on a valid contract for data processing. In the case of joint processing, a joint processing agreement is concluded.

Revocation of Your Consent to Data Processing Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You can revoke any consent already given at any time. The legality of the data processing carried out until the revocation remains unaffected by the revocation.

Right to Object to Data Collection in Special Cases and Against Direct Advertising (Art. 21 GDPR) If the data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. e or f GDPR, you have the right to object at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation to the processing of your personal data; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions. The respective legal basis on which a processing is based can be found in this privacy policy. If you object, we will no longer process your personal data, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that override your interests, rights, and freedoms or the processing is necessary for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims (objection under Art. 21 para. 1 GDPR).

If your personal data is processed for the purpose of direct advertising, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data concerning such advertising; this also applies to profiling insofar as it is connected with such direct advertising. If you object, your personal data will no longer be used for the purpose of direct advertising (objection under Art. 21 para. 2 GDPR).

What organizations are collecting the information? In addition to our direct collection of information, our third party service vendors (such as credit card companies, clearinghouses and banks) who may provide such services as credit, insurance, and escrow services may collect this information from our Visitors and Authorized Customers. We do not control how these third parties use such information, but we do ask them to disclose how they use personal information provided to them from Visitors and Authorized Customers. Some of these third parties may be intermediaries that act solely as links in the distribution chain, and do not store, retain, or use the information given to them.

With whom may the information may be shared? Personally Identifiable Information about Authorized Customers may be shared with other Authorized Customers who wish to evaluate potential transactions with other Authorized Customers. We may share aggregated information about our Visitors, including the demographics of our Visitors and Authorized Customers, with our affiliated agencies and third party vendors. We also offer the opportunity to “opt out” of receiving information or being contacted by us or by any agency acting on our behalf.

What partners or service providers have access to Personally Identifiable Information from Visitors and/or Authorized Customers on the Site? TechnologyOptimum has entered into and will continue to enter into partnerships and other affiliations with a number of vendors. Such vendors may have access to certain Personally Identifiable Information on a need to know the basis for evaluating Authorized Customers for service eligibility. Our privacy policy does not cover their collection or use of this information.
 
How does the Site keep Personally Identifiable Information secure? All of our employees are familiar with our security policy and practices. The Personally Identifiable Information of our Visitors and Authorized Customers is only accessible to a limited number of qualified employees who are given a password in order to gain access to the information. We audit our security systems and processes on a regular basis. Sensitive information, such as credit card numbers or social security numbers, is protected by encryption protocols, in place to protect information sent over the Internet. While we take commercially reasonable measures to maintain a secure site, electronic communications and databases are subject to errors, tampering, and break-ins, and we cannot guarantee or warrant that such events will not take place and we will not be liable to Visitors or Authorized Customers for any such occurrences.
 

How can Visitors correct any inaccuracies in Personally Identifiable Information? Visitors and Authorized Customers may contact us to update Personally Identifiable Information about them or to correct any inaccuracies by emailing us at eckmayr.business@gmail.com

Right to Complain to the Relevant Supervisory Authority In the event of violations of the GDPR, the affected parties have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the member state of their habitual residence, place of work, or the place of the alleged infringement. The right to complain is without prejudice to other administrative or judicial remedies.

Right to Data Portability You have the right to request that we provide you with the data we process based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of the data to another responsible party, this will only occur insofar as it is technically feasible.

Information, Correction, and Deletion You have the right to obtain information

free of charge about your stored personal data, its origin, and recipients, and the purpose of data processing at any time, as well as a right to correct or delete this data. You can contact us at any time for this purpose and for further questions about personal data.

Right to Restriction of Processing You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. You can contact us at any time for this purpose. The right to restriction of processing exists in the following cases:

  • If you dispute the accuracy of your personal data stored by us, we usually need time to verify this. For the duration of the verification, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
  • If the processing of your personal data occurred/is occurring unlawfully, you can request the restriction of data processing instead of deletion.
  • If we no longer need your personal data, but you need it for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data instead of deletion.
  • If you have objected under Art. 21 para. 1 GDPR, a balance must be made between your interests and ours. As long as it is not yet determined whose interests prevail, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.

If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, this data—apart from being stored—may only be processed with your consent or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest of the European Union or a member state.

SSL or TLS Encryption This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries that you send to us as the site operator. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the browser’s address line changes from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock symbol in your browser line.

If SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

Objection to Promotional Emails We hereby object to the use of contact data published in the context of the legal notice obligation to send unsolicited advertising and information materials. The operators of these pages expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited sending of advertising information, such as through spam emails.

4. Data Collection on This Website

Cookies
Our website uses so-called “cookies.” Cookies are small text files that do not cause any harm to your device. They are either stored temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently (permanent cookies) on your device. Session cookies are automatically deleted after your visit. Permanent cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them yourself or until your web browser deletes them automatically.
Cookies can have different functions. Many cookies are technically necessary, as certain website functions would not work without them (e.g., the shopping cart function or displaying videos). Other cookies are used to evaluate user behavior or display advertisements.
Cookies necessary for electronic communication or to provide certain functions you request (e.g., for the shopping cart function) are stored based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR unless another legal basis is specified. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing cookies to ensure the optimized provision of its services without technical errors. If consent to store cookies and comparable recognition technologies has been requested, processing takes place exclusively based on this consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TTDSG); the consent can be revoked at any time.
You can configure your browser to inform you about the setting of cookies, allow cookies only in individual cases, exclude the acceptance of cookies for certain cases or generally, and activate the automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser. If you disable cookies, the functionality of this website may be limited.
If third-party cookies are used or cookies for analytical purposes are stored, we will inform you separately within this privacy policy and, if necessary, request your consent.

Server Log Files
The provider of this website automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These include:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system used
  • Referrer URL
  • Host name of the accessing computer
  • Time of the server request
  • IP address

This data is not merged with other data sources.
The collection of this data is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically error-free presentation and optimization of its website. For this purpose, server log files must be recorded.

Contact Form
If you send us inquiries via the contact form, the information you provide, including the contact details you enter, will be stored by us to process the inquiry and in case of follow-up questions. We do not share this information without your consent.
The processing of this data is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR if your request is related to the performance of a contract or necessary for pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective processing of inquiries addressed to us (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) if requested.
The data you enter into the contact form will remain with us until you request its deletion, revoke your consent to its storage, or the purpose for its data storage no longer applies (e.g., after your request has been processed). Mandatory statutory provisions, especially retention periods, remain unaffected.

Inquiries by Email, Phone, or Fax
If you contact us via email, phone, or fax, your inquiry, including all personal data (name, inquiry), will be stored and processed by us to handle your request. We do not share this data without your consent.
The processing of this data is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR if your request is related to the performance of a contract or necessary for pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) and/or on our legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) since we have a legitimate interest in the effective processing of inquiries addressed to us.
The data you send to us via contact inquiries will remain with us until you request its deletion, revoke your consent to its storage, or the purpose for its data storage no longer applies (e.g., after your request has been processed). Mandatory statutory provisions, especially legal retention periods, remain unaffected.

ManageWP
This type of service has the purpose of hosting data and files that enable this Application to run and be distributed as well as to provide a ready-made infrastructure to run specific features or parts of this Application. Some of these services work through geographically distributed servers, making it difficult to determine the actual location where the Personal Data are stored.

TechnologyOptimum uses ManageWP for website management.

Personal Data collected: various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service.

You can find Manage WP’s privacy policy here:
https://managewp.com/privacy

5. Social Media

Social Media Plugins with Shariff
Plugins from social media platforms are used on this website (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram). You can usually recognize the plugins by the logos of the social media platforms. To ensure data protection on this website, we only use these plugins together with the so-called “Shariff” solution.
This application prevents the plugins integrated on this website from transferring your data to the respective social media platform when you first enter the website. Only when you activate the respective plugin by clicking on the associated button, a direct connection to the server of the provider is established (consent).
Once you activate the plugin, the respective social media platform receives the information that you have visited this website with your IP address. If you are logged into your social media account (e.g., Facebook) at the same time, the respective platform can assign your visit to this website to your user account.
Activating the plugin constitutes consent within the meaning of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TTDSG. You can revoke this consent at any time with effect for the future.

6. Analytics Tools and Advertising

Use of Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. The data collected is used to optimize our website and advertising efforts.

Google Analytics is provided to us by Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland). Google processes the data related to website usage on our behalf and is contractually obligated to ensure the security and confidentiality of the processed data.

During your visit to our website, the following data is transmitted to Google:

  • Pages viewed
  • Orders, including revenue and purchased products
  • The achievement of “website goals” (e.g., contact inquiries and newsletter sign-ups)
  • Your behavior on the pages (such as duration of stay, clicks, scroll depth)
  • Your approximate location (country and city)
  • Your IP address
  • Technical information such as browser, internet provider, device, and screen resolution
  • The source of your visit (i.e., the website or advertisement that led you to us)
  • A randomly generated user ID

No personal information such as name, address, or contact details is transmitted to Google Analytics.

This data is transmitted to Google’s servers in the USA. We would like to point out that data protection laws in the USA do not provide the same level of protection as those within the EU.

Google Analytics stores cookies in your web browser for two years after your last visit. These cookies contain a randomly generated user ID, which can be used to recognize you on future visits to the website.

The recorded data is stored together with the randomly generated user ID, which enables the creation of pseudonymous user profiles. These user-related data are automatically deleted after 14 months. Other data remain stored in aggregated form indefinitely.

If you do not agree with the data collection, you can prevent it by installing the browser add-on to deactivate Google Analytics or by rejecting cookies via our cookie settings dialog.

Source: traffic3.net

Browser Plugin
You can prevent Google from collecting and processing your data by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de.

For more information on how Google Analytics handles user data, please refer to Google’s privacy policy: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de.

Order Processing
We have entered into an order processing agreement with Google and fully implement the strict requirements of the German data protection authorities when using Google Analytics.

Storage Period
Data stored by Google at the user and event level linked to cookies, user identifiers (e.g., user ID), or advertising IDs (e.g., DoubleClick cookies, Android advertising ID) is anonymized or deleted after 14 months. For details, click the following link: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/7667196?hl=de

Google Ads
The website operator uses Google Ads. Google Ads is an online advertising program of Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Google Ads allows us to display advertisements in the Google search engine or on third-party websites when users enter specific search terms in Google (keyword targeting).

Links
https://technologyoptimum.com contains links to other websites. Please note that when you click on one of these links, you are moving to another website. We encourage you to read the privacy statements of these linked sites as their privacy policies may differ from ours.

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