Controller

The controller within the meaning of data protection laws, in particular the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is:

DSC BUSINESS AVIATION LAW Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
Dr. Heinz Schäfer
Georgstraße 38
30159 Hannover
Germany

Tel.: +49 (0)511 640 6088 0
Fax: +49 (0)511 640 6088 99
Email: hsc@dsca-law.de

Your Rights as a Data Subject

Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you may exercise the following rights at any time using the contact details provided above:

• Access to your data stored by us and information on its processing (Art. 15 GDPR),
• Rectification of inaccurate personal data (Art. 16 GDPR),
• Erasure of your data stored by us (Art. 17 GDPR),
• Restriction of data processing if we are not yet permitted to delete your data due to legal obligations (Art. 18 GDPR),
• Objection to the processing of your data by us (Art. 21 GDPR), and
• Data portability, provided you have consented to the data processing or entered into a contract with us (Art. 20 GDPR).

If you have given us consent, you may withdraw it at any time with effect for the future.

You may lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority at any time, for example with the competent supervisory authority of your federal state of residence or the authority responsible for us as the controller.

A list of supervisory authorities (for the non-public sector) with addresses can be found at: https://www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Infothek/Anschriften_Links/anschriften_links-node.html.

Processing Activities

Collection of General Information When Visiting Our Website

Nature and Purpose of Processing

When you access our website, i.e., if you do not register or otherwise transmit information, information of a general nature is automatically collected. This information (server log files) includes, for example, the type of web browser, the operating system used, the domain name of your Internet service provider, your IP address, and similar information.

In particular, this data is processed for the following purposes:

• Ensuring a smooth connection to the website
• Ensuring smooth use of the website
• Ensuring and evaluating system security and stability, particularly for abuse detection
• Ensuring technically error-free presentation and optimization of the website

We do not use your data to draw conclusions about your identity. However, we reserve the right to review server log files retrospectively if there are concrete indications of unlawful use.

Legal Basis and Legitimate Interest

The processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR based on our legitimate interest in improving the stability and functionality of our website as well as ensuring system security and abuse detection.

Recipients

Recipients of the data may include technical service providers acting as processors for the operation and maintenance of our website.

Storage Duration

Data is stored in server log files in a form that permits identification of data subjects for a maximum of 1 month unless a security-relevant event occurs (e.g., a DDoS attack).

In the event of such an incident, server log files will be stored until the security-relevant incident has been fully resolved and clarified.

Provision Required or Necessary

The provision of the aforementioned personal data is neither legally nor contractually required. However, without the IP address, the service and functionality of our website cannot be guaranteed. In addition, individual services may not be available or may be restricted.

Right to Object

Please read the information on your right to object under Art. 21 GDPR below.

Contacting Us

Nature and Purpose of Processing

You may contact us via the provided email addresses. In this case, the personal data transmitted with the email will be stored. This includes the date and time the email was sent, the email address, IP addresses, and information regarding the servers involved in the email communication.

You may also contact us via the provided telephone numbers. In this context, we collect log data including your telephone number and the duration of the call.

Regardless of the communication method chosen, we collect the content of your inquiry. Your data is stored for the purpose of individual communication with you.

Legal Basis

The processing of data is based on a legitimate interest (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR).

Our legitimate interest in processing your data is to facilitate uncomplicated communication.

If you contact us to request an offer, the processing of data is carried out for the implementation of pre-contractual measures (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR).

Recipients

Recipients of the data may include technical service providers acting as processors for the operation and maintenance of our website.

Storage Duration

Data will be deleted no later than 6 months after processing the inquiry.

If a contractual relationship is established, we are subject to statutory retention periods. These are generally 6 or 10 years due to accounting and tax law requirements.

Provision Required or Necessary

The provision of your personal data is voluntary. However, we can only process your request if you provide us with the required data and the reason for your inquiry.

Right to Object

Please read the information on your right to object under Art. 21 GDPR below.

Information on Your Right to Object Pursuant to Art. 21 GDPR

Right to Object on Grounds Relating to Your Particular Situation

You have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you which is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (data processing based on a balancing of interests); this also applies to profiling based on this provision within the meaning of Art. 4 No. 4 GDPR.

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 serves the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.

Recipient of an Objection

DSC BUSINESS AVIATION LAW Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
Dr. Heinz Schäfer
Georgstraße 38
30159 Hannover
Germany

Email: hsc@dsca-law.de

Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy so that it always complies with current legal requirements or to reflect changes to our services in the privacy policy, e.g., when introducing new services. The new privacy policy will then apply to your next visit.

Questions Regarding Data Protection

If you have any questions regarding data protection, please send us an email to the controller named above.

Copyright Notice

This privacy policy was created with the assistance of activeMind AG – experts for external data protection officers (Version #2024-10-25).