1. General Information

We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. This privacy policy explains how we collect, process, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable German data protection laws.

2. Controller

The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:

Machwerk GmbH

Bertaallee 10

47055 Duisburg

Germany

3. Collection and Processing of Personal Data

a) Contact Form

When you contact us via the contact form on our website, we collect and process the data you provide voluntarily. This may include:

• Name

• Company name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Message content

• File uploads

The data is processed solely for the purpose of handling your inquiry and any follow-up communication.

Legal basis:

Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual measures) or

Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in responding to inquiries)

b) Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and, if provided, additional information.

We use Mailchimp and MailerLite for newsletter distribution. Subscription takes place via a double opt-in procedure, ensuring that you have explicitly consented to receive emails.

You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time via the unsubscribe link included in each email.

Legal basis:

Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)

4. Analytics and Cookies

a) Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google. Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze how users interact with the website.

The information generated by these cookies is usually transmitted to and stored by Google servers. IP anonymization is enabled.

Legal basis:

Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent via cookie banner)

b) Cookies

We use cookies to ensure the proper functioning of our website and to analyze usage. A cookie consent banner is implemented, allowing you to manage your preferences at any time.

5. Hosting

Our website is hosted within the European Union. All data is processed and stored in accordance with EU data protection regulations.

6. Data Sharing

Your personal data will not be shared with third parties unless:
    •    it is required to fulfill contractual obligations,
    •    you have given explicit consent, or
    •    we are legally required to do so.

7. Data Retention

Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by statutory retention obligations.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:
    •    Access your personal data (Art. 15 GDPR)
    •    Rectification of inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR)
    •    Erasure of your data (Art. 17 GDPR)
    •    Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
    •    Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
    •    Withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7(3) GDPR)
    •    Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access.

10. Contact for Data Protection

If you have any questions regarding data protection or the processing of your personal data, please contact us at:

lukas@dasmachwerk.com