www.paulkadjo.com Privacy Policy

Introduction

In this Privacy Policy, Paul Kadjo e.K. ("the Company") sets out its practices regarding information collected from users who access our website at www.paulkadjo.com ("Website") or otherwise provide us with personal information (collectively, "Users").

Responsible authority for the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Hamburg Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information

of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg - Corporation under Public Law Mr Thomas Fuchs.

User Rights

You have the following rights:

1. Confirmation as to whether and to what extent your personal data is being used and processed, as well as access to the personal data held about you and further information.

 2. Obtain a copy of the personal data that you have voluntarily provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format.

 3. request a correction of the personal data we hold about you

 4. request the deletion of your personal data

 5. Object to our processing of your personal data

 6.request that we restrict the processing of your personal data

 7.make a complaint to a supervisory authority

Please note, however, that these rights are not absolute and are subject to our own legitimate interests and government regulations.

If you wish to exercise any of the rights set out here, or if you require any further information, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

Address: Ludwig-Erhard-Str. 22, 20459 Hamburg

Phone: 040 / 428 54 - 4040

Fax: 040 / 428 54 - 4000

E-mail: mailbox@datenschutz.hamburg.de

Storage

We will keep your personal information for as long as is necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes and enforce our policies. Retention periods depend on the type of information collected and the purpose for which it was collected, taking into account both case-specific circumstances and the need to delete outdated, unused information as soon as possible. We retain personal customer records, account set-up documents, communications and other data in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Basis for data collection 

The processing of your personal data (i.e. any data that allows you to be identified by reasonable means; "Personal Data") is necessary for us to fulfil our contractual obligations to you and to provide you with our services, to protect our legitimate interests and to comply with legal and financial regulatory obligations to which we are subject.

By using this website, you consent to the collection, storage, use, disclosure and other exploitation of your Personal Data as described in this Privacy Policy.

What data is collected?

We collect two types of data and information from users.

The first category includes non-identifying and non-identifiable user information provided or collected through the use of the Site ("Non-Personal Information"). We do not know the identity of the user from whom Non-Personal Information is collected. The Non-Personal Information that may be collected includes aggregate usage data and technical data transmitted by your device, including certain software and hardware information (e.g., browser and operating system used on the device, language preference, access time, etc.). We use this information to improve the functionality of our website. We may also collect information about your activity on the Site (e.g. pages viewed, browsing patterns, clicks, actions, etc.).

The second category is personal information, which is information that identifies or can be reasonably used to identify an individual. Such information includes

Device Data: We collect personal information from your device. This includes geolocation data, IP address, unique identifiers (e.g. MAC address and UUID) and other data resulting from your activity on the Site.

• Contact details: If you contact us through our website, you will be asked to provide certain information, such as First and last name, preferred pronoun, email address or telephone number or other information.
  

How do we receive information about you?

We collect your personal information from multiple sources:

• You voluntarily provide us with such data, for instance when you reach out to us via our website.
• We obtain this information when you browse our website or use any of our services.
• Additionally, we receive this data from external suppliers, services, and public records, such as data traffic analysis providers.

 How will the data be utilised? To whom will the data be transferred?

We do not disclose user data to third parties unless stated in this Privacy Policy.

We employ data for the following objectives:

• To correspond with you (sending messages regarding your query) 
  
• For statistical and analytical objectives to enhance the website
  

Furthermore, we may share personal information with our affiliates, subsidiaries, and subcontractors in addition to several uses mentioned earlier.

In addition to the purposes stated in this Privacy Policy, we may share personal information with our reliable third-party service providers based in diverse jurisdictions worldwide.We do so for the following reasons:

• hosting and managing our website
  
• Providing us with contact information
  
• storing and processing data on our behalf
  
• conducting surveys, technical diagnostics, or analyses

We may also reveal information in circumstances where we believe it is appropriate or useful to do so in good faith. (i) conform to any applicable law, regulation, legal process or governmental request; (ii) enforce our policies (including our Agreement) and, where appropriate, investigate possible violations thereof; (iii) investigate, detect, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities or other misconduct, suspected fraud, or security issues; We may process your information for the following purposes: to assert or enforce our own legal claims or to defend ourselves against the claims of others; to protect our rights, property or safety, the safety of our users, your safety, or the safety of third parties; or to cooperate with law enforcement authorities and/or protect intellectual property or other legal rights.

Cookies

We and our partners use cookies to provide relevant services, including when you visit our website or use our services.

A "cookie" is a small data packet that is assigned to your device upon visiting our website. Cookies serve various purposes, such as facilitating navigation between pages, activating specific functions, saving your settings, and optimising your access to our services. The use of cookies enables us to display you advertisements tailored to your interests and gather statistical data regarding your usage of our services.

This website uses two types of cookies:

a. "Session cookies" which ensure system operation as they are deleted from your device when you close your browser.

b. "Persistent cookies" which enable us to recognize your device upon subsequent visits to our website. "Persistent cookies" are only readable by the website and remain stored on your computer for a specific duration, even when you close the browser window. This cookie type facilitates identification during your next visit and allows for the storage of settings.

c. "Third-party cookies" are set by other online services featuring their respective content on the website you are browsing. These may be external web analytics firms that capture and study website access.

Although cookies do not have any personal data that can identify you, the information that we store may be associated with the information provided in cookies. Follow the relevant instructions to remove cookies via your device settings and remember that disabling cookies could reduce the functions of the website.

The technology we utilise is Snowplow Analytics-based. The information we gather regarding our website usage involves details such as how frequently users visit and which parts are accessed. Personal data is not collected through this tool, which is exclusively for our hosting and service provider's use to enhance their offerings.

Use of script libraries (Google Web Fonts)

To guarantee the visual presentation of our content is satisfactory across all browsers, we apply script and font libraries including Google Web Fonts (https://www.google.com/webfonts) on this website. Your browser caches these fonts so they only load once. In case your browser cannot support Google Web Fonts or restricts access, the content will appear in a standard font.

When accessing script or font libraries, a connection to the operator of the library is established automatically. The operator may potentially collect data, and it is currently unclear whether or not the relevant library operators collect data and for what purpose.

Please refer to the data protection regulations of the Google library operator, which can be found here: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy.

Collection of data by third parties

This policy pertains solely to the use and disclosure of information that we obtain from you. If you divulge information to third parties on the internet or post it on other websites, separate terms and conditions may come into effect. Thus, it is imperative that you meticulously examine the privacy policy and terms and conditions whenever you provide data.

How do we protect your data?

We take great care in implementing website security measures and safeguarding your data. Our policies and procedures adhere to industry standards to ensure the privacy of the information we gather and store, as well as to prevent unauthorised access to such data. We also require third parties to comply with similar security requirements outlined in this Privacy Policy. Although we take reasonable steps to protect information, we cannot assume responsibility for the actions of those who gain unauthorized access to or misuse our website. Furthermore, we do not provide any warranty, express or implied, that we will prevent such access.

Transfer of data outside the European Economic Area 

Please note that some recipients may be located outside the European Economic Area. In such cases, we will send your data only to countries that have been approved by the European Commission and guarantee adequate levels of data protection through either legal agreements or other appropriate measures.

Advertising

When accessing our website, third-party ad technology may serve advertisements using your service usage data. This utilises third-party cookies placed on your web browser.

You have the option to opt-out of several third-party ad networks, such as those operated by the Network Advertising Initiative ("NAI") and the Digital Advertising Alliance ("DAA"). Information on the practices of NAI and DAA members, as well as the choices available to you regarding the use of your information by these companies, and how to opt-out of third-party ad networks operated by NAI and DAA members, can be located on the websites:

 http://optout.networkadvertising.org/#!/ and http://optout.aboutads.info/#!/

Marketing

We may use your personal information, such as your name, email address, telephone number, etc., or share it with an external subcontractor, to send you promotional materials about our services that may interest you.

We value your right to privacy. Therefore, you will always have the option to unsubscribe from further communication in any marketing materials. If you choose to unsubscribe, we will remove your email address or phone number from our marketing distribution lists.

It is important to note that, despite opting out of our marketing emails, you will still receive important emails from us that cannot be unsubscribed from. These may include maintenance messages or administrative notifications.

Corporate transaction

We may disclose information in the event of a corporate transaction (e.g. sale of substantial portions of a company, merger, consolidation or asset sale). If such a scenario arises, the acquiring or relevant company shall assume the rights and obligations as outlined in this data protection statement.

Minors

Protecting children's data is crucial, particularly in the online sphere. Our website is not tailored to or intended for children. Any use of our services by minors is only authorized with the prior consent or authorization from a parent or guardian. We do not knowingly accumulate personal information from minors. If a parent or guardian discovers that their child has disclosed personal information without their permission, they may contact us at office@paulkadjo.com.

Updates or changes to this Privacy Policy

We retain the right to modify or scrutinise this Privacy Policy occasionally. The date of the latest version can be found under “Last modified”. Your use of the Platform after we post such modifications on our website implies your acceptance of the amended Privacy Policy and is considered as your acceptance to the altered terms.

How to reach us

If you have any questions regarding the website, the information we gather about you, or how we utilise such information, kindly get in touch with us via office@paulkadjo.com.

Business proprietor: Paul Kadjo.

Address: Mönckebergstraße 2-4,

20095 Hamburg.

Tax number: 41/111/01855

Last modified on 1st January 2024.