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Privacy Policy
This privacy information applies to data processing by:

Controller:
ctrl-s GmbH
Dornbirner Straße 11
70469 Stuttgart, Germany
Email: info(at)ctrl-s.de
Phone: +49-711-341900-0

The Data Protection Officer of ctrl-s GmbH can be reached at the above address, addressed to the Data Protection Officer, or via email at privacy(at)ctrl-s.de.


Collection and Storage of Personal Data and Type and Purpose of Their Use

a) When Visiting the Website

When you visit our website www.ctrl-s.de, the browser used on your device automatically sends information to the server of our website. This information is temporarily stored in a log file. The following information is collected without your intervention and stored until it is automatically deleted:

  • IP address of the requesting computer
  • Date and time of access
  • Name and URL of the retrieved file
  • Website from which the access occurred (referrer URL)
  • Browser used and, if applicable, the operating system of your computer and the name of your access provider

These data are processed for the following purposes:

  • Ensuring a smooth connection to the website
  • Ensuring a comfortable use of our website
  • Evaluating system security and stability
  • Other administrative purposes

The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest follows from the purposes listed above. In no case do we use the collected data to draw conclusions about your identity.

 

In addition, we use cookies and analytics services when you visit our website. More details can be found in Sections 4 and 5 of this privacy policy.

b) When Subscribing to Our Newsletter

If you have expressly consented under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, we use your email address to send you our newsletter regularly. Providing an email address is sufficient to receive the newsletter.

You can unsubscribe at any time via the link at the end of each newsletter or by sending an email to info(at)ctrl-s.de.

Disclosure of Data
 

Your personal data will not be transferred to third parties for purposes other than those listed below. We will only share your personal data with third parties if:

  • You have explicitly consented under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR
  • The disclosure is necessary under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR to assert, exercise, or defend legal claims, and there is no reason to assume that you have an overriding interest in not disclosing your data
  • There is a legal obligation to disclose under Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR
  • It is legally permissible and necessary under Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR for the performance of a contract with you

Cookies

We use cookies on our website. These are small files that your browser automatically creates and stores on your device (laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc.) when you visit our website. Cookies do not harm your device, and they do not contain viruses, Trojans, or other malware.

Cookies store information related to your specific device, but they do not allow us to directly identify you.

1. Improve user experience – We use session cookies to recognize that you have already visited certain pages. These are automatically deleted when you leave our website.

2. Enhance usability – We use temporary cookies that remain stored for a defined period, allowing us to recognize previous visits and settings so that you do not need to re-enter information.

3. Analyze and optimize our website – We use cookies to collect statistical data on website usage (see Section 5) to optimize our services for you. These cookies are automatically deleted after a defined period.

The legal basis for data processing through cookies is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can configure your browser to reject cookies or notify you before storing them. However, disabling cookies may limit website functionality.

Analytics Tools

a) Tracking Tools

The tracking measures listed below are carried out based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. We use these measures to:

  • Ensure a user-friendly design and continuous optimization of our website
  • Collect statistical data about website usage to improve our offerings

Each tracking tool’s specific purpose and data categories are described below.

b) Matomo

We use Matomo, an open-source software for analyzing and statistically evaluating website usage. This tool uses cookies (see Section 4). The information generated by cookies is transmitted to our servers and compiled into pseudonymized usage profiles.

This information is used to:

  • Evaluate website usage
  • Ensure website design meets user needs

No data is shared with third parties. The IP addresses are anonymized (IP masking), preventing user identification.

Your Rights as a Data Subject

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access (Art. 15 GDPR) – You can request information about your processed personal data.
  • Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR) – You can request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Right to Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR) – You can request the deletion of your data unless processing is necessary for legal obligations or legitimate interests.
  • Right to Restriction of Processing (Art. 18 GDPR) – You can request restrictions on processing under certain conditions.
  • Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR) – You can request your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR) – You can withdraw previously given consent at any time.
  • Right to Lodge a Complaint (Art. 77 GDPR) – You can file a complaint with a data protection authority if you believe your data is not being processed lawfully.

Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR)

If your personal data is processed based on legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR), you have the right to object to processing on grounds relating to your particular situation or to object against direct marketing.

To exercise your right to withdraw or object, simply email info(at)ctrl-s.de.

Data Security

We use SSL encryption (Secure Socket Layer) with the highest encryption level supported by your browser (usually 256-bit). If your browser does not support 256-bit encryption, we use 128-bit v3 technology.

You can recognize an encrypted connection by the lock icon in your browser.

We also implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data from:

  • Accidental or intentional manipulation
  • Partial or total loss
  • Destruction
  • Unauthorized access

Our security measures are continuously improved based on technological advancements.

Updates to This Privacy Policy
 

This privacy policy is current as of May 2018.

Due to website developments or legal changes, this privacy policy may be updated. The latest version is always available at:
www.ctrl-s.de/company/datenschutz/