1.Data protection at a glance

General information

The following information provides a quick overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit our website. Personal data is any information that can be used to identify you personally. You can find detailed information about this further down in this privacy policy.

Data collection on this website

Who is responsible for data collection?
Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator:

Creator Empire
Rohel Ashraf, Wisam Ajjoub
    

How do we collect your data?

• Your data is collected when you actively communicate it to us, e.g. via a contact form, by email or by telephone.
• Other data is collected automatically when you visit the website. This primarily involves technical information (e.g., browser type, operating system, time of page access). This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter our website.

What do we use your data for?
Some of the data is collected to ensure the website is technically error-free and secure. Other data may be used for statistical analysis of user behavior, provided you have consented (e.g., with Google Analytics).

What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right to:

• To request information about the origin, recipient and purpose of your stored personal data
• To have your data corrected or deleted
• to revoke consent given
• to request restriction of processing under certain circumstances
• Object to certain processing
• to complain to a data protection supervisory authority

Analysis tools and third-party technologies
When you visit this website, your usage behavior may be statistically analyzed. This is primarily done using cookies and analysis programs such as Google Analytics – but only if you have expressly consented to this beforehand.

2. General information and mandatory information

Data protection

We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy. 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.

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

Note on the responsible body

Responsible for data processing on this website is:
Creator Empire, An der Moselbrücke 5, 56068 Koblenz

The responsible body is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others decides on the purposes and means of processing personal data.

3. Data collection when visiting the website

When you visit the website:

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

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

We process the above data for the following purposes:

• Ensuring a smooth connection to the website
• Ensuring comfortable use of our website
• Evaluation of system security and stability

-for further administrative purposes

Legal basis for data processing: Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR (legitimate interest)

4. Contact by email, telephone or fax

If you have any questions, you can contact us via the email address provided or by phone. The data you provide will be saved and used solely to process your inquiry.

Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR (consent) or (b) GDPR (contract/initiation)

5. Sharing 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 information with third parties if:

You have given your express consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR, the transfer is necessary according to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR to assert, exercise or defend legal claims and there is no reason to assume that you have an overriding legitimate interest in not transferring your data, in the event that there is a legal obligation to transfer data in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR, and this is legally permissible and is necessary for the processing of contractual relationships with you according to Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.

6. Analysis tools and advertising (Google Analytics)

Google Analytics

Our website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland ("Google"). Google Analytics enables us to evaluate user behavior on our website in order to optimize our offering and content.

Google Analytics uses "cookies," which are text files placed on your device, to help the website analyze how users use the site. The information generated by cookies is typically transferred to a Google server in the US and stored there.

IP anonymization activated

We have activated the IP anonymization function on this website. Therefore, your IP address will be shortened by Google within the EU or other EEA member states prior to transmission. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a server in the USA and anonymized there. Google processes this data on our behalf and uses it to compile reports on website activity.

The IP address transmitted by your browser will not be merged with other data held by Google.

Legal basis

Google Analytics is used on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR, provided you have expressly consented via our cookie banner. This consent can be revoked at any time. Google Analytics will not be activated without your consent.

Objection and deactivation options

You can prevent data collection by Google Analytics by downloading and installing the following browser plug-in:

Google Privacy Policy.

Alternatively, you can prevent the collection of data using an opt-out cookie. This prevents Google Analytics from processing your data on future visits to this website.

Demographic characteristics

Our website uses the "demographics" feature of Google Analytics. This allows us to create anonymized reports on the age, gender, and interests of users. This data is based on interest-based advertising and visitor data from third parties and cannot be traced back to individual users. You can deactivate this feature at any time via your Google Account settings.

Data storage period

User and event-level data linked to cookies, user identifiers (e.g., user ID), or advertising IDs are automatically deleted or anonymized by Google after 14 months.

For more information on data processing by Google Analytics, please visit:

https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de

https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies. These are small text files that are stored on your device and do not cause any damage.

Types of cookies:

• Session cookies: These are only stored for the duration of your visit and are automatically deleted as soon as you leave the website.
• Persistent cookies: These remain stored on your device until you delete them yourself or your browser automatically removes them.
• Third-party cookies: These may be set by third parties (e.g. to use external services such as payment providers, Google Maps, YouTube, etc.).

Cookies fulfill different functions:

• They are technically necessary for certain functions of the website to function reliably (e.g. navigation, font display, security functions).
• Some cookies are used for usage analysis or marketing.

Legal basis:

• Technically necessary cookies are stored on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the technically error-free and optimized provision of our website.
• We only use analysis or third-party cookies with your express consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time (e.g., via our cookie banner).

Cookie management in the browser:

You can set your browser so that you can:

• be informed about the setting of cookies
• Allow cookies only in individual cases
• Reject cookies for specific cases or generally
• Automatically delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note: If you deactivate cookies, certain functions of our website may be restricted or unavailable.

If we use cookies for analysis or advertising purposes or third-party cookies, we will inform you separately within the framework of this privacy policy and, if necessary, obtain your consent.

To manage the cookies and similar technologies used (web beacons, etc.) and the associated consents, we use the "Real Cookie Banner" consent tool. Details on how "Real Cookie Banner" works can be found at <a href="https://devowl.io/knowledge-base/real-cookie-banner-data-processing/">https://devowl.io/rcb/data-processing/ .</a>

The legal basis for the processing of personal data in this context is Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR and Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in managing the cookies and similar technologies used, as well as the associated consents.

Providing personal data is neither contractually required nor necessary for entering into a contract. You are not obligated to provide personal data. If you do not provide personal data, we cannot manage your consents.

8. Server log files

Our hosting provider automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits each time you access a page.

The following data is logged:

Browser type and version

Operating system used

Referrer URL (page from which access is made)

Hostname of the accessing computer

Time of the server request

IP address

This data will not be merged with other data sources.

Legal basis:

This data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the technical security, stability, and optimization of the website.

9. Plugins and tools

Google Web Fonts

Our website uses so-called web fonts provided by Google to ensure consistent and attractive font display. When you visit our pages, your browser automatically loads the required fonts into the browser cache to display text correctly.

This establishes a connection between your browser and the Google servers. Google is then informed that your IP address has accessed our website.

Legal basis: The use of Google Web Fonts is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the consistent and professional presentation of our website. If you have given your consent when visiting the website (e.g., via a cookie banner), the use is based on Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time.

If your browser does not support web fonts, a standard font from your device will be used automatically.

Further information about Google Web Fonts: Google's privacy policy:

Google Maps

Google Maps is integrated into our website to provide you with geographical information and a location display. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

To display the map, your browser must establish a connection to Google's servers. This may also involve transmitting your IP address to Google and storing it there – possibly even in the US. We have no direct influence on this data processing.

Legal basis: We use Google Maps in the interest of providing a visually appealing presentation of our services and making our location easy to find. This represents a legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. If you have expressly consented to the use of external services such as Google Maps, processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR – you can also revoke this consent at any time.

Further information on data processing by Google can be found here: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de

Google reCAPTCHA

To secure our website, especially forms (e.g., contact forms), we use Google reCAPTCHA to distinguish between human use and automated access (e.g., bots). This provider is also Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

reCAPTCHA analyzes the behavior of website visitors based on various characteristics (e.g., mouse movements, time spent on the site, IP address). This analysis begins automatically in the background without you being specifically notified. The collected data is transmitted to Google.

Legal basis: Use is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in protecting our website from misuse and spam. If your consent has been requested (e.g., via a cookie banner), use is based on Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR – this can also be revoked at any time.

More information about reCAPTCHA and Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=de

10. Your rights as a data subject

You have the right to:
information, correction and deletion

You have the right to obtain information about your personal data stored by us at any time and free of charge – including the origin, recipient and purpose of the data processing.

In addition, you have the right to have incorrect data corrected or deleted, provided that this does not conflict with any statutory retention periods.

Right to restriction of processing

You have the right to restrict the processing of your personal data under certain conditions. This applies in particular in the following cases:

If you dispute the accuracy of your data (for the duration of the review)

If the processing is unlawful but you do not wish to delete it

If the data is no longer required but you need it for legal enforcement

If you have lodged an objection pursuant to Art. 21 GDPR and the balancing of interests is still pending

If processing has been restricted, this data – apart from storage – may only be processed with your consent or for legal purposes, to protect third parties or in the overriding public interest.

Right to data portability

You have the right to have data that we process automatically based on your consent or within the framework of a contract transmitted to you or to a third party in a machine-readable format. If technically feasible, you can also request direct transmission to another controller.

Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

If you believe that the processing of your personal data violates the GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent supervisory authority.

The data protection authority responsible is usually the data protection authority of your place of residence, your place of work or the place of the alleged infringement.

Responsible authority for Rhineland-Palatinate:

State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information Rhineland-Palatinate

https://www.datenschutz.rlp.de

• Operating system used Information (Art. 15 GDPR)
• Correction (Art. 16 GDPR)
• Deletion (Art. 17 GDPR)
• Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
• Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
• Objection (Art. 21 GDPR)
• Revocation of consent (Art. 7 GDPR)
• Complaint to the supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)

11. Revocation of your consent

If your personal data is processed on the basis of legitimate interests pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data pursuant to Art. 21 GDPR.

Some data processing operations are only possible with your express consent (e.g. analysis tools, third-party services or cookies).

You can revoke your consent at any time.

The revocation can be made informally by e-mail to info@gartenbau-hopmeier.de.

Important: The legality of the data processing carried out up to the revocation remains unaffected.

12. Right of objection according to Art. 21 GDPR

a. Objection in special cases

If your data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (e) or (f) GDPR, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation.

This also applies to profiling based on it.

In the event of an objection, we will no longer process your personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds that outweigh your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.

b. Objection to direct marketing

If your personal data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object to this at any time without giving reasons.

This also applies to profiling insofar as it is related to such advertising.

After your objection, your data will no longer be processed for advertising purposes.

13. Objection to advertising emails

The use of published contact data for unsolicited advertising is hereby objected to.

14. Right to data portability

You have the right to have data that we process automatically transferred to you or to a third party in a common format, where technically feasible.

15. Right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority

In the event of data protection violations, you have the right to complain to a competent supervisory authority.

16. SSL/TLS encryption

To protect the transmission of confidential content (e.g. contact requests), this website uses SSL or TLS encryption.

You can recognize an encrypted connection by the address bar of your browser (“https://”) and the lock symbol.

Note: If encryption is active, transmitted data cannot be read by third parties.

17. Objection to advertising emails

We expressly object to the use of published contact information to send unsolicited advertising. We reserve the right to take legal action in the event of violations.

18. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy as needed, for example, due to legal changes or the further development of our services. The current version is always available on this website.