Privacy Policy
Version: January 2026
Privacy Policy (English Version)
1. Controller
ETHROTEC GmbH
Leipziger Straße 232
38124 Braunschweig
Deutschland
Managing Director: Daryoush Salehi
E-Mail: info@ethrotec.de
Phone: +49 531 12289494
Responsible for data processing under GDPR is ETHROTEC GmbH.
2. General Information
We take the protection of personal data very seriously and handle your data confidentially.
Personal data is only processed to the extent legally permitted.
This privacy policy informs you about the nature, scope, and purpose of the collection and use of personal data on our website, in emails, and for all services of ETHROTEC GmbH.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
- Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – Consent
- Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR – Contract fulfillment
- Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR – Legal obligation
- Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – Legitimate interest
4. Data Categories and Purpose
Data Category | Purpose | Legal Basis |
Name, E-Mail, Phone | Handling inquiries, contact form | Art. 6(1)(a/b) GDPR |
IP address, browser data | Security, analytics | Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR |
Billing & contract data | Contract fulfillment, accounting | Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, HGB / Tax Code |
Newsletter E-Mail | Marketing, only with consent | Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR |
5. Cookies
We use cookies for functionality and analytics.
- Necessary cookies: essential for website use
- Analytics/Tracking: optional, only with consent
You can disable cookies in your browser at any time.
6. Sharing Data with Third Parties
Personal data is only shared if:
- legally permitted
- required to fulfill a contract (e.g., accountant, payment provider)
External service providers process data only under instructions and GDPR compliance.
7. Retention Period
- Contact requests: up to 3 years (legal obligations for business records)
- Contract & billing data: 10 years per HGB / Tax Code
- Newsletter: until consent is withdrawn
8. Your Rights
Under GDPR you have:
- Access (Art. 15 GDPR)
- Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
- Deletion (Art. 17 GDPR)
- Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
- Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
- Withdraw consent (Art. 7 GDPR)
- Complain to supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)
9. Security
We use technical and organizational measures to prevent data loss or unauthorized access.
Systems are regularly updated.
10. External Tools
- Web Hosting: GDPR compliant provider
- Analytics Tools: e.g., Matomo or Google Analytics (anonymized / with consent)
- Newsletter: GDPR compliant provider
11. Newsletter
Subscription only with explicit consent.
Data: E-Mail address, optional name.
Withdrawal at any time via link or e-mail: info@ethrotec.de.
12. Contact Form
Data from forms (name, e-mail, message) is only used to process your inquiry and deleted afterward unless legal retention applies.
13. Updates to Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this privacy policy.
The current version is always available on our website.
