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Last updated March 09, 2025

This Privacy Notice for expertwahl.de (“we,” “us,” or “our”) describes how and why we might access, collect, store, use, and/or share (“process”) your personal information when you use our services (“Services”), including when you:

Visit our website at expertwahl.de or any website of ours that links to this Privacy Notice.
Engage with us in other related ways, including any sales, marketing, or events.

Questions or concerns?
Reading this Privacy Notice will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. We are responsible for making decisions about how your personal information is processed. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services. If you still have any questions or concerns, please contact us at contact@expertwahl.de.

Summary of Key Points

This summary provides key points from our Privacy Notice, but you can find more details about any of these topics by clicking the link following each key point or by using our table of contents below to find the section you are looking for.

What personal information do we process?
When you visit, use, or navigate our Services, we may process personal information depending on how you interact with us and the Services, the choices you make, and the products and features you use.
Learn more about personal information you disclose to us.
Do we process any sensitive personal information?
Some of the information may be considered “special” or “sensitive” in certain jurisdictions (e.g., racial or ethnic origins, sexual orientation, religious beliefs).
We do not process sensitive personal information.
Do we collect any information from third parties?
We do not collect any information from third parties.
How do we process your information?
We process your information to:
- Provide, improve, and administer our Services.
- Communicate with you.
- Ensure security and fraud prevention.
- Comply with the law.
We may also process your information for other purposes with your consent. We only process your information when we have a valid legal reason to do so.
Learn more about how we process your information.
In what situations and with which types of parties do we share personal information?
We may share information in specific situations and with specific categories of third parties.
Learn more about when and with whom we share your personal information.
How do we keep your information safe?
We have adequate organizational and technical processes and procedures in place to protect your personal information. However, no electronic transmission over the internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
Learn more about how we keep your information safe.
What are your rights?
Depending on where you are located, applicable privacy laws may give you certain rights regarding your personal information.
Learn more about your privacy rights.
How do you exercise your rights?
The easiest way to exercise your rights is by submitting a data subject access request or by contacting us. We will consider and act upon any request in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Want to learn more?
Review the Privacy Notice in full.

1. What Information Do We Collect?

Personal Information You Disclose to Us

In Short: We collect personal information that you provide to us.

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you express an interest in obtaining information about our products and Services, participate in activities on the Services, or contact us.

Sensitive Information: We do not process sensitive information.

All personal information that you provide must be true, complete, and accurate. You must notify us of any changes to such personal information.

Information Automatically Collected

In Short: Some information — such as your Internet Protocol (IP) address and/or browser and device characteristics — is collected automatically when you visit our Services.

This information does not reveal your specific identity (e.g., your name or contact information) but may include:

Device and usage information, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, device name, location, and more.
Log and Usage Data: Includes service-related, diagnostic, and performance information.
Device Data: Information such as IP address, browser type, and system configuration.
Location Data: Precise or imprecise data based on your device settings.

Google API
Our use of information received from Google APIs will adhere to Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

2. How Do We Process Your Information?

In Short: We process your information to provide, improve, and administer our Services, communicate with you, ensure security, and comply with laws.

We process personal information for various reasons, including:

To send marketing and promotional communications.
To deliver targeted advertising.
To determine marketing effectiveness.
To save or protect an individual’s vital interest.

3. What Legal Bases Do We Rely on to Process Your Information?

If you are located in the EU or UK, we rely on:

Consent
Legitimate Interests
Legal Obligations
Vital Interests

If you are located in Canada, we may rely on express or implied consent as permitted by law.

We may share your personal information with:

Vendors, Consultants, and Other Third-Party Service Providers
Ad Networks
Affiliate Marketing Programs
Data Analytics Services

5. What is Our Stance on Third-Party Websites?

In Short: We are not responsible for the safety of any information you share with third parties that we may link to or who advertise on our Services but are not affiliated with us.

Our Services may link to third-party websites, online services, or mobile applications, and may contain advertisements from third parties. We do not guarantee the safety and privacy of data you provide to third parties. You should review the policies of such third parties and contact them directly with any concerns.

6. Do We Use Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies?

In Short: We may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect and store your information.

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (e.g., web beacons and pixels) to:

Maintain the security of our Services.
Prevent crashes and fix bugs.
Save your preferences.
Assist with basic site functions.
Provide personalized advertising.

We also allow third-party service providers to use tracking technologies for analytics and advertising purposes.

Google Analytics
We may use Google Analytics to track and analyze website usage.
You can opt out of Google Analytics at: Google Analytics Opt-Out.

More details can be found in our Cookie Notice.

7. Is Your Information Transferred Internationally?

In Short: We may transfer, store, and process your information in countries other than your own.

Our servers are located in Germany, and we may transfer your data to other countries where third parties operate. If you are a resident in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, your data may be transferred to countries with different data protection laws.

We will take all necessary measures to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Notice.

8. How Long Do We Keep Your Information?

In Short: We keep your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Notice.

We will only retain your personal information for:

As long as needed to fulfill the purposes stated in this Privacy Notice.
As required by law (e.g., tax, accounting, legal requirements).

When we have no ongoing legitimate business need to process your personal information, we will either delete or anonymize it.

9. How Do We Keep Your Information Safe?

In Short: We aim to protect your personal information through organizational and technical security measures.

We have implemented security measures, but no electronic transmission or storage system is 100% secure. While we do our best to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security from cybercriminals or unauthorized third parties.

Your Responsibility:
You should only access our Services in a secure environment.

10. What Are Your Privacy Rights?

In Short: Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.

If you are located in the EEA, UK, Switzerland, or Canada, you may have the right to:

Request access to your personal information.
Request correction or deletion of your personal information.
Restrict processing of your personal information.
Object to processing of your personal information.
Request data portability.
Not be subject to automated decision-making.

Withdrawing Your Consent
If we rely on your consent to process your information, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise your rights, email contact@expertwahl.de.

11. Controls for Do-Not-Track (DNT) Features

Most web browsers and some mobile operating systems and applications include a Do-Not-Track (“DNT”) feature.

At this stage, no industry or legal standard exists for recognizing and implementing DNT signals, so we do not currently respond to them.

California Residents:
California law requires us to disclose how we handle DNT signals. Currently, we do not respond to them.

12. Do United States Residents Have Specific Privacy Rights?

In Short: If you are a resident of certain U.S. states, you may have additional rights regarding your personal information.

If you are a resident of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, or Virginia, you may have rights such as:

Right to know if we process your personal data.
Right to access your personal data.
Right to correct inaccuracies in your personal data.
Right to delete your personal data.
Right to obtain a copy of your personal data.
Right to opt out of data processing for targeted advertising or profiling.
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise these rights, you can:

Submit a data subject access request.
Email us at contact@expertwahl.de.

Request Verification:
We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. If submitting through an authorized agent, additional verification steps may be required.

Appeals Process

If we deny your request, you may appeal our decision by emailing contact@expertwahl.de. If your appeal is denied, you may file a complaint with your state attorney general.

California “Shine the Light” Law

California residents may request:

Information on categories of personal information disclosed to third parties for direct marketing purposes (once per year, free of charge).

To make such a request, email contact@expertwahl.de.

13. Do We Make Updates to This Notice?

In Short: Yes, we update this Privacy Notice as needed to stay compliant with relevant laws.

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time.

The “Last Updated” date at the top reflects the latest revision.
Significant changes may be notified via email or website updates.

We encourage you to review this notice regularly.

14. How Can You Contact Us About This Notice?

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Notice, you may contact us:

📍 By Post:
expertwahl.de
Germany

📧 By Email:
contact@expertwahl.de

15. How Can You Review, Update, or Delete the Data We Collect from You?

Depending on applicable laws in your country or U.S. state, you may have the right to:

Request access to the personal information we collect.
Receive details about how we have processed it.
Correct inaccuracies in your personal information.
Delete your personal information.
Withdraw consent to data processing.

To review, update, or delete your personal data, submit a data subject access request.