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Privacy Policy
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I.       Name and address of the controller

The person responsible within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (EU-DSGVO) and other national data protection laws of the member states as well as other data protection regulations is the following:

Distributed Ledger Consulting GmbH
Lange Reihe 73
20099 Hamburg
Germany
Tel.: +49 251 981156-4070
E-Mail: info@distributed-ledger-consulting.de
Website: www.distributed-ledger-consulting.de

II.     Name and address of the data protection supervisor

The data protection officer of the controller is:

Dr. Sven Hildebrandt
Distributed Ledger Consulting GmbH
Lange Reihe 73
20099 Hamburg
Germany
Tel.: +49 251 981156-4070
E-Mail: info@distributed-ledger-consulting.de
Website: www.distributed-ledger-consulting.de

III.      General information on data processing

1.     Scope of personal data processing

In principle, we process personal data of our users only to the extent necessary for the provision of a functional website and our content and services. The processing of personal data of our users takes place regularly only with the consent of the user. An exception applies in cases where prior consent is not possible for factual reasons and the processing of the data is permitted by legal regulations.

2.     Legal basis for the processing of personal data

Insofar as we obtain the consent of the data subject for processing of personal data, Article 6 (1) lit. a EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) serves as a legal basis.

In the processing of personal data necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, Article 6 (1) lit. b GDPR serves as the legal basis. This also applies to processing operations necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures.

Insofar as processing of personal data is necessary to fulfil a legal obligation to which our company is subject, Article 6 (1) lit. c GDPR serves as legal basis.

In the event that vital interests of the person concerned or another natural person require the processing of personal data, Article 6 (1) lit. d GDPR serves as the legal basis.

If the processing is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of our company or a third party and the interests, fundamental rights and fundamental freedoms of the person concerned do not outweigh the former interest, Article 6 (1) lit. f GDPR serves as the legal basis for processing.

3.     Data erasure and storage time

The personal data of the data subject will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of the storage is no longer necessary. Storage may also take place if this has been provided for by the European or national legislator in EU regulations, laws or other regulations to which the controller is subject. The data shall also be blocked or deleted if a storage period prescribed by the above-mentioned standards expires, unless there is a need for further storage of the data for the conclusion of a contract or a fulfilment of the contract.

IV.       Provision of the website and creation of log files

1.     Description and scope of data processing

Every time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the calling computer.

The following data are collected:

  • Date and time of access

The data is also stored in the log files of our system. This does not affect the IP addresses of the user or other data that allows the data to be assigned to a user. This data will not be stored together with other personal data of the user.

2.     Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the temporary storage of the data is Article 6 (1) 1 lit. f GDPR.

3.    Purpose of data processing

The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary in order to enable the delivery of the website to the user’s computer. For this purpose, the user’s IP address must be stored for the duration of the session.

4.     Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer necessary for the purpose of their collection. In the case of the collection of data for the provision of the website, this is the case when the respective session is finished.

5.     Possibility of opposition and removal

The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of the data in log files is absolutely necessary for the operation of the website. There is therefore no possibility of objection on the part of the user.

V.       Use of cookies

Our website (currently) does not use cookies.

VI.       Newsletter

If you wish to receive the newsletter offered on the website, we require an e-mail address from you as well as information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the e-mail address provided and that you agree to receive the newsletter.

We use the so-called double-opt-in procedure to ensure an mutually agreed newsletter dispatch. As a result, the potential recipient can be included in a distribution list. The user is then given the opportunity to legally confirm the registration by means of a confirmation e-mail. Only when the confirmation is made, the address is actively included in the distribution list.

We use this data exclusively for the dispatch of the requested information and offers.

Newsletter2Go is used as newsletter software. Your data will be transmitted to Newsletter2Go GmbH. Newsletter2Go is prohibited from selling your data and using it for purposes other than sending newsletters. Newsletter2Go is a German certified provider, which has been selected according to the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation and the Federal Data Protection Act.

For more information, please visit: https://www.newsletter2go.co.uk/information-for-newsletter-recipients/

You can revoke your consent to the storage of the data, the e-mail address and their use for sending the newsletter at any time, for example via the unsubscribe link in the newsletter.

Data protection measures are always subject to technical renewals; for this reason, we ask you to inform yourself about our data protection measures at regular intervals by inspecting our data protection declaration.

VII.       Registration

Our website (currently) does not provide any possibility of registration.

VIII.          Contact form and e-mail contact

1.     Description and scope of data processing

On our website a request and a contact form are available, which can be used for electronic contact. If a user takes advantage of this possibility, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and stored. This data are:

  • the user’s IP address,
  • date and time of registration.

Alternatively, contact via the provided e-mail adress is possible. In this case, the user’s personal data transmitted with the e-mail will be stored.

In this context, the data will not be passed on to third parties. The data is used exclusively for the processing of the conversation.

2.     Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of the data is Article 6 (1) lit. a GDPR.

The legal basis for the processing of the data transmitted in the course of sending an e-mail is Article 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. If the e-mail contact is aimed at the conclusion of a contract, then additional legal basis for the processing is Article 6 (1) lit. b GDPR.

3.     Purpose of data processing

The processing of the personal data from the input mask serves us solely for the processing of the contact. In the event of contact by e-mail, this also includes the necessary legitimate interest in the processing of the data.

The other personal data processed during the sending process are used to prevent misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.

4.     Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer necessary for the purpose of their collection. For the personal data from the input form of the contact form and those sent by e-mail, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user is terminated. The conversation ends if it can be inferred from the circumstances that the facts in question have been finally clarified.

The additional personal data collected during the sending process will be deleted at the latest after a period of seven days.

5.     Possibility of opposition and removal

The user has the possibility to withdraw his consent to the processing of personal data at any time. If the user contacts us by e-mail, he can object to the storage of his personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot continue. All personal data stored during the contact will be deleted in this case.

IX.       Web analytics by Google Analytics

We (currently) do not use Google Analytics.

X.       Rights of the data subject

If your personal data are processed, you are a person concerned in the meaning of GDPR and you have the following rights over the controller:

1.     Right of access

You may request confirmation from the controller whether personal data concerning you is processed by us.

If such processing is available, you can request information from the controller for the following information:

(1)       the purposes for which the personal data are processed;

(2)       the categories of personal data that are processed;

(3)       the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data concerning you have been or is still being disclosed;

(4)      the planned duration of the storage of the personal data concerning you or, if specific information is not possible, criteria for determining the retention period;

(5)       the existence of a right to rectification or erasure of personal data concerning you, a right to restriction of processing by the controller or a right to object to such processing;

(6)       the existence of a right of appeal with a supervisory authority;

(7)       any available information on the origin of the data if the personal data are not collected from the data subject;

(8)      the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, in accordance with Article 22 (1) and (4) GDPR and, at least in these cases, meaningful information on the logic involved and the scope and intended impact of such processing on the data subject.

You have the right to request information on whether the personal data concerning you is transferred to a third country or to an international organisation. In this context, you may request to have the appropriate guarantees in accordance with the Article 46 GDPR in connection with the transmission.

2.     Right to rectification

You have a right to rectification and/or completion to the controller if the personal data processed concerning you is incorrect or incomplete. The person responsible shall make the correction without delay.

3.     Right to restrict processing

You may request the restriction of the processing of personal data concerning you under the following conditions:

(1)       if you dispute the accuracy of the personal data concerning you for a period of time that enables the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data;

(2)       the processing is unlawful and you refuse to delete the personal data and instead request the restriction of the use of the personal data;

(3)       the controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of processing, but you need it to assert, exercise or defend legal claims, or

(4)       if you object to the processing in accordance with Article 21 (1) GDPR and it is not yet clear whether the legitimate reasons of the person responsible outweigh your reasons.

If the processing of personal data concerning you has been restricted, such data may only be used with your consent or for the assertion, exercise or defence of legal claims or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of an important public interest of the European Union or of a Member State.

If the restriction of processing has been restricted in accordance with the above conditions, you will be informed by the controller before the restriction is lifted.

4.     Right to erasure

a)    Obligation to delete

You may request that the personal data concerning you are deleted immediately, and the controller is obliged to delete this data immediately, provided that one of the following reasons applies:

(1)       The personal data concerning you are no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed.

(2)       You revoke your consent, which is the reference to the processing in accordance with Article 6 (1) lit. a or Article 9 (2) lit. a GDPR and there is no other legal basis for processing.

(3)       In accordance with Art. 21 (1) GDPR, you object to the processing and there are no prior justifiable reasons for the processing or you submit according to. Art. 21 para. 2 DSGVO objection to the processing.

(4)       The personal data concerning you have been unlawfully processed.

(5)       The erasure of personal data concerning you is necessary to fulfil a legal obligation under European Union law or the law of the Member States to which the controller is subject.

(6)      The personal data concerning you have been provided in relation to information society services offered in accordance with Article 8 (1) of the GDPR.

b)    Information to third parties

If the controller has made the personal data concerning you public and he is in accordance with the Article 17 (1) GDPR obliges them to be erased, it shall take appropriate measures, including technical measures, taking into account the available technology and the implementation costs, in order to ensure that data controllers process the personal data, to inform you that you, as a data subject, have requested that you delete all links to this personal data or copies or replicas of such personal data.

c)    Exceptions

The right to erasure does not exist to the extent that the processing is necessary

(1)       to exercise the right to freedom of expression and information;

(2)       to fulfil a legal obligation requiring the processing under the law of the European Union or of the Member States to which the controller is subject, or for the performance of a task which is in the public interest or in the exercise of public violence delegated to the person responsible;

(3)       for reasons of public interest in the field of public health, in accordance with Article 9( 2) lit. h and i and Article 9 (3) 3 GDPR;

(4)       for archival purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes in accordance with: Article 89 (1) GDPR, in so far as the right referred to in section (a) is likely to make the attainment of the objectives of such processing impossible or seriously impaired, or

(5)       for the assertion, exercise or defence of legal claims.

5.     Right to information

If you have asserted the right to rectification, deletion or restriction of processing to the controller, the controller is obliged to notify all recipients to whom the personal data concerning you have been disclosed of this correction or deletion of the data or restriction of processing, unless this proves to be impossible or involves a disproportionate effort.

You have the right to be informed of these recipients.

6.     Right to data portability

You have the right to receive the personal data concerning you that you have provided to the controller in a structured, common and machine-readable format. In addition, you have the right to transfer this data to another controller without hindrance by the controller to whom the personal data has been provided, if:

(1)       processing on a consent in accordance with Article 6 (1) lit. a GDPR or Article 9 (2) lit. a GDPR or on a contract in accordance with Article 6 (1) lit. b GDPR is based and

(2)       the processing is done by using automated procedures.

In exercising this right, you also have the right to have the personal data concerning you transferred directly by one controller to another controller, insofar as this is technically feasible. The freedoms and rights of other persons must not be affected by this.

The right to data portability shall not apply to the processing of personal data necessary for the performance of a task which is in the public interest or carried out in the exercise of official authority delegated to the controller.

7.     Right to object

You have the right, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you, which may be used under Article 6 (1) lit. e or f GDPR to appeal; this shall also apply to profiling based on these provisions.

The controller will no longer process the personal data concerning you, unless he can prove compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that outweigh your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves the purpose of the assertion, exercise or defence of legal claims.

If the personal data concerning you are processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you for the purpose of such advertising; this also applies to profiling insofar as it is related to such direct marketing.

If you object to the processing for direct marketing purposes, the personal data concerning you will no longer be processed for these purposes.

You have the possibility to exercise your right of objection in connection with the use of information society services, notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, by means of automated procedures using technical specifications.

8.     Right to revoke the declaration of consent under data protection law

You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The revocation of consent does not affect the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of consent until the revocation.

9.     Automated decision on a case-by-case basis, including profiling

You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing – including profiling – that has legal effect on you or similarly significantly impairs you. This does not apply if the decision

(1)       is necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between you and the controller;

(2)       is permitted by European Union or Member State legislation to which the controller is subject and such legislation contains appropriate measures to safeguard your rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, or

(3)       with your express consent.

However, those decisions may not be based on specific categories of personal data under Article 9 (1) GDPR, unless Article 9 (2) lit. a or g GDPR and appropriate measures have been taken to protect your rights and freedoms and your legitimate interests.

With regard to the cases referred to in (1) and (3), the controller shall take appropriate measures to safeguard the rights and freedoms and your legitimate interests, including at least the right to the intervention of a person on the part of the controller, to statement of one’s own position and on the challenge of the decision.

10.     Right to complain to a supervisory authority

Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to complain to a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your place of residence, your place of work or the place of the alleged breach if you believe that the processing of personal data concerning you violates the GDPR.

The supervisory authority to which the complaint has been submittet shall inform the complainant of the status and results of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy under Article 78 GDPR.