{"id":550,"date":"2026-05-16T02:31:59","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T02:31:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/europascalgmbh.de\/?page_id=550"},"modified":"2026-07-14T11:37:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T11:37:29","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/europascalgmbh.de\/en\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"550\" class=\"elementor elementor-550\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-14a79356 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"14a79356\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1be1f197\" data-id=\"1be1f197\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-629a0b2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"629a0b2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Privacy Policy<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15abed1 elementor-icon-list--layout-inline elementor-align-center elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"15abed1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items elementor-inline-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/europascalgmbh.de\/en\/\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Home<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Privacy Policy<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-78be009d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"78be009d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7991415b\" data-id=\"7991415b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7abb6cee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7abb6cee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>1. Data Controller<\/h4><p>The data controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other national data protection laws of the Member States, as well as other data protection regulations, is:<br \/>europascal GmbH<br \/>An der Wiesenhecke 10<br \/>63456 Hanau<br \/>Germany<br \/>Phone: +49 (0) 6181 &#8211; 42309 -0<br \/>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@europascal.de\">info@europascal.de<\/a><br \/>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/europascalgmbh.de\/\">www.europascal.de<\/a><br \/>Data Protection Officer<br \/>The company\u2019s Data Protection Officer is:<br \/>Firas El-Chami<br \/>europascal GmbH<br \/>An der Wiesenhecke 10<br \/>63456 Hanau<br \/>Deutschland<br \/>E-Mail: <a href=\"mailto:info@europascal.de\">info@europascal.de<\/a><\/p><h4>2. General Information on Data Processing<\/h4><p>The protection of your personal data is very important to us. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with applicable data protection laws and this Privacy Policy.<br \/>Personal data refers to any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.<br \/>We process personal data only to the extent necessary to provide a fully functional website and to deliver our content and services.<\/p><h4>3. Hosting by STRATO<\/h4><p>Our website is hosted by STRATO AG.<br \/>As part of the hosting service, personal data necessary for the operation and delivery of the website is processed.<br \/>Collection of Server Log Files<br \/>When you visit our website, the following data is automatically collected and stored in server log files:<br \/>\u2022 The visitor\u2019s IP address<br \/>\u2022 Date and time of access<br \/>\u2022 Browser type<br \/>\u2022 Browser version<br \/>\u2022 Operating system used<br \/>\u2022 Referrer URL<br \/>\u2022 Hostname of the accessing computer<br \/>Purpose of Processing<br \/>Processing is carried out in particular for the following purposes:<br \/>\u2022 Provision of the website<br \/>\u2022 Ensuring system security<br \/>\u2022 Error analysis<br \/>\u2022 Defense against attempted attacks<br \/>\u2022 Optimization of the technical infrastructure<br \/>Legal basis<br \/>Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.<br \/>Our legitimate interest lies in the secure and uninterrupted provision of our online services.<br \/>A data processing agreement in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR has been concluded with the hosting provider.<\/p><h4>4. Use of WordPress<\/h4><p>This website is powered by the WordPress content management system and uses a WordPress theme as well as various plugins for presentation, security, and optimization.<br \/>WordPress is used for the technical provision and administration of the website. In doing so, technically necessary cookies may be set and technical information may be processed.<br \/>The processing is based on our legitimate interest in the secure, cost-effective, and user-friendly provision of our website in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR.<\/p><h4>5. Contacting Us<\/h4><p>If you contact us by email or through the contact form provided on our website, the personal data you submit will be stored and processed.<br \/>Data Processed<br \/>\u2022 Name<br \/>\u2022 Company<br \/>\u2022 Email address<br \/>\u2022 Phone number<br \/>\u2022 Message text<br \/>Purpose of Processing<br \/>\u2022 Processing your inquiry<br \/>\u2022 Communicating with prospective and existing customers<br \/>\u2022 Carrying out pre-contractual measures<br \/>\u2022 Initiating a contract<br \/>Legal Basis<br \/>Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.<br \/>Retention Period<br \/>The data will be deleted as soon as the purpose of the processing no longer applies and there are no conflicting legal retention obligations.<\/p><h4>6. Cookies<\/h4><p>Our website uses cookies.<br \/>Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device.<br \/>Technically Necessary Cookies<br \/>Technically necessary cookies are used to ensure the secure and proper functioning of the website.<br \/>Legal basis:<br \/>Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR.<br \/>Analytics Cookies<br \/>Analytics cookies are used exclusively with your express consent.<br \/>Legal basis:<br \/>Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR.<br \/>You may revoke your consent at any time with future effect.<\/p><h4>7. Consent Management with Real Cookie Banner<\/h4><p>We use the Real Cookie Banner consent management tool to manage consent.<br \/>Real Cookie Banner enables the legally compliant collection, management, and documentation of cookie consent.<br \/>Processed Data<br \/>\u2022 Consent status<br \/>\u2022 Date and time of consent<br \/>\u2022 Consent ID<br \/>\u2022 Browser information<br \/>\u2022 Device information<br \/>\u2022 IP address (truncated or pseudonymized)<br \/>Legal Basis<br \/>Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.<br \/>Purpose of Processing<br \/>\u2022 Compliance with legal record-keeping obligations<br \/>\u2022 Management of consents<br \/>\u2022 Documentation of data protection decisions<\/p><h4>8. Google Analytics<\/h4><p>This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.<br \/>Google Analytics enables us to analyze the use of our website and helps us continuously improve our offerings.<br \/>Data Processed<br \/>In particular, the following data may be processed:<br \/>\u2022 IP address (truncated\/anonymized)<br \/>\u2022 Device information<br \/>\u2022 Browser information<br \/>\u2022 Operating system<br \/>\u2022 Language settings<br \/>\u2022 Pages visited<br \/>\u2022 Time spent on the site<br \/>\u2022 Click behavior<br \/>\u2022 Visitor origin<br \/>\u2022 Approximate location data<br \/>Purpose of Processing<br \/>\u2022 Analysis of user behavior<br \/>\u2022 Optimization of our website<br \/>\u2022 Improvement of user-friendliness<br \/>\u2022 Audience measurement<br \/>Legal Basis<br \/>Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.<br \/>Processing takes place exclusively with your express consent.<br \/>Retention Period<br \/>User and event data are retained for 26 months.<br \/>Withdrawal of Consent<br \/>You may withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings.<br \/>Data Transfer to Third Countries<br \/>A transfer of personal data to Google servers in the United States cannot be ruled out. Google processes data using appropriate safeguards for international data transfers in accordance with the requirements of the GDPR.<\/p><h4>9. LinkedIn Company Page<\/h4><p>We maintain a company presence on LinkedIn.<br \/>LinkedIn is a service provided by LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland.<br \/>When you visit our LinkedIn page, personal data may be processed by LinkedIn.<br \/>Processed Data<br \/>This may include, in particular:<br \/>\u2022 IP address<br \/>\u2022 Device information<br \/>\u2022 Browser information<br \/>\u2022 Usage behavior<br \/>\u2022 Interaction data<br \/>\u2022 Profile data<br \/>\u2022 Communication data<br \/>Purpose of Processing<br \/>\u2022 External presentation of our company<br \/>\u2022 Communication with prospective clients and customers<br \/>\u2022 Recruiting<br \/>\u2022 Marketing and corporate communications<br \/>Legal basis<br \/>Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.<br \/>Our legitimate interest lies in presenting our company in a contemporary manner and communicating with prospective customers.<br \/>LinkedIn\u2019s privacy policy applies in addition to this policy regarding data processing by LinkedIn.<\/p><h4>10. Use of Elementor<\/h4><p>We use Elementor to design our website.<br \/>Elementor is a website builder for WordPress. When you use our website, Elementor may process technically necessary data to ensure the proper display and functionality of the website.<br \/>This processing is based on our legitimate interest in presenting our online offering in an appealing and user-friendly manner, in accordance with Art. 6(1)(f) of the GDPR.<\/p><h4>11. Use of Google reCAPTCHA<\/h4><p>We use Google reCAPTCHA to protect our forms from misuse and spam.<br \/>The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.<br \/>When you use reCAPTCHA, various pieces of information are transmitted to Google, in particular:<br \/>\u2022 IP address<br \/>\u2022 Referrer URL<br \/>\u2022 Browser information<br \/>\u2022 Operating system<br \/>\u2022 Mouse movements<br \/>\u2022 Time spent on the website<br \/>\u2022 Usage behavior<br \/>Processing is based on our legitimate interest under Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR in protecting our website against automated attacks and spam.<br \/>The transfer of personal data to the United States cannot be ruled out.<\/p><h4>12. Embedding of YouTube Videos<\/h4><p>Videos from the YouTube platform may be embedded on our website.<br \/>The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.<br \/>When you visit a page with an embedded YouTube video, a connection to YouTube\u2019s servers may be established.<br \/>In particular, the following data may be processed:<br \/>\u2022 IP address<br \/>\u2022 Browser information<br \/>\u2022 Device information<br \/>\u2022 Usage data<br \/>\u2022 Pages visited<br \/>If you have consented to the use of the relevant cookies, processing is based on Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR.<br \/>Data processing may also take place on servers in the United States.<\/p><h4>13. Integration of Google Maps<\/h4><p>We use Google Maps on our website to display interactive maps.<br \/>The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.<br \/>When you visit a page featuring Google Maps, data is transmitted to Google.<br \/>This may include, in particular:<br \/>\u2022 IP address<br \/>\u2022 Location information<br \/>\u2022 Browser information<br \/>\u2022 Device information<br \/>\u2022 Usage data<br \/>The use of Google Maps is based solely on your consent in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR.<br \/>Consent is obtained via our consent management system, CookieYes.<br \/>Data transfer to the United States cannot be ruled out.<\/p><h4>14. Newsletter<\/h4><p>On our website, you have the option to subscribe to our newsletter.<br \/>To send the newsletter, we use Newsletter2Go, a service provided by Brevo Germany GmbH, K\u00f6penicker Stra\u00dfe 126, 10179 Berlin.<br \/>Data Processed<br \/>The following data, in particular, is processed as part of the newsletter registration:<br \/>\u2022 Email address<br \/>\u2022 Name (if provided)<br \/>\u2022 IP address<br \/>\u2022 Time of registration<br \/>\u2022 Time of confirmation (double opt-in)<br \/>Purpose of Processing<br \/>\u2022 Sending the newsletter<br \/>\u2022 Documenting consent<br \/>\u2022 Analyzing newsletter usage<br \/>Legal basis<br \/>Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.<br \/>Double Opt-In<br \/>Subscription to our newsletter is handled via the double opt-in process. After you subscribe, you will receive an email in which you must confirm your subscription.<br \/>Withdrawal<br \/>You may withdraw your consent at any time with future effect. To do so, you will find a corresponding unsubscribe link in every newsletter.<br \/>Retention Period<br \/>Your data will be stored for as long as your newsletter subscription remains active. After you unsubscribe, the data will be deleted, provided there are no legal retention requirements to the contrary.<\/p><h4>15. EWWW Image Optimizer<\/h4><p>The EWWW Image Optimizer plugin is used to optimize loading times and image sizes.<br \/>In this process, images are compressed and, if necessary, processed locally or via external servers (depending on the configuration).<br \/>If external optimization is enabled, the following data may be transmitted:<br \/>\u2022 Image files (for compression) <br \/>\u2022 Technical metadata of the files <\/p><h4>16. SSL or TLS Encryption<\/h4><p>This website uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential information.<br \/>You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the browser\u2019s address bar begins with \u201chttps:\/\/\u201d and a padlock icon is displayed.<\/p><h4>17. Recipients of Personal Data<\/h4><p>Personal data may be transferred to the following categories of recipients:<br \/>\u2022 STRATO AG (hosting)<br \/>\u2022 IT service providers<br \/>\u2022 Website maintenance service providers<br \/>\u2022 Google Analytics<br \/>\u2022 LinkedIn<br \/>\u2022 Government agencies and public authorities, to the extent required by law<br \/>Data is disclosed only to the extent necessary and based on legal authorization or your consent.<\/p><h4>18. Retention Period<\/h4><p>Unless a more specific retention period is stated in this Privacy Policy, we retain personal data until the purpose of processing no longer applies.<br \/>Statutory retention periods remain unaffected by this.<\/p><h4>19. Rights of Data Subjects<\/h4><p>You have the right:<br \/>\u2022 to access your data pursuant to Art. 15 GDPR,<br \/>\u2022 to rectification pursuant to Art. 16 GDPR,<br \/>\u2022 to erasure pursuant to Art. 17 GDPR,<br \/>\u2022 to restriction of processing pursuant to Article 18 of the GDPR,<br \/>\u2022 to data portability pursuant to Article 20 of the GDPR,<br \/>\u2022 to object pursuant to Article 21 of the GDPR,<br \/>\u2022 to withdraw consent pursuant to Article 7(3) of the GDPR.<\/p><h4>20. Right to File a Complaint with a Supervisory Authority<\/h4><p>You have the right to file a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority regarding the processing of your personal data.<br \/>The competent supervisory authority for europascal GmbH is:<br \/>The Hessian Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information<br \/>Gustav-Stresemann-Ring 1<br \/>65189 Wiesbaden<br \/>Germany<\/p><h4>21. Obligation to Provide Personal Data<\/h4><p>The provision of personal data is not required by law or contract.<br \/>However, providing the necessary data may be required to use certain features, in particular the contact form.<\/p><h4>22. Automated Decision-Making<\/h4><p>Automated decision-making, including profiling, as defined in Article 22 of the GDPR, does not take place.<\/p><h4>23. 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