Privacy Policy (Datenschutzerklärung)

1. Controller / Data Protection Officer

2. Data We Collect and Why

2.1 Server Logs (Automatic Collection)

Like most websites, our server automatically logs technical information when you visit:

• IP address (anonymized after 7 days)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and timestamps
• Referring URL (the page you came from)

2.2 Cookies and Local Storage

We use minimal technical cookies and browser local storage:

• Language preference: Stores your selected language (en/de)
• Session state: Maintains your browsing session

These are strictly technical cookies. No tracking or advertising cookies are used.

2.3 Email Subscriptions (Optional)

If you subscribe to our email digest:

• Email address: To send you the newsletter
• Subscription preferences: Which categories you subscribed to
• Subscription date: When you signed up

You can unsubscribe anytime using the link in every email or by contacting us.

2.5 Embedded Content

Articles may include embedded content from third parties (e.g., social media posts, maps). When you view these embeds:

• The third party may collect data (cookies, analytics, etc.)
• This is governed by their privacy policies, not ours
• We have no control over third-party data practices

3. Hosting and Data Location

This website is hosted on a private server located in Germany. All server logs and data remain within the EU/EEA.

4. Data Sharing and Processors

We do not sell your data. We do not share your data with advertisers or data brokers.

We may share data only with:

• Email service provider: To send newsletters (if you subscribed)
• Hosting provider: Server maintenance and security
• Legal authorities: If required by German or EU law

All processors are bound by data processing agreements (DPA) under GDPR Art. 28.

5. Data Retention

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of Access (Art. 15): Request a copy of your data
• Right to Rectification (Art. 16): Correct inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure (Art. 17): Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restrict Processing (Art. 18): Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability (Art. 20): Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Right to Object (Art. 21): Object to processing based on legitimate interest
• Right to Withdraw Consent (Art. 7(3)): Withdraw consent anytime (e.g., unsubscribe)

To exercise your rights, contact us at: info@shvarz-tech.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority:
Bundesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit (BfDI)

7. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• HTTPS encryption for all connections
• Regular security updates and patches
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure server configuration

However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we learn we have collected data from a child under 16, we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on the site. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

10. Related Policies

• Impressum (Legal Notice)
• Terms of Use
• AI Disclosure Policy
• Editorial Policy