Privacy Policy (GDPR-Compliant)

1. Introduction

We appreciate your interest in our company and our website. Protecting your personal data is important to us. In this Privacy Policy, we explain what personal data we collect when you use our website, how we use it, and what rights you have under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.

2. Name and Contact Details of the Controller

Controller (within the meaning of Art. 4(7) GDPR):
AMIGEN Technology GmbH
Poststr. 33
D-20259 Hamburg
Germany

Phone: +49 173 6464 146
Email: paul@amigentech.com

If you have any questions regarding data protection or this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at the details provided above.

3. Data Collection and Processing

3.1 Visiting Our Website

When you visit our website, our system automatically collects certain information that your browser transmits to our server. This includes:

• IP address of the requesting device (anonymized if technically feasible)
• Date and time of access
• Name and URL of the accessed file
• Referrer-URL (the previously visited page)
• The browser you use and, if applicable, the operating system of your device

These data are processed for the following purposes:

• Ensuring a smooth connection setup of the website
• Ensuring user-friendly navigation
• Evaluation of system security and stability
• Other administrative purposes

The legal basis for processing is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest arises from the data collection purposes listed above. We do not use the collected data to draw conclusions about your identity.

3.2 Contacting Us (Email or Contact Form)

If you contact us via email or a contact form on our website, we process any personal data you provide (e.g., name, email address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide) in order to respond to and handle your inquiry.

• Legal Basis: Depending on the context, the data processing may be based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (if related to contract initiation or performance) or Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (where you have given consent).
• If you have given consent, you may withdraw it at any time with effect for the future (Article 7(3) GDPR).

3.3 Newsletter (If Applicable)

Should we offer a newsletter subscription, we will process your email address and possibly your name (if provided) for the purpose of sending you our newsletter.

• Legal Basis: Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent).
• You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time via the unsubscribe link in every newsletter or by contacting us.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies (small text files placed on your device) to ensure our website functions properly and to provide certain features.

• Types of Cookies:
  • Session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a specified duration or until manually deleted.
• Purposes:
  • Essential (for enabling core site functionality)
  • Analytics (to understand and improve your user experience)
  • Marketing (if applicable, to measure and optimize ad campaigns)
• Legal Basis:
  • If strictly necessary for the functioning of the website, Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).
  • Otherwise, Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent), if your consent is required (e.g., via a cookie banner).

You can adjust your browser settings to block some or all cookies. If you do so, certain features of the website may no longer function properly.

5. Third-Party Services / Analytics Tools (If Applicable)

If we use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Matomo) or other third-party services (e.g., social media plugins), we will obtain your prior consent where required by law (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) or rely on legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) where legally permissible.

• Data Collected: Information about your use of our website (e.g., IP address, pages visited, duration, etc.).
• Transfer to Third Parties: Data may be transferred to third-party servers (e.g., in the USA, if Google Analytics is used).
• Opt-Out: Most analytics providers offer opt-out mechanisms or browser add-ons to prevent data collection.

6. Data Sharing and Transfer

We only share your personal data with third parties if:

• You have provided express consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR),
• It is necessary for the performance of a contract or for pre-contractual measures (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR),
• There is a legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR),
• Or if processing is necessary to safeguard our legitimate interests or those of a third party, and there is no reason to assume you have an overriding interest in the protection of your data (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).

7. Data Retention and Deletion

We store personal data only as long as needed for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by applicable law (e.g., commercial or tax law retention periods). After the purpose no longer applies or a legal retention period expires, personal data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Your Rights under the GDPR

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

1. Right of Access (Art. 15 GDPR): Obtain information about the data we hold about you.
2. Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
3. Right to Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): Request the deletion of your data, provided no legal obligations require continued storage.
4. Right to Restriction of Processing (Art. 18 GDPR): Request that your data be restricted from processing under certain conditions.
5. Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR): Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, or request that it be transferred to another controller.
6. Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR): Object to data processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR), in particular in the Member State of your habitual residence or place of work if you believe that the processing of your personal data is unlawful.

9. Withdrawal of Consent

If you have given us consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) to process your personal data, you can withdraw it at any time with effect for the future. An informal notification (e.g., via email) is sufficient.

10. Data Security

We use SSL/TLS encryption on our website and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access.

11. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy is currently valid and was last updated on [Month/Year]. We may update this Policy to reflect changes in our services or legal requirements. The most recent version is always available on our website.