Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for processing your personal data on this website is:

2. Scope and Legal Basis

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data when you visit germanseo.services or contact us through our website. We process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), and the Telecommunications Digital Services Data Protection Act (TDDDG).

Legal bases for processing include: consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR), legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR), and legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR).

3. Data We Collect

3.1 Contact Form Data

When you submit our contact form, we collect: full name, company name, website URL, target market selection, and your stated goal. This data is transmitted via Formspree to process your inquiry.

3.2 Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website, our servers may automatically log: IP address (anonymized where possible), browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and timestamps. This data is collected for security, performance monitoring, and website optimization.

3.3 Cookies

We use essential cookies for website functionality and, with your consent, analytics cookies. See our Cookie Policy for detailed information.

4. Purpose of Processing

• Responding to your inquiries and providing requested SEO audits
• Delivering and improving our website and services
• Ensuring website security and preventing abuse
• Complying with legal obligations
• With consent: analyzing website usage to improve user experience

5. Data Sharing and Processors

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:

• Formspree (form processing) — based in the United States, with Standard Contractual Clauses
• Hosting providers — for website delivery, located within the EU/EEA where possible
• Legal authorities — when required by law

6. Data Retention

Contact form submissions are retained for 24 months after the last communication, unless a longer period is required for contractual or legal purposes. Server logs are retained for 30 days. Cookie data retention periods are specified in our Cookie Policy.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data (Art. 15 GDPR)
• Rectify inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR)
• Erase your data (Art. 17 GDPR)
• Restrict processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
• Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
• Object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
• Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing
• Lodge a complaint with the Berlin Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (BlnBDI)

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@germanseo.services.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures including HTTPS encryption, access controls, and regular security reviews to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.

9. International Transfers

Where data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, we ensure adequate protection through Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or other legally recognized mechanisms.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be indicated by updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page regularly.