Privacy Policy

The protection of privacy and compliance with applicable data protection laws are of utmost importance to Hüttig & Kollegen Collections Rechtsanwälte GmbH (“Hüttig & Kollegen Collections”). Personal data refers to any data that can be used to personally identify you. Therefore, we process your information in strict compliance with the relevant data protection regulations, particularly the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

With this privacy policy, we aim to inform you transparently and comprehensively about which personal data we collect via our websites and app, for what purposes, and how it is processed.

If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns regarding our services, please contact us at:

Hüttig & Kollegen Collections Rechtsanwälte GmbH
Kienberger Allee 4, 12529 Schönefeld, Germany
Phone: +49 30-25770-6900
Email: info@huettig-collections.de

Effective date: August 28, 2023


I. Name and Contact Details of the Data Controller

The data controller within the meaning of the GDPR and other national data protection laws of the EU member states, as well as other applicable data protection regulations, is:

Hüttig & Kollegen Collections Rechtsanwälte GmbH
Kienberger Allee 4, 12529 Schönefeld, Germany

Phone: +49 30-25770-6900
Email: info@huettig-collections.de

Website: www.huettig-collections.de

Further information can be found in our Legal Notice (Impressum).


II. Contact Details of the Data Protection Officer

You can reach the Data Protection Officer of Hüttig & Kollegen Collections at the above-mentioned address, Attn: Data Protection Officer, or via email: info@huettig-collections.de.


III. Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe that your rights under data protection law have been violated, you have the legal right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority. The responsible authority is always the State Data Protection Commissioner (Landesdatenschutzbeauftragter) of the federal state where the company is headquartered. You can find a list of data protection authorities and their contact details here.


IV. Data Collection When Visiting Our Website

If you use our website for informational purposes only (i.e., without registering or providing us with other information), we collect only the data your browser transmits to our server (so-called “server log files”). When you visit our website, we collect the following data, which is technically necessary for us to display the website to you:

  • The website visited
  • Date and time of access
  • Amount of data transferred in bytes
  • Source/reference from which you accessed the page
  • Browser used
  • Operating system used
  • IP address (if applicable, anonymized)

The processing of this data is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, which allows us to process data for our legitimate interest in improving the stability and functionality of our website. We do not pass this data on to third parties or use it for any other purposes. However, we reserve the right to review the server log files retrospectively if there are specific indications of unlawful use.


V. Data Processing

In the course of operating our website and app, we process data. This includes sharing data with third parties and, if necessary, transferring data to third countries outside the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA).

In cases where data transfers to the United States occur, an adequacy decision by the European Commission exists under the EU-US Privacy Shield. This confirms that data transfers to the U.S. under the EU-US Privacy Shield meet EU data protection standards. If we transfer data to the United States, we ensure that our service providers participate in the EU-US Privacy Shield framework.

a) Server Log Files

Every time the app is used, access to our servers is logged. The following data is processed:

  • Date and time of access
  • Amount of data transferred
  • App version
  • Operating system used
  • IP address
  • Requesting provider

This data is processed to ensure server security and is deleted after seven days, unless it is needed to clarify specific legal violations that have come to light within the retention period.

b) Hosting

All data required for operating our app is stored as part of web hosting. This processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, as we have a legitimate interest in providing and maintaining the online services.

c) Contacting Us

If you contact us, your name, contact details, and message will be processed only for the purpose of handling your inquiry. The processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract) or Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in processing your request).

d) Profile Data

If you create a user account, you consent to the storage of personal data (such as name, address, and email) and usage data (such as username and password). The legal basis for processing this data is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract fulfillment).

e) Organizational Data

If you use our services as a business, we primarily process company data, not personal data. However, contact details of representatives may be included. This data is processed based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract fulfillment).


VI. Cookies

Our website uses cookies, which are small text files stored on your device. These cookies help improve website functionality.

Types of Cookies Used:
  • Essential Cookies – Required for basic site functions
  • Preference Cookies – Store user settings
  • Analytics & Performance Cookies – Analyze site usage
  • Marketing Cookies – Track visitor behavior for targeted advertising

You can manage cookie preferences through our Cookie-Consent Tool or browser settings.


VII. Rights of Data Subjects

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR) – Information about stored data
Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR) – Correction of inaccurate data
Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR) – Deletion of personal data
Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR) – Temporary data restriction
Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR) – Transfer of data upon request
Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR) – Object to data processing
Right to lodge a complaint (Art. 77 GDPR) – File a complaint with a data protection authority


VIII. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, data transmission over the internet (e.g., via email) can have security risks, and we recommend using encrypted communication for sensitive information.

All data submitted through our contact forms is encrypted using SSL/TLS encryption for security.


IX. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy as needed. Any changes affecting existing data usage will be communicated via email, website, or app notifications.

If you do not object within four weeks, the updated privacy policy will be considered accepted.