Privacy policy

1.) Fundamentals
This data protection declaration is intended to inform you as a user of our website about the type, scope and purpose of the collection and use of personal data by Andreas Trockle Consulting & Services, Wellbraucksweg 101, 46244 Bottrop, Germany.
We take data protection very seriously and always handle your personal data confidentially and in compliance with legal regulations. However, as new technologies and the constant further development of our website can and must result in changes to this data protection declaration, we recommend that you read our data protection declaration again at regular intervals.
The definitions of the terms used (e.g. "personal data" or "processing") can be found in Art. 4 GDPR of the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI).

2.) Access data
We, Andreas Trockle Consulting & Services, collect data about access to our website on the basis of our legitimate interest (see Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f. GDPR) and store these as "server log files" on the website server.
The following data is logged: Visited website
Time at the time of access: Amount of data sent in bytes
Source/reference from which you reached the page
Browser used
Operating system used
IP address used
The server log files are stored for a maximum of 14 days and then deleted. The data is stored for security reasons, e.g. to be able to clarify cases of misuse. If data has to be cancelled for reasons of proof, it is excluded from deletion until the incident has been finally clarified.

3.) Measurement & cookies
Our website uses so-called cookies for pseudonymised reach measurement, which are transmitted to the user's browser either by our server or the server of a third party. Cookies are small files that are stored on your end device. Your browser accesses these files. The use of cookies increases the user-friendliness and security of our website.
If you do not want cookies to be stored on your device to measure reach, you can object to the use of these files here:
Cookie deactivation page of the network advertising initiative: http://optout.networkadvertising.org/?c=1#!/
Cookie deactivation page of the US website: http://optout.aboutads.info/?c=2#!/
Cookie deactivation page of the European website: http://optout.networkadvertising.org/?c=1#!/
Common browsers offer the setting option of not allowing cookies. Note: There is no guarantee that you will be able to access all functions of our website without restrictions if you make the appropriate settings.

4.) Collection and processing of personal data
Andreas Trockle Consulting & Services only collects, uses and passes on your personal data if this is permitted by law or if you consent to the collection of data.
Personal data is all information that can be used to identify you personally and that can be traced back to you - for example, your name, e-mail address and telephone number.
You can also visit our website without providing any personal data. However, in order to improve our online services, we store your access data on our website (without personal reference). This access data includes, for example, the file you requested or the name of your internet provider. By anonymising the data, it is not possible to draw conclusions about your person.
We only process personal data such as first name, surname, IP address, email address, place of residence, postcode and content details from the contact form.
We only process personal data with the express permission of the user concerned and in compliance with the applicable data protection regulations.
Why do we do this? - The processing of personal data is based on our legitimate interest in fulfilling and optimising our online presence.

5.) Working with contact data
If you contact us via the contact options offered, your details will be stored so that we can access them to process and respond to your request. This data will not be passed on to third parties without your agreement.

6.) Google Analytics
Due to our legitimate interests in optimising and analysing our online presence within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f. GDPR, our website uses the "Google Analytics" service offered by Google Inc. GDPR the service "Google Analytics", which is offered by Google Inc. (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043, USA). The service (Google Analytics) uses "cookies" - text files that are stored on your end device. The information collected by the cookies is generally sent to a Google server in the USA and stored there.
Google LLC complies with European data protection law and is certified under the Privacy Shield Agreement: https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&status=Active
IP anonymisation is used on our website. The IP address of users is truncated within the member states of the EU and the European Economic Area and in other signatory states to the agreement. Only in individual cases is the IP address initially transmitted in full to a Google server in the USA and truncated there. This truncation eliminates the personal reference of your IP address. The user's IP address transmitted by the browser is not combined with other data stored by Google.
As part of the contract data agreement that we as Andreas Trockle Consulting & Services have agreed with Google Inc., Google uses the information collected to analyse website usage and website activity and to provide services related to internet usage.
The data collected by Google on our behalf is used to analyse the use of our online presence by individual users, e.g. to compile reports on the activity on our website in order to improve our online presence.
You have the option of preventing the storage of cookies on your device by making the appropriate settings in your browser. There is no guarantee that you will be able to access all functions of this website without restrictions if your browser does not allow cookies.
You can also use a browser plugin to prevent the information collected by cookies (including your IP address) from being sent to Google Inc. and used by Google Inc. The following link will take you to the corresponding plugin: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de
Alternatively, you can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about you within this website by clicking on this link "Opt-Out-Cookie". By clicking on the above link, you download an "opt-out cookie". Your browser must therefore allow the storage of cookies. If you delete your cookies regularly, you will need to click on the link again each time you visit this website.
Here you can find further information on the use of data by Google Inc:
https://policies.google.com/privacy/partners?hl=de (data collected by Google partners)
https://adssettings.google.de/authenticated (settings about advertising that is displayed to you)
https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads?hl=de (Use of cookies in adverts)

7.)Using the BING Maps functionn
On our website we use the services of Bing Maps (Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399, USA). This allows us to display the interactive map directly on our website and enables you to use the map function conveniently.
We have no influence on the data collected and data processing procedures, nor are we aware of the full scope of data collection, the purposes of processing or the storage periods. We also have no information on the deletion of the data collected by the plug-in provider.
When you visit our website and use the Bing Maps map function, Microsoft Corp. receives the information that you have accessed the corresponding subpage of our website. This occurs regardless of whether Microsoft provides a user account through which you are logged in or whether no user account exists.
If you are logged in to Microsoft, your data will be assigned directly to your account. If you do not wish to be associated with your Microsoft profile, you must log out before activating the button.
Microsoft stores your data as user profiles and uses them for the purposes of advertising, market research and/or customising its website. You have the right to object to the creation of these user profiles, whereby you must contact Microsoft to exercise this right.
Further information on the purpose and scope of data collection and its processing by the plug-in provider can be found in the provider's privacy policy.
The use of "Bing Maps" and the information obtained via "Bing Maps" is subject to the Microsoft Bing Maps Terms of Use Microsoft Bing Maps and MapPoint Web Service End User Terms of Use and Embedded Maps Service Terms of Use.  Microsoft's privacy policy Datenschutzerklärung von Microsoft also applies Microsoft-Servicevertrag.

8.) Newsletter subscription (not yet active )
In future, Andreas Trockle Consulting & Services will also offer a newsletter in which we will provide information about current events and further developments as well as additions to our range of services. If you would like to subscribe to the newsletter, you must send a valid e-mail address to the following e-mail address: info@at-consults.de
By subscribing to the newsletter, you agree to receive the newsletter and to the procedures explained.
The newsletter is sent by Andreas Trockle Consulting & Services, Wellbraucksweg 101, 46244-Bottrop, Germany.
Cancellation and termination: You can revoke your consent to receive the newsletter at any time and thus cancel your newsletter subscription. After your cancellation, all your personal data will be deleted. Your consent to receive the newsletter will expire at the same time. You will find a link to the online cancellation option at the end of each newsletter.

9.) Copyright and trademark
We, Andreas Trockle Consulting & Services, always endeavour to observe the copyrights of the graphics, video sequences and texts used in all publications and on our website. We also endeavour to use graphics, video sequences and texts that we have created ourselves or to make use of licence-free graphics, video sequences and texts. All brand names and trademarks mentioned on our website and possibly protected by third parties are subject without restriction to the provisions of the applicable trademark law and the ownership rights of the respective registered owners.
The images shown on our website, among others, come from the free platform Freepic and do not require a source or copyright identification (licence) and can also be freely used commercially. Nevertheless, we list the names here:

• Image from vecstock on Freepik
• Image from rawpixel.com on Freepik
• Image by tohamina on Freepik
• Image by pikusuperstar on Freepik

The same applies to the music for our videos. These come from the online platform "ROYALTY FREE MUSIC by BENSOUND" https://www.bensound.com..

10.) User rights
As a user, you have the right to request free information about which personal data has been stored about you. To do so, please contact the following email address: info@at-consults.de
You also have the right to have incorrect data corrected and to have the processing of your personal data restricted or deleted. If applicable, you can also assert your right to data portability. If you believe that your data has been processed unlawfully, you can lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority..

11.) Deletion of data
If your request does not conflict with a legal obligation to retain data (e.g. data retention), you have the right to have your data deleted.  You can request this at any time by sending a message requesting the deletion of your user data and a valid e-mail address to the following e-mail address: info@at-consults.de.
Data stored by us will be deleted if it is no longer required for its intended purpose and there are no statutory retention periods. If deletion cannot be carried out because the data is required for authorised legal purposes, data processing will be restricted. In this case, the data will be blocked and not processed for other purposes.

12.) Right of objection
Users of our website can exercise their right to withdraw consent and prevent the processing of their personal data at any time.
If you would like a correction, blocking, deletion or information about the personal data stored about you or have questions regarding the collection, processing or use of your personal data or would like to revoke your consent, please contact the following e-mail address: info@at-consults.de.

13.) Get in touch via the contact form
If you contact us using the contact request form provided by us, your details will be stored so that they can be used to process and respond to your enquiry. This data will not be passed on to third parties without your consent.

14.) Final words
To avoid unnecessary legal disputes and costs, please contact us in advance at the following e-mail address Adresse: info@at-consults.de if you have any complaints.
Infringements of competition law or other legal complaints are unpleasant and unwelcome and will be corrected by us immediately, so that the involvement of a lawyer will not be necessary. Thank you for your understanding.