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Privacy Policy

With the following privacy policy we would like to inform you about the types of your personal data (hereinafter also referred to as “data”) that we process, for what purposes and to what extent. This privacy policy applies to all processing of personal data carried out by us, both in the context of providing our services and in particular on our websites, in mobile applications and within external online presences, such as our social media profiles (hereinafter collectively referred to as “online offering”).

The terms used are not gender-specific.

Last updated: 12 September 2026

Table of contents

  • Preamble
  • Controller
  • Overview of processing operations
  • Relevant legal bases
  • Security measures
  • Transfer of personal data
  • International data transfers
  • General information on data storage and erasure
  • Rights of data subjects
  • Provision of the online offering and web hosting
  • Use of cookies
  • Contact and enquiry management
  • Amendment and updating
  • Definitions of terms

Controller

Jan Bernhard Magnussen
Büdnerei 6
18059 Rostock OT Biestow
Germany

E-mail address: info@europeproductview.eu

Overview of processing operations

The following overview summarises the types of data processed and the purposes of their processing and refers to the data subjects concerned.

Types of data processed

  • Contact data.
  • Content data.
  • Usage data.
  • Meta, communication and procedural data.
  • Log data.

Categories of data subjects

  • Communication partners.
  • Users.

Purposes of processing

  • Communication.
  • Security measures.
  • Organisational and administrative procedures.
  • Feedback.
  • Provision of our online offering and user-friendliness.
  • Information technology infrastructure.

Relevant legal bases

Relevant legal bases under the GDPR: Below you will find an overview of the legal bases of the GDPR on which we process personal data. Please note that in addition to the provisions of the GDPR, national data protection requirements may apply in your or our country of residence or domicile. Should more specific legal bases be relevant in individual cases, we will inform you of these in the privacy policy.

  • Consent (Art. 6(1)(1)(a) GDPR) – The data subject has given consent to the processing of personal data relating to him or her for one specific purpose or several specific purposes.
  • Performance of a contract and pre-contractual enquiries (Art. 6(1)(1)(b) GDPR) – Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is party or in order to take steps at the request of the data subject prior to entering into a contract.
  • Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(1)(f) GDPR) – Processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the controller or by a third party, except where such interests are overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject which require protection of personal data.

Applicability of national data protection provisions: In the country in which the controller is domiciled, national data protection provisions apply in addition to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Security measures

In accordance with the statutory requirements and taking into account the state of the art, the costs of implementation and the nature, scope, circumstances and purposes of processing, as well as the varying likelihood and severity of the risk to the rights and freedoms of natural persons, we take appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure a level of protection appropriate to the risk.

These measures include, in particular, safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data by controlling physical and electronic access to the data as well as the access, input, transfer, safeguarding of availability and separation relating to it. Furthermore, we have established procedures that ensure the exercise of data subject rights, the erasure of data and responses to threats to the data. We also take the protection of personal data into account as early as the development or selection of hardware, software and procedures, in accordance with the principle of data protection by design and by default.

Securing online connections using TLS/SSL encryption technology (HTTPS): In order to protect the data of users transmitted via our online services against unauthorised access, we use TLS/SSL encryption technology. Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) are the cornerstones of secure data transmission on the internet. These technologies encrypt the information transmitted between the website or app and the user’s browser (or between two servers), thereby protecting the data against unauthorised access. TLS, as the more advanced and more secure version of SSL, ensures that all data transmissions meet the highest security standards. When a website is secured by an SSL/TLS certificate, this is signalled by the display of HTTPS in the URL. This serves as an indicator for users that their data is transmitted securely and in encrypted form.

Transfer of personal data

In the course of our processing of personal data, it may occur that the data is transferred to, or disclosed to, other bodies, companies, legally independent organisational units or persons. Recipients of this data may include, for example, service providers commissioned with IT tasks, or providers of services and content that are integrated into a website. In such cases, we observe the statutory requirements and in particular conclude corresponding contracts or agreements with the recipients of your data that serve to protect your data.

International data transfers

Data processing in third countries: Insofar as we transfer data to a third country (i.e. outside the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA)), or this occurs in the context of using third-party services or disclosing or transferring data to other persons, bodies or companies (which is evident from the postal address of the respective provider or where the privacy policy expressly refers to the transfer of data to third countries), this is always done in accordance with the statutory requirements.

For data transfers to the USA, we rely primarily on the Data Privacy Framework (DPF), which was recognised as a secure legal framework by an adequacy decision of the EU Commission dated 10 July 2023. In addition, we have concluded standard contractual clauses with the respective providers that comply with the requirements of the EU Commission and establish contractual obligations to protect your data.

This twofold safeguard ensures comprehensive protection of your data: the DPF forms the primary level of protection, while the standard contractual clauses serve as additional security. Should changes arise within the framework of the DPF, the standard contractual clauses take effect as a reliable fallback option. In this way we ensure that your data always remains adequately protected, even in the event of any political or legal changes.

For the individual service providers, we inform you whether they are certified under the DPF and whether standard contractual clauses are in place. Further information on the DPF and a list of certified companies can be found on the website of the US Department of Commerce at https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/ (in English).

For data transfers to other third countries, corresponding safeguards apply, in particular standard contractual clauses, explicit consent or legally required transfers. Information on third-country transfers and applicable adequacy decisions can be found in the information provided by the EU Commission: https://commission.europa.eu/law/law-topic/data-protection/international-dimension-data-protection_en.

General information on data storage and erasure

We erase personal data that we process in accordance with the statutory provisions as soon as the underlying consents are withdrawn or no further legal bases for the processing exist. This concerns cases in which the original purpose of processing ceases to apply or the data is no longer required. Exceptions to this rule exist where statutory obligations or special interests require longer retention or archiving of the data.

In particular, data that must be retained for commercial or tax law reasons, or whose storage is necessary for legal prosecution or to protect the rights of other natural or legal persons, must be archived accordingly.

Our privacy notices contain additional information on the retention and erasure of data that applies specifically to certain processing operations.

Where several statements are made regarding the retention period or erasure deadlines for a piece of data, the longest period shall always prevail. Data that is no longer retained for the originally intended purpose but on the basis of statutory requirements or other reasons is processed by us exclusively for the reasons that justify its retention.

Period commencing at the end of the year: If a period does not expressly commence on a specific date and is at least one year long, it automatically starts at the end of the calendar year in which the event triggering the period occurred. In the case of ongoing contractual relationships in the context of which data is stored, the event triggering the period is the point in time at which the termination or other ending of the legal relationship takes effect.

Rights of data subjects

Rights of data subjects under the GDPR: As a data subject, you have various rights under the GDPR, which arise in particular from Art. 15 to 21 GDPR:

  • Right to object: You have the right, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you which is carried out on the basis of Art. 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions. Where personal data concerning you is processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you for the purposes of such marketing; this also applies to profiling insofar as it is related to such direct marketing.
  • Right to withdraw consent: You have the right to withdraw consent given at any time.
  • Right of access: You have the right to request confirmation as to whether data concerning you is being processed and to obtain information about this data as well as further information and a copy of the data in accordance with the statutory requirements.
  • Right to rectification: In accordance with the statutory requirements, you have the right to request the completion of data concerning you or the rectification of inaccurate data concerning you.
  • Right to erasure and restriction of processing: In accordance with the statutory requirements, you have the right to request that data concerning you be erased without delay, or alternatively, in accordance with the statutory requirements, to request a restriction of the processing of the data.
  • Right to data portability: You have the right to receive data concerning you that you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format in accordance with the statutory requirements, or to request its transmission to another controller.
  • Complaint to a supervisory authority: Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority if you consider that the processing of your personal data infringes the GDPR. The complaint may in particular be lodged with a supervisory authority in the Member State of your habitual residence, place of work or the place of the alleged infringement.

Provision of the online offering and web hosting

We process the data of users in order to be able to provide them with our online services. For this purpose, we process the user’s IP address, which is necessary in order to transmit the content and functions of our online services to the user’s browser or device.

  • Types of data processed: Usage data (e.g. page views and time spent, click paths, intensity and frequency of use, device types and operating systems used, interactions with content and functions); Meta, communication and procedural data (e.g. IP addresses, time stamps, identification numbers, persons involved). Log data (e.g. log files relating to logins or the retrieval of data or access times).
  • Data subjects: Users (e.g. website visitors, users of online services).
  • Purposes of processing and legitimate interests: Provision of our online offering and user-friendliness; Information technology infrastructure (operation and provision of information systems and technical devices (computers, servers, etc.)). Security measures.
  • Retention and erasure: Erasure in accordance with the information in the section “General information on data storage and erasure”.
  • Legal bases: Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(1)(f) GDPR).

Further information on processing operations, procedures and services:

  • Provision of the online offering on rented storage space: For the provision of our online offering, we use storage space, computing capacity and software that we rent or otherwise obtain from a corresponding server provider (also referred to as a “web host”).
  • Collection of access data and log files: Access to our online offering is logged in the form of so-called “server log files”. Server log files may include the address and name of the web pages and files accessed, the date and time of access, data volumes transferred, notification of successful access, browser type and version, the user’s operating system, referrer URL (the previously visited page) and, as a rule, IP addresses and the requesting provider. Server log files may be used, on the one hand, for security purposes, e.g. to avoid server overload (in particular in the case of abusive attacks, so-called DDoS attacks), and, on the other hand, to ensure server utilisation and stability. Erasure of data: Log file information is stored for a maximum period of 30 days and then erased or anonymised. Data whose further retention is necessary for evidentiary purposes is exempt from erasure until the respective incident has been finally clarified.

Use of cookies

The term “cookies” refers to functions that store information on users’ devices and read information from them. Cookies may also be used for various purposes, such as the functionality, security and convenience of online offerings as well as the creation of analyses of visitor flows. We use cookies in accordance with the statutory provisions. To this end, we obtain users’ consent in advance where required. If consent is not necessary, we rely on our legitimate interests. This applies where the storage and reading of information is essential in order to be able to provide expressly requested content and functions. This includes, for example, the storage of settings as well as ensuring the functionality and security of our online offering. Consent may be withdrawn at any time. We provide clear information about its scope and which cookies are used.

Information on data protection legal bases: Whether we process personal data with the help of cookies depends on consent. Where consent has been given, it serves as the legal basis. Without consent, we rely on our legitimate interests, which are explained above in this section and in the context of the respective services and procedures.

Storage period: With regard to the storage period, the following types of cookies are distinguished:

  • Temporary cookies (also: session cookies): Temporary cookies are erased at the latest after a user has left an online offering and closed their device (e.g. browser or mobile application).
  • Permanent cookies: Permanent cookies remain stored even after the device has been closed. For example, the login status can be stored and preferred content can be displayed directly when the user visits a website again. Likewise, user data collected with the help of cookies can be used for reach measurement. Unless we provide users with explicit information about the type and storage period of cookies (e.g. in the context of obtaining consent), they should assume that these are permanent and that the storage period may be up to two years.

General information on withdrawal and objection (opt-out): Users can withdraw the consent they have given at any time and may also object to processing in accordance with the statutory requirements, including by means of the privacy settings of their browser.

  • Types of data processed: Meta, communication and procedural data (e.g. IP addresses, time stamps, identification numbers, persons involved).
  • Data subjects: Users (e.g. website visitors, users of online services).
  • Legal bases: Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(1)(f) GDPR). Consent (Art. 6(1)(1)(a) GDPR).

Further information on processing operations, procedures and services:

  • Processing of cookie data on the basis of consent: We use a consent management solution by means of which users’ consent to the use of cookies or to the procedures and providers named within the consent management solution is obtained. This procedure serves to obtain, log, manage and withdraw consent, in particular with regard to the use of cookies and comparable technologies used to store, read and process information on users’ devices. Within the scope of this procedure, users’ consent is obtained for the use of cookies and the associated processing of information, including the specific processing operations and providers named in the consent management procedure. Users also have the option of managing and withdrawing their consent. The declarations of consent are stored in order to avoid having to request consent again and to be able to provide proof of consent in accordance with the statutory requirements. Storage takes place on the server side and/or in a cookie (a so-called opt-in cookie) or by means of comparable technologies, in order to be able to assign the consent to a specific user or their device. Unless specific information about the providers of consent management services is available, the following general information applies: the consent is stored for a period of up to two years. In this process, a pseudonymous user identifier is created, which is stored together with the time of consent, information on the scope of the consent (e.g. the relevant categories of cookies and/or service providers) as well as information about the browser, the system and the device used.

Contact and enquiry management

When contacting us (e.g. by post, contact form, e-mail, telephone or via social media) as well as within the framework of existing user and business relationships, the details of the enquiring persons are processed insofar as this is necessary to respond to the contact enquiries and any measures requested.

  • Types of data processed: Contact data (e.g. postal and e-mail addresses or telephone numbers); Content data (e.g. textual or pictorial messages and contributions as well as information relating to them, such as details of authorship or the time of creation). Meta, communication and procedural data (e.g. IP addresses, time stamps, identification numbers, persons involved).
  • Data subjects: Communication partners.
  • Purposes of processing and legitimate interests: Communication; Organisational and administrative procedures; Feedback (e.g. collecting feedback via an online form). Provision of our online offering and user-friendliness.
  • Retention and erasure: Erasure in accordance with the information in the section “General information on data storage and erasure”.
  • Legal bases: Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(1)(f) GDPR). Performance of a contract and pre-contractual enquiries (Art. 6(1)(1)(b) GDPR).

Further information on processing operations, procedures and services:

  • Contact form: When contacting us via our contact form, by e-mail or other means of communication, we process the personal data transmitted to us in order to respond to and handle the respective matter. As a rule, this includes details such as name, contact information and, where applicable, further information communicated to us and required for appropriate handling. We use this data exclusively for the stated purpose of contact and communication.

Amendment and updating

We ask you to inform yourself regularly about the content of our privacy policy. We adapt the privacy policy as soon as changes to the data processing carried out by us make this necessary. We will inform you as soon as the changes require an act of cooperation on your part (e.g. consent) or any other individual notification.

Insofar as we provide addresses and contact information of companies and organisations in this privacy policy, please note that addresses may change over time and we ask you to verify the details before making contact.

Definitions of terms

This section provides you with an overview of the terms used in this privacy policy. Where the terms are defined by law, their legal definitions apply. The following explanations, on the other hand, are primarily intended to aid understanding.

  • Content data: Content data comprises information generated in the course of creating, editing and publishing content of all kinds. This category of data may include texts, images, videos, audio files and other multimedia content published on various platforms and media. Content data is not limited to the actual content but also includes metadata that provides information about the content itself, such as tags, descriptions, author information and publication dates.
  • Contact data: Contact data is essential information that enables communication with persons or organisations. It includes, among other things, telephone numbers, postal addresses and e-mail addresses, as well as means of communication such as social media handles and instant messaging identifiers.
  • Meta, communication and procedural data: Meta, communication and procedural data are categories that contain information about the manner in which data is processed, transmitted and managed. Metadata, also known as data about data, comprises information describing the context, origin and structure of other data. It may include details of file size, creation date, the author of a document and change histories. Communication data records the exchange of information between users via various channels, such as e-mail traffic, call logs, messages in social networks and chat histories, including the persons involved, time stamps and transmission paths. Procedural data describes the processes and workflows within systems or organisations, including workflow documentation, logs of transactions and activities, as well as audit logs used to trace and verify operations.
  • Usage data: Usage data refers to information that records how users interact with digital products, services or platforms. This data comprises a wide range of information showing how users use applications, which functions they prefer, how long they spend on certain pages and which paths they take when navigating through an application. Usage data may also include the frequency of use, time stamps of activities, IP addresses, device information and location data. It is particularly valuable for analysing user behaviour, optimising user experiences, personalising content and improving products or services. In addition, usage data plays a decisive role in identifying trends, preferences and potential problem areas within digital offerings.
  • Personal data: “Personal data” means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter “data subject”); an identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier (e.g. cookie) or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person.
  • Log data: Log data is information about events or activities that have been logged in a system or network. This data typically contains information such as time stamps, IP addresses, user actions, error messages and other details about the use or operation of a system. Log data is often used to analyse system problems, for security monitoring or to produce performance reports.
  • Controller: “Controller” means the natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data.
  • Processing: “Processing” means any operation or set of operations which is performed on personal data, whether or not by automated means. The term is broad and covers practically any handling of data, be it collection, evaluation, storage, transmission or erasure.

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