Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how CALIMA GmbH (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website.
We act as the data controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
We are committed to handling your personal data confidentially and in accordance with applicable data protection laws in Germany and the European Union.
1. Data We Collect
a) Automatically collected data
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Time zone
Referrer URL
Pages visited and interaction data
Cookies and similar technologies
This data (“Device Information”) is collected to ensure the proper functioning, security, and optimization of our website.
b) Data you provide to us
We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us, for example when you:
contact us via a form or email
subscribe to a newsletter
request information or offers
This may include:
Name
Company name
Email address
Phone number
Address
Any other information you provide
2. Purpose and Legal Basis of Processing
We process your personal data only where permitted by law, in particular under the GDPR:
Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR – for the performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures
Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR – for our legitimate interests (e.g. website security, business communication)
Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR – based on your consent (e.g. newsletters, cookies where required)
Our legitimate interests include:
ensuring website functionality and security
responding to inquiries
improving our services and website performance
3. Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:
ensure technical functionality
analyze website usage
improve user experience
Where legally required, we will ask for your consent before using non-essential cookies.
You can manage or disable cookies at any time via your browser settings.
4. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.
5. Data Sharing and International Transfers
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share your data with:
IT service providers (hosting, website services)
business partners where necessary
authorities where required by law
If data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (e.g. to the United States), we ensure appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place.
6. Your Rights under GDPR
If you are located in the European Union, you have the following rights:
Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”, Art. 17 GDPR)
Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)
Right to withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7 (3) GDPR)
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against:
unauthorized access
loss or misuse
alteration or disclosure
However, please note that data transmission over the Internet cannot be guaranteed to be completely secure.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third-party websites.
9. Legal Disclosure
We may disclose personal data if required by law or if necessary to:
comply with legal obligations
protect our rights
investigate fraud or security issues
10. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
CALIMA GmbH
Email: info@calima-eco.com