Privacy Policy
Privacy Notice
This privacy notice explains how we process your data when you use our website “cognimind-consulting.com” (“Website”) and avail yourself of our services.
1. Name and Address of the Data Controller
The data controller within the meaning of Art. 4(7) GDPR is:
Cognimind Consulting GmbH
Auf der Steige 12
88326 Aulendorf
info@cognimind-consulting.com
2. Provision of the Website
2.1 Description and Scope of Data Processing
Every time you visit our website, our system - i.e., the web server - automatically collects information from your computer or device.
We collect the following data in this process:
- IP address,
- Information about the browser type and version used,
- Operating system of the device,
- Internet service provider,
- Date and time of access
2.2 Purpose of data processing
The collection and further processing of your IP address by our system is necessary to enable you to use our website.
2.3 Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of this data is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (balancing of interests). Our legitimate interest is the provision of a functional website.
2.4 Duration of storage
We delete the data as soon as the respective use of our website is completed[BB1] .
2.5 Recipients of the data
We use the external service provider IONOS SE, Elgendorfer Str. 57, 56410 Montabaur, Germany, to operate the website.
3. Contact form or inquiry via email
3.1 Description and scope of data processing
You can contact us via our contact form and the email address provided above. In this case, we process the personal data you submit with your inquiry.
3.2 Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for processing the data transmitted with this inquiry is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (balancing of interests). Our legitimate interest is to communicate with you as the person making the inquiry. If the inquiry is aimed at concluding or performing a contract, the additional legal basis for processing is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract or implementation of pre-contractual measures).
3.3 Purpose of data processing
We process the personal data provided in the contact form or in your email solely for the purpose of handling your inquiry and communicating with you.
3.4 Retention Period
The personal data associated with your inquiry will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. We will delete the personal data you have sent to us via email or the contact form when it is clear from the circumstances that the matter in question has been conclusively resolved.
4. Website Analysis
4.1 Description and scope of data processing
We use the “SiteAnalytics” website analytics tool from IONOS on our website. This service enables us to analyze user behavior on our website in order to improve functionality and user-friendliness. IONOS SiteAnalytics helps us understand how visitors interact with our content, which pages are particularly popular, and how we can optimize the technical performance of our website.
This service uses a tracking pixel or server-side log files to collect data. No cookies are used to store information on your device.
The following list details all (personal) data collected by or through the use of this service:
- Referrer (previously visited website),
- Requested website or file,
- Browser type and browser version,
- Operating system used,
- Device type used,
- Time of access,
- IP address in anonymized form (used only to determine the location of access).
4.2 Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for data processing is your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.
4.3 Purpose of data processing
This list outlines the purposes of data collection and processing.
- Statistical analysis of user behavior,
- Measurement of website reach,
- Technical optimization of the website
4.4 Duration of storage
The collected data is stored for 8 weeks and then automatically deleted.
4.5 Recipient of the data
The data recipient is IONOS SE, Elgendorfer Str. 57, 56410 Montabaur, Germany. The data is not transferred to third countries.
For further information, please refer to the privacy notice of IONOS SE at https://www.ionos.de/terms-gtc/datenschutzerklaerung
5. Provision of our services
5.1 Description and scope of data processing
When you use our services, we process various personal data about you, such as your name, address, and other data that you provide to us in the course of our collaboration. This data can be very diverse and may also include so-called special categories of personal data.
5.2 Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract), as the processing of your data is necessary for the performance of the contract or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. For the processing of special categories of personal data, we may obtain your consent where necessary. In this case, the legal basis for the processing of this data is Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR.
5.3 Purpose of data processing
The purpose of data processing is to provide our services.
5.4 Duration of storage
We generally store this data for the statutory limitation period of 3 years following the conclusion of our collaboration. To the extent that we are required to do so under tax and commercial law, we store this data for a period of up to 10 years.
5.5 Recipients of the data
In order to provide our services, it may be necessary for us to share your data with other recipients. We only share personal data with other parties if this is necessary to provide our services.
6. Data subject rights
If your personal data is processed, you are a “data subject” within the meaning of the GDPR. As the data controller, we are required to respect the following rights:
- You have the right to access the personal data we hold about you (Art. 15 GDPR), the right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR), the right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR), and the right to restrict the processing of your personal data (Art. 18 GDPR). Furthermore, you are entitled to exercise your right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR).
- Pursuant to Art. 21 GDPR, you have the right at any time to object to the processing of your personal data carried out pursuant to Art. 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR.
- If you have given us your consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent prior to withdrawal.
7. Necessity of Providing Personal Data
The provision of your personal data is neither legally nor contractually required, and you are not obligated to provide us with personal data. However, without the provision of personal data, we cannot enter into contracts with you.
8. Automated Decision-Making
We do not process your data as part of automated decision-making.
9. Information on lodging a complaint with a supervisory authority:
Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the EU Member State of your habitual residence, place of work, or the place of the alleged infringement, if you consider that our processing of your personal data violates the GDPR.