1. Privacy policy

The privacy policy of Ralph Leonhardt, Barigerstr. 3, 35799 Merenberg referred to as "provider".

2. Definition

  • www.rl8co.com Online platform is referred to as "platform".
  • Persons which are older then 18 years old (consumers in the sense of ยง 13 BGB) are called "users".

3. Purpose and scope

  • This privacy policy explains how the "provider" receives, collects, uses, stores, processes, discloses and deletes personal information from the "users" or from authorized third parties.
  • This privacy policy also defines the rights of the "users" with regard to the personal data.

4. General principles governing the processing of personal data

Personal data will be collected, stored, processed and transmitted in accordance with the guidelines established by the "User" and the applicable local and international laws, rules and regulations. The principles relating to the processing of personal data are:
  • Personal data will be processed fairly and lawfully by the "provider";
  • Personal data are collected by the "provider" for specific, explicit and legitimate purposes and are not further processed for incompatible purposes;
  • Personal data collected from the "provider" are adequate, relevant and not excessive in relation to the purposes for which they are collected;
  • Personal data collected by the "provider" are correct and will be kept as up to date as possible when necessary;
  • Personal data is protected against unauthorized access and unauthorized processing by appropriate technical and organizational security measures and controls;
  • Personal data collected by the "provider" will not be kept as identifiable data for longer than necessary to serve the purposes for which the personal data was collected.

5. Collection of information

  • The "provider" may collect personal data from a variety of sources as "users", other users, customers, service providers, third parties, subsidiaries and through the operation of the "platform". Personal data are defined as information that can be directly or indirectly traced back to a person. The personal data collected by the "provider" are:
    • Company name and precise contact information
    • First and last name; sex
    • Orders and their billing or delivery addresses;
    • Payment information.
    • VAT number or the EU TAX ID;
    • E-mail addresses
    • Telephone number
    • purchase information and history
    • Curriculum vitae or professional information;
    • Combination of user name and password.
  • The "provider" collects personal data as follows:
    • Information provided voluntarily. The "provider" may collect personal information directly from the "users" if it is provided voluntarily. This may be done by telephone, via the website, e-mail, online chat, webform, or online account registration to access offers, register for an event or training, purchase a product or service, ask questions, solve problems related to the website or offers, submit an application, or provide feedback and comments.
    • Information which are collected automatically:
      • Information from devices that have visited the "platform". In some countries, including countries of the European Economic Area, this information may be considered personal data under applicable data protection laws.
      • Information such as IP address, device type, unique device identification numbers, browser type, Media Access Control (MAC) address, geographic location (such as country or city) and other technical information.
    • The "provider" can:
      • Collect information about how the device interacts with the "platform", including pages viewed and links clicked on.
      • Collect information using cookies and similar tracking technologies, as explained under the heading "Cookies and other site usage information".
      • Personal data received from third parties that contain information about "users" and who have the right or the obligation to provide such personal data.
      • Obtain personal data from publicly available sources such as open government databases or other publicly available data.
      • Save personal data about login time, login frequency, IP address and parts of the userAgent data (digital information about which browser and which operating system the user is using) User data is only used for our own performance optimization.
  • The use of the "platform" except for the password protected and secured area is possible anonymously.
  • The "provider" guarantees the highest possible data security within the scope of his offer.

6. Cookies und andere Informationen zur Nutzung der Webseite

  • The "provider" may automatically collect information about how "users" access, use and interact with the Web Site via cookies.
  • A cookie is a small text file that is stored on a user's device. Cookies allow information such as time spent on the website, pages visited and language settings to be recorded. The "provider" uses the information for security purposes to facilitate navigation, display information more effectively and improve the customer experience when using the Web Site. In general, the cookies used on the "platform" can be divided into the following categories:
    • Necessary cookies. These are cookies that are necessary for the operation of the "Platform". They contain cookies with which "Users" log in to the secure password-protected areas of the "Platform" or use a shopping cart.
    • Analytical/Performance Cookies. These cookies are used to analyze how the "platform" is used. These cookies help the "User" to adapt the content of the "Platform" so that interesting information can be found quickly and to identify technical problems on the "Platform". The "provider" can also use this data to create reports that help to analyze how the "platform" is used, which problems occur most frequently and how we can improve the "Platform".
    • Functional/tracking cookies. These cookies enable the "provider" to recognize returning visitors to the "Platform". By monitoring this data, the "provider" can improve the "platform".
    • Cookies can also be divided into cookies that are used during each visit "in-session" (these expire when you leave the "platform" or shortly after) and cookies that are stored for a certain period of time and are not deleted when the browser is closed.
  • The "users" can choose whether to accept or reject the cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies. "Users" can usually change the browser settings to reject cookies if desired. If "users" prefer not to accept cookies, this can be set in most browsers. However, please note that if cookies are disabled or rejected, some features and services may not work.

7. Usage of Information

The "provider" uses personal data to operate the "platform", to make offers, including the improvement of the offers and the personalization of the experience. The "provider" can also use data to communicate with the "users", e.g. to inform about the accounts, products, services, dates. The "provider" may use personal data for a variety of purposes, including to:
  • To provide, maintain and improve the "platform" and offers, including the operation of certain functions and features of the website;
  • Understand "users" preferences to improve the usability of the "platform" and its associated companies, contractors and business partners;
  • Research and analysis of the effectiveness of the "platform" and the marketing, advertising and sales efforts of the "providers" and subsidiaries, contractors and business partners;
  • Receiving claims from "users";
  • Process orders and payments via the "platform";
  • Development of additional offers;
  • Edit applications.
  • Comply with legal obligations or respond to legitimate requests from authorities (including national security or law enforcement requirements);
  • Management of daily business requirements;
  • Enforce compliance with the terms of use and applicable law;
  • Court, arbitration tribunal or similar court proceedings and/or to defend;
  • Send communications, newsletters, promotions and special offers or information about new products, services, dates according to your marketing preferences. "Users" can unsubscribe marketing communications by clicking on "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email or by contacting the "provider" via the contact details below;
  • Communicate by phone, respond to customer service requests or comments via the "platform", social media or otherwise, discuss account or "platform" related issues and provide customer support;
  • Advertising, including assisting advertisers and publishers to place and manage ads on the "Platform" or on third party websites, and to customize ads based on "users" interests and browsing history For more information about these advertisements and the controls associated with them, please refer to the section entitled "Cookies and other information about website usage";
  • Aggregated statistics on the operation and use of the "platform" to better understand the preferences of visitors to our "platform";
  • Carry out other legitimate business purposes of which "users" will be informed upon request.

8. Exchange of information

  • The "provider" pass personal data of the "users" if necessary in order to complete a transaction, to submit offers that the "users" have requested or approved.
  • The "provider" also discloses personal information to third parties, affiliates and business entities when required to do so by law or in response to legal process, in order to protect "users", safeguard lives, ensure security and protect the rights or property of "provider".
  • The "provider" may disclose personal data as follows:
    • Subsidiaries and business units. The "provider" may transfer personal data to the subsidiaries, provided that the use of the personal data remains subject to the applicable law.
    • Law enforcement and security. The "provider" may disclose personal information to appropriate law enforcement agencies, regulatory authorities, government agencies, courts, other government officials, or other third parties if the "User" believes that disclosure is necessary:
      • within the framework of applicable laws or regulations;
      • to exercise, establish or defend legal rights
      • to protect the interests of the users.
    • Sale or purchase of assets. When the "provider" transfers ownership or control of any part of the "platform" to an actual or potential buyer, whether it is a takeover, merger, reorganisation or other disposition of all or part of the business, assets or shares (whether in bankruptcy or similar proceedings) the "provider" may transfer personal data from "user" to this actual or potential purchaser, provided that the use of the personal data by this third party remains subject to applicable law.

9. Other important privacy information

  • The "User" shall use appropriate technical and organizational controls and measures to protect the personal data against unauthorized loss, misuse and disclosure, such as strong user access controls, segmented network architecture and comprehensive employee policies and training.
  • No data transmitted or accessible via the Internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. The "provider" tries to protect all personal data, it cannot be guaranteed that personal data is fully protected against misuse by hackers or other nefarious or criminal activities or in the event of a failure of computer hardware, software or a telecommunications network.
  • The "provider" will inform the "user" if the "provider" has knowledge of any breach of security that affects personal data (as defined by applicable foreign, federal, state and local laws) that has been stored in accordance with applicable laws.
  • The "provider" use servers located in Germany for the "platform". Subsidiaries, third party providers and partners are active in Europe. This means that European data protection legislation applies to the collection of personal data processed by the "User".
  • The "provider" stores personal data in accordance with the applicable legal provisions only for as long as there is a continuing legitimate business need to do so, for example to send to the "user" an offer or to comply with applicable legal, tax or accounting requirements.
  • Privacy rights of the "users". The following privacy rights exist:
    • "Users" can access, correct, update or request the removal of their personal data. If you wish, you can contact the data protection officer listed below;
    • In addition, "users" may object to the processing of personal data, ask the "provider" to limit the processing of personal data or request the transferability of personal data. You can exercise these rights by contacting the "provider" via the following contact details;
    • "Users" have the right to refuse marketing communication at any time. "Users" may use this right by clicking on the "unsubscribe" button or the "unsubscribe" link in the marketing emails sent. To opt-out of other forms of marketing (e.g., postmarketing or telemarketing), contact the "provider" via the contact information below;
    • If the "provider" collects and processes personal data with the consent of the "users", "users" can revoke their consent at any time. Revocation of consent shall not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out prior to revocation, nor the processing of personal data carried out with consent in reliance on other lawful grounds for processing;
    • "Users" have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority about the collection and use of personal data, for further information please contact your local data protection authority. We will be happy to answer all enquiries from "Users" who wish to exercise their data protection rights in accordance with the applicable data protection laws.
  • Legal basis for the processing of personal data. The legal basis for the collection and use of the personal data described above depends on the personal data concerned and the specific context in which the "provier" collects them. In general, the "provider" collects only personal data from the "users":
    • in case the "provider" needs the personal data to conclude a contract (e.g. to fulfil your purchase of an offer);
    • in the event that the processing is in the legitimate interest of the "provider" and is not invalidated by your rights;
    • in case the "provider" has your consent. In some cases, the "provider" is also legally obliged to collect personal data, or the "provider" otherwise needs the personal data to protect vital interests or those of another person.
  • Unless the "User" explicitly requests it, do not send or transmit sensitive personal data (for example information on racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religion or other beliefs, health, criminal background or trade union membership) via the "Platform". If the "user" asks you to provide sensitive personal data, we will do so with your express consent.
  • Third party websites. The "Platform" may not only provide access to offers, but may also contain links to other websites and web services. This Privacy Policy does NOT apply to these websites and services and the privacy practices of these websites and services may differ from those described in this Privacy Policy. The "provider" recommends that the "users" read carefully the privacy policy of any website or web service that may be accessed by the "user" from the visit.
  • Compliance. The "provider" uses a self-assessment approach to review compliance with this Privacy Policy and to periodically check that the Privacy Policy is accurate and comprehensive for the information, that it is covered, prominently displayed, implemented and accessible.
  • Changes. The "provider" may revise this privacy policy from time to time at its sole and absolute discretion to reflect changes in business practices. If the "provider" revises this privacy policy, the "provider" will notify you by posting the updated privacy policy on this website or by sending you an e-mail notification.
  • Changes to the privacy policy will take effect and will apply to information collected by us from the date the revised privacy policy is posted on the "platform". If the "provider" need to obtain your consent to changes in the use of your personal information as described in our updated Privacy Policy by applicable data protection laws, the "provider" will do so.

10. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy statement, the collection or use of personal information, or if you wish to access your personal information, please contact us at: datenschutz@leonhardt.solutions

The data protection officer is Ralph Leonhardt and can be reached at datenschutz@leonhardt.solutions.