Data Protection Declaration
1. Data protection at a glance
General information
The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data includes all data with which you can be personally identified. For detailed information on the subject of data protection, please refer to our data protection declaration below this text.
Who is responsible for data collection on this website?
The data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator, weareCARTEL GbR. You can find the contact details in the section “Note on the responsible body” in this data protection declaration.
How do we collect your data?
Your data is collected when you communicate it to us, such as when you enter it in a contact form or sign up for our newsletter.
Other data are recorded automatically by our IT systems when you visit the website. This includes technical data such as your internet browser, operating system, or the time of page access. This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter this website.
What do we use your data for?
Some of the data is collected to ensure the website runs error-free. Other data may be used to analyse your user behaviour.
What rights do you have with regard to your data?
You have the right to request information about the origin, recipients, and purpose of your stored personal data at anytime. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have given your consent to data processing, you can revoke this consent at any time. Additionally, under certain circumstances, you may request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. Further, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority.
For further inquiries about data protection, you can contact us at any time via the contact details provided below.
Analysis tools and third-party tools
When you visit this website, your surfing behaviour can be statistically evaluated using analysis programs. More detailed information on these analysis programs is provided in this data protection declaration.
2. General notes and mandatory information
Data protection
The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with statutory data protection regulations and this data protection declaration.
When you use this website, various personal data are collected. Personal data includes data that can be used to personally identify you. This data protection declaration explains what data we collect, what we use it for, and how and for what purpose this happens.
Please note that data transmission over the Internet (e.g., via email communication) can be subject to security risks. Complete protection of data from third-party access is not always possible.
Note on the responsible body
The responsible body for data processing on this website is:
weareCARTEL GbR
Contemporary Paradise
Uferstrasse 8E
22081 Hamburg
Email: hello@wearecartel.co
The responsible body is the natural or legal person who determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.
Storage period
Unless a specific retention period is stated in this data protection declaration, your personal data will be retained until the purpose for data processing no longer applies. If you request deletion or revoke consent, we will delete your data unless we are legally required to retain it for other legitimate reasons (e.g., tax or commercial retention obligations).
General information on the legal basis of data processing
If you have consented to data processing, we process your personal data on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. If data is necessary for contract performance or pre-contractual measures, the processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. Further processing may also be based on legal obligations (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR) or legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)GDPR). Specific details are outlined in this declaration.
Note on data transfer to the USA and other third countries
Our website may use tools from companies based in the USA or other third countries. If these tools are active, your personal data may be transmitted to those countries. The data protection level in these countries may not match the standards of the European Union, and we cannot guarantee the security of your data. If you do not agree with this, please avoid using services where third-country tools are implemented.
Revocation of your consent to data processing
You may revoke your consent at any time. The legality of processing carried out before the revocation remains unaffected by it.
Right to object to data collection in specific cases and direct advertising (Article 21 GDPR)
If your personal data is processed based on legitimate interests, you have the right to object at any time based on your specific situation. If you object, we will no longer process your data unless we can prove legitimate grounds for processing. If your data is being processed for direct advertising, you can object to this at any time without stating reasons.
Right to lodge a complaint with the responsible supervisory authority
If you believe that your rights under the GDPR have been violated, you have the right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the EU Member State of your residence or place of work.
Right to data portability
You have the right to receive personal data concerning you in a machine-readable format or to have it transferred to a third party.
SSL or TLS encryption
This site uses SSL or TLS encryption to secure data transmission. You can recognize encrypted connections by looking for “https://” and the lock icon in the address bar.
3. Data collection on this website
Cookies
Our website uses cookies, which are small text files stored on your device. These cookies serve to make our website more user-friendly, efficient, and secure. We may use both session cookies (which are deleted after your visit) and persistent cookies (which remain stored until manually deleted). Some third-party cookies may also be used for analytical or advertising purposes.
If you consent to cookie usage, the legal basis for data processing is Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. You can revoke this consent at any time.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Server log files
Our website automatically collects information such as:
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referrer URL
• Hostname of the accessing device
• Time of server request
• IP address
This data is not merged with other data sources and is used to ensure the proper functioning of the website.
Contact form
When you send us inquiries via the contact form, we store the data you provide to process your request and for any follow-up questions. We do not share this data without your consent.
Data provided in contact forms is processed under Article 6(1)(b) GDPR for contract-related inquiries or under our legitimate interests in processing your inquiries (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).
4. Plugins and Tools
Vimeo
Our website integrates videos hosted by Vimeo. When you access a page with an embedded Vimeo video, a connection is established with Vimeo’s servers, and data about your visit is transmitted to Vimeo.
For more information, refer to Vimeo’s privacy policy.
YouTube
Our website integrates videos hosted by YouTube. When you access a page with an embedded YouTube video, a connection is established with YouTube’s servers, and data about your visit is transmitted to Google.
For more information, refer to Google’s privacy policy. https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de
Google Web Fonts
For uniform display of fonts, our website uses Google Web Fonts. When you access a page, your browser connects to Google servers to load the required fonts. https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq
More details are available in Google’s privacy policy.
