1) Introduction and Contact Details of the Data Controller
 

1.1
We are pleased that you are visiting our website and thank you for your interest. Below, we inform you about how your personal data is handled when using our website. Personal data refers to any data through which you can be personally identified.

1.2
The data controller for processing personal data on this website in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:

VM Trading & Service e.K.
Owner: Vincent Ganzow
Brinkstraße 16, 17489 Greifswald, Germany
Phone: 016096517732
Email: kontakt@vm-trading-service.de

The data controller is the natural or legal person who, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.

2) Data Collection When Visiting Our Website
 

2.1
When using our website for informational purposes only—i.e., when you do not register or otherwise provide information to us—we only collect the data that your browser transmits to the server hosting the website (so-called "server log files"). When you visit our website, the following data, which is technically necessary to display the website, is collected:

- The website visited
- Date and time of access
- Volume of data sent (in bytes)
- Source/reference from which you accessed the website
- Browser used
- Operating system used
- IP address used (anonymized, if applicable)
 

The data processing is carried out in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) GDPR based on our legitimate interest in improving the stability and functionality of our website. The data is not shared or used for other purposes. However, we reserve the right to review the server log files if specific indications of illegal use arise.

2.2
This website uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of personal data and other confidential content (e.g., orders or inquiries to the controller). You can recognize an encrypted connection by the string "https://" and the lock symbol in your browser's address bar.

3) Hosting & Content Delivery Network
To host our website and display its content, we use a provider that delivers these services either directly or through selected subcontractors exclusively on servers within the European Union.

All data collected on our website is processed on these servers.

We have entered into a data processing agreement with the provider to ensure the protection of our website visitors' data and prevent unauthorized sharing with third parties.

4) Contacting Us
When contacting us (e.g., via contact form or email), personal data is collected. The specific data collected when using a contact form is indicated in the form itself. This data is used solely for responding to your inquiry or for technical administration purposes.

The legal basis for processing this data is our legitimate interest in responding to your inquiry under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. If your inquiry is aimed at entering into a contract, an additional legal basis is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. Your data will be deleted once your inquiry has been conclusively addressed and provided no legal retention obligations apply.

5) Website Functionalities
5.1 Google Maps
This website uses the Google Maps (API) service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland (“Google”).
Google Maps is a web service that displays interactive maps to visually present geographical information. Using this service allows us to show our location and simplify route planning.

When accessing a webpage with embedded Google Maps content, information about your use of our website (e.g., your IP address) is transmitted to Google's servers and stored there, including servers in the USA. This occurs regardless of whether you are logged into a Google account. If logged in, the data is directly linked to your account. To prevent this, log out of your Google account before using Google Maps.

The data collection, storage, and evaluation occur under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR based on Google's legitimate interest in personalized advertising, market research, and the optimized design of its services. You can object to the creation of user profiles by contacting Google directly.

If you do not consent to the future transmission of your data to Google, you can deactivate the Google Maps service by disabling JavaScript in your browser settings. Note that this may limit the functionality of our website.

Google has aligned with the EU-US Data Privacy Framework to ensure compliance with European data protection standards. Further details on Google’s privacy policy can be found here: https://business.safety.google/intl/de/privacy/.

5.2 Google reCAPTCHA
We use the CAPTCHA service by Google Ireland Limited to prevent spam and unauthorized access. Data such as your IP address, browser type, and visit duration may be transmitted to Google's servers for analysis.

Further details on Google’s privacy policy can be found here: https://business.safety.google/intl/de/privacy/.

6) Rights of the Data Subject
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

- Access (Article 15)
- Rectification (Article 16)
- Erasure (Article 17)
- Restriction of processing (Article 18)
- Notification (Article 19)
- Data portability (Article 20)
- Withdrawal of consent (Article 7(3))
- Complaint (Article 77).
 

Right to Object:
You have the right to object to data processing based on legitimate interest at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation.

7) Retention Period
Data is retained as long as necessary for its intended purpose or as required by applicable laws and regulations.