Data privacy

3. Collection and Storage of Personal Data and the Nature and Purpose of Its Use

a) When visiting the website

When you access our website www.seibert-rechtundsteuern.de, information is automatically sent to the server of our website by the browser used on your device. This information is temporarily stored in a so-called log file. The following data is collected without your intervention and stored until automated deletion:

• IP address of the requesting device
• Date and time of access
• Name and URL of the accessed file
• Website from which the access was made (referrer URL)
• Browser used, operating system if applicable, and the name of your access provider.

This data is processed for the following purposes:

• Ensuring a smooth connection setup of the website
• Ensuring comfortable use of our website
• Evaluation of system security and stability
• Other administrative purposes.

The legal basis for data processing is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest arises from the purposes listed above, in particular to improve the stability and functionality of our website. In no case do we use the collected data to draw conclusions about your identity.

Furthermore, we use cookies when you visit our website. More information can be found in Section 5 of this privacy policy.

b) When using our contact form

If you have any questions, we offer you the opportunity to contact us via the form provided on our website. A valid name, telephone number, and email address are required so that we know who is making the request and can respond accordingly. Additional information may be provided voluntarily.

Data processing for the purpose of contacting us is based on your voluntary consent in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time by sending us an informal email.

The lawfulness of data processing carried out until the time of revocation remains unaffected. Data submitted via the contact form will be retained by us until you request deletion, revoke your consent, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies. Mandatory statutory provisions – in particular retention periods – remain unaffected.

4. Disclosure of Data

Your personal data will not be transferred to third parties for any purposes other than those listed below. We will not sell or otherwise commercialize the personal data (e. g. your name and email address) that you provide to us (e.g. via the contact form or by email).

We only disclose your personal data to third parties if:

• you have given your explicit consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR;
• the disclosure is necessary for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, and there is no reason to assume that you have an overriding legitimate interest in not disclosing your data;
• there is a legal obligation to disclose data pursuant to Article 6(1)(c) GDPR; or
• such disclosure is legally permissible and necessary for the performance of a contract with you pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.

5. Cookies

To make your visit to our website more user-friendly and to enable the use of certain functions, we use cookies. Cookies are small text files that are automatically created by your browser and stored on your device (laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc.) when you visit our site. Cookies do not cause any damage to your device, nor do they contain viruses, trojans, or other malware. The cookie stores information that is related to the specific device being used. However, this does not mean that we can directly identify you.

Cookies that are required for the electronic communication process or for the provision of specific functions you have requested are stored on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in storing cookies for the technically error-free and optimized provision of our services.

Cookies serve various purposes. Some are used to make our site more user-friendly. For example, we use so-called session cookies to recognize that you have already visited individual pages on our website. These are automatically deleted when you leave our site.

We also use temporary cookies to enhance user experience; these are stored on your device for a defined period. If you revisit our site, it will recognize that you have already been here and recall the inputs and settings you previously selected. You can configure your browser to notify you before cookies are stored, allow cookies only on a case-by-case basis, block the acceptance of cookies altogether, or automatically delete cookies when you close your browser. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.

Cookie Consent with Borlabs Cookie

This website uses the cookie consent technology “Borlabs Cookie” to obtain and document your consent to store specific cookies or use certain technologies in a privacy-compliant manner. Provider: Borlabs – Benjamin A. Bornschein, Rübenkamp 32, 22305 Hamburg, Germany. The Borlabs cookie stores your selected preferences when entering the website. This information is not transmitted to Borlabs. The legal basis is Article 6(1)(c) GDPR. For more information: https://de.borlabs.io/kb/welche-daten-speichert-borlabs-cookie

GTranslate

We use the “GTranslate” plugin to provide multilingual functionality on our website. Provider: GTranslate Inc., 5185 MacArthur Blvd NW Ste 102, Washington, DC 20016, USA. GTranslate may integrate content from Google Translate, which could involve transmitting personal data such as your IP address to Google servers in the USA. The legal basis for this processing is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in presenting our website in a user-friendly manner to international visitors. For more information: https://policies.google.com/privacy

6. Analytics Tools

This website does not use any external analytics or tracking tools (such as Google Analytics or Matomo).

7. Social Media Plug-ins

This website does not use traditional social media plug-ins (such as Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram). However, third-party content (e.g. LinkedIn or Google Maps) may be integrated via Elementor, without the use of additional plug-ins. Depending on how the content is embedded and configured, this may result in the transmission of personal data to the respective providers.

8. Data Retention

Personal data transmitted to us via our website is only stored for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was provided. Where statutory commercial or tax-related retention periods apply, the storage period for certain data may be up to 10 years.

9. Rights of Data Subjects

With regard to your personal data processed by us, you have the following rights vis-à-vis the controller, in accordance with the applicable legal provisions:

• Right of access pursuant to Article 15 GDPR: to request information about the personal data we process concerning you;
• Right to rectification pursuant to Article 16 GDPR: to request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data stored by us without undue delay;
• Right to erasure pursuant to Article 17 GDPR: to request the deletion of your personal data stored by us;
• Right to restriction of processing pursuant to Article 18 GDPR: to request the restriction of processing of your personal data;
• Right to data portability pursuant to Article 20 GDPR: to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format or to request its transmission to another controller;
• Right to withdraw consent pursuant to Article 7(3) GDPR: to revoke your previously granted consent at any time;
• Right to lodge a complaint pursuant to Article 77 GDPR: to file a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe the processing of your personal data infringes the GDPR. The supervisory authority responsible for us is:

Der Landesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit Baden-Württemberg

Postfach 10 29 32, 70025 Stuttgart

or

Lautenschlagerstraße 20, 70173 Stuttgart

Phone: +49 (0)711 / 61 55 41-0

E-mail: poststelle@lfdi.bwl.de

Website https://www.baden-wuerttemberg.datenschutz.de

10. Right to Object

If your personal data is processed on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, you have the right, pursuant to Article 21 GDPR, to object to the processing of your personal data on grounds relating to your particular situation. Where your personal data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time without providing specific reasons. If you wish to exercise your right to withdraw consent or to object, simply send an email to: info@seibert-rechtundsteuern.de.

11. Data Security

We use the widely adopted SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption protocol during website visits. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the change in the browser address bar from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock icon in your browser’s address line. In addition, we apply appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data against accidental or intentional manipulation, loss, or unauthorized access by third parties. Our security measures are continuously improved in line with technological advancements.

12. Updates to This Privacy Policy

This privacy policy is currently valid and was last updated in June 2025.

As our website evolves or due to changes in legal requirements, it may become necessary to update this privacy policy. The latest version is always available at: www.seibert-rechtundsteuern.de/impressum