Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 11, 2026
We at HATIBU GbR take the protection of your personal data very seriously. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or use our services.
Data Controller
The data controller for this website is HATIBU GbR, represented by Jonas Dahlke.
Contact for Data Protection Inquiries
For questions regarding data protection, please contact us at Info@hatibu.com
Data Collection and Processing
Website Visits
When you visit our website, we automatically collect technical information including IP address, browser type, operating system, referrer URL, and access time. This data is processed based on our legitimate interest in providing a functional website (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
Data automatically collected includes:
- IP address (anonymized)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referrer URL
- Date and time of access
- Pages visited
Contact Forms
When you use our contact form, we collect the information you provide (name, email, company, message). This data is processed based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) and to fulfill our contractual obligations (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR).
Contact form data includes:
- Name
- Email address
- Company name (optional)
- Subject (optional)
- Message content
- Time of submission
Legal Basis for Processing
Article 6(1)(f) GDPR - Legitimate Interest
Website functionality, security, and improvement of our services.
Article 6(1)(a) GDPR - Consent
Contact form submissions and optional analytics/marketing cookies.
Article 6(1)(b) GDPR - Contract Performance
Processing necessary for responding to inquiries and providing requested services.
Cookies
This website uses cookies to improve functionality and user experience. Essential cookies are necessary for basic website functions. Optional cookies require your explicit consent and can be managed through our cookie settings.
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off.
- Language preference
- Cookie consent status
- Session management
- Security tokens
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
- Page views and user journeys
- Performance metrics
- Error tracking
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Contact form submissions are typically retained for 2 years unless you request earlier deletion.
Retention Periods:
- Website logs: 30 days (for security purposes)
- Contact form submissions: 2 years or until you request deletion
- Email correspondence: As long as necessary for business purposes
- Cookies: As specified in our cookie policy
Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, and object to processing of your personal data. You also have the right to withdraw consent at any time. To exercise these rights, contact us at Info@hatibu.com
Right of Access (Art. 15 GDPR)
Request information about your personal data we process.
Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
Right to Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
Request deletion of your personal data.
Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
Request your data in a machine-readable format.
International Data Transfers
In the course of our global business operations, personal data may be transferred to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Such transfers are conducted in accordance with GDPR requirements and appropriate safeguards.
Safeguards for International Transfers:
- Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
- Adequacy decisions for certain countries
- Additional technical and organizational measures
Third Party Services
We may use third-party services for website functionality and analytics. These services may collect data according to their own privacy policies.
Hosting Provider
Our website is hosted within the European Union with appropriate data protection measures.
Analytics (Optional)
We may use analytics services only with your consent and with privacy-focused configuration.
Right to Lodge a Complaint
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the member state of your residence, workplace, or where the alleged infringement occurred. In Germany, you can contact the Bundesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit.
German Data Protection Authority:
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new effective date.
This privacy policy was last updated on September 24, 2024.
Note: This privacy policy should be reviewed by legal counsel to ensure full compliance with current GDPR and German data protection requirements.