Privacy Policy

1. Controller

The controller responsible for data processing on this website within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:

Ecolation
Dominik Thiel
Schwendenerstraße 13, 14195 Berlin
dominik.thiel@ecolation.de

2. General Information on Data Processing

We process personal data of our website visitors only to the extent necessary to provide a functional website as well as our content and services. Personal data is generally processed only where permitted by law or where consent has been obtained.

Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. This may include, for example, name, email address, IP address, or the content of communications.

3. Hosting via Squarespace

Our website is hosted by Squarespace. The provider is Squarespace, Inc., 225 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014, USA.

When you visit our website, Squarespace processes personal data on our behalf that is technically necessary to operate and deliver the website. This may include in particular your IP address, information about the browser and device used, the date and time of access, and technical log data.

The processing is carried out for the purpose of securely providing, maintaining, and optimizing the website. The legal basis for this processing is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the secure and efficient operation of our website.

Where personal data is transferred to third countries, in particular to the United States, such transfer is carried out on the basis of appropriate safeguards pursuant to Articles 44 et seq. GDPR, in particular on the basis of standard contractual clauses or other legally permissible mechanisms, where applicable.

Further information on data processing by Squarespace can be found in Squarespace’s privacy information.

4. Provision of the Website and Server Log Files

Each time our website is accessed, information is automatically collected by the system of the accessing device. In particular, the following data may be processed:

  • IP address

  • Date and time of access

  • Accessed pages or files

  • Amount of data transferred

  • Notification of successful retrieval

  • Browser type and browser version

  • Operating system

  • Referrer URL

The temporary storage of this data is technically necessary in order to deliver the website to the user’s device and to ensure the stability and security of the website.

The legal basis for this processing is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the secure and functional provision of our website.

5. Contacting Us

If you contact us by email or via a contact form, we process the data you provide in order to handle your inquiry and in case of follow up questions.

In particular, the following data may be processed:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Company, optional

  • Content of your message

  • Any other information you voluntarily provide

The legal basis for processing is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR if your inquiry is related to the initiation or performance of a contract. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in effectively handling inquiries pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required for the purpose for which it was collected and provided no statutory retention obligations apply.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies. These are small text files or technical mechanisms that are stored on your device or that access information from your device.

We use technically necessary cookies and similar technologies insofar as they are required for the provision of the website and its essential functions. The legal basis for this processing is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR and, where applicable, Section 25(2) TDDDG.

Where we use optional cookies or similar technologies for analytics, marketing, or convenience purposes, this is done only on the basis of your consent. The legal basis for this processing is Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and, where applicable, Section 25(1) TDDDG.

You may revoke or adjust your consent at any time with effect for the future via our cookie banner or the settings provided there.

7. Recipients of Data

We only transfer personal data to third parties where this is legally permitted, where you have given your consent, where the transfer is necessary for the performance of a contract, or where we use external service providers as processors.

Recipients may include, in particular, technical service providers for hosting, website operation, and communication.

8. Storage Period

We store personal data only for as long as necessary for the respective processing purposes or for as long as statutory retention obligations apply.

As soon as the respective purpose no longer applies and no legal retention obligations exist, the relevant data will be deleted or blocked.

9. Rights of Data Subjects

Within the framework of the applicable legal provisions, you have the following rights in particular:

  • Right of access pursuant to Article 15 GDPR

  • Right to rectification pursuant to Article 16 GDPR

  • Right to erasure pursuant to Article 17 GDPR

  • Right to restriction of processing pursuant to Article 18 GDPR

  • Right to data portability pursuant to Article 20 GDPR

  • Right to object pursuant to Article 21 GDPR

  • Right to withdraw consent at any time with effect for the future

To exercise your rights, you may contact us at any time using the contact details provided above.

10. Right to Lodge a Complaint with a Supervisory Authority

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority regarding the processing of your personal data.

11. Obligation to Provide Data

The provision of personal data is generally neither legally nor contractually required for the use of our website. However, without the processing of certain technical data, in particular the IP address, the website cannot be provided.

If you contact us, only such information is required as is necessary to process your inquiry.

12. No Automated Decision Making

No automated decision making, including profiling within the meaning of Article 22 GDPR, takes place via this website.

13. Updates and Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy so that it always complies with current legal requirements or to reflect changes to our services and data processing on the website.

Last updated: March 2026