Privacy Policy

1 Overview

This Privacy Policy provides an overview of the processing of your personal data when you visit the website of avato consulting ag.

This Policy may be updated without prior notice to reflect legal or operational changes.

We take the protection of your personal data very seriously and process it in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and this Privacy Policy.

2 Data Controller

The entity responsible for data processing on this website is:

avato consulting ag
Gregor Bister, Grace Honeysett
Siemensstrasse 24-26
63755 Alzenau, Germany
Phone: +49 6023 967490
Email: service@avato.net

3 Collection and Processing of Personal Data

3.1 Cookies

a) Purpose and Processing

When you visit our website, it utilizes cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small text files stored by your browser on your device. These files contain unique identifiers that allow your browser to be recognized upon subsequent visits. We use technically necessary cookies to enhance the functionality of our website. Some website features (e.g., navigation) require browser recognition across multiple pages. We use CookieYes to manage user consent regarding cookies.

b) Legal Basis

The processing of personal data in connection with the use of cookies is based on 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent). Upon accessing our website, users are informed about the use of cookies and given the opportunity to provide consent. These cookies do not serve the purpose of creating user profiles.

c) Storage Duration, Objection, and Deletion

Cookies are stored on your device and transmitted to our website. You have full control over the use of cookies. You may configure your browser settings to disable or restrict the use of cookies at any time. Previously stored cookies can be deleted manually or automatically. If cookies are disabled, some website features may no longer function properly.

3.2 Email Contact and Newsletter Subscription

a) Purpose and Processing

We may contact you in response to your request or send marketing communications that we believe may be of interest to you using the email address you have provided.

We use Brevo as our marketing platform to manage newsletter subscriptions. By submitting the subscription form, you confirm that your information will be processed in accordance with Brevo’s Terms of Use.

b) Legal Basis

The legal basis for processing personal data collected via email communication is 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent). If the email contact is initiated to enter into a contract, the processing is also based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contractual necessity).

c) Storage Duration

Data transmitted via the contact form or email will be stored until you request deletion, withdraw consent, or the data is no longer necessary for the intended purpose. Statutory retention periods remain unaffected.

3.3 LinkedIn Plugin

Our website integrates functions of LinkedIn Corporation, 2029 Stierlin Court, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.

Each time a webpage containing a LinkedIn feature is accessed, a connection to LinkedIn servers is established. LinkedIn is thereby informed that your device has accessed our website with your IP address. If you are logged into your LinkedIn account and click on the “Recommend” button, LinkedIn may associate this visit with your LinkedIn profile.

We have no control over the extent of data processing by LinkedIn. Further details can be found in LinkedIn’s Privacy Policy: LinkedIn Privacy Policy.

4 Use of WPML (WordPress Multilingual Plugin)

Our website utilizes WPML (WordPress Multilingual Plugin) to provide content in multiple languages. WPML enables us to offer multilingual content and enhance the user experience for visitors from various regions.

Data Processing by WPML:
WPML does not process personal data directly but may access data necessary for multilingual display, such as user language preferences. These data are exclusively used for multilingual functionality and not for any other purpose.

Further details can be found in WPML’s Privacy Policy.

5 Rights of Data Subjects

Pursuant to applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

5.1 Right to Access, Rectification, Blocking, and Erasure

You have the right to request free access to the personal data we store about you, including details on its origin, recipients, and purpose of processing. You may also request the correction, blocking, or deletion of such data, provided no legal obligation requires its retention.

5.2 Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive personal data concerning you in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to have this data transmitted to another controller where technically feasible.

5.3 Right to Withdraw Consent

Where data processing is based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), you may withdraw your consent at any time by sending a request via email. Withdrawal does not affect the legality of processing conducted before the withdrawal.

5.4 Right to Lodge a Complaint with a Supervisory Authority

If you believe that your rights under data protection law have been violated, you have the right to file a complaint with the competent data protection authority in your jurisdiction.

We encourage you to first contact our Data Protection Officer to resolve any concerns directly by emailing privacy@avato.net.

If you are uncertain about your rights, we recommend consulting your local data protection authority for guidance.

6 General Information

If you have general inquiries regarding data protection or require assistance concerning your personal data, please contact the Data Protection Officer of avato consulting ag at: privacy@avato.net