1. Controller
The controller responsible for the processing of personal data on this website is AUTO STYLE Hameln GmbH. Our contact details are available in the Legal Notice on this website.
2. General information
We process personal data only in accordance with applicable data protection laws, in particular the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act. Personal data is any information that can identify you, such as your name, email address, telephone number or IP address.
3. Website provision and server log files
When you visit our website, technically necessary data may be processed, including your IP address, date and time of access, pages visited, browser type, operating system and referring website. This processing is necessary for secure and reliable website operation and for protection against attacks and misuse. The legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. Data is processed through our hosting provider and erased when no longer required for these purposes.
4. Contact form and enquiries
When you contact us using the contact form, email, telephone or another channel, we process the information you provide in order to deal with your enquiry and communicate with you. This may include your name, email address, telephone number, vehicle interest and message content. The legal basis is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR where your enquiry relates to a potential contract, and Article 6(1)(f) GDPR for other enquiries.
5. Blog comments
If you leave a blog comment, we process your name, email address and comment text. Your email address will not be published. Processing is carried out to publish and moderate comments and to prevent misuse under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. We may decline to publish or may remove unlawful, offensive, promotional or irrelevant comments.
6. Newsletter
A newsletter will only be sent after a mailing provider has been selected, a data processing agreement has been concluded and this Privacy Policy has been updated accordingly. When a newsletter is launched, we will process at least your email address and the time of registration and confirmation. Registration will generally use a double opt-in procedure. The legal basis is your consent under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. You may withdraw your consent at any time with future effect.
7. WhatsApp
Our website may contain a link to WhatsApp. A connection to WhatsApp is only established after you click the link. Please do not send confidential information via WhatsApp. Personal data may be processed outside the European Union.
8. Google Maps, Instagram and YouTube
Google Maps, Instagram and YouTube content is loaded only after you have given consent through our consent tool. Once you consent, your IP address and usage data may be transmitted to the relevant provider and may be processed outside the European Union. The legal basis is Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.
9. Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Google Ads and Meta Pixel
Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Google Ads conversion tracking and Meta Pixel are used only after your consent. These services help us measure website usage and advertising effectiveness. Cookies or similar technologies may be used, and data may be transmitted to Google or Meta, including to the United States. The legal basis is Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.
10. Google reCAPTCHA
Google reCAPTCHA may be used to protect forms against automated requests. This may involve processing your IP address, mouse movements, device information and usage behaviour. It is loaded only after consent through our consent tool. The legal basis is Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.
11. Cookies and consent management
We use technically necessary cookies for the secure operation of this website. We obtain your prior consent for analytics, marketing and external-media cookies. You can change or withdraw your selection at any time using the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer.
12. Recipients, retention and your rights
We may use hosting, IT, analytics, marketing and media service providers. They process data only to the extent necessary and, where required, under a data processing agreement. Data is erased when it is no longer required or legal retention duties end. You have rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability and objection. You may withdraw consent at any time. You may also lodge a complaint with the Lower Saxony Data Protection Authority, Prinzenstraße 5, 30159 Hannover, Germany.