1. Name and Contact Details of the Data Controller

This privacy notice applies to data processing by:

RPK Patentanwälte – Reinhardt und Kaufmann Partnerschaft mbB, Grünstraße 1, 75172 Pforzheim, Germany
Email: office@rpk-patentanwaelte.de

Controller: RPK Patentanwälte – Reinhardt und Kaufmann Partnerschaft mbB, Patent Attorney Nicola Warneke, Leonrodstraße 11, 83278 Traunstein, Germany
Email: office@rpk-patentanwaelte.de

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

2.1 When Visiting the Website

When accessing our website, the browser used on your device automatically sends information to our website server. This information is temporarily stored in a so-called log file. The following information is collected without any action on your part and stored until automated deletion:

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

The data is processed for the following purposes:

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

The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest follows from the purposes listed above. Under no circumstances do we use the data collected to draw conclusions about your person.

2.2 When Using Our Contact Form

If you contact us via the contact form, a valid email address is required so that we know who the request is from and can respond to it. Further information may be provided voluntarily.

Data processing for the purpose of contacting us is based on your voluntarily given consent in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

2.3 Retention Period

Personal data collected via the contact form will be deleted automatically once your request has been handled.

In all other cases, data is retained according to statutory retention periods and deleted routinely once the purpose no longer applies.

3. Disclosure to Third Parties

Your data will not be shared with third parties except for the following purposes:

  • If you have given explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
  • Where necessary for legal claims and no overriding interests prevent disclosure (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
  • If required by law (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)
  • Where necessary for fulfilling a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)

4. Cookies

We use cookies to make the use of our website more convenient. These are small files stored automatically by your browser. Cookies do not harm your device or contain viruses or other harmful software.

They store information specific to the used device. This does not mean, however, that we immediately gain knowledge of your identity.

We use:

  • Session cookies: deleted after the browser is closed
  • Persistent cookies: used to recognize returning users and save preferences
  • Analytics cookies: help evaluate the use of the website

The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. You can configure your browser to block cookies, but doing so may restrict some functionality.

5. Analytics Tools

5.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics (Google Inc., USA) for demand-oriented design and continuous optimization. Pseudonymized usage profiles are created and cookies used. The following data is processed:

  • Browser and version
  • Operating system
  • Referrer URL
  • IP address (anonymized)
  • Time of server request

This data is stored on Google servers in the US. You can opt out using a browser add-on: Google Opt-Out.

5.2 Google Ads Conversion Tracking

We use Google Ads Conversion Tracking to analyze performance. If you reached our site via a Google ad, a cookie will be set. These cookies expire after 30 days and are not used to identify individuals. You can disable cookies for conversion tracking via your browser settings.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your data (Art. 15 GDPR)
  • Correct inaccuracies (Art. 16 GDPR)
  • Erase your data (Art. 17 GDPR)
  • Restrict processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
  • Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
  • Withdraw consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR)
  • Complain to a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)

7. Right to Object

If data processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, you may object if reasons arise from your particular situation or the objection is against direct marketing. To exercise this right, contact: office@rpk-patentanwaelte.de

8. Data Security

We use SSL encryption and up-to-date security measures to protect your data against loss, misuse or unauthorized access. These measures are regularly updated according to technological developments.

9. Amendments to This Privacy Policy

This privacy policy is current as of May 2018. Future changes will be published at: rpk-partner.com/privacy-policy

10. Cookie Consent Tool

We use Cookiebot (Cybot A/S, Denmark) to manage cookie preferences in compliance with GDPR. This is based on our legitimate interest under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

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