DATA PROTECTION
Privacy Policy
MPO Consulting places great importance on protecting your data. Data protection is a key component of our consulting services. We customize our privacy policy to meet your specific needs, ensuring that all aspects of your data collection, usage, and sharing are covered. Our privacy policy lists all third-party components used as part of our consulting services.
MPO Consulting takes the protection of your personal data very seriously. Safeguarding your privacy during the processing of personal data is an important concern that we consider in our business processes. The processing of personal data, such as your name, address, or email address, is always carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and in compliance with the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to MPO Consulting. Through this privacy policy, we aim to inform you about the type, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process.
Data Controller
The responsible party within the meaning of data protection laws is:
Holger Klein
Heidkoppel 5a
21244 Buchholz
Phone: 0172/432 71 70
Email: info@mpo-consulting.com
Collection and Storage of Personal Data, as well as the Type and Purpose of its Use
1. When Visiting the Website
When you access our website, www.mpo-consulting.com, the browser used on your device automatically sends information to the server of our website. This information is temporarily stored in a log file. The following information is automatically collected and stored until it is automatically deleted:
- IP address of the requesting computer,
- Date and time of access,
- Name and URL of the accessed file,
- Website from which access is made (Referrer-URL),
- Browser used and, if applicable, the operating system of your computer as well as the name of your access provider.
The above data is processed for the following purposes:
- Ensuring a smooth connection to the website,
- Ensuring convenient use of our website,
- Evaluation of system security and stability, as well as
- Other administrative purposes.
The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest stems from the purposes for data collection listed above. Under no circumstances do we use the collected data for the purpose of drawing conclusions about your identity.
2. When Using Our Contact Form
For any inquiries, we offer you the opportunity to contact us via a form provided on the website. It is necessary to provide a valid email address so that we know who the inquiry is from and to respond to it. Any additional information can be provided voluntarily.
The data processing for the purpose of contacting us is based on your voluntary consent according to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.
Sharing of Data:
Your personal data will not be transferred to third parties for purposes other than those listed below.
We will only share your personal data with third parties if:
- You have given your explicit consent according to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR,
- The transfer is necessary for asserting, exercising, or defending legal claims according to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR, and there is no reason to believe that you have an overriding legitimate interest in not having your data disclosed,
- There is a legal obligation for the transfer according to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. c GDPR, and
- It is legally permissible and necessary for the execution of contractual relationships with you according to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b GDPR.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request information about your personal data processed by us according to Art. 15 GDPR. In particular, you can request information about the processing purposes, the category of personal data, the categories of recipients to whom your data has been or will be disclosed, the planned storage period, the existence of a right to correction, deletion, restriction of processing, or objection, the existence of a right to lodge a complaint, the origin of your data if it was not collected by us, and the existence of automated decision-making including profiling and, if applicable, meaningful information about its details;
- Request the correction of incorrect or completion of your personal data stored by us without delay according to Art. 16 GDPR;
- Request the deletion of your personal data stored by us according to Art. 17 GDPR, unless the processing is necessary for exercising the right to freedom of expression and information, for fulfilling a legal obligation, for reasons of public interest, or for asserting, exercising, or defending legal claims;
- Request the restriction of processing of your personal data according to Art. 18 GDPR, insofar as the accuracy of the data is disputed by you, the processing is unlawful, but you oppose its deletion, and we no longer need the data, but you require it for the assertion, exercise, or defense of legal claims, or you have objected to processing according to Art. 21 GDPR;
- Receive your personal data that you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, or to request the transfer to another controller according to Art. 20 GDPR;
- Withdraw your consent at any time according to Art. 7 para. 3 GDPR. As a result, we will no longer be allowed to continue the data processing based on this consent in the future, and
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority according to Art. 77 GDPR. Generally, you can contact the supervisory authority of your usual place of residence or workplace or our company's headquarters.
Right to Object
If your personal data is processed based on legitimate interests according to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data according to Art. 21 GDPR, provided that there are reasons arising from your particular situation or if the objection is directed against direct marketing. In the latter case, you have a general right to object, which we will implement without requiring a specific situation.
If you wish to exercise your right to withdraw or object, it is sufficient to send an email to info@mpo-consulting.com.
Data Security
We use the widespread SSL (Secure Socket Layer) method during website visits in conjunction with the highest level of encryption supported by your browser. Typically, this is 256-bit encryption. If your browser does not support 256-bit encryption, we use 128-bit v3 technology instead. You can tell whether a specific page on our website is transmitted in encrypted form by the closed display of the key or lock symbol in the lower status bar of your browser.
Moreover, we take appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data against accidental or intentional manipulation, partial or complete loss, destruction, or unauthorized access by third parties. Our security measures are continuously improved in line with technological developments.
Current Status and Changes to this Privacy Policy
This privacy policy is currently valid and has the status of July 2024. Due to the further development of our website and offers or due to changed legal or regulatory requirements, it may become necessary to change this privacy policy.