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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

1. Introduction

Avtotuning Generation ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website avtotuninggeneration.com and use our services.

We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable German data protection laws. By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Contact us through our contact form
  • Subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list
  • Request technical publications or resources
  • Participate in professional networking opportunities

This information may include: name, email address, phone number, professional affiliation, and any other information you choose to provide.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

  • IP address and geographic location
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring website
  • Pages viewed and time spent on pages
  • Date and time of visit

3. Use of Cookies

3.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior. We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic.

3.2 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

3.3 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. You can choose to block or delete cookies, though this may affect your experience on our website. Our cookie banner allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
  • Sending requested information, publications, and resources
  • Improving our website content and user experience
  • Analyzing website usage patterns and trends
  • Communicating about updates, events, and relevant industry information
  • Complying with legal obligations and protecting our rights

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under the GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: You have given explicit consent for processing your data
  • Legitimate Interest: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests
  • Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary to fulfill contractual obligations
  • Legal Obligation: Processing is required to comply with legal requirements

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with website hosting, analytics, and email communications
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
  • Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales

All third-party service providers are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • Secure server infrastructure
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access controls and authentication procedures
  • Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing
  • Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@avtotuninggeneration.com

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside your country of residence. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with GDPR requirements.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Avtotuning Generation
Königstraße 45
70173 Stuttgart, Germany
Email: info@avtotuninggeneration.com
Phone: +49 711 9428 6654

15. Supervisory Authority

If you believe we have not addressed your concerns adequately, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.

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Contact Information

Königstraße 45
70173 Stuttgart, Germany

Phone: +49 711 9428 6654

Email: info@avtotuninggeneration.com

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