Privacy Policy

1. Controller

The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:
Tiefblaues Meer UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Bert-Brecht-Straße 11
77855 Achern, Germany
E-Mail: [email protected]

2. Data Protection Officer

A data protection officer has been designated, provided the legal requirements are met. Please address any data protection inquiries to [email protected].

3. Website Visit and Server Log Files

When accessing this website, technically necessary access data are processed. This may include the IP address, date and time of access, URL accessed, amount of data transferred, browser type, operating system, referrer URL, and the requesting provider.

The purpose of processing is to provide the website securely, stably, and error-free. The legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the operation, security, and technical optimization of our online presence. Log data are deleted as soon as they are no longer required for these purposes, but no later than seven days, unless longer storage is required to investigate security incidents.

4. Contacting Us

If you contact us by email, telephone, or via a linked contact channel, we will process the data you provide, in particular your name, company, contact details, request, and communication content.

The processing is carried out to handle your request, for contract initiation, and to communicate with you. The legal bases are Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR, insofar as the request is aimed at a contract or pre-contractual measures, and Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR for general business communication.

5. Customer and Project Data in B2B Context

Within the scope of sourcing, quality, and import projects, we process business contact details, project information, product requirements, quote and contract data, as well as communication data. The processing serves the preparation of quotes, performance, and invoicing of our services. The legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR; additionally, statutory storage obligations under Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR may apply.

6. Cookies, Tracking, and External Media

In its current implementation, this website does not use any analysis cookies, advertising tracking, embedded third-party videos, or externally loaded fonts. Technically necessary storage may take place to the extent required for operating the website.

If analysis, marketing, or third-party services are integrated in the future, this privacy policy will be updated beforehand and, where necessary, consent will be obtained.

7. Payment Providers

Logos of well-known payment providers are displayed on this website for information purposes only. No payment processing or transfer of payment data takes place via this website in its current implementation. In the event of future integration of a payment service provider, we will provide separate information on providers, purposes, legal bases, and recipients.

8. Recipients and Service Providers

Personal data may be transferred to technical service providers, hosting providers, IT service providers, tax consultants, legal advisors, logistics partners, or project partners, insofar as this is necessary for operation, contract performance, legal obligations, or legitimate business interests. Service providers are used, where necessary, on the basis of data processing agreements.

9. Inquiry Form, Lead Inbox, and Notifications

When using the inquiry form, we process your details to handle the request, for project preparation, and to contact you. The data may be stored in a secure lead database. For rapid internal processing, notifications via email or WhatsApp Business Platform may be triggered.

If you contact us via WhatsApp or social networks or comment publicly, we process the communication data visible there, the content of your message, timestamps, and channel information, to the extent necessary to answer and document your request.

10. Social Media Channels

We may operate profiles on LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and X. When visiting these platforms, the privacy terms of the respective providers apply in addition. Public comments or interactions may be transferred to our internal communication to process business inquiries.

11. YouTube Videos

YouTube content may be embedded on the video page. Videos are not loaded automatically, but only after your active selection. A connection to YouTube or Google is established; where possible, we use the privacy-compliant domain youtube-nocookie.com.

12. Third-Country Transfers

Within the framework of China sourcing projects, a transfer of project-related business data to manufacturers, inspection service providers, or logistics partners outside the European Union may be necessary. This takes place only if required for project execution or if an appropriate legal basis exists. Suitable safeguards may include, in particular, EU standard contractual clauses or contractual protective measures.

13. Storage Duration

We store personal data only as long as necessary for the respective purposes. Contract and booking documents are regularly stored for six to ten years in accordance with commercial and tax law retention obligations. Communication data are deleted as soon as the purpose ceases and no legal obligations conflict.

14. Your Rights

You have rights to access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and objection to certain processing operations in accordance with the GDPR. Insofar as processing is based on consent, you can withdraw this consent at any time with future effect.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority. The competent authority is, in particular, the State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information of Baden-Württemberg.

15. No Automated Decision-Making

Automated decision-making, including profiling within the meaning of Art. 22 GDPR, does not take place via this website.

16. Updates to this Privacy Policy

We adjust this privacy policy when technical functions, service providers used, legal requirements, or our processing operations change.