Privacy Policy

1. Name and contact details of the data controller

This privacy policy applies to data processing by:
Responsible party: Attorney Niklas Graf von Bernstorff, LL.M., Schillstraße 9, D-10785
Berlin, Germany.

2. Collection and storage of personal data and the nature and purpose of its use
2.a) When visiting the website

When you access our website www.kanzlei-bernstorff.de your browser automatically sends information to our website's server. This information is temporarily stored in a log file. The following information is collected automatically and stored until it is automatically deleted:

  • IP address of the requesting computer,
  • Date and time of access,
  • Name and URL of the retrieved 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 legal basis for data processing is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest arises from the purposes of data collection listed above. Under no circumstances will we use the collected data to draw conclusions about your identity.

Furthermore, we use analytics services when you visit our website. You can find more detailed explanations in sections 4 and 5 of this privacy policy.

2.b) When registering for our client newsletter

If you have expressly consented in accordance with Article 6 Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 Letter a of the GDPR, we will use your address to send you our client newsletter regularly. Providing an address is sufficient to receive the client newsletter.

You can unsubscribe at any time. For example, you can send your unsubscribe request to info@kanzlei-bernstorff.de by email at any time.

2.c) When using our contact form

If you have any questions, you can contact us using the form provided on our website. A valid email address is required so we know who is contacting us and can respond. Providing additional information is optional. Data processing

for the purpose of contacting you is based on your freely given consent in accordance with Article 6 Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 Letter a of the GDPR.

The personal data collected through the contact form will be automatically deleted once your inquiry has been resolved.

2.d) Google reCAPTCHA

To ensure sufficient data security when submitting forms, we use the reCAPTCHA service from Google Inc. in certain cases. This serves primarily to distinguish whether the input is made by a natural person or abusively by automated processing. The service includes sending the IP address and, if applicable, other data required by Google for the reCAPTCHA service to Google. Google Inc.'s separate privacy policy applies to this. Further information on Google Inc.'s privacy policy can be found at http://www.google.de/intl/de/privacy oder https://www.google.com/intl/de/policies/privacy/

3. Data transfer

Your personal data will not be transmitted to third parties for purposes other than those listed below.

We only share your personal data with third parties if:

  • You have given your explicit consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR,
  • the transfer is necessary pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims and there is no reason to assume that you have an overriding legitimate interest in not having your data transferred,
  • in the event that there is a legal obligation to disclose the data pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. c GDPR, as well as
  • This is legally permissible and necessary for the performance of a contract with you in accordance with Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.
4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies. Cookies do not harm your computer and do not contain viruses. Cookies help make our website more user-friendly, effective, and secure. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer and saved by your browser.

Most of the cookies we use are so-called "session cookies." They are automatically deleted after your visit ends. Other cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them. These cookies allow us to recognize your browser on your next visit.

You can configure your browser to notify you when cookies are set and to allow cookies only in individual cases, to accept cookies in certain cases or to generally reject them, and to automatically delete cookies when you close your browser. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.

Cookies that are necessary for carrying out electronic communication or for providing certain functions you have requested (e.g., the shopping cart function) are stored on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing cookies to ensure the technically flawless and optimized provision of its services. Any other cookies (e.g., cookies for analyzing your browsing behavior) are addressed separately in this privacy policy.

5. Integration of third-party services and content

a) The tracking measures listed below and used by us are carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR. We use these tracking measures to ensure the needs-based design and continuous optimization of our website. We also use them to statistically record the use of our website and to evaluate it for the purpose of optimizing our services for you. These interests are considered legitimate within the meaning of the aforementioned provision.

For the purpose of tailoring our website to user needs and continuously optimizing it, we use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (https://www.google.de/intl/de/about/) (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; hereinafter "Google"). In this context, pseudonymized user profiles are created and cookies (see section 4) are used. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website, such as

  • Browser type/version,
  • Operating system used,
  • Referrer URL (the previously visited page),
  • Hostname of the accessing computer (IP address),
  • Time of the server request

are transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. The information is used to evaluate website usage, to compile reports on website activity, and to provide other services related to website activity and internet usage for market research purposes and to tailor these web pages to user needs. This information may also be transferred to third parties if required by law or if third parties process this data on our behalf. Under no circumstances will your IP address be associated with other Google data. IP addresses are anonymized so that they cannot be linked to a specific individual (IP masking).

You can prevent the installation of cookies by adjusting your browser settings; however, please note that in this case, you may not be able to fully utilize all the functions of this website

Furthermore, you can prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (including your IP address) and the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing a browser add-on  (https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de).

As an alternative to the browser add-on, especially for browsers on mobile devices, you can also prevent data collection by Google Analytics by clicking this link. This will set an opt-out cookie that prevents the future collection of your data when you visit this website. The opt-out cookie is only valid in this browser and only for our website and is stored on your device. If you delete the cookies in this browser, you will need to set the opt-out cookie again.

Further information on data protection in connection with Google Analytics can be found, for example, in the Google Analytics-Hilfe
(https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de).

b) Within our online services, we use content or service offerings from third-party providers based on our legitimate interests (i.e., our interest in the analysis, optimization, and economic operation of our online services within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR) to integrate their content and services, such as videos or fonts (hereinafter referred to collectively as "Content"). This always requires that the third-party providers of this Content are aware of the users' IP addresses, as they could not send the Content to their browsers without the IP address.

The IP address is therefore necessary for displaying this content. We strive to use only content from providers who use the IP address solely for content delivery. Third-party providers may also use so-called pixel tags (invisible graphics, also known as "web beacons") for statistical or marketing purposes. These pixel tags allow for the analysis of information such as visitor traffic on the pages of this website. The pseudonymized information can also be stored in cookies on the user's device and may include, among other things, technical information about the browser and operating system, referring websites, time of visit, and other information about the use of our online services, as well as be combined with such information from other sources.

The following provides an overview of third-party providers and their content, along with links to their privacy policies, which contain further information on data processing and, in some cases, the opt-out options already mentioned here:

6. Data Subject Rights

You have the right:

  • Pursuant to Article 15 GDPR, to request information about your personal data processed by us. In particular, you can request information about the purposes of the processing, the categories of personal data, the categories of recipients to whom your data have been or will be disclosed, the planned storage period, the existence of a right to rectification, erasure, restriction of processing or objection, the existence of a right to lodge a complaint, the origin of your data if they were not collected by us, and the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, and, where applicable, meaningful information about the logic involved.
  • In accordance with Article 16 GDPR, you have the right to request the immediate rectification of inaccurate or incomplete personal data concerning you that we hold;
  • In accordance with Article 17 GDPR, you have the right to request the erasure of your personal data stored by us, unless processing is necessary for exercising the right of freedom of expression and information, for compliance with a legal obligation, for reasons of public interest or for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims;
  • In accordance with Article 18 GDPR, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data if you contest the accuracy of the data, the processing is unlawful but you oppose its erasure, we no longer need the data but you require it for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims, or you have objected to processing pursuant to Article 21 GDPR;
  • In accordance with Article 20 GDPR, you have the right to receive the personal data you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format or to request its transmission to another controller;
  • In accordance with Article 7(3) of the GDPR, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. This means that we will no longer be permitted to process your data based on this consent in the future.
  • According to Article 77 of the GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. Generally, you can contact the supervisory authority of your habitual residence, your place of work, or the location of our law firm.
7. Widerspruchsrecht

If your personal data is processed on the basis of legitimate interests pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data pursuant to Art. 21 GDPR, provided there are grounds relating to your particular situation or the objection is directed against direct marketing. In the latter case, you have a general right to object, which we will implement without requiring you to specify a particular situation.

If you wish to exercise your right of withdrawal or objection, simply send an email to: info@kanzlei-bernstorff.de

8. Data Security

We use the widely used SSL (Secure Socket Layer) protocol in conjunction with the highest level of encryption supported by your browser during your visit to our website. This is usually 256-bit encryption. If your browser does not support 256-bit encryption, we use 128-bit v3 technology instead. You can recognize whether an individual page of our website is transmitted in encrypted form by the closed padlock symbol in the lower status bar of your browser.

We also employ 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.

9. Updates and changes to this privacy policy

This privacy policy is currently valid and was last updated in May 2018.

Due to the ongoing development of our website and related services, or due to changes in legal or regulatory requirements, it may become necessary to amend this privacy policy. The current privacy policy can be accessed and printed at any time on our website at https://kanzlei-bernstorff.de/datenschutzerklaerung/ They can be retrieved and printed by you.

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