Privacy Policy

This privacy policy is intended to inform users of our websites, in accordance with the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) and the German Telemedia Act (TMG), about the nature, scope, and purpose of the collection and use of personal data by the website operator, washmee. washmee takes your data protection very seriously and treats your personal data confidentially and in accordance with legal regulations. The controller, or responsible body within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), and other data protection regulations is: washmee GmbH, Ms. Melanija Markovic, Theodor-Heuss-Anlage 12, 68165 Mannheim, Tel. 0172 836 4977

1.1. Processing of Personal Data for Contract Fulfillment Purposes:

washmee processes personal data exclusively to the extent necessary for establishing, providing, and managing the contractual relationship with customers, as well as for billing purposes. This includes the domain name, the names and addresses of the domain owner, the administrative and technical contact persons, and the zone administrator. Additionally, the telephone and fax numbers, as well as the email addresses of the technical contact person and the zone administrator, are stored. If the customer commissions washmee to connect a domain on their behalf, we require their date of birth. Finally, we use your information to improve our internet platform and our services, to prevent or detect misuse, in particular fraud, or to enable third parties to perform technical, logistical, or other services (package deliveries), such as external printing companies, for printed materials (e.g., your business cards) on our behalf. Any use of personal data is exclusively for the aforementioned purposes and to the extent necessary to achieve these purposes. The data will not be used for advertising or market research purposes. Contact Form: If you send us inquiries via the contact form, your information from the inquiry form, including the contact details you provided, will be stored by us for processing the inquiry and in case of follow-up questions. We will not share this data without your consent. Newsletter Data: If you wish to subscribe to any newsletter offered on the website, we require your email address and information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the email address provided and that you agree to receive the newsletter. No further data is collected. We use this data exclusively for sending the requested information and do not share it with third parties. You can revoke your consent to the storage of your data, your email address, and its use for sending the newsletter at any time, for example, via the "Unsubscribe" link in the newsletter.

1.2. Legal basis for the processing of personal data.

Article 6(1)(a) GDPR serves as the legal basis insofar as washmee obtains the data subject's consent for the processing of personal data. Article 6(1)(b) GDPR serves as the legal basis insofar as the processing of personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party. The same applies to processing operations that are necessary for carrying out pre-contractual measures. Article 6(1)(c) GDPR serves as the legal basis insofar as the processing of personal data is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which washmee is subject. Article 6(1)(d) GDPR serves as the legal basis insofar as the processing of personal data is necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or of another natural person. Article 6 paragraph 1 letter f) GDPR serves as the legal basis insofar as the processing is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of washmee or a third party and there are no overriding interests, fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject.

1.3. Data Erasure and Storage Period

The personal data of the data subject will be erased or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage no longer applies. Storage may also occur if this is provided for by European or national legislation in EU regulations, laws, or other provisions to which washmee is subject. Data will also be blocked or erased when a storage period prescribed by the aforementioned regulations expires, unless further storage of the data is necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract.

Each time the washmee website is accessed, the system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the accessing device. The following data is typically collected: • Information about the browser type and version used • The user's operating system • The user's internet service provider • The user's IP address • Date and time of access. The log files contain IP addresses or other data that could potentially identify the user. This data is also stored in the system's log files. This data is not stored together with other personal data of the user. The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable delivery of the website to the user's computer. For this purpose, the user's IP address must be stored for the duration of the session. Storage in log files is carried out to ensure the functionality of the website. Furthermore, the data serves to optimize the washmee website and to ensure the security of the systems. The data is not used for advertising, customer service, or market research purposes. The storage of data and log files is based on Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f) of the GDPR. We use the "Do not generate log files" setting. In the case of data collection for the provision of the website, this occurs when the respective session ends. In the case of data storage in log files, this occurs after a maximum of seven days. Further storage is possible. In this case, the users' IP addresses are deleted or anonymized so that it is no longer possible to identify the requesting client. The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of data in log files are essential for the operation of the website. Consequently, users have no right to object.

The washmee websites use so-called session cookies. The purpose of using cookies is to make the washmee websites more user-friendly. Cookies are stored on the user's computer and transmitted from there to the washmee websites. Users can deactivate or restrict the transmission of cookies by changing the settings in their internet browser. Cookies that have already been stored can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are deactivated for the washmee websites, it may no longer be possible to fully use all of the websites' functions.

Data processing in this context is based on Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a) GDPR. We collect only web analytics data using anonymous user data!

Washmee employs technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data managed by us against accidental or intentional manipulation, loss, destruction, or access by unauthorized persons. Our security measures are continuously improved in line with technological developments. For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries that you send to us as the website operator, this site uses SSL or TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the browser's address bar changes from "http://" to "https://" and by the lock symbol in your browser's address bar. When SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

If washmee processes your personal data, you are a data subject within the meaning of Article 4 No. 1 GDPR with the following rights vis-à-vis washmee:

6.1. Right of Access

You can request confirmation from washmee as to whether personal data concerning you is being processed by us. If washmee processes your personal data, you can request the following information from washmee: • the purposes of the processing; • the categories of personal data processed by washmee; • the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed; • (where possible) the envisaged period for which the personal data will be stored, or, if not possible, the criteria used to determine that period; • the existence of the right to request from washmee rectification or erasure of personal data concerning you, or restriction of processing of personal data concerning you, or to object to such processing; • the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority; • where the personal data are not collected from the data subject, any available information as to their source; information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and the envisaged consequences of such processing for the data subject.

6.2. Right to rectification

You have the right to request from washmee the rectification and/or completion of inaccurate personal data concerning you.

6.3. Right to Erasure

You can request that washmee erase your personal data without undue delay. washmee is obligated to erase your data without undue delay if one of the following grounds applies: • a. Your personal data are no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed. • b. You withdraw your consent on which the processing was based according to Article 6(1)(a) or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR, and there is no other legal basis for the processing. You object to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or you object to the processing pursuant to Article 21(2) GDPR. • c. Your personal data have been unlawfully processed. • d. The erasure of your personal data is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation under Union or Member State law to which washmee is subject. • e. Your personal data was collected in relation to information society services offered pursuant to Article 8(1) GDPR. The right to erasure does not apply to the extent that processing is necessary: a. for exercising the right of freedom of expression and information; b. for compliance with a legal obligation which requires processing under Union or Member State law to which washmee is subject, or for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in washmee; c. for reasons of public interest in the area of public health (Article 9(2)(h) and (i) and Article 9(3) GDPR); d. for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes pursuant to Article 89(1) GDPR, insofar as the right referred to in point a) is likely to render impossible or seriously impair the achievement of the objectives of that processing; or e. for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.

6.4. Right to Restriction of Processing

Under the following conditions, you may request the restriction of the processing of your personal data: • a. if you contest the accuracy of your personal data for a period enabling washmee to verify the accuracy of the personal data; • b. if the processing is unlawful and you oppose the erasure of the personal data and request the restriction of its use instead; • c. if washmee no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but you require it for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims; or • d. if you have objected to processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR pending the verification of whether washmee's legitimate grounds override your grounds. Where processing of your personal data has been restricted, such data may, with the exception of storage, only be processed with your consent or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest of the Union or of a Member State. If processing has been restricted according to the above conditions, you will be informed by washmee before the restriction is lifted.

6.5. Right to Information

If you have asserted your right to rectification, erasure, or restriction of processing against washmee, washmee is obligated to inform all recipients to whom your personal data has been disclosed of this rectification, erasure, or restriction of processing, unless this proves impossible or involves disproportionate effort. You have the right to be informed by washmee about these recipients.

6.6. Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive the personal data you have provided to washmee in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. You also have the right to transmit this data to another controller without hindrance from washmee, the controller to whom your personal data was provided, provided that: a. the processing is based on consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a) GDPR or Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a) GDPR) or on a contract pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b) GDPR; and b. the processing is carried out by automated means. In exercising this right, you also have the right to have your personal data transmitted directly from washmee to another controller, where technically feasible. The rights and freedoms of other persons must not be adversely affected by this. The right to data portability does not apply to the processing of personal data necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in washmee.

6.7. Right to object

You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to the processing of your personal data which is based on point (e) or (f) of Article 6(1) of the GDPR, including profiling based on those provisions. washmee will then no longer process your personal data unless washmee can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves the purpose of establishing, exercising or defending legal claims.

6.8. Right to withdraw your consent to data processing

You have the right to withdraw your consent to data processing by washmee at any time. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

6.9. Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your habitual residence, your place of work or the place of the alleged infringement, if you consider that the processing of your personal data infringes the GDPR.

By using our website, you consent to the data processing described above. This privacy policy is currently valid and dated April 6, 2018. Due to the ongoing development of our website or the implementation of new technologies, it may become necessary to amend this privacy policy. Washmee reserves the right to amend this privacy policy at any time with effect for the future. The version available at the time of your visit always applies.

: You may find links to our social media company profiles on the washmee website. This serves as a platform for our visitors to access current information and offers. washmee assumes no liability for the content of these external websites. The privacy policies of the respective social networks apply exclusively. You can find the privacy policies of the respective social networks here: Facebook's privacy policy: http://www.facebook.com/policy.php Google's privacy policy: http://www.google.com/intl/de/+/policy/+1button.html Twitter's privacy policy: https://twitter.com/privacy LinkedIn's privacy policy: http://de.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy Xing's privacy policy: https://www.xing.com/privacy Instagram's privacy policy: https://instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/# Pinterest's privacy policy: https://about.pinterest.com/de/privacy-policy-0 YouTube's privacy policy: https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/ We would like to explicitly point out that the pages linked on our site do not constitute a recommendation to register. We expressly point out that visiting a Facebook page is currently not possible without potentially violating German data protection law. Regarding any social media plugins Sharing content via plugins (Facebook, Twitter, etc.): The content on our pages can be shared on social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, or Google+ in compliance with data protection regulations. This tool does not automatically transmit user data to the operators of these platforms. If the user is logged into one of the social networks, an information window will appear when using the social buttons for Facebook, Google+1, Twitter, etc., allowing the user to confirm the text before posting. Our users can share the content of this page on social networks in a privacy-compliant manner, without the network operators creating complete browsing profiles.

On our website, we use Google Maps (Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA) in various places to display maps and create directions. By using this website, you consent to the collection, processing, and use of automatically collected data and data you enter by Google, one of its representatives, or third-party providers. You can find the Google Maps Terms of Service at Google Maps Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy at Google Privacy Policy. Google may transfer the information obtained through Google Maps to third parties if required by law or if third parties process this data on Google's behalf. It cannot be ruled out that Google may associate your IP address with other Google data. It is technically possible that Google could identify individual users based on the data received. We have no control over the processing of personal data and user profiles by Google for other purposes. You have the option to easily deactivate the Google Maps service and thus prevent data transfer to Google. To do this, deactivate JavaScript in your browser. However, please note that you will then be unable to use the map display.

This website uses so-called web fonts, provided by Google, for the uniform display of fonts. When you access a page, your browser loads the required web fonts into its browser cache to display texts and fonts correctly. For this purpose, the browser you are using must connect to Google's servers. This gives Google knowledge that our website was accessed via your IP address. The use of Google Web Fonts is in the interest of a uniform and appealing presentation of our online services. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. If your browser does not support web fonts, a standard font from your computer will be used. Further information about Google Web Fonts can be found at https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and in Google's privacy policy: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/.