Privacy Policy

1. 1. Controller

   The controller in the sense of the GDPR is:

   Enders Handelsgesellschaft GbR, Holdorfer Chaussee 1, 49635 Badbergen-Grönloh, Germany

   E-mail: info@ehg-enders.de

2. 2. General Information

   We process personal data only to the extent necessary to provide a functional website and to communicate with business contacts. Personal data includes all information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (e.g. name, email address, IP address). This definition applies even in a B2B context (for example, data of contact persons at companies).

3. 3. Hosting and Server Log Files

   When you visit our website, the hosting server automatically collects data and stores it in so-called server log files. This data may include in particular:

   • IP address
   • Date and time of access
   • Requested page/file
   • Browser type/version and operating system
   • Referrer URL

   Purpose of processing: technical provision of the website, and ensuring stability and security (e.g. attack detection, error analysis).

   Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in a secure and stable website operation).

4. 4. Contact via E-mail or Phone

   If you contact us by e-mail or telephone, we process the data you provide (such as name, company, contact details, and the content of your inquiry) in order to handle and respond to your request.

   Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual measures/contract fulfillment) and/or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in efficient communication).

5. 5. Cookies and Technically Necessary Access (TTDSG)

   We use only technically necessary cookies or similar technologies that are required for the operation and security of the website.

   If information beyond that is stored or accessed on your device, German law generally requires consent (§ 25 Abs. 1 TTDSG), unless a legal exception applies (e.g. for strictly necessary cookies).

6. 6. Google Analytics (GA4)

   We use Google Analytics (GA4) for statistical analysis of website usage. The service is typically provided by Google Ireland Limited (Ireland).

   Important: Google Analytics is only activated after you give your consent (opt-in). Without consent, no Analytics tracking will take place.

   Data processed (typical examples): usage data, device/browser information, interactions on the website.

   IP protection: We use privacy-friendly settings (such as IP anonymization/masking, where technically available).

   Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent) and § 25(1) TTDSG.

   Withdrawal: You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future (for example, via a cookie/consent tool on the website, if used, or through your browser settings).

7. 7. Recipients / Processors / Third-Country Transfers

   We may employ service providers (e.g. hosting providers) who process personal data on our behalf as processors pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR.

   When using Google Analytics, a transfer of data to third countries (e.g. the USA) cannot be completely ruled out. For such transfers, we typically rely on appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses).

8. 8. Storage Duration

   We store personal data only as long as necessary for the respective purposes or as required by law:

   Inquiries: until final resolution of the request (longer retention if legally required)

   Server log files: typically only short-term storage for security and operation purposes

   Analytics data: only with consent and in accordance with the configured retention periods

9. 9. Your Rights

   • Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
   • Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
   • Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
   • Right to restrict processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
   • Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
   • Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR), if processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR
   • Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR)

10. 10. Right to Lodge a Complaint

    You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority (for example, the authority in your place of residence or workplace, or the authority at our company’s location).

11. 11. External Links

    Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or data protection practices of those external sites; the respective providers of those sites are responsible for their content and privacy compliance.