Privacy Policy

1. General Information

This privacy policy informs you about which personal data is collected when visiting this website, how it is processed, and for what purposes. Additionally, you will learn about your rights regarding your personal data.

2. Responsible Party

The controller for data processing within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:

Aziz Gasim
A.G. Webentwicklung
75172 Pforzheim
Germany

Phone: +49 177 9321806
Email: info@azizgasim.de

3. Data Collection on this Website

4. Fonts

This website exclusively uses locally hosted fonts. No data is transferred to external font providers such as Google Fonts. This ensures privacy-friendly operation of the website, as no personal data is transferred to third parties.

5. Hosting and Server Location

Our website is hosted by Hetzner Online GmbH, Industriestr. 25, 91710 Gunzenhausen, Germany. The servers hosting this website are located exclusively in Germany.

To ensure the operation and security of our website, we have entered into a data processing agreement (DPA) with Hetzner in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR. Hetzner processes personal data solely on our behalf and under our instructions, in compliance with the GDPR.

When visiting our website, the following data is automatically processed by Hetzner and temporarily stored in server log files:

- IP address of the requesting device
- 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 the device
- Name of the access provider

The processing of this data is based on Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in ensuring a smooth connection, ensuring system security, and optimizing the technical performance of our website.

The data is generally deleted automatically after seven days unless there is a legal retention obligation or the data is needed for the resolution of security-related incidents for a longer period.

6. Email Communication with Zoho Mail

For business email communication, we use the Zoho Mail service, provided by Zoho Corporation B.V., Beneluxlaan 4B, 3527 HT Utrecht, Netherlands. Zoho's servers are located in the EU and USA.

As part of using Zoho Mail, personal data such as name, email address, and the content of communications are processed on Zoho’s servers. The processing of this data is based on the following legal grounds:
- Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract initiation and fulfillment) for emails related to existing or potential business relationships
- Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest) for general business communication

We have concluded a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with Zoho that ensures compliance with the data protection requirements under Art. 28 GDPR. Email data is stored for as long as it is necessary for business communication, but at least for the duration of legal retention obligations.

For more information about Zoho's data processing, please refer to their Privacy Policy.

7. Use of Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, which uses cookies to analyze website usage. The IP address is anonymized using the anonymizeIp() function to ensure GDPR compliance. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is transmitted to and stored on a Google server in the USA. The processing of data only takes place after your explicit consent. You can revoke your consent at any time. For more information, please visit the Google Ads Data Processing Terms.

8. Contact Form & Storage of Inquiries

If you send us inquiries via the contact form, the data you provide (including your contact details and message content) will be stored on our own systems for the purpose of processing your request. Additionally, we use the service “Resend” (Resend, Inc., USA) to receive internal email notifications about new contact requests. In this context, no content of the contact form is transmitted to Resend; the service is used solely for technical notification of a new inquiry. The processing of contact form data is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR if your request is related to the performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in efficiently handling inquiries pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have concluded a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with Resend in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR. A transfer of personal data to the USA cannot be excluded. According to Resend, standard contractual clauses pursuant to Art. 46 GDPR are used to ensure an adequate level of data protection.

9. Blog Notifications / Newsletter

If you subscribe to notifications about new blog posts, we use the double opt-in procedure. This means that after registration, you will receive an email asking you to confirm your subscription. Your subscription becomes active only after this confirmation. We use the service “Resend” (Resend, Inc., USA) to send these emails, including the double opt-in confirmation email. For this purpose, your email address is transmitted to Resend and processed there for email delivery. Processing is based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. We have concluded a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with Resend in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR. A transfer of personal data to the USA cannot be excluded. According to Resend, standard contractual clauses pursuant to Art. 46 GDPR are used. You can withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future, in particular via the unsubscribe link in each email.

10. Data Processing by Third Parties

To provide certain functions of this website, we use external service providers. Personal data may be processed by the following recipients or processors: - Google LLC in the context of Google Analytics - Zoho Corporation B.V. for business email communication - Resend, Inc., USA, for sending newsletters/blog notifications and technical notifications about new contact inquiries If data processing takes place outside the European Union or the European Economic Area, it is carried out based on appropriate safeguards, in particular the EU standard contractual clauses pursuant to Art. 46(2)(c) GDPR.

11. Legal Basis for Data Processing

Personal data on this website is processed on the following legal bases, depending on the specific processing activity: - Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR for sending blog notifications / newsletters based on your consent - Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR for processing inquiries related to contracts or pre-contractual measures - Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR for the technical operation of the website, IT security, handling general inquiries, and internal notifications of new contact requests - Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR for the use of Google Analytics based on your consent

12. Storage Duration

13. Right to Object

14. Your Rights

15. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures, such as SSL encryption, to protect your personal data against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. This includes, in particular, the encryption of data transmission between your browser and our website, regular security updates, access controls, and secure storage of your data.

16. Cookie Management

You can adjust your cookie settings at any time by clicking the cookie icon in the bottom right corner of the website. When you first visit the site, a banner will appear allowing you to make your selection. If you wish to change or reset your preferences later, simply click the icon. By continuing to use the website after making your selection, you agree to the use of the selected cookies. Please note that some website features may be limited if certain cookies are disabled.

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17. Updates to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy as necessary to reflect new legal requirements or changes in our data processing practices. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we will indicate the date of the most recent update. We recommend reviewing this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about the current version. The most up-to-date version of the Privacy Policy will always be available on our website.

Last updated: 10.04.2026