General Information

Data protection is of paramount importance to the management of Kanzlei gençer & coll.

The processing of personal data, such as the name, address, email address, or telephone number of a data subject, always complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to our law firm. Through this Privacy Policy, our firm aims to inform the public about the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process. Furthermore, data subjects are informed about their rights through this Privacy Policy.
Personal data (hereinafter mostly referred to as "data") is processed by us exclusively as necessary and for the purpose of providing a functional and user-friendly website, including its content and the services offered therein.

According to Article 4, Paragraph 1 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679, also known as the General Data Protection Regulation (hereinafter referred to as "GDPR"), "processing" refers to any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, whether or not by automated means. This includes actions such as collecting, recording, organizing, structuring, storing, adapting or altering, retrieving, consulting, using, disclosing by transmitting, disseminating or otherwise making available, aligning or combining, restricting, erasing, or destroying data.

In this privacy policy, we inform you, in accordance with legal requirements, about the nature, scope, purpose, duration, and legal basis for processing personal data, particularly when we determine the purposes and means of processing, either individually or jointly with others. We also provide information about the third-party components we use to optimize and improve the quality of our services, where these third parties process data under their own responsibility.

As the data controller, the law firm gençer & coll. has implemented extensive technical and organizational measures to ensure the most complete protection possible for personal data processed through this website. However, internet-based data transmissions can inherently have security vulnerabilities, meaning absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, any data subject is free to transmit personal data to us through alternative channels, such as by telephone.

Responsible Provider of this website in terms of data protection law is:
Cüneyt Gençer
Parsifalstr. 8
90461 Nürnberg
Germany
  
Tel.: +49 911 37 66 76-0
Fax: +49 911 37 66 76-66
E-mail: info@gencer-coll.de

Data Protection Officer of gençer & coll. Lawyers and Tax Advisors is:
Irene Blank
Parsifalstr. 8
90461 Nürnberg
Germany
  
Tel.: +49 911 37 66 76-0
Fax: +49 911 37 66 76-66
E-mail: info@gencer-coll.de

Rights of Users and Data Subjects

Regarding the data processing described in more detail below, users and data subjects have the right

• to confirmation as to whether their personal data is being processed, to access information about the processed data, to further details about the data processing, and to receive copies of their data (see Art. 15 GDPR);
• to the rectification or completion of inaccurate or incomplete data (see Art. 16 GDPR);
• to the immediate erasure of their data (see Art. 17 GDPR), or, alternatively, to the restriction of processing in accordance with Art. 18 GDPR, if further processing is required under Art. 17 para. 3 GDPR;
• to receive their personal data, which they have provided, and to have this data transmitted to other providers or controllers (see Art. 20 GDPR);
• to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority if they believe that the provider is processing their data in violation of data protection regulations (see Art. 77 GDPR).

Furthermore, the provider is obligated to inform all recipients to whom data has been disclosed about any rectification, erasure, or restriction of processing carried out pursuant to Articles 16, 17 para. 1, and 18 GDPR. This obligation does not apply if such notification is impossible or involves disproportionate effort. Nevertheless, the user has a right to be informed about these recipients.

Similarly, users and data subjects have the right, pursuant to Art. 21 GDPR, to object to the future processing of their data, provided that the data is processed by the provider in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f) GDPR. Specifically, an objection to data processing for direct marketing purposes is permissible.

Data Processing Information

We assure you that any data processed during your use of our website will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose for its storage no longer applies, provided that no legal retention obligations prevent its deletion, and unless otherwise specified below for individual processing procedures.

1. General Data and Server Data

Each time the website is accessed by a data subject or an automated system, the law firm's website collects a range of general data and information. This general data and information is stored in the server's log files. The data that may be collected includes: (1) browser types and versions used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system reaches our website (known as a referrer), (4) the subpages accessed on our website by an accessing system, (5) the date and time of access to the website, (6) an Internet Protocol address (IP address), (7) the Internet service provider of the accessing system, and (8) other similar data and information used to prevent threats in the event of attacks on our information technology systems.

When using this general data and information, the law firm does not draw any conclusions about the individual data subject. Instead, this information is required to (1) correctly deliver the content of our website, (2) optimize the content of our website and its advertising, (3) ensure the continuous functionality of our information technology systems and website technology, and (4) to provide law enforcement authorities with the necessary information for criminal prosecution in the event of a cyber attack. Therefore, this anonymously collected data and information is evaluated by the law firm statistically and with the goal of enhancing data protection and data security within our company, ultimately to ensure an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data from the server log files is stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.

The data collected in this manner is only stored temporarily and is not combined with any other data you provide.

This data is stored based on the legal grounds of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in improving the stability, functionality, and security of our website.

2. Contact Inquiries/Contact Option

If you contact the law firm via the contact form or email, the data you provide will be used to process your inquiry. Providing this data is essential for us to process and respond to your request; without it, we may be unable to answer your inquiry or can only do so to a limited extent.

The legal basis for this processing is Article 6, paragraph 1, letter b) of the GDPR.

Your data will be deleted once your inquiry has been fully addressed, provided that no legal retention obligations prevent its deletion, such as in the event of a subsequent contract agreement.

3. Cookies

The law firm uses what are known as cookies on its website. Cookies are small text files or other storage technologies that your internet browser places and stores on your device. These cookies process certain information about you, such as your browser or location data, or your IP address, to varying degrees.

Cookies help us optimize the information and services on our website for the user. As previously mentioned, cookies enable us to recognize visitors to our website. The aim of this recognition is to make it easier for users to navigate and use our site.

Users can prevent our website from setting cookies at any time by adjusting their internet browser settings, thereby permanently opting out of cookie placement. Additionally, cookies that have already been set can be deleted at any time through an internet browser or other software programs. This option is available in all common internet browsers. If a user deactivates cookie settings in their internet browser, it may mean that not all functions of our website are fully accessible.

The legal basis for this data processing is Article 6, Paragraph 1, Letter b) of the GDPR, provided that these cookies process data for the purpose of initiating or fulfilling a contract.

If the processing is not for contract initiation or fulfillment, our legitimate interest lies in improving the functionality of our website. In such cases, the legal basis is Article 6, Paragraph 1, Letter f) of the GDPR.

4. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics on our website. This is a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, located at 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043 USA, hereinafter referred to as "Google".

For web analysis through Google Analytics, the data controller uses the "_gat._anonymizeIp" extension. This extension ensures that Google shortens and anonymizes the IP address of the user's internet connection when our website is accessed from a member state of the European Union or another contracting state of the Agreement on the European Economic Area.

The purpose of the Google Analytics component is to analyze visitor traffic on our website. Google uses the collected data and information, among other things, to evaluate how our website is used, to compile online reports for us detailing activities on our pages, and to provide other services related to the use of our website.

The data collected in this manner is then used by Google to provide us with an analysis of visits to our website and the activities carried out there. This data can also be used to provide additional services related to the use of our website and the internet in general. Google Analytics places a cookie on the user's IT system. The nature of cookies has already been explained above. By setting this cookie, Google is able to analyze how our website is used.

Google states that it does not combine your IP address with other data. Further information and Google's current data protection regulations can be found at

https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/
 
and at

http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/de.html

be accessed. Google Analytics is explained in more detail under the link

https://www.google.com/intl/de_de/analytics/.

Furthermore, Google also offers at

https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de

a so-called deactivation add-on, along with additional information. This add-on can be installed in common internet browsers and provides you with greater control over the data Google collects when you visit our website. The add-on instructs Google Analytics' JavaScript (ga.js) that information about your visit to our website should not be sent to Google Analytics. However, this does not prevent information from being transmitted to us or to other web analytics services. Details on whether and which other web analytics services we use can also be found in this privacy policy.

The storage of Google Analytics cookies is based on Article 6, Paragraph 1, Letter f) of the GDPR. Our legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior is to optimize both our website offerings and our advertising.

5. Google AdWords with Conversion Tracking

On our website, we also use the advertising component Google AdWords, specifically its conversion tracking feature. This is a service provided by Google LLC, located at 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043 USA, hereinafter referred to as "Google".

We use conversion tracking to specifically promote our services and those of our partners. The legal basis for this is Article 6, Paragraph 1, Letter f) of the GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in analyzing, optimizing, and ensuring the economic operation of our website.

If you click on an advertisement placed by Google, the conversion tracking we use will store a cookie on your device. These "conversion cookies" expire after 30 days and are not used for your personal identification.

If the cookie is still valid and you visit a specific page on our website, both we and Google can determine that you clicked on one of our ads placed with Google and were subsequently redirected to our website.

Using the information gathered, Google compiles statistics for us regarding visits to our website. We also receive information about the number of users who clicked on our advertisement(s) and the pages of our website they subsequently visited. However, neither we nor any third parties who also use Google AdWords are able to identify you through this process.
   
Furthermore, you can prevent or limit the installation of cookies by adjusting the appropriate settings in your internet browser. You can also delete already stored cookies at any time. The specific steps and actions required for this depend on the internet browser you are using. If you have any questions, please refer to your internet browser's help function or documentation, or contact its manufacturer or support.

Furthermore, Google also provides at

https://services.google.com/sitestats/de.html

http://www.google.com/policies/technologies/ads/

http://www.google.de/policies/privacy/

further information on this topic, particularly regarding options for preventing data use.

6. Concluding Remarks

The duration for which personal data is stored is determined by the applicable statutory retention period. Once this period has expired, the relevant data is routinely deleted, unless it is still required for the fulfillment or initiation of a contract.

We wish to inform you that providing personal data may be legally mandated in some cases (e.g., by tax regulations) or may arise from contractual agreements (e.g., details concerning a contractual partner). Furthermore, it may sometimes be necessary for a data subject to provide us with personal data for the purpose of entering into a contract, which we would then be required to process.

For instance, a data subject is obliged to provide us with personal data if our firm enters into a contract with them. Should personal data not be provided, the contract with the data subject could not be concluded. Before providing any personal data, the data subject must consult one of our employees. Our employee will then explain, on a case-by-case basis, whether the provision of personal data is legally or contractually required, or necessary for the contract's conclusion, whether there is an obligation to provide such data, and what the consequences of not providing it would be.

In the event a contract is concluded, separate data protection provisions will apply. These will be provided by the firm upon the contract's conclusion, and their validity will take effect through a declaration of consent.

We wish to emphasize once more that you may revoke any consent at any time, with future effect. You can do so via the following channels: by email to: info@gencer-coll.de or by postal mail to: gençer & coll., Cüneyt Gençer, Parsifalstr. 8, 90461 Nürnberg.