Privacy Notice
How your data is gathered, used, and safeguarded on this site
Last Updated: February 12, 2024
This privacy policy explains how Simple Harbor Way ("we," "us," or "our") gathers, uses, and shares information about you when you visit our website (the "Site"). By using the Site, you consent to the handling of information as described in this policy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We obtain information you actively provide when you:
- Submit the contact form (name, email address, message content)
- Sign up for updates (if available)
- Reach out to us via our contact page
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain details about your device and visit, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring site
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages
- Date and time of visit
- Approximate geographic location (country/city level)
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We employ cookies and similar tracking technologies to gather and monitor information about browsing activity on the Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.
Types of Cookies We Use
Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the Site to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas.
Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to enhance our Site and content.
Marketing Cookies: These cookies may be set through our Site by third parties. They may be used to build a profile of interests and display relevant advertisements on other sites.
Managing Cookies
When you first visit our Site, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Decline non-essential cookies
- Customize cookie preferences
You can also manage cookies via your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may impact the Site's functionality.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries and provide support
- To improve and optimize our Site and content
- To analyze Site usage and trends
- To protect against fraudulent or illegal activity
- To comply with legal obligations
Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information to third parties. We may share information under the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with third-party providers who assist us in running the Site (e.g., hosting, analytics)
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if mandated by law or in response to valid legal requests
- Protection of Rights: We may share information to safeguard rights, privacy, safety, or property
Third-Party Services
Our Site may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
We may utilize third-party services for analytics and performance monitoring.
Data Retention
We keep personal information only as long as needed to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee total security.
Your Rights
Depending on where you are located, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
- Deletion: Request deletion of personal data
- Objection: Object to the processing of your personal data
- Portability: Request transfer of personal data
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for users under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected data from a child under 16, please reach out to us.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using the Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will inform you of any changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically.
Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or data practices, please contact us:
- Phone: +49 30 1234567
- Location: Berlin, Germany
We will respond to inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.
Consent
By using our Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy and its terms. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the Site.