Privacy Policy
1. Name and Contact Details of the Data Controller and Data Protection Officer
This privacy policy applies to data processing by:
ehrenfelder.legal Attorneys at Law
Attorney Dr. Öztürk, LL.M.
Weinsbergstraße 190
50825 Cologne, Germany
Website: www.ehrenfelder.legal
Email: info@ehrenfelder.legal
Data Protection Officer:
Dr. Öztürk, LL.M.
Email: info@ehrenfelder.legal
2. Collection and Storage of Personal Data and the Type and Purpose of Their Use
a) When Visiting Our Website (http://ehrenfelder.legal)
When you visit our website, the browser on your device automatically sends information to the server hosting our website. This information is temporarily stored in log files and includes:
IP address of the requesting device
Date and time of access
Name and URL of the accessed file
Website from which access is made (referrer URL)
Browser type and version, operating system, and the name of your internet service provider
These data are processed for the following purposes:
Ensuring a smooth connection to the website
Providing user-friendly website navigation
Analyzing system stability and security
Performing administrative tasks
The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest arises from the purposes listed above. No data combination with other sources occurs. Data are deleted automatically after 7 or 14 days.
b) When Using Our Contact Form
When you contact us using the form provided on our website, we collect and process:
Name (required)
Valid email address (required)
Phone number (required)
Additional information you voluntarily provide
Data processing is based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) and is used solely to respond to your query. Data will be deleted unless legal retention obligations (e.g., from professional, commercial, or tax regulations) apply.
3. Data Sharing
Your personal data are only shared with third parties if:
You have explicitly consented (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
Sharing is necessary to assert, exercise, or defend legal claims, and there is no reason to assume you have overriding interests in non-disclosure (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
There is a legal obligation to share (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)
Sharing is necessary to fulfill a contractual relationship with you (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)
We use external service providers for IT system maintenance and website hosting based on data processing agreements (Art. 28 GDPR). These providers are obligated to confidentiality and compliance with data protection laws.
4. Cookies
We use cookies on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us enhance user experience. Cookies are categorized as follows:
Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for basic website functionality (e.g., session cookies). Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR in conjunction with § 25(2) TTDSG.
Functional/Preference Cookies: These cookies store your preferences (e.g., language settings). Use is based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR in conjunction with § 25(1) TTDSG).
Analytics/Marketing Cookies: We currently do not use tools like Google Analytics. Should this change, we will obtain your prior consent and provide separate information.
Most browsers accept cookies by default. You can disable cookies or configure your browser to notify you before cookies are stored. Disabling cookies may limit website functionality.
5. Analytics Tools
We currently do not use analytics or tracking tools.
6. Social Media Plugins
We use social media plugins (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) to increase visibility and enable content sharing. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in public relations).
Two-Click Solution
To protect your privacy, plugins are initially disabled. Data are only transferred to the plugin provider when you activate the plugin by clicking it (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). Activating the plugin may transfer data to non-EU countries (e.g., the USA). We rely on EU-approved standard contractual clauses to ensure data protection. For details, refer to the privacy policies of the respective providers:
Facebook: Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (Privacy Policy)
Twitter: Twitter Inc. (Privacy Policy)
Instagram: Instagram LLC (Privacy Policy)
7. Data Subject Rights
You have the right to:
Request information about your personal data (Art. 15 GDPR)
Request correction of inaccurate data or completion of incomplete data (Art. 16 GDPR)
Request deletion of your personal data (Art. 17 GDPR) unless legal exceptions apply
Request restricted processing of your data (Art. 18 GDPR)
Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format or transfer them to another controller (Art. 20 GDPR)
Withdraw your consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR) at any time, effective for the future
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)
To exercise your rights, email us at info@ehrenfelder.legal.
8. Right to Object
If your data are processed based on legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR), you may object to processing for reasons related to your specific situation (Art. 21 GDPR). Objections to direct marketing do not require justification.
9. Data Security
We use SSL/TLS encryption with the highest available security standards. Look for the lock symbol in your browser's address bar to confirm secure transmission. Additionally, we implement organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, manipulation, loss, or destruction, continuously updating these measures as technology advances.
10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
This privacy policy is effective as of December 22, 2024. Changes due to website updates or legal requirements will be reflected here. The latest version is always accessible at http://ehrenfelder.legal/datenschutz/.