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Privacy Policy

The Bridge General Trading and Contracting GmbH
Effective as of: May, 2025

1. Controller

The entity responsible for data processing on this website is:

The Bridge General Trading and Contracting GmbH
πŸ“§ Email: support@thebridgeco.de

2. Collection and Processing of Personal Data

a) When visiting our website

When you access our website https://thebridgeco.de, your browser automatically sends information to our web server, which is temporarily stored in a log file. The following data may be collected without your input:

  • IP address of the requesting device
  • Date and time of access
  • Name and URL of the accessed file
  • Website from which the access originated (referrer URL)
  • Browser used, operating system, and name of the access provider

These data are processed for the following purposes:

  • Ensuring a smooth connection to the website
  • Ensuring comfortable use of our website
  • Evaluating system security and stability
  • Administrative purposes

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interest.

b) When using our contact form

If you contact us via our contact form, we collect the following personal data:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (optional)
  • Your message

This data is processed solely for responding to your inquiry.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR – pre-contractual measures, or Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – your consent.

3. Cookies

We use cookies on our website. Cookies are small files automatically stored on your device by your browser.

a) Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

b) Optional Cookies (e.g., analytics)

These are used only with your explicit consent. When visiting our site for the first time, a cookie banner will ask for your permission. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – consent.

4. Disclosure of Data

Your personal data will not be transferred to third parties except:

  • You have given explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
  • It is legally required (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)
  • It is necessary for the performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)
  • The transfer is based on our legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable law. After that, the data will be deleted.

6. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Access (Art. 15 GDPR) – to know what data we store about you
  • Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR) – to correct inaccurate data
  • Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR) – to request deletion of your data
  • Restriction (Art. 18 GDPR) – to restrict how your data is used
  • Portability (Art. 20 GDPR) – to receive your data in a structured, common format
  • Objection (Art. 21 GDPR) – to object to certain data processing activities

To exercise your rights, please contact us at support@thebridgeco.de

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority (Art. 77 GDPR).

7. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data from manipulation, loss, destruction, or unauthorized access by third parties.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time, especially if there are legal or technical changes. The current version will always be available on our website.