Privacy Policy

1. Data Protection at a Glance

1.1 General Information

This section provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit our website. Personal data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual. Detailed information on the processing of personal data can be found from Section 2 of this Privacy Policy onwards.

1.2 Data Collection on Our Website

1.2.1 Who Is Responsible for Data Collection on This Website?

Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. The operator’s contact details can be found in the imprint of this website or in Section 2.2 of this Privacy Policy.

1.2.2 How Do We Collect Your Data?

Some data is collected when you provide it to us, for example by entering information into a contact form.

Other data is collected automatically by our IT systems when you visit the website. This primarily includes technical data (e.g. browser type, operating system, or time of page access). This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter our website.

1.2.3 What Do We Use Your Data For?

Some data is collected to ensure the error-free provision of the website. Other data may be used to analyse user behaviour.

1.2.4 What Rights Do You Have Regarding Your Data?

You have the right at any time to receive free information about the origin, recipient, and purpose of your stored personal data. You also have the right to request the correction, restriction, or deletion of this data. For this purpose, as well as for further questions on data protection, you may contact us at any time using the contact details provided in the imprint or Section 2.2. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

1.3 Analytics Tools and Third-Party Tools

When visiting our website, your browsing behaviour may be statistically analysed. This is mainly done using cookies and so-called analytics programs. The analysis of your browsing behaviour is generally anonymous and cannot usually be traced back to you. You can object to this analysis or prevent it by not using certain tools. Detailed information can be found in the following sections.

2. General Information and Your Rights

2.1 Data Protection

The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with statutory data protection regulations and this Privacy Policy.

When using this website, various personal data is processed. Personal data, as defined in Article 4(1) GDPR, refers to any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. This Privacy Policy explains which personal data we process and for what purposes.

2.2 Information About the Responsible Party

The responsible party for data processing on this website is:

Matthew Walters
Weinstraße 79
67147 Forst
Phone: +49 6326 2 599 699
Email: info@hwgimmobilien.com

(hereinafter referred to as “website operator”, “we” or “us”)

The responsible party is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of processing personal data pursuant to Article 4(7) GDPR.

2.3 Objection to Advertising Emails

The use of contact data published under legal notice requirements for the purpose of sending unsolicited advertising or informational material is hereby expressly prohibited. The website operators reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited advertising, such as spam emails.

2.4 Your Rights as a Data Subject

2.4.1 Right of Access

You have the right to request information at any time about the personal data we process about you in accordance with Article 15 GDPR.

2.4.2 Right to Rectification

You have the right to request immediate correction of incorrect personal data relating to you.

2.4.3 Right to Erasure

You have the right to request deletion of your personal data under the conditions of Article 17 GDPR.

2.4.4 Right to Restriction of Processing

You have the right to request restriction of processing under Article 18 GDPR.

2.4.5 Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format pursuant to Article 20 GDPR.

2.4.6 Withdrawal of Consent

If processing is based on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR), you may withdraw this consent at any time with future effect.

2.4.7 Right to Object

You have the right to object to processing under Article 21 GDPR for reasons arising from your particular situation.

2.4.8 Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

2.5 SSL / TLS Encryption

This website uses SSL/TLS encryption to protect confidential data transmissions. You can recognise an encrypted connection by the lock symbol in your browser and the use of “https://”.

3. Data Collection on Our Website

3.1 Cookies

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device to improve functionality, security, and user experience.

Some cookies are session cookies and are deleted automatically after your visit. Other cookies remain stored until deleted manually.

You can configure your browser to inform you about cookie usage or disable cookies entirely. Disabling cookies may limit website functionality.

Cookies necessary for website functionality are stored on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.

3.2 Server Log Files

The website provider automatically collects and stores information in server log files, including:

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Referrer URL

  • Hostname

  • Time of server request

  • IP address

This data is not merged with other data sources. Processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.

3.3 User Registration

Users may register on the website to access additional features. Data is processed based on consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) and deleted upon account deletion unless legal retention obligations apply.

3.4 Comment Function

When users post comments, we store the comment, time, email address, username, and IP address to prevent legal violations.

4. Analytics and Advertising

4.1 Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, provided by Google Inc., USA.

Google Analytics uses cookies to analyse website usage. Data may be transferred to servers in the USA. Processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.

IP Anonymisation

IP anonymisation is enabled. Your IP address is shortened within the EU before transmission.

Opt-Out

You can prevent data collection via browser settings or by installing the Google Analytics opt-out plugin:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

5. Plugins and Tools

5.1 Google Web Fonts

This site uses Google Web Fonts for consistent display. This requires a connection to Google servers and is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.

6. Data Sharing

Personal data is shared only when legally required, for enforcement of rights, or with carefully selected service providers (processors) under Article 28 GDPR.

Google services may involve data transfer outside the EU under the EU–US Privacy Shield framework.