Privacy Policy
Datenschutzerklärung
Table of Contents
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for this website pursuant to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:
Rudolf-Bultmann-Straße 4h
35039 Marburg
Germany
Email: info@bluepale.de
Phone: +49 6421 9689590
2. Website Type
This is a static informational website. We do not operate user accounts, databases with personal data, or interactive features that require the collection of personal information. The website serves purely informational purposes about our company and services.
3. Personal Data We Process
We process very limited personal data:
3.1 Server Log Files
When you visit our website, our hosting provider automatically collects technical data in server log files:
- IP address (anonymized where possible)
- Date and time of access
- Pages visited
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referrer URL
This data is collected for technical operation and security purposes only and cannot be attributed to specific individuals.
3.2 Contact Data
If you contact us via email or phone, we process the data you provide:
- Your name
- Your email address or phone number
- The content of your message
- Any other information you voluntarily provide
4. Contact Form
When you submit an inquiry through our contact form, we collect and process the following data:
4.1 Data Collected
- Required fields: Your name, email address, and message content
- Optional fields: Phone number, company name, and service of interest
- Technical data: Anonymized IP address (last octet removed for privacy), timestamp of submission
4.2 How We Store This Data
Contact form submissions are stored securely on our web server in a protected directory that is not publicly accessible. The data is saved in text file format and is only accessible to authorized personnel within our organization.
4.3 Purpose of Processing
We use the information you provide through the contact form to:
- Respond to your inquiry or request
- Provide you with information about our services
- Follow up on potential business opportunities
- Improve our customer service
4.4 Legal Basis
The processing of contact form data is based on:
- Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR: Your consent, which you provide by checking the privacy policy acceptance checkbox before submitting the form
- Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR: Performance of pre-contractual measures when your inquiry relates to our services
- Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR: Our legitimate interest in responding to inquiries and providing customer service
4.5 Spam Protection
To protect against automated spam submissions, we employ technical measures including honeypot fields and rate limiting. These measures do not involve third-party services and do not track your behavior across websites.
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your contact form data at any time by contacting us at info@bluepale.de. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
5. Purpose and Legal Basis
We process personal data for the following purposes:
4.1 Server Log Files
Purpose: Technical operation of the website, ensuring security, and detecting errors.
Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in operating a secure website).
4.2 Responding to Inquiries
Purpose: Processing and responding to your contact requests.
Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual measures) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in customer communication).
6. Cookies and Tracking
This website does not use tracking cookies, analytics services, or marketing technologies.
We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any other tracking tools. We do not track your behavior across websites or create user profiles.
Our website may use strictly necessary technical cookies (e.g., for session management or remembering language preferences) that do not require consent under GDPR. These cookies do not track you and are essential for the website to function properly.
7. Data Recipients
Your personal data may be shared with:
- Hosting Provider: Our website is hosted on servers that process server log data and contact form submissions for technical operation.
- Email Provider: When you contact us via email, your message is processed through our email service provider.
We do not sell, rent, or otherwise share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. Data transfers outside the EU/EEA only occur with appropriate safeguards in place (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
- Server Log Files: Deleted after 7-30 days, depending on hosting provider settings.
- Contact Form Submissions: Retained for 3 years after the last communication, unless a longer retention period is required for business or legal purposes.
- Contact Correspondence: Retained for the duration of the business relationship plus statutory retention periods (typically 6-10 years for commercial and tax law requirements in Germany).
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all website traffic (HTTPS)
- Secure storage of contact form data in protected server directories
- Secure email communication
- Access controls for our systems
- Regular security updates
- Input validation and sanitization for contact form submissions
10. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of Access (Art. 15): Request information about whether and what personal data we process about you.
- Right to Rectification (Art. 16): Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
- Right to Erasure (Art. 17): Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
- Right to Restriction (Art. 18): Request restriction of processing under certain circumstances.
- Right to Data Portability (Art. 20): Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to Object (Art. 21): Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- Right to Withdraw Consent (Art. 7): Withdraw any consent you have given at any time.
- Right to Lodge a Complaint (Art. 77): File a complaint with a supervisory authority.
Email: info@bluepale.de
Or by post to the address listed in Section 1.
Supervisory Authority:
Der Hessische Beauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit
Gustav-Stresemann-Ring 1
65189 Wiesbaden
Germany
11. Obligation to Provide Data
You are not legally or contractually obligated to provide us with personal data. However, if you wish to contact us through our contact form, providing at least your name, email address, and message is necessary for us to respond to your inquiry. Optional fields (phone number, company name, service of interest) are not required but help us serve you better.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any changes on this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Last Updated: February 2026
Version: 2.0