Privacy Policy

1. General Information

We, Hydrox Solutions GmbH, take the protection of your personal data seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we process personal data when you visit our website or contact us, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Controller: Jörg Linsenmaier
Hydrox Solutions GmbH
Ballaufstrasse 38
81735 München, Germany
Email: info@hydrox-solutions.com

2. Data Processing When Visiting the Website

When you access our website, the following data is automatically collected:

  • IP address

  • Date and time of request

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Referrer URL

  • Pages visited

This data is processed to ensure website functionality, system security, and stability.

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

 

3. Contact and Business Inquiries

If you contact us (e.g., via contact form or email, we process your personal data (e.g., name, company, email address, message content) to handle your request.

This applies in particular to:

  • Project inquiries 

  • Supplier or partnership requests

  • Investor or press inquiries

Legal basis:

  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual measures)

  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in communication)

 

4. Processing in the Context of Projects and Business Relationships

If a business relationship is initiated, we process personal data of contact persons (e.g., employees of customers, partners, or suppliers) for:

  • Project planning and execution

  • Technical coordination

  • Contract management

  • Compliance with legal obligations

Legal basis:

  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract performance)

  • Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR (legal obligation)

  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest)

 

5. Cookies and Consent Management

Our website uses cookies.

  • Necessary cookies: Required for technical operation

  • Optional cookies: Analytics or marketing tools (only with your consent)

You can manage your preferences via our cookie consent banner.

Legal basis:

  • Necessary cookies: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR

  • Optional cookies: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)

 

6. Analytics and Tracking Tools

We may use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our website.

These tools are only activated after you give consent.

Data processed may include:

  • Usage behavior

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

You can withdraw your consent at any time.

 

7. Hosting and IT Infrastructure

Our website is hosted by an external service provider.

Personal data collected on this website is processed on the host’s servers. We have concluded a Data Processing Agreement (Art. 28 GDPR).

If data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) are implemented.

 

8. Data Retention

We store personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Contact inquiries: typically up to 12 months after completion

  • Contractual data: according to statutory retention obligations (e.g., 6–10 years under German commercial and tax law)

 

9. Recipients of Data

Your data may be shared with:

  • IT service providers (hosting, maintenance)

  • Professional advisors (e.g., legal, tax)

  • Project partners or subcontractors (only where necessary)

All recipients are contractually bound to confidentiality and data protection obligations.

 

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures (TOMs) to protect your data, including:

  • Encryption (e.g., HTTPS)

  • Access controls

  • Regular security updates

 

11. Your Rights

You have the following rights under GDPR:

  • Access (Art. 15 GDPR)

  • Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)

  • Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)

  • Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

  • Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

  • Objection (Art. 21 GDPR)

  • Withdrawal of consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR)

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

Competent authority in Bavaria:
Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision (BayLDA)

 

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements or our services.