Thank you for visiting our website. This website is intended for individuals located in the European Union.
As ensuring the secure use of data is our top priority, we would like to inform you about the use of your data when using our website.
1.Data Controller
Please contact us if you have any questions. You can find the contact details of the data controller in our imprint.
2. General
The use of our website is generally possible without providing any personal data. However, if you make use of special services provided by our company, the processing of personal data may be necessary. In such cases, we will obtain your consent unless there is a legal basis that allows us to process the data. Such a legal basis exists, for example, when the processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures requested by the data subject (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR).
The processing of personal data is always carried out in accordance with applicable data protection regulations, in particular the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).
We want to inform you about the scope and purpose of the data collected, used, and processed, and to inform you about your rights.
The data is processed in a transparent manner for you, collected only for specific, explicit, and legitimate purposes. The data is processed only to the extent necessary for the purpose of the processing. We ensure that the data is accurate and up to date where necessary, and that the data is stored only for the permissible duration. Furthermore, we take measures to ensure adequate protection of the data against unauthorized or unlawful processing, as well as accidental loss. You have the opportunity to obtain information about the status of your data at any time. We will provide information about your rights below.
3. Definitions
Our privacy policy is based on the terms and definitions used in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). To ensure that our privacy policy is understandable, here is a link to Article 4 GDPR: https://dsgvo-gesetz.de/art-4-dsgvo/.
4. Cookies
Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored by the internet browser or on the user’s computer system by the internet browser. When a user accesses a website, a cookie may be stored on the user’s operating system. This cookie contains a unique string of characters that allows the browser to be identified when the website is accessed again.
Cookies are stored on your computer. Therefore, you have full control over the use of cookies. By selecting the appropriate technical settings in your internet browser, you can be notified before cookies are set and decide on a case-by-case basis whether to accept them, as well as prevent the storage of cookies and transmission of the data they contain. Already stored cookies can be deleted at any time. However, please note that if you do this, you may not be able to fully utilize all the functions of this website.
You can find information on how to manage cookies (including disabling them) in the most popular browsers through the following links:
Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/61416?hl=de
Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/de-de/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies
Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/de/kb/cookies-erlauben-und-ablehnen
Safari: https://support.apple.com/de-de/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data -sfri11471/mac
Necessary cookies
We use technically necessary cookies to make our offer more user-friendly, effective, and secure. Furthermore, cookies allow our systems to recognize your browser even after a page change and to offer you services. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these functions, it is necessary that the browser is recognized even after a page change.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on § 15(3) sentence 1 TMG. The processing of your personal data is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, representing our overriding legitimate interest in ensuring the optimal functionality of the website, as well as a user-friendly and effective design of our offering.
You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you.
5. Third-Party Services
a. Use of Google (Universal) Analytics for web analysis
This website uses Google (Universal) Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (www.google.com). Google (Universal) Analytics uses methods that enable an analysis of your use of the website, such as “cookies,” which are text files stored on your computer. The information generated about your use of this website is generally transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. By activating IP anonymization on this website, your IP address will be truncated within member states of the European Union or other parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area before transmission. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and truncated there. The anonymized IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be associated with any other data held by Google.
You can prevent the collection and processing of data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (including your IP address) by Google by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available at the following link: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en.
Alternatively, you can click on this link to prevent Google Analytics from collecting data on this website in the future. An opt-out cookie will be stored on your device. If you delete your cookies, you will need to click the link again.
b. Google AdSense
(1) This website uses the online advertising service Google AdSense, which allows targeted advertising based on your interests. The aim is to display advertisements that are relevant to you and to make our website more interesting for you. Statistical information about you is collected and processed by our advertising partners. These advertisements can be identified by the notice “Google Ads” in the respective advertisement.
(2) By visiting our website, Google receives information that you have accessed our website. Google uses a web beacon to set a cookie on your computer. The data mentioned in § 3 of this declaration is transmitted. We have no influence on the data collected, nor do we have full knowledge of the extent of data collection and the storage period. Your data will be transferred to the USA and evaluated there. If you are logged into your Google account, your data can be directly associated with your account. If you do not wish to associate this data with your Google profile, you must log out. It is possible that this data may be passed on to Google’s contractual partners, third parties, and authorities. The legal basis for the processing of your data is Art. 6(1)(f) of the GDPR.
This website does not display ads from third-party providers through Google AdSense.
(3) You can prevent the installation of Google AdSense cookies in several ways: a) by adjusting your browser software settings accordingly, in particular, the suppression of third-party cookies will prevent you from receiving ads from third-party providers; b) by deactivating interest-based ads on Google via the link http://www.google.com/ads/preferences, although this setting will be deleted if you delete your cookies; c) by deactivating interest-based ads from providers participating in the self-regulatory campaign “About Ads” via the link http://www.aboutads.info/choices, although this setting will be deleted if you delete your cookies; d) by permanently deactivating them in your browsers Firefox, Internet Explorer, or Google Chrome via the link http://www.google.com/settings/ads/plugin. Please note that if you do this, you may not be able to fully utilize all the features of this website.
For more information on the purpose and scope of data collection and processing, as well as your rights and privacy settings, please refer to: Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheater Parkway, Mountain View, California 94043, USA; Advertising privacy policy: http://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/technologies/ads. Google has submitted to the EU-US Privacy Shield, https://www.privacyshield.gov/EU-US-Framework.
d. Google Maps
(1) On this website, we use Google Maps to display interactive maps directly on the website and provide you with convenient map functionality.
(2) By visiting the website, Google receives the information that you have accessed the corresponding subpage of our website. Additionally, the data mentioned in § 3 of this declaration is transmitted. This occurs regardless of whether Google provides a user account that you are logged into or if there is no user account. If you are logged into Google, your data will be directly associated with your account. If you do not wish to associate this data with your Google profile, you must log out before activating the button. Google stores your data as usage profiles and uses them for purposes of advertising, market research, and/or customizing its website. Such evaluation takes place even for users who are not logged in to provide tailored advertising and to inform other users of the social network about your activities on our website. You have the right to object to the creation of these user profiles, and to exercise this right, you must contact Google.
(3) For more information on the purpose and scope of data collection and processing by the plug-in provider, please refer to the provider’s privacy policies. There, you will also find further information about your rights and privacy settings: http://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy. Google processes your personal data in the USA and has submitted to the EU-US Privacy Shield, https://www.privacyshield.gov/EU-US-Framework.
e. The “Click-to-Chat” Functionality of Telegram, Whatsapp, Viber
Our website offers a “Click-to-Chat” feature that allows you to easily get in touch with us through your preferred messenger service, such as Telegram, Whatsapp, or Viber, without the need to save our phone number in your address book.
When you click this button, an assistant is initiated, linking your installed messenger app to this feature. Once you access the function in your messenger, a chat with us opens automatically.
When you use the “Click-to-Chat” button, our phone number is automatically populated, but it is not added to your contact list.
If you don’t have the corresponding messenger or accidentally triggered the function, you can simply close the assistant. In this case, no data will be collected.
By using the “Click-to-Chat” function of Telegram, Whatsapp, Viber, you send us your phone number, which we exclusively use to respond to your inquiry and then delete. Your data will not be further processed.
Please note that the privacy policies of your messenger services apply in addition to these terms.
6. Collection of general data and information
Our website collects general data and information with each access, such as the IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referrer URL through which you may have accessed our website, date and time of access, and similar data. These data are stored in log files and are not used for profiling or drawing conclusions about the person in question. The data is collected anonymously and separated from personal data.
The mentioned data is processed by us for the following purposes:
- Ensuring a smooth connection to the website
- Ensuring convenient use of our website
- Evaluating system security and stability
- Other administrative purposes
The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. In no case do we use the collected data to draw conclusions about your person.
7. Contact options on the website/newsletter
Our website allows for electronic communication with us in accordance with legal requirements. This can be done by sending an email or by filling out one of our contact forms to provide us with your phone number for a callback. The data processing for the purpose of contacting us is based on Art. 6(1)(a) of the GDPR, with your voluntarily given consent. The personal data collected by us for the use of the contact form will be automatically deleted after we have responded to your request. There is also an option to subscribe to a newsletter, where the data provided by you in the input mask, such as name and email address, will be transmitted to us. Additionally, the following data is collected during the registration process: IP address of the accessing computer, date, and time of registration. Your consent is obtained for processing the data during the registration process, with reference to the privacy policy (opt-in). The newsletter is sent based on the sale of goods or services. The data is not disclosed to third parties in connection with the processing for sending newsletters and is solely used for that purpose.
8. Registration on our website
You have the option to register on our website. The personal data collected can be found in the input mask. The data collected in this way is only collected and stored for our own purposes. Disclosure will only occur within the scope of order processing (postal services, etc.) and to the necessary extent (data minimization). The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(b) of the GDPR. The IP address, date, and time are also stored during registration.
9. Data disclosure
Your personal data will not be transmitted to third parties for purposes other than those listed below. We will only disclose your personal data to third parties if:
- You have given your express consent (Art. 6(1)(a) of the GDPR)
- The disclosure is necessary for the fulfillment of the contract/order (Art. 6(1)(b) of the GDPR), including disclosure to a shipping company
- The disclosure is necessary for the assertion, exercise, or defense of legal claims, and there is no reason to assume that you have an overriding legitimate interest in not disclosing your data (Art. 6(1)(f) of the GDPR)
- There is a legal obligation to disclose the data (Art. 6(1)(c) of the GDPR)
- It is legally permissible and necessary for the processing of contractual relationships with you (Art. 6(1)(b) of the GDPR)
10. Legal basis/Retention period of the data
The data processing is carried out upon your request and is necessary for the processing of the order and the mutual fulfillment of obligations under the contract, based on Art. 6(1)(b) of the GDPR.
The personal data collected by us for contract fulfillment/processing will be stored until the expiration of the statutory retention period for entrepreneurs (usually 10 years) and then deleted unless we are legally obliged to store them for a longer period, for example, based on Article 6(1)(c) of the GDPR, due to tax and commercial storage and documentation obligations, or you have consented to storage beyond that period based on Art. 6(1)(a) of the GDPR. The tax retention periods and the periods under German law (cf. § 257(4) HGB) are 10 years. Furthermore, there is the possibility of retaining the data for defense against possible liability cases for up to 30 years.
11. Data subject rights
You have the right to:
- Withdraw your consent given to us at any time (Art. 7(3) of the GDPR). This will result in us no longer being able to continue the data processing based on this consent in the future.
- Request information about the personal data we process concerning you (Art. 15 of the GDPR). In particular, you can request information about the purposes of processing, the categories of personal data, the categories of recipients to whom your data has been or will be disclosed, the planned storage period, the existence of the right to rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, or objection, the right to lodge a complaint, the source of your data if not collected by us, and the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, and meaningful information about its details.
- Request the immediate rectification or completion of your personal data stored by us (Art. 16 of the GDPR).
- Request the erasure of your personal data stored by us, unless the processing is necessary for exercising the right of freedom of expression and information, for compliance with a legal obligation, for reasons of public interest, or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims (Art. 17 of the GDPR).
- Request the restriction of the processing of your personal data if the accuracy of the data is contested by you, the processing is unlawful, but you oppose its erasure, and we no longer need the data, but you require it for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, or you have objected to processing pursuant to Art. 21 of the GDPR (Art. 18 of the GDPR).
- Receive the personal data that you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format or request the transmission of those data to another controller (Art. 20 of the GDPR).
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 of the GDPR). As a rule, you can contact the supervisory authority at your usual place of residence or our registered office.
12. Right to object
If your personal data is processed based on legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) of the GDPR), you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for reasons arising from your particular situation (Art. 21 of the GDPR).
If you wish to exercise your right to object, simply send an email to info@gt24realestate.de.
This privacy policy is dated May 2023 and is continuously updated. It applies in its current version as published on the website.
The responsible entity for data processing is GT24 Real Estate GmbH, located at Kurfürstenstraße 114, 10787 Berlin, Germany.
If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy and data protection, please contact:
GT24 Real Estate GmbH
Kurfürstenstraße 114
10787 Berlin
Tel. +49 0 1783045000
Tel. +49 0 3020644409