Data Protection Statement

in accordance with Articles 13 and 14 of the GDPR

This data protection information applies to data processing by:
expat-ka.com
c/o Relocation Service move-in (Carmen Sax)
Mahlbergweg 1, 76275 Ettlingen, Germany
phone:  +49 (0)7243 - 333941
e-mail:  info@expat-ka.com

When visiting the website
When accessing our website (www.expat-ka.com), the browser used by you on your terminal device automatically sends information to the server of our website. This information is temporarily stored in a so-called “log file”. In this context, the following information is automatically collected, without your being involved, and stored until its automatic deletion:

● IP address of the requesting computer
● Date and time of access
● Name and URL of the retrieved file
● Website from which access is made (Referrer URL)
● Browser used, and, where applicable, the operating system of your computer, and the name of your access provider.

We process the stated data for the following purposes:
● Ensuring a smooth connection to the website
● Ensuring an easy use of our website
● Evaluating system safety and stability, and
● other administrative purposes.

The legal basis for data processing is stipulated in Article 6, paragraph 1, subparagraph 1, point (f) of the GDPR. Our legitimate interest results from the purposes for data collection listed above. Under no circumstances are the collected data used for drawing conclusions about your person.

When using our contact form
In case you have any questions or would like to sign up for our newsletter, you have the option of contacting us via a form provided on our website. In this context, it is necessary to provide a valid e-mail address in order for us to to be able to answer this enquiry.

Further information can be provided on a voluntary basis. Data processing for establishing contact with us is carried out in accordance with Article 6, paragraph 1, subparagraph 1, point (a) of the GDPR, on the basis of your voluntarily given consent. The personal data collected by us in the context of the use of the contact form are automatically deleted after your enquiry has been addressed.

Communication via e-mail
It should be noted that data transmission on the Internet via e-mail can be subject to security gaps. A complete protection of the data against access by Third Parties is not possible.

Data transmission to Third Parties

A transmission of your personal data to Third Parties does not take place, except for the purposes listed hereinafter.

We transmit your personal data to Third Parties, only if you have given your express consent thereto in accordance with Article 6, paragraph 1, subparagraph 1, point (a) of the GDPR.

We use cookies to provide corresponding services. This also applies when you visit our website or access our services.

A "cookie" is a small data package that is assigned to your device when you visit a website from this website. Cookies are useful and can be used for different purposes. These include easier navigation between different pages, automatic activation of certain functions, saving your settings and optimized access to our services. The use of cookies also enables us to collect statistical information on your use of our services.

This website uses the following types of cookies:

a. "Session cookies", which ensure normal system usage. Session cookies are only stored for a limited time during a session and are deleted from your device as soon as you close your browser.

b. "Permanent cookies", which are only read by the website and are not deleted when the browser window is closed, but are stored on your computer for a certain period of time. This type of cookie enables us to identify you on your next visit and, for example, to save your settings.

Cookies do not contain any personal information that identifies you, but the personal information we hold may be linked to the information contained in the cookies. You can remove cookies via the device settings of your device. Follow the relevant instructions. Note that deactivating cookies can limit certain functions when using our website.

We use Clicky to log and analyze the traffic to our web site. You may review Clicky's privacy policy at http://clicky.com/terms/privacy
A "Unique ID" tracking cookie is used for the legitimate purpose of identifying unique visitors, but otherwise no "personal data" is logged.

So that our content is displayed correctly and graphically appealing in every browser, we use script and font libraries such as Google Web Fonts (https://www.google.com/webfonts) for this website. Google Web Fonts are transferred to your browser's cache so that they only have to be loaded once. If your browser does not support Google Web Fonts or denies access, the content will be displayed in a standard font.

When calling up script or font libraries, a connection to the library operator is automatically established. There is theoretically the possibility for this operator to collect data. It is currently not known whether and for what purpose the operators of the relevant libraries actually collect data.

You can find the privacy policy of the operator of the Google library here: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy.

We use suitable technical and organizational security measures to protect your data against accidental or intentional manipulation, partial or complete loss, destruction, or unauthorized access by Third Parties. Our security measures are continuously improved in accordance with technological developments.

You have the following rights:

a) in accordance with Article 15 of the GDPR, you have the right to request information about your personal data processed by us. In particular, you can request:  information about the purposes of the processing, of the categories of receiving parties to whom your personal data have been or are disclosed, of the planned duration of storage of your data, of the existence of a right to rectification, erasure, limitation of processing or objection, of the existence of a right to lodge a complaint, of the origin of your data if these have not been collected by us, and of the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, and, where applicable, meaningful information about the details thereof;

b) in accordance with Article 16 of the GDPR, you have the right to demand the rectification, without undue delay, of incorrect or incomplete personal data stored by us;

c) in accordance with Article 17 of the GDPR, you have the right to obtain the erasure of your personal data stored by us, unless the processing is necessary for exercising the right to freedom of expression and information, for complying with a legal obligation, for reasons of public interest or for carrying out the tasks stipulated in point 3 above;

d) in accordance with Article 18 of the GDPR, you have the right to demand the restriction of the processing of your personal data, if the accuracy of the personal data is contested by you, the processing of the personal data is unlawful, but you oppose the erasure of said data, and, although we no longer need the data, they are required by you in order to establish, exercise or defend legal claims, or you have objected to the processing in accordance with Article 21 of the GDPR;

e) in accordance with Article 20 of the GDPR, you have the right to receive the personal data which you have provided to us, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format, or to request the transmission of said personal data to another person responsible;

(f) in accordance with Article 7, paragraph 3 of the GDPR, you have the right to withdraw at any time, the consent you have given to us. This withdrawal shall result in that we are no longer permitted to continue the data processing, which was based on this consent, for the future, and

g) in accordance with Article 77 of the GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a Supervisory Authority. As a rule, for that purpose, you can contact, the Supervisory Authority of your usual place of residence or work, or of our company headquarters.

If your personal data are processed on the basis of legitimate interests in accordance with Article 6, paragraph 1, subparagraph 1, point (f) of the GDPR, you have the right, in accordance with Article 21 of the GDPR, to object to the processing of your personal data, on grounds relating to your particular situation or in the case that the objection is directed against the use of your personal data for direct marketing purposes.

In the latter case, you have a general right to object, and we will act accordingly without any need for you to indicate a particular situation. If you wish to exercise your right to revoke or object, it suffices to send an e-mail to info@expat-ka.com.

This Data Protection Statement is currently valid, and has the status as of October 2020. As a result of the further development of our website or of offers made through our website, or on the basis of a change to legal or official requirements, it may become necessary to amend this Data Protection Statement.