Privacy Policy

This privacy policy refers to the processing of personal data by ULF STEDEN | CONSULTING. Last updated: 1st of January 2024. The latest valid version can be accessed at any time on this page (www.steden-consulting.com/en/privacy-policy).

Information on provider identification and liability, as well as copyright, can be found in the imprint.

1. Name and contact details of the data controller

Ulf Steden | Consulting
Moellersstieg 9
21509 Glinde

Phone: +49 (0)40 710 08 449
Email: moc.gnitlusnoc-nedets@eciffo

2. Collection and processing of personal data, intended use and legal basis

a) When using our websites

When you access our websites, your browser automatically transfers data to our server to ensure that the connection is established and the page is displayed correctly. This includes information about your browser, date and time of access and your IP address. This data is temporarily stored in a log file until it is automatically deleted. The storage is based on Art. 6 para. 1 point (f) GDPR. This data is not used to identify you as a person.

Furthermore we use necessary cookies and analysis tools on the website. For details, please see paragraph 4 of this Privacy Policy.

b) When contacting us by e-mail, telephone, fax and/or other digital communication systems

In order to process and answer your enquiry, we store the data you provide in connection with the enquiry. The processing of this data takes place in accordance with the legal provisions according to Art. 6 para. 1 point (a) GDPR respectively Art. 6 para. 1 point (f) GDPR.

c) When using social networks or third-party platforms

We offer further content on the net through social networks and other third party platforms. It is not within our sphere of influence which data such providers collect when using their offers and how they are processed. In order to use our content via third-party platforms, you must accept the terms of use and data protection declarations of the respective platform. Furthermore, we as the provider of the content do not collect and process any data from your use of such platforms. We currently offer content on the following platforms:
LinkedIn (see privacy policy): www.linkedin.com/in/steden
Xing (see privacy policy): www.xing.com/profile/Ulf_Steden

3. disclosure of personal data to third parties

We only pass on personal data to third parties if:
a) you explicitly agreed to the transfer according to Art. 6 para. 1 point (a) GDPR .
b) the transfer in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 point (b) GDPR is necessary for the fulfilment of a contract with you
c) a legal obligation according to Art. 6 para. 1 point (c) GDPR exists.

4. Cookies and web analytics tools

We use cookies on our websites. Cookies are small text files that your browser automatically creates when you visit our pages and stores on your end device. You can configure the settings for cookies in your browser so that, for example, cookies are not accepted or are deleted when the browser is closed. Please note that the functionality of the content may be limited if cookies are rejected. The use of cookies and analysis tools on our websites takes place according to Art. 6 para. 1 point (f) GDPR on the basis of our legitimate interest in smooth operation, security, proper presentation and statistical evaluation of the use of our content.

We use functional cookies to ensure security, correct display and convenient use of the websites. These are mostly so-called „session cookies“ and are deleted when the browser is closed. Some cookies remain stored for a defined period of time to store your settings, such as your language or cookie preferences.

We use the „Skalierbare Zentrale Messverfahren“ (SZM) of Kantar Deutschland GmbH for the determination of statistical characteristic values to determine the copy probability of texts. Thereby anonymous values are collected. For the recognition of computer systems, the access number measurement alternatively uses a session cookie or a signature, which is generated from various automatically transmitted information from your browser. IP addresses are only processed in anonymous form.

5. rights of the data subject

In case we process personal data from you, you are considered a data subject within the meaning of the GDPR. This gives you the following rights against the controller of the data:

a) Right of access by the data subject according to Art. 15 GDPR
b) Right to rectification according to Art. 16 GDPR
c) Right to erasure (‘right to be forgotten’) according to Art. 17 GDPR
d) Right to restriction of processing according to Art. 18 GDPR
e) Right to data portability according to Art. 20 GDPR
f) Right to object according to Art. 21 GDPR
g) Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority according to Art. 77 GDPR

6. Duration of storage

Unless otherwise stated, personal data will be stored for as long as necessary to achieve the stated purpose. The data is then deleted subsequently. If legal requirements require a longer retention period, the data will only be deleted after the end of the retention period.

7. Right to object according to Art. 21 GDPR

In the case of data collection based on Art. 6 para. 1 point (f) GDPR (Legitimate Interest) or Art. 6 para. 1 point (e) GDPR (Public Interest) you have the right to object to the processing of your data for reasons on grounds relating to your particular situation (Art. 21 GDPR)

If you exercise your right to object under Art. 21 GDPR we will no longer process the personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override the interests, rights and freedoms of the data subject or for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.

In order to exercise the right to object, the data subject may at any time contact the data controller using the contact details provided in Section 1.