Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The SQAD21 Holding GmbH
is committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you visit our website sqad21.com

By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal data:

(a) Personal Identifiable Information (PII)

  • Name, email address, phone number, mailing address (if provided voluntarily).

(b) Usage Data

  • IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and time spent on our website.

(c) Cookies and Tracking Technologies

  • We use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies for website functionality, analytics, and marketing purposes.

CCPA Notice: We do not sell or share personal data as defined under CCPA.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance – EU/EEA Users)

We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you provide explicit consent (e.g., accepting non-essential cookies).
  • Contractual Necessity: When processing is necessary for providing a requested service.
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our website, ensure security, and conduct marketing (where legally allowed).
  • Legal Obligations: To comply with laws and regulations.

4. Cookie Policy & Tracking Technologies


(a) What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to improve website functionality and analyze user behavior.


(b) Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality (e.g., login, security).
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us analyze website traffic (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Marketing Cookies: Used for personalized ads and retargeting (e.g., Facebook Pixel).
  • Functionality Cookies: Store user preferences (e.g., language settings).


(c) Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences via our Cookie Consent Banner when you first visit our website. You may:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize cookie preferences

You can also adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies. More details can be found in our [Cookie Policy].

 

(d) Third-Party Tracking Technologies

We use third-party services for analytics and advertising, including:

You can opt out of personalized ads via YourAdChoices or Google Ad Settings.

5. Your Rights Under GDPR (EU/EEA Users)

If you are in the EU/EEA, you have the following rights under GDPR:

  • Right to Access: Request details about the personal data we hold.
  • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Request deletion of your personal data.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request limits on data processing.
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive a structured copy of your data for transfer.
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise your GDPR rights, contact us at contact@sqad21.com.

6. Your Rights Under CCPA (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under CCPA:

  • Right to Know: Request details about the personal data collected and its purpose.
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal data (subject to legal exceptions).
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: We do not sell or share personal data, but you can still request confirmation.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at contact@sqad21.com with the subject line “CCPA Request”.

Authorized Agents: You may designate an agent to make requests on your behalf, provided we verify the agent’s authority.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

8. Data Transfers Outside the EU/EEA

If we transfer your personal data outside the EU/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards, such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.
  • Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms.

9. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

10. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies separately.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will be posted on this page with the effective date.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact us at:

SQAD21 Holding GmbH
Schloßstr. 19
D 82031 Grünewald

Email: contact@sqad21.com