1. General Information
We at Berkut GmbH take the protection of your personal data seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Controller
The responsible party (data controller) for this website is:
Berkut GmbH
Dürener Str. 1a
D-52249 Eschweiler, Germany
Email: info@berkut-gmbh.de

3. Data We Collect
We collect and process the following types of personal data when you visit our website or contact us:

• Name and contact details (when submitted via contact form)
• IP address and browser information (for technical and security reasons)
• Usage data via cookies and analytics tools (see below)

4. Purpose and Legal Basis
Your data is processed for the following purposes:

• Responding to inquiries (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR)
• Website functionality and security (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR)
• Marketing and analytics with your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR)

5. Cookies and Analytics
This website may use cookies and tracking tools like Google Analytics to understand user behavior and improve user experience. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.

5.1. Cookie Policy
This website uses cookies to ensure optimal functionality, analyze user behavior, and improve the user experience. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They do not harm your device and do not contain viruses.

We use the following categories of cookies:

• Essential cookies – These are necessary for the website to function properly (e.g., session cookies, form protection).
• Analytics cookies – Used to analyze how visitors interact with our website (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Marketing cookies – May be used to personalize advertising or track users across websites (currently not in use, but may be implemented in the future with your consent).

You can manage or disable cookies at any time via your browser settings. When visiting our website for the first time, you will be asked to accept or reject optional cookies through a cookie banner.
The legal basis for processing data via cookies depends on their category:

• Essential cookies: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest)
• Analytics/marketing cookies: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent)

If you have given consent, you can withdraw it at any time through your cookie preferences or browser settings.

6. Data Sharing
We do not share your personal data with third parties, except where legally required or necessary for providing our services (e.g., hosting providers).

7. Data Retention
We store your data only as long as necessary for the intended purpose or legal retention periods.

8. Your Rights
You have the right to:

• Access your data
• Correct or delete your data
• Restrict or object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

9. Contact for Data Privacy
For questions about data protection, please contact us at:
info@berkut-gmbh.de

Last updated: June 2024