1) Introduction and Contact Information of the Data Controller 1.1 Thank you for visiting our website. Below, we inform you about how we handle your personal data when you use our website. Personal data refers to all data that can be used to identify you personally. 1.2 The controller responsible for data processing on this website, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is Layer One GmbH, Halbe Straße 14, 30890 Barsinghausen, Germany, Tel.: +49 0511 12290323, Email: hello@layer-one.io. The controller decides alone or jointly with others on the purposes and means of processing personal data. 2) Data Collection When Visiting Our Website 2.1 When you use our website purely for informational purposes, we collect only the data that your browser automatically transmits to our server (so-called "server log files"). This includes: - Pages visited - Date and time of access - Amount of data sent (in bytes) - Source or reference from which you accessed the page - Browser used - Operating system used - IP address (possibly anonymized) The processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR based on our legitimate interest in ensuring the stability and functionality of the website. 2.2 This website uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of personal data and other confidential content (e.g., orders or inquiries to the controller). You can recognize an encrypted connection by the "https://" prefix and the lock symbol in your browser's address bar. 3) Hosting and Content-Delivery-Network We use the following providers for hosting and content delivery: - Vercel: Hosting of website content. - Ionos: Provision of email services. All data collected on our website is processed on the servers of these providers. We have concluded data processing agreements with these providers to ensure the protection of your data. 4) Tools and Pixels We use the following tools to improve the functionality of our website, conduct analytics, and optimize marketing activities: - Google Analytics 4: For analyzing user behavior. -Vercel Analytics: For analyzing user behavior. - Meta Pixel: For optimizing advertisements. - TikTok Pixel: For evaluating and adjusting campaigns on TikTok. - Notion: For internal data management and organization. - SendGrid: For email distribution. Processing occurs based on your consent, as per Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR. 5) Cookies We use cookies to enhance your website experience and provide certain functionalities. Cookies can be session cookies (temporary) or persistent cookies (long-lasting). Processing occurs in accordance with Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR (consent) or Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest). You can manage your cookie preferences in the cookie consent tool or disable cookies in your browser settings. 6) Contact If you contact us via email or contact form, we process your personal data solely for the purpose of handling your request. Legal basis: Art. 6 (1)(b) GDPR (contract) or Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest). 7) Use of Customer Data for Direct Advertising We use your data for sending newsletters and other marketing measures, provided you have explicitly given your consent (double opt-in procedure). You can withdraw your consent at any time. 8) Web Analytics Services Our website uses Google Analytics 4 to analyze user behavior and generate reports. This processing occurs solely based on your consent under Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR. 9) Website Functionalities We use Google Maps to provide interactive maps and Google Customer Reviews to collect feedback. These services may transfer data to Google servers in the USA. Processing occurs based on your consent under Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR. 10) Rights of Data Subjects You have the following rights: - Right to access your data - Right to rectification and deletion - Right to restrict processing - Right to data portability - Right to object to the processing of your data - Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority 11) Duration of Storage Personal data is stored only as long as necessary for the respective purpose or as required by statutory retention periods. 12) Changes to the Privacy Policy We reserve the right to update this privacy policy to reflect changes in legal requirements or our services. The current version is always available on our website.