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Privacy Policy

1.1 Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy (as of 01.12.2023) has been prepared by G-Assets Consulting Ltd, Company Registration Number C 102719, 19, St. Mark Street, Valletta VLT 1362, Malta, in accordance with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and the Data Protection Act (DSG) to explain to you what information we collect, how data is used and what choices you have as a visitor to our website https://www.my-sam.info/.

 

1.2 Automatic data storage

When you visit our website, our web server (computer on which this website is stored) automatically saves the following data

- the address (URL) of the website accessed

- Browser and browser version

- the operating system used

- the address (URL) of the previously visited page (referrer URL)

- the host name and IP address of the device from which access was made

in web server log files.

As a rule, web server log files are stored for two weeks and then automatically deleted. This data is not passed on. However, it is possible that this data may be viewed by third parties due to unlawful behavior.

The legal basis in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (lawfulness of processing) is that there is a legitimate interest in enabling the error-free operation of this website by collecting web server log files.

 

1.3 Storage of personal data

We attach great importance to transparency and would like to inform you that we clearly define the exact time and the specific interest in data storage. This is particularly relevant in situations such as the use of our contact form, registration for our newsletter and other similar scenarios.
 

- Contact form:

When you use our contact form, we collect the required information at the time you submit the form. This data is used to process your request and for possible follow-up communication.

 

- Newsletter:

When you register for our newsletter, we collect your data at the time of registration. This information is used to send you regular updates, offers and relevant information.

 

- Other applications (including - and others):

Similarly, data storage occurs at the time you interact with other features or services that require data collection. For example, this could apply to other applications, services or features available on our platform.

Personal data that you transmit to us electronically on this website, such as your name, e-mail address, address or other personal details when submitting a form or in any other way, together with the time and IP address, will only be used by us for the purpose stated in each case, stored securely and not passed on to third parties.

We therefore only use your personal data for communication with those visitors who expressly request contact and for processing the services and products offered on this website. We do not pass on your personal data without your consent, but we cannot rule out the possibility of this data being viewed in the event of unlawful behavior.

 

  • the address (URL) of the website accessed

  • Browser and browser version

  • the operating system used

  • the address (URL) of the previously visited page (referrer URL)

  • the host name and IP address of the device from which access was made

  • the date and time

 

If you send us personal data by e-mail - i.e. outside this website - we cannot guarantee secure transmission and protection of your data. We recommend that you never send confidential data unencrypted by email.

The legal basis according to Article 6 paragraph 1 a GDPR (lawfulness of processing) is that you give us your consent to process the data you have entered. You can revoke this consent at any time - an informal e-mail is sufficient, you will find our contact details in the imprint.

 

1.4 Rights under the General Data Protection Regulation

According to the provisions of the GDPR and the Data Protection Act (DSG), you have the following rights:

  • Right to rectification (Article 16 GDPR)

  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten") (Article 17 GDPR)

  • Right to restriction of processing (Article 18 GDPR)

  • Right to notification - notification obligation in connection with the rectification or erasure of personal data or the restriction of processing (Article 19 GDPR)

  • Right to data portability (Article 20 GDPR)

  • Right to object (Article 21 GDPR)

  • Right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling (Article 22 GDPR)

 

If you believe that the processing of your data violates data protection law or your data protection rights have otherwise been violated in any way, you can complain to the supervisory authority, which in Malta is the Information and Data Protection Commissioner (IDPC), whose website you can find at https://idpc.org.mt/.

 

1.5 Evaluation of visitor behavior

In the following privacy policy, we inform you whether and how we analyze data from your visit to this website. The evaluation of the collected data is generally anonymous and we cannot draw any conclusions about your person from your behavior on this website.

You can find out more about how to object to this analysis of your visit data in the following privacy policy.

 

1.6 TLS encryption with https

We use https to transmit data securely over the internet (data protection by design Article 25(1) GDPR). By using TLS (Transport Layer Security), an encryption protocol for secure data transmission on the Internet, we can ensure the protection of confidential data.

You can recognize the use of this data transmission security by the small lock symbol at the top left of the browser and the use of the https scheme (instead of http) as part of our Internet address.

 

1.7 Cookies

Our website uses HTTP cookies to store user-specific data. A cookie is a short data packet that is exchanged between the web browser and the web server, but is completely meaningless for them and only for the web application,

z. It only acquires meaning for the web application, e.g. an online store, such as the contents of a virtual shopping basket.

There are two types of cookies: first-party cookies are created by our website, third-party cookies are created by other websites (e.g. Google Analytics).

 

Example cookie data:

- Name: _ga

- Expiration time: 2 years

- Use: Differentiation of website visitors

- Example value: GA1.2.1326744211.152211086724

 

There are three categories of cookies: strictly necessary cookies to ensure the basic functions of the website, functional cookies to ensure the performance of the website and targeted cookies to improve the user experience.

We use cookies to make our website more user-friendly. Some cookies remain stored on your end device until you delete them. They enable us to recognize your browser on your next visit.

 

1.7.1 View cookie settings and delete cookies

If you want to find out which cookies have been stored in your browser, change cookie settings or delete cookies, you can find this in your browser settings:

 

- Safari: Manage cookies and website data with Safari

- Firefox: Delete cookies to remove data that websites have stored on your computer

- Chrome: Delete, activate and manage cookies in Chrome

- Internet Explorer: Delete and manage cookies

 

If you do not want data to be stored in cookies, you can set up your browser so that it informs you about the setting of cookies and you only allow this in individual cases. You can delete cookies that are already on your computer or deactivate cookies at any time. The procedure for doing this differs depending on the browser; it is best to search for the instructions in Google using the search term "delete cookies Chrome" or "deactivate cookies Chrome" in the case of a Chrome browser or replace the word "Chrome" with the name of your browser, e.g. Edge, Firefox, Safari. If you generally do not allow us to use cookies, i.e. disable them via your browser settings, some functions and pages may not work as expected.

 

1.8 Google Analytics privacy policy

We use Google Analytics from Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043, USA) on this website to statistically analyze visitor data. Google Analytics uses targeted cookies for this purpose.

 

1.8.1 Cookies from Google Analytics

  • _ga

    • Expiry time: 2 years

    • Use: Differentiation of website visitors

    • Example value: GA1.2.1326744211.152211086724

  • _gid

    • Expiry time: 24 hours

    • Usage: Differentiation of website visitors

    • Example value: GA1.2.1687193234.152211086724

  • _gat_gtag_UA_

    • Expiry time: 1 minute

    • Usage: Used to throttle the request rate.
      If Google Analytics is provided via the Google Tag Manager, this cookie is given the name _dc_gtm_.

  • Example value: 1

You can find more information on terms of use and data protection at

http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/de.html or at https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de

 

1.8.2 Pseudonymization

Our concern in terms of the GDPR is to improve our offer and our website. As the privacy of our users is important to us, user data is pseudonymized. Data processing is carried out on the basis of the statutory provisions of Section 96 (3) TKG and Art. 6 EU GDPR (1) (a) (consent) and/or (f) (legitimate interest) of the GDPR.

 

1.8.3 Deactivation of data collection by Google Analytics

Using the browser add-on to deactivate Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js, analytics.js, dc.js), website visitors can prevent Google Analytics from using their data.

You can prevent Google from collecting the data generated by the cookie and relating to your use of the website and from processing this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available at the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de

 

1.9 Google Analytics data processing addendum

We have concluded a direct customer contract with Google for the use of Google Analytics by accepting the "Data Processing Addendum" in Google Analytics.

You can find out more about the data processing addendum for Google Analytics here:

https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/3379636?hl=de&utm_id=ad

 

1.10 Google Analytics IP anonymization

We have implemented IP address anonymization from Google Analytics on this website. This function was developed by Google so that this website can comply with the applicable data protection regulations and recommendations of the local data protection authorities if they prohibit the storage of the full IP address. The anonymization or masking of the IP takes place as soon as the IP addresses arrive in the Google Analytics data collection network and before any storage or processing of the data takes place.

You can find more information on IP anonymization at https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/2763052?hl=de.

 

1.11 Google Analytics reports on demographic characteristics and interests

We have activated the functions for advertising reports in Google Analytics. The reports on demographic characteristics and interests contain information on age, gender and interests. This allows us to get a better picture of our users without being able to assign this data to individual persons.

You can find out more about the advertising functions at https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/3450482?hl=de_AT&utm_id=ad.  

You can stop using the activities and information of your Google account under "Settings for advertising" on

https://adssettings.google.com/ authenticated using the checkbox.

 

1.12 Google Analytics deactivation link

If you click on the following deactivation link, you can prevent Google from recording further visits to this website. Please note: Deleting cookies, using the incognito/private mode of your browser or using a different browser will result in data being collected again.

Deactivate Google Analytics

 

1.13 Embedded social media elements Privacy policy

We embed elements of social media services on our website to display images, videos and texts. When you visit pages that display these elements, data is transferred from your browser to the respective social media service and stored there. We have no access to this data. The following links will take you to the pages of the respective social media services where it is explained how they handle your data:

- Instagram privacy policy: https://help.instagram.com/519522125107875   

- The Google privacy policy applies to YouTube: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de   

- Facebook privacy policy: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy   

- Twitter privacy policy: https://twitter.com/de/privacy

 

1.14 Facebook privacy policy

On this website, we use functions of Facebook, a social media network of Facebook Ireland Ltd, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2 Ireland. You can find out which functions (social plug-ins) Facebook provides at https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/. Information may be transmitted to Facebook when you visit our website. If you have a Facebook account, Facebook can assign this data to your personal account. If you do not wish this to happen, please log out of Facebook.

The privacy policy, what information Facebook collects and how they use it can be found at https://www.facebook.com/policy.php.

 

1.15 Instagram privacy policy

We use functions of the social media network Instagram of Instagram LLC, 1601 Willow Rd, Menlo Park CA 94025, USA on our website.

With the functions for embedding Instagram content (embed function), we can display images and videos.

When you access pages that use such functions, data (IP address, browser data, date, time, cookies) is transmitted to Instagram, stored and analyzed.

If you have an Instagram account and are logged in, this data will be assigned to your personal account and the data stored in it.

The privacy policy, what information Instagram collects and how they use it can be found at https://help.instagram.com/519522125107875.

 

 

We respect your privacy and only use your data in accordance with the applicable data protection regulations. If you have any further questions about data storage or the exact time of data collection, please do not hesitate to contact us. Please contact us at help@mysam.info.

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