We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. Therefore, we treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.
When you use this website, personal data is collected and processed. This privacy policy explains what kind of data we collect, how we use it, and the purposes for which it is collected and/or processed. It also explains how and for what purpose this is done, and what rights you have.
This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as requests you send to us. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the change in the browser’s address line from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock symbol in your browser’s address bar. When SSL or TLS encryption is enabled, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.
Due to the nature of the internet, data transmissions, including emails, can have security vulnerabilities, making complete protection against unauthorized access by third parties impossible.
The responsible entity for data processing on this website is:
Marcel Melzig
Mendelssohnstrasse 31, 40670 Meerbusch, Germany
Email: marcel@circularlink.eu
Phone: +49 151 62848983
The data controller is the natural or legal person who, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).
Personal data refers to any and all information that can be used to personally identify you.
We process personal data when you visit our website or share it with us, such as data you enter in our contact forms. The processing of personal data from our users generally takes place only with the user’s consent. An exception applies in cases where obtaining prior consent is not possible for actual reasons and the processing of the data is permitted by legal regulations.
Other personal data is collected automatically by our IT systems or with your consent when you visit the website. This primarily includes technical data (e.g., IP address, browser type and version, operating system, URL, and time of website access).
We process personal data to provide a functional website, enhance user experience, and analyze user activity. Other data may be processed for security, legal compliance, or marketing purposes with your consent.
We use analytics tools and third-party service providers to analyze browsing patterns and improve our website. More details about these tools can be found in this privacy policy.
Recipients of Data and Transfer to Third Countries
We use third-party service providers, and in some cases, personal data is disclosed to these third parties if required for contract fulfillment, legal obligations, or legitimate interests pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
If we transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure compliance with GDPR regulations through data processing agreements or other legal safeguards.
We process personal data based on the following legal grounds under GDPR:
Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR: When you provide explicit consent (e.g., newsletter subscriptions).
Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR: When data is necessary for fulfilling a contract.
Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR: When processing is required to comply with legal obligations.
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR: When processing is based on legitimate interests, provided that your fundamental rights do not override these interests.
Your personal data will be deleted once the purpose for processing has been fulfilled unless retention is legally required (e.g., tax or commercial retention periods). If you request deletion, we will remove your data unless we are legally permitted or required to retain it.
We utilize Google Fonts on our website to ensure a uniform display of fonts. These fonts are installed locally, meaning no connection to Google servers is required when accessing our website.
For further information about Google Fonts, please refer to the Google Fonts FAQ and Google’s Privacy Policy.
We embed YouTube videos using YouTube’s enhanced privacy mode. When you visit a page with an embedded YouTube video, a connection to YouTube’s servers is established. If you are logged into YouTube, your activity may be linked to your profile.
For more details, refer to the YouTube Privacy Policy.
Our website uses social media plug-ins from Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and LinkedIn. These plug-ins establish direct connections to the respective platforms, enabling them to collect data about your website visits. If you are logged into these platforms, your activity on our website may be linked to your profile.
Our website includes features from the social network Facebook, provided by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland.
When you visit a page on our website containing a Facebook plug-in (e.g., the Like button), a direct connection between your device and Facebook’s servers is established. This allows Facebook to receive information about your visit, including your IP address. If you’re logged into your Facebook account and click the Facebook Like button, you can link content of this website to your Facebook profile, and Facebook can associate your visit to our website with your Facebook account.
Facebook transfers data to the U.S. and other third countries and we do not receive details on the data Facebook collects or how it is used by Facebook. For more information about how Facebook handles data, please refer to Facebook’s Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation.
Data processing in this context is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDG, which you can revoke at any time.
For any personal data collected on our website by Facebook features which is shared with Facebook, we and Meta Platforms Ireland Limited are jointly responsible (so-called joint controllers) under Art. 26 GDPR. This joint responsibility is limited to the collection of data on this website and the forwarding of it to Facebook; any further processing by Facebook is beyond our control and not subject to joint-controllership.
Our joint responsibilities are outlined in the agreement available here: Facebook Joint Controller Addendum. Under this agreement it is our responsibility to provide all necessary privacy information concerning the use of the Facebook feature on our website and ensuring their privacy-compliant implementation on our website. Facebook remains responsible for the data security of its products.
You may exercise your data rights (e.g., access or deletion requests) directly with Facebook. If you contact us, we will forward your request to Facebook.
Data transfers to the U.S. are governed by the Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) of the European Commission For details, please refer to:
https://www.facebook.com/legal/EU_data_transfer_addendum ,
https://de-de.facebook.com/help/566994660333381 ,
https://www.facebook.com/policy.php.
Facebook is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF), which ensures compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the U.S. More information can be found at https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/4452.
X
Our website uses features from the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), operated by X Corp., 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA. For users outside the United States, data processing is managed by Twitter International Unlimited Company, One Cumberland Place, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, D02 AX07, Ireland.
When you visit a page on our website with an X plug-in, a direct connection is established between your device and X’s servers, allowing X to receive information about your visit. If you interact with features like the “Repost” or “Re-Tweet” function, your activity may be linked to your X account and shared with other users. We do not have access to the content or use of the data transferred to X. For further details on how X handles data, please refer to X’s Privacy Policy: https://x.com/en/privacy.
Data processing to this regard is based on your consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDG, which you can revoke at any time.
You can adjust your privacy settings on X under your account settings at https://x.com/settings/account.
Data transfers to the U.S. are governed by the European Commission Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC). You can review the details here: https://gdpr.x.com/en/controller-to-controller-transfers.html.
X is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF), which ensures compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the U.S. More information can be found at https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/2710.
Our website uses features from the social media platform Instagram, operated by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland.
When the Instagram plug-in on our website is activated, a direct connection is established between your device and Instagram’s servers, enabling Instagram to receive information about your visit, including your IP address. If you are logged into your Instagram account and interact with the plug-in (e.g., by clicking the Instagram button), content from our website may be linked to your Instagram profile, allowing Instagram to associate your visit with your account. We have no control or knowledge of the specific data transmitted to Instagram or how it is used.
Data processing related to the use of this service is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDG, which you may revoke at any time.
When personal data is collected through the Instagram plug-in and forwarded to Instagram or Facebook, we share joint responsibility (joint controllers) with Meta Platforms Ireland Limited for data collection and transmission (Art. 26 GDPR). However, Meta (Facebook/Instagram) is solely responsible for data processing after transmission. You can review the joint processing agreement at: Facebook Joint Controller Agreement. Under this agreement it is our responsibility to provide all necessary privacy information concerning the use of the Instagram feature on our website and ensuring their privacy-compliant implementation on our website. Meta remains responsible for the data security of its products.
For more information on how Instagram handles your data, please refer to Instagram’s Data Privacy Policy: https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy/.
Data transfers to the U.S. are governed by the European Commission Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC). You can review the details here:
https://www.facebook.com/legal/EU_data_transfer_addendum ,
https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy/ and
https://de-de.facebook.com/help/566994660333381 .
Instagram is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF), which ensures compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the U.S. More information can be found at https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/4452 .
Our website uses features of the LinkedIn network, operated by inkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland (“LinkedIn”). LinkedIn transfers data outside the EU, including to the U.S.
When you visit a page containing LinkedIn elements, a connection is established between your device and LinkedIn’s servers, enabling LinkedIn to receive information about your visit, including your IP address. If you’re logged into your LinkedIn account and interact with the “Recommend” button, LinkedIn can link your visit to your user account. We have no access to or control over the data transferred to LinkedIn or its usage.
For more information on how Instagram handles your data, please refer to LinkedIn’s Data Privacy Policy: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy.
Data processing related to the use of this service is based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDG), which you may revoke at any time.
Data transfers to the U.S. are governed by the European Commission Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC). You can review the details here:
LinkedIn is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF), which ensures compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the U.S. More information can be found at https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5448 .
For data transfers to the U.S., these platforms comply with GDPR through the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF). Further information can be found at Data Privacy Framework.
If your personal data is processed, you have the following rights under the GDPR:
Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data under certain conditions.
Right to Restrict Processing: Request limited processing of your data.
Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another provider.
Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time with effect for the future.
Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.
If you wish to exercise your rights, contact us at marcel@circularlink.eu.
We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.
For questions about this privacy policy, contact us at:
Email: marcel@circularlink.eu
Phone: +49 151 62848983