Privacy Policy

We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect when you visit this website, how we use it, and what rights you have. Processing is carried out in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).

1. Controller

The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:

Dr. Samir Lamrini
BlueTube® Technology
Weender Landstraße 3–7, Center for Entrepreneurship
37073 Göttingen, Germany
Phone: +49 551 29174812
Email: info@bluetube-technology.com

2. Your rights as a data subject

Under the GDPR you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
• Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
• Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
• Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
• Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
• Right to object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
• Right to withdraw consent at any time with effect for the future (Art. 7(3) GDPR)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.

Right to lodge a complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your data is being processed unlawfully. The authority responsible for us is:

Die Landesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz Niedersachsen (State Commissioner for Data Protection of Lower Saxony), Prinzenstraße 5, 30159 Hannover, Germany.

3. Hosting

This website is hosted by an external service provider (IONOS SE, Elgendorfer Straße 57, 56410 Montabaur, Germany). The host processes personal data transmitted through this website (in particular technical access data, see server log files below) solely on our behalf and in accordance with our instructions. We have concluded a data processing agreement (Art. 28 GDPR) with our host. The legal basis is our legitimate interest in the secure and efficient provision of our website (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).

4. Access data / server log files

When you access this website, the hosting provider automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser transmits automatically. This includes:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system used
• Referrer URL
• Host name of the accessing device
• Date and time of the server request
• IP address (in anonymised or shortened form where possible)

This data is not merged with other data sources. Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, reflecting our legitimate interest in the technically error-free presentation and security of our website. Log data is stored for a limited period and then deleted.

5. Contacting us

If you contact us by email or telephone, the details you provide (e.g. your name, email address, and the content of your message) will be stored and processed for the purpose of handling your enquiry and any follow-up questions. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR where your request relates to a contract or pre-contractual measures, and otherwise Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR based on our legitimate interest in responding to enquiries. This data is deleted once it is no longer required and there are no statutory retention obligations.

6. Cookies and consent management

Our website uses cookies and comparable technologies. Cookies that are not strictly necessary for the operation of the website — in particular analytics cookies (see section 7) — are only set once you have given your consent through our cookie consent banner. Your consent is voluntary, and you can withdraw it at any time with effect for the future via the cookie settings on our website. The legal basis for storing and reading information on your device is § 25(1) TTDSG in conjunction with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

For details on the individual cookies used, please see our Cookie Policy.

7. Google Analytics 4

Subject to your consent, this website uses Google Analytics 4, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland ("Google"). Google Analytics helps us understand how visitors interact with our website (for example, which pages are visited and for how long) so that we can improve our content and user experience.

For this purpose, Google sets cookies and uses similar technologies to collect information such as your (shortened) IP address, device and browser information, and your interactions on the website. Google Analytics 4 does not log or store IP addresses. This information is used to compile pseudonymous usage statistics.

Legal basis: Processing takes place exclusively on the basis of your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TTDSG. You can withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future via our cookie settings.

Data processing agreement: We have concluded a data processing agreement with Google in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR.

Transfer to third countries: Data may be transferred to servers operated by Google LLC in the USA. Google LLC is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, and transfers are additionally safeguarded by the EU Standard Contractual Clauses.

Storage period: The user- and event-level data stored by Google Analytics is retained for a limited period (by default up to 14 months) and then automatically deleted.

Further information on Google's handling of user data can be found in Google's privacy policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

8. SSL/TLS encryption

For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, this website uses SSL/TLS encryption. You can recognise an encrypted connection by the "https://" prefix and the lock symbol in your browser's address bar. When encryption is active, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

9. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our services or to legal requirements. The version published on this page applies to your visit.