1. Data Controller
AKV International GmbH
Eberstaler Str. 27
74653 Ingelfingen
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)7940 93 76 13
Email: service@akv-international.com
2. General Information on Data Processing
We process personal data strictly in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Telecommunications-Digital-Services-Data-Protection-Act (Telekommunikation-Digitale-Dienste-Datenschutz-Gesetz – TDDDG).
3. Hosting and Server Log Files
When you visit our website, the following data is automatically collected and stored in server log files:
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IP address
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Date and time of access
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Browser type and version
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Operating system
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Referrer URL (the previously visited page)
Legal Basis: Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR (legitimate interest in maintaining the technical security, stability, and optimization of the website).
Storage Duration: Maximum of 7–14 days, unless a security-related incident (e.g., investigating a cyber attack) requires a longer retention period.
4. Cookies and Consent Management
Our website uses cookies. Non-essential (technically non-necessary) cookies are only activated after you have given your active consent.
4.1 Technically Necessary Cookies
| Name | Purpose | Storage Duration | Legal Basis |
wp-wpml_current_language |
Stores the user’s language selection | Session / 1 day | Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, Sec. 25 (2) TDDDG |
wpEmojiSettingsSupports |
Checks correct emoji rendering in the browser | Session | Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, Sec. 25 (2) TDDDG |
uc_settings |
Stores the user’s consent banner settings | 1 year | Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR |
4.2 Cookies Requiring Consent (e.g., Google Services)
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Storage Duration | Legal Basis |
_ga |
User analysis and website statistics | 2 years | Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR, Sec. 25 (1) TDDDG | |
_ga_* |
Assignment of the current user session | 2 years | Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR, Sec. 25 (1) TDDDG | |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads | Conversion tracking (measuring ad campaign success) | 3 months | Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR, Sec. 25 (1) TDDDG |
NID |
Personalization and optimization of advertisements | 6 months | Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR, Sec. 25 (1) TDDDG |
You can revoke or adjust your consent at any time with future effect via the “Cookie Settings” link located in our website’s footer.
5. Contacting Us
When you contact us (via the contact form or email), the data you provide will be processed to handle your inquiry:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number (optional)
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Message content
Legal Basis: Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR (if the inquiry serves to perform pre-contractual measures or fulfill a contract) as well as Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR (legitimate interest in the efficient processing of general customer inquiries).
Storage Duration: Until your inquiry has been conclusively processed, or longer if legal (e.g., tax or commercial) retention obligations apply.
6. Google Services
Subject to your prior consent, the following services provided by Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland) may be deployed on our website:
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Google Maps (Interactive maps)
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Google Fonts (Web fonts)
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Google Ads (Online advertising and tracking)
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Google reCAPTCHA (Spam protection for forms)
When these services are loaded, data (including your IP address, device information, and user behavior) may be transferred to Google servers.
Legal Basis: Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR (Consent).
7. Third-Country Data Transfer
In connection with the use of Google services, data transfers to the United States cannot be entirely ruled out. Google LLC is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF), which establishes an adequate level of data protection. Additionally, EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) pursuant to Art. 46 GDPR are utilized. Please note that in third countries, there is a potential risk of access by local security authorities.
8. Recipients and Data Processing Agreements
To operate and maintain our website, we employ specialized service providers (e.g., web hosting providers, IT support). We have entered into strict Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) with these providers pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR.
9. Storage Duration
Personal data will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose for storage no longer applies, unless continued storage is required by statutory retention periods (e.g., under commercial or tax codes).
10. Data Subject Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
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Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
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Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
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Right to erasure / “Right to be forgotten” (Art. 17 GDPR)
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Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
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Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
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Right to withdraw consent: You can withdraw any consent granted (Art. 7 (3) GDPR) at any time with effect for the future.
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Right to object: You have the right to object at any time to processing based on legitimate interests (Art. 21 GDPR).
Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority regarding our processing of your personal data (Art. 77 GDPR).
11. Data Security
To protect your data from unauthorized access or loss, we implement modern technical and organizational security measures across our entire website (including encrypted SSL/TLS transmission, identifiable by the https:// in your browser’s address bar).
Status: July 2026
