Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy document describes the types of information that may be collected and recorded by gm-spike.com and how we use it.

1.1. Who is responsible for the data collection on this website?

The data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find the contact details below in this Privacy Policy.

1.2. How do we collect your data?

On the one hand, your data is collected when you provide it to us. This can be, for example, data that you enter in a contact form or send to us by e-mail.

Other data is collected automatically by our IT systems when you visit the website. This is mainly technical data, for example your internet browser, operating system or time of page access. This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter our website.

1.3. What do we use your data for?

Part of the data is collected to ensure the technically correct and error-free provision of the website. Other data may be used to analyze how visitors use the website and improve usability, structure and performance.

1.4. What rights do you have regarding your data?

You have the right to receive information free of charge at any time about the origin, recipient and purpose of your stored personal data. You also have the right to request correction, blocking or deletion of this data.

For this purpose, and for any other questions regarding personal data, you can contact us at any time using the contact details provided below. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority if applicable.

1.5. Analysis tools and tools from third-party providers

When visiting our website, your browsing behavior may be statistically analyzed. This is done primarily with cookies and, where enabled, with analysis tools. Such analysis is generally anonymous and cannot usually be used to identify you directly.

1.6. Note on data transfer to the USA

Our website may use tools from companies based in the United States. If these tools are active, your personal data may be transferred to servers in the USA.

Please note that the USA may not provide a level of data protection equivalent to that required under EU law in every case. We have no influence over the data processing activities of third-party providers once data is transferred to their systems.

2. General notes and mandatory information

2.1. Data protection

The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with applicable data protection regulations and this Privacy Policy.

When you use this website, various personal data may be collected. Personal data means any data by which you can be personally identified. This Privacy Policy explains what data may be collected, what we use it for, and how that processing may take place.

Please note that data transmission over the internet, for example when communicating by e-mail, may have security gaps. Complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible.

2.2. Note on the responsible entity

The responsible body for data processing on this website is:

The controller is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of processing personal data, such as names, e-mail addresses or other personally identifiable information.

2.3. Revocation of your consent to data processing

Many data processing operations are only possible with your express consent. You may revoke consent that you have already given at any time. An informal notification by e-mail is sufficient for this purpose. The lawfulness of data processing carried out before the revocation remains unaffected.

2.4. Right to data portability

You have the right to have data that we process automatically on the basis of your consent or in fulfillment of a contract handed over to you or to a third party in a common, machine-readable format, insofar as this is technically feasible.

2.5. SSL or TLS encryption

For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as inquiries or requests that you send to us as the site operator, this site uses SSL or TLS encryption.

You can recognize an encrypted connection by the change in the browser address line from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock symbol in your browser.

If SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be easily read by third parties.

2.6. Information, blocking, deletion

Within the framework of applicable legal provisions, you have the right at any time to request free information about your stored personal data, its origin and recipient, and the purpose of the data processing. You may also have the right to request correction, blocking or deletion of this data.

3. Data collection on our website

3.1. Cookies

This website may use so-called cookies. Cookies do not damage your computer and do not contain viruses. They help make our website more user-friendly, effective and secure.

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device and saved by your browser. Most of the cookies we may use are so-called “session cookies”, which are automatically deleted after the end of your visit. Other cookies may remain stored on your device until you delete them.

You can configure your browser so that you are informed about the setting of cookies, allow cookies only in individual cases, exclude the acceptance of cookies in certain cases or in general, and activate the automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser.

If cookies are disabled, the functionality of this website may be limited.

3.2. Server log data

The hosting provider of this website may automatically collect and store information in server log files, which your browser automatically transmits. This may include:

• browser type and browser version
• operating system used
• referrer URL
• host name of the accessing computer
• time of the server request
• IP address

This data is not combined with other data sources unless required for technical security or legal reasons.

3.3. Contact form or inquiry by e-mail

If you send us inquiries via a contact form or by e-mail, your message and the contact data you provide may be stored for the purpose of processing your inquiry and in case of follow-up questions.

We do not pass on this data without your consent unless disclosure is required by law or necessary to fulfill your request.

4. Analysis tools and advertising

4.1. Google Analytics

This website may use functions of the web analysis service Google Analytics. The provider is Google LLC.

Google Analytics uses cookies that enable analysis of your use of the website. The information generated by these cookies may be transmitted to and stored on Google servers, including servers in the USA.

If Google Analytics is enabled on this website, it is used for the purpose of analyzing user behavior and improving both the website and related communication activities.

4.2. Data processing agreement

Where required, we may conclude appropriate contractual arrangements with service providers used on this website in order to ensure that data processing is carried out in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

5. How to contact us

If you have any questions or suggestions regarding this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at: