1. Privacy at a Glance

General Information
The following notes provide a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data are all data with which you can be personally identified. Detailed information on data protection can be found in our privacy policy listed below this text.

Data collection on this website
Who is responsible for data collection on this website?
The data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. Their contact details can be found in the section “Information on the responsible party” in this privacy policy.

How do we collect your data?
Your data is collected partly because you provide it to us. This may be data entered in a contact form, for example. Other data are collected automatically or after your consent when visiting the website by our IT systems. These are primarily technical data (e.g., internet browser, operating system, or time of page access). This data collection takes place automatically as soon as you enter this website.

For what purposes do we use your data?
Some of the data is collected to ensure error-free provision of the website. Other data can be used to analyze your user behavior.

What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right to obtain information about the origin, recipients, and purpose of your stored personal data at any time, free of charge. You also have the right to request correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent to data processing, you can revoke this consent at any time for the future. You also have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data under certain circumstances. Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority. You can contact us at any time for this and for any other questions concerning data protection.

Analysis tools and third-party tools
When you visit this website, your surfing behavior can be statistically evaluated. This happens primarily with so-called analysis programs. Detailed information on these analysis programs can be found in the following privacy policy.

2. Hosting
We host the content of our website with the following provider: Hostinger

This website is hosted by Hostinger, a web hosting provider based in the European Union. Hostinger acts as a processor and processes personal data solely on our behalf and under our instructions.

Server location and data protection compliance
The servers used for this website are operated within the European Union, ensuring compliance with European data protection standards. Hostinger has confirmed that it operates fully in compliance with data protection laws and has implemented all necessary technical and organizational measures to protect personal data.

Data security
Hostinger has implemented comprehensive security measures to protect personal data transmitted to you. These include physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards. Data transmission takes place over encrypted connections, and the systems are regularly monitored for vulnerabilities and attacks.

Confidentiality
All information stored on the Hostinger platform is treated as strictly confidential and is only accessible to qualified and authorized personnel.

Responsibility
As the operator of this website, we as the data controller are solely responsible for compliance with all applicable data protection laws, including the proper collection, processing, and use of your personal data. Hostinger processes these data only according to our instructions and the applicable data protection provisions.

3. General Information and Mandatory Information

Data protection
The operators of this site take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with legal data protection regulations and this privacy policy.

When you use this website, various personal data are collected. Personal data are data with which you can be personally identified. This privacy policy explains which data we collect and what we use it for. It also explains how and for what purpose this happens.

We point out that data transmission on the Internet (e.g., when communicating via email) can have security gaps. Complete protection of data from access by third parties is not possible.

Information on the responsible party
The responsible party for data processing on this website is:
Vertical Meters UG (limited liability)
Building P-E-295
Leopoldstr. 2-8
32051 Herford
E-mail: info@verticalmeters.com

The responsible party is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others decides on the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).

Storage duration
Unless a more specific storage period is stated within this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for data processing ceases. If you request deletion or revoke your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted unless we have other legally permissible reasons to store your personal data (e.g., tax or commercial retention periods). In the latter case, deletion takes place after these reasons cease.