Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Ecolithic Sustainability Solutions GmbH (“Ecolithic”, “us”, “we”, and “our”) prioritizes the protection of Personal Data of its Service Users. In compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 (‘GDPR’), Ecolithic ensures stringent measures for data privacy.
This Privacy Policy outlines how Ecolithic manages and protects your Personal Data when you use our Services.
We use your data to provide and improve our Services. By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Definitions
- COOKIES are small files stored on your device (computer or mobile device).
- DATA CONTROLLER means a natural or legal person who (either alone or jointly or in common with other persons) determines the purposes for which and the manner in which any personal data are, or are to be, processed. For the purpose of this Privacy Policy, we are a Data Controller of your data.
- DATA SUBJECT is any living individual who is the subject of Personal Data.
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC.
- PERSONAL DATA is information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person pursuant to the GDPR.
- SERVICE PROVIDERS means any natural or legal person who processes the data on behalf of the Data Controller. We may use the services of various Service Providers in order to process your data more effectively.
- SERVICE USER is the individual using our Services. The User corresponds to the Data Subject, who is the subject of Personal Data.
- USAGE DATA is data collected automatically, either generated by the use of our Services or from our Services infrastructure itself (for example, the duration of a page visit).
- WEBSITE is Ecolithic website (ecolithic.com)
3. Data Controller
For the purpose of this Privacy Policy, Ecolithic is the Data Controller of your Personal Data.
Name: Ecolithic Sustainability Solutions GmbH
Address: Siemens Str. 42, 59199, Bönen, NRW Germany
Email: [email protected]
4. Right to Information, Information Collection and Use
4.1. Right to Information
Each person affected by the processing of Personal Data has the right granted to him or her by the legislator of the European directives and regulations to receive free information about the Personal Data stored about him or her and to obtain a copy of this information from the controller at any time. Furthermore, European directives and regulations give the data subject the right of access to the following information:
- the processing purposes
- the categories of Personal Data that are processed
- the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the Personal Data have been disclosed or are still being disclosed, in particular to recipients in third countries or to international organizations
- if possible, the planned duration for which the Personal Data will be stored or, if this is not possible, the criteria for determining this duration
- the existence of a right to correction or deletion of the Personal Data concerning you or to restriction of processing by the person responsible or a right to object to this processing
- the existence of a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
- if the Personal Data are not collected from the data subject: All available information on the origin of the data
- the existence of automated decision-making including profiling in accordance with Article 22 (1) and (4) GDPR and – at least in these cases – meaningful information about the logic involved and the scope and intended effects of such processing for the data subject
If a Data Subject wishes to exercise this right to information, he or she can contact Ecolithic at any time.
4.2. How is your personal data collected?
We collect various methods to gather personal information for the purpose of enhancing and delivering our Services effectively. You may provide us with personal data through completion of forms or through communication via postal mail, telephone, email, or other means. Additionally, we may receive personal data from third parties, including our clients and suppliers, particularly if they are your employer, as well as from publicly available sources such as identity and contact information sourced from publicly accessible databases and reports provided by external professionals.
4.3. How we use your personal data
Ecolithic uses the collected data for various purposes. However, we use only use your personal data when permitted by law. We will use the collected data for various purposes:
- to provide and maintain our Services;
- to notify you about changes to our Services;
- to provide customer support;
- to monitor the usage of our Services;
- to detect, prevent and address technical issues;
- to carry out our obligations and enforce our rights arising from any contracts entered into between you and us, including for billing and collection;
- to provide you with notices about your account and/or subscription, including expiration and renewal notices, email-instructions, etc.;
- for any other purpose with your consent.
It is important that the personal data we hold about you is accurate and current. Please keep us informed if your personal data changes during your relationship with us.
5. Types of Data Collected
5.1. Personal Data
When using our Services, we may request certain Personal Data that can be used to contact or identify you. Personal Data may include, but is not limited to:
- First and last name
- Email address
- Usage data
We may use your Personal Data to communicate with you, including sending newsletters, marketing materials, or other information we believe may interest you.
5.2. Usage Data
We may Usage Data that your browser transmits whenever you access our Services or when you use a mobile device to interact with our platform.
This Usage Data may include details such as your device’s Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, the specific pages of our Services that you visit, the date and time of your visit, the duration of your session on those pages, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic information.
If you access our Services through a mobile device, the Usage Data collected may also include details such as your mobile device type, unique device ID, mobile device IP address, operating system, mobile browser type, unique identifiers, and other diagnostic data.
5.3. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are designed to make your online experience more efficient by remembering your preferences, login details, and browsing history. Websites use cookies for various purposes, including improving functionality, analyzing user behavior, personalizing content, and delivering targeted advertisements.
Types of Cookies:
- Essential Cookies
These are necessary for the basic functionality of a website, such as enabling secure login and navigation. Without them, certain features may not work properly.
- Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how users interact with a website, helping to improve its performance and user experience.
- Functional Cookies
These cookies remember user preferences, such as language settings, to enhance convenience.
- Advertising Cookies
Used to deliver personalized ads based on your browsing habits, these cookies track your activity across different websites.
- Analytics Cookies
These help website owners understand how visitors engage with their site by collecting data such as page views and click patterns.
We do not use cookies on our website. As a result, you won’t encounter any cookie-related pop-ups or banners while browsing. Enjoy your visit with complete peace of mind!
6. Retention and Transfer of Data
We retain your Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Usage Data is typically retained for shorter periods unless required for security, functionality improvements, or legal compliance.
Your information, including Personal Data, may be transferred to and stored on servers outside your jurisdiction, where data protection laws may differ. By using our Services, you consent to the transfer, processing, and storage of your information under applicable privacy standards.
Ecolithic ensures that all necessary measures are taken to protect your data and will only transfer Personal Data to organizations or countries with adequate data protection controls in place.
7. Third-Party Websites
Our Website may contain links to third party websites. Ecolithic is not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of third party websites, so you should pay attention anytime you are redirected to a third-party website and be sure to review its privacy policy.
8. Third-Party Service Providers
We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our Services (“Service Providers”), provide the Services on our behalf, or perform Service-related services.
These third parties have access to your Personal Data only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
9. Updates of the Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time-to-time by posting changes on our Website. Updates take effect immediately upon communication. For significant changes, Ecolithic will notify you via the Website, email, or other methods.
10. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our treatment of your Personal Data, please write to email [email protected].
