Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

VitaTransparency ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") operates the website www.vitatransparency.info (the "Website"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide through contact forms, including your name, email address, subject line, and message content. This information is collected only when you choose to submit the contact form.

2.2 Automatic Information Collection

When you visit our Website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns through cookies and similar technologies, including:

• Internet Protocol (IP) address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referral source

3. Use of Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Responding to your inquiries and requests
• Improving and optimizing our Website
• Analyzing Website usage patterns
• Maintaining and troubleshooting Website functionality

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only as required by law or in connection with legal proceedings.

5. Security of Your Information

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is entirely secure.

6. Cookies

Our Website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Some Website functionality may be limited if you disable cookies.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. Review their privacy policies before providing any information.

8. Children's Privacy

VitaTransparency does not knowingly collect information from children under 13 years of age. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

9. Your Rights

Under German and European data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Object to processing of your information
• Request restriction of processing

To exercise these rights, contact [email protected].

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, typically up to 24 months unless legally required to maintain it longer.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes become effective upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website following changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your data rights, contact:

VitaTransparency
Hohe Straße 15
50667 Cologne
Germany
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +49 221 6849 2753

13. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds under GDPR:

• Consent (your agreement to our privacy practices)
• Contract (necessary to respond to your inquiries)
• Legal obligation (compliance with applicable law)
• Legitimate interests (improving our Website and services)