1. Data controller

The data controller for data processing on this website, as defined by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is:

Horpovel® GmbH
Carolinenglückstr. 25a
D – 44793 Bochum

Email: briefkasten@horpovel.de

2. General Information on data processing

The protection of your personal data is very important to us. We process your personal data exclusively in accordance with applicable legal provisions, in particular the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).

Personal data refers to any information that can be used to personally identify you.

3. Hosting and server Log Files

Our website is hosted by an external hosting provider:

Host Europe GmbH
Hansestraße 111
D – 51149 Cologne

When you visit our website, the hosting provider automatically collects information and stores it in so-called server log files. This includes, in particular:

• IP address
• Date and time of access
• Browser type and version
• Operating system used
• Referrer URL
• Pages and files accessed

This data is processed to ensure the smooth operation of the website and to guarantee system security.

The legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR.

4. Contacting us

If you contact us via email or through a contact form, we will process the data you provide in order to handle your inquiry.

In particular, the following data may be processed:

• Name
• Company
• Email address
• Phone number (if provided)
• Content of your message

Processing is carried out:

• in accordance with Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR for the purpose of taking steps prior to entering into a contract,
• or in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR based on our legitimate interest in processing inquiries.

The data will be deleted as soon as processing is complete and there are no longer any legal retention requirements.

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies.

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device and contain certain information.

Technically necessary cookies ensure the secure and error-free operation of the website.

To the extent that cookies requiring consent are used in addition to these, their use is based exclusively on your express consent via our consent management system.

Legal bases:

• Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR for technically necessary cookies
• Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR for cookies requiring consent.

6. Recipients of personal data

Personal data will only be disclosed to the extent permitted by law.

Recipients may include, in particular:

• Hosting service providers
• IT service providers
• Other processors pursuant to Article 28 of the GDPR
• Government authorities where required by law

7. Retention period

We store personal data only for as long as necessary for the respective processing purposes or as required by statutory retention obligations.

Once the purpose of processing no longer applies, the data will be deleted.

8. Rights of data subjects

You have the following rights:

• Right of access pursuant to Article 15 of the GDPR
• Right to rectification pursuant to Article 16 of the GDPR
• Right to erasure pursuant to Article 17 of the GDPR
• Right to restriction of processing pursuant to Article 18 of the GDPR
• Data portability pursuant to Art. 20 GDPR
• Objection pursuant to Art. 21 GDPR

9. Withdrawal of consent

If the processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time with future effect.

The lawfulness of the processing carried out prior to the withdrawal remains unaffected.

10. Right to file a complaint

You have the right to file a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority if you believe that the processing of your personal data violates data protection regulations.

11. Current status of this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy is current as of January 2026.

We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy if required due to legal or technical changes.