GDPR Compliance: Protecting Your Data Privacy

Purpose of this Policy

This data protection policy ensures GTZHost:

• Adheres to industry best practices and data protection laws.
• Upholds the rights of staff, clients, and partners.
• Maintains transparency regarding the storage and processing of individuals' personal data.
• Implements measures to safeguard against the potential risk of a data breach.

Understanding the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

• The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) replaced the Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC with the aim of harmonizing data protection laws across Europe to safeguard the privacy of all EU citizens. It also aims to redefine global data privacy practices for organizations. The main objectives of the GDPR are to empower individuals with control over their personal data and simplify regulatory requirements for international businesses through a unified regulatory framework within the EU.

Defining "Personal Data"

• The concept of "personal data," as outlined in both the Directive and the GDPR, covers any information related to an identifiable individual, whether directly or indirectly. This identification could include elements like a person's name, ID number, location details, online identifiers, or characteristics specific to their identity in various aspects. Therefore, digital markers such as IP addresses and cookies are often classified as personal data, particularly when they can be reasonably linked back to the individual in question.

Information Gathering and Tracking

• Exploring Our Website: You are welcome to browse our website (www.gtzhosting.com) without disclosing any personal details. We employ Google Analytics and Cookies to enhance our services, improve user engagement, and analyze website usage patterns. The information collected through Google Analytics primarily includes anonymous traffic data, such as browser and device specifics, language preferences, and approximate geographic location (IP address). It's important to note that we do not gather additional personal data, such as age, gender, interests, bank account details, or clickstream data.
• Utilization of Collected Data: We utilize the data gathered to understand how visitors access and navigate the GTZHost website. This information is used solely to provide an overview of website usage and is not utilized for any other purposes, including user profiling. Our focus is on enhancing the overall user experience while refraining from engaging in profiling activities.

When You Contact Us

When you contact us through our website or other communication channels, we may collect and process the information you provide to understand your inquiries or feedback better. This data helps us improve our services and address your needs effectively. Rest assured, we do not engage in profiling activities based on this information.

• Recruitment: If you submit a job application to GTZHost, we will gather, process, and store the information you provide for recruitment purposes, including reaching out to you regarding potential opportunities. Your data will be handled with care and used exclusively for recruitment-related activities. We may retain your information for a specified period to consider you for future openings or alternative roles within GTZHost.

Social Media Plug-ins

• We have integrated two social media plug-ins on our website to facilitate sharing and following our social media pages: Facebook, managed by Facebook Inc., located at 1601 S. California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA; and LinkedIn, managed by LinkedIn, located at 2029 Sterling Court Mountain View, CA 94043, United States.
• Please note that simply visiting our website does not automatically share data on these social media platforms. The plug-ins remain inactive until you choose to interact with them by clicking. Upon clicking, you will be redirected to the respective social media platforms, each governed by its own distinct privacy policies, which we recommend you review.

Information Security

• At GTZHost, when we collect information about you, we implement measures to protect it from unauthorized access, loss, manipulation, falsification, destruction, or unauthorized disclosure.

Data Sharing

• 1. Group Companies: We may share data with other businesses within our group to improve our services.
• 2. Legal Obligations: In certain legal situations, we may disclose your information to law enforcement, regulators, or supervisory authorities as required by law.

All entities within our group are required to implement robust security measures to protect your data as per our policies. We strictly prohibit third-party service providers from using your data for their own purposes. Their access to your data is limited to specific purposes and follows our instructions.

Geographical Data Transfer

We handle data within the EEA (European Economic Area) and countries approved by the EU for adequate data protection safeguards. These countries adhere to EU standards, ensuring individuals' rights and providing recourse mechanisms for data subjects.

We only transfer your data outside the EU under the following conditions:

• With your explicit and informed consent
• For the performance of a contract between you and us
• For essential public interest reasons
• For legal claims establishment, exercise, or defense
• To protect vital interests when consent isn't possible

You have the right to:

• Request access to your information held by GTZHost
• Correct any inaccuracies in your information
• Request deletion of your information from GTZHost's records

Accessing Your Information

• You have the right to request access to the information we hold about you. To do so, please contact us at support@gtzhosting.com. We will provide you with a copy of the data we have processed regarding you. To verify your identity, we may require some form of identification. Your copy will be provided electronically unless you specify an alternative method in your request. Please note that a nominal administrative fee may apply for subsequent access requests.

Updating Your Information and Data Deletion

• If you believe that the information we hold about you is inaccurate, please contact us so we can make the necessary updates to ensure the accuracy of your data. Any data that is no longer needed for the purposes outlined in Information Collection and Use or for Regulatory Reporting will be deleted. For inquiries regarding the personal data stored by GTZHost, please reach out to us at support@gtzhosting.com.

Scope of Privacy Policy

• This Privacy Policy is applicable to the services offered directly by GTZHost through our website. It's important to note that our website may contain links to other websites. Once you navigate to another website through these links, this Policy no longer applies.

Updates to Privacy Policy

• This Privacy Policy pertains to the services rendered by GTZHost through our website. It's worth noting that our website may contain links to external sites. Upon redirection to another website, this Policy ceases to apply. Please check this page periodically for any updates or changes to our Privacy Policy.

In Summary

• We adhere to legal requirements by collecting only essential information to improve our services. We don't conduct profiling or share your data unless authorized for specific purposes aligned with our guidelines. Your data is used solely for outlined purposes and securely stored. When information is no longer needed, we promptly delete it. Regular reviews and enhancements to our Privacy Policy reflect our commitment to continual improvement and enhanced protection of your data.