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Privacy Policy

We take the protection of your personal data seriously. Below, we outline the types of data collected when you visit our website, how it is used, and your rights regarding this information.

1. Responsible Entity

Responsible for data processing according to the GDPR:

Global Textile Scheme GmbH
c/o TechHub.K67 gGmbH;
Kasernenstr. 67
40213 Düsseldorf

2. General Information on Data Processing

In the course of our business and website operations, we process personal data. This also includes disclosure through transmission to third parties and, if applicable, to third countries outside the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA). Where we transmit data outside the EU or EEA, we have indicated this below.

Our privacy policy also applies to our social media profiles on platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and others. Any data you share on these platforms will be governed by the respective platform’s privacy policies. We may receive aggregated data and analytics from these platforms, but we do not have control over their data processing practices.

3. Log Files During Website Visit

We log your website visit by processing the following data:

  • Names of the accessed pages
  • Date and time of access
  • Transmitted data volume
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referrer URL
  • Your IP address
  • Requesting provider

This data is processed based on Art. 6 Abs.1 f) GDPR for our legitimate interest in ensuring the ongoing provision and security of our website. Log files are deleted after seven days unless needed to prove or resolve specific legal violations.

4. Hosting

We use the services of web hosting providers to provide our online presence. These providers process the aforementioned data in connection with operating the website on our behalf. This data processing is based on our legitimate interest in ensuring the functionality of our website, Art. 6 Abs. 1 f) GDPR.

5. Contact

If you contact us, we process the following data for the purpose of handling your request:

  • Name
  • Contact details (if provided)
  • Your message

This processing is based on either our obligation to fulfill contractual or pre-contractual obligations, Art. 6 Abs. 1 b) GDPR or our legitimate interest in handling your request, Art. 6 Abs. 1 f) GDPR.

6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We only use technically necessary session cookies on our website.

a) Consent Banner

We use Borlabs Cookie to manage cookie consents, provided by Borlabs – Benjamin A. Bornschein, Rübenkamp 32, 22305 Hamburg, Germany. Borlabs Cookie sets a technically necessary cookie („borlabs-cookie“) that stores your consent preferences. This data is not shared with third parties. Consent is stored until you delete the Borlabs Cookie or adjust your browser settings. You can withdraw consent anytime via the cookie settings on our website.

7. Analytics / Marketing

a) Matomo

We use the open-source web analytics software Matomo, provided by InnoCraft Ltd., 150 Willis St, 6011 Wellington, New Zealand. When you visit our website and give your consent, Matomo stores information about your usage, which is anonymized through the „anonymizeIp()“ feature. The data collected by Matomo includes:

  • Your IP address (anonymized)
  • Website usage data (pages visited, time spent, etc.)
  • Browser and device information

This data processing is based on your consent, Art. 6 Abs. 1 a) GDPR.

8. External Content

We use external content to enhance our website’s functionality and appearance. When such content is accessed, log data (e.g., your IP address) may be transmitted to the third-party provider. This applies to:

a) YouTube Videos

We integrate YouTube videos provided by YouTube LLC, 901 Cherry Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066, USA. Responsible for data processing is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. When playing YouTube videos, data may be transferred to YouTube’s servers in the USA. This processing is based on our legitimate interest, Art. 6 Abs. 1 f) GDPR. Data transfers to the USA are governed by standard contractual clauses.

b) Google Fonts

Our website uses Google Fonts, hosted locally on our server. No personal data is transferred to Google’s servers.

c) LinkedIn Posts via Elfsight Plugin

We embed LinkedIn posts on our website using the Elfsight plugin, provided by Elfsight LLC, 3005 S St, Sacramento, California, 95816, USA. Data may be transmitted to LinkedIn, which is provided by LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland.

When you view these embedded posts, data may be transferred to LinkedIn, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Information about the content you have interacted with

This data processing is based on our legitimate interest in displaying social media content, Art. 6 Abs.1 f) GDPR.

d) Calendly Integration

We use Calendly to enable online appointment bookings, provided by Calendly LLC, 271 17th St NW, Suite 1000, Atlanta, GA 30363, USA. Data you provide (e.g., name, email) is processed directly by Calendly. This processing is based on your consent, Art. 6 Abs. 1 a) GDPR.

9. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request information on the personal data we store about you.
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing your personal data.
  • Objection: Object to the processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
  • Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  1. Exercise of Rights

To exercise your rights, please contact us at asc@globaltextilescheme.org. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.