Privacy Policy

1 Controller responsible for data processing and EU representative

The controller pursuant to Art. 4 (7) GDPR is:

AKKORD Consulting LLC

1101 S ROGERS CIR STE 4

33487 Boca Raton, Florida

+1 (800) 612 7441

office@akkord-consulting.com

2 Collection of personal data when visiting our website

When using the website for information purposes only, we only collect the personal data that your browser transmits to our server. If you wish to view our website, we collect the following data, which is technically necessary for us to display our website to you and to ensure stability and security:
– Browser type and browser version
– Operating system used
– referrer URL
– Date and time of access
– Internet service provider of the user
– IP address of the user
Temporary storage of the IP address is necessary to enable delivery of the website to the user’s device. For this purpose, the user’s IP address must be stored for the duration of the session and the data mentioned is stored in log files to ensure the functionality of the website. In addition, we use the data to optimize the website and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. These purposes also constitute our legitimate interest in data processing in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR. Insofar as information is stored in the end user’s terminal equipment or information is accessed, this is done on the basis of Section 25 (2) TTDSG.

The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the purpose for which it was collected.

3 Contacting us by e-mail or contact form

When you contact us by e-mail or via a contact form, the data you provide (e.g. your e-mail address, your name, your telephone number and your message) will be stored by us in order to answer your questions.

The legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f) GDPR or Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b) GDPR if the contact is aimed at concluding a contract. Our legitimate interest lies in processing the contact. If the processing is based on our legitimate interest, you can object to the processing. You have the right to object on grounds relating to your particular situation. You can send us your objection using the contact details provided in the „Controller“ section. If your objection is successful, the conversation cannot be continued.

4 Data transfer and recipients or categories of recipients

Your data will not be transferred to third parties unless we are legally obliged to do so, or the transfer of data is necessary for the execution of the contractual relationship or you have previously expressly consented to the transfer of your data.

External service providers and partner companies will only receive your data if this is necessary. In these cases, however, the scope of the data transmitted is limited to the necessary minimum. Insofar as our service providers come into contact with your personal data and process it on our behalf in accordance with instructions, we ensure that they comply with the provisions of data protection laws in the same way as part of order processing in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR. Please also note the respective data protection notices of the providers. The respective service provider is responsible for the content of external services, whereby we check the services for compliance with the legal requirements within the scope of reasonableness.

5 Duration of storage

Personal data that we collect will be deleted when the purpose of processing ceases to apply within the statutory retention periods.

6 Your rights

You have the following rights vis-à-vis us with regard to your personal data:

6.1 General rights

You have the right to information, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing. Objection to processing and to data portability. If processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw this consent with effect for the future.

6.2 Rights in data processing based on legitimate interest

In accordance with Art. 21 para. 1 GDPR, you have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you which is based on Art. 6 para. 1 e GDPR (data processing in the public interest) or on Art. 6 para. 1 f GDPR (data processing to protect a legitimate interest); this also applies to profiling based on this provision. If you object, we will no longer process your personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms or for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims.

6.3 Rights in the case of direct advertising

If we process your personal data for direct marketing purposes, you have the right under Art. 21 (2) GDPR to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you for such marketing, which includes profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing.

If you object to processing for direct marketing purposes, we will no longer process your personal data for these purposes.

6.4 Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

You also have the right to complain to a competent data protection supervisory authority about the processing of your personal data by us.

7 Hosting

We host the content of our website with the following provider:

World4You Internet Services GmbH
Hafenstraße 35
4020 Linz
Austria

(hereinafter referred to as World4You)

When you visit our website, World4Youcollects various log files including your IP addresses. World4Youis a tool for creating and hosting websites. World4You stores cookies or other recognition technologies that are required to display the page, to provide certain website functions and to ensure security (necessary cookies).details can be found in World4You’s privacy policy: https://www.world4you.com/unternehmen/datenschutzerklaerung. The use of World4You is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in displaying our website as reliably as possible. If a corresponding consent has been requested, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TTDSG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information in the user’s terminal device (e.g. device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent can be revoked at any time and data transfer to the USA is based on the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission. Details can be found here: https://www.world4you.com/unternehmen/datenschutzerklaerung.