Privacy Policy

The protection of your personal data is important to me, Frank Schreiber (Metal Foundry Services).
This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, process, and use your data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) when you visit my website or contact me.

1. Controller

Metal Foundry Services
Dipl.-Wirtsch.-Ing. Frank Schreiber
Freelance Auditor / Engineer

Robertstraße 27
30161 Hannover
Germany

Email: info@metalfoundryservices.com
Phone: on request

2. Collection and Processing of Personal Data

Personal data refers to any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
I process such data only if permitted by law or if you voluntarily provide it to me – for example, when contacting me by email, phone, or using a contact form.

This may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Address

  • Company affiliation

  • Content of your message

Data is processed solely for the purpose of handling your inquiry, fulfilling a contract, or providing my services.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

I process personal data based on the following legal grounds under the GDPR:

  • Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR (Consent) – when you voluntarily provide your data

  • Art. 6 (1)(b) GDPR (Contract / pre-contractual measures) – for audits, consulting, or training services

  • Art. 6 (1)(c) GDPR (Legal obligation) – e.g. tax retention requirements

  • Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR (Legitimate interest) – e.g. to ensure website security and optimization

4. Server Log Files and Technical Data

When you visit my website, your browser automatically transmits certain data to the server, such as:

  • IP address

  • Date and time of access

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system used

  • Referrer URL (previously visited page)

  • Accessed pages

This data is not analyzed personally but used to ensure the technical operation, security, and optimization of my online services.
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR.

5. Cookies

My website may use cookies to enable certain functions and improve usability.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

You can disable or delete cookies in your browser settings.
Please note that this may limit some website functionality.

Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR), where cookies are used for analytics or marketing purposes.

6. Analytics Tools and Third-Party Services

If analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics) or third-party services (e.g. LinkedIn Insights Tag) are used on this website, they are employed solely for statistical analysis and improvement of my web content.

IP addresses are usually transmitted anonymously.
Detailed information can be found in the cookie banner or the privacy statements of the respective providers.

7. Disclosure of Data to Third Parties

Personal data is only disclosed to third parties if:

  • you have given your consent,

  • disclosure is necessary to perform a contract (e.g. to tax consultants or technical providers), or

  • there is a legal obligation to do so.

Service providers acting on my behalf (e.g. hosting companies) operate strictly under my instructions in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR (Data Processing Agreement).

8. Retention and Deletion of Data

I store personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes stated or as required by legal retention obligations.
After these periods, the data is deleted or anonymized.

9. Your Rights as a Data Subject

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)

  • Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)

  • Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)

  • Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

  • Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

  • Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)

  • Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR)

To exercise your rights, please send an email to info@metalfoundryservices.com.

10. Data Security

I apply technical and organizational measures to protect your data from loss, destruction, unauthorized access, or misuse.
However, complete security of data transmission over the internet cannot be guaranteed.

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy

I reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy as necessary to reflect legal or technical changes.
The current version is always available on this website.

12. Contact

Metal Foundry Services
Dipl.-Wirtsch.-Ing. Frank Schreiber
Freelance Auditor / Engineer

Robertstraße 27
30161 Hannover
Germany

Email: info@metalfoundryservices.com

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