Data Protection

Introduction and General Information
Thank you for your interest in our website. Protecting your personal data is very important to us. Below, you will find information on how we handle your data when you use our website. The processing of your data is carried out in accordance with the applicable data protection regulations.

Responsible Party under the GDPR
METZ Energy Consulting GmbH
Phone: +49 151 28261449
Email: info@metz-energy.com

Data Protection Officer Contact Details:

Christof Metz
Am Gänglein 9a, 97753 Karlstadt
Phone: 015128261449
Email: info@metz-energy.com

Definitions
Our privacy policy is intended to be easy to understand for everyone. In this privacy policy, we generally use the official terms of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The official definitions can be found in Article 4 of the GDPR.
Access to and Storage of Information on End Devices
By using our website, access to information (e.g., IP address) or storage of information (e.g., cookies) on your end devices may occur. Such access or storage may involve the further processing of personal data as defined by the GDPR.
If this access or storage is strictly necessary for the flawless technical provision of our services, it is carried out based on § 25 (1) sentence 1, (2) no. 2 TTDSG. If such access or storage serves other purposes (e.g., the user-friendly design of our website), it will only be carried out with your consent in accordance with § 25 (1) TTDSG in conjunction with Article 6 (1) lit. a GDPR. You may revoke your consent at any time with future effect.
For further details on the processing of your personal data and the legal basis involved, please refer to the specific sections below regarding individual processing activities on our website.

Web Hosting
This website is hosted by an external service provider ("host"). Hosting services are provided in Berlin and Karlsruhe. Personal data collected on this website is stored on the host's servers. This may include IP addresses, contact inquiries, metadata, communication data, website accesses, and other data generated through the use of a website.
We collect this data to ensure the seamless connection and error-free delivery of our website. The processing of this data is essential to provide the website. The legal basis for processing is our legitimate interest in the correct presentation and functionality of our website pursuant to Article 6 (1) lit. f GDPR.
We have entered into a data processing agreement (DPA) with our provider pursuant to Article 28 GDPR, ensuring that our customers' data is protected and not shared with third parties.

Server Log Files
When you access our website, your web browser automatically transmits data to our web server. The following data is logged during an active session:

• Date and time of the request
• Name of the requested file
• Referring page
• Access status
• Browser type and operating system
• (Complete) IP address of the requesting device
• Transferred data volume

We collect this data to ensure the stability, security, and technical functionality of our website. The processing is essential for the website's operation and serves administrative purposes. The legal basis is our legitimate interest in protecting and ensuring our website's functionality pursuant to Article 6 (1) lit. f GDPR.
For security reasons, particularly to prevent attacks on our web server, this data is temporarily stored. After seven days, IP addresses are anonymized so that it is no longer possible to associate them with an individual user.

Cookies
Our website uses "cookies." These are small text files that are stored on your device either temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently (persistent cookies). Session cookies are automatically deleted when you leave the site. Persistent cookies remain stored until manually deleted or automatically removed by your browser.
Cookies serve different purposes. Many cookies are technically necessary to enable basic website functions (e.g., shopping cart functionality or language settings). Other cookies are used for analytics or advertising purposes.
The processing of data through strictly necessary cookies is based on Article 6 (1) lit. f GDPR, as we have a legitimate interest in the error-free provision of our services. Further details regarding processing purposes and legitimate interests are provided in the respective sections below.
The use of non-essential cookies is based on your consent in accordance with Article 6 (1) lit. a GDPR. You may withdraw your consent at any time. If cookies are used for analytics or advertising, you will be informed separately in this privacy policy, and your consent will be obtained.

Your Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding the processing of your personal data:

• Right to Access (Article 15 GDPR): You can request information about the processing of your personal data, including processing purposes, categories of data, recipients, storage duration, and other relevant details.
• Right to Rectification (Article 16 GDPR): You can request the correction of incorrect or incomplete data stored by us.
• Right to Erasure (Article 17 GDPR): Under certain conditions, you may request the deletion of your data, unless legal obligations require continued storage.
• Right to Restriction of Processing (Article 18 GDPR): You can request the restriction of data processing under certain circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability (Article 20 GDPR): You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format and to request its transfer to another controller.
• Right to Object (Article 21 GDPR): You may object to data processing based on legitimate interests if reasons arise from your particular situation. For direct marketing purposes, you have an absolute right to object.
• Right to Withdraw Consent (Article 7 (3) GDPR): You can withdraw consent at any time with future effect.
• Right to Lodge a Complaint (Article 77 GDPR): You have the right to file a complaint with a data protection authority.

To exercise your rights, please contact info@metz-energy.com.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy in accordance with applicable data protection regulations. Any changes will be published on our website. Please refer to the current version of this policy when visiting our website.
Last updated: March 17, 2025