Privacy policy

This English version is a convenience translation; in case of doubt the German version prevails.

1. Controller

Black Forest Handels GmbH, Hauptstr. 3, 72202 Nagold, Germany. Email: info@black-forest-handels.de

2. Collection and processing of data

We process personal data that you provide through our inquiry form, by email or WhatsApp (e.g. name, email address, phone number, product description) in order to handle your inquiry and prepare a quotation for you.

3. Legal basis

Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures) and, where required, Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent).

4. Server log files and hosting

When you visit this website, the hosting provider processes technically necessary data (e.g. IP address, date and time, page requested, browser type) in server log files. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (operation and security of the website). [Add hosting provider here.]

5. Contact form

Data entered in the inquiry form is used exclusively to process your inquiry and is not passed on without your consent. Transmission takes place via a form service provider or by email. [Add form provider, e.g. Formspree or Netlify – or delete if the form is sent via the email client.]

6. Cookies and tracking

This website does not set cookies and does not use analytics or marketing tools. The fonts used (Inter, Montserrat) are served locally from our server; no connection to Google Fonts is made. Nothing is stored when you switch language (German/English).

7. Storage period

We store personal data only for as long as necessary to process your inquiry or to meet statutory retention obligations.

8. Your rights

You have the right of access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability and objection. Please contact info@black-forest-handels.de.

9. Right to lodge a complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority about the processing of your personal data.