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Privacy Policy

1. General Information

The protection of your personal data is of utmost importance to us. This privacy policy informs you about the collection, processing, and use of personal data when using the VINWORLD website. The processing of personal data is carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and relevant national data protection laws.

2. Data Controller

The responsible party for data processing on this website is: Arthur Wirtzfeld Email: info@vinworld.net

3. Collection and Storage of Personal Data, and Type and Purpose of Use

a) When Visiting the Website

When you access our website, information is automatically sent from your device’s browser to our website server. This information is temporarily stored in a log file and includes:
  • Anonymized IP address of the requesting device,
  • Date and time of access,
  • Name and URL of the accessed file,
  • Website from which the access originates (referrer URL),
  • Browser used and, if applicable, the operating system of your computer and the name of your access provider. This data is collected exclusively for technical and statistical purposes to ensure the functionality and optimization of the website. The data is not merged with other data sources. Processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.

b) When Registering and Using the Comment Function

Access to full articles and the comment function requires registration. The following data is collected:
  • Name or pseudonym,
  • Email address,
  • Username and password.
This data is used solely for managing user accounts and ensuring a fair and factual exchange of opinions. Processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.

c) Newsletter

When signing up for our newsletter, your email address is collected and stored to inform you regularly about new content and developments on VINWORLD. Processing is based on your consent under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. You can unsubscribe at any time via the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting us.

4. Use of Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies—text files stored on your computer that enable an analysis of your website usage. The information generated by these cookies about your website use is usually transmitted to and stored on a Google server in the USA.
The legal basis for this data processing is your explicit consent under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. You can prevent cookies from being stored by adjusting your browser settings. Additionally, you can prevent Google from collecting and processing the data generated by cookies by downloading and installing an appropriate browser plugin.

5. Storage and Disclosure of Data

Your personal data will only be shared with third parties in the following cases:
  • If you have explicitly consented (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR),
  • If required to fulfill legal obligations (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR),
  • If necessary to protect legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR), unless your interests outweigh them.

6. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance the usability of our website. Some cookies are essential for the functionality of the site, while others are used for analytical purposes. You can configure your browser to block or delete cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may limit the functionality of the website. When you first visit our website, a cookie banner appears allowing you to grant or refuse consent for non-essential cookies.

7. Your Rights as a Data Subject

You have the right to:
  • Request information about your personal data stored with us (Article 15 GDPR),
  • Request the correction of incorrect or incomplete data (Article 16 GDPR),
  • Request the deletion of your data unless legal retention obligations prevent this (Article 17 GDPR),
  • Request the restriction of data processing (Article 18 GDPR),
  • Object to the processing of your data (Article 21 GDPR), if we process it based on legitimate interests,
  • Withdraw your consent for data processing at any time (Article 7(3) GDPR),
  • File a complaint with the relevant data protection authority (Article 77 GDPR).

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to adjust this privacy policy at any time to comply with legal requirements or reflect changes in our services. The latest version of this privacy policy can always be viewed on our website.
Last updated: March 1st 2025