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Privacy Policy.

1. General Information

We, ADVANUM GmbH, take the protection of your personal data seriously. We process personal data confidentially and in accordance with the applicable data protection laws, in particular the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) and, where applicable, the German Telecommunications Digital Services Data Protection Act (TDDDG).

This Privacy Policy explains the nature, scope and purpose of the processing of personal data within our website, associated online services and external online presences such as LinkedIn.

2. Controller

The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:

ADVANUM GmbH
Emmy-Noether Str. 2
85221 Dachau
Germany

Commercial Register: HRB 312473
Registration Court: Amtsgericht München

Represented by:
Jan Peter Becker

E-mail: info@advanum.com

3. General Information on Data Processing

Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. This may include:

• name
• company
• e-mail address
• telephone number
• IP address
• communication data
• website usage data

We process personal data only where there is a legal basis for doing so, in particular pursuant to Art. 6 GDPR.

4. Security Measures

In accordance with Art. 32 GDPR, we implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure or access.

Our measures include in particular:

• encrypted transmission of data
• access and permission controls
• protection of system integrity and availability
• secure hosting infrastructure
• internal procedures for data protection and deletion

5. SSL / TLS Encryption

This website uses SSL/TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential information.

You can recognise an encrypted connection by the “https://” address line in your browser and the lock icon displayed in the browser bar.

6. Website Platform and Hosting

Our website is operated using Odoo.

Provider:
Odoo S.A.
Chaussée de Namur 40
1367 Grand-Rosière
Belgium

Odoo may process technical access data, communication data, form data and cookie-related information in connection with the provision and operation of the website. Where Odoo processes personal data on our behalf, processing is carried out on the basis of a data processing agreement pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR. For more information regarding Odoo’s privacy practices: Odoo Privacy Policy

7. Access to the Website and Server Log Files

When visiting our website, technical information is automatically collected by our systems and stored in server log files. This may include:

• IP address
• browser type and browser version
• operating system
• referrer URL
• hostname of the accessing device
• date and time of access
• pages visited

This processing is necessary to ensure the secure and technically stable operation of the website.

The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the secure and reliable provision of our website.

8. Contact Forms and Inquiries

If you contact us via contact form, e-mail, telephone or other communication channels, we process the data you provide for the purpose of handling your inquiry.

This may include:

• name
• company
• e-mail address
• phone number
• content of the inquiry

The processing is carried out pursuant to Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR where your inquiry relates to contractual or pre-contractual matters. In all other cases, processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

We do not share this information without your consent unless legally required.

9. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help ensure the technical functionality and security of the website.

We distinguish between:

Necessary Cookies

These cookies are technically required for the operation of the website, security functions and the storage of your cookie preferences.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR and § 25(2) TDDDG.

Optional Cookies and Third-Party Services

Optional cookies may be used for analytics, embedded content or third-party services.

These cookies are only activated after your consent.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG.

You may withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings on our website.

10. Consent Management and Cookie Banner

We use the cookie consent and blocking functions provided by Odoo.

The following privacy-related settings are currently active:

• Cookie banner enabled
• Blocking of third-party tracking services until consent
• Social sharing default image enabled
• No active Google Analytics integration at present
• No active Google Search Console integration at present

Third-party services such as YouTube, Google Maps or similar external content are blocked until consent has been granted where technically applicable.

11. Analytics and Tracking

Google Analytics

We currently do not actively use Google Analytics on this website.

However, we reserve the right to integrate Google Analytics in the future for the purpose of analysing website usage and improving our online presence.

If activated in the future, the provider will be:
Google Ireland Limited
Gordon House
Barrow Street
Dublin 4
Ireland

Google Analytics may process:

• IP address
• browser and device information
• usage behaviour
• visited pages
• session duration
• approximate location information

Google Analytics would only be activated after obtaining your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

Data transfers to the United States may occur.

Further information: Google Privacy Policy

Google Search Console

We currently do not actively use Google Search Console.

Google Search Console may be integrated in the future to monitor website visibility and technical indexing within Google Search.

Provider:
Google Ireland Limited
Gordon House
Barrow Street
Dublin 4
Ireland

Google Search Console itself generally does not process personal user profiles, but technical website-related information may be processed by Google.

Further information: Google Privacy Policy

12. LinkedIn and Social Media

We maintain online presences on social media platforms, particularly LinkedIn.

If you contact us through social media platforms, we process your communication and any associated personal data to handle your request.

The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

Please note that the respective platform providers may independently process personal data.

For more information: LinkedIn Privacy Policy

13. Embedded Third-Party Content

Our website may contain embedded third-party content, such as:

• videos
• maps
• social media content
• external documents

If such content is loaded, personal data such as your IP address and browser information may be transferred to the respective provider.

Third-party content is only activated where required or after consent has been granted.

14. Online Meetings and Communication Tools

We may use online communication and conferencing tools to communicate with clients, prospects and business partners.

This may include tools such as:

• Microsoft Teams
• Zoom
• Google Meet

Depending on the communication method, personal data such as name, e-mail address, IP address, metadata, audio/video data and chat content may be processed.

The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

15. Business Relationships and Client Data

We process personal data of clients, suppliers, business partners and prospects to establish, perform and manage business relationships.

This may include:

• contact details
• communication records
• project information
• billing and payment information

The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(b), Art. 6(1)(c) and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

16. Applications

If you apply to us, we process your application data solely for the purpose of carrying out the application procedure.

This may include:

• CV and application documents
• contact information
• interview notes
• qualification and employment information

The legal basis is § 26 BDSG and Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.

If no employment relationship is established, application data will generally be deleted no later than six months after completion of the application process unless statutory retention obligations apply.

17. Data Transfers to Third Countries

Where personal data is transferred to countries outside the European Union or the European Economic Area, this only takes place where an appropriate legal basis exists.

Such transfers may be based on:

• adequacy decisions
• EU Standard Contractual Clauses
• your consent
• other lawful transfer mechanisms pursuant to Art. 44 et seq. GDPR

18. Storage Duration

Unless a more specific retention period is stated within this Privacy Policy, personal data will remain with us only for as long as necessary for the respective processing purpose or as required by statutory retention obligations.

19. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• right of access
• right to rectification
• right to erasure
• right to restriction of processing
• right to data portability
• right to object
• right to withdraw consent
• right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

You may contact us at any time regarding these rights: info@advanum.com

20. Right to Object Pursuant to Art. 21 GDPR

If personal data is processed on the basis of Art. 6(1)(e) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, you have the right to object to the processing at any time on grounds relating to your particular situation.

If you object, we will no longer process your personal data unless compelling legitimate grounds for processing exist.

21. Right to Withdraw Consent

You may withdraw any consent granted at any time with effect for the future.

The lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal remains unaffected.

22. Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent supervisory authority.

The competent supervisory authority generally depends on the registered office of the company.

23. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy where necessary due to legal, technical or organisational changes.

Status: May 2026