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Usage of the Website & Consent

Use of the World Business Guide – WBG24.com website is basically possible without providing any personal data. However, if a data subject wishes to make use of our company's special services via our website, it may be necessary to process personal data. If the processing of personal data is necessary and there is no legal basis for such processing, we generally obtain the consent of the person concerned.

Use of the website is possible without personal data; however, for special services, processing may be required. In such cases, consent is generally obtained.

Regulations & Legal Framework

The processing of personal data – for example, the name, address, email address, or telephone number – is always carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to World Business Guide – WBG24.com. This declaration informs the public about the type, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process, and it explains the rights of data subjects.

Definitions

Our data protection declaration is based on terms used by the European legislator when the GDPR was adopted. To ensure clarity, we define:

PERSONAL DATA: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
AFFECTED PERSON: Any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed.
PROCESSING: Any operation performed on personal data, whether automated or not.
RESTRICTION OF PROCESSING: Marking personal data to limit future processing.
PROFILING: Automated processing to evaluate personal aspects related to a natural person.
PSEUDONYMIZATION: Processing in a way that prevents direct assignment to a specific data subject without additional information.
RESPONSIBLE/CONTROLLER: The entity that determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.
CONTRACT PROCESSOR: The entity processing personal data on behalf of the controller.
RECIPIENT: The party to which personal data is disclosed.
THIRD PARTY: Any entity other than the data subject, controller, or processor.
CONSENT: An unambiguous indication by the data subject agreeing to the processing of personal data.

Name and Address of the Person Responsible

The person responsible within the meaning of the GDPR and applicable data protection laws is:

World Business Guide – WBG24.com
Postf. 190102
40111 Düsseldorf, West Germany
Email: Info@WorldBusinessGuide.com
Website: www.WBG24.com

Cookies

Our website uses cookies – text files stored on your computer system via your internet browser – to provide more user-friendly services. Cookies enable us to recognize users and optimize the website’s information and offers. You may prevent the setting of cookies by adjusting your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality.

Collection of General Data and Information

Each time the website is accessed, general data (such as browser type, operating system, referrer, accessed subpages, access time, IP address, and ISP) is collected and stored in server log files. This data is used to deliver content, optimize the website, ensure system functionality, and, if necessary, provide law enforcement with relevant information during a cyber attack. The collected data is stored anonymously, separate from personal data.

Possibility of Contact via the Website

Our website provides information to allow quick electronic contact with our company, including a general e-mail address. If you contact us via email or a contact form, the personal data you provide is automatically stored for the purpose of processing your inquiry and will not be passed on to third parties.

Routine Deletion and Blocking of Personal Data

We process and store personal data only for as long as necessary to achieve the intended purpose or as required by law. Once the storage purpose no longer applies or the statutory retention period expires, the data is routinely blocked or deleted.

Data Subject Rights

Every person whose data is processed has the following rights:

Right to Confirmation: Request confirmation whether your personal data is being processed.
Right to Information: Obtain free information about your personal data and its processing.
Right to Correction: Request the correction or completion of incorrect or incomplete data.
Right to Deletion (Right to be Forgotten): Demand the immediate deletion of your personal data if certain conditions are met.
Right to Restriction of Processing: Request the restriction of processing under specific conditions.
Right to Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format and transfer it to another controller.
Right to Object: Object to the processing of your personal data, including direct marketing and profiling.
Automated Decisions and Profiling: Not be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing which have legal or similarly significant effects.
Right to Revocation: Withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal data at any time.

Data Protection Regulations for Google Analytics

We have integrated the Google Analytics component (with an anonymization function) on this website. Google Analytics collects data on visitor behavior to optimize our website and internet advertising. By using a special function (_gat._anonymizeIp), your IP address is shortened and anonymized. Google may transmit and process the collected data in the United States and may pass this information to third parties.

You can prevent the setting of cookies via your browser settings or by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Further information on Google’s data protection provisions can be found at Google Privacy Policy and Google Analytics Terms.

Method of Payment: Data Protection Regulations for PayPal

We have integrated PayPal components on our website for online payment processing. When you select PayPal, your personal data (such as name, address, email, IP address, and telephone number) is transmitted to PayPal to process the payment and prevent fraud. The European operating company is PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. & Cie. S.C.A. Data may be passed on to credit agencies to verify your identity and creditworthiness.

You may revoke your consent for processing personal data by PayPal at any time. For more details, please review PayPal's data protection provisions at PayPal Privacy.

Legal Basis of Processing

Processing operations are based on:

Art. 6 I lit. a GDPR – Consent
Art. 6 I lit. b GDPR – Contract fulfillment (e.g., delivery of goods or services)
Art. 6 I lit. c GDPR – Legal obligations (e.g., tax regulations)
Art. 6 I lit. d GDPR – Protection of vital interests
Art. 6 I lit. f GDPR – Legitimate interests

Processing not covered by these legal bases is carried out only if necessary to safeguard our legitimate interests without overriding your rights.

Legitimate Interests in Processing

If processing is based on Art. 6 I lit. f GDPR, our legitimate interest is to conduct our business activities in the benefit of our employees and shareholders.

Duration for Which the Personal Data Will be Stored

The retention period for personal data is determined by the relevant statutory retention period. After this period, the data is routinely deleted, unless it is required to fulfill or initiate a contract.

Provision of Personal Data

In some cases, the provision of personal data is required by law or contract. Failure to provide personal data may mean that a contract cannot be concluded. Our employees will explain, on a case-by-case basis, whether the data provision is mandatory and what the consequences are for not providing the data.

Existence of Automated Decision Making

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling in our processing operations.

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