Privacy Policy
Introduction
The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is any data that can be used to personally identify you. Detailed information on data protection can be found in our privacy policy, which is linked below.
Basis for data collection
Protecting your privacy is very important to us. Therefore, we ask you to carefully read the following summary regarding data collection by our web service www.kuhn-energy.de. This privacy policy explains the nature, scope, and purpose of the collection of personal data by the website operator, Thomas Kuhn. Data collection and transfer comply with the requirements of the GDPR and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG). Changes and corresponding updates to this privacy policy are possible, which is why we recommend that you review it regularly.
We assure you that this data is used exclusively for the functioning, statistical analysis, and improvement of our services. In accordance with applicable regulations, this data is stored only for as long as necessary for the purposes described. Exceptions apply if longer storage is required by the GDPR. We comply with all legally mandated deletion requirements. We take the protection of your data seriously and treat it confidentially. Should you have any concerns or questions regarding the collection of your data, you will find the contact details of the responsible contact person at the end of this text.
What data is collected?
This website collects and uses personal data. The data collection carried out here is based on a legitimate interest pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. Furthermore, we rely in part on information from our users to provide our services. Data is only collected, processed, and transferred to third parties to the extent permitted by law and/or with the user's consent. As the operator, we may only store, disclose, or subsequently access personal data for longer periods if legally permitted (e.g., in cases of suspected unlawful activity). By visiting and using our website, various types of personal data may be collected in accordance with Article 4 of the GDPR, which are listed below.
1) Access data
As part of an automatic protocol of the processing computer system, a log file is created. This means that information from your device is recorded as log files on a server. When you access our website, we collect such data, which is stored as server log files. This is done for security reasons. Server log files are stored for a maximum of seven days and then deleted. The personal data collected in this way includes:
You can also use our services without disclosing any personal information. However, we will generally store your anonymized access data without any possibility of identifying you as an individual.
2) Contact details
When you contact us (via the contact form, the comment function, email, etc.), the following data is usually collected:
How do we obtain data about you?
We obtain your personal data from various sources:
For what purposes do we store your data?
We use data for the following purposes:
requests
As a matter of principle, we do not share your data with third parties. Furthermore, we ensure through appropriate measures and regular checks that the data we collect cannot be viewed or accessed by unauthorized third parties.
User Rights
Of course, you have rights regarding the collection of your data. According to applicable law, we are obligated to inform you about these rights. Exercising these rights is free of charge.
Right of Withdrawal (Art. 21 GDPR)
You have the right to withdraw your consent to the collection of your data at any time. In the event of withdrawal, please contact Mr. Thomas Kuhn, Dipl.-Ing. / Email: thk@kuhn-energy.com
Right to data portability
You have the right to request that we transfer your data to another organization.
Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
You have the right to request confirmation from us as to whether and how we process personal data concerning you. This right is fulfilled by this privacy policy. You can also request this information electronically.
Right to rectification, erasure, or restriction of processing (Articles 16, 17, 18 GDPR)
You have the right to have your data rectified, erased, or its processing restricted. The latter applies if legal requirements prevent erasure.
Right to lodge a complaint (Article 77 GDPR)
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority or other competent body if you have grounds for complaint. To exercise this right and the two rights mentioned above, please contact the persons listed at the end of this privacy policy.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies. Retention periods depend on the type of data collected and the purpose for which it was collected, taking into account both case-specific circumstances and the need to delete outdated or unused information as soon as possible. We store customer records containing personal data, account setup documents, communications, and other data in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
We may, at any time and at our sole discretion, correct, complete, or remove incomplete or inaccurate data.
Cookies
This website uses cookies. These are small text files that are placed in your browser.
This allows your browser and device to be recognized the next time you log in. This enables us to restore your settings and other changes you have made on your next visit. We use cookies to:
You can block cookies and delete existing cookies in your browser at any time. In this case, please note that certain features on the site may no longer function or may be limited.
Collection of Data by Third Parties
This policy only addresses the use and disclosure of data that we collect from you. If you post data on other websites or disclose it to third parties online, other terms and conditions may apply. Therefore, always carefully review the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any websites you disclose data to.
This privacy policy does not apply to the business practices of companies that we do not own or control, or to individuals other than our employees and staff, including third parties to whom we disclose this data as described in this privacy policy.
How do we protect your data?
We implement security measures on the website with great care and protect your data. We use industry-standard procedures and guidelines to ensure the protection of the data we collect and store, and to prevent the unauthorized use of such data. We also require third parties to adhere to similar security requirements in accordance with this privacy policy. Although we take reasonable steps to protect data, we cannot be held responsible for the actions of those who gain unauthorized access to or misuse our website, and we make no express or implied warranty that we can prevent such access.
Corporate Transaction
We may share data in the event of a corporate transaction (e.g., the sale of significant business assets, a merger, consolidation, or asset sale). If such an event occurs, the acquiring company or entity will assume the rights and obligations set forth in this Privacy Policy.
Minors
Protecting children's data is especially important online. Minors may only use our services with the prior consent or authorization of a parent or guardian. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If a parent or guardian becomes aware that their child has provided us with personal data without their consent, they can contact us at info@kuhn-energy.com (subject line: Data Protection).
Updates or Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to amend or review this Privacy Policy from time to time. You can find the date of the current version under "Last updated". Your continued use of the platform after the publication of such changes on our website constitutes your acceptance of such changes to the Privacy Policy and is considered your agreement to be bound by the amended terms.
Data Protection Officer
Dipl.-Ing. Thomas Kuhn
Gartenweg 20
D-17098 Brohm
Tel: 49 173 9740288
Email: thk@kuhn-energy.com
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Last updated: October 8, 2025
