Privacy Policy
General Notes
The following notes provide a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is any data with which you could be personally identified. Detailed information on the subject of data protection can be found in our privacy policy listed below this text.
1. Data Controller
HAMACHER GmbH
Am Weiher 9
42799 Leichlingen Germany
Email: michael@hamacher.info
2. General Information on Data Processing
The protection of your personal data is very important to us. You can generally use our website without providing any personal data. Personal data (e.g., IP address) is only processed to the extent technically necessary or legally permitted.
3. Hosting via Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Our website is hosted on servers provided by Amazon Web Services, Inc., 410 Terry Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109-5210, USA. For European users, Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL, 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy, L-1855 Luxembourg, is responsible. We have concluded a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with AWS in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR. Data processing is based on our legitimate interest in providing a reliable and secure website pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Data transfers to third countries (especially the USA) are based on the Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) of the EU Commission pursuant to Art. 46 GDPR.
4. Use of Framer
We use Framer (Framer B.V., Singel 258, 1016 AB Amsterdam, Netherlands) as our design, CMS, and publishing platform. Framer acts as our Data Processor pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR. When you visit our website, Framer may process your IP address and other technical data in server log files. Further information can be found at: https://www.framer.com/legal/privacy-statement/
5. Collection of General Data (Server Log Files)
When you visit our website, the following data is automatically collected:
Browser type and version
Operating system used
Referrer URL
Date and time of access
Anonymized IP address
Name of the access provider
This information serves system security and stability (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) and is not merged with other data sources. The storage duration is 7 days.
6. Use of Cookies and Consent Management
Our website uses cookies. These may serve technical functions, analysis, or personalization. Upon your first visit, a cookie banner is displayed, allowing you to give your consent for specific services.
Consent Tool: Consent management is handled via the integrated cookie banner from Framer.
Legal Basis:
Technically necessary cookies: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (Legitimate Interest)
All other cookies: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (Consent)
7. Google Analytics 4
We use Google Analytics 4, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Cookies are used to analyze user behavior on a pseudonymous basis. Collected data includes:
Page views
Duration of visit
Device and browser information
Anonymized IP address
Referrer URL
The data may be transferred to servers in the USA. The transfer is based on Standard Contractual Clauses pursuant to Art. 46 GDPR. Processing only takes place with your explicit consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. More info: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/12017362?hl=de
8. Google Fonts
This website uses Web Fonts provided by Google Ireland Ltd. To display these, your browser loads the required fonts from Google servers (potentially in the USA). In this process, your IP address is transmitted to Google. Legal Basis: Your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.
More info: https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq
9. Google Tag Manager
We use Google Tag Manager to manage services (e.g., Analytics) via a central interface. The Tag Manager itself does not process personal data, but it can trigger tags that do process data. Provider: Google Ireland Ltd. Legal Basis: Processing only takes place with your consent: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. More info: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en
10. Communication via Email or Telephone
If you contact us by email or telephone, we process your data (e.g., email address, name, phone number) exclusively for the purpose of handling your inquiry (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). This data will not be shared without your consent and will be deleted regularly once the inquiry is resolved.
11. Your Rights
You have the following rights at any time:
Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)
Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR)
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)
Competent Supervisory Authority: State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesbeauftragte für Datenschutz NRW) Kavalleriestr. 2–4 40213 Düsseldorf https://www.ldi.nrw.de
12. Validity and Updates
This privacy policy is valid as of: May 19, 2025 We reserve the right to adapt this policy as necessary to ensure it remains compliant with current legal requirements.