Privacy policy

  1. Controller

The controller responsible for the processing of personal data on this website is:

maraneo GmbH
Lothringer Allee 2
44805 Bochum
Deutschland

Represented by its Managing Director:
Andreas Stevens

Phone: +49 (0)234 6014 1616
E-Mail: info@maraneo.com

Commercial Register: Local Court of Bochum, HRB 15443
VAT Identification Number: DE299506061

  1. General Information on the Processing of Personal Data

We process users’ personal data only to the extent necessary to provide a functional website, process inquiries, communicate with prospective and existing customers, and safeguard our legitimate interests.

Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, such as a name, email address, telephone number, IP address, or the content of a message.

Processing is carried out on the basis of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), and the German Act on Data Protection and Privacy in Telecommunications and Telemedia (TDDDG), insofar as access to information stored on users’ devices is concerned.

  1. No Data Protection Officer Has Been Appointed

We are not legally required to appoint a Data Protection Officer. If you have any questions regarding data protection, you may contact us at any time:

E-Mail: info@maraneo.com

  1. Website Hosting

Our website is hosted by:

SiteGround Spain S.L.
Calle de Prim 19
28004 Madrid
Spain

When you access our website, the hosting provider processes technical data required for the operation of the website, including:

  • IP address;
  • date and time of access;
  • page accessed;
  • amount of data transferred;
  • •browser type and browser version;
  • operating system;
  • referrer URL;
  • •hostname of the accessing computer.

This data is necessary to provide the website technically, ensure its stability and security, and detect potential attacks or misuse.

The legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in providing our website securely, reliably, and without errors.

Where required, we have entered into a data processing agreement with the hosting provider pursuant to Article 28 GDPR. If personal data is processed outside the European Union or the European Economic Area as part of the services provided, such processing will be carried out exclusively in compliance with the requirements of Articles 44 et seq. GDPR.

  1. Use of WordPress and Plugins

Our website uses the WordPress content management system and various extensions (plugins) to provide individual website functions.

In this context, technically necessary data may be processed, and cookies or similar technologies may be used. These serve in particular to:

  • provide the website technically;
  • store settings and preferences;
  • provide forms and other functions;
  • ensure the security and stability of the website; and
  • analyze and improve the use of the website, provided that you have given your consent.

Where the use of cookies or similar technologies is technically necessary for the operation of the website, processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR and Section 25(2) TDDDG.

Where cookies or similar technologies are not technically necessary, they are used exclusively on the basis of your consent pursuant to Section 25(1) TDDDG and Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. You may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future.

 

  1. Cookies and Consent Management with Borlabs Cookie

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. Some cookies are technically necessary for the website to function properly. Other cookies or similar technologies are used only if you have given your prior consent.

We use the consent management tool Borlabs Cookie to manage consent. Borlabs Cookie.

Borlabs Cookie stores your consents or refusals so that they can be taken into account during your next visit. The following data may be processed in particular:

  • your consent selection;
  • the date and time of consent;
  • technical information about your browser; and
  • a pseudonymous identifier.

The legal basis for technically necessary cookies and the storage of your consent is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR and Section 25(2) TDDDG. Our legitimate interest lies in the legally compliant documentation and management of consent.

Where you consent to non-essential cookies or services, the legal basis is Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TDDDG.

  1. Contact Form Using WPForms

We provide a contact form on our website. The form is created using WPForms. WPForms erstellt.

If you contact us through the contact form, we process the data you enter. Your email address is required. You may also voluntarily provide the following information:

  • first name
  • last name
  • company,
  • telephone number
  • street address,
  • ZIP code and city,
  • the content of your message.

The data is processed exclusively to handle your inquiry and any related follow-up questions.

The legal basis is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR if your inquiry relates to entering into or performing a contract. In all other cases, the legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in processing and responding to inquiries.

Data submitted through the contact form is forwarded to our email inbox and processed there.

  1. Email Communikation via Microsoft 365

Contact inquiries and emails sent to us are processed via Microsoft 365.

The provider is:

Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited
One Microsoft Place
South County Business Park
Leopardstown
Dublin 18
Irland

If you contact us by email or through the contact form, your information and the content of the communication are processed in our Microsoft 365 mailbox.

Processing is carried out to handle your inquiry, communicate with you, and perform pre-contractual or contractual measures.

The legal basis is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR insofar as your inquiry relates to a contract or pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in reliable and efficient business communication.

Where required, we have entered into a data processing agreement with Microsoft pursuant to Article 28 GDPR.

Microsoft states that, under the EU Data Boundary, personal data of business customers is generally stored and processed within the European Union. Nevertheless, data transfers to third countries cannot be completely ruled out in certain cases, particularly in connection with support, security, or operational processes.

Where personal data is transferred to the United States, Microsoft states that it relies on appropriate safeguards, in particular the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework or the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses.

  1. Website Analytics with Matomo

We use the Matomo web analytics service on our website to analyze website usage and improve our services. Technical usage data may be processed, including the IP address, date and time of access, pages accessed, and information about the browser and operating system used.

Where your consent is required for website analytics, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of your consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TDDDG. Otherwise, processing is based on our legitimate interest pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.

  1. Retention Period

We store personal data only for as long as necessary for the respective purposes.

Data from contact inquiries is stored for the duration of the processing of the inquiry and thereafter to the extent necessary for documentation, contract performance, or compliance with statutory retention obligations.

Where statutory retention periods apply, particularly under commercial or tax law, we store the relevant data for the duration of those periods.

Once the purpose of processing no longer applies and no statutory retention obligations remain, the data is deleted.

  1. Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal data in particular on the following legal bases:

  • Article 6(1)(a) GDPR, where you have given us your consent;
  • Article 6(1)(b) GDPR, where processing is necessary to take pre-contractual measures or perform a contract;
  • Article 6(1)(c) GDPR, where processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation; and
  • Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, where processing is necessary for the purposes of our legitimate interests.

Where cookies or similar technologies that are not technically necessary are used, this use is additionally based on your consent pursuant to Section 25(1) TDDDG.

Technically necessary storage of or access to information on your device is based on Section 25(2) TDDDG.

  1. Disclosure of Personal Data

We disclose personal data only where this is necessary to fulfill the purposes stated above, where we are legally required to do so, where you have given your consent, or where we have a legitimate interest in the disclosure.

Recipients may include technical service providers that assist us with operating the website, hosting, email communication, or maintenance.

Where processors process personal data on our behalf, we enter into data processing agreements with them pursuant to Article 28 GDPR.

  1. Your Rights

Subject to the applicable legal requirements, you have the following rights:

  • the right of access under Article 15 GDPR;
  • the right to rectification under Article 16 GDPR;
  • the right to erasure under Article 17 GDPR;
  • the right to restriction of processing under Article 18 GDPR;
  • the right to data portability under Article 20 GDPR;
  • the right to object to certain processing activities under Article 21 GDPR; and
  • the right to withdraw consent under Article 7(3) GDPR.

If you withdraw your consent, the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal remains unaffected.

To exercise your rights, you may contact us at any time:

E-Mail: info@maraneo.com

  1. Right to Object

Where we process personal data on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, you have the right to object to such processing at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation.

We will then no longer process your personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that override your interests, rights, and freedoms, or the processing serves the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.

  1. Right to Lodge a Complaint with a Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe that the processing of your personal data violates data protection law.

The supervisory authority responsible for us is in particular:

Landesbeauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit Nordrhein-Westfalen
Kavalleriestraße 2–4
40213 Düsseldorf
Deutschland

Website: www.ldi.nrw.de

  1. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

Our security measures are continuously adapted in line with technological developments.

  1. 17. Updates and Amendments to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy was last updated on July 9, 2026. 9. Juli 2026.

We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy if changes are made to the website, the services used, technical processes, or legal requirements.

 

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