Privacy Policy

Note: This English version is provided for convenience only. In case of discrepancies, the German version shall prevail. The German Version can be found here: www.robinawad.com/de/privacy

1. Data Protection at a Glance

General information

The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is any data by which you can be personally identified. Detailed information on data protection can be found in the full privacy policy below.

Data collection on this website

Who is responsible for data collection on this website?

Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. Their contact details can be found in the section 'Controller Information' in this privacy policy.

How do we collect your data?

Your data is collected, for example, when you provide it to us, such as through the contact form.

What data do we collect via the contact form?
If you contact us via the contact form, we store your provided data, such as name, email address, and message content. This data is used solely to process your request and is not shared without your consent. The processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (processing for the performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures).

If you contact us via email, we store the information you provide (e.g. name, email address, message) to respond to your inquiry. The processing is also based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.

Other data is collected automatically or with your consent when you visit the website. This includes technical data (e.g. browser, operating system, time of page access). This data is collected automatically upon entering the website.

What do we use your data for?

Part of the data is collected to ensure the proper functioning of the website. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior. If contracts are concluded or initiated via the website, the transmitted data will also be used for quotations, orders, or other business-related requests.

What rights do you have regarding your data?

You have the right to receive information about the origin, recipients, and purpose of your stored personal data at any time free of charge. You also have the right to request correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent to data processing, you may withdraw this consent at any time. Furthermore, you have the right to request the restriction of processing in certain circumstances and to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. For these rights and further questions regarding data protection, you can contact us at any time.

Analytics tools and third-party tools

Your browsing behavior may be statistically evaluated when visiting this website. This is primarily done using analytics tools. Such tools may be integrated into the platform (e.g., via Wix). The specific tools in use depend on the current website configuration.

If consent is obtained, processing is based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. Without consent, data is anonymized and processed based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in optimizing our website).

2. Hosting

We host our website content with the following provider:

WIX

Provider: Wix.com Ltd., 40 Namal Tel Aviv St., Tel Aviv 6350671, Israel (hereinafter “WIX”).

WIX is a platform for creating and hosting websites. When you visit our site, WIX analyzes user behavior, sources of traffic, geographic origin of visitors, and visitor numbers. WIX stores cookies on your browser that are essential for website display and security purposes (necessary cookies).

The data collected through WIX may be stored on servers worldwide, including in the United States.

For more information, please refer to WIX’s privacy policy: https://de.wix.com/about/privacy

According to WIX, data transfers to the USA and other third countries are based on the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses or comparable guarantees under Art. 46 GDPR. More information: https://de.wix.com/about/privacy-dpa-users

WIX is used on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in the reliable presentation of our website. If consent has been obtained, processing is based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG, insofar as consent includes cookie storage or access to information on the user's device (e.g., device fingerprinting). Consent can be revoked at any time.

WIX is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the EU and the USA to ensure data protection standards for data transfers to the USA. Certified companies commit to complying with these standards. More information: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5626

3. General Information and Mandatory Disclosures

Data Protection

The operators of these pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.

When you use this website, various personal data are collected. Personal data is any data with which you can be personally identified. This privacy policy explains what data we collect and what we use it for. It also explains how and for what purpose this occurs.

We point out that data transmission over the Internet (e.g., communication by email) may have security gaps. A complete protection of the data against access by third parties is not possible.

Controller Information

The controller for data processing on this website is:
Robin Awad, PhD
Robin Awad Consulting
Auf dem Baggersand 30 B
23570 Lübeck, Germany

Phone: +49 157 38247113
Email: info@robinawad.com

The controller is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).

Storage Duration

Unless a more specific storage period has been stated in this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for the data processing no longer applies. If you assert a legitimate request for deletion or revoke your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted unless we have other legally permissible reasons for storing your personal data (e.g., tax or commercial law retention periods); in the latter case, the data will be deleted after these reasons no longer apply.

Legal Bases for Data Processing

If you have consented to data processing, we process your personal data on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR or Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR if special categories of data are processed. In the event of explicit consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, data processing is also based on Art. 49(1)(a) GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or access to information on your device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), processing also takes place in accordance with § 25(1) TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

If your data is required for the performance of a contract or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, we process your data on the basis of Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. Furthermore, we process your data if this is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation according to Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR. Data processing may also be based on our legitimate interest under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The relevant legal bases are explained in this privacy policy in each individual case.

4. Data Subject Rights

Recipients of Personal Data

In the course of our business operations, we cooperate with various external parties. Personal data is only shared with third parties if necessary for the fulfillment of a contract, we are legally obliged to do so (e.g., disclosure to tax authorities), we have a legitimate interest under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, or another legal basis permits such disclosure. When using processors, we only disclose personal data on the basis of a valid data processing agreement. In cases of joint processing, a joint processing agreement is concluded.

Revocation of Your Consent to Data Processing

Many data processing operations are only possible with your express consent. You can revoke your consent at any time. The legality of the data processing carried out until the revocation remains unaffected by the revocation.

Right to Object to Data Collection in Special Cases and to Direct Marketing (Art. 21 GDPR)

IF DATA PROCESSING IS BASED ON ART. 6(1)(E) OR (F) GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA AT ANY TIME FOR REASONS ARISING FROM YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING BASED ON THESE PROVISIONS. IF YOU OBJECT, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR AFFECTED PERSONAL DATA UNLESS WE CAN DEMONSTRATE COMPELLING LEGITIMATE GROUNDS FOR THE PROCESSING THAT OVERRIDE YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS, OR THE PROCESSING SERVES TO ASSERT, EXERCISE OR DEFEND LEGAL CLAIMS (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ART. 21(1) GDPR).

IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS PROCESSED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA AT ANY TIME; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING INSOFAR AS IT IS ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH DIRECT MARKETING. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL NO LONGER BE USED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ART. 21(2) GDPR).

Right to Lodge a Complaint with a Supervisory Authority

In the event of violations of the GDPR, data subjects have a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the member state of their habitual residence, place of work, or the place of the alleged infringement. The right to lodge a complaint exists without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive data that we process automatically on the basis of your consent or in fulfillment of a contract in a common, machine-readable format or to have it transferred to another controller, where technically feasible.

Right to Access, Rectification, and Erasure

Within the scope of applicable legal provisions, you have the right at any time to access your stored personal data, its origin and recipients, and the purpose of data processing free of charge, as well as the right to rectification or erasure. You can contact us at any time about this and other questions regarding personal data.

Right to Restriction of Processing

You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. You can contact us at any time to do so. The right to restriction of processing exists in the following cases:

If you dispute the accuracy of your personal data stored with us, we usually need time to verify this. During the verification period, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
If the processing of your personal data was/is unlawful, you may request the restriction of data processing instead of erasure.
If we no longer need your personal data but you require it for the exercise, defense, or assertion of legal claims, you have the right to request restriction of processing instead of deletion.
If you have objected pursuant to Art. 21(1) GDPR, a balance must be struck between your interests and ours. As long as it has not yet been determined whose interests prevail, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.

If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, this data – apart from its storage – may only be processed with your consent or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest of the European Union or a member state.

5. Data Collection on This Website

Cookies

Our websites use so-called "cookies." Cookies are small data packages that are stored on your device and do not cause any harm. They are either stored temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently (persistent cookies). Session cookies are automatically deleted after your visit. Persistent cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them yourself or your web browser automatically deletes them.

Cookies can originate from us (first-party cookies) or from third-party companies (third-party cookies). Third-party cookies allow the integration of certain services (e.g., for video embedding, analytics, or social media platforms).

Cookies serve various functions:

Technically necessary functions (e.g., proper website display)
Statistical analysis
Marketing and user behavior tracking

Cookies necessary for the operation of the website are stored based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. All other cookies require your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR in conjunction with § 25(1) TDDDG).

Cookie Consent via Banner

When visiting our website for the first time, a cookie banner will be displayed. You can use this banner to configure which types of cookies you consent to (e.g., statistics, marketing, external media).

Storage and processing of this data only occur if you give us your express consent. You can withdraw or change your consent at any time via the cookie settings on our website.

Google Fonts (local integration via Wix)

This website uses fonts from Google Fonts, which are integrated locally via Wix’s servers. No personal data is transmitted to Google servers. This usage is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in a visually appealing online presentation).