Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2025

1. Introduction

HILGER TRADING GmbH (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit https://hilger-trading.com.

2. Data Controller

HILGER TRADING GmbH
Am Yachthafen 20
53424 Remagen, Germany
Email: info@hilger-trading.com

3. Data We Collect

We collect and process personal data only to the extent necessary to provide our services and respond to business inquiries, including:

  • Company name
  • Contact person
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Country
  • Company website
  • Message / inquiry details

4. Purpose of Processing

Your data is processed exclusively for the following purposes:

  • To respond to and manage your inquiry
  • To establish or maintain business relationships
  • To provide requested information or services
  • To comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax documentation)

5. Legal Basis for Processing

  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR — performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures
  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR — our legitimate interest in responding to business inquiries
  • Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR — compliance with legal obligations

6. Data Storage and Retention

We store personal data only as long as necessary for the above purposes or as required by law. Business correspondence may be retained for up to 10 years in accordance with German commercial and tax law.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your data. We may share data only with:

  • Authorized employees and IT/service providers bound by confidentiality
  • Public authorities where required by applicable law

8. Security

We use SSL encryption (HTTPS) and appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

9. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies to ensure proper functionality and to analyze site usage in an anonymized manner. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

We also use Google reCAPTCHA to prevent spam in our contact form. This service may collect technical data such as IP address and browser information. For details, please see Google’s Privacy Policy.

10. Your Rights under the GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request rectification or erasure of your data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Supervisory authority (Germany): Landesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit Rheinland-Pfalz (LfDI RLP).

11. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact: info@hilger-trading.com

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to comply with legal requirements or reflect changes in our operations. The latest version will always be available on this page.

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