Privacy Policy 

 
SWNXT Holding GmbH 

This Privacy Policy informs you, as the data subject, about the nature, scope, and purpose of processing personal data by SWNXT Holding GmbH in accordance with the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR). 

I. Definitions 

The terms used in this Privacy Policy correspond to those in Article 4 GDPR, including: 
- “Personal data” means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. 
- “Processing” means any operation performed on personal data, whether or not by automated means. 
- “Controller” means the natural or legal person determining the purposes and means of processing. 
- “Recipient” means any entity to which personal data are disclosed. 

 
II. General Information 

1. Controller 

SWNXT Holding GmbH 
Seidenstraße 57 
70174 Stuttgart 
Germany 

Tel: +49 (0)711 7223668-0 
Email: info[at]swnxt.com 

We are not legally required to appoint a data protection officer. 

 
2. Legal Bases 

We process personal data on one or more of the following legal bases under Article 6 GDPR: 
- Consent (Art. 6 (1)(a)) 
- Contract performance or pre-contractual steps (Art. 6 (1)(b)) 
- Legal obligation (Art. 6 (1)(c)) 
- Legitimate interests pursued by us or a third party (Art. 6 (1)(f)) 

 
3. Disclosure to Recipients 

We only share personal data with recipients where one of the following applies: 
- The data subject has given consent. 
- Disclosure is necessary to perform contractual obligations. 
- We are legally required to disclose the data. 
- Disclosure is necessary to safeguard legitimate interests. 

4. Transfers to Third Countries 

Where we transfer personal data to countries outside the EU/EEA, this will occur only if an adequacy decision, standard contractual clauses, or binding corporate rules ensure an appropriate level of protection (Articles 44 ff. GDPR). 

 
5. Data Subject Rights 

You have the following rights under the GDPR: 
- Right to access (Art. 15) 
- Right to rectification (Art. 16) 
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”, Art. 17) 
- Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18) 
- Right to data portability (Art. 20) 
- Right to object (Art. 21) 
- Right to withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7 (3)) 
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77) 

To exercise your rights, please contact us at the address listed above. 

6. Data Retention and Deletion 

Personal data will be deleted when the purpose for which it was collected ceases to apply and no legal obligations require its retention. Data may be restricted rather than deleted if retention is required for legal reasons. 

7. Cookies 

We use cookies to make our website user-friendly, efficient, and secure. 
- Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. 
- Persistent cookies remain stored to recognize your browser on return visits. 
- The processing of cookie data is based on our legitimate interests (Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR). 

You can configure your browser to reject cookies or notify you before new cookies are stored. However, disabling cookies may limit website functionality. 

You can opt out of advertising cookies through: 
http://www.youronlinechoices.com/ or http://optout.networkadvertising.org. 

III. Specific Processing Activities 

1. Hosting 

Our website is hosted by third-party providers who provide web servers, storage, databases, and maintenance services on our behalf. Processing is based on our legitimate interests (Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR) to ensure secure and reliable operation. 

2. Access Data and Server Log Files 

When visiting our website, your browser automatically transmits certain data to our server. This includes: 
- IP address, 
- date and time of access, 
- requested URL, 
- referrer URL, 
- browser type and version, 
- operating system, 
- access provider. 

We process these data for the purposes of website functionality, security, and performance optimization (Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR). 

3. Email and Newsletter Communication 

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we process your email address and, if applicable, your name for this purpose. 
The processing is based on your consent (Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR) using a double-opt-in procedure. 

You may unsubscribe at any time via a link in the newsletter or by contacting us. Your data will then be deleted unless legal obligations require retention. 

If you are an existing customer, we may send you marketing emails for similar products or services under Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR, provided you were informed of your right to object. 

4. Google Services (Analytics, Maps, Fonts) 

We may use services provided by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. 
This includes: 
- Google Analytics (website usage statistics) 
- Google Maps (displaying location maps) 
- Google Fonts (web typography) 

Google may transfer and store information on servers in the USA. We use Google Analytics with IP anonymization (“anonymizeIp”) to ensure that IP addresses are processed in a shortened form within the EU. 

You can prevent tracking by installing the browser add-on available at: 
http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en 

More details: https://policies.google.com/privacy 

5. Social Media Links and Plugins 

Our website includes links to our profiles on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. 
When you click such a link, the respective platform may collect personal data (e.g., your IP address or the referrer page). 

If you are logged into your social media account, the platform may associate your visit with your profile. To prevent this, log out from your accounts before visiting our site. 

Each provider’s data processing is governed by its own privacy policy: 
- LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company – https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy 
- Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd. (Facebook & Instagram) – https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy 

Our legitimate interest (Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR) is to strengthen our online presence and interaction with users. 

6. Embedded Content 

Our site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, posts, maps). Such content from third parties behaves as if you visited the other website directly and may collect data about you or use cookies. 

IV. Data Security 

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access. 

V. Changes to This Policy 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. The current version will always be available on this website.