Privacy Policy
We process personal data (hereinafter mostly referred to simply as "Data") only to the extent necessary and for the purpose of providing a functional and user-friendly website, including its contents and the services offered therein.
Pursuant to Art. 4, No. 1 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679—i.e., the General Data Protection Regulation (hereinafter referred to simply as "GDPR")—"processing" is defined as any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure, or destruction.
In the following Privacy Policy, we provide you with information regarding, in particular, the nature, scope, purpose, duration, and legal basis of the processing of personal data, insofar as we—either alone or jointly with others—determine the purposes and means of such processing. Furthermore, we inform you below about the third-party components we utilize for optimization purposes and to enhance the quality of use, insofar as these components result in third parties processing data under their own responsibility.
Our Privacy Policy is structured as follows:
I. Information about us as the Controller
II. Rights of Users and Data Subjects
III. Information on Data Processing
I. Information About Us as the Data Controller
The provider responsible for this website, in the sense of data protection law, is:
Company
AlphaCen Solutions LLC
1209 Mountain Road PL NE, Ste R
87110 New Mexico
United States of America
Email: info@alphacen-dreams.com
The Data Protection Officer for the provider is:
Bernd Bühler
Email: info@alphacen-dreams.com
II. Rights of Users and Data Subjects
With regard to the data processing described in greater detail below, users and data subjects have the right:
- to obtain confirmation as to whether data concerning them is being processed; to obtain information about the processed data; to receive further information regarding the data processing; and to obtain copies of the data (cf. also Art. 15 GDPR);
- to the rectification or completion of inaccurate or incomplete data (cf. also Art. 16 GDPR);
- to the immediate erasure of data concerning them (cf. also Art. 17 GDPR), or, alternatively—insofar as further processing is required pursuant to Art. 17 Para. 3 GDPR—to the restriction of processing in accordance with Art. 18 GDPR;
- to receive the data concerning them—which they have provided—and to transmit this data to other providers/controllers (cf. also Art. 20 GDPR);
- to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority if they are of the opinion that the data concerning them is being processed by the provider in violation of data protection regulations (cf. also Art. 77 GDPR).
Furthermore, the provider is obliged to notify all recipients to whom data has been disclosed by the provider of any rectification or erasure of data, or restriction of processing, carried out pursuant to Articles 16, 17 Para. 1, and 18 GDPR. However, this obligation does not apply insofar as such notification is impossible or involves a disproportionate effort. Notwithstanding this, the user has the right to obtain information regarding these recipients. Furthermore, users and data subjects have the right, pursuant to Art. 21 of the GDPR, to object to the future processing of data concerning them, provided that such data is processed by the provider in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f) of the GDPR. In particular, an objection to data processing for the purposes of direct marketing is permissible.
III. Information on Data Processing
Data processed during your use of our website will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose for its storage ceases to apply, provided that no statutory retention obligations prevent such deletion and that no contrary information regarding specific processing procedures is provided below.
Web Hosting
This website is hosted by the US-based hosting provider DreamHost. The provider is DreamHost, PMB #257, 417 Associated Rd., Brea, CA 92821, USA.
When visiting this website, personal data is processed by the hosting provider. This includes, in particular:
- IP addresses,
- meta and communication data,
- website access data,
- log files, and
- other data generated via a website.
This processing is carried out for the purpose of providing and securing the website.
Data processing may also take place on servers located in the USA. For data transfers to the USA, the provider states that it relies on appropriate safeguards pursuant to Art. 46 of the GDPR—specifically, on Standard Contractual Clauses issued by the European Commission—provided that no adequacy decision is in place.
Further information regarding data processing by DreamHost can be found in the provider's Privacy Policy: https://www.dreamhost.com/de/legal/datenschutzrichtlinie/.
Information about the provider: https://www.dreamhost.com/de/legal/.
Real Cookie Banner
To manage the cookies and similar technologies (tracking pixels, web beacons, etc.) used on this site, as well as the associated consents, we utilize the consent tool "Real Cookie Banner." You can find details regarding the functionality of "Real Cookie Banner" at https://devowl.io/de/rcb/datenverarbeitung/.
The legal bases for the processing of personal data in this context are Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. c of the GDPR and Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f of the GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the management of the cookies and similar technologies used, as well as the associated consents.
The provision of personal data is neither contractually required nor necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are under no obligation to provide the personal data. If you do not provide the personal data, we will be unable to manage your consents.
Cookies
a) Session Cookies
We use so-called cookies on our website. Cookies are small text files or other storage technologies that are placed and stored on your device by the internet browser you use. Through these cookies, certain information about you—such as your browser or location data, or your IP address—is processed to an individual extent.
This processing makes our website more user-friendly, effective, and secure, as it enables features such as the display of our website in different languages or the provision of a shopping cart function.
The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b) GDPR, insofar as these cookies are used to process data for the initiation or fulfillment of a contract.
If the processing does not serve the purpose of contract initiation or fulfillment, our legitimate interest lies in improving the functionality of our website. In this case, the legal basis is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f) GDPR.
These session cookies are deleted when you close your internet browser.
b) Third-Party Cookies
In some instances, our website may also utilize cookies from partner companies with whom we collaborate for the purposes of advertising, analysis, or enhancing the functionality of our website.
Please refer to the information provided below for specific details regarding this, particularly concerning the purposes and legal bases for the processing of such third-party cookies.
c) How to Disable Cookies
You can prevent or restrict the installation of cookies by adjusting the settings in your internet browser.
You may also delete previously stored cookies at any time. However, the steps and measures required to do so depend on the specific web browser you are using. Therefore, if you have any questions, please consult the help function or documentation of your web browser, or contact its manufacturer or support team. In the case of so-called Flash cookies, however, processing cannot be prevented via the browser settings. Instead, you must adjust the settings of your Flash Player for this purpose. The steps and measures required for this also depend on the specific Flash Player you are using. Therefore, if you have any questions, please likewise consult the help function or documentation of your Flash Player, or contact its manufacturer or user support.
Please note, however, that if you prevent or restrict the installation of cookies, this may result in not all functions of our website being fully accessible.
Contact Inquiries / Contact Options
If you contact us via our contact form or email, the data you provide in doing so will be used to process your inquiry. Providing this data is necessary to process and respond to your inquiry; without it, we will be unable to respond to your request—or will only be able to do so to a limited extent.
The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b) of the GDPR.
Your data will be deleted once your inquiry has been fully resolved, provided that no statutory retention obligations—such as those arising from any subsequent contractual processing—preclude such deletion.
Server Data
For technical reasons—specifically to ensure a secure and stable online presence—data is transmitted by your internet browser to us or to our web hosting provider. These so-called server log files record, among other things, the type and version of your internet browser, your operating system, the website from which you accessed our site (Referrer URL), the specific pages of our website that you visit, the date and time of each access, and the IP address of the internet connection from which you are accessing our site.
The data collected in this manner is stored temporarily; however, it is not stored together with any other data of yours.
This storage is based on the legal grounds set forth in Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f) of the GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the improvement, stability, functionality, and security of our online presence.
The data is deleted after no more than seven days, unless further retention is required for evidentiary purposes. In such cases, the data—either in whole or in part—remains exempt from deletion until the incident in question has been conclusively resolved.
Contract Processing
The data you submit to us for the purpose of utilizing our range of goods and/or services is processed by us for the purpose of contract fulfillment and is required to that extent. The conclusion and fulfillment of a contract are not possible without the provision of your data.
The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b) GDPR.
We delete the data upon the complete fulfillment of the contract; however, we must observe statutory retention periods under tax and commercial law.
As part of the contract fulfillment process, we pass your data on to the transport company commissioned to deliver the goods or to the financial service provider, insofar as such disclosure is necessary for the delivery of the goods or for payment purposes.
The legal basis for the disclosure of such data is, in this case, Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b) GDPR.
Google Tag Manager
We use Google Tag Manager to integrate various functions on our website. This product is provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, a subsidiary of Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA—hereinafter referred to as "Google."
Google Tag Manager serves solely to integrate specific content into our website and to enable the management of these functions via an interface provided by Google.
When the website is accessed, the corresponding functions are loaded from a Google server, which may be located in the USA. In this process, the user's IP address is processed in order to provide these functions.
The functions utilized are exhaustively listed in our Privacy Policy. Any consents for specific functions that have not been granted by the user are respected, even when Google Tag Manager is employed.
Google LLC is also a participant in the "Data Privacy Framework," for which the EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision pursuant to Art. 45 of the GDPR:
https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/list
The legal basis for this use is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f of the GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the optimization and economic operation of our website.
ClickCease
This website uses the ClickCease service provided by CHEQ AI Technologies Ltd., HaArba'a St 18, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, for the detection and prevention of click fraud (Click-Fraud Protection) within the scope of online advertising campaigns.
ClickCease analyzes the behavior of website visitors in order to detect and block automated access (bots) and invalid clicks on advertisements. In this process, the following data, in particular, may be processed:
- IP address (truncated or anonymized, where possible)
- Device and browser information
- Time of access
- Interaction data (e.g., click behavior on advertisements)
- Geographical location based on the IP address
Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest), specifically to ensure the security, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of our online advertising.
Personal data may be transferred to third countries, specifically to Israel. An adequacy decision by the European Commission exists for Israel, thereby ensuring an adequate level of data protection.
Further information regarding data processing by ClickCease can be found here: CHEQ / ClickCease Privacy Policy.
Google Maps
On our website, we use Google Maps to display our location and to generate directions. This service is provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as "Google").
If you access the Google Maps component embedded in our website, Google stores a cookie on your device via your web browser. To display our location and generate directions, your user settings and data are processed. In this context, we cannot rule out the possibility that Google utilizes servers located in the USA.
If you have granted your consent for this processing, the legal basis is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a of the GDPR. The legal basis may also be Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f of the GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in optimizing the functionality of our website.
Through the connection established with Google in this manner, Google is able to determine from which website your request was sent and to which IP address the directions are to be transmitted.
If you do not agree to this processing, you have the option to prevent the installation of cookies by adjusting the corresponding settings in your web browser.
Details regarding this can be found above under the section "Cookies."
Furthermore, the use of Google Maps, as well as the information obtained via Google Maps, is governed by the Google Terms of Service and the Google Maps/Google Earth Additional Terms of Service.
In addition, Google offers further information at:
YouTube
We use YouTube on our website. YouTube is a video portal operated by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as "YouTube").
We use YouTube in conjunction with the "Enhanced Privacy Mode" feature to display videos to you. If you have provided your consent for this processing, the legal basis is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR. The legal basis may also be Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in improving the quality of our website. According to YouTube, the "Enhanced Privacy Mode" feature ensures that the data specified in more detail below is transmitted to YouTube's servers only if you actually start playing a video.
Without this "Enhanced Privacy Mode," a connection to YouTube's servers in the USA is established as soon as you access one of our web pages on which a YouTube video is embedded.
This connection is necessary to display the respective video on our website via your web browser. In the course of this process, YouTube will collect and process at least your IP address, the date and time, and the specific web page you visited. Furthermore, a connection is established to Google's advertising network, "DoubleClick."
If you are logged into YouTube simultaneously, YouTube will associate this connection information with your YouTube account.
If you wish to prevent this, you must either log out of YouTube before visiting our website or adjust the corresponding settings within your YouTube user account.
For the purposes of functionality and the analysis of user behavior, YouTube permanently stores cookies on your device via your web browser. If you do not consent to this processing, you have the option to prevent the storage of cookies by adjusting the settings in your web browser. Further information on this can be found above under "Cookies."
Google provides further information regarding the collection and use of data—as well as your rights and options for protection in this regard—in the privacy policy available at:
Digistore Partner Program
Through this website, the Provider promotes its own digital products and seminars, which users may purchase via "Digistore"—a service provided by Digistore24 GmbH, St.-Godehard-Straße 32, 31139 Hildesheim.
To facilitate this, the Provider utilizes an application that, when activated, redirects the user to the corresponding offer on "Digistore." The actual purchase of the product or booking of the seminar is concluded with the seller, Digistore24 GmbH. In this process, Digistore24 GmbH also processes user data. Further details regarding this can be found in the privacy policy of Digistore24 GmbH:
https://www.digistore24.com/info/privacy?language=de
Should the user subsequently make a purchase, the Provider receives a "referral fee" from Digistore24 GmbH. Cookies are employed to track the origin of these orders. These cookies enable Digistore24 GmbH to recognize that the user has clicked on a partner link located on the Provider's website.
In the event that you have granted your consent for this processing, the legal basis is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR. The legal basis may also be Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR.
The legitimate interest lies in the sale of our own products as well as the processing of commission payments with Digistore24 GmbH.
Should the user not agree to this processing, it is possible to prevent the installation of the cookie by adjusting the corresponding browser settings.