{"id":6007,"date":"2026-03-03T10:26:03","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T10:26:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/veritasautomobile.de\/?page_id=6007"},"modified":"2026-03-03T10:31:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T10:31:41","slug":"privacy-policy-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/veritasautomobile.de\/en\/privacy-policy-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"6007\" class=\"elementor elementor-6007\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1e2fb6f6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1e2fb6f6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-be2c80f\" data-id=\"be2c80f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3418c06e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3418c06e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 50px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1) Controller (Responsible Party)<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Veritas Automobilhandel<\/strong> (a brand of <strong>Sadat Service &amp; Handel e.K.<\/strong>)<br>Breite Lade 3, 31275 Lehrte, Germany<br>Email: <a>info@veritasautomobile.de<\/a><br>Phone: +49 176 70823841 \/ +49 5132 8171701<\/p>\n<p><br><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2) General Information<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We take the protection of your personal data seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect when you use our website, for what purposes, and on which legal bases we process it.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Personal data means any information that can identify you directly or indirectly (e.g., name, email address, phone number, IP address).<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3) Your Rights (GDPR)<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You have the right to:<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><p><\/p>\n<li>Access your data (Art. 15 GDPR)<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7(3) GDPR)<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in the EU, in particular in Germany (Art. 77 GDPR).<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4) Data Processing When Visiting Our Website (Server Log Files)<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you visit our website, our hosting provider automatically processes certain technical data to deliver the site, ensure stability and security, and prevent misuse. This may include:<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><p><\/p>\n<li>IP address (in some cases in anonymized form)<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Date and time of the request<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Requested page\/file<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Referrer URL<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Browser type\/version and operating system<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Legal basis:<\/strong> Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in secure and reliable operation of the website).<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><\/h3><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5) Hosting<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This website is hosted by <strong>IONOS<\/strong>. In the course of hosting, IONOS processes technical data required to provide the website (e.g., server log files).<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Legal basis:<\/strong> Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, and where applicable Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of contract \/ pre-contractual measures).<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><\/h3><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6) Contacting Us (Email, Phone, Contact Form)<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you contact us by email, phone, or via a form, we process the data you provide (e.g., name, email, phone number, your message) to respond to your inquiry.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Legal basis:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><p><\/p>\n<li>Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual steps \/ request handling), or<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in communication).<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Storage period:<\/strong> We retain inquiry data only as long as necessary to process your request, and longer if legal retention obligations apply.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><\/h3><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7) \u201cSell Your Car\u201d Form (Lead Submission)<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you submit the \u201cSell Your Car\u201d form, we process your details to evaluate your offer and contact you (e.g., name, contact details, vehicle information, mileage, location, description, uploaded photos if provided).<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> processing your request and initiating a potential purchase.<br><strong>Legal basis:<\/strong> Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual measures).<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Photos\/uploads:<\/strong> Uploaded files are used only for evaluation and communication about your vehicle.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><\/h3><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8) Forms Plugin (Fluent Forms)<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We use a forms plugin (e.g., <strong>Fluent Forms<\/strong>) to provide website forms. When you submit a form, the data is stored in the website database and\/or sent to our email inbox depending on configuration. Fluent Forms supports consent\/checkbox fields for GDPR-style consent collection where required.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Legal basis:<\/strong> Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (request handling) and\/or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (efficient communication).<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><\/h3><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9) Cookies &amp; Consent (TTDSG \/ GDPR)<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our website may use cookies and similar technologies. <strong>Essential cookies<\/strong> are required for the website to function properly and do not require consent. <strong>Non-essential cookies<\/strong> (e.g., for analytics\/marketing) require your prior consent in Germany.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If we use a consent banner, you can manage your choices there and withdraw consent at any time for the future.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><\/h3><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10) Recipients \/ Processors<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may share personal data with service providers (processors) who support us in operating this website and processing inquiries (e.g., hosting provider). These providers are contractually bound to process data only on our instructions.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><\/h3><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11) Transfers to Third Countries<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If data is transferred outside the EU\/EEA, this will only happen if GDPR requirements are met (e.g., adequacy decision, Standard Contractual Clauses). <em>(Only relevant if you use tools\/services that store data outside the EU\/EEA.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><\/h3><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12) Data Security<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We use technical and organizational measures to protect your data (e.g., encryption via HTTPS where enabled, access controls). However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><\/h3><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13) Updates to This Privacy Policy<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. The current version is always available on this page.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 50px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1) Controller (Responsible Party) Veritas Automobilhandel (a brand of Sadat Service &amp; Handel e.K.)Breite Lade 3, 31275 Lehrte, GermanyEmail: info@veritasautomobile.dePhone: +49 176 70823841 \/ +49 5132 8171701 2) General Information We take the protection of your personal data seriously. 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