1. General Information
This privacy policy informs you about what personal data is collected when you visit our website, how we process it, and what rights you have.
We take the protection of your personal data very seriously and treat it confidentially in accordance with statutory data protection regulations – in particular the GDPR, the BDSG, and the TDDDG in its current version.
2. Controller
Dipl.-Ing. Kevork Apikian & Dipl.-Ing. Frank BehrendtA&B Ingenieurgesellschaft bR
Consulting Engineers for Civil Engineering
Storkower Straße 113
10407 Berlin, Germany
Tel: +49 30 / 264 99 5 – 0
Email: info@ab-bauing.de
VAT ID: DE302064938
3. Categories of Personal Data and Processing Purposes
Below we provide a systematic overview of the categories of personal data we process, the respective processing purposes, and the legal bases pursuant to Art. 13(1) GDPR:
| Category | Examples | Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contact Data | Name, email address, phone number | Processing inquiries, contract communication | Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract) or (f) (legitimate interest) |
| Usage Data | IP address (anonymised), browser type, operating system, referrer URL | Secure and stable provision of the website, error analysis | Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest) |
| Communication Data | Content of emails and contact form messages | Responding to inquiries | Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR or (f) GDPR |
| Preference Data | Language preference, cookie consent status | Storing user settings | Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest) or § 25(2) No. 2 TDDDG |
4. Hosting & Server Log Files
Our website is hosted by:
Web: www.ionos.de | Privacy: IONOS Privacy Policy
Processing is based on a data processing agreement pursuant to Art. 28(3) GDPR. The servers are located exclusively in Germany or the EU.
When you access our website, IONOS automatically collects the following data in so-called server log files:
- Browser type and browser version
- Operating system used
- Referrer URL (previously visited page)
- Hostname of the accessing computer
- Time of the server request
- IP address (anonymised)
This data is not merged with other data sources. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in the secure and stable provision of the website). The data is deleted no later than after 30 days.
5. Third-Party Providers & International Data Transfers
In the course of providing our website, we use the following third-party providers:
5.1 Google Fonts
To ensure a uniform presentation of fonts, we use Google Fonts. When loading the page, a connection is established to the Google Fonts servers (Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA). Your IP address may be transmitted to Google in the process. This constitutes an international data transfer to a third country (USA).
The legal basis for this transfer is Art. 49(1)(a) GDPR (consent), if you have given your consent. Alternatively, the data transfer may be based on Art. 49(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests), provided that Google offers appropriate safeguards pursuant to Art. 46(2)(c) GDPR (Standard Contractual Clauses). Further information can be found in Google's Privacy Policy and the Google Cloud SCCs.
5.2 Other Recipients
Your personal data is generally not disclosed to other third parties. Exceptions apply only in the following cases:
- You have given your express consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
- The disclosure is necessary for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
- There is a legal obligation to disclose (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)
6. Legal Bases for Data Processing
We process your personal data on the following legal bases pursuant to Art. 6 GDPR:
- Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – Consent of the data subject
- Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR – Performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures
- Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR – Compliance with a legal obligation
- Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – Pursuit of legitimate interests of the controller
7. Contact Form & Email Contact
If you contact us via our contact form or by email, the data you provide (name, email address, phone number, message content) will be stored for the purpose of processing your inquiry. We do not disclose this data without your express consent.
The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR if your inquiry is related to a contract, otherwise Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in responding to customer inquiries) or Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent).
The data is deleted as soon as your inquiry has been finally processed and no statutory retention obligations apply. As a rule, the retention period is a maximum of 6 months after completion of the correspondence, provided that no contract has been concluded.
8. Consent & Withdrawal
Where we process your data on the basis of consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), you may withdraw this consent at any time. An informal notification by email to info@ab-bauing.de or by post to the address above is sufficient.
The lawfulness of the data processing carried out until the withdrawal remains unaffected by the withdrawal (Art. 7(3) sentence 2 GDPR). The withdrawal is effective for the future and is free of charge.
9. Cookies
Our website uses exclusively technically necessary cookies. These are permissible without consent pursuant to § 25(2) No. 2 TDDDG, as they are strictly necessary for the operation of the website.
The following cookies are used:
- Language setting – Storage of your preferred language (validity: 12 months)
- Cookie consent – Storage of your cookie consent decision (validity: 12 months)
Tracking cookies, analytics cookies, or third-party cookies are not used. Deactivation of technically necessary cookies is possible via browser settings, but may restrict the functionality of the website.
10. SSL/TLS Encryption
This website uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons. You can recognise an encrypted connection by the "https://" in the address bar of your browser and the padlock symbol.
11. Duration of Data Storage
We store your personal data only for as long as is necessary for the respective purpose or as required by statutory retention periods (e.g. tax retention obligations of 10 years pursuant to § 147 German Fiscal Code). After expiry of the periods, the data is routinely deleted.
12. Your Rights as a Data Subject
You have the following rights against us at any time:
- Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR) – Regarding your personal data stored with us
- Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR) – Immediate correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR) – Erasure under certain conditions
- Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
- Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
- Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR) – Objection to processing
- Right to withdraw your consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR)
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)
To exercise your rights, please contact: info@ab-bauing.de
You may withdraw a consent you have already given at any time. An informal notification by email to us is sufficient. The lawfulness of the data processing carried out until the withdrawal remains unaffected by the withdrawal.
13. Competent Supervisory Authority
In the event of violations of the GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority:
Tel: +49 30 13889-0
Email: mailbox@datenschutz-berlin.de
Web: www.datenschutz-berlin.de
14. Automated Decision-Making & Profiling
We do not use automated decision-making or profiling within the meaning of Art. 22 GDPR.
15. Currency and Changes to This Privacy Policy
This privacy policy is currently valid as of July 2026. Due to the further development of our website or changes in statutory requirements, an update may become necessary. The current version can be accessed on this website at any time.