Privacy Policy

1. Controller

The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:

D-lightning GmbH
Glehner Weg 84
41464 Neuss
Germany
Email: info@d-lightning.com
Website: www.d-lightning.com

2. General Information on Data Processing

We process personal data only as necessary to provide our website, fulfill contracts, communicate with users, and meet legal obligations.
Processing is based on the following GDPR provisions:

Art. 6 (1)(a) – Consent
Art. 6 (1)(b) – Contract performance / pre-contractual measures
Art. 6 (1)(c) – Legal obligations
Art. 6 (1)(f) – Legitimate interests (e.g., website security)

3. Data Collection When Visiting Our Website

When visiting www.d-lightning.com, the system automatically collects:

IP address
Date and time of access
Browser type and version
Operating system
Referrer URL
Pages viewed

This data is processed to ensure functionality, security, and stability of the website (Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR) and stored temporarily, typically for 7–30 days, then deleted.

4. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies.

Types of Cookies

Essential cookies – required for website operation (Art. 6 (1)(f))
Analytics/marketing cookies – used only with your explicit consent (Art. 6 (1)(a))

You may withdraw consent or adjust settings at any time via the cookie banner or browser settings.

5. Contact by Email or Contact Form

When contacting us via email (info@d-lightning.com) or our website contact form, we process:

Name
Email address
Phone number (if provided)
Message content

Data is processed to respond to your inquiry (Art. 6 (1)(b) or Art. 6 (1)(f)).
Deletion occurs once the request is completed unless legal retention obligations apply.

6. Customer, Supplier, and Contract Data

For business relationships, we process:

Company details
Contact data (name, address, email, phone)
Billing and payment data
Project and communication data

Processing is based on Art. 6 (1)(b) and Art. 6 (1)(c).
Retention follows legal requirements (e.g., up to 10 years for financial documents).

7. Newsletter (If Applicable)

If you subscribe to a newsletter via our website:

We process:

Email address
Optional name or preferences

Processing requires your consent (Art. 6 (1)(a)).
You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in the email.

8. Service Providers and Data Sharing

We may use third-party service providers (processors) for:

Website hosting
IT services
Email delivery
Analytics tools (e.g., if configured)

These providers act under Art. 28 GDPR and are contractually bound to data protection.

Data is not transferred outside the EU unless appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place.

9. Social Media Presence

We may maintain profiles on social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram).
When visiting these profiles, data may be processed by the platform operators, who may act as joint controllers.
Processing may occur outside the EU according to each provider’s privacy policy.

10. Rights of Data Subjects

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right to access (Art. 15)
Right to rectification (Art. 16)
Right to erasure (Art. 17)
Right to restriction (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 the supervisory authority (Art. 77)

Responsible authority:
Landesbeauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit Nordrhein-Westfalen (LDI NRW).

11. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or destruction.

12. Retention of Data

We store personal data only as long as necessary for the indicated purposes or as legally required. After expiration, data is deleted or restricted.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this policy to reflect legal, technical, or business changes.
The current version is always available at www.d-lightning.com.