Privacy Policy

We are pleased that you are visiting our website. Protecting your personal data is important to us. You can generally use this website without actively providing personal data. However, certain data are processed automatically when you access the website (e.g., technical data in server log files). If you use specific features (e.g., sending us an email, posting a comment, or consenting to analytics), additional personal data may be processed.

We process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable German data protection laws. This Privacy Policy explains the nature, scope, and purpose of personal data processing on this website and informs you about your rights.

Please note that data transmission on the Internet (e.g., communication by email) can have security gaps. Complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible.

1. Definitions

This Privacy Policy uses the terms defined in the GDPR. Our goal is to keep this policy clear and understandable for visitors. To support this, we explain key terminology used.

In this Privacy Policy, we use, inter alia, the following terms:

• a)    Personal data

  Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (“data subject”). An identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person.

• b) Data subject

  Data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed by the controller responsible for the processing.

• c)    Processing

  Processing is any operation or set of operations which is performed on personal data or on sets of personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organisation, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure or destruction.

• d)    Restriction of processing

  Restriction of processing is the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting their processing in the future.

• e)    Profiling

  Profiling means any form of automated processing of personal data consisting of the use of personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyse or predict aspects concerning that natural person’s preferences, interests, reliability, behaviour, location or movements.

• f)     Pseudonymisation

  Pseudonymisation is the processing of personal data in such a manner that the personal data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, provided that such additional information is kept separately and is subject to technical and organisational measures to ensure that the personal data are not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.

• g)    Controller or controller responsible for the processing

  Controller or controller responsible for the processing is the natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data; where the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union or Member State law, the controller or the specific criteria for its nomination may be provided for by Union or Member State law.

• h)    Processor

  Processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller.

• i)      Recipient

  Recipient is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or another body to which the personal data are disclosed, whether a third party or not. However, public authorities which may receive personal data in the framework of a particular inquiry in accordance with Union or Member State law shall not be regarded as recipients; the processing of those data by those public authorities shall be in compliance with the applicable data protection rules according to the purposes of the processing.

• j)      Third party

  Third party is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or body other than the data subject, controller, processor and persons who, under the direct authority of the controller or processor, are authorised to process personal data.

• k)    Consent

  Consent of the data subject is any freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous indication of the data subject’s wishes by which he or she, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signifies agreement to the processing of personal data relating to him or her.

2. Name and Address of the controller

Controller for the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), other data protection laws applicable in Member States of the European Union and other provisions related to data protection is:

Constantin Tonagel

Amfortasweg 22

12167 Berlin

Germany

Phone: +4917662564237

Email: [email protected]

Website: market-bulls.com

3. Cookies

This website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device via your browser.

Some cookies are technically necessary to operate the website (e.g., to ensure basic functions and security). In addition, we may use cookies and similar technologies for analytics (see section “Google Analytics”), but only if you have given your consent via our cookie settings/banner (where applicable).

You can prevent the setting of cookies through our website at any time by adjusting your browser settings and can delete cookies already stored. Please note that if you disable cookies, some functions of this website may not work properly.

4. Collection of general data and information (server log files)

When you access this website, the server automatically collects a series of general data and information. This information is stored in server log files. Collected may be: (1) browser type and version, (2) operating system, (3) referrer URL, (4) sub-pages accessed, (5) date and time of access, (6) IP address, (7) Internet service provider, and (8) similar data and information used for security purposes.

This data is processed for the purpose of (1) delivering website content correctly, (2) ensuring the stability and security of the website and IT systems, and (3) preventing and investigating misuse (e.g., in the event of cyber-attacks). We do not draw conclusions about your identity from this data.

The legal basis for processing server log files is Art. 6(1) lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest in operating and securing this website). Server log data is stored only as long as necessary for security and troubleshooting and is then deleted in accordance with our retention practices.

5. Newsletter

We do not offer a newsletter and do not send marketing emails.

6. Newsletter tracking

Since we do not offer a newsletter, no newsletter tracking (e.g., tracking pixels) takes place.

7. Contact possibility via the website

This website contains information that enables quick electronic contact (e.g., email). If you contact us by email or via a contact form (if available), the personal data you provide (e.g., name, email address, message content) will be stored for the purpose of processing your request and responding to you. We do not share this data with third parties unless required by law.

The legal basis for processing contact requests is Art. 6(1) lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest in responding to inquiries) and/or Art. 6(1) lit. b GDPR if your request relates to steps prior to entering into a contract (e.g., a concrete cooperation inquiry).

8. Comments function in the blog

This website may allow visitors to leave comments on blog posts. Comments are generally only publicly visible after manual moderation and approval.

If you submit a comment, the data you provide (e.g., comment text, chosen name/pseudonym and, depending on the comment system, email address) may be stored. In addition, for security reasons and to prevent abuse, the IP address assigned by your Internet service provider (ISP) at the time of the comment submission may be logged. This helps us protect the website and enforce our rights in case of illegal content or misuse.

The legal basis for processing comment data is Art. 6(1) lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest in providing a comment function, moderating content, preventing abuse, and ensuring website security). You can request deletion of your comment data at any time by contacting us (see section 2), unless retention is required by law.

9. Routine erasure and blocking of personal data

We process and store personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the respective purpose, or as required by applicable legal obligations. Once the purpose no longer applies and no legal retention obligation exists, the data is deleted or anonymized in accordance with legal requirements.

10. Rights of the data subject

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights, subject to the applicable legal requirements. To exercise your rights, please contact the controller using the contact details in section 2.

• a) Right of confirmation

  You have the right to obtain confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning you are being processed.

• b) Right of access

  You have the right to obtain information about your personal data stored and a copy of that data, as well as information about the purposes of processing, categories of data, recipients, storage period, and your rights.

• c) Right to rectification

  You have the right to request the rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning you and the completion of incomplete data.

• d) Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)

  You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, unless processing is required for legal reasons.

• e) Right to restriction of processing

  You have the right to request restriction of processing of your personal data under certain conditions.

• f) Right to data portability

  You have the right to receive personal data you provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format and, where technically feasible, to have it transmitted to another controller.

• g) Right to object

  You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to processing based on Art. 6(1) lit. e or f GDPR. If we were to process personal data for direct marketing purposes (which we do not do), you would have the right to object at any time to such processing.

• h) Automated individual decision-making, including profiling

  You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you. We do not use automated decision-making or profiling.

• i) Right to withdraw consent

  If processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future.

• j) Right to lodge a complaint

  You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your habitual residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement.

11. Social media links and buttons (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X/Twitter) and Shariff

This website may include links and/or buttons to social media services such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter). If you click on such a link or activate a button, you will be redirected to the respective provider or a connection to the provider may be established. In doing so, the provider may process technical data (e.g., IP address, browser information) and, if you are logged in, may associate your visit with your account.

Where social media buttons are used, we may use the “Shariff” solution. Shariff is designed to reduce data transfers to social media providers by ensuring that personal data is only transferred when a visitor actively clicks a social media button.

Further information on the processing of personal data by the respective providers can be found in their privacy policies:

• Facebook: https://facebook.com/about/privacy/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
• X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/privacy?lang=en

12. Google Analytics

If you consent via our cookie settings/banner (where applicable), this website uses Google Analytics (Google Analytics 4), a web analytics service provided by Google. Google Analytics helps us understand how visitors use the website (e.g., which pages are visited, approximate location data, device/browser information, referrers, and interactions). This information helps us improve the website’s content and technical performance.

The operator for Google Analytics in Europe is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.

Google Analytics typically uses cookies and similar technologies to analyze website usage. The data generated may be transferred to and processed on Google servers, including in countries outside the EU/EEA (e.g., the United States). Where applicable, appropriate safeguards (such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses) may be used by Google for such transfers.

The legal basis for the use of Google Analytics is your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1) lit. a GDPR and (where applicable for storage/access on your device) § 25(1) TDDDG. You can withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future via the cookie settings/banner.

You can also prevent the setting of cookies by adjusting your browser settings. In addition, you can install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Further information on Google’s data protection provisions can be found at: https://policies.google.com/privacy

13. YouTube (embedded videos)

This website may embed videos from YouTube (a service provided by Google). When you load a page with an embedded YouTube video and/or play the video, your browser may connect to YouTube/Google servers. In doing so, technical data (e.g., IP address, device information) may be processed by YouTube/Google. If you are logged in to your YouTube/Google account, your interaction may be associated with your account.

YouTube is operated by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland. YouTube’s privacy policy is available at: https://policies.google.com/privacy

14. Legal basis for processing

Depending on the context, we process personal data on the following legal bases:

• Art. 6(1) lit. a GDPR (consent): e.g., for optional services such as analytics (Google Analytics) where you provide consent.
• Art. 6(1) lit. f GDPR (legitimate interests): e.g., for secure and stable website operation, server log files, prevention of abuse, and moderation/security of comments.
• Art. 6(1) lit. b GDPR (contract / pre-contractual steps): only if an inquiry is directly related to entering into or performing a contract.
• Art. 6(1) lit. c GDPR (legal obligation): if we are required to process data to comply with legal obligations.

15. Legitimate interests

Where processing is based on Art. 6(1) lit. f GDPR, our legitimate interests include operating this website, ensuring IT security, preventing misuse (e.g., spam/attacks), maintaining functionality, and responding to inquiries.

16. Storage duration

We store personal data only for as long as necessary for the respective purpose, or as required by law. Server log files are generally stored for security and troubleshooting purposes and then deleted. Contact requests are stored for as long as needed to process the request. Comments and related data may be stored until the comment is deleted or you request deletion, unless legal reasons require further retention.

17. Provision of personal data

Providing personal data is generally not required to use this website. If you choose to contact us or submit a comment, you provide your data voluntarily. If you do not provide required information (e.g., an email address for a reply), we may not be able to respond or process your request. If you do not provide comment-related information, your comment cannot be submitted.

18. Automated decision-making

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling within the meaning of Art. 22 GDPR.

Developed by the specialists for LegalTech at Willing & Able that also developed the system for dpia ico. The legal texts contained in our privacy policy generator have been provided and published by Prof. Dr. h.c. Heiko Jonny Maniero from the German Association for Data Protection and Christian Solmecke from WBS law.

19. Use of Third-Party Services

19.1 Integration of ExchangeRate-API for Currency Conversion

Our website uses the ExchangeRate-API service to provide currency exchange rates for certain tools/features. When you use a currency conversion feature, technical data (such as the requested currency pair and, depending on the technical implementation, your IP address and request metadata) may be transmitted to the service provider in order to deliver the requested rate. We use this service solely to provide the requested functionality.

We recommend reviewing the provider’s privacy information if available. If you have questions about how this service is integrated on this website, please contact us (see section 2).