Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 2025

1. Name and Contact Details of the Controller
   terraFIBER GmbH
   Erich-Kästner-Straße 29
   48565 Neuenkirchen
   Germany
   Phone: +49 5973 8270070
   Email: info@terrafiber.de
2. Collection and Storage of Personal Data, Purpose of Use
   a) When Visiting the Website
   When you visit our website www.terrafiber.de, the browser on your device automatically sends information to our website’s server. This information is temporarily stored in a log file. The following data is collected without your intervention and stored until automated deletion:

• IP address of the requesting device,
• Date and time of access,
• Name and URL of the accessed file,
• Website from which the access originates (referrer URL),
• Browser used and, if applicable, your device’s operating system and the name of your access provider.

This data is processed for the following purposes:

• Ensuring a smooth connection to the website,
• Ensuring convenient use of our website,
• Evaluating system security and stability.

The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest). Our legitimate interest arises from the purposes listed above. We do not use this data to identify you personally.

1. b) When Using Our Contact Form
   For inquiries, we offer a contact form on our website. Providing your name and email address is required so we know who the inquiry is from and can respond. Additional information may be provided voluntarily. Data processing for contact purposes is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract fulfillment or pre-contractual measures). The data is deleted once it is no longer needed for the purpose of its collection.
2. c) When Applying for Jobs
   For applications via our career page, we collect data such as name, contact details, resume, and certificates. This data is processed solely for the application process (legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR). After the process concludes, we store the data for a maximum of 6 months unless you have consented to longer storage (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
3. Cookies
   Our website uses [e.g., technical cookies for website functionality]. These are necessary to ensure the basic functions of the website. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may limit the website’s functionality. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest). If we use analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics), this occurs only with your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). A cookie banner will be displayed on your first visit.
4. Data Sharing
   Your personal data will not be shared with third parties unless:

• You have given explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR),
• Sharing is necessary for contract fulfillment or pre-contractual measures (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR), e.g., with subcontractors in the EU for fiber optic projects,
• There is a legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR).

5. Data Security
   We use SSL or TLS encryption to protect your data. Our employees are bound to confidentiality. We implement technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data against loss or unauthorized access.
6. Data Subject Rights
   You have the right to:

• Access your stored data (Art. 15 GDPR),
• Rectify inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR),
• Delete your data (Art. 17 GDPR),
• Restrict processing (Art. 18 GDPR),
• Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR),
• Object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR).

Contact us at info@terrafiber.de. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, e.g., the North Rhine-Westphalia State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information, Kavalleriestr. 2-4, 40213 Düsseldorf.

7. Updates to this Privacy Policy
   This Privacy Policy is valid as of August 2025. Updates may be necessary due to website developments or legal changes. The current version is always available on our website.