General Information
Welcome to the website of Quill. Based on Article 8 of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and relevant EU data protection regulations (GDPR), all individuals are entitled to the protection of their privacy and personal data. At Quill, we are committed to ensuring the confidentiality and security of your personal data in accordance with these legal standards and this privacy policy.
Together with our hosting provider, we take extensive measures to secure our databases against unauthorized access, data loss, misuse, or forgery. However, please note that data transmission over the internet may have security vulnerabilities, and complete protection from third-party access is not guaranteed.
By using this website, you consent to the collection, processing, and use of your data as outlined in this policy. The website can be accessed without registration, and data collected (e.g., pages visited, file names, date, and time) is stored on our server for statistical purposes without being directly linked to individuals. Personal data, such as your name, address, or email, is collected on a voluntary basis where possible and will not be shared with third parties without your consent.
Processing of Personal Data
Personal data refers to all information about an identified or identifiable person. The term “processing” encompasses all actions taken with this data, such as retention, disclosure, acquisition, deletion, storage, modification, and use.
We process personal data in compliance with EU data protection law (GDPR) as follows:
- Art. 6 Para. 1 (a) GDPR: Processing based on consent.
- Art. 6 Para. 1 (b) GDPR: Processing for contract performance or pre-contractual measures.
- Art. 6 Para. 1 (c) GDPR: Processing for compliance with legal obligations in the EU.
- Art. 6 Para. 1 (d) GDPR: Processing to protect the vital interests of individuals.
- Art. 6 Para. 1 (f) GDPR: Processing based on our legitimate interests or those of third parties, provided they do not override the rights and freedoms of the data subject. Legitimate interests include providing our website, ensuring information security, enforcing legal claims, and complying with EU laws.
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the stated purposes or legal obligations. For long-term retention obligations, processing will be limited accordingly.
Cookie Policy
This website uses cookies to store information on the user’s device, enhancing the user experience by tracking the frequency of site use, analyzing behavior, and optimizing content. Cookies may be stored at the end of a session and recalled upon revisiting the site. Users may block or delete cookies in their browser settings, although this may impact functionality. For more information on managing cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.
To opt out of cookies for online marketing, visit the EU site youronlinechoices.com.
SSL/TLS Encryption
To secure the transmission of confidential data, this site uses SSL/TLS encryption. An encrypted connection is indicated by a lock symbol in the browser and “https://” in the URL. SSL/TLS encryption protects data from third-party access.
Server Log Files
The hosting provider automatically collects and stores data in log files, including:
- Browser type/version
- Operating system
- Referrer URL
- Host name of the accessing computer
- Time of the server request
This data is not linked to specific individuals and is not combined with other data sources. However, if there is evidence of misuse, we reserve the right to review this data.
Links to Other Websites
Our privacy policy does not cover third-party websites linked on our pages. Please review the privacy policies on those sites for information on data handling.
Data Transfers Outside the EU
This website may use services from Google LLC (e.g., Google Maps, YouTube, Google Analytics) based in the USA. These services use cookies and transfer data to the USA. Google complies with EU data protection standards through EU–U.S. data agreements. For more information, refer to Google’s Privacy Policy.
Newsletter – MailChimp
To subscribe to our newsletter, we require your email and consent. This data is solely used for sending the newsletter. Consent can be withdrawn at any time using the “unsubscribe” link in each newsletter.
The newsletter service is provided by MailChimp, a U.S.-based platform. MailChimp adheres to the EU data protection standards under the Privacy Shield agreement. The service provider may use pseudonymous data to improve services but does not use this data for its marketing.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics for website analysis. Google Analytics uses cookies to gather information about site usage. Data is anonymized in the EU/EEA and, in rare cases, transferred to the USA. To prevent data collection by Google Analytics, users may install a browser plugin here.
Rights to Information, Deletion, Blocking
You have the right to access your stored data, its origin, and recipients, as well as the purpose of data processing at any time and at no charge. You also have the right to correct, block, or delete this data. For questions on data handling, contact our Data Protection Officer at the details below.
Contact and Data Protection Officer
For privacy-related inquiries, please email us at contact@quill.finance or write to Quill, [Quill’s EU Address].
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to amend this policy as needed. The current version published on our website applies.