Privacy & Data Protection
At Elix, we take your privacy seriously. This page explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit our website. By visiting our site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy & Data Protection Policy.
Last updated : 11-03-2025
1. Data Collection & Legal Basis for Processing
Using our website is generally possible without providing personal information. If personal data (such as name, address, or email) is collected, it is done voluntarily and stored securely on servers in Germany. Data is only shared with third parties upon your explicit consent or as legally required.
Elix processes personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent : For certain uses, such as analytics and marketing.
- Legitimate Interest : To provide and improve our website and to ensure secure communication.
2. Scope of application
- Responsible Entity : think tank Business Solutions AG
- Address : Messerschmittstraße 7, 80992, Munich, Germany
- Email : info@thinktank.de
3. Website Data access & Usage
Each time you visit our website, the server logs specific data to ensure a secure experience. The following data may be stored temporarily:
- IP address
- Date and time of access
- Pages and files accessed
- Data volume transferred
- Referring URL
- Browser type
This data is used to maintain IT security and improve our website’s performance. For statistical purposes, data is anonymized where possible.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
5. Google Analytics
With your consent, we use Google Analytics 4 to track user interactions on our site. This tool helps us understand how users engage with our site, including page visits, clicks, and session duration. Google Analytics anonymizes IP addresses within the EU to protect your privacy. Google data may be processed in the U.S.; thus, U.S. authorities could potentially access this data.
Data Transfer & Storage
Collected data may be transferred to Google servers in the U.S., and user data is retained for up to two months.
Revoking Consent
You may revoke your consent for data tracking at any time by updating your cookie preferences on our website or by installing Google’s opt-out add-on.(click here)
6. User Rights and Security
In compliance with applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access : Request information about your stored data.
- Correction : Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information.
- Erasure : Request deletion of data that is no longer necessary.
- Restriction : Restrict the processing of your data in certain cases.
- Portability : Request a copy of your data in a structured format.
- Objection : Object to data processing based on legitimate interest.
- Withdrawal of Consent : Withdraw consent for processing at any time.
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Google Analytics data is retained for up to 2 months before automatic deletion.
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These include :
- Encryption: Sensitive data is encrypted during transmission.
- Access Control: Only authorized personnel can access personal data.
- Regular Security Audits: We perform routine audits to ensure data protection compliance.
7. Contact Information
For any questions, comments, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us:
- Responsible Entity : think tank Business Solutions AG
- Address : Messerschmittstraße 7, 80992, Munich, Germany
- Email : info@thinktank.de