Privacy Policy (Datenschutzerklärung)
Last updated: 01.01.2026
1. Controller
The controller responsible for data processing on this website within the meaning of Article 4(7) of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:
Howell & Howell
Herrfurthplatz 12
12049 Berlin
Germany
2. General information on data processing
We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We process personal data only in accordance with applicable data protection laws, in particular:
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR)
- German Federal Data Protection Act (Bundesdatenschutzgesetz – BDSG)
- Telecommunications-Telemedia Data Protection Act (Telekommunikation-Telemedien-Datenschutz-Gesetz – TTDSG)
Personal data is any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
3. Hosting and server log files
When you visit this website, the hosting provider automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files.
The following data may be processed:
- IP address (anonymised where possible)
- date and time of access
- requested page or file
- browser type and version
- operating system
- referrer URL
Processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest), as this data is necessary to ensure the security and technical operation of the website.
Server log data is not merged with other data sources.
4. Contact via email or forms
If you contact us by email or via a contact form, the data you provide will be processed solely for the purpose of handling your enquiry.
The following data may be processed:
- name (if provided)
- email address
- message content
- date and time of submission
Processing is based on:
- Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures), or
- Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in responding to enquiries)
Data is deleted once the enquiry has been fully processed, unless statutory retention obligations apply.
5. Cookies and similar technologies
This website uses cookies and similar technologies only where legally permitted.
Technically necessary cookies are used on the basis of:
- Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, and
- Section 25(2) TTDSG
All other cookies or comparable technologies are used only with your prior consent in accordance with:
- Article 6(1)(a) GDPR, and
- Section 25(1) TTDSG
You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings. Further details are provided in the Cookie Policy.
6. Analytics and third-party services
If analytics tools are used, personal data is processed only with your explicit consent in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. Details about the provider, data transfer, and storage duration are provided in the Cookie Policy.
7. Data recipients
Personal data is not transferred to third parties unless:
- this is legally required;
- it is necessary for the operation of the website (e.g. hosting provider);
- you have given explicit consent.
All service providers are contractually bound to comply with data protection requirements.
8. Data storage and deletion
Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfil the respective purpose or as required by statutory retention periods.
Once the purpose no longer applies, data is deleted in accordance with legal requirements.
9. Your rights
You have the following rights under the GDPR:
- right of access (Article 15 GDPR)
- right to rectification (Article 16 GDPR)
- right to erasure (Article 17 GDPR)
- right to restriction of processing (Article 18 GDPR)
- right to data portability (Article 20 GDPR)
- right to object to processing (Article 21 GDPR)
- right to withdraw consent at any time (Article 7(3) GDPR)
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details above.
10. Right to lodge a complaint
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
In Germany, this is the data protection authority of your federal state of residence or the authority responsible for the controller.
11. Data security
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
12. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal, technical, or organisational changes.
The current version is always available on this page.