Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 6, 2026

Data protection is of high priority for Clawtrol. This privacy policy explains the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect and process when you visit our website. It also informs you of your rights as a data subject.

The processing of personal data shall always be in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable German data protection law.

1. Name and Address of the Controller

2. Collection of General Data (Server Log Files)

When you visit our website, our web server automatically collects general data and information stored in server log files. This may include:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website (referrer)
• Pages visited and time of access
• IP address (anonymized where possible)
• Internet service provider

This data is needed to deliver website content correctly, ensure the security of our IT systems, and provide information to law enforcement in case of a cyber-attack. We do not draw conclusions about individual persons from this data. Server log data is stored separately from any personal data you may provide.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1) lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest in ensuring website functionality and security).

3. Cookies

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. They allow us to recognize returning visitors and improve your browsing experience.

You may prevent cookies from being set at any time by adjusting your browser settings. Cookies already stored may be deleted at any time. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Cookie	Duration	Purpose
_gf_visitor	365 days	Grimfaste Analytics — unique visitor identification

4. Contact via Email

If you contact us by email, the personal data you provide (e.g. name, email address) will be stored for the purpose of processing your inquiry. This data will not be shared with third parties without your consent.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1) lit. b GDPR (pre-contractual measures) or Art. 6(1) lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest in responding to inquiries).

5. Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect the email address you provide along with the IP address and timestamp of your subscription. We use a double opt-in process: after signing up, you will receive a confirmation email to verify your email address.

Your email will only be used to send our newsletter. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in every newsletter email, or by contacting us directly.

Our newsletters may contain tracking pixels to measure open rates and link clicks, helping us optimize our communications.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1) lit. a GDPR (consent).

6. Google Fonts

This website uses Google Fonts, a font service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin D04 E5W5, Ireland. When you visit a page on our website, your browser loads the required fonts from Google's servers. This transmits your IP address and the page you are visiting to Google.

For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy and Google Fonts FAQ.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1) lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest in consistent typography and website presentation).

7. Grimfaste Analytics

This website uses Grimfaste Analytics, a web analytics service operated by Grimfaste, Blombergstr. 11 C, 82393 Iffeldorf, Germany.

Data collected

• Pages visited (URLs and page titles)
• Date and time of visit
• Referring website
• Approximate geographic location (derived from IP address)
• Browser type, version, and device type
• Outbound links clicked
• A randomly generated visitor identifier (cookie)

Data NOT collected

• Name, email, or personal contact information
• Passwords or payment information
• Form submissions content
• Precise GPS location
• Browsing history on other websites

Data storage

Collected data is transmitted to servers operated by Grimfaste's infrastructure providers (Convex, Vercel) in the United States, protected by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs). Raw data is stored for 14–90 days; aggregated statistics up to 24 months. IP addresses are truncated at collection.

Opt-out

You may prevent data collection by rejecting cookies, using browser extensions that block analytics, or enabling "Do Not Track" in your browser (Grimfaste respects DNT signals).

For more information: Grimfaste Privacy Policy. Contact: privacy@grimfaste.com

Legal basis: Art. 6(1) lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest in analyzing website usage to improve content).

8. Google Search Console & Bing Webmaster Tools

We use Google Search Console (Google Ireland Limited) and Bing Webmaster Tools (Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited, One Microsoft Place, South County Business Park, Leopardstown, Dublin 18, Ireland) to monitor and maintain our website's presence in search engine results. These services collect aggregated search performance data (e.g. search queries, click-through rates, indexing status) and do not directly collect personal data from our visitors beyond what is already collected through normal web server interactions.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1) lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest in optimizing search engine visibility).

9. Social Media Presence

We maintain public profiles on the following social networks:

Facebook & Instagram

Operated by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland. When you visit our Facebook or Instagram pages, Meta may collect data about your interaction as described in their Privacy Policy.

LinkedIn

Operated by LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland. See LinkedIn Privacy Policy.

X (formerly Twitter)

Operated by Twitter International Unlimited Company, One Cumberland Place, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, D02 AX07, Ireland. See X Privacy Policy.

XING

Operated by New Work SE, Dammtorstraße 30, 20354 Hamburg, Germany. See XING Privacy Policy.

YouTube

Operated by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin D04 E5W5, Ireland. See Google Privacy Policy.

If our website embeds content from these platforms (e.g. social sharing buttons, embedded videos), your browser may transmit data to these providers when loading the page. You can prevent this by logging out of these services before visiting our website, or by using browser settings/extensions that block third-party content.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1) lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest in public relations and marketing).

10. Your Rights as a Data Subject

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR) — obtain confirmation of whether we process your data and receive a copy.
• Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR) — request correction of inaccurate data.
• Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR) — request deletion of your data where applicable.
• Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR) — request that we limit how we use your data.
• Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR) — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR) — object to processing based on legitimate interests at any time.
• Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR) — withdraw consent for data processing at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at staff@Clawtrol.com.

11. Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory data protection authority. Our responsible authority is:

12. Data Retention

We store personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by statutory retention periods. Once the purpose no longer applies or a retention period expires, the data is deleted or anonymized.

13. Automated Decision-Making

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling as defined in Art. 22 GDPR.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data practices or legal requirements. The current version is always available at https://Clawtrol.com/privacy.html.