Privacy Policy (Datenschutzerklärung)
Last updated: 15/07/2025
1. Controller and Contact Information
Brian Hubbard - IT Consulting
Markweg 21
72218 Wildberg, Germany
EU Tax Number (Ust-IdNr): DE400112094
Email: support@monovandi.com
2. Overview
This privacy policy explains how Brian Hubbard - IT Consulting (trading as "MoNovandi") ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website monovandi.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
3. Legal Basis for Data Processing
We process your personal data based on:
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Article 6(1)(a) GDPR: Your consent
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Article 6(1)(b) GDPR: Performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures
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Article 6(1)(f) GDPR: Legitimate interests for website operation and security
4. Data We Collect
4.1 Website Usage Data
When you visit our website, our hosting provider (Wix.com) automatically collects:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Operating system
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Date and time of access
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Pages visited
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Referring website
Purpose: Website functionality, security, and technical optimization
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR)
Retention: 30 days
4.2 Contact Information
If you contact us via email or contact forms:
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Name
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Email address
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Message content
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Any additional information you provide
Purpose: Responding to inquiries and communication
Legal basis: Your consent or contract performance
Retention: Until inquiry is resolved, then deleted within 24 months
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
5.1 Essential Cookies
Our website uses essential cookies that are necessary for basic website functionality:
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Session management
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Security features
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Basic site navigation
These cookies do not require consent as they are technically necessary for the website to function.
5.2 No Third-Party Tracking
We do not currently use:
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Google Analytics
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Social media tracking pixels
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Marketing or advertising cookies
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Any other third-party tracking technologies
6. Data Sharing and Third Parties
6.1 Hosting Provider
Our website is hosted by Wix.com Ltd., which may process your data as outlined in their privacy policy: https://www.wix.com/about/privacy
6.2 No Data Sales
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.
6.3 Future Service Development
As we develop our AI-enhanced IT operations services, we will update this policy and obtain appropriate consent before collecting any additional data for service delivery.
7. Data Transfer Outside the EU
Our hosting provider may transfer data outside the EU. Such transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards including adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses as required by GDPR.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
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Right of access (Article 15): Request information about your personal data
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Right to rectification (Article 16): Correct inaccurate personal data
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Right to erasure (Article 17): Request deletion of your personal data
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Right to restrict processing (Article 18): Limit how we use your data
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Right to data portability (Article 20): Receive your data in a portable format
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Right to object (Article 21): Object to processing based on legitimate interests
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Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, contact us at: support@monovandi.com
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:
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Secure hosting infrastructure
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Regular security updates
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Access controls
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Data encryption in transit
10. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:
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Website usage data: 30 days
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Contact inquiries: Until resolved, then deleted within 24 months
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Essential cookies: Session-based (deleted when browser closes)
11. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Supervisory Authority
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your data protection rights have been violated. In Germany, you can contact your local data protection authority (Landesdatenschutzbehörde).
14. Contact for Privacy Matters
For questions about this privacy policy or your personal data, contact us at:
Email: support@monovandi.com
This privacy policy complies with German and EU data protection law (GDPR/DSGVO). As we are currently a one-person consulting business without active customers, we will update this policy as our services develop and obtain appropriate consent for any additional data processing activities. Upon conversion to GmbH structure, this policy will be updated accordingly.
