Privacy Policy - Constant Meridian

Data Controller

For the purposes of data protection law, the data controller is:

Constant Meridian
Theatinerstraße 15
80333 Munich, Germany
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +49 89 8472 5193

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you interact with our website or services, you may provide us with personal information, including:

Name and contact details when you fill out contact forms or inquiry requests
Email address for correspondence and service communications
Company information and business details when requesting our services
Professional information relevant to your accounting and financial needs
Any other information you choose to share with us in messages or communications

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information:

IP address and general location information
Browser type, version, and language settings
Operating system and device information
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
Referring website or source that brought you to our site
Date and time of access to our website

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. For detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage them, please see our Cookie Policy.

How We Use Your Information

Service Delivery

We use your information to provide, maintain, and improve our accounting and bookkeeping services, respond to your inquiries, and fulfill our contractual obligations to you.

Communication

We use your contact information to communicate with you about our services, respond to your requests, send service-related notices, and provide customer support.

Website Improvement

We analyze usage patterns and visitor behavior to improve our website functionality, user experience, and content relevance.

Legal Compliance

We process your data to comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms and conditions, protect our rights and property, and respond to legal requests from authorities.

Marketing Communications

With your consent, we may send you information about our services, industry insights, and updates that we believe may interest you. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary to perform our services or take steps at your request before entering into a contract
Consent: You have given explicit consent for specific processing activities, such as receiving marketing communications
Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our services, fraud prevention, and network security
Legal Obligation: Processing is required to comply with applicable laws and regulations

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services to you. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Professional Advisors

We may share information with lawyers, accountants, auditors, and other professional advisors who assist us in providing our services or complying with legal obligations.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law, court order, or government regulation, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.

Data Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security measures include:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols
Access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel only
Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
Secure data storage facilities with physical and digital safeguards
Employee training on data protection and privacy best practices
Incident response procedures for potential data breaches

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but continuously work to maintain and improve our security practices.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Retention periods vary depending on:

The nature of the information and purpose for which it was collected
Legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations requiring retention
Legitimate business needs such as fraud prevention and dispute resolution
Your consent, where applicable, and whether you have withdrawn such consent

When we no longer need your personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention policies and applicable legal requirements.

Your Privacy Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, including GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Right to Access

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and receive a copy of that information.

Right to Rectification

You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.

Right to Erasure

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information under certain circumstances, such as when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.

Right to Restrict Processing

You can request that we limit the processing of your personal information in specific situations, such as when you contest the accuracy of the data.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and transmit it to another controller.

Right to Object

You can object to the processing of your personal information for direct marketing purposes or when processing is based on legitimate interests.

Right to Withdraw Consent

Where processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the EU member state where you reside, work, or where an alleged infringement of data protection law occurred.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided at the end of this policy. We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by applicable law.

Your Rights and Opt-Out Instructions

You are not required to provide any personal information when using this website. If you prefer not to share your data, you may:

Avoid filling out contact forms, account registrations, or any data-submitting features
Disable cookies through your browser settings (see our Cookie Policy for more details)
Contact us directly to request the deletion of any previously shared personal data
Browse our website without accepting optional cookies or providing personal information

We respect your privacy choices. If you would like us to delete your data, please reach out to us at the contact details provided on our Contact page. We will process your request promptly in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.

When we transfer your personal information internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission or other legally recognized transfer mechanisms.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Us About Privacy

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Constant Meridian
Data Protection Officer
Theatinerstraße 15
80333 Munich, Germany
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +49 89 8472 5193

We will respond to your inquiry as promptly as possible and within the timeframes required by applicable data protection laws.