We are very pleased that you have shown interest in our company. The protection of personal data is a particularly high priority for the management of SLA Ventures GmbH. The use of our website is generally possible without providing personal data. However, if a data subject wishes to use certain services via our website, the processing of personal data may become necessary. Where such processing is required and no other legal basis applies, we obtain consent from the data subject.

Personal data is always processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable national data protection laws. This privacy policy informs you about the nature, scope, and purpose of the processing of personal data as well as your rights as a data subject.

Despite comprehensive technical and organizational measures, internet-based data transmission may have security vulnerabilities. Absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. You are therefore free to transmit personal data to us via alternative means, for example by telephone.

1. Definitions

Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.

Data subject means any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed.

Processing means any operation performed on personal data, such as collection, storage, use, disclosure, or deletion.

Controller means the legal entity that determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.

Consent means any freely given, informed, and unambiguous indication by which the data subject agrees to the processing of personal data.

2. Name and Address of the Controller

SLA Ventures GmbH
Brahmsstr. 9a
81677 Munich
Germany

Email: hello@sla.ventures
Website: www.smartlabarchitects.com

3. Hosting and Server Log Files

Our website is hosted by Host ON GmbH. The servers are located in Frankfurt am Main, Germany (EU).

When accessing our website, the hosting provider automatically processes and stores information in so-called server log files. This includes the IP address, date and time of the request, accessed pages or files, transmitted data volume, referrer URL, browser type and version, and operating system.

This processing is necessary to ensure the technical stability, security, and proper delivery of the website.

The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Log file data is stored only as long as technically necessary.

4. Content Management System and Page Builder

We use WordPress as a content management system and Elementor (Hello Theme) to design and manage website content. Technical data required for displaying and securing the website may be processed.

The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

5. Contact via Email and SMTP

If you contact us by email, the personal data you provide, such as your name, email address, and message content, will be processed to handle your request.

We use SMTP for sending and receiving emails. Only the data necessary for communication is processed.

The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR for pre-contractual or contractual communication and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR for general inquiries.

The data is deleted once processing is completed and no legal retention obligations exist.

6. Web Analytics with etracker

We use etracker, provided by etracker GmbH, Hamburg, Germany, to analyze website usage and improve our services.

etracker is used in a compliance configuration that does not require consent. Data is processed in a privacy-friendly manner using pseudonymized or aggregated usage data, such as page views, referrers, and device information.

No user profiles are created and no data is merged with other data sources.

The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Users may object to data processing by etracker at any time.

7. Google reCAPTCHA

To protect our website from spam and abuse, we use Google reCAPTCHA, provided by Google Ireland Limited, Dublin, Ireland.

Google reCAPTCHA analyzes technical and behavioral data such as IP address, device information, mouse movements, and interaction times. Data may be transferred to Google servers, including outside the European Union.

The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, based on our legitimate interest in securing our website.

Further information can be found in Google’s privacy policy.

8. Calendly

We offer the possibility to book appointments via Calendly, provided by Calendly LLC.

When scheduling an appointment, personal data such as name, email address, and appointment details are processed in order to organize and conduct meetings.

Calendly processes data as an independent controller. Data may be transferred to third countries.

The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.

9. Typeform

We embed Typeform forms via iFrame for specific inquiries. These forms are loaded only after explicit consent within the respective form.

When using Typeform, the data entered by you as well as technical data may be transmitted to Typeform S.L., Spain.

The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. Consent can be withdrawn at any time with effect for the future.

10. Multilingual Content

We use the WordPress plugin TranslatePress to provide multilingual content. Technically necessary data, such as language settings, is processed.

The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

11. Real Estate Content

We use the Frymo plugin to display real estate listings. Technical data required to display property content and to process inquiries may be processed.

The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR and Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR in the case of service-related inquiries.

12. Data Retention

Personal data is stored only as long as necessary for the respective purpose or as required by law. After expiration of statutory retention periods, the data is deleted.

13. Rights of the Data Subject

Data subjects have the right to access their personal data, request rectification or erasure, request restriction of processing, receive their data in a portable format, object to processing, withdraw consent at any time, and lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

14. Supervisory Authority

Bayerisches Landesamt für Datenschutzaufsicht (BayLDA), Germany.

15. Automated Decision-Making

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling.

16. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy to reflect legal or technical changes.