Privacy Policy

We take the protection of your personal data very seriously and treat it in accordance with the applicable data protection laws, especially the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Controller

The data controller responsible for this website is:

Markakos Nikos
c/o Gastro4Aix GmbH
Pontstraße 164-166
52062 Aachen, Germany
Phone: +49 241 4019330
Email: info@sowiso-ocean-aachen.de

2. Server Log Files

When you visit our website, certain data is automatically transmitted by your browser and stored by our hosting provider IONOS SE in server log files. This includes:

• ▪ Browser type and version
• ▪ Operating system used
• ▪ Referrer URL
• ▪ Hostname of the accessing device
• ▪ Time of the server request
• ▪ IP address

This data is used solely for technical administration and to ensure the stability and security of the website. It is not merged with other data or used to personally identify users.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in ensuring the stability and security of the website).

3. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and user experience. Most of these are "session cookies," which are deleted automatically after your visit.

Upon first visiting our site, a cookie-consent banner will appear allowing you to manage your preferences in accordance with the GDPR. You may change or withdraw your consent at any time.

You can also manage cookie settings directly in your browser.

4. Use of Google Maps

To show location maps, we use Google Maps, a service of Google Ireland Limited.

When you access a page with an embedded map, your IP address and usage data may be transmitted to Google. This may include transfer to servers in the United States.

Google Maps is only activated after your explicit consent via the cookie banner (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). If you do not give consent, the map will not be displayed.

Google’s privacy policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

5. Your Rights under the GDPR

You have the following rights at any time:

• ▪ Right of access to your stored personal data (Art. 15 GDPR)
• ▪ Right to rectification of inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR)
• ▪ Right to deletion ("right to be forgotten") (Art. 17 GDPR)
• ▪ Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
• ▪ Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
• ▪ Right to object to data processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
• ▪ Right to withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7(3) GDPR)

To exercise your rights, contact us at:
📧 info@sowiso-ocean-aachen.de

6. Right to File a Complaint

If you believe that your data is being processed unlawfully, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority.

In North Rhine-Westphalia, this is:
State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information of North Rhine-Westphalia
Kavalleriestraße 2–4, 40213 Düsseldorf
https://www.ldi.nrw.de

7. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy as necessary to comply with changes in the law or to reflect changes to our website and services.
Please check this page regularly to stay informed.

Last updated: July 2025