Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Retail Advisory Team. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you about how we look after your personal data when you visit our website and tell you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

2. Hosting by IONOS

This website is hosted by IONOS SE, Elgendorfer Str. 57, 56410 Montabaur, Germany.

A Data Processing Agreement (DPA) pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR has been concluded with IONOS SE.

When accessing this website, information is automatically collected and stored by the hosting provider in so-called server log files. This data may include, in particular:

• Browser type and browser version
• Operating system used
• Referrer URL
• Hostname of the accessing computer
• Date and time of the server request
• IP address of the requesting computer
• Name and URL of the retrieved file (if collected)

Processing is carried out for the purpose of providing the website, ensuring system security and stability, and analyzing errors.

The legal basis is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the secure and efficient operation of our website.

The data is stored only for as long as necessary to achieve the specified purposes. Afterwards, it is deleted or—insofar as deletion does not take place—anonymized. Longer storage occurs only to the extent necessary to investigate cases of abuse or security incidents.

3. Cookies, Tracking, Disclosure

Cookies are small text files that are stored on the user's end device and contain certain information.

This website exclusively uses technically necessary cookies insofar as these are required for the operation and proper functioning of the website.

Processing takes place on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest consists in the technically error-free provision of the website.

Technically necessary cookies are generally deleted after the end of the browser session, unless a longer storage period is required.

No analysis, tracking, or marketing cookies are used on this website.

Data is only transferred to third parties if a legal basis exists, e.g., to data processors pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR.

4. Email Contact and Contact Form

When you contact us by email or via a contact form, we process the data you provide (e.g., name, email address, telephone number, and the content of your message).

Processing takes place to handle your inquiry and for communication with you.

The legal basis is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Insofar as your inquiry is aimed at concluding or executing a contract, processing additionally takes place on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.

Data is stored only for as long as necessary to process your inquiry. After completion of communication, the data will be deleted, provided that no statutory retention obligations exist.

Please note: Do not transmit any special categories of personal data within the meaning of Art. 9 GDPR (e.g. health data, political opinions).

5. Rights of Data Subjects

You have the right to request information about your personal data processed by us at any time.

Furthermore, you have the right to:

• Rectification of inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR)
• Erasure of your data (Art. 17 GDPR)
• Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
• Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
• Right to object to the processing of your data (Art. 21 GDPR)

If processing is based on consent, you may revoke this consent at any time with effect for the future.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR).

Insofar as we process your personal data on the basis of legitimate interests pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, you have the right to object to this processing in accordance with Art. 21 GDPR, provided there are grounds arising from your particular situation. To exercise your right to object, an informal email notification to info@retailadvisoryteam.de is sufficient.

6. Recipients and Third-Country Transfers

The recipient of personal data is IONOS SE as a hosting service provider within the scope of data processing pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR.

No transmission of personal data to other third parties takes place, unless there is a legal obligation to do so.

No transmission of personal data to countries outside the European Union or the European Economic Area takes place.

7. Data Security

This website uses SSL or TLS encryption to protect the transmission of confidential content.

We take appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect personal data against accidental or intentional manipulation, loss, destruction, or unauthorized access by third parties.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

This privacy policy is currently valid. Adjustments will be made in the event of changes to the legal situation, our range of services, or the service providers used.

Date of last change: September 23, 2026