Data protection

1. Responsible party

M. Zilken GmbH
Mathias-Brüggen-Straße 6
D – 50827 Cologne

Phone: +49 (0) 221 / 29 19 67 40
Email: info@zilken.com

The above-mentioned provider is responsible for data processing on this website within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Hosting via Webflow

Our website is hosted by Webflow, Inc., 398 11th Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA.

Webflow stores personal data (e.g., IP addresses, device information, timestamps) in so-called server log files to ensure the stability and security of the website.
The legal basis is Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest in secure operation).

A data processing agreement (DPA) has been concluded with Webflow in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR.
Data is transferred to the USA on the basis of the EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC).

Further information:
https://webflow.com/legal/eu-privacy-policy

3. Collection and storage of personal data

When you visit our website, information transmitted by your browser is automatically collected:

  • IP address (anonymized)
  • Date and time of access
  • Browser type and version
  • operating system
  • referrer URL
  • Pages accessed

This data is used exclusively for technical provision, system security, and optimization of the offer.
This data is not merged with other data sources.

4. Contact form / Email contact

If you contact us via a form or by email, your details (name, email address, message) will be processed in order to handle your request.
The legal basis is Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR (contract or pre-contractual measures) or (f) (legitimate interest in communication).

The data will be deleted after final processing, provided that there are no legal retention obligations.

5. Cookies and local storage

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies (e.g., local storage) to ensure functionality, security, and presentation.
The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (technically necessary cookies).
Non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics, marketing) are only set after consent has been given (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

On your first visit, a cookie banner will appear, allowing you to manage your preferences.

6. Web analytics and statistics

No analysis tools are currently in use.

7. Rights of data subjects

You have the following rights under the GDPR:

  • Information about your stored data (Art. 15 GDPR)
  • Correction of inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR)
  • Deletion ("right to be forgotten," Art. 17 GDPR)
  • Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
  • Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
  • Objection to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
  • Complaint to a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)

Competent supervisory authority:
State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information North Rhine-Westphalia (LDI NRW)
Kavalleriestraße 2–4, 40213 Düsseldorf
https://www.ldi.nrw.de/

8. Data security

We use technical and organizational security measures to protect your data against manipulation, loss, or unauthorized access.
Our security measures are regularly reviewed and adapted to technical progress.

9. Timeliness and changes to this privacy policy

This privacy policy is current as of October 2025.
We reserve the right to update it in the event of changes to the legal situation or functional changes to the website.