1. Privacy Policy

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General Information
This website is operated by Global Cars e.K., Papenreye 5, 22453 Hamburg. The following information provides an overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit our website. Personal data includes all data that can personally identify you. Detailed information on data protection can be found in our privacy policy below.

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Data Collection on Our Website

Who is responsible for data collection on this website?
Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find the operator’s contact details in the legal notice (Impressum) of this website.

 

How do we collect your data?
Your data is collected in two ways:

1. You provide it to us directly, for example, by entering information into a contact form.

2. Other data is automatically collected by our IT systems when you visit the website. This primarily includes technical data (e.g., internet browser, operating system, or time of page access). This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter our website.

 

Why do we use your data?
Some data is collected to ensure the website functions correctly. Other data may be used to analyze user behavior.

 

What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right to receive information about the origin, recipients, and purpose of your stored personal data at any time, free of charge. You also have the right to request the correction, blocking, or deletion of this data. For this purpose, or for any further questions regarding data protection, you can contact us at any time using the address provided in the legal notice (Impressum). Additionally, you have the right to file a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority.

 

Analytics and Third-Party Tools
When you visit our website, your browsing behavior may be statistically analyzed. This happens mainly through cookies and analysis programs. The analysis of your browsing behavior is usually anonymous and cannot be traced back to you. You can object to this analysis or prevent it by not using certain tools. Detailed information on this can be found in the following privacy policy. We will inform you about your options to object in this privacy policy.

 

2. General Information and Mandatory Notices on Data Protection

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The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We handle your personal data confidentially and in accordance with legal data protection regulations as well as this privacy policy.

When you use this website, various personal data are collected. Personal data refers to data that can personally identify you. This privacy policy explains what data we collect and how we use it. It also explains how and for what purpose this is done.

Please note that data transmission over the internet (e.g., when communicating via email) may have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data from third-party access is not possible.

 

Notice on the Responsible Entity

The responsible entity for data processing on this website is:

Global Cars e.K.
Papenreye 5,
22453 Hamburg
Email: info@global-cars.com

The responsible entity is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).

 

Revocation of Your Consent to Data Processing

Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You can revoke consent at any time. A simple informal email to us is sufficient for this purpose. The legality of the data processing carried out before the revocation remains unaffected by the revocation.

 

Right to Lodge a Complaint with the Competent Supervisory Authority

In the event of data protection violations, the affected party has the right to file a complaint with the competent supervisory authority. The competent supervisory authority for data protection matters is the state data protection officer of the federal state in which our company is based. A list of data protection officers and their contact details can be found at the following link:
https://www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Infothek/Anschriften_Links/anschriften_links-node.html.

 

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive data that we process automatically based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract in a common, machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of data to another responsible entity, this will only be done if it is technically feasible.

 

Access, Blocking, Deletion

Within the framework of the applicable legal provisions, you have the right to request free information about your stored personal data, its origin and recipients, and the purpose of data processing at any time. You also have the right to request the correction, blocking, or deletion of this data. For this purpose and for any further questions about personal data, you can contact us at any time using the address provided in the legal notice (Impressum).

 

Objection to Advertising Emails

The use of contact data published within the legal notice obligation for sending unsolicited advertising and informational materials is hereby objected to. The operators of this website expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of the unsolicited sending of advertising information, such as spam emails.

 

3. Data Protection Officer

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Alexandra Zolfaghari
Papenreye 5
22453 Hamburg

Phone: +49 40 431414
Email: Alex@Global-Cars.com

 

 

4. Data Collection on Our Website

Cookies

Our website uses cookies in some instances. Cookies do not harm your computer and do not contain viruses. They help make our website more user-friendly, efficient, and secure. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer by your browser.

Most of the cookies we use are so-called "session cookies," which are automatically deleted after your visit. Other cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them. These cookies enable us to recognize your browser the next time you visit.

You can configure your browser to notify you when cookies are set and to allow cookies only in specific cases, exclude the acceptance of cookies in certain cases or in general, and activate automatic cookie deletion when closing the browser. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.

Cookies required for electronic communication or for providing certain functions you request (e.g., shopping cart function) are stored based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing cookies to ensure the technically error-free and optimized provision of its services. Any other cookies (e.g., for analyzing browsing behavior) are treated separately in this privacy policy.

 

Server Log Files

The website provider automatically collects and stores information in server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These include:

• Browser type and version

• Operating system used

• Referrer URL

• Hostname of the accessing computer

• Time of the server request

• IP address

This data is not merged with other data sources. The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, which allows data processing for the fulfillment of a contract or pre-contractual measures. The web server stores the user's IP address for 3 days.

 

Contact Form

If you submit inquiries via our contact form, the information you provide, including your contact details, will be stored for the purpose of processing your inquiry and for follow-up questions. We do not share this data without your consent.

The processing of data entered in the contact form is based solely on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). You can revoke your consent at any time by sending us an informal email. The legality of data processing carried out before the revocation remains unaffected.

The data you provide via the contact form will remain with us until you request deletion, revoke your consent, or the purpose for storing the data no longer applies (e.g., after completing your request). Mandatory legal provisions—especially retention periods—remain unaffected.

 

Registration on This Website

You can register on our website to access additional functions. The provided data will only be used for the respective service or feature for which you registered. Mandatory registration details must be fully provided; otherwise, we will reject the registration.

For important updates, such as changes to our services or technical requirements, we will use the email address provided during registration to inform you accordingly.

The processing of registration data is based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). You can revoke your consent at any time by sending us an informal email. The legality of past data processing remains unaffected by the revocation.

Registered user data is stored for as long as the registration remains active and will be deleted afterward. Legal retention periods remain unaffected.

 

Processing of Customer and Contract Data

We collect, process, and use personal data only to the extent necessary for establishing, structuring, or modifying legal relationships (inventory data). This is done based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, which allows data processing for contract fulfillment or pre-contractual measures.

We collect, process, and use personal data about the usage of our website (usage data) only to the extent necessary to enable or bill the use of the service. Customer data collected will be deleted after the contract is fulfilled or the business relationship ends. Legal retention periods remain unaffected.

 

Data Transfer at Contract Conclusion for Online Shops, Retailers, and Shipping

We only transfer personal data to third parties if it is necessary for contract execution, such as to companies responsible for delivering goods or the payment processing bank. Further transmission of data will not take place unless you have explicitly consented.

Your data will not be shared with third parties for advertising purposes without your explicit consent. The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, which allows data processing for contract fulfillment or pre-contractual measures.

 

Data Transfer at Contract Conclusion for Services and Digital Content

We only transfer personal data to third parties if it is necessary for contract execution, such as to the payment processing bank.

Further data transfer will not occur unless you have explicitly consented. Your data will not be shared with third parties for advertising purposes without your explicit consent. The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, which allows data processing for contract fulfillment or pre-contractual measures.

 

5. Analytics Tools and Advertising

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Google Analytics

This website uses functions of the web analytics service Google Analytics. The provider is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.

Google Analytics uses so-called "cookies." These are text files stored on your computer that allow an analysis of your use of the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there.

The storage of Google Analytics cookies is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior to optimize both its website and its advertising.

 

Browser Plugin

You can prevent the storage of cookies by adjusting your browser settings accordingly. However, please note that in this case, you may not be able to use all functions of this website to their full extent.

Additionally, you can prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (including your IP address) by Google, as well as the processing of this data by Google, by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link: Google Analytics Opt-out.

 

6. Plugins and Tools

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YouTube

Our website uses plugins from the YouTube platform, which is operated by Google. The provider is YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA.

We have embedded our videos using YouTube’s enhanced privacy mode. According to YouTube, this means that personal data will only be transmitted to YouTube/Google when you watch the video.

When you visit a page on our site that includes a YouTube plugin, a connection is established with YouTube's servers. The YouTube server is informed about which of our pages you have visited. If you are logged into your YouTube account, YouTube can associate your browsing behavior directly with your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account.

The use of YouTube is in the interest of an appealing presentation of our online offerings, which constitutes a legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

For more information on how YouTube handles user data, please refer to YouTube’s privacy policy:
https://www.google.de/intl/en/policies/privacy.

 

Google Web Fonts

This site uses so-called web fonts provided by Google to ensure a uniform display of fonts. When you access a page, your browser loads the required web fonts into its cache to correctly display text and fonts.

For this purpose, the browser you are using must establish a connection to Google’s servers. As a result, Google becomes aware that our website was accessed via your IP address.

The use of Google Web Fonts is in the interest of a consistent and visually appealing presentation of our online content, which constitutes a legitimate interest under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. If your browser does not support web fonts, a standard font from your computer will be used instead.

For more information about Google Web Fonts, visit:
https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq
Google’s privacy policy:
https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/.

 

Telephone / Fax

When you contact us via telephone or fax, you generally provide us with your phone number. Your phone number, the target phone number, the date and time, and possibly the duration of the call or transmission are stored by our telecommunications equipment and service provider.

This processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest: callback of missed calls and optional internal process optimization by analyzing wait times and unanswered calls).

If you send us inquiries via telephone or fax, your information—including the contact details you provide—may be stored for the purpose of processing the inquiry and for potential follow-up questions.

The processing of this data is typically based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. The data you provide will remain with us until you request deletion, withdraw your consent to storage, or the purpose for data retention no longer applies (e.g., after your inquiry has been processed). Mandatory legal provisions - especially retention periods -remain unaffected.

 

7. platform services and hosting
 

The purpose of these services is to host and operate the main components of the application for this website so that this website can be offered from a uniform platform. Such platforms provide the provider with a whole range of tools - for example, analysis and comment functions, user and database management, e-commerce and payment processing - which involve the processing of personal data. 
Some of these services work with geographically distributed servers, making it difficult to determine the location where the personal data is stored.

 

Wix.com
Wix is a platform provided by Wix.com, Ltd. that allows the Owner to build, host and operate this Website. Wix is highly customizable and can host websites with content ranging from simple blogs to complex e-commerce platforms.
The service is provided by: Wix.com, Ltd. Israel

Personal data processed:
- Device information
- Usage data
- Tracker

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Last updated: February 2025