This Privacy Policy is provided in English as the reference version for this website.
This page provides information on how personal data is processed in connection with the website www.axiovest.com (the “Website”). It explains, in general terms, what personal data may be collected, for what purposes it is used, on what legal basis, how long it is kept, and what rights individuals have regarding their own data. This Privacy Policy applies to visitors of the Website as well as to individuals who contact Axiovest or submit information through the contact or application form.
1. Controller
The controller responsible for the processing of personal data on this Website, within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is:
Michael Lindermann
Kösliner Strasse 24
DE-47269 Duisburg
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)203 39 22 9576
Email: m.lindermann@axiovest.com
Website: www.axiovest.com
Competent authority (as indicated by the controller): Gewerbeamt der Stadt Duisburg
VAT / tax number: 109/5126/3267
2. Server Log Files and Technical Access Data
When the Website is accessed, certain technical information is generally recorded automatically by the server infrastructure used to operate the Website. This may typically include details such as the browser type and version, the operating system used, the page from which the Website was accessed, the date and time of the request, and the IP address of the requesting device.
This information is generally processed for technical purposes only, in particular to ensure the stable and secure operation of the Website, to detect and prevent misuse, and to safeguard the underlying systems. It is generally not combined with other data sources.
[Hosting provider to be inserted]. The specific hosting provider used for this Website, together with further details on the retention period applicable to server log data, will be added to this section once confirmed.
Where applicable, the legal basis for this processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, based on the legitimate interest in the secure and reliable technical operation of the Website.
3. Contacting Axiovest
Axiovest can be contacted by email at m.lindermann@axiovest.com, as well as through the contact and application form provided on the Website. When an inquiry is sent by email or submitted through the form, the personal data provided is processed for the purpose of handling that inquiry and any resulting communication.
4. Categories of Personal Data Processed Through the Contact / Application Form
Depending on which fields are completed, the contact and application form on the Website may process the following categories of personal data:
- Name
- Company
- Role
- Email address
- Phone number
- LinkedIn profile or website
- Motivation / free-text message
- Selected persona (Founder, Investor, or Decision Maker)
This information is provided voluntarily by the person completing the form.
5. Purpose of Processing
The personal data described above is processed for the following purposes: responding to inquiries submitted through the Website, reviewing applications and expressions of interest received through the form, and maintaining ongoing business communication with founders, investors, and decision makers.
6. Legal Basis for Processing
The processing of personal data described in this Privacy Policy is generally carried out on the basis of one or more of the following legal grounds under the GDPR:
- Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – consent, where consent has been given, for example by submitting the contact or application form;
- Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR – processing necessary for the initiation or performance of a contract, or for pre-contractual measures taken at the request of the individual;
- Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interest, in particular the interest in responding to inquiries and maintaining professional business communication.
7. Storage Duration
Personal data is generally stored only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, or for as long as required by applicable statutory retention obligations. [The specific internal retention periods for inquiry and application data have not yet been finally defined and will be confirmed and inserted here.] Once the purpose of processing no longer applies and no legal obligation requires further retention, the relevant personal data is deleted or anonymized.
8. Data Subject Rights
Under the GDPR, individuals whose personal data is processed in connection with this Website have the right to: request access to their personal data (Art. 15 GDPR); request rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data (Art. 16 GDPR); request erasure of their data (Art. 17 GDPR); request restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR); object to processing carried out on the basis of legitimate interest (Art. 21 GDPR); and, where applicable, request data portability (Art. 20 GDPR). Where processing is based on consent, this consent may be withdrawn at any time with effect for the future, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.
Individuals also have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact: m.lindermann@axiovest.com
9. Disclosure to Third Parties
[It has not yet been finally confirmed whether, or to what extent, personal data submitted through this Website is shared with external service providers, such as hosting, email, or form-processing services.] As a general principle, personal data collected through this Website is not sold and is only shared with third parties where this is necessary for the operation of the Website or as required by law. Once any such service providers have been confirmed, they will be named in this section together with the applicable legal basis for the disclosure.
10. Security
Reasonable technical and organizational measures are applied with the aim of protecting personal data processed in connection with this Website against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or unauthorized disclosure. However, it should be noted that no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be entirely secure.
11. Use of AI-assisted content and AI-generated images
Parts of the textual content on this website were reviewed and linguistically refined with the support of artificial intelligence. Certain visual materials on this website were generated using artificial intelligence and are used for illustrative purposes only.
12. Changes to this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in the legal requirements applicable to the Website or in its technical setup. The version published on this page is always the current version.
[Date of last update to be inserted upon publication.]