1. Controller
The controller for data processing under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:
**TM Tradecompany GmbH**
Gebrüderstraße 15
37269 Eschwege, Germany
Email: info@tmgmbh-online.de
Phone: +49 5651 3312538

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2. Collected Data and Purposes of Processing
We process personal data only in compliance with legal requirements. Data is collected for the following purposes:

a) Personal Data
– Contact details (name, email, phone number, address) for inquiries, contracts, or newsletter subscriptions.
– Business-related data (company name, position, orders) to manage sales, export, and logistics.
– Export documentation (e.g., customs information, delivery addresses) to fulfill legal and contractual obligations.

b) Technical Data
– Usage data (IP address, browser type, access times) to ensure stable website operation.
– Cookies (see Section 7).

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3. Legal Basis for Processing
– Performance of a contract (Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR): For order fulfillment, logistics, and export documentation.
– Legitimate interests (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR): To optimize our services and website.
– Consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR): For marketing communications.

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4. Data Sharing
Your data is shared only when necessary:
– Logistics and transport partners in Central and Eastern Europe for order fulfillment.
– IT service providers for website maintenance.
– Authorities to meet legal obligations (e.g., customs).

Transfers to third countries outside the EU/EEA comply with GDPR standards (e.g., EU Standard Contractual Clauses).

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5. Data Retention Period
Data is retained only as long as required for processing or legal retention periods (e.g., commercial/tax law: 10 years).

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6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
– Access, rectification, or erasure of your data.
– Restrict processing or request data portability.
– Withdraw consent (effective upon withdrawal).
– Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
– Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g., [insert relevant authority]).

Contact us using the details in Section 1.

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7. Cookies and Tracking
– Technically necessary cookies ensure website functionality.
– Analytical cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) require your consent.
Manage or delete cookies via your browser settings.

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8. Security Measures
We protect your data through SSL encryption, access restrictions, and regular security audits.

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9. External Links
We are not responsible for the content of external websites linked on our platform.

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10. Updates
This policy is updated to reflect new services or legal requirements. The current version is always available on our website.