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Business Consulting

PRIVACY AND COOKIE POLICY

​1. Information About the Data Controller

The responsible data controller for this website under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) is:

Business Name: Riaz Consulting

Owner: Dr. Samar Riaz, PhD, MBA, MA, MBCS

Address: Kinten 2, 83083 Riedering, Germany

Email: info@riazconsulting.com

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2. Collection and Storage of Personal Data, and the Nature and Purpose of Its Use

a) When Visiting the Website (Server Log Files)

Our website is built and hosted using the Wix platform (Wix.com Ltd., Namal 40, Tel Aviv 6350671, Israel). When you access our website (www.riazconsulting.de / www.riazconsulting.com), the browser used on your device automatically sends information to our website's server. This information is temporarily stored in a so-called server log file. The following data is captured automatically without your intervention and stored until it is automatically deleted:

  • IP address of the requesting computer,

  • Date and time of access,

  • Name and URL of the retrieved file,

  • Website from which access was made (Referrer URL),

  • Browser type and version used, your computer's operating system, and the name of your access provider.

 

This data is processed by Wix to guarantee a smooth connection setup, ensure comfortable use of our website, and evaluate system security and stability.

Legal Basis & Processor Agreement: The legal basis for this data processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest follows from the purposes of data collection listed above. We have concluded a Data Processing Agreement (Auftragsverarbeitungsvertrag) with Wix in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR.

International Data Transfers: Israel is recognized by the European Commission as providing an adequate level of data protection. To the extent that data is transferred to Wix servers or subcontractors located in the United States or other third countries, this transfer is legally safeguarded by Wix's certification under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework and/or the execution of EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

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b) When Using Our Contact Form

We provide you with the opportunity to contact us via a form on our website. To submit an inquiry, entering a first name, surname, and a valid email address is mandatory so that we know who sent the request and can respond to it. Additional information (such as your organization) can be provided voluntarily.

Data processing for the purpose of contacting us is carried out in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, based on the voluntary consent you provide via the corresponding selection checkbox (Opt-In) on the form. The personal data collected by us for the use of the contact form will be automatically deleted once your inquiry has been fully handled, provided that no statutory storage obligations prevent erasure.

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3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website exclusively uses technically necessary cookies provided by default by our platform host, Wix. These cookies are strictly required to ensure the basic functionality, security, and stability of your website browsing session.

We do not use any third-party tracking tools (such as Google Analytics), do not use marketing pixels (such as Meta Pixels), and do not perform any personalized user tracking or profiling. You can configure your browser to inform you about the setting of cookies and only allow cookies in individual cases or exclude them entirely. If cookies are deactivated, the functionality of our website may be restricted.

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4. Sharing of Data

Your personal data will not be transferred to third parties for purposes other than those listed below. We will only share your personal data with third parties if:

  • You have given your explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR),

  • The disclosure is necessary for the assertion, exercise, or defense of legal claims, and there is no reason to assume that you have an overriding legitimate interest in the non-disclosure of your data (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR),

  • There is a statutory obligation for the transfer (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR).

 

5. Your Legal Rights (GDPR)

As a data subject, you hold the following statutory rights under the GDPR:

  • Right of Access (Art. 15 GDPR): You have the right to request confirmation as to whether or not your personal data is being processed.

  • Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): You have the right to demand the immediate correction of incorrect or incomplete personal data stored by us.

  • Right to Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data stored by us, unless processing is required to exercise the right to freedom of expression and information, to comply with a legal obligation, for reasons of public interest, or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.

  • Right to Restriction of Processing (Art. 18 GDPR): You have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data under certain conditions.

  • Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR): You have the right to receive the personal data you provided to us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format or to request its transfer to another controller.

  • Right to Withdraw Consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR): You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

  • Right to File a Complaint (Art. 77 GDPR): You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority (such as the Bayerisches Landesamt für Datenschutzaufsicht in Bavaria, Germany).

 

6. RIGHT TO OBJECT (ART. 21 GDPR)

IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS PROCESSED ON THE BASIS OF LEGITIMATE INTERESTS PURSUANT TO ART. 6(1)(F) GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA AT ANY TIME PURSUANT TO ART. 21 GDPR, PROVIDED THAT THERE ARE GROUNDS ARISING FROM YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION OR THE OBJECTION IS DIRECTED AGAINST DIRECT MARKETING.

IN THE CASE OF DIRECT MARKETING, YOU HAVE A GENERAL RIGHT TO OBJECT, WHICH WE WILL IMPLEMENT WITHOUT YOU SPECIFYING WITH A PARTICULAR SITUATION. IF YOU WISH TO EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT OF WITHDRAWAL OR OBJECTION, SIMPLY SEND AN EMAIL TO: info@riazconsulting.com

 

7. Data Security and SSL/TLS Encryption

For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content—such as inquiries you send to us as the site operator—this website utilizes standard SSL/TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the change in the address bar of the browser from "http://" to "https://" and by the lock icon in your browser bar.

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8. Validity and Changes to This Privacy Policy

This privacy policy is currently valid and has the status of June 2026. Due to the further development of our website and offers, or due to changed legal or regulatory requirements, it may become necessary to amend this privacy policy.

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