Last Updated: February 12, 2026
1. Introduction
CONIVEST ("we," "us," or "our") operatesthe website www.conivest.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personalinformation when you visit our website or use our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicabledata protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)and other relevant privacy regulations.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal information is:
CONIVEST
Email: armin@conivest.com
Phone: +49 1514 3228242
3. Information We Collect
3.1 Information You Provide Directly
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
Contact Information: Full name, email address, phone number, company name
Communication Data: Messages, inquiries, and any other information you provide through our contact forms or direct communications
Meeting Data: Information collected when you book meetings through our calendar booking systems (Cal.com or Calendly)
3.2 Information CollectedAutomatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
Technical Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device information
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring website addresses
Cookies and Similar Technologies: Information collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 8 for details)
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information based on the following legalgrounds:
Consent: When you provide explicit consent (e.g., by submitting a contact form or subscribing to communications)
Contractual Necessity: To provide services you request and fulfill our contractual obligations
Legitimate Interests: For our legitimate business interests, such as improving our services, analyzing website usage, and business development, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights
Legal Obligations: To comply with legal requirements and obligations
5. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
5.1 Service Delivery Responding to your inquiries and communications Scheduling and managing meetings and consultations Providing strategic consulting and advisory services Fulfilling contractual obligations
5.2 Business Operations Improving our website functionality and user experience Analyzing website usage and performance Conducting market research and business development Maintaining records for business and legal purposes
5.3 Marketing and Communications Sending relevant business information, industry insights, or company updates (only with your consent or where permitted by law) Providing information about our services
5.4 Legal Compliance Complying with legal obligations Protecting our rights and interests Preventing fraud and security threats
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may shareyour information with:
6.1 Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party service providers who assist us inoperating our website and delivering our services, including:
Website Hosting: Website hosting and infrastructure providers
Calendar Services: Cal.com and Calendly for meeting scheduling
Communication Tools: Email service providers
Analytics Services: Website analytics providers to understand usage patternsThese service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
6.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information when required by law, legal process, litigation, or government authorities, or when necessary to: Comply with legal obligations Protect our rights, property, or safety Prevent fraud or security threats Protect the rights and safety of our clients and others
6.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets,your personal information may be transferred to the successor entity, subjectto the same privacy protections.
7. International Data Transfers
As a company based in Germany serving clients internationally, we maytransfer your personal information to countries outside the European EconomicArea (EEA). When we do so, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
Data Processing Agreements with service providers
Other legally approved transfer mechanisms
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhanceyour experience and analyze website usage.
8.1 Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
8.2 Your Cookie Choices
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disablingcertain cookies may affect website functionality. For more information aboutcookies and how to manage them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary tofulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retentionperiod is required or permitted by law.
Retention Periods:
Client Information: For the duration of our business relationship and up to 10 years after the end of the relationship, as required by German commercial law
Contact Inquiries: Up to 3 years from the date of inquiry
Marketing Communications: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
Website Analytics: Typically aggregated and anonymized after 26 months
10. Your Privacy Rights
Under GDPR and applicable privacy laws, you have the following rights:
10.1 Right of Access
You have the right to request access to the personal information we holdabout you.
10.2 Right to Rectification
You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incompletepersonal information.
10.3 Right to Erasure
You have the right to request deletion of your personal information("right to be forgotten") in certain circumstances.
10.4 Right to Restriction ofProcessing
You have the right to request restriction of processing your personalinformation in certain situations.
10.5 Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured,commonly used, and machine-readable format.
10.6 Right to Object
You have the right to object to processing of your personal informationbased on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
10.7 Right to Withdraw Consent
Where processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdrawconsent at any time.
10.8 Right to Lodge a Complaint
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority,particularly in your country of residence, place of work, or where an allegedinfringement occurred.
To Exercise Your Rights:
Contact us at: armin@conivest.com or +49 1514 3228242
We will respond to your request within one month, unless the request iscomplex or numerous, in which case we may extend this period by two additionalmonths.
11. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protectyour personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure,or destruction. These measures include:
Secure data transmission using SSL/TLS encryption
Access controls and authentication
Regular security assessments
Employee training on data protection
Secure data storage practices
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronicstorage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannotguarantee absolute security.
12. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We donot knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become awarethat we have collected information from a child under 16 without parentalconsent, we will take steps to delete that information.
13. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We arenot responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourageyou to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes inour practices, legal requirements, or business operations. We will notify youof material changes by:
Posting the updated policy on our website
Updating the "Last Updated" date
Sending you an email notification (for significant changes)
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stayinformed about how we protect your information.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
CONIVEST
Email: armin@conivest.com
Phone: +49 1514 3228242
For data protection matters, you may also contact:
German Data Protection Authority (BfDI)
Graurheindorfer Str. 153
53117 Bonn, Germany
Website: www.bfdi.bund.de
Additional Information for CaliforniaResidents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold Right to delete personal information
Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights
To exercise these rights, contact us using the information providedabove.
Consent Statement:
By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read andunderstood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, anddisclosure of your information as described herein.