Data Protection

Protecting your personal data is a central concern for us. Below we inform you about which data is processed on our website, for what purposes this is done, and which rights you have with regard to your data.

This privacy policy applies to the website www.tk-immo.de, operated by Thomas Klinke Immobilien GmbH.

1. Controller for Data Processing

Thomas Klinke Immobilien GmbH
Jarrestraße 42
22303 Hamburg
Germany

Phone: +49 (0)40 79 69 68 50
Email: info@tk-immo.de
Website: www.tk-immo.de

Managing Directors: Thomas Klinke, Johannes von Petersdorff-Campen

2. Data Protection Officer

DataGAP GmbH
Markus Altenburg
Bessemerstraße 82, 10th Floor South
12103 Berlin
Germany

Email: datenschutz@tk-immo.de

3. General Information on Data Processing

We process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), and the Telecommunications-Digital Services Data Protection Act (TDDDG).
Data is processed either on the basis of legal permission or your consent. We follow the principles of data minimisation, purpose limitation, and transparency.

4. Hosting, Security and System Operation

Our website is hosted by:
IONOS SE, Elgendorfer Straße 57, 56410 Montabaur, Germany
Privacy policy: www.ionos.de/datenschutz

The following technical information is automatically processed when visiting our website:
• IP address
• Date and time of access
• Browser type and version
• Visited pages
• Referrer URL

These data are stored in server log files and used exclusively to ensure the stable and secure operation of the website.

Purpose: Operation and security of the website
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest)
Storage period: Log files are regularly anonymised and deleted

Encryption notice: Our website uses current encryption technologies (TLS/SSL) to protect your data during transmission.

5. Cookie Management & Consent

We use a local cookie consent tool that allows you to manage your preferences for cookie use. You can decide whether to allow cookies for statistical or marketing purposes. Technically necessary cookies are always active.

Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR, § 25 TDDDG
Storage period: Depends on the specific cookie, see cookie banner for details

6. Use of Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device via your browser. They enable basic functions (e.g. language settings) and help us analyse and improve our services.
• Necessary cookies ensure technical operation
• Statistical cookies enable analysis of usage
• Marketing cookies serve external content like maps or videos

Purpose: Functionality, optimisation, personalisation
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR (consent)
Withdrawal: You may revoke consent at any time via the cookie tool

7. Web Analytics with Matomo (Self-Hosted)

We use Matomo, a privacy-friendly web analytics software, hosted on our own server. A cookie is set to recognise returning users in anonymised form. IP addresses are shortened before storage. No data is shared with third parties.

Collected data includes:
• Shortened IP address
• Visited pages
• Time spent
• Device used

Purpose: Analysis to improve navigation, content, and usability
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR
Cookie duration: Up to 13 months
Withdrawal: Anytime via cookie settings
Recipient: None (no transfer to third parties)

8. Contacting Us

When you contact us via email or contact form, we process your data (e.g. name, email, message) solely for handling your enquiry.

Purpose: Communication with prospects, clients, partners
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. a, b, f GDPR
Storage period: Until request is resolved or revoked, subject to legal retention

9. Online Applications

When you apply via our online application form, we process the data you provide to handle the recruitment process. This may include special categories of personal data under Art. 9 (2) lit. a GDPR.

Providing this data is voluntary. Please submit only data necessary for your application.

Purpose: Evaluation and processing of applications
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR; Art. 9 (2) lit. a GDPR (consent)
Storage period: Application data will be deleted no later than 6 months after completion unless a legal obligation or your explicit consent for extended storage exists

10. Newsletter

When you subscribe to our newsletter, we use your contact details to send the newsletter and perform statistical analysis (e.g. open and click rates). Newsletters are sent via:

CleverReach GmbH & Co. KG, Mühlenstraße 43, 26180 Rastede, Germany
Privacy policy: www.cleverreach.com/en/privacy-policy

Purpose: Regular updates on offers and news
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR
Storage period: Until you unsubscribe

11. Google Maps

To display maps, we use Google Maps:
Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland
Privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy

When the map is loaded, data (e.g. IP address) is transmitted to Google. Google acts as an independent data controller and may process data on servers outside the EU.

Purpose: Location display, route planning
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR, § 25 TDDDG

12. Vimeo

When you play embedded Vimeo videos, personal data such as IP address, device info, and usage data are transferred to Vimeo LLC, 555 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011, USA. Vimeo may also set cookies.

Vimeo is an independent controller under the GDPR. Data transfers to the USA are based on EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) under Art. 46 GDPR.
Privacy policy: www.vimeo.com/privacy

Purpose: Delivery of embedded video content
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR, § 25 (1) TDDDG

13. Appointment Booking

For digital appointment scheduling (e.g. viewings), we use:
Timum GmbH, Urbanstraße 116, 10967 Berlin, Germany
Privacy policy: www.timum.de/datenschutz

Processed data: name, email, optional phone, appointment details

Purpose: Scheduling and confirmation
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR

14. Property Valuation

We use an online valuation tool by:
Sprengnetter Real Estate Services GmbH, Sprengnetter-Campus 1, 53474 Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, Germany
Privacy policy: www.sprengnetter.de/datenschutz

Purpose: Provide property valuation with visualisation
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR

15. Social Media & Links

Our website contains links to our business profiles on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. When clicking a link, you are redirected to the respective platform. This may involve data transmission if you are logged in there. Their own privacy policies apply. No automatic data exchange or tracking occurs from our website.
• Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland
• LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Plaza, Dublin 2, Ireland

Privacy policies:
– Meta (Facebook & Instagram): www.facebook.com/privacy/policy
– LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy

Purpose: Public relations, client engagement
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR

16. Data Transfers to Third Countries

Some services (e.g. Google Maps, Vimeo, Meta) may process data in non-EU countries such as the USA. These transfers are based on EU Standard Contractual Clauses under Art. 46 (2) lit. c GDPR or other appropriate safeguards. See the respective provider’s privacy policy for more details.

17. Your Rights

You have the following rights under the GDPR:
• Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
• Rectification of incorrect data (Art. 16 GDPR)
• Erasure (“right to be forgotten”, Art. 17 GDPR)
• Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
• Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
• Objection to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
• Withdrawal of consent (Art. 7 (3) GDPR)

Supervisory authority:
Hamburg Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information
Ludwig-Erhard-Straße 22, 20459 Hamburg, Germany
www.datenschutz-hamburg.de

18. Updates to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this policy due to technical, legal, or organisational changes.

Last updated: 8 June 2025