Note on translation: This Privacy Policy is a translation of the original German version (legally binding). In case of discrepancy between versions, the German version prevails.
1. Controller
The controller pursuant to Art. 4 (7) GDPR for this website is:
GeoStudys Consulting
Dipl.-Geol. K. Bazrafshan
Goerzallee 299, 14167 Berlin-Zehlendorf, Germany
Phone: +49 157 88 330112 · E-mail: info@geostudys.com
2. Server Log Files
The hosting provider (STRATO AG) automatically collects and stores information that your browser transmits in so-called server log files. This includes: IP address, date and time, browser type and version, referrer URL, accessed pages. The legal basis is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR (legitimate interest in operating a stable website). Logs are deleted after a maximum of 7 days.
3. Contact Form
If you submit an enquiry via our contact form, the data you provide (name, company, e-mail, phone, project description, file uploads) will be processed for the purpose of handling your enquiry and possible follow-up communication. The legal basis is Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR (pre-contractual measures) or Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR (consent, if no contractual relationship exists). The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required, unless statutory retention periods apply.
4. Cookies
This website does not set any tracking or marketing cookies. Only technically necessary session cookies may be used by your browser; these contain no personal information and are not transmitted to third parties.
5. Analytics, Tracking
This website does not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel or other tracking tools. Visitor numbers are not analysed beyond the server log files described above.
6. Your Rights
You have the right at any time to:
- obtain confirmation as to whether we process personal data concerning you (Art. 15 GDPR);
- request the rectification of inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR);
- request the erasure of your data (Art. 17 GDPR);
- request the restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR);
- request data portability (Art. 20 GDPR);
- object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR);
- lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR).
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details above.
7. Supervisory Authority
Berliner Beauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit
Friedrichstr. 219, 10969 Berlin, Germany
Phone: +49 30 13 889-0
www.datenschutz-berlin.de
8. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy in line with technical or legal changes. The current version applies on each visit to our website.
Last updated: April 2026