Privacy Policy – DER KREIS UK LLP

1. Introduction

This data protection declaration explains to you the type, scope and purpose of the processing of personal data (hereinafter referred to as “data”) within our online offer and the associated websites, functions and contents as well as external online presences, e.g. our social media profile. (hereinafter jointly referred to as “online offer”). With regard to the terms used, such as “personal data” or their “processing”, we refer to the definitions in Art. 4 of the Basic Data Protection Ordinance (DSGVO).

2. Company Information

DER KREIS UK LLP
Threefield House
Threefield Lane
Southampton
Hampshire
SO14 3LP
United Kingdom

LLP number: OC382169

Phone: +44 (0) 2382 021348
Email: info@derkreis.co.uk

3. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

Contact Forms

First name
Last name
Email address
Phone number
Message or enquiry

Become a Member Form

Name
Company name
Email address
Phone number
Business information (including business type and ambitions)

Job Applications

First name
Last name
Email address
Phone number
CV and supporting documents
Introduction or cover message

Technical Data

IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Pages visited and interaction data

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

To respond to enquiries and contact requests
To process membership applications and business enquiries
To manage and review job applications
To improve our website and user experience
To carry out marketing and communication activities
To manage leads within our CRM system

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

Consent – when you submit a form and agree to data processing
Contractual necessity – to process applications or enquiries
Legitimate interests – for improving our services, managing leads and analytics
Legal obligations – where applicable

6. Data Sharing

We may share your data with:

Trusted service providers (e.g. hosting, CRM systems, analytics tools)
DER KREIS partners, suppliers or member companies where relevant
Third-party platforms used for website analytics and performance tracking

We ensure that all third parties handle your data securely and in accordance with applicable laws.

7. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed or accessed in different countries, including:

Germany (primary data storage)
The United Kingdom
The Netherlands

Where data is transferred outside the UK or EU, appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary:

Contact enquiries: until resolved and for follow-up purposes
Membership enquiries: as long as relevant for business communication
Job applications: up to 6 months after submission (unless otherwise agreed)
Marketing data: until you withdraw consent

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to improve your experience and analyse website performance.

We use the following types of cookies:

Strictly necessary
Functional
Performance
Targeting

We use tools such as:

Google Tag Manager
Google Analytics
Google Search Console

Cookies are managed via a cookie banner provided by Cookie Script (https://cookie-script.com/). You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time.

10. Your Rights

Under data protection law, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, please contact:
info@derkreis.co.uk

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK.

11. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against loss, misuse, and unauthorised access.

This includes secure systems, controlled access, and encrypted data transmission where applicable.

12. Third-Party Services

Our website may include integrations with third-party services (such as analytics tools). These providers may process your data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

13. Children’s Data

Our website is not specifically intended for children, but it may be accessed by them. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without appropriate consent.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page.

15. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

info@derkreis.co.uk