Privacy Policy (Datenschutzerklärung)
1. General Information
We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, processed, and used when you visit our website.
Personal data is any data with which you can be personally identified.
2. Data Controller (Responsible Entity)
Carmax Military Sales GmbH
Bahnstr. 114
66849 Landstuhl
Germany
📞 Phone: +49 6371 9525626
📧 Email: robert@carmax.sale
Register Court: Amtsgericht Zweibrücken
Commercial Register No.: HRB 33286
VAT ID: DE452380592
3. Data Protection Officer
Robert Kenji Reckendorf
📧 Email: robert@carmax.sale
4. Hosting and Server Log Files
Our website is hosted by a professional hosting provider. When you visit our website, the hosting provider automatically collects and stores information in server log files, which your browser transmits automatically. These include:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referrer URL
- Host name of the accessing device
- Date and time of the server request
- IP address (stored in anonymized form where technically possible)
This data is required to ensure system security and website stability.
Legal basis:
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest)
5. Cookies and Consent Management
Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
We distinguish between:
- Essential cookies (necessary for website functionality)
- Analytics cookies
- Marketing and tracking cookies
Non-essential cookies are used only with your explicit consent via our cookie consent tool.
You can revoke or modify your consent at any time using the Cookie Settings link on our website.
Legal basis:
- Essential cookies: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR
- Optional cookies: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR
6. Google Services
Our website uses several services provided by Google.
a) Google Maps API
We use Google Maps to display interactive maps and to provide directions.
When using Google Maps:
- Your IP address may be transmitted to Google
- If you enable location sharing, your location data may be processed
- Data may be transferred to Google servers in the USA
Legal basis:
Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)
b) Google reCAPTCHA v3
We use Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms from spam and abuse.
reCAPTCHA automatically analyzes:
- IP address
- Device and browser data
- Mouse movements and interaction behavior
- Time spent on the website
This analysis runs in the background.
Legal basis:
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in website security)
c) Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics to analyze user behavior.
Google Analytics may collect:
- Visited pages
- Duration of visits
- Device type and browser
- Approximate location (anonymized)
IP anonymization is enabled.
Legal basis:
Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)
d) Google Search Console
We use Google Search Console to analyze website visibility in Google search results.
Google Search Console does not collect personal data of website visitors.
7. Contact Forms and CRM (Lead Management)
When you contact us via forms, we collect the data entered, such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Message content
- Vehicle interests or search preferences
This data is stored in our CRM system and used exclusively for:
- Processing inquiries
- Sales communication
- Customer relationship management
Legal basis:
Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual measures)
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate business interest)
8. User Accounts and Registration
Users may register an account on our website.
During registration, we process:
- Name
- Email address
- Encrypted login credentials
- Saved listings
- Saved searches
- User preferences
Registered users can:
- Save favorite vehicle listings
- Save searches
- Receive email notifications related to saved searches and listings
Legal basis:
Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract)
9. Email Communication
We send emails only in connection with:
- User accounts
- Saved searches
- Favorited listings
- Transactional or service-related notifications
Users can manage notification preferences within their account.
10. Data Retention
Personal data is stored only for as long as:
- It is necessary for the purpose for which it was collected
- Legal retention obligations apply
- Legitimate business interests exist
User accounts may be deleted upon request.
11. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access your data (Art. 15 GDPR)
- Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
- Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
- Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
- Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
- Object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
- Withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7 GDPR)
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
12. Data Security
We apply appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or manipulation.
13. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal changes or technical updates to our website.