1. Controller
The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:
Schutz-Vital GmbH
Hentzestr. 27
34121 Kassel
Germany
E-mail:
contact [at] edco-international.de
EdCo International is a project and brand designation of Schutz-Vital GmbH.
2. General information on data processing
We process personal data only to the extent necessary to provide this website, respond to inquiries or comply with legal obligations.
Personal data means any information that can identify a natural person directly or indirectly, for example a name, e-mail address, telephone number or IP address.
Processing is carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).
3. Access data and server log files
When this website is accessed, the web server automatically processes technical data. This may include in particular:
- IP address
- date and time of access
- accessed page or file
- amount of data transferred
- browser type and browser version
- operating system used
- referrer URL
- requesting provider
Purpose and legal basis
These data are processed to provide the website technically, ensure system security and detect misuse or attacks.
The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the secure and stable operation of this website.
Server log files are stored only for as long as necessary for the purposes stated above and are then deleted or anonymised, unless a legal retention obligation or a security incident requires longer storage.
4. Hosting
This website is hosted by the following provider:
STRATO AG
Otto-Ostrowski-Straße 7
10249 Berlin
Germany
The hosting provider processes personal data generated when this website is visited, in particular IP addresses and technical access data. Processing takes place for the purpose of secure and reliable provision of this website.
The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the secure, fast and efficient operation of this website.
Where required, a data processing agreement pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR exists with the hosting provider.
5. Contact by e-mail
If you contact us by e-mail, we process the data you provide, for example your name, e-mail address and the content of your inquiry.
The processing is carried out to handle your inquiry.
The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR if your inquiry relates to pre-contractual measures or an existing contractual relationship. In all other cases, processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in processing and responding to inquiries.
The data will be deleted once they are no longer required for processing the inquiry, unless statutory retention obligations apply.
6. Cookies
This website does not use cookies.
7. No analytics tools and no tracking
We do not use analytics tools or user tracking on this website.
8. No external services embedded
This website does not embed external services such as Google Maps, YouTube, Vimeo, Google Fonts, social media plugins or comparable services.
9. No automated decision-making
Automated decision-making, including profiling, does not take place.
10. Recipients of personal data
Personal data are disclosed to service providers only where necessary for the operation of this website or for handling inquiries. This includes in particular the hosting provider.
No data are disclosed to third parties for advertising or tracking purposes.
11. Storage period
We store personal data only for as long as necessary for the respective purposes or as required by statutory retention obligations.
12. Rights of data subjects
Within the scope of the statutory requirements, you have the following rights:
- right of access pursuant to Art. 15 GDPR
- right to rectification pursuant to Art. 16 GDPR
- right to erasure pursuant to Art. 17 GDPR
- right to restriction of processing pursuant to Art. 18 GDPR
- right to data portability pursuant to Art. 20 GDPR
- right to object pursuant to Art. 21 GDPR
- right to withdraw consent pursuant to Art. 7(3) GDPR
You may contact us at any time to exercise your rights.
13. Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority.
The competent supervisory authority is in particular:
The Hessian Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information
Postfach 3163
65021 Wiesbaden
Germany
Website: https://datenschutz.hessen.de
14. Version of this privacy policy
Version: May 2026