Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 9, 2025

            Summary: We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
        

1. Who We Are

Aralel GMBH ("we", "us", "our") is the data controller responsible for your personal data. We are a digital products company with operations in Germany and Switzerland.

Contact Details:

Company: Aralel GMBH
Email: privacy@aralel.com
Development Studio: Aachen, Germany
Design Studio: Basel, Switzerland

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

2.1 Data You Provide

Contact Information: Name, email address when you contact us through our form
Communication Data: The content of messages you send us

2.2 Data Collected Automatically

Technical Data: Browser type, operating system, device information
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, referral source (only with your consent)
Cookie Data: Information stored in cookies (see our Cookie Policy below)

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

Purpose	Legal Basis (GDPR)
Responding to your inquiries	Legitimate interest / Contract performance
Improving our website	Legitimate interest
Analytics (with consent)	Consent
Marketing (with consent)	Consent
Legal compliance	Legal obligation

4. Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. We use different types of cookies:

4.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include:

Cookie consent preferences
Session management
Security features

4.2 Analytics Cookies

With your consent, we may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. These help us improve our services.

4.3 Marketing Cookies

With your consent, marketing cookies may be used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness.

4.4 Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and settings to enhance your experience.

Managing Cookies: You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking or through your browser settings.

5. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
Right to Restriction: Request limitation of processing
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@aralel.com.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary:

Contact form data: 2 years from last communication
Analytics data: 26 months (if consented)
Cookie consent records: 1 year

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
Regular security assessments
Access controls and authentication
Secure data storage practices

8. International Transfers

As we operate in Germany and Switzerland, your data may be processed in these countries. Switzerland has an adequacy decision from the EU Commission, ensuring equivalent data protection. We do not transfer data outside the EU/EEA without appropriate safeguards.

9. Third-Party Services

We may use the following third-party services (with your consent where required):

Hosting: GitHub Pages (GitHub, Inc.)
Analytics: Only loaded with your consent

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy governing the use of your data.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a prominent notice on our website. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Email: privacy@aralel.com
General Contact: contact@aralel.com

            Supervisory Authority: You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority. In Germany, this is the relevant state data protection authority (Landesdatenschutzbeauftragte).
        