PRIVACY POLICY

General Information 

Protecting the security and privacy of your personal data is of utmost important to us. We process personal data exclusively in accordance with the GDPR, the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), and other applicable data protection regulations.

Controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:

Reederei F. Laeisz G.m.b.H.
Trostbrücke 1
20457 Hamburg
Germany
Email: contact@laeisz.de

The Data Protection Officer of the company is:

Mr. Mathias Kroh
Email: kroh@laeisz.de

 

Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies on our website.

The use of technically necessary cookies is based on § 25 (2) TTDDG. Where personal data is processed in this context, the legal basis is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.

Where cookies are not technically necessary, processing is based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR and, where applicable, § 25 (1) TTDDG.

You may withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings on our website. Further details are provided in our Cookie Policy.

Server-Log-Files

When you access our website, the following data is processed automatically

- IP address
- Date and time of access
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Accessed pages

We process the aforementioned data for ensuring technical functionality, system security and prevention of misuse.

The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR (legitimate interest in secure website operation).

Processing may be carried out by our hosting provider acting as a processor pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR.

Server log files are stored for a maximum of 7 days and are automatically deleted thereafter unless longer retention is required for security or legal reasons.

Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we process your personal data for the purpose of sending regular information about our company.

Categories of data processed:

  • Email address (mandatory)
  • Name (optional)

The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR (consent).

Registration for the newsletter is carried out using a double opt-in procedure.

You may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by clicking the unsubscribe link.

The data will be stored until consent is withdrawn, provided that there are no legal retention obligations.

LinkedIn

We operate a company page on LinkedIn.
Provider of the platform:
LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company
Wilton Place
Dublin 2
Ireland

When you visit our LinkedIn company page or when LinkedIn content is embedded on our website (e.g. via plugins or third-party integrations such as SociableKIT), personal data may be processed by LinkedIn and, in certain cases, jointly by LinkedIn and us.

If LinkedIn content is integrated into our website, a connection to LinkedIn’s servers may be established when you access the relevant page. In this context, personal data such as your IP address, device information and usage data may be transmitted to LinkedIn.

For the processing of LinkedIn Page Insights data, LinkedIn and we act as joint controllers within the meaning of Art. 26 GDPR. The applicable agreement is available at: https://legal.linkedin.com/pages-joint-controller-addendum

LinkedIn assumes primary responsibility for fulfilling data subject rights with regard to Insights data. You may exercise your rights directly against LinkedIn. However, you may also contact us at any time regarding your data protection rights.

The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR (legitimate interest in effective public communication).

Where LinkedIn content is embedded and requires the setting of non-essential cookies or access to information stored on your device, processing is based on your prior consent pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR in conjunction with § 25 TTDDG.

LinkedIn may transfer data outside the EU/EEA. Such transfers are based on adequacy decisions or appropriate safeguards pursuant to Art. 44 et seq. GDPR. Further details can be found in LinkedIn’s Privacy Policy: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy

Data Deletion and Storage Period

Personal data is stored only as long as necessary for the respective purpose or as required by statutory retention obligations.

If deletion is not possible, processing is restricted pursuant to Art. 18 GDPR.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures pursuant to Art. 32 GDPR to ensure an appropriate level of security.

Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights with regard to your personal data:

  • Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
  • Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) (Art. 17 GDPR)
  • Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
  • Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
  • Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)

Where processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future (Art. 7(3) GDPR).

Right to lodge a complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority pursuant to Art. 77 GDPR, in particular in the Member State of your habitual residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement.

The competent supervisory authority for our company is:

Hamburg Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information

Ludwig-Erhard-Str. 22
20459 Hamburg
Germany

Last updated: 2026