The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is MarktplatzGuide GmbH, Edwin-Gruber-Ring 511, represented by Dr. Ingolf Hagen B.A. If you have any questions regarding the processing of your data, please contact our Data Protection Officer at info@ahlansouq.com or by phone at (03441) 4404664.

We collect and process personal data only to the extent necessary for the provision of our services. This includes:

• Inventory data (e.g., name, address, email address)
• Usage data (e.g., pages visited, search queries)
• Communication data (e.g., inquiries via the contact form)

Purposes of Processing

Data processing is carried out to fulfill contractual obligations, improve our offering, and comply with legal requirements. The legal basis is Art. 6 (1) lit. a, b, c, and f GDPR.

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to optimize the user experience and generate anonymous statistics. These include:

• Necessary cookies (for the operation of the website)
• Analytics cookies (e.g., for evaluating user behavior)
• Marketing cookies (only with your consent)

You can adjust your cookie settings at any time via the privacy settings. Consent can be revoked at any time in accordance with Art. 7 (3) GDPR.

Your personal data will only be disclosed to third parties if this is necessary for contract fulfillment, you have given your consent, or there is a legal obligation. Recipients may include:

• IT service providers (e.g., hosting providers)
• Payment service providers (for paid offers)
• Authorities (within the scope of legal obligations)

Data is transferred to third countries only in compliance with the GDPR, e.g., through adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses.

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
• Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
• Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
• Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
• Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
• Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)
• Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7 (3) GDPR)

To exercise your rights, please contact info@ahlansouq.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or destruction. The storage duration is based on statutory retention periods (e.g., 6 years according to § 257 HGB, 10 years according to § 147 AO). Once the purpose ceases to apply, the data will be deleted.

This privacy policy is dated May 2025. We reserve the right to adapt it as necessary to reflect changes in legal requirements or new features. The current version can always be found on this page.