Last updated: June 2026
1. Controller
The controller responsible for data processing on this website within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:
NeckarDrive
Paul Heckmann
Bensheimer Straße 7/1
74078 Heilbronn
Germany
Phone / WhatsApp: +49 7131 2076398
Email: sales@neckardrive.eu
VAT Identification Number: DE446368536
2. General Information
We take the protection of your personal data seriously and process your personal data in accordance with the applicable data protection laws, in particular the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).
Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, such as a name, postal address, email address, telephone number, IP address, or other information that can be associated with a specific individual.
3. Website Hosting
This website is hosted by STRATO AG.
When you visit this website, technical information is automatically processed and stored in server log files. This may include:
- IP address
- Date and time of access
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referrer URL
- Requested pages and files
The processing of this data is necessary to ensure the security, stability, and proper operation of the website.
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest).
Further information regarding STRATO’s data processing practices can be found in STRATO’s privacy policy.
4. Contact via Email, Telephone or WhatsApp
If you contact us via email, telephone, or WhatsApp, we process the information you provide solely for the purpose of handling your inquiry and communicating with you.
The data processed may include:
- Name
- Telephone number
- Email address
- Content of your message
- Vehicle-related information provided by you
Legal basis:
- Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR (pre-contractual measures and contract performance)
- Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest in responding to inquiries)
Your data will not be shared with unauthorized third parties.
Use of WhatsApp
We offer communication via WhatsApp. The provider of this service is WhatsApp Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.
Please note that when you contact us via WhatsApp, personal data such as your phone number, profile information, communication content, metadata, and technical information may be processed by WhatsApp. Such processing is carried out by WhatsApp under its own responsibility and in accordance with WhatsApp’s Privacy Policy.
The use of WhatsApp is entirely voluntary. If you do not wish your data to be processed by WhatsApp, please contact us by telephone or email instead.
By initiating communication via WhatsApp, you acknowledge that your data may be transmitted to and processed by WhatsApp for the purpose of providing the messaging service.
We have no influence over the scope and further processing of data by WhatsApp.
5. Vehicle Purchase and Sales Transactions
For the purchase and sale of vehicles, we process personal data necessary for the preparation, conclusion, and execution of contracts as well as for compliance with legal obligations.
This may include:
- Name and address
- Contact details
- Vehicle identification data
- Contract documents
- Invoice and payment information
Legal basis:
- Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR
- Art. 6 (1) lit. c GDPR
6. Retention Period
Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary for the respective purpose or as required by statutory retention obligations.
Commercial and tax-related records are generally retained for ten (10) years in accordance with German commercial and tax law.
After the expiration of the applicable retention periods, personal data will be deleted unless further retention is legally required.
7. Disclosure of Personal Data
Personal data will only be disclosed to third parties where:
- disclosure is necessary for the performance of a contract,
- disclosure is required by law,
- you have given your consent, or
- disclosure is necessary for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.
Your personal data will not be sold or transferred to third parties for marketing purposes.
8. Cookies
This website does not use cookies that require consent under applicable data protection laws.
Should the use of cookies or similar technologies become necessary in the future, this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, destruction, alteration, or disclosure.
These measures are regularly reviewed and updated in accordance with technological developments.
10. Your Rights
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 at any time
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise your rights, please contact:
Email: sales@neckardrive.eu
11. Right to Lodge a Complaint
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority if you believe that the processing of your personal data violates applicable data protection law.
12. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time in order to comply with legal requirements or changes to our website and services. The current version published on this website shall apply.