Privacy Policy

1. General Information

The protection of your personal data is a high priority for Backpack Wander GmbH. This Privacy Policy explains how we process personal data within our online offer and for our brand Pipeline Quality.

2. Controller (Responsible Entity)

The entity responsible for data processing is: Backpack Wander GmbH Kolonnenstrasse 8, 10827 Berlin, Germany Managing Director: Biljana Habel, M.Sc. For general & legal inquiries: info@backpackwander.com For project & brand inquiries: info@pipelinequality.com

3. Hosting and Content Delivery Networks (CDN)

Our website is hosted by Vercel Inc. (650 California St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA). Vercel collects server log files (including IP address, browser type, and timestamps) to ensure the technical security and stability of the site. Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (Legitimate interest). Data Transfer: Vercel is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, ensuring a level of data protection compliant with EU standards.

4. Data Collection & Processing

Contact Forms & File Uploads: Data submitted via forms or file uploads is processed solely to handle your inquiry and manage project-related communication. (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR). WhatsApp Communication: If you contact us via WhatsApp, we process your phone number and chat history exclusively for business purposes. Please note that WhatsApp's own privacy terms apply. Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics with IP Anonymization enabled. This requires your explicit consent via our cookie banner. (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

5. Your Rights (Data Subject Rights)

You have the right to access (Art. 15), rectify (Art. 16), or erase (Art. 17) your data, as well as the right to restrict processing (Art. 18) and data portability (Art. 20). You may withdraw your consent at any time. To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@pipelinequality.com.