1. Data Protection at a Glance

General Information
The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is any data that can be used to personally identify you. Detailed information on data protection can be found in the full privacy policy below.

Data Collection on This Website

Who is responsible for data collection on this website?
The data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. The operator’s contact details are provided in the section “Controller Information.”

How do we collect your data?
Some data is collected when you provide it to us — for example, by filling in a contact or application form. Other data is collected automatically or after your consent when visiting the website (e.g. IP address, browser, operating system).

What do we use your data for?
Part of the data is used to ensure the proper functioning of the website. Other data may be used to analyze user behavior or to process your inquiries.

What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right to request information, correction, deletion, restriction of processing, data portability, and to revoke any consent previously given. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent supervisory authority.

2. Hosting

Our website is hosted by:
Hostinger International Limited
61 Lordou Vironos Str., 6023 Larnaca, Cyprus

Hostinger logs access data to ensure stability and security. Hosting is based on Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in secure and efficient website operation). A Data Processing Agreement (Art. 28 GDPR) has been concluded with the hosting provider.

3. General Information and Mandatory Details

Controller
IndiaWorks Energy GmbH i. Gr.
Kaiser-Joseph-Str. 254
79098 Freiburg, Germany
Email: info@iw-energy.de

Storage Duration
Unless otherwise specified in this privacy policy, personal data will be stored only as long as the purpose for processing remains. If you request deletion or withdraw your consent, your data will be deleted unless legal retention obligations require otherwise.

Legal Basis for Processing

• Consent: Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR, §25 TTDSG

• Contract / Pre-contractual actions: Art. 6 (1)(b) GDPR

• Legal obligation: Art. 6 (1)(c) GDPR

• Legitimate interest: Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR

Your Rights

You have the following rights under the GDPR:

• Right of access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing

• Right to data portability

• Right to object to processing

• Right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, please contact: info@iw-energy.de

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the data protection authority of Baden-Württemberg:
https://www.baden-wuerttemberg.datenschutz.de

SSL/TLS Encryption
This site uses SSL/TLS encryption to protect confidential data transmitted between your browser and our server (e.g. inquiries via contact form).

4. Data Collection on This Website

Cookies and Consent Management
Our website uses cookies. Essential cookies ensure basic functionality, while other cookies help us analyze user behavior or enhance your browsing experience.

Non-essential cookies are only set with your consent (Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR, §25 TTDSG). Consent is managed using the Real Cookie Banner tool (provided by devowl.io GmbH, Tannet 45, 94539 Grafling, Germany), which stores your preferences locally.

Contact Form / Inquiries by Email, Phone, or Fax

When you contact us, your personal data (such as name, contact details, and message) will be processed to handle your inquiry.
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual steps) or Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in effective communication).
Your data will be deleted once your inquiry has been processed, unless legal retention periods apply.

Job Applications
You can apply to us using the online application form or via email. We process your data (name, contact details, documents, etc.) solely for the purpose of managing the recruitment process.

Legal basis:

• Art. 6 (1)(b) GDPR, §26 BDSG (initiation of an employment relationship)

• Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR (if you consent to extended data storage)

Data will be deleted no later than six months after completion of the recruitment process unless a longer retention period is required by law or consented to by you.

5. Analytics Tools

5.1 Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to analyze website use. IP anonymization (“anonymizeIP”) is enabled, ensuring your IP address is shortened within the EU/EEA before transmission to the US. Legal basis: Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR (consent). You may withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie banner.

Data transfers to the US are based on the EU-US Data Privacy Framework or Standard Contractual Clauses (Art. 46 GDPR).
More information: https://policies.google.com/privacy

5.2 Microsoft Clarity
This website uses Microsoft Clarity (Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052, USA) to analyze user behavior (e.g. mouse movements, clicks, scrolling) in anonymized form. The insights help us improve usability and technical performance.

Legal basis: Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR (consent).
Data processing occurs under a joint controllership agreement (Art. 26 GDPR) with Microsoft.
Data may be transferred to the US under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework or Standard Contractual Clauses.

More information:
https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/privacystatement
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/clarity/setup-and-installation/privacy-statement

6. Plugins and Tools

Google Fonts (Local Hosting)

This site uses Google Fonts for consistent visual appearance. Fonts are hosted locally on our server, and no data is transmitted to Google.
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in consistent website presentation).

Further information:
https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq
https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en

7. Data Security

We apply appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Our security measures are continuously improved in line with technological progress.

8. Updates

This privacy policy is effective as of October 2025.
We may update it periodically to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. The latest version will always be available on this website.