Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 08-10-2020


1. Introduction & Scope

At Gercam Freight, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in line with applicable data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, local laws). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, transfer, store, and protect personal information that you provide through our websites, apps, and related services (“Gercam Platforms”).

This policy applies to all visitors, users, customers, business partners, and anyone interacting with our services.

By using Gercam Platforms or providing your data, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our services or accessing our website.

You may withdraw your consent at any time (where consent is the legal basis), though that may limit your ability to use certain features.

2. Data Controller & Processors

Gercam Freight GmbH is the data controller for the personal data you supply or that we collect via our platforms.

We may also use trusted third-party processors (e.g., analytics, hosting, marketing, CRM) under contract and only where they uphold equivalent data protection standards.

3. What Personal Data We Collect & Sources

a) Data You Provide: When you interact with us (e.g. register, request a quote, contact us, subscribe), you may supply:

  • Name, address, email, phone number
  • Company name, job title
  • Payment or billing information
  • Shipping and recipient details
  • Login credentials and preferences
  • Communications, feedback, survey responses

b) Data Collected Automatically: We collect technical & usage data when you use our site:

  • IP address, browser/device information, OS
  • Pages visited, timestamps, navigation
  • Cookies, pixels, analytics data
  • Error logs, performance metrics

c) Data from Other Sources: We may receive or validate data from public databases, business partners, or third parties (e.g., address or geolocation checks).

4. Purposes & Legal Basis for Processing

Purpose Legal Basis
Provide, maintain, and operate our services (quotations, freight, tracking, support)Contract performance / legitimate interest
Customer communications, marketing, promotionsConsent / legitimate interest
Customer support, inquiries, dispute resolutionLegitimate interest / contractual necessity
Website optimization, analytics, and fraud preventionLegitimate interest
Compliance with laws, regulatory obligationsLegal obligation
Security, internal audits, business operationsLegitimate interest

5. Cookies & Online Technologies

We use cookies, tracking pixels, and similar technologies to understand user behavior, improve functionality, and deliver relevant content.

  • Essential Cookies: enable core site functions.
  • Performance / Analytics Cookies: measure site usage and performance.
  • Functional / Preference Cookies: remember user settings.
  • Marketing / Advertising Cookies: deliver personalized ads.

You can manage cookie preferences in your browser. Disabling cookies may affect some features.

6. Data Sharing & Transfers

We may share data within the Gercam Freight group, with trusted third-party service providers (hosting, CRM, marketing, etc.), or as required by law. For cross-border transfers, we implement safeguards such as encryption and standard contractual clauses.

7. Data Retention & Deletion

We retain data only as long as necessary for the stated purposes or legal requirements. Afterward, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict, port, or object to processing of your data. To exercise these, contact our Data Privacy Officer (see below). We may verify your identity before fulfilling requests.

9. Security Measures

We use technical and organizational safeguards like encryption, access control, and secure servers. While no system is 100% secure, we act swiftly if any breach occurs and notify authorities where required.

10. Minors

We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors without consent. If such data was collected, please contact us to have it deleted.

11. Changes to Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The revised version will appear on this page with a new effective date. Continued use of our services means you accept these updates.

12. Contact & Data Protection Officer

For privacy-related requests, contact:

Data Protection Officer
Gercam Freight
Goepelstraße 76 D, 15234 Frankfurt (Oder), Germany
Email: info@gercamfreight.de
Phone: +4915566247507