Privacy Policy

Effective date: 01.01.2026

The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to provide detailed information on how Bota Autohandels GmbH (hereinafter: Data Controller) processes personal data provided via the website, during contact, and when using its services, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council (GDPR).


1. Data Controller Details

  • Company name: Bota Autohandels GmbH
  • Registered office: Pommernstraße 19, 93073 Neutraubling, Germany
  • E-mail: info@botaautohandels.com
  • Phone: +49 123 456 7890
  • Legal form: Limited liability company (GmbH)

The Data Controller has not appointed a Data Protection Officer, as it is not required by law.
For any data protection-related inquiries, you can contact us using the details above.


2. Categories of Personal Data Processed

The Data Controller may process the following personal data:

  • name
  • e-mail address
  • phone number
  • company name (in case of business inquiries)
  • content of the message
  • data provided during quote requests (e.g. rental type, vehicle requirements)

The Data Controller does not process special categories of personal data.


3. Purpose of Data Processing

Personal data is processed for the following purposes:

  • providing contact
  • responding to quote requests
  • consultation related to car rental and fleet services
  • maintaining customer relationships
  • compliance with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Data Processing

The legal basis for processing personal data under Article 6(1) GDPR:

  • a) consent of the data subject
  • b) performance of a contract or steps prior to entering into a contract
  • c) compliance with legal obligations
  • f) legitimate interests of the Data Controller (e.g. communication, business operations)

5. Data Retention Period

The Data Controller retains personal data:

  • in case of contact inquiries: up to 12 months
  • in case of contractual relationships: for the period required by applicable laws (especially accounting and tax regulations)

6. Data Transfers and Data Processors

The Data Controller does not transfer personal data to third parties, except:

  • where required by law
  • to technical service providers (e.g. hosting provider, e-mail service provider), based on data processing agreements

Data is processed within the European Union.


7. Rights of Data Subjects

The data subject has the right to:

  • request information about the processing of their personal data
  • request access to their data
  • request correction of their data
  • request deletion of their data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • request restriction of processing
  • object to data processing
  • exercise the right to data portability
  • withdraw consent at any time

Requests will be fulfilled without undue delay, but no later than 30 days.


8. Legal Remedies

If the data subject believes their data has been processed unlawfully, they may lodge a complaint:

  • with the German Data Protection Authority
    (Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information – BfDI)
  • or before a competent court

9. Use of Cookies

The website uses cookies necessary for its technical operation.
Marketing or statistical cookies are only used with the consent of the data subject.


10. Data Security

The Data Controller implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.


11. Changes to this Policy

The Data Controller reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy.
The current version is always published on the website.


Bota Autohandels GmbH