Last updated: July 2026

Deutsche Quarz AG (“Deutsche Quarz”, “we”, “us” or “our company”) takes the protection of your personal data very seriously. This Privacy Policy informs you about what personal data we collect when you visit our website, how we process it, and what rights you have under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Data Controller
Deutsche Quarz AG
Beethovenstraße 9
01917 Kamenz
Germany
Email: info(@)deutschequarz.de
Website: https://www.deutschequarz.com/

2. Principles of data processing
We process personal data exclusively

• in accordance with the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR),

• the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG),

• and other applicable European and national data protection regulations.

In doing so, we observe the principles of

• lawfulness,

• transparency,

• data minimisation,

• purpose limitation,

• storage limitation,

• integrity and confidentiality.

3. Collection of personal data
When you visit our website, technical information is processed automatically.
This includes, in particular:

• IP address

• browser type

• operating system

• language settings

• date and time of access

• referrer URL

• pages visited

• duration of visit

• device information

This processing is carried out to ensure the secure and trouble-free operation of our website.
The legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR.

4. Contact
If you contact us via the contact form, by email or by telephone, we process your details solely for the purpose of handling your enquiry.
Depending on the nature of the enquiry, the following may be processed:

• Name

• Company

• Email address

• Telephone number

• Content of your message

The legal bases are Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR and Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR.

5. Investor Relations
Deutsche Quarz AG is currently preparing for a stock market listing.
As part of our investor relations activities, we process personal data relating to

• investors,

• analysts,

• institutional investors,

• banks,

• media representatives,

• and capital market advisers.

This includes, in particular:

• Name

• Position

• Company

• Contact details

• Communication history

This data is processed solely for the purposes of conducting investor relations and capital market communications, as well as to fulfil statutory obligations under capital markets law.
The legal basis is Article 6(1)(c) and (f) of the GDPR.

6. Job Applications
If you apply for a position at Deutsche Quarz AG, we process your application documents solely for the purpose of conducting the recruitment process.
Once the process has been completed, the data will be deleted in accordance with the statutory retention periods, unless consent has been given for longer storage.

7. Newsletters
Where we offer a newsletter, it is sent out exclusively following your prior express consent.
Consent may be withdrawn at any time with future effect.

8. Cookies
Our website uses cookies.
These are small text files that are stored on your device.
We distinguish between

• technically necessary cookies,

• functional cookies,

• statistical cookies,

• and marketing cookies.

Non-essential cookies are set only with your express consent.

9. Analytics and tracking services
Where used, we employ analytics and tracking technologies solely on the basis of your consent in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR.
These may include

• Google Analytics 4

• Google Tag Manager

• Google Ads Conversion Tracking

• LinkedIn Insight Tag

You may withdraw your consent at any time.

10. Hosting
Our website is hosted by a professional hosting service provider.
Processing takes place exclusively on the basis of a data processing agreement in accordance with Article 28 of the GDPR.
11. Data security
We employ modern technical and organisational security measures to protect your data.
These include, in particular

• SSL/TLS encryption,

• firewalls,

• access restrictions,

• regular security updates,

• and backup systems.
   

12. Retention period
Personal data is only stored for as long as

• is necessary to fulfil the relevant purpose,

• statutory retention obligations apply, or

• legitimate interests justify further storage.

Once the relevant conditions no longer apply, the data will be deleted.

13. Disclosure to third parties
Personal data is transferred exclusively

• where required by law,

• where necessary for the performance of a contract,

• on the basis of legitimate interests,

• or with your express consent.
   

14. International data transfers
Where personal data is processed outside the European Economic Area, this is done exclusively in compliance with the legal requirements of the GDPR.
In particular, EU Standard Contractual Clauses or comparable appropriate safeguards are used for this purpose.

15. Rights of data subjects
You have the right at any time to

• access,

• rectification,

• erasure,

• restriction of processing,

• data portability,

• objection,

• withdrawal of consent,

• and to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority.
   

To exercise your rights, simply send an informal notification to the contact address given above.

16. Amendments to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy in line with changes in the law, technical developments or changes to our business processes.
The current version published on our website shall apply at all times.

Copyright
© 2026 Deutsche Quarz AG. All rights reserved.
All content on this website, including text, images, graphics, logos, trademarks, presentations, documents, videos, as well as the entire design and structure of the website, is protected by copyright.

Any reproduction, adaptation, distribution or other use beyond the legal limits of copyright requires the prior written consent of Deutsche Quarz AG.

The information published on this website is provided for general information purposes only. It does not constitute an offer or a solicitation to buy or sell securities and should not be construed as investment advice. Forward-looking statements are based on current assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual developments may differ significantly from the expectations set out herein.