Data Protection Policy
Data protection information for customers and interested parties
according to Art. 13, 14 and 21 of the General Data Protection Regulation GDPR (DSGVO)
Data protection is an important concern for us. In the following, we inform you about how we process your data and what rights you have.
1. Who is responsible for data processing and whom can you contact?
ALFRED GIESSER MESSERFABRIK GMBH
Birkenstraße 8
71364 Winnenden-Birkmannsweiler,
Tel.: +49 (0) 7195/9744-0
Fax: 07195/9744-50
E-Mail: info@giesser.com
2. Contact details of the data protection officer
daniel.voigtlaender@disiviva.de
3. Processing purposes and legal basis
Your personal data will be processed in accordance with the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation (DSGVO), the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) and other relevant data protection regulations. Our contractual documents, forms, consent forms and other information provided to you (e.g. on the website or in the terms and conditions) provide further details and supplements on the purposes of processing.
3.1 Consent (Art. 6 para. 1 a DSGVO)
If you have given us consent to process personal data, the respective consent is the legal basis for the processing mentioned there. You can revoke consent at any time with effect for the future.
3.2 Fulfilment of contractual obligations (Art. 6 para. 1 b DSGVO)
We process your personal data for the performance of our contracts with you. Furthermore, your personal data is processed for the implementation of measures and activities in the context of pre-contractual relationships.
3.3 Fulfillment of legal obligations (Art. 6 para. 1 c DSGVO)
We process your personal data if this is necessary for the fulfillment of legal obligations (e.g. commercial, tax laws). Furthermore, we process your data, if necessary, for the fulfillment of control and reporting obligations under tax law as well as the archiving of data for purposes of data protection and data security as well as audits by tax and other authorities. In addition, the disclosure of personal data may become necessary in the context of official/court measures for the purposes of gathering evidence, criminal prosecution or enforcement of civil claims.
3.4 Legitimate interest of us or third parties (Art. 6 para. 1 f DSGVO)
We may also use your personal data on the basis of a balance of interests to protect the legitimate interest of us or third parties.
4. Categories of personal data processed by us
The following data are processed:
- Personal data (name, date of birth, place of birth, nationality, marital status, profession/industry and comparable data).
- Contact data (address, email address, telephone number and comparable data)
- Payment/coverage confirmation for bank and credit cards
- Information about your financial situation (creditworthiness data including scoring, i.e. data for assessing the economic risk) ATTENTION: this does not concern creditworthiness data of companies
- Customer history
We also process personal data from public sources (e.g. Internet, media, press, commercial and association registers, civil registers, debtor lists, land registers).
We process, if necessary for the provision of our services, personal data that we have lawfully received from third parties (e.g. address publishers, credit agencies).
5. Who receives your data?
We pass on your personal data within our company to those areas that require this data to fulfill contractual and legal obligations or to implement our legitimate interest.
In addition, the following entities may receive your data:
- Order processors used by us (Art. 28 DSGVO), service providers for supporting activities and other responsible parties within the meaning of the DSGVO.
- Public bodies and institutions in the event of a legal or official obligation, according to which we are obliged to provide information, report or pass on data or the passing on of data is in the public interest
- Bodies and institutions on the basis of our legitimate interest or the legitimate interest of the third party (e.g. to authorities, credit agencies, debt collection, lawyers, courts, experts)
- Other bodies for which you have given us your consent to the transfer of data
6. Transfer of your data to a third country or to an international organization
Data processing outside the EU or the EEA does not take place.
7. How long do we store your data?
As far as necessary, we process your personal data for the duration of our business relationship, this also includes the initiation and execution of a contract.
In addition, we are subject to various storage and documentation obligations, which result from the German Commercial Code (HGB) and the German Fiscal Code (AO), among other things. The periods specified there for storage or documentation are up to ten years beyond the end of the business relationship or the pre-contractual legal relationship.
Finally, the storage period also results from the statutory limitation periods, which, for example, according to §§ 195 et seq. of the German Civil Code (BGB), generally amount to three years, but in certain cases can also be up to thirty years.
8. To what extent is there automated decision-making in individual cases (including profiling)?
We do not use any purely automated decision-making processes pursuant to Article 22 of the GDPR. Should we use these procedures in individual cases, we will inform you of this separately, insofar as this is required by law.
9. Your data protection rights
You have the right to information under Article 15 of the GDPR, the right to rectification under Article 16 of the GDPR, the right to erasure under Article 17 of the GDPR, the right to restriction of processing under Article 18 of the GDPR and the right to data portability under Article 20 of the GDPR. In addition, there is a right of appeal to a data protection supervisory authority pursuant to Art. 77 GDPR. In principle, there is a right to object to the processing of personal data by us under Article 21 of the GDPR. However, this right of objection only applies in the case of very special circumstances of your personal situation, whereby rights of our company may possibly conflict with your right of objection. If you wish to exercise one of these rights, please contact our data protection officer at the following address
10. Scope of your obligations to provide us with your data
You only need to provide the data that is required for the establishment and implementation of a business relationship or for a pre-contractual relationship with us, or which we are required to collect by law. Without this data, we will generally not be able to conclude or execute the contract. This may also refer to data required later in the course of the business relationship. If we request additional data from you, you will be informed separately of the voluntary nature of the information.
11. Information about your right to object Art 21 GDPR
You have the right to object at any time to the processing of your data based on Art. 6 (1) f DSGVO (data processing on the basis of a balance of interests) or Art. 6 (1) e DSGVO (data processing in the public interest), if there are grounds for doing so that arise from your particular situation. This also applies to profiling based on this provision within the meaning of Art. 4 No. 4 DSGVO.
If you object, we will no longer process your personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing is for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims.
We may also process your personal data for the purpose of direct marketing. If you do not wish to receive advertising, you have the right to object to this at any time. This also applies to profiling, insofar as it is associated with such direct advertising. We will observe this objection for the future.
We will no longer process your data for direct marketing purposes if you object to processing for these purposes.
The objection can be made informally to the address listed under point 1.
12. Your right to complain to the competent supervisory authority
In accordance with Art. 77 GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the data protection supervisory authority. The supervisory authority responsible for us is:
The State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (Der Landesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit)
Lautenschlagerstraße 20
70173 Stuttgart
Data protection information for applicants
according to Art. 13, and 14 of the General Data Protection Regulation GDPR (DSGVO)
Data protection is an important concern for us. In the following, we inform you about how we process your data and what rights you have.
1. Who is responsible for data processing and whom can you contact?
ALFRED GIESSER MESSERFABRIK GMBH
Birkenstraße 8
71364 Winnenden-Birkmannsweiler,
Tel.: +49 (0) 7195/9744-0
Fax: 07195/9744-50
E-Mail: info@giesser.com
2. Contact details of the data protection officer
daniel.voigtlaender@disiviva.de
3. Processing purposes and legal basis
Your personal data will be processed in accordance with the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation (DSGVO), the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) and other relevant data protection regulations. Our contractual documents, forms, consent forms and other information provided to you (e.g. on the website or in the terms and conditions) provide further details and supplements on the purposes of processing.
3.1 Consent (Art. 6 para. 1 a DSGVO)
If you have given us consent to process personal data, the respective consent is the legal basis for the processing mentioned there. You can revoke consent at any time with effect for the future.
3.2 Fulfilment of contractual obligations (Art. 6 para. 1 b DSGVO)
We process your personal data for the purpose of handling the application process. The processing may also take place electronically. This is particularly the case if you submit your application documents to us electronically, for example by e-mail or via a web form located on the website.
3.3 Fulfillment of legal obligations (Art. 6 para. 1 c DSGVO)
We process your personal data if this is necessary for the fulfillment of legal obligations.
3.4 Legitimate interest of us or third parties (Art. 6 para. 1 f DSGVO)
We may also use your personal data on the basis of a balance of interests to protect the legitimate interest of us or third parties.
4. Categories of personal data processed by us
The following data are processed:
- Name, Last Name
- Contact Data (for example, e-mail address, Address, Telephone Nr.)
- Complete application documents (such as curriculum vitae, certificates, references)
5. Who receives your data?
We pass on your personal data within our company to those areas that require this data to fulfill contractual and legal obligations or to implement our legitimate interest.
In addition, the following entities may receive your data:
- Order processors used by us (Art. 28 GDPR), service providers for supporting activities and other responsible parties within the meaning of the GDPR.
- Public bodies and institutions in the event of a legal or official obligation, according to which we are obliged to provide information, report or pass on data or the passing on of data is in the public interest
- Bodies and institutions on the basis of our legitimate interest or the legitimate interest of the third party (e.g. to authorities, credit agencies, debt collection, lawyers, courts, experts)
- Other bodies for which you have given us your consent to the transfer of data
6. Transfer of your data to a third country or to an international organization
Data processing outside the EU or the EEA does not take place.
7. How long do we store your data?
If the controller concludes an employment contract with an applicant, the transmitted data will be stored for the purpose of processing the employment relationship in compliance with the statutory provisions. If the controller does not conclude an employment contract with the applicant, the application documents will be deleted six months after notification of the rejection decision, provided that no other legitimate interests of the controller are opposed to deletion. Other legitimate interest in this sense is, for example, a duty to provide evidence in proceedings under the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).
8. To what extent is there automated decision-making in individual cases (including profiling)?
We do not use any purely automated decision-making processes pursuant to Article 22 of the GDPR. Should we use these procedures in individual cases, we will inform you of this separately, insofar as this is required by law.
9. Your data protection rights
You have the right to information according to Art. 15 GDPR, the right to rectification according to Art. 16 GDPR, the right to erasure according to Art. 17 GDPR, the right to restriction of processing according to Art. 18 GDPR and the right to data portability according to Art. 20 GDPR.
In addition, there is a right of appeal to a data protection supervisory authority pursuant to Art. 77 DSGVO.
In accordance with Article 21 of the GDPR, you have the right to object to the processing of personal data by us. However, this right to object only applies in very special circumstances of your personal situation, whereby rights of our company may conflict with your right to object. If you wish to exercise one of these rights, please contact our data protection officer at the following address
10. Scope of your obligations to provide us with your data
You only need to provide the data that is required for the application process. Without this data, we will generally not be able to conclude an employment contract with you. If we request additional data from you, you will be informed separately that the information is voluntary.
11. Ihr Beschwerderecht bei der zuständigen Aufsichtsbehörde
In accordance with Art. 77 GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the data protection supervisory authority. The supervisory authority responsible for us is:
The State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (Der Landesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit)
Lautenschlagerstraße 20
70173 Stuttgart
Data Protection Policy
1. Data Protection Overview
General Information
The following information will provide you with an easy to navigate overview of what will happen with your personal data when you visit this website. The term “personal data” comprises all data that can be used to personally identify you. For detailed information about the subject matter of data protection, please consult our Data Protection Declaration, which we have included beneath this copy.Data recording on this website
Who is responsible for the data collection on this website?
The data on this website is processed by the operator of the website, whose contact information is available under section “Information about the responsible party (referred to as the “controller” in the GDPR)” in this Privacy Policy.How do we collect your data?
We collect your data as a result of your sharing of your data with us. This may, for instance be information you enter into our contact form. Other data shall be recorded by our IT systems automatically or after you consent to its recording during your website visit. This data comprises primarily technical information (e.g., web browser, operating system, or time the site was accessed). This information is recorded automatically when you access this website.What do we use your data for?
Ein Teil der Daten wird erhoben, um eine fehlerfreie Bereitstellung der Website zu gewährleisten. Andere Daten können zur Analyse Ihres Nutzerverhaltens verwendet werden. Sofern über die Website Verträge geschlossen oder angebahnt werden können, werden die übermittelten Daten auch für Vertragsangebote, Bestellungen oder sonstige Auftragsanfragen verarbeitet.What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right to receive information about the source, recipients, and purposes of your archived personal data at any time without having to pay a fee for such disclosures. You also have the right to demand that your data are rectified or eradicated. If you have consented to data processing, you have the option to revoke this consent at any time, which shall affect all future data processing. Moreover, you have the right to demand that the processing of your data be restricted under certain circumstances. Furthermore, you have the right to log a complaint with the competent supervising agency. You can contact us at any time with regard to this and other questions on the subject of data protection.Analyse-Tools und Tools von Drittanbietern
There is a possibility that your browsing patterns will be statistically analyzed when your visit this website. Such analyses are performed primarily with what we refer to as analysis programs. Detailed information about these analysis programs can be found in the following privacy policy.2. Hosting
We are hosting the content of our website at the following provider:IONOS
The provider is the IONOS SE, Elgendorfer Str. 57, 56410 Montabaur, Germany (hereinafter referred to as: IONOS). Whenever you visit our website, IONOS records various logfiles along with your IP addresses. For details, please consult the data privacy policy of IONOS: https://www.ionos.de/terms-gtc/terms-privacy. Die Verwendung von IONOS erfolgt auf Grundlage von Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. f DSGVO. Wir haben ein berechtigtes Interesse an einer möglichst zuverlässigen Darstellung unserer Website. Sofern eine entsprechende Einwilligung abgefragt wurde, erfolgt die Verarbeitung ausschließlich auf Grundlage von Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. a DSGVO und § 25 Abs. 1 TDDDG, soweit die Einwilligung die Speicherung von Cookies oder den Zugriff auf Informationen im Endgerät des Nutzers (z. B. Device-Fingerprinting) im Sinne des TDDDG umfasst. Die Einwilligung ist jederzeit widerrufbar.3. Allgemeine Hinweise und Pflichtinformationen
Data Protection
The operators of this website and its pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously. Hence, we handle your personal data as confidential information and in compliance with the statutory data protection regulations and this Data Protection Declaration. Whenever you use this website, a variety of personal information will be collected. Personal data comprises data that can be used to personally identify you. This Data Protection Declaration explains which data we collect as well as the purposes we use this data for. It also explains how, and for which purpose the information is collected. We herewith advise you that the transmission of data via the Internet (i.e., through e-mail communications) may be prone to security gaps. It is not possible to completely protect data against third-party access.Note on the Responsible Entity
Die verantwortliche Stelle für die Datenverarbeitung auf dieser Website ist: ALFRED GIESSER MESSERFABRIK GMBH Birkenstraße 8 (Industriegebiet) 71364 Winnenden-Birkmannsweiler Telefon: 07195/9744-0 E-Mail: info@giesser.com Verantwortliche Stelle ist die natürliche oder juristische Person, die allein oder gemeinsam mit anderen über die Zwecke und Mittel der Verarbeitung von personenbezogenen Daten (z. B. Namen, E-Mail-Adressen o. Ä.) entscheidet.Storage duration
Unless a more specific storage period has been specified in this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for which it was collected no longer applies. If you assert a justified request for deletion or revoke your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted, unless we have other legally permissible reasons for storing your personal data (e.g., tax or commercial law retention periods); in the latter case, the deletion will take place after these reasons cease to apply.General information on the legal basis for the data processing on this website
If you have consented to data processing, we process your personal data on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR or Art. 9 (2)(a) GDPR, if special categories of data are processed according to Art. 9 (1) DSGVO. In the case of explicit consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, the data processing is also based on Art. 49 (1)(a) GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or to the access to information in your end device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), the data processing is additionally based on § 25 (1) TTDSG. The consent can be revoked at any time. If your data is required for the fulfillment of a contract or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, we process your data on the basis of Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. Furthermore, if your data is required for the fulfillment of a legal obligation, we process it on the basis of Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR. Furthermore, the data processing may be carried out on the basis of our legitimate interest according to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Information on the relevant legal basis in each individual case is provided in the following paragraphs of this privacy policy.Designation of a data protection officer
Our data protection officer is: disiviva Daniel Voigtländer Zeisigweg 11 71397 Leutenbach E-Mail: daniel.voigtlaender@disiviva.deRecipients of personal data
Im Rahmen unserer Geschäftstätigkeit arbeiten wir mit verschiedenen externen Stellen zusammen. Dabei ist teilweise auch eine Übermittlung von personenbezogenen Daten an diese externen Stellen erforderlich. Wir geben personenbezogene Daten nur dann an externe Stellen weiter, wenn dies im Rahmen einer Vertragserfüllung erforderlich ist, wenn wir gesetzlich hierzu verpflichtet sind (z. B. Weitergabe von Daten an Steuerbehörden), wenn wir ein berechtigtes Interesse nach Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. f DSGVO an der Weitergabe haben oder wenn eine sonstige Rechtsgrundlage die Datenweitergabe erlaubt. Beim Einsatz von Auftragsverarbeitern geben wir personenbezogene Daten unserer Kunden nur auf Grundlage eines gültigen Vertrags über Auftragsverarbeitung weiter. Im Falle einer gemeinsamen Verarbeitung wird ein Vertrag über gemeinsame Verarbeitung geschlossen.Revocation of your consent to data processing
A wide range of data processing transactions are possible only subject to your express consent. You can also revoke at any time any consent you have already given us. This shall be without prejudice to the lawfulness of any data collection that occurred prior to your revocation.Right to object to the collection of data in special cases; right to object to direct advertising (Art. 21 GDPR)
IN THE EVENT THAT DATA ARE PROCESSED ON THE BASIS OF ART. 6(1)(E) OR (F) GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO AT ANY TIME OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA BASED ON GROUNDS ARISING FROM YOUR UNIQUE SITUATION. THIS ALSO APPLIES TO ANY PROFILING BASED ON THESE PROVISIONS. TO DETERMINE THE LEGAL BASIS, ON WHICH ANY PROCESSING OF DATA IS BASED, PLEASE CONSULT THIS DATA PROTECTION DECLARATION. IF YOU LOG AN OBJECTION, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR AFFECTED PERSONAL DATA, UNLESS WE ARE IN A POSITION TO PRESENT COMPELLING PROTECTION WORTHY GROUNDS FOR THE PROCESSING OF YOUR DATA, THAT OUTWEIGH YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS OR IF THE PURPOSE OF THE PROCESSING IS THE CLAIMING, EXERCISING OR DEFENCE OF LEGAL ENTITLEMENTS (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ART. 21(1) GDPR). IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS BEING PROCESSED IN ORDER TO ENGAGE IN DIRECT ADVERTISING, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR AFFECTED PERSONAL DATA FOR THE PURPOSES OF SUCH ADVERTISING AT ANY TIME. THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING TO THE EXTENT THAT IT IS AFFILIATED WITH SUCH DIRECT ADVERTISING. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL SUBSEQUENTLY NO LONGER BE USED FOR DIRECT ADVERTISING PURPOSES (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ART. 21(2) GDPR).Right to log a complaint with the competent supervisory agency
In the event of violations of the GDPR, data subjects are entitled to log a complaint with a supervisory agency, in particular in the member state where they usually maintain their domicile, place of work or at the place where the alleged violation occurred. The right to log a complaint is in effect regardless of any other administrative or court proceedings available as legal recourses.Right to data portability
You have the right to have data that we process automatically on the basis of your consent or in fulfillment of a contract handed over to you or to a third party in a common, machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of the data to another controller, this will only be done insofar as it is technically feasible.Information about, rectification and eradication of data
Within the scope of the applicable statutory provisions, you have the right to at any time demand information about your archived personal data, their source and recipients as well as the purpose of the processing of your data. You may also have a right to have your data rectified or eradicated. If you have questions about this subject matter or any other questions about personal data, please do not hesitate to contact us at any time.Right to demand processing restrictions
You have the right to demand the imposition of restrictions as far as the processing of your personal data is concerned. To do so, you may contact us at any time. The right to demand restriction of processing applies in the following cases:- In the event that you should dispute the correctness of your data archived by us, we will usually need some time to verify this claim. During the time that this investigation is ongoing, you have the right to demand that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
- If the processing of your personal data was/is conducted in an unlawful manner, you have the option to demand the restriction of the processing of your data in lieu of demanding the eradication of this data.
- If the processing of your personal data was/is conducted in an unlawful manner, you have the option to demand the restriction of the processing of your data in lieu of demanding the eradication of this data. If we do not need your personal data any longer and you need it to exercise, defend or claim legal entitlements, you have the right to demand the restriction of the processing of your personal data instead of its eradication.
- If you have raised an objection pursuant to Art. 21(1) GDPR, your rights and our rights will have to be weighed against each other. As long as it has not been determined whose interests prevail, you have the right to demand a restriction of the processing of your personal data.
SSL or TLS encryption
For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as purchase orders or inquiries you submit to us as the website operator, this website uses either an SSL or a TLS encryption program. You can recognize an encrypted connection by checking whether the address line of the browser switches from “http://” to “https://” and also by the appearance of the lock icon in the browser line. If the SSL or TLS encryption is activated, data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.4. Data recording on this website
Cookies
Our websites and pages use what the industry refers to as “cookies.” Cookies are small data packages that do not cause any damage to your device. They are either stored temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) or they are permanently archived on your device (permanent cookies). Session cookies are automatically deleted once you terminate your visit. Permanent cookies remain archived on your device until you actively delete them, or they are automatically eradicated by your web browser. Cookies can be issued by us (first-party cookies) or by third-party companies (so-called third-party cookies). Third-party cookies enable the integration of certain services of third-party companies into websites (e.g., cookies for handling payment services). Cookies have a variety of functions. Many cookies are technically essential since certain website functions would not work in the absence of these cookies (e.g., the shopping cart function or the display of videos). Other cookies may be used to analyze user behavior or for promotional purposes. Cookies, which are required for the performance of electronic communication transactions, for the provision of certain functions you want to use (e.g., for the shopping cart function) or those that are necessary for the optimization (required cookies) of the website (e.g., cookies that provide measurable insights into the web audience), shall be stored on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, unless a different legal basis is cited. The operator of the website has a legitimate interest in the storage of required cookies to ensure the technically error-free and optimized provision of the operator’s services. If your consent to the storage of the cookies and similar recognition technologies has been requested, the processing occurs exclusively on the basis of the consent obtained (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG); this consent may be revoked at any time. You have the option to set up your browser in such a manner that you will be notified any time cookies are placed and to permit the acceptance of cookies only in specific cases. You may also exclude the acceptance of cookies in certain cases or in general or activate the delete-function for the automatic eradication of cookies when the browser closes. If cookies are deactivated, the functions of this website may be limited. Which cookies and services are used on this website can be found in this privacy policy.Server-Log-Data
The provider of the pages automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These are:- Browser type and version
- Operating system used
- Referred URL
- Host name of the accessing computer
- Time of the server request
- IP-Address
Contact form
If you submit inquiries to us via our contact form, the information provided in the contact form as well as any contact information provided therein will be stored by us in order to handle your inquiry and in the event that we have further questions. We will not share this information without your consent. The processing of these data is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, if your request is related to the execution of a contract or if it is necessary to carry out pre-contractual measures. In all other cases the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective processing of the requests addressed to us (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your agreement (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) if this has been requested; the consent can be revoked at any time. The information you have entered into the contact form shall remain with us until you ask us to eradicate the data, revoke your consent to the archiving of data or if the purpose for which the information is being archived no longer exists (e.g., after we have concluded our response to your inquiry). This shall be without prejudice to any mandatory legal provisions, in particular retention periods.Request by e-mail, telephone, or fax
If you contact us by e-mail, telephone or fax, your request, including all resulting personal data (name, request) will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of processing your request. We do not pass these data on without your consent. These data are processed on the basis of Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR if your inquiry is related to the fulfillment of a contract or is required for the performance of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the data are processed on the basis of our legitimate interest in the effective handling of inquiries submitted to us (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on the basis of your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) if it has been obtained; the consent can be revoked at any time. The data sent by you to us via contact requests remain with us until you request us to delete, revoke your consent to the storage or the purpose for the data storage lapses (e.g. after completion of your request). Mandatory statutory provisions - in particular statutory retention periods - remain unaffected.5. Analysis tools and advertising
Google Tag Manager
We use the Google Tag Manager. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland The Google Tag Manager is a tool that allows us to integrate tracking or statistical tools and other technologies on our website. The Google Tag Manager itself does not create any user profiles, does not store cookies, and does not carry out any independent analyses. It only manages and runs the tools integrated via it. However, the Google Tag Manager does collect your IP address, which may also be transferred to Google’s parent company in the United States. The Google Tag Manager is used on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the quick and uncomplicated integration and administration of various tools on his website. If appropriate consent has been obtained, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG, insofar the consent includes the storage of cookies or the access to information in the user’s end device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. This consent can be revoked at any time. The company is certified in accordance with the “EU-US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the US, which is intended to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the US. Every company certified under the DPF is obliged to comply with these data protection standards. For more information, please contact the provider under the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780.Google Analytics
This website uses functions of the web analysis service Google Analytics. The provider of this service is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Google Analytics enables the website operator to analyze the behavior patterns of website visitors. To that end, the website operator receives a variety of user data, such as pages accessed, time spent on the page, the utilized operating system and the user’s origin. This data is assigned to the respective end device of the user. An assignment to a user-ID does not take place. Furthermore, Google Analytics allows us to record your mouse and scroll movements and clicks, among other things. Google Analytics uses various modeling approaches to augment the collected data sets and uses machine learning technologies in data analysis. Google Analytics uses technologies that make the recognition of the user for the purpose of analyzing the user behavior patterns (e.g., cookies or device fingerprinting). The website use information recorded by Google is, as a rule transferred to a Google server in the United States, where it is stored. The use of these services occurs on the basis of your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG. You may revoke your consent at any time. Data transmission to the US is based on the Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) of the European Commission. Details can be found here: https://privacy.google.com/businesses/controllerterms/mccs/The company is certified in accordance with the “EU-US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the US, which is intended to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the US. Every company certified under the DPF is obliged to comply with these data protection standards. For more information, please contact the provider under the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780.IP Anonymization
Google Analytics IP anonymization is active. As a result, your IP address will be abbreviated by Google within the member states of the European Union or in other states that have ratified the Convention on the European Economic Area prior to its transmission to the United States. The full IP address will be transmitted to one of Google’s servers in the United States and abbreviated there only in exceptional cases. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google shall use this information to analyze your use of this website to generate reports on website activities and to render other services to the operator of this website that are related to the use of the website and the Internet. The IP address transmitted in conjunction with Google Analytics from your browser shall not be merged with other data in Google’s possession.Browser Plugin
You can prevent the recording and processing of your data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plugin available under the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en. Mehr Informationen zum Umgang mit Nutzerdaten bei Google Analytics finden Sie in der Datenschutzerklärung von Google: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=en.Contract data processing
We have executed a contract data processing agreement with Google and are implementing the stringent provisions of the German data protection agencies to the fullest when using Google Analytics.Google Ads
The website operator uses Google Ads. Google Ads is an online promotional program of Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Google Ads enables us to display ads in the Google search engine or on third-party websites, if the user enters certain search terms into Google (keyword targeting). It is also possible to place targeted ads based on the user data Google has in its possession (e.g., location data and interests; target group targeting). As the website operator, we can analyze these data quantitatively, for instance by analyzing which search terms resulted in the display of our ads and how many ads led to respective clicks. The use of these services occurs on the basis of your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG. You may revoke your consent at any time. Data transmission to the US is based on the Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) of the European Commission. Details can be found here: https://policies.google.com/privacy/frameworks und https://business.safety.google/controllerterms/The company is certified in accordance with the “EU-US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the US, which is intended to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the US. Every company certified under the DPF is obliged to comply with these data protection standards. For more information, please contact the provider under the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780.Google AdSense
This website uses Google AdSense, a service for the integration of ads. The provider of this service is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
With the assistance of Google Adsense, we are in a position to place targeted ads by third parties on our site. The contents of the ads are based on your interests, which Google determines based on your past user patterns. Moreover, when choosing compatible ads, context information, such as your location, the content of the visited website or Google search terms you have entered, will be taken into account.
Google AdSense verwendet Cookies, Web Beacons (unsichtbare Grafiken) und vergleichbare Wiedererkennungstechnologien. Hiermit können Informationen wie der Besucherverkehr auf diesen Seiten ausgewertet werden.
Google AdSense uses Cookies, Web Beacons (invisible graphics) and comparable recognition technologies. As a result, it is possible to analyze information, such as visitor traffic data, on these sites.
The use of these services occurs on the basis of your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG. You may revoke your consent at any time.
Data transmission to the US is based on the Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) of the European Commission. Details can be found here: https://policies.google.com/privacy/frameworks und https://business.safety.google/controllerterms/. https://business.safety.google/adscontrollerterms/sccs/.
The company is certified in accordance with the “EU-US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the US, which is intended to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the US. Every company certified under the DPF is obliged to comply with these data protection standards. For more information, please contact the provider under the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780.
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