We are very pleased about your interest in our company. Privacy has a particularly high priority for the company's management. A use of the company's websites is generally possible without providing any personal data. However, if a data subject wishes to make use of special services of our company via our website, processing of personal data may become necessary. If the processing of personal data is necessary and there is no legal basis for such processing, we generally obtain the consent of the data subject.
The processing of personal data, such as the name, address, e-mail address, or telephone number of a data subject, is always carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and in compliance with the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to the company. Through this privacy policy, our company wishes to inform the public about the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process. Furthermore, data subjects are informed of their rights through this privacy policy.
The company has implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure the most complete protection possible for personal data processed via this website. However, data transmissions over the Internet can have security gaps, so absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, every data subject is free to transfer personal data to us via alternative means, for example by phone.
The company's privacy policy is based on the terms used by the European legislator when adopting the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our privacy policy aims to be readable and understandable for the public as well as for our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would like to explain the terms used in advance.
In this privacy policy, we use, among others, the following terms:
Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person ("data subject"). An identifiable person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, identification number, location data, online identifier, or one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity of that natural person.
A data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed by the data controller.
Processing is any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure, or destruction.
Restriction of processing is the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting their future processing.
Profiling means any automated processing of personal data consisting of using personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyze or predict aspects concerning that natural person's performance at work, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behavior, location or movements.
Pseudonymization is the processing of personal data in a way that the personal data cannot be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, provided that such additional information is kept separately and is subject to technical and organizational measures ensuring that the personal data are not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.
Controller or data controller is the natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data. Where the purposes and means of such processing are determined by EU law or the law of Member States, the controller or the specific criteria for its designation may be provided by EU law or the law of Member States.
Processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body that processes personal data on behalf of the controller.
Recipient is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or another body, to which personal data are disclosed, whether a third party or not. However, public authorities that may receive personal data in the framework of a particular inquiry in accordance with EU law or the law of Member States are not regarded as recipients.
Third party is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or body other than the data subject, controller, processor, and the persons who, under the direct authority of the controller or processor, are authorized to process personal data.
Consent of the data subject is any freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous indication of the data subject's wishes by which he or she, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signifies agreement to the processing of personal data relating to him or her.
The controller for the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation, other data protection laws applicable in the Member States of the European Union, and other provisions related to data protection is:
Company
Sample Street 1
12345 Berlin
Germany
Phone: 0555 555123
E-Mail: mustermann@email.de
Website: www.mypage.de
The websites of the company use cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored and saved via an internet browser on a computer system.
Many websites and servers use cookies. Numerous cookies contain a so-called cookie ID. A cookie ID is a unique identifier of the cookie. It consists of a string through which websites and servers can be assigned to the specific internet browser in which the cookie was saved. This allows the visited websites and servers to distinguish the individual browser of the data subject from other internet browsers that contain other cookies. A specific internet browser can be recognized and identified by the unique cookie ID.
By using cookies, the company can provide more user-friendly services on this website that would not be possible without setting the cookie.
With the help of a cookie, the information and offers on our website can be optimized for the user. As mentioned earlier, cookies enable us to recognize the users of our website. The purpose of this recognition is to make it easier for users to use our website. For instance, a user of a website that uses cookies doesn't have to enter their login data every time they visit the website, as this is taken over by the website and the cookie saved on the user's computer system. Another example is the cookie of a shopping cart in an online store. The online shop remembers the items a customer has placed in the virtual shopping cart via a cookie.
The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website at any time through a corresponding setting of the internet browser used, and thus permanently oppose the setting of cookies. Furthermore, already set cookies can be deleted at any time via an internet browser or other software programs. This is possible in all common internet browsers. If the data subject deactivates the setting of cookies in the used internet browser, not all functions of our website may be fully usable.
With every visit to the company's website by a data subject or an automated system, a series of general data and information is collected. This general data and information are stored in the server's log files. Captured data can include (1) used browser types and versions, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system reaches our website (so-called referrer), (4) the sub-websites accessed on our website via an accessing system, (5) the date and time of access to the website, (6) an internet protocol address (IP address), (7) the internet service provider of the accessing system, and (8) other similar data and information used to defend against attacks on our information technology systems.
When using this general data and information, the company does not draw conclusions about the data subject. This information is instead necessary to (1) deliver the content of our website correctly, (2) optimize the content of our website and its advertising, (3) ensure the long-term functionality of our information technology systems and website technology, and (4) provide law enforcement authorities with the necessary information for criminal prosecution in the event of a cyber-attack. Therefore, the company evaluates these anonymously collected data and information statistically and with the aim of increasing data protection and data security in our company, ultimately ensuring an optimal protection level for the personal data we process. The anonymous data of the server log files are stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.
The data subject has the option to register on the website of the data controller by providing personal data. The specific personal data transmitted to the data controller is determined by the respective input mask used for registration. The personal data entered by the data subject are collected and stored exclusively for internal use by the data controller and for its own purposes. The data controller may arrange for data to be transferred to one or more processors, for example, a parcel service provider, who also uses the personal data exclusively for internal use attributable to the data controller.
By registering on the data controller's website, the IP address assigned by the data subject's Internet Service Provider (ISP), the date, and time of registration are also stored. This storage is to prevent the misuse of our services, and this data can help solve committed crimes if needed. As a result, the storage of this data is necessary for the protection of the data controller. This data is not passed on to third parties unless there is a legal obligation to pass on the data or if the transfer serves the aim of criminal prosecution.
The registration of the data subject, with the voluntary provision of personal data, is intended to offer the data subject content or services that can only be offered to registered users due to the nature of the matter. Registered individuals are free to change the personal data specified during registration at any time or to have them completely deleted from the database of the data controller.
The data controller provides each data subject with information on what personal data about the data subject is stored at any time upon request. Furthermore, the data controller corrects or deletes personal data at the request or indication of the data subject, unless there are statutory storage obligations. All employees of the data controller are available as contact persons to the data subject in this context.
On the company's website, users are given the opportunity to subscribe to the company's newsletter. The personal data transferred to the data controller when ordering the newsletter is determined by the input mask used for this purpose.
The company regularly informs its customers and business partners about the company's offers through a newsletter. The company's newsletter can only be received by the data subject if (1) the data subject has a valid email address and (2) the data subject registers for the newsletter shipping. For legal reasons, a confirmation email will be sent to the email address initially entered by the data subject for newsletter shipping using the double-opt-in procedure. This confirmation email is used to check whether the owner of the email address as the data subject authorized the receipt of the newsletter.
When registering for the newsletter, we also store the IP address assigned by the Internet Service Provider (ISP) of the computer system used by the data subject at the time of registration, as well as the date and time of registration. Collecting this data is necessary to understand the (possible) misuse of a data subject's email address at a later date, thus serving the legal protection of the data controller.
The personal data collected as part of a newsletter registration is used exclusively for sending our newsletter. Furthermore, subscribers to the newsletter could be informed by e-mail if this is necessary for the operation of the newsletter service or a related registration, as might be the case in the event of changes to the newsletter offer or changes in the technical conditions. No personal data collected in the context of the newsletter service will be passed on to third parties. Subscription to our newsletter can be canceled at any time by the individual concerned. Consent to store personal data, which the individual has given us for sending the newsletter, can be revoked at any time. For the purpose of revoking consent, each newsletter contains a corresponding link. Furthermore, there is an option to unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time directly on the website of the responsible processor, or to inform them in another way.
The company's newsletters contain so-called counting pixels. A counting pixel is a miniature graphic embedded in emails sent in HTML format to enable log file recording and log file analysis. This allows for a statistical evaluation of the success or failure of online marketing campaigns. With the help of the embedded counting pixel, the company can determine whether and when an email was opened by a person and which links in the email were accessed by that person.
The personal data collected via counting pixels in the newsletters are stored and evaluated by the responsible processor to optimize the newsletter dispatch and to better tailor the content of future newsletters to the interests of the recipient. This personal data will not be passed on to third parties. Individuals are entitled at any time to revoke the separate consent given via the double-opt-in procedure. Following a revocation, this personal data will be deleted by the responsible processor. Unsubscribing from the newsletter is automatically interpreted by the company as a revocation.
The responsible processor will process and store personal data only for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of storage or as provided for by the European directive and regulation giver or any other legislative authority in laws or regulations to which the processor is subject.
If the storage purpose is omitted or a storage period prescribed by the European directive and regulation giver or any other competent legislative authority expires, the personal data will be routinely blocked or deleted in accordance with legal requirements.
Every data subject has the right granted by the European directive and regulation giver to obtain confirmation from the processor about whether personal data concerning them is being processed. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of confirmation, they can contact an employee of the responsible processor at any time.
Every individual affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European directive and regulation giver to receive free information about their stored personal data and a copy of this information. Furthermore, the European directive and regulation giver has provided the individual with the following information:
Furthermore, the data subject has the right to obtain information as to whether personal data has been transferred to a third country or to an international organization. If this is the case, the data subject also has the right to be informed about the appropriate safeguards relating to the transfer.
If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of access, they can contact an employee of the data controller at any time.
Every person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European directive and regulation maker to demand the immediate correction of inaccurate personal data concerning them. Moreover, the data subject has the right, taking into account the purposes of the processing, to request the completion of incomplete personal data — including by means of providing a supplementary statement.
If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to rectification, they can contact an employee of the data controller at any time.
Every person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European directive and regulation maker to require the controller to erase personal data concerning them without undue delay if one of the following reasons applies and as long as processing is not necessary:
If one of the above reasons applies and a data subject wishes to request the deletion of personal data stored by the company, they can contact an employee of the data controller at any time. The company's employee will ensure that the request for erasure is promptly complied with.
If the personal data has been made public by the company and our company, as the controller, is obliged to erase the personal data pursuant to Article 17(1) GDPR, the company, taking into account available technology and implementation costs, will take appropriate measures, including technical measures, to inform other data processors processing the published personal data, that the data subject has requested the erasure of all links to, or copies or replications of those personal data, as far as processing is not necessary. The company's employee will take the necessary steps in individual cases.
Every person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European directive and regulation maker to request the controller to restrict processing if one of the following conditions applies:
If any of the aforementioned conditions are met and an affected individual wishes to request the restriction of personal data stored by the company, they can contact an employee responsible for data processing at any time. The company's employee will arrange for the restriction of the processing.
Every individual affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European directive and regulation legislator, to receive their personal data, which has been provided to a data controller, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. They also have the right to transfer this data to another data controller without hindrance from the controller to whom the personal data was provided, as long as the processing is based on consent according to Art. 6 (1) letter a DS-GVO or Art. 9 (2) letter a DS-GVO, or on a contract according to Art. 6 (1) letter b DS-GVO, and the processing is done by automated methods, unless the processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.
Furthermore, when exercising their right to data portability according to Art. 20 (1) DS-GVO, the individual has the right to have personal data transferred directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible and when doing so does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.
To assert the right to data portability, the affected individual can contact a company employee at any time.
Every individual affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European directive and regulation legislator, to object at any time, for reasons arising from their particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning them, based on Art. 6 (1) letters e or f DS-GVO. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions.
The company will no longer process the personal data in the event of an objection, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate reasons for the processing that outweigh the individual's interests, rights, and freedoms, or the processing serves to assert, exercise, or defend legal claims.
If the company processes personal data for direct marketing purposes, the affected individual has the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data for such advertising. This also applies to profiling, as far as it is associated with such direct marketing. If the individual objects to the company processing for direct marketing purposes, the company will no longer process the personal data for these purposes.
The individual also has the right, for reasons arising from their particular situation, to object to the processing of personal data concerning them, which is carried out by the company for scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes according to Art. 89 (1) DS-GVO, unless such processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out for reasons of public interest.
To exercise the right to object, the individual can directly contact any company employee or another employee. Moreover, in the context of the use of information society services, regardless of Directive 2002/58/EC, the individual is free to exercise their right to object by automated means using technical specifications.
Every individual affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European directive and regulation legislator, not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning them or similarly significantly affects them. This does not apply if the decision (1) is necessary for the conclusion or fulfillment of a contract between the individual and the data controller, (2) is permissible due to Union or member state legislation to which the data controller is subject, and this legislation contains appropriate measures to protect the individual's rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, or (3) is based on the individual's explicit consent.
If the decision (1) is necessary for the conclusion or fulfillment of a contract between the individual and the data controller or (2) is based on the individual's explicit consent, the company shall implement suitable measures to safeguard the individual's rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, at least the right to obtain human intervention on the part of the data controller, to express their point of view and to contest the decision.
If the individual wishes to exercise rights concerning automated individual decision-making, they can contact an employee responsible for data processing at any time.
Every individual affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European directive and regulation legislator, to withdraw consent to the processing of personal data at any time.
If the individual wishes to exercise their right to withdraw their consent, they can contact an employee responsible for data processing at any time.
Art. 6 I lit. a GDPR serves as the legal basis for our company for processing operations for which we obtain consent for a specific processing purpose. If the processing of personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, as is the case, for example, with processing operations that are necessary for the delivery of goods or the provision of another service or consideration, the processing is based on Art. 6 I lit. b GDPR. The same applies to such processing operations that are necessary for carrying out pre-contractual measures, for example in the case of inquiries about our products or services. If our company is subject to a legal obligation which requires the processing of personal data, such as for the fulfillment of tax obligations, the processing is based on Art. 6 I lit. c GDPR. In rare cases, the processing of personal data may be necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person. This would be the case, for example, if a visitor to our company were injured and his name, age, health insurance data, or other vital information would have to be passed on to a doctor, a hospital, or other third parties. Then the processing would be based on Art. 6 I lit. d GDPR. Finally, processing operations could be based on Art. 6 I lit. f GDPR. This legal basis applies to processing operations that are not covered by any of the aforementioned legal grounds if the processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by our company or a third party, unless the interests, fundamental rights, and freedoms of the data subject prevail. Such processing operations are particularly permissible because they have been specifically mentioned by the European legislator. He held that a legitimate interest could be assumed if the data subject is a client of the controller (Recital 47, second sentence GDPR).
If the processing of personal data is based on Article 6 I lit. f GDPR, our legitimate interest is to carry out our business activities for the benefit of all our employees and our shareholders.
The criterion for the duration of the storage of personal data is the respective statutory retention period. After the expiration of this period, the corresponding data is routinely deleted, provided it is no longer necessary for the performance or initiation of a contract.
We inform you that the provision of personal data is partly required by law (e.g., tax regulations) or can also result from contractual provisions (e.g., information about the contractual partner). Sometimes it may be necessary for a contract to be concluded that a data subject provides us with personal data, which must subsequently be processed by us. The data subject is, for example, obliged to provide us with personal data when our company concludes a contract with him or her. Failure to provide personal data would mean that the contract with the person concerned could not be concluded. Before providing personal data, the data subject must contact one of our employees. Our employee will clarify on a case-by-case basis whether the provision of personal data is required by law or contract or is necessary for the conclusion of the contract, whether there is an obligation to provide the personal data and the consequences of not providing the personal data.
As a responsible company, we refrain from automatic decision-making or profiling.
This privacy policy was generated by the privacy policy generator of the data protection in healthcare in cooperation with the RC GmbH, which recycles used notebooks, and the lawyer for IT and data protection law Christian Solmecke.