Privacy Policy

This privacy policy applies to the website you are currently visiting as well as to our social media presences and other platforms.

I. Responsible entity

The responsible party for the collection, processing and use of your personal data via this Internet platform is

Daniel Pflug
Alte Dieburger Strasse 17
64380 Rossdorf
Germany

We take the protection of the privacy of visitors to this website very seriously. We collect, process and use personal data only in accordance with the statutory provisions and in accordance with this privacy policy.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. It explains the scope, nature and purpose of the collection, use and processing of personal data of persons who use this website.

Personal data in this context are all data with which you can be personally identified. These individual details include, for example, your name or your contact details, such as telephone number, address and e-mail address.

With the exception of the IP address, personal data is only collected by us if you provide this data voluntarily, for example when registering on our website or using our contact form. This personal data is used to identify you as a user via your e-mail address and to contact you about it.

II. Which data do we collect on our website?

1. Access data and log files

During the mere informational use of our website, i.e. if you do not register or otherwise transmit information to us, we only collect data that your browser transmits to our server (so-called "server log files"). When you call up our website, we collect the following data, which is technically necessary for us to display the website to you:

  • IP address (if possible, this is stored anonymously)
  • Domain name of the website you came from
  • Names of the retrieved files
  • Amount of data sent in bytes
  • Date and time of a retrieval
  • Name of your internet service provider
  • and, if applicable, operating system and browser version of your terminal device

The processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. f DSGVO on the basis of our legitimate interest in improving the stability and functionality of our website. We process this data, but we do not store it permanently. A transfer or other use of the data does not take place. However, we reserve the right to check the server log files retrospectively if there are concrete indications of illegal use.

The data is evaluated exclusively for statistical purposes. We do not create personal user profiles.

2. Cookies

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3. Hosting of the website

In the context of processing on our behalf, a third-party provider based within a country of the European Union provides us with the services for hosting and displaying the website and, for this purpose, provides infrastructure services, computing capacity, storage space and database services, maintenance services and security services. In doing so, we or our hosting provider process all data that accrue in the context of the use of our website. These are inventory data, content data, contract data, usage data, meta data and communication data of customers, interested parties and visitors to our online offer.

The processing is based on our legitimate interest in an efficient and secure provision of this online offer (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO in conjunction with Art. 28 DSGVO).

4. What data do we collect and use when you contact us?

We process inventory data (e.g. names, addresses and contact details) that you have provided to us when contacting us (e.g. by contact form, by e-mail or by telephone) in order to fulfill contractual obligations or to respond to your inquiries in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. b DSGVO. Which data is collected can be seen from the respective input forms. Information that is mandatory for processing your request is marked as mandatory fields. For inquiries via our website, we store the IP address and the time of the respective user action. This is done due to our legitimate interests, as well as the interests of users in protecting against misuse and unauthorized use of your data. You can object to this at any time (right of revocation). We will not pass this data on to third parties, unless this is necessary to pursue our claims or there is a legal obligation to do so in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. c DSGVO.

We delete the data accruing in this context after the storage is no longer necessary or restrict the processing if there are legal retention obligations. We review the necessity of data storage every two years.

III. How long do we store your data?

The data processed by us will be processed, deleted or its processing restricted by us in accordance with Art. 17 and Art. 18 DSGVO. As a matter of principle, we store your personal data, which is generated during the use of our website, only as long as this is necessary for the above-mentioned purposes. However, if the deletion conflicts with legal retention obligations, the processing of the data is merely restricted, i.e. it is blocked for further use and cannot be processed for other purposes.

The following record and retention obligations are particularly relevant: 6 years in accordance with Section 57 (1) HGB (for commercial books, inventories, opening balances, annual financial statements, commercial letters, accounting vouchers, etc.), 10 years in accordance with Section 147 (1) AO (books, records, accounting vouchers, commercial and business letters, documents relevant for taxation, etc.). In addition, personal data may be retained for the period during which claims can be asserted against us (statutory limitation period of three or up to thirty years).

IV. What do we process your data for (purpose of processing) and on what legal basis?

We process the data that is generated by visiting our website or using the contact options offered in accordance with the provisions of the European Data Protection Regulation (DSGVO) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG). Depending on the request for which you contact us via the website, there are different legal bases for this. The specific legal basis for data processing depends on the context in which and the purpose for which we receive your data. As a rule, the legal basis for data processing results from the following possibilities:

Art. 6 I lit. a DSGVO serves as our legal basis for processing operations in which we obtain consent for a specific processing purpose. Consent given can be revoked at any time.

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 a delivery of goods or the provision of another service or consideration, the processing is based on Art. 6 I lit. b DSGVO. The same applies to such processing operations that are necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, for example in cases of inquiries about our products or services.

If we are subject to a legal obligation by which a processing of personal data becomes necessary, such as for the fulfillment of tax obligations, the processing is based on Art. 6 I lit. c DSGVO.

Ultimately, processing operations could be based on Art. 6 I lit. f DS-GVO. Processing operations that are not covered by any of the aforementioned legal bases are based on this legal basis if the processing is necessary to protect a legitimate interest of our company or a third party, provided that the interests, fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject are not overridden.

V. Disclosure of your personal data to third parties?

IP addresses are automatically transmitted to the server where the website is operated when you visit a website. A transfer of these IP addresses to third parties happens inevitably whenever a third party component (a script, an image, a font, any other digital resource) is embedded on the website. Which components are embedded on this website is listed in this privacy policy. The recipients of your IP address or categories of recipients can also be derived from this. Apart from that, we only use your personal data for the fulfillment of the contract. In doing so, we observe the principles of purpose limitation and data minimization.

We do not transfer your personal data to third parties for purposes other than those listed below. We only pass on your personal data to third parties if:

  • You have given your express consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) sentence 1 lit. a DSGVO,

  • the disclosure is necessary for the assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims pursuant to Art. 6 (1) sentence 1 lit. f DSGVO and there is no reason to assume that you have an overriding interest worthy of protection in the non-disclosure of your data,

  • in the event that there is a legal obligation for the disclosure pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. c DSGVO, as well as,

  • this is legally permissible and necessary according to Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. b DSGVO for the processing of contractual relationships with you.

  • you have requested qualified advice from a specialist shop/specialist company in your vicinity. If requested by you, this specialist store will also send product information and submit service offers. We explicitly point out that consulting services are not provided by the portal operator, but by a specialist shop/specialist company in your vicinity.

VI. Is there an obligation for me to provide data?

Within the scope of our business relationship, you only have to provide those personal data that are required for the establishment, execution and termination of a business relationship or that we are legally obliged to collect.

Without this data, we will usually have to refuse to conclude the contract or execute the order, or we will no longer be able to perform an existing contract and may have to terminate it.

VII. What data protection rights do I have?

You have the right:

  • in accordance with Art. 15 DSGVO to request information about your personal data processed by me. In particular, you can request information about the processing purposes, the category of personal data, the categories of recipients to whom your data has been or will be disclosed, the planned storage period, the existence of a right to rectification, erasure, restriction of processing or opposition, the existence of a right of complaint, the origin of your data, if it was not collected by me, as well as the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling and, if applicable, meaningful information about its details;

  • in accordance with Art. 16 DSGVO, to immediately request the correction of incorrect or completion of your personal data stored by me;

  • in accordance with Art. 17 DSGVO, to request the deletion of your personal data stored by me, unless the processing is necessary for the exercise of the right to freedom of expression and information, for compliance with a legal obligation, for reasons of public interest or for the assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims;

  • in accordance with Art. 18 DSGVO, to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data, insofar as the accuracy of the data is disputed by you, the processing is unlawful, but you object to its erasure and we no longer require the data, but you need it for the assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims or you have objected to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 DSGVO;

  • in accordance with Art. 20 DSGVO, to receive your personal data that you have provided to me in a structured, common and machine-readable format or to request that it be transferred to another controller;

  • in accordance with Art. 7 (3) DSGVO, to revoke your consent once given to me at any time. This has the consequence that we may no longer continue the data processing, which was based on this consent, for the future and

  • in accordance with Art. 77 DSGVO, you have the right to complain to a supervisory authority, without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy. As a rule, you can contact the supervisory authority of your usual place of residence or place of work or the place of the alleged infringement for this purpose, if the data subject believes that the processing of personal data concerning him or her violates the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Right of objection

If your personal data is processed on the basis of legitimate interests pursuant to Art. 6 (1) p. 1 lit. f DSGVO, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data pursuant to Art. 21 DSGVO, provided that there are grounds for doing so that arise from your particular situation or the objection is directed against direct advertising. In the latter case, you have a general right of objection, which is implemented by us without specifying a particular situation. If you wish to exercise your right of revocation or objection, it is sufficient to send an e-mail to the mail address mentioned in the imprint of our website.

Withdrawal

Consent given can be revoked at any time. This also applies to the withdrawal of declarations of consent given to us before the applicability of the General Data Protection Regulation, i.e. before May 25, 2018.

Please note that the withdrawal only takes effect for the future. Processing that took place before the withdrawal is not affected.

VIII. What should I be aware of when linking to other websites?

Our website/app may from time to time contain links to third party websites or to other websites of ours. If you follow a link to one of these websites, please be aware that these websites have their own privacy policies and that we do not accept any responsibility or liability for these policies. Please review this privacy policy before submitting any personal information to these websites.

IX. What are we doing to ensure data security?

We use the TLS (Transport Layer Security) method in conjunction with the highest encryption level supported by your browser. You can tell whether an individual page of our website is transmitted in encrypted form by the closed key or lock symbol in the status bar of your browser.

We secure our website and other IT systems against loss, destruction, unauthorized access, unauthorized modification or unauthorized disclosure of your data using appropriate technical and organizational measures. However, complete protection against all dangers is practically not possible in every case despite all due care.

X. Changes to this privacy policy

We reserve the right to change this privacy policy if the legal situation or this online offer or the type of data collection changes. However, this only applies with regard to declarations on data processing. If the user's consent is required or components of the data protection declaration contain a regulation of the contractual relationship with users, the data protection declaration will only be changed with the user's consent.

Therefore, please inform yourself about this data protection declaration if necessary, especially if you provide personal data.

XI. Explanation of tools and resources used

Google Analytics

We use the analysis service Google Analytics. This web analytics service is operated by Google Ireland Ltd, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland ("Google").

We use Google Analytics to evaluate your use of our website and to compile reports on user activities.

This analysis tool works in particular on the basis of cookies. A cookie is a text file that is sent when you visit a website and is temporarily stored on the hard drive of the user of the website to enable an analysis of your use of the website. The information stored by the cookie is usually transferred to a Google server in the USA and then stored there.

In the context of IP anonymization, your IP address will be shortened beforehand by Google within a member state of the EU or another state party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. On our behalf, Google will use the transmitted information to compile a report on the use of the website. We have concluded an order processing contract with Google. If you wish to prevent the use of cookies, you can do so by locally making changes to your settings in the Internet browser used on your computer (e.g. Safari, Internet Explorer, Opera, Firefox, etc.), i.e. the program used to open and display Internet pages. Furthermore, you can prevent the collection and processing of your data by the cookie from Google, by downloading and installing a browser plugin offered by Google under the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en.

You can prevent the collection by Google Analytics by using the consent solution used on this website.

For more information on the terms of use and data protection of Google and Google Analytics, please visit https://www.google.com/analytics/terms/us.html and https://www.google.de/intl/en/policies.

We would like to point out that the extension "anonymizeIp" has been added to Google Analytics. This ensures anonymized collection of IP addresses.

Please note that, due to the Cloud Act, American intelligence services could potentially gain access to personal data that is inevitably exchanged with Google, whose headquarters are in the USA, when this tool is integrated due to the Internet Protocol.

WordPress

We use WordPress as the editorial system for our website. WordPress uses functional (necessary) cookies to ensure the login process for editors and administrators.

In particular, when trying to log in to the WordPress administration interface, a cookie called wordpress_test_cookie is set. This cookie is used exclusively for the active session and is deleted as soon as you close the browser.

The cookie is not used to evaluate users.

 

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