The purpose of data processing may be based on technical, contractual or statutory requirements or result from consent having been given by the user.
We use the data described in section 2 for the following purposes:
- To provide website features and content and ensure technical security in troubleshooting technical issues and also to ensure that unauthorized persons do not gain access to our website systems;
- To conduct marketing reach measurements and web analyses in order to make our website more efficient and interesting for you, and for market research purposes;
- To ensure that the cookie settings selected by website visitors are taken into account;
- For communication, completion of precontractual procedures, and customer care purposes
For information on other data processing purposes, please refer to the sections below of this Privacy Policy.
4.1 Provision of the website
4.1.1 Description and scope of data processing
In order to enable the proper functioning of our website, security analyses to be conducted, and denial-of-service attacks to be prevented and stopped, server log files are automatically collected and saved on a short-term basis as an integral part of access data that is created by the system of the visiting computer upon accessing our website and while using it (see section 2). The content of the server log files is not merged with other data. We use the server log files for statistical analyses to troubleshoot and remedy technical issues, prevent and defend against denial-of-service attacks and attempted fraud, and to optimize the proper functioning of our website.
4.1.2 Purpose and legal basis of data processing
The legal basis for the creation of server log files follows from Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interests lie in the proper functioning of our website, conducting security analyses and defending against threats.
4.1.3 Duration of storage or criteria applied in defining this period
When the pages of our website are accessed, information is logged to server log files that are stored on our web server; the IP address contained in them is deleted after 7 days at the latest. No analysis is conducted during this time unless there is a denial of service or other attack.
4.1.4 Options for lodging an objection and having your data removed
You have the right to lodge an objection to the processing of your data contained in the server log files provided that there are cogent reasons that arise from your specific situation. If you would like to exercise your right to lodge an objection, please write to the contact address in section 1.
4.2 Contact form, email and telephone contact information
4.2.1 Description and scope of data processing
On our website you have the option of contacting us by way of a contact form, by email or by telephone using the designated email address and phone number. If you take advantage of this option, the information you enter in the contact form, your email address and/or your phone number are disclosed to us. Depending on the reason you are contacting us (questions about our products and services, pursuing your rights as a data subject, e.g. submitting a request for information) your contact details are processed (with the assistance of service providers). If necessary for processing your request, this information may be shared with third parties (e.g. partner companies).
4.2.2 Purpose and legal basis of data processing
The legal basis for processing your contact details follows from Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have legitimate interests in processing your request and in continued communication. If the purpose for your establishing contact with us is to enter into a contract with our company, the legal basis for processing your contact details follows from Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.
4.2.3 Duration of storage or criteria applied in defining this period
Your contact details are deleted once your request has been processed and further communication has been discontinued. This does not apply if the purpose of your establishing contact with us is to conclude a contract or you wish to exercise your right as a data subject (e.g. request information). In this case your details are stored until all contractual and/or statutory obligations have been fulfilled and statutory retention periods (currently 6 to 10 years) do not prevent this information from being deleted.
4.2.4 Options for lodging an objection and having your data removed
You have the right to lodge an objection to the processing of your contact information provided that there are cogent reasons that arise from your specific situation. If you would like to exercise your right to lodge an objection, please write to the contact address in section 1. If you lodge an objection, communication with you cannot be continued. This does not apply if the storage of your contact details is necessary for completing precontractual procedures, fulfilling a contract or exercising your rights as a data subject.
4.3. Cookies
4.3.1 Functional Cookies
On our website, we use cookiebot, a webservice developed and administered by Cybot A/S, Havnegade 39, 1058 Copenhagen (hereinafter: cookiebot.com). We use this service to collect, store and respect your cookie preferences in compliance with the GDPR. In order to do so, your browser will submit your IP-Address to cookiebot.com and cookiebot.com will assign you a cookie-ID which contain your cookie choices. The legal basis for this processing of personal data is Art. 6 (1) f GDPR, whereas the our legitimate interest is to store your privacy and cookie choices in a format which suits our technical setup. You can find further information, such as your rights as a data subject and information on deletion under: https://www.cookiebot.com/de/privacy-policy/. You can surpress the aforementioned processing of personal data by deactivating the execution of scripts in your browser or use a script blocker such as: www.noscript.net oder www.ghostery.com.
4.3.2 Consent-based cookies
We use the following cookies in case you provided us your consent according to art. 6 par. 1 lit. a GDPR. Without your consent, you can access the website without these cookies.