Data privacy policy
In its capacity as the operator of this website takes the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with statutory data privacy regulations and this data privacy policy.
As a basic principle it is possible to use our website without disclosing any personal data. In instances where personal data is gathered, e.g. via our contact form, it is disclosed on a voluntary basis. Any personal data disclosed by you will not be passed on to third parties without your explicit consent. We point out that data transmission via the internet (e.g. when communicating via email) is subject to vulnerabilities. It is therefore not possible to guarantee that data is completely protected against (unauthorized) access by third parties.
Data privacy and processing controller
The data privacy and processing controller for this website is:
Max Uhlig
Helfenberger Grund 8b
01326 Dresden
Germany
Contact: Ralph Lindner
Tel.: +49 (0) 174 4771594
Email: Ralph.Lindner(at)kdfs.de
Server log files
The provider of the webpages that make up this website automatically collects and stores data in so-called “server log files” that are automatically transmitted to us by your browser. The following data is collected, stored and transmitted: Browser type and version, operating system, referrer, URL, host name of the computer used to access the resource and time of server request. The data cannot be matched to specific users and is not combined with other data sources. We reserve the right to retrospectively check data if clear signs of illegal use are in evidence.
SSL encryption
This website uses SSL encryption for reasons of security and to protect confidential data during transmission. If SSL encryption is enabled the data you transmit to us cannot be seen by third parties.
Hosting
Strato
Our website is hosted by Strato. The provider is Strato AG, Otto-Ostrowski-Straße 7, 10249 Berlin, Germany (hereinafter “Strato”). When you access our website Strato creates a number of log files that contain data such as your IP address. For further information, please refer to the Strato Data Privacy Policy: https://www.strato.de/datenschutz/.
We use services provided by Strato in accordance with GDPR, s 6(1)(f), and more specifically on the grounds of our legitimate interest in the reliable display of our website. Provided corresponding consent has been requested and granted, the necessary data is processed solely under the terms of GDPR, s 6(1)(a) and TTDSG, §25 (1), provided such consent extends to the storage of cookies and/or access to data on the user’s device (e.g. device fingerprinting) as defined in TTDSG. You can revoke your consent at any time.
Processing
We have concluded a processing contract (Vertrag über Auftragsverarbeitung, AVV) with the above provider.
The contract is a mandatory requirement under data privacy law and ensures that the provider only processes personal data disclosed by visitors to our website in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with GDPR.
Data collection on this website
Cookies
Our webpages use so-called “cookies”. Cookies are small text files that do not cause any damage to your device. They are stored on your device either temporarily for the duration of a session (“session cookies”) or permanently (“persistent cookies”). Sessions cookies are automatically deleted after the end of your visit. Persistent cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them yourself or they are automatically deleted by your web browser. In some cases cookies may be stored on your device by third parties when you access our website (“third-party cookies”). These cookies enable us or you to use specific services provided by the respective third party (e.g. cookies required for payment processing purposes).
Cookies have a variety of functions. Many cookies are a technical necessity without which specific website functions would not work (e.g. video playback or the storage of items in a shopping basket). Other cookies are used to evaluate user behaviour or display advertising. Cookies essential to the execution of electronic communication processes, the provision of specific functions you have opted to use (e.g. the storage of items in a shopping basket) or the optimisation of our website (e.g. audience measurement cookies) are referred to as “essential cookies” and stored in accordance with GDPR, s 6(1)(f) unless other legal grounds are stated. The operator of this website has a legitimate interest in the storage of essential cookies in order to ensure the technically flawless, optimised provision of their services. Provided consent to cookies and similar recognition technologies has been requested and granted, the data disclosed is processed solely on the basis of the consent granted (GDPR, s 6(1)(a) and TTDSG, §25 (1)); you can revoke your consent at any time.
You can adjust your browser settings to receive notification of any cookies stored on your device, grant permission for cookies on a case-by-case basis, reject cookies (either in general or only in specific scenarios) or automatically delete cookies when you close your browser. The deactivation of cookies may restrict the functionality of this website. In the case of third-party cookies and cookies used for analytical purposes we will provide you with separate information in this data privacy policy and request your consent where required.
Contacting us via our contact form
If you submit a request via our online contact form the data you disclose will be stored by us along with any contact details it includes in order to facilitate the processing of your request and the handling of any follow-up questions. We will not pass on any of the data you disclose without your consent. The data will be processed in accordance with GDPR, s 6(1)(b) provided your request concerns the fulfilment of a contract or the performance of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases processing is justified by either our legitimate interest in the effective handling of requests made to us (GDPR, s 6(1)(f)) or your consent provided it has been requested and granted (GDPR, s 6(1)(a)); you can revoke your consent at any time. The data submitted by you via our contact form will be stored by us until you demand the deletion thereof, revoke your consent to data storage or the purpose for which the data was originally stored no longer applies (e.g. further to the conclusive processing of your request). Mandatory legal requirements – and in particular storage periods – remain unaffected.
Contacting us via email, telephone or fax
If you contact us via email, telephone or fax your request will be stored and processed by us along with any personal data it includes (e.g. name, request, etc.) in order to facilitate the processing of your request. We will not pass on any of the data you disclose without your consent. The data will be processed in accordance with GDPR, s 6(1)(b) provided your request concerns the fulfilment of a contract or the performance of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases processing is justified by our legitimate interest in the effective handling of requests made to us (GDPR, s 6(1)(f)) or your consent provided it has been requested and granted (GDPR, s 6(1)(a)); you can revoke your consent at any time.
The data provided by you when you make contact with us will be stored by us until you demand the deletion thereof, revoke your consent to data storage or the purpose for which the data was originally stored no longer applies (e.g. further to the conclusive handling of your request). Mandatory legal requirements – and in particular storage periods – remain unaffected.
Analytical tools and advertising
Google Analytics
This website uses functions provided by web analysis service Google Analytics. The service is provided by Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Google Analytics enables the operator of the website to analyse the behaviour of website visitors.
This involves the transmission of a variety of use-related data such as webpage retrievals, duration of stay, operating system and user origin to the website operator. The data is combined to create a user ID that is then allocated to the device being used by the website visitor.
In addition, Google Analytics enables us to record data such as the movement of your mouse cursor, scrolling and mouse clicks. Google Analytics also uses a variety of modelling techniques to supplement the data collected and integrates machine learning technologies into its data analysis processes. Google Analytics uses technologies that facilitate user recognition for the purpose of user behaviour analysis (e.g. cookies, device fingerprinting, etc.). As a general rule, the data collected by Google on the use of this website is transmitted to and stored on a Google server located in the USA.
Use of the service occurs on the basis of your consent in accordance with GDPR, s 6(1)(a) and TTDSG, §25 (1). You can revoke your consent at any time
The transmission of data to the USA occurs in accordance with the EU Commission’s standard contractual clauses.
Further details:
https://privacy.google.com/businesses/controllerterms/mccs/.
Browser plugin
You can prevent the collection and processing of your data by Google by downloading and installing the following browser plugin: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de.
For further information on the way Google Analytics handles user data, please refer to Google’s data privacy and security policy:
https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de.
Processing contract
We have concluded a processing contract (Vertrag über Auftragsverarbeitung, AVV) with Google and use Google Analytics in full compliance with the strict guidelines put in place by the German data protection authorities.
Right to information on and the correction, deletion or blocking of your personal data
You have the right to demand free information on the personal data we store on you, the origin and recipients thereof and the purpose of the processing thereof; you also have the right to demand the correction, blocking or deletion of that data at any time. You can direct any questions you have on the topic of personal data to the address provided in our legal notice.
Topicality, amendments
This data privacy policy is valid in its current version and was last amended in July 2022.
The continued development of the structure and content of our website and changes to statutory and/or official requirements may necessitate amendments to this data privacy policy. The current version of this data privacy policy can be retrieved from this location and printed at any time.
Your rights as a data subject
You have the right to demand information on any personal data we store of which you are the data subject. You may contact us to request such information at any time. If you elect not to make your request in writing, please be aware that we may demand evidence that proves you are the person you claim to be. In addition, you have the right to demand the correction, deletion or restricted processing of your personal data provided you are legally permitted to make such a demand. Statutory guidelines also give you the right to object to the processing of your personal data, while data privacy guidelines give you the right to data portability.
Deletion of data
We will delete your personal data as soon as further storage is no longer necessary. In particular, further storage may be required if the data is still needed for the purposes of contractual fulfilment or the checking, granting or rejection of warranty/guarantee claims. In the case of statutory storage periods, deletion will only come into consideration further to the expiry of the respective period.
Right to lodge a complaint with a regulatory body
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data privacy regulator about the way we process your personal data.
Amendments to this data privacy policy
We will make amendments to this data privacy policy when it is necessary to do so due to changes to the way we process data or other legitimate reasons.
Date of last amendment: 12.07.2022