Privacy Policy

As of October 2021

I. Name and address of the data controller
II. Contact details of the data protection officer
III. General information about data processing
IV. Rights of the data subject
V. Provision of the website and creation of the log files
VI. Use of cookies
VII. Newsletter
VIII. E-mail contact
IX. Contact form
X. Application by e-mail and application form
XI. Company profiles
XII. Use of company profiles in professional networks
XIII. Hosting
XIV. Registration
XV. Plug-ins used

I. Name and address of the data controller

The data controller, within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other data protection provisions, is:
mateco GmbH
Am Längenbühl 16
71229 Leonberg
Germany
+49(0) 711 955 56-0
info(at)mateco.de
www.mateco.de

II. Contact details of the data protection officer

The designated data protection officer is:
DataCo GmbH
Dachauer Str. 65
808335 Munich
Germany
+49 89 997 408640
www.dataguard.de

III. General information about data processing

1. Scope of processing personal data

In general, we only process the personal data of our users to the extent necessary in order to provide a functioning website with our content and services. The processing of personal data regularly only takes place with the consent of the user. Exceptions include cases where prior consent technically cannot be obtained and where the processing of the data is permitted by law.

2. Legal basis for data processing

Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR serves as the legal basis to obtain the consent of the data subject for the processing of their data.
As for the processing of personal data required for the performance of a contract of which the data subject is party, Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b GDPR serves as the legal basis. This also applies to processing operations required to carry out pre-contractual activities.
When it is necessary to process personal data in order to fulfil a legal obligation to which our company is subject, Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. c GDPR serves as the legal basis.
If vital interests of the data subject or another natural person require the processing of personal data, Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. d GDPR serves as the legal basis.
If the processing of data is necessary to safeguard the legitimate interests of our company or that of a third party, and the fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject do not outweigh the interest of the former, Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR will serve as the legal basis for the processing of data.

3. Data removal and storage duration

The personal data of the data subject will be erased or restricted as soon as the purpose of its storage has been accomplished. Additional storage may occur if it was provided for by the European or national legislator within the EU regulations, law, or other relevant regulations to which the data controller is subject. Restriction or erasure of the data also takes place when the storage period stipulated by the aforementioned standards expires, unless there is a need to prolong the storage of the data for the purpose of concluding or fulfilling the respective contract.

IV. Rights of the data subject

When your personal data is processed, you are subsequently a data subject in the sense of the GDPR and have the following rights:

1. Right to information

You may request from the data controller to confirm whether your personal data is processed by them. If such processing is the case, you can request the following information from the data controller:

the purpose for which the personal data is processed;
the categories of personal data being processed;
the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data relating to you have been disclosed or are still being disclosed;
the planned duration of the storage of your personal data or, if specific information is not available, criteria for determining the duration of storage;
the existence of a right to rectification or erasure of personal data concerning you, a right to restriction of processing by the data controller or a right to object to such processing;
the existence of a right of appeal to a supervisory authority;
all available information on the source of the data if the personal data is not collected from the data subject;
the existence of automated decision-making including profiling under Article 22 para. 1 and para. 4 GDPR and, in certain cases, meaningful information about the data processing system involved, and the scope and intended result of such processing on the data subject.

You have the right to request information on whether your personal data will be transmitted to a third country or an international organization. In this context, you can then request for the appropriate guarantees in accordance with Art. 46 GDPR in connection with the transfer.
This right to information may be restrained as far as it is likely to render impossible or seriously impair the achievement of research or statistical purposes, and such restrictions are necessary for the fulfilment of those purposes

2. Right to rectification

You have a right to rectification and/or completion of the data controller, if your processed personal data is incorrect or incomplete. The data controller must correct the data without delay.
Your right to rectification may be restrained as far as it is likely to render impossible or seriously impair the achievement of research or statistical purposes, and such restrictions are necessary for the fulfilment of those purposes

3. Right to the restriction of processing

You may request the restriction of the processing of your personal data under the following conditions:

- if you challenge the correctness of your personal data for
a period of time that enables the data controller to verify the accuracy of your personal data;
- the processing is unlawful, and you refuse the erasure of the personal data and instead demand the restriction of the use of the personal data;
- the representative no longer needs the personal data for the purpose of processing, but you need it to assert, exercise or defend legal claims; or
- if you have objected to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 para. 1 GDPR and it is not yet certain whether the legitimate reasons of the data controller outweigh your reasons.
If the processing of personal data concerning you has been restricted, this data may – with the exception of data storage – only be used with your consent or for the purpose of asserting, exercising or defending legal claims or protecting the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest, interest to the Union, or a Member State.

If the processing has been restricted according to the beforementioned conditions, you will be informed by the data controller before the restriction is lifted.
Your right to the restriction of processing may be restrained as far as it is likely to render impossible or seriously impair the achievement of research or statistical purposes, and such restrictions are necessary for the fulfilment of those purposes

4. Right to erasure

a) Obligation to erase

If you request from the data controller to delete your personal data with immediate effect, they are required to do so immediately given that one of the following applies:

1. Personal data concerning you is no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or processed.
2. You revoke your consent, to which the processing is allowed pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a or Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a GDPR and there is no other legal basis for processing the data
3. According to Art. 21 para. 1 GDPR you object to the processing of the data given that the processing of the data is justified by a legitimate interest, or you object pursuant to Art. 21 para. 2 GDPR.
4. Your personal data has been processed unlawfully.
5. The act of deleting your personal data will invoke a legal obligation under the Union law or the law of the Member States to which the data controller is subject.
6. Your personal data was collected in relation to information business services offered pursuant to Art. 8 para. 1 GDPR.

b) Information to third parties

If the data controller has made your personal data public and has to delete the data pursuant to Art. 17 para. 1 GDPR, they shall take appropriate measures, including technical means, to inform data processors who process the personal data, that a request has been made to delete all links to such personal data or copies or replications of the personal data, taking into account available technology and implementation costs to execute the process.

c) Exceptions

The right to delete does not exist if the processing is necessary

1. to exercise the right to freedom of speech and information;
2. to fulfill a legal obligation required by the law of the Union or of the Member States to which the representative is subject, or to perform a task of public interest or in the exercise of public authority delegated to the representative;
3. for reasons of public interest in the field of public health pursuant to Art. 9 para. 2 lit. h and i and Art. 9 para. 3 GDPR;
4. for archival purposes of public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes pursuant to Art. 89 para. 1 GDPR, to the extent that the law referred to in subparagraph (a) is likely to render impossible or seriously affect the achievement of the objectives of that processing, or
5. to enforce, exercise or defend legal claims.

5. Right to information

If you have the right of rectification, erasure or restriction of processing over the data controller, they are obliged to notify all recipients to whom your personal data have been disclosed of the correction or erasure of the data or restriction of processing, unless this proves to be impossible or involves a disproportionate effort.
You reserve the right to be informed about the recipients of your data by the data controller.

6. Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal data given to the data controller in a structured, standard and machine-readable format. In addition, you have the right to transfer this data to another person without hindrance by the data controller who was initially given the data, given that
1. the processing is based on a consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR or Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a GDPR or on a contract in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b GDPR
2. and the processing is done by automated means.
In exercising this right, you also have the right to maintain that your personal data relating to you are transmitted directly from one person to another, insofar as this is technically feasible. Freedoms and rights of other persons shall not be affected.
The right to data portability does not apply to the processing of personal data necessary for the performance of a task in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority delegated to the data controller.

7. Right to object

Subjective to your situation, you have, at any time, the right to object against the processing of your personal data pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. e or f GDPR; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions.
The data controller will no longer process the personal data concerning you unless he can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for processing that outweigh your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing is for the purpose of enforcing, exercising or defending legal claims.
If the personal data relating to you are processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data in regard to such advertising; this also applies to profiling insofar as it is associated with direct mail.
If you object to processing for direct marketing purposes, your personal data will no longer be processed for these purposes.
Regardless of Directive 2002/58/EG, you have the option, in the context of the use of information society services, to exercise your right to object to automated procedures that use technical specifications.
Subjective to your situation, you have also the right to object to the processing of your personal data which is accomplished for scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes pursuant to Art. 89 par.1 GDPR.
Your right to object may be restrained as far as it is likely to render impossible or seriously impair the achievement of research or statistical purposes, and such restrictions are necessary for the fulfilment of those purposes

8. Right to revoke the data protection consent declaration

You have the right to withdraw your data protection declaration at any time. The revocation of consent does not affect the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation.

9. Automated decision on a case-by-case basis, including profiling

You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing – including profiling – that will have legal effect or affect you in a similar manner. This does not apply if the decision

1. is required for the conclusion or execution of a contract between you and the data controller,
2. is permitted by the Union or Member State legislation to which the data controller is subject, and where such legislation contains appropriate measures to safeguard your rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, or
3. is made with your expressed consent.

However, these decisions must not be based on special categories of personal data under Art. 9 para. 1 GDPR, unless Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a or g GDPR applies and reasonable measures have been taken to protect the rights and freedoms as well as your legitimate interests.
With regard to the cases referred to in (1) and (3), the data controller shall take appropriate measures to uphold your rights and freedoms as well as your legitimate interests, including the right to obtain assistance from the data controller or their representative, to express your opinion on the matter, and to contest the decision.

10. Right to complain to a supervisory authority

Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you shall have the right to complain to a supervisory authority, in the Member State of their residence, place of work or place of alleged infringement, if you believe that the processing of the personal data concerning you violates the GDPR.
The supervisory authority to which the complaint has been submitted shall inform the complainant of the status and results of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy pursuant to Art. 78 GDPR.

V. Provision of the website and creation of the log files

1. Description and scope of data processing

Each time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and relevant information from the computer system of the calling device.
The following data is collected:

• Browser type and version used

• The user’s operating system

• The user’s internet service provider

• The IP address of the user

• Date and time of access

• Web pages from which the user’s system accesses our website

• Web pages accessed by the user’s system through our website

The data is also stored in the log files of our system. The data is not stored with the user’s
other personal data.

2. Purpose of data processing

The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary for the delivery of the website to the computer of the user. For this purpose, the user’s IP address must be kept for the duration of the session.
Storage in log files is done to ensure the functionality of the website. In addition, the data is used to optimize the website and to ensure the security of our information technology (IT) systems. In this case, the evaluation of the respective data for marketing purposes does not take place.
For the aforementioned purposes, our legitimate interest lies in the processing of data in compliance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.

3. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and logfiles is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.

4. Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose of its collection. The session is complete when the collection of data for the provision of the website is accomplished.
The data stored in log files will only be stored for a period of up to seven days. Prolonged storage is possible when the IP addresses of the users are deleted or alienated, and that the assignment of the calling client is no longer possible.

5. Objections and removal option

The collection of data for the provision of the website as well as the storage of data in log files are essential for the operation of the website. Therefore, the user may not object to the aforementioned processes.

VI. Use of cookies

1.Description and scope of data processing

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in the internet browser or the internet browser on the user’s computer system. If a user calls up a website, a cookie can be stored on the user’s operation system. These cookies contain a string of characters that allows the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is reopened.
We use cookies to make our website more user-friendly. Some elements of our website require the calling browser to be identified even after a page break. The following data is stored and transmitted in the cookies:

• Language settings

• Log-In information

We also use cookies on our website that allow an analysis of the user’s browsing habits.
Thereby, the following data can be transmitted:

• Inserted search terms

• Frequence of website accesses

• Use of webpage functionalites.

In this case, the data collected will be pseudonymized by technical means. Therefore, an assignment of the data to the calling user is no longer possible. This data will not be stored with that of other personal data by the same user.

2. Purpose of data processing

The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to simplify the use of websites for users. Some features on our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these features, it is necessary that the browser is recognized even after a page break.
We require cookies for the following features:

• Applying language settings

• Remembering log-in information

• Forms

The data collected through the technically necessary cookies will not be used to create profiles of the users.
The use of analysis cookies is for the purpose of improving the quality of our website and its contents. Through the analysis cookies, we learn how the website is used, and are able to continuously optimize our services.
In this case, our legitimate interests lie in the processing of personal data in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.

3. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies that are not strictly necessary is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.

The legal basis for the processing of personal data using strictly necessary cookies is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.

4. Duration of storage, objections and removal option

Cookies are stored on the computer of the user and are transmitted to us. Therefore, as a user, you have full control over the use of cookies. By changing the settings in your internet browser, you can disable or restrict the transmission of cookies. Cookies that have been saved can be deleted at any time. This may also occur automatically. If cookies are disabled for our website, it may not be possible to use all the features on the website to its full potential.

If you use a Safari browser version 12.1 or above, cookies are automatically deleted after seven days. This also applies to opt-out cookies, which prevent tracking measures.

VII. Newsletter

1. Description and scope of data processing

You can subscribe to a free newsletter on our website. The following data from the input mask are transmitted to us when the user subscribes for the newsletter.

- email address
- IP address of the calling computer
- Date and time of registering
- Newsletter via Mailchimp

When personal data is processed for the purpose of sending newsletters, there will be no disclosure of the said data to third party operators. The data will hence be used solely for the purpose of sending newsletters.

2. Purpose of data processing

The collection of the user’s email address is to deliver the newsletter.
The collection of other personal data during the subscription process serves to prevent the misuse of services or the misuse of the email address provided.

3. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of data after the user has subscribed for the newsletter, and given their consent, is sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.

4. Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as they have completed their use for the survey. The user’s
email address will be saved for the period at which the newsletter is active.
Other personal data collected during the subscription process are typically deleted after seven days.

5. Objections and removal option

Subscription to the newsletter may be terminated at any time by the user concerned. Each newsletter will include a link that offers this option.
The user may also revoke their consent to the storage of their personal data collected during the subscription process.

VIII. E-mail contact

1. Description and scope of data processing

You can contact us via the email address provided on our website. In this case the personal data of the user transmitted with the email will be stored.
The data will not be passed on to third parties in this context. The data will be used exclusively for the processing of the conversation.

2. Purpose of data processing

If you contact us by email, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in the processing of the data.

3. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR if the user has given his consent.
The user consents to the transmission and storage of his personal data by clicking on the control button. The user has the option to review our terms and conditions before consenting.
The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of sending an e-mail is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. If the purpose of the email contact is to conclude a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.

4. Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which they were collected. For personal data sent by email, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation ends when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the facts in question have been conclusively clarified.
The additional personal data collected during the sending process will be deleted after a period of seven days at the latest.

5. Possibility of objection and removal

The user hereby declares their consent to us transmitting and saving their personal data by clicking the tick box that contains our General Terms and Conditions. The user also has the opportunity to review the conditions before agreeing to them. https://www.mateco.de/en/contact/

In this case, all personal data stored in the course of establishing contact will be deleted.

IX. Contact form

1. Description and scope of data processing

A contact form is available on our website, which can be used for electronic contact. If a user makes use of this possibility, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and stored.
The following data will also be stored at the time the message is sent:

• Email address

• Name

• First name

• Address

• Phone and mobile number

• IP-address of the calling computer

• Date and time of the calling

• Title, company, notes.

Your consent will be obtained for the processing of the data as part of the sending process and reference will be made to this data protection declaration.
Alternatively, it is possible to contact us via the email address provided. In this case the personal data of the user transmitted with the email will be stored.
In this context, the data will not be passed on to third parties. The data will be used exclusively for the processing of the conversation.

2. Purpose of the data processing

The processing of the personal data from the input mask serves us exclusively for the processing of the establishment of contact. If you contact us by email, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in the processing of the data.
The other personal data processed during the sending process serve to prevent misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.

3. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR if the user has given his consent.
The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted by e-mail is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR. If the purpose of the email contact is to conclude a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b GDPR.

4. Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which they were collected. For the personal data from the input mask of the contact form and those sent by email, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation is terminated when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the relevant facts have been conclusively clarified.
The additional personal data collected during the sending process will be deleted after a period of seven days at the latest.

5. Possibility of objection and removal

The user has the possibility to revoke his consent to the processing of personal data at any time. If the user contacts us by email, he can object to the storage of his personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued.

The user hereby declares their consent to us transmitting and saving their personal data by clicking the tick box that contains our General Terms and Conditions. The user also has the opportunity to review the conditions before agreeing to them. www.mateco.de/en/contact/

In this case, all personal data which has been saved as part of establishing contact will be erased.

X. Application by e-mail and application form

1. Scope of personal data processing

An application form is available on our website which can be used for online applications. If an applicant chooses this option, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and saved. These data include:

- title
- surname
- name
- address
- phone / mobile number
- email address
- desired salary
- education
- language ability
- cv / personal data sheet
- certificates
- photo

In the course of processing your data, a dispatching process will take place. When this occurs, we will refer you to the privacy policy and obtain your consent for this specific action.
Alternatively, you can send us your application via email. In this case, we will record your email address as well as the information you provide in the email.
After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email from us.
There is no transfer of your data to third parties. The data will be used exclusively for the processing of your application.

2. Purpose of data processing

The processing of the personal data from the application form only serves to process your application. If contact is made via e-mail, we may also process the data found in the contents of the transmitted messages.
The other personal data processed during the dispatching process is intended to prevent any misuse of the application form and to ensure the security of our information technology (IT) systems.

3. Legal basis of data processing

The legal basis for processing your personal data is the contract initiation at the request of the data subject, Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b GDPR and Art. 26 para. 1 sentence 1 BDSG.

4. Duration of storage

After completing the application process, the data will be saved up to 6-months. Your data will, at latest, be deleted at the end of the stipulated storage period. In the event of a legal obligation, the data will be stored under applicable provisions.
The additional personal data collected during the dispatching process will be deleted at the latest after a period of seven days.

5. Objections and removal option

The applicant has the opportunity to object to the processing of their personal data at any time. If the applicant contacts us by e-mail, they can object to the storage of their personal data at any time. In such cases, the application can no longer be considered.

The users must log in in order to erase or modify the profile.

In this case, all personal data that has been saved as part of the electronic applications will be erased.

XI. Company profiles

Use of company profiles in social networks

Instagram:

Instagram, Part of Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland

On our company page, we provide information and offer Instagram users the opportunity to communicate with us. If you perform an action on our Instagram profile (e.g. comments, posts, likes, etc.), it is possible that you thereby make personal data (e.g. real name or profile picture) public. Because we generally/largely have no influence on how your personal data is processed by the Instagram companies jointly responsible for the mateco GmbH company profile, we cannot provide binding information regarding the purpose and scope of the processing of your data.

Our company profile in social networks is used for communication and the exchange of information with (potential) customers.

We use Facebook and other channels to advertise and sell our products. The use of a lottery is also possible.

In the process, the publications via the company profile may contain the following content:

- Information on products
- Information on services
- Competitions
- Advertising
- Customer contact

Every user is free to publish personal data through activities.

The legal basis for this data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.

We save the activities you publish on our Instagram company profile and your personal data until consent is withdrawn. We also observe the statutory retention periods.

You can object to the processing of your personal data, which we collect when you use our Instagram company profile, at any time and exercise your data subject right specified under section IV of this Data Privacy Statement. To do so, please send us an e-mail to privacy@mateco.de. For more information about how Instagram processes your personal and the corresponding opportunities to object, visit:
Instagram: help.instagram.com/519522125107875

Youtube:

Youtube LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, United States

On our corporate webpage, we provide information and give users the option to communicate.
When you perform an activity on our Youtube corporate appearance (e.g. comments, articles, likes etc.), it may be that thereby you make personal data public (e.g. full name or photo of your user profile).
Since we regularly have no or no major influence on the processing of your personal data by the business of Youtube which is co-responsible of the corporate presence of mateco GmbH, we cannot provide legally binding information as to the purpose and scope of the processing of your personal data.

Our corporate internet appearance in the social media network is used for communication and information exchange with (potential) customers. In particular, the internet presence is used for the following purposes:

We use Youtube and other social media channels for marketing and selling our products. We use the option to accomplish lotteries by this and other channels.

By doing so the published corporate appearance may have the following content:

- Information on products
- Information on services
- Lotteries
- Advertisements
- Customer contact

Each User is free to publish personal data by his activities. Legal basis for the processing of data is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.

We will store your activities published through our appearance and your personal data until the revocation of your consent. Beyond that the legally provided preservation periods apply.

You can revoke your consent to the processing of data which we collect in context with your use of our Youtube corporate appearance at any time and enforce your rights as data subject provided in para. IV of this privacy statement. At this end, you will send us an informal email to privacy(at)mateco.de.

As to the processing of your personal data by Youtube and the respective options to object you will find further information under:
YouTube: https://policies.google.com/privacy?gl=DE&hl=de

XII. Use of company profiles in professional networks

1. Scope of data processing

We use the possibility of corporate appearance in career oriented networks. We have a presence in the following career oriented networks:

LinkedIn:

Linkedin, Unlimited Company Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Irland

XING:

XING SE, Dammtorstraße 30, 20354 Hamburg, Deutschland

On our pages we provide information and give the option to users to communicate.

The corporate appearance is used for applications, information / PR and active sourcing.

We have no information about the processing of your personal data by the corporations co- responsible for the internet appearance.

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy?trk=hb_ft_priv

XING:

https://privacy.xing.com/de/datenschutzerklaerung

When you perform an activity on our corporate appearance (e.g. comments, articles, likes etc.), it may be that thereby you make personal data public (e.g. full name or photo of your user profile).

2. Legal basis of the processing

The legal basis for the processing your data in context with the use of our corporate appearance is sec. 6 para. 1 sentence1 lit. f GDPR.

3. Purpose of the data processing

Our corporate presence shall inform the users about our services. Each user is free to publish personal data by his activities.

4. Duration of storage

We will store your activities published through our appearance and your personal data until the revocation of your consent. Beyond that the legally provided preservation periods apply.

5. Objections and removal option

You can object to the processing of data which we collect in context with your use of our corporate appearance at any time and enforce your rights as data subject provided in para. IV of this privacy statement. At this end, you will send us an informal email to the email address mentioned in this privacy statement.

As to the processing of your personal data and the respective options to object you will find further information under:

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy?trk=hb_ft_priv

XING:

https://privacy.xing.com/de/datenschutzerklaerung

XIII. Hosting

The webpage is hosted on the servers of a service provider mandated by us. Our service provider is:

Medialine EuroTrade AG

The servers automatically collect and store information in so called server log files which your browser automatically transmits when calling the webpage. The stored information is:

- type and version of the browser
- used operating system
- referral URL
- hostname of the accessing computer
- time of the inquiry to the server
- IP-address

This data is not combined with other data sources. This data is collected on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The operator of the webpage has a legitimate interest to optimize and to operate his webpage without technical defects – at his end the server log files have to be processed.

The physical location of the website server is in Germany.

XIV. Registration

1. Description and scope of data processing

On our website, we provide the possibility to users to be registered by disclosing personal data. In this context, the data are entered in the input mask and will be transmitted to us and stored. Data are not forwarded to other persons.
The following data will be collected at the time of registering:

• Email address
• Name
• First name
• Pseudonym
• Address
• Phone and mobile number
• IP-address of the calling computer
• Date and time of the registering

In context with the registration process, the consent of the user to the processing will be asked for.

2. Purpose of the data processing

The registration of the user is necessary for the fulfilment of the contract with the user or for the accomplishment of pre-contractual measures.

For our hire business, we require the name and address of our customers, in order to deliver machines to them.

3. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR if the user has given his consent.
In case the registration is designated to fulfil a contract the party of which is the user or to accomplish pre-contractual measures, an additional basis for processing the data is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b GDPR.

4. Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which they were collected.
This is the case with regard to data collected in context with the registration process and for the purpose to fulfil a contract or to accomplish pre-contractual measures, when the data are not any more needed for the accomplishment of the contract. Also for the time after the conclusion of the contract, it may be necessary to store personal data of the customer in order to comply with contractual or legal obligations.

5. Possibility of objection and removal

As user, you have the possibility to withdraw your registration at any time. You can have adjusted the data stored about you at any time.
The user can apply for their account to be erased; the customer service centre will erase it.
In case the data are necessary to fulfil a contract or to accomplish pre-contractual measures, a pre-mature erasure of the data is only possible to the extent that contractual or legal obligations are not in contradiction to the erasure.

XV. Plug-ins used

We use plugins for various purposes. The used plugins are the following:

Use of Bootstrap

1. Scope of processing of personal data

We use the Opensource Framework Bootstrap which is downloaded from the content delivery network of bootstrapcdn.com. This service is offered by MaxCDN DBA StackPath, 2021 McKinney Ave., Suite 1100, Dallas, TX 75201, USA (following: StackPath). By using BootstrapCDN, cookies are placed on your computer and usage data is stored. Thereby, personal data can be stored and evaluated, in particular the activity of the user (especially which pages have been called and which elements have been clicked on) as well as information on devices and browsers. You can obtain further information about the collection and storage of data by Stackpath under: https://www.bootstrapcdn.com/privacy-policy/

2. Purpose of the data processing

The use of Bootstrap improves our online services and their user-friendliness.

3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

The legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.

Our legitimate interest herein lies in the purposes of the data processing specified under item 2.

4. Duration of storage

Your personal information will be stored as long as this is necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this privacy statement or it is legally provided (e.g. for tax and accounting purposes).

5. Possibility of objection and removal

You can prevent StackPath from collecting personal data by preventing the storage of cookies of third parties on your computer, by using the “do not track” function of supporting browsers, by deactivating the implementation of script-code in your browser or by installing script-blockers such as NoScript (www.noscript.net) or Ghostery (www.ghostery.com) in your browser.

Further information about the possibilities of objection and removal vis-à-vis Stackpath can be retrieved under: https://www.bootstrapcdn.com/privacy-policy/

Use of Google AdWords

1. Scope of processing of personal data

We use Google AdWords from Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Barrow Street, D04 E5W5, Dublin, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as: Google). We use this service to display advertising. In the process, Google places a cookie on your computer. Consequently, personal data may be saved and analysed, especially the user activity (in particular which pages have been visited and which elements have been clicked on), device and browser information (including but not limited to the IP address and the operating system), data about the displayed advertisements (including which advertisements have been displayed and whether the user clicked on it) and also data from advertising partners (including but not limited to pseudonymised user IDs).

For more information on how Google processes your data, visit: policies.google.com/privacy

2. Purpose of the data processing

We are only informed of the total number of users who have engaged with our advertisements. No information is transferred which we could use to identify you. Google AdWords is not used for tracing purposes.

3. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for processing users' personal data is fundamentally user consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.

4. Duration of storage

Your personal data is stored as long as it is required to fulfil the purposes described in this Data Privacy Statement or as long as is prescribed by law, e.g. for tax and accounting purposes.

5. Possibility of objection and removal

You can prevent the collection and processing of your personal data by Google by prohibiting third-party providers from saving cookies on your computer, using the "Do Not Track" function of a supporting browser, deactivating the execution of script code in your browser or installing a script blocker such as NoScript (www.noscript.net) or Ghostery (www.ghostery.com) in your browser.

You can use the following link to deactivate the use of your personal data by Google:
adssettings.google.com

For more information about objection and erasure options via Google, visit:
policies.google.com/privacy

Use of Google Analytics

1. Scope of processing of personal data

On our website we use Google Analytics, a web analysis service of Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Barrow Street, D04 E5W5, Dublin, Irland (hereinafter referred to as: Google). Google analyses inter alia the origin of the visitor, his residence time on relevant webpages and thereby allows a better success control of advertising campaigns. Ad this end, Google places a cookie on your computer. Thereby personal data can be stored and evaluated, in particular the activity of the user (especially which pages have been called and which elements have been clicked on), information about devices and browsers (especially IP-address and operating system), data about advertising displays (especially which advertisement was displayed and clicked on), and also data of advertising partners (especially pseudomyzed user-IDs). Information about your use of this webpage which was generated by the cookie will be transmitted to a server of Google located in USA and will be stored there.

In case of an IP-anonymization on this webpage, however, your IP-addresss will be truncated by Google before transmission between EU-member states or other states of the EEA. Only in exceptional cases, the complete IP-address will be forwarded to a server of Google in the USA and shortened there.

On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity and providing other services to website operators in connection with website activity and internet usage. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics is not combined with other data from Google. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however, please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of our website.

Further information about the collection and storage of data by Google can be found under:
policies.google.com/privacy

2. Purpose of the data processing

The purpose of processing personal data is to specifically address a target group that has already expressed an initial interest by visiting the site.

3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

The legal basis for processing users' personal data is fundamentally user consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.

4. Duration of storage

Your personal information will be stored as long as this is necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this privacy statement or it is legally provided. Advertising data in server logs is anonymized by Google's own statements to delete parts of the IP address and cookie information after 9 and 18 months respectively.

5. Possibility of objection and removal

Furthermore, you can prevent the collection and processing of data by Google as generated by the cookie and concerning the use of the webpage (including your IP-address) by downloading and installing the browser-plugin available under the following link:
tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
With the following link you can deactivate the use of your personal data by Google:
adssettings.google.de
Further information about the possibilities of objection and removal vis-à-vis Google can be retrieved under:
policies.google.com/privacy

Use of Google Maps

1. Scope of processing of personal data

We use the online mapping service Google Maps from Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Barrow Street, D04 E5W5, Dublin, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as: Google). We use the Google Maps plug-in to provide a visual representation of geographical data, which we can embed in our online services. By using Google Maps in our online services, information about the use of our online services, your IP address and, when the route planning function is used, the addresses entered are transferred to a Google server and saved there.
For more information on how Google processes your data, visit:
policies.google.com/privacy

2. Purpose of the data processing

Google Maps plug-ins are used to make our online services more user-friendly and more attractive.

3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

The legal basis for processing users' personal data is fundamentally user consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.

4. Duration of storage

Your personal data is stored as long as it is required to fulfil the purposes described in this Data Privacy Statement or as long as is prescribed by law.

5. Possibility of objection and removal

Under data protection legislation, you are entitled to withdraw your consent to data processing at any time. Withdrawal of consent shall not affect the lawfulness of processing completed on the basis of consent prior to the withdrawal.
You can prevent the collection and processing of your personal data by Google by prohibiting third-party providers from saving cookies on your computer, using the "Do Not Track" function of a supporting browser, deactivating the execution of script code in your browser or installing a script blocker such as NoScript (www.noscript.net) or Ghostery (www.ghostery.com) in your browser.
You can use the following link to deactivate the use of your personal data by Google:
adssettings.google.com
For more information about objection and erasure options via Google, visit:
policies.google.com/privacy

Use of Google ReCaptcha

1. Scope of processing of personal data

We use Google ReCaptcha from the provider Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Barrow Street, D04 E5W5, Dublin, Ireland. This tool is designed to check whether a data input is compliant and has not been performed by a robot. Further to this, Google ReCaptcha analyses and authenticates the behaviour of a website visitor with regard to various features. Consequently, personal data can be saved and analysed, especially the user activity (in particular mouse movements and which elements have been clicked on), and device and browser information (including but not limited to the time, the IP address and the operating system).
The data is not linked to data that may have been collected or used in connection with the parallel use of authenticated Google services such as Gmail.
For more information on how Google processes your data, visit:
policies.google.com/privacy

2. Purpose of the data processing

Google ReCaptcha is used in order to protect our online services from improper use.

3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

The legal basis for processing users' personal data is fundamentally user consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.

4. Duration of storage

Your personal data is stored as long as it is required to fulfil the purposes described in this Data Privacy Statement or as long as is prescribed by law, e.g. for tax and accounting purposes.

5. Possibility of objection and removal

Use of Mailchimp

1. Extent of personal data processing

To send our newsletters, we use the mail provider “MailChimp” by The Rocket Science Group, LLC, 512 Means Street, Suite 404, Atlanta, GA 30318, (in the following referred to as “Mailchimp”). Mailchimp is offering email-marketing and enables the direct communication with potential customers per email-newsletter. If you register for a newsletter, the data inserted by you at the registration for the newsletter, will be transmitted to and stored by Mailchimp. Thereby, further personal data may be stored and evaluated, in particular the activities of the user (especially called webpages and clicked elements), devices and browser information (such as IP-address and operating system). At this end, your data will also be stored by Mailchimp. The data concerning the newsletter will not be shared with any third persons and Mailchimp does neither obtain a right to forward your data. After completing the subscription process, Mailchimp will deliver an email confirming the said registration. Besides that, Mailchimp offers various options on how to open and use the newsletters (e.g. the number of recipients of an email, whether an email has been rejected, and if users unsubscribe from the newsletter list after receiving an email). Further information about the collection and storage of data by Mailchimp can be retrieved by you under:
https://MailChimp.com/legal/privacy/

2. Purpose of data processing

The personal data collected during the subscription process will be only used to send our newsletters, invitation to events, and, if you are already our customer, customer mail. In addition, if necessary for the operation of the newsletter service or subscription, subscribers of the newsletter may also receive notifications by mail. Such cases include changes that are made to the newsletter or if technical changes occur whereby delivery by post becomes necessary.

3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

The legal basis for processing personal data is pursuant to Art. 6 para. sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.

4. Duration of storage

Your personal information will be stored as long as this is necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this privacy statement or it is legally provided. Moreover, you can contact Mailchimp and demand the erasure of your data.

5. Possibility of objection and removal

Under data protection legislation, you are entitled to withdraw your consent to data processing at any time. Withdrawal of consent shall not affect the lawfulness of processing completed on the basis of consent prior to the withdrawal.
You can withdraw your consent to the storage of this data at any time, as well as your consent to the use of such data by Mailchimp to dispatch the newsletter. You can exercise your right to withdrawal at any time by e-mailing Mailchimp or clicking on the relevant link provided in each newsletter.
For more information about how to object and erase data held by Mailchimp, please visit:
mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/

Use of Youtube

1. Scope of processing of personal data

We are using the plugin Youtube of YouTube LLC; 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA (in the following referred to as YouTube), operated by Google. We use the plugin by YouTube to embed videos of YouTube on our webpage. When calling our webpage your browser establishes a connection with the servers of YouTube. Thereby, personal data may be stored and evaluated, in particular the activity of the user (especially which pages were called and which elements were clicked) as well as information about devices and browsers (especially IP-address and operating system). We have no influence on the content of the plugins. If you are logged in your YouTube account when calling, YouTube can assign your webpage calling to this account. By the interaction with this plugin, this corresponding information is directly transmitted to YouTube and stored there. You receive further information about the collection and storage of data by Google under:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?gl=DE&hl=de

2. Purpose of the data processing

The purpose of processing personal data is the improvement of the user friendliness and the positive appearance of our webpage.

3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

The legal basis for the processing of personal data of the user is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.

4. Duration of storage

Your personal data will be stored as long as this is necessary for the fulfilment of the purposes described in this privacy statement or it is provided by law; e.g. for tax or bookkeeping purposes.

5. Possibility of objection and removal

Use of Google Tag Manager

1. Scope of processing of personal data

We use Google Tag Manager (https://www.google.com/intl/de/tagmanager/) of Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Barrow Street, D04 E5W5, Dublin, Irland (in the following Google). By Google Tag Manager tags of the services of Google and third parties can be administered and embedded on a webpage in a bundled way. Tags are small elements of a code on a webpage which shall evaluate inter alia the amount of visitors and their behaviour, the effects of online advertising and social media, implement remarketing and targeting of interested groups, and shall test and optimize webpages. When a user accesses the webpage the current tag configuration is sent to the browser of the user. It contains instructions which tags shall be triggered. Google Tag Manager cause other tags to be triggered which may collect data under certain circumstances. You can find information thereto in the paragraphs of this privacy statement concerning the use of corresponding services. Google Tag Manager does not access to these data.
You can find further information about Google Tag Manager under www.google.com/intl/de/tagmanager/faq.html and in the privacy statement of Google under https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de

2. Purpose of the data processing

The purpose of processing personal data is to specifically address a target group that has already expressed an initial interest by visiting the site, to measure visitor numbers and behaviour as well as to test and optimize our webpage.

3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

The legal basis for processing users' personal data is fundamentally user consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.

4. Duration of storage

5. Possibility of objection and removal

You can prevent Google from collecting personal data by preventing the storage of cookies of third parties, by using the “do not track” function of supporting browsers, by deactivating the implementation of script-code in your browser or by installing script-blockers such as NoScript (www.noscript.net) or Ghostery (www.ghostery.com ) in your browser.
Furthermore, you can prevent the collection and processing of data by Google as generated by the cookie and concerning the use of the webpage (including your IP-address) by downloading and installing the browser-plugin available under the following link:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de
With the following link you can deactivate the use of your personal data by Google:
https://adssettings.google.de
Further information about the possibilities of objection and removal vis-à-vis Google can be retrieved under:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?gl=DE&hl=de

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Contents

I. Name and address of the data controller

II. Contact details of the data protection officer

III. General information about data processing

IV. Rights of the data subject

V. Provision of the website and creation of the log files

VI. Use of cookies

VII. Newsletter

VIII. E-mail contact

IX. Contact form

X. Application by e-mail and application form

XI. Company profiles

XII. Use of company profiles in professional networks

XIII. Hosting

XIV. Registration

XV. Plug-ins used