Privacy Policy
1. An overview of data protection
General information
The following information will provide you with an easy to navigate overview of what will happen with your personal data when you visit this website. The term “personal data” comprises all data that can be used to personally identify you. For detailed information about the subject matter of data protection, please consult our Data Protection Declaration, which we have included beneath this copy.
Data recording on this website
Who is the responsible party for the recording of data on this website (i.e., the “controller”)?
The data on this website is processed by the operator of the website, whose contact information is available under section “Information about the responsible party (referred to as the “controller” in the GDPR)” in this Privacy Policy.
How do we record your data?
On the one hand, your data is collected when you communicate it to us. This can be, for. E.g. data that you enter in a contact form.
Other data is recorded automatically or with your consent when you visit the website by our IT systems. This is mainly technical data (e.g. internet browser, operating system or time of the page was viewed). This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter this website.
What are the purposes we use your data for?
Some of the data is collected to ensure that the website is provided without errors. Other data can be used to analyze your user behavior. If contracts can be concluded or initiated via the website, the transmitted data will also be processed for contract offers, orders or other order inquiries.
What rights do you have as far as your information is concerned?
You have the right to receive information about the source, recipients, and purposes of your archived personal data at any time without having to pay a fee for such disclosures. You also have the right to demand that your data are rectified or eradicated. If you have consented to data processing, you have the option to revoke this consent at any time, which shall affect all future data processing. Moreover, you have the right to demand that the processing of your data be restricted under certain circumstances. Furthermore, you have the right to log a complaint with the competent supervising agency.
Please do not hesitate to contact us at any time if you have questions about this or any other data protection related issues.
Analysis tools and third party tools
When you visit this website, your surfing behavior can be statistically evaluated. This happens primarily with so-called analysis programs.
Detailed information on these analysis programs can be found in the following data protection declaration.
2. Hosting
We are hosting the content of our website at the following provider:
External hosting
This website is hosted externally. The personal data collected on this website is stored on the hoster's servers. This can be v. a. IP addresses, contact requests, meta and communication data, contract data, contact details, names, website access and other data generated via a website.
External hosting is carried out for the purpose of fulfilling the contract with our potential and existing customers (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR) and in the interest of a secure, fast and efficient provision of our online offering by a professional provider (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR). If appropriate consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR and Section 25 Para . B. Device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.
Our host(s) will only process your data to the extent necessary to fulfil its performance obligations and to follow our instructions with respect to such data.
We are using the following host(s):
Rohwerder Datasystems GmbH
Hans-Koch-Ring 2a
21493 Schwarzenbek
Data processing
We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) for the use of the above-mentioned service. This is a contract mandated by data privacy laws that guarantees that they process personal data of our website visitors only based on our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.
3. General information and mandatory information
Privacy Policy
The operators of this website and its pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously. Hence, we handle your personal data as confidential information and in compliance with the statutory data protection regulations and this Data Protection Declaration.
Whenever you use this website, a variety of personal information will be collected. Personal data comprises data that can be used to personally identify you. This Data Protection Declaration explains which data we collect as well as the purposes we use this data for. It also explains how, and for which purpose the information is collected.
We point out that data transmission over the Internet (e.g. when communicating by e-mail) can have security gaps. A complete protection of the data against access by third parties is not possible.
Information about the responsible party (referred to as the “controller” in the GDPR)
The data processing controller on this website is:
Robert Krebs GmbH
Buschwerder Hauptdeich 5-9
21107 Hamburg
Telephone: +49 (0) 40 75 66 33 – 0
Email: datenschutz@krebsgruppe.de
The responsible body is the natural or legal person who, alone or jointly with others, decides on the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g. names, email addresses, etc.).
Retention period
Unless a specific storage period is specified in this data protection declaration, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for which it was processed no longer applies. If you make a legitimate request for deletion or revoke your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted unless we have any other legally permissible reasons for storing your personal data (e.g. tax or commercial retention periods); in the latter case, the deletion takes place after these reasons no longer apply.
General information on the legal basis for the data processing on this website
If you have consented to data processing, we will process your personal data on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR or Art. 9 Para. 2 lit are processed. In the event of express consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, data processing is also carried out on the basis of Art. 9 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or to the access to information on your device (e.g. via device fingerprinting), data processing will also be carried out on the basis of Section 49 Paragraph 1 TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time. If your data is necessary to fulfill the contract or to carry out pre-contractual measures, we process your data on the basis of Article 25 Paragraph 1 Letter b GDPR. Furthermore, we process your data if it is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. c GDPR. Data processing can also be carried out on the basis of our legitimate interest in accordance with Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Information about the relevant legal bases in each individual case is provided in the following paragraphs of this data protection declaration.
Recipients of personal data
As part of our business activities, we work together with various external bodies. In some cases, it is also necessary to transmit personal data to these external bodies. We only pass on personal data to external bodies if this is necessary to fulfill a contract, if we are legally obliged to do so (e.g. passing on data to tax authorities), if we have a legitimate interest according to Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR in the transfer or if another legal basis allows the transfer of data. When using contract processors, we only pass on personal data of our customers on the basis of a valid contract for order processing. In the case of joint processing, a joint processing contract is concluded.
Revocation of your consent to the processing of data
A wide range of data processing transactions are possible only subject to your express consent. You can also revoke at any time any consent you have already given us. This shall be without prejudice to the lawfulness of any data collection that occurred prior to your revocation.
Right to object to the collection of data in special cases; right to object to direct advertising (Art. 21 GDPR)
IF DATA PROCESSING IS BASED ON ART. 6 ABS. 1 LIT. E OR F DSGVO, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT, AT ANY TIME, TO CONTRADICTIVE TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA FOR REASONS OBTAINED FROM YOUR SPECIFIC SITUATION; THIS APPLIES ALSO TO A PROFILING BASED ON THESE PROVISIONS. THE RELEVANT LEGAL BASIS ON WHICH A PROCESS IS BASED IS PERMITTED BY THIS PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU CLAIM ANY DISPUTE, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR AFFECTED PERSONAL DATA, UNLESS WE MAY PROVIDE IMPERATIVE REASONABLE REASONS FOR PROCESSING THAT PREVENT ITS INTERESTS, RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS OR THE PROCESSING OF THE FORMATION, EXERCISE OR DEFENSE OF LEGAL ATTRIBUTIONS ( OPPOSITION ACCORDING TO ART 21 ABS 1 DSGVO).
IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS BEING PROCESSED IN ORDER TO ENGAGE IN DIRECT ADVERTISING, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR AFFECTED PERSONAL DATA FOR THE PURPOSES OF SUCH ADVERTISING AT ANY TIME. THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING TO THE EXTENT THAT IT IS AFFILIATED WITH SUCH DIRECT ADVERTISING. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL SUBSEQUENTLY NO LONGER BE USED FOR DIRECT ADVERTISING PURPOSES (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ART. 21(2) GDPR).
Right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority
In the event of violations of the GDPR, data subjects are entitled to log a complaint with a supervisory agency, in particular in the member state where they usually maintain their domicile, place of work or at the place where the alleged violation occurred. The right to log a complaint is in effect regardless of any other administrative or court proceedings available as legal recourses.
Right to data portability
You have the right to have data that we process automatically on the basis of your consent or in fulfillment of a contract handed over to you or to a third party in a common, machine-readable format. If you should demand the direct transfer of the data to another controller, this will be done only if it is technically feasible.
Information about, rectification and eradication of data
Within the scope of the applicable statutory provisions, you have the right to demand information about your archived personal data, their source and recipients as well as the purpose of the processing of your data at any time. You may also have a right to have your data rectified or eradicated. If you have questions about this subject matter or any other questions about personal data, please do not hesitate to contact us at any time.
Right to demand processing restrictions
You have the right to demand the imposition of restrictions as far as the processing of your personal data is concerned. To do so, you may contact us at any time. The right to demand restriction of processing applies in the following cases:
- If you deny the accuracy of your personal information stored with us, we usually need time to verify this. For the duration of the audit you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
- If the processing of your personal data is unlawful, you may request the restriction of data processing instead of deletion.
- If the processing of your personal data was/is conducted in an unlawful manner, you have the option to demand the restriction of the processing of your data instead of demanding the eradication of this data.
- If we do not need your personal data any longer and you need it to exercise, defend or claim legal entitlements, you have the right to demand the restriction of the processing of your personal data instead of its eradication.
If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, these data may be - except for their storage - only with your consent or for the assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims or to protect the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest the European Union or a Member State.
SSL and/or TLS encryption
This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security purposes and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or requests you send to us as a site operator. An encrypted connection is indicated by the browser's address bar changing from "http: //" to "https: //" and the lock icon in your browser bar.
If SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transfer to us cannot be read by third parties.
4. Recording of data on this website
Cookies
Our websites and pages use what the industry refers to as “cookies.” Cookies are small data packages that do not cause any damage to your device. They are either stored temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) or they are permanently archived on your device (permanent cookies). Session cookies are automatically deleted once you terminate your visit. Permanent cookies remain archived on your device until you actively delete them, or they are automatically eradicated by your web browser.
Cookies can come from us (first-party cookies) or from third-party companies (so-called third-party cookies). Third-party cookies enable the integration of certain services from third-party companies within websites (e.g. cookies for processing payment services).
Cookies have different functions. Numerous cookies are technically necessary because certain website functions would not work without them (e.g. the shopping cart function or the display of videos). Other cookies can be used to evaluate user behavior or for advertising purposes.
Cookies that are necessary to carry out the electronic communication process, to provide certain functions you want (e.g. for the shopping cart function) or to optimize the website (e.g. cookies to measure the web audience) (necessary cookies). stored on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR, unless another legal basis is stated. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing necessary cookies for the technically error-free and optimized provision of its services. If consent to the storage of cookies and comparable recognition technologies has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of this consent (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR and Section 25 Para. 1 TDDDG); consent can be revoked at any time.
You have the option to set up your browser in such a manner that you will be notified any time cookies are placed and to permit the acceptance of cookies only in specific cases. You may also exclude the acceptance of cookies in certain cases or in general or activate the delete-function for the automatic eradication of cookies when the browser closes. If cookies are deactivated, the functions of this website may be limited.
Which cookies and services are used on this website can be found in this privacy policy.
Server log files
The website provider automatically collects and stores information that your browser automatically transmits to us in "server log files". These are:
- The type and version of browser used
- The used operating system
- Referrer URL
- The hostname of the accessing computer
- The time of the server inquiry
- The IP address
This data is not merged with other data sources.
This data is recorded on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The operator of the website has a legitimate interest in the technically error free depiction and the optimization of the operator’s website. In order to achieve this, server log files must be recorded.
Contact form
If you submit inquiries to us via our contact form, the information provided in the contact form as well as any contact information provided therein will be stored by us in order to handle your inquiry and in the event that we have further questions. We will not share this information without your consent.
This data is processed on the basis of Article 6 (1) (b) GDPR if your request is related to the fulfillment of a contract or is necessary to carry out pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective processing of inquiries addressed to us (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR) if this was queried; the consent can be revoked at any time.
The data you enter in the contact form will remain with us until you ask us to delete it, revoke your consent to storage or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g. after your request has been processed). Mandatory legal provisions - in particular retention periods - remain unaffected.
Request by e-mail, telephone, or fax
If you contact us by e-mail, telephone or fax, your request, including all resulting personal data (name, request) will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of processing your request. We do not pass these data on without your consent.
This data is processed on the basis of Article 6 (1) (b) GDPR if your request is related to the fulfillment of a contract or is necessary to carry out pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective processing of inquiries addressed to us (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR) if this was queried; the consent can be revoked at any time.
The data you send to us via contact requests will remain with us until you ask us to delete it, revoke your consent to storage or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g. after your request has been processed). Mandatory statutory provisions - in particular statutory retention periods - remain unaffected.
5. Plug-ins and Tools
YouTube with expanded data protection integration
This website embeds videos from the YouTube website. The website operator is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
When you visit one of these websites on which YouTube is integrated, a connection to YouTube's servers is established. The YouTube server is informed which of our pages you have visited. If you are logged into your YouTube account, you enable YouTube to assign your surfing behavior directly to your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account.
We use YouTube in extended data protection mode. According to YouTube, videos played in extended data protection mode are not used to personalize browsing on YouTube. Ads that are displayed in extended data protection mode are also not personalized. No cookies are set in extended data protection mode. Instead, so-called local storage elements are stored in the user's browser, which, like cookies, contain personal data and can be used for recognition. Details about the extended data protection mode can be found here: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/171780.
If necessary, further data processing operations may be triggered after activating a YouTube video, over which we have no influence.
The use of YouTube is in the interest of an attractive presentation of our online offerings. This represents a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit TDDDG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user's end device (e.g. device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.
For more information on how YouTube handles user data, please consult the YouTube Data Privacy Policy under: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.
The company is certified in accordance with the “EU-US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the US, which is intended to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the US. Every company certified under the DPF is obliged to comply with these data protection standards. For more information, please contact the provider under the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780.
Google Fonts (local hosting)
This site uses so-called Google Fonts, which are provided by Google, for the uniform display of fonts. The Google Fonts are installed locally. There is no connection to Google servers.
For more information on Google Fonts, please follow this link: https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and in Google's privacy policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.
Use of the Borlabs Cookie Plugin
Our website uses the Borlabs Cookie Plugin to manage and document consents in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The provider of this service is Borlabs GmbH, Rübenkamp 32, 22305 Hamburg.
The plugin sets a technically necessary cookie (borlabs-cookie) to save the consent you have granted or revoked to the use of cookies. This cookie does not process any personal data; it only stores the cookie settings you have selected. This data is not transmitted to the Borlabs provider or to third parties.
Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR (fulfillment of a legal obligation), as we are obligated to verifiably document your consent. If you wish to prevent the storage of this cookie, you can do so in your browser settings. Please note that in this case, not all functions of the website may be fully available.
Further information on data processing by Borlabs can be found at: https://de.borlabs.io/datenschutz/.
Integration of the LinkedIn feed via Elfsight
On our website, we use the LinkedIn Feed Widget from Elfsight to display content from our LinkedIn profile. This service is provided by Elfsight LLC, 300 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA.
The widget allows us to display current LinkedIn posts directly on our website. Using this widget may result in the processing of personal data, in particular by transmitting your IP address to LinkedIn and/or Elfsight. When you visit a page with an embedded LinkedIn feed, your browser may establish a direct connection to the LinkedIn or Elfsight servers, which may result in cookies being set or user data being collected.
The LinkedIn Feed Widget is used on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the appealing presentation of our social media presence and improving the user experience on our website. If corresponding consent has been requested (e.g., via a cookie banner), processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR; consent can be revoked at any time.
Further information on data processing by Elfsight can be found at: https://elfsight.com/privacy-policy/
Further information on data processing by LinkedIn can be found at: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
If you would like to prevent LinkedIn or Elfsight from collecting data through our website, you can prevent the storage of third-party cookies in your browser settings or adjust them using our cookie management tool.
Use of Google Analytics (Google Site Kit Plugin)
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC ("Google"), on our website via the Google Site Kit plugin for WordPress. Google Analytics enables us to analyze the behavior of our website visitors and optimize our content accordingly.
Processing of personal data
Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze website usage. Among other things, the following data is collected:
- Your IP address (shortened and anonymized)
- Pages visited and interactions
- Length of stay on our website
- Source of your visit (e.g. via a search engine)
- Technical information about your device and browser
This data is usually transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there. However, if IP anonymization is activated in Google Analytics, your IP address will be shortened within the EU or the European Economic Area and then forwarded to Google.
Legal basis of processing
Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR (consent), provided that you have given your consent via the cookie banner when visiting our website. You can revoke your consent at any time by adjusting the cookie settings.
Deactivation of Google Analytics
You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by
- adjust the cookie settings on our website accordingly,
- Install the browser add-on to deactivate Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Data processing by Google
For more information about data processing by Google, please see Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy.
Using GTranslate for website translation
Our website uses the GTranslate plugin, a service for automated web translation. This service is provided by GTranslate Inc., 600 California St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA.
Data processing by GTranslate
GTranslate enables us to provide our website in multiple languages by translating content automatically. Depending on the configuration, the plugin can operate either client-side (in the user's browser) or server-side. Using GTranslate may result in the transmission of certain data to GTranslate or affiliated translation services, including:
- The IP address of the user
- The accessed URL and website content
- Technical information about browser and operating system
When server-side translation occurs, data is routed through GTranslate's servers to translate the content. Connections to third-party providers such as Google Translate or Microsoft Translator may also be used.
Legal basis of processing
The use of GTranslate is based on our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, as we want to enable a multilingual presentation of our website. If personal data is processed based on consent (e.g., through the use of cookies or actively loading content), the processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR.
Data transfer to third countries
Because GTranslate is a US provider, personal data may be transferred to the USA or other third countries. The USA is considered a country without an adequate level of data protection under the GDPR. Transfers will only occur on the basis of appropriate safeguards pursuant to Art. 46 GDPR, for example, through standard contractual clauses (SCCs). Further information can be found in GTranslate's privacy policy: https://gtranslate.io/privacy-policy
Retention period
GTranslate generally does not permanently store personal data. Translations are performed in real time, and stored content is not personalized for users. You can find more detailed information on the retention period in GTranslate's privacy policy.
Further information & options for objection
If you want to prevent GTranslate from processing data about your visit, you can prevent the loading of external scripts using browser add-ons such as NoScript or by setting appropriate cookies.
integration of YouTube videos
We use video content from the YouTube platform on our website, which is operated by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (“YouTube”).
Legal basis and purpose of processing
YouTube videos are embedded to provide a user-friendly presentation of our content and are based solely on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time via the cookie settings.
Data transfer and third country transfer
When you load a YouTube video, personal data, in particular your IP address, may be transferred to YouTube. YouTube may also use tracking technologies (e.g., cookies or similar technologies) to collect information about your usage behavior.
Since YouTube is owned by Google LLC, which is based in the USA, it cannot be ruled out that your data will be transferred to an unsafe third country. In this case, there is a risk that your data will be accessed by US authorities for surveillance purposes, without you having any effective legal remedies.
Borlabs Cookie Manager
We use the Borlabs Cookie Manager to ensure that YouTube videos are only loaded with your active consent. No connection to YouTube servers is established without your consent.
Further information
For more information about data processing by YouTube, please see Google’s privacy policy at:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
Source: https://www.e-recht24.de