PRIVACY POLICY
We treat your personal data confidentially and in compliance with legal regulations, taking into consideration the guidelines of the EU-GDPR. This privacy policy informs you how, to what scope and for what purpose we process your data when you visit our website, and what rights you have with respect to data collection and data processing.
Responsible (responsible body) for processing within the definition of data protection laws, in particular the basic
EU-General Data Protection Regulation (EU-GDPR):
BRANSCH EUROPE GMBH & Co. KG
Mühlenkamp 31
22303 Hamburg, Germany
Germany
SSL – ENCRYPTION
This site uses SSL encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content and data.
This is a standardized encryption method for online services, and can be recognized by the fact that the address line of the browser changes from – http:// – to – https:// – and by the lock symbol in the browser line.
If SSL encryption is active, your data that is transmitted to us cannot be read by third parties.
SERVER – LOG FILES
When you access our website and you do not register or otherwise provide information, the browser on your device automatically sends information to the server of our website. This data is stored in so-called temporary log files and deleted as soon as it is no longer required for the purpose of the collection. This is normally happens when the respective session has ended.
This data contains information on:
– browser type and browser version
– operating system used
– your IP address
– provider of the accessing device
– date and time of the server request
– the amount of data transferred
– the previously visited website
This data does not allow any conclusions to be drawn about your person and are not combined with other data sources.
We reserve the right to check this data if we have concrete indications of illegal use.
The aforementioned data will be processed by us for the following purposes:
– ensuring trouble-free connection to our website
– ensuring smooth use of our website
– evaluation of system security and stability
– for other administrative purposes
The recipients of this data are the responsible body only and, if applicable, technical service providers who act as contract processors for the operation and maintenance of our website in order to optimize our website and the technology behind it with regard to improving the stability and functionality of our website.
Providing the aforementioned personal data is neither required by law nor by contract. Without the IP address, however, the service and functionality of our website cannot be guaranteed. In addition, some services may not be available or may be restricted. For this reason an objection is excluded.
COOKIES
Our website uses so-called cookies.
Cookies do not cause any damage to your device and do not contain viruses. Cookies are small text modules that are transferred from a website server to your device and stored by your browser. They help display our website correctly, make its use more effective, secure it and facilitate navigation.
Most of the cookies we use are so-called – session cookies – and are automatically deleted after the end of your session.
Other cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them. These cookies enable us to recognize your browser the next time you visit our website.
The data obtained in this way includes, among others:
– browser type and browser version
– operating system used
– your IP address
– provider of the accessing device
– date and time of the server request
– the amount of data transferred
– the previously visited website
As with the log files, this data does not permit conclusions on your person. These data are not combined with other data sources.
You can set your browser so that you are informed about the placement of cookies and only allow cookies in individual cases. Please use the help function of your browser to learn how to change settings, to exclude the acceptance of cookies either in certain cases or generally, and to activate the automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser.
When cookies are deactivated, the functionality of our website may be limited.
GOOGLE ANALYTICS
Our website uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service of Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043 USA (hereinafter: – Google -). Google Analytics uses – cookies -, which are text files placed on your device, to help the website analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there. However, due to the activation of IP anonymization on our websites, Google will reduce your IP address within Member States of the European Union or in other states party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area beforehand. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activities and to provide the website operator with further services associated with website and Internet use.
The IP address transmitted by your browser in the context of Google Analytics is not merged with other Google data.
The purposes of data processing are to evaluate the use of the website and to compile reports on activities on the website. Other related services will then be provided based on the use of the website and the Internet.
The recipients of the data are the responsible body and Google as contract processor. We have agreed to the corresponding order processing contract with Google for this purpose.
The provision of your personal data is voluntary, solely on the basis of your consent. Your personal data will only be processed in this context as long as you have given your consent. The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required for our recording purposes.
If you prevent access, this may result in functional restrictions on our website.
You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser. However, we would like to point out that in this case you may not be able to use all functions of this website to their full extent.
You can also prevent Google from collecting the data generated by the cookie and relating to your use of the website (including your IP address) and from processing this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available under the following link: Browser Add On to disable Google Analytics.
In addition or as an alternative to the browser add-on, you can prevent tracking by Google Analytics on our pages by clicking on this link.
An opt-out cookie is installed on your device, preventing Google Analytics from collecting data for this website and this browser in the future as long as the cookie remains installed in your browser.
Google processes your data in the USA and has submitted to the EU_US Privacy Shield
https://www.privacyshield.gov/EU-US-Framework.
In addition, we have agreed to standard data protection clauses with Google for the use of Google Analytics.
With the help of the tracking tool Google Analytics the behavior of the visitors of the website can be evaluated and the interests can be analyzed (profiling). For this purpose we create a pseudonymous user profile.
REGISTRATION ON OUR WEBSITE
Some services and contents of our website are only offered to registered users.
When registering for this use, some personal data such as name, address, contact and communication data
(e.g. telephone number, e-mail address) are collected.
As a registered user you have the possibility to change or delete your own data at any time. Of course, we will also provide you with information about the personal data we have stored about you at any time.
Providing your personal data is voluntary, based solely on your consent. Your personal data will only be processed in this context as long as you have given your consent.
Thereafter, they will be deleted, provided there are no legal retention periods to the contrary. Without providing your personal data, we cannot give you access to our services and content.
The recipients of this data are the responsible body only and, if applicable, technical service providers who act as contract processors for the operation and maintenance of our website.
NEWSLETTER REGISTRATION
To receive our newsletter, it is sufficient to provide your e-mail address.
Your data will only be used to send you the newsletter you have subscribed to via e-mail. Your name is used to address you personally in the newsletter and, if necessary, to identify you if you wish to make use of your rights as a person concerned.
For an effective registration we need a valid e-mail address.
We use the double opt-in procedure to verify that a registration is actually made by the owner of the e-mail address.
For this purpose we record the order of the newsletter, the dispatch of a confirmation e-mail and the receipt of the requested answer.
Further data will not be collected. The data will be used exclusively for sending the newsletter and will not be passed on to third parties.
The recipients of this data are only the responsible body and, if applicable, the contractors.
On the basis of your explicit consent, we will regularly send you our newsletter or comparable information by e-mail to your specified e-mail address. You can cancel the receipt of our newsletter at any time. This also deletes the personal data you have provided. You will find a link to unsubscribe at the end of each newsletter.
You can also unsubscribe directly from our website at any time or inform us of your cancellation using the contact option given at the end of this privacy policy.
The provision of your personal data is voluntary, solely on the basis of your consent. Your personal data will only be processed in this context as long as you have given your consent. Unfortunately, we cannot send you our newsletter without your existing consent.
ESTABLISHING CONTACT
For the purpose of individual communication we offer the possibility to contact us via e-mail. This requires a valid e-mail address and your name so that we know who sent the request. In order to be able to answer these afterwards, the information you have provided for processing the enquiry as well as for possible follow-up questions will be stored.
The recipients of this data are only the responsible body and, if applicable, the contractors.
The provision of your personal data is voluntary.
However, we can only process your request if you provide us with your name, your e-mail address and the reason for the request.
Depending on the reason for your request, data will be deleted at the latest 6 months after processing the request.
If you contact us to request an offer, your personal data will be processed to carry out pre-contractual measures.
If it comes to a contractual relationship, we are subject to the legal retention periods according to the German Commercial Code (HGB) and delete your data after expiry of these periods.
PURPOSE OF PROCESSING PERSONAL DATA
– for your desired contact
– for the use of special services and features you require
– for sending the e-mail newsletter you have registered to receive
– to update and expand our offer and our services to you
– for quality assurance and maintenance
– for statistical purposes
LEGAL BASIS OF DATA PROCESSING
ACCORDING TO EU-GDPR
– Your consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a)
– for the performance of a contract or the implementation of pre-contractual measures with you pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b)
– for the fulfillment of legal obligations pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit c)
– from a legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f)
MEMORY DURATION
We store your personal data only as long as it is necessary to achieve the processing purpose or if the storage is subject to a legal retention period.
– if you have consented to processing, no more than until you revoke your consent
– if we need the data for the execution of a contract for at most as long as the there is a contractual relationship with you or legal retention periods are to be observed
– if we use your data on the basis of a legitimate interest, not more than as long as your interest in deletion or anonymization does not predominate
YOUR RIGHTS UNDER EU-GDPR
You can exercise the following rights at any time using the contact data provided:
– information about your data stored with us
and their processing according to Art. 15
– correction of inaccurate personal data pursuant to Art. 16
– deletion of your data stored by us in accordance with Art. 17
– restriction of data processing, insofar as we use your data
due to legal obligations may not yet delete
in accordance with Art. 18
– objection to the processing of your data by us
in accordance with Art. 21
– data transferability, provided that you have consented to the
data processing or you have concluded a contract with us
pursuant to Art. 20
– If you have given us your consent, you can revoke it
at any time with effect for the future.
Contact: branscheurope@bransch.net
If you believe that the processing of your personal data is contrary to the EU-GDPR, you have the right of appeal to a supervisory authority, without prejudice to any other remedies.
Status of this privacy policy
June 2018
We reserve the right to change this privacy policy at any time with effect for the future.