Privacy policy

KNEHO LACKE GmbH, Horn-Bad Meinberg (hereinafter referred to as “we”), as the operator of the online service, is responsible for processing the personal data of users of the online service. Our contact details can be found in the imprint of the online offer, the contact persons for questions regarding the processing of personal data are named directly in this data protection declaration.
 

We take the protection of your privacy and your private data very seriously. We collect, store and use your personal data only in accordance with the content of this privacy policy and the applicable data protection regulations, in particular the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the national data protection regulations.
 

With this privacy policy, we would like to inform you to what extent and for what purpose personal data is processed in connection with the use of the online offer.
 

Personal data
 

Personal data is information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. This includes all information about your identity, such as your name, your e-mail address or your postal address. However, information that cannot be linked to your identity (such as statistical data, e.g. the number of users of the online service) is not considered personal information.
 

In principle, you can use our online offer without disclosing your identity and without providing personal data. We will then only collect general information about your visit to our website. However, personal data is collected from you for some of the services offered. This data is then only processed by us for the purposes of using this online service, in particular for providing the requested information. When collecting personal data, only the data that is absolutely necessary must be provided. In addition, further information may be possible, in which case it is voluntary. We will indicate in each case whether these are mandatory or voluntary fields. We will then provide information on the specific details in the corresponding section of this privacy policy.
 

Automated decision-making based on your personal data does not take place in connection with the use of our online services.
 

Processing of personal information
 

Your data is stored by us on specially protected servers within the European Union. These are protected by technical and organizational measures against loss, destruction, access, modification or dissemination of your data by unauthorized persons. Access to your data is only possible for a few authorized persons. These persons are responsible for the technical, commercial or editorial support of the servers. Despite regular checks, however, complete protection against all risks is not possible.
 

Your personal data is transmitted over the Internet in encrypted form. We use SSL encryption (Secure Socket Layer) for data transmission.
 

Disclosure of personal data to third parties
 

We only use your personal information to provide the services you have requested. If external service providers are used by us to provide the service, their access to the data is also exclusively for the purpose of providing the service. We take technical and organizational measures to ensure compliance with data protection regulations and also oblige our external service providers to do the same.
 

Furthermore, we do not pass on the data to third parties without your express consent, in particular not for advertising purposes. Your personal data will only be passed on if you yourself have consented to the data being passed on or if we are entitled or obliged to do so on the basis of statutory provisions and/or official or court orders. In particular, this may involve providing information for the purposes of criminal prosecution, averting danger or enforcing intellectual property rights.
 

Legal basis for data processing
 

Insofar as we obtain consent for the processing of your personal data, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a) GDPR serves as the legal basis for data processing.
 

Insofar as we process your personal data because this is necessary for the performance of a contract or in the context of a quasi-contractual relationship with you, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b) GDPR serves as the legal basis for data processing.
 

Insofar as we process your personal data to fulfill a legal obligation, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c) GDPR serves as the legal basis for data processing.
 

Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR also serves as the legal basis for data processing if the processing of your personal data is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of our company or a third party and your interests, fundamental rights and freedoms do not require the protection of personal data.
 

As part of this privacy policy, we always indicate the legal basis on which we base the processing of your personal data.
 

Data erasure and storage duration
 

We always delete or block your personal data when the purpose of storage no longer applies. However, data may be stored beyond this if this is provided for by legal requirements to which we are subject, for example with regard to statutory retention and documentation obligations. In such a case, we will delete or block your personal data after the end of the corresponding requirements.
 

Use of our online offer
 

Information about your computer
 

Each time you access our online offering, we collect the following information about your computer, irrespective of your registration: the IP address of your computer, the request from your browser and the time of this request. In addition, the status and the amount of data transferred as part of this request are recorded. We also collect product and version information about the browser used and the computer's operating system. We also record the website from which the online offer was accessed. The IP address of your computer is only stored for the duration of your use of the online service and is then deleted or anonymized by shortening it. The other data is stored for a limited period of time.
 

We use this data for the operation of the online service, in particular to detect and eliminate errors, to determine the utilization of the online service and to make adjustments or improvements. These purposes also constitute our legitimate interest in data processing in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f) GDPR.
 

SSL and TLS encryption
 

This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries that you send to us as the site operator. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the address line of the browser changes from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock symbol in your browser line.
 

If SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.
 

Use of cookies
 

As on many websites, cookies are used for our online offering. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer and that save certain settings and data for exchange with our online offer via your browser. A cookie usually contains the name of the domain from which the cookie file was sent as well as information about the age of the cookie and an alphanumeric identifier.
 

Cookies enable us to recognize your computer and make any pre-settings immediately available. Cookies help us to improve our online offering and to provide you with a better and more personalized service. This is also our legitimate interest in data processing in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f) GDPR.
 

The cookies we use are so-called session cookies, which are automatically deleted at the end of the browser session. In some cases, cookies with a longer storage period may also be used so that your default settings and preferences can still be taken into account the next time you visit our website.
 

Most browsers are set to accept cookies automatically. However, you can deactivate the storage of cookies or set your browser to notify you as soon as cookies are sent. It is also possible to delete cookies that have already been saved manually via the browser settings. Please note that you may only be able to use our online services to a limited extent or not at all if you reject the storage of cookies or delete necessary cookies.
 

Google Web Fonts
 

This site uses so-called web fonts provided by Google for the uniform display of fonts. When you access a page, your browser loads the required web fonts into your browser cache in order to display texts and fonts correctly.
 

For this purpose, the browser you are using must connect to Google's servers. This gives Google knowledge that this website has been accessed via your IP address. The use of Google WebFonts is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the uniform presentation of the typeface on its website. If a corresponding consent has been requested (e.g. consent to the storage of cookies), the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR; the consent can be revoked at any time.
 

If your browser does not support web fonts, a standard font will be used by your computer.
 

Further information on Google Web Fonts can be found at https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and in Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.
 

Font Awesome
 

This site uses Font Awesome for the uniform display of fonts and symbols. The provider is Fonticons, Inc, 6 Porter Road Apartment 3R, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
 

When you call up a page, your browser loads the required fonts into your browser cache in order to display texts, fonts and symbols correctly. For this purpose, the browser you are using must connect to Font Awesome's servers. This gives Font Awesome knowledge that this website has been accessed via your IP address. The use of Font Awesome is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in the uniform presentation of the typeface on our website. If a corresponding consent has been requested (e.g. consent to the storage of cookies), the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR; the consent can be revoked at any time.
 

If your browser does not support Font Awesome, a standard font will be used by your computer.
 

Further information about Font Awesome can be found in Font Awesome's privacy policy at: https://fontawesome.com/privacy.
 

Google Maps
 

This site uses the map service Google Maps. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
 

To use the functions of Google Maps, it is necessary to save your IP address. This information is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. The provider of this site has no influence on this data transfer.
 

The use of Google Maps is in the interest of an appealing presentation of our online offers and to make it easy to find the places we have indicated on the website. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. If a corresponding consent has been requested, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR; the consent can be revoked at any time.
 

Data transfer to the USA is based on the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission. Details can be found here: https://privacy.google.com/businesses/gdprcontrollerterms/ and https://privacy.google.com/businesses/gdprcontrollerterms/sccs/.
 

You can find more information on the handling of user data in Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.
 

Google reCAPTCHA
 

We use “Google reCAPTCHA” (hereinafter “reCAPTCHA”) on this website. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
 

The purpose of reCAPTCHA is to check whether data is entered on this website (e.g. in a contact form) by a human or by an automated program. For this purpose, reCAPTCHA analyzes the behavior of the website visitor based on various characteristics. This analysis begins automatically as soon as the website visitor enters the website. For the analysis, reCAPTCHA evaluates various information (e.g. IP address, time spent on the website by the website visitor or mouse movements made by the user). The data collected during the analysis is forwarded to Google.
 

The reCAPTCHA analyses run completely in the background. Website visitors are not informed that an analysis is taking place.
 

The data is stored and analyzed on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in protecting its website from abusive automated spying and SPAM. If a corresponding consent has been requested, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR; the consent can be revoked at any time.
 

For more information about Google reCAPTCHA, please refer to the Google Privacy Policy and the Google Terms of Use at the following links: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de and https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=de.
 

Statistical data collection with WP-SlimStat
 

We use the WP-SlimStat tool to improve the quality of our online offering and to monitor its reach; this involves processing data to generate statistics. Your IP address is not stored, but anonymized at the moment of collection. It is therefore impossible to assign the statistical data to a person. The data collected is not transmitted to third parties, but is stored and processed exclusively on the web server. The data collected is not merged with other data sources.
 

The following data is collected and processed to compile the statistics
 

Use of the SalesViewer® technology:
 

This website uses SalesViewer® technology from SalesViewer® GmbH to collect and store data for marketing, market research and optimization purposes on the basis of the website operator's legitimate interests (Art. 6 para.1 lit.f GDPR).
 

For this purpose, a javascript-based code is used to collect company-related data and the corresponding use. The data collected using this technology is encrypted using a non-reversible one-way function (known as hashing). The data is immediately pseudonymized and is not used to personally identify the visitor to this website.
 

The data stored by Salesviewer is deleted as soon as it is no longer required for its intended purpose and the deletion does not conflict with any statutory retention obligations.
 

You can object to the collection and storage of data at any time with effect for the future by clicking on this link https://www.salesviewer.com/opt-out to prevent SalesViewer® from collecting data on this website in the future. An opt-out cookie for this website will be stored on your device. If you delete your cookies in this browser, you must click on this link again.
 

Communication with us
 

You can contact us in various ways, including via the contact form on our website.
 

If you wish to use the contact form on our website, we collect the personal data you enter in the contact form, in particular your name and email address. We also store the IP address and the date and time of the request. We process the data transmitted via the contact form solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry or request.
 

You can decide for yourself what information you send us via the contact form. The legal basis for the processing of your data is your consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a) GDPR.
 

After we have processed the matter, the data will initially be stored in case of any queries. Deletion of the data can be requested at any time, otherwise the deletion will take place after the matter has been completely settled; statutory retention obligations remain unaffected in each case.
 

Your rights and contact
 

We attach great importance to explaining the processing of your personal data as transparently as possible and to informing you of the rights to which you are entitled. If you would like more information or wish to exercise your rights, you can contact us at any time so that we can take care of your request.
 

Rights of data subjects
 

You have extensive rights with regard to the processing of your personal data. First of all, you have a comprehensive right to information and can request the correction and/or deletion or blocking of your personal data if necessary. You can also request a restriction of processing and have the right to object. You also have the right to data portability with regard to the personal data you have provided to us.
 

If you would like to assert one of your rights and/or receive more information about this, please contact our customer service. Alternatively, you can also contact our data protection officer.
 

Withdrawal of consent and objection
 

Once you have given your consent, you can freely withdraw it at any time with effect for the future. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. Contact persons for this are also our customer service and our data protection officer.
 

If the processing of your personal data is not based on consent, but on another legal basis, you can object to this data processing. Your objection will lead to a review and, if necessary, termination of the data processing. You will be informed of the result of the review and - if the data processing is nevertheless to be continued - you will receive more detailed information from us as to why the data processing is permissible.
 

Data protection officer and contact
 

We have appointed an external data protection officer who supports us in data protection issues and whom you can also contact directly. Our data protection officer and his team will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding our handling of personal data or further information on data protection issues:
 

RA Dr. Sebastian Meyer, LL.M.
c/o BRANDI Attorneys at Law
Adenauerplatz 1, 33602 Bielefeld
Telephone: 0521 / 96535-812
 

If you would like to contact our data protection officer personally by e-mail, you can also reach him at sebastian.meyer@brandi.net.
 

Complaints
 

If you are of the opinion that the processing of your personal data by us does not comply with this privacy policy or the applicable data protection regulations, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. You can lodge a complaint with our data protection officer. The data protection officer will then investigate the matter and inform you of the outcome of the investigation.
 

Further information and changes
 

Links to other websites
 

Our online offer may contain links to other websites. These links are generally identified as such. We have no influence on the extent to which the applicable data protection regulations are complied with on the linked websites. We therefore recommend that you also inform yourself about the data protection declarations of other websites.
 

Changes to this privacy policy
 

The status of this privacy policy is indicated by the date (below). We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy at any time with effect for the future. Changes will be made in particular in the event of technical adjustments to the online offer or changes to data protection regulations. The current version of the data protection declaration can always be accessed directly via the online offer. We recommend that you inform yourself regularly about changes to this privacy policy.
 

Status of this privacy policy: May 2018