Privacy Policy
The controller pursuant to data privacy laws, in particular the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the EU is:
TECALEMIT GmbH & Co. KG
Munketoft 42
24937 Flensburg
T +49-461-86960
E-mail: info@the-horngroup.com
website: www.the-horngroup.com
1. YOUR RIGHTS AS A DATA SUBJECT
You can exercise the following rights at any time by contacting our data protection officer using the details provided:
- Information about the data we have stored about you and its processing (Art. 15 GDPR),
- Rectification of incorrect personal data (Art. 16 GDPR),
- Deletion of the data we have stored about you (Art. 17 GDPR),
- Restriction of data processing in cases where we are not yet permitted to delete your data due to statutory obligations (Art. 18 GDPR),
- Objection to the processing of the data we have stored about you (Art. 21 GDPR) and
- Data portability in cases where you have consented to data processing or have entered into a contract with us (Art. 20 GDPR).
If you have granted us consent, you can withdraw it at any time with effect for the future.
You can lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority at any time, e.g. the competent supervisory authority of the federal state where you reside or with the competent authority which is responsible for us as a controller.
A list of supervisory authorities (for the non-public domain) with addresses can be found at: https://www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Infothek/Anschriften_Links/anschriften_links-node.html.
2. COLLECTION OF GENERAL INFORMATION WHEN VISITING OUR WEBSITE
2.1 Nature and purpose of processing:
When you access our website, i.e. if you do not register or otherwise transmit information, information of a general nature is automatically collected. This information (server log files) includes, for example, the type of web browser, the operating system used, the domain name of your internet service provider, your IP address, and similar data.
In particular, it is processed for the following purposes:
- Ensuring a smooth connection to the website,
- Ensuring problem-free use of our website,
- Evaluating system security and stability, as well as
- For other administrative purposes.
We do not use your data to draw conclusions about your person. Information of this nature may be evaluated by us statistically in order to optimize our internet presence and the technology behind it.
2.2 Legal basis:
The processing takes place according to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR based on our legitimate interest in the improvement of the stability and functionality of our website.
2.3 Recipients:
Recipients of the data may include technical service providers who act as processors for the operation and maintenance of our website.
2.4 Storage duration:
The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected for. This is generally the case for data which serves to make the website available when the respective session ends.
2.5 Provision – mandatory or necessary?
The provision of the aforementioned personal data is not prescribed by law or by contract. However, without the IP address, the services on and functionality of our website cannot be guaranteed. Furthermore, individual services may not be available or may be restricted. Due to this, objections are not possible.
3. COOKIES
3.1 Nature and purpose of processing:
Like many other websites, we also use cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your end device (laptop, tablet, smartphone or similar) when you visit our website. This enables us to obtain certain data such as the IP address, browser used and operating system. Cookies cannot be used to launch programs or transmit viruses to a computer. Using the information contained in cookies, we can make navigation easier for you and enable our web pages to be displayed correctly. Under no circumstances will the data we collect be disclosed to third parties or linked to personal data without your consent.
Naturally, it is generally also possible to view our website without cookies. Internet browsers are routinely configured to accept cookies. In general, you can deactivate the use of cookies at any time via the settings in your browser. Please use the help features of your internet browser to find out how to modify these settings. Note that certain functions on our website may not work if you have deactivated the use of cookies.
3.2 Storage duration and cookies used:
If you allow us to use cookies via your browser settings or by granting consent, the following cookies may be used on our website:
- PHPSESSID, PHP session cookie, end of session
- _utmc, measurement by Google Analytics, end of session
- _utma, _utmb, _utmt, _utmz, _ga measurement by Google Analytics, temporary use
- _utma, _utmc, _utmz, MATOMO_SESSID, measurement by Matomo, temporary use
In cases where these cookies may (also) affect personal data, we inform you about this in the following sections.
You can delete individual cookies or the entire cookie inventory via your browser settings. Furthermore, you will also receive information and instructions on how to delete these cookies or block them from being saved in the first place. Depending on which browser you use, you will find the necessary information by following the links below:
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/de/kb/cookies-loeschen-daten-von-websites-entfernen
- Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/de-de/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/61416?hl=de
- Opera: http://www.opera.com/de/help
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/kb/PH17191?locale=de_DE&viewlocale=de_DE
4. REGISTERING ON OUR WEBSITE
4.1 Nature and purpose of processing:
When registering to use our personalized services, some personal data is collected, such as your name, address, contact and communication data (e.g. telephone number and e-mail address). Once you have registered with us, you can access content and services that we only offer to registered users. Registered users also have the option of modifying or deleting the data they provided during the registration at any time if necessary. Naturally, we will also provide you with information about the personal data we have stored about you at any time.
4.2 Legal basis:
The processing of the data entered during registration takes place based on the consent granted by the user (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR). If the registration serves to fulfill a contract to which the data subject is a party, or the implementation of pre-contractual measures, an additional legal basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.
4.3 Recipients:
Recipients of the data may include technical service providers who act as processors for the operation and maintenance of our website.
4.4 Storage duration:
Data will only be processed in this context when the corresponding consent has been obtained. Subsequently, it will be deleted, unless statutory retention obligations state otherwise. To contact us regarding this, please use the contact data provided at the end of this privacy policy.
4.5 Provision – mandatory or necessary?
The provision of your personal data takes place voluntarily, based solely on your consent. If you do not provide your personal data, we cannot grant you access to the content and services we offer.
5. CONTACT FORM
5.1 Nature and purpose of processing:
The data you enter will be saved for the purpose of individual communication with you. For this purpose, it is necessary for you to provide a valid e-mail address and your name. This allows us to reference the inquiry and the subsequent reply. The provision of additional data is optional.
5.2 Legal basis:
The data entered in the contact form is processed on the basis of a legitimate interest (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR). By providing the contact form, we would like to make it easy for you to contact us. The information you provide will be stored for the purpose of processing the inquiry and for any follow-up questions. If you contact us to request an offer, the data entered in the contact form will be processed for the purpose of implementing pre-contractual measures (Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR).
5.3 Recipients:
Recipients of the data may include processors.
5.4 Storage duration:
The data will be deleted no later than 6 months after processing the inquiry. If a contractual relationship is entered into, we are subject to the statutory retent ion periods under the German Commercial Code (HGB) and will delete your data after these periods have expired.
5.5 Provision – mandatory or necessary?
The provision of your personal data takes place voluntarily. However, we can only process your inquiry if you provide us with your name, e-mail address and the reason for the inquiry.
6. USE OF GOOGLE ANALYTICS
6.1 Nature and purpose of processing:
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043 USA (hereinafter: "Google"). Google Analytics uses cookies, which are text files stored on your computer that enable an analysis of your use of the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is generally transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. However, due to the activation of IP anonymization on these websites, your IP address will be first be truncated by Google within member states of the European Union or in other signatory states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and truncated 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 the website operator with other services related to website activity and internet usage. The IP address transmitted by your browser within the context of Google Analytics will not be combined with other data from Google.
The purposes of the data processing are to evaluate the use of the website and to compile reports on activities on the website. Based on the use of the website and the internet, further associated services are then to be provided.
6.2 Legal basis:
The processing of the data takes place based on the consent granted by the user (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR).
6.3 Recipients:
The recipient of the data is Google acting as the processor. For this purpose, we have signed a corresponding processing contract with Google.
6.4 Storage duration:
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required for our record-keeping purposes.
6.5 Transmission to third countries:
Google processes your data in the USA and has pledged to abide by the EU-US Privacy Shield https://www.privacyshield.gov/EU-US-Framework.
6.6 Provision – mandatory or necessary?
The provision of your personal data takes place voluntarily, based solely on your consent. If you prevent access, this may lead to restricted functionality on the website.
6.7 Withdrawal of consent:
You can prevent the storage of cookies by configuring your browser software accordingly; however, we would like to point out that in this case you may not be able to use all the functions of this website to their full extent. You can also prevent the collection and transmission of the data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (including your IP address) to Google and the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link: Browser add-on to deactivate Google Analytics.
Additionally, or as an alternative to the browser add-on, you can prevent tracking by Google Analytics on our website by clicking on this link. This causes an opt-out cookie to be installed on your device. This prevents future tracking by Google Analytics on this website and for this browser for as long as the cookie remains installed in your browser.
6.6 Profiling:
With the aid of the tracking tool Google Analytics, the behavior of website users can be evaluated and their interests analyzed. To do so, we create a pseudonymous user profile.
7. USE OF MATOMO
7.1. Nature and purpose of processing:
This website uses Matomo (formerly Piwik), a piece of open source software for the statistical analysis of site visits. The provider of the Matomo software is InnoCraft Ltd., 150 Willis St, 6011 Wellington, New Zealand. Matomo uses cookies, which are text files stored on your computer that enable an analysis of your use of the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the internet offering is stored on a server within the EU. The IP address is anonymized immediately after processing and before it is saved. You have the option of preventing the installation of the cookies by modifying the configuration of your browser software. We would like to point out that if you do so, you may no longer be able to use all the functions of this website. You can decide whether a unique web analysis cookie may be stored in your browser to enable the website operator to collect and analyze various statistical data. More information on the privacy settings of the Matomo software can be accessed at the following link: https://matomo.org/docs/privacy/.
7.2 Legal basis:
The processing of the data takes place based on the consent granted by the user (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR).
7.3 Recipients:
Recipients of the data may include processors.
7.4 Storage duration:
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required for our record-keeping purposes. In our case, this takes place after the following period: 6 months.
7.5 Provision – mandatory or necessary?
The provision of your personal data takes place voluntarily, based solely on your consent. If you prevent access, this may lead to restricted functionality on the website.
7.6 Withdrawal of consent:
You can prevent the storage of cookies by configuring your browser software accordingly; however, we would like to point out that in this case you may not be able to use all the functions of this website to their full extent.
7.7 Profiling:
With the aid of the tracking tool Matomo, the behavior of website users can be evaluated and their interests analyzed. To do so, we create a pseudonymous user profile.
8. USE OF GOOGLE MAPS
8.1 Nature and purpose of processing:
We utilize the offerings of Google Maps on this website. Google Maps is operated by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA (hereinafter "Google"). This enables us to display interactive maps directly on the website and allows you to use the convenient map functions. For more information on data processing at Google, please refer to Google's privacy policy. There, you can also modify your personal data privacy settings in the data privacy center. Detailed instructions on managing your own data with regard to Google products can be found here.
8.1 Legal basis:
The legal basis for the integration of Google Maps and the associated transfer of data to Google is your consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR).
8.2 Recipients:
When you visit the website, Google receives the information that you have accessed the corresponding sub-page on our website. This occurs regardless of whether Google provides a user account via which you are logged in or whether no user account exists. If you are logged in to Google, your data will be referenced directly to your account.
If you do not want your Google profile to be referenced, you will need to log out from Google before activating the button. Google saves your data in the form of usage profiles and uses it for the purposes of advertising, market research and/or the needs-based design of its websites. In particular, such an evaluation is carried out (even for users who are not logged in) to provide needs-based advertising and to inform other users of the social network about your activities on our website. You have the right to object to the creation of these user profiles. To exercise this right, you will need to contact Google.
8.3 Storage duration:
We do not collect any personal data via the integration of Google Maps
.
8.4 Transmission to third countries:
Google processes your data in the USA and has pledged to abide by the EU-US Privacy Shield https://www.privacyshield.gov/EU-US-Framework.
8.5 Withdrawal of consent:
If you do not want Google to collect, process or use data about you via our internet offering, you can deactivate JavaScript in your browser settings. In this case, however, you may not be able to use our website, or only to a limited extent.
8.6 Provision – mandatory or necessary?
The provision of your personal data takes place voluntarily, based solely on your consent. If you prevent access, this may lead to restricted functionality on the website.
9. EMBEDDED YOUTUBE VIDEOS
9.1 Nature and purpose of processing:
We embed YouTube videos on some of our websites. The operator of the corresponding plugin is YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA (hereinafter "YouTube"). When you visit a page with the YouTube plugin, a connection is established with YouTube's servers. At the same time, YouTube will be informed of which pages you are visiting. If you are logged into your YouTube account, YouTube can reference your surfing behavior to you personally. You can prevent this by first logging out of your YouTube account. When a YouTube video is started, the provider uses cookies which collect information about user behavior. For more information on the purpose and scope of data collection and its processing by YouTube, please refer to the provider's privacy policy, where you will also find further information on your rights in this regard and configuration options to protect your privacy (https://policies.google.com/privacy). Google processes your data in the USA and has pledged to abide by the EU-US Privacy Shield https://www.privacyshield.gov/EU-US-Framework.
9.2 Legal basis:
The legal basis for the integration of YouTube and the associated transfer of data to Google is your consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR).
9.3 Recipients:
Accessing YouTube automatically establishes a connection to Google.
9.4 Storage duration and withdrawal of consent:
Persons who have deactivated the storage of cookies for the Google Ad program can also assume that no such cookies will be created when watching YouTube videos. However, YouTube also stores non-personal usage information in other cookies. If you want to prevent this, you must block cookies from being stored in your browser. Further information on data protection at "YouTube" can be found in the provider's privacy policy at:
https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/
9.5 Transmission to third countries:
Google processes your data in the USA and has pledged to abide by the EU-US Privacy Shield https://www.privacyshield.gov/EU-US-Framework.
9.6 Provision – mandatory or necessary?
The provision of your personal data takes place voluntarily, based solely on your consent. If you prevent access, this may lead to restricted functionality on the website.
10. SSL ENCRYPTION
To protect the security of your data during transmission, we use state-of-the-art encryption procedures (e.g. SSL) via HTTPS.
11. PROCESSORS EMPLOYED
The following organizations, companies and/or persons have been commissioned by the operator of this website with the processing of data:
PLEX GmbH
Wilhelmine-Gemberg-Weg 6 | Aufgang D
10179 Berlin-Mitte | Germany
12. CHANGES TO OUR PRIVACY POLICY
We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy so that it always meets the current legal requirements, or to reflect changes to our services in the privacy policy, e.g. when introducing new services. The new privacy policy will then apply for subsequent visits.
13. QUESTIONS FOR THE DATA PROTECTION OFFICER
If you have any questions regarding data privacy, please send us an e-mail or contact the corresponding representative in our organization directly:
Henrik Petersen
- Data Protection Officer -
T +49-461-8696-34
E henrik.petersen@tecalemit.de