Privacy policy
Personal data (hereinafter mostly referred to as “data”) are only processed by us to the extent necessary and for the purpose of providing a functional and user-friendly website, including its content and the services offered there.
According to Art. 4 No. 1 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679, i.e. the General Data Protection Regulation (hereinafter referred to as “GDPR”), “processing” is any process carried out with or without the help of automated processes or any such series of processes in connection with personal data, such as collecting, recording, organizing, arranging, storing, adapting or changing, reading, querying, using, disclosing through transmission, dissemination or any other form of provision, comparison or the linking, the restriction, the deletion or the destruction.
With the following data protection declaration we inform you in particular about the type, scope, purpose, duration and legal basis of the processing of personal data, as far as we decide either alone or together with others about the purposes and means of processing. In addition, we will inform you below about the third-party components we use for optimization purposes and to increase the quality of use, insofar as third parties process data on their own responsibility.
Our data protection declaration is structured as follows:
I. Information about us as responsible
II. Rights of users and data subjects
III. Information on data processing
I. Information about us as responsible
Responsible provider of this website in terms of data protection law is:
IMS Schmiedeprodukte GmbH
Industriestr. 5
47877 Willich
GERMANY
P. +49 (0) 2154 – 42 72 63
F. +49 (0) 2154 – 42 83 06
M. info@ims-forgings.com
II. Rights of users and data subjects
With a view to the data processing described in more detail below, users and data subjects have the right
for confirmation as to whether the relevant data is being processed, for information about the processed data, for further information about data processing and for copies of the data (see also Art. 15 GDPR);
to correct or complete incorrect or incomplete data (see also Art. 16 GDPR);
to the immediate deletion of the data concerning them (cf. also Art. 17 GDPR), or, alternatively, if further processing is required in accordance with Art. 17 Para. 3 GDPR, restriction of processing in accordance with Art. 18 GDPR;
to receive the data concerning them and provided by them and to transfer this data to other providers / responsible parties (cf. also Art. 20 GDPR);
to complain to the supervisory authority if they are of the opinion that the data concerning them are being processed by the provider in violation of data protection regulations (cf. also Art. 77 GDPR).
In addition, the provider is obliged to notify all recipients to whom data has been disclosed by the provider of any correction or deletion of data or the restriction of processing that takes place on the basis of Articles 16, 17 Paragraph 1, 18 GDPR teaching. However, this obligation does not exist if this notification is impossible or involves disproportionate effort. Irrespective of this, the user has the right to information about these recipients.
In accordance with Art. 21 GDPR, users and data subjects also have the right to object to the future processing of their data, provided that the data is provided by the provider in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f) GDPR are processed. In particular, an objection to data processing for the purpose of direct advertising is permitted.
III. Information on data processing
Your data processed when using our website will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage no longer applies, the deletion of the data does not conflict with any statutory retention requirements and no other information on individual processing methods is given below.
Server data
For technical reasons, in particular to ensure a secure and stable website, data is transmitted to us or to our web space provider via your internet browser. With these so-called server log files, i.a. Type and version of your internet browser, the operating system, the website from which you switched to our website (referrer URL), the website (s) of our website that you are visiting, the date and time of the respective access and the IP address of the Internet connection from which our website was used.
This data collected in this way is temporarily stored, but not together with other data from you.
This storage takes place on the legal basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the improvement, stability, functionality and security of our website.
The data will be deleted after seven days at the latest, unless further storage is required for evidence purposes. Otherwise, the data will be wholly or partially excluded from deletion until the incident has been finally resolved.
Cookies
a) Session cookies / session cookies
We use so-called cookies on our website. Cookies are small text files or other storage technologies that are stored and stored on your device by the internet browser you use. These cookies process certain information about you, such as your browser or location data or your IP address, to an individual extent.
This processing makes our website more user-friendly, more effective and more secure, as the processing enables, for example, the reproduction of our website in different languages or the offer of a shopping cart function.
The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6 Paragraph 1 lit b.) GDPR, provided that these cookies are used to process data to initiate or process contracts.
If the processing does not serve to initiate or process a contract, our legitimate interest lies in improving the functionality of our website. The legal basis is then Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f) GDPR.
When you close your Internet browser, these session cookies are deleted.
b) Third party cookies
If necessary, our website may also use cookies from partner companies with whom we work for the purpose of advertising, analysis or the functionalities of our website.
Please refer to the following information for details on this, in particular on the purposes and legal basis for processing such third-party cookies.
c) Disposal option
You can prevent or restrict the installation of cookies by setting your internet browser. You can also delete cookies that have already been saved at any time. However, the steps and measures required for this depend on the specific Internet browser you are using. If you have any questions, please use the help function or documentation of your Internet browser or contact its manufacturer or support. In the case of so-called flash cookies, however, processing cannot be prevented via the browser settings. Instead you have to change the setting of your Flash player. The steps and measures required for this also depend on the specific Flash player you are using. If you have any questions, please use the help function or documentation of your Flash player or contact the manufacturer or user support.
However, should you prevent or restrict the installation of cookies, this may mean that not all functions of our website can be used to their full extent.
Contact inquiries / contact options
If you contact us via the contact form or email, the data you provide will be used to process your request. The specification of the data is necessary for processing and answering your request – without their provision, we cannot answer your request or at least only partially.
The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b) GDPR.
Your data will be deleted if your request has been finally answered and the deletion does not conflict with any statutory retention requirements, for example in the event of a subsequent contract processing.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics on our website. This is a web analysis service provided by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheater Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043 USA, hereinafter referred to as “Google”.
Through certification according to the EU-US data protection shield (“EU-US Privacy Shield”)
https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&status=Active
Google guarantees that the EU’s data protection requirements will also be complied with when processing data in the USA.
The Google Analytics service is used to analyze the usage behavior of our website. The legal basis is Article 6 Paragraph 1 lit. f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the analysis, optimization and economic operation of our website.
Usage and user-related information, such as IP address, location, time or frequency of visits to our website, are transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. However, we use Google Analytics with the so-called anonymization function. With this function, Google shortens the IP address within the EU or the EEA.
The data collected in this way is in turn used by Google to provide us with an evaluation of the visit to our website and the usage activities there. This data can also be used to provide other services related to the use of our website and the use of the Internet.
Google states that it will not associate your IP address with other data. In addition, Google maintains
https://www.google.com/intl/de/policies/privacy/partners
Further data protection information is available for you, for example also on the possibilities to prevent the use of data.
Google also offers
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de
a so-called deactivation add-on along with further information on this. This add-on can be installed with the most common internet browsers and offers you further control over the data that Google collects when you visit our website. The add-on informs the JavaScript (ga.js) of Google Analytics that information about visiting our website should not be transmitted to Google Analytics. However, this does not prevent information from being transmitted to us or to other web analysis services. You can of course also find out in this data protection declaration whether and which other web analysis services are used by us.
YouTube
We use YouTube on our website. This is a video portal from YouTube LLC., 901 Cherry Ave., 94066 San Bruno, CA, USA, hereinafter referred to as “YouTube”.
YouTube is a subsidiary of Google LLC., 1600 Amphitheater Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043 USA, hereinafter referred to as “Google”.
Through certification according to the EU-US data protection shield (“EU-US Privacy Shield”)
https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&status=Active
Google guarantees, and thus also its subsidiary YouTube, that the EU’s data protection requirements will also be complied with when processing data in the USA.
We use YouTube in connection with the “Extended data protection mode” function in order to be able to show you videos. The legal basis is Article 6 Paragraph 1 lit. f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in improving the quality of our website. According to information provided by YouTube, the “extended data protection mode” function ensures that the data described in more detail below are only transmitted to the YouTube server when you actually start a video.
Without this “extended data protection” a connection to the YouTube server in the USA will be established as soon as you call up one of our Internet pages on which a YouTube video is embedded.
This connection is required in order to be able to display the respective video on our website via your internet browser. In the course of this, YouTube will at least record and process your IP address, the date and time and the website you visited. In addition, a connection to the Google “DoubleClick” advertising network is established.
If you are logged into YouTube at the same time, YouTube will assign the connection information to your YouTube account. If you want to prevent this, you must either log out of YouTube before visiting our website or make the appropriate settings in your YouTube user account.
For the purpose of functionality and to analyze usage behavior, YouTube permanently stores cookies on your device via your Internet browser. If you do not agree to this processing, you have the option of preventing the storage of cookies by making a setting in your Internet browser. You can find more information on this under “Cookies” above.
Google holds further information about the collection and use of data as well as your rights and protection options in this regard in the
https://policies.google.com/privacy
available data protection information.
Google reCAPTCHA
On our website, we use Google reCAPTCHA to check and avoid interactions on our website through automated access, e.g. through so-called bots. This is a service provided by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheater Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043 USA, hereinafter referred to as “Google”.
Through certification according to the EU-US data protection shield (“EU-US Privacy Shield”)
https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&status=Active
Google guarantees that the EU’s data protection requirements will also be complied with when processing data in the USA.
With this service, Google can determine from which website a request is being sent and from which IP address you are using the so-called reCAPTCHA input box. In addition to your IP address, Google may also collect additional information that is necessary for offering and guaranteeing this service.
The legal basis is Article 6 Paragraph 1 lit. f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the security of our website and in the defense against undesired, automated access in the form of spam or similar.
Google offers below
https://policies.google.com/privacy
further information on the general handling of your user data.
Online job applications / publication of job advertisements
We offer you the opportunity to apply to us via our website. With these digital applications, your applicant and application data will be electronically collected and processed by us to process the application process.
The legal basis for this processing is Section 26 Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 BDSG in conjunction with Art. 88 Para. 1 GDPR.
If an employment contract is concluded after the application process, we will save the data you submitted during the application in your personnel file for the purpose of the usual organizational and administrative process – naturally taking into account the further legal obligations.
The legal basis for this processing is also Section 26 Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 BDSG in conjunction with Art. 88 Para. 1 GDPR.
If an application is rejected, we will automatically delete the data transmitted to us two months after notification of the rejection. The deletion does not take place, however, if the data require a longer storage of up to four months or until the conclusion of legal proceedings due to legal provisions, e.g. due to the obligation to provide evidence under the AGG.
The legal basis in this case is Article 6 Paragraph 1 lit. f) GDPR and § 24 Paragraph 1 No. 2 BDSG. Our legitimate interest lies in legal defense and enforcement.
If you expressly consent to your data being stored for a longer period of time, e.g. for inclusion in an applicant or prospect database, the data will be further processed on the basis of your consent. The legal basis is then Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a) GDPR. You can of course revoke your consent at any time in accordance with Art. 7 Para. 3 GDPR by declaring it to us with effect for the future.
Changes to this data protection declaration
This data protection declaration is currently valid and is as of September 2020. Due to the further development of our website or due to changed legal or official requirements, it may be necessary to change this data protection declaration. The current data protection declaration can be accessed at any time on this website.
Muster-Datenschutzerklärung der Anwaltskanzlei Weiß & Partner