Privacy statement – GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)

We appreciate your interest in our website. Data protection is very important to us and therefore it is generally possible to use our Internet site without providing any personal data. Should you wish to use special services via our Internet site, processing of personal data may however become necessary. Should the processing of personal data be necessary and should no legal basis be present for such processing, we generally obtain consent.

The processing of personal data, such as name, address, email address or telephone number always takes place in accordance with the GDPR and the country-specific data protection provisions which apply.

We have implemented numerous technical and organisational measures in order to ensure the greatest possible degree of protection of the personal data which is processed via this Internet site. However, Internet-based data transfers generally contain security risks, so that absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, you are free to provide us with personal data via other channels, for example by telephone.

1. Contact data
The responsible body under the GDPR, other data protection laws which apply in the EU Member States and other provisions of a data protection law nature is:

Rade Beschichtungstechnik GmbH
Albert-Einstein-Straße 15
23617 Stockelsdorf
Germany
Email: datenschutz[a]radegmbh.de
Telephone: +49 (0) 451 29 62 10 0
Telefax: +49 (0) 451 29 62 10 10

2. Cookies
On certain parts of our Internet, site, we use cookies. Cookies are text files which are deposited and saved on a computer system via an Internet browser. Many cookies contain a so-called cookie ID. A cookie ID is a clear identifier of the cookie. It consists of a group of characters, by means of which the Internet sites and server can be assigned to concrete Internet browser in which the cookie was saved. This enables the Internet sites and servers which are being visited to differentiate the individual browser of the user from other Internet browsers which contain cookies. A specific Internet browser can be recognised again and identified by means of the clear cookie ID.
By means of the use of cookies, we can provide the users of our Internet site with more user friendly services, which would not be possible without the setting of cookies.
By means of a cookie, the information on our Internet site can be optimised for the user. As explained above, cookies enable us to recognise the visitors to our Internet site once again. The purpose of this is to make the use of our Internet site easier for the users.
You can prevent the setting of cookies by our Internet site at any time by setting your Internet browser accordingly and thereby permanently objecting to the setting of cookies. Furthermore, cookies which have already been set can be deleted at any time via an Internet browser or other software programs. This is possible in all current Internet browsers. Should you de-activate the setting of cookies in the Internet browser used, in certain cases it may not be possible to fully use all of the functions of our Internet site.

3. Recording of general data and information
Our Internet site records a large quantity of general data and information when it is accessed. This process is undertaken either by us or by an automated system. This general data and information is saved in the logfiles of the server. The following can be recorded: (1) browser types and versions used, (2), the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the Internet site from which the accessing system comes across our Internet site – so called referrer, (4) the sub websites which are managed via an accessing system on our Internet site, (5) the date and time of accessing the Internet site, (6) an Internet protocol – IP address, (7) the Internet service provider of the accessing system and (8) other similar data and information which serves the purpose of defending against dangers, should our IT systems be attacked.
When using this general information and data, we cannot trace you as a person. Rather this information is required in order to (1) correctly display the contents of our Internet site, (2) optimise the contents of our Internet site, (3) ensure the continued functional capability of our IT systems and the technology of our Internet site and (4) provide the necessary information to prosecution authorities which is necessary to bring criminal prosecutions in case of a cyber-attack. This data and information which is gathered anonymously is therefore evaluated by us statistically and also with the objective of increasing data protection and data security, in order to ultimately ensure an optimal level of protection for the personal data which is processed by us. The anonymous data of the logfiles is saved separately from all personal data which is entered.

4. Contact option via the Internet site
In accordance with statutory regulations, our Internet site contains information which enables you to get in touch with us quickly by electronic means, as well as to communicate with us directly, which also includes an email address. Should you get in touch with us by email or via a contact form, your personal data which is transferred will be automatically saved. Such personal data which is provided on a voluntary basis will be saved for the purposes of processing or getting in touch with you. This personal data is not passed on to third parties.

5. Duration of the saving
We only process and save personal data for the period of time which is necessary in order to attain the purpose of the saving or should this be prescribed by the European issuer of directives and regulations or another legislator of laws and regulations to which the responsible body for the processing is subject.
Should the purpose of the saving no longer apply or should the saving period prescribed by the European issuer of directives and regulations or another competent legislator expire, the personal data will be routinely blocked or deleted in accordance with the statutory regulations.

6. Your rights
a) Right of information and confirmation
You have the right at any time to receive from us free-of-charge information and a confirmation concerning the personal data relating to your person which is saved, as well as a copy of this information.

b) Right of correction
You have the right to request the immediate correction of incorrect personal data relating to you. Furthermore, you have the right to request the completion of incomplete personal data, also by means of a supplementary declaration, taking the purposes of the processing into account.

c) Rights of deletion
You have the right to have the personal data relating to you deleted immediately, should one of the following reasons be present and unless the processing is necessary:
• The personal data was gathered for such purposes or processed in other ways which are no longer necessary.
• You revoke your consent on which the processing was based and no other legal basis for the processing is present.
• You raise an objection to the processing in accordance with Article 21 Paragraph 1 GDPR and no legitimate reasons for the processing which take priority are present or you raise an objection to the processing in accordance with Article 21 Paragraph 2 GDPR.
• The personal data was processed unlawfully.
• The deletion of the personal data is necessary in order to fulfil a legal obligations under EU or the law of the Member States to which we are subject.
• The personal data was gathered in relation to services provided by the information company in accordance with Article 8 Paragraph 1 GDPR.

d) Right to have the processing restricted
You have the right to request that the processing be restricted, should one of the reasons below be present:
• The correctness of the personal data is disputed by you and for a period of time which enables us to check the correctness of the personal data.
• The processing is unlawful, you reject the deletion of the personal data and instead request that the use of the personal data be restricted.
• We no longer require the personal data for the purposes of the processing, however you require this in order to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.
• You have raised an objection to the processing in accordance with Article 21 Paragraph 1 GDPR and it is not yet clear whether our legitimate reasons outweigh yours.

e) Right to raise an objection
You have the right to raise an objection at any time in relation to the processing of personal data relating to you which takes place under Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letters e) or f) GDPR.
In case of an objection being raised, we will no longer process the personal data, unless we can prove mandatory protectable reasons for the processing which outweigh your interests, rights and freedoms or the processing is necessary in order to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.
You have the right to raise an objection to the processing of the personal data at any time.

f) Right of data portability
You have the right to receive the personal data relating to you which was provided to us in a structured, current and machine-readable format. You also have the right to transfer this to another responsible body without hindrance by us, should the processing be based on the consent in accordance with Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a) GDPR
or Article 9 Paragraph 2 Letter a) GDPR or a contract in accordance with Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter b) GDPR and should the processing take place with the assistance of automated procedures, unless the processing is necessary in order to carry out a task which is in the public interest or takes place by means of the exercising of public powers which have been transferred to the responsible body.
Furthermore, when exercising your right to data portability in accordance with Article 20 Paragraph 1 GDPR, you have the right to ensure that your personal data is transferred directly from one responsible body to another, provided that this is technically possible and the rights and freedoms of other persons are not impaired as a result.

g) Right to revoke consent which is issued under data protection laws
You have the right to revoke the consent which was granted in relation to the processing of personal data at any time.

h) Right to complain to the supervisory authority
You have the right at any time to contact the supervisory authority in the Member State of your place of residence, place of work or the location of the alleged breach, should you be of the opinion that the processing of the personal data relating to you infringes the GDPR.

7. Tracking and analysis tools Google Analytics
The operating company of the Google Analytics component is Google Inc. The purpose is the analysis of visitor traffic on our Internet site. Google uses the data and information which is obtained in order to evaluate the use of our website and to compile online reports for us, amongst others.
Google Analytics sets a cookie in your browser. By means of the setting of the cookie, Google is able to analyse the use of our website. Each time a website in which a Google Analytics component is integrated is accessed, the Internet browser is automatically instructed to send data to Google. No personal data is transferred to Google during this process. The IP address gathered by us is only passed on to Google once it has been anonymised.
It is possible to object to the recording and processing of this data by Google. In order to do this, you need to download and install the browser add on which can be obtained via the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Google can be accessed at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/ and http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/de.html A more detailed explanation of Google Analytics can be found via the following link: https://www.google.com/intl/de_de/analytics/

8. Legal basis of the processing
We process and use your data in order to perform the contract and provide our services, in order to improve our services and websites and to adjust these to your needs and in order to provide you with notifications in connection with the service.
Article 6 I Letter a) GDPR serves as the legal basis for the processing actions where we obtain consent for a specific processing purpose. Should the processing of personal data be necessary in order to fulfil a contract, the processing is based on Article 6 I Letter b) GDPR. The same applies to such processing actions which are necessary to carry out pre-contractual measures, for example in case of enquiries relating to our products or services. Should we be subject to a legal obligation by means of which the processing of personal data becomes necessary, for example in order to fulfil tax obligations, the processing is based on Article 6 I Letter c) GDPR.
Finally, processing procedures could be based on Article 6 I Letter f) GDPR. Processing actions which are not covered by any of the legal frameworks above come under this legal basis if the processing is necessary in order to safeguard our legitimate interests or those of a third party, provided that the interests, basic rights and basic freedoms of the affected person do not outweigh this. Such processing actions are therefore permitted on our part in particular if they were specifically mentioned by the European legislator. As a rule, a legitimate interest can be assumed if the affected person is a customer of the responsible body.

9. Statutory or contractual regulations
We will provide you with clarification in an individual case whether the provision of the personal data is required by law or under the contract or whether this is necessary in order to conclude the contract, whether an obligation to provide the personal data exists and what the consequences of non-provision of the personal data would be.
This could mean that in order to conclude a contract, it is necessary for you to provide us with personal data which is then processed by us. For example, you are obliged to provide us with personal data if we conclude a contract with you. Failure to provide the personal data would mean that the contract could not be concluded with the affected person.

10. Existence of automated decision making / profiling
As a responsible operator of our website, we do not carry out automated decision making or profiling.

11. Links to other websites etc
Our website may contain links to other websites or to linked sites. We are neither responsible for the content of websites of other companies (third party websites) not for the procedure during the gathering of personal data. When visiting third party websites, we would recommend that you read the data protection guidelines and other relevant provisions of the website operator.

12. Changes to these data protection provisions
We reserve the right to adjust this data protection declaration, so that it always corresponds to the current legal requirements or in order to implement changes to our services into the data protection declaration, for example if new services are introduced. The new data protection declaration will then apply to your subsequent visit.