Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Personal data, provided when visiting this website, are processed in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU-DSGVO), the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG new version) and other legal provisions that apply to electronic commerce.

Name and address of the responsible person

The party responsible, as defined in the General Data Protection Regulation and other national data protection laws of the member states, as well as other data protection regulations, is Rennsteig Werkzeuge GmbH

An der Koppel 1
98587 Steinbach-Hallenberg

Tel. +49 36 84 7 / 44 1 - 0
Fax +49 36 84 7 / 44 1 - 14
www.rennsteig.com

General Information About Data Processing

(a) Extent of processing personal data

Generally, we process personal data of our users only insofar as this is necessary to provide a functioning website and our content and services. The processing of personal data of our users takes place regularly only with the consent of the user. An exception applies to cases in which prior consent cannot be obtained for factual grounds and the processing of data is permitted by law.

(b) Legal basis for the processing of personal data

Insofar as we obtain the consent of the person concerned for processing personal data, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU-DSGVO) serves as the legal basis.
During the processing of personal data, which may be necessary for the completion of a contract to which the person concerned is the contracting party, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b DSGVO serves as the legal basis. This also applies to processing operations, which are required to carry out pre-contractual actions.
Insofar as processing of personal data is required to fulfill a legal obligation that is subject to our company, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c DSGVO serves as the legal basis.
In the event that vital interests of the person concerned or any other natural person require the processing of personal data, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. d DSGVO serves as the legal basis.
If processing is necessary to safeguard the legitimate interests of our company or a third party, and if the interests, fundamental rights, and freedoms of the person concerned do not predominate the first mentioned interest, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO serves as a legal basis for processing.

(c) Data deletion and storage period

Personal data of the person concerned will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of the storage does no longer apply. In addition, such storage may be provided by the European or national legislator in EU regulations, laws or other regulations to which the controller is subject to. Blocking or deletion of data also takes place when a storage period mandated by the standards mentioned expires, unless there is a need for further storage of the data for conclusion of a contract or fulfillment of the contract.

Provision of the Website

(a) Description and scope of data processing

Each time our website is accessed our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the computer accessing our system. The following data is collected:

  • Information about the browser type and version used
  • The operating system of the user
  • The Internet service provider of the user
  • The IP address of the user
  • Date and time of access
  • Websites from which the user's system accesses our website
  • Websites accessed by the user's system through our website

The data is also stored in the log files of our web server. Storage of this data, together with other personal data of the user, does not take place.

(b) Legal basis for data processing

Legal basis for the temporary storage of data and log files is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO.

(c) Purpose of the data processing

The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to allow the provision of the website to the computer of the user. Therefore the user's IP address must be kept for the duration of the session.
Storage into log files is done to ensure the functionality of the website. In addition, the data is used to optimize the website and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. An evaluation of the data for marketing purposes does not take place in this context.
For these purposes, our legitimate interest lies in the processing of data according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO.

(d) Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer needed for the purpose of collecting them. This occurs when collecting the data for providing the website; when the respective session is completed.
When storing the data in log files, the information will be deleted after no more than seven days. An additional storage is possible. When this occurs, the IP addresses of the users are deleted or distorted, so that an assignment of the client accessing the website is no longer possible.

(e) Opposition and removal option

The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of the data in log files is essential for the operation of the website. There is consequently no contradiction on the part of the user.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

(a) Description and scope of data processing

This website uses Google Analytics.
Cookies are text files that are stored on your computer and that allow an analysis of the use of the website by you.

(b) Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies is Article 6 (1) lit. f of DSGVO.

(c) Purpose of the data processing

This website only uses the following types of cookies; the scope and operation of which are explained below:
It is a technically necessary transient cookie of the session cookie type of the Content Management System in order to set the path for multilingualism.
The user data collected through technically necessary cookies will not be used to create user profiles.

(d) Duration of storage and deleting options

Cookies are stored on the user's computer. We only use a session cookie. Cookies are text files that are stored on your computer and that allow an analysis of the use of the website by you.
You can configure and customize your browser setting according to your wishes.
If you have activated `do not track` in your browser, no information will be recorded by the web analysis service Google Analytics.

Contact Form and E-mail Contact

(a) Description and scope of data processing

A contact form is available on our website, which can be used for electronic contact. If a user chooses this option, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and stored. These data are:

  • Person of contact
  • Surname
  • E-mail
  • Street, postal code, city
  • country
  • Subject / message
  • Field of activity

At the time of sending the message, the following data is also stored: sending date and time.
Alternatively, contact via the provided e-mail address is possible. In this case, the user's personal data, transmitted by e-mail, will be stored.
The data is used exclusively for processing the conversation.

(b) Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for processing of data transmitted in the course of sending an e-mail is Article 6 (1) lit. f DSGVO.
If the e-mail contact aims to conclude a contract, then additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b DSGVO.

(c) Purpose of the data processing

Processing of the personal data from the input screen serves only to process the contact. This also includes the required legitimate interest in the processing of the data in case of contact via email.
The other personal data processed during the sending process serve to prevent misuse of the entry form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.

(d) Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer needed for the purpose of its collection. For the personal data from the input form of the contact form and those sent by email; this is the case, when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation has ended, when it can be concluded from circumstances that the relevant issues have been completely resolved.
The additional personal data collected during the sending process will also be deleted when the issues have been completely resolved.

(e) Objection and options of removal

The user has the option at any time to revoke his consent concerning the processing of personal data. If the user contacts us by email, he may object to the storage of his personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued.
The revocation of the consent and the opposition to the storage is made possible by sending an email.
All personal data stored in the course of contacting will be deleted in this case.

Use of Social Media

Our website uses direct links to various social networks ("Facebook", "YouTube").

The buttons are marked with the logo of the respective social network. When you visit our website, the corresponding buttons are merely linked so that no data is sent to the social networks without clicking the buttons. By clicking a direct connection to the respective social networks is established.

If you are logged into a social network site, this provider can assign the visit to your account. If you do not agree, we recommend that you first unsubscribe from your account. If you are not a member of a social network, there is still a possibility that the provider e.g. finds and stores your IP address. If you do not agree, you should not click the button.

We have no influence on the purpose and extent of the data collection and the further processing and use of the data by social networks. Data protection regulations and their related rights should be found in the respective privacy statements of the social networks.

Our privacy policy does not apply to their content. The data collected by the website operators goes beyond the knowledge and influence of our company.

Data Protection Officer

If you have any questions concerning the processing of your personal data or the subject of data protection in general, please contact the Data Protection Officer, who will also be available to you in case of complaints.

The data protection officer of the responsible person is:

Hagen Ladage
Stiller Tor 40

98574 Schmalkalden

Tel.:     03683 / 46999-10
Fax:     03683 / 46999-12

Right to Complain to a Regulatory authority

Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you shall have the right to complain to a regulatory authority, in particular in the member state of your residence, place of work or place of suspected infringement, if you believe that the processing of the personal data concerning you violates against the DSGVO.

The regulatory authority to which the complaint has been submitted to, shall inform the complainant of the status and results of the complaint, including the option of a judicial remedy pursuant according to Article 78 of the DSGVO.

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