Privacy Policy
1. Data Protection at a Glance
General Information
The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is any data that can be used to identify you personally. Detailed information on data protection can be found in the privacy policy below.
Data Collection on This Website
Who is responsible for data collection on this website?
Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. The operator’s contact details can be found in the section “Information on the Controller” in this Privacy Policy.
How do we collect your data?
Some data is collected when you provide it to us. This may, for example, be data that you enter into a contact form.
Other data is collected automatically or with your consent by our IT systems when you visit the website. This primarily includes technical data (e.g. internet browser, operating system or time of page access). This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter this website.
What do we use your data for?
Some of the data is collected to ensure that the website functions correctly. Other data may be used to analyse user behaviour. Where contracts can be concluded or initiated via the website, transmitted data may also be processed for quotations, orders or other contractual enquiries.
What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right at any time and free of charge to obtain information about the origin, recipients and purpose of your stored personal data. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have consented to data processing, you may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future. You also have the right, under certain circumstances, to request restriction of the processing of your personal data. Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
You may contact us at any time regarding this or any other questions concerning data protection.
Analytics and Third-Party Tools
When you visit this website, your browsing behaviour may be statistically evaluated. This is primarily carried out using analytics programs.
Detailed information about these analytics programs can be found in the following Privacy Policy.
2. Hosting
We host the content of our website with the following provider:
IONOS
The provider is IONOS SE, Elgendorfer Str. 57, 56410 Montabaur, Germany (hereinafter “IONOS”). When you visit our website, IONOS collects various log files including your IP address. Details can be found in the IONOS Privacy Policy: https://www.ionos.de/terms-gtc/terms-privacy.
IONOS is used on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in providing our website as reliably as possible. Where consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TDDDG insofar as the consent covers the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g. device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent may be withdrawn at any time.
3. General Information and Mandatory Information
Data Protection
The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with statutory data protection regulations and this Privacy Policy.
When you use this website, various personal data is collected. Personal data is data that can be used to identify you personally. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, what we use it for, and how and for what purpose this is done.
Please note that data transmission over the internet (e.g. communication by email) may be subject to security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible.
Information on the Controller
The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:
Michael Hendl
Handelsagentur und Vertrieb
Hohenzollernring 17
D-95444 Bayreuth
Germany
Telephone: +49 (0)171 – 756 71 71
Email: info@aaa-wwt.com
The controller is the natural or legal person who, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g. names, email addresses or similar information).
Storage Period
Unless a more specific storage period has been stated within this Privacy Policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for processing the data no longer applies. If you submit a legitimate request for deletion or withdraw your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted unless we have other legally permissible reasons for storing your personal data (e.g. retention periods under tax or commercial law). In the latter case, deletion will take place once these reasons no longer apply.
General Information on the Legal Basis for Data Processing on This Website
If you have consented to data processing, we process your personal data on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR or Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR where special categories of data pursuant to Art. 9(1) GDPR are processed. In the event of explicit consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, processing is additionally based on Art. 49(1)(a) GDPR.
If you have consented to the storage of cookies or access to information on your device (e.g. through device fingerprinting), processing is additionally based on Section 25(1) TDDDG. Consent may be withdrawn at any time.
If your data is required for the performance of a contract or for pre-contractual measures, we process your data on the basis of Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. We also process data where necessary to fulfil a legal obligation on the basis of Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR. Processing may furthermore be based on our legitimate interests pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Information on the relevant legal basis in each individual case is provided in the following sections of this Privacy Policy.
Information on Data Transfers to Third Countries and to US Companies
We use, among other things, tools from companies based in third countries that may not provide a level of data protection equivalent to that of the European Union, as well as US-based tools whose providers may not be certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). When these tools are active, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in these countries.
The USA is generally considered to provide a level of data protection comparable to that of the EU where the recipient is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF) or provides appropriate additional safeguards. Information concerning transfers to third countries, including the recipients of the data, can be found in this Privacy Policy.
Recipients of Personal Data
In the course of our business activities, we cooperate with various external parties. In some cases, it is necessary to transfer personal data to these external parties. We only disclose personal data where this is necessary for the performance of a contract, where we are legally obliged to do so, where we have a legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, or where another legal basis permits the disclosure.
When using processors, we only disclose our customers’ personal data on the basis of a valid data processing agreement. In the event of joint processing, an agreement on joint processing is concluded.
Withdrawal of Your Consent to Data Processing
Many data processing operations are only possible with your express consent. You may withdraw consent already given at any time. The lawfulness of processing carried out prior to withdrawal remains unaffected.
Right to Object to Data Collection in Specific Cases and to Direct Marketing (Art. 21 GDPR)
WHERE DATA PROCESSING IS BASED ON ART. 6(1)(E) OR (F) GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT AT ANY TIME TO OBJECT, ON GROUNDS RELATING TO YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION, TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA. THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING BASED ON THESE PROVISIONS. THE APPLICABLE LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING CAN BE FOUND IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU OBJECT, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS THE PERSONAL DATA CONCERNED UNLESS WE CAN DEMONSTRATE COMPELLING LEGITIMATE GROUNDS FOR PROCESSING THAT OVERRIDE YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS, OR THE PROCESSING SERVES THE ESTABLISHMENT, EXERCISE OR DEFENCE OF LEGAL CLAIMS.
WHERE YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS PROCESSED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT AT ANY TIME TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA FOR SUCH MARKETING. THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING INSOFAR AS IT IS RELATED TO SUCH DIRECT MARKETING. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL NO LONGER BE USED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES.
Right to Lodge a Complaint with the Competent Supervisory Authority
In the event of infringements of the GDPR, data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of their habitual residence, place of work or place of the alleged infringement. This right is without prejudice to other administrative or judicial remedies.
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive data that we process automatically on the basis of your consent or in performance of a contract in a commonly used, machine-readable format, or to have it transmitted to a third party. If you request direct transfer to another controller, this will only be carried out where technically feasible.
Information, Rectification and Erasure
Within the framework of applicable statutory provisions, you have the right at any time and free of charge to obtain information about your stored personal data, its origin and recipients, and the purpose of processing. You may also have a right to rectification or erasure of this data. You may contact us at any time regarding this or any other questions concerning personal data.
Right to Restriction of Processing
You have the right to request restriction of the processing of your personal data. You may contact us at any time for this purpose. The right to restriction applies in particular in the following cases:
- If you dispute the accuracy of personal data stored by us, we generally require time to verify this. During the verification period, you have the right to request restriction of processing.
- If the processing of your personal data was or is unlawful, you may request restriction of processing instead of deletion.
- If we no longer require your personal data but you require it for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims, you have the right to request restriction instead of deletion.
- If you have objected pursuant to Art. 21(1) GDPR, your interests and ours must be weighed against each other. Until it has been determined whose interests prevail, you have the right to request restriction of processing.
If processing has been restricted, such data may – apart from storage – only be processed with your consent, for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims, for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person, or for reasons of important public interest of the European Union or a Member State.
SSL/TLS Encryption
For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as enquiries that you send to us as the website operator, this website uses SSL/TLS encryption. You can recognise an encrypted connection by the change from “http://” to “https://” in your browser’s address bar and by the lock symbol.
When SSL/TLS encryption is activated, data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.
Objection to Advertising Emails
We hereby object to the use of contact details published as part of our legal disclosure obligations for the purpose of sending unsolicited advertising and informational materials. The website operators expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited advertising, such as spam emails.
4. Data Collection on This Website
Cookies
Our website uses so-called “cookies”. Cookies are small data packages and do not cause any damage to your device. They are stored either temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently (persistent cookies) on your device. Session cookies are automatically deleted at the end of your visit. Persistent cookies remain stored until you delete them yourself or they are automatically deleted by your web browser.
Cookies may originate from us (first-party cookies) or from third-party companies (third-party cookies). Third-party cookies enable the integration of certain third-party services within websites.
Cookies have various functions. Many cookies are technically necessary because certain website functions would not work without them. Other cookies may be used to analyse user behaviour or for advertising purposes.
Cookies required for electronic communication, the provision of functions requested by you, or the optimisation of the website are stored on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR unless another legal basis is specified. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing necessary cookies for the technically error-free and optimised provision of its services.
Where consent to the storage of cookies and comparable recognition technologies has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of this consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TDDDG). Consent may be withdrawn at any time.
You can configure your browser to inform you about the setting of cookies, allow cookies only in individual cases, exclude acceptance in certain cases or generally, and activate automatic deletion when closing the browser. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.
Contact Form
If you send us enquiries via the contact form, the information you provide, including your contact details, will be stored by us for the purpose of processing your enquiry and any follow-up questions. We do not disclose this data without your consent.
This data is processed on the basis of Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR where your enquiry relates to the performance of a contract or is necessary for pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in effectively handling enquiries addressed to us (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), where requested.
The data entered in the contact form remains with us until you request deletion, withdraw your consent to storage, or the purpose for storing the data no longer applies. Mandatory statutory provisions, in particular retention periods, remain unaffected.
Requests by Email, Telephone or Fax
If you contact us by email, telephone or fax, your enquiry including all resulting personal data will be stored and processed for the purpose of handling your request. We do not disclose this data without your consent.
Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR where your enquiry relates to a contract or pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in effectively handling enquiries (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), where requested.
5. Social Media
Social Media Elements with Shariff
This website uses social media elements (e.g. Facebook, X, Instagram, Pinterest, XING, LinkedIn and Tumblr).
To protect your privacy, these elements are used together with the “Shariff” solution. This prevents integrated social media elements from transmitting your personal data to the respective provider immediately when you first enter the website.
A direct connection to the provider’s server is only established when you activate the relevant social media element by clicking the corresponding button. The provider then receives information that your IP address has visited this website. If you are simultaneously logged into your social media account, the provider may associate your visit with your user account.
Activation constitutes consent within the meaning of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TDDDG. Consent may be withdrawn at any time with effect for the future.
Elements of the Facebook social network may be integrated into this website. The provider is Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland.
When the social media element is activated, a direct connection is established between your device and Facebook’s servers. Facebook thereby receives information that you have visited this website with your IP address.
The use of this service is based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TDDDG. Consent may be withdrawn at any time.
Further information: Facebook Privacy Policy.
X (formerly Twitter)
Functions of the X service (formerly Twitter) may be integrated into this website. The service is provided by X Corp., USA. For certain users outside the USA, Twitter International Unlimited Company, One Cumberland Place, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, D02 AX07, Ireland, may be responsible for data processing.
When the social media element is active, a direct connection between your device and X is established. The use of this service is based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TDDDG.
Further information: https://x.com/en/privacy.
Functions of Instagram may be integrated into this website. The provider is Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland.
When an Instagram element is activated, a direct connection is established between your device and Instagram. Instagram thereby receives information about your visit to this website.
The use of this service is based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TDDDG.
Further information: https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy/.
Tumblr
This website may use buttons and other elements of Tumblr. The provider is Tumblr, Inc., 35 East 21st St, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10010, USA.
When a Tumblr element is activated, a direct connection is established between your device and Tumblr’s servers. The use of this service is based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TDDDG.
Further information: https://www.tumblr.com/privacy.
This website may use elements of the Pinterest social network, operated by Pinterest Europe Ltd., Palmerston House, 2nd Floor, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, Ireland.
When such an element is activated, your browser may establish a direct connection to Pinterest’s servers and transmit technical data.
The use of this service is based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TDDDG.
Further information: https://policy.pinterest.com/privacy-policy.
6. Analytics and Advertising
IONOS WebAnalytics
This website uses IONOS WebAnalytics. The provider is 1&1 IONOS SE, Elgendorfer Straße 57, D-56410 Montabaur, Germany.
IONOS WebAnalytics can analyse visitor numbers and behaviour, visitor sources, visitor locations and technical data such as browser and operating system versions. In particular, the following data may be processed:
- Referrer (previously visited website)
- Requested web page or file
- Browser type and browser version
- Operating system used
- Device type used
- Time of access
- IP address in anonymised form
According to IONOS, data collection is fully anonymised so that it cannot be traced back to individual persons. IONOS WebAnalytics does not store cookies.
Storage and analysis are based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in statistically analysing user behaviour in order to optimise our website and advertising.
Further information: IONOS Privacy Policy.
WP Statistics
This website uses the WP Statistics analytics tool to statistically evaluate visitor access. The provider is Veronalabs, Tatari 64, 10134 Tallinn, Estonia.
WP Statistics enables us to analyse use of our website. It may collect log data such as IP address, referrer, browser used, visitor origin and search engine, as well as actions performed by visitors on the website.
Data collected by WP Statistics is stored exclusively on our own server.
The use of this analytics tool is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in anonymised analysis of user behaviour in order to optimise our website and advertising. Where consent is requested, processing is based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TDDDG.
IP Anonymisation
We use WP Statistics with anonymised IP addresses. Your IP address is shortened so that it can no longer be directly attributed to you.
7. Newsletter
Newsletter Data
If you wish to receive a newsletter offered on this website, we require an email address and information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the email address provided and that you agree to receive the newsletter. Additional data is not collected or is collected only voluntarily.
The data entered into a newsletter subscription form is processed exclusively on the basis of your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). You may withdraw your consent at any time, for example via an unsubscribe link in the newsletter.
Data stored for the purpose of receiving the newsletter will generally be retained until you unsubscribe or until the purpose for processing no longer applies. Statutory retention obligations remain unaffected.
Newsletter Distribution to Existing Customers
If you order goods or services from us and provide your email address, it may subsequently be used to send information about our own similar goods or services, provided that the statutory requirements are met and you have been informed accordingly.
You may unsubscribe at any time. The legal basis may be Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR in conjunction with Section 7(3) UWG.
8. Plugins and Tools
YouTube with Enhanced Privacy
This website may embed videos from YouTube. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
We use YouTube’s enhanced privacy mode. Nevertheless, when a video is played, data processing may occur over which we have no influence. Local storage elements may also be stored in the user’s browser.
Where consent is requested, processing is based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TDDDG.
Further information: Google Privacy Policy.
Google Fonts (Local Hosting)
This website uses Google Fonts for consistent display of fonts. The Google Fonts are installed locally. No connection to Google’s servers is established for this purpose.
Font Awesome
This website may use Font Awesome for the consistent display of fonts and icons. The provider is Fonticons, Inc., USA.
If fonts are loaded from Font Awesome’s servers, the provider may receive information that this website was accessed via your IP address. The use is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR or, where consent is requested, on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TDDDG.
Further information: https://fontawesome.com/privacy.
MyFonts
This website may use MyFonts. The provider is Monotype Imaging Holdings Inc., USA. For licensing purposes, technical information including the website URL and IP address may be transmitted to Monotype. According to the provider, the IP address is anonymised after transmission.
Google Maps
This website may use Google Maps. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
To use Google Maps functions, it may be necessary to process your IP address. Information may also be transmitted to Google servers in the USA.
Where consent is requested, processing is based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TDDDG.
Further information: Google Privacy Policy.
Bing Maps
This website may use Bing Maps. The provider is Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399, USA.
When using Bing Maps, your IP address and other technical information may be processed and transmitted to Microsoft.
Further information about Microsoft’s privacy practices can be found in Microsoft’s Privacy Statement.
OpenStreetMap
We may use the OpenStreetMap (OSM) map service. Map material is provided via servers of the OpenStreetMap Foundation, St John’s Innovation Centre, Cowley Road, Cambridge, CB4 0WS, United Kingdom.
When OpenStreetMap maps are used, a connection to OpenStreetMap Foundation servers may be established. Your IP address and other information concerning your use of this website may be transmitted.
Google reCAPTCHA
We may use Google reCAPTCHA on this website. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
reCAPTCHA is intended to determine whether data entered on this website, for example in a contact form, is being entered by a human or by an automated program. For this purpose, reCAPTCHA analyses various characteristics of website visitors.
Where consent is requested, processing is based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TDDDG.
Further information: Google Privacy Policy and Google Terms of Service.
Spotify
This website may include functions of the Spotify music service. The provider is Spotify AB, Birger Jarlsgatan 61, 113 56 Stockholm, Sweden.
When a Spotify plugin is used, a direct connection between your browser and Spotify’s servers may be established. Spotify may thereby receive information that this website was visited from your IP address.
Further information: Spotify Privacy Policy.
Source: e-recht24.de