Privacy
PDFs for data protection
For website visitors
- Data protection at a glance
GENERAL
The following is a simple overview of what happens to your personal information when you visit our website. Personal information is any data that can be used to identify you personally. You can find detailed information about data protection in our privacy policy below.
DATA COLLECTION ON OUR WEBSITE
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DATA COLLECTION ON THIS WEBSITE?
The data collected on this website is processed by the website operator. The contact details of the operator can be found in the imprint of the website.
HOW DO WE COLLECT YOUR DATA?
Some data is collected when you provide it to us. This can be, for example, data that you enter in a contact form. Other data is collected automatically by our IT systems when you visit the website. This data is primarily technical data such as the browser you use and the operating system or when you accessed the page. This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter our website.
WHAT DO WE USE YOUR DATA FOR?
Part of the data is collected to ensure the proper functioning of the website. Other data may be used to analyze how visitors use the website.
WHAT RIGHTS DO YOU HAVE REGARDING YOUR DATA?
You have the right at any time to request information free of charge about your stored data, its origin, its recipients and the purpose of the data collection. You also have the right to request the correction, blocking or deletion of the data. If you have any further questions about privacy and data protection, you can contact us at any time at the address given in the imprint. Of course, you can also file a complaint with the relevant regulatory authorities.
ANALYSIS AND THIRD PARTY TOOLS
When you visit our website, statistical analyses of your surfing behavior may be performed. The analysis of your surfing behavior is anonymous, i.e. we cannot identify you from this data.
- General information and mandatory data
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 the statutory data protection provisions and this privacy policy.
When you use this website, various personal data are collected. Personal data is any data that can be used to identify you personally. This privacy policy explains what information we collect and what we use it for. It also explains how and for what purpose this is done.
Please note that data transmission via the Internet (e.g. when communicating by e-mail) can have security gaps. A complete protection of your data against access by third parties is not possible. Note on the person responsible for this website.
RESPONSIBLE FOR DATA PROCESSING ON THIS WEBSITE IS THE RESPONSIBLE PARTY:
AP&S International GmbH
Obere Wiesen 9 78166 Donaueschingen Phone 0049 (0) 771 8983 0
E-mail
The controller is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data (names, e-mail addresses, etc.).
REVOCATION OF CONSENT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR DATA
Many data processing operations are only possible with your express consent. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future. An informal e-mail with this request is sufficient. The data processed before we receive your request can still be processed lawfully.
RIGHT TO FILE COMPLAINTS WITH REGULATORY AUTHORITIES
If there is a violation of data protection legislation, the data subject may file a complaint with the competent regulatory authorities. The competent regulatory authority for data protection matters is the data protection commissioner of the federal state in which our company is located. A list of data protection officers and their contact details can be found at the following link: www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Infothek/Anschriften_Links/anschriften_links-node.html.
SSL OR TLS ENCRYPTION
This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as the requests you send to us as the operator of the site. You can recognize an encrypted connection in the address bar of your browser when it changes from "http://" to "https://" and the lock icon is displayed in the address bar of your browser.
When SSL or TLS encryption is enabled, the data you send to us cannot be read by third parties.
INFORMATION, BLOCKING, DELETION
Within the scope of what is legally permissible, you have the right to receive information free of charge at any time about the data stored about you as well as its origin, the recipient and the purpose of the processing. Furthermore, you have the right to correct, block and delete this data. If you have further questions on the subject of personal data, you can contact us at any time via the address given in our imprint.
OBJECTION TO ADVERTISING E-MAILS
The use of contact data published within the framework of the imprint obligation by third parties for the purpose of sending unsolicited advertising and information materials is hereby expressly prohibited. The operators of the pages expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of the unsolicited sending of advertising information, such as spam e-mails.
- Data Protection Officer
LEGAL DATA PROTECTION OFFICER IN EUROPE: WE HAVE APPOINTED A DATA PROTECTION OFFICER FOR OUR COMPANY.
bbcom secure germany gmbh
Wolfgang Homann
Canal Street 2/1
88250 Weingarten
EMail:
LEGAL DATA PROTECTION OFFICER IN SINGAPORE: WE HAVE APPOINTED A DATA PROTECTION OFFICER FOR OUR COMPANY.
The company's PDPO is Sebastian Blasius.
- Data collection on our website
COOKIES
Some of our websites use cookies. Cookies do not harm your computer and do not contain viruses. Cookies help to make our website more user-friendly, efficient and secure. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer and saved by your browser.
Most of the cookies we use are so-called "session cookies". They are automatically deleted after the end of your visit. Other cookies remain in the memory of your device until you delete them. These cookies allow your browser to be recognized the next time you visit the website.
You can configure your browser to inform you about the use of cookies so that you can decide on a case-by-case basis whether to accept or reject a cookie. Alternatively, your browser can be configured to automatically accept or always reject cookies under certain conditions, or to automatically delete cookies when you close your browser. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.
Cookies that are necessary to enable electronic communication or certain functions that you wish to use (such as the shopping cart) are stored in accordance with Art. 6(1)(f) of the DSGVO. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing cookies to ensure an optimal, technically error-free service. Insofar as other cookies (e.g. for the analysis of your surfing behavior) are also stored, these are treated separately in this data protection declaration.
SERVER LOG FILES
The website provider automatically collects and stores in "server log files" information that your browser automatically transmits to us. These are:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system used
- Referring URL
- Host name of the accessing computer
- Time of the server request
- IP address
This data is not merged with data from other sources.
The basis for data processing is Art. 6(1)(f) DSGVO, which permits the processing of data for the performance of a contract or for measures in advance of a contract.
CONTACT FORM
When you send us questions via the contact form, we will collect the information entered on the form, including the contact information you provide, to respond to your question and any follow-up questions. We do not share this information without your consent.
We will therefore only process the data you enter in the contact form with your consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 letter a DSGVO. You can revoke your consent at any time. An informal e-mail with this request is sufficient. The data processed before we receive your request can still be processed lawfully.
We will retain the data you provide in the contact form until you request its deletion, revoke your consent to its storage or the purpose of its storage is no longer given (e.g. after completion of your request). Mandatory statutory provisions, in particular those concerning retention periods, remain unaffected.
- Analytics
MATOMO
In order to continuously improve our online offering and to gain a better understanding of how visitors use our website, we use the Matomo analysis tool. This is an open source software for web analysis. Below we inform you about what data is collected by Matomo and how this data is used.
Matomo does not transmit data to servers outside of AP&S's control. Matomo is deactivated when you visit our website. Only if you actively consent, your usage behavior is recorded anonymously. Matomo does not store permanent cookies on your computer. Data processing is based on your consent pursuant to Section 25 (1) TTDSG, Art. 6 (1) lit. a DSGVO, provided you have given your consent via our Consent Manager. You can revoke your consent at any time. Please make the new settings in the Consent Manager - see item 9 Your current cookie settings and information.
Further information on Matomo and the data protection regulations can be found at: https://matomo.org/privacy/
- Plug-ins and tools
YOUTUBE
Our website uses plugins from YouTube, which is operated by Google. The operator of the pages is YouTube LLC, 901 Cherry Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066, USA.
When you visit one of our pages with a YouTube plugin, a connection to the YouTube servers is established. Here, the YouTube server is informed which of our pages you have visited.
When you are logged into your YouTube account, YouTube allows you to link your browsing behavior directly to your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account.
YouTube serves to make our website appealing. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6(1)(f) DSGVO.
For more information on the handling of user data, please refer to YouTube's privacy policy at www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy.
GOOGLE MAPS
This website uses the Google Maps service via an API. It is operated by Google Inc, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.
In order to use Google Maps, it is necessary to store your IP address. This information is usually transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there. The provider of this website has no influence on this data transmission.
The use of Google Maps is in the interest of the attractiveness of our website and to make it easier to find the places we indicate on the website. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6(1)(f) DSGVO.
GOOGLE SERVICE RECAPTCHA
We use Google's reCaptcha service to determine whether a human or a computer is making a particular entry in our contact or newsletter form. Google uses the following data to check whether you are a human or a computer: IP address of the terminal device used, the website you visit with us on which the captcha is embedded, the date and duration of the visit, the recognition data of the browser and operating system type used, Google account if you are logged in to Google, mouse movements on the reCaptcha areas and tasks that require you to identify images. The legal basis for the described data processing is Art. 6 (1) lit. f of the General Data Protection Regulation. There is a legitimate interest on our side in this data processing to ensure the security of our website and to protect us from automated entries (attacks).
- Newsletter
DATA FOR THE NEWSLETTER
If you would like to receive the newsletter offered on the website, we require a valid email address from you as well as information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the email address provided and that you agree to receive the newsletter. Further data is not collected or only on a voluntary basis. We use this data only for sending the requested information and do not pass it on to third parties.
We therefore only process the data you enter in the contact form with your consent pursuant to Art. 6 (1) a) DSGVO. You can revoke your consent to the storage of the data, the email address and their use for sending the newsletter at any time, e.g. via the "unsubscribe" link in the newsletter. The data processed until receipt of your request may continue to be processed lawfully.
The data provided when registering for the newsletter will be used for sending the newsletter until you unsubscribe from the newsletter, after which this data will be deleted. Data that we have stored for other purposes (e.g. e-mail addresses for the member area) remain unaffected by this.
CLEVERREACH
This website uses CleverReach to send newsletters. The provider is CleverReach GmbH & Co. KG, Mühlenstr. 43, 26180 Rastede. CleverReach is a service that organizes and evaluates the sending of newsletters. The data you provide when registering for our newsletter (e.g. your e-mail address) is stored on CleverReach's servers in Germany.
Sending our newsletters with CleverReach allows us to analyze the behavior of newsletter recipients. Among other things, we can determine how many recipients opened the email containing the newsletter and how often various links contained therein were clicked. With the help of conversion tracking, we can also analyze whether a predefined action (e.g. the purchase of a product on our website) takes place after clicking on the link in the newsletter. You can find more information on data evaluation by CleverReach at www.cleverreach.com/de/funktionen/reporting-und-tracking/.
The data processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a) DSGVO. You can revoke your consent at any time by unsubscribing from the newsletter. The data processed until your revocation may continue to be processed lawfully.
If you do not want your use of the newsletter to be analyzed by CleverReach, you must unsubscribe from the newsletter. For this purpose, we provide a link in every newsletter we send. You can also unsubscribe from the newsletter directly on the website.
The data provided when registering for the newsletter will be used for sending the newsletter until you unsubscribe, after which this data will be deleted from our servers and those of CleverReach. Data that we have stored for other purposes (e.g. email addresses for the member area) remain unaffected.
For further details, please refer to CleverReach's privacy policy at: www.cleverreach.com/en/privacy-policy/.
Implementation of a commissioned data processing contract
We have concluded an order data processing agreement with CleverReach and fully implement the strict requirements of the German data protection authorities when using CleverReach.
- Our social media presences
We have created a separate privacy policy specifically for the use of our social media presences with detailed information under Privacy Policy Instagram/Facebook/XING/LinkedIn/Social Media. You can find it under the following link: https://www.ap-s.de/datenschutz (please add the correct link to the privacy information on social media/Facebook/Instagram).
Below we provide you with general data protection information on the use of social networks:
DATA PROCESSING THROUGH SOCIAL NETWORKS
We maintain publicly accessible profiles on social networks.
Social networks such as Instagram or Facebook can generally analyze your user behavior extensively when you visit their website or a website with integrated social media content (e.g. Like buttons or advertising banners). By visiting our social media presences, numerous processing operations relevant to data protection are triggered. In detail:
If you are logged into your social media account and visit our social media presence, the operator of the social media portal can assign this visit to your user account. However, your personal data may also be collected under certain circumstances if you are not logged in or do not have an account with the respective social media portal. In this case, this data collection takes place, for example, via cookies that are stored on your end device or by recording your IP address.
With the help of the data collected in this way, the operators of the social media portals can create user profiles in which your preferences and interests are stored. In this way, interest-based advertising can be displayed to you inside and outside the respective social media presence. If you have an account with the respective social network, the interest-based advertising can be displayed on all devices on which you are or were logged in.
Please also note that we cannot track all processing operations on the social media portals. Depending on the provider, further processing operations may therefore be carried out by the operators of the social media portals. For details, please refer to the terms of use and data protection provisions of the respective social media portals.
LEGAL BASIS
Our social media presences are intended to ensure the most comprehensive presence possible on the Internet. This is a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) lit. f DSGVO. The analysis processes initiated by the social networks may be based on different legal bases, which are to be specified by the operators of the social networks (e.g. consent within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO).
RESPONSIBLE PARTY AND ASSERTION OF RIGHTS
If you visit one of our social media sites (e.g. Instagram), we are jointly responsible with the operator of the social media platform for the data processing operations triggered during this visit. In principle, you can assert your rights (information, correction, deletion, restriction of processing, data portability and complaint) both against us and against the operator of the respective social media portal (e.g. against Instagram).
Please note that despite the joint responsibility with the social media portal operators, we do not have full influence on the data processing operations of the social media portals. Our options are largely determined by the corporate policy of the respective provider.
STORAGE DURATION
The data collected directly by us via the social media presence is deleted from our systems as soon as the purpose for storing it no longer applies, you request us to delete it, revoke your consent to store it, or the purpose for storing the data no longer applies. Stored cookies remain on your terminal device until you delete them. Mandatory legal provisions - in particular retention periods - remain unaffected.
We have no influence on the storage period of your data, which is stored by the operators of the social networks for their own purposes. For details, please contact the operators of the social networks directly (e.g. in their privacy policy, see below).
- Your current cookie settings and information
This website uses cookies. We use cookies to personalize content and ads, provide social media features, and analyze traffic to our website. We also share information about your use of our website with our social media, advertising and analytics partners. Our partners may combine this information with other data that you have provided to them or that they have collected in the course of your use of the Services.
Cookies are small text files used by websites to make the user experience more efficient.
By law, we may store cookies on your device if they are strictly necessary for the operation of this site. For all other cookie types, we need your permission.
This site uses different types of cookies. Some cookies are placed by third parties that appear on our pages. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time from the cookie statement on our website. Learn more about who we are, how to contact us, and how we process personal data in our Privacy Policy. Please include your consent ID and the date when you contact us regarding your consent.
To manage the cookies and similar technologies used (tracking pixels, web beacons, etc.) and related consents, we use the consent tool "Real Cookie Banner". Details on how "Real Cookie Banner" works can be found at <a href="/en/“https://devowl.io/de/rcb/datenverarbeitung/“/" rel="“noreferrer“" target="“_blank“">https://devowl.io/de/rcb/datenverarbeitung/</a>.
Legal bases for the processing of personal data in this context are Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c DS-GVO and Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DS-GVO. Our legitimate interest is the management of the cookies and similar technologies used and the related consents.
The provision of personal data is neither contractually required nor necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide the personal data. If you do not provide the personal data, we cannot manage your consents.