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 our website.Personal data is any data that can be used to personally identify you. Detailed information on the subject of data protection can be found in our Privacy Policy listed below this text.
Data Collection on Our 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 legal notice (Imprint) of this website.
What do we use your data for?
Some of the data is collected to ensure the error-free provision of the website. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior.
What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right at any time to obtain free information about the origin, recipients, and purpose of your stored personal data. You also have the right to request the correction, restriction, or deletion of this data. For this purpose, as well as for further questions on the subject of data protection, you may contact us at any time using the address provided in the legal notice (Imprint).
Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
In addition, under certain circumstances, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. Details can be found in the Privacy Policy under “Right to Restriction of Processing”.
Analysis Tools and Third-Party Tools
When you visit our website, your browsing behavior may be statistically analyzed. This is done primarily through cookies and so-called analysis programs. The analysis of your browsing behavior is generally anonymous; your browsing behavior cannot be traced back to you.
You may object to this analysis or prevent it by not using certain tools. Detailed information on this can be found in the following Privacy Policy.
You can object to this analysis. We will inform you about the options for objection in this Privacy Policy.
2. GENERAL INFORMATION AND MANDATORY INFORMATION
Data Protection
The operators of these pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations as well as this Privacy Policy.
When you use this website, various personal data are collected. Personal data are data by which you can be personally identified. This Privacy Policy explains which data we collect and what we use them for. It also explains how and for what purpose this is done.
We would like to point out that data transmission over the Internet (e.g. communication by email) may have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible.
Notice Regarding the Responsible Party
The responsible party for data processing on this website is:
NRB GmbH
Neumannstrasse 4
40235 Dusseldorf
Germany
e-mail: info@nrbg.de
The responsible party is the natural or legal person who, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means ofthe processing of personal data (e.g. names, email addresses, or similar).
Withdrawal of Your Consent to Data Processing
Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You may withdraw consent you have already given at any time. An informal notification by email to us is sufficient. The lawfulness of data processing carried out prior to the withdrawal remains unaffected by the withdrawal.
Right to Object to Data Collection in Special Cases and to Direct Advertising (Article 21 GDPR)
If the processing of data is based on Article6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR, you have the right at any time to object to the processing of your personal data on grounds relating to your particular situation; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions. The respective legal basis on which processing is based can be found in this Privacy Policy. If you lodge an objection, we will no longer process the personal data concerned unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights, and freedoms, or the processing serves the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims (objection pursuant toArticle 21(1) GDPR).
If your personal data are processed for the purpose of direct advertising, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you for the purpose of such advertising; this also applies to profiling insofar as it is related to such direct advertising. If you object, your personal data will subsequently no longer be used for the purpose of direct advertising (objection pursuant to Article 21(2)GDPR).
Right to Lodge a Complaint with the CompetentSupervisory Authority
In the event of violations 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 the place of the alleged infringement. This right exists without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedies.
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive the data that we process automatically on the basis of your consent or in fulfillment of a contract, either for yourself or to have it transmitted to a third party, in a commonly used, machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of the data to another controller, this will only be carried out insofar as it is technically feasible.
SSL or TLS Encryption
For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries that you sendto us as the website operator, this website uses SSL or TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the change in the browser’s address bar from“http://” to “https://” and by the lock symbol in your browser bar.
If SSL or TLS encryption is enabled, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.
Information, Restriction, Deletion, and Correction
Within the framework of the applicable legal provisions, you have the right at any time to obtain free information about your stored personal data, its origin and recipients, and the purpose of data processing, and, if applicable, a right to correction, restriction, or deletion of this data.For this purpose, as well as for further questions regarding personal data, you may contact us at any time using the address provided in the legal notice (Imprint).
Right to Restriction of Processing
You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
For this purpose, you may contact us at any time using the address provided in the legal notice (Imprint). The right to restriction of processing applies in the following cases:
If the processing of your personal data has been restricted, such data may – apart from being stored – only be processed with your consent, or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person, or for reasons of important public interest of the European Union or of a Member State.
Objection to Advertising Emails
The use of contact details published within the scope of the legal notice (Imprint) obligation for the purpose of sending unsolicited advertising and informational materials is hereby expressly prohibited. The operators of these pages expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of the unsolicited sending of advertising information, such as spam emails.
3. DATA COLLECTION ON OUR WEBSITE
Cookies
Some of the website pages use so-called cookies. Cookies do not cause any damage to your device and do not contain viruses. Cookies serve to make our website more user-friendly, effective, and secure. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device and saved by your browser.
Most of the cookies we use are so-called “session cookies.” They are automatically deleted at the end of your visit.Other cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them. These cookies enable us to recognize your browser the next time you visit.
You can configure your browser settings so that you are informed about the use of cookies and allow cookies only in individual cases, exclude the acceptance of cookies for certain cases or in general, and activate the automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.
Cookies that are required to carry out the electronic communication process or to provide certain functions requested by you (e.g. shopping cart functionality) are stored on the basis of Article6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing cookies for the technically error-free and optimized provision of its services. Other cookies (e.g. cookies used to analyze your browsing behavior) are addressed separately in this Privacy Policy.
Server Log Files
The provider of the website automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These include:
This data is not merged with other datasources. The collection of this data is based on Article 6(1)(f)GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically error-free presentation and optimization of its website; for this purpose, server log files must be collected.
Contact Form
If you send us inquiries via the contact form, the information you provide in the inquiry form, including the contact details you enter there, will be stored by us for the purpose of processing the inquiry and in case of follow-up questions. We will not share this data without your consent.
The processing of the data entered into the contact form is carried out exclusively on the basis of your consent (Article6(1)(a) GDPR). You may withdraw this consent at any time. An informal notification by email to us is sufficient. The lawfulness of the data processing operations carried out up to the point of withdrawal remains unaffected by the withdrawal.
The data you enter in the contact form will remain with us until you request its deletion, withdraw your consent to storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g. after your inquiry has been fully processed). Mandatory statutory provisions – particularly retention periods – remain unaffected.
Inquiry by Email, Telephone, or Fax
If you contact us by email, telephone, or fax, your inquiry, including all personal data arising from it (name, inquiry), will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of handling your request. We will not disclose this data without your consent.
The processing of this data is carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(b) GDPR, provided that your inquiry is related to the performance of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) and/or on our legitimate interests (Article6(1)(f) GDPR), as we have a legitimate interest in the effective handling of inquiries addressed to us.
The data you send to us via contact inquiries will remain with us until you request its deletion, withdraw your consent to storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g. after your request has been fully processed). Mandatory statutory provisions – particularly statutory retention periods – remain unaffected.
Registration on This Website
You may register on our website in order to use additional functions on the site. The data entered for this purpose will be used only for the purpose of using the respective offer or service for which you have registered. The mandatory information requested during registration must be provided in full. Otherwise, we will reject the registration.
For important changes, such as changes to the scope of services or technically necessary changes, we will use the email address provided during registration to inform you accordingly. The processing of the data entered during registration is carried out on the basis of your consent (Article 6(1)(a)GDPR). You may withdraw any consent you have given at any time. An informal notification by email to us is sufficient. The lawfulness of the data processing already carried out remains unaffected by the withdrawal.
The data collected during registration will be stored by us for as long as you are registered on our website and will be deleted thereafter. Statutory retention periods remain unaffected.
4. SOCIAL MEDIA
Our website uses plugins of the social network Facebook, operated by FacebookInc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, California 94025, USA. You can recognize theFacebook plugins by the Facebook logo or the “Like” (“Gefällt mir”) button on our website. An overview of the Facebook plugins can be found here: https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/?locale=de_DE.
When you visit our pages, the plugin establishes a direct connection between your browser and the Facebook server. Facebook thereby receives the information that you have visited our website with your IP address. If you click the Facebook “Like” button while logged into your Facebook account, you can link the content of our pages to your Facebook profile. This allows Facebook to associate the visit to our pages with your user account.
We would like to point out that, as the provider of these pages, we have no knowledge of the content of the data transmitted or how it is used by Facebook. Further information on this can be found in Facebook’s Privacy Policy at: https://de-de.facebook.com/privacy/explanation.
If you do not wish Facebook to associate your visit to our pages with your Facebook user account, please log out of your Facebook account.
The use of Facebook plugins is based onArticle 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in achieving the widest possible visibility on social media platforms.
Twitter Plugin
Our website incorporates functions of the Twitter service. These functions are provided by Twitter Inc., 1355 MarketStreet, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA. By using Twitter and the“Re-Tweet” function, the websites you visit are linked to your Twitter account and made known to other users. In doing so, data is also transmitted to Twitter.
We would like to point out that, as the provider of these pages, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or how it is used by Twitter. Further information on this can be found inTwitter’s Privacy Policy at: https://twitter.com/de/privacy.
The use of the Twitter plugin is based onArticle 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in achieving the widest possible visibility on social media platforms.
You can change your privacy settings onTwitter in your account settings at: https://twitter.com/account/settings.
Instagram Plugin
Our website integrates functions of the Instagram service. These functions are provided by Instagram Inc., 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA.
If you are logged into your Instagram account, you can link the content of our pages to your Instagram profile by clicking the Instagram button. This allows Instagram to associate your visit to our pages with your user account.
We would like to point out that, as the provider of these pages, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or how it is used by Instagram.
The use of the Instagram plugin is based onArticle 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in achieving the widest possible visibility on social media platforms.
Further information can be found in Instagram’s Privacy Policy at: https://instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/.
LinkedIn Plugin
Our website uses functions of the LinkedIn network. The provider is LinkedIn Corporation, 2029 Stierlin Court, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.
Each time one of our pages that containsLinkedIn functions is accessed, a connection to LinkedIn servers is established. LinkedIn is thereby informed that you have visited our website using your IP address. If you click the LinkedIn “Recommend” button while logged into your LinkedIn account, LinkedIn is able to associate your visit to our website with you and your user account.
We would like to point out that, as the provider of these pages, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or how it is used by LinkedIn.
The use of the LinkedIn plugin is based onArticle 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in achieving the widest possible visibility on social media platforms.Further information can be found in LinkedIn’s Privacy Policy at: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy.
XING Plugin
Our website uses functions of the XING network. The provider is XING AG, Dammtorstraße 29-32, 20354 Hamburg, Germany.
Each time one of our pages that contains XING functions is accessed, a connection to XING servers is established. To our knowledge, no personal data is stored in this process. In particular, no IP addresses are stored and no user behavior is evaluated.
The use of the XING plugin is based onArticle 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in achieving the widest possible visibility on social media platforms.
Further information on data protection and the XING Share button can be found in XING’s Privacy Policy at: https://www.xing.com/app/share?op=data_protection.
5. ANALYTICS TOOLS AND ADVERTISING
Google Analytics
This website uses functions of the web analytics service Google Analytics. The provider is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043,USA.
Google Analytics uses so-called “cookies.”These are text files that are stored on your computer and enable an analysis of your use of the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is generally transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there.
The storage of Google Analytics cookies and the use of this analytics tool are based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior in order to optimize both its website and its advertising.
IP Anonymization
We have activated the IP anonymization function on this website. As a result, your IP address is shortened by Google within Member States of the EuropeanUnion or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area before being transmitted to the USA. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there.
On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity, and to provide further services related to website and internet usage to the website operator.
The IP address transmitted by your browser within the scope of Google Analytics will not be merged with other Google data.
Browser Plugin
You can prevent the storage of cookies by adjusting the settings of your browser software; however, we would like to point out that in this case you may not be able to fully use all functions of this website.
You can also prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie and relating to your use of the website (including yourIP address) by Google, as well as the processing of this data by Google, by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage
/gaoptout?hl=de.
Objection to Data Collection
You can prevent the collection of your data by Google Analytics by clicking the following link. An opt-out cookie will be set that prevents the collection of your data during future visits to this website: Disable Google Analytics.
Further information on how Google Analytics handles user data can be found in Google’s Privacy Policy: https://support.google.com/analytics
/answer/6004245?hl=de.
Data Processing Agreement
We have concluded a data processing agreement with Google and fully implement the strict requirements of the German data protection authorities when using Google Analytics.
Demographic Characteristics in Google Analytics
This website uses the “demographic characteristics” feature of Google Analytics. This allows reports to be created that contain statements about the age, gender, and interests of website visitors. This data originates from Google’s interest-based advertising and from visitor data provided by third parties. This data cannot be attributed to a specific person.
You can deactivate this feature at any time via the ad settings in your Google account or generally prevent the collection of your data by Google Analytics as described under “Objection to Data Collection.”.
6. NEWSLETTER
Newsletter data
If you would like to subscribe to the newsletter offered on the website, we require an 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 consent to receiving the newsletter. No further data is collected, or only on a voluntary basis. We use this data exclusively for sending the requested information and do not pass it on to third parties.
The processing of the data entered into the newsletter subscription form is carried out exclusively on the basis of your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). You may revoke the consent you have given to the storage of the data, the email address, and its use for sending the newsletter at any time, for example via the “unsubscribe” link in the newsletter. The lawfulness of the data processing operations already carried out remains unaffected by the withdrawal.
The data you provide to us for the purpose of receiving the newsletter will be stored by us until you unsubscribe from the newsletter and will be deleted after you cancel your subscription. Data that has been stored by us for other purposes remains unaffected by this.
MailChimp
This website uses the services of MailChimp for sending newsletters. The provider is Rocket Science Group LLC, 675 Ponce DeLeon Ave NE, Suite 5000, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA.
MailChimp is a service that can be used, among other things, to organize and analyze the sending of newsletters. If you enter data for the purpose of subscribing to the newsletter (e.g. email address), this data will be stored on MailChimp’s servers in the USA.
MailChimp is certified under the “EU–USPrivacy Shield.” The “Privacy Shield” is an agreement between the EuropeanUnion (EU) and the United States intended to ensure compliance with European data protection standards in the USA.
With the help of MailChimp, we are able to analyze our newsletter campaigns. When you open an email sent via MailChimp, a file contained in the email (a so-called web beacon) connects to Mail Chimp’s servers in the USA. This makes it possible to determine whether a newsletter message has been opened and which links, if any, were clicked. In addition, technical information is collected (e.g. time of retrieval, IP address, browser type, and operating system).
This information cannot be attributed to a specific newsletter recipient. It is used exclusively for the statistical analysis of newsletter campaigns. The results of these analyses can be used to better tailor future newsletters to the interests of recipients.
If you do not want your data to be analyzed by MailChimp, you must unsubscribe from the newsletter. For this purpose, we provide a corresponding link in every newsletter message. You may also unsubscribe from the newsletter directly on the website.
Data processing is carried out on the basis of your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). You may withdraw this consent at anytime by unsubscribing from the newsletter. The lawfulness of the data processing operations already carried out remains unaffected by the withdrawal.
The data you provide to us for the purpose of receiving the newsletter will be stored by us until you unsubscribe from the newsletter and will then be deleted both from our servers and from MailChimp’s servers. Data that has been stored by us for other purposes remains unaffected.
Further details can be found in MailChimp’sPrivacy Policy at:
https://mailchimp.com/legal/terms/.
Conclusion of a Data Processing Agreement
We have concluded a so-called “DataProcessing Agreement” with MailChimp, in which we oblige MailChimp to protect our customers’ data and not to disclose it to third parties. This agreement can be viewed at the following link: https://mailchimp.com/leg
al/forms/data-processing-agreement/sample-agreement/
7. PLUGINS UND TOOLS
Google Maps
This website uses the Google Maps service via an API. The provider is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View,CA 94043, USA.
To use the functions of Google Maps, it is necessary to store your IP address. This information is usually transmitted to and stored on a Google server in the United States. The provider of this website has no influence on this data transfer.
The use of Google Maps is in the interest of presenting our online offerings in an appealing manner and of making the locations specified on our website easy to find. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
Further information on the handling of user data can be found in Google’s privacy policy:https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.
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