Privacy Policy

We are very pleased about your interest in our company. Data protection is of particular importance to the management of KNABEpolytec. The use of the KNABEpolytec website is generally possible without providing any personal data. However, if a data subject wishes to use special services of our company via our website, the processing of personal data may become necessary. If the processing of personal data is required and there is no legal basis for such processing, we generally obtain the consent of the data subject.

The processing of personal data, such as the name, address, email address, or telephone number of a data subject, is always carried out in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and in accordance with the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to KNABEpolytec. By means of this privacy policy, our company seeks to inform the public about the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process. Furthermore, data subjects are informed of their rights through this privacy policy.

As the controller responsible for processing, KNABEpolytec has implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure the most comprehensive protection possible of personal data processed via this website. Nevertheless, Internet-based data transmissions may generally have security gaps, so absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, every data subject is free to transmit personal data to us via alternative means, such as by telephone.

1. Definitions

The privacy policy of KNABEpolytec is based on the terminology used by the European legislator when adopting the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our privacy policy should be easy to read and understand for both the public and our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would like to explain the terms used in advance.

We use the following terms in this privacy policy:

a) Personal data

Personal data refers to any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter “data subject”). A natural person is considered identifiable if they can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier, or one or more specific characteristics that are an expression of the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity of that natural person.

b) Data subject

A data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed by the controller.

c) Processing

Processing refers to any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination, or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure, or destruction.

d) Restriction of processing

Restriction of processing refers to the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting its future processing.

e) Profiling

Profiling is any form of automated processing of personal data that involves the use of personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyze or predict aspects concerning work performance, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behavior, location, or movements of that natural person.

f) Pseudonymization

Pseudonymization is the processing of personal data in such a manner that the personal data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, provided that such additional information is kept separately and is subject to technical and organizational measures that ensure that the personal data is not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.

g) Controller or data controller

Controller or data controller refers to the natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body that alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data. Where the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union or Member State law, the controller or the specific criteria for its designation may be provided for by Union or Member State law.

h) Processor

Processor refers to a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body that processes personal data on behalf of the controller.

i) Recipient

Recipient refers to a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body to whom personal data is disclosed, whether a third party or not. However, public authorities that may receive personal data in the context of a specific investigative task under Union or Member State law shall not be considered recipients.

j) Third party

Third party refers to a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or body other than the data subject, the controller, the processor, and the persons who, under the direct authority of the controller or processor, are authorized to process personal data.

k) Consent

Consent is any freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of the data subject’s wishes by which they, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signify agreement to the processing of personal data relating to them.

2. Name and Address of the Controller

The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), other data protection laws applicable in the member states of the European Union, and other regulations related to data protection is:

Knabepolytec GmbH
Kalckreuthstraße 6
10777 Berlin
Germany

Tel.: +49 (0)30 857 279 44
Email: info@knabepolytec.de
Website: www.knabepolytec.de

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3. Cookies

The websites of KNABEpolytec use cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored and saved on a computer system via an internet browser.

Many websites and servers use cookies. Numerous cookies contain a so-called cookie ID. A cookie ID is a unique identifier for the cookie. It consists of a character string through which websites and servers can be assigned to the specific internet browser in which the cookie was stored. This allows the visited websites and servers to distinguish the individual’s browser from other internet browsers that contain different cookies. A specific internet browser can thus be recognized and identified using the unique cookie ID.

By using cookies, KNABEpolytec can provide users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without cookie settings.

Through the use of cookies, the information and offers on our website can be optimized according to the user’s needs. As previously mentioned, cookies enable us to recognize users of our website. The purpose of this recognition is to make it easier for users to utilize our website. For example, a website user who uses cookies does not have to re-enter their login credentials each time they visit the website, as this is handled by the website and the cookie stored on the user’s computer system. Another example is the shopping cart cookie in an online store. The online store remembers the items a customer has placed in the virtual shopping cart via a cookie.

The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website at any time through a corresponding setting in the internet browser used, thereby permanently objecting to the setting of cookies. Furthermore, already set cookies can be deleted at any time via an internet browser or other software programs. This is possible in all common internet browsers. If the data subject deactivates the setting of cookies in the internet browser used, not all functions of our website may be fully usable.

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4. Collection of General Data and Information

The website of KNABEpolytec collects a series of general data and information every time a data subject or an automated system accesses the website. This general data and information are stored in the server log files. The collected data may include (1) the browser types and versions used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system reaches our website (so-called referrers), (4) the subpages accessed via an accessing system on our website, (5) the date and time of access to the website, (6) an Internet Protocol (IP) address, (7) the internet service provider of the accessing system, and (8) other similar data and information that serve security purposes in the event of cyberattacks.

When using this general data and information, KNABEpolytec does not draw conclusions about the data subject. Rather, this information is needed to (1) correctly deliver the content of our website, (2) optimize the content of our website and its advertising, (3) ensure the permanent functionality of our IT systems and website technology, and (4) provide law enforcement authorities with the necessary information for prosecution in the event of a cyberattack. These anonymously collected data and information are therefore statistically analyzed by KNABEpolytec and further evaluated to enhance data protection and security within our company, ultimately ensuring an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data of the server log files are stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.

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5. Registration on Our Website

The data subject has the option to register on the controller’s website by providing personal data. The personal data that are transmitted to the controller depend on the input mask used for registration. The personal data entered by the data subject are collected and stored exclusively for internal use by the controller and for their own purposes. The controller may arrange for the data to be shared with one or more processors, such as a parcel service provider, who will also use the personal data exclusively for internal purposes attributable to the controller.

By registering on the controller’s website, the IP address assigned by the data subject’s Internet Service Provider (ISP), the date, and the time of registration are also stored. The storage of this data occurs because it is the only way to prevent the misuse of our services and, if necessary, enable investigations of crimes committed. In this respect, the storage of this data is necessary to protect the controller. This data is not disclosed to third parties unless there is a legal obligation to do so or the disclosure serves law enforcement purposes.

The registration of the data subject, with the voluntary provision of personal data, is intended to enable the controller to offer the data subject content or services that can only be offered to registered users due to the nature of the matter. Registered persons have the option to modify or delete the personal data provided during registration at any time.

The controller provides any data subject with information about which personal data are stored about them upon request. Furthermore, the controller corrects or deletes personal data at the request or indication of the data subject, as long as there are no statutory retention obligations preventing this. The entirety of the controller’s employees is available to the data subject as a contact person in this regard.

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6. Subscription to Our Newsletter

Users of the KNABEpolytec website are given the opportunity to subscribe to our company’s newsletter. The personal data transmitted when ordering the newsletter is determined by the input mask used for this purpose.

KNABEpolytec informs its customers and business partners at regular intervals through a newsletter about company offers. The newsletter of our company can only be received by the data subject if (1) the data subject has a valid email address and (2) the data subject registers for the newsletter. A confirmation email is sent to the email address registered by a data subject for the first time for newsletter delivery as part of the double-opt-in procedure. This confirmation email serves to verify whether the owner of the email address has authorized the receipt of the newsletter.

When registering for the newsletter, we also store the IP address assigned by the data subject’s Internet Service Provider (ISP) at the time of registration, as well as the date and time of registration. The collection of this data is necessary to track potential misuse of a data subject’s email address at a later date and therefore serves as legal protection for the controller.

The personal data collected as part of a newsletter registration is used exclusively for sending our newsletter. Furthermore, newsletter subscribers may be informed by email if this is necessary for the operation of the newsletter service or related registration, such as changes to the newsletter offer or technical modifications. No personal data collected as part of the newsletter service will be shared with third parties. The newsletter subscription can be canceled by the data subject at any time. The consent to store personal data provided for the newsletter subscription can be revoked at any time. A corresponding link is included in every newsletter for this purpose. Additionally, users may unsubscribe directly on the controller’s website or communicate their request in another way.

7. Newsletter Tracking

The newsletters of KNABEpolytec contain so-called tracking pixels. A tracking pixel is a miniature graphic embedded in emails sent in HTML format, enabling log file recording and log file analysis. This allows for statistical evaluation of the success or failure of online marketing campaigns. Through the embedded tracking pixel, KNABEpolytec can determine whether and when an email was opened by the recipient and which links in the email were accessed by the recipient.

The personal data collected via the tracking pixels in the newsletters are stored and analyzed by the data controller to optimize the newsletter distribution and to better tailor the content of future newsletters to the interests of the recipient. These personal data are not shared with third parties. Recipients have the right to revoke their separate consent declaration, issued via the double opt-in procedure, at any time. Upon revocation, these personal data will be deleted by the data controller. Unsubscribing from the newsletter is automatically considered a revocation by KNABEpolytec.

8. Contact Options via the Website

The website of KNABEpolytec contains information required by law that allows for quick electronic contact with our company and direct communication with us, including a general email address. If a data subject contacts the data controller by email or via a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the data subject is automatically stored. Such personal data, voluntarily provided by the data subject to the data controller, is stored for the purposes of processing or contacting the data subject. These personal data will not be disclosed to third parties.

9. Routine Deletion and Blocking of Personal Data

The data controller processes and stores personal data of the data subject only for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of storage or as required by European directives and regulations or other laws to which the data controller is subject.

If the storage purpose ceases to apply or a retention period prescribed by European directives and regulations or another competent legislator expires, personal data are routinely blocked or deleted in accordance with legal requirements.

10. Rights of the Data Subject

a) Right to Confirmation

Every data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain confirmation from the data controller as to whether personal data concerning them are being processed. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of confirmation, they may contact an employee of the data controller at any time.

b) Right to Information

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain free information from the data controller at any time about the personal data stored about them and a copy of this information. Furthermore, the European legislator grants the data subject the right to receive the following information:

• The purposes of the processing
• The categories of personal data being processed
• The recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been disclosed or will be disclosed, particularly recipients in third countries or international organizations
• If possible, the planned duration for which the personal data will be stored, or, if this is not possible, the criteria used to determine this duration
• The existence of the right to rectification or deletion of personal data concerning them or to restriction of processing by the controller or to object to such processing
• The existence of a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
• If the personal data were not collected from the data subject: Any available information regarding the source of the data
• The existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, referred to in Article 22(1) and (4) GDPR, and—at least in these cases—meaningful information about the logic involved as well as the significance and intended consequences of such processing for the data subject

Furthermore, the data subject has the right to know whether personal data have been transferred to a third country or an international organization. If this is the case, the data subject also has the right to obtain information about the appropriate safeguards relating to the transfer.

If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of access, they may contact an employee of the data controller at any time.

c) Right to Rectification

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to demand the immediate correction of incorrect personal data concerning them. Additionally, the data subject has the right to request the completion of incomplete personal data, including by means of a supplementary statement, considering the purposes of the processing.

If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to rectification, they may contact an employee of the data controller at any time.

d) Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to request the deletion of personal data concerning them without undue delay, provided that one of the following reasons applies and processing is not required:

• The personal data were collected or otherwise processed for purposes for which they are no longer necessary.
• The data subject withdraws their consent on which the processing was based under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR, and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
• The data subject objects to processing under Article 21(1) GDPR, and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or the data subject objects to processing under Article 21(2) GDPR.
• The personal data were processed unlawfully.
• The deletion of personal data is required to fulfill a legal obligation under Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject.
• The personal data were collected in relation to information society services offered under Article 8(1) GDPR.

If one of the above reasons applies and a data subject wishes to request the deletion of personal data stored by KNABEpolytec, they may contact an employee of the data controller at any time. The employee of KNABEpolytec will ensure that the deletion request is complied with immediately.

If the personal data have been made public by KNABEpolytec and our company, as the data controller, is obligated under Article 17(1) GDPR to delete the personal data, KNABEpolytec shall, taking into account available technology and the cost of implementation, take reasonable steps, including technical measures, to inform other controllers processing the published personal data that the data subject has requested the deletion of all links to, copies, or replications of these personal data, as long as processing is not required. The employee of KNABEpolytec will arrange the necessary steps in individual cases.

e) Right to Restriction of Processing

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to request the controller to restrict processing if one of the following conditions is met:

• The accuracy of the personal data is contested by the data subject for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data.
• The processing is unlawful, the data subject opposes the deletion of the personal data, and instead requests the restriction of its use.
• The controller no longer needs the personal data for processing purposes, but the data subject requires them for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.
• The data subject has objected to processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR and it has not yet been determined whether the legitimate interests of the controller override those of the data subject.

If one of the above conditions is met and a data subject wishes to request the restriction of personal data stored by KNABEpolytec, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time. The employee of KNABEpolytec will arrange for the restriction of processing.

f) Right to Data Portability

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to receive the personal data concerning them, which they have provided to a controller, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. They also have the right to transmit this data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to whom the personal data was provided, provided that the processing is based on consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR or on a contract pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) GDPR and the processing is carried out by automated means, unless the processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.

Furthermore, in exercising their right to data portability under Article 20(1) GDPR, the data subject has the right to have the personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible and provided that the rights and freedoms of others are not adversely affected.

To exercise the right to data portability, the data subject may contact an employee of KNABEpolytec at any time.

g) Right to Object

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to object, on grounds relating to their particular situation, at any time to the processing of their personal data which is based on Article 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions.

KNABEpolytec shall no longer process the personal data in the event of an objection unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that override the interests, rights, and freedoms of the data subject, or the processing is for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.

If KNABEpolytec processes personal data for direct marketing purposes, the data subject has the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data for such marketing. This also applies to profiling insofar as it is related to such direct marketing. If the data subject objects to KNABEpolytec regarding processing for direct marketing purposes, KNABEpolytec will no longer process the personal data for these purposes.

Additionally, the data subject has the right to object to the processing of personal data concerning them for scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes under Article 89(1) GDPR, unless the processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest.

To exercise the right to object, the data subject may contact any employee of KNABEpolytec or another staff member directly. The data subject is also free to exercise their right to object in connection with the use of information society services, notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, by means of automated procedures using technical specifications.

h) Automated Individual Decision-Making, Including Profiling

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning them or similarly significantly affects them, unless the decision (1) is necessary for entering into, or the performance of, a contract between the data subject and a controller, or (2) is authorized by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject and that law contains suitable measures to safeguard the data subject’s rights, freedoms, and legitimate interests, or (3) is based on the data subject’s explicit consent.

If the decision (1) is necessary for entering into or the performance of a contract between the data subject and a controller, or (2) is based on the data subject’s explicit consent, KNABEpolytec shall implement suitable measures to safeguard the data subject’s rights, freedoms, and legitimate interests, including at least the right to obtain human intervention by the controller, to express their point of view, and to contest the decision.

If the data subject wishes to exercise rights concerning automated individual decision-making, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time.

i) Right to Withdraw Data Protection Consent

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to withdraw consent to the processing of their personal data at any time.

If the data subject wishes to exercise the right to withdraw consent, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time.

11. Data Protection for Applications and the Application Process

The controller collects and processes the personal data of applicants for the purpose of managing the application process. Processing may also take place electronically, particularly when an applicant submits application documents electronically, for example, via email or a web form on the website, to the controller.

If the controller concludes an employment contract with an applicant, the submitted data will be stored for the purpose of managing the employment relationship in compliance with legal requirements. If the controller does not conclude an employment contract with the applicant, the application documents will be automatically deleted two months after the rejection decision is announced, unless other legitimate interests of the controller prevent deletion. A legitimate interest in this sense could be, for example, a duty to provide evidence in a case under the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).

12. Privacy Policy on the Use of Facebook

The data controller has integrated components of the company Facebook on this website. Facebook is a social network.

A social network is an online social meeting place, a virtual community that generally enables users to communicate and interact with each other in a digital space. A social network can serve as a platform for exchanging opinions and experiences or allow the online community to provide personal or business-related information. Facebook enables users of the social network to create private profiles, upload photos, and connect via friend requests.

The operating company of Facebook is Facebook, Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA. If a data subject resides outside the United States or Canada, the controller responsible for processing personal data is Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

Every time an individual page of this website operated by the data controller and on which a Facebook component (Facebook plug-in) has been integrated is accessed, the Internet browser on the data subject’s information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Facebook component to download a representation of the corresponding Facebook component from Facebook. An overview of all Facebook plug-ins can be found at https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/?locale=en_US. During this technical process, Facebook gains knowledge of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is logged into Facebook at the same time, Facebook detects with every visit to our website and for the entire duration of the visit, which specific subpage the data subject has accessed. This information is collected by the Facebook component and assigned to the respective Facebook account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on one of the Facebook buttons integrated on our website, such as the “Like” button, or leaves a comment, Facebook assigns this information to the personal Facebook user account of the data subject and stores these personal data.

Facebook receives information via the Facebook component whenever the data subject visits our website while being logged into Facebook; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Facebook component or not. If the data subject does not wish to allow this transfer of information to Facebook, they can prevent it by logging out of their Facebook account before visiting our website.

The data policy published by Facebook, available at https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/, provides information on the collection, processing, and use of personal data by Facebook. It also explains what settings Facebook offers to protect the privacy of the data subject. Additionally, various applications are available that allow data transmission to Facebook to be suppressed. Such applications can be used by the data subject to prevent data transmission to Facebook.

13. Privacy Policy on the Use of Google Analytics (with Anonymization Function)

The data controller has integrated the Google Analytics component (with anonymization function) on this website. Google Analytics is a web analysis service. Web analysis involves the collection, gathering, and evaluation of data on the behavior of visitors to websites. A web analysis service collects data on, among other things, the website from which a data subject has accessed a website (the so-called referrer), which subpages of the website were accessed, or how often and for what duration a subpage was viewed. Web analysis is mainly used to optimize a website and for cost-benefit analysis of internet advertising.

The operating company of Google Analytics is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.

The data controller uses the “_gat._anonymizeIp” addition for web analysis via Google Analytics. By means of this addition, the IP address of the Internet connection of the data subject is shortened and anonymized by Google if access to our websites occurs from a member state of the European Union or from another contracting state of the Agreement on the European Economic Area.

The purpose of the Google Analytics component is to analyze visitor flows on our website. Google uses the obtained data and information to evaluate the use of our website, compile online reports displaying the activities on our website, and provide other services related to website use.

Google Analytics sets a cookie on the data subject’s information technology system. The placement of cookies has already been explained above. By setting the cookie, Google is enabled to analyze the use of our website. Each time a page of this website operated by the data controller that integrates a Google Analytics component is accessed, the Internet browser on the data subject’s system automatically sends data to Google for online analysis. In the course of this technical process, Google gains knowledge of personal data, such as the IP address of the data subject, which Google uses, among other things, to trace the origin of visitors and clicks and subsequently enable commission settlements.

Through the cookie, personal information such as access time, location, and frequency of visits to our website by the data subject is stored. During each visit to our website, these personal data, including the IP address of the data subject’s Internet connection, are transferred to Google in the United States of America. These personal data are stored by Google in the United States. Google may pass these personal data collected through the technical process on to third parties.

The data subject may prevent the setting of cookies by adjusting the settings of their web browser as explained above and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Such an adjustment would also prevent Google from setting a cookie on the data subject’s system. In addition, a cookie already set by Google Analytics can be deleted at any time via the web browser or other software programs.

Furthermore, the data subject has the possibility to object to and prevent the collection of data generated by Google Analytics related to the use of this website as well as the processing of these data by Google. To do so, the data subject must download and install a browser add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This add-on tells Google Analytics via JavaScript that no data or information about website visits may be transmitted to Google Analytics. The installation of the browser add-on is considered an objection by Google. If the data subject’s system is deleted, formatted, or reinstalled at a later point, they must reinstall the browser add-on to disable Google Analytics again. If the browser add-on is uninstalled or deactivated by the data subject or another person in their control, it is possible to reinstall or reactivate the browser add-on.

Further information and Google’s applicable privacy policy can be accessed at https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/ and at http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/en.html. Google Analytics is further explained at https://www.google.com/analytics/.

14. Privacy Policy for the Use of Google AdWords

The data controller has integrated Google AdWords on this website. Google AdWords is an online advertising service that allows advertisers to display ads in Google search engine results and in the Google advertising network. Google AdWords enables advertisers to predefine certain keywords so that an advertisement is displayed in Google search results only when the user retrieves a keyword-relevant search result using the search engine. In the Google advertising network, ads are distributed to topic-relevant websites using an automated algorithm and considering the predefined keywords.

The operator of Google AdWords services is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.

The purpose of Google AdWords is to promote our website by displaying interest-relevant advertisements on third-party websites and in Google search engine results and by displaying third-party advertisements on our website.

If a data subject reaches our website via a Google advertisement, Google places a so-called conversion cookie on the data subject’s IT system. Cookies have already been explained above. A conversion cookie expires after thirty days and is not used to identify the data subject. The conversion cookie helps determine whether certain subpages of our website, such as the shopping cart of an online shop, were accessed. Through the conversion cookie, both we and Google can track whether a data subject who reached our website via an AdWords ad completed a transaction, i.e., made or abandoned a purchase.

The data and information collected through the use of conversion cookies are used by Google to create visit statistics for our website. We use these visit statistics to determine the total number of users referred to us via AdWords ads, to assess the success or failure of each AdWords ad, and to optimize our AdWords campaigns for the future. Neither our company nor other Google AdWords advertisers receive information from Google that could identify the data subject.

Personal information, such as the websites visited by the data subject, is stored via the conversion cookie. Each time our website is visited, personal data, including the IP address of the internet connection used by the data subject, is transmitted to Google in the United States of America. This personal data is stored by Google in the United States of America. Google may pass this personal data collected through technical processes to third parties.

The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website, as previously described, by adjusting the settings of the internet browser used and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Such a browser setting would also prevent Google from placing a conversion cookie on the data subject’s IT system. Additionally, a cookie already set by Google AdWords can be deleted at any time via the internet browser or other software programs.

Furthermore, the data subject has the option to object to interest-based advertising by Google. To do so, the data subject must access the link www.google.de/settings/ads from each internet browser they use and make the desired settings there.

More information and the applicable Google privacy policy can be found at https://www.google.de/intl/en/policies/privacy/.

15. Privacy Policy for the Use of X (formerly Twitter)

The data controller has integrated components of X on this website. X is a multilingual, publicly accessible microblogging service where users can publish and share short messages, known as tweets, limited to 280 characters. These tweets are accessible to everyone, including non-registered users. Tweets are also displayed to the so-called followers of a user. Followers are other X users who follow a user’s tweets. Furthermore, X enables addressing a broad audience via hashtags, links, or retweets.

The operating company of X is Twitter, Inc., 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA.

Each time a page of this website that is operated by the data controller and contains an X component (X button) is accessed, the internet browser on the data subject’s IT system automatically downloads a representation of the respective X component from X. More information about the X buttons can be found at https://about.twitter.com/de/resources/buttons. During this technical process, Twitter becomes aware of which specific subpage of our website the data subject has visited. The purpose of integrating the X component is to allow our users to spread the content of this website, make this website known in the digital world, and increase visitor numbers.

If the data subject is simultaneously logged into X, X recognizes which specific subpage of our website the data subject visits every time they visit our website and for the entire duration of their stay on our website. This information is collected by the X component and assigned to the respective X account of the data subject. If the data subject presses an X button integrated into our website, the corresponding data and information are transmitted to and stored and processed by X.

X receives information through the X component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged into X at the time of accessing our website; this happens regardless of whether the data subject clicks the X component or not. If the data subject does not want this information to be transmitted to X, they can prevent transmission by logging out of their X account before visiting our website.

The applicable X privacy policy is available at https://twitter.com/privacy?lang=en.

16. Privacy Policy for the Use of YouTube

The data controller has integrated YouTube components on this website. YouTube is an internet video portal that allows video publishers to upload video clips free of charge and enables other users to view, rate, and comment on them for free. YouTube allows the publication of all types of videos, including full movies, TV broadcasts, music videos, trailers, and user-generated content.

The operator of YouTube is YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA. YouTube, LLC is a subsidiary of Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.

Each time a page of this website containing a YouTube component (YouTube video) is accessed, the internet browser on the data subject’s IT system automatically downloads a representation of the respective YouTube component from YouTube. Further information about YouTube can be found at https://www.youtube.com/yt/about/en/. During this technical process, YouTube and Google become aware of which specific subpage of our website the data subject has visited.

If the data subject is logged into YouTube at the time of accessing a subpage containing a YouTube video, YouTube recognizes which specific subpage the data subject visits. This information is collected by YouTube and Google and assigned to the respective YouTube account of the data subject.

YouTube and Google receive information through the YouTube component that the data subject has visited our website whenever they are logged into YouTube at the time of accessing our website, regardless of whether the data subject clicks on a YouTube video or not. If the data subject does not want this information to be transmitted to YouTube and Google, they can prevent transmission by logging out of their YouTube account before visiting our website.

The privacy policy published by YouTube, available at https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/, provides information on the collection, processing, and use of personal data by YouTube and Google.

17. Data Protection Provisions Regarding the Use of Lead Forensics Measurement Methods

The data controller has integrated a tracking pixel for reach measurement on this website. A tracking pixel is a miniature graphic embedded in web pages to enable log file recording and log file analysis, which subsequently allows statistical evaluation. The integrated tracking pixels are used for the measurement methods of Lead Forensics.

The measurement methods are operated by Lead Forensics, 4 Old Park Lane, Mayfair, London W1K 1QW, England.

These measurement methods serve the purpose of determining statistical metrics, i.e., reach measurement. The embedded tracking pixel allows tracking whether, when, and how many users (including the data subject) accessed our website and which content was retrieved.

The data obtained through these measurement methods is collected anonymously. To record access figures, a so-called session cookie may be set for user recognition, which generates a signature composed of various automatically transmitted information, or alternative methods may be used. The IP address of the internet connection used by the data subject is collected and processed only in anonymized form. The data subject is never identified.

The data subject may, at any time, prevent the setting of cookies by our website, as already described above, by adjusting the settings of the internet browser used and thereby permanently object to the setting of cookies. Such a browser setting would also prevent Lead Forensics from setting a cookie on the data subject’s IT system. Additionally, cookies already set by Lead Forensics can be deleted at any time via an internet browser or other software programs.

Furthermore, the data subject has the option to object to and prevent the collection of data generated by Lead Forensics related to the use of this website, as well as the processing of this data by Lead Forensics. To do so, the data subject must click the opt-out button at http://optout.ioam.de, which sets an opt-out cookie. The opt-out cookie associated with the objection is stored on the data subject’s IT system. If the cookies on the data subject’s system are deleted after an objection, the data subject must revisit the link and set a new opt-out cookie.

Setting the opt-out cookie may result in the restricted functionality of the website of the data controller. The applicable data protection regulations of Lead Forensics can be accessed at https://www.leadforensics.com/contact-us/.

Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR serves as the legal basis for processing operations for which we obtain consent for a specific processing purpose. If the processing of personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, as is the case, for example, with processing operations required for the delivery of goods or the provision of another service or consideration, the processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR. The same applies to such processing operations that are necessary to carry out pre-contractual measures, such as inquiries about our products or services.

If our company is subject to a legal obligation requiring the processing of personal data, such as for tax obligations, the processing is based on Article 6(1)(c) of the GDPR. In rare cases, the processing of personal data may be necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person. This would be the case, for example, if a visitor were injured at our company, requiring their name, age, health insurance details, or other essential information to be shared with a doctor, hospital, or other third parties. Then, processing would be based on Article 6(1)(d) of the GDPR.

Ultimately, processing operations could be based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. This legal basis is used for processing operations not covered by any of the aforementioned legal grounds, where processing is necessary for the legitimate interests pursued by our company or a third party, provided that the interests, fundamental rights, and freedoms of the data subject do not outweigh such interests. Such processing operations are particularly permitted because they have been specifically mentioned by the European legislator. The legislator considered that a legitimate interest could be assumed if the data subject is a client of the data controller (Recital 47, Sentence 2 of the GDPR).

If the processing of personal data is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, our legitimate interest is the conduct of our business operations for the benefit of all our employees and shareholders.

The criterion for determining the duration of the storage of personal data is the respective statutory retention period. After the expiry of the period, the corresponding data is routinely deleted, provided it is no longer required for contract fulfillment or contract initiation.

We inform you that the provision of personal data is partly required by law (e.g., tax regulations) or may also arise from contractual provisions (e.g., details of the contractual partner).

Sometimes, it may be necessary for a data subject to provide us with personal data that must subsequently be processed by us to conclude a contract. The data subject is, for example, obligated to provide us with personal data when our company enters into a contract with them. Failure to provide personal data would mean that the contract with the data subject could not be concluded.

Before providing personal data, the data subject must contact one of our employees. Our employee will inform the data subject on a case-by-case basis whether the provision of personal data is legally or contractually required or necessary for contract conclusion, whether there is an obligation to provide personal data, and the consequences of non-provision of personal data.

As part of the shipping process, we transfer your data (name, address, email address, and/or mobile phone number, as well as other shipment-related data) to our shipping partner DPD Deutschland GmbH based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. You may object to the transmission of additional information such as email or mobile phone number both with us at info@knabepolytec.de and with DPD at widerspruch_predictbenachrichtigung@dpd.de at any time.

As a responsible company, we do not use automated decision-making or profiling.

This privacy policy was created using the privacy policy generator of DGD Deutsche Gesellschaft für Datenschutz GmbH, which serves as a data protection officer, in cooperation with the data protection lawyers of the law firm WILDE BEUGER SOLMECKE | Rechtsanwälte.