Privacy notice

Collection of general information when you visit our website

Nature and purpose of processing

When you access our website without registering or otherwise providing information, information of a general nature is collected automatically. This information (server log files) includes, for example, the type of web browser, the operating system used, the domain name of your internet service provider, your IP address and similar information.

This information is processed in particular for the following purposes:

• Ensuring that a connection to the website can be established without problems
• Ensuring that the website can be used smoothly
• Ensuring and evaluating system security and stability, in particular to detect misuse
• Ensuring the technically correct display and optimisation of the website

We do not use your data to draw conclusions about you as an individual. However, we reserve the right to review the server log files retrospectively if there are specific indications of unlawful use.

Legal basis and legitimate interest

Processing is carried out in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) GDPR on the basis of our legitimate interest in improving the stability and functionality of our website and in ensuring system security and detecting misuse.

Recipients

Recipients of the data may include technical service providers acting as processors for the operation and maintenance of our website.

Retention period

Personal data in server logs is retained only for as long as necessary for technical operation and the detection and prevention of security risks (Article 5(1)(e) GDPR). Once this purpose no longer applies, the data is deleted or anonymised.

In the event of a specific security incident, the log data needed for that incident is retained until the investigation and resolution of the incident are complete. It is then deleted or anonymised unless a statutory retention obligation requires otherwise.

Whether provision is mandatory or necessary

The provision of the personal data described above is required neither by law nor by contract. Without the IP address, however, the service and functionality of our website cannot be guaranteed. In addition, individual services may be unavailable or restricted.

Objection

Please read the information about your right to object under Article 21 GDPR below.

Contacting us

Nature and purpose of processing

You can contact us using the email addresses provided. In this case, the user's personal data transmitted with the email is stored. This includes the date and time the email was sent, the email address, IP addresses and information about the servers involved in the email communication.

You can also contact us using the telephone numbers provided. In this case, we collect log data that includes your telephone number and the duration of the call.

Regardless of the means of communication chosen, we collect the content of your enquiry. Your data is stored for the purpose of communicating with you individually.

Legal basis

The data is processed on the basis of a legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).

Our legitimate interest in processing your data is to enable straightforward contact.

If you contact us to request a quotation, the data is processed to take steps prior to entering into a contract (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR).

Where statutory retention obligations apply, further storage is based on Article 6(1)(c) GDPR.

Recipients

Recipients of the data may include technical service providers acting as processors for the operation and maintenance of our website.

Retention period

Data from contact enquiries is deleted after the enquiry has been fully dealt with, once no further communication is required and no statutory retention obligations prevent deletion.

Business records subject to statutory retention obligations are kept for the prescribed period (generally 6, 8 or 10 years depending on the type of record, under section 257 of the German Commercial Code (HGB) and section 147 of the German Fiscal Code (AO); longer only where required by law).

Whether provision is mandatory or necessary

You provide your personal data voluntarily. However, we can process your enquiry only if you provide us with the necessary data and the reason for your enquiry.

Objection

Please read the information about your right to object under Article 21 GDPR below.

Right to object on grounds relating to your particular situation

You have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you that is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (processing based on a balancing of interests). This also applies to profiling based on that provision within the meaning of Article 4(4) GDPR.

If you object, we will no longer process your personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that override your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.

Recipient of an objection

Carmen Buchholz-Hammer
info@interferenzoptik.de