1. data protection at a glance General notes
The following notices provide a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is any data that can be used to identify you personally. Please refer to our privacy policy listed below this text for detailed information on data protection.
Who is responsible for the data collection on this website?
The website operator carries out the data processing on this website. In this data protection declaration, you can find the website operator’s contact details in the section "Information about the responsible party.”
On the one hand, your data is collected when you provide it. This can be, for example, data that you enter in a contact form.
Other data is collected automatically or after your consent when visiting the website by our IT systems. This is mainly technical data (e.g., Internet browser, operating system, or time of page view). The collection of this data takes place automatically as soon as you enter this website.
Some of the data is collected to ensure error-free provision of the website. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior.
You have the right at any time to receive information free of charge about the origin, recipient, and purpose of your stored personal data. You also have a right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have given your consent to data processing, you can revoke this consent at any time in the future. You also have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances. Furthermore, you have the right to complain about the competent supervisory authority.
You can contact us concerning this and other questions on data protection.
When visiting this website, your surfing behavior can be statistically evaluated. This is done mainly with so-called analysis programs.
Detailed information about these analysis programs can be found in the following privacy policy.
2. hosting and content delivery networks (CDN)
External hosting
This website is hosted by an external service provider (hoster). The personal data collected on this website is stored on the hoster's servers. This may include, but is not limited to, IP addresses, contact requests, meta and communication data, contractual data, contact data, names, website accesses, and other data generated via a website. The hoster is used to fulfill the contract with our potential and existing customers (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b DSGVO) and in the interest of a safe, fast, and efficient provision of our online offer by a professional provider (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO). As a corresponding consent has been requested, the processing is carried out exclusively based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO and § 25 para. 1 TTDSG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information in the user's terminal device (e.g., device fingerprinting) as defined by the TTDSG. The consent can be revoked at any time.
Our hoster will only process your data to the extent necessary to fulfill its service obligations and will follow our instructions regarding this data.
We use the following hoster:
Gravit-e Centric Ltd. Unit 11 Ty-Nant Ct
Morganstown, Cardiff CF15 8LW UK
We have concluded a contract on order processing (AVV) with the above provider. This is a contract required by data protection law, which ensures that the provider only processes the personal data of our website visitors by our instructions and compliance with the GDPR.
We use the service "Cloudflare.” The provider is Cloudflare Inc, 101 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA 94107, USA (from now on "Cloudflare").
Cloudflare offers a globally distributed content delivery network with DNS. This technically routes the transfer of information between your browser and our website through Cloudflare's network. This enables Cloudflare to analyze traffic between your browser and our website and serve as a filter between our servers and potentially malicious traffic from the Internet. In doing so, Cloudflare may also use cookies or other technologies to recognize Internet users, but these are used solely for the purpose described here.
The use of Cloudflare is based on our legitimate interest in providing our website as error-free and secure as possible (Art. 6 para. one lit. f DSGVO).
Data transfer to the USA is based on the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission.
Details can be found here:https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/.
For more information about security and privacy at Cloudflare, click here:https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/.
We have concluded an order processing agreement (AVV) with the above provider. This is a contract required by data protection law, which ensures that the provider.
Only processes the personal data of our website visitors under our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.
3. general notes and mandatory information
Privacy
The operators of these pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and foll the statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.
When you use this website, various personal data are collected.
Personal data is data with which you can be personally identified. This privacy policy explains what data we collect and what we use it. It also explains how and for what purpose this is done.
We point out data transmission over the Internet (e.g., communication by e-mail) security gaps. Complete protection of the data against access by third parties is not possible.
The responsible party for data processing on this website is Hi-Lex Europe GmbH.
Athens street 2
97424 Schweinfurt Germany
Phone:+49 (0)9721 38884-0
E-mail:[email protected]
The controller is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, e-mail addresses, etc.).
Unless a more specific storage period has been specified within this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose of data processing no longer applies. If you assert a legitimate request for deletion or revoke your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted unless we have other legally permissible reasons for storing your personal data (e.g., retention periods under tax or commercial law); in the latter case, the data will be deleted once these reasons no longer apply.
If you have consented to data processing, we process your personal data based on Art. 6 (1) a DSGVO or Art. 9 (2) a DSGVO, if special categories of data are processed according to Art. 9 (1) DSGVO. In the case of explicit consent to transferring personal data to third countries, the data processing is also based on Art. 49 (1) a DSGVO. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or the access to information in your terminal device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), the data processing is additionally carried out based on Section 25 (1) TTDSG. The consent can be revoked at any time. If your data is required for the performance of a contract or the implementation of pre-contractual measures, we process your data based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b DSGVO. Furthermore, if your data is required to fulfill a legal obligation, our process is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c DSGVO. Furthermore, the data processing may be carried out based on our legitimate interest, according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO. Information about the relevant legal basis in each case is provided in the following paragraphs of this privacy policy.
We have appointed a data protection officer for our company. Information Security HI-LEX GWH
2911 Research Drive
Rochester Hills, Michigan 48309 USA Phone:+1 248 267-3800
E-mail:[email protected]
We use tools from companies in the USA or other third countries that are not secure under data protection law. If these tools are active, your personal data may be transferred to these third countries and processed there. We would like to point out that no level of data protection comparable to that in the EU can be guaranteed in these countries. For example, US companies are obliged to hand over personal data to security authorities without you as a data subject to take legal action against this. Therefore, it cannot be ruled out that US authorities (e.g., intelligence services) process, evaluate, and permanently store your data located on US servers for monitoring purposes. We do not influence these processing activities.
Many data processing operations are only possible with your express consent. You can revoke the consent you have already given at any time. The legality of the data processing until the revocation remains unaffected by the revocation.
IF THE DATA PROCESSING IS CARRIED OUT BASED ON ART. 6 ABS. 1 LIT. E OR F DSGVO, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA AT ANY TIME FOR REASONS ARISING FROM 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 OBJECT, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL DATA UNLESS WE CAN DEMONSTRATE COMPELLING LEGITIMATE GROUNDS FOR THE PROCESSING WHICH OVERRIDE YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS, AND FREEDOMS, OR THE PROCESSING SERVES THE PURPOSE OF ASSERTING, EXERCISING, OR DEFENDING LEGAL CLAIMS (OBJECTION UNDER ARTICLE 21 (1) DSGVO).
IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS PROCESSED FOR THE PURPOSE OF DIRECT MARKETING, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME TO THE PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA CONCERNING YOU FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUCH MARKETING; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING INSOFAR AS IT IS CONNECTED WITH SUCH DIRECT MARKETING. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL SUBSEQUENTLY NO LONGER BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF DIRECT MARKETING (OBJECTION UNDER ARTICLE 21 (2) DSGVO).
In the event of breaches of the GDPR, data subjects shall have a right of appeal to a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of their habitual residence, their place
Of work or the place of the alleged breach. The right of appeal is without prejudice to other administrative or judicial remedies.
You have the right to have data that we process automatically based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract handed over to you or a third party in a standard, machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of the data to another controller, this will only be done insofar as it is technically feasible.
For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or requests that you send to us as the site operator, this site uses SSL or TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection because the browser’s address line changes from "http://" to "https://" and the lock symbol in your browser line.
If SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.
Within the framework of the applicable legal provisions, you have the right to free information about your stored personal data, its origin, recipient, the purpose of data processing, and, if necessary, a right to correction or deletion of this data. For this purpose and further questions on personal data, you can contact us at any time.
You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. For this purpose, you can contact us at any time. The right to restriction of processing exists in the following cases:
Suppose you have restricted the processing of your personal data. In that case, this data may - apart from being stored - only be processed with your consent or for the assertion, exercise, or defense of legal claims or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person or reasons of significant public interest of the European Union or a Member State.
4. data collection on this website
Cookies
Our Internet pages use so-called "cookies.” Cookies are small text files and do not cause any damage to your terminal device. They are stored either temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently (permanent cookies) on your end device. Session cookies are automatically deleted at the end of your visit. Permanent cookies remain stored on your end device until you delete them yourself or until your web browser automatically deletes them.
In some cases, cookies from third-party companies may also be stored on your terminal device when you enter our site (third-party cookies). These enable us or you to use certain services of the third-party company (e.g., cookies for processing payment services).
Cookies have various functions. Many cookies are technically necessary, as certain website functions would not work without them (e.g., the shopping cart function or videos display). Other cookies are used to evaluate user behavior or display advertising.
Cookies that are necessary to carry out the electronic communication process, to provide certain functions that you have requested (e.g., for the shopping cart function), or to optimize the website (e.g., cookies to measure the web audience) (necessary cookies) are stored based on Art. 6 (1) lit. f DSGVO, unless another legal basis is specified. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing necessary cookies for the technically error-free and optimized provision of its services. If consent to the storage of cookies and comparable recognition technologies has been requested, the processing is based exclusively on this consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO and § 25 para. 1 TTDSG); the consent can be revoked at any time.
You can set your browser to be informed about the setting of cookies and only allow cookies 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. When deactivating cookies, the functionality of this website may be limited.
Suppose cookies are used by third-party companies or for analysis purposes. In that case, we will inform you about this separately within the framework of this data protection declaration and, if necessary, request your consent.
This website uses the Consent technology of Gravit-e Centric Ltd. to obtain your consent to store certain cookies on your terminal device or to use certain technologies and document this by data protection law. The provider of this technology is Gravit-e Centric Ltd Unit 11 Ty-Nant Ct, Morganstown, Cardiff CF15 8LW, UK, website:https://www.gravit-e.co.uk/ (hereinafter "Gravit-e").
When you enter our website, the following personal data is transferred to Gravit-e:
Furthermore, Gravit-e stores a cookie in your browser to be able to assign the consents granted to you or their revocation. The data collected in this way is stored until you request us to delete it, delete the Gravit-e cookie yourself, or until the purpose for storing the data no longer applies. Mandatory legal storage obligations remain unaffected.
Gravit-e takes place to obtain the legally required consent for using specific technologies. The legal basis for this is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c DSGVO.
We have concluded a contract on order processing (AVV) with the above provider. This is a contract required by data protection law, which ensures that the provider only processes the personal data of our website visitors by our instructions and is in compliance with the GDPR.
The pages provider automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These are:
This data is not merged with other data sources.
The collection of this data is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically error-free presentation and optimization of its website - for this purpose, the server log files must be collected.
If you send us inquiries via the contact form, your data from the inquiry form, including the contact data you provided there, will be stored by us to process the inquiry and in case of follow-up questions. We do not pass on this data without your consent.
The processing of this data is based on Art. 6 (1) lit. b DSGVO, if your request 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 our legitimate interest in the effective processing of requests addressed to us (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO) or on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO) if this has been requested; the consent can be revoked at any time.
The data you enter in the contact form will remain with us until you request us to delete it, revoke your consent to store it, or the purpose for storing the data no longer applies (e.g., after we have completed processing your request). Mandatory legal provisions - in particular retention periods - remain unaffected.
If you contact us by e-mail, telephone, or fax, your inquiry, including all resulting personal data (name, inquiry), will be stored and processed by us to process your request. We will not pass on this data without your consent.
The processing of this data is based on Art. 6 (1) lit. b DSGVO, if your request 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 our legitimate interest in the effective processing of requests addressed to us (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO) or on your
Consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO) if this has been requested; the consent can be revoked at any time.
The data you send to us via contact requests will remain with us until you request us to delete it, revoke your consent to store it, or the purpose for storing the data no longer applies (e.g., after your request has been processed). Mandatory legal provisions - in particular legal retention periods - remain unaffected.
5. analysis tools and advertising
Google Analytics
This website uses functions of the web analytics service Google Analytics. The provider is Google Ireland Limited ("Google"), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Google Analytics enables the website operator to analyze the behavior of website visitors. The website operator receives various usage data, such as page views, dwell time, operating systems used, and the user’s origin. This data is summarized in a user ID and assigned to the respective end device of the website visitor.
Google Analytics uses technologies that enable the recognition of the user to analyze user behavior (e.g., cookies or device fingerprinting). The information collected by Google about using this website is usually transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there.
The use of this analysis tool is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO. The website operator is interested in analyzing user behavior to optimize its website and advertising. As a corresponding consent has been requested, the processing is carried out exclusively based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO and § 25 para. 1 TTDSG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information in the user's terminal device (e.g., device fingerprinting) as defined by the TTDSG. The consent can be revoked at any time.
Data transfer to the USA is based on the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission. Details can be found here:
https://privacy.google.com/businesses/controllerterms/mccs/.
We have activated the IP anonymization function on this website. This means that Google shortens your IP address within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area before being transmitted to the USA. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be 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, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services relating to website activity and internet usage to the website operator. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other data from Google.
You can prevent the collection and processing of your data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de
For more information on how Google Analytics handles user data, please see Google's privacy policy:
https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de.
This website uses the "demographic characteristics" function of Google Analytics to display suitable advertisements to website visitors within the Google advertising network. This allows reports to be generated containing statements about site visitors' age, gender, and interests. This data comes from interest-based advertising from Google and visitor data from third-party providers. This data cannot be assigned to a specific person. You can deactivate this function via the ad settings in your Google account or generally prohibit the collection of your data by Google Analytics as shown in the item "Objection to data collection.”
We have concluded an order processing agreement with Google and fully implemented the strict requirements of the German data protection authorities when using Google Analytics.
6. plugins and tools
Google Web Fonts (local hosting)
This site uses so-called web fonts provided by Google for the uniform display of fonts. The Google Fonts are installed locally. A connection to Google servers does not take place.
For more information about Google Web Fonts, please visit https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and see Google's privacy policy:https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.
We use "Google reCAPTCHA" (hereinafter "reCAPTCHA") on this website. The provider is Google Ireland Limited ("Google"), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
The purpose of reCAPTCHA is to check whether the data input on this website (e.g., in a contact form) is made by a human or by an automated program. For this purpose, reCAPTCHA analyzes the behavior of the website visitor based on various characteristics. This analysis begins automatically as soon as the website visitor enters the website. For the analysis, reCAPTCHA evaluates various information (e.g., IP address, time spent by the website visitor on the website, or mouse movements made by the user). The data collected during the analysis is forwarded to Google.
The reCAPTCHA analyses run entirely in the background. Website visitors are not notified that an analysis is taking place.
The storage and analysis of the data are based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO. The website operator has a legitimate interest in protecting its web offers from abusive automated spying and SPAM. If a corresponding consent has been requested, the processing is carried out exclusively based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO and § 25 para. 1 TTDSG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information in the user's terminal device (e.g., device fingerprinting) as defined by the TTDSG. The consent can be revoked at any time.
For more information about Google reCAPTCHA, please see the Google Privacy Policy and the Google Terms of Service at the following links:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de and https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=de.
8. audio and video conferencing
Data processing
We use online conferencing tools to communicate with our customers, among other tools. The tools we use in detail are listed below. Suppose you communicate with us via video or audio conference via the Internet. In that case, your data will be collected and processed by the provider of the respective conference tool and us.
The conference tools collect all data you provide/enter to use the tools (e-mail address and your telephone number). Furthermore, the conference tools process the duration of the conference, start and end (time) of participation in the conference, number of participants, and other "context information" related to the communication process (metadata).
Furthermore, the tool provider processes all technical data required to handle online communication. This includes IP addresses, MAC addresses, device IDs, device type, operating system type and version, client version, camera type, microphone or speaker, and the type of connection.
If the content is shared, uploaded, or otherwise made available within the tool, it will also be stored on the servers of the tool providers. Such content includes, in particular, cloud recordings, chat/ instant messages, voicemails, uploaded photos and videos, files, whiteboards, and other information shared during the use of the service.
Please note that we do not fully influence the data processing operations of the tools used. Our options are determined mainly by the corporate policy of the respective provider. Please refer to the data protection statements of the respective tools used for further information on data processing by the conference tools, which we have listed below this text.
The conference tools are used to communicate with prospective or existing contractual partners or offer specific services to our customers (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b DSGVO).
Furthermore, the use of the tools serves the general simplification and acceleration of communication with us or our company (legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO). Insofar as consent has been requested, the tools in question are used based on this consent; consent can be revoked at any time with effect for the future.
The data collected directly by us via the video and conference tools is deleted from our systems as soon as 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 retention periods remain unaffected.
We do not influence your data storage period, which the operators of the conference tools store for their purposes. For details, please get in touch with the operators of the conference tools directly.
We use the following conferencing tools:
We use Google Meet. Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. For details on data processing, please refer to Google's privacy policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.
We have concluded a contract on order processing (AVV) with the above provider. This is a contract required by data protection law, which ensures that the provider only processes the personal data of our website visitors by our instructions and is in compliance with the GDPR.
9. own services
Handling of applicant data
We offer you the opportunity to apply to us (e.g., by e-mail, post, or online application form). In the following, we inform you about the scope, purpose, and use of your personal data collected as part of the application process. We assure you that your data collection, processing, and use will be carried out according to applicable data protection law and other statutory provisions. Your data will be treated in strict confidence.
If you send us an application, we will process your associated personal data (e.g., contact and communication data, application documents, notes taken during interviews, etc.) insofar as this is necessary to establish an employment relationship. The legal basis for this is Section 26 BDSG under German law (initiation of an employment relationship), Article 6 (1) (b) DSGVO (general contract initiation), and - if you have given your consent - Article 6 (1) (a) DSGVO. The consent can be revoked at any time. Your personal data will only be passed on within our company to persons involved in processing your application.
If the application is successful, the data submitted by you will be stored in our data processing systems based on Section 26 BDSG and Art. 6 (1) lit. b DSGVO to implement the employment relationship.
If we are unable to make you a job offer, if you reject a job offer, or if you withdraw your application, we reserve the right to retain the data you have provided based on our legitimate interests (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f DSGVO) for up to 6 months from the end of the application process (rejection or withdrawal of the application). Subsequently, the data will be deleted and the physical application documents destroyed. This storage serves in particular as evidence in a legal dispute. If it is evident that the data will be required after the 6-month period has expired (e.g., due to an impending or pending legal dispute), it will not be deleted until the purpose for persistent storage no longer applies.
More extended storage can also occur if you have given a corresponding consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO) or if legal storage obligations oppose the deletion.
If we do not make you a job offer, it may be possible to include you in our applicant pool. In the event of inclusion, all documents and details from the application will be transferred to the applicant pool to contact you in the event of suitable vacancies.
Inclusion in the applicant pool is exclusively based on your express consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO). The provision of consent is voluntary and is not related to the current application process. The data subject may revoke their consent at any time. In this case, the data will be irrevocably deleted from the applicant pool unless there are legal reasons for retention.
The data from the applicant pool will be irrevocably deleted no later than two years after consent has been given.
