Note
The official privacy policy of ec elements GmbH was created exclusively in German. This is an automatic translation. In the event of inconsistencies between the translation and the original version, only the German version is legally binding.
Handling of personal data
The basis of effective data protection is comprehensive information about the collection, processing and use of your data ("data processing"). We would therefore like to inform you,
- When and for which actions we process data
- Which data we process and why
- Who receives data
- What rights you have regarding data processing by us.
This privacy policy only governs the use of personal data on our website www.ec-elements.com, including its subpages. If you leave our website via a link or visit our presence on a social media platform, you also leave the scope of this privacy policy.
The transmission of information to or from this website is secured with TLS encryption.
You can access, print or download this privacy policy permanently and at any time at https://www.ec-elements.com/datenschutz.
I. Contact information
The controller responsible for data processing on this website within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is
| ec elements GmbH Palmstraße 2 80469 Munich Germany | Managing directors: Michael Schillinger and Peter Schillinger Telephone: +49 89 999530-0 Fax: +49 89 999530-10 e-mail: info@ec-elements.com |
We have also appointed a data protection officer who you can contact directly:
| Data protection officer: Kevin Jäkel LL.B. Telephone: +49 30 278900-180 Fax: +49 30 278900-10 e-mail: datenschutz@ec-elements.com |
II. General information on data processing
- Scope of the processing of personal data
The provision of the website requires the processing of various information. In addition, the scope of data processing depends on your use of the functionalities of the website, for example if you communicate with us via the contact form or consent to the processing of data.
You are not obliged to provide us with personal data. However, if the provision of this data is technically mandatory in order to access our website, refusal will mean that you will not be able to access and use our website.
As a visitor to our websites, you are not subject to automated decision-making within the meaning of Art. 22 GDPR. - Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the processing of personal data is presented below.Processing reason Legal basis in the GDPR Explanation Fulfillment of the contract or implementation of pre-contractual measures Art. 6 para. 1 b) Processing only takes place to the extent necessary for the exercise and fulfillment of the rights and obligations arising from the contract. Unless expressly stated otherwise, we only process data to this extent. Legitimate interest Art. 6 para. 1 f) Processing takes place insofar as we have a legitimate interest and no conflicting overriding interests of the data subject are apparent. The specific interest is explained in this privacy policy as part of the processing description. Consent Art. 6 para. 1 a) Processing takes place if you have expressly consented to the type and scope of data processing. You can withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future. However, this will not affect the processing that has taken place up to this point in time. Legal obligation Art. 6 para. 1 c) Processing takes place insofar as this is necessary to fulfill German or European legal obligations. - Data erasure and storage duration
We delete your personal data as soon as the legal basis for processing it no longer applies. In some cases, however, legal bases may also exist in parallel or a new legal basis may apply when a legal basis ceases to apply, such as the obligation to store certain data to fulfill a statutory retention obligation.
III. Data processing for the provision of the website
In order for us to display the website to you, it is necessary to process certain information. This already takes place when you access our website. We also offer various functionalities on our website that require further data processing.
- Log files
When you visit our website, your browser sends various pieces of information to our server. We need this information to establish and maintain the connection. This data also includes your IP address, which we treat as personal data. The following data is also collected:- Name, type and path of the requested file
- Date and time at the time of access
- Transmitted data volume and transmission time
- HTTP status message of the request (successful, not found, etc.)
- IP address and host name of the requesting computer
- Source/reference from which you reached the page
- Name and version of the browser software used
- Name and version of the operating system used
- Language
- Technical cookies
We use cookies to establish and maintain the connection. A cookie is a small text file containing information that is transmitted by your browser and stored on your computer. These cookies do not contain any personal data. You can also control the use of cookies in your browser and delete cookies yourself at any time. Cookies may be required to establish a connection or to improve the use of the website.
You can prevent the storage of cookies by setting your browser software accordingly; however, we would like to point out that in this case you may not be able to use all functions of this website to their full extent.
The use of technical cookies and the associated data processing is based on our legitimate interest in a technically flawless and convenient use of our website. Technical cookies are usually deleted automatically when you close your browser (session cookies), in other cases only after some time (persistent cookies). The storage duration of persistent cookies is determined by the provider and can be viewed by you in your browser, for example. - Contact form
You can send us an inquiry at any time using the contact form on our website. The following information is requested: name and e-mail address. These details are marked as mandatory fields. All other data that you send us as part of the inquiry, including via the free text field, is provided voluntarily. We use this data exclusively for answering your inquiry and the associated communication. The legal basis for this processing of your data depends on the content of your inquiry. In principle, our legitimate interest in providing the contact functionality and responding to your request transmitted via it applies here. If your request is aimed at the conclusion of a contract with us, the processing takes place within the framework of this pre-contractual obligation. Your data will be deleted as soon as your request has been finally processed. If a contract is concluded, we may process the data further to fulfill the contract. - Online order
On our website, we offer you the option of registering as a new customer and concluding a contract with us. The following contact details are requested from new customers: title, first name, surname, company, street, zip code, country, e-mail address and a telephone number (mobile or landline). These details are mandatory fields. It is also necessary to enter SEPA bank details (IBAN, BIC) or credit card information (card type, card number, cardholder, card validity, card verification code). All other data that you provide to us as part of the new customer registration process is voluntary. Your registration and the processing of the personal data provided is necessary to fulfill the contract with us or to carry out pre-contractual measures. We use the data to create an individual customer account for you, which gives you permanent access to the booked services so that you can use our offer. As soon as the processed data is no longer required for the performance of the contract, it will be deleted. Even after conclusion of the contract, it may be necessary to store your personal data in order to comply with contractual or legal obligations.
IV. Right of objection and removal
If the data processing is based on your consent or our legitimate interest, you have the right to object to the processing or to withdraw your consent at any time. Your objection or revocation only has effect for the future. If the analysis cookies used offer their own technical options for deactivation, this is shown there in each case. You can contact support@ec-elements.com at any time to exercise your right of objection or revocation. If you object to processing based on our legitimate interest, we may nevertheless continue the processing if we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms.
V. Rights of data subjects
If your personal data is processed, you are a data subject within the meaning of Art. 4 (1) GDPR. As a data subject, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data. To exercise these rights, you can contact us using the contact details provided above.
Right to information in accordance with Art. 15 GDPR
You have a right to information about your personal data processed by us. This includes the mandatory information set out in Art. 15 GDPR.
Right to rectification in accordance with Art. 16 GDPR
You have the right to obtain without undue delay the rectification of inaccurate personal data and the completion of incomplete personal data.
Right to erasure in accordance with Art. 17 GDPR
You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data if one of the reasons stated in Art. 17 GDPR applies, in particular if there is no longer a legal basis for the processing.
Right to restriction of processing in accordance with Art. 18 GDPR
You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data if one of the reasons stated in Art. 18 GDPR applies, in particular at your request instead of deletion of the data.
Right to data portability pursuant to Art. 20 GDPR
You have the right to receive all personal data we have stored about you in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format and to transmit this data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to which the personal data has been provided.
Right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority, Art. 77 GDPR
In accordance with Art. 77 GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority responsible for you.
VI. Recipients of data
The processing of your personal data in the context of the website is also partly carried out by processors, in particular the hosting of the website and the use of analysis tools. These are involved exclusively on the basis of an agreement on order processing in accordance with Art. 28 para. 3 GDPR.
VII. Data transfer to third countries
The personal data that we collect from you in the context of the website will not be transferred to third countries outside the European Economic Area. However, it may be necessary to transfer some of your personal data to a third country in order to fulfill a contract (e.g. to register an international domain). In this case, we will only pass on your personal data if you have given your express consent and it is absolutely necessary for the fulfillment of the contractual relationship. In doing so, we ensure that compliance with the European level of data protection is guaranteed (e.g. by ensuring that the subcontractor is certified in accordance with the EU-US Privacy Shield).
Status: May 2018