Data protection
Data protection policy (website) of KNIPEX-Werk C. Gustav Putsch KG in accordance with the requirements of the GDPR
I. Name and address of the person responsible
The person responsible within the meaning of the Basic Data Protection Regulation and other national data protection laws of the member states as well as other data protection regulations is:
KNIPEX-Werk
C. Gustav Putsch KG
42337 Wuppertal
Oberkamper Str. 13
42349 Wuppertal
phone.: 02 02 / 47 94 - 0
telefax: 02 02 / 47 50 58
E-Mail: [email protected]
II. Name and address of the data protection officer
The data protection officer of the controller is as follows:
Arndt Halbach
GINDAT GmbH
Wetterauer Str. 6
42897 Remscheid
phone: (02191) 909 430
Telefax: (02191) 909 50 430
telefax message:[email protected]
III. General remarks on data processing
1. Scope of processing of personal data
We process the personal data of our users in principle only to the extent necessary to provide a fully functioning website and our content and services. The personal data of our users is processed regularly only after having obtained their consent. An exception to this is cases in which it is not possible to obtain consent for real reasons beforehand and a processing of the data is permitted by law.
2. Legal foundation for processing of personal data
Where we obtain consent of the data subject for the processing of personal data, Art. 6 (1) lit. a of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) serves as the legal foundation.
Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. b GDPR serves as the legal foundation for the processing of personal data which is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is party. This also applies to processing which is necessary prior to entering into a contract.
Where the processing of personal data is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which our company is subject, Art. 6 (1) lit. c GDPR serves as legal foundation.
Where the vital interests of the data subject or of another natural person render the processing of personal data necessary, Art. 6 (1) lit. d GDPR serves as legal foundation.
If processing is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of our company or of a third party and if the interests, fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject do not override the first mentioned interest, Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR serves as legal foundation for the processing.
3. Data erasure and period of storage
The personal data of the data subject are erased or blocked as soon as the purpose for storage no longer exists. The personal data may also be stored if this has been provided for by European or national legislators in regulations under Union law, acts or other provisions to which the controller is subject. Data are also blocked or erased if one of the storage periods prescribed in the above mentioned laws expires unless it is necessary to continue to store the data for a contractual arrangement or performance of contract.
IV. Provision of the website and creation of logfiles
1. Description and scope of data processing
Every time our website is visited our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the requesting computer.The following data are collected here:
- Information on the browser type and the version used
- The user’s operating system
- The user’s internet service provider
- The user’s IP address
- Date and time of the access
- Websites from which the user’s system reaches our website
- Websites which are requested by the user’s system via our website
The data are similarly stored in the logfiles of our system. These data are not stored together with other personal data of the user.
2. Legal foundation for data processing
The legal foundation for the temporary storage of data and logfiles is provided by Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR.
3. Purpose of data processing
The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to facilitate a delivery of the website to the user’s computer. For this purpose, the user’s IP address must be stored for the duration of the session.
The storage in logfiles is done to ensure the functioning of the website. In addition, the data serve to optimise the website and ensure the security of our technical information systems. An analysis of the data for marketing purposes does not take place in this context.
These purposes also justify our legitimate interest in data processing in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR.
4. Period of storage
The data are erased as soon as they are no longer necessary to achieve the purpose of their collection. Where data are collected for provision of the website, this will be the case when the respective session has ended.
Where the data are stored in logfiles, this will be the case after seven days at the latest. Any storage beyond this is possible, in which case the user’s IP addresses are erased or alienated so that an assignment of the requesting client is no longer possible.
5. Possibility to object and eliminate
The collection of data for provision of the website and storage of the data in logfiles is essential for the operation of the website. Consequently, the user has no possibility to object.
V. Use of Cookies*
1. Description and scope of data processing
Our website uses cookies. Cookies are text tiles which are stored in the internet browser or by the internet browser on the user’s computer system. When a user visits a website, a cookie can be stored on the user’s operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic string of characters which facilitate a clear identification of the browser when the website is visited again.
We use cookies to make our website more user friendly. A few elements of our website require the requesting browser to be identified also after changing page.
The following data are stored and transmitted in the cookies:
- Language settings
- Log-in information
- Screen resolution
- Cookie accept
2. Legal foundation for data processing
The legal foundation for the processing of personal data using cookies is Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR.
3. Purpose of data processing
The purpose of processing technically necessary cookies is to simplify the use of websites for the users. A few functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. It is necessary here for the browser to be recognised again after a change in page.
We need cookies for the following applications:
- Language settings
- log-in information
- screen resolution
- Cookie accept
The user data collected by technically necessary cookies are not used to create user profiles.
These purposes also justify our legitimate interest in the processing of the personal data in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR.
4. Period of storage, possibility to object and eliminate
Cookies are stored on the user’s computer and transmitted by it to our site. Therefore, as user you also have complete control over the use of cookies. By changing the settings in your internet browser you can deactivate or restrict the transmission of cookies. Cookies which are already stored can be erased again at any time, also automatically. If cookies are deactivated for our website, it may be that not all functions of the website can be used in full.
* For information on the use of web analysis cookies, see Section IX / X. Web Analysis .
VI. Newsletter
1. Description and scope of data processing
There is the possibility to subscribe to a free newsletter. The data from the input mask are transmitted to us on registering for the newsletter.
Data collected:
- Title
- Name
- Company
- Email address
- Content preferences
- Industry
Data are also collected on registration: date and time of the registration
For static purposes, such as reading habits and the personalization of content, it is also recorded if and when the newsletter is opened and which links are clicked.
For the processing of the data within the scope of the registration process, your consent is obtained in a so-called double opt-in procedure and reference is made to this data protection policy.
No data are passed on to third parties in connection with data processing to send newsletters. The data you enter here will only be used for personalization and to send the newsletter. Newsletters are sent via the CleverReach GmbH & Co. KG, Mühlenstr. 43, 26180 Rastede, Germany. You can view the data protection regulations of the shipping service provider here: https://www.cleverreach.com/de/datenschutz/. There is an order processing contract in accordance with Art. 28 Para. 3 S. 1 DSGVO with the shipping service provider.
2. Legal foundation for data processing
The legal foundation for the processing of data after registration for the newsletter by the user is provided by Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR where consent exists.
3. Purpose of data processing
The user’s email address is collected to send the newsletter.
Other personal data are collected during the registration process to prevent an abuse of the services or the email address used.
4. Period of storage
The data are erased as soon as they are no longer necessary to achieve the purpose. Accordingly, the user’s other personal data collected during the registration purpose are stored for as long as the subscription to the newsletter is active.
5. Possibility to object and eliminate
The user concerned can terminate the subscription to the newsletter at any time. There is a corresponding link for this purpose in every newsletter.
This similarly permits a withdrawal of the content to store the personal data collected during the registration process.
VIII. Contact form and e-mail contact
1. Description and scope of data processing
There are different contact forms on our website which can be used for electronic communication. If a user makes use of this possibility the data entered in the input mask are sent to us and stored. These data are as follows:
- Contact person
- Name
- Road
- Postal code
- Place
- Country
- Message
- The following data are also stored when the message is sent: Date and time of sending.
Your consent is obtained for data processing as part of the sending process and reference made to this data protection policy.
Alternatively, communication is possible using the email address provided. In this case, the user’s personal data transmitted with the email are stored.
Data may be passed on to associated companies of our company to answer the inquiry. The data are used exclusively to process the conversation.
2. Legal foundation for data processing
The legal foundation for data processing is provided by Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR if the user’s consent has been given.
The legal foundation for the processing of data which is transmitted when sending an email is provided by Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. If the email contact is aimed at entering into an agreement, the additional legal foundation for processing is Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR.
3. Purpose of data processing
Processing personal data from the input mask solely serves the purpose of processing the communication. In the event of communication by email, this purpose justifies the legitimate interest in processing the data.
The other personal data processed during the send process serve to prevent an abuse of the contact form and ensure the security of our technical information systems.
4. Period of storage
The data are erased as soon as they are no longer necessary to achieve the purpose of their collection. This will be case for the personal data from the input mask of the contact form and for the personal data sent by email once the respective conversation with the user has been ended. The conversation is ended once it may be derived from the circumstances that the matter concerned has been finally clarified.
The personal data which are additionally collected during the send process will similarly be erased once the matter has been finally clarified.
5. Possibility to object and eliminate
The user has the possibility at any time to withdraw his consent to processing of personal data. If the user gets in contact with us by email, he may object to the storage of his personal data at any time. In any such case the conversation cannot be continued.
The consent can be withdrawn and storage objected to by sending an email to [email protected].
All personal data stored as part of the communication are erased in this case.
IX. Web analysis by Matomo (formerly PIWIK)
1. Scope of processing personal data
We use the open source software tool Matomo (formerly PIWIK) on our website to analyse the surfing behaviour of our users. The software places a cookie on the user’s computer (see above on cookies). If details of our website are requested, the following data are stored:
- Two bytes of the IP address of the user’s requesting system
- The requested website
- The website from which the user accessed the requested website (referrer)
- The sub-pages from which the requested website was requested
- The duration of stay on the website
- The frequency of requesting the website
The software runs exclusively on the servers of our website. The user’s personal data are stored there only. The data are not passed on to third parties.
The software is set such that the IP addresses are not stored completely but 2 bytes of the IP address are masked (for example: 192.168.xxx.xxx).
In this way, it is not possible to assign the abbreviated IP address to the requesting computer.
2. Legal foundation for the processing of personal data
The legal foundation of the processing of the user’s personal data is provided by Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR.
3. Purpose of data processing
The personal data of users are processed to permit us to analyse the surfing behaviour of our users. The analysis of the data obtained enables us to compile information on the use of the individual components of our website. This assists us in constantly improving our website and its user friendliness. These purposes also justify our legitimate interest in processing the data pursuant to Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. Anonymising the IP address takes sufficient account of the interest of users in the protection of personal data.
4. Period of storage
The data are erased as soon as they are no longer required for our recording purposes. In our case this is after three years.
5. Possibility to object and eliminate
Cookies are stored on the user’s computer and transmitted to our website by it. You as user therefore also have the full control over the use of cookies. By changing the settings in your internet browser you can deactivate or restrict the transmission of cookies. Cookies which are already stored can be erased at any time, also automatically. If cookies are deactivated for our website it may be the case that not all function of the website can be used to the full.
You can decide here whether an unambiguous web analysis cookie may be placed in your browser in order to enable the operator of the website to collect and analyse different statistical data. If you would like to decide against this, click on the following link to place the Matomo deactivation cookie in your browser.