In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Name and Address of the Controller

The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation and other national data protection laws of the Member States as well as other data protection provisions is:

Dr. Brockhaus-Messtechnik GmbH & Co. KG
Managing Directors: Dipl.-Kfm. Dirk E. Brockhaus, Dipl.-Ing. Stefan Siebert, Caspar N. Brockhaus MSc

Gustav-Adolf-Str. 4
D – 58507 Lüdenscheid
Germany

Tel.: +49(0)2351-3644-0 / Fax: +49(0)2351-3644-44
Email: measurements@brockhaus.com
Website: www.brockhaus.com

Name and Address of the Data Protection Officer

The Data Protection Officer of the controller pursuant to Art. 39 GDPR and Section 7 BDSG (new) is:

External Data Protection Officer
Sven Oliver Rüsche
Online-Agentur Rüsche

Enneststr. 3
51702 Bergneustadt
Germany

Tel.: +49-800-9989888 (toll-free)
Email: datenschutz@arkm.de

General Information on Data Processing

Scope of the Processing of Personal Data

We generally process personal data of our users only to the extent necessary to provide a functional website and our content and services. The processing of personal data of our users regularly takes place only with the user's consent. An exception applies in cases where prior consent cannot be obtained for factual reasons and the processing of the data is permitted by statutory provisions.

Legal Basis for the Processing of Personal Data

Where we obtain the consent of the data subject for processing operations involving personal data, Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR serves as the legal basis.

In the case of processing personal data necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR serves as the legal basis. This also applies to processing operations necessary to carry out pre-contractual measures.

Where 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 the legal basis.

In cases where vital interests of the data subject or another natural person require the processing of personal data, Art. 6 (1) lit. d GDPR serves as the legal basis.

If processing is necessary for the purposes of legitimate interests pursued by our company or by a third party, and the interests, fundamental rights, and freedoms of the data subject do not override the former interest, Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR serves as the legal basis for processing.

Data Deletion and Storage Duration

The personal data of the data subject shall be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage ceases to apply. Storage may also take place if this has been provided for by European or national legislators in EU regulations, laws, or other provisions to which the controller is subject. Data shall also be blocked or deleted when a storage period prescribed by the above-mentioned standards expires, unless there is a necessity for further storage of the data for the conclusion or fulfillment of a contract.

The Brockhaus Group uses products and services for analysis and marketing purposes provided in cooperation with Visable GmbH (www.visable.com). For this purpose, data is collected, processed, and stored via tracking pixel technology and cookies in order to create at least pseudonymized, and where possible and reasonable fully anonymized, usage profiles. The collected data, which may initially include personal data, is transmitted to Visable or collected directly by Visable and used there to create the aforementioned usage profiles. Personal identification of visitors to this website does not take place, and no other personal data is merged with the usage profiles. If IP addresses are identified as personal data, they are deleted immediately. You may object to these forms of processing at any time with effect for the future: Exclude visitor tracking (note: the link sets a first-party cookie for opt-out).

Provision of the Website and Creation of Log Files

Description and Scope of Data Processing

Each time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the accessing device.

The following data is collected:

Information about the browser type and version used
The user’s operating system
The user’s Internet service provider
The user’s IP address
Date and time of access
Websites from which the user’s system accesses our website
Websites accessed by the user’s system via our website

The data is also stored in the log files of our system. This data is not stored together with other personal data of the user.

Legal Basis for Data Processing

The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and log files is Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR.

Purpose of Data Processing

Storage in log files takes place to ensure the functionality of the website. The data also serves to optimize the website and ensure the security of our IT systems. An evaluation of the data for marketing purposes does not take place in this context.

These purposes also constitute our legitimate interest in data processing pursuant to Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR.

Duration of Storage

If the data is stored in log files, this occurs for a maximum of seven days. Storage beyond this period is possible. In this case, the users’ IP addresses are deleted or anonymized so that it is no longer possible to assign them to the accessing client.

Objection and Removal Option

The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of data in log files is absolutely necessary for the operation of the website. Consequently, there is no possibility for the user to object.

Integration of Images via Talentstorm

We integrate images on our website that are provided via the “Talentstorm” service.

When accessing a page that contains such an image, a connection to Talentstorm’s servers is established. In particular, the following data may be transmitted to Talentstorm:

• IP address
• Date and time of access
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referrer URL
• Possibly additional technical information (e.g., device information)

The transmission takes place to enable the technical delivery and proper display of content.

The legal basis for processing is Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest in an appealing presentation of our online offers and technically secure delivery of content).

If consent is obtained (e.g., via a consent tool), processing is based on Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR.

It cannot be ruled out that data may be processed on servers outside the European Union. If a transfer to a third country takes place, it will be based on appropriate safeguards pursuant to Art. 44 et seq. GDPR (e.g., EU standard contractual clauses), where required.

Further information on data processing by Talentstorm can be found in Talentstorm’s privacy policy:
https://talentstorm-bewerbermanagement.de/datenschutz

Contact Form and Email Contact

Description and Scope of Data Processing

Our website contains a contact form that can be used for electronic contact. If a user makes use of this option, the data entered in the input form will be transmitted to us and stored. This data includes:

Name
Email address
Company
Phone number (optional)
Message

At the time the message is sent, the following data is also stored:

The user’s IP address
Date and time of registration

During the sending process, your consent is obtained and reference is made to this privacy policy.

Alternatively, contact can be made via the provided email address. In this case, the personal data transmitted with the email will be stored.

The data is not passed on to third parties in this context. The data is used exclusively for processing the conversation.

Legal Basis for Data Processing

If the user has given consent, the legal basis is Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR.

The legal basis for processing data transmitted via email is Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. If the email contact aims at concluding a contract, the additional legal basis is Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR.

Purpose of Data Processing

The processing of personal data from the input form serves solely to process the contact request. In the case of email contact, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in processing the data.

The additional personal data processed during submission serves to prevent misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of our IT systems.

Duration of Storage

The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required for achieving the purpose for which it was collected. For personal data from the contact form and those sent via email, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation is considered ended when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the matter has been conclusively clarified.

The additional personal data collected during submission will be deleted no later than seven days thereafter.

Objection and Withdrawal Option

The user has the right to withdraw their consent to the processing of personal data at any time. If the user contacts us by email, they may object to the storage of their personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued.

All personal data stored in the course of contacting us will be deleted in this case.

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Rights of the Data Subject

If your personal data is processed, you are a “data subject” within the meaning of the GDPR and you have the following rights vis-à-vis the controller:

Right of Access

You may request confirmation from the controller as to whether personal data concerning you is being processed.

If such processing exists, you may request information from the controller about the following:

(1) the purposes for which the personal data is processed;
(2) the categories of personal data being processed;
(3) the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data concerning you has been or will be disclosed;
(4) the planned duration for which the personal data concerning you will be stored or, if specific information is not possible, the criteria used to determine that duration;
(5) the existence of a right to rectification or erasure of the personal data concerning you, a right to restriction of processing by the controller, or a right to object to such processing;
(6) the existence of a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority;
(7) all available information as to the source of the data, where the personal data is not collected from the data subject;
(8) the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, pursuant to Art. 22 (1) and (4) GDPR and—at least in such cases—meaningful information about the logic involved as well as the significance and the envisaged consequences of such processing for the data subject.

You also have the right to request information as to whether personal data concerning you is transferred to a third country or to an international organization. In this context, you may request to be informed about the appropriate safeguards pursuant to Art. 46 GDPR in connection with the transfer.

Right to Rectification

You have the right to obtain from the controller the rectification and/or completion of personal data concerning you if it is inaccurate or incomplete. The controller must carry out the rectification without undue delay.

Right to Restriction of Processing

You may request restriction of processing of personal data concerning you under the following conditions:

(1) if you contest the accuracy of the personal data for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data;
(2) if the processing is unlawful and you oppose the erasure of the personal data and request restriction of its use instead;
(3) if the controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but you require it for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims; or
(4) if you have objected to processing pursuant to Art. 21 (1) GDPR and it has not yet been determined whether the controller’s legitimate grounds override your grounds.

Where processing has been restricted, such personal data may—apart from being stored—only be processed with your consent, or for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims, or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person, or for reasons of important public interest of the Union or of a Member State.

If the restriction of processing is lifted after the above conditions have been met, you will be informed by the controller before the restriction is lifted.

Right to Erasure

Obligation to Erase

You may request that the controller erase personal data concerning you without undue delay, and the controller is obliged to erase such personal data without undue delay where one of the following grounds applies:

(1) the personal data is no longer necessary in relation to the purposes for which it was collected or otherwise processed;
(2) you withdraw consent on which the processing is based pursuant to Art. 6 (1) lit. a or Art. 9 (2) lit. a GDPR, and there is no other legal ground for the processing;
(3) you object to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 (1) GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or you object to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 (2) GDPR;
(4) the personal data has been processed unlawfully;
(5) the erasure of the personal data is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation under Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject;
(6) the personal data has been collected in relation to the offer of information society services pursuant to Art. 8 (1) GDPR.

Information to Third Parties

Where the controller has made the personal data public and is obliged pursuant to Art. 17 (1) GDPR to erase the personal data, the controller shall, taking account of available technology and the cost of implementation, take reasonable steps, including technical measures, to inform controllers that are processing the personal data that you, as a data subject, have requested the erasure by such controllers of any links to, or copy or replication of, that personal data.

Exceptions

The right to erasure does not apply to the extent that processing is necessary:

(1) for exercising the right of freedom of expression and information;
(2) for compliance with a legal obligation which requires processing under Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject, or for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller;
(3) for reasons of public interest in the area of public health pursuant to Art. 9 (2) lit. h and i as well as Art. 9 (3) GDPR;
(4) for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes, or statistical purposes pursuant to Art. 89 (1) GDPR, insofar as the right referred to above is likely to render impossible or seriously impair the achievement of the objectives of that processing; or
(5) for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims.

Right to be Informed

If you have exercised your right to rectification, erasure or restriction of processing vis-à-vis the controller, the controller is obliged to notify all recipients to whom the personal data concerning you has been disclosed of this rectification or erasure of the data or restriction of processing, unless this proves impossible or involves disproportionate effort.

You also have the right to be informed about these recipients.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive the personal data concerning you that you have provided to the controller in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. You also have the right to transmit those data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to which the personal data has been provided, where:

(1) the processing is based on consent pursuant to Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR or Art. 9 (2) lit. a GDPR or on a contract pursuant to Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR; and
(2) the processing is carried out by automated means.

In exercising this right, you also have the right to have the personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible. The freedoms and rights of other persons must not be adversely affected by this.

The right to data portability does not apply to processing of personal data necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.

Right to Object

You have the right, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to object at any time to processing of personal data concerning you which is based on Art. 6 (1) lit. e or f GDPR; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions.

The controller shall no longer process the personal data concerning you unless the controller demonstrates compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims.

Where personal data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to processing of personal data concerning you for such marketing; this also applies to profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing.

If you object to processing for direct marketing purposes, the personal data shall no longer be processed for these purposes.

In connection with the use of information society services—and notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC—you may exercise your right to object by automated means using technical specifications.

Right to Withdraw Data Protection Consent

You have the right to withdraw your consent under data protection law at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out on the basis of consent before its withdrawal.

Automated Individual Decision-Making, Including Profiling

You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing—including profiling—which produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you. This does not apply if the decision:

(1) is necessary for entering into, or performance of, a contract between you and the controller;
(2) is authorized by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject and that law contains suitable measures to safeguard your rights and freedoms and your legitimate interests; or
(3) is based on your explicit consent.

However, such decisions may not be based on special categories of personal data pursuant to Art. 9 (1) GDPR, unless Art. 9 (2) lit. a or g GDPR applies and suitable measures to safeguard your rights and freedoms and your legitimate interests have been taken.

In the cases referred to in (1) and (3), the controller shall implement suitable measures to safeguard your rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, at least including the right to obtain human intervention on the part of the controller, to express your point of view, and to contest the decision.

Right to Lodge a Complaint with a Supervisory Authority

Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your habitual residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement, if you consider that the processing of personal data relating to you infringes the GDPR.

The supervisory authority with which the complaint has been lodged shall inform the complainant of the status and the outcome of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy pursuant to Art. 78 GDPR.

Email Filter

To secure and filter incoming and outgoing emails, we use the service Barracuda Networks. In doing so, personal data such as email addresses and IP addresses are processed in order to detect and defend against spam, viruses, and malware. Data transmission is encrypted. Barracuda acts as a processor pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR. More information on data protection and rights of withdrawal can be found in Barracuda’s privacy policy. Emails are stored for a period of 30 days. Further information can be found at www.barracudanetworks.com.