Privacy Policy

I. NAME AND ADDRESS OF THOSE RESPONSIBLE

The responsible organisation in terms of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other national data protection laws of the member states and other data protection regulations is:

Metzner Mechanical Engineering GmbH
Messerschmittstr. 30
89231 Neu-Ulm
Germany
Telephone: 0731 40199-0
Email: info@metzner.com
Website: www.metzner.com
Managing Director/Owner: Gerhard Rauch

Data Protection Officer: Martin Bastius
Email: datenschutz@heydata.eu

II. GENERAL INFORMATION ON DATA PROCESSING

1. Scope of the processing of personal data

As a matter of principle, we process our users’ personal data only to the extent necessary to provide a functional website and our contents and services. The regular processing of our users’ personal data only takes place with the consent of the user. An exception is made in those cases where prior consent cannot be obtained for factual reasons and processing of the data is permitted by law.

2. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

So far as we obtain the consent of the data subject for the processing of personal data, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. the EU Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) serves as the legal basis.

When processing personal data necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, Article 6 paragraph 1 letter b GDPR serves as the legal basis. This also applies to processing operations necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures.

Insofar as the processing of personal data is necessary to fulfil a legal obligation to which our company is subject, Art.6 para.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 para. 1 lit.d GDPR serves as the legal basis.

If the 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 outweigh the former interest, Art.6 para. 1 lit.f GDPR serves as the legal basis for the processing.

3. Data deletion and storage duration

The personal data of the data subject will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of the storage no longer applies. Storage may also take place if this has been provided for by the European or national legislator in EU regulations, laws or other regulations to which those responsible are subject. The data will also be blocked or deleted if a storage period prescribed by the above-mentioned standards expires, unless there is a need for further storage of the data in order to conclude or fulfil a contract.

III. PROVISION OF THE WEBSITE AND CREATION OF LOG FILES

1. Description and scope of data processing

Each time our website is visited, our system automatically collects data and information from the visitor’s computer system.

The following data is collected:

  • the name of your service provider (IP address)
  • the web page that led you to our website
  • the pages viewed
  • the browser used
  • the date and duration of the visit

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

2. Legal basis for data processing

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

3. Purpose of the data processing

The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable the website to be delivered to the user’s computer. For this purpose, the user’s IP address must remain stored for the duration of the session.

It is necessary to store the user’s IP address in log files to ensure the functionality of the website. The data also enables us to optimise the website and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. No evaluation of the data is carried out for marketing purposes in this context.

These purposes also include our legitimate interest in data processing in accordance with Art.6 para.1 lit.f GDPR.

4. Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required for the purpose for which it was collected. In the case of the collection of data for the provision of the website, deletion occurs when the respective session has ended.

In the case of data storage in log files, deletion takes place after seven days at the latest. Storage of the data beyond this period of time is possible. In this case, the IP addresses of the users are deleted or distorted so that it is no longer possible to assign the data to the client visiting the website.

5. Possibility of objection and requesting removal

The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of the data in log files is mandatory for the operation of the website. There is therefore no possibility of objection on the part of the user.

IV. USE OF COOKIES

a) Description and scope of data processing

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in the Internet browser or by the Internet browser on the user’s computer system. If a user visits a website, a cookie may be stored on the user’s operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic string of characters that allows the browser to be uniquely identified when you return to the website.

We use cookies to make our website more user-friendly. Some elements of our website require that the user’s browser can be identified even after moving from one page to another.

We also use cookies on our website, which enable analysis of the user’s surfing behaviour.

In this way the following data can be transmitted:

  • Entered search terms
  • Frequency of page views
  • Use of website functions

The user data collected in this way is pseudonymised by technical precautions. Therefore, it is no longer possible to assign the data to the visiting user. The data is not stored together with other user personal data.

b) Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies is Art.6 para.1 lit.f GDPR.

c) Purpose of the data processing

The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to simplify the use of websites for users. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these functions it is necessary that the browser is recognised even after moving from one page to another.

We require cookies for the following applications:

  • Transfer of language settings
  • Memorising search terms

The user data collected through technically necessary cookies is not used to create user profiles.

The analysis cookies are used for the purpose of improving the quality of our website and its contents. The analysis cookies enable us to learn how the website is used and thus constantly optimise our offering.

These purposes also include our legitimate interest in the processing of personal data in accordance with Art.6 para.1 lit.f GDPR.

If users do not want cookies to be stored on their computer, they are asked to deactivate the corresponding option in the system settings of their browser. Stored cookies can be deleted in the system settings of the browser. The exclusion of cookies can lead to functional restrictions of this online offering.

e) Duration of storage, objection and removal options

Cookies are stored on the user’s computer and transmitted by the user to our site. Therefore, you as a user also have full control over the use of cookies. By changing the settings in your Internet browser, you can deactivate or restrict the transmission of cookies. Already stored cookies can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are deactivated for our website, it is possible that not all functions of the website can be used to their full extent.

V. CONTACT FORM AND EMAIL CONTACT

1. Description and scope of data processing

On our website there is a contact form which can be used for electronic contact. If a user takes advantage of this option, the data entered in the input field is transmitted to us and stored. This data includes:

  • Name and company
  • E-Mail
  • Address, postal code, town
  • Telephone
  • Country
  • Website
  • Category (reason)
  • Message
  • Annexes

Your consent will be obtained for the processing of the data during the sending process and reference will be made to this privacy policy.

Alternatively, it is possible to contact us via the email address provided. In this case the personal data of the user transmitted with the email will be stored.

In this context, the data will not be passed on to third parties. The data will be used exclusively for processing the conversation.

2. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of the data is Art.6 para.1 lit.a GDPR if the user has given his consent.

The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of sending an email is Art.6 para.1 lit.f GDPR. If the email contact aims at the conclusion of a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art.6 para.1 lit.b GDPR.

3. Purpose of the data processing

The processing of the personal data from the input field only enables us to process the establishment of contact. In the case of your contacting us by email, we also have a necessary legitimate interest in the processing of the data.

The other personal data processed during the sending process serves to prevent misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.

4. Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required for the purpose for which it was collected. For the personal data derived from the input field of the contact form and data sent by email, this data will be deleted when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation ends when it is clear from the circumstances that the matter in question has been finally clarified.

The additional personal data collected during the sending process will be deleted after a period of seven days at the latest.

5. Possibility of objection and requesting removal

The user has the possibility to revoke his consent to the processing of personal data at any time. For this purpose an informal communication by email to us is sufficient. The legality of the data processing operations carried out up to the time of revocation shall remain unaffected by the revocation. All personal data stored in the course of the contact will be deleted in this case.

VI. WEB ANALYSIS BY GOOGLE ANALYTICS

We use Google Analytics, a web analysis service of Google LLC (“Google”), on the basis of our legitimate interests (i.e. interest in the analysis, optimisation and economic operation of our online offer within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f. GDPR). Google uses cookies. The information generated by the cookie concerning the use of the online offering by the user is usually transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there.


Google is certified under the Privacy Shield Agreement and thus offers a guarantee to comply with European data protection law (https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&status=Active).


Google will use this information on our behalf to evaluate the use of our website by users, to compile reports on the activities within this website and to provide us with further services associated with the use of this website and the Internet. Pseudonymous user profiles of the users can be created from the processed data.


We only use Google Analytics with activated IP anonymisation. This means that the IP address of users is truncated by Google within member states of the European Union or in other states that are party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address transferred to a Google server in the USA and truncated there.


The IP address transmitted by the user’s browser is not combined with other data from Google. Users can prevent the storage of cookies by adjusting their browser software accordingly; users can also prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie and related to their use of the website to Google and the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available at the following link:http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de.


Further information on the use of data by Google, setting and objection possibilities, can be found in the Google privacy policy (https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads) as well as in the settings for the display of advertising by Google (https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated).


The personal data of the users will be deleted or made anonymous after 14 months.

VII. YouTube

We integrate the videos of the “YouTube” platform of the provider Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Privacy policy https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/,Opt-out https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated.

VIII. RIGHTS OF THE DATA SUBJECT

You have the right to obtain confirmation as to whether or not data in question is being processed and to obtain information about this data and to receive further information and a copy of the data in accordance with Art. 15 GDPR.


In accordance with Art. 16 GDPR gives you the right to request the completion of data concerning you or the correction of incorrect data concerning you.


In accordance with Art. 17 GDPR, you have the right to demand that the data in question be deleted immediately, or alternatively, in accordance with Art. 18 GDPR, to demand that the processing of the data be restricted.


You have the right to request that the data concerning you which you have provided us with be made available to us in accordance with Art. 20 GDPR and to demand that it be passed on to other responsible persons.


Under Art. 77 GDPR, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.


a. Right of withdrawal

You have the right to revoke consents granted in accordance with Art. 7 Para. 3 GDPR with effect for the future


b. Right of objection

You can object to the future processing of data concerning you at any time in accordance with Art. 21 GDPR. The objection may be made in particular against processing for the purposes of direct marketing.