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Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

By means of this privacy policy, we would like to inform you about the processing of your personal data. We will process your personal data only in accordance with applicable data protection law and as stated in this Privacy Policy . Below you will find information on how we collect your personal data, for which purposes your personal data is used, with whom it is shared and what control and information rights you have.

Definitions

Personal data
Personal data means any information relating to a natural person that can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier, such as a name, an identification number, location data or an online identifier.

Processing
Processing is any operation relating to personal data, such as collection, recording, organisation, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, disclosure or any other use.

2. Controller

cobo Botanical Specialities GmbH & Co. KG
Gurlittstrasse 24
D-20099 Hamburg

3. Data Protection Officer

DP-Dock GmbH
Stefan Mönnich
Ballindamm 39
20095 Hamburg

Telephone: +49 (0) 40 99999 – 3430
E-Mail: stefan@dp-dock.com

4. General information on data processing

Scope of the processing of personal data

We process your personal data only as far as necessary in order to provide a functioning website as well as for providing our content and services.

Legal basis for the processing of personal data

Insofar as we obtain your consent for the processing of personal data, Article 6 sec. 1 lit. a of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR ) serves as the legal basis. Article 6 sec.1 lit. b GDPR serves as the legal basis for the processing of personal data required for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party. This shall also apply to processing operations necessary in order to take steps prior to entering into a contract.

 

If the processing of your personal data is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject, Article 6 sec.1 lit. c GDPR serves as the legal basis.

 

In cases where processing of your personal data is necessary in order to protect your vital interests or vital interests of another natural person, Article 6 sec.1 lit. d GDPR serves as the legal basis.

 

If the processing is necessary to protect a legitimate interest pursued by us or by a third party and if your interests, fundamental rights and freedoms do not outweigh the first-mentioned interest, Article 6 sec.1 lit. f GDPR serves as the legal basis for the processing.

Data erasure and data retention

Your personal data will be deleted as soon as we do not need them any longer to fulfil the purpose for which we have collected the data. Apart from this, we will keep the data if required by the applicable European or EU Member State law.

5. Provision of the website and creation of log files

Description and scope of data processing

Each time you access our website, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the accessing computer.

The following data will be collected:

 

  • Web page(s) visited
  • Amount of data (in bytes) sent
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system used
  • Source/ reference from which you came to our website
  • Hostname of the accessing computer
  • Date and time of the server request
  • IP address used (if applicable: in anonymous form)

 

The data is also stored in the log files of our system.

Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and log files is Article 6 sec.1 lit. b and lit. f GDPR.

Purpose of data processing

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

 

The data is stored in log files in order to ensure the functionality of the website. The data is also used to optimise the website and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.

 

These purposes also include our legitimate interest in data processing pursuant to Article 6 sec.1 lit. f GDPR.

Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. When data is collected for provisopn of the website, this is generally the case when the respective session ends.

6. Registration

Description and scope of data processing

On our website, we offer you to contact us via our form.

The following data is collected as part of the registration process:

 

  • Name
  • Company
  • Street
  • Zip-Code/City
  • Country
  • Telephone
  • E-Mail

 

The following data will also be stored at the time of registration:

 

  • Your IP address
  • Date and time of your registration

Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of the data is Article 6 sec. 1 lit. b GDPR.

Purpose of data processing

Similarly, a registration of the user is necessary for the fulfilment of a contract with the user or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures.

Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which they were collected.

 

For the data collected during the registration process, this is the case when the registration on our website is cancelled or modified.

7. Contact form and e-mail contact

Description and scope of data processing

You can contact us via the e-mail address provided on our website. If contact us, the data entered by you will be transmitted to us and stored. The data will be used exclusively for the processing of conversation.

Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for processing the data transmitted in the course of sending an e-mail is Article 6 sec.1 lit. a or lit. b GDPR, depending on the initial purpose for contacting us.

Purpose of data processing

The processing of personal data serves solely the aim of processing the request. The legitimate interest lies in handling the establishment of contact.

Duration of storage

Your data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required for the purpose for which it was collected. Thus, data will be deleted as soon as the conversation with you is finished.

 

The correspondence is deemed to have been terminated when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the facts in question have been clarified once and for all.

8. Use of cookies

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 your computer system. If you visit our website, a cookie may be stored on your operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic string that allows the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is reopened.

 

We use cookies to make our website more user-friendly. Certain elements of our website require the calling browser to be identified even after a page has been changed.

 

You can prevent the storage of cookies through changing the settings of your browser. Please use the help functions of your Internet browser to learn how to change your settings. However, we would like to point out that in this case you may not be able to use the full functionality of our website.

Legal basis for the processing

The legal basis for this processing activity is Article 6 sec.1 lit. a or lit. f GDPR, depending on the purpose of the cookie.

Purpose of data processing

The purpose of using cookies is to simplify the use of our website and to constantly optimise our services for you. Some functions of our site cannot be offered without the use of cookies. In addition, we will use certain cookies in order to provide you with individual information about products and services.

 

Providing you with said information is our legitimate interest, Article 6 sec.1 lit. f GDPR

9. Use of Google Analytics

Description and scope of data processing

Our website uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service of Google Inc. “(“Google”). Google also uses so-called cookies (for cookies, see also VIII.), which enable you to analyse our website. On the account of the activation of Google’s IP anonymisation option the information generated by the cookie about your use of our website and your IP address will only be processed in a pseudonymised form within the member states of the European Union or in other states that are party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. On our behalf, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of our site, to compile reports on website activity and to provide other services related to website usage and internet usage to the website operator.

 

The IP address provided by your browser in the context of Google Analytics will not be merged with other Google data.

 

You can prevent the storage of cookies by selecting the appropriate setting in your Internet browserYou can also prevent the collection by Google of the data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (including your IP address) as well as the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available under the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en

10. Use of Google Web Fonts

Description and scope of data processing

In order to display the contents of our website correctly and graphically appealing across browsers, we use script libraries and font libraries such as Google Web Fonts (https://www.google.com/webfonts/) on our site. Google Web Fonts are transferred to your browser’s cache to avoid multiple loading. If your browser does not support Google Web Fonts or does not allow access, the content will be displayed in a default font.

 

Calling script libraries or font libraries automatically triggers a connection to the library operator. It is theoretically possible that operators of such libraries collect data.

 

The privacy policy of the library operator Google can be found here: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en&gl=de

11. Use of Google Maps

Description and scope of data processing

Our website uses Google Maps API to visually display geographic information. When Google Maps is used, Google also collects, processes and uses data on the use of the map features by visitors.

 

For more information on the purpose and scope of the data collection and processing by Google, please see the Google Privacy Notice: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en&gl=de

12. Use of social media plug-ins

YouTube

Some of our websites are linked to YouTube videos. Operator of the corresponding plugins is YouTube, LCC, 901 Cherry Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066, USA. When you visit a page with the YouTube plugin, a connection to YouTube servers is established. YouTube will be told which pages you are viewing. If you have a YouTube account and are logged in, YouTube can assign the surfing behavior to you personally. You can prevent this by logging out of your personal account in advance.

 

If a YouTube video is started, the provider uses cookies that collect information about user behavior.

 

You can find more information about data protection at YouTube in the provider’s privacy policy: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2801895?hl=en

Instagram

We use social plugins (“Plugins”) from Instagram on our website, which are operated by Instagram, LCC, 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA. The plugins are marked with an Instagram logo in the form of an “Instagram camera”. An overview of the Instagram plugins and their appearance can be found here: http://blog.instagram.com/post/36222022872/introducing-instagram-badges

 

When you visit one of our websites that contains such a plugin, your browser establishes a direct connection to Instagram’s servers. The content of the plugin is transmitted by Instagram directly to your browser and integrated into the page. This integration gives Instagram the information that your browser has called the appropriate page, even if you do not have an Instagram profile or are not currently logged into Instagram. This information (including your IP address) is transferred directly from your browser to an Instagram server in the USA and stored there. If you are logged in to Instagram, Instagram can directly associate your visit to our website with your Instagram account. If you interact with the plugins, for example by pressing the “Instagram” button, this information is also transmitted directly to a server of Instagram and stored there. The information will also be published to your Instagram account and displayed to your contacts. The purpose and scope of the data collection and the further processing and use of the data by Instagram as well as your rights and privacy settings in this regard are described in Instagram’s privacy policy: https://help.instagram.com/402411646841720. If you do not want Instagram to associate the data collected through our website directly with your Instagram account, you must log out of Instagram before visiting our website. You can also completely prevent the Instagram plugins from loading with add-ons for your browser, e.g. with the script blocker “NoScript” (https://noscript.net/).

Facebook

Due to our legitimate interest in the analysis, optimization and operation of our online services (within the meaning of. Article 6 sec.1 lit. f GDPR), this website uses the Facebook Social Plugin, which is provided by Facebook Inc. (1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, California 94025, USA). The embeddings can be recognized by the Facebook logo or by the terms “like”, “like”, “share” in the colors Facebooks (blue and white). Information about all Facebook plugins can be found via the following link: https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/

 

Facebook Inc. complies with European privacy laws and is certified under the Privacy Shield Agreement: https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt0000000GnywAAC&status=Active

 

The plugin establishes a direct connection between your browser and the Facebook servers. The website operator has no influence whatsoever on the nature and extent of the data that the plugin transmits to the Facebook Inc. servers. You can find more information here: https://www.facebook.com/help/186325668085084

 

The plugin informs Facebook Inc. that you have visited this website as a user. It is possible that your IP address will be saved. If you are logged into your Facebook account while visiting this website, the information will be linked to that account.

 

If you use the functions of the plugin – for example by sharing or “linking” a post – the corresponding information is also transmitted to Facebook Inc. Would you like to prevent the Facebook. Inc. links this data to your Facebook account, please log out of Facebook before visiting this website and delete the stored cookies. Via your Facebook profile you can make further settings for data processing for advertising purposes or object to the use of your data for advertising purposes.

 

You can access the settings here:

 

 

Which data, for what purpose and to what extent Facebook collects, uses and processes data and which rights and setting options you have to protect your privacy can be read in Facebook’s data protection guidelines. You can find them here: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/

13. Your Rights

Depending on the circumstances of the specific case, you have the following data protection rights:

Right of access

You have the right to request access to your personal data and/or copies of such data from us at any time.

 

You may also demand the following information:

 

  • information on the purposes, for which it was used as well as the legal basis fort the processing
  • information on the legitimate interests pursued by us or by a third party
  • information on the category of data concerned
  • information on the recipients of the data and persons authorised for access
  • information on the envisaged period for which the personal data will be stored or, if this is not possible, the criteria used to determine that period

Right of rectification, limitation and deletion

You have the right to demand the correction, deletion or restriction of the processing of your personal data insofar as the processing of that data is unlawful under data protection law, in particular because

 

  • the data is incomplete or inaccurate,
  • it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected,
  • the consent on which the processing was based has been withdrawn, or
  • you have successfully exercised a right to object to data processing.

 

In cases where the data is processed by third parties, we will forward your requests for rectification, cancellation or limitation of processing to these third parties, unless this proves impossible or involves a disproportionate effort.

Right to revoke consent

You have the right to refuse to consent or – without affecting the legality of the data processing carried out before the revocation – withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal data at any time.

Automated decision in individual cases including profiling

You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing that has legal effect on you or that significantly affects you in a similar manner.

Right to data portability

You have the right to request to receive the your personal data that you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format as well as to transfer this data to another controller without our interference. You may also have the right to request that we transfer the personal data directly to another controller, insofar as this is technically feasible.

Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

You have the right to take legal action or to appeal to the relevant supervisory authorities if you believe that your rights have been violated as a result of the processing of your personal data that does not comply with data protection regulations.

Right of objection

You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data at any time if we process your data for purposes of direct marketing or if the processing serves to pursue our legitimate interests and there are reasons arising from your particular situation.

14. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to amend Privacy Policy when updating our website. Please visit this website regularly and take a look at the current Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy was last updated on 05.03.2019.

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