Data Protection Declaration

Data Protection Declaration of MEGGLE Group GmbH,
MEGGLE GmbH & Co.KG

MEGGLE Group GmbH and MEGGLE GmbH & Co.KG (hereinafter called “MEGGLE”) take the protection of our personal data very seriously and adhere very strictly to all the valid data protection laws and regulations, particularly the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) and the German Telemedia Act (TMG). The following contains information on the collection and processing of personal data when using our website. You can revoke this declaration on our website at any time. This Data Protection Declaration applies to the MEGGLE websites and their subdomains.

 

1. THE DATA CONTROLLER RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROCESSING

1.1 The service provider and data controller, as defined under data protection law, are MEGGLE AG und MEGGLE GmbH & Co. KG, Megglestrasse 6–12, 83512 Wasserburg am Inn, Germany, Tel.: +49 (0) 8071 – 73 0, Fax: 08071 – 73 444, E-mail: info@meggle.de.

You can reach our Data Protection Officer at:

Herrn Christian Volkmer
Projekt 29 GmbH & Co. KG
Ostengasse 14
93047 Regensburg
Germany

Tel.: +49 (0) 941 2986930
Fax: +49 (0) 941 29869316
E-Mail:
Internet: www.projekt29.de

 

2. YOUR RIGHTS

2.1 You have the right to request information from us at any time about the data stored at our company concerning you, as well as the origin, recipients or categories of recipients to whom this data is passed on and the purpose of the storage.

2.2 You have the right to request the immediate rectification of incorrect personal data concerning you or the restriction of the processing. In addition, taking into account the purposes of processing, you have the right to request the completion of incomplete personal data, including by means of a supplementary statement.

2.3 You have the right to request that we erase your personal data without delay. Among other things, we are obligated to erase it if it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed or if you have revoked your consent.

2.4 You have the right to receive your personal data provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format, and you have the right to transfer such data to another data controller without hindrance, provided the processing is based on your consent or was done by automated means.

2.5 If you have given your consent to the use of your data, you have the right to revoke it at any time.

2.6 If we process your personal data on the basis of legitimate interests, you have the right to file an objection to this processing.

2.7 Please direct all requests for information, enquiries or objections to the processing of data by e-mail to datenschutz@meggle.de or to the address specified in Section 1.

2.8 In the case of any breaches of data protection law, you have a right to lodge a complaint with a competent supervisory authority. For MEGGLE, the competent supervisory authority in matters of data protection is the Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision:

Bayerisches Landesamt für Datenschutzaufsicht
Promenade 27 (Schloss)
91522 Ansbach

Germany
Tel.: +49 (0) 981 53 1300
Fax: +49 (0) 981 53 98 1300

E-mail: poststelle@lda.bayern.de

 

3. DATA SECURITY

We implement technical and organisational security measures to protect the data we manage against accidental or intentional manipulation, loss, destruction or access by unauthorised persons. Your data is transmitted in an encrypted form: the key protocol used is TLS 1.2.

4. COLLECTION OF PERSONAL DATA IN THE CASE OF INFORMATIONAL USE, COOKIES

4.1 In the case of a merely informational use of the website, i.e. if you do not contact us beyond simply using the website or otherwise provide us with information, we collect usage data that your browser automatically transmits in order to enable you to visit the website. This data storage is done for exclusively system-related and statistical purposes (on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 b) GDPR), as well as, in exceptional cases, for reporting criminal offenses (on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 e) GDPR).

4.2 The personal data of the data subject will be erased or blocked as soon as the purpose of the storage has ceased to exist. In addition, such storage can be carried out if it is provided for in the European or national legislator in EU regulations, laws or other regulations to which the data controller is subject. The blocking or erasure of the data also takes place when a storage period stipulated in the aforementioned legal standards expires, unless there is a need to further store the data for the purpose of concluding a contract or performance of a contract.

4.3 The data transmitted by your internet browser, as specified in Section 4.1, consists of:

– IP address
– Date and time of the request
– Time zone difference to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
– Content of the request (specific page)
– Access status / HTTP status code
– Volume of data transmitted each time
– Website from which the request comes
– Browser
– Operating system and its interface
– Language and version of the browser software

4.4 The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable the website to be delivered to the user’s computer. To do this, the user’s IP address must be stored for the duration of the session. The storage of the data in log files is done to ensure the functionality of the website. In addition, we use the data optimise the website and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. No analysis of the data for marketing purposes is carried out in this context.

Our legitimate interest in the processing of data in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 f) GDPR is based on the purposes outlined above.

 

5. THE USE OF COOKIES
5.1 Our website uses cookies. When you use the website, cookies are stored on your computer. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your hard disk and assigned to the browser you are using, and that provide certain information to the party that places the cookie (in this case us). Cookies do not harm your computer and do not contain viruses. Cookies serve to make our website more user-friendly, effective and secure. Most of the cookies we use are what are called “session cookies”. These are automatically deleted after your visit ends. Other cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them. These cookies enable us to recognise your browser on your next visit.
5.2 Cookies that are necessary for carrying out the electronic communication process or for providing certain functions that you desire (for example, the shopping cart function) are stored on the basis of Art. 6 para. f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in storing cookies in order to ensure the technically faultless, optimised provision of our services. Insofar as other cookies (such as cookies for analysing your browsing habits) are stored, they are explained in a separate section of this Data Protection Declaration.
5.3 You can configure your browser settings in accordance with your wishes and, for example, refuse to accept cookies. However, we wish to draw your attention to the fact that if you do this, you may not be able to make use of all the functions of this website.
5.4 This stored data is stored separately from any data that may be provided to us. In particular, the data from cookies will not be linked to your other data.
5.5 In principle, a distinction is drawn between the following types of cookie:

  • Session cookies: These are stored on our web pages, on your computer or device while browsing and then deleted.
  • Persistent cookies: These cookies remain on your computer for a long time.
  • Third-party cookies: These cookies are created by affiliate websites and embedded in our website. They are used, for example, to delivery personalised advertisements.

5.6 In general, we use internet technologies (eg cookies, Java Script) for the sole purpose of making it easier for you to use our website and of optimising our website and your communication with our content: We use what are called “session cookies” to keep the current session active. We use cookies for data analysis. This enables us to recognise how well our forms are accepted, how many visitors use our pages or which websites are most frequently visited. We use cookies from third-party providers in order to improve your experience of our content and advertisements.

5.7 Some third-party providers use cookies on your computer, particularly to record visitor behaviour and to personalise offers (including advertisements). Several third-party cookies will be placed, depending on the platform. For information on how the third-party provider uses cookies, please refer to the relevant pages of the network. Information on the networks can be found in the table below. We have no control over the cookies placed by third-party providers: we therefore recommend that you examine the relevant third-party websites in order to determine which cookies are used and how they can be managed. In the case of popular third-party providers like Facebook, Google and many more, the “Digital Advertising Alliance” offers a way to collectively opt out from all DAA companies.

5.8 We currently use the following cookies:

  • MEGGLE: isSdEnabled, _et_coid, _dismissed, PHPSESSID, videoheader.count, hidecookiepopup, buttonPositionsNew
  • Matomo: _pk_id, _pk_ses

5.9 Management of Cookies / Dissenting to cookies
You will find setting options for managing the use of cookies in your browser menu. A browser usually has the following setting options:

  • View cookies
  • Allow cookies
  • Deactivate all or certain cookies
  • Deactivate all cookies when closing the browser
  • Block cookies
  • Notify if a cookie is to be placed and
  • Dissent to tracking web analysis

5.10 In the case of the following browsers, you can find the instructions for deactivating cookies on the software developers’ websites. If you block our cookies in your browser, you will not be able to use some parts of our website.

  • Firefox
  • Internet Explorer
  • Chrome (Windows) / Chrome (Mac) / Chrome for iOS / Chrome for Android
  • Safari

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6. COLLECTION AND PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA WHEN YOU CONTACT US AND FOR ADVERTISING PURPOSES
6.1 The collection and processing of personal data (including, for example, your name, telephone number and e-mail address) is carried out in the event that you expressly disclose this data to us in order to contact us through our contact form. This personal data is used exclusively for the purpose of processing your enquiries and on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 a) and f) GDPR.
6.2 The data will only be used for advertising purposes subject to your prior consent and on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 a) GDPR. The data you provide to us for the purpose of receiving the newsletter will be stored by us until your removal from the newsletter mailing list and will be deleted after you unsubscribe from the newsletter.

 

7. COLLECTION AND PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA FOR ORDERS, OPENING A CUSTOMER ACCOUNT, USE FOR DIRECT MARKETING
Personal data is stored on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 b) GDPR, if you disclose it to us yourself for the performance of a contract or to open a customer account. Without your explicit consent, this data will only be used for the purpose of contract execution and for processing your requests. After completion of the contract and full payment of the purchase price, your data will, taking into consideration statutory fiscal and commercial storage periods, be erased after the expiry of these periods.

 

8. COLLECTION AND PROCESSING PERSONAL DATA FOR JOB APPLICATIONS

8.1 We also collect personal information when you submit a job application to us. The processing of this personal information is required to complete the application process, including setting up an electronic application file, managing your application and organising job interviews – in short, the processing is a prerequisite for concluding an employment contract with you. Processing is done on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 b) GDPR.

8.2 We also use your personal data on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 f) GDPR to enable us to consider you for possible future vacancies and, after an unsuccessful application, we will store your data for this purpose for a period of 1 year. You can file an objection to this use of your personal data at any time.


9. RECIPIENTS / CATEGORIES OF RECIPIENTS OF PERSONAL DATA, THIRD COUNTRY DATA TRANSFERS, THE PURSUIT OF OUR LEGITIMATE INTERESTS

9.1 9.1 Your data will not be disclosed to third parties, with the exception of service providers whom we have commissioned with the data processing within the scope of this Data Protection Declaration, e.g. in the context of order processing and the technical infrastructure of the websites.

The said service providers are:

9.1.1 AllBytes GmbH, Sudetenweg 2, 83533 Edling, Germany, for web services and marketing

9.1.2 InnNet GmbH, Internet Services, Schmerbeckstrasse 4, 83512 Wasserburg am Inn, Germany, for web hosting

10. LinkedIn

We use the technical platform and services of LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland for the information service offered.

We would like to point out that you use the LinkedIn page and its functions on your own responsibility. This applies in particular to the use of the interactive functions.

When you visit our LinkedIn page, LinkedIn collects, among other things, your IP address and other information that is present on your PC in the form of cookies. This information is used to provide us, as operators of the LinkedIn pages, with statistical information about the use of the LinkedIn page.

The data collected about you in this context is processed by LinkedIn and, if necessary, transferred to countries outside the European Union. Which information LinkedIn receives and how it is used is described in general terms by LinkedIn in its privacy policy. here you will also find information about contact options for LinkedIn as well as the setting options for advertisements

The privacy policy is available under the following link: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy

The shared responsibility agreement under Art. 26 GDPR (as of 8/21/2020) with LinkedIn is available at: https://legal.linkedin.com/pages-joint-controller-addendum

Independently, we process data when you contact us via contact forms (so-called LinkedIn Lead Generation Forms). Our legitimate interest for the use of the so-called Lead Gen Forms serves marketing purposes in the context of business initiation, new customer acquisition and customer retention. Lead Gen Forms are forms that enable the integration of contact forms on the company profile or as sponsored content. By using these Lead Gen Forms services, we offer interested parties a function with which they can provide us as users with their e-mail address or other user information.

If you are a member of the LinkedIn platform with a personal profile, LinkedIn can assign the access of the above-mentioned content and functions to your personal profile.  Further information on data protection and the Lead Gen Ads of LinkedIn can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy and https://business.linkedin.com/de-de/marketing-solutions/native-advertising/lead-gen-ads respectively.

You can find the current version of this data privacy statement under the item “Data privacy” on our LinkedIn page.

 

11. Matomo

Within the framework of Matomo’s range analysis, the following data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests (i.e. our interest in the analysis, optimisation and commercial operation of our website as defined in Art. 6 para. 1 f) GDPR): the type and version of browser that you use, the operating system you use, your country of origin, the date and time of the server request, the number of visits, how long you spend on the website and the external links you use. The IP address of the user is anonymised before being stored.

Matomo uses cookies that are stored on users’ computers and enable an analysis of how users use our website. In this case, pseudonymised usage profiles of users can be created from the processed data. The cookies have a storage period of one week. The information generated by the cookie on your use of this website will only be stored on our server and will not be passed on to third parties.

Users can at any time dissent to the anonymised collection of data by the Matomo programme, with effect for the future, by clicking on the link below. In this case, what is called an “opt-out cookie” will be stored in your browser, with the result that Matomo will no longer collect any session data. However, if users delete their cookies, this means that the opt-out cookie will also be deleted and must therefore be reactivated by the user.

The logs containing the users’ data will be erased after 6 months at the latest.