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We are pleased to welcome you to our website. The protection and security of your data are very important to us. Our processes are designed to ensure that as few personal data as possible are collected or processed. The following privacy statement explains what information we collect during your visit to our website and how this information may be used.

1. Name and Address of the Controller

The controller in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and other national data protection laws of the member states, as well as other data protection regulations, is:

AMTRION GmbH

Sandtrift 1 · 32457 Porta Westfalica / Germany

HRB 15585 Bad Oeynhausen

VAT ID: DE 126 010 724

represented by its Managing Director Jürgen Roth

Phone: +49 (0)5731-7607-0

Fax: +49 (0)5731-7607-50

Email: info(at)amtrion.com

2. Name and Address of the Data Protection Officer

The data protection officer of the controller is:

Martin Wagner, LL.M.

Attorney at Law and Master of Laws

Certified Data Protection Officer (TÜV Nord)

Katternberger Str. 24

42655 Solingen

Phone: +49 (0)212-52088590

Email: haseke(at)datenschutzservice.online

3. General Information on Data Processing

3.1. Scope of Processing Personal Data

We collect and use personal data of our users only to the extent necessary to provide a functional website and our content and services. The collection and use of personal data of our users usually only occur with the user's consent. An exception applies in cases where obtaining prior consent is not possible for factual reasons and the processing of the data is permitted by legal regulations.

3.2. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

If we obtain consent from the data subject for processing operations involving personal data, Article 6(1)(a) of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) serves as the legal basis for processing personal data.

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

If processing personal data is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which our company is subject, Article 6(1)(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, Article 6(1)(d) GDPR serves as the legal basis.

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

3.3. Data Deletion and Storage Duration

The personal data of the data subject will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage ceases to apply. Storage may also occur if this is provided for by European or national legislators in union law regulations, laws, or other provisions to which the controller is subject. Data will also be blocked or deleted when a storage period prescribed by the aforementioned regulations expires, unless there is a necessity for further storage of the data for the conclusion of a contract or for contract fulfillment.

4. Provision of the Website and Creation of Log Files

4.1. 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 computer.

The following data is collected:

1. Information about the browser type and version used
2. The operating system of the user
3. The internet service provider of the user
4. The user's IP address
5. Date and time of access
6. Websites from which the user's system accesses our website
7. Websites that are accessed by the user's system via our website

The log files contain IP addresses or other data that enable the assignment to a user. This could be the case, for example, if the link to the website from which the user accesses the website or the link to the website to which the user switches contains personal data. The data is also stored in the log files of our system. There is no storage of this data together with other personal data of the user.

4.2. Legal Basis for Data Processing

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

4.3. Purpose of Data Processing

The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable the 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 log files is done to ensure the functionality of the website. In addition, the data is used to optimize the website and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. An evaluation of the data for marketing purposes does not take place in this context. Our legitimate interest in data processing also lies in these purposes according to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.

4.4. Duration of Storage

The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer necessary for the purpose of their collection. In the case of data collection for the provision of the website, this is the case when the respective session is terminated. In the case of storage of data in log files, this occurs after a maximum of seven days. Further storage is possible. In this case, the IP addresses of the users are deleted or anonymized, so that an assignment of the accessing client is no longer possible.

4.5. Right to Object and Removal

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. Therefore, there is no possibility for the user to object.

5. Use of Cookies

5.1. 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. When a user accesses a website, a cookie may be stored on the user's operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic string of characters that allows for the unique identification of the browser when the website is accessed again.

We use cookies to make our website more user-friendly. Some elements of our website require that the accessing browser can be identified even after a page change. The cookies store the language settings you have made.

In addition, we use cookies on our website that allow for the analysis of user behavior. This way, the frequency of page views can be determined. The data collected in this way is pseudonymized by technical precautions. Therefore, an assignment of the data to the accessing user is no longer possible. The data is not stored together with other personal data of the users. When accessing our website, users are informed by an info banner about the use of cookies for analysis purposes and are referred to this privacy notice. In this context, there is also a note on how the storage of cookies can be prevented in the browser settings. When accessing our website, the user is informed about the use of cookies for analysis purposes and their consent for the processing of the personal data used in this context is obtained. In this context, there is also a note on this privacy notice.

5.2. Legal Basis for Data Processing

The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The legal basis for the processing of personal data using technically necessary cookies is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies for analysis purposes is, in the presence of the user's consent, Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.

5.3. Purpose of 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, it is necessary that the browser is recognized again after a page change. We need cookies to adopt language settings. The user data collected through technically necessary cookies is not used to create user profiles.

The use of analysis cookies serves the purpose of improving the quality of our website and its content. Through analysis cookies, we learn how the website is used and can continuously optimize our offering.

Our legitimate interest in processing personal data according to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR also lies in these purposes.

5.4. Duration of Storage, Right to Object and Removal

Cookies are stored on the user's computer and transmitted to our site by the user. Therefore, as a user, you also have full control over the use of cookies. By changing the settings in your internet browser, you can disable or restrict the transmission of cookies. Already stored cookies can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are disabled for our website, it may no longer be possible to use all functions of the website fully.

6. Contact Form and Email Contact

6.1. Description and Scope of Data Processing

Our website has a contact form that can be used for electronic contact and to request a trial version of our software. If a user takes this opportunity, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and stored. This data includes:

• Your name
• Company
• Email address
• Phone
• Your message

At the time of sending the message, the following data is also stored:

• The user's IP address
• Date and time

For the processing of the data, your consent is obtained during the sending process, and reference is made to this privacy notice.

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

There is no transfer of data to third parties in this context. The data is used exclusively for processing the conversation.

6.2. Legal Basis for Data Processing

The legal basis for processing the data is, in the presence of the user's consent, Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. The legal basis for processing the data transmitted in the course of sending an email is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. If the email contact aims at concluding a contract, the additional legal basis for processing is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.

6.3. Purpose of Data Processing

The processing of personal data from the input mask serves us solely for the purpose of processing the contact request. In the case of contact via email, there is also the necessary legitimate interest in processing 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.

6.4. Duration of Storage

The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer necessary for the purpose of their collection. For the personal data from the input mask of the contact form and those sent by email, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user is finished. The conversation is considered finished when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the matter in question has been conclusively clarified. The additional personal data collected during the sending process will be deleted no later than after a period of seven days.

6.5. Right to Object and Removal

The user has the right to revoke their consent to the processing of personal data at any time. If the user contacts us by email, they can object to the storage of their personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued. The revocation can be made at any time by email or by post to the responsible party (see above). All personal data stored during the contact process will be deleted in this case.

7. Newsletter

7.1. Description and Scope of Data Processing

Our website offers the option to subscribe to a free newsletter. When registering for the newsletter, the data from the input mask is transmitted to us.

In addition, the following data is collected during registration:

1. IP address of the accessing computer
2. Date and time of registration

For the processing of the data, your consent is obtained during the registration process, and reference is made to this privacy notice.

7.2. Legal Basis for Data Processing

The legal basis for processing the data after the user registers for the newsletter is, in the presence of the user's consent, Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.

7.3. Purpose of Data Processing

The collection of the user's email address serves to deliver the newsletter.

7.4. Duration of Storage

The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer necessary for the purpose of their collection. The user's email address will therefore be stored as long as the newsletter subscription is active. The other personal data collected during the registration process will usually be deleted after a period of seven days.

7.5. Right to Object and Removal

The subscription to the newsletter can be canceled by the affected user at any time. For this purpose, there is a corresponding link in each newsletter. This also allows for the revocation of consent to the storage of personal data collected during the registration process.

8. Rights of the Data Subject

If personal data is processed by you, you are a data subject within the meaning of the GDPR and you have the following rights against the controller:

8.1. Right to Information

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

If such processing occurs, you can request information from the controller about the following:

1. the purposes for which the personal data is processed;
2. the categories of personal data that are processed;
3. the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data concerning you has been disclosed or will be disclosed;
4. the planned duration of storage of the personal data concerning you or, if specific information is not possible, criteria for determining the storage duration;
5. the existence of a right to rectification or deletion of personal data concerning you, a right to restriction of processing by the controller, or a right to object to this processing;
6. the existence of a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority;
7. all available information about the origin of the data if the personal data is not collected from the data subject;
8. the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, according to Article 22(1) and (4) GDPR and – at least in these cases – meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and the intended consequences of such processing for the data subject.

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

8.2. Right to Rectification

You have the right to request rectification and/or completion from the controller if the personal data concerning you is inaccurate or incomplete. The controller must make the rectification without delay.

8.3. Right to Restriction of Processing

Under the following conditions, you can request the restriction of processing of personal data concerning you:

1. if you contest the accuracy of the personal data concerning you for a period that enables the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data;
2. the processing is unlawful and you oppose the deletion of the personal data and instead request the restriction of the use of the personal data;
3. the controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of processing, but you need it for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, or
4. if you have objected to the processing according to Article 21(1) GDPR and it is not yet clear whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override your grounds.

If the processing of personal data concerning you has been restricted, these data – apart from their storage – may only be processed with your consent or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims or to protect the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest of the Union or a member state.

If the restriction of processing has been lifted according to the above conditions, you will be informed by the controller before the restriction is lifted.

8.4. Right to Deletion

a) Obligation to Delete

You can request from the controller that the personal data concerning you be deleted immediately, and the controller is obliged to delete this data immediately if one of the following reasons applies:

1. The personal data concerning you is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or otherwise processed.
2. You revoke your consent on which the processing is based according to Article 6(1)(a) or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR, and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
3. You object to the processing according to Article 21(1) GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or you object to the processing according to Article 21(2) GDPR.
4. The personal data concerning you has been unlawfully processed.
5. The deletion of the personal data concerning you is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation under Union law or the law of the member states to which the controller is subject.
6. The personal data concerning you has been collected in relation to the offer of information society services according to Article 8(1) GDPR.

b) Information to Third Parties

If the controller has made the personal data concerning you public and is obliged to delete it according to Article 17(1) GDPR, the controller will take appropriate measures, including technical measures, to inform those responsible for data processing who process the personal data that you, as the data subject, have requested the deletion of all links to this personal data or copies or replications of this personal data, taking into account the available technology and the implementation costs.

c) Exceptions

The right to deletion does not exist to the extent that processing is necessary

1. for the exercise of the right to freedom of expression and information;
2. for compliance with a legal obligation that requires processing under Union law or the law of the member states 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 according to Article 9(2)(h) and (i) as well as Article 9(3) GDPR;
4. for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes, or for statistical purposes according to Article 89(1) GDPR, insofar as the right mentioned in section a) is likely to make it impossible or seriously impair the achievement of the objectives of that processing, or
5. for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.

8.5. Right to Notification

If you have asserted the right to rectification, deletion, or restriction of processing against the controller, the controller is obliged to inform all recipients to whom the personal data concerning you has been disclosed of this rectification or deletion of the data or restriction of processing, unless this proves impossible or involves a disproportionate effort.

You have the right to be informed by the controller about these recipients.

8.6. 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 this data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to whom the personal data has been provided, provided that

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

In exercising this right, you also have the right to obtain that the personal data concerning you be 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 the processing of personal data that is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.

8.7. Right to Object

You have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you, which is based on Article 6(1)(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 he can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights, and freedoms, or the processing is for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.

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

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

You have the option to exercise your right to object in connection with the use of information society services – notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC – through automated procedures in which technical specifications are used.

8.8. Right to Withdraw Consent to Data Processing

You have the right to withdraw your consent to data processing at any time. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

8.9. Automated Decision-Making in Individual Cases, Including Profiling

You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing – including profiling – that 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 permissible under Union or member state law to which the controller is subject and which also lays down appropriate measures to safeguard your rights and freedoms as well as your legitimate interests, or
3. is based on your explicit consent.

However, such decisions may not be based on special categories of personal data under Article 9(1) GDPR unless Article 9(2)(a) or (g) applies and appropriate measures to safeguard the rights and freedoms as well as your legitimate interests have been implemented.

In the cases mentioned in (1) and (3), the controller shall implement appropriate measures to safeguard the rights and freedoms as well as your legitimate interests, which shall at least include the right to obtain intervention from a person on the part of the controller, to express your point of view, and to contest the decision.

8.10. 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 residence, your workplace, or the place of the alleged infringement, if you believe that the processing of personal data concerning you infringes the GDPR. The supervisory authority to which the complaint has been lodged shall inform the complainant of the status and the results of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy under Article 78 GDPR.

9. Integration of Tracking Tools

9.1. Integration of Google Maps

On this website, we use the services of Google Maps. This allows us to show you interactive maps directly on the website and enables you to use the map function conveniently.
By visiting the website, Google receives the information that you have accessed the corresponding subpage of our website. In addition, the data mentioned in section 4.1 of this statement is transmitted. This occurs regardless of whether Google provides a user account through which you are logged in or whether no user account exists. If you are logged in to Google, your data is directly associated with your account. If you do not wish for the association with your profile at Google, you must log out before activating the button. Google stores your data as usage profiles and uses them for advertising, market research, and/or needs-based design of its website. Such evaluation is carried out in particular (even for non-logged-in users) to provide needs-based advertising and to inform other users of the social network about your activities on our website. You have the right to object to the creation of these user profiles, whereby you must contact Google to exercise this right.
Further information on the purpose and scope of data collection and its processing by the plugin provider can be found in the provider's privacy policy. There you will also find further information on your rights in this regard and settings options to protect your privacy: Google Privacy Policy. Google also processes your personal data in the USA and has submitted to the EU-US Privacy Shield, EU-US Privacy Shield.

9.2. Integration of Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service of Google Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses so-called "cookies," text files that are stored on your computer and that allow for the analysis of your use of the website.

The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. In the event that IP anonymization is activated on this website, your IP address will be shortened by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activities, and to provide other services related to website usage and internet usage to the website operator. The IP address transmitted by your browser within the framework of Google Analytics will not be merged with other data from Google.

You can prevent the storage of cookies by adjusting your browser software accordingly; however, we would like to point out that in this case you may not be able to use all features of this website to their full extent. You can also prevent the collection of the data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (including your IP address) to Google as well as the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link:

Google Analytics Opt-out.

This website uses Google Analytics with the extension "_anonymizeIp()". This means that IP addresses are processed in a shortened form, making it impossible to relate them to individuals. If a personal reference can be established from the data collected about you, this will be immediately excluded and the personal data will be deleted without delay.

We use Google Analytics to analyze the use of our website and to improve it regularly. Through the statistics obtained, we can improve our offering and make it more interesting for you as a user. For the exceptional cases in which personal data is transferred to the USA, Google has submitted to the EU-US Privacy Shield, EU-US Privacy Shield.

The legal basis for the use of Google Analytics is Article 6(1)(1)(f) GDPR.

Information from the third party: Google Dublin, Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, Fax: +353 (1) 436 1001.

User conditions: Google Analytics Terms,

Overview of data protection: Google Analytics Privacy Overview, as well as the privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy.