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1. Data Protection Overview

General Information

The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website.
Personal data refers to all data that can be used to identify you personally.
Detailed information on the subject of data protection can be found in our Privacy Policy below.

Data Collection on This Website

Who is responsible for data collection on this website?
Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator.
You can find the operator’s contact details in the section “Notice Concerning the Responsible Party” in this Privacy Policy.

How do we collect your data?
Some data are collected when you provide them to us. This could, for example, be data that you enter into a contact form.
Other data are collected automatically or after your consent when you visit the website.
These are mainly technical data (e.g., browser type, operating system, or the time of page access).
These data are collected automatically as soon as you enter this website.

What do we use your data for?
Part of the data is collected to ensure the proper functioning of the website.
Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior.

What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right at any time to receive information free of charge about the origin, recipient, and purpose of your stored personal data.
You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of these data.
If you have given your consent to data processing, you may revoke this consent at any time with future effect.
You also have the right, under certain circumstances, to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

For this purpose and for further questions regarding data protection, you can contact us at any time.

Analytics Tools and Third-Party Tools

When visiting this website, your browsing behavior can be statistically evaluated.
This happens mainly through the use of analytics programs.
Detailed information about these programs can be found in the following Privacy Policy.

2. Hosting and Content Delivery Networks (CDN)

Webflow

The content of our website is hosted by the following provider:
Webflow, Inc., 398 11th Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA (hereinafter “Webflow”).
When you visit our website, Webflow collects various log files, including your IP address.

Webflow is a tool for creating and hosting websites.
Webflow stores cookies or other recognition technologies required for the display of the website, for providing certain website functions,
and for ensuring security (necessary cookies).

For more details, please refer to Webflow’s Privacy Policy:
https://webflow.com/legal/eu-privacy-policy.

The use of Webflow is based on Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR.
We have a legitimate interest in a reliable presentation of our website.
If consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR and §25 (1) TDDDG,
insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting)
within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

Data transfer to the USA is based on the EU Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
Details can be found here:
https://webflow.com/legal/eu-privacy-policy.

The company is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF).
The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the United States that ensures compliance with European data protection standards
for data processing in the USA. Each DPF-certified company commits to uphold these data protection standards.
For more information, please visit: Data Privacy Framework Participant Search

Data Processing Agreement (DPA)

We have concluded a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with the provider mentioned above.
This is a contract required by data protection law that ensures that the provider processes the personal data of our website visitors
only in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

Amazon CloudFront CDN

We use the Amazon CloudFront Content Delivery Network (CDN).
The provider is Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL, 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy, L-1855 Luxembourg (hereinafter “Amazon”).

Amazon CloudFront is a globally distributed Content Delivery Network.
The technical transfer of information between your browser and our website is handled through the network.
This enables us to increase the worldwide accessibility and performance of our website.

The use of Amazon CloudFront CDN is based on our legitimate interest in providing a secure and seamless website service
(Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR).

Data transfer to the USA is based on the EU Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses.
Details can be found here: AWS GDPR Data Processing Addendum

Further information on Amazon CloudFront CDN can be found here: AWS Privacy Notice

The company is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF).
For more information, visit: Data Privacy Framework Participant Search

Data Processing Agreement (DPA)

We have concluded a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) for the use of the above-mentioned service.
This ensures that the provider processes personal data of our website visitors only in accordance with our instructions
and in compliance with the GDPR.

3. General Information and Mandatory Details

Data Protection

The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously.
We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations and this Privacy Policy.

When you use this website, various personal data are collected.
Personal data are data that can be used to personally identify you.
This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use them, and for what purpose.

Please note that data transmission over the Internet (for example, communication via email) may be subject to security vulnerabilities.
Complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible.

Notice Concerning the Responsible Party

The responsible party for data processing on this website is:

gKteso GmbH
Michael-Schäffer-Straße 1
D-86399 Bobingen, Germany

The responsible party is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).

Storage Duration

Unless a more specific storage period has been specified in this Privacy Policy, your personal data remain with us until the purpose for the data processing no longer applies.
If you make a legitimate request for deletion or revoke your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted unless we have other legally permissible reasons for storing your personal data
(e.g., retention periods under tax or commercial law). In such cases, the data will be deleted once these reasons no longer apply.

General Information on the Legal Basis for Data Processing on This Website

If you have consented to data processing, we process your personal data on the basis of Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR or Art. 9 (2)(a) GDPR
(if special categories of data under Art. 9 (1) GDPR are processed).
In the event of an explicit consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, processing also takes place on the basis of Art. 49 (1)(a) GDPR.
If you have consented to the storage of cookies or access to information on your device (e.g., via device fingerprinting),
processing is also carried out on the basis of §25 (1) TDDDG.
Consent can be revoked at any time.
If your data are required to perform a contract or to take steps prior to entering into a contract,
we process your data on the basis of Art. 6 (1)(b) GDPR.
Furthermore, we process your data where required to fulfill a legal obligation under Art. 6 (1)(c) GDPR.
Data processing may also take place on the basis of our legitimate interest under Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR.
The relevant legal bases in each case are outlined in the sections below.

Revocation of Your Consent to Data Processing

Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent.
You may revoke your consent at any time.
The legality of the data processing carried out before the revocation remains unaffected by the revocation.

Right to Object to Data Collection in Special Cases and to Direct Marketing (Art. 21 GDPR)


IF DATA PROCESSING IS BASED ON ART. 6 (1)(E) OR (F) GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME,
ON GROUNDS RELATING TO YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION, TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA;
THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING BASED ON THESE PROVISIONS.
THE RELEVANT LEGAL BASIS ON WHICH PROCESSING IS BASED CAN BE FOUND IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY.
IF YOU OBJECT, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL DATA UNLESS WE CAN DEMONSTRATE 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 (OBJECTION UNDER ART. 21 (1) GDPR).


IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA ARE PROCESSED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME
TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA FOR SUCH MARKETING;
THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING TO THE EXTENT THAT IT IS RELATED TO SUCH DIRECT MARKETING.
IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL NO LONGER BE USED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES
(OBJECTION UNDER ART. 21 (2) GDPR).

Right to Lodge a Complaint with the Competent Supervisory Authority

In the event of a violation of the GDPR, data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority,
in particular in the Member State of their habitual residence, place of work, or place of the alleged violation.
The right to lodge a complaint exists without prejudice to other administrative or judicial remedies.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive data that we process automatically on the basis of your consent or in fulfillment of a contract
in a common, machine-readable format, and to have these data transmitted to yourself or a third party.
If you request the direct transfer of the data to another controller, this will only be done where technically feasible.

Access, Correction, and Deletion

Within the framework of the applicable legal provisions, you have the right at any time to free access to your stored personal data,
their origin and recipients, and the purpose of data processing, as well as, where applicable, a right to correction or deletion of these data.
For this purpose, and for further questions concerning personal data, you can contact us at any time.

Right to Restrict Processing

You have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data.
For this purpose, you can contact us at any time.
The right to restriction applies in the following cases:

  • If you contest the accuracy of your personal data stored by us, we usually need time to verify this.
    During the verification period, you have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data.
  • If the processing of your personal data was or is unlawful, you may request the restriction of data processing instead of deletion.
  • If we no longer need your personal data, but you need them to exercise, defend, or assert legal claims,
    you have the right to request restriction of processing instead of deletion.
  • If you have objected to processing pursuant to Art. 21 (1) GDPR,
    a balancing of interests must be carried out.
    As long as it is not yet determined whose interests prevail, you have the right to request the restriction of processing.

 

If you have restricted the processing of your personal data,
such data may – apart from their storage – 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 European Union or a Member State.

SSL or TLS Encryption

For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content,
such as orders or inquiries that you send to us as the website operator,
this site uses SSL or TLS encryption.
You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the address line of the browser changes from “http://” to “https://”
and by the lock icon in your browser line.

When SSL or TLS encryption is activated, data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

Objection to Promotional Emails

We hereby object to the use of contact data published within the scope of the legal notice obligation
for sending unsolicited advertising and information materials.
The operators of this website expressly reserve the right to take legal action
in the event of unsolicited advertising information, such as spam emails.

4. Data Collection on This Website

Contact Form

When you submit inquiries to us via the contact form,
your information from the inquiry form, including the contact details you provide,
will be stored for the purpose of processing your request and for any follow-up questions.
We do not share this data without your consent.

The processing of these data is based on Art. 6 (1)(b) GDPR,
if your request is related to the performance of a contract or is necessary to take pre-contractual measures.
In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective handling of inquiries
(Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR) if this has been requested;
consent can be revoked at any time.

The data you enter in the contact form remain with us until you request deletion,
revoke your consent to storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g., after your request has been processed).
Mandatory legal provisions – in particular retention periods – remain unaffected.

Inquiry by Email, Telephone, or Fax

If you contact us by email, telephone, or fax, your inquiry, including all resulting personal data (name, inquiry),
will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of handling your request.
We do not share this data without your consent.

The processing of these data is based on Art. 6 (1)(b) GDPR,
if your inquiry is related to the performance of a contract or is necessary to take pre-contractual measures.
In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in effectively handling inquiries
(Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR) if this has been requested;
consent can be revoked at any time.

The data you send to us via contact inquiries remain with us until you request deletion,
revoke your consent to storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g., after your request has been processed).
Mandatory legal provisions – in particular statutory retention periods – remain unaffected.