Privacy Policy
1. Privacy at a Glance
General Information
The following notes provide a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is any data that can personally identify you. Detailed information on data protection can be found in the privacy policy listed below.
Data Collection on This Website
Who is responsible for data collection on this website?
The data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. Their contact details can be found in the section “Note on the Responsible Party” in this privacy policy.
How do we collect your data?
Your data is collected when you provide it to us. This can be data you enter in a contact form, for example.
Other data is collected automatically or with your consent by our IT systems when you visit the website. This includes mainly technical data (e.g., browser, operating system, time of access). This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter the website.
What do we use your data for?
Some of the data is collected to ensure the website functions properly. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior. If contracts are initiated or concluded via this website, the transmitted data is also processed for quotes, orders, or other inquiries.
What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right to obtain information free of charge at any time about the origin, recipient, and purpose of your stored personal data. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent to data processing, you may revoke this consent at any time in the future. You also have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances. Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority.
For this, and any other questions about data protection, you can contact us at any time.
2. Hosting
We host the content of our website with the following provider:
IONOS
Provider: IONOS SE, Elgendorfer Str. 57, 56410 Montabaur, Germany.
When you visit our website, IONOS collects various log files including your IP address. Details can be found in the IONOS privacy policy: https://www.ionos.de/terms-gtc/terms-privacy.
Use of IONOS 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 based solely on Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG, to the extent that consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting). Consent can be revoked at any time.
Data Processing Agreement
We have concluded a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with the above provider. This is a legally required contract ensuring that the provider processes the personal data of our website visitors only according to our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.
3. General Information and Mandatory Disclosures
Data Protection
The operators of this site take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your data confidentially and in accordance with legal data protection regulations and this privacy policy.
When you use this website, various personal data is collected. This privacy policy explains what data we collect and how we use it.
Please note that data transmission over the internet (e.g., email communication) can have security gaps. A complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible.
Note on the Responsible Party
Responsible for data processing on this website:
B&K Wäge- und Anlagentechnik GmbH
Auf’m Rottland 8
57577 Hamm
Phone: +49 (0) 26 82 / 262 98 – 0
Email: info@bk-anlagentechnik.de
The responsible party is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.
Storage Period
Unless a more specific storage period is stated in this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for processing no longer applies. If you assert a legitimate request for deletion or revoke your consent, your data will be deleted unless we are legally permitted or obliged to retain it (e.g., tax or commercial retention periods).
Legal Bases for Data Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR and Art. 9 (2)(a) GDPR (special data categories); § 25 (1) TDDDG (device information/cookies)
- Contract performance or pre-contractual measures: Art. 6 (1)(b) GDPR
- Legal obligation: Art. 6 (1)(c) GDPR
- Legitimate interest: Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR
You will be informed in the relevant sections which basis applies to which case.
Recipients of Personal Data
In the context of our business activities, we work with external parties. Data is only shared if legally permissible, contractually necessary, or based on a legitimate interest (Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR). If processors are involved, we have proper agreements in place. In case of joint responsibility, joint controller agreements are concluded.
Revocation of Consent
You may revoke your consent at any time. The legality of the data processing prior to the revocation remains unaffected.
Right to Object (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. If you object, we will no longer process your personal data unless compelling legitimate grounds override your interests, rights, and freedoms, or processing serves legal claims.
You may also object to direct marketing at any time. In this case, your data will no longer be used for such purposes.
Complaint to the Supervisory Authority
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, especially in your habitual residence, workplace, or the place of the alleged infringement.
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive or have transmitted to another controller data that we process automatically based on your consent or a contract, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Right to Access, Rectification, and Deletion
You have the right to access your stored personal data, its origin, recipient, and purpose, as well as a right to correction or deletion under legal conditions.
Right to Restriction of Processing
You may request the restriction of processing if:
- You contest the accuracy of the data
- The processing is unlawful and you oppose deletion
- We no longer need the data, but you require it for legal claims
- You have objected and it is undecided whose interests prevail
In such cases, data will only be processed with your consent or for legal claims, protection of others’ rights, or public interest.
SSL or TLS Encryption
This site uses SSL/TLS encryption for security and to protect the transmission of confidential content. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the address starting with “https://” and a lock icon in your browser. When enabled, transmitted data cannot be read by third parties.
Objection to Marketing Emails
Use of contact data published due to legal notice obligations for unsolicited advertising is hereby prohibited. The operators reserve legal action in the case of unsolicited promotional materials, e.g., spam emails.
4. Data collection on this website
Cookies
Our website uses so-called “cookies.” Cookies are small data packets that do no harm to your device. They may be stored temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently (persistent cookies). Session cookies are automatically deleted after your visit. Persistent cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them or your web browser deletes them automatically.
Cookies can be set by us (first-party cookies) or by third-party companies (third-party cookies). Third-party cookies allow the integration of certain services from third-party providers (e.g., cookies for payment processing).
Cookies serve various functions. Many cookies are technically necessary because certain website functions would not work without them (e.g., shopping cart or video display). Other cookies may be used to analyze user behavior or for advertising purposes.
Cookies required for electronic communications, certain desired functions (e.g., shopping cart), or website optimization (e.g., audience measurement cookies) are stored based on Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR unless another legal basis is specified. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing necessary cookies to ensure a technically error-free and optimized service. If consent was requested for storing cookies and similar recognition technologies, processing is based solely on this consent (Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG); consent may be revoked at any time.
You can configure your browser to inform you about the setting of cookies and allow cookies only in individual cases, to exclude the acceptance of cookies in specific or general cases, and to enable automatic deletion when closing the browser. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.
You can find details on which cookies and services are used on this website in this privacy policy.
Consent with Borlabs Cookie
Our website uses Borlabs Cookie Consent Technology to obtain and document your consent for storing certain cookies and using specific technologies. This service is provided by Borlabs GmbH, Rübenkamp 32, 22305 Hamburg, Germany (hereinafter “Borlabs”).
When you visit our website, a Borlabs cookie is stored in your browser, recording your consents or the withdrawal of consents. These data are not shared with the Borlabs provider.
The recorded data are stored until you request deletion, delete the Borlabs cookie yourself, or the purpose for storage no longer applies. Mandatory legal retention periods remain unaffected. Details on Borlabs data processing: https://de.borlabs.io/kb/welche-daten-speichert-borlabs-cookie/
The use of Borlabs Cookie Consent technology is to obtain legally required consents. The legal basis is Art. 6 (1)(c) GDPR.
Server Log Files
The website provider automatically collects and stores information in server log files, which your browser transmits to us automatically. This includes:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system used
- Referrer URL
- Hostname of the accessing computer
- Time of server request
- IP address
These data are not merged with other data sources.
The collection of this data is based on Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically error-free presentation and optimization of the website, which requires the collection of server log files.
Contact Form
If you send us inquiries via the contact form, your details, including the contact data you provide, will be stored to process your inquiry and for follow-up questions. This data will not be shared without your consent.
Processing is based on Art. 6 (1)(b) GDPR if your request relates to contract performance or pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in effectively handling inquiries (Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR) or your consent (Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR), where applicable; consent may be revoked at any time.
The data you enter in the contact form remains with us until you request deletion, revoke your consent, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g., after your inquiry has been fully processed). Mandatory legal requirements – especially retention periods – remain unaffected.
Inquiry by Email, Phone or Fax
If you contact us by email, phone, or fax, your inquiry and all resulting personal data (e.g., name, inquiry content) will be stored and processed for handling your request. We do not share this data without your consent.
Processing is based on Art. 6 (1)(b) GDPR if your request relates to contract fulfillment or pre-contractual steps. Otherwise, it is based on our legitimate interest in effectively handling inquiries (Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR) or your consent (Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR), where applicable; consent can be revoked at any time.
The data you send us via inquiries will remain with us until you request deletion, revoke your consent, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g., after processing your concern is complete). Legal retention obligations remain unaffected.
5. Plugins and Tools
Google Fonts (Local Hosting)
This site uses Google Fonts for uniform font display. The Google Fonts are installed locally, and no connection is made to Google servers.
More information on Google Fonts can be found at:
https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq
and in Google’s privacy policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
Font Awesome (Local Hosting)
This site uses Font Awesome for uniform font display. Font Awesome is installed locally, and no connection is made to Fonticons, Inc. servers.
More information can be found in the Font Awesome privacy policy:
https://fontawesome.com/privacy
Google Maps
This site uses the Google Maps service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (“Google”). This service allows us to integrate map content on our website.
To use Google Maps, your IP address must be stored. This information is typically transmitted to and stored on a Google server in the USA. We have no influence over this data transmission. When Google Maps is activated, Google may also use Google Fonts to ensure consistent font display. When accessing Google Maps, your browser may load necessary web fonts into its cache.
The use of Google Maps is in the interest of making our website appealing and to help users easily find the locations mentioned on our website. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR. Where appropriate consent has been requested, processing is based solely on Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG, insofar as the consent includes storage of cookies or access to device information (e.g., device fingerprinting) under the TDDDG. Consent may be withdrawn at any time.
Data transfer to the USA is based on the EU Commission’s standard contractual clauses. Details can be found here:
- https://privacy.google.com/businesses/gdprcontrollerterms/
- https://privacy.google.com/businesses/gdprcontrollerterms/sccs/
For more information on how Google handles user data, see:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
Data Privacy Framework Certification:
Google is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF), which aims to ensure that U.S. companies comply with EU data protection standards when processing data in the U.S. Certified companies commit to these standards. More information:
https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780
6. Our Own Services
Handling of Applicant Data
We offer you the opportunity to apply to us (e.g., via email, post, or online application form). Below, we inform you about the scope, purpose, and use of your personal data collected as part of the application process. We assure you that the collection, processing, and use of your data comply with applicable data protection laws and all other legal provisions, and that your data is treated confidentially.
Scope and Purpose of Data Collection
If you submit an application to us, we process the associated personal data (e.g., contact and communication details, application documents, notes from interviews, etc.) to the extent necessary to decide on establishing an employment relationship. The legal basis is § 26 BDSG (German Federal Data Protection Act), Art. 6 (1)(b) GDPR (general contract initiation), and, if consent was given, Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR. Consent may be withdrawn at any time.
Your personal data will be shared within our company only with persons involved in processing your application.
If your application is successful, the submitted data will be stored in our data processing systems for employment purposes based on § 26 BDSG and Art. 6 (1)(b) GDPR.
Retention Period for Application Data
If we are unable to offer you a position, you reject an offer, or you withdraw your application, we reserve the right to retain the data you have submitted for up to 6 months after the end of the application process (rejection or withdrawal) based on our legitimate interests (Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR). After this period, the data will be deleted, and physical documents destroyed.
The retention serves, in particular, as evidence in the event of a legal dispute. If it is evident that the data will still be needed after the 6-month period (e.g., due to a potential or pending legal dispute), deletion will only occur when the purpose for extended retention no longer applies.
Longer retention may also occur if you have given your consent (Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR) or if statutory retention obligations prevent deletion.