Privacy Policy

Data Protection Declaration

I.      Information about the collection of personal data

1.      Personal Data

The following information explains the collection of personal data when using our website. Personal data refers to all data which refers to you personally, i.e. name, address, email address, payment information or your user behaviour.

2.      Responsible person according to the meaning of the GDPR

Responsible person according to Article 4 para. 7, EU-General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is
Dayton Progress GmbH
Adenauerallee 2
61440 Oberursel
Telephone: 06172-924226
E-mail: info@daytonprogress.de
www.daytonprogress.de

(see also our legal notices).

You can contact our data protection officer by post at the address given above, with the addition of “Data protection officer”, or by e-mail to: datenschutz@daytonprogress.de

3.      Instructions for contacting

When you contact us by e-mail or through a contact form, the information you provide (your e-mail address, your name and telephone number if applicable) will be stored by us to answer your questions. We delete the data that arises in this context after the storage is no longer required, or limit the processing if there are statutory retention requirements.

4.      External Service Providers

If we rely on contracted service providers for individual functions of our offer or wish to use your data for advertising purposes, the information below details the respective transactions. In doing so, we also name the specified criteria for the storage duration.

5.      SSL or TLS encryption

This site uses an SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or requests that you send to us as a site operator. You can recognize an encrypted connection because the beginning of the URL will change from “http://” to “https://” and a padlock symbol will appear in the browser line.

II.     General information on data processing

1. Scope of the processing of personal data

In principle, we collect and use personal data of our users only to the extent necessary to provide a functional website as well as our content and services. The collection and use of personal data of our users takes place regularly only with the consent of the user. An exception applies to cases in which prior consent cannot be obtained for reasons of fact and the processing of the data is permitted by law.

2. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

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

In the processing of personal data necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, Article 6 para. 1, lit. b, GDPR serves as the legal basis. This also applies to processing operations required to carry out pre-contractual activities.

To the extent that processing of personal data is required to fulfil a legal obligation that governs our business, Article 6 para. 1, lit. c, GDPR serves as the legal basis.

In the event that vital interests of the data subject or any other natural person require the processing of personal data, Article 6 para. 1, lit. d, GDPR serves as the legal basis.

If the processing is necessary to safeguard the legitimate interests of our company or a third party, and the interests, fundamental rights and fundamental freedoms of the data subject do not outweigh the former interest, Article 6 para. 1, lit. f, GDPR serves as the legal basis for the processing.

3. Data deletion and retention duration

The personal data of the data subject will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose for the retention ceases to exist. In addition, such retention may take place if provided for by the European Union or national legislature, in EU regulations, laws or other regulations to which the responsible person is subject. Blocking or deletion of the data also takes place when a retention period prescribed by the standards mentioned expires, unless there is a need for further retention of the data for conclusion of a contract or fulfilment of the contract.

4. Data transfer at the conclusion of the contract for services and digital content

We only transfer personal data to third parties if this is necessary within the scope of the contract, for example to the bank responsible for processing the payment.

A further transmission of the data does not take place or only if you have expressly consented to the transmission. A transfer of your data to third parties, such as for advertising purposes, without explicit consent does not occur.

Legal basis for the data processing is Article 6 para. 1, lit. b, GDPR, which allows the processing of data to fulfil a contract or pre-contractual measures.

 

III.          Provisioning of the website and creation of log files

1. Description and scope of the 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 here:

  • Information about the browser type and version used
  • Operating system of the user
  • Internet service provider of the user
  • IP address of the user
  • Date and time of access
  • Websites from which the system of the user comes to our website

The data will also be stored anonymously in the log files of our system. Storage of this data together with other personal data of the user does not take place.

1. Legal basis for the data processing

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

2. Purpose of the data processing

The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to allow delivery of the website to the computer of the user. To do this, the user's IP address must be kept for the duration of the session.

Storage in log files is done to ensure the functionality of the website. In addition, the data is used to optimise 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.

This also comprises our legitimate interest in data processing as per Article 6 para. 1, lit f, GDPR.

3. Retention period

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose of its collection. In the case of collecting the data for provisioning the website, this is the case when the respective session is completed.

When storing the data in log files, this is the case after no more than seven days. Further storage is possible. In this case, the IP addresses of the users are deleted or alienated, so that an assignment of the calling client is no longer possible.

4. Opt-out and removal options

The collection of data for the provision of the website and the retention of the data in log files is essential for the operation of the website. There is consequently no opt-out option on the part of the user.

 

IV.   Use of cookies

  1. a) Description and scope of the data processing

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are retained by the Internet browser or the Internet browser on the computer system of the user. When a user accesses a website, a cookie may be retained on the operating system of the user. 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. Some elements of our website require that the calling browser be identified even after a page break.

The following data is stored and transmitted in the cookies:

  • PHP-Session (for example, for use of forms)

In addition, we use cookies on our website that allow an analysis of users' browsing behaviour

In this way, the following data can be transmitted:

  • Entered search terms
  • Frequency of page views
  • Use of website features
  • Length of visit

The data of the users collected in this way are pseudonymised by technical measures. Therefore, an assignment of the data to the calling user is no longer possible. The data will not be stored together with other personal data of the users.

When accessing our website, users are informed by an information banner about the use of cookies for analysis purposes and referred to this privacy policy. In this context, there is also an indication of how the storage of cookies in the browser settings can be prevented.

When accessing our website, the user is informed about the use of cookies for analysis purposes and his consent to the processing of the personal data used in this context is obtained. In this context, there is also a reference to this privacy policy.

  1. b) Legal basis for the data processing

The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies is Article 6 para. 1, lit f, GDPR.

  1. c) Purpose of data processing

The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to simplify the use of websites for users. Some features of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these, it is necessary that the browser be recognised even after a site change.

The user data collected through technically necessary cookies will not be used to create user profiles.

  1. d) Duration of storage, objection and disposal options

Cookies are retained on the computer of the user and transmitted by it to our site. Therefore, as a user, you 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. Cookies that have already been retained may be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are disabled for our website, it may not be possible to fully utilise all the functions of the website.

This website uses the following types of cookies, the scope and operation of which are explained below:

  • Transient Cookies (for this purpose da)
  • Persistent Cookies (for this purpose db)
  1. da) Transient cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser. This includes in particular session cookies. These store a so-called “session ID”, which is assigned various requests from your browser during a particular session. Your computer can then be recognised when you return to the website. The session cookies are deleted when you log out or close the browser.
  1. db) Persistent cookies are deleted automatically after a determined amount of time, which can vary from cookie to cookie. You can delete cookies at any time in your browser security settings.
  1. dc) Cookies are retained on the computer of the user and transmitted by it to our site. Therefore, as a user, you 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. Cookies that have already been retained may be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are disabled for our website, it may not be possible to fully utilise all the functions of the website.
  1. df) We use cookies to identify you for follow-up visits if you have an account with us. Otherwise you would have to log in again for each visit.

V.        Contact form and e-mail contact

1. Description and scope of the data processing

On our website a contact form is available, which can be used for electronic contact. If a user elects for this option, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and saved. These data are:

Inquiry type, free text field for product nomination/ quantity, name, e-mail, address, company, street/number, zip code, city, country, free text field for message

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

  • IP address of the user
  • 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 data protection declaration.

Alternatively it is possible to contact us via e-mail addresses provided on our website. In this case, the user's personal data transmitted by e-mail will be stored.

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

2. Legal basis for the data processing

The legal basis for the processing of the data after registration for the newsletter by the user is in the presence of consent of the user as per Article 6 para. 1, lit. a, GDPR.

The legal basis for the processing of the data transmitted in the course of sending an e-mail is Article 6 para. 1, lit f GDPR. If the e-mail contact aims to conclude a contract, then the additional legal basis for the processing is Article 6 para. 1, lit. b, GDPR.

3. Purpose of the data processing

The processing of the personal data from the input mask serves us only to process the contact. In the case of contact via e-mail, this also includes the required legitimate interest in the processing of the data.

The other personal data processed during the sending process serve to prevent misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.

4. Retention period

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose of its collection. For the personal data from the input form of the contact form and those sent by e-mail, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. This shall be assumed if it can be inferred from the circumstances that the relevant facts have been finally clarified.

The additional personal data collected during the sending process will be deleted no later than after seven days.

5. Opt-out and removal options

The user has the possibility at any time to revoke his consent to the processing of the personal data. If the user contacts us, he may object to the storage of his personal data at any time.

For this purpose, an informal communication by e-mail or by post/fax to the contact address given at the start (point I.) is sufficient. The legality of the data processing carried out until the revocation remains unaffected by the revocation.

In case of revocation of the storage the conversation cannot be continued.

All personal data stored in the course of contacting will be deleted in this case.

6. Use of service providers:

The data of the contact form are stored or processed on the server of the hosting provider iMi digital GmbH, Matheus-Muller-Straße 3, 65343 Eltville am Rhein and transmitted to us automatically. iMi digital will neither use this data for its own purposes nor pass it on to other third parties.

 

VI. Rights of the data subjects

If you process personal data, you are within the meaning of GDPR and you have the following rights regarding the responsible person:

1. Right to be informed

You may ask the responsible person for a confirmation as to whether personal data concerning you is processed by us.

If such processing is available, you may request disclosure from the responsible person regarding the following information:

(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 is still to be disclosed;

(4)       The planned duration of the retention of your personal data or, if specific information is not available, criteria for determining the retention period;

(5)       The existence of a right to rectification or deletion of the personal data concerning you, a restriction on processing by the responsible person or a right to opt-out from this processing;

(6)       The existence of a right of appeal to a supervisory authority;

(7)       All available information on the source of the data if the personal data are not collected from the data subject;

(8)       The existence of automated decision-making including profiling as per Article 22 para. 1, and 4, GDPR and, at least in these cases, meaningful information about the logic involved, and the scope and intended impact of such processing on the data subject.

You have the right to request information about whether the personal data concerning you are sent to a third-party country or an international organisation. In this regard, you may request that you be informed about the appropriate guarantees as per Article 46 GDPR in connection with the transmission.

  1. Right to rectification

You have a right to rectification and/or completion with the responsible person, if the processed personal data concerning you is incorrect or incomplete. The responsible person must make the correction without delay.

3. Right to restriction on processing

You may request the restriction on processing of your personal data under the following conditions:

(1)       If you contest the accuracy of your personal information for a period of time that enables the responsible person to verify the accuracy of your personal data;

(2)       The processing is unlawful and you reject the deletion of the personal data and instead request the restriction on the use of the personal data;

(3)       The responsible person no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of processing, you, however, require them for the assertion, exercise or defence of legal claims, or

(4)       If you object to the processing as per Article 21 para. 1, GDPR and it is not yet certain whether the legitimate reasons of the responsible person prevail over your reasons.

If the processing of personal data concerning you has been restricted, this data may only be used - apart from its retention - with your consent or for the assertion, exercise or defence of legal claims or protecting the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest of the European Union or a Member State.

If the limitation on processing after the above-mentioned conditions is restricted, you will be informed by the responsible person before the restriction is lifted.

4. Right to deletion

a) Obligation to delete

You may require the responsible person to delete your personal information without delay, and the responsible person is required to delete that information immediately if one of the following reasons applies:

(1)       Your personal data are no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed.

(2)       You revoke your consent to the processing as per Article 6 para. 1, lit. a, or Article 9 para. 2, lit. a, GDPR and there is no other legal basis for the processing.

(3)       You object, as per Article 21 para. 1, GDPR, to the processing and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for processing, or you object, as per Article 21 para. 2, GDPR, to the processing.

(4)       Your personal data have been processed

(5)       The deletion of personal data concerning you is necessary to fulfil a legal obligation under European Union or member state law to which the responsible person is subject.

(6)       The personal data concerning you were collected in relation to information society services offered pursuant to Article 8 para. 1, GDPR.

b) Information to third parties

If the responsible person has made your personal data public and is required, as per Article 17 para. 1, GDPR, to delete it, taking into account the technology available and the implementation costs, he shall take appropriate measures, including those of a technical nature, to inform responsible persons who process the personal data that you, as the data subject, have deleted all links to such personal data or of copies or replicas of such personal data.

c) Exceptions

The right to deletion does not exist if the processing is necessary

(1)       to exercise the right to freedom of expression and information;

(2)       to fulfil a legal obligation required by the law of the European Union or of the Member States to which the responsible person is subject, or to carry out a task of public interest or in the exercise of official authority delegated to the responsible person;

(3)       for reasons of public interest in the area of public health, as per Article 9 para. 2, lit. h, and i, as well as Article 9 para. 3, GDPR;

(4)       for archival purposes of public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes, as per Article 89 para. 1, GDPR, insofar as the law referred to in section a) is likely to render impossible or seriously prejudice the achievement of the objectives of that processing, or

(5)       for the assertion, exercise or defence of legal claims.

5. Right to notification

If you have the right of rectification, deletion or limitation on processing vis-a-vis the responsible person, he is obliged to notify all recipients to whom your personal data have been disclosed of this correction or deletion of the data or limitation on processing, unless this proves impossible or involves a disproportionate effort.

You have a right with regard to the responsible person to be informed about these recipients.

6. Right to data portability

You have the right to receive the personal data that you have provided to the responsible person in a structured, common and machine-readable format, if technically possible. In addition, you have the right to transfer this data to another responsible person without hindrance by the responsible person for providing the personal data, provided that

(1)       the processing is based on consent as per Article 6 para. 1, lit. a, GDPR or Article 9 para. 2, lit. a, GDPR or on a contract as per Article 6 para. 1, lit. b, GDPR and

(2)       the processing is done using automated procedures.

In exercising this right, you also have the right to have your personal data transmitted directly from one responsible person to another, insofar as this is technically feasible. Freedoms and rights of other persons may not be affected.

The right to data portability does not apply to the processing of personal data necessary for the performance of a task in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority delegated to the responsible person.

7. Right to object

You have the right, due to reasons which result from a special situation, at any time, to opt-out from the processing of your personal data, which arise due to Article 6 para. 1, lit. e, or f, GDPR; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions.

The responsible person will no longer process your personal data unless he can demonstrate compelling legal grounds for processing that outweigh your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing is for the assertion, exercise or defence of legal claims.

If your personal data are processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to opt-out at any time from the processing of your personal data for the purpose of such advertising; this also applies to profiling insofar as it is associated with such direct advertising.

If you opt out from the processing for the purpose of direct advertising, your personal data will no longer be processed for these purposes.

You may, in the context of the use of information society services - notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC - exercise your opt-out right by means of automated procedures using technical specifications.

8. Right to revoke the data protection consent declaration

You have the right to revoke your data protection consent declaration at any time. The revocation of consent does not affect the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation.

9. Automated decision on an individual basis including profiling

You have the right not to be subjected to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which will have a legal effect on you or, in a similar manner, significantly affect you. This does not apply when the decision

(1)       is required for the conclusion or performance of a contract between you and the controller,

(2)       is permissible on the basis of Union or Member State legislation to which the controller is subject, and where such legislation contains reasonable safeguards to safeguard your rights and freedoms and your legitimate interests, or

(3)       is made with your express consent.

However, these decisions must not be based on special categories of personal data under Article 9 para. 1, GDPR, unless Article 9 para. 2, lit. a, or g, GDPR applies and reasonable measures have been taken to protect the rights and freedoms as well as your legitimate interests.

With regard to the cases referred to in (1) and (3), the responsible person shall take appropriate measures to uphold the rights and freedoms and your legitimate interests, including at least the right to obtain the intervention of a person by the responsible person, to express his / her own position and contest the decision.

10. Right to complain to a supervisory authority

You have the right to complain to a data protection authority about our collection and use of your personal information. The supervisory authority responsible for us is: the Hessian State Representative, Prof. Dr. Michael Ronellenfitsch, Gustav-Stresemann-Ring 1, Telephone: 0611 1408-0, Telefax: 0611 408-900 or -901, e-mail: poststelle@datenschutz.hessen.de

 

VII. Analysis tools and advertising

1.      Google Analytics

This website uses functions of the web analytics service Google Analytics. Provider is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.

Google Analytics uses so-called “cookies”. These are text files placed on your computer to help the website analyse how visitors use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is generally transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there.

Google Analytics cookies are stored on the basis of Article 6 para. 1, lit. f, GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in analysing user behaviour in order to optimize both its website and its advertising.

IP Anonymisation

We have activated the function IP anonymisation on this website. In case IP anonymising is activated on this website, your IP address will be truncated within the area of the Member States of the European Union or other parties to the agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be sent to a Google server in the US and truncated there. Google will use this information on behalf of the operator of this website for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing them with other services relating to website activity and Internet usage. The IP address that your browser transmits within the scope of Google Analytics will not be associated with any other data held by Google.

Browser Plugin

You can prevent cookie storage through your browser’s settings; please note that in this case you will not be able to fully use all of the website’s functions. You can also prevent the cookie and the collection of the data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (incl. your IP address) by Google as well as prevent Google from processing this data by downloading and installing the plug-in, which is available via the following link: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de.

Opposition to data collection

You may object to Google Analytics tracking by clicking the following link. An opt-out cookie is set, which prevents the future collection of your data when visiting this website. deactivate Google Analytics.

For more information about how to handle user data on Google Analytics, see the Google Privacy Policy: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de.

Order data processing

We have entered into a contract data processing agreement with Google and are fully implementing the strict requirements of German and European data protection authorities when using Google Analytics.

2.      Google AdWords and Google Conversion Tracking

This website uses Google AdWords. AdWords is an online advertising program of Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheater Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States ("Google").

As part of Google AdWords, we use the so-called conversion tracking. The conversion tracking cookie is set when a user clicks on an ad placed by Google. Cookies are small text files that the Internet browser stores on the user's computer. These cookies become invalid after 30 days and are not for personal identification. If the user visits certain pages on our website and the cookie has not expired yet, we and Google can recognise that the user has clicked on the ad and was forwarded to this page.

Every Google AdWords customer receives a different cookie. Cookies can not be retraced via the websites of AdWords customers. The information that has been collected using the conversion cookies is used to create conversion statistics for AdWords customers, who have chosen conversion tracking. The customers discover the total number of users that has clicked on their ad and has been forwarded to a page with a conversion tracking tag. However they do not receive any information that allows users to be personally identified. If you do not want to participate in tracking, you can opt-out of this by easily disabling the Google Conversion Tracking cookie through its Internet browser under User Preferences. You will not be included in the conversion tracking statistics.

The storage of "conversion cookies" is based on Article 6 para. 1, lit. f, GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in analysing user behaviour in order to optimize both its website and its advertising.

For more information about Google AdWords and Google Conversion Tracking, see the Google Privacy Policy: https://www.google.de/policies/privacy/.

You can configure your browser to inform you about the use of cookies so that you can decide on a case-by-case basis whether to accept or reject a cookie. Alternatively, your browser can be configured to automatically accept cookies under certain conditions or to always reject them, or to automatically delete cookies when closing your browser. The functionality of the site may be restricted if cookies have been disabled.

 

VIII. Plugins and Tools

1.      YouTube

Our website uses plugins from the Google-powered YouTube page. YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA is the operator of the corresponding plug-ins.

When you visit a page with the YouTube plug-in, it will connect to YouTube's servers. It tells the YouTube server which of our pages you've visited.

If you are logged into your YouTube account, YouTube can assign your surfing behaviour to you personally. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account beforehand.

The use of YouTube is in the interest of an attractive presentation of our online offers. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Article 6 para. 1, lit. f, GDPR.

Further information on data protection at "YouTube" can be found in the provider's data protection declaration under: https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy

2.      Google Web Fonts

This site uses so-called web fonts, provided by Google, for the uniform representation of fonts. When you call up a page, your browser loads the required web fonts into your browser cache to display texts and fonts correctly.

To do this, the browser you use must connect to Google's servers. As a result, Google learns that our website has been accessed via your IP address. The use of Google Web Fonts is in the interest of a consistent and attractive presentation of our online services. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Article 6 para. 1, lit. f, GDPR.

If your browser does not support web fonts, a default font will be used by your computer.

For more information about Google Web Fonts, seehttps://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and in Google's privacy policy: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/.

3.      Google Maps

This site uses the mapping service Google Maps via an API. Provider is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.

To use the features of Google Maps, it is necessary to save your IP address. This information is usually transmitted to and stored on a Google server in the United States. The provider of this site has no influence on this data transfer.

The use of Google Maps is in the interest of an attractive presentation of our online offers and an easy findability of the places we have indicated on the website. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Article 6 para. 1, lit. f, GDPR.

For more information about how to deal with user data, please refer to the Google Privacy Policy: https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy