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Privacy Policy

The protection of your personal data is a top priority for Weldotherm WTD Wärmetechnischer Dienst GmbH. We want you to feel secure when visiting our website and using our services. Transparency and diligence are our top priorities.

Privacy

The operators of these pages 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 data protection declaration.

As a rule, it is possible to use our website without providing personal data. Insofar as personal data (e.g. name, address or email addresses) is collected on our website, this is always done on a voluntary basis as far as possible. This data will not be passed on to third parties without your express consent. We would like to point out that data transmission over the Internet (e.g. when communicating by email) can have security gaps. Complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible.

Privacy policy for the use of Facebook plugins (Like button)

Plugins from the social network Facebook, provider Facebook Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, California 94025, USA, are integrated into our pages. You can recognize the Facebook plugins by the Facebook logo or the “Like” button on our website. An overview of the Facebook plugins can be found here: http://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/.

When you visit our website, the plugin establishes a direct connection between your browser and the Facebook server. Facebook receives the information that you have visited our site with your IP address. If you click the Facebook “Like” button while you are logged into your Facebook account, you can link the content of our pages to your Facebook profile. This allows Facebook to associate your visit to our pages with your user account. We would like to point out that, as the provider of the pages, we have no knowledge of the content of the data transmitted or its use by Facebook. For more information, please see Facebook’s privacy policy at http://de-de.facebook.com/policy.php. If you do not want Facebook to associate your visit to our pages with your Facebook user account, please log out of your Facebook user account.

Privacy policy for the use of Google Analytics

This website uses functions of the web analysis service Google Analytics. The provider is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Google Analytics uses “cookies,” which are text files placed on your computer to help the website analyze how you use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. However, if IP anonymization is activated on this website, your IP address will be truncated by Google within member states of the European Union or in other states party to 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 truncated 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 activity, and to provide other services related to website activity and internet usage to the website operator. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other Google data.

You can prevent cookies from being stored by adjusting your browser software settings accordingly; however, we would like to point out that in this case you may not be able to use all functions of this website to their full extent. You can also prevent Google from collecting the data generated by the cookie and relating to your use of the website (including your IP address) and from processing this data by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available under the following link: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de

Privacy policy for the use of Google +1

Our websites use Google +1 functions. The provider is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Collection and disclosure of information: You can publish information worldwide using the Google +1 button. The Google +1 button allows you and other users to receive personalized content from Google and our partners. Google stores both the information that you have given a +1 for a piece of content and information about the page you were viewing when you clicked +1. Your +1s may be displayed as references together with your profile name and photo in Google services, such as in search results or in your Google profile, or in other places on websites and ads on the Internet. Google records information about your +1 activity to improve Google services for you and others. To use the Google +1 button, you need a globally visible, public Google profile that must contain at least the name you have chosen for the profile.

This name is used in all Google services. In some cases, this name may also replace another name you have used when sharing content via your Google account. The identity of your Google profile may be displayed to users who know your email address or have other identifying information about you. Use of collected information: In addition to the uses described above, the information you provide will be used in accordance with the applicable Google privacy policy. Google may publish or share aggregated statistics about users’ +1 activity with users and partners, such as publishers, advertisers, or affiliated websites.

Privacy policy for the use of Twitter

 

Our website incorporates functions of the Twitter service. These functions are offered by Twitter Inc., 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA. By using Twitter and the “Re-Tweet” function, the websites you visit are linked to your Twitter account and made known to other users. Data is also transferred to Twitter in the process. We would like to point out that, as the provider of the pages, we have no knowledge of the content of the data transmitted or its use by Twitter. For more information, please see Twitter’s privacy policy at http://twitter.com/privacy. You can change your privacy settings on Twitter in your account settings at http://twitter.com/account/settings

Information, deletion, blocking

You have the right to receive information free of charge at any time about your stored personal data, its origin and recipients, and the purpose of data processing, as well as the right to correct, block, or delete this data. You can contact us at any time at the address given in the legal notice if you have any further questions about personal data.

Server log files

The provider of the pages automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us.

These are:

Browser type/browser version
Operating system used
Referrer URL
Host name of the accessing computer
Time of the server request

This data cannot be assigned to specific individuals. This data is not merged with other data sources. We reserve the right to check this data retrospectively if we become aware of specific indications of illegal use.

Cookies

Some of our web pages use cookies. Cookies do not harm your computer and do not contain viruses. Cookies serve to make our website more user-friendly, effective, and secure. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer and saved by your browser. Most of the cookies we use are so-called “session cookies.” They are automatically deleted at the end of your visit. Other cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them. These cookies enable us to recognize your browser the next time you visit. You can set your browser so that you are informed about the setting of cookies and only allow cookies in individual cases, exclude the acceptance of cookies for certain cases or in general, and activate the automatic deletion of cookies when you close your browser. If you deactivate cookies, the functionality of this website may be restricted.

Contact form

If you send us inquiries via the contact form, your details from the inquiry form, including the contact details you provided there, will be stored by us for the purpose of processing the inquiry and in case of follow-up questions. We will not pass on this data without your consent.

Objection to advertising emails

We hereby object to the use of contact data published within the scope of the imprint obligation for sending unsolicited advertising and information material. The operators of the pages expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited sending of advertising information, for example through spam emails.

SSL encryption

This site uses SSL encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as requests you send to us as the site operator. 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 symbol in your browser line.

If SSL encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

Source reference: eRecht24

 

Privacy Policy/Addendum to the Terms and Conditions

Scope of processing personal data within the meaning of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

We process our customers’ personal data only to the extent necessary to establish contact, provide a functional website, and offer our services. This data is generally processed after our clients have given their consent. However, inquiries without the relevant consent will still be answered. In this respect, an exception applies, as it is not possible to obtain consent prior to a corresponding inquiry and the processing of this data is permitted by law.

Collection and storage of personal data and the nature and purpose of its use.

When you visit our website www.w-t-d.de, the browser used on your device automatically sends information to our website’s server. This information is stored in the log file, at least temporarily. The following information is collected without your intervention and remains stored until it is automatically deleted:

IP address of the requesting computer
Date and time of contact
Name and URL of the file accessed
Website from which access is made
Browser used and, if applicable, the operating system of your computer and the name of your access provider

We process the data for the following purposes:

  • Ensuring fast, professional connection to the website
    Ensuring fast and professional use of our website

  • Evaluating system security and stability
    Use for administrative purposes

  • The legal basis for the above data processing is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.

  • Our legitimate interest arises from the purposes of data collection listed above.

Legal basis for data processing

We obtain the consent of the clients concerned when processing personal data. In this respect, reference is made to the General Data Protection Regulation.

Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR serves as the legal basis for the electronic processing of this data, which is necessary for the performance of the contract to which the data subject is a party. This applies to data processing that is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures.

In so far as further processing of personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract concluded, from which a contractual obligation arises for our company, Art. 6 (1) lit. c GDPR serves as the legal basis.

If processing is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of our company or a third party and the interests of the data subjects whose data has been collected do not outweigh the former interest, Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR serves as the legal basis for processing.

Transfer of data to third parties

We do not transfer the processed data to third parties.

We only pass on personal data to third parties if:

  • Your express consent has been given. (The declaration of consent will be sent to you together with our offer.)
  • Disclosure for the assertion, exercise, or defense of legal claims, insofar as this is necessary and there is no reason to assume that you have an overriding interest worthy of protection in the non-disclosure of your data.
  • In the event that there is a legal obligation to disclose the data.
  • In the event that this is legally permissible for the processing of contractual relationships.
  • In the event that we commission partners to fulfill the contract that we have agreed with you.


Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was collected. In the case of data collection for the provision of the website, this is the case when the respective contact has been terminated. (If IP addresses are stored in log files, the information should be as follows: “In the case of storage of data in log files, this is the case after 7 days at the latest. Storage beyond this is possible. In this case, the IP addresses of the users are deleted or alienated so that an assignment of the customer who accessed the site is no longer possible.

Right to object and right to erasure

The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of data in log files is necessary for the operation of the website. Consequently, there is no right to object on the part of the user in this respect.

  • Apart from the above registrations, every customer has the option to revoke their consent to the processing of their personal data.

  • If the customer 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 via email.

  • Inquiries and orders can only be processed by mail.

  • If your personal data is processed on the basis of legitimate interests pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data pursuant to Art. 21 GDPR, provided there are reasons for doing so that arise from your particular situation or if the objection is directed against direct marketing.

In the latter case, you have a general right of objection.

If you wish to exercise your right of withdrawal or objection, simply send an email to info@w-t-d.de. Withdrawal and objection can also be submitted by fax to +49 201 669177 or by mail to: Weldotherm Wärmetechnischer Dienst GmbH, Nordsternstr. 32, 45329 Essen. The contact person is Dr.-Ing. Julian Graefenstein.

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 the following information from the controller:

The purpose of the data processing.

Categories of personal data.
Recipients or categories of recipients to whom the data concerning you has been disclosed.
The planned duration of storage of the data concerning you, or the category for determining the storage period.
The existence of a right to rectification or erasure of the data concerning you.

You have the right to request information about whether your data will be transferred to a third country or an international organization.

Contact Person

The contact person for the above-mentioned rights within our company is:

Dr.-Ing. Julian Graefenstein (Managing Director)
Gabriela Trikkas