Data privacy

  1. Name and address of the controller

    The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation and other national data protection laws of the member states, as well as other data protection regulations, is ID Ingenieure & Dienstleistungen GmbH (hereinafter: ID Ingenieure),
    Vasco-da-Gama-Str. 8, 53881 Euskirchen, Germany,
    Email: gottschalk.m@id-engineering.com, Telephone: +49-(0)2251-7933-0, Fax: +49-(0)2251-7933-199

    The company data protection officer of ID Ingenieure

    can be reached at the address
    Vasco-da-Gama-Str. 8, 53881 Euskirchen, Germany,

    or at datenschutz@id-engineering.com.

  2. General information on data processing

    1. Scope of processing of personal data

      In principle, we only collect and use personal data of our users 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 is generally only carried out with the user's consent. An exception applies in those cases in which it is not possible to obtain prior consent for factual reasons and the processing of the data is permitted by legal regulations.

    2. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

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

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

      If the processing of personal data is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation to which our company is subject, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR serves as the legal basis.

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

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

    3. Data erasure and storage period

      The personal data of the data subject will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage no longer applies. Storage may also take place if this has been provided for by the European or national legislator in Union regulations, laws or other regulations to which the controller is subject. The data will also be blocked or deleted if a storage period prescribed by the aforementioned standards expires, unless there is a need for further storage of the data for the conclusion or performance of a contract.

  3. Provision of the website and creation of log files

    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:

      • Information about the browser type and version used
      • The user's operating system
      • Date and time of access
      • Websites from which the user's system accesses our website

      The data is stored in anonymized form in the log files of our system. This data is not stored together with other personal data of the user.

    2. Legal basis for data processing

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

    3. Duration of storage

      The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. In the case of the collection of data for the provision of the website, this is the case when the respective session has ended.

    4. Possibility of objection and removal

      The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of data in log files is mandatory for the operation of the website. Consequently, there is no possibility of objection on the part of the user.

  4. Use of cookies

  5. Use of cookies

  6. Newsletter

    1. Description and scope of data processing

      The newsletter is sent on the basis of the user's registration on the website: www.id-engineering.com

      If you would like to subscribe to the newsletter offered on the website, we require an e-mail address from you as well as information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the e-mail address provided and that you agree to receive the newsletter.

      When registering for the newsletter, the data from the input mask is transmitted to us.

      • E-mail address
      • voluntarily provided data, such as: title, name, company name

      In addition, the following data is collected during registration:

      • IP address of the calling computer
      • Date and time of registration

      To ensure that the newsletter is sent with consent, we use the so-called double opt-in procedure. In the course of this, the potential recipient can be added to a distribution list. The user then receives the opportunity to legally confirm the registration by means of a confirmation e-mail. Only if the confirmation is given will the address be actively added to the distribution list. In connection with data processing for the dispatch of newsletters, the data is not passed on to third parties. The data is used exclusively for sending the newsletter and is not sold or used for other purposes.

      A German, certified provider is used for data management and the dispatch of newsletters, which has been selected according to the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation and the Federal Data Protection Act.

      You can revoke your consent to the storage of the data, the e-mail address and its use for sending the newsletter at any time, for example via the "Unsubscribe" link in the newsletter.
      The data protection measures are always subject to technical innovations, for this reason we ask you to inform yourself about our data protection measures at regular intervals by inspecting our data protection declaration.

    2. Legal basis for data processing

      The legal basis for the processing of data after registration for the newsletter by the user is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR if the user has given his consent.

    3. Purpose of data processing

      The collection of the user's e-mail address serves to deliver the newsletter. The collection of other personal data as part of the registration process serves to prevent misuse of the services or the e-mail address used.

    4. Duration of storage

      The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. The user's e-mail address is therefore stored for as long as the newsletter subscription is active.
      The other personal data collected during the registration process are generally deleted after a period of seven days.

    5. Possibility of objection and removal

      The subscription to the newsletter can be terminated by the data subject at any time. For this purpose, there is a corresponding link in every newsletter. This also enables the revocation of the consent to the storage of the personal data collected during the registration process.

  7. Contact form and e-mail contact

    1. Description and scope of data processing

      There is a contact form on our website which can be used for electronic contact. If a user makes use of this option, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and stored. This data is:

      • The user's e-mail address
      • The user's IP address
      • Date and time of the sending process

      The following data is also stored at the time the message is sent:

      • The user's IP address
      • Date and time of the sending process

      For the processing of the data, your consent is obtained as part of the sending process and reference is made to this data protection declaration.

      Alternatively, it is possible to contact us via the e-mail address provided. In this case, the personal data of the user transmitted with the e-mail will be stored.
      Your personal data will not be transmitted to third parties for purposes other than those listed below. We will only pass on your personal data to third parties if:

      • You have given your express consent to this in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR,
      • the disclosure pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR is necessary for the assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims and there is no reason to assume that you have an overriding legitimate interest in the non-disclosure of your data,
      • in the event that there is a legal obligation for the disclosure pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. c GDPR, and
      • this is legally permissible and necessary for the processing of contractual relationships with you in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b GDPR.

    2. Legal basis for data processing

      The legal basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR if the user has given his consent.

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

    3. Purpose of data processing

      The processing of personal data from the input mask serves solely to process the contact. In the case of contact by e-mail, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in processing 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. Duration of storage

      The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which they were collected. For the personal data from the input mask of the contact form and those sent by e-mail, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation is ended 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 seven days after the deadline.

    5. Right of objection and removal

      The user has the possibility to revoke his consent to the processing of personal data at any time. If the user contacts us by e-mail, he can object to the storage of his personal data at any time. All personal data stored in the course of contacting us will be deleted in this case. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued.

      If you would like to exercise your right of revocation or objection, simply send an e-mail to datenschutz@id-engineering.com

  8. Web analysis tools

    1. Scope of processing of personal data

      The tracking measures listed below and used by us are carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 S. 1 lit. f GDPR. With the tracking measures used, we want to ensure a needs-based design and the continuous optimization of our website. On the other hand, we use the tracking measures to statistically record the use of our website and to evaluate it for the purpose of optimizing our offer for you. These interests are to be regarded as legitimate within the meaning of the aforementioned provision.

      Google Analytics

      For the purpose of needs-based design and continuous optimization of our pages, we use Google Analytics, a web analysis service of Google Ireland Limited (https://www.google.de/intl/de/about/) (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; hereinafter "Google"). In this context, pseudonymized user profiles are created and cookies (see section 4) are used. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website, such as

      • Browser type/version,
      • operating system used,
      • Referrer URL (the previously visited page),
      • Hostname of the accessing computer (IP address),
      • Time of the server request,

      are transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. The information is used to evaluate the use of the website, to compile reports on website activity and to provide other services related to website use and internet use for the purposes of market research and needs-based design of these internet pages. This information may also be transferred to third parties if this is required by law or if third parties process this data on behalf of. Under no circumstances will your IP address be merged with other Google data. The IP addresses are anonymized so that an assignment is not possible (IP masking).

    2. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

      The legal basis for the processing of users' personal data is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

    3. Purpose of data processing

      The processing of users' personal data enables us to analyze the surfing behavior of our users. By evaluating the data obtained, we are able to compile information about the use of the individual components of our website. This helps us to continuously improve our website and its user-friendliness. Our legitimate interest in processing the data in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR also lies in these purposes. By anonymizing the IP address, the users' interest in protecting their personal data is sufficiently taken into account.

    4. Right of objection and removal

      Cookies are stored on the user's computer and transmitted from there to our site. Therefore, as a user, you also have full control over the use of cookies. By changing the settings in your internet browser, you can deactivate or restrict the transmission of cookies. Cookies that have already been saved can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are deactivated for our website, it may no longer be possible to use all functions of the website to their full extent.

      Google Analytics

      You can prevent the installation of cookies by setting your browser software 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 the collection of data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (including your IP address) and the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing a browser add-on (https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de ).
      As an alternative to the browser add-on, especially for browsers on mobile devices, you can also prevent collection by Google Analytics by clicking on this link:


      Google Analytics Opt-out. Status: Opt-in.

      An opt-out cookie is set that prevents the future collection of your data when you visit this website. The opt-out cookie only applies to this browser and only to our website and is stored on your device. If you delete the cookies in this browser, you must set the opt-out cookie again.

      The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other Google data. We have also extended Google Analytics on this website to include the code "anonymizeIP". This leads to a masking of your IP address by shortening it.

      Storage duration cookies: up to 24 months

      On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this anonymized information to evaluate the use of the website, to compile reports on website activities and to provide other services related to website use and internet use to the website operator.

      The data sent by us and linked to cookies or user IDs (e.g. user ID) are automatically deleted after 14 months. Data whose retention period has been reached is automatically deleted once a month.

      Further information on data protection in connection with Google Analytics can be found in the Google Analytics help (https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de) .

  9. External content and/or processing of data outside the EU

    On our website, we use active Java-Script content from external providers. By accessing our website, these external providers may receive personal information about your visit to our website. In this case, data may be processed outside the EU. You can prevent this by installing a Java-Script blocker such as the browser plugin 'NoScript' (www.noscript.net) or deactivating java-Script in your browser. This may lead to functional restrictions on websites that you visit.

    Google.com

    Our site reloads Java-Script code from Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (hereinafter: Google). If you have activated Java-Script in your browser and have not installed a Java-Script blocker, your browser may transmit personal data to Google. Further information on this can be found in Google's privacy policy: http://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/

    To prevent the execution of Java-Script code from Google altogether, you can install a Java-Script blocker (e.g. www.noscript.net or www.ghostery.com).

    APIs from google.com

    Our website uses Google APIs from Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. This is a program interface provided by Google. As part of the use, data, such as in particular the IP address, can be transmitted to Google. You can prevent the collection and forwarding of personal data (in particular your IP address) to Google and the processing of this data by Google by deactivating the execution of Java-Script in your browser or installing a tool such as 'NoScript' (www.noscript.net).

    youtube.com

    Our site uses the provider YouTube LLC, 901 Cherry Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066, USA, represented by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, to embed videos. Normally, when you access a page with embedded videos, your IP address is sent to YouTube and cookies are installed on your computer. However, we have integrated our YouTube videos with the extended data protection mode (in this case, YouTube still contacts Google's Double Klick service, but according to Google's privacy policy, personal data is not evaluated). As a result, YouTube no longer stores information about visitors unless they watch the video. If you click on the video, your IP address will be transmitted to YouTube and YouTube will know that you have watched the video. If you are logged in to YouTube, this information will also be assigned to your user account (you can prevent this by logging out of YouTube before calling up the video).

    We have no knowledge of and no influence on the possible collection and use of your data by YouTube. Further information can be found in YouTube's privacy policy at www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/. In addition, we refer to our general presentation in this privacy policy for the general handling of and deactivation of cookies.

  10. 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 vis-à-vis the controller:

    1. Right to information

      You can request confirmation from the controller as to whether personal data concerning you is processed by us.
      If such processing takes place, you can request the following information from the controller:

      1. the purposes for which the personal data are processed;
      2. the categories of personal data that are processed;
      3. the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data concerning you have been or will be disclosed;
      4. the planned duration of the storage of the personal data concerning you or, if specific information on this is not possible, criteria for determining the storage duration;
      5. the existence of a right to rectification or erasure of the personal data concerning you, a right to restriction of processing by the controller or a right to object to such processing;
      6. the existence of a right of appeal to a supervisory authority;
      7. all available information on the origin of the data if the personal data are not collected from the data subject;
      8. the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, pursuant to Art. 22 Para. 1 and 4 GDPR and – at least in these cases – meaningful information about the logic involved and the scope and intended effects of such processing for the data subject.

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

    2. Right to rectification

      You have a right to rectification and/or completion vis-à-vis the controller if the processed personal data concerning you are incorrect or incomplete. The controller must carry out the rectification without delay.

    3. Right to restriction of processing

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

      1. if you dispute 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 refuse the erasure 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 them for the assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims, or
      4. if you have lodged an objection to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 Para. 1 GDPR and it has not yet been determined whether the legitimate grounds of the controller outweigh 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 assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of an important public interest of the Union or a Member State.
      If the restriction of processing has been restricted in accordance with the above-mentioned requirements, you will be informed by the controller before the restriction is lifted.

    4. Right to erasure

      1. Obligation to eraseYou can request the controller to erase the personal data concerning you without delay, and the controller is obliged to erase this data without delay if one of the following reasons applies:
        1. The personal data concerning you are no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed.
        2. You revoke your consent on which the processing was based pursuant to Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a or Art. 9 Para. 2 lit. a GDPR, and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
        3. You lodge an objection to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 Para. 1 GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or you lodge an objection to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 Para. 2 GDPR.
        4. The personal data concerning you have been processed unlawfully.
        5. The erasure of the personal data concerning you is necessary to fulfill 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 have been collected in relation to services offered by the information society pursuant to Art. 8 Para. 1 GDPR.
      2. Information to third partiesIf the controller has made the personal data concerning you public and is obliged to erase them pursuant to Art. 17 Para. 1 GDPR, he shall take appropriate measures, including technical measures, taking into account the available technology and the implementation costs, to inform data controllers who process the personal data that you, as the data subject, have requested them to erase all links to these personal data or copies or replications of these personal data.
      3. ExceptionsThe right to erasure does not exist insofar as the processing is necessary
        1. to exercise the right to freedom of expression and information;
        2. to fulfill a legal obligation that requires processing under the law of the Union or of the Member States to which the controller is subject, or to perform 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 field of public health pursuant to Art. 9 Para. 2 lit. h and i and Art. 9 Para. 3 GDPR;
        4. for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes pursuant to Art. 89 Para. 1 GDPR, insofar as the right referred to in section a) is likely to render impossible or seriously impair the achievement of the objectives of such processing, or
        5. for the assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims.

    5. Right to information

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

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

    6. Right to data portability

      You have the right to receive the personal data concerning you, which 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 was provided, provided that

      1. the processing is based on consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR or Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a GDPR or on a contract pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR, and
      2. the processing is carried out by automated means.

      In exercising this right, you also have the right to have the personal data concerning you 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 shall not apply to processing of personal data necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.

    7. Right to object

      You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to processing of personal data concerning you which is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. 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 the controller demonstrates compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.

      Where personal data concerning you are processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to processing of personal data concerning you for 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 direct marketing purposes, the personal data concerning you will no longer be processed for these purposes.

      In the context of the use of information society services – and notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC – you may exercise your right to object by automated means using technical specifications.

    8. Right to withdraw data protection consent declaration

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

    9. Automated individual decision-making, including profiling

      You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing – including profiling – which produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you. This shall not apply if the decision

      1. is necessary for entering into, or performance of, a contract between you and the controller,
      2. is authorised by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject and which also lays down suitable measures to safeguard your rights and freedoms and legitimate interests; or
      3. is based on your explicit consent.

      However, these decisions shall not be based on special categories of personal data referred to in Art. 9 para. 1 GDPR, unless Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a or g GDPR applies and suitable measures to safeguard your rights and freedoms and legitimate interests have been put in place.

      In the cases referred to in (1) and (3), the controller shall implement suitable measures to safeguard your rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, including at least the right to obtain human intervention on the part of the controller, to express his or her point of view and to contest the decision.

    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 the following supervisory authority if you consider that the processing of personal data relating to you infringes the GDPR:

      State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information North Rhine-Westphalia
      P.O. Box 20 04 44
      40102 Düsseldorf
      or
      Kavalleriestraße 2-4
      40213 Düsseldorf

      Phone: 02 11/384 24-0
      Fax: 02 11/384 24-10
      Email: poststelle@ldi.nrw.de
      Website: http://www.ldi.nrw.de

      The supervisory authority with which the complaint has been lodged shall inform the complainant on the progress and the outcome of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy pursuant to Art. 78 GDPR.

  11. Data security

    During your visit to our website, we use the widely adopted SSL (Secure Socket Layer) procedure in conjunction with the highest encryption level supported by your browser. This is usually 256-bit encryption. If your browser does not support 256-bit encryption, we will instead use 128-bit v3 technology. You can tell whether an individual page of our website is transmitted encrypted by the closed display of the key or lock symbol in the lower status bar of your browser.

    We also employ appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your data against accidental or intentional manipulation, partial or complete loss, destruction, or unauthorised access by third parties. Our security measures are continuously improved in line with technological developments.

  12. Data protection supervisory authority

    You have the right to contact the data protection supervisory authority and obtain information there about your rights under the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) and other data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Furthermore, the supervisory authority is the point of contact for complaints regarding the processing of personal data.

  13. Currency and amendment of this Privacy Policy

    This Privacy Policy is currently valid and was last updated in February 2021.

    Due to the further development of our website and its offerings or due to changed legal or official requirements, it may become necessary to amend this Privacy Policy. The current Privacy Policy can be accessed and printed by you at any time on the website at https://www.id-engineering.com/kontakt/datenschutz/.