Data protection information pursuant to Art. 13 GDPR
Name and address of the controller
The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other data protection regulations is:
WITTE TUBE + PIPE SYSTEMS GMBH
Schafjückenweg 5
D-26180 Rastede
Telephone: +49 4402 92490
Email: info@witte-tube.com
Name and address of the data protection officer
The data protection officer of the controller is:
OnPoint-IT GmbH
Am Strehl 153-155
26125 Oldenburg
Germany
Telephone: +49 441 38038570
Email: datenschutzbeauftragter@witte-tube.com
General information on data processing
Legal basis for the processing of personal data
In accordance with Art. 13 GDPR, we inform you of the legal basis for our data processing. If the legal basis is not specifically stated in the privacy policy, the following applies:
The legal basis for obtaining consent is Art. 6 (1) (a) in conjunction with Art. 7 GDPR. The legal basis for processing to fulfill our services and implement contractual measures, as well as to respond to inquiries, is Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. The legal basis for processing to fulfill our legal obligations is Art. 6 (1) © GDPR.
If the processing of your data 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 aforementioned interest, Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR serves as the legal basis for processing.
In the event that the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person require the processing of personal data, Art. 6 (1) (d) GDPR serves as the legal basis.
Data deletion and storage period
We adhere to the principles of data minimization pursuant to Art. 5 (1) © GDPR and storage limitation pursuant to Art. 5 (1) (e) GDPR.
We store your personal data only for as long as necessary to achieve the purposes stated here or as required by the retention periods stipulated by law. Once the respective purpose no longer applies or after these retention periods have expired, the corresponding data will be deleted as quickly as possible.
External links
This website may contain links to third-party websites or to other websites under our responsibility. If you follow a link to one of the websites outside our responsibility, please note that these websites have their own data protection information. We assume no responsibility or liability for these external websites and their data protection notices. Therefore, before using these websites, please check whether you agree to the privacy policies there.
You can recognize external links either by the fact that they are displayed in a slightly different color from the rest of the text or by the fact that they are underlined. Your cursor shows you external links when you hover over such a link. Your personal data is only transferred to the link’s destination when you click on an external link. The operator of the other website receives, in particular, your IP address, the time you clicked the link, the page on which you clicked the link, and further information that you can find in the privacy policy of the respective provider.
Please also note that individual links may lead to data transfer outside the European Economic Area. This could give foreign authorities access to your data. You may not have any legal recourse against this data access. If you do not want your personal data to be transferred to the link’s destination or even to be exposed to unwanted access by foreign authorities, please do not click on any links.
Rights of the data subject
As a data subject within the meaning of the GDPR, you have the opportunity to assert various rights. The data subject rights arising from the GDPR are the right to information (Article 15), the right to rectification (Article 16), the right to erasure (Article 17), the right to restriction of processing (Article 18), the right to object (Article 21), the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, and the right to data portability (Article 20).
h3. Right of withdrawal:
Some data processing can only take place with your express consent. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. However, this does not affect the legality of the data processing until the withdrawal.
Right of objection:
If the processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (e) or (f) GDPR, you as the data subject can object to the processing of personal data concerning you at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation. You also have this right in the case of profiling based on these provisions within the meaning of Art. 4 (4) GDPR. Unless we can demonstrate a legitimate interest in the processing that outweighs your interests, rights, and freedoms, or if processing serves the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, we will refrain from processing your data after you have objected.
If the processing of personal data is for direct marketing purposes, you also have the right to object at any time. The same applies to profiling related to direct marketing. Here, too, we will no longer process personal data once you object.
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority:
If you believe that the processing of personal data concerning you violates the GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your habitual residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement, without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy.
Right to data portability:
If your data is processed automatically based on consent or fulfillment of a contract, you have the right to receive this data in a structured, common, and machine-readable format. You also have the right to request the transfer and provision of the data to another controller, provided this is technically feasible.
Right to information, rectification, and erasure:
You have the right to receive information about your personal data processed, including the purpose of the data processing, the categories, the recipients, and the duration of storage. If you have any questions about this or other topics related to personal data, you can of course contact us using the contact details provided in the imprint.
Right to restriction of processing:
You can request the restriction of the processing of your personal data at any time. To do so, you must meet one of the following requirements:
You dispute the accuracy of the personal data. You have the right to request restriction of processing for the duration of the verification of accuracy.
If processing is unlawful, you can request restriction of use of the data as an alternative to deletion.
If we no longer need your personal data for the purposes of processing, but you require the data to assert, exercise, or defend legal claims, you can request restriction of processing as an alternative to deletion.
If you object to processing pursuant to Art. 21 (1) GDPR, a balance will be struck between your interests and ours. Until this balance has been struck, you have the right to request restriction of processing.
Restriction of processing means that personal data, with the exception of storage, may only be processed with your consent or for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims or to protect the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest of the Union or of a Member State.
h3. Provision of the website (web host)
Our website is hosted by:
IONOS SE
Elgendorfer Straße 57, 56410 Montabaur
Germany
When you access our website, we automatically collect and store information in so-called server log files. Your browser automatically transmits this information to our server or to the server of our hosting company.
These are:
IP address of the website visitor’s device
Device used
Hostname of the accessing computer
Operating system of the visitor
Browser type and version
Name of the retrieved file
Time of the server request
Amount of data
Information on whether the data retrieval was successful
This data is not merged with other data sources.
Instead of operating this website on our own server, we can also have it operated on the server of an external service provider (hosting company), which we have named above in this case. The personal data collected by this website is then stored on the servers of the hosting company. In addition to the data listed above, the web host also stores contact requests, contact details, names, website access data, meta and communication data, contract data, and other data generated via a website for us.
The legal basis for processing this data is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest is the technically error-free presentation and optimization of this website. If the website is accessed to enter into contract negotiations with us or to conclude a contract, this serves as an additional legal basis (Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR). In the event that we have commissioned a hosting company, a contract for order processing exists with this service provider.
Use of Local Storage Items, Session Storage Items, and Cookies
Our website uses Local Storage Items, Session Storage Items, and/or cookies. Local storage is a mechanism that enables the storage of data within the browser on your device. This data usually contains user preferences, such as a website’s “day” or “night” mode, and is retained until you manually delete the data. Session storage is very similar to local storage, except that it is only stored for the current session, i.e., until the current tab is closed. After that, the session storage items are deleted from your device. Cookies are information that a web server (a server that provides web content) stores on your device to identify that device. They are either temporarily deleted for the duration of a session (session cookies) and after your visit to a website, or permanently stored on your device (permanent cookies) until you delete them yourself or they are automatically deleted by your web browser.
These objects can also be stored on your device by third-party companies when you visit our site (third-party requests). This enables us, as the operator, and you, as a visitor to this website, to use certain services from third parties installed on this website. Examples include the processing of payment services or the display of videos.
These mechanisms have a wide range of applications. They can improve the functionality of a website, control shopping cart functions, increase the security and convenience of website use, and conduct analyses of visitor flows and behavior. Depending on the individual functions, these mechanisms are classified under data protection law. If they are necessary for the operation of the website and intended to provide certain functions (shopping cart function) or serve to optimize the website (e.g., cookies for measuring visitor behavior), their use is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. As website operators, we have a legitimate interest in storing local storage items, session storage items, and cookies to ensure the technically error-free and optimized provision of our services. In all other cases, local storage items, session storage items, and cookies are only stored with your express consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR).
If local storage items, session storage, or cookies are used by third-party companies or for analysis purposes, we will inform you separately within the framework of this privacy policy. Your required consent will be requested and can be revoked at any time.
Use of Local Storage Items, Session Storage Items, and Cookies
Our website uses Local Storage Items, Session Storage Items, and/or cookies. Local storage is a mechanism that enables the storage of data within the browser on your device. This data usually contains user preferences, such as a website’s “day” or “night” mode, and is retained until you manually delete the data. Session storage is very similar to Local Storage, except that the storage period only lasts for the current session, i.e., until the current tab is closed. After that, the Session Storage Items are deleted from your device. Cookies are information that a web server (a server that provides web content) stores on your device to identify that device. They are either temporarily deleted for the duration of a session (session cookies) and deleted after your visit to a website, or permanently stored on your device (permanent cookies) until you delete them yourself or they are automatically deleted by your web browser.
These objects can also be stored on your device by third-party companies when you access our site (third-party requests). This enables us as the operator and you as a visitor to this website to use certain services provided by third parties installed on this website. Examples include the processing of payment services or the display of videos.
These mechanisms have a wide range of applications. They can improve the functionality of a website, control shopping cart functions, increase the security and convenience of website use, and conduct analyses of visitor flows and behavior. Depending on the individual functions, these are classified under data protection law. If they are necessary for the operation of the website and intended to provide certain functions (shopping cart function) or serve to optimize the website (e.g., cookies for measuring visitor behavior), their use is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. As a website operator, we have a legitimate interest in storing local storage items, session storage items, and cookies for the technically error-free and optimized provision of our services. In all other cases, local storage items, session storage items, and cookies are only stored with your express consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR).
If local storage items, session storage items, or cookies are used by third-party companies or for analysis purposes, we will inform you separately within the framework of this privacy policy. Your required consent will be requested and can be revoked at any time.
Use of external services
Our website uses external services. External services are third-party services used on our website. This can be done for various reasons, for example, for embedding videos or for website security. When using these services, personal data is also passed on to the respective providers of these external services. If we have no legitimate interest in using these services, we will obtain your consent as a visitor to our website before use, which can be revoked at any time (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR).
h3. Analytics
We process personal data of website visitors to analyze user behavior. By evaluating the data obtained, we are able to compile information about the use of the individual components of our website. This allows us to increase the user-friendliness of our website. The analysis tools used could, for example, create user profiles for the delivery of targeted or interest-based advertising messages, recognize our website visitors on their next visit to our website, measure their click/scroll behavior and downloads, create heatmaps, recognize page views, measure visit duration or bounce rates, and track the origin of website visitors (city, country, which page the visitor came from). Our market research and marketing activities can be improved with the help of these analysis tools.
Data processing only occurs if you consent to this data processing (via our consent banner on the website). The legal basis for this processing is consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR). Without your consent, data processing will not take place in the manner described above. If you revoke your consent (e.g., via the consent banner or other options provided on this website), we will terminate this data processing. The legality of the processing carried out up to the time of revocation remains unaffected.
Google Analytics
We use the Google Analytics service on our website. The service is provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Using the service may result in data being transferred to a third country (USA). The provider is certified according to the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and therefore offers an adequate level of data protection.
Further information can be found in the provider’s privacy policy at the following URL:
https://business.safety.google/privacy.
The service uses the following cookies on our website:
Name: _ga
Storage period: 400 days
Type: 1st-party cookie
Purpose: Contains a randomly generated user ID. Contains a randomly generated user ID. Using this ID, Google Analytics can recognize returning users on this website and combine data from previous visits.
Name: _ga_KGBBSNVP18
Storage period: 400 days
Type: 1st-party cookie
Purpose: Collects data on how often a user has visited a website, as well as data for the first and last visit.
Microsoft Clarity
We use the Microsoft Clarity service on our website. The service is provided by Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited, OneMicrosoft Place, South County Business Park, Leopardstown, Dublin 18, D18 P521, Ireland.
Using this service may result in data being transferred to a third country (the USA). The provider is certified according to the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and therefore offers an appropriate level of data protection.
Further information can be found in the provider’s privacy policy at the following URL:
https://privacy.microsoft.com/de-de/privacystatement.
The service uses cookies on our website and stores data in the browser’s local or session storage:
Name: _clck
Storage period: 365 days
Type: 1st-party cookie
Purpose: This cookie is used to store a unique user ID.
Name: _clsk
Storage period: 24 hours
Type: 1st-party cookie
Purpose: This cookie is used to store a user’s page views and summarize them into a single session record.
Name: _cltk
Storage period: Session
Type: 1st-party SessionStorage
Purpose: Stored by Microsoft Clarity on the local device.
Graphic Optimization Tool
We use tools that help us optimize image content on the website. This allows us to make our website more visually appealing and clear.
Data processing only occurs if you consent to this data processing (via our consent banner on the website). The legal basis for this processing is consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR). Without your consent, data processing will not take place in the manner described above. If you revoke your consent (e.g., via the consent banner or other options provided on this website), we will terminate this data processing. The legality of the processing carried out up to the time of revocation remains unaffected.
YOOTheme Pro – UIkit
We use the YOOTheme Pro – UIkit service on our website. The provider of this service is YOOtheme GmbH, Hongkongstraße 10a, 20457 Hamburg, Germany.
Since this service is hosted locally on the web server, no data is transferred to third parties.
The service stores the following data in the browser’s local or session storage:
Name: uk-img.
Storage duration: Session
Type: 1st-party session storage
Purpose: Is stored by YOOTheme Pro – UIkit on the local device.
Map service
We use a map service on this website. In order for the map to be used and displayed on the website, it must be loaded from the provider’s server. This involves transmitting your IP address to the provider’s server. Depending on the provider, cookies and other technologies, including fonts, are loaded. Further information can be found in the provider’s privacy policy.
The processing of data is based on the legal basis of consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR). As a website visitor, you have consented to the processing of your personal data with your voluntary, explicit, and prior consent. Without separate consent, we will not process personal data in the manner described above, provided there is no other legal basis within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) GDPR on which we base the processing. We will proceed in the same way if you withdraw your consent. The legality of the processing carried out up to the time of withdrawal remains unaffected.
Google Maps
We use the Google Maps service on our website. The provider of the service is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Using the service may result in data being transferred to a third country (the USA). The provider is certified according to the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and therefore offers an adequate level of data protection.
Further information can be found in the provider’s privacy policy at the following URL:
https://business.safety.google/privacy .
Interface Software
Business processes run more cost-effectively, faster, and more error-free when they are automated with the help of software via interfaces. This allows them to be efficiently integrated into company processes via your own website or social networks. We use interface software on our website to link different applications and to securely transfer personal data from one application to another.
Data processing only occurs if you consent to this data processing (via our consent banner on the website). The legal basis for this processing is consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR). Without your consent, data processing will not take place in the manner described above. If you revoke your consent (e.g., via the consent banner or other options provided on this website), we will terminate this data processing. The legality of the processing carried out up to the time of revocation remains unaffected.
Google Tag Manager
We use the Google Tag Manager service on our website. The service is provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Using this service may result in data being transferred to a third country (the USA). The provider is certified according to the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and therefore offers an adequate level of data protection.
Further information can be found in the provider’s privacy policy at the following URL:
https://business.safety.google/privacy.
Search Engine
To make content on our website easier to find, a search engine from a third-party provider has been integrated. Integrating the search engine into the website results in the transmission of technical data such as the IP address to the third-party provider.
Data processing only occurs if you consent to this data processing (via our consent banner on the website). The legal basis for this processing is consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR). Without your consent, data processing will not take place in the manner described above. If you revoke your consent (e.g., via the consent banner or other options provided on this website), we will stop this data processing. The legality of the processing carried out up to the time of revocation remains unaffected.
We use the Google service on our website. The service provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Using this service may result in data being transferred to a third country (USA). The provider is certified according to the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and therefore offers an adequate level of data protection.
Further information can be found in the provider’s privacy policy at the following URL:
https://business.safety.google/privacy.
Video/Music Service
Audio and video content is integrated into our website. These are retrieved from our provider’s server, the so-called audio or video platform. In order to play an audio or video, your device establishes a connection with the audio or video platform and transmits personal data to it. This includes, in particular, the IP address, any location data, or information about the user’s browser and device.
Processing only occurs if you consent to this data processing (via our consent banner on the website). The legal basis for this processing is consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR). Without your consent, data processing will not take place in the manner described above. If you revoke your consent (e.g., via the consent banner or other options provided on this website), we will terminate this data processing. The legality of the processing carried out up to the time of revocation remains unaffected.
YouTube
We use the YouTube service on our website. The provider of the service is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Using the service may result in data transfer to a third country (USA). The provider is certified according to the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and therefore offers an appropriate level of data protection.
Further information can be found in the provider’s privacy policy at the following URL:
https://business.safety.google/privacy.
Web Fonts
This website uses so-called web fonts for the uniform display of fonts. These are provided by an external provider and loaded by the browser when the website is accessed. The provider of the web font receives information that our website was accessed from your IP address because your browser establishes a direct connection to the provider of the web font.
Data processing only occurs if you consent to this data processing (via our consent banner on the website). The legal basis for this processing is consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR). Without your consent, data processing will not take place in the manner described above. If you revoke your consent (e.g., via the consent banner or other options provided on this website), we will terminate this data processing. The legality of the processing carried out up to the time of revocation remains unaffected.
Google Fonts
We use the Google Fonts service on our website. The provider of this service is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Using the service may result in data being transferred to a third country (the USA). The provider is certified according to the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and therefore offers an adequate level of data protection.
Further information can be found in the provider’s privacy policy at the following URL:
https://business.safety.google/privacy.
Advertising
Our website uses tools that facilitate or enable the placement of advertisements and the evaluation of the success of placed ads. Personal data is processed for this purpose, in particular the IP address, access times, and device information.
Processing only occurs if you consent to this data processing (via our consent banner on the website). The legal basis for this processing is consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR). Without your consent, data processing will not take place in the manner described above. If you revoke your consent (e.g., via the consent banner or other options provided on this website), we will stop this data processing. The legality of the processing carried out up to the time of revocation remains unaffected.
Google Ads
We use the Google Ads service on our website. The service is provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Since this service is hosted locally on the web server, no data is transferred to third parties.
The service stores the following data in the browser’s local or session storage:
Name: _gcl_ls
Storage period: Permanent
Type: 1st-party local storage
Purpose: Stored by Google Ads on the local device.
Google AdSense
We use the Google AdSense service on our website. The service is provided by Google Ireland Limited (GV), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Using this service may result in data being transferred to a third country (USA). The provider is certified according to the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and therefore offers an adequate level of data protection.
Further information can be found in the provider’s privacy policy at the following URL:
https://business.safety.google/privacy.
The service uses the following cookies on our website:
Name: _gcl_au
Storage period: 90 days
Type: 1st-party cookie
Purpose: This cookie is used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertising efficiency on websites that use their services.
