Data protection

1. Scope of processing personal data

In principal, we only process the personal data of our users to the extent necessary in order to provide a functioning website with our content and services. The processing of personal data takes place regularly, and only with the consent of the user in question. Exceptions include cases whereby prior consent could not be obtained and that the processing of the data is, nonetheless, permitted by law.

2. Legal basis for data processing

sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a EU-GDPR serves as the legal basis to obtain the consent of the data subject for the processing of their data.

As for the processing of personal data required for the performance of a contract of which the data subject is party, sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b serves as a legal basis. This also applies to processing operations required to carry our pre-contractual activities.

When it is necessary to process personal data in order to fulfil a legal obligation to which our company is subject, sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. c GDPR serves as the legal basis.

In the event that the interest or well-being of the data subject or any relevant natural person(s) require the processing of personal data, sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. d GDPR serves as the legal basis.

If the processing of data is necessary to safeguard the legitimate interests of our company or that of a third-party operator, and the fundamental rights and freedoms of the person(s) concerned do not outweigh the interest of the former, sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR will serve as a legal basis for the processing of data.

3. Data removal and storage duration

The personal data of the data subject will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage has been accomplished. In addition, such storage may be provided by the European or national legislator within the EU regulations, law, or other relevant regulations to which the data controller is subject. Blocking or deletion of the data also takes place when the storage period stipulated by the aforementioned standards expires, unless there is a need to prolong the storage of the data for the purpose of concluding or fulfilling the respective contract.

When your personal data is processed, you are subsequently a “person concerned” and have the following rights vis-à-vis the person responsible.

1. Right to information

You may ask the person responsible to confirm whether your personal data is processed by us.
If such processing is available, you can request the following information from the person responsible:

1. the purpose for which the personal data is processed;
2. the categories of personal data being processed;
3. the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data relating to you have been disclosed or are still being disclosed;
4. the planned duration of the storage of your personal data or, if specific information is not available, criteria for determining the duration of storage;
5. the existence of a right to rectification or erasure of personal data concerning you, a right to restriction of processing by the data 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 source of the data if the personal data is not collected from the data subject;
8. the existence of automated decision-making including profiling under Article 22 (1) and (4) the GDPR

and, in certain cases, meaningful information about the data processing system involved, and the scope and intended result of such processing on the data subject.
You have the right to request information on whether your personal information will be transmitted to a third-party country or an international organization. Given that this applies, you can then request for the appropriate guarantees in accordance with sec. 46 GDPR in connection with the transfer.

2. Right to rectification

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

3. Right to the restriction of processing

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

• if you challenge the accuracy of your personal information within a period of time that enables the data controller to verify the accuracy of your personal information;
• the processing is unlawful, and you refuse the deletion of the personal data and instead demand the restriction of the use of the personal data;
• the representative no longer needs the personal data for the purpose of processing, but you need it to assert, exercise or defend legal claims; or
• if you have objected to the processing pursuant to sec. 21 para. 1 GDPR and it is not yet certain whether the legitimate reasons of the person responsible outweigh your reasons.

If the processing of personal data concerning you has been restricted, this data may with the exection of data storage only be used with your consent or for the purpose of asserting, exercising or defending legal claims or protecting the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest, interest to the Union, or a Member State.

If the limitation of the processing after the abovementioned conditions are restricted, you will be informed by the person in charge before the restriction is lifted.

4. Right to delete

a) Obligation to delete

If you request from the person responsible to delete your personal data with immediate effect, he/she is required to do so immediately given that one of the following applies:

1. Personal data concerning you is no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or processed.
2. You revoke your consent, to which the processing is allowed pursuant to sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a oder sec. 9 para. 2 lit. a GDPR and there is no other legal basis for processing the data
3. According to sec. 21 para. 1 GDPR you object to the processing of the data given that the processing of the data is justified by a legitimate interest, or you object pursuant to sec. 21 para. 2 GDPR.
4. Your personal data have been processed unlawfully.
5. The act of deleting your personal data will invoke a legal obligation under the Union law or the law of the Member States to which the data controller is subject.
6. Your personal data were collected in relation to information business services offered pursuant to sec. 8 para. 1 GDPR erhoben.

b) Information to third parties
If the person responsible has made your personal data public and has to delete the data pursuant to sec. 17 para. 1 GDPR, he/she shall take appropriate measures, including technical means, to inform data controllers who process the personal data that you have been identified as being affected, that a request has been made to delete all links to such personal data or copies or replications of the personal data, taking into account available technology and implementation costs to execute the process..

c) Exceptions

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

1. to exercise the right to freedom of speech and information;
2. to fulfill a legal obligation required by the law of the Union or of the Member States to which the representative is subject, or to perform a task of public interest or in the exercise of public authority delegated to the representative;
3. for reasons of public interest in the field of public health pursuant to sec. 9 para. 2 lit. h and i and sec. 9 para. 3 GDPR;
4. for archival purposes of public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes pursuant to sec. 89 para. 1 GDPR, to the extent that the law referred to in subparagraph (a) is likely to render impossible or seriously affect the achievement of the objectives of that processing, or
5. to enforce, exercise or defend legal claims.

5. Right to information

If you have the right of rectification, deletion or restriction of processing over the data controller, he/she is obliged to notify all recipients to whom your personal data have been disclosed of the correction or deletion of the data or restriction of processing, unless this proves to be impossible or involves a disproportionate effort.

You reserve the right to be informed about the recipients of your data by the data controller..

6. Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal data given to the data controller in a structured, standard and machine-readable format. In addition, you have the right to transfer this data to another person without hindrance by the person responsible who was initially given the data, given that

1. the processing is based on a consent in accordance with sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR or sec. 9 para. 2 lit. a GDPR or on a contract in accordance with sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b GDPR and
2. the processing is done by automated means.

In exercising this right, you also have the right to maintain that your personal data relating to you are transmitted directly from one person to another, insofar as this is technically feasible. Freedoms and rights of other persons shall 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 data controller.

7. Right to object

Subjective to your situation, you have, at any time, the right to object against the processing of your personal data pursuant to sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. e or f GDPR; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions.

The data controller will no longer process the personal data concerning you unless he can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for processing that outweigh your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing is for the purpose of enforcing, exercising or defending legal claims.

If the personal data relating to you are processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data in regard to such advertising; this also applies to profiling insofar as it is associated with direct mail.

If you object to processing for direct marketing purposes, your personal data will no longer be processed for these purpose.

Regardless of Directive 2002/58/EG &ndash, you have the option, in the context of the use of information society services, to exercise your right to object to automated procedures that use technical specifications.

8. Right to revoke the data protection consent declaration

You have the right to withdraw your data protection 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 a case-by-case basis, including profiling

You have the right not to subject to a decision based solely on automated processing - including profiling - that will have legal effect or affect you in a similar manner. This does not apply if the decision

1. is required for the conclusion or execution of a contract between you and the data controller,
2. is permitted by the Union or Member State legislation to which the data controller is subject, and where such legislation contains appropriate measures to safeguard your rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, or
3. with your expressed consent.

However, these decisions must not be based on special categories of personal data under sec. 9 para. 1 GDPR, unless sec. 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 data controller shall take appropriate measures to uphold your rights and freedoms as well as your legitimate interests, including the right to obtain assistance from the data controller or their representative, to express your opinion on the matter, and to contest the decision.

10. Right to complain to a supervisory authority

Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you shall have the right to complain to a supervisory authority, in the Member State of their residence, place of work or place of alleged infringement, if you believe that the processing of the personal data concerning you violates the GDPR.

The supervisory authority to which the complaint has been submitted shall inform the complainant of the status and results of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy pursuant to sec. 78 GDPR.

1. Description and scope of data processing

Each time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and relevant information from the computer system of the calling computer.

The following data is collected:

• Browser type and version used
• The user’s operating system
• The user’s internet service provider
• The IP address of the user
• Date and time of access
• Web pages from which the user’s system accesses our website
• Web pages accessed by the user’s system through our website

The data is also stored in the log files of our system. The data is not stored with the user’s other personal data.

2. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and logfiles is sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.

Rechtsgrundlage für die vorübergehende Speicherung der Daten ist Art. 6 Abs. 1 S. 1 lit. f DSGVO.

3. Purpose of data processing

The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary for the delivery of the website to the computer of the user. For this purpose, 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 optimize the website and to ensure the security of our information technology (IT) systems. In this case, the evaluation of the respective data for marketing purposes does not take place.

For the aforementioned purposes, our legitimate interest lies in the processing of data in compliance with sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.

4. Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose of its collection. The session is complete when the collection of data for the provision of the website is accomplished.

The data stored in log files will only be stored for a period of up to seven days. Prolonged storage is possible when the IP addresses of the users are deleted or alienated, and that the assignment of the calling client is no longer possible.

5. Objections and removal option

The collection of data for the provision of the website as well as the storage of data in log files are essential for the operation of the website. Therefore, the user may not object to the aforementioned processes.

1. Description and scope of data processing

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in the internet browser or the internet browser on the user’s computer system. If a user calls up a website, a cookie can be stored on the user’s operation system. These cookies contain a string of characters 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 the calling browser to be identified even after a page break.
The following data is stored and transmitted in the cookies

• Language settings
• Log-In information

We also use cookies on our website that allow an analysis of the user’s browsing habits.
For this purpose, the following data will be transmitted:

• Entered search terms
• Frequency of page visits
• Use of website functions

In this case, the data collected will be pseudonymized by technical means. Therefore, an assignment of the data to the calling user is no longer possible. This data will not be stored with that of other personal data by the same user. 
When accessing our website, users are informed by an information banner about the use of cookies and are referred to this privacy policy. In addition, the users are also informed of their choice to disable the cookies in their browser settings.

When accessing our website, the user is informed about the use of cookies and their consent to process their personal data is obtained. The user will also be referred to the privacy policy.

2. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of personal data using technically necessary cookies is sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.
Given the consent of the user, the legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies for analysis purposes is sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.

3. Purpose of data processing

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

We require cookies for the following features:

• Applying language settings

The data collected through the technically necessary cookies will not be used to create profiles of the users.

The use of analysis cookies is for the purpose of improving the quality of our website and its contents. Through the analysis cookies, we learn how the website is used, and are able to continuously optimize our services.

Improving the quality of our website

In this case, our legitimate interests lie in the processing of personal data in accordance with sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.

4. Duration of storage, objections and removal option

Cookies are stored on the computer of the user and are transmitted to us. 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 been saved can be deleted at any time. This may also occur automatically. If cookies are disabled for our website, it may not be possible to use all the features on the website to its full potential.

The transmission of Flash cookies cannot be prevented by the settings on the internet browser, but by changing the setting on the Flash Player instead.

1. Description and scope of data processing

A contact form is available on our website, which may be used for electronic communication. If the user chooses this method of communication, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and saved.

When the message is being sent, the following data will be stored:

• email address
• name
• surname
• contact number

For the purpose of dispatch operations, you are referred to this privacy policy and your consent is obtained for the processing of your personal data.

Alternatively, contact via email can also be made, in which case, the user’s personal data transmitted via email will be stored.

For this purpose, your personal data will not be disclosed to third parties. The data will be used exclusively for the purpose of processing the conversation.

2. Legal basis for data processing

With the consent of the user, the legal basis for the processing of their data is pursuant to sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.

The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of sending an email is sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR. If the contact via email is made for the conclusion of a contract, sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b GDPR also applies.

3. Purpose of data processing

The processing of personal data obtained from the input mask serves only to process the contact that has been established. If contact is made via email, the legitimate interest of processing the data will be considered.

Other personal data transmitted during the dispatch process is only processed to prevent the misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of our information technology (IT) systems.

4. Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose of its collection. As for the data collected from the input mask or contact form, as well as those retrieved via email, the data will be deleted when the conversation with the user has ended. The conversation is considered done when it can be inferred from the content of the conversation that the relevant topics discussed have been clarified.

The additional personal data collected during the dispatch process will be deleted after a period of seven days at most.

5. Objections and removal possibility

The user may, at any time, revoke their consent to the processing of their personal data. If the user contacts us via email, they may object to the storage of their personal data at any time. In this case, the conversation cannot continue.

Usage of our HAHN Lamellenfenster GmbH - Facebook - company appearance

1. Scope of data processing

We use the corporate identity of HAHN Lamellenfenster GmbH of Facebook Menlo Park, Kalifornien, Vereinigte Staaten. We provide information and offer Facebook users a medium to communicate.

Product information, news, tender texts, communication with customers, references

We do not possess or gather information on the processing of your personal data by the Facebook companies jointly responsible for the corporate identity of HAHN Lamellenfenster GmbH. More information can be found in the privacy policy of:
Facebook: de-de.facebook.com/policy.php

When you use any given function on the corporate website of Facebook (exp. comments, contributions, likes etc.), you may be making your personal data (exp. name, profile picture etc.) public.

2. Purpose of data processing

Our Facebook corporate identity serves to establish contact with and to inform Facebook users about our on, on, on, on. Each user is free to publish their personal data through various, relevant online activities.

3. Legal basis

The legal basis for the processing of your data in connection with the use of our Facebook corporate identity is art.6 par.1 S.1 lit.f DSGVO.

4. Duration of data storage

We will store data on your activities and personal information published via Facebook on our corporate website for a period of up to 6 Monate. The data will be stored within the legally established timeframe.

5. Objections and the possibility of removal

You may, at any time, object to the processing of your personal information that we collect as part of your use of our Facebook corporate identity and make your personal data protection rights listed in section IV of this privacy policy effective. In the said event, please send us an informal email to 6 Months .

For information on the processing of your personal data by Facebook, please refer to: de-de.facebook.com

Use of Google Analytics

1. Scope of personal data processing

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc., 1600 Amphiteatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States ("Google"). Google Analytics uses so-called "cookies", text files that are stored on your computer that allow an analysis of your use of the website. The information generated by the cookie on your use of this website is transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. However, if IP anonymization is activated on this website, your IP address will be abbreviated by Google beforehand within member states of the European Union or other parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in specific cases will the full IP address be sent to a Google server in the US and abbreviated there. IP anonymization is active on this website. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of this website, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services related to website activity and internet usage. The IP address provided by Google Analytics as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other Google data. You can prevent the storage of cookies by changing the settings on your browser software. However, by preventing the storage of cookies, you may not be able to use all the functions on our website to its full potential.

2. Purpose of data processing

The purpose of processing personal data is to optimize the approach towards a target group which expresses their initial interest by making their first page visit.

3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

The legal basis for data processing is Art.6 Para. 1 S.1 lit. f GDPR.

4. Duration of storage

Advertising data in server logs are anonymized by deleting parts of the Google IP address and cookie information after 9 and 18 months.

5. Objections and removal option

In addition, you may prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie, data related to your use of the website (including your IP address), as well as the processing of the respective data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available at the following link: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. For more information, kindly refer to the following link:

Use of Google (Invisible) ReCaptcha

1. Extent of personal data processing

We use the reCaptcha service of Google LLC Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.

The query includes the sending of the IP address of the terminal being used, the website you visit and on which the captcha is integrated, the date and duration of the visit, the recognition of the data browser and the type of operating system used, the Google account, if you are logged in, mouse movements on the reCaptcha surface, as well as tasks where you need to identify images. For this purpose, the data will be transmitted to Google and will continue to be used by Google for examination. With this data, it can be determined whether you are human or a computer.

By using reCaptcha, you agree that the identification you provide will be used to digitize your previous activities. However, if IP anonymisation has been activated on this website, your IP address will be abbreviated by google beforehand within member states of the European Union or other parties in accordance with the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in special cases will the full IP address be sent to a Google server in the US and abbreviated there. Google will use this information on behalf of the operator of this website to evaluate your use of this service. The IP address sent by your browser during the use of reCaptcha will not be merged with other data stored by Google. This data is subject to another privacy policy of Google.

2. Purpose of data processing

The query is used to distinguish whether the input is made by a human being or misused by means of automated, mechanical processing.

3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

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

4. Duration of storage

We have no information about the duration of storage.

5. Objections and removal option

For more information please refer to: www.google.com/intl/de/policies/privacy/.

1. Description and scope of data processing

You can subscribe to a free newsletter on our website. When you register for the newsletter, the data from the input mask will be transmitted to us. Your consent will be obtained for the processing of the data during the registration process and reference will be made to this data protection declaration.

If you purchase goods or services on our website and deposit your email address, we may subsequently use it to send you a newsletter. In such a case, the newsletter will only send direct advertising for our own similar goods or services. No data will be passed on to third parties in connection with data processing for the dispatch of newsletters. The data will be used exclusively for the dispatch of the newsletter.

2. Legal basis for the data processing

The legal basis for the processing of data by the user after registration for the newsletter is Art. 6 Para. 1 S. 1 lit. a DSGVO if the user has given his consent.
The legal basis for the dispatch of the newsletter as a result of the sale of goods or services is § 7 para. 3 UWG.

3. purpose of data processing

The collection of the user's email 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 email address used.

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.

The user's email address will therefore be stored as long as the newsletter subscription is active.
The other personal data collected during the registration process are usually deleted after a period of seven days.

5. possibility of objection and removal

The subscription of the newsletter can be cancelled by the affected user 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 personal data collected during the registration process.