Privacy Policy
General information
We, Heldener Metall Technik GmbH & Co. KG, appreciate your interest and your visit to this website. We take the protection of your personal data seriously and would like to inform you here about the type and scope of personal data that we collect when you visit our online presence. The following privacy policy applies to the website www.hmt-automotive.com and all subdomains as well as to our Facebook and Instagram pages.
It is generally possible to use our website without providing personal data. If personal data (e.g. name, address or email addresses) is collected on our pages, 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.All personal data is collected, processed and used in accordance with the applicable regulations for the protection of personal data.
Responsible for data processing
The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation, other data protection laws applicable in the Member States of the European Union and other provisions of a data protection nature is Heldener Metall Technik GmbH & Co. KG. Their contact details can be found in the legal notice of this website.
The privacy officer of the controller is:
External:
VIA Consult GmbH & Co. KG
Mr. Guido Solbach
Kurfürst-Heinrich-Str. 10
57462 Olpe
+ 49 (2761) 83668 – 0
hmt.datenschutz@via-consult.de
Any data subject can contact our data protection officer directly at any time with any questions or suggestions regarding data protection.
Cookies and Server Log Data
The Internet pages use cookies. They do not cause any damage to your computer and do not contain viruses. Cookies are used 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 end device until you delete them. These cookies enable us to recognise your browser on your next 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 closing the browser. If cookies are deactivated, the functionality of this website may be restricted.
For technical reasons, the provider of the pages automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us.
hese are:
- Browser type and browser version
- Operating system use
- Referrer URL
- Host name of the accessing computer
- Time of the server enquiry
- IP adresse
This data is not merged with other data sources.
PURPOSE OF DATA PROCESSING
We only collect personal data if you provide it to us voluntarily, for example as part of an enquiry. Data is entered in the areas described below:
HELP AREA / CONTACT FIELD AND MAIL CONTACT
The contact field with the heading ‘HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?’ offers you the opportunity to send enquiries directly to us. Due to legal regulations, the website also contains information (e.g. in the legal notice) that enables you to contact our company quickly and electronically (e.g. via e-mail address). If you contact us by e-mail or via a contact field, your transmitted personal data will be stored automatically. Data transmitted during this contact will be stored for the purpose of processing or contacting you. In most cases, the e-mails sent are delivered to general departmental mailboxes. This personal data will not be passed on to third parties outside the company without your consent.
You have the option of contacting our trainees via WhatsApp if you have any questions about training. The personal data transmitted will be stored automatically. This personal data will not be passed on to third parties outside the company without your consent.
We will retain the data you provide on the contact form, by email or via WhatsApp until you request its deletion, revoke your consent for its storage, or the purpose for its storage no longer pertains (e.g. after fulfilling your request). Mandatory statutory provisions - in particular retention periods - remain unaffected.
ANALYSIS TOOLS, THIRD-PARTY TOOLS AND PLUGINS
When you visit our website, your surfing behaviour may be statistically evaluated. This is primarily done using cookies and so-called analysis programmes. The analysis of your surfing behaviour is usually anonymous; the surfing behaviour cannot be traced back to you. You can object to this analysis or prevent it by not using certain tools.
GOOGLE ANALYTICS
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc (‘Google’), 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. The controller in Europe is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland. Google Analytics uses ‘cookies’, which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyse how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there.
IP anonymisation: We have activated the IP anonymisation function on this website. This means that your IP address will be truncated by Google within member states of the European Union or in other signatory states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area before being transmitted to the USA. 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 analyse your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity and to provide the website operator with other services relating to website activity and internet usage. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other Google data.
Browser plugin: You can prevent the storage 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 the 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 Google by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available at the following link:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de.
Browser Plugin
You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. 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 Google by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available under the following link:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de.
Objection to data collection
Objection to data collection: You can prevent the collection of your data by Google Analytics by clicking on the following link. An opt-out cookie will be set to prevent your data from being collected on future visits to this website: Google Analytics is enabled Deactivate now
You can find more information on how Google Analytics handles user data in Google's privacy policy: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=en
Order processing: We have concluded an order processing contract with Google and fully implement the strict requirements of the German data protection authorities when using Google Analytics.
Demographic characteristics in Google Analytics: This website uses the ‘demographic characteristics’ function of Google Analytics. This allows reports to be created that contain statements about the age, gender and interests of site visitors. This data comes from interest-based advertising from Google and from visitor data from third-party providers. This data cannot be assigned to a specific person. You can deactivate this function at any time via the ad settings in your Google account or generally prohibit the collection of your data by Google Analytics as described in the section ‘Objection to data collection’.
YOUTUBE
Our website uses plugins from the YouTube site operated by Google. The operator of the pages is YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066, USA (represented by the responsible body in Europe: Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.) When you visit one of our pages equipped with a YouTube plugin, a connection to the YouTube servers is established. This tells the YouTube server which of our pages you have visited, and if you are logged into your YouTube account, you enable YouTube to associate your surfing behaviour directly with your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account.You can find more information on the handling of user data in YouTube's privacy policy at:
https://www.youtube.com/intl/ALL_en/howyoutubeworks/user-settings/privacy/
Order processing: We have concluded an order processing contract with Google and fully implement the strict requirements of the German data protection authorities when using Google Analytics.
GOOGLE WEB FONTS
This site uses so-called web fonts provided by Google for the standardised display of fonts. The Google fonts are installed locally. There is no connection to Google servers.
GOOGLE MAPS
This site uses the Google Maps map service via an API. The provider is Google Inc, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. The controller in Europe is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, IrelandIn order to use the functions of Google Maps, it is necessary to save your IP address. This information is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. The provider of this site has no influence on this data transfer. You can find more information on the handling of user data in Google's privacy policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en
ONLINE PRESENCE IN SOCIAL MEDIA
We provide online presences within social networks in order to communicate with the interested parties and users active there and to inform them about us.
User data may be processed by the service provider outside of the European Union. This may result in risks for users because, for example, it could make it more difficult to enforce users' rights.
As a rule, the service provider processes user data for market research and advertising purposes. For example, user interests resulting from user behaviour can be used, for example, to place advertisements within and outside the platforms that could correspond to the interests of the users. Cookies are usually stored on the user's computer for this purpose. In addition, data can also be stored in the user profiles independently of the devices used (especially if the users are members of the respective platforms and are logged in to them).
In the following, we inform you about the processing of your personal data carried out by us in the context of the online presences provided by us. In its ruling of 5 June 2018, the ECJ confirmed the joint responsibility of the service provider and the website operator.
The social media page you visit offers you the opportunity to respond to our posts, comment on them, create a user post yourself and send us private messages with personal requests. The data you provide in this context and which may be accessible to us (e.g. user name, images, interests, contact details) will be used by us exclusively for the purpose of communicating with customers and interests. Our interest lies in offering you a platform on which we can display current information and with the help of which you can address your request to us and we can fulfil your request as quickly as possible.
We do not carry out any further data processing in addition to the basic functions of the website. Please note that the service provider may use tracking tools and cookies independently of our use of the website. For a detailed description of the respective processing and the opt-out options, please refer to the information provided by the providers linked below.
In the case of requests for information and the assertion of user rights, we would also like to point out that these can be asserted most effectively with the providers. Only the providers have access to the user's data and can take appropriate measures and provide information directly. If you still need help, you can contact us.
Facebook (Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Irland)
Privacy policy: https://de-de.facebook.com/privacy/policy/
Opt-Out: https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads
Privacy Shield: https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt0000000GnywAAC&status=Active
Instagram (Instagram Inc., 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, USA)
Privacy policy: https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy/?entry_point=ig_help_center_data_policy_redirect
Opt-Out: http://instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/
Your data stored in the course of using our online presence will - as far as possible - be deleted when the site is closed.
LEGAL BASIS AND PROCESSING
If we obtain consent for certain processing operations, these are based on Art. 6 I lit. a GDPR. If the processing of personal data is necessary for the fulfilment of a contract, e.g. for the delivery of goods or for pre-contractual measures, e.g. in the case of enquiries, the processing is based on Art. 6 I lit. b GDPR. If our company is subject to a legal obligation which requires the processing of personal data, such as for the fulfilment of tax obligations, the processing is based on Art. 6 I lit. c GDPR. If the processing of personal data is not based on any of the aforementioned legal bases, we process data to protect a legitimate interest of our company (improvement of the performance of business activities or analysis, optimisation and economic operation of our website). We always ensure that this does not conflict with any legitimate interest of the data subject that outweighs our legitimate interest.
RIGHT OF ACCESS AND CANCELLATION AND RIGHT TO DATA PORTABILITY, TO RESTRICTION OF PROCESSING,
TO RECTIFICATION AND ERASURE
You have the right to receive information about your data stored by us and the purpose of storage at any time. You can revoke your consent to the storage or use of your personal data in writing at any time. In addition to revocation, you have the right to demand the correction, restriction of processing and blocking or deletion of your data.
You have the right to contact the relevant supervisory authority (for NRW: the State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information of North Rhine-Westphalia in Düsseldorf) if you have a complaint. You also have the right to receive the data you have provided in a machine-readable format for transmission.
If you have any questions regarding the processing of your personal data, you can also contact us directly (responsible body: see legal notice). For all questions and requests for information, applications or complaints, you can also contact our external data protection officers directly.
SECURITY
We use technical and organisational security measures to protect the data provided by you against accidental or intentional manipulation, loss, destruction or access by unauthorised persons.
Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service. It is operated by Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.
Google Analytics uses so-called "cookies". These are text files that are stored on your computer and that allow an analysis of the use of the website by you. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there.
Google Analytics cookies are stored based on Art. 6 (1) (f) DSGVO. The website operator has a legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior to optimize both its website and its advertising.
IP anonymization
We have activated the IP anonymization feature on this website. Your IP address will be shortened by Google within the European Union or other parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area prior to transmission to the United States. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address sent to a Google server in the US and shortened there. Google will use this information on behalf of the operator of this website to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity, and to provide other services regarding website activity and Internet usage for the website operator. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with any other data held by Google.
Browser plugin
You can prevent these cookies being stored by selecting the appropriate settings in your browser. However, we wish to point out that doing so may mean you will not be able to enjoy the full functionality of this website. You can also prevent the data generated by cookies about your use of the website (incl. your IP address) from being passed to Google, and the processing of these data by Google, by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en.
Objecting to the collection of data
You can prevent the collection of your data by Google Analytics by clicking on the following link. An opt-out cookie will be set to prevent your data from being collected on future visits to this site:
Google Analytics ist activated Deactivate now
Outsourced data processing
We have entered into an agreement with Google for the outsourcing of our data processing and fully implement the strict requirements of the German data protection authorities when using Google Analytics.
Demographic data collection by Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics' demographic features. This allows reports to be generated containing statements about the age, gender, and interests of site visitors. This data comes from interest-based advertising from Google and third-party visitor data. This collected data cannot be attributed to any specific individual person. You can disable this feature at any time by adjusting the ads settings in your Google account or you can forbid the collection of your data by Google Analytics as described in the section "Refusal of data collection".
5. Plugins and tools
YouTube
Our website uses plugins from YouTube, which is operated by Google. The operator of the pages is YouTube LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA.
If you visit one of our pages featuring a YouTube plugin, a connection to the YouTube servers is established. Here the YouTube server is informed about which of our pages you have visited.
If you're logged in to your YouTube account, YouTube allows you to associate your browsing behavior directly with your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account.
YouTube is used to help make our website appealing. This constitutes a justified interest pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) DSGVO.
Further information about handling user data, can be found in the data protection declaration of YouTube under https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy.
Google Web Fonts
This site uses so-called web fonts, provided by Google, for the uniform representation of fonts. The Google fonts are installed locally. There is no connection to Google servers.
Google Maps
This site uses the Google Maps map service via an API. It is operated by Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.
To use Google Maps, it is necessary to save your IP address. This information is generally transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. The provider of this site has no influence on this data transfer.
The use of Google Maps is in the interest of making our website appealing and to facilitate the location of places specified by us on the website. This constitutes a justified interest pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) DSGVO.
Further information about handling user data, can be found in the data protection declaration of Google at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/.
