Privacy Policy
Datenschutzerklärung
We appreciate your visit to our website www.mws.eu and your interest in our company. The protection of your personal data is very important to us. Personal data refers to information about the personal or factual circumstances of an identified or identifiable natural person. This includes, for example, your full name, address, phone number, and date of birth, as well as any other data that can be linked to an identifiable person.
Since personal data is subject to special legal protection, we collect it only to the extent necessary for the operation of our website and the provision of our services. Below, we describe what personal information we collect during your visit to our website and how we use it.
Our privacy practices comply with applicable laws, in particular the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), the German Telemedia Act (TMG), and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We will collect, process, and store your personal data exclusively to the extent necessary for the functional provision of this website and our content and services, as well as for processing inquiries and, where applicable, for fulfilling orders / contracts, but in each case only to the extent that there is a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR or another legal basis for processing. Only if you have previously given your separate consent will your data also be used for further purposes specifically defined in the consent, e.g., for sending promotional information via newsletter.
1. Controller within the meaning of Article 4(7) of the GDPR
The controller within the meaning of the GDPR and other national data protection laws of the Member States, as well as other data protection regulations, is:
MWS Industrieholding GmbH
Gießereistraße 1
3130 Herzogenburg
Österreich
Tel.: +43 2782 90960 0
Email: office.he@mws.eu
2. Provision of the Website and Creation of Log Files
Every time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and information from the accessing computer’s system. The following data is collected:
Scope of data processing
(1) Information about the browser type and version used
(2) The operating system of the device used to access the site
(3) The IP address of the device used to access the site
(4) Date and time of access
(5) Websites and resources (images, files, other page content) accessed on our website.
(6) Websites from which the user’s system accessed our website (referrer tracking)
This data is stored in our system’s log files. This data is not stored together with the personal data of any specific user, so individual visitors to the site cannot be identified.
Legal basis for the processing of personal data
Art. 6(1)(f) of the GDPR (legitimate interest). Our legitimate interest is to ensure that the purpose described below is achieved.
Purpose of data processing
We log data to ensure that our website remains accessible to as many visitors as possible, as well as to prevent misuse and resolve technical issues. To do this, we need to log the technical data of the accessing computer so that we can respond as quickly as possible to display errors, attacks on our IT systems, and/or malfunctions in our website’s functionality. In addition, we use the data to optimize the website and to generally ensure the security of our IT systems.
Duration of storage
The aforementioned technical data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer needed to ensure the website’s compatibility for all visitors, but no later than 3 months after the website is accessed.
Right to object and request removal
The options for objecting and having data deleted are governed by the general provisions regarding the right to object and the right to erasure under data protection law, as described below in this Privacy Policy.
3. Special Features of the Website
Our website offers various features, and when you use them, we collect, process, and store personal data. Below, we explain what happens to this data:
Login area:
Scope of the processing of personal data
The registration and login information you provided to us.
Legal basis for the processing of personal data
Art. 6(1)(a) of the GDPR (implied consent)
Purpose of data processing
Our website offers you the option to use a separate login area. If you have forgotten your password or username for this area, you can have this information resent to you after entering your contact information (email address). The usage data collected in connection with the use of the login area is collected, stored, and processed by us solely for the purposes of preventing misuse, troubleshooting, and maintaining functionality. This data is not used for any other purposes or disclosed to third parties.
Duration of storage
The data we collect will be stored for as long as you maintain a user account with us.
The data collected through the “Forgot username or password” feature is used solely to resend forgotten login credentials.Right to object and request removal
The options for objecting and having data deleted are governed by the general provisions regarding the right to object and the right to erasure under data protection law, as described below in this Privacy Policy.
4. Automatic credit check / scoring
If we make an advance payment, we reserve the right, in order to protect our legitimate interests, to obtain an automated credit report based on mathematical and statistical methods from the following company(ies). We receive information from the service provider listed below regarding the statistical probability of a payment default. The credit report may contain probability values (score values) calculated using scientifically recognized mathematical and statistical methods. These methods use a variety of characteristics, such as income, address data, occupation, marital status, and past payment history, to assess the customer’s future risk of default. The result is expressed as a payment value (so-called score). The information obtained in this manner forms the basis for our decision regarding the establishment, performance, or termination of a contractual relationship. However, the ability to select one of the offered payment methods is not contingent upon such information. The options for objection and rectification are governed by the general provisions regarding the right to object and the right to erasure under data protection law, as described below in this Privacy Policy. Specifically:
Targo Commercial Finance AG:
Targo Commercial Finance AG, Heinrich-von-Brentano-Str. 2, 55130 Mainz (www.targobank.de/firmenkunden/partnerbereich.html): Our company regularly checks your creditworthiness when entering into contracts and, in certain cases where there is a legitimate interest, also for existing customers. To this end, we work with Targo Commercial Finance AG, Heinrich-von-Brentano-Str. 2, 55130 Mainz, from whom we receive the necessary data. For this purpose, we transmit your name and contact information to Targo Commercial Finance AG.
5. Statistical analysis of visits to this website – Webtracker
When you visit this website or access individual files on the website, we collect, process, and store the following data: IP address, the website from which the file was accessed, the file name, the date and time of access, the amount of data transferred, and a notification of whether the access was successful (so-called web log). We use this access data exclusively in a non-personalized form for the continuous improvement of our website and for statistical purposes.
We also use the following web trackers to analyze visits to this website:
Google-Analytics
Scope of the processing of personal data
On our website, we use the web tracking service provided by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Park, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA (hereinafter: Google Analytics). As part of its web tracking, Google Analytics uses cookies that are stored on your computer and enable an analysis of how our website is used and your browsing behavior (so-called tracking). We conduct this analysis using the Google Analytics tracking service to continuously optimize our website and improve its availability. When you use our website, data—including, in particular, your IP address and your user activity—is transmitted to servers operated by Google LLC and processed and stored outside the European Union, e.g., in the United States.
The European Commission has determined that an adequate level of data protection may exist in the United States if the data-processing company has submitted to the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework and the data transfer to the United States has been structured in a manner that complies with this framework. By enabling IP anonymization within the Google Analytics tracking code on this website, your IP address is anonymized by Google Analytics prior to transmission. This website uses a Google Analytics tracking code that has been extended with the operator `gat._anonymizeIp();` to enable only anonymized collection of IP addresses (so-called IP masking).Legal basis for the processing of personal data
Art. 6(1)(a) of the GDPR (consent), either as part of the registration process with Google (creation of a Google account and acceptance of the privacy policy provided there) or, if you have not registered with Google, through explicit consent when you visit our website.
Purpose of data processing
On our behalf, Google will use this information to evaluate your visit to this website, compile reports on website activity, and provide us with other services related to website and internet usage. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other data held by Google LLC.
Duration of storage
Google will store the data relevant to web tracking for as long as necessary to fulfill the web service that has been booked. Data collection and storage are carried out anonymously. If the data can be linked to specific individuals, it will be deleted immediately, provided it is not subject to any legal retention requirements. In any case, the data will be deleted once the retention period has expired.
Right to object and request removal
You can prevent the collection and transmission of personal data to Google (in particular your IP address) as well as the processing of this data by Google by disabling the execution of script code in your browser, installing a script blocker in your browser (you can find one, for example, at www.noscript.net or www.ghostery.com), or enabling the “Do Not Track” setting in your browser. You can also prevent the collection of data generated by the Google cookie and related to your use of the website (including your IP address) by Google, as well as the processing of this data by Google, by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available at the following link (http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de). You can find the security and privacy policies of Google Analytics at https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.
6. Integration of external web services and processing of data outside the EU
On our website, we use active JavaScript content from external providers, known as web services. When you visit our website, these external providers may receive personal information about your visit. This may involve the processing of data outside the EU. You can prevent this by installing a JavaScript blocker, such as the browser plug-in “NoScript” (www.noscript.net), or by disabling JavaScript in your browser. This may result in limited functionality on the websites you visit.
We use the following external web services:
Doubleclick
Our website uses a web service provided by Google LLC, 94043 Mountain View (hereinafter: DoubleClick). We use this data to ensure the full functionality of our website. In this context, your browser may transmit personal data to DoubleClick. The legal basis for data processing is Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. The legitimate interest lies in the error-free functioning of the website. DoubleClick has self-certified under the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework (see https://www.privacyshield.gov/list). The data will be deleted as soon as the purpose for which it was collected has been fulfilled. Further information on the handling of the transferred data can be found in DoubleClick’s Privacy Policy: https://www.google.com/intl/de/policies/privacy/. You can prevent the collection and processing of your data by DoubleClick by disabling the execution of script code in your browser or by installing a script blocker in your browser (you can find one, for example, at www.noscript.net or www.ghostery.com).
Google
Our website loads a web service provided by Google LLC, 94043 Mountain View (hereinafter: Google). We use this data to ensure the full functionality of our website. In this context, your browser may transmit personal data to Google. The legal basis for data processing is Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. The legitimate interest lies in the error-free functioning of the website. Google has self-certified under the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework (see https://www.privacyshield.gov/list). The data will be deleted as soon as the purpose for which it was collected has been fulfilled. Further information on the handling of the transferred data can be found in Google’s Privacy Policy: https://www.google.com/intl/de/policies/privacy/. You can prevent the collection and processing of your data by Google by disabling the execution of script code in your browser or by installing a script blocker in your browser (you can find one, for example, at www.noscript.net or www.ghostery.com).
Google Video
Our website loads a web service provided by Google LLC, 94043 Mountain View (hereinafter: Google Video). We use this data to ensure the full functionality of our website. In this context, your browser may transmit personal data to Google Video. The legal basis for data processing is Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. The legitimate interest lies in the error-free functioning of the website. Google Video has self-certified under the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework (see https://www.privacyshield.gov/list). The data will be deleted as soon as the purpose for which it was collected has been fulfilled. Further information on the handling of the transferred data can be found in Google Video’s Privacy Policy: https://www.google.com/intl/de/policies/privacy/. You can prevent the collection and processing of your data by Google Video by disabling the execution of script code in your browser or by installing a script blocker in your browser (you can find one, for example, at www.noscript.net or www.ghostery.com).
gstatic
Our website loads a web service provided by Google LLC, 94043 Mountain View (hereinafter: Google Video). We use this data to ensure the full functionality of our website. In this context, your browser may transmit personal data to Google Video. The legal basis for data processing is Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. The legitimate interest lies in the error-free functioning of the website. Google Video has self-certified under the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework (see https://www.privacyshield.gov/list). The data will be deleted as soon as the purpose for which it was collected has been fulfilled. Further information on the handling of the transferred data can be found in Google Video’s Privacy Policy: https://www.google.com/intl/de/policies/privacy/. You can prevent the collection and processing of your data by Google Video by disabling the execution of script code in your browser or by installing a script blocker in your browser (you can find one, for example, at www.noscript.net or www.ghostery.com).
Youtube
Our website loads a web service provided by Google LLC, 94043 Mountain View (hereinafter: YouTube). We use this data to ensure the full functionality of our website. In this context, your browser may transmit personal data to YouTube. The legal basis for data processing is Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. The legitimate interest lies in the error-free functioning of the website. YouTube has self-certified under the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework (see https://www.privacyshield.gov/list). The data will be deleted as soon as the purpose for which it was collected has been fulfilled. Further information on the handling of the transferred data can be found in YouTube’s Privacy Policy: https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/. You can prevent the collection and processing of your data by YouTube by disabling the execution of script code in your browser or by installing a script blocker in your browser (you can find these, for example, at www.noscript.net or www.ghostery.com).
ytimg
Our website loads a web service provided by Google LLC, 94043 Mountain View (hereinafter: ytimg). We use this data to ensure the full functionality of our website. In this context, your browser may transmit personal data to ytimg. The legal basis for data processing is Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. The legitimate interest lies in ensuring the website functions properly. ytimg has self-certified under the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework (see https://www.privacyshield.gov/list). The data will be deleted as soon as the purpose for which it was collected has been fulfilled. Further information on the handling of the transferred data can be found in ytimg’s privacy policy: https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/. You can prevent the collection and processing of your data by ytimg by disabling the execution of script code in your browser or by installing a script blocker in your browser (you can find one, for example, at www.noscript.net or www.ghostery.com).
website-check.de
Our website loads a web service provided by Website-Check GmbH, located at Beethovenstraße 24, 66111 Saarbrücken, Germany (hereinafter: website-check.de). We use this data to ensure the full functionality of our website. In this context, your browser may transmit personal data to website-check.de. The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest). The legitimate interest lies in ensuring the website functions without errors. The data will be deleted as soon as the purpose for which it was collected has been fulfilled. Further information on the handling of the transmitted data can be found in the privacy policy of website-check.de: https://www.website-check.de/datenschutzerklaerung/. You can prevent the collection and processing of your data by website-check.de by disabling the execution of script code in your browser or by installing a script blocker in your browser (you can find one, for example, at www.noscript.net or www.ghostery.com).
7. Information on the Use of Cookies
Scope of the processing of personal data
We use cookies on various pages to enable the use of certain features of our website. These so-called “cookies” are small text files that your browser can store on your computer. These text files contain a unique string of characters that allows the browser to be uniquely identified when you visit our website again. The process of storing a cookie file is also referred to as “setting a cookie.”
Legal basis for the processing of personal data
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest). Our legitimate interest consists in maintaining the full functionality of our website, improving usability, and enabling a more personalized customer experience. We can only identify individual website visitors using cookie technology if the visitor has previously provided us with the relevant personal data based on separate consent.
Purpose of data processing
Cookies are set by our website to ensure that it functions properly and to improve its usability. Cookie technology also allows us to recognize individual visitors using pseudonyms—such as a unique, arbitrary ID—enabling us to offer more personalized services.
Duration of storage
Our cookies are stored until you delete them from your browser or, in the case of session cookies, until the session expires.
Right to object and request removal
You can configure your browser to prevent cookies from being set altogether. You can then decide on a case-by-case basis whether to accept cookies or accept them in general. Cookies can be used for various purposes, e.g., to recognize that your computer has previously connected to our website (persistent cookies) or to save recently viewed pages (session cookies). We use cookies to provide you with an enhanced user experience. To use our convenience features, we recommend that you allow cookies for our website. The options for objecting to and deleting cookies are otherwise governed by the general provisions regarding the right to object and the right to erasure under data protection law, as described below in this Privacy Policy.
8. Data Security and Privacy, Communication via Email
Your personal data is protected through technical and organizational measures during collection, storage, and processing to ensure that it remains inaccessible to third parties. In the case of unencrypted email communication, we cannot guarantee complete data security during transmission to our IT systems; therefore, we recommend using encrypted communication or sending information by mail for data requiring a high level of confidentiality.
9. Automatic Email Archiving
Scope of the processing of personal data
Please note that our email system uses an automated archiving process. All incoming and outgoing emails are digitally archived in an audit-proof manner.
Legal basis for the processing of personal data
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest). Our legitimate interest lies in complying with tax and commercial law requirements (e.g., Sections 146 and 147 of the German Fiscal Code).
Purpose of data processing
The purpose of archiving is to comply with tax and commercial law requirements (e.g., Sections 146 and 147 of the German Fiscal Code).
Duration of storage
Our email correspondence is retained until the expiration of the retention periods required under tax and commercial law. The retention period may be up to 10 years.
Right to object and request removal
If you have any questions regarding our email archiving system, please contact our Data Protection Officer. Please also note that we only accept application documents in PDF format. Compressed files (WinZip, WinRAR, 7Zip, etc.) are filtered out by our security systems and will not be delivered. We do not accept applications in Word format or other file formats and will delete them unread. Please note that application documents sent via unencrypted email may be opened by third parties before they reach our IT systems. We assume that we may also respond to unencrypted application emails in an unencrypted manner. If you do not wish this, please let us know in your application email.
10. Withdrawal of Consent – Requests for Information and Changes – Deletion & Blocking of Data
You have the right to receive information about your stored data free of charge at reasonable intervals, as well as the right to have your data corrected, blocked, or deleted at any time. We will delete your data upon your first request, provided that no legal regulations prevent us from doing so. You may therefore revoke any permission you have granted us to use your personal data at any time. Requests for information, deletion, or correction regarding your data, as well as any suggestions, may be sent at any time to the following address:
MWS Industrieholding GmbH
Gießereistraße 1
3130 Herzogenburg
Tel.: +43 2782 90960 0
Email: office.he@mws.eu
11. Right to data portability
You have the right to receive the personal data concerning you that you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. You may also request that we transmit this data to a third party without delay upon your first instruction, provided that the processing is based on consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) of the GDPR or on a contract pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR, and the processing by us is carried out by automated means.
When exercising this right to data portability, you also have the right to have the personal data concerning you transmitted directly from one controller to another controller, provided this is technically feasible. The freedoms and rights of other individuals must not be infringed upon as a result.
The right to data portability does not apply to the 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.
12. Right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority pursuant to Article 77(1) of the GDPR
If you suspect that your data is being processed unlawfully on our website, you may, of course, seek a judicial resolution of the matter at any time. Regardless of this, you have the option of contacting a supervisory authority. You have the right to lodge a complaint in the EU Member State where you reside, where you work, and/or where the alleged infringement occurred; that is, you may choose the supervisory authority to which you wish to turn in any of the aforementioned locations. The supervisory authority to which the complaint was submitted will then inform you of the status and results of your submission, including the possibility of a judicial remedy under Article 78 of the GDPR.
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