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This is a courtesy translation of our German-language privacy policy. The German version is legally binding; in case of any discrepancy, the German version prevails.
The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:
Valdos GmbH
Feldstr. 38
40479 Düsseldorf
Germany
Email: info@valdos.de
We process personal data of our users only to the extent necessary to provide a functioning website and our content and services. Processing generally takes place only with the user's consent, unless a legal basis permits processing without consent.
Where consent is obtained from the data subject for processing operations involving personal data, Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR serves as the legal basis. For the processing of data required to fulfil a contract, Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR serves as the legal basis. Where processing is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of ours, Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR serves as the legal basis.
Each time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and information from the accessing computer system. The following data is collected:
This data is also stored in the log files of our system. This data is not stored together with other personal data of the user. The legal basis for the temporary storage of this data is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the technically error-free presentation and optimisation of our website, as well as ensuring the security of our IT systems. The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the purpose for which it was collected, generally within [e.g. 7 days].
Our website uses cookies. These are small files that your browser automatically creates and that are stored on your device when you visit our site. [Describe here which cookies are specifically used — e.g. technically necessary cookies, analytics or marketing cookies — and the relevant legal basis (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR or consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR in conjunction with § 25 TTDSG).] You can adjust your browser settings so that you are informed when cookies are set, allow cookies only on a case-by-case basis, or generally exclude them.
If you contact us by email or via a contact form, your details will be stored by us for the purpose of processing the enquiry and for any follow-up questions. The legal basis for processing this data is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, if your enquiry relates to the conclusion of a contract, or otherwise Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR on the basis of our legitimate interest in responding to your enquiry. The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the purpose for which it was collected.
This website uses so-called web fonts, provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland ("Google"), for the uniform display of typefaces. When you access a page, your browser loads the required fonts in order to display text and typefaces correctly. This establishes a connection to Google's servers, through which Google learns that our website has been accessed via your IP address. This use is based on our legitimate interest in a technically flawless and appealing presentation of our website (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). Further information can be found in Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy.
You have the following rights with respect to us regarding the personal data concerning you:
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority regarding our processing of your personal data, for example with the data protection authority responsible for North Rhine-Westphalia.
Unless a more specific retention period is stated within this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for the data processing no longer applies. Statutory retention obligations, in particular under commercial and tax law, remain unaffected.
This privacy policy is currently valid. Due to the further development of our website, or as a result of changed legal or regulatory requirements, it may become necessary to amend this privacy policy.