Privacy Policy
With the following information, we would like to provide you with an overview of your rights under data protection law and the processing of your personal data by us. Which specific data is processed and in what manner it is used depends largely on the services requested or agreed upon. Therefore, not all parts of this information may apply to you. In general: We, Pleiger Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG, as part of the Pleiger Group, take the protection of your personal data very seriously. Please note that this website is intended exclusively for adults.
1. Who is responsible for data processing and whom can I contact?
Responsible is:
Pleiger Datenservice GmbH & Co. KG
Mr. Sascha Ortmann
Im Hammertal 51
58456 Witten
Tel.: +49 2324 398-204
You can reach our company data protection officer, Dr. Andreas Selz, at the address mentioned above and at the email address: datenschutzbeauftragter@pleiger.de
2. What sources and data do we actually use?
We process personal data that we obtain in the context of the use of our website from, among others, customers, suppliers, applicants, or prospective customers (hereinafter: you).
3. What do we process your data for (purpose of processing) and on what legal basis?
We process personal data in accordance with the provisions of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), in their current versions:
a) for the fulfillment of contractual obligations (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR)
Data may be processed in the context of executing contracts with you as our customer or for carrying out pre-contractual measures.
b) in the context of balancing interests (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR)
To the extent necessary, we may process your data beyond the actual fulfillment of the contract to protect legitimate interests of ourselves or third parties. Examples:
Review and optimization of procedures for requirements analysis for direct customer contact,
Advertising or market and opinion research, provided you have not objected to the use of your data,
Assertion of legal claims and defense in legal disputes,
Ensuring the IT security and IT operations of the company,
Measures for business management and further development of services and products.
c) based on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR)
If you have given us consent to process personal data for specific purposes (e.g., for marketing purposes, sending newsletters), the lawfulness of this processing is based on your consent.
d) based on legal requirements (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR) or in the public interest (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. e GDPR)
In addition, we are subject to various legal obligations, i.e., statutory requirements (e.g., tax laws). The purposes of processing include, among other things, fulfilling tax control and reporting obligations and much more.
e) in the context of establishing an employment relationship (Art. 88 GDPR in conjunction with Section 26 para. 1 BDSG)
If you apply for a job with us, your personal data may also be processed.
4. What does this mean in detail regarding the provision of this website with the services available on it?
4.1 Provision of the website and creation of log files
Each time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the accessing computer.
The following data is collected in the process:
(1) Information about the browser type and version used
(2) The user's operating system
(3) The user's Internet service provider
(4) The user's IP address
(5) Date and time of access
(6) Websites from which the user's system accesses our website
(7) Websites that are accessed by the user's system via our website
The 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 data and log files is Art. 6 para. 1 GDPR.
The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable delivery of the website to the user's computer. For this purpose, the user's IP address must remain stored for the duration of the session. Storage in log files takes place to ensure the functionality of the website. In addition, the data serves us to optimize the website and ensure the security of our information technology systems. An evaluation of the data for marketing purposes does not take place in this context. These purposes represent our legitimate interest in data processing pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 GDPR.
The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected.
In the case of data collection for providing the website, this is the case when the respective session has ended. In the case of data storage in log files, this is the case after seven days at the latest. Storage beyond this is possible. In this case, the IP addresses of the users are deleted or alienated so that an assignment of the calling client is no longer possible.
The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of data in log files is strictly necessary for the operation of the website. Consequently, there is no possibility of objection on the part of the user.
4.2 Contact form and email contact
A contact form is available on our website which can be used for electronic contact. If you take advantage of this option, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and stored. This data is: Last name, first name, title, email, telephone, company, free text for messages.
At the time of registration, the following data is also stored:
(a) The user's IP address
(b) Date and time of registration
For the processing of your data, your consent is obtained during the sending process and reference is made to this privacy policy.
Alternatively, contact can be made via the email address provided. In this case, the personal data transmitted with your email will be stored. No data is passed on to third parties in this context. The data is used exclusively for processing the conversation.
The legal basis for the processing of the data, provided that your consent has been given, is Art. 6 para. 1 GDPR.
The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of sending an email is Art. 6 para. 1 GDPR. If the email contact aims at the conclusion of a contract, an additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 GDPR.
The processing of personal data from the input mask serves us solely to process the contact inquiry. In the case of contact by email, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in the processing of the data. The other personal data processed during the sending process serves to prevent misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. For the personal data from the input mask of the contact form and those sent by email, this is the case when the respective conversation with you as a user has ended. This is the case when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the relevant matter has been conclusively clarified. The personal data additionally collected during the sending process will be deleted after a period of 7 days at the latest.
You have the option to revoke your consent to the processing of personal data at any time. If you contact us by email, you can object to the storage of your personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued. All personal data stored in the course of contacting us will be deleted in this case.
Use of Google Tag Manager
This website uses Google Tag Manager. This service allows website tags to be managed via an interface. The Google Tag Manager only implements tags. This means: No cookies are used and no personal data is collected. The Google Tool Manager triggers other tags, which in turn may collect data. However, the Google Tag Manager does not access this data. If deactivation has been implemented at domain or cookie level, it will remain in effect for all tracking tags implemented with the Google Tag Manager.
4.3 Google Analytics/AdWords
This website uses Google Analytics and Google AdWords including Google Analytics advertising features. This is a web analysis service of Google Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses so-called "cookies", text files that are stored on your computer and that enable an analysis of your use of the website.
Google Analytics is used exclusively with activated IP anonymization (so-called "IP masking"). This means that Google truncates the user's IP address within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases, e.g. when technical failures occur in Europe, will the full IP address be transferred to a Google server in the USA and truncated there.
With the IP anonymization method used by Google, the full IP address is at no point written to a hard drive, as the entire anonymization takes place in memory almost immediately after receiving the request.
The IP address transmitted by the user's browser is not merged with other Google data.
On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity, and to provide other services related to website activity and internet usage, in particular functions for display advertising and Google Analytics reports on performance by demographic characteristics and interests, to the website operator.
Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the data on Google's behalf. In no case will this involve personal data.
In the Google Analytics reports on performance by demographic characteristics and interests, data obtained from interest-based advertising by Google and third-party visitor data (such as age groups or interest groups) are used.
You can prevent the storage of cookies by adjusting your browser software accordingly; however, we would like to point out that in this case you may not be able to use all functions of this website to their full extent.
Furthermore, you can prevent the collection of the data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (including your IP address) by Google and the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available under the following link: Download and install Google browser plugin
You can also prevent collection by Google Analytics by clicking on the following link. An opt-out cookie will be set that prevents future collection of your data when visiting this website: Disable Google Analytics
For more information on terms of use and data protection, please visit www.google.de/analytics/terms/de.html or at www.google.de/intl/de/policies/
4.4 Use of YouTube
Our website uses components of the YouTube site operated by Google. The operator of the pages is YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA.
We use the "extended data protection mode" option provided by YouTube. As soon as you visit a page of our website that embeds videos, a connection to the YouTube servers is established. According to YouTube, the YouTube server is informed about which specific page of our website you visited when you watch a video. If you are also logged in to your YouTube account, you allow YouTube to assign your surfing behavior directly to your personal profile.
You can prevent this possibility of assignment by logging out of your account beforehand.
4.5 Use of Google Maps
This website uses the component "Google Maps" to display site plans, operated by Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043 USA, hereinafter referred to as "Google".
Each time the "Google Maps" component is called up, Google sets a cookie to process user settings and data when displaying the page on which the "Google Maps" component is integrated. This cookie is generally not deleted by closing the browser, but expires after a certain period of time, unless you delete it manually beforehand.
If you do not agree to this processing of your data, you have the option of deactivating the "Google Maps" service and thereby preventing the transfer of data to Google. To do this, you must deactivate the JavaScript function in your browser. However, we would like to point out that in this case you will not be able to use "Google Maps" or only to a limited extent. The use of "Google Maps" and the information obtained via "Google Maps" takes place in accordance with the Google Terms of Service http://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/terms/regional.html as well as the additional terms and conditions for "Google Maps" https://www.google.com/intl/de_de/help/terms_maps.html.
5. What rights can you assert?
Every data subject has the right of access under Article 15 GDPR, the right to rectification under Article 16 GDPR, the right to erasure under Article 17 GDPR, the right to restriction of processing under Article 18 GDPR, the right to object under Article 21 GDPR, and the right to data portability under Article 20 GDPR. For the right of access and the right to erasure, the restrictions under Sections 34 and 35 BDSG apply. In addition, there is a right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority under Article 77 GDPR in conjunction with Section 19 BDSG.
You may revoke your consent to the processing of personal data at any time. This also applies to the revocation of declarations of consent given to us before the GDPR came into effect, i.e., before May 25, 2018. Please note that the revocation only takes effect for the future. Processing carried out prior to the revocation remains unaffected.
Please feel free to contact our data protection officer in this regard.
6. Information about your right to object under Article 21 GDPR
Case-specific right to object
You have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you based on Article 6 paragraph 1 lit. e GDPR (data processing in the public interest) and Article 6 paragraph 1 lit. f GDPR (data processing based on a balancing of interests); this also applies to profiling based on this provision within the meaning of Article 4 No. 4 GDPR.
If you object, we will no longer process your personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights, and freedoms, or the processing serves to assert, exercise, or defend legal claims.
Right to object to processing of data for direct marketing purposes
In individual cases, we process your personal data for direct marketing purposes. You have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you for the purpose of such marketing; this also applies to profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing. If you object to processing for direct marketing purposes, we will no longer process your personal data for these purposes.
Recipient of the objection
The objection can be made informally with the subject "Objection", stating your name, address, and date of birth, and should be addressed to:
Pleiger Datenservice GmbH & Co. KG
Dr. Andreas Selz
Im Hammertal 51 58456 Witten
Phone: +49 2324 398-204
Email: datenschutzbeauftragter@pleiger.de
7. Privacy Notice for Applicants
During the application process, we only process the personal data that you send to us with your application. As a rule, this includes the following data:
Last name, first name, and date of birth; contact details (phone number, email address); application data such as CV, cover letter, and certificates/references; if applicable, details regarding health status or severe disability; if applicable, an application photo; bank details in the event of reimbursement of travel expenses; if applicable, additional information that you disclose during the interview.
For what purposes and on what legal basis is the data processed?
We process the data provided by you to evaluate your application and your suitability for the advertised position, as well as to conduct the application process. The legal basis in this respect is Section 26 of the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG). In addition, it may be necessary to process your data for the defense or assertion of legal claims. Our legitimate interest also lies in this purpose. The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6(1) GDPR. If your application documents contain special categories of personal data pursuant to Art. 9(1) GDPR, we process them within the scope of the application process for the exercise of rights or the performance of obligations under employment law, social security law, and social protection. The legal basis in this respect is Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR in conjunction with Art. 9(2)(b) GDPR and Section 26(3) BDSG.
When do we delete your data?
Your data will be deleted no later than 6 months after completion of the application process for the position you applied for, provided that we have not hired you. If we have entered into an employment contract with you, your application data will be added to your personnel file.
To which recipients will your data be forwarded?
Your applicant data will only be forwarded to those departments or individuals within the company who require it to conduct the application process and assess applicants. In addition, your application data may be transferred to processors pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR.
Data is only transferred to a third country if the advertised position entails an activity with one of our foreign affiliated companies.
Your Data Subject Rights
As a data subject affected by data processing, you are entitled to the following rights:
▪ Right of access pursuant to Art. 15 GDPR
▪ Right to rectification pursuant to Art. 16 GDPR
▪ Right to erasure of your data pursuant to Art. 17 GDPR
▪ Right to restriction of processing pursuant to Art. 18 GDPR
▪ Right to data portability pursuant to Art. 20 GDPR
Furthermore, pursuant to Art. 21(1) GDPR, you have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of your personal data based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. In this case, the objection must be substantiated.
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
If you believe that the processing of your personal data violates data protection law, you have the right pursuant to Art. 77(1) GDPR to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority. This also includes the data protection supervisory authority responsible for the controller.
Existence of automated decision-making
Automated decision-making pursuant to Art. 22(1) and (4) GDPR does not take place.
8. Further Information
If you require information that this privacy policy cannot provide or if you would like further details on a specific point, please contact our Data Protection Officer. They will be pleased to assist you. We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy at any time in compliance with applicable data protection regulations.
Current status is Jan 2023.