Privacy policy

General information

This Privacy Policy provides an overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit our website. Personal data refers to any information that can be used to identify you personally.

Data subjects are identifiable if they can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier, or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity of that natural person. In practice, this includes all data that is or can be associated with a person in any way. For example, a person’s phone number, credit card or employee ID numbers, account details, license plate number, physical appearance, customer number, or address are considered personal data.

Personal data is collected on this website only to the extent that is technically and organizationally necessary. The following statement provides an overview of how we ensure the protection of your personal data and what types of data are collected and for what purposes.
We process your personal data in accordance with the content of this privacy policy, the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to us, and the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”).
Please note that data transmission over the Internet (e.g., when communicating via email) may involve security vulnerabilities. It is not possible to completely protect data from access by third parties.

Data collection on this website

Responsible body

The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation and other national data protection laws of the Member States, as well as other data protection regulations, is:

ABP Antriebstechnik GmbH
Leopoldstraße 1
78112 St. Georgen im Schwarzwald
Phone: +49 (0) 7724 58008-0
E-Mail: info@abp-antrieb.de

Represented by the managing directors:

Ms. Barbara Ploetz
Mr. Christian Fehrenbach

Data Protection Officer

Data subjects can contact our data protection officer directly at any time with any questions relating to data protection.

The data protection officer for the data controller is:

Björn-Lars Kuhn
Allmandsteige 11, 78564 Reichenbach
Phone: +49 (0) 7724 58808-0
E-Mail: abp@proteus-datenschutz.de

Personal data

Scope of the processing of personal data

The scope and nature of the collection, processing, and use of your data depend on how you use our site and what personal data you provide, for example, via a contact form. We generally process our users’ personal data only to the extent necessary to provide a fully functional website, as well as our content and services. The processing of our users’ personal data generally takes place only with the user’s consent. An exception applies in cases where obtaining prior consent is not possible for practical reasons and the processing of the data is permitted by law.

Legal basis for the processing of personal data

To the extent that we obtain the data subject’s consent for the processing of personal data, Article 6(1)(a) of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) serves as the legal basis.

When processing personal data necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR serves as the legal basis. This also applies to processing operations necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures.

To the extent that the processing of personal data is necessary to comply with a legal obligation to which our company is subject, Article 6(1)(c) of the GDPR serves as the legal basis.
In the event that the vital interests of the data subject or of another natural person require the processing of personal data, Article 6(1)(d) of the GDPR serves as the legal basis.

If processing is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of our company or a third party, and the interests, fundamental rights, and freedoms of the data subject do not override that interest, Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR serves as the legal basis for the processing.

Data erasure and storage duration

The data subject’s personal data will be erased or blocked as soon as the purpose for which it was stored no longer applies. Data may also be stored if this is provided for by European or national legislation in EU regulations, laws, or other provisions to which the controller is subject. The data will also be blocked or deleted when a retention period prescribed by the aforementioned standards expires, unless there is a need to continue storing the data for the conclusion or performance of a contract.

Creation of log files

Description and scope of data processing

Every time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and information from the accessing computer’s system.
The following data is collected:

Browser type and browser version
operating system used
Referrer URL
Hostname of the connecting computer
Time of the server request
IP address
This data is not combined with other data sources.

This data is not stored together with the user’s other personal data.

Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and log files is Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR.

Purpose of the data processing

IP addresses are stored in log files to ensure the proper functioning of the website. We also use this data to optimize the website and ensure the security of our IT systems. The data is not analyzed for marketing purposes in this context.
These purposes also constitute our legitimate interest in data processing pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR.

Duration of storage

If the data is stored in log files, this occurs no later than 90 days.

Objection and removal options

The collection of data for the purpose of providing the website and the storage of this data in log files is essential for the operation of the website. Consequently, users do not have the option to object.

Use of cookies

Description and scope of data processing

We use cookies to track visitor preferences and optimize our website. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer when you visit our website. Unless these cookies are technically necessary, we only use them with your consent, which you can revoke at any time.
You can delete cookies at any time. How you do this depends on your browser. Please consult the help function of your browser for instructions. However, this may result in certain features no longer being available to you.

Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of personal data using technically necessary cookies is Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR.
The legal basis for the processing of personal data using non-technically necessary cookies is Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR, provided the user has given their consent.

Purpose of the data processing

The user data collected by technically necessary cookies is not used to create user profiles.

The use and purpose of non-essential cookies are described individually under “Sharing of Data with Third Parties” in this document.

Duration of storage, objection and removal options

Cookies are stored on the user’s computer and transmitted to our site by the user. As a result, you, as the user, have full control over the use of cookies. By changing the settings in your web browser, you can disable or restrict the transmission of cookies. Cookies that have already been stored can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are disabled for our website, you may no longer be able to use all of the website’s features to their full extent.

Contact form and e-mail contact

Description and scope of data processing

Our website features a contact form that can be used to contact us electronically. If a user chooses to use this option, the data entered in the form will be transmitted to us and stored.

The following data is also stored at the time the message is sent: date and time

Your consent to the processing of your data will be obtained as part of the submission process, and you will be directed to this privacy policy.

Alternatively, you may contact us via the email address provided. In this case, the user’s personal data transmitted via email will be stored. Please note, however, that the confidentiality of emails or other forms of electronic communication over the Internet cannot be guaranteed. For confidential information, we therefore recommend that you send it by mail.

No data will be passed on to third parties in this context. The data will be used exclusively for processing the conversation.

Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for processing the data is Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR, provided the user has given consent.
The legal basis for processing data transmitted in the course of sending an email is Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. If the email contact is aimed at concluding a contract, the additional legal basis for processing is Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR.

Purpose of the data processing

We process the personal data entered in the form solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry. If you contact us via email, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in processing the data.
The other personal data processed during the submission process is used to prevent misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of our IT systems.r

Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. For personal data entered in the contact form and data sent via email, this is the case once the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation is considered ended when it is clear from the circumstances that the matter in question has been conclusively resolved.

Any additional personal data collected during the submission process will be deleted no later than seven days after submission.

Objection and removal options

The user may withdraw their consent to the processing of their personal data at any time. If the user contacts us via email, they may object to the storage of their personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued.
The user also has the option to object to the storage of their personal data by mail.
In such cases, all personal data stored in the course of the contact will be deleted.

Online Chatbot

Tidio Live-Chat (Tidio LLC)

We use Tidio on our website, a customer service tool with a chatbot feature provided by Tidio LLC, 160 Spear Street, #1000, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA.

Tidio allows us to communicate with visitors to our website in real time. When you use the chat feature, your input (name, email address, chat history) and technical data (IP address, browser information, location data) are transmitted to Tidio and stored there.

Data processing is carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in improving our customer support and facilitating direct communication with users.

Since Tidio is a U.S. company, data may be transferred to the United States. According to Tidio, appropriate security measures (such as standard contractual clauses) apply to data transfers to the United States.

The data will be stored only for as long as is necessary for the purpose of providing support, unless required by law to be retained for a longer period.

For more information about Tidio’s privacy practices, please see their Privacy Policy: tidio.com.

Application form

Description and scope of data processing

Our website features an application form that can be used to submit application materials electronically. If a user chooses this option, the data entered in the form is transmitted to us and stored. This data includes:

The following data is also stored at the time the message is sent:
– Date and time of contact

Your consent to the processing of your data will be obtained as part of the submission process, and you will be directed to this privacy policy.

In this context, no data is disclosed to third parties.

Legal basis for data processing

Purpose of the data processing

Duration of storage

The data will be deleted 6 months after the application process has ended.

Objection and removal options

The user may withdraw their consent to the processing of personal data at any time. If they do so, the application process cannot continue.

Disclosure of personal data to third parties

Google Tag Manager

Our website uses Google Tag Manager, a service provided by Google. This service allows website tags to be managed via a user interface. This means that no cookies are used and no personal data is collected. Google Ireland Ltd. (the service provider) is headquartered in Ireland at Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Google Tag Manager loads other components that may, in turn, collect data. Google Tag Manager does not access this data.
For more information about Google Tag Manager, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/.

Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; “Google”). This involves the use of Universal Analytics. This makes it possible to associate data, sessions, and interactions across multiple devices with a pseudonymous user ID, thereby enabling the analysis of a user’s activities across devices.

Google Analytics uses cookies—text files that are stored on your computer and enable an analysis of your use of the website. The information generated by the cookie regarding your use of this website is typically transmitted to a Google server in the United States and stored there.

However, if IP anonymization is enabled on this website, Google will truncate your IP address beforehand within member states of the European Union or in other signatory states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the United States and truncated there. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be 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 and internet usage to the website operator. These purposes also constitute our legitimate interest in data processing.

The legal basis for the use of Google Analytics is Section 15(3) of the German Telemedia Act (TMG) and Article 6(1)(f) of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The data we send, which is linked to cookies, user identifiers (e.g., user ID), or advertising IDs, is automatically deleted after 14 months. Data that has reached the end of its retention period is automatically deleted once a month.
For more information on terms of use and data protection, please visit https://marketingplatform.google.com/about/analytics/terms/ or https://policies.google.com/.

You can prevent cookies from being stored by adjusting your browser settings accordingly; however, please note that in this case, you may not be able to use all features of this website to their full extent. You can also prevent the collection of data generated by the 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 (https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout) and installing it.

Opt-out cookies prevent your data from being collected in the future when you visit this website. To prevent Universal Analytics from collecting data across different devices, you must opt out on all devices you use. Click here to set the opt-out cookie: Disable Google Analytics

Google Ads, remarketing, enhanced conversions, audience lists, and Google Signals
On our website, we use various services provided by Google Ads, operated by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (“Google”).

Google Ads and Conversion Tracking
We use Google Ads to display ads in Google search results and on the Google Display Network. As part of Google Ads, we use conversion tracking to measure the success of our advertising campaigns. A cookie is set as soon as a user clicks on a Google ad. These cookies expire after 30 days and are not used for personal identification.

Enhanced Conversions
We also use Google Ads with enhanced conversions to establish more accurate links between ad clicks and conversions. In doing so, certain previously collected and hashed personal data (e.g., email address) may be transmitted to Google. This data is transmitted only in encrypted form and is used exclusively to improve conversion measurement.

Google Remarketing & Audience Lists
Using Google Remarketing, we can display targeted ads again to users who have already visited our website on other websites within the Google Display Network. To do this, a cookie is set when a user visits our website so that we can recognize them.

In addition, we use audience lists in Google Ads to target specific audiences based on their behavior or demographic characteristics. This data is pseudonymized and does not allow for any direct identification of you.

Google Signals
This website uses Google Signals, a feature of Google Analytics. This provides Analytics with additional information about users who have enabled personalized ads (e.g., cross-device user recognition and interest-based audiences). The data is aggregated and anonymized; no personally identifiable information is shared.

Legal Basis
Your data is processed based on your consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR, which you can provide via our cookie consent banner. You may withdraw your consent at any time.

Data Transfer to Third Countries
Google may also process your data in the United States. There is currently an adequacy decision by the European Commission (the “EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework”), to which Google LLC has subscribed. However, a residual risk cannot be ruled out.

Further Information
For more information about Google’s privacy practices, please visit:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

Rights of the data subject

Right to information

You may request confirmation from the controller as to whether we are processing personal data concerning you.
If such processing is taking place, you may request the following information from the controller:

the purposes for which the personal data is processed;
the categories of personal data that are processed;
the recipients or categories of recipients to whom your personal data has been or will be disclosed;
the planned duration of the storage of your personal data or, if specific details cannot be provided, the criteria used to determine the storage period;
the existence of a right to rectification or erasure of your personal data, a right to restrict processing by the controller, or a right to object to such processing;
the existence of a right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority;
all available information regarding the source of the data, if the personal data is not collected directly from the data subject;
the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, in accordance with Article 22(1) and (4) of the GDPR, and—at least in such cases—meaningful information regarding the logic involved, as well as the scope and intended effects of such processing on the data subject.

You have the right to request information regarding whether your personal data is being transferred to a third country or to an international organization. In this context, you may request to be informed of the appropriate safeguards in accordance with Article 46 of the GDPR in connection with the transfer.

Right to rectification

You have the right to request that the controller correct and/or complete your personal data if the personal data being processed concerning you is inaccurate or incomplete. The controller must make the correction without delay.

Right to restriction of processing

Under the following conditions, you may request that the processing of your personal data be restricted:

if you contest the accuracy of the personal data concerning you for a period that allows the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data;
the processing is unlawful and you object to the erasure of the personal data and instead request the restriction of its use;
the controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of processing, but you need it to assert, exercise, or defend legal claims, or
if you have objected to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) of the GDPR and it has not yet been determined whether the controller’s legitimate grounds override your interests.

If the processing of your personal data has been restricted, such data—apart from its storage—may be processed only with your consent, or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, or to protect the rights of another natural or legal person, or for reasons of an important public interest of the Union or a Member State.
If the restriction on processing has been imposed in accordance with the above conditions, you will be informed by the controller before the restriction is lifted.

Right to erasure

Obligation to erase

You may request that the controller immediately erase your personal data, and the controller is obligated to do so without delay if any of the following grounds apply:

The personal data concerning you is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or otherwise processed.
You withdraw your consent on which the processing was based pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) or Article 9(2)(a) of the GDPR, and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
You object to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) of the GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or you object to the processing pursuant to Article 21(2) of the GDPR.
The personal data concerning you has been processed unlawfully.
The erasure of your personal data is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation under Union law or the law of the Member States to which the controller is subject.
The personal data concerning you was collected in connection with the information society services offered, in accordance with Article 8(1) of the GDPR.

Information to third parties

If the controller has made your personal data public and is required to erase it pursuant to Article 17(1) of the GDPR, the controller shall, taking into account available technology and the cost of implementation, take reasonable measures, including technical measures, to inform controllers who process the personal data that you, as the data subject, have requested the erasure of all links to such personal data or of copies or replicas of such personal data.

Exceptions

The right to erasure does not apply if the processing is necessary

to exercise the right to freedom of expression and information;
to comply with a legal obligation which requires processing under Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject, or for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller;
aus Gründen des öffentlichen Interesses im Bereich der öffentlichen Gesundheit gemäß Art. 9 Abs. 2 lit. h und i sowie Art. 9 Abs. 3 DSGVO;
for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes in accordance with Art. 89 para. 1 GDPR, insofar as the right referred to in the section “Right to erasure / obligation to erase” is likely to render impossible or seriously impair the achievement of the objectives of that processing, or
for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims.

Right to information

If you have asserted the right to rectification, erasure or restriction of processing against the controller, the controller is obliged to notify all recipients to whom the personal data concerning you have been disclosed of this rectification or erasure of the data or restriction of processing, unless this proves impossible or involves a disproportionate effort.
You have the right vis-à-vis the controller to be informed about these recipients.

Right to data portability

You have the right to receive the personal data concerning you, which you have provided to the controller, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. You also have the right to transmit this data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to which the personal data has been provided, where

the processing is based on consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR or Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a GDPR or on a contract pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR and
the processing is carried out by automated means.

In exercising this right, you also have the right to have the personal data concerning you transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible. The freedoms and rights of other persons must not be affected by this.
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.

Right to object

You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to processing of personal data concerning you which is based on point (e) or (f) of Article 6(1) GDPR, including profiling based on those provisions. The controller will no longer process the personal data concerning you unless the controller demonstrates compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms or for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims.
If the personal data concerning you are processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you for such marketing, which includes profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing.
If you object to processing for direct marketing purposes, the personal data concerning you will no longer be processed for these purposes.
You have the option, in connection with the use of information society services – notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC – to exercise your right to object by means of automated procedures that use technical specifications.

Right to revoke the declaration of consent under data protection law

You have the right to withdraw your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

Automated decision-making in individual cases, including profiling

You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you. This does not apply if the decision

is necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between you and the controller
is authorized by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject and which also lays down suitable measures to safeguard your rights and freedoms and legitimate interests; or
with your express consent.

However, these decisions may not be based on special categories of personal data pursuant to Art. 9 para. 1 GDPR, unless Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a or g GDPR applies and appropriate 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 implement suitable measures to safeguard your rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, at least the right to obtain human intervention on the part of the controller, to express your point of view and to contest the decision.

Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your habitual residence, place of work or place of the alleged infringement if you consider that the processing of personal data relating to you infringes the GDPR.
The supervisory authority with which the complaint has been lodged shall inform the complainant on the progress and the outcome of the complaint including the possibility of a judicial remedy pursuant to Art. 78 GDPR.

SSL and TLS encryption

This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries that you send to us as the site operator. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the address line of the browser changes from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock symbol in your browser line.

If SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

Updating the data protection information

This data protection information is constantly adapted to the current functions, technologies and applicable law. This takes place at irregular intervals. The privacy policy provided on the website applies in each case.

Status: 24.10.24