Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy.

1. General Information

The operators of these pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the legal data protection regulations as well as this privacy policy.

The use of our website is generally possible without providing personal data. Whenever personal data (e.g., name, address, or email addresses) are collected on our site, this is done, as far as possible, on a voluntary basis. These data will not be passed on to third parties without your explicit consent.

Please note that data transmission over the Internet (e.g., communication by email) may have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data from access by third parties is not possible.

2. Cookies

Our website uses cookies. Cookies do not harm your computer and do not contain viruses. Cookies make our website more user-friendly, effective, and secure. Cookies are small text files stored on your computer by your browser.

Most of the cookies we use are „session cookies.“ They are automatically deleted after your visit. Other cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them. These cookies allow us to recognize your browser on your next visit.

You can configure your browser to inform you about the use of cookies, allow cookies only in individual cases, exclude the acceptance of cookies in certain cases or in general, and activate automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.

3. Server Log Files

The provider of these pages automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These include:

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system used

  • Referrer URL

  • Hostname of the accessing computer

  • Time of the server request

These data cannot be assigned to specific individuals. These data will not be combined with other data sources. We reserve the right to retrospectively check this data if we become aware of concrete indications of unlawful use.

4. Contact Form

If you send us inquiries via the contact form, your details from the inquiry form, including the contact details you provided there, will be stored for the purpose of processing the inquiry and for follow-up questions. We do not share this information without your consent.

5. Newsletter Data

If you would like to subscribe to the newsletter offered on the website, we require an email address and information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the provided email address and agree to receive the newsletter. No additional data is collected. We use this data exclusively for sending the requested information and do not pass it on to third parties.

You can revoke your consent to the storage of your data, email address, and its use for sending the newsletter at any time via the „Unsubscribe“ link in the newsletter.

6. Use of Google Analytics

This website uses functions of the web analytics service Google Analytics. Provider is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.

Google Analytics uses „cookies,“ which are text files placed on your computer to help the website analyze how users use the site. 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.

More information on how Google Analytics handles user data can be found in Google’s privacy policy: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=en

Browser Plugin

You can prevent the storage of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser software; however, please note that if you do this, you may not be able to use all functions of this website fully. You can also prevent Google from collecting data generated by the cookie relating to your use of the website (including your IP address) and from processing these data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en

Opt-Out from Data Collection

You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by clicking on the following link. An opt-out cookie will be set that prevents the collection of your data on future visits to this website: Disable Google Analytics

Objection to Data Processing for Advertising Purposes

You may object to the use of your data for information and advertising purposes at any time by contacting info@sauter-held.com.

Data Processing Agreement

We have signed a data processing agreement with Google and fully implement the strict requirements of the German data protection authorities when using Google Analytics.

IP Anonymization

We use the „IP Anonymization“ feature on this website. Your IP address will be shortened by Google within member states of the European Union or in other parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area before being transmitted to the USA. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there.

SSL Encryption

For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as inquiries you send to us as the site operator, this site uses SSL encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the change of the browser’s address line from „http://“ to „https://“ and by the lock symbol in your browser line.

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

Objection to Advertising Emails

We hereby object to the use of contact data published within the scope of the imprint obligation to send unsolicited advertising and information materials. The site operators expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited promotional information, such as spam emails.

Data Protection Officer

The direct contact details for our external data protection officer are available via:

Tel.: 0711 46054141
Mail: dsb-sauter-held@ensecur.de

Postanschrift:
ENSECUR GmbH
Datenschutzbeauftragter

Bastian Maute
Sophienstraße 25
70178 Stuttgart

Information Obligations According to Art. 13 DS-GVO – Webseitenbesucher
Controller’s Name and Contact Details (Art. 13 Abs. 1 a DS-GVO)
Sauter + Held GmbH
Daimlerstr. 8
73663 Berglen
E-Mail: info@sauter-held.com

Data Protection Officer’s Name and Contact Details (Art. 13 Abs. 1 b DS-GVO)
ENSECUR GmbH
Sophienstraße 25
70178 Stuttgart

In Person: Herr Bastian Maute
E-Mail: dsb-sauter-held@ensecur.de

Purpose and Legal Basis of Processing

  • Handling and processing of contact and appointment inquiries (Art. 6(1)(f) DS-GVO)

  • Handling and processing of newsletter subscription inquiries (Art. 6(1)(f) DS-GVO)

  • Handling and processing of support requests (Art. 6(1)(f) DS-GVO)

  • Optimization of the website offering by evaluating website usage data (Art. 6(1)(f) DS-GVO)


Legitimate Interests Pursued

  • Assertion of legal claims and defense in legal disputes

  • Ensuring IT security and IT operations

  • Prevention of criminal offenses

  • Measures for business management and development of services and products

 

Recipients or Categories of Recipients

Plugin providers, affiliated companies, hosting providers.

Transfer to Third Countries

There is no transfer of personal data to a third country.

Storage Duration

Server log file data are generally deleted within 12 months. Data collected through contact inquiries are usually deleted within 10 years after the end of the contractual relationship, or earlier if no contract is concluded.

Rights of Data Subjects

You have the right to access, rectify, delete, restrict processing, and data portability. Please contact the controller listed above.

Right to Object

You have the right to object at any time to the processing of your data for legitimate interest reasons based on your particular situation.

Right to Withdraw Consent

You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future. The lawfulness of processing carried out until the revocation remains unaffected.

Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection supervisory authority.

Necessity of Providing Personal Data

The data collected is necessary for handling contact inquiries, newsletter subscriptions, and support requests.

LinkedIn and XING Privacy Notices

(Details about processing through LinkedIn and XING, their respective responsibilities, user rights, and links to their privacy policies are included following the provided German template.)