Source: https://universalunits.com/en/data-privacy
Timestamp: 2019-06-17 00:38:02
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Any collection, processing and use (hereinafter "use") of data is solely for the purpose of providing our services. The services of Universal Units GmbH have been designed to use as little personal information as possible. For that matter, "personal data" is understood as all individual details about a person or factual circumstances of an identifiable natural person (so-called "affected person").
Universal Units GmbH (hereinafter „Universal Units “)
Telephone: +49 30 31014198
Email: contact@universalunits.com
Homepage: universalunits.com
Kemal Webersohn of WS Datenschutz GmbH
If you have questions about data protection, you can contact WS Datenschutz GmbH at the following email address:
universalunits@ws-datenschutz.de
Our website is SSL/TLS encrypted, as can be seen by the https:// at the start of our URL. This also involves e-mail communications, which is also encoded by SSL certificate.
Universal Units processes personal data only if necessary. As soon as the purpose of the data processing is fulfilled, erasure of the data is carried out according to the standards of the erasure concept, unless legal or contractual regulations oppose this.
2. Use of data on this website and in logfiles
When visiting our website, our web servers temporarily store every access in a log file. The following data is collected and stored until automated erasure:
The legal basis for the temporary storage of the data and log files is Art. 6 para. 1 s. 1 lit. f) of the GDPR. Our legitimate interest is to make our website accessible for you.
The processing of this data serves: the purpose of enabling the use of the website (connection establishment), system security, the technical administration of the network infrastructure, as well as to optimize the website. The IP address is evaluated only in case of attacks on our network infrastructure or the network infrastructure of our internet provider.
As soon as the purpose of the data processing is fulfilled, erasure of the data is carried out. This happens as soon as you close our website. Our hosting service might use data for statistical purposes. Any personal data will be anonymized for this. Our hosting service will delete this data after a period of 6 months.
The data processing is necessary in order to present the website and to ensure the website’s operation. Therefore, objecting is impossible.
Our website is using cookies. Cookies are stored on your computer when you use our website. Cookies are small text files which are stored on your hard drive assigned to the browser you use. Through this information flows to Universal Units or the party who set the cookie. Cookies cannot run programs on or transmit viruses to your computer. Cookies are used to analyze the use of universalunits.com in anonymized or pseudonymized form and to enable personalized advertisements on this website.
This processing is legally based on Art. 6 para. 1 s. 1 lit. f) GDPR.
Our legitimate interests are to provide you with a working website connection and to ensure a comfortable use of this website. Also, we need to process your personal data to solve occurring safety and security issues, as well as to ensure system stability.
The data processing takes place to make a statistical evaluation of our website possible.
This website uses the following types of cookies. The extend and function of each are being explained below:
a) Transient cookies are automatically deleted when you close the browser. This is especially true for session cookies which store your session ID, with which various requests from your browser can be assigned to your session. This will allow your computer to be recognized when you return to our website. Session cookies are deleted when you log out or close the browser.
b) Persistent cookies are automatically deleted after a specified period, which may differ depending on the cookie.
3.5 Right to objection and erasure
Via the website universalunits.com it is possible to contact us via e-mail or via contact form. This will require different data to answer the request, which will be automatically saved for processing. The following data is required to process your request:
The processing of personal data from the input form is used solely handling the contact request.
The data will be deleted as soon as we answer your request. There might occur rare cases when legal or contractual retention periods interfere with the erasure of your personal data. In this case (e.g. a customer relationship evolves) your data will be deleted after these periods.
4.5 Right to objection and erasure
The data subject can register on our website. This requires the data subject to enter personal data in the registration form. The following data is at least collected for this:
The information provided by the data subject in the registration mask will be used exclusively for processing and will not be disclosed to third parties.
If the data subject enters mandatory personal data in the registration form, the legal basis of the data processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 s. 1 lit. b) GDPR. However, if the user also enters personal data in the optional input field, the data processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 s. 1 lit. a) GDPR.
The processing of personal data is used solely for us to finish your registration and organize your website-account.
The data are deleted as soon as the purpose of storage is no longer required. This is the case if you delete your account and no statutory or regulatory retention periods of erasure contradict.
5.5 Right to objection and erasure
During and after the registration, the data subject is free to change, correct or delete their personal data.
6. Data processing for applications
To offer the opportunity to apply for jobs we are using workable.com. For this purpose, personal data is processed and stored for further processing during the respective application process.
In case of successful application and employment, the personal data is stored in accordance with the legal requirements. In case of unsuccessful application, the data will be deleted in accordance with the rules of the local erasure concept. In doing so the provisions of the AGG (German Employment Law), especially the existing evidence pursuant to § 22 AGG, are taken into account.
This does not apply if we are obliged to any legal erasure periods or if you have given consent to store your data for further communication with us (e.g. we have another suitable job in the future). If you have given consent the legal basis for further storage of your data is Art. 6 Para. 1 s. 1 lit. a) and lit. c) GDPR.
6.5 Right to objection and erasure
You can contact us at any time and object to further processing of your data. All personal data of the application process will be deleted in this case.
You can choose our services online(universalunits.com/en/products/order-request) . This requires the data subject to enter personal data in the order form. The following data is at least collected for this:
The following data can be given voluntarily:
The legal basis for this data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 s.1 lit. b) GDPR. We are processing your data for the fulfilment of your contract with us.
We process your data to close the contract with you and therefore to process the billing (via email or mail) and payment. We also provide your data to our contracted processors and service providers for this purpose.
We process personal data only as long as necessary. As soon as the purpose of the data processing is fulfilled, erasure of the data is carried out according to the standards of the erasure concept, unless legal or contractual regulations oppose this.
7.5 Right to objection and erasure
The data processing is necessary in order to be able to process your purchase contract, which is why it cannot be waived. There is therefore no option to object.
7.6 Direct debit
7.6.1 Description and scope of data processing
For payment by direct debit, the following payment data will be collected:
Universal Units does not process the payment data itself. The payment data is processed directly by the service provider who processes the payment.
Beyond the specified payment details, only the
are being processed. The service provider cannot assign this information to other information (such as your address or email address). Please note the privacy policy of the service provider DKB Deutsche Kreditbank:
https://dkb.de/kundenservice/datenschutz/
7.6.2 Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 s. 1 lit. b) GDPR.
7.6.3 Purpose of data processing
The processing of the data is required for payment by direct debit and thus for the execution of the contract.
7.6.4 Duration of storage
7.6.5 Right to objection and erasure
Data processing is mandatory in order to process your payment by direct debit, which is why you cannot waive it if you have chosen this payment method. There is therefore no option to object.
8. Social media on our website
We integrated social media platforms on our website via "plug-ins", which may result in social media providers receiving data from you if necessary. We will break this down for you in the following.
8.1.1 Description and scope of data processing
Universal Units has integrated Facebook via link.
If an affected person lives outside the US or Canada and Facebook processes data, the person responsible is:
If the user clicks on the Facebook button, the website is accessed by Facebook. By accessing Facebook through the website of Universal Units, Facebook will receive the respective reference data of Universal Units. Through this Facebook receives the information that the user has visited the website of Universal Units. The plug-ins used by Facebook can be accessed at:
https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/?locale=en_US
Facebook collects information, so theoretically it is possible to assign this information to your Facebook account. The same applies to the "Like" button or when using the comment field; Facebook can also assign this information to the respective logged-in Facebook account.
For more information on the topic of data protection on Facebook, we refer to the following data policy of Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/
According to own data stores Facebook following data:
Our IP address
Additional technical data such as your IP address,
to optimize the services of Facebook.
8.1.2 Legal basis of data processing
The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 S. 1 lit. f) GDPR. Our legitimate interests are to provide information about our company and to keep in contact with our customers and prospective customers.
8.1.3 Purpose of data processing
We use social media to promote our company. We also want to give you the opportunity to interact with social media through our website.
8.1.4 Duration of storage
According to own Facebook stores your data for a period of 90 days. At the end of the 90 days, the data will be anonymised so that they cannot be further associated with you.
8.1.5 Right to objection and erasure
To prevent this form of processing, the user has to log out from Facebook and delete all cookies before using the link to Facebook on our website.
Other settings and disagreements regarding the use of data for advertising purposes are possible within the Facebook profile settings or via the US page or the EU page of Facebook. The settings are platform independent, they are adopted for all devices, such as desktop computers or mobile devices.
8.2.1 Description and scope of data processing
Universal Units has integrated Google+ via link.
The use of Google+ allows Google to gain information about which pages and subpages the user has accessed. More detailed information can be found under the following link:
For more information about Google privacy notices, please refer to the following link:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en-GB&gl=de
For more information about the Google+ button, please refer to the link below:
8.2.2 Legal basis of data processing
8.2.3 Purpose of data processing
8.2.4 Duration of storage
As soon as the purpose of the data processing is fulfilled, personal data will be deleted, unless legal or contractual regulations oppose this.
8.2.5 Right to objection and erasure
In order to prevent the data processing by Google+, you have to log out of Google+ and delete all cookies before clicking on the link.
Additional settings and disagreements on the use of data for advertising purposes are possible within the Google+ profile settings or via the US page or the EU page of Google+. The settings are platform independent.
8.3.1 Description and scope of data processing
Universal Units has integrated LinkedIn components into its website via link.
LinkedIn Corporation, 1000 W. Maude Ave., Sunnyvale, California 94085, USA.
If an affected person lives outside of the United States or Canada and LinkedIn processes personal data, the responsible person is:
LinkedIn Ireland, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland.
If the user clicks on the LinkedIn button, LinkedIn will visit the website. By accessing the LinkedIn website through the Universal Units website, LinkedIn is provided with the relevant Universal Units reference information. LinkedIn receives the information that the user has visited the website of Universal Units. The plug-ins used by LinkedIn can be found at:
https://developer.linkedin.com/plugins and https://legal.linkedin.com/api-terms-of-use
LinkedIn collects information, so there is a possibility that this information is associated with your LinkedIn account by.
For more information about privacy at LinkedIn, we refer to the following LinkedIn data policy:
8.3.2 Legal basis of data processing
8.3.3 Purpose of data processing
8.3.4 Duration of storage
According to LinkedIn, the service deletes all personal information when you delete your account from the service. Data from plug-ins can be stored longer. However, these are only processed in anonymous or aggregated form.
8.3.5 Right to objection and erasure
To prevent this, the user must log out from LinkedIn.com and delete all cookies before using the link to LinkedIn.
Other settings and disagreements regarding the use of data for advertising purposes are possible within the LinkedIn profile settings or via the US page or the EU page of LinkedIn. The settings are platform independent, they are adopted for all devices, such as desktop computers or mobile devices.
8.4.1 Description and scope of data processing
Universal Units uses Twitter. The Twitter plugin can be found on our news page. We also link to Twitter.
If the user clicks on the Twitter button, the website is entered by Twitter. By entering the website of Twitter through the website of Universal Units, Twitter will be provided with the respective reference data. Twitter receives the information that the user has visited the website of Universal Units.
If the user is logged in via a Twitter account (it does not matter if it is their own Twitter account or not), at the time of visiting the Universal Units News site. Twitter will receive further information, i.e. which pages the user has visited on the website. Twitter collects this information, so theoretically it is possible for Twitter to connect these to a profile.
For more information on privacy on Twitter, we refer to the following data policy from Twitter:
8.4.2 Legal basis of data processing
8.4.3 Purpose of data processing
8.4.4 Duration of storage
According to Twitter, data collected via Twitter plug-ins will be deleted after a maximum of 30 days. Twitter does not endeavour to collect data from browsers that Twitter believes are in the European Union or in European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries.
8.4.5 Right to objection and erasure
To prevent processing, the user has to log out from Twitter and delete all cookies before visiting our website.
Other settings and disagreements regarding the use of data for advertising purposes are possible within the Twitter profile settings or via the US page or the EU page of Twitter. The settings are platform independent, they are adopted for all devices, such as desktop computers or mobile devices.
8.5 XING
8.5.1 Description and scope of data processing
Universal Units has integrated XING components on its website via link.
XING SE, Dammtorstraße 30, 20354 Hamburg, Deutschland.
If the user clicks on the link to XING, the XING website will be loaded. By accessing the website of XING via our website, XING receives the information that the user has visited our website. The plug-ins used by XING can be found at: https://dev.XING.com/plugins
If, at the time of visiting our website, the user is logged in on a XING account (it does not matter if it is your own XING account), XING will receive further information such as which pages the user visited. XING collects this information, so theoretically it is possible to associate this information with the XING account.
For more information on data protection at XING, we refer to the following data policy of XING:
https://www.XING.com/privacy and https://www.XING.com/app/share?op=data_protection
8.5.2 Legal basis of data processing
The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f) GDPR. Our legitimate interests are to provide information about our company and to keep in contact with our customers and prospective customers.
8.5.3 Purpose of data processing
8.5.4 Duration of storage
By your own admission, XING deletes all data concerning you as soon as you delete your user account.
8.5.5 Right to objection and erasure
To prevent processing, the user has to log out from XING and delete all cookies before visiting our website.
Other settings and disagreements regarding the use of data for advertising purposes are possible within the XING profile settings. The settings are platform independent, they are adopted for all devices, such as desktop computers or mobile devices.
9. Tracking and analytics
For the continuous improvement of our website universalunits.com we use the following tracking and analytics tools. Below you can find information on which personal data is processed in each case and how you can reach the respective service providers:
9.1.1 Description and scope of data processing
The website universalunits.com uses Google Analytics. This is a service for analyzing access to websites of Google Inc. ("Google") and allows us to improve our website.
Cookies enable us to analyze your use of our website. The information collected by a cookie are:
The information is transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. The evaluation of your activities on our website is transmitted to us in the form of reports. Google may pass on the collected information to third parties, if required by law or if third parties process this data on behalf of Google. The Google tracking codes of our Internet offer use the function "_anonymizeIp ()", thus IP addresses are processed only shortened, in order to exclude a possible direct personal link to you.
At https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/ as well as under http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/de.html
You can find out more about the terms of use and privacy of Google Analytics.
9.1.2 Legal basis of data processing
Legal basis is the Art. 6 para 1 s. 1 lit. f) GDPR. Our interest is to provide a website which is tailored to its audience and to optimize our online services accordingly.
9.1.3 Purpose of data processing
By processing the data, we can analyze how our website is used, so we can improve it for our users. We protect your data by using only anonymized IP addresses.
9.1.4 Duration of storage
The data will be deleted 14 months after your website visit.
9.1.5 Right to objection and erasure
You can prevent the installation of cookies by Google Analytics in your browser settings. In this case, however, it may happen that you cannot fully use all features of our website. Also, trough browsers extensions e.g. http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de Google Analytics can be disabled and controlled.
10. Tools for advertisement and marketing
10.1 Google Ads
10.1.1 Description and scope of data processing
Universal Units has integrated the services of Google Ad (formerly Google AdWords) on its website. Google Ads is an internet advertising service. In particular, Universal Units uses Google Ads to gain relevance in the results of Google's search engine.
If the user accesses the Universal Units website through a Google ad, Google will set a so-called conversion cookie on the user's system. For the explanation of the cookies, please refer to the pass to the cookies. The conversion cookie is used to create and analyze web-use statistics.
The conversion cookie stores the IP address when visiting the website. This data is stored in the USA. It is possible that Google will share this information with third parties.
For further privacy notices of Google refer to: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en&gl=de
10.1.2 Legal basis of data processing
The legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 s. 1 lit. f) GDPR.
10.1.3 Purpose of data processing
In particular, Universal Units uses Google Ads to publish our advertisements within the results of Google's search engine.
10.1.4 Duration of storage
30 days after setting the conversion cookie the cookie loses its validity. This means that the user can no longer be identified. Within these 30 days both Universal Units and Google can track which subpages have been accessed.
10.1.5 Right to objection and erasure
The setting of cookies can be prevented by appropriate settings in the user's Internet browser at any time. The already set cookies can also be deleted in the settings of the Internet browser. We express our concern that preventing cookies from being set may mean that not all features are fully available.
The user may separately object to interest-based personalized advertising by Google. Please refer to the following link: https://www.google.de/settings/ads
11. Service providers from third countries
EU-US Privacy Shield: The Privacy Shield is an agreement between the United States of America and the European Union to ensure compliance with European privacy standards. For more information, see:
Google, Information and Communications Technology, USA, Member of the EU-US Privacy Shield: https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&status=Active
LinkedIn, social networking platform, USA, Member of the EU-US Privacy Shield: https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt0000000L0UZAA0&status=Active
Twitter, Information and Communications Technology, USA, Member of the EU-US Privacy Shield: https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt0000000TORzAAO&status=Active
12.1 Right to withdraw a given consent (Art. 7 GDPR)
If you have given your consent to the processing of your data, you can withdraw it at any time. This will affect the admissibility of processing your personal data by us for the time after you have withdrawn your consent. To withdraw your consent, contact us personally or in written form.
12.2 Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
You have the right to obtain from us confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning you are being processed, and, where that is the case, access to your personal data and the following information:
The recipients or the categories of recipient to whom your personal data have been or will be disclosed, in particular recipients in countries outside of the EU or international organisations;
All available information on the source of your personal data
The existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, referred to Art. 22 Para. 1 and 4 GDPR and, in those cases, meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and the envisaged consequences of such processing for you.
In the case of such a request, you must provide enough information about your identity to proof that the request concerns your own personal data.
12.3 Right to rectification and erasure (Art. 16, 17 GDPR)
You have the right to obtain from us without undue delay the rectification and completion of inaccurate personal data concerning yourself.
You may also request the erasure of your personal data if any of the following applies to you:
The personal data concerning you are no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed
You withdraw consent on which the processing is based according to Art. 6 Para. 1 s.1 lit. a) or Art. 9 Para. 2 lit. a) GDPR, and where there is no other legal ground of processing;
You object to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 Para. 1 GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or the you object to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 Para. 2 GDPR;
The personal data have been collected in relation to the offer of information society services referred to in Art. 8 Para. 1.
Where we made the personal data public and are obliged to erase the personal data pursuant to Art. 17 Para. 1 GDPR, we, taking account of available technology and the cost of implementation, shall take reasonable steps, including technical measures, to inform controllers which are processing the personal data that you have requested the erasure by such controllers of any links to, or copy or replication of, those personal data.
These rights shall not apply to the extent that processing is necessary:
For compliance with a legal obligation which requires processing by Union or Member State law to which we are 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
For reasons of public interest in the area of public health in accordance of Art. 9 Para. 2 lit. h) and i) as well as Para. 9 Para. 3 GDPR;
For archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes in accordance with Art. 89 Para. 1 GDPR, in so far as the right referred to above is likely to render impossible or seriously impair the achievement of the objectives of that processing, or
12.4 Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
The accuracy of the personal data is contested by you, for a period enabling us to verify the accuracy of the personal data
You have objected to processing pursuant to Art. 21 Para. 1 GDPR pending the verification whether our legitimate grounds override yours.
Where processing has been restricted under the aforementioned conditions, such personal data shall, except for storage, only be processed with your consent or for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest of the Union or of a Member State.
12.5 Right to information (Art. 19 GDPR)
If you have asserted us your right to rectification, erasure or restriction of data processing, we will inform all recipients of your personal data to correct, delete or restrict the processing of data, unless this proves impossible or involves disproportionate effort.
You also have the right to know which recipients have received your personal data.
12.6 Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
You have the right to receive your personal data, which you provided to us, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. Also, you have the right to transmit those data to another controller, where
The processing is based on consent pursuant of Art. 6 Para. 1 S.1 lit. a) GDPR or of Art. 9 Para. 2 lit. a) GDPR or is based on a contract pursuant of Art. 6 Para. 1 S. 1 lit. b) DS-GVO
12.7 Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)
Where we based the processing of your personal data on a legitimate interest (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f) GDPR), you may object to the processing. The same applies if the data processing is based on Art. 6 Para. 1 S. 1 lit. e).
In this case, we ask you to explain the reasons why we should not process your personal data. Based on this we will terminate or adapt the data processing or show you our legitimate reasons why we continue the data processing.
12.8 Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)
Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you shall have the right to complain to a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your residence, place of work or place of alleged infringement, if you believe that the processing of the personal data concerning you is against the infringes of the GDPR.
The supervisory authority to which the complaint has been submitted shall inform you of the status and results of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy according to Article 78 GDPR.
13. How you perceive these rights
Kemal Webersohn of Webersohn & Scholtz GmbH
14. Subject to change