Source: https://www.effution.com/en/us/legal/privacy
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Privacy Statement | Software & IT Service Cost-Value Engineering Excellence
Effective: 25. May 2018
effution recognize the importance of protection of personal data and is committed to processing it in compliance with applicable data protection law in all countries in which effution operates.
The effution privacy statement was created considering the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR, according to EU directive 2016/679 et seq. of 27. April 2016 and German federal data protection act (BDSG), according to data protection adaption and implementation act DSAnpUG-EU, as of 3. March 2017.
Details about the EU GDPR can be found at: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/law-topic/data-protection_en
Please be aware that certain effution software products, services and websites may provide additional or more specific privacy information.
The effution privacy statement applies to natural persons located in the European Union (EU). In case it is in compliance to the applicable legal requirements, reasonable and applicable to us, we will try to apply the EU data protection rules also to natural persons outside the EU.
effution webpage and services may provide links to third-party websites and services, for your convenience, and information. If you access those links, you will leave the effution web pages and services. effution does not control those third-party webpages and services or their privacy practices. We do not endorse or support any local content provided by third-party web pages or services. Information that you make available to these third-parties are not covered by the privacy policy of effution. Hence, we encourage you to review the privacy policy of any site you interact with before allowing the collection and use of your personal information.
We are always striving to a simple representation. However, the use of our services by internet technologies comes along with certain terms, such as cookies. If you are not familiar with your web browser and the key words on the Internet, we recommend reviewing the most important key words first.
In principle, we process personal data of our users only insofar as this is necessary to provide a functioning website, content, and services. The processing of personal data of our users will be regularly executed only with the consent of the user. An exception applies to cases in which prior consent cannot be obtained for reasons of facts and the processing of the data is permitted by law.
Insofar as we obtain the consent of the data subject for processing of personal data, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. an EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies as legal basis.
Insofar as processing of personal data is required to fulfill a legal obligation that is subject to our company, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR applies as legal basis.
In case that vital interests of the affected person or another natural person require the processing of personal data, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. d GDPR applies as legal basis.
In case the processing is necessary to safeguard the legitimate interests of our company or a third party, and if the interests, fundamental rights and freedoms of the affected person do not prevail over the first interest, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR applies as legal basis for processing.
Retention and data deletion
The personal data of the affected person will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of the storage is expired. In addition, such storage may be provided by the European or national legislator in EU regulations, laws or other regulations to which the controller is subject to. Blocking or deletion of the data also takes place when a storage period expires prescribed by the standards mentioned, unless there is a need for further storage of the data for conclusion of a contract or fulfillment of the contract.
Each time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the calling computer. The following data will be collected:
The IP address of the computer of the user
The data will be stored in the log files of our system as well. A storage of this data together with other personal data of the user does not take place.
The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to allow delivery of the website to the computer of the user. For that reason, the user's IP address must be kept for the duration of the session.
Storage in log files is done to ensure the functionality of the website. In addition, the data is used to optimize the website and to ensure the security of our IT systems. An evaluation of the data for marketing purposes does not take place in this context.
Your personal data will be stored for processing as long as necessary and will be deleted as soon as the purpose of its collection is achieved. The storage of personal data may continue if there are valid reason to retain your personal information, e.g. regulations by law, settlement of disputes or enforcement of contractual agreements.
In the case of storing the data in log files, these will be deleted after 30 days, if there are no valid reasons for doing so. An additional retention period is possible. In this case, the IP addresses of the users are deleted or anonymized, so that an assignment to the calling client is no longer possible.
The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of the data in log files is essential for the operation of the website. Hence, there is consequently no contradiction on the part of the user.
Our website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in the Internet browser or by the user’s internet browser on his computer system. When a user visits a website, a cookie may be stored on the user's computer. This cookie contains a characteristic string that allows the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is accessed again.
We utilize cookies to increase the user experience of our website. Some elements of our website require that the calling browser can be identified even after moving to another website. The following data will be stored and transmitted in cookies:
Last visited URL
Therefore, the following additional data can be transmitted:
The data we collected of the users in this way are pseudonymized by technical precautions. Therefore, an assignment of the data to the calling user is no longer possible. The data will not be stored together with other personal data of the users.
When accessing our website, users are informed by an information banner about the use of cookies for analysis purposes and will be referred to this privacy statement. In this privacy statement we also give a hint of how the storage of cookies in the browser settings can be prevented.
In case a non-technical cookie is necessary for the provision of the service, the user is informed about the use of cookies for analysis purposes and his consent to the processing of the personal data used in this connection is obtained when accessing this website. In this context, there is also a reference to this privacy statement.
The legal basis for the processing of personal data using technical cookies is Art.6 Abs.1 lit.f GDPR.
The legal basis for the processing of personal data using non-technical cookies for analysis purposes is provided that the user has consented, is Article 6 (1) lit. a GDPR.
The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to facilitate the usage of our websites for users. Some features of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these, it is necessary that the browser is recognized even after switching to another website. We require cookies for the following functions:
Consideration of language settings
Automated redirection to the last visited URL
Storage of user-experience settings, e.g. menu navigation and readability for blind people
Other settings to improve navigation, readability, and accessibility.
The user data collected through technically necessary cookies will not be used for creation of user profiles.
To provide services in other systems, advanced settings in user profiles may be made by the user. The usage is voluntary and the extent of the capabilities that is used is determined solely by the user. In this context, there is also a reference to this privacy policy.
The usage of the analysis cookies is for the purpose of improving the quality of our website and its contents. Through the analysis cookies, we learn how the website is used that enables us to constantly optimize our service and the user experience.
Retention and data deletion as well as revocation
Cookies are stored on the computer of the user and transmitted by this on our side. Therefore, the user has full control about the usage of cookies. By changing the settings in your internet browser, you can disable or restrict the transmission of cookies. Already saved cookies can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. In case you disabled the usage of cookies for our website, it may not be possible to use all the functions of the website.
We do not use web beacons and basically no flash technology, hence no flash content and therefore no flash cookies.
General note about Flash cookies:
On our website you can subscribe to a free newsletter. The data from the form are transmitted to us when registering for the newsletter. The following date will be recorded:
Name of the company of the users
Type / topic of the newsletter
If you purchase software or services on our website and deposit your e-mail address here, this can subsequently be used by us to send a newsletter. In such a case, the newsletter will only send direct mail for your own software or services.
There is no disclosure of the data to third parties, in connection with the processing of data for the sending of newsletters. The data will be used exclusively for sending the newsletter.
The legal basis for the processing of the data after the user has registered for the newsletter with consent of the user is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.
The collection of the user's e-mail address serves the delivery of the newsletter.
he collection of other personal data in the context of the registration process serves to prevent misuse of the services or the email address used.
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose of its collection. The email address of the user is therefore stored as long as the subscription to the newsletter is active.
The other personal data collected during the registration process will normally be automatically deleted after a period of 30 days.
On our website, we offer users the opportunity to register by providing personal information. The data is entered into a form, transmitted to us and stored. A transfer of data to third parties is not the case. The following data is collected during the registration process:
Frist Name and last name of the user
As part of the registration process, the consent of the user to processing his data is obtained.
Legal basis for the processing of the data in case of the consent of the user is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.
In case the registration serves the fulfillment of a contract of which the user is a party or the implementation of pre-contractual measures, an additional legal basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
User registration is required for the provision and delivery of certain content and services on our website.
As a user, you have the option of canceling the registration at any time. You can change the collected data stored about you at any time.
In case you have created or received an account, the deletion of your account can be done by yourself or in the case of contractual services also be carried out by the person in charge of your company.
On our website is a contact form available, which can be used for electronic contact. If a user utilizes this option, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and saved. These data are:
For the processing of the data in the context of the sending process your consent is obtained and a referred to this privacy statement will be provided.
Alternatively, contact via the provided email address is possible. In this case, the user's personal data will be stored transmitted by his email.
Legal basis for the processing of the data is in the presence of the consent of the user is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.
The legal basis for the processing of the data transmitted in case of sending an email is Article 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. If the email contact aims to conclude a contract, then additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
The processing of the personal data from the input mask serves us only to process the contact. In the case of contact via email, this also includes the required legitimate interest in the processing of the data.
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose of its collection. For the personal data from the contact form and those sent by email, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation is ended when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the relevant facts have been finally clarified.
The personal data additionally collected during the sending process are usually automatically deleted after a period of 30 days.
The user has the possibility at any time to revoke his consent to the processing of the personal data. If the user contacts us by email, he may object to the storage of his personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot continue.
In case of revocation of the consent and the contradiction of the storage an email of the user to our email contact with the corresponding subject line is sufficient.
We use technologies such as Google Analytics on our website to analyze the surfing behavior of our users. The software sets a cookie on the computer of the users (for cookies see above). If individual pages of our website are called, the following data is stored:
Two bytes of the IP address of the user’s computer
The called webpage
The website from which the user accessed the visited website (referrer)
The subpages that are accessed from the called webpage
The duration of accessing the website
The frequency of visits of the website
The following data can also be saved:
The software runs exclusively on our servers and systems. A storage of the personal data of the users takes place only there. A transfer of the data to third parties does not take place.
The software is set so that the IP addresses are not completely stored but 2 bytes of the IP address are masked. In this way, an assignment of the shortened IP address to the calling computer is no longer possible.
The legal basis for processing users' personal data is Article 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. If the registration serves the fulfillment of a contract of which the user is a party or the implementation of pre-contractual measures, an additional legal basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
The processing of users' personal data enables us to analyze the surfing behavior of our users. By analyzing the obtained data, we are able to compile information about the usage of the individual components of our website. This helps us to constantly improve our website and its user experience.
For these purposes, our legitimate interest lies in the processing of the data according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The anonymization of the IP address sufficiently takes into account the interest of users in their protection of personal data.
In our case, this is usually automatically deleted after a period of 30 days. Exceptions to this are individually agreed benefits.
Cookies are stored on the computer of the user and transmitted by this to our website. Therefore, the user has full control over the use of cookies. By changing the settings in your internet browser, you can disable or restrict the transmission of cookies. Already saved cookies can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are disabled for our website, it may not be possible to use all the functions of the website.
Depending on the services offered, we offer our users the option of opting out of the analysis process. For this you must follow the appropriate link. In this way, another cookie is set on your system, which signals our system not to save the data of the user. If the user deletes the corresponding cookie in the meantime from his own system, he must set the opt-out cookie again.
If your personal data is processed, you are an affected person according to the GDPR and you have the following rights to the controller:
You may ask the controller to confirm if your personal data is processed by us.
the planned duration of storage of personal data concerning you or, if specific information is not available, criteria for determining the duration of storage;
the existence of automated decision-making including profiling in accordance with Article 22 (1) and (4) GDPR and - at least in these cases - meaningful information about the logic involved and the scope and intended impact of such processing on the data subject.
You have the right to request information about whether your personal information relates to a third country or an international organization. In this context, you can request the appropriate guarantees in accordance with. Art. 46 GDPR according to the transfer.
This right of information may be limited to the extent that it is likely to render impossible or seriously affect the realization of the research or statistical purposes and the restriction is necessary for the performance of the research or statistical purposes.
You have a right to rectification and / or completion to the controller, if the personal data you process is incorrect or incomplete. The controller must execute correction immediately.
the controller no longer requires personal data for the purposes of processing, but you need them for the purposes of asserting, exercising or defending legal claims;
if you have filed an objection against the processing pursuant to Art. 21 (1) GDPR and it is not yet certain whether the legitimate reasons of the controller outweigh your reasons;
if the processing of your personal data has been restricted, these data may only be used with your consent or to assert, exercise or defend legal claims or to protect the rights of another natural or legal person or for important reasons the public interest of the European Union or of a member state;
if the restriction of processing according to the above-mentioned conditions have been restricted, you will be informed by the person in charge before the restriction is superseded.
Rights of erasure
You revoke your consent to the processing in accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) or Article 9 (2) (a) of the GDPR and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
You place acc. Art. 21 (1) GDPR objection to the processing and there are no prior justifiable reasons for the processing, or you lay gem. Art. 21 para. 2 GDPR Opposition to processing.
The deletion of personal data concerning you is required to fulfill a legal obligation under European Union law or the law of the member states to which the controller is subject.
Your personal data were collected in relation to information society services offered pursuant to Art. 8 (1) GDPR.
b) Information to Third-party
In case the controller has made your personal data, public and is acc. Article 17 (1) of the GDPR, it shall take appropriate measures, including technical means, to inform data controllers who process the personal data that you have been identified as being affected, taking into account available technology and implementation costs persons requesting deletion of all links to such personal data or of copies or replications of such personal data.
or reasons of public interest in the field of public health pursuant to Art. 9 (2) lit. h and i and Art. 9 (3) GDPR;
In case you have allege the right of rectification, erasure or restriction of processing to the controller, he / she is obliged to notify all recipients to whom your personal data have been disclosed of this correction or deletion of the data or restriction of processing, unless: this proves to be impossible or involves a disproportionate effort.
The controller will no longer process your personal data unless he can demonstrate compelling legitimate reasons for processing that outweigh your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing is for the purpose of enforcing, exercising or defending legal claims.
In case you object to processing for direct marketing purposes, your personal data will no longer be processed for these purposes. Regardless of directive 2002/58 / EC, you have the option, in the context of the use of information society services, of exercising your right to object through automated procedures that use technical specifications.
You also have the right, for reasons that arise from your particular situation, in processing of your personal data for scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes. Art. 89 para. 1 GDPR is to be contradicted.
Your right of objection may be limited to the extent that it is likely to render impossible or seriously affect the realization of the research or statistical purposes, and that the restriction is necessary for the performance of the research or statistical purposes.
Right of withdrawal of the personal data declaration of consent
by European Union or member state legislation to which the controller is subject, and where such legislation contains appropriate measures to safeguard your rights and freedoms and your legitimate interests, or
The relevant supervisory authorities in the European Union can be found at:
The controller, according to GDPR and other federal regulations by law of the member states of the European Union as well as other applicable data protection regulations is:
Phone: +49 821 29859 – 700
Email: info@effution.com
Website: www.effution.com
Email: privacy@effution.com
effution may update this privacy statement at any time, especially in case of further specification or adjustments required by regulations by law. In case we making changes to this privacy statement, we will add a new date to the top of this document.
Important notes on translations
This privacy policy may also be provided in languages ​​other than German. The translation may have been done by a person or a software program without being tested by effution. These translations are provided for convenience and effution gives not for the correctnesss and completeness, regardless of whether the translation was created manually or automatically.