Privacy policy

1. Privacy at a Glance

General Information

The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is any data with which you can be personally identified. Detailed information on the subject of data protection can be found in our privacy policy listed below.

Data Collection on This Website

Who is responsible for data collection on this website?

The data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. The operator’s contact details can be found in the “Note on the Responsible Entity” section of this privacy policy.

How do we collect your data?

Some data is collected when you provide it to us, for example, by entering it into a contact form.

Other data is collected automatically or with your consent when you visit the website. This mainly includes technical data (e.g. browser, operating system, time of page visit). This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter this website.

What do we use your data for?

Some of the data is collected to ensure the proper functioning of the website. Other data may be used to analyze user behavior.

What rights do you have regarding your data?

You have the right to receive information about the origin, recipient, and purpose of your stored personal data at any time free of charge. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have given your consent to data processing, you can withdraw it at any time with effect for the future. Under certain circumstances, you also have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

You can contact us at any time regarding this and any other questions on the topic of data protection.

2. Hosting

We host our website with:

Strato AG

Otto-Ostrowski-Straße 7

10249 Berlin, Germany

We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) with Strato to ensure that your data is processed in compliance with data protection regulations.

3. General Notes and Mandatory Information

Data Protection

We take the protection of your personal data seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.

Note that data transmission over the Internet (e.g. communication by email) can have security vulnerabilities. A complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible.

Responsible Entity

Frank Haas

Kohlmattstraße 9

77876 Kappelrodeck

Phone: +49 7842 99753-20

Email: info@haastechnik.de

4. Data Retention

Unless a more specific retention period is stated in this privacy policy, we retain your personal data until the purpose for data processing no longer applies. If you request deletion or revoke your consent, your data will be deleted unless there are legal reasons (e.g. tax retention obligations).

5. Legal Bases of Processing

Consent: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR
Contract or pre-contractual measures: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR
Legal obligation: Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR
Legitimate interest: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR
Special categories: Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR

6. Data Transfer to Third Countries

Some services used may transfer data to non-EU countries like the USA. These countries may not provide adequate data protection. We inform you when such transfers occur and obtain your explicit consent where required.

7. Your Rights

Right to access (Art. 15 GDPR)
Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)
Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)
Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR)

8. Security Measures

We use SSL/TLS encryption for security and to protect the transmission of confidential content.

9. Cookies

This website uses cookies. Some are essential for website functionality; others help us improve your experience. Consent is obtained where required. You can configure your browser settings to block cookies or be informed about their use.

10. Server Log Files

Collected data includes:

Browser type/version
Operating system
Referrer URL
Hostname
Time of request
IP address

This data is used solely for technical analysis and error tracking.

11. Contact Forms & Communication

If you contact us via form, email, phone, or fax, we store the provided data for processing your inquiry. Your data will not be passed on without your consent and will be deleted once the purpose is fulfilled, unless legal obligations require otherwise.

12. Plugins and Tools

We use OpenStreetMap to display maps. When you access these maps, your IP address and browser data may be transmitted to OpenStreetMap servers in the UK.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest); with consent: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TTDSG

13. Online Conferences

We use tools such as Microsoft Teams for communication. These tools may collect metadata (e.g. IP, device type) and content shared during meetings.

We have data processing agreements with these providers.

14. Handling Applicant Data

When you submit an application, we process your personal data for the purpose of recruitment and hiring decisions. If successful, your data will be stored for employment purposes.

Legal basis: § 26 BDSG, Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, with consent: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR

Rejection data is retained for up to 6 months for legal defense, unless longer retention is justified or required.

For more detailed information, please refer to the full German version of our privacy policy.