Privacy Notice
Your privacy is very important to us. For your information, we present below the general conditions under which we collect information about our users. This data protection notice describes how we collect information, what information we collect and how hard&softWERK GmbH uses this information. Our websites may contain links to websites of other providers. This data protection notice does not apply to them.
I. Name and address of the person responsible
The Data Controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation and other national data protection laws of member states as well as other data protection provisions is:
hard&softWERK GmbH
Bahnhofstraße 10
78112 St. Georgen
Germany
Telephone: +49 (0) 7724 – 918506 0
Website: www.blukii.com
E-Mail: support@blukii.com
Data Protection Officer
Our data protection officer can be contacted directly via the e-mail address datenschutz@hard-softwerk.com as well as at the phone number +49 (0) 7724 918506 0. Please send postal correspondence indicating “Data protection”.
Other responsible persons can be found in our imprint.
II. Collection and storage of personal data as well as the nature and purpose of their use
1. Provision of the website
a. Description and scope of data processing
Each time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the calling computer.
The following data is collected:
- Information about the browser type and the version used
- Requested website or file
- Operating system used
- Device type used
- The user’s Internet service provider
- The user’s IP address
- Date and time of access
- Websites from which the user’s system reaches our website
The data is also stored in the log files of our system. A storage of this data together with other personal data of the user does not take place.
b. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and log files is constituted by Article 6(1) point f GDPR.
c. Purpose of data processing
The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to allow delivery of the website to the computer of the user. To do this, 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 information technology systems. An evaluation of the data for marketing purposes does not take place in this context.
For these purposes, we have a legitimate interest in the processing of data according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO.
d. Duration of data retention
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose of its collection. In the case of collecting the data for providing the website, this is the case when the respective session is completed.
e. Objection and removal option
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. There is consequently no contradiction on the part of the user.
2. Use of cookies
a. Description and scope of data processing
Our website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in the Internet browser or from the Internet browser on the user’s computer system. When a user visits a website, a cookie may be stored on the user’s operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic string that allows the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is reopened.
We use cookies to make our website more user-friendly. Some elements of our website require that the calling browser can be identified even after a switch to another page.
The following data is stored and transmitted in the cookies:
- Language settings
- Log-in information
- Search settings
- History
b. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and log files is constituted by Article 6(1) point f GDPR.
c. Purpose of data processing
The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to facilitate the use of websites for users. Some features of our website can not be offered without the use of cookies. For these, it is necessary that the browser is recognized even after a switch to another page.
We require cookies for the following applications:
- Applying language settings
- Remember keywords
The user data collected through technically necessary cookies will not be used to create user profiles.
d. Duration of data retention, Objection and removal option
Cookies are stored on the computer of the user and transmitted by this to our side. Therefore, as a user, you have 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 to the full.
3. E-mail contact
a. Description and scope of data processing
Contact via the provided e-mail address is possible. In this case, the user’s personal data transmitted by e-mail will be stored. In this context, there is no disclosure of the data to third parties. The data is used exclusively for processing the conversation.
b. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of the data transmitted in the course of sending an e-mail is Article 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. If the e-mail contact aims to conclude a contract, then additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
c. Purpose of data processing
The processing of the personal data resulting from the email contact serves us only to process the contact. If you contact us by email, this also includes the necessary legitimate interest in the processing of the data.
d. Duration of data retention
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 input form of the contact form and those sent by e-mail, 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.
If the contact leads to the initiation or conclusion of a contract, the data will be deleted if the data for the execution of the contract is no longer necessary. Even after the conclusion of the contract, there may be a need to store personal data of the contracting party in order to comply with contractual or legal obligations, such as: statutory storage obligations. In the present case this is the case due to the nature of the contract during the contract period and a subsequent period of 10 years.
e. Objection and removal option
If the user contacts us by email, they can object to the storage of their personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued.
You can send your objection to datenschutz@hard-softwerk.com at any time. In this case, all personal data saved in the course of contacting us will be deleted.
4. Use of Google Analytics
a. Description and scope of data processing
This website uses the “Google Analytics” service provided by Google Inc. (1600 Amphitheater Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043, USA) to analyze users’ website usage. The service uses “cookies” – text files stored on your device. The information collected by the cookies is usually sent to a Google server in the US and stored there.
On this website IP anonymization is activated. The IP address of users is shortened within the member states of the EU and the European Economic Area. This reduction eliminates the personal reference of your IP address. Under the terms of the agreement, which website operators have entered into with Google Inc., they use the information collected to compile an evaluation of website activity and site activity, and provide Internet-related services.
b. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for processing the data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.
c. Purpose of data processing
The service enables us to analyze the activities of users on our website.
d. Duration of data retention
26 months
e. Objection and removal option
You have the option to prevent the storage of cookies on your device by making the appropriate settings in your browser. There is no guarantee that you will be able to access all features of this website without restriction if your browser does not allow cookies.
Furthermore, you can use a browser plug-in to prevent the information collected by cookies (including your IP address) from being sent to Google Inc. and used by Google Inc. The following link leads you to the corresponding plugin: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de .
Here’s more information on Google Inc’s data usage: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=en
As an alternative to the browser add-on or within browsers on mobile devices, please click on this link to prevent the future detection by Google Analytics within this website (the OptOut only works in this browser and only for this domain). An opt-out cookie is stored on your device. If you delete your cookies in this browser, you must click this link again.
5. YouTube
blukii websites use the video sharing platform YouTube, which is owned by YouTube LLC, 901 Cherry Ave. San Bruno, CA 94066 is operated in USA. YouTube is a platform that enables the playback of audio and video files.
When you visit a page on our website, YouTube’s connected player will connect to YouTube to ensure technical transmission of the video or audio file. When you connect to YouTube, data is transferred to YouTube.
The purpose and scope of data collection, the further processing and use of the data by YouTube, as well as your rights in this regard and setting options for the protection of your privacy can be found in the privacy policy of YouTube.
III. Rights of the Data Subject
1. Data subject rights
If any personal data of yours is processed, you are the Data Subject within the meaning of the GDPR and you have the following rights in relation to the Data Controller:
You have the right:
- Under Article 15 GDPR to request information about your personal data collected by us. In particular, you can request information on
- the purposes for which the personal data is being processed;
- the categories of personal data that is being processed;
- the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data relating to you has been disclosed or is still being disclosed;
- the planned duration of any storage of personal data concerning you
- the existence of a right to rectification or erasure of personal data concerning you, a right to restriction of processing by the Data Controller or a right to object to such processing;
- Existence of a right of appeal
- all available information on the source of the data if the personal data is not collected by us;
- the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling and, when appropriate, if necessary, request meaningful information about their details;
- According to Article 16 GDPR to correction and / or completion of your personal data if the personal data concerning you is being processed incorrectly or incompletely. The Data Controller must carry out this correction immediately.
- Under Article 17 GDPR to demand the deletion of your personal data stored with us, unless the processing for the exercise of the right to freedom of expression and information, to fulfill a legal obligation, for reasons of public interest or to assert, exercise or defense of legal claims is required;
- Under Article 17 GDPR to demand the deletion of your personal data stored with us, unless the processing for the exercise of the right to freedom of expression and information, to fulfill a legal obligation, for reasons of public interest or to assert, exercise or defense of legal claims is required;
- Under Art. 18 GDPR to demand the restriction of the processing of your personal data, as far as the accuracy of the data is disputed by you, the processing is unlawful, but you reject their deletion and we no longer need the data, but you require the assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims or you have objected to the processing in accordance with Art. 21 GDPR;
- Under Art. 18 GDPR to demand the restriction of the processing of your personal data, as far as the accuracy of the data is disputed by you, the processing is unlawful, but you reject their deletion and we no longer need the data, but you require the assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims or you have objected to the processing in accordance with Art. 21 GDPR;
- In accordance with Art. 20 GDPR, to receive your personal data provided to us in a structured, standard and machine-readable format or to request transmission to another person responsible;
- According to Art. 7 para. 3 GDPR, to revoke your once given consent to us at any time. As a result, we are not allowed to continue the data processing based on this consent for the future and
- to complain to a supervisory authority pursuant to Art. 77 GDPR. As a rule, you can contact the supervisory authority of your usual place of residence or workplace or our headquarters.
2. Right of objection
If your personal data is processed on the basis of legitimate interests in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data in accordance with Art. 21 GDPR, provided that there are reasons for this arising from your particular situation or the objection is directed against direct advertising.
In the latter case, you have a general right of objection, which is implemented by us without specifying any particular situation.
If you would like to exercise your right of revocation or objection, please send an e-mail to datenschutz@hard-softwerk.com.
3. Data security
We also take appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data against accidental or intentional manipulation, partial or total loss, destruction or against unauthorized access by third parties. Our security measures are continuously improved in line with technological developments.
