DATA SECURITY


Personal information and data

Personal data are individual information about personal and factual circumstances. These include, for example, your name, your address, your e-mail address and your telephone number. Personal data also include information about your use of the website. In this context, we collect personal information from you as follows: information about your visits to our website, such as the amount of data transfer, the location from which you retrieve data from our website, and other connection data and sources that you access. This is usually done through the use of cookies and analysis tools (see the sections below).

CONTACT FORM: Within the scope of our contact form, personal data will be collected, processed and used to answer your questions or comments. This includes your name and your chosen e-mail address (without these data we can not answer your request). These are marked as mandatory fields (*). In addition, by using the contact form, we collect further personal data that you voluntarily make available to us. As far as you provide further personal data in the text field "message" within the scope of your inquiry, these are also recorded, in order to be able to answer your inquiry.

IP-ADRESS / COOKIES: Each time you access our site, we collect the following information about your computer: the IP address of your computer, the request of your browser, and the time of this request. The IP address of your computer is stored only for the time of your use of the website and then immediately deleted or anonymized by shortening. The remaining data is stored for a limited period of time. We use this data for the operation of our website, in particular to detect and eliminate website errors, to determine the utilization of the website and to make adjustments or improvements. We also collect information about your use of our website through the use of so-called session cookies. These are small text files that are stored on your disk and that store certain settings and data for sharing with our system through your browser. A cookie usually contains the name of the domain from which the cookie data was sent, as well as information about the age of the cookie and an alphanumeric identifier. Cookies allow our systems to recognize the user's device and make any presets available immediately. For this purpose, cookies already stored on your computer (for example from Google Adwords) are also read out. As soon as a user accesses the platform, a cookie is transmitted to the hard disk of the user's computer. Cookies help us improve our website and offer you a better and more personalized service. They allow us to recognize your computer when you return to our website. If you do not want the use of browser cookies, you can set your browser so that storage of cookies is not accepted.

EMAIL INQUIRY: You can send us an e-mail with your request via an interaction button or link (a graphical representation of an envelope with a "@" as a letter). In this case, we will collect your e-mail address and any other personal information voluntarily provided to us as part of your message in order to respond to your request.

CHAT: You have the possibility to contact us via an interaction button or a chat-form and to exchange informations directly with us and/or send us an e-mail. This button (on the right side of the screen, called "Chatten Sie mit uns") is offered by Tidio LLC, 180 Steuart St, CA 94119, San Francisco, USA. When a user calls a web page of this web site, e.g. by clicking on the chat button, his browser establishes a direct connection with Tidio's servers. We have no control over the amount of data that Tidio collects by means of this plugin or service offer. It will at least be collected: browser type and browser version, operating system used, referrer URL, IP address, host name of the accessing computer and time of the server request, as well as the information that is shared via the service or transmitted during chatting. Further information can be found in the Tidio privacy policy at https://www.tidiochat.com/en/privacy-policy.

GOOGLE ANALYTICS: This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses so-called "cookies", text files that are stored on your computer and that allow an analysis of the use of the website by you. 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. However, if IP anonymization is enabled on this site, Google will truncate your IP address beforehand within member states of the European Union or other parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be sent to a Google server in the US and shortened there. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity and to provide other services related to website activity and internet usage to the website operator. The IP address provided by Google Analytics as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other Google data. You can prevent the storage of cookies by a corresponding setting of your browser software; however, please note that if you do this, you may not be able to use all the features of this website to the fullest possible extent. In addition, you may prevent the collection by Google of the data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (including your IP address) and the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available under the following Link. For more information about Terms of Use and Privacy, please visit www.google.com/analytics/terms/de.html or https://www.google.en/intl/en/policies/.
Please note that on this website Google Analytics has been extended by the code "gat._anonymizeIp ();" in order to ensure the anonymized collection of IP addresses (so-called IP-Masking).
Google uses DoubleClick DART cookies based on Google Analytics and may use information about your use of this website and other websites to allow advertisements to show products and services that may interest you (interest-based ads). The information generated by the cookies about the use of this website, including the IP address, is transmitted to and stored by Google's servers. Google will also transfer this information to third parties if required by law or if third parties process this data on behalf of Google. Google declares that it will never merge or associate your IP address with other Google data. Google participates in the Safe Harbor program of the European Union and the United States. The information transmitted as part of this service does not include the user's name, address, e-mail address or telephone number. If you do not want to use DoubleClick DART cookies, you can disable them through the Ads Preferences Manager at https://www.google.com/settings/ads/onweb/?hl=en.

GOOGLE MAPS: This website uses Google Maps and Google Street View from Google Inc. ("Google"). By using this site, you consent to the collection, processing and use of the automated data collected by Google Inc., its agents and third parties. You can find the terms of use of Google Maps under https://www.google.com/intl/en_en/help/terms_maps.html.

GOOGLE WEBFONTS: On these websites external letters, Google fonts are used. Google Fonts is a service of Google Inc. ("Google"). The integration of these web fonts is done by a server call, usually a Google server in the USA. This will be transmitted to the server, which of our websites you have visited. Also, the IP address of the browser of the terminal of the visitor of this website is stored by Google. For more information, see the Google Privacy Policy, which can be found here: www.google.com/fonts#AboutPlace:about and www.google.com/policies/privacy.

YOUTUBE: These web pages embed videos uploaded to YouTube. These videos were embedded in enhanced privacy, i.e. YouTube data are not transferred until one of these videos will be started. Like most websites, YouTube uses cookies to collect information about visitors to its website. YouTube uses them to capture video statistics, prevent fraud, and improve usability. This may also lead to a connection to the Google DoubleClick network. When the video starts, this could trigger further data processing. We have no influence on that. Site operator is YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA. More information about privacy on YouTube can be found at: www.google.com/policies/privacy.

LOG-DATEN: The provider of the website automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These are: browser type and browser version, operating system used, referrer URL, IP address, host name of the accessing computer and time of server request.

SSL-/TLS-ENCRYPTION: Our website uses an SSL and/or TLS encryption for security purposes and to protect the transmission of sensitive content, such as messages or requests you send us. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the name "https://" and a lock-symbol appearing in the browser line.

OBJECTION AGAINST ADVERTISING-MAILS: We hereby object to the use of contact data published under the imprint obligation for the purpose of sending unsolicited advertising and information materials. The operators of the pages expressly reserve the right to take legal action in case of infringement or unsolicited sending of advertising information (e.g. spam e-mails).

SOCIAL MEDIA:
FACEBOOK: This website uses social plugins ("plugins") from the social network facebook.com, which is operated by Facebook Inc., 1601 S. California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA ("Facebook"). The plugins are recognizable by one of the Facebook logos (white "f" on a blue tile or a "thumbs up" sign) or are marked with the addition "Facebook Social Plugin". The list and appearance of Facebook Social Plugins can be viewed here: https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/. When a user calls a web page of this offer that contains such a plugin, its browser establishes a direct connection to the Facebook servers. The content of the plugin is transmitted by Facebook directly to your browser and incorporated by him into the website. The provider therefore has no influence on the amount of data that Facebook collects with the help of this plugin and therefore informs users according to their level of knowledge. By integrating the plugins, Facebook receives the information that a user has accessed the corresponding page of the offer. If the user is logged in to Facebook, Facebook can assign the visit to his Facebook account. If users interact with the plugins, for example, press the Like button or leave a comment, the corresponding information is transmitted from your browser directly to Facebook and stored there. If a user is not a member of Facebook, there is still the possibility that Facebook will find out and save their IP address. According to Facebook, only an anonymous IP address is stored. The purpose and scope of the data collection and the further processing and use of the data by Facebook, as well as the related rights and setting options for protecting the privacy of users, can be found in Facebook's privacy policy: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/. If a user is a Facebook member and does not want Facebook to collect data about him via this offer and associate it with his member data stored on Facebook, he must log out of Facebook before visiting the website. Other settings and disagreements on the use of data for promotional purposes are possible within the Facebook profile settings: https://www.facebook.com/settings or via the US-American site http://www.aboutads.info/choices/ or the EU page http://www.youronlinechoices.com/. The settings are platform independent, this means they are adopted for all devices, such as desktop computers or mobile devices.
TWITTER: This website uses the buttons of the Twitter service. These buttons are provided by Twitter Inc., 795 Folsom St., Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA. They are recognizable by terms such as "Twitter" or "Follow", combined with a stylized blue bird. With the help of the buttons it is possible to share a post or page of this offer on Twitter or to follow the provider/us on Twitter. When a user calls up a web page of this web site containing such a button, its browser establishes a direct connection to the servers of Twitter. The content of the Twitter buttons is transmitted by Twitter directly to the user's browser. The provider therefore has no influence on the amount of data that Twitter collects with the help of this plugin and informs users according to their level of knowledge. After this, only the IP address of the user, the URL of each web page when you get the button with, but not for purposes other than the appearance of the button, used. Further information can be found in the privacy policy of Twitter at www.twitter.com/privacy.
LINKEDIN: This website uses the buttons of the LinkedIn service. These buttons are offered through LinkedIn Inc., 2029 Stierlin Ct. Ste. 200, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. The plugins are visible on one of the LinkedIn logos (white "in" on blue tile). With the help of the buttons it is possible to share or access a post or page of this offer on LinkedIn. When a user accesses a web page of this web site containing such a button, their browser establishes a direct connection to LinkedIn's servers. The content of the LinkedIn buttons is sent by LinkedIn directly to the user's browser. The provider therefore has no influence on the amount of data that LinkedIn collects with the help of this plugin and informs users according to their level of knowledge. After this, only the IP address of the user, the URL of each web page when you get the button with, but not for purposes other than the appearance of the button, used. More information can be found in LinkedIn's privacy policy at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy.
GOOGLE+: This website uses the buttons of the Google+ service. These buttons are provided by Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. They are recognizable by terms such as "Google+" or "Follow", combined with a "G+" (on red background). With the help of the buttons it is possible to share a post or page of this offer on Google+ or to follow the provider/us on Google+. When a user calls up a web page of this web site containing such a button, its browser establishes a direct connection to the servers of Google+. The content of the Google+ buttons is transmitted by Google directly to the user's browser. The provider therefore has no influence on the amount of data that Google collects with the help of this plugin and informs users according to their level of knowledge. After this, only the IP address of the user, the URL of each web page when you get the button with, but not for purposes other than the appearance of the button, used. Further information can be found in the privacy policy of Google at https://policies.google.com/privacy.


Intended purpose

Opture AG shall use your personal information for technical administration of the websites, customer administration and management, product surveys and marketing only to the required extent in each individual case. In order to help our customer relationship with you, we can store and process personal information so that we can understand what you are looking for and how we can improve our products and services. If you do not wish your personal information to be used by us to support our customer relationships, we will respect your choice. Opture AG WILL NOT sell or OTHERWISE market your personal DATA to third parties.


Intended purpose

Opture AG shall use your personal information for technical administration of the websites, customer administration and management, product surveys and marketing only to the required extent in each individual case. In order to help our customer relationship with you, we can store and process personal information so that we can understand what you are looking for and how we can improve our products and services. If you do not wish your personal information to be used by us to support our customer relationships, we will respect your choice. Opture AG WILL NOT sell or OTHERWISE market your personal DATA to third parties.


Information service

On request, you will receive free information on all personal data stored from us, the origin of this data, the recipient or the categories of recipients to whom the data is transmitted and the purpose of the storage. You can also correct, update, delete or block errors and inaccurate data at any time. Therefore please contact us via the mentioned contact in the legal notice.


Right to vote and to object

If you have provided us personal data based on your consent, you may at any time revoke your consent to the collection, processing and use of your personal data for the future. This means that your personal information is blocked or deleted and is no longer used for the purpose associated with your consent. To withdraw your consent, please contact us. You will find our contact information in the "legal notice". If you have any questions or inquiries regarding the collection, processing and use of your personal data by us, please also contact us under the contact details given in the "legal notice".


Security

Opture AG shall take technical and organisational measures for hazard prevention in order to protect your personal information from coincidental or unlawful destruction, loss or change, and from any unauthorised disclosure or access.


Links to other websites

Opture websites can have / have links to other websites. Opture AG IS not responsible for data protection practices, data security or the CONTENT of these other websites.