Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 2021

Table of Contents
Name and address of the controller
Contact details of the data protection officer
General information on data processing
Rights of the data subject
Provision of the website and creation of log files
Use of cookies
Email contact
Hosting
Name and Address of the Controller

The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other national data protection laws is:

HATEC-Haag-Technischer Handel GmbH
Hafenstr. 25
45478 Mülheim an der Ruhr
Germany

Phone: +49 208 37798710
Email: info@hatecgmbh.de

Website: hatecgmbh.de

Contact Details of the Data Protection Officer

The data protection officer of the controller is:

DataCo GmbH
Dachauer Straße 65
80335 Munich
Germany

Phone: +49 89 7400 45840
Website: www.dataguard.de

General Information on Data Processing
1. Scope of Processing Personal Data

We process personal data of our users only to the extent necessary to provide a functional website and our content and services. Personal data is generally processed only with the user's consent. An exception applies where prior consent cannot be obtained for factual reasons and the processing is permitted by law.

2. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – consent
Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR – contract performance or pre-contractual measures
Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR – legal obligation
Art. 6(1)(d) GDPR – protection of vital interests
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interest
3. Data Deletion and Storage Duration

Personal data is deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage ceases. Storage may continue if required by law. Data will be deleted when statutory retention periods expire, unless further storage is required for contract purposes.

Rights of the Data Subject

If your personal data is processed, you have the following rights:

1. Right of Access

You may request confirmation whether your personal data is processed and obtain information about:

purposes of processing
categories of data
recipients
storage duration
rights (rectification, deletion, restriction, objection)
right to lodge a complaint
source of data
automated decision-making (including profiling)
2. Right to Rectification

You have the right to correct or complete inaccurate or incomplete data.

3. Right to Restriction of Processing

You may request restriction if:

you contest accuracy
processing is unlawful
data is no longer needed but required for legal claims
you have objected and verification is pending
4. Right to Erasure

a) Obligation to delete
You may request deletion if:

data is no longer necessary
consent is withdrawn
objection is filed
data was processed unlawfully
legal obligation requires deletion

b) Information to third parties
The controller must inform third parties about deletion requests where applicable.

c) Exceptions
Deletion does not apply if processing is required for:

freedom of expression
legal obligations
public interest
research/statistics
legal claims
5. Right to Notification

You have the right to be informed about recipients of your data.

6. Right to Data Portability

You may receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format and transfer it to another controller.

7. Right to Object

You may object at any time to processing based on Art. 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR, including profiling.
You may also object to direct marketing at any time.

8. Right to Withdraw Consent

You may withdraw consent at any time.

9. Automated Decision-Making

You have the right not to be subject to automated decisions, except in certain legal cases.

10. Right to Lodge a Complaint

You may lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

Provision of the Website and Creation of Log Files
1. Description and Scope

When visiting our website, the following data is collected:

browser type and version
operating system
internet service provider
IP address
date and time
referring websites
accessed pages
2. Purpose

To ensure website functionality, security, and optimization.

3. Legal Basis

Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR

4. Storage Duration

Data is deleted after the session ends or after a maximum of seven days.

5. Objection

Collection is necessary and cannot be objected to.

Use of Cookies
1. Description

Cookies are text files stored on your device.

Stored data may include:

language settings
login information
search terms
usage frequency
2. Purpose

To improve usability and functionality.

3. Legal Basis

Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR

4. Storage & Control

You can disable or delete cookies via browser settings. Some functions may be limited.
Safari (from version 12.1) deletes cookies automatically after 7 days.

Email Contact
1. Description

Personal data transmitted via email is stored.

2. Purpose

Processing communication.

3. Legal Basis
Consent (Art. 6(1)(a))
Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f))
Contract (Art. 6(1)(b))
4. Storage Duration

Data is deleted after the conversation ends.

5. Objection

You may withdraw consent at any time via email.

Hosting

The website is hosted by:

1&1 IONOS SE
Elgendorfer Str. 57
56410 Montabaur
Germany

Collected server log data includes:

browser type/version
operating system
referrer URL
hostname
time of request
IP address

No merging with other data sources occurs.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR

Server location: Germany

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