Data Protection
General Information
The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data refers to any information by which you can be personally identified.
Detailed information on the subject of data protection can be found on our Privacy Policy set out below.
1. Data Collection on this Website
Who is responsible for data collection on this website?
Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find the contact details in the section entitled “Information on the Controller” in this Privacy Policy.
How Do We Collect Your Data?
Some of your data is collected when you provide it to us. This may include, for example, information that you enter into a contact form. Other data is collected automatically by our IT systems when you visit the website, or after you have given you consent. This primarily includes technical data (e.g. internet browser, operating system, or the time of access to page).
This data is collected automatically as soon as you access 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 analyse your user behaviour. If contracts can be concluded or initiated via the website, the transmitted data will also be processed for the purpose of preparing contractual offers, orders, or other service enquiries.
What Rights Do You Have Regarding Your Data?
You have the right at any time to obtain, free of charge, information about the origin, recipients and purpose of your stored personal data. You also have the right to request the rectification or erasure of this data. If you have given your consent to data processing, you may withdraw this consent 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 may contact us at any time if you have further questions regarding data protection.
Analytics Tools and Third-Party Tools
When visiting this website, your browsing behaviour may be statistically evaluated. This is primarily done using analytics programmes. Detailed information on these analytics programmes can be found in the Privacy Policy below.
2. Hosting
We host the content of our website with the following provider:
IONOS
The provider is IONOS SE, Elgendorfer Str. 57, 56410 Montabaur, Germany (hereinafter referred to as “IONOS”).
When you visit our website, IONOS collects various log files, including your IP address.
Further details can be found in the IONOS Privacy Policy:
https://www.ionos.de/terms-gtc/terms-privacy
The use of IONOS is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
We have a legitimate interest in ensuring the most reliable presentation of our website possible.
Where consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) of the German Telecommunications Digital Services Data Protection Act (TDDDG), insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information in the user’s terminal device (e.g. device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG.
Consent may be withdrawn at any time.
Data Processing Agreement
We have concluded a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with the above-mentioned provider. This is a contract required under data protection law, ensuring that the provider processes the personal data of our website visitors only in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.
3. General Information and Mandatory Disclosures
Data Protection
The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously.
We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the applicable data protection laws and this Privacy Policy.
When you use this website, various personal data is collected. Personal data refers to any information by which you can be personally identified. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect and what we use it for. It also explains how and for what purpose this is done.
Please note that data transmission over the internet (e.g. when communicating by email) may have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible.
Information in the Controller
The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:
Hafenweg 26a
48155 Münster
Germany
Email: info@greentech.nrw
The controller is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g. names, email addresses or similar).
Data Retention
Unless a more specific retention period has been stated in this Privacy Policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for data processing no longer applies.
If you assert a legitimate request for erasure or withdraw your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted unless we have other legally permissible grounds for storing your personal data (e.g. retention periods under tax or commercial law); in the latter case, deletion will take place after these grounds cease to apply.
General Information on the Legal Bases for Data Processing
If you have given your consent to data processing, we process your personal data on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR where special categories of data pursuant to Article 9(1) GDPR are processed. In the case of explicit consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, processing is also carried out on the basis of Article 49(1)(a) GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or access to information on your terminal device (e.g. via device fingerprinting), processing is additionally carried out on the basis of Section 25(1) of the German Telecommunications Digital Services Data Protection Act (TDDDG). Consent may be withdrawn at any time. If your data is required for the performance of a contract or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, we process your data on the basis of Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. We also process your data where this is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation pursuant to Article 6(1)(c) GDPR. Processing may furthermore be based on our legitimate interest pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The relevant legal bases in each individual case are explained in the following sections of this Privacy Policy.
Recipients of Personal Data
In the course of our business activities, we cooperate with various external parties. In some cases, this requires the transfer of personal data to such external parties.
We only disclose personal data to external parties where this is necessary for the performance of a contract, where we are legally obliged to do so (e.g. disclosure to tax authorities), where we have a legitimate interest pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, or where another legal basis permits the disclosure.
Where we use processors, we only transfer personal data on the basis of a valid Data Processing Agreement (DPA). In the case of joint processing, a Joint Controllership Agreement is concluded.
Withdrawal of Your Consent to Data Processing
Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You may withdraw your consent at any time. The lawfulness of the data processing carried out prior to the withdrawal remains unaffected.
Right to Object to Data Processing in Specific Cases and to Direct Marketing (Article 21 GDPR)
Where data processing is based on Article 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR, you have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of your personal data; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions.
The respective legal basis on which processing is based can be found in this Privacy Policy. If you object, we will no longer process your personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims (objection pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR).
Where your personal data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you for the purpose of such marketing; this also applies to profiling insofar as it is related to such direct marketing. If you object, your personal data will subsequently no longer be used for direct marketing purposes (objection pursuant to Article 21(2) GDPR).
Right to Lodge a Complaint with a Supervisory Authority
In the event of violations of the GDPR, data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of their habitual residence, place of work or place of the alleged infringement. This right exists without prejudice to other administrative or judicial remedies.
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive the data that we process automatically on the basis of your consent or in fulfilment of a contract in a commonly used, machine-readable format, either to yourself or to a third party. If you request the direct transfer of the data to another controller, this will only be carried out insofar as it is technically feasible.
Access, Rectification and Erasure
Within the framework of the applicable legal provisions, you have the right at any time to obtain information free of charge about your stored personal data, its origin, recipients and the purpose of processing, and, where applicable, a right to rectification or erasure of this data.
You may contact us at any time regarding this or any other questions on the subject of personal data.
Right to Restriction of Processing
You have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data.
This right exists in the following cases:
If you contest the accuracy of your personal data stored by us, we generally require time to verify this. For the duration of the verification, you have the right to request restriction of processing.
If the processing of your personal data was or is unlawful, you may request restriction of processing instead of erasure.
If we no longer require your personal data, but you require it for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims, you have the right to request restriction instead of erasure.
If you have lodged an objection pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR, a balancing of interests must be carried out. As long as it has not yet been determined whose interests prevail, you have the right to request restriction of processing.
If processing has been restricted, such data — apart from storage — may only be processed with your consent or for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims, for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person, or for reasons of important public interest of the European Union or a Member State.
SSL/TLS Encryption
For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or enquiries that you send to us as the website operator, this website uses SSL or TLS encryption.
You can recognise an encrypted connection by the change in the browser’s address line from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock symbol in your browser bar.
When SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.
4. Data Collection on this Website
Cookies
Our website uses so-called “cookies”. Cookies are small data packets and do not cause any damage to your terminal device. They are stored either temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently (persistent cookies) on your terminal device. Session cookies are automatically deleted after the end of your visit. Persistent cookies remain stored on your terminal device until you delete them yourself or until they are automatically deleted by your web browser.
Cookies may originate from us (first-party cookies) or from third-party companies (third-party cookies). Third-party cookies enable the integration of certain services provided by third parties within websites (e.g. cookies used for processing payment services).
Cookies serve various functions. Many cookies are technically necessary, as certain website functions would not operate without them (e.g. shopping basket functionality or the display of videos). Other cookies may be used to analyse user behaviour or for advertising purposes.
Cookies that are required for carrying out the electronic communication process, for providing certain functions requested by you (e.g. shopping basket functionality) or for optimising the website (e.g. cookies used to measure web audience statistics) (“necessary cookies”) are stored on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, unless another legal basis is specified. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing necessary cookies for the technically error-free and optimised provision of its services.
Where consent has been requested for the storage of cookies and comparable recognition technologies, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of this consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TDDDG). Consent may be withdrawn at any time.
You may configure your browser to inform you about the setting of cookies and to allow cookies only in individual cases, to exclude the acceptance of cookies in certain cases or generally, and to activate the automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser. If cookies are deactivated, the functionality of this website may be limited.
Information about which cookies and services are used on this website can be found in this Privacy Policy.
Contact Form
If you send us enquiries via the contact form, your details from the enquiry form, including the contact information you provide there, will be stored by us for the purpose of processing the enquiry and in case of follow-up questions. We do not pass this data on without your consent.
The processing of this data is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR if your enquiry is related to the performance of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective handling of enquiries addressed to us (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR), if this has been requested. Consent may be withdrawn at any time.
The data you enter in the contact form will remain with us until you request its erasure, withdraw your consent to storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g. after your enquiry has been processed). Mandatory statutory provisions — in particular retention periods — remain unaffected.
5. Analys-Tools und Werbung
Matomo
This website uses the open-source web analytics service Matomo.
Matomo enables us to collect and analyse data regarding the use of our website by visitors. This allows us, among other things, to determine when specific page views were made and from which region they originate. We also collect various log files (e.g. IP address, referrer, browser used and operating system) and can measure whether our website visitors perform certain actions (e.g. clicks or other interactions).
The use of this analytics tool is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in analysing user behaviour in order to optimise both its website and its advertising.
Where consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TDDDG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s terminal device (e.g. device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent may be withdrawn at any time.
IP Anonymisation
When analysing data with Matomo, we use IP anonymisation. This means that your IP address is truncated prior to analysis so that it can no longer be directly attributed to you.
Hosting
We host Matomo exclusively on our own servers. All analytics data therefore remains with us and is not disclosed to third parties.
6. Plugins und Tools
OpenStreetMap
We use the mapping service of OpenStreetMap Foundation (OSM).
We integrate map material provided by the OpenStreetMap Foundation, St John’s Innovation Centre, Cowley Road, Cambridge, CB4 0WS, United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom is considered a third country with an adequate level of data protection. This means that the UK provides a level of data protection equivalent to that of the European Union.
When using OpenStreetMap maps, a connection is established to the servers of the OpenStreetMap Foundation. In this context, your IP address and other information about your behaviour on this website may be transmitted to the OSMF. OpenStreetMap may store cookies in your browser or use comparable recognition technologies for this purpose.
The use of OpenStreetMap is in the interest of an appealing presentation of our online services and the easy location of the places indicated on our website. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.
Where consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TDDDG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s terminal device (e.g. device fingerprinting). Consent may be withdrawn at any time.
hCaptcha
We use hCaptcha on this website. The provider is Intuition Machines, Inc., 2211 Selig Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90026, USA (hereinafter “IMI”).
hCaptcha is used to verify whether data entered on this website (e.g. in a contact form) is provided by a human or by an automated programme. For this purpose, hCaptcha analyses the behaviour of the website visitor based on various characteristics.
This analysis begins automatically as soon as a visitor accesses a website with hCaptcha enabled. For analysis purposes, hCaptcha evaluates various information (e.g. IP address, time spent on the website, or mouse movements made by the user). The data collected during the analysis is transmitted to IMI.
If hCaptcha is used in “invisible mode”, the analyses take place entirely in the background. Website visitors are not separately notified that an analysis is taking place.
The storage and analysis of the data is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in protecting its online services from abusive automated surveillance and from spam.
Where consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TDDDG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s terminal device. Consent may be withdrawn at any time.
Data processing is based on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), which form part of IMI’s Data Processing Addendum and related contractual agreements.
Further information can be found in hCaptcha’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service:
https://www.hcaptcha.com/privacy
https://www.hcaptcha.com/terms
The company is certified under the EU–US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the United States intended to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the United States. Any company certified under the DPF commits to complying with these data protection standards. Further information can be obtained from the provider at: