Privacy policy
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 data by which you can be personally identified. Detailed information on the subject of data protection can be found in our privacy policy below.
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. The contact details of the operator can be found in the section “Information on the Data Controller” below.
How do we collect your data?
Your data is collected in part when you provide it to us. This may include data entered into a contact form, for example.
Other data is collected automatically or upon your consent by our IT systems when you visit the website. This includes primarily technical data (e.g., web browser, operating system, or time of page access). The collection of this data takes place automatically as soon as you access our website.
How do we use your data?
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, free of charge, information about the origin, recipient, and purpose of your stored personal data at any time. You also have the right to request correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent to data processing, you may revoke this consent at any time with future effect. Furthermore, you have the right, under certain circumstances, to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
You may contact us at any time regarding these and any other questions on the topic of data protection.
Analytics and Third-Party Tools
When visiting this website, your browsing behavior may be statistically evaluated. This is primarily done using so-called analytics programs.
More detailed information about these programs is provided in the privacy policy below.
2. Hosting
Mittwald
This website is hosted by Mittwald. The provider is Mittwald CM Service GmbH & Co. KG, Königsberger Straße 4-6, 32339 Espelkamp, Germany.
Further information can be found in the privacy policy of Mittwald: https://www.mittwald.de/datenschutz.
The use of Mittwald is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in ensuring the most reliable presentation of our website. If consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR; consent can be revoked at any time.
3. General Notes and Mandatory Information
Data Protection
We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data as confidential and in accordance with the applicable data protection regulations and this privacy policy.
When you use this website, various personal data is collected. 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., communication by email) may be subject to security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data from access by third parties is not possible.
Information on the Data Controller
The data controller for this website is:
SORBPRO GmbH & Co. KG
Wilhelm-Becker-Str. 11a
75179 Pforzheim, Germany
Phone: +49 (0)7231 155 37 14
Email:
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, etc.).
Storage Duration
Unless a specific storage period is stated within this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for data processing no longer applies. If you request deletion or revoke your consent, your data will be deleted unless legally permitted reasons for storage exist (e.g., tax or commercial retention obligations); in such cases, deletion occurs after these periods expire.
Data Transfers to the USA and Third Countries
We use tools from companies based in the USA or other non-secure third countries in terms of data protection. When these tools are active, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in such countries. Please note that these countries may not guarantee a level of data protection comparable to that of the EU. For example, U.S. companies are required to hand over personal data to security authorities without recourse for affected individuals. We have no influence on these processing operations.
Revocation of Your Consent
Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You may revoke your previously granted consent at any time. The legality of data processing before revocation remains unaffected.
Right to Object to Processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
IF DATA PROCESSING IS BASED ON ART. 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, INCLUDING PROFILING BASED ON THOSE PROVISIONS. THE LEGAL BASIS FOR EACH PROCESSING OPERATION CAN BE FOUND IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY.
IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL NO LONGER BE PROCESSED UNLESS WE CAN DEMONSTRATE COMPELLING LEGITIMATE GROUNDS THAT OVERRIDE YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS, AND FREEDOMS OR THE PROCESSING SERVES TO ESTABLISH, EXERCISE, OR DEFEND LEGAL CLAIMS (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ART. 21(1) GDPR).
IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS PROCESSED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME TO SUCH PROCESSING; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING TO THE EXTENT THAT IT IS RELATED TO SUCH DIRECT MARKETING. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL NO LONGER BE USED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ART. 21(2) GDPR).
Right to File Complaints with Supervisory Authorities
In case of violations of the GDPR, data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly 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 data that we process automatically based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract in a commonly used, machine-readable format, or to request the direct transfer of such data to another controller where technically feasible.
SSL or TLS Encryption
This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries you send to us. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the change in the browser’s address line from "http://" to "https://" and the lock icon in your browser bar.
If SSL or TLS encryption is enabled, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.
Right to Access, Erasure, and Rectification
You have the right, under applicable legal provisions, to obtain information about your stored personal data, its origin, recipients, and the purpose of data processing, and, where applicable, a right to correction or deletion of such data. You may contact us at any time in this regard or for any further questions concerning personal data.
Right to Restriction of Processing
You have the right to request the restriction of processing your personal data. You may contact us at any time regarding this. The right to restrict processing applies in the following cases:
- If you contest the accuracy of your personal data, we will typically need time to verify this. During the verification period, you have the right to restrict the processing of your personal data.
- If the processing is unlawful, you may request restriction of use instead of deletion.
- If we no longer need your data but you require it to assert, exercise, or defend legal claims, you may request the restriction of processing.
- If you have objected pursuant to Art. 21(1) GDPR, a balance must be struck between your interests and ours. Until it is determined whose interests prevail, you have the right to request restriction of processing.
If the processing has been restricted, such data may be processed—apart from being stored—only with your consent or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims or for the protection of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest of the European Union or a Member State.
Objection to Promotional Emails
The use of contact data published within the scope of legal disclosure requirements for sending unsolicited advertising and information materials is hereby objected to. The website operators reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited promotional information, such as spam emails.
