COMPO Data Privacy Statement

The controller is
COMPO GmbH
Gildenstraße 38
48157 Münster
Germany
Telefon: +49 (0)251/ 3722 0
E-Mail: info@compo.de
You can reach our company's data protection officer at the above address using the keywords DATA PROTECTION or using the following email contact: Datenschutz@compo.de

We process personal data in accordance with the provisions of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Germany's Federal Data Protection Act (Bundesdatenschutzgesetz - BDSG)
a) to fulfil contractual obligations (Article 6(1.)(b) GDPR)
The processing of data can take place in the context of executing contracts with you as our customer or in order to implement pre-contractual measures.
b) in the balancing of interests (Article 6(1.)(f) GDPR)
If required, we can process your data beyond the actual fulfilment of the contract to safeguard our or a third party's legitimate interests. Examples:
reviewing and optimising the processes of requirements analysis for the purpose of direct customer contact;
advertising or market and opinion research insofar as you have not objected to the use of your data;
asserting legal claims and defence in the event of legal disputes;
safeguarding IT security and IT operations within the company, and
measures to control business processes and develop services and products.
c) based on your consent (Article 6(1.)(a) GDPR)
Once you have agreed to the processing of personal data for specific purposes (e.g. for marketing purposes, receipt of newsletters), the legitimacy of such processing shall be deemed to be given based on your consent.
d) based on legal requirements (Article 6(1.)(c) GDPR) or in the public interest (Article 6(1.)(e) GDPR)
In addition, we are subject to various legal obligations, i.e. statutory requirements (e.g. tax laws). The purposes of processing include the fulfilment of fiscal inspection and reporting requirements, and much more.
e) in the context of establishing an employment relationship (Article 88 GDPR in conjunction with Section 26(1) BDSG)
Your personal data may also be processed if you submit an application to us.

2.1  Provision of the website and creation of log files
Each time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and information from the accessing computer. The following data are collected:
- information about the browser type and the version used;
- the user's operating system;
- the user's internet service provider;
- the user's ip address;
- date and time of access;
- websites from which the user's system accesses our website, and websites accessed by the user's system via our website.
The data are also stored in the log files of our system. These data are not stored together with other personal data of the user. The legal basis for the temporary storage of data in log files is Article 6(1.)(f) GDPR. Temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable delivery of the website to the user's computer. To do this, the user's IP address must be kept for the duration of the session. Storage in log files takes place to ensure the functionality of the website. In addition, the data are used to optimise the website and to ensure the security of our IT systems. An evaluation of the data for marketing purposes does not take place in this instance. These purposes represent our legitimate interest in the processing of data in accordance with Article 6(1.)(f) GDPR.
The data are deleted immediately when no longer required for the purpose of collection. In terms of data collection for the provision of the website, this is the case when the respective session has ended.
Data collection for the provision of the website and data storage in log files is essential for the operation of the website. Consequently, the user has no opportunity to opt out.
2.2 Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies when you visit our website. Cookies are text files that are stored on a computer system via an internet browser. We use cookies both as a technical means of providing services and safeguarding the functions of our website, as well as to analyse the website behaviour of our visitors and to make our services user-friendly, efficient and secure based on this analysis. For this purpose, we may also use other technologies, such as tracking pixels.
2.2.1 Technically required cookies
Among other things, we use technically required cookies. These are cookies that are merely required for the collection of information on our web pages in order to provide a service requested or desired by you, the user. Here, the following data are stored and transmitted in the cookies:
language settings
data in the download list
login information
session ID
In terms of using cookies for technical reasons, we process your personal data pursuant to Article 6(1.)(f) GDPR. Cookies used for technical reasons aim to make our website more user-friendly. Some of the functions of our website cannot be provided without the use of cookies. It is necessary for the browser to be recognised after you move to a new page. The user data collected by technical cookies are not used to create user profiles.
Cookies are stored on your computer and transmitted to our site from there. This means that you, the user, has full control over the use of cookies. By changing the settings in your internet browser, you can disable or restrict the transmission of cookies. You can delete cookies that have been stored previously at any time. This can also be done automatically. By disabling cookies for our website, you may no longer be able to use all the functions available on the site.
2.2.2 Other cookies, e.g. for web analysis services
In addition, we use cookies that provide an analysis of your surfing behaviour, rather than being technically required. These tools also make use of cookies. The following data may be transmitted in this way: (e.g.) search terms entered, frequency of page views and use of website functions. The data collected in this way are pseudonymised through technical measures. It is therefore no longer possible to link the data to the accessing user. The data are not stored together with any other personal data belonging to the user. When accessing our website, you will be informed of the use of cookies for analytical purposes by means of an info banner and referred to this Data Privacy Statement. In this context, notification as to how to prevent the storage of cookies by changing your browser settings is given.
Analysis cookies are used for the purpose of improving the quality of our website and its content. Using analysis cookies informs us how our website is used, enabling us to make continuous improvements to our services. These purposes constitute our legitimate interest in the processing of your personal data pursuant to Article 6(1.)(f) GDPR.
Cookies are stored on your computer and transmitted to our site from there. This means that you, the user, has full control over the use of cookies. By changing the settings in your internet browser, you can disable or restrict the transmission of cookies. You can delete cookies that have been stored previously at any time. This can also be done automatically. By disabling cookies for our website, you may no longer be able to use all the functions available on the site.
Below you will find information on each of the cookies, the respective provider and how you can object to the use of the cookie.
2.2.2.1 Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses “cookies”, which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. In case IP-anonymisation is activated on this website, your IP address will be truncated within the area of Member States of the European Union or other parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area.

Only in exceptional cases the whole IP address will be first transfered to a Google server in the USA and truncated there. The IP-anonymisation is active on this website. Google will use this information on behalf of the operator of this website for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing them other services relating to website activity and internet usage. The IP-address that your Browser conveys within the scope of Google Analytics will not be associated with any other data held by Google. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website.

You can also opt-out from being tracked by Google Analytics with effect for the future by downloading and installing Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Addon for your current web browser.

Reed more about Google private policy.

Our website contains contact forms that can be used for electronic communication. If you make use of this option, then the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and stored. Such data include:
- first name
- middle name
- last name
- email address
- road and building number
- postcode
- city
- phone number (queries)
- fax
- your message/question
- picture
As part of the sending operation, your consent will be obtained and you will be referred to this Data Privacy Statement for the processing of your data.
Alternatively, contact can be initiated using the email address provided. In this case, the personal data transmitted with your email address will be stored. Data will not be passed on to third parties in this instance. It will only be used for the purpose of processing the correspondence.
The legal basis for the processing of data with your consent is Article 6(1.)(a) GDPR. The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted when sending an email is Article 6(1.)(f) GDPR. If the email contact is geared towards the conclusion of a contract, then the additional legal basis for processing shall be Article 6(1.)(b) GDPR.
The processing of personal data in the input mask is for the sole purpose of facilitating communication. The legitimate interest also concerns the processing of data in the case of communication by email. The remaining personal data processed during the sending operation are used to prevent misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of our IT systems.
The data will be deleted if no longer required for the purpose of its collection. This is the case for personal data entered in the input mask of the contact form and data sent by email if the respective correspondence with you, the user, has concluded. This is the case where circumstances make clear that the matter in question has been resolved. You may withdraw your consent to the processing of personal data at any time. You may object to the storage of your personal data at any time by sending us an email. Correspondence cannot be continued in such cases. To do this, please send an email to Datenschutz@compo.de . All personal data stored during this period of communication will be deleted in such cases, unless statutory retention periods apply at the time.

When making use of the technical support services of our contract partners or during co-operation with our hosting partners, for example, it is possible that personal data may be viewed by these service providers.
We currently co-operate with the below service providers for the following reasons:
iQuer: Hosting
iQuer is our hosting partner. You can access the data protection information here: https://www.iquer.net/impressum-und-datenschutz
Nexum: Administrative, troubleshooting and support services
Nexum is our IT consultant. The company is based in Germany. You can find the data privacy statement here: https://www.nexum.de/datenschutz.
If your data are processed by these service providers, it will normally only be data that you have made available to us, e.g. for making contact electronically or other reasons mentioned above.
The legal basis for the temporary processing of your data for the above purposes is Article 6(1.)(f) GDPR. We would not be able to provide you with the website and services offered if we did not co-operate with our service providers.
Processing the personal data enables us to continue corresponding with you by email and to offer and make available our website.
The data will be deleted if no longer required for the purpose of its collection. Accordingly, in the case of a support service, the data are deleted immediately after completion by the service provider. In this regard, please also note the information on the descriptions mentioned in section 2 concerning data processing, as well as the options of objection and disposal.

Every person concerned has the right to information according to Article 15 GDPR, the right to rectification according to Article 16 GDPR, the right to erasure according to Article 17 GDPR, the right to the restriction of processing according to Article 18 GDPR, the right to object arising from Article 21 GDPR, and the right to data portability arising from Article 20 GDPR. The restrictions under Sections 34 and 35 BDSG apply to the right to information and the right to erasure. There is also a right to appeal to a competent data protection supervisory authority (Article 77 GDPR in conjunction with Section 19 BDSG).
You may withdraw consent to the processing of personal data given to us previously at any time. This also applies to the withdrawal of declarations of consent given to us before the GDPR came into effect, i.e. prior to 25 May 2018. Please note that such a withdrawal only applies to the future. Processing that has taken place prior to consent being given is not affected by this.
Please contact our data protection officer for queries in this regard.

In the context of our business relationship, you must provide such personal data as are required for the establishment and implementation of a business relationship and for the fulfilment of associated contractual obligations or for whose collection we are legally required. We would normally be forced to refuse conclusion of the contract or execution of the order or unable to continue implementing an existing contract and possibly have to terminate it without these data.

No. For the establishment and implementation of business relationships, at present, we do not use any fully-automated decision-making processes pursuant to Article 22 GDPR. Profiling does not take place.

Right to object based on an individual case
You have a permanent right to object – on grounds relating to your particular situation – to the processing of personal data concerning you, which is based on Article 6(1.)(e) GDPR (data processing in the public interest) and Article 6(1.)(f) GDPR (data processing based on a balancing of interests). That also applies to profiling based on this provision within the meaning of Article 4(4) GDPR.
We shall no longer process your personal data if you lodge an objection, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for its processing, which override your interests, rights and freedoms or such processing is used for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.
Recipient of the objection
The objection may be filed without any form requirement using the subject 'Objection' and specifying your name, address and date of birth, and should be sent to:
COMPO GmbH
Gildenstraße 38, 48157 Münster
0251/ 3277 0
Datenschutz@compo.dea

If you require information not contained in this Data Privacy Statement or if you would like to receive additional information at a later date, please contact our data protection officer, who will be pleased to assist.