Privacy policy

Thank you for visiting our website elektrobit.com and for your interest in our company.

The protection of your personal information, such as date of birth, name, telephone number, address, etc. (the detailed personal data would be prescribed below), is important to us.

The purpose of this privacy policy is to inform you about the processing of your personal data that we collect from you when you visit our website.

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Controller (Business handling personal Information under APPI)

Within the meaning of Art. 4 No. 7 GDPR and Art. 16 of APPI, the controller (or Business handling personal information) is the person who alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal information.

With regard to our website, the controller is:

Elektrobit Automotive GmbH
Am Wolfsmantel 46
91058 Erlangen Germany
E-mail: inquiries@elektrobit.com
Tel.: +49 9131 7701-0

 

Contact details of the data protection officer

We have appointed a data protection officer in accordance with Art. 37 GDPR. You can contact our data protection team using the contact details below:

E-mail: dataprotection@elektrobit.com

 

Provision of the website and creation of log files

Every time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and information from the respective device (e.g. computer, mobile phone, tablet, etc.).

Which data is collected and to what extent is it processed?

(1) Information about the browser type and version;

(2) The operating system of the retrieval device;

(3) Host name of the accessing computer;

(4) The IP address of the retrieval device;

(5) Date and time of access;

(6) Websites and resources (images, files, other page content) that were accessed on our website;

(7) Websites from which the user’s system entered our website (Referrer tracking);

(8) Message whether the retrieval was successful;

(9) Amount of data transferred.

This data is stored in the log files of our system. This data is not stored together with the personal information of a specific user so that individual page visitors are not identified.

Legal basis for the processing of personal information

Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest)/ Art. 17 APPI. Our legitimate interest is to ensure that the purpose described below is achieved.

Purpose of data processing

The temporary (automated) storage of the data is necessary for a website visit in order to enable the website to be delivered. The storage and processing of personal information is also carried out to maintain the compatibility of our website for as many visitors as possible, to combat misuse and to eliminate faults. For this it is necessary to log the technical data of the accessing computer in order to be able to react as early as possible to display errors, attacks on our IT systems, and/or errors in the functionality of our website. In addition, we use the data to optimize the website and to generally ensure the security of our information technology systems.

Storage period

The aforementioned technical data is deleted as soon as it is no longer needed to ensure the compatibility of the website for all visitors, but no later than three months after our website has been accessed.

Right to object and erasure

You can object to the processing at any time in accordance with Art. 21 GDPR and request the erasure of data in accordance with Art. 17 GDPR/ Art 35 APPI. You can find out which rights you are entitled to and how you can exercise them in the lower section of this privacy policy.

 

Special functions of the website

Our website is providing various functions. When you use them, we collect, process, and store personal data. In the following we explain what happens to this data:

Contact form(s)

• Which personal information is collected and to what extent is it processed? The data you have entered in our contact forms.

• Legal basis for the processing of personal data Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent through a clear confirming action or behavior)/ Art. 18 (1) APPI (Consent to handle personal information)

• Purpose of processing The information collected through our contact form or through our contact forms will only be used to process the specific contact request received via the contact form. Please note that in order to fulfill your contact request, we may also send you e-mails to the address provided by you. The purpose of this is to send you a confirmation that your request has been correctly forwarded to us. However, sending this confirmation e-mail is not mandatory for us and is for your information only.

• Storage period After processing your request, the collected information will be deleted immediately as long as there are no legal retention periods.

• Right to withdraw and erasure The withdrawal and erasure options are based on the general provisions on the right to withdraw and right to erasure under data protection law described below in this privacy policy (Art 35 APPI).

• Necessity of providing personal data The use of the contact forms is voluntary and is neither contractually nor legally required. You are not obliged to contact us via the contact form. For this you can also use the other contact options provided on our website. If you would like to use our contact form, you have to fill in the fields marked as mandatory information. If you do not fill in the mandatory fields of the contact form, you either cannot send the request or we cannot process your request.

Login area/Registration

• Extent of processing and personal information collected The registration and login data you have entered or that we provide to you.

• Legal basis for the processing of personal information Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR (implementation of (pre)contractual measures) )/ Art. 18 (1) APPI (Consent to handle personal information)

• Purpose of data processing You have the option of using a separate login area on our website. In order for us to check your authorization to use the protected area or the protected documents, you have to enter your login information (e-mail or username, and password) in the corresponding form. If required, we can send you your login information or provide you with the option to reset your password by e-mail on request.

• Storage period The collected information will be stored as long as you have a user account with us.

• Right to object and erasure You can object to the processing at any time in accordance with Art. 21 GDPR and request the erasure of data in accordance with Art. 17 GDPR (Art 35 APPI). You can find out which rights you are entitled to and how you can exercise them in the lower section of this privacy policy.

• Necessity of providing personal data The use of the login area on our website is contractually required for the use of the protected area. It is not possible to use the content protected by the login area without entering personal data. If you would like to use our login area, you have to fill in the fields marked as mandatory information (username and password). The entry of data requires the existence of a user account. You cannot log in if the data you entered is incorrect. If you enter the data incorrectly or if you do not enter any data, the protected area cannot be used. However, the rest of the website can still be used without login.

Newsletter registration form

• Which personal information is collected and to what extent is it processed? By registering for the newsletter on our website, we receive the e-mail address you entered in the registration field and, if applicable, further contact details provided that you provide us with them using the newsletter registration form.

• Legal basis for the processing of personal data Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent through a clear confirming action or behavior) )/ Art. 18 (1) APPI (Consent to handle personal information)

• Purpose of data processing The information provided in the registration form of our newsletter will be used by us exclusively for the sending of our newsletter, in which we inform you about all our services and updates. After registration, we will send you a confirmation e-mail containing a link that you need to click on in order to complete the registration for our newsletter (double opt-in).

• Storage period Our newsletter can be unsubscribed at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link that is included in every newsletter. Your data will be deleted immediately after unsubscribing from us provided that there are no legal retention obligations. Likewise, your data will be deleted by us immediately in case of an unfinished registration. We reserve the right to delete the data without giving reasons and without prior or subsequent information.

• Right to withdraw and erasure The withdrawal and erasure options are based on the general provisions on the right to withdraw and right to erasure under data protection law described below in this privacy policy (Art 35 APPI).

• Necessity of providing personal information If you would like to receive our newsletter, you have to fill in the fields marked as mandatory and confirm the e-mail address by clicking on the double opt-in link. The information provided for the newsletter registration is neither necessary to enter into a contract with us nor legally binding. The data is used exclusively to send our newsletter. If you do not fill in the required fields, we are unable to provide you with our newsletter service.

 

Statistical analysis of visits to this website – web tracker

When accessing this website or individual files of the website, we collect, process, and store the following data: IP address, web page from which the file was retrieved, name of the file, date and time of retrieval, amount of data transferred, and notification of the success of the retrieval (so-called web log). We use this data exclusively in a non-personalized form for the continuous improvement of our website and for statistical purposes. We also use the following web trackers to evaluate the visits to this website:

• Adobe Typekit On our website we use a web-tracking service of the company Adobe Systems Software Ireland Limited, 4-6 Riverwalk Citywest Business Campus, 24 Dublin, Ireland (hereinafter: Adobe Typekit). Adobe Typekit uses cookies as part of web tracking, which are stored on your computer and which enable an analysis of the use of our website and your surfing behavior (so-called tracking). We perform this analysis based on the Adobe Typekit tracking service in order to constantly optimize our website and make it more accessible. When you use our website, data, in particular your IP address, and user activities, are transmitted to the servers of Adobe Systems Software Ireland Limited and processed and stored within the European Union. The legal basis for the data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. The data will be deleted as soon as the purpose for which it was collected has been fulfilled. Further information on the handling of the transferred data can be found in the Adobe Typekit privacy policy: http://www.adobe.com/de/privacy.html can prevent the collection and forwarding of personal data (especially your IP address) as well as the processing of this data by disabling the execution of script code in your browser, by installing a script blocker in your browser or by activating the “Do Not Track” setting of your browser. An opt-out option is available at the following link: https://www.adobe.com/de/privacy/opt-out.html

• Google Tag Manager
  • Which personal data is collected and to what extent is it processed? On our website we use the service of Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (hereinafter: Google Tag Manager). Google Tag Manager offers a technical platform for executing and bundling other web services and web tracking programs using so-called “tags”. In this context, Google Tag Manager stores cookies on your computer and, insofar as web tracking tools are executed using Google Tag Manager, analyzes your browsing behavior (so-called “tracking”). This data sent by individual tags embedded in Google Tag Manager is aggregated, stored, and processed by Google Tag Manager under a unified user interface. All embedded “tags” are listed separately in this privacy policy. For more information about the privacy of the tools included in Google Tag Manager, please refer to the relevant section of this privacy policy. When using our website with the activated integration of tags from Google Tag Manager, data such as your IP address and your user activities are transmitted to the server of Google Ireland Limited. With regard to the web services integrated via Google Tag Manager, the regulations in the respective section of this privacy policy apply. The tracking tools used in Google Tag Manager ensure that the IP address of Google Tag Manager is anonymized before transmission by IP anonymization of the source code. Google Tag Manager is only able to collect IP addresses anonymously (so-called IP masking).

• • Legal basis for the processing of personal data The legal basis for data processing is your consent in our information banner regarding the use of cookies and web tracking (consent through clear confirming action or behavior) in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.

• • Purpose of data processing On our behalf, Google will use the information obtained through Google Tag Manager to evaluate your visit to this website, compile reports on website activity, and provide us with other services related to website and internet usage.

• • Storage period Google will store the data relevant to the function of Google Tag Manager for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the booked web service. The data collection and storage are anonymized. If there is a reference to a person, the data will be deleted immediately unless there is a legal obligation to retain it. In any case, the data will be deleted after the retention period has expired.

• • Right to object and erasure You can prevent the collection and forwarding of personal data (especially your IP address) as well as the processing of this data by disabling the execution of script code in your browser, by installing a script blocker in your browser, or by activating the “Do Not Track” setting of your browser. You can also prevent Google from collecting the data generated by the Google cookie and relating to your use of the website (including your IP address), and from processing this data by clicking on the following link http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de. Then download and install the available plug-in. Google's security and privacy policies can be found at: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

• Twitter Advertising On our website we use a web tracking service of the company Twitter International Company, One Cumberland Place, Fenian Street, D02 AX07 Dublin 2, Ireland (hereinafter: Twitter Advertising). Twitter Advertising uses cookies as part of web tracking, which are stored on your computer and which enable an analysis of the use of our website and your surfing behavior (so-called tracking). We carry out this analysis on the basis of the tracking service from Twitter Advertising in order to continuously optimize our website and make it more accessible. When you visit our website, data such as your IP address and your user activities are transferred to servers of the company Twitter International Company. This data is processed and stored within the European Union. The legal basis for the data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. The data will be deleted as soon as the purpose for which it was collected has been fulfilled. Further information on the handling of the transferred data can be found in the Twitter Advertising privacy policy: https://twitter.com/de/privacy You can prevent the collection and forwarding of personal data (especially your IP address) as well as the processing of this data by disabling the execution of script code in your browser, by installing a script blocker in your browser, or by activating the “Do Not Track” setting of your browser. An opt-out option is available at the following link: https://twitter.com/de/privacy

• Google Analytics
  • Extent of the processing of personal data On our website we use the web-tracking service of Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (hereinafter: Google Analytics). As part of web tracking, Google Analytics uses cookies that are stored on your computer and enable an analysis of the use of our website and your surfing behavior (so-called tracking). When using our website, data such as your IP address and your user activities are transferred to servers of the company Google Ireland Limited. We perform this analysis based on the Google Analytics tracking service in order to constantly optimize our website and make it more accessible. We also need web tracking for security reasons. Web tracking allows us to track whether third parties are attacking our website. The information provided by the web tracker enables us to take effective countermeasures and protect the personal data we process from these cyberattacks. By activating IP anonymization within the Google Analytics tracking code of this website, your IP address will be anonymized by Google Analytics before transmission. This website uses a Google Analytics tracking code that has been extended by the operator gat._anonymizeIp(); to enable only anonymized collection of IP addresses (so-called IP masking).

• • Legal basis for the processing of personal data The legal basis for data processing is your consent in our information banner regarding the use of cookies and web tracking (consent through clear confirming action or behavior) in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.

• • Purpose of data processing On our behalf, Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your visit to this website, compiling reports on website activity, and providing us with other services relating to website activity and internet usage. We also need web tracking for security reasons. Web tracking allows us to track whether third parties are attacking our website. The information provided by the web tracker enables us to take effective countermeasures and protect the personal data we process from these cyberattacks.

• • Storage period Google will store the data relevant for the provision of web tracking as long as it is necessary to fulfill this web service. The data collection and storage are anonymized. If there is a reference to a person, the data will be deleted immediately unless there is a legal obligation to retain it. In any case, the data will be deleted after the retention period has expired.

• • Right to object and erasure You can prevent the collection and forwarding of personal data to Google (especially your IP address) as well as the processing of this data by Google by disabling the execution of script code in your browser or by activating the “Do Not Track” setting of your browser. You can also prevent Google from collecting the data generated by the Google cookie and relating to your use of the website (including your IP address), and from processing this data by clicking on the following link http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de. Then download and install the available plug-in. Google's security and privacy policies can be found at: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.

• Facebook Connect On our website we use a web tracking service of Facebook Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, 2 Dublin, Ireland (hereinafter: Facebook Connect). As part of web tracking, Facebook Connect uses cookies that are stored on your computer and enable an analysis of the use of our website and your surfing behavior (so-called tracking). We perform this analysis based on the Facebook Connect tracking service in order to constantly optimize our website and make it more accessible. When using our website, data such as your IP address and your user activities are transferred to servers of the company Facebook Ireland Limited. This data is processed and stored within the European Union. The legal basis for the data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. The data will be deleted as soon as the purpose for which it was collected has been fulfilled. Further information on the handling of the transferred data can be found in the Facebook Connect privacy policy: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacyYou can prevent the collection and forwarding of personal data (especially your IP address) as well as the processing of this data by disabling the execution of script code in your browser, by installing a script blocker in your browser, or by activating the "Do Not Track" setting of your browser. An opt-out option is available at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy

• Oktopost On our website and social media channels, we use the social media management platform Oktopost, provided by Oktopost Technologies Inc., 30 N Gould St Ste R, Sheridan, WY 82801, USA (hereinafter: Oktopost). Oktopost allows us to manage and analyze our social media activity across various platforms. This involves collecting and processing data such as your public interactions with our social media content (e.g., likes, comments, shares), as well as performance metrics related to your engagement with our posts. Oktopost processes the following types of data: Public profile information: Your name, username, and profile picture, if made publicly available on social media platforms. Engagement data: Interactions such as likes, comments, shares, and clicks on content we publish.Usage data: Metrics related to how you engage with our content (e.g., the number of views, post reach, impressions). This data is aggregated, stored, and processed by Oktopost for the purpose of managing our social media presence and analyzing user engagement. Oktopost does not collect any sensitive or special category data. Legal basis for the processing of personal data The legal basis for processing personal data through Oktopost is your consent, as expressed when you interact with our social media profiles or provide information via public channels, in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. Your interactions on social media are voluntary and subject to the terms and conditions of the platform where the engagement occurs. The data collected through Oktopost is used to: Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of our social media campaigns. Improve the relevance and quality of our content based on user engagement. Generate insights for future marketing strategies. Respond to comments and interactions with users on social media in a timely and informed manner. Storage period Oktopost retains the data collected as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose of social media management and analytics. The data collected is aggregated and anonymized wherever possible. Personal data will be deleted immediately once it is no longer needed for these purposes or if there is a legal requirement for its deletion. In all cases, personal data is deleted after the relevant retention period has expired. Right to object and erasure You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data and request its deletion. You can limit the processing of your data by: Adjusting your privacy settings on the social media platform where the data is collected. Using privacy-enhancing browser extensions to block tracking scripts. Enabling the “Do Not Track” feature in your browser, which may limit certain tracking activities. You may also contact us directly if you would like more information about how we process your data or if you wish to exercise your rights to access, rectify, or delete your personal data. For more information on Oktopost’s privacy practices, please refer to their privacy policy: https://www.oktopost.com/privacy-policy.

 

Integration of external web services and processing of data outside the EU

On our website we use active content from external providers, so-called web services. By accessing our website, these external providers may receive personal information about your visit to our website. In such cases, processing of data outside the EU /Japan may be possible. You can prevent this by installing an appropriate browser plug-in or by disabling scripts in your browser. This may result in functional restrictions on the websites that you visit. We use the following external web services:

• AddThis Our website uses a web service provided by Oracle America, Inc., 500 Oracle Parkway, 94065 Redwood Shores, California, United States of America (hereinafter: AddThis). We use this data to ensure the full functionality of our website. In this context, your browser may transmit personal data to AddThis. The legal basis for the data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The legitimate interest consists in the error-free function of the website. The legal basis for the transfer to a third country without an adequacy decision is the standard contractual clauses concluded between us and Oracle America, Inc. According to Art. 46 of the GDPR, this constitutes an appropriate guarantee within the meaning of the GDPR. The data will be deleted as soon as the purpose of its collection has been fulfilled. Further information on the handling of the transferred data can be found in the AddThis privacy policy: http://www.addthis.com/privacy You can prevent the collection as well as the processing of your data by AddThis by disabling the execution of script code in your browser or by installing a script blocker.

• Amazon CloudFront (CDN) Our website uses a web service provided by Amazon Web Services, Inc., 410 Terry Avenue North, WA 98109 Seattle, United States of America (hereinafter: Amazon CloudFront (CDN)). We use this data to ensure the full functionality of our website. In this context, your browser may transmit personal data to Amazon CloudFront (CDN). The legal basis for the data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The legitimate interest consists in the error-free function of the website. The legal basis for the transfer to a third country without an adequacy decision is the standard contractual clauses concluded between us and Amazon Web Services, Inc. According to Art. 46 of the GDPR, this constitutes an appropriate guarantee within the meaning of the GDPR. The data will be deleted as soon as the purpose of its collection has been fulfilled. Further information on the handling of the transferred data can be found in the Amazon CloudFront (CDN) privacy policy: can prevent the collection as well as the processing of your data by Amazon CloudFront (CDN) by disabling the execution of script code in your browser or by installing a script blocker.

• Bootstrap CDN OOur website uses a web service provided by StackPath, LLC, 2021 McKinney Avenue, Suite 1100, 75201 Texas, United States of America (hereinafter: Bootstrap CDN). We use this data to ensure the full functionality of our website. In this context, your browser may transmit personal data to Bootstrap CDN. The legal basis for the data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The legitimate interest consists in the error-free function of the website. The legal basis for the transfer to a third country without an adequacy decision is the standard contractual clauses concluded between us and StackPath, LLC. According to Art. 46 of the GDPR, this constitutes an appropriate guarantee within the meaning of the GDPR. The data will be deleted as soon as the purpose of its collection has been fulfilled. Further information on the handling of the transferred data can be found in the Bootstrap CDN privacy policy: https://www.bootstrapcdn.com/privacy-policy/ You can prevent the collection as well as the processing of your data by Bootstrap CDN by disabling the execution of script code in your browser or by installing a script blocker.

• CloudFlare Our website uses a web service provided by Cloudflare, Inc., 101 Townsend St, 94107 San Francisco, United States of America (hereinafter: CloudFlare). We use this data to ensure the full functionality of our website. In this context, your browser may transmit personal data to CloudFlare. The legal basis for the data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The legitimate interest consists in the error-free function of the website. The legal basis for the transfer to a third country without an adequacy decision is the standard contractual clauses concluded between us and Cloudflare, Inc. According to Art. 46 of the GDPR, this constitutes an appropriate guarantee within the meaning of the GDPR. The data will be deleted as soon as the purpose of its collection has been fulfilled. Further information on the handling of the transferred data can be found in the CloudFlare privacy policy: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/ You can prevent the collection as well as the processing of your data by CloudFlare by disabling the execution of script code in your browser or by installing a script blocker.

• DoubleClick Our website uses a web service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, 4 Dublin, Ireland (hereinafter: DoubleClick). We use this data to ensure the full functionality of our website. In this context, your browser may transmit personal data to DoubleClick. The legal basis for the data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The legitimate interest consists in the error-free function of the website. The data will be deleted as soon as the purpose of its collection has been fulfilled. Further information on the handling of the transferred data can be found in the DoubleClick privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy You can prevent the collection as well as the processing of your data by DoubleClick by disabling the execution of script code in your browser or by installing a script blocker.

• Google Our website uses a web service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, 4 Dublin, Ireland (hereinafter: Google). We use this data to ensure the full functionality of our website. In this context, your browser may transmit personal data to Google. The legal basis for the data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The legitimate interest consists in the error-free function of the website. The data will be deleted as soon as the purpose of its collection has been fulfilled. Further information on the handling of the transferred data can be found in the Google privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy You can prevent the collection as well as the processing of your data by Google by disabling the execution of script code in your browser or by installing a script blocker.

• Google Fonts Our website uses a web service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, 4 Dublin, Ireland (hereinafter: Google Fonts). We use this data to ensure the full functionality of our website. In this context, your browser may transmit personal data to Google Fonts. The legal basis for the data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The legitimate interest consists in the error-free function of the website. The data will be deleted as soon as the purpose of its collection has been fulfilled. Further information on the handling of the transferred data can be found in the Google Fonts privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy You can prevent the collection as well as the processing of your data by Google Fonts by disabling the execution of script code in your browser or by installing a script blocker.

• Google APIS Our website uses a web service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, 4 Dublin, Ireland (hereinafter: Google APIS). We use this data to ensure the full functionality of our website. In this context, your browser may transmit personal data to Google APIS. The legal basis for the data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The legitimate interest consists in the error-free function of the website. The data will be deleted as soon as the purpose of its collection has been fulfilled. Further information on the handling of the transferred data can be found in the Google APIS privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy You can prevent the collection as well as the processing of your data by Google APIS by disabling the execution of script code in your browser or by installing a script blocker.

• Gstatic Our website uses a web service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, 4 Dublin, Ireland (hereinafter: Gstatic). We use this data to ensure the full functionality of our website. In this context, your browser may transmit personal data to Gstatic. The legal basis for the data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The legitimate interest consists in the error-free function of the website. The data will be deleted as soon as the purpose of its collection has been fulfilled. Further information on the handling of the transferred data can be found in the Gstatic privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy You can prevent the collection as well as the processing of your data by Gstatic by disabling the execution of script code in your browser or by installing a script blocker.

• JQuery Our website uses a web service provided by The Linux Foundation, 1 Letterman Drive, Building D, Suite D4700, CA 94129 San Francisco, United States of America (hereinafter: JQuery). If you have activated JavaScript in your browser and have not installed a JavaScript blocker, your browser may transmit personal data to JQuery. Further information on the handling of the transferred data can be found in the JQuery privacy policy: https://js.foundation/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2017/03/JS-Foundation-IP-Policy.pdf You can prevent the collection as well as the processing of your data by JQuery by disabling the execution of script code in your browser or by installing a script blocker.

• ShareThis Our website uses a web service provided by ShareThis, Inc., 4005 Miranda Avenue, 94304 Palo Alto, United States of America (hereinafter: ShareThis). We use this data to ensure the full functionality of our website. In this context, your browser may transmit personal data to ShareThis. The legal basis for the data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The legitimate interest consists in the error-free function of the website. The legal basis for the transfer to a third country without an adequacy decision is the standard contractual clauses concluded between us and ShareThis, Inc. According to Art. 46 of the GDPR, this constitutes an appropriate guarantee within the meaning of the GDPR. The data will be deleted as soon as the purpose of its collection has been fulfilled. Further information on the handling of the transferred data can be found in the ShareThis privacy policy: https://www.sharethis.com/privacy/ You can prevent the collection as well as the processing of your data by ShareThis by disabling the execution of script code in your browser or by installing a script blocker.

• YouTube Our website uses a web service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, 4 Dublin, Ireland (hereinafter: YouTube). We use this data to ensure the full functionality of our website. In this context, your browser may transmit personal data to YouTube. The legal basis for the data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The legitimate interest consists in the error-free function of the website. The data will be deleted as soon as the purpose of its collection has been fulfilled. Further information on the handling of the transferred data can be found in the YouTube privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy You can prevent the collection as well as the processing of your data by YouTube by disabling the execution of script code in your browser or by installing a script blocker.

• mailjet.com Our website uses a web service provided by Mailjet SAS, 13-13 bis, rue de l’Aubrac, 75012 Paris, France (hereinafter: mailjet.com). We use this data to ensure the full functionality of our website. In this context, your browser may transmit personal data to mailjet.com. The legal basis for the data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The legitimate interest consists in the error-free function of the website. The data will be deleted as soon as the purpose of its collection has been fulfilled. Further information on the handling of the transferred data can be found in the mailjet.com privacy policy: https://www.mailjet.com/privacy-policy/ You can prevent the collection as well as the processing of your data by mailjet.com by disabling the execution of script code in your browser or by installing a script blocker.

• webtype.com Our website uses a web service provided by Webtype LLC, 373 Broadway, F15, 10013 New York, NY, United States of America (hereinafter: webtype.com). If you have activated JavaScript in your browser and have not installed a JavaScript blocker, your browser may transmit personal data to webtype.com. You can prevent the collection as well as the processing of your data by webtype.com by disabling the execution of script code in your browser or by installing a script blocker.

• Stripe Our website uses a web service provided by Stripe, Inc., 185 Berry Street, Suite 550, 94107 San Francisco, CA, United States of America (hereinafter: Stripe). We use this data to ensure the full functionality of our website. In this context, your browser may transmit personal data to Stripe. The legal basis for the data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The legitimate interest consists in the error-free function of the website. The legal basis for the transfer to a third country without an adequacy decision is the standard contractual clauses concluded between us and Stripe, Inc. According to Art. 46 of the GDPR, this constitutes an appropriate guarantee within the meaning of the GDPR. The data will be deleted as soon as the purpose of its collection has been fulfilled. Further information on the handling of the transferred data can be found in the Stripe privacy policy: https://stripe.com/de/privacy You can prevent the collection as well as the processing of your data by Stripe by disabling the execution of script code in your browser or by installing a script blocker.

• Google reCAPTCHA Our website uses a web service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, 4 Dublin, Ireland (hereinafter: Google reCAPTCHA). We use this data to ensure the full functionality of our website. In this context, your browser may transmit personal data to Google reCAPTCHA. The legal basis for the data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The legitimate interest consists in the error-free function of the website. The data will be deleted as soon as the purpose of its collection has been fulfilled. Further information on the handling of the transferred data can be found in the Google reCAPTCHA privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy You can prevent the collection as well as the processing of your data by Google reCAPTCHA by disabling the execution of script code in your browser or by installing a script blocker.

• Consensu Our website uses a web service provided by iRIX Software Engineering AG, Im Gundeldinger Feld/Bau 5, 4053 Basel, Switzerland (hereinafter: Consensu). We use this data to ensure the full functionality of our website. In this context, your browser may transmit personal data to Consensu. The legal basis for the data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The legitimate interest consists in the error-free function of the website. The EU Commission has determined that there is an adequate level of data protection in Switzerland, which means that data exports to Switzerland are permissible. The data will be deleted as soon as the purpose of its collection has been fulfilled. Further information on the handling of the transferred data can be found in the Consensu privacy policy: http://irix.ch/de/datenschutzerklaerung You can prevent the collection as well as the processing of your data by Consensu by disabling the execution of script code in your browser or by installing a script blocker. More information on the European Union adequacy decision can be found at: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/law-topic/data-protection_de

• Social Plug-In – "Twitter"
  • Which personal data is collected and to what extent is it processed? On our website we have integrated a social plug-in of the social network “Twitter”, which is operated by the Twitter International Company, One Cumberland Place Fenian Street, 2 Dublin, Ireland (hereinafter: “Twitter”). When you visit a page that contains such a plug-in, your browser automatically establishes a background connection to Twitter’s servers. The content of the plug-in is transmitted by Twitter directly to your browser and is only integrated into our website. Through this integration, Twitter receives the information that your browser has loaded a specific page of our website. This also applies if you do not have a Twitter profile or are not currently logged in to Twitter. This information (including your IP address) is transmitted by your browser directly to a Twitter server in Ireland and stored there. If you are logged in to Twitter, Twitter can assign the visit to our website directly to your Twitter profile. If you interact with the plug-ins, for example by clicking the “Like” button or making a comment, this information is also transmitted directly to a Twitter server and stored there. The information will also be posted on your Twitter profile and displayed to your Twitter contacts that you have enabled for this purpose.

• • Legal basis for the processing of personal data Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (if you have registered with “Twitter”) and Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (if you have not registered with “Twitter”). Insofar as the processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR, the legitimate interest of the site operator is to enable the user to interact with the content of the site operator on Twitter. Art. 18 (1) APPI (Consent to handle personal information).

• • Purpose of data processing The primary purpose of data collection is to provide you with a social interaction option linked to Twitter and thus to make our website interactive. The extent of the data collection and the further processing and use of the data you leave behind by Twitter, as well as your rights in this regard and setting options for protecting your privacy, can be found in Twitter’s privacy policy: https://twitter.com/de/privacy

• • Storage period Twitter will store the data relevant to the provision of the web service for as long as it is necessary. If the data is subject to legal retention requirements, it will be deleted after the retention requirement has expired.

• • Right to object and erasure If you do not want the Twitter social plug-in to run, you can prevent it from running by installing a corresponding add-on or script blocker. If you do not want Twitter to assign the data collected through our website to your Twitter profile, you must log out of Twitter before visiting our website. The options for objection and erasure are also based on the general regulations on the right of objection and erasure under data protection law as described below in this privacy policy.

 

Information on the use of cookies

Extent of processing of personal data
We integrate and use cookies on various pages to enable certain functions of our website and to integrate external web services. The so-called cookies are small text files that your browser can store on your device. These text files contain a characteristic string that uniquely identifies the browser when you return to our website. The process of saving a cookie file is also called “setting a cookie”. Cookies can be set by the website itself as well as by external web services.

Legal basis for the processing of personal data
Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest) or Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a respectively Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a GDPR (consent). Which legal basis is relevant can be determined from the cookie table listed below. In general, with cookies that are collected on the basis of a legitimate interest, our legitimate interest is to ensure the functionality of our website and the services integrated on it (technically necessary cookies). In addition, cookies may increase the user-friendliness and enable a more individual approach. Tn this regard, we have made a balance between your interests and our interests. With the help of the cookie technology, we can identify, analyze, and track individual website visitors only if the website visitor has consented to the use of the cookie in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.

Purpose of data processing
The cookies are set by our website or the external web services to maintain the full functionality of our website, to improve the user experience, or to pursue the purpose stated with your consent. The cookie technology also allows us to recognize individual visitors by pseudonyms, such as unique or random IDs, so that we can provide more customized services. Details are provided here.

Right to object, withdrawal of consent and erasure
You can set your browser according to your wishes so that the setting of cookies is generally prevented. You can then decide whether to accept cookies on a case-by-case basis or accept cookies in principle. Cookies can be used for various purposes, e.g. to recognize that your device is already connected to our website (permanent cookies) or to save recently viewed offers (session cookies). If you have expressly given us permission to process your personal data, you can withdraw you consent at any time. Please note that the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until withdrawal is not affected by this.

 

Data security and data protection, communication by e-mail

Your personal data is protected by technical and organizational measures during collection, storage, and processing so that it is not accessible to third parties. In the case of unencrypted communication by e-mail, we cannot guarantee complete data security on the transmission path to our IT systems. Therefore, for information requiring a high level of confidentiality, we recommend encrypted communication or the postal service.

 

Automatic e-mail archiving

• Extent of processing of personal information
  We expressly point out that our mail system has an automated archiving procedure. All incoming and outgoing e-mails are digitally archived in an audit-proof manner.

• Legal basis for the processing of personal information
  Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR (legal obligation). The legal obligation consists in compliance with tax and commercial law requirements (e.g. §§ 146, 147 AO (The Fiscal Code of Germany), §§ 238, 257 HGB (Commercial Code)).

• Purpose of data processing
  The purpose of archiving is to comply with tax law requirements (e.g. §§ 146, 147 AO – obligation to retain e-mails of relevance to tax law) and commercial law requirements (e.g. §§ 238, 257 HGB – obligation to archive business correspondence).

• Storage period
  Our mail communication is stored until the retention obligations under tax and commercial law have expired. The retention period can be up to 10 years.

• Right to object and erasure
  You can object to the processing at any time in accordance with Art. 21 GDPR and request the erasure of data in accordance with Art. 17 GDPR. You can find out which rights you are entitled to and how you can exercise them in the lower section of this privacy policy.

• • Handling of application documents
  If you have any questions regarding our e-mail archiving system, please contact our data protection officer. In addition, we would like to point out that we only consider application documents in PDF file format. Zipped files (WinZip, WinRAR, 7Zip, etc.) are filtered out by our security systems and are not delivered. We do not consider applications in Word file format and other file formats and delete them unread. Please note that application documents sent by e-mail in unencrypted form may be opened by third parties before they arrive in our IT systems. We assume that we are allowed to answer unencrypted application e-mails in an unencrypted format as well. If you do not agree with this, please give us a note in your application e-mail.

 

Right of access and request for rectification – Erasure & restriction of data – Withdrawal of consent – Right to object

Right of access
You have the right to request confirmation as to whether we are processing your personal data. If this is the case, you have the right to receive the information referred to in Article 15 para. 1 GDPR unless the rights and freedoms of other persons are affected (see Article 15 para. 4 GDPR). We are also happy to provide you with a copy of the data.

Right to rectification
In accordance with Art. 16 GDPR and Art 34 APPI, you have the right to have any incorrectly stored personal data (such as address, name, etc.) corrected at any time. You can also request a completion of the data stored by us at any time. An appropriate adjustment will be made without delay.

Right to erasure
In accordance with Art. 17 para. 1 GDPR/ Art 35 APPI, you have the right to demand that we delete the personal data we have collected about you if

• the data is no longer needed;
• due to the withdrawal of your consent, the legal basis for processing no longer applies;
• you have objected to the processing, and there are no legitimate reasons for the processing;
• your data is being processed unlawfully;
• a legal obligation requires this or a collection according to Art. 8 para. 1 GDPR has taken place.

According to Art. 17 para. 3 GDPR, the right does not exist if

• the processing is necessary for exercising the right of freedom of expression and information
• your data has been collected on the basis of a legal obligation;
• the processing is necessary for reasons of public interest;
• the data is necessary for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims

Right to restriction of processing According to Art. 18 para. 1 GDPR, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data in certain cases. This is the case if:

• the accuracy of the personal data is contested by you;
• the processing is unlawful, and you request the erasure;
• the personal data is no longer needed for the purpose of processing, but it is required for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims
• an objection to the processing has been filed in accordance with Article 21 para. 1 GDPR, and it is still unclear which interests prevail.

Right to withdraw
If you have given us your express consent to the processing of your personal data (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR or Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a GDPR), you can withdraw this at any time. Please note that this does not affect the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent before the withdrawal.

Right to object
In accordance with Art. 21 GDPR/Art 35, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you that has been collected on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f (in the context of a legitimate interest). You are only entitled to this right if special circumstances speak against the storage and processing.

How can you exercise your rights?
You can exercise your rights at any time by contacting us at the contact details below:

Elektrobit Automotive GmbH
Am Wolfsmantel 46
91058 Erlangen Germany
E-mail: dataprotection@elektrobit.com

 

Right to data portability

According to Art. 20 GDPR, you are entitled to the transfer of your personal data. We will provide the data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. The data can be sent either to you or to a controller named by you. On request, we will provide you with the following data in accordance with Article 20 para. 1 GDPR:

• Data collected on the basis of explicit consent according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR or Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a GDPR;
• Data that we have received from you in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR within the scope of existing contracts;
• Data that has been processed as part of an automated procedure.

We will transfer the personal data directly to the controller you have requested insofar as this is technically feasible. Please note that we may not transfer data that interferes with the rights and freedoms of other persons in accordance with Art. 20 para. 4 GDPR.

 

Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority according to Art. 77 para. 1 GDPR/ Art 129 (ii)of APPI

If you suspect that we are processing your data unlawfully, you can, of course, seek judicial clarification of the issue at any time. In this regard, any legal option is open to you. Irrespective of this, you have the option of contacting a supervisory authority according to Art. 77 para. 1 GDPR and/or Art 129 (ii) of APPI. The supervisory authority to which the complaint was submitted will then inform you about the status and results of your submission, including the possibility of a judicial remedy according to Art. 78 GDPR/ Art 129 (ii) of APPI.