Privacy Policy

The operator of this website attaches the utmost importance to protecting the privacy of its website visitors, hereinafter referred to as users. All data provided to the operator is processed in strict compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) and all other data protection laws and regulations applicable in the EU member states. This applies in particular to the processing of personal data.

Data controller

Responsible for processing in accordance with data protection regulations is:

Versapak Europe GmbH
Diesel Street 12, 42781 Haan
Phone: 02129 / 3620080
Fax: 02129 / 3620089
Email: info@versapak.de

Managing Director:
Caroline Atkinson

Definitions

This privacy policy uses legal terms defined in Art. 4 GDPR. Personal data is defined as any information relating to an identifiable natural person (Art. 4 No. 1 GDPR). The term "processing" covers every conceivable type of use in connection with personal data (Art. 4 No. 2 GDPR), i.e. from collection to destruction.

Data processing when visiting websites

This website is hosted by a German web host, Hetzner Online GmbH, Industriestr. 25, 91710 Gunzenhausen. The web host must also comply with the EU GDPR and all other data protection laws and regulations applicable in the EU member states. The operator of this website has also concluded a contract with the web host for data processing on behalf of the operator (cf. Art. 28 GDPR). This is a contract in which the web host undertakes to protect the transmitted data, to process it in accordance with the data protection regulations on behalf of the operator, and, in particular, not to pass it on to third parties.

Each time a website is accessed, data is collected and stored in the log files of the server and the web application. The following usage data is collected: the user's Internet Protocol (IP) address, the date and time of the request, the request, the response status (HTTP status code), the URL of the website from which the request for the current website or file originated (referrer), the browser type and version, and the user's operating system.

The log files are stored to ensure the functionality of the website. In addition, the data is used for statistical evaluations to optimize the website in the interest of the user and to ensure the security and stability of the information technology systems. Data processing is carried out on the basis of legitimate interests within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. The operator of this website guarantees that the data will not be merged with other data sources. The server log files are stored separately from the user's personal data collected via form entries. The application log files are deleted in accordance with general principles (see "General information on the deletion of data").

Data processing through cookies

This website uses so-called "cookies." Cookies are small text files that are stored on the operator's web server or the user's platform (PC, tablet, smartphone, etc.) and contain data that enables the website to recognize and identify the user's Internet browser.

This website uses cookies that are stored on the user's platform for the duration of the visit to the website and are automatically deleted as soon as the user closes the browser (so-called session cookies). The only information stored in such a cookie is a characteristic string of characters that enables the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is visited again (so-called session ID). This website also uses cookies that are temporarily stored on the user's platform. Cookies that have already been stored can be deleted at any time via the Internet browser.

The use of cookies makes it easier for users to use this website. Data processing is carried out on the basis of legitimate interests within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Users can prevent or restrict the storage of cookies at any time by adjusting the settings of their Internet browser. Cookies that have already been stored can be deleted at any time via the Internet browser. The operator points out that this option may restrict the usability of the website.

Data processing by JavaScript libraries

This website uses JavaScript libraries from external providers. The use of JavaScript libraries enables the usability of individual functions of this website, which in turn makes it easier for users to use this website. Among other things, this website uses jQuery, provided by the third-party provider jQuery Foundation.

It cannot be ruled out that personal data may be transferred to external providers when the website is accessed. Data processing is carried out on the basis of legitimate interests within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Users can prevent the transfer by installing a JavaScript blocker such as the browser plugin "NoScript" (https://noscript.net/) or by deactivating JavaScript in their browser settings. The operator points out that this option may restrict the usability of the website. Users can find further information at https://jquery.org.

Data processing Contact form

When the user contacts us via the contact forms, the following data is mandatory: name, email address, telephone number. In addition, the following data is collected: the date and time of sending, as well as the general data recorded when visiting the website (see "Data processing when visiting the website by the operator"). This data, along with any other voluntary information, is processed exclusively for the purpose of handling the contact request.

The processing of mandatory data is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) and Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, and additionally on Art. 6 (1) (a) and Art. 7 GDPR. The data is deleted in accordance with general principles (see "General information on the deletion of data").

Google Fonts

This website uses external fonts from Google Inc. ("Google Fonts"), 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043 (USA). The fonts are integrated by means of a server call to Google. Data processing is based on legitimate interests within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. The use of the above-mentioned services makes it easier for the user to use this website and optimizes the presentation of the website. Google is certified as Privacy Shield compliant (https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt000000001L5AAI), which guarantees compliance with the EU GDPR and all other data protection laws and regulations applicable in the EU member states. Users can find further information on data processing at https://www.google.com/policies/.

Google Analytics

This website uses functions of the web analysis service Google Analytics. The provider is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA - hereinafter referred to as Google. Google Analytics also uses so-called "cookies," which are stored on the user's platform and enable an analysis of the website visit. The data generated by the cookie is usually transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there.

Google uses the data on behalf of the operator of this website to evaluate the use of the website, to compile reports on website activity, and to provide other services related to the use of this website. The Internet Protocol (IP) address transmitted by Google Analytics is not merged with other Google data.

Google is certified as Privacy Shield compliant (https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt000000001L5AAI), which guarantees compliance with the EU GDPR and all other data protection laws and regulations applicable in the EU member states. In addition, the operator has concluded a data processing agreement with Google. This is a contract in which Google undertakes to protect the transmitted data, to process it in accordance with the data protection regulations on behalf of the operator of this website, and in particular not to pass it on to third parties.

The operator of this website only uses Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled. This means that the Internet Protocol (IP) address transmitted by Google within the member states of the European Union or in other signatory states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area is truncated before transmission. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address transmitted to a Google server in the USA and truncated there.

Data processing is carried out on the basis of legitimate interests within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. The data is required to enable the website to be displayed correctly and to continuously optimize the website for the benefit of the user.

Users can prevent or restrict the storage of cookies at any time by adjusting their Internet browser settings accordingly. The operator points out that this option may restrict the usability of the website. Users can also prevent data processing by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de. Further information on data processing can be found at http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/de.html or at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/.

General information on the deletion of data

Personal data will generally be deleted immediately after the purpose for which it was stored has been fulfilled, unless the statutory retention periods stipulate extended storage (see Sections 257 (1) HGB: 6 years, 147 (1) AO: 10 years) or storage is necessary for evidentiary purposes. Proper deletion is checked on an annual basis. If the data is not deleted because it is required for other and legally permissible purposes, its processing will be restricted.

Operator's safety measures

In accordance with Art. 32 GDPR, the operator shall, taking into account the state of the art, the implementation costs, and the nature, scope, context, and purposes of data processing, as well as the varying likelihood and severity of the risk to the rights and freedoms of data subjects, The operator has already taken the protection of personal data into account in the technical development and design of the website (Art. 25 GDPR). The operator has already taken the protection of personal data into account in the technical development and design of the website (Art. 25 GDPR). The security measures include, in particular, the encrypted transmission of data between the user's browser and the operator's server.

User rights

The user has the right to request information at any time about whether and which of the user's personal data is being processed (Art. 15 GDPR). Upon request, the user's personal data must be provided in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format (Art. 20 GDPR).

Furthermore, the user has the right to have inaccurate personal data corrected or incomplete personal data completed (Article 16 GDPR) and, under the conditions set out in Article 18 GDPR, the right to restrict processing.

Unless processing is necessary for exercising the right of freedom of expression and information, for compliance with a legal obligation, for reasons of public interest, or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, the user may also request the erasure of their personal data (Art. 17 GDPR).

Consent to data processing within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) (a) and (7) GDPR may be revoked by the user at any time with effect for the future. If data processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, the user may object to data processing with effect for the future, unless the operator of this website can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that outweigh the interests, rights, and freedoms of the user, or the processing serves to assert, exercise, or defend legal claims of the website operator (Article 21 GDPR).

If the user believes that the processing of their personal data violates data protection regulations, they can lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR). The supervisory authority responsible for the operator of this website is the State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information NRW, Kavalleriestraße 2-4, 40213 Düsseldorf.