Privacy policy
The purpose of this privacy policy is to inform visitors to our website and our customers about how personal data (data) is processed.
I. Who is responsible for processing the data and who can I contact?
Responsible body for the processing of data on this website:
Conexio-PSE GmbH
Kiehnlestraße 16
75172 Pforzheim
Germany
Tel.: +49 7231 58598-182
Email: info(at)conexio-pse.de
If you have any questions about data protection, please contact our data protection officer:
VdE Service GmbH
Mr. Sandro Berger
Eduard-Pfeiffer-Straße 48
70192 Stuttgart
Germany
Tel.: +49 711 22333-26
Email: datenschutzbeauftragter(at)conexio-pse.de
II. What data do we process?
1. Data transfer via the internet
When you visit this website, we will process your IP address, the date and time of your visit, information about the browser used including language settings and operating system, the address of the website from which you came to our website (referrer URL) as well as information about the files you accessed. Your browser automatically transfers this data to your internet provider, and your internet provider transfers it to us.
Why do we process this data?
We process this data so that you can load our website, to allow us to check and, if necessary, restore system security and stability, as well as for the purpose of obtaining statistics (see below). We are not able to assign this data to a particular person. The legal basis for this processing operation is Article 6 para 1(f) of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We have a legitimate interest in ensuring that our website is properly displayed on your screen, and in being able to identify and rectify the cause of any faults.
How long is this data stored for? Do I have to provide this data?
The data is stored in log files and automatically anonymized after 7 days.
There is neither a legal nor a contractual obligation for you to provide this data, nor is it required in order to conclude a contract with us. However, for technical reasons it would not be possible to visit our website without these data being processed.
2. Storage of cookies
We use cookies on our website. Cookies are small files that contain an ID number. Cookies are stored on your computer or mobile device when you access our website. When you access our website again, the ID number allows your computer or mobile end device to be recognized.
Why are cookies used?
Thanks to session cookies, you do not have to re-submit data on our website, even if you have visited other websites in the meantime. The purpose of these session cookies is to make using our website easier. Session cookies are used solely to improve user-friendliness. We also employ persistent cookies in order to collect statistical data on the use of our website, and to evaluate this for the purposes of optimizing our services (see II.3.). In particular, the cookies listed below are used for the following purposes:
- PDF downloads – improving user-friendliness
- Cockpit login – handling the login process
- Google Analytics opt-out – stored in the event of objection
The legal basis is Article 6 para 1(f) GDPR. We have an interest in enabling the user-friendly use of our website and in optimizing our website.
How long is this data stored for?
Session cookies will be erased after you close your browser. Our persistent cookies are retained for the following duration:
- PDF downloads: 30 days
- Cockpit login: expires after one hour of inactivity, or on closing the browser
- Google Analytics opt-out: no expiration date
Do I have to provide this data?
You can visit our website without cookies. There is no obligation to use cookies. Most internet browsers accept cookies automatically. You can set your browser so that it does not accept cookies. You have to change the settings on each browser and each end device that you use separately.
3. Web analysis using Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, an analytics tool provided by Google LLC (Google). This tool creates pseudonymous usage profiles for visitors to our website. Google uses persistent cookies (see II. 2.). The information generated by the cookie about your use of our website is processed by Google in the USA. This information is the data described under II. 1. above. Google also processes the search term you used to find our website via a search engine. We use Google Analytics with enabled IP anonymization. Google will shorten your IP address within the European Union and the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address transferred to the USA before being anonymized. For more information on Google Analytics, please visit the following Google website: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=en
Why do we process this data?
This data is processed for the purpose of market research and to tailor the design of our website to meet user requirements. Google processes this data on our behalf in order to evaluate the use of our website and to compile reports on activities on our website.
The legal basis is Article 6 para 1(f) GDPR and, if you have given your consent, also Article 6 para 1(a) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in adapting our website to the needs of visitors based on the statistics provided by Google, and in using these statistics for internal market research purposes.
How long is this data stored for? Do I have to provide this data?
The data will be held for 14 months. There is no obligation for you to provide this data, nor is it necessary for the conclusion of a contract with us. You can prevent cookies from being stored and Google Analytics from being used by changing your browser settings (see II.2.). Furthermore, you can prevent the processing of data generated by the cookie by downloading and installing the plug-in available from the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en. Alternatively, or if using a browser on a mobile device, click on the following link: