Privacy Policy


Introduction

With this privacy notice, we would like to inform you about the processing of personal data in connection with the use of our website.

Controller

The party responsible for this website is:

Dihse GmbH

Friedrich-List-Straße 11
25451 Quickborn
Germany

Tel: +49 (0) 4106 625520
info@dihse.de

Data Protection Officer

We have appointed a Data Protection Officer for our company. You can reach them at: datenschutz@dihse.de

Personal Data Collected

When you visit our website, the following data is processed:

  • IP address of the requesting device
  • Date and time of access
  • Browser type
  • Language and version of the browser software
  • Operating system of the requesting device
  • Name of the requested file
  • Transferred data volume
  • Referring URL

These data are processed for the following purposes:

  • Ensuring a smooth connection to the website
  • Ensuring comfortable use of our website
  • Evaluating system security and stability
  • Other administrative purposes

The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest arises from the purposes listed above.

IP addresses are deleted from all systems after a maximum of 14 days, after which identification of individuals is no longer possible.

Purpose of Data Processing

We only use personal data you actively provide for the agreed purpose and to the necessary extent. Further information is available in the respective sections describing individual data processing activities.

Legal Basis for Data Processing

During your visit to our website, we process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
  • Performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)
  • Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)
  • Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)

You can withdraw your consent at any time with future effect. For processing based on legitimate interest, you have the right to object under Art. 21 GDPR.

Hosting

This website is hosted by an external provider (STRATO AG). All data collected for operating our website is stored on the host’s servers, including login data, communication with customers, and other website-related data. The hosting provider is contractually obligated to process the data only as required to provide its services.

For potential customers, data is processed for the purpose of contract fulfillment or its initiation; otherwise, processing is based on legitimate interest to provide a secure and up-to-date website.

Purpose of Data Processing: Provision of our website
Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR

 

Recipients or Categories of Recipients

Your personal data will not be transferred to third parties for purposes other than those listed below.

We will only share your personal data with third parties if:

  • you have given your express consent,
  • the disclosure is necessary for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims and there is no reason to assume that you have an overriding legitimate interest in not disclosing your data,
  • there is a legal obligation to disclose the data, or
  • it is legally permissible and necessary for the performance of a contractual relationship with you.

Exceptions to this rule (e.g. involving third-party providers) can be found in this privacy notice.

Transfer to a Third Country or International Organization

There is no active transfer of data to a third country or an international organization by the controller.
Exceptions to this rule (e.g. involving third-party providers) can be found in this privacy notice.

Data Protection Officer

We have appointed a Data Protection Officer for our company. You can reach them at: datenschutz@dihse.de

Personal Data Collected

When you visit our website, the following data is processed:

  • IP address of the requesting device
  • Date and time of access
  • Browser type
  • Language and version of the browser software
  • Operating system of the requesting device
  • Name of the requested file
  • Transferred data volume
  • Referring URL

These data are processed for the following purposes:

  • Ensuring a smooth connection to the website
  • Ensuring comfortable use of our website
  • Evaluating system security and stability
  • Other administrative purposes

The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest arises from the purposes listed above.

IP addresses are deleted from all systems after a maximum of 14 days, after which identification of individuals is no longer possible.

Purpose of Data Processing

We only use personal data you actively provide for the agreed purpose and to the necessary extent. Further information is available in the respective sections describing individual data processing activities.

Legal Basis for Data Processing

During your visit to our website, we process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
  • Performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)
  • Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)
  • Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)

You can withdraw your consent at any time with future effect. For processing based on legitimate interest, you have the right to object under Art. 21 GDPR.

Hosting

This website is hosted by an external provider (STRATO AG). All data collected for operating our website is stored on the host’s servers, including login data, communication with customers, and other website-related data. The hosting provider is contractually obligated to process the data only as required to provide its services.

For potential customers, data is processed for the purpose of contract fulfillment or its initiation; otherwise, processing is based on legitimate interest to provide a secure and up-to-date website.

Purpose of Data Processing: Provision of our website
Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR

Recipients or Categories of Recipients

Your personal data will not be transferred to third parties for purposes other than those listed below.

We will only share your personal data with third parties if:

  • you have given your express consent,
  • the disclosure is necessary for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims and there is no reason to assume that you have an overriding legitimate interest in not disclosing your data,
  • there is a legal obligation to disclose the data, or
  • it is legally permissible and necessary for the performance of a contractual relationship with you.

Exceptions to this rule (e.g. involving third-party providers) can be found in this privacy notice.

Transfer to a Third Country or International Organization

There is no active transfer of data to a third country or an international organization by the controller.
Exceptions to this rule (e.g. involving third-party providers) can be found in this privacy notice.

 

Retention Period

We generally delete your data when there is no longer any need for it to be stored. Such a need exists in particular when the data are required to fulfill contractual obligations or to assert or defend warranty or guarantee claims.

Your Rights

If personal data of a user are processed, that person is a “data subject” within the meaning of the GDPR. As a data subject, you have the following rights vis-à-vis us as the controller:

  • Right of access
  • Right to rectification or erasure
  • Right to restriction of processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing

To exercise these rights, please contact our data protection representative at: info@dihse.de

Revocation of Consent

If you have given us consent for data processing, you have the right to revoke this consent at any time. Please send your revocation to: info@dihse.de

Complaint to a Supervisory Authority

If you believe that the processing of your personal data violates data protection regulations, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

Contact Options

If you send us a message via our contact form, we will use the data you provide to process your request.
For specific inquiries, data processing is carried out for the purpose of fulfilling a contract or taking steps prior to entering into a contract.
For all other inquiries, data processing is based on our legitimate interest in responding to your request.

Alternatively, you can contact us by email. In this case, the data you transmit with the email will be stored.

Purpose of data processing: Communication with visitors of the website
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) b GDPR or Art. 6 (1) f GDPR

Application Procedure

If you apply to us electronically, your information will be used solely for the purpose of processing your application and will not be shared with third parties.
Please note that applications sent to us by email are transmitted unencrypted. Therefore, there is a risk that unauthorized persons could intercept and use this data.
To protect your data, you have the option of encrypting your attachments yourself (e.g., using 7zip). Please send the chosen password to the HR department by phone or in a separate email.

Storage period: 6 months
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) b GDPR in conjunction with § 26 BDSG

Cookies

When you visit our website, small text files (cookies) are stored on your computer. Some cookies are deleted after you leave the website (session cookies). Other cookies remain on your device until you delete them. These cookies enable us to recognize your browser upon your next visit, allowing us to personalize our website.
You can adjust your browser settings to manage the use of cookies according to your preferences. However, this may result in limited functionality of our website.

The use of cookies is based on a balancing of interests (necessary cookies). As the operator of this website, we have a legitimate interest in the use of cookies to ensure a user-friendly experience.

Purpose of data processing: Proper and functional provision of our website

Cloudflare

We use the service “Cloudflare” on our website (provider: Cloudflare, Inc., 101 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA).
Cloudflare operates a Content Delivery Network (CDN) and provides protection features for the website (Web Application Firewall).
Data transfer between your browser and our servers flows through Cloudflare’s infrastructure, where it is analyzed to prevent attacks.
Cloudflare uses cookies to enable access to our website.
The use of Cloudflare serves the purpose of ensuring the secure use of our online presence and defending against malicious attacks from outside.
Further information can be found in Cloudflare’s privacy policy: https://www.cloudflare.com/de-de/privacypolicy/

Cookie Banner

We use a cookie banner on this website to obtain your consent for storing certain cookies on your device or for using certain technologies, and to document this in compliance with data protection laws.

When you visit our website, the following personal data is transmitted to the provider:

  • Your consent(s) or withdrawal(s) of consent
  • Your IP address
  • Information about your browser
  • Information about your device
  • Time of your visit to the website

We also store a cookie in your browser to be able to associate the given consents or their withdrawal.
The collected data will be stored until you request deletion or the purpose for storage no longer applies. Mandatory legal retention obligations remain unaffected.

The use of this service is necessary to obtain the legally required consents for the use of certain technologies.

Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) c GDPR

 

Changes to This Privacy Notice

This privacy notice is updated regularly as necessary. The current version is always available on our website.