General Information
The following notes provide a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit our website. Personal data is any information that can identify you personally. Detailed information on the subject of data protection can be found in our privacy policy listed below this text.
Data Collection on Our Website
Who is responsible for data collection on this website?
The data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find the contact details of the operator in the imprint of this website.
How do we collect your data?
Your data is collected in part by you providing it to us. This could be data you enter into a contact form, for example.
Other data is collected automatically when you visit the website through our IT systems. These are primarily technical data (e.g., internet browser, operating system, or the time of the page visit). The collection of this data occurs automatically as soon as you enter our website.
What do we use your data for?
Some of the data is collected to ensure the proper functioning of the website. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior.
What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right to receive free information about the origin, recipients, and purpose of your stored personal data at any time. You also have the right to request the correction, blocking, or deletion of this data. For this purpose, and for further questions about data protection, you can contact us at any time using the address provided in the imprint. Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
In addition, you have the right, under certain circumstances, to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. Details on this can be found in the privacy policy under "Right to Restriction of Processing".
Analysis Tools and Third-Party Tools
When you visit our website, your browsing behavior may be statistically evaluated. This is mainly done with cookies and so-called analysis programs. The analysis of your browsing behavior is usually anonymous; the browsing behavior cannot be traced back to you. You can object to this analysis or prevent it by not using certain tools. Detailed information on this can be found in the following privacy policy.
You can object to this analysis. We will inform you about the possibilities to object in this privacy policy.
Data Protection
The operators of these pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the legal data protection regulations and this privacy policy.
When you use this website, various personal data is collected. Personal data are data that can be used to personally identify you. This privacy policy explains which data we collect and how we use it. It also explains how and for what purpose this happens. We point out that data transmission over the internet (e.g., when communicating via email) may have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data from third-party access is not possible.
Notice on the Responsible Entity
The responsible entity for data processing on this website is:
rocDesign GmbH - Max Rocholl, Handelsstraße 17 - 42929 Wermelskirchen
The responsible entity is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others decides on the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).
Revocation of Your Consent to Data Processing
Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You can revoke your consent at any time. An informal notification by email to us is sufficient. The legality of the data processing carried out until the revocation remains unaffected by the revocation.
Right to Object to Data Collection in Special Cases and Against Direct Marketing (Art. 21 GDPR)
If the data processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (e) or (f) GDPR, you have the right to object at any time, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to the processing of your personal data; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions. The respective legal basis for processing is outlined in this privacy policy. If you object, we will no longer process your affected personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that override your interests, rights, and freedoms, or the processing is necessary for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims (objection under Art. 21 (1) GDPR).
If your personal data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data for such marketing purposes; this also applies to profiling insofar as it is related to such direct marketing. If you object, your personal data will no longer be used for direct marketing purposes (objection under Art. 21 (2) GDPR).
Right to Lodge a Complaint with the Competent Supervisory Authority
You have the right to request the transfer of data that we process automatically based on your consent or in the fulfillment of a contract to you or to a third party in a commonly used, machine-readable format. If you request the direct transmission of the data to another responsible party, this will only be done if technically feasible.
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to request the transfer of data that we process automatically based on your consent or in the fulfillment of a contract to you or to a third party in a commonly used, machine-readable format. If you request the direct transmission of the data to another responsible party, this will only be done if technically feasible.
SSL or TLS Encryption
This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries that you send to us as the site operator. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the change in the browser's address bar from "http://" to "https://" and the lock symbol in your browser bar.
If SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.
Access, Blocking, Deletion, and Correction
You have the right to request free access to your stored personal data, their origin, recipients, and the purpose of the data processing at any time, as well as the right to correct, block, or delete this data, in accordance with the applicable legal provisions. For this purpose, and for any further questions regarding personal data, you can contact us at any time using the address provided in the imprint.
Right to Restriction of Processing
You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. For this, you can contact us at any time using the address provided in the imprint. The right to restrict processing applies in the following cases:
If you dispute the accuracy of your personal data stored with us, we generally need time to verify this. During the verification period, you have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data.
If the processing of your personal data was unlawful, you can request the restriction of data processing instead of deletion.
If we no longer need your personal data, but you require it for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, you have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data instead of deletion.
If you have filed an objection under Art. 21 (1) GDPR, a balance must be struck between your and our interests. As long as it has not yet been determined whose interests prevail, you have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data.
If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, such data – aside from its storage – may only be processed with your consent or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, or to protect the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest of the European Union or a member state.
Objection to Advertising Emails
The use of contact data published in the context of the imprint obligation for sending unsolicited advertisements and informational materials is hereby objected to. The operators of the pages expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the case of unsolicited advertising information, such as spam emails.
Cookies
The websites use so-called cookies in some cases. Cookies do not damage your computer and do not contain viruses. Cookies serve to make our offer more user-friendly, efficient, and secure. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer and saved by your browser.
Most of the cookies we use are so-called "session cookies." They are automatically deleted after your visit ends. Other cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them. These cookies allow us to recognize your browser on your next visit.
You can configure your browser to be notified when cookies are set and allow cookies only in specific cases, exclude the acceptance of cookies for certain cases or in general, as well as enable the automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser. Deactivating cookies may limit the functionality of this website.
Cookies that are necessary for the electronic communication process or to provide certain features you wish (e.g., shopping cart functionality) are stored based on Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing cookies for the technically error-free and optimized provision of its services. If other cookies (e.g., cookies to analyze your browsing behavior) are stored, these are addressed separately in this privacy policy.
Server Log Files
The provider of the pages automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files that your browser transmits to us automatically. These include:
Browser type and version
Operating system used
Referrer URL
Hostname of the accessing computer
Time of the server request
IP address
These data are not merged with other data sources.
The collection of these data is based on Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically error-free presentation and optimization of its website – for this purpose, server log files must be collected.
Contact Form
If you contact us via the contact form, the information you provide in the form, including your contact details, will be stored for the purpose of processing your request and in case of follow-up questions. We do not share this data without your consent.
The processing of the data entered into the contact form is solely based on your consent (Article 6 (1) (a) GDPR). You can withdraw your consent at any time. A simple email to us is sufficient. The legality of data processing carried out until the withdrawal remains unaffected by the withdrawal.
The data you enter in the contact form remain with us until you request their deletion, withdraw your consent to storage, or the purpose for storing the data no longer applies (e.g., after completing the processing of your request). Mandatory legal provisions – especially retention periods – remain unaffected.
Request via Email, Phone, or Fax
If you contact us via email, phone, or fax, your request, including all personal data arising from it (name, request), will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of processing your matter. We do not share this data without your consent.
The processing of this data is based on Article 6 (1) (b) GDPR, provided your request is related to the fulfillment of a contract or is necessary for the execution of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on your consent (Article 6 (1) (a) GDPR) and/or on our legitimate interests (Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR), as we have a legitimate interest in effectively processing the requests addressed to us.
The data you send us through contact requests remain with us until you request their deletion, withdraw your consent to storage, or the purpose for storing the data no longer applies (e.g., after completing the processing of your request). Mandatory legal provisions – especially statutory retention periods – remain unaffected.
Processing of Data (Customer and Contract Data)
We collect, process, and use personal data only to the extent necessary for the establishment, content, or modification of the legal relationship (inventory data). This is based on Article 6 (1) (b) GDPR, which allows the processing of data to fulfill a contract or pre-contractual measures. Personal data regarding the use of our websites (usage data) is collected, processed, and used only to the extent necessary to enable the user to use the service or to bill.
The collected customer data will be deleted after the completion of the order or the termination of the business relationship. Statutory retention periods remain unaffected.
Data Transmission Upon Contract Conclusion for Services and Digital Content
We transmit personal data to third parties only if this is necessary for the contract execution, for example, to the bank entrusted with payment processing.
No further transmission of the data will take place, unless you have expressly consented to it. Your data will not be shared with third parties without your explicit consent, for example, for advertising purposes.
The basis for data processing is Article 6 (1) (b) GDPR, which allows the processing of data to fulfill a contract or pre-contractual measures.
Google Analytics
This website uses features of the web analytics service Google Analytics. The provider is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.
Google Analytics uses so-called "cookies". These are text files stored on your computer that allow an analysis of your use of the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there.
The storage of Google Analytics cookies and the use of this analysis tool are based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior to optimize both its web offerings and its advertising.
IP Anonymization
We have enabled the IP anonymization feature on this website. This means that your IP address will be truncated by Google within the member states of the European Union or other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area before being transmitted to the USA. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and truncated there. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity, and provide additional services related to website usage and internet usage to the website operator. The IP address transmitted by your browser within the scope of Google Analytics will not be merged with other data from Google.
Browser Plugin
You can prevent the storage of cookies by adjusting your browser settings accordingly; however, we inform you that in this case, you may not be able to fully use all features of this website. You can also prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (including your IP address) by Google, as well as the processing of this data by Google, by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en.
Objection to Data Collection
You can prevent the collection of your data by Google Analytics by clicking on the following link. An opt-out cookie will be set, which prevents the collection of your data on future visits to this website: Disable Google Analytics. For more information on how Google Analytics handles user data, please refer to Google's privacy policy: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=en.
Data Processing Agreement
We have signed a data processing agreement with Google and fully implement the strict requirements of the German data protection authorities when using Google Analytics.
Demographic Features in Google Analytics
This website uses the "demographic features" function of Google Analytics. This allows reports to be generated that include information about the age, gender, and interests of website visitors. These data are derived from interest-based advertising by Google as well as visitor data from third parties. These data cannot be attributed to a specific person. You can disable this feature at any time by adjusting the ad settings in your Google account or prevent the collection of your data by Google Analytics as described in the "Objection to Data Collection" section.
Google AdSense
This website uses Google AdSense, a service for embedding advertisements from Google Inc. ("Google"). The provider is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Google AdSense uses so-called "cookies", text files that are stored on your computer and enable an analysis of your website usage. Google AdSense also uses so-called web beacons (invisible graphics). These web beacons allow information such as visitor traffic on these pages to be evaluated.
The information generated by cookies and web beacons about the use of this website (including your IP address) and the delivery of advertising formats is transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. This information may be shared by Google with Google's contractual partners. However, Google will not merge your IP address with other data stored by you.
The storage of AdSense cookies is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior to optimize both its web offerings and its advertising.
You can prevent the installation of cookies by adjusting the settings in your browser software accordingly; however, we inform you that in this case, you may not be able to fully use all features of this website. By using this website, you consent to the processing of the data collected about you by Google in the manner described above and for the purpose previously mentioned.
Google Analytics Remarketing
Our websites use the features of Google Analytics Remarketing in conjunction with the cross-device features of Google AdWords and Google DoubleClick. The provider is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. This feature allows the advertising target groups created with Google Analytics Remarketing to be linked with the cross-device features of Google AdWords and Google DoubleClick. In this way, interest-based, personalized advertising messages that have been tailored to you based on your previous usage and browsing behavior on one device (e.g., mobile phone) can also be shown on another device (e.g., tablet or PC). If you have given appropriate consent, Google links your web and app browser history with your Google account for this purpose. In this way, the same personalized advertising messages can be shown on any device where you log in with your Google account.
To support this feature, Google Analytics collects Google-authenticated user IDs, which are temporarily linked with our Google Analytics data to define and create target groups for cross-device advertising. You can permanently object to cross-device remarketing/targeting by disabling personalized ads in your Google account; to do so, follow this link: https://www.google.com/settings/ads/onweb/.
The consolidation of the data collected in your Google account is based solely on your consent, which you can give or withdraw at Google (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR). For data collection processes that are not consolidated in your Google account (e.g., because you do not have a Google account or have objected to the consolidation), the data collection is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. The legitimate interest arises from the fact that the website operator has an interest in the anonymous analysis of website visitors for advertising purposes.
Further information and privacy policies can be found in Google's privacy policy at: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads?hl=en.
Google AdWords and Google Conversion Tracking
This website uses Google AdWords. AdWords is an online advertising program from Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States ("Google").
As part of Google AdWords, we use the so-called conversion tracking. When you click on an ad served by Google, a cookie is set for conversion tracking. Cookies are small text files that the internet browser stores on the user's computer. These cookies expire after 30 days and do not serve to identify users personally. If the user visits certain pages of this website and the cookie has not yet expired, Google and we can recognize that the user clicked on the ad and was redirected to this page.
Each Google AdWords customer receives a different cookie. Cookies cannot be tracked across the websites of AdWords customers. The information collected by the conversion cookie is used to create conversion statistics for AdWords customers who have opted for conversion tracking. Customers are informed about the total number of users who have clicked on their ad and been redirected to a page tagged with a conversion tracking tag. However, they do not receive any information that could personally identify users. If you do not want to participate in tracking, you can object to the use of this by disabling the Google Conversion Tracking cookie through your internet browser settings. You will then not be included in the conversion tracking statistics.
The storage of "conversion cookies" and the use of this tracking tool are based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior to optimize both its web offerings and its advertising.
For more information on Google AdWords and Google Conversion Tracking, please refer to Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en.
You can configure your browser to be notified when cookies are set and to allow cookies only in individual cases, exclude the acceptance of cookies for specific cases or generally, and activate the automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser. When cookies are disabled, the functionality of this website may be limited.
Newsletter Data
If you would like to subscribe to the newsletter offered on the website, we require an email address from you, as well as information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the provided email address and that you agree to receive the newsletter. No other data is collected, or only on a voluntary basis. We use this data exclusively for sending the requested information and do not share it with third parties.
The processing of the data entered in the newsletter registration form is carried out solely on the basis of your consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR). You can revoke the consent given for storing the data, the email address, and its use for sending the newsletter at any time, for example, via the "Unsubscribe" link in the newsletter. The lawfulness of the data processing that has already occurred remains unaffected by the revocation.
The data you provided for the purpose of receiving the newsletter will be stored by us until you unsubscribe from the newsletter and will be deleted after unsubscribing. Data that has been stored for other purposes with us remains unaffected by this.
YouTube with enhanced privacy
Our website uses plugins from the YouTube website. The operator of the pages is YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA.
We use YouTube in enhanced privacy mode. According to YouTube, this mode ensures that YouTube does not store information about visitors to this website before they watch the video. However, the sharing of data with YouTube partners is not necessarily excluded by the enhanced privacy mode. In this way, YouTube – regardless of whether you watch a video – connects to the Google DoubleClick network.
As soon as you start a YouTube video on our website, a connection to the YouTube servers is established. The YouTube server is informed about which of our pages you have visited. If you are logged into your YouTube account, you allow YouTube to directly associate your browsing behavior with your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account.
Furthermore, YouTube may store various cookies on your device after starting a video. With the help of these cookies, YouTube can gather information about visitors to our website. This information is used, among other things, to collect video statistics, improve user-friendliness, and prevent fraud attempts. The cookies remain on your device until you delete them.
After starting a YouTube video, further data processing operations may be triggered, over which we have no influence.
The use of YouTube is in the interest of an attractive presentation of our online offerings. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.
For more information about privacy on YouTube, please refer to their privacy policy at: Google Privacy Policy.