Data privacy

This English text „Data Privacy“ is a translation of the original German version, which can be viewed at “Datenschutz”.

I. Name and address of the responsible person

The person responsible (controller) within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation and other national data protection laws of the member states as well as other data protection regulations is:

TKM GmbH
Schlossstrasse 123
41238 Moenchengladbach
Germany

Phone: +49 2166 99110

Email: info@tkm-networks.com
Website: tkm-networks.com

II. Name and address of the data protection officer

The data protection officer of the controller is:

Pete Hilton
Schlossstrasse 123
41238 Moenchengladbach
Germany

Phone: +49 2166 99110

Email: datenschutz@tkm-networks.com

III. General information about data processing

1. Scope of processing of personal data

In principle, we process personal data of our website users only to the extent necessary to provide a functioning website for our content and services. The processing of personal data of our users takes place normally only with the consent of the user. An exception applies to cases in which prior consent cannot be obtained for particular reasons and the processing of the data is permitted by law.

2. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

Insofar as we obtain the consent of the data subject for processing of personal data, Art. 6 Para. 1 Point (a) EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) serves as legal basis.

In the processing of personal data necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, Art. 6 Para. 1 Point (b) GDPR serves as legal basis. This also applies to processing operations required to carry out pre-contractual actions.

Insofar as processing of personal data is required to fulfill a legal obligation that is subject to our company, Art. 6 Para. 1 Point (c) GDPR serves as legal basis.

In the event that vital interests of the data subject or another natural person require the processing of personal data, Art. 6 Para. 1 Point (d) GDPR as legal basis.

If processing is necessary to safeguard the legitimate interests of our company or a third party, and if the interests, fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject do not prevail over the first interest, Art. 6 Para. 1 Point (f) GDPR serves as legal basis for processing.

3. Data deletion and storage duration

The personal data of the data subject will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of the storage is no longer valid. In addition, such storage may be provided for by the European or national legislator in EU regulations, laws or other regulations to which the controller is subject. Blocking or deletion of the data also takes place when a storage period prescribed by the standards mentioned expires, unless there is a need for further storage of the data for conclusion of a contract or fulfillment of the contract.

IV. Provision of the website and creation of log files

1. Description and scope of data processing

Each time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the calling computer.

The following data is collected:

  • Information about the browser type and version used
  • The operating system of the user
  • The IP address of the user
  • Date and time of access

The data is also stored in the log files of our system. A storage of this data together with other personal data of the user does not take place.

2. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and log files is Art. 6 Para. 1 Point (f) GDPR.

3. Purpose of the data processing

The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to allow delivery of the website to the computer of the user. To do this, the user’s IP address must be kept for the duration of the session.

Storage in log files is done to ensure the functionality of the website. In addition, the data is used to optimize the website and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. An evaluation of the data for marketing purposes does not take place in this context.

For these purposes, our legitimate interest in the processing of data according to Art. 6 Para. 1 Point (f) GDPR.

4. Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose of its collection. In the case of collecting the data for providing the website, this is the case when the respective session is completed.

In the case of storing the data in log files, this is the case after no more than seven days. An additional storage is possible. In this case, the IP addresses of the users are deleted or anonymised, so that an assignment of the calling client is no longer possible.

5. Objection and removal possibility

The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of the data in log files is essential for the operation of the website. There is consequently no possibility of objection which can be raised by the user.

6. Analysis services

Our website uses Matomo as a web analysis service. This involves processing your IP address, the pages of our website that you visit, the website from which you accessed our website, the time you spend on our website and the frequency with which you access one of our websites. For this purpose, we use cookies which are stored on your computer and which enable us to analyse the use of the website. However, we use Matomo with an anonymisation function that shortens your IP address by 2 bytes, so that an assignment to you or your internet connection is impossible. The data is stored on our own servers. The data is not passed on to third parties.

If you do not agree to the storage and evaluation of this data, you can object to the storage and use at any time by clicking on a so-called opt-out:

In this case, a so-called opt-out cookie is stored in your browser, which prevents further analysis. Attention: Please note that you must click the above opt-out again if you delete the cookies stored on your device, as this also deletes the opt-out cookie.

To optimise our services, we use Lead Forensics on our website, a service provided by Lead Forensics, Building 3000, Lakeside, North Harbour, Portsmouth, PO6 3EN, UK.

Lead Forensics does not use cookies. When you visit our website, Lead Forensics collects the IP address and transmits it to Lead Forensics, where the IP address is then matched with its own databases in a global database of companies and business information. This includes processing data about your company and the decision-makers stored in the database. Personal data such as first name, surname, email address, social profiles (limited to LinkedIn) and the business IP address may also be stored here. This data is not compared with the specific IP address. Lead Forensics does not assign the IP address to the personal data stored in the database. As soon as the data has been matched, the IP address is anonymised by Lead Forensics.

After data matching, we receive the information from Lead Forensics’ database that has been assigned to the IP address in question. This allows us to see who is interested in our products. Lead Forensics provides us with the actual history of your visit to our website. This also includes an overview of all the pages you have visited and how long you have been on this page. This will only be used with your prior express consent. Further information can be found at: https://www.leadforensics.com/privacy-policy/. The legal basis for the use of Lead Forensics is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. Consent is voluntary and can be revoked at any time. We store and process the data until consent is withdrawn, unless further processing is covered by another legal basis.

V. E-mail contact

1. Description and scope of data processing

On our website contact via the provided e-mail address is possible. In this case, the user’s personal data transmitted by e-mail will be stored.

In this context, there is no disclosure of the data to third parties. The data is used exclusively for processing the conversation.

2. Legal basis for data processing

Legal basis for the processing of the data is in the presence of the consent of the user Art. 6 Para. 1 Point (a) GDPR.

The legal basis for the processing of the data transmitted in the course of sending an e-mail is Article 6 (1) Point (f) GDPR. If the e-mail contact aims to conclude a contract, then an additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 Para. 1 Point (b) GDPR.

3. Purpose of the data processing

The processing of the personal data from the input mask serves us only to process the contact. In the case of contact via e-mail, this also includes the required legitimate interest in the processing of the data.

4. Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose of its collection. For the personal data sent by e-mail, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation is ended when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the relevant facts have been finally clarified.

5. Objection and removal possibility

The user has the possibility at any time to revoke his consent to the processing of the personal data. If the user contacts us by e-mail, he may object to the storage of his personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot continue.

In the case of consent, the revocation must be made by e-mail to the e-mail address provided above.

All personal data stored in the course of contacting will be deleted in this case.

VI. Rights of the data subject

If personal data of yours is processed, you are, within the meaning of the GPDR, a data subject having the following rights from the controller:

1. Right to information

You may ask the controller to confirm if personal data concerning you is processed by us.

If such processing exists, you can request information from the controller about the following information:

  • the purposes for which the personal data are processed;
  • the categories of personal data that are processed;
  • the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data relating to you have been disclosed or are still being disclosed;
  • the planned duration of the storage of your personal data or, if specific information is not available, criteria for determining the duration of storage;
  • the existence of a right to rectification or erasure of personal data concerning you, a right to restriction of processing by the controller or a right to object to such processing;
  • the existence of a right of appeal to a supervisory authority;

You have the right to request information about whether your personal information has been transferred to a third country or an international organization. In this context, you can request to be informed over the appropriate guarantees in accordance with. Art. 46 GDPR in connection with the transfer.

2. Right to rectification

You have a right to rectification and / or completion from the controller, if the personal data being processed is incorrect or incomplete. The controller must make the correction without delay.

3. Right to restriction of processing

Under the following conditions of Art. 21 GDPR you may request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. This is for example the case, if you deny the accuracy of the information concerning you.

If the restriction on processing has been restricted in accordance with the conditions set out in Art. 21 GDPR, you will be informed by the controller before the restriction is lifted.

4. Right to erasure

a) Deletion obligations

In accordance with Art. 17 GDPR, you may request from the controller that your personal data be deleted immediately and the controller must immediately delete this data, in particular if one of the following reasons applies:

  • Your personal data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed.
  • You revoke your consent to the processing gem. Art. 6 Para. 1 Point (a) GDPR and there is no other legal basis for processing.
  • Your personal data has been processed unlawfully.
  • The deletion of personal data concerning you is required to fulfill a legal obligation under Union law or the law of the Member States to which the controller is subject.
b) Information to third parties

If the controller has made the personal data concerning you public and he is according to Article 17 (1) of the GDPR obligated to delete such data, then he shall take appropriate measures, including technical means and taking into account available technology and implementation costs, to inform data controllers who process the personal data that you have requested deletion of all links to such personal data or of copies or replications of such personal data.

c) Exceptions

The right to erasure does not exist when according to Art. 17 (3) GDPR, processing is required

  •  to fulfill a legal obligation required by the law of the Union or of the Member States to which the controller is subject, or to carry out a task of public interest or in the exercise of official authority conferred on the controller;
  • to assert, exercise or defend legal claims;

5. Right to Data Portability

You have, in accordance with Art. 20 GDPR and others, the right to receive the personal information that you provide to the controller, in a structured, common and machine-readable format and to transfer it to another controller.

6. Right to object

You have the right to object at any time, for reasons that arise from your particular situation, against the processing of your personal data, which pursuant to Art. 6 Para. 1 Point (e) or (f) GDPR.

The controller will no longer process the personal data concerning you unless he can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for processing that outweigh your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing is for the purpose of enforcing, exercising or defending legal claims.

Regardless of Directive 2002/58/EC, you have the option, in the context of the use of information society services, of exercising your right to object through automated procedures that use technical specifications.

7. Right to revoke the data protection consent declaration

You have the right to revoke your data protection declaration at any time. The revocation of consent does not affect the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation.

8. Right to complain to a supervisory authority

Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you shall have the right to complain to a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of its residence, place of work or place of alleged infringement, if you believe that the processing of the personal data concerning you violates the GDPR.

The supervisory authority to which the complaint has been submitted shall inform the complainant of the status and results of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy pursuant to Article 78 of the GDPR.