Privacy policy

We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy. When you use this website, various personal data are collected. Personal data is data with which you can be personally identified. This privacy policy explains what data we collect and what we use it for. It also explains how and for what purpose this is done. We would like to point out that data transmission on the Internet (e.g. when communicating by e-mail) can have security gaps. Complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible.

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The responsible party within the meaning of the data protection laws, in particular the EU General Data Protection Regulation (DSGVO), is:

eepos GmbH
Zum Scherbusch 1
51674 Wiehl
e-mail: info@eepos.de

If personal data are processed by you, you are affected in the sense of the DSGVO. You then have the following rights:

You have the right, upon request and free of charge, to obtain information about the personal data that you are or have been processing.

You have the right to demand that we correct your personal data immediately if it is incorrect. Taking into account the purposes of the processing, you have the right to request the completion of incomplete personal data - also by means of a supplementary declaration.

You have the right, upon request and free of charge, to demand the deletion (right to be forgotten) of your personal data stored about you.

You have the right to demand the restriction of the processing of your data if the requirements of Art. 18 DSGVO are met. This is the case, for example, if you dispute the accuracy of your data. You may then demand that the processing be restricted for the duration of the verification of the correctness of the data.

You have the right to have data which we process automatically on the basis of your consent or in fulfilment of a contract handed over to you or to a third party in a common, machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of the data to another responsible person, this will only be done as far as it is technically feasible.

If the processing of personal data is based on a given consent, you have the right to revoke this consent at any time. The revocation does not affect the lawfulness of the processing which took place on the basis of the consent up to the revocation.

In the event of breaches of data protection law, the data subject shall have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority. The competent supervisory authority for data protection issues is the state data protection officer of the federal state of NRW in which our company is based:

State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information North Rhine-Westphalia (LDI NRW) 
Kavalleriestraße 2-4
40213 Düsseldorf
Tel:  0211 384240
e-mail:  poststelle@ldi.nrw.de
Internet:  https://www.ldi.nrw.de

This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or requests that you send to us as the site operator. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the address line of the browser changes from "http://" to "https://" and by the lock symbol in your browser line. If SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

The provider of the pages automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These are:

• Browser type and browser version
• used operating system
• Referrer URL
• Hostname of the accessing computer
• Time of the server request
• IP address

This data will not be merged with other data sources. The basis for data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b DSGVO, which permits the processing of data for the fulfilment of a contract or pre-contractual measures.

Like many other websites, we also use so-called "cookies". Cookies are small text files that are transferred from a website server to your hard drive. Through this, we automatically receive certain data such as IP address, browser used, operating system and your connection to the Internet. Cookies cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses to a computer. Based on the information contained in cookies, we can facilitate your navigation and enable the correct display of our web pages. Under no circumstances will the data we collect be passed on to third parties or linked to personal data without your consent. Of course, you can also view our website without cookies. Internet browsers are regularly set to accept cookies. In general, you can deactivate the use of cookies at any time via your browser settings. Please use the help functions of your Internet browser to find out how to change these settings. Please note that individual functions of our website may not work if you have disabled the use of cookies.

We use different types of cookies on our website to provide you with the best possible user experience and to ensure the functionality of our website. Below we explain the exact types of cookies we use:

1. Necessary cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and allow you to use basic functions such as navigating the website and accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, some services and functions could not be provided. The legal basis for the data processing of necessary cookies is § 25 para. 2 no. 2 TTDSG
2. Performance-based cookies: These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website. They help us understand how you interact with our website, which pages you visit, and whether you experience problems loading certain pages. The data collected is used solely to improve the performance and functionality of our website. The legal basis for data processing in the context of performance-related cookies is your express consent by accepting the cookie banner pursuant to Section 25 (1) TTDSG in conjunction with. Art. 6 para. 1 no. 1 lit. a) DSGVO.
3. Functional cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you have made (such as username, language, or region) to personalize your experience and remember your preferences.
4. Marketing and tracking cookies: These cookies are used to collect information about your visits to our website and other websites in order to show you personalized advertising. We also use these cookies to analyze and optimize the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

We use Ajax on these pages. Google AJAX Search API is a service provided by Google Inc, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. This tool is used to optimize loading speeds. For this purpose, program libraries are called from Google servers and Google's CDN (content delivery network) is used. If you have previously used jQuery on another page from the Google CDN, your browser will fall back on the cached copy. If this is not the case, this will require a download, whereby data from your browser will reach Google Inc ("Google"). Your data will be transferred to the USA.  For more information on data processing by Google and the data protection rights to which you are entitled, please refer to Google's privacy policy. HERE

The processing of data through the use of the Google AJAX Search API on our website is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the General Data Protection Regulation (DSGVO). Our legitimate interest lies in the provision of an efficient and user-friendly search function on our website. By integrating the Google AJAX Search API, we can offer our visitors a fast and relevant search function that allows them to find targeted information on our website.

It should be noted that data processing within the scope of the Google AJAX Search API is carried out by Google, as the API is provided by Google. There is an order processing agreement between us and Google to ensure that the data is processed in accordance with the applicable data protection regulations.Google Web Fonts

This page uses so-called web fonts provided by Google for the uniform display of fonts. When you call up a page, your browser loads the required web fonts into its browser cache in order to display texts and fonts correctly. For this purpose, the browser you are using must connect to Google's servers. This enables Google to know that our website has been accessed via your IP address. Google Web Fonts are used in the interest of a uniform and appealing presentation of our online offers. This represents a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) lit. f DSGVO. If your browser does not support web fonts, a standard font will be used by your computer.

For more information on Google Web Fonts, please visit.
https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and in Google's privacy policy:
https://www.google.com/policies/privacy.

This page uses so-called web fonts provided by Google for the uniform display of fonts. When you call up a page, your browser loads the required web fonts into its browser cache in order to display texts and fonts correctly. For this purpose, the browser you are using must connect to Google's servers. This enables Google to know that your IP address has been used to access our website. The use of Google Web Fonts is in the interest of a uniform and appealing presentation of our online services. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO. If your browser does not support web fonts, a standard font will be used by your computer.

Further information on Google Web Fonts can be found at

https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and in Google's privacy policy:  https://www.google.com/policies/privacy.

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc ("Google"). The provider is Google Inc, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Google Analytics uses "cookies", which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your shortened IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf. You have the right to object to the processing of your data by Google Analytics at any time. You can find more information on this in our privacy policy or by using the Google Analytics opt-out options. For more information on data processing by Google Analytics and the data protection rights to which you are entitled, please refer to Google's privacy policy. : https://www.google.com/policies/privacy.

The processing of data through the use of Google Analytics on our website is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the General Data Protection Regulation (DSGVO). Our legitimate interest lies in the analysis and optimization of our website in order to provide you with the best possible user experience and to continuously improve our offer.

As part of the order processing, we have concluded an agreement with Google to ensure that the data is processed in accordance with the applicable data protection regulations. Your IP address is anonymized by Google, so that an assignment to your person is not possible.

You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality 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) to Google and 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=de.

Online services from eepos: eeworld and eepos crane designer

If you have registered for the eeWorld or eepos crane designer services, the following personal data will be processed from you:

• Name
• First name
• Company
• E-mail
• Customer number
• Department, function, phone, mobile phone number, fax (optional)
• Last login
• Number of logins

All information is necessary to ensure the functionality of the services. Further data about the use of eepos crane designers are evaluated in order to optimize the service for the customer (number, type and status of created projects). The legal basis is Art. 6 (1) b) of the EU-DS-GVO.

There will be no disclosure to third parties and no transfer to third countries. If an order is placed via the services, the same processing guidelines apply as described in the "Customer" section.

The data collected during registration will be stored by us for as long as you are registered on our website and will then be deleted. Legal retention periods remain unaffected.

If you have registered for the services eeworld or eepos crane designer, the following personal data will be processed by you:

• name
• first name
• firm
• e-mail
• customer number
• department, function, telephone, mobile phone number, fax (optional)
• last Login
• number of logins

All information is necessary to guarantee the functionality of the services. Further data about the use of the configurator is evaluated in order to optimize the service for the customer (number, type and status of created projects). The legal basis is Art. 6 (1) b) of the EU-DS-GVO.

The data will not be passed on to third parties or transferred to third countries. Should an order be placed via the services, the same processing guidelines apply as described under the paragraph "Customer".

The data collected during registration will be stored by us as long as you are registered on our website and will subsequently be deleted. Legal retention periods remain unaffected.

We reserve the right to adapt this data protection declaration so that it always corresponds to the current legal requirements or to implement changes to our services in the data protection declaration, e.g. when introducing new services. Your renewed visit will then be subject to the new data protection declaration.

We maintain online presences within social networks and platforms in order to be able to communicate with customers, interested parties and users active there and to inform them about our services.

We would like to point out that user data may be processed outside the European Union. This can result in risks for users, as it could, for example, make it more difficult to enforce the rights of users. With regard to US providers that are certified under the Privacy Shield, we would like to point out that by doing so they commit themselves to comply with EU data protection standards.

In addition, user data is usually processed for market research and advertising purposes. For example, user profiles can be created on the basis of user behavior and the resulting interests of users. The usage profiles can in turn be used, for example, to place advertisements inside and outside the platforms that presumably correspond to the interests of the users. For these purposes, cookies are usually stored on the user's computer in which the user's usage behaviour and interests are stored. Furthermore, data can also be stored in the user profiles independently of the devices used by the users (in particular if the users are members of the respective platforms and are logged in to them).

The processing of the personal data of the users takes place on the basis of our legitimate interests in effective information of the users and communication with the users in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 letter f. DSGVO. If the users are requested by the respective providers of the platforms to consent to the aforementioned data processing, the legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a., Art. 7 DSGVO.

For a detailed description of the respective processing operations and the opt-out options, we refer to the following linked information of the providers.

Also in the case of requests for information and the assertion of user rights, we point out that these can be asserted most effectively with the providers. Only the providers have access to the data of the users and can directly take appropriate measures and give information. Should you nevertheless need help, you can contact us.

• Facebook (Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Irland), Facebook pages on the basis of a joint processing agreement for personal data - Privacy Statement: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/ ,Opt-Out: https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads and http://www.youronlinechoices.com , Privacy Shield: https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt0000000GnywAAC&status=Active .
• LinkedIn (LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Irland) – Privacy Statement  https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy , Opt-Out: https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls/retargeting-opt-out , Privacy Shield: https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt0000000L0UZAA0&status=Active.
• Xing (XING AG, Dammtorstraße 29-32, 20354 Hamburg, Deutschland) – Privacy Statement / Opt-Out: https://privacy.xing.com/de/datenschutzerklaerung .
• Vimeo (Vimeo Inc., 555 West 18th Street, New York, New York 10011, USA) – Privacy Statement: https://vimeo.com/privacy