Data Privacy Notice

Thank you for your interest in our website. The protection of your privacy is of great importance to us. In this text, we will explain to you how we handle your data.

Name and address of the “controller”

Der Verantwortliche im Sinne der Datenschutz-Grundverordnung und anderer nationaler Datenschutzgesetze der EU-Mitgliedsstaaten sowie sonstiger datenschutzrechtlicher Bestimmungen ist:

Binderholz Oberrot | Baruth GmbH
Eugen-Klenk-Straße 2-4  
74420 Oberrot, Germany

is the data controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation and other national data protection laws of the EU Member States as well as other data protection regulations.

For additional information on our company and the persons authorised to act for it as well as for further contact details, please visit the legal notice page on our website.

You can contact our data protection officer using the following contact details:
Phone: +49 (0) 7977 72-0    
Email: dataprivacy@binderholz.com

1. Server log files

We automatically collect and store information in so-called server log files which your browser automatically transfers to us. These are:

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

These data are not combined with other data sources.

The data processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR, which allows the processing of data for the performance of a contract or to take steps prior to entering into a contract.

The system has to store the IP address temporarily in order to transmit the website to the computer of the user. This requires storing the IP address of the user until the end of the session.

The log files are stored in order to ensure the correct functioning of the website. We also use these data to optimise our website and to ensure the security of our IT systems. These data are not evaluated for marketing purposes.

The data are erased as soon as they are no longer required for the purpose of their collection. In the event that the data are collected to provide the website, the data are erased once the relevant session ends.

Data saved in log files are erased after a maximum period of seven days. There is no further storage and the data are not combined with other data.

The collection of data for providing the website and the storage of data in log files is an unavoidable requirement for the operation of the website; the user is therefore not entitled to object to such data collection and storage.

2. General data collection

Our server automatically collects data of visitors to the website, as set out above under “server log files”.

We will only collect personal data if you send us an email to establish contact, to ask a question or to submit your job application. We will store data you enter (such as your name, email and phone number) and use it for the purpose of communicating with you individually. If you submit a job application, we will store your personal data only as long as is required for the application process. Please note that the data transfer is not encrypted and that you should therefore not submit confidential data via unencrypted email. We will store your email address until you demand its erasure or until a request by you has been completed. We will then erase your email address without delay. This is based on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR).

Otherwise, we will use the data provided by you to carry out the contract. After the contract has been carried out, your data will be blocked from any further use and erased after the retention periods prescribed under tax and commercial law expire, unless you have expressly consented to the further use of your data or if we have reserved the right for a further (legally permissible) use of the data, about which we inform you below. This data processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR, which allows the processing of data for the performance of a contract or to take steps prior to entering into a contract.

Transfer of your personal data

Your data will be disclosed to third parties only in accordance with the data protection rules. Your data will not be disclosed for advertising purposes or other purposes.

Anonymized data are provided to municipalities for statistical purposes exclusively in accordance with the law.

In order to complete the contract, we will transfer your data to the shipping company tasked with the delivery, to the extent that this is required in order to deliver ordered goods. In order to settle payments, we will transfer the necessary payment data to the financial institution tasked with processing the payment and (if applicable) payment services providers commissioned by us or to the payment service you select during the ordering process.

In the event of requests which do not fall within the scope of our sales market, or if we are unable to deliver the requested product, we will forward the request to sister companies within the Binder Group. All our sister companies are based in the EU and are therefore also subject to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Your email address will be stored there until your request has been completed and erased thereafter, unless statutory retention obligations impose different requirements. Should a sister company be able to fulfil the request, it will notify you and it will be responsible for assisting you from then on. In this case, we will erase your email address without delay, unless statutory retention obligations impose different requirements.

Should we receive your email address in connection with the sale of goods or services, we reserve the right to email to you offers from our product range which are similar to those you have already purchased, unless you object to such communication. You may always object to such use of your email address via the contact option described above or via the appropriate link in the marketing email, without incurring any costs other than the transmission costs in accordance with the basic tariffs.

3. Use of cookies

We use cookies to ensure the efficient and user-friendly design of our website. Cookies are small text files which are stored on your computer and which are saved by your browser. Most of the cookies we use are so-called session cookies which are erased from your hard drive automatically once the browser session is concluded. So-called persistent cookies on the other hand will remain on your computer and enable us to recognise your computer on your next visit.

You have the option of preventing any storage of cookies on your computer by selecting the appropriate browser configuration. You will still be able to make full use of this website for the most part.

Cookies required to carry out electronic communication or to provide certain functions you request are stored in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in storing cookies to ensure that we are able to optimise the provision of our services and eliminate any technical malfunctions. Insofar as other cookies (such as cookies for analysing your surfing behaviour) are stored, these will be discussed separately elsewhere in this data protection statement.

These are specifically the following cookies:

Google Analytics

We use functions of the web analytics provider Google Analytics for the purpose of designing and continuously optimising our website in line with the requirements of our users. These features are provided by Google LLC 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Google Analytics uses so-called “cookies”. These are text files stored on your computer. They enable Google to analyse how you use the website. The information generated by cookies about your use of this website will generally be transferred to a Google server in the US and stored there.

We use Google Analytics only in combination with the activated IP anonymization function. What this means is that Google will truncate your IP address if you are located in Member States of the European Union or any other states party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address sent to and truncated by Google servers in the USA. Google will use this information at the behest of the owner of this website in order to analyse your use of the website, prepare reports about website activities and to provide other services to the website owner relating to website and Internet use. Google will not associate the IP address transmitted by your browser in the context of Google Analytics with other data.

You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings in 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 furthermore prevent Google’s collection and use of data generated by cookies and relating to your use of the website (including your IP address) by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available under: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en.

You can find additional information about the use of data by Google for advertising purposes, and about options for settings and lodging objections on Google websites: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites?hl=en (“How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services ”), http://www.google.com/policies/technologies/ads (“Advertising ”), https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated?hl=en (“Ad personalization ”). Google Ads Data Processing Terms https://privacy.google.com/businesses/processorterms/; Google Privacy Policy https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en.

Objecting to data collection by Google Analytics

You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by clicking the following link. This will cause the placement of an opt-out cookie which will prevent the collection of your data during future visits to this website: Deactivate Google Analytics For details relating to Google Analytics handling of user data, please consult the Google data privacy policy: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=en.

4. Your rights of access, rectification , blocking, erasure and transfer relating to your data

Under the applicable legal provisions, you have the right to demand, at any time, access to your stored personal data (free of charge) and information about their origin and recipient and the purpose of the data processing; you also have the right (where appropriate) to demand rectification, transfer, blocking or erasure of these data. Feel free to contact us at any time under the address indicated above if you have such requests or if you have other questions relating to the topic of personal data.

5. General withdrawal of the consent to data processing and use

In addition to the rights set out above, you have the general right to withdraw your consent to the processing and use of data at any time; such withdrawal is effective for the future. Feel free to contact us at any time under the address indicated above if you have such a request.

We will then completely erase your data without delay, unless statutory storage/retention obligations impose different requirements. In this case, the data will be blocked, unless there is a legal basis allowing data processing.

6. The right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority

Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the EU Member State of your habitual residence, place of work or place of the alleged infringement, if you believe that the processing of personal data relating to you infringes the GDPR.

The supervisory authority with which the complaint has been lodged will inform the complainant on the progress and the outcome of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy pursuant to Article 78 GDPR.

7. Data security

Your personal data are transferred via the Internet in an encrypted form (SSL v3). We use technical and organisational measures to secure our website and other systems against loss, destruction, access, modification or distribution of your data by unauthorised persons. Access to your customer account requires entering your personal password. You should always keep your login information confidential and close the browser window after you complete your communication with us, in particular if you use your computer together with others.

8. Updating and amending this data protection statement

This data protection statement is current as of February 2021 and currently valid.

It may become necessary to change this data protection statement as we improve our website and web-based services, or due to changing requirements imposed by the law or official authorities. You can always download the currently applicable data protection statement on our website under www.binderholz-for-you.com/en/data-privacy/ and make a printout.