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Privacy Policy

Data privacy statement pursuant to GDPR

 

As the provider of the website, Ridex GmbH (hereinafter: “we”) is responsible for the personal data of the user (hereinafter: “you”) of this website. Therefore, we have implemented numerous technical and organizational measures for processing in order to guarantee best possible end-to-end protection of the personal data processed through this website.

 

Name and address of the controller

The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation of the EU (GDPR) and other national data protection laws of the Member States, as well as other data protection provisions:

Ridex GmbH

Josef-Orlopp-Straße 55

10365 Berlin [Germany]

Email: datenschutz@ridex.de

Managing director: Andreas Beraz

Commercial Register Number: Registry Court Charlottenburg Berlin, HRB 186819 B; VAT Reg No: DE314892085

 

1. General information relating to data processing

1.1. Scope of personal data processing

We generally only collect and use our users’ personal data to the extent necessary for providing a functioning website and for our content and products and services. Our users’ personal data are routinely collected and used only after the user’s consent has been obtained. An exception is made in cases where it is not possible to obtain the consent beforehand for factual reasons and processing of the data is permitted by statutory provisions.

Personal data are only collected if you voluntarily communicate that to us in the context of your order. We exclusively use the data you have provided to process and complete your order unless you have given further consent. Upon complete processing of the contract and full payment of the purchase price, your data will be blocked for further use and deleted after the retention period for tax and business records has expired insofar as you have not explicitly consented to further use of your data.

1.2. Disclosure of personal data

We will not disclose your personal data to third parties – with the exception of and to the extent indicated in this data privacy statement, – unless you have effectively consented to a disclosure of data or we are entitled or obligated to disclose data as a result of statutory provisions and/or orders of the authorities or courts. In particular, this may comprise the provision of information for purposes of criminal prosecution, averting danger or asserting intellectual property rights.

1.3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

To the extent that we obtain the consent for the processing procedures of personal data from the data subject, Art. 6 (1) (a) of the General Data Protection Regulation of the EU (GDPR) serves as the legal basis.

During the processing of personal data, which is necessary for the performance of a contract, the contracting party of which the data subject is, Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR serves as the legal basis. This also applies to processing procedures needed to carry out pre-contractual measures. To the extent that personal data need to be processed to comply with a legal obligation that is binding on our company, Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR serves as the legal basis.

In the event that vital interests of the data subject or of another natural person make it necessary to process personal data, Art. 6 (1) (d) GDPR serves as the legal basis.

If the processing is needed to protect a legitimate interest of our company or of a third party and if the interests, fundamental rights and fundamental freedoms of the data subject do not override the first-mentioned interests, Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR shall serve as the legal basis for the processing.

1.4. Deletion of data and duration of storage

The personal data of the data subject shall be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of the storage ceases. The data may be stored beyond the foregoing if provided for by the European or national legislator in legal Union regulations, laws or other regulations which the controller is subject to. Blocking or deletion of the data shall also take place if a storage period prescribed by the aforementioned standards expires, unless there is a necessity to continue to store the data in order to enter into a contract or perform a contract.

2.Provision of the website and creation of log files

2.1. Description and scope of data processing

Each time our website is viewed, our system automatically collects data and information about the

computer system of the accessing computer. 

The following data are collected in this process:

1. Information about the type of browser and the version used

2. The user’s operating system

3. The user’s Internet service provider

4. The user’s IP address

5. Date and time of the access

6. Websites from which the user’s system has accessed our website 

7. Websites that are accessed from our website by the user’s system

The log files contain IP addresses or other data permitting association with a user. This may be the

case, for example, if the link to the website from which the user accesses the website or the link to

the website from which the user transfers contains personal data.

The  data  are  also  stored  in  the log   files  of  our   system.  The   user’s  IP  addresses  or   other   data

permitting an association of the data with a user are not affected by the foregoing. Storage of this

data together with other personal data of the user does not take place.

2.2. Legal basis for the data processing 

Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR serves as the legal basis for the temporary storage of the data and the log

files.

2.3. Purpose of the data processing

The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is needed to permit delivery of the website

to the user’s computer. To do this, the user's IP address must be stored for the duration of the

session. 

Storage in log files takes place in order to ensure the website’s ability to function. In addition, the

data helps us optimize the website and ensure the security of our information technology systems.

An analysis of the data for marketing purposes does not take place in this process. 

Our   legitimate   interest   in   data   processing   pursuant   to   Art. 6   (1)   (f)   GDPR   also   lies   in   these

purposes.

2.4. Duration of storage

The data shall be erased without undue delay when they are no longer necessary in relation to the

purpose for which they were collected. In the event of collection of the data to provide the website,

this is the case when the respective session is ended. 

In the event that the data are stored in log files, this will be the case after not later than seven days.

Storage extending beyond that limit is possible. In this case, the user's IP address will be erased or

masked, so that it can no longer be associated with the viewing client.

2.5. Option of objection and removal

Collection of the data for provision of the website and storage of the data in log files is essential for

the operation of the website. Therefore, the user has no option of objection. 

3.Use of cookies

3.1. Description and scope of data processing (analysis of surfing behaviour)

We   use   cookies   permitting   an   analysis   of   the   user’s   surfing   behaviour   on   our   website.   The

following data can be transmitted in this manner:

1. Search terms entered

2. Frequency of page views

3. Use of website functions

The  data  collected  in  this  way  are  pseudonymised   by  technical  precautions.  Therefore,  it   is  no

longer possible to associate the data with the user viewing the website. The data are not stored

together with other personal data of the users.

3.2. Data collection by the use of Google Analytics

Our   website   uses   Google   Analytics,   a   web   analytics   service   provided   by   Google   Inc.   Google

Analytics   uses   so-called   "cookies".   These   are   text   files   that   are   stored   on   your   computer   and

enable an analysis of your use of the website. The information collected may include information

about the operating system, the browser, your IP address, the website you viewed previously (the

referrer URL) and the date and time of your visit to our website. The information on the use of our

website created by this text file is transmitted to a Google server in the USA  and stored there.

Google   will   use   this   information   to   analyse   your   use   of   our   website,   to   compile   reports   on   the

website activity for the website operator and to provide other services associated with the use of

the website and use of the Internet. If required by law or to the extent that third parties process

data on Google's behalf, Google will also pass this information on to such third parties. This use

will   take   place   in   an   anonymized   or   pseudonymised   form.   You   can   obtain   more   detailed

information concerning this directly from Google. Please click here.

3.3. Legal basis for the data processing 

Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR forms the legal basis for processing personal data involving the use of cookies.

3.4. Purpose of the data processing

Analysis cookies are used for the purpose of improving the quality of our website and its content.

Through the use of the analysis cookies, we learn about how the website is used, so that we can

constantly optimise our products and services.

Our legitimate interest in processing personal data pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR also lies in these

purposes. 

3.5. Duration of storage, option of objection and removal

Cookies are stored on the user's computer and transmitted to our site from there. Therefore, you

as   the   user   have   full   control   of   the   use   of   cookies.   By   changing   the   settings   in   your   Internet

browser, you can deactivate or limit the transmission of cookies. Cookies already stored may be

erased any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are deactivated for our website, it

is possible that you will no longer be able to fully use all the functions of the website.

The transmission of flash cookies cannot be disallowed in the settings of the browser, but this can

be done by changing the settings of the flash player. 

4.Newsletter

4.1. Description and scope of data processing

You can subscribe to a free newsletter on our website. When you register for the newsletter, the

data from the input mask are transmitted to us.

We inform you about our products and services at regular intervals (generally every two weeks) by

way of a newsletter. The newsletter can generally only be received if (1) you have a valid email

address and (2) you have registered for delivery of the newsletter.

For legal  reasons,  a  confirmation email  is sent to  the email address entered for  delivery  of  the

newsletter for the first time using the double-opt-in procedure. This confirmation email serves to

check whether the owner of the email address as the person concerned has authorised receipt of

the newsletter.

During the registration for the newsletter, we store the IP address assigned by the Internet service

provider to the computer system you are using at the time of the registration, as well as the date

and time of the registration. The collection of this data is necessary in order to understand any

possible misuse of the email address at a later date. This storage is exclusively in the interest of

our security.

4.2. Legal basis for the data processing

If the user has given his or her consent, Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR forms the legal basis for the data

processing after registration for the newsletter by the user.

4.3. Purpose of the data processing

The user's email address is collected for delivery of the newsletter. 

The collection of other personal data as part of the registration process serves to prevent abuse of

the services or of the email address used.

4.4. Duration of storage

The data shall be erased without undue delay when they are no longer necessary in relation to the

purpose for which they were collected. Accordingly, the user's email address shall be stored as

long as the subscription to the newsletter is active. 

4.5. Option of objection and removal

The subscription to the newsletter can be cancelled any time by the user concerned. There is a

corresponding button on the website under Newsletter for this purpose.

5.Contact form and email contact

5.1. Description and scope of data processing

There is a contact form on our website that can be used to contact us electronically. If the user

makes use of this opportunity, the data entered in the input mask are transmitted to us and stored.

These data comprise:

1. Name

2. Email

3. Subject

4. Optional

The following data are also stored at the time the message is sent:

1. The user’s IP address

2. Date and time of the registration

For the purpose of processing the data, your consent is obtained and reference is made to this

data privacy statement as part of the registration process.

Alternatively,   you  can   contact   us   by   using   the   email   address  provided.   In   this   case,   the   user’s

personal data transmitted with the email will be stored. 

No data will be passed on to third parties in this context. The data are exclusively used to process

the conversation.

5.2. Legal basis for the data processing 

If the user has given his or her consent, Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR forms the legal basis for the data

processing.

Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR forms the legal basis for processing the data transmitted while an email is being

sent. If the email contact is aimed at concluding a contract, Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR forms an additional

legal basis for the data processing.

5.3. Purpose of the data processing   

Processing of the personal data from the input mask is exclusively for the purpose of processing

the contact process. If we are contacted by email, the necessary legitimate interest in processing

the data also lies in this contact.

The   other   personal   data   processed   during   the   sending   process   serve   to   prevent   abuse   of   the

contact form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.

5.4. Duration of storage

The data shall be erased without undue delay when they are no longer necessary in relation to the

purpose for which they were collected. For the personal data from the input mask of the contact

form and those sent by email, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user is

ended. The conversation is ended when the circumstances indicate that the matter concerned is

finally resolved. 

The personal data collected additionally during the sending process will be erased after not later

than a period of seven days.

5.5. Option of objection and removal

The user has the option of withdrawing his or her consent to the processing of the personal data at

any time. If the user contacts us by email, he or she can object to the storage of his or her personal

data at any time. In that case, the conversation cannot be continued.

Cancellation by email or post: 

Ridex GmbH

Unter den Linden 10

10117 Berlin [Germany]

+49 30 588 49 588

E-mail: datenschutz@ridex.de

All the personal data stored in the course of the contact process will be erased in this case.

6. Rights of the data subject

The following list comprises all the rights of the data subjects pursuant to GDPR. Rights that are

not relevant for one’s own website do not need to be mentioned. In that regard, the list can be

shortened.

If your personal data are processed, you are the data subject within the meaning of GDPR and you

have the following rights vis-à-vis the controller:

6.1. Right to information

You may request confirmation from the controller about whether personal data concerning you are

being processed by us. 

If   such   processing   is   taking   place,   you   can   request   information   from   the   controller   about   the

following:

1. The purposes for which the personal data are being processed;

2. The categories of personal data that are being processed;

3. The recipients or the categories of recipients to whom the personal data concerning you 

were disclosed or are yet to be disclosed;

4. The planned duration of the storage of the personal data concerning you or, if it is not 

possible to obtain specific information about this, the criteria for determining the duration of 

storage;

5. The existence of a right to rectification or erasure of the personal data concerning you, a 

right to restriction of processing by the controller or a right to objection to this processing; 

6. The existence of a right to complain to a supervisory authority;

7. All available information about the origin of the data, if the personal data were not 

collected from the data subject;

8. The existence of automated decision-making including profiling pursuant to Art. 22 (1) 

and (4) GDPR and – at least in these cases – meaningful information about the logic 

involved as well as the significance and the envisaged consequences of such processing 

for the data subject.

You also have the right to request information about whether the personal data concerning you are

being transferred to a third country or an international organization. In this regard, you can request

to be informed about the appropriate safeguards pursuant to Art. 46 GDPR in connection with the

transfer.

6.2. Right to rectification 

You have a right to rectification and/or completion vis-à-vis the controller if the processed personal

data   concerning   you   are   incorrect   or   incomplete.   The   controller   shall   carry   out   the   rectification

without undue delay.

6.3. Right to restriction of processing

You may request restriction of processing of the personal data concerning you under the following

conditions:

1. If you dispute the accuracy of the personal data concerning you for a period of time that

enables the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data;

2. The processing is unlawful and you reject erasure of the personal data  and   instead

request restriction of the use of the personal data; 

3. The Controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but

you require them for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims; or

4.   If   you   have   objected   to   the   processing   pursuant   to   Art. 21   (1)   GDPR   pending   the

verification whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override your grounds.

Where processing of the personal data concerning you has been restricted, such data shall – with

the exception of storage – only be processed with your consent or for the establishment, exercise

or defence of legal claims or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person or for

reasons of important public interest of the Union or of a Member State.

If   the   restriction   of   the   processing   was   restricted   in   accordance   with   the   above-mentioned

conditions, you will be informed by the controller before the restriction is lifted.

7. Right to erasure

7.1. Obligation to erase

You may demand that the controller erase the relevant personal data without undue delay, and the

controller is obligated to promptly erase the data if one of the following applies:

1. The personal data concerning you are no longer necessary in relation to the purpose for which

they were collected or otherwise processed.

2. You withdraw your consent on which the processing is based pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (a) or Art. 9

(2) (a) GDPR and there is no other legal ground for the processing. 

3. You object to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 (1) GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate

grounds for the processing, or you object to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 (2) GDPR.  

4. The personal data concerning you have been unlawfully processed.

 

5. The personal data concerning you have to be erased to comply with a legal obligation under

Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject. 

6. The personal data concerning you were collected in relation to the offer of information society

services pursuant to Art. 8 (1) GDPR.

7.2. Information to third parties

If the controller has made the personal data concerning you public and is obligated to erase them

pursuant to Art. 17 (1) GDPR, the controller, taking account of available technology and the cost of

implantation, shall take reasonable steps, including technical measures, to inform controllers which

are   processing   the   personal   data   that   you   as   the   data   subject   request   the   erasure   by   such

controllers of any links to, or copy or replication of, those personal data. 

7.3. Exceptions

There is no right to erasure if the processing is necessary

1. To exercise the right of freedom of expression and information;

2. To comply with a legal obligation which requires processing by Union or Member State

law  to  which  the  controller   is  subject   or  for  the  performance  of  a  task  carried  out   in  the  public

interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller;

3. For reasons of public interest in the area of public health pursuant to Art. 9 (2) (h) and (i)

as well as Art. 9 (3) GDPR;

4. For archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or

statistical   purposes   pursuant   to   Art.   89   (1)   GDPR,   to   the   extent   that   the   right   referred   to   in

subsection (3) is likely to render impossible or seriously impair the achievement of the objectives of

that processing; or

5. To establish, exercise or defend legal claims.

7.4. Right to notification

If   you   have   claimed   the   right   to   rectification,   erasure   or   restriction   of   processing   vis-à-vis   the

controller,   the  controller   is   obligated   to   communicate   this   rectification   or   erasure   of   the  data   or

restriction of processing to all recipients to whom the personal data concerning you were disclosed,

unless this proves impossible or involves disproportionate effort.

You have the right to be informed of these recipients by the controller.

7.5. Right to data portability

You   have   the   right   to  receive   the   personal   data  concerning   you   that   you   have   provided   to  the

controller in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. In addition, you have the

right to have these data transmitted to another controller without hindrance from the controller to

which the personal data were provided, if

1. The processing is based on consent pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR or Art. 9 (2) (a)

GDPR or a contract pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR and

2. The processing is carried out by automated means.

In   exercising   this   right,   you   also   have   the   right   to   have   the   personal   data   concerning   you

transmitted   directly   from   one   controller   to   another   if   this   is   technically   feasible.   This   may   not

adversely affect the freedoms and rights of others.

The right to data portability does not apply to the processing of personal data necessary for the

performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested

in the controller.

7.6. Right to object

You   have   the   right   to   object,   on   grounds   relating   to   your   particular   situation,   at   any   time   to

processing of personal data concerning you which is based on Art. 6 (1) (e) or (f) GDPR; including

profiling based on these provisions. 

The controller shall no longer process the personal data concerning you unless it can demonstrate

compelling   legitimate   grounds   for   the   processing   which   override   your   interests,   rights   and

freedoms,   or   the   processing   serves   the   purpose   of   establishing,   exercising   or   defending   legal

claims.

Where personal data concerning you are processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the

right to object at any time to processing of personal data concerning you for the purpose of such

marketing, which includes profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing.

If you object to processing for direct marketing purposes, the personal data concerning you shall

no longer be processed for these purposes.

In   the   context   of   the   use   of   information   society   services,   you   have   the   opportunity   –

notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC – to exercise your right to object by automated means using

technical specifications.

7.7. Right to withdraw the declaration of consent regarding data privacy

You have the right to withdraw your declaration of consent regarding data privacy at any time. A

withdrawal   of  consent  does  not   affect  the  lawfulness   of  any  processing   done  up  to the  time  of

withdrawal.

7.8. Automated individual decision-making, including profiling

You   have   the   right   not   to   be   subjected   to   a   decision   based   solely   on   automated   processing,

including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you.

This shall not apply if the decision 

1. Is necessary to enter into or perform a contract between you and the controller;

2. Is authorised by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject, and these

legal   provisions   also   lay   down   suitable   measures   to   safeguard   your   rights   and   freedoms   and

legitimate interests, or

3. Is based on your explicit consent.

However, these decisions may not be based on special categories of personal data pursuant to

Art. 9 (1) GDPR unless Art. 9 (2) (a) or (g) GDPR apply and suitable measures have been taken to

protect your rights and freedoms and legitimate interests.

In the cases referred to in sections 1 and 3, the controller shall implement suitable measures to

safeguard  your  rights  and  freedoms  and  legitimate  interests,  at   least   the  right   to  obtain  human

intervention  on  the part   of   the controller,   to express  your   own  point  of  view   and  to contest   the

decision.

7.9. Right to lodge a complaint with a 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 Member State of your habitual residence,

place of work or place of the alleged infringement if you are of the opinion that the processing of

personal data relating to you violates the GDPR. 

The supervisory authority with which the complaint has been lodged shall inform the complainant

on the progress and the outcome of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy

pursuant to Art. 78 GDPR.