PRIVACY AND LEGAL NOTICE

Information pursuant to Section 5 TMG (Telemedia Act)

Ziems &Partner Unternehmensberater

Legal form, registered office and registration:
Partnership, registered office in Cologne, registry of Essen District Court, register No. PR 1241

Partners with power of representation:
Hans-Joachim Ziems
Elmar Geissinger
Stephan Maas
Daniel Ziems
Dr. Björn Büssen
Stephan M. Friedrich

Adress:
Ziems & Partner Unternehmensberater
Kennedyplatz 2
50679 Köln
+49 221 168822 0

VAT ID No.:
DE233782891

Resolution proceedings:
We are neither willing nor obliged to participate in resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration body.

Privacy policy

1. Data protection at a glance

General remarks

The notes under this heading provide a basic overview of the way in which your personal data are treated when you visit this website. Personal data is the term used to describe any data that are capable of identifying you personally. Detailed information on the topic of data protection is contained in the sections outlining our privacy policy below.

Data recording on this website

Who is responsible for the recording of data on this website?

The processing of data on this website is performed by the website operator. The operator’s contact details are provided in this privacy policy under the heading “Identity of the controller”.

How do we record your data?

One way in which we collect your data is by way of you disclosing them to us. This can occur, for example, when you enter data in a contact form.
Other data are recorded by our IT systems automatically or subject to your consent when you visit our site. This applies in particular to technical data (e.g. internet browser, operating system, time of your visit). These data are recorded automatically as soon as you enter this website.

For what purposes do we use your data?

Some data are collected to ensure that the website is provisioned free from errors. Other data can be used to analyse user behaviour.

What are your rights relating to your data?

You have the right to obtain free of charge at any time information concerning the origin and recipients of your stored personal data and the purpose of the processing. You also have the right to request that such data be rectified or erased. If you have consented to the processing of your data, you can withdraw such consent at any time with effect for the future. You are further entitled in certain circumstances to demand that the processing of your personal data be restricted. In addition, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
In this context and in case you have any other questions relating to data protection, you can contact us at any time.

2. Hosting

The content of our website is hosted by the following provider:

External hosting

This website is hosted externally. The personal data recorded on this website are stored on the servers of the host(s). In particular, such data can include IP addresses, contact requests, metadata and communication, contract and contact data, names, page visits and other data that are generated by a website.
The external hosting serves the purpose of performing contracts with our prospective and existing customers (Art. 6 (1) point b GDPR) and in the interests of our online offering being provisioned securely, quickly and efficiently by a professional provider (Art. 6 (1) point f GDPR). If the relevant consent has been requested, the processing takes place exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 (1) point a GDPR and Section 25 (1) TTDSG (Telecommunications and Telemedia Data Protection Act), provided that the consent encompasses the storage of cookies or access to information held on the user’s device (e.g. device fingerprinting) within the meaning of TTDSG. The consent can be revoked at any time.
Our host(s) will process your data only to the extent necessary to fulfil their performance obligations, and will follow our instructions relating to such data.
We employ the following host(s):
IONOS

Processing contract

We have concluded a data processing contract relating to the use of the forenamed hosting provider. This contract is as prescribed by data protection law and ensures that the provider processes the personal data of visitors to our website only according to our instructions and in compliance with GDPR.

3. General remarks and mandatory information

Data protection

The operators of these webpages take the privacy of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data in confidence and in compliance with the statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.
Various personal data are collected when you use this website. Personal data is the term used to describe any data that are capable of identifying you personally. This privacy policy explains which data we collect and the reasons for their use. It also describes how and for what purposes this takes place.
Please note that data transmitted by way of the internet (e.g. when e-mails are sent) can be exposed to security gaps. Data cannot be seamlessly protected against access by third parties.

Identity of the controller

The controller of data processing on this website is:
Ziems & Partner Unternehmensberater, Partnerschaft
Kennedyplatz 2

D-50679 Köln
Telefon: +49 (0) 221-168 822 0

E-Mail: info@ziems-partner.de
The controller is the natural or legal person who or which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data (e.g. names, e-mail addresses and similar).

Storage period

Unless a more specific storage duration is stated within this privacy policy, we continue to hold your personal data until the purpose of the processing ceases to exist. If you assert a legitimate request for erasure or revoke consent to the processing of data, your data will be erased provided that we do not have any other legally admissible grounds for storing your personal data (e.g. retention periods pursuant to fiscal or commercial law); in case such grounds exist, erasure will take place once the grounds cease to exist.

General remarks on the legal basis for data processing on this website

If you have consented to data processing, we process your personal data on the basis of Art. 6 (1) point a GDPR and Art. 9 (2) point a GDPR if special categories of personal data are being processed pursuant to Art. 9 (1) GDPR. In case of explicit consent to the transmission of personal data to third countries, the data processing also takes place on the basis of Art. 49 (1) point a GDPR. If you have consented to the storing of cookies or to access to information held on your device (e.g. by way of device fingerprinting), the data processing additionally takes place on the basis of Section 25 (1) TTDSG. The consent can be revoked at any time. If your data are necessary for the performance of a contract or in order to take steps prior to entering into a contract, we process your data on the basis of Art. 6 (1) point b GDPR. In addition, if necessary for compliance with a legal obligation, we process your data on the basis of Art. 6 (1) point c GDPR. Data processing can also take place on the basis of our legitimate interests pursuant to Art. 6 (1) point f GDPR. The following paragraphs of this privacy policy contain information concerning the applicable legal basis in individual cases.

Recipients of personal data

In the course of our business activities we work with various third parties. In some instances this also entails the transfer of personal data to such parties. We forward personal data to third parties only if necessary for the performance of a contract, if forwarding is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation (e.g. the forwarding of data to tax authorities), if we have a legitimate interest in the forwarding pursuant to Art. 6 (1) Point f GDPR, or if allowed by another legal basis. Where external processors are engaged, we forward our client’s personal data only on the basis of a valid contract governing processing by a third-party provider. In case of joint processing, a contract governing joint processing is concluded.

Revocation of consent to the processing of data

Many data processing operations can be performed only with your explicit consent. You can revoke consent you have granted at any time. The legality of the data processing occurring before the revocation shall remain unaffected by the revocation.

Right to object to data collection in specific cases and to direct marketing (Art. 21 GDPR)

IF THE DATA PROCESSING TAKES PLACE ON THE BASIS OF ART. 6 (1) POINT (E) OR (F) GDPR, YOU ARE ENTITLED TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME, ON GROUNDS RELATING TO YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION, TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING BASED ON SAID PROVISIONS. IN EACH CASE, THE LEGAL BASIS FOR THE PROCESSING OF DATA IS STATED IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU OBJECT, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL DATA CONCERNED UNLESS WE CAN DEMONSTRATE THE EXISTENCE OF COMPELLING LEGITIMATE GROUNDS FOR PROCESSING WHICH OVERRIDE YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS, OR UNLESS THE PROCESSING IS NECESSARY FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT, EXERCISE OR DEFENCE OF LEGAL CLAIMS (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ART. 21 (1) GDPR).
IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA ARE PROCESSED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES, YOU SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME TO PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA CONCERNING YOU FOR SUCH MARKETING, WHICH INCLUDES PROFILING TO THE EXTENT THAT IT IS RELATED TO SUCH DIRECT MARKETING. IF YOU OBJECT, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL DATA THEREAFTER FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ART. 21 (2) GDPR).

Beschwerderecht bei der zuständigen Aufsichtsbehörde

Im Falle von Verstößen gegen die DSGVO steht den Betroffenen ein Beschwerderecht bei einer Aufsichtsbehörde, insbesondere in dem Mitgliedstaat ihres gewöhnlichen Aufenthalts, ihres Arbeitsplatzes oder des Orts des mutmaßlichen Verstoßes zu. Das Beschwerderecht besteht unbeschadet anderweitiger verwaltungsrechtlicher oder gerichtlicher Rechtsbehelfe.

Right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority

In case of infringements of the GDPR, the data subject shall have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of his or her habitual residence, place of work or place of the alleged infringement. The right to lodge a complaint exists without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedies.

Access to information, rectification and erasure

Within the framework of the applicable statutory provisions, you have the right to obtain free of charge at any time information concerning your stored personal data and their origin and recipients, the purpose of the data processing, and where appropriate the right to have such data rectified or erased. In this context and in case you have other questions relating to personal data, you can contact us at any time.

Right to restriction of processing

You are entitled to demand that the processing of your personal data be restricted. You can contact us on this matter at any time. The right to restriction of processing exists in the following cases:

  • If you contest the accuracy of your personal data stored by us, we generally need time to verify the accuracy of your assertion. You are entitled to demand that the processing of your personal data be restricted for the verification period.
  • If the processing of your personal data has been or is unlawful, instead of erasure you can request that the data processing be restricted.
  • If we no longer need your personal data but they are required by you for the exercise, defence or establishment of legal claims, instead of erasure you are entitled to demand that the processing of your personal data be restricted.
  • If you have objected to processing pursuant to Art. 21 (1) GDPR, a balance has to be struck between your interests and ours. Until the overriding interests have been established, you are entitled to demand that the processing of your personal data be restricted.

If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, they can – with the exception of their storage – be processed only 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 European Union or of a Member State.

SSL and TLS encryption

This site uses SSL and/or TLS encryption for security reasons and to safeguard the transmission of confidential content, such as purchase orders and inquiries, that you send to us in our capacity as the site operator. The address in the browser address bar changes from http:// to https:// and the browser displays a closed padlock symbol when data are being transmitted in an encrypted format.
When SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data that you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties as well.

4. Data recording on this website

Server log files

The webpage provider automatically collects and stores information in server log files, which your browser sends to us automatically. This information consists of the following:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referrer URL
  • Host name of the computer accessing the information
  • Time of the server request
  • IP address

This information is not consolidated with other data sources.
The collection of these data takes place on the basis of Art. 6 (1) point f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically flawless presentation and optimised provisioning of its website – to this end the server log files have to be collected.

Inquiries by e-mail, phone or faxx

If you contact us by e-mail, phone or fax, we will store and process your inquiry, including all the personal data (your name and the inquiry) arising therefrom, for the purposes of dealing with your concern. We do not pass on these data without your consent.
These data are processed on the basis of Art. 6 (1) point b GDPR if your inquiry relates to the performance of a contract or is necessary in order to take steps prior to entering into a contract. In all other cases the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective processing of inquiries submitted to us (Art. 6 (1) point f GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6 (1) point a GDPR), provided that same has been sought; the consent can be revoked at any time.
We continue to hold the data you send to us by way of contact requests until you ask that we erase same or you revoke your consent to storage, or until the purpose of the data storage ceases to exist (e.g. once your concern has been dealt with). Mandatory statutory provisions – in particular statutory retention periods – remain unaffected.

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