Privacy policy

Definitions 

The privacy policy of ABA BEUL GLOBAL GmbH is based on the terms used by the European legislator for the adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our privacy policy should be easy to read and understand for the public as well as for our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would like to explain some of the terminology we use.

We use the following terms, among others, in this privacy policy:

a) Personal data

Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter referred to as “data subject”). An identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person.

b) Data subject
A data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data are processed by the data controller.

c) Processing
Processing means any operation or set of operations which is performed on personal data or on sets of personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organisation, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, deletion or destruction.

d) Restriction of processing

Restriction of processing is the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting its processing in the future.

e) Profiling
Profiling is any form of automated processing of personal data consisting of using personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyse or predict aspects concerning that natural person’s performance at work, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behaviour, location or movements.

f) Pseudonymisation
Pseudonymisation is the processing of personal data in such a way that the personal data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, provided that such additional information is kept separately and that technical and organisational measures are taken to ensure that the personal data cannot be attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.

g) Data controller or controller responsible for the processing
The data controller or the person responsible for the processing is the natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data. Where the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union or Member State law, the data controller or the specific criteria for his or her designation may be provided for by Union or Member State law.

h) Processor
A processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller.

i) Recipient
A recipient is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body to whom personal data are disclosed, whether or not a third party. However, authorities that may receive personal data in the context of a specific investigative mandate under Union law or the law of the Member States are not considered as recipients.

j) Third party
Third party means any natural or legal person, public authority, agency or body other than the data subject, the controller, the processor and persons who, under the direct authority of the controller or the processor, are authorised to process personal data.

k) Consent
Consent is any freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous indication of the data subject’s wishes by which he or she, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signifies agreement to the processing of personal data relating to him or her.

Name and address of the data controller

The responsible entity within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), other applicable data protection laws in the member states of the European Union, and other regulations related to data protection is:

ABA Beul GmbH
Dieselstraße 11
57439 Attendorn
Germany

Email: info@ababeul.de
Website: www.ababeul.de

Contact details of the data protection officer

The Data Protection Officer of the data controller can be contacted as follows:

Email: dsb@ababeul.de

Any data subject can contact our Data Protection Officer directly at any time with all questions and suggestions concerning data protection.

Collection of general data and information

Each time the ABA Beul GmbH website is accessed by a data subject or an automated system, a series of general data and information is collected. This general data and information is stored in the server’s log files. The following data may be collected: (1) the browser types and versions used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system reaches our website (so-called referrers), (4) the sub-websites accessed via an accessing system on our website, (5) the date and time of access to the website, (6) an Internet Protocol address (IP address), (7) the Internet service provider of the accessing system, and (8) other similar data and information that may be used in the event of attacks on our information technology systems.

When using this general data and information, ABA Beul GmbH does not draw any conclusions about the data subject. Rather, this information is needed to (1) correctly deliver the content of our website, (2) optimize the content of our website as well as the advertising for it, (3) ensure the long-term viability of our information technology systems and website technology, and (4) provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for prosecution in case of a cyberattack. This anonymously collected data and information is therefore analyzed by ABA Beul GmbH both statistically and with the aim of increasing data protection and data security in our company, in order to ultimately ensure an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data of the server log files are stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.

Registration on our website

The data subject has the possibility to register on the website of the data controller by providing personal data. The personal data that is transmitted to the data controller is determined by the respective input mask used for the registration. The personal data entered by the data subject is collected and stored exclusively for internal use by the data controller and for its own purposes. The data controller may request the transfer to one or more processors, such as a parcel service provider, which also uses personal data exclusively for an internal use that is attributable to the data controller.

By registering on the website of the data controller, the IP address—assigned by the Internet Service Provider (ISP) and used by the data subject—date, and time of registration are also stored. The storage of this data takes place against the backdrop that this is the only way to prevent the misuse of our services, and this data makes it possible, if necessary, to clarify criminal offenses committed. In this respect, the storage of this data is necessary for the protection of the data controller. This data is not passed on to third parties unless there is a statutory obligation to pass on the data, or the transfer serves the aim of criminal prosecution.

The registration of the data subject, with the voluntary provision of personal data, is intended to enable the data controller to offer the data subject content or services that may only be offered to registered users due to the nature of the matter in question. Registered persons are free to change the personal data specified during registration at any time, or to have it completely deleted from the data controller’s database.

The data controller shall, at any time, provide information upon request to each data subject as to what personal data is stored about the data subject. In addition, the data controller shall correct or erase personal data at the request or indication of the data subject, insofar as there are no statutory storage obligations. The entirety of the data controller’s employees are available to the data subject in this respect as contact persons.

Subscription to our newsletter

On the website of ABA Beul GmbH, users are given the opportunity to subscribe to our company’s newsletter. The input mask used for this purpose determines what personal data is transmitted, as well as when the newsletter is ordered from the controller.

ABA Beul GmbH informs its customers and business partners regularly through a newsletter about company offers. The company’s newsletter can only be received by the data subject if (1) the data subject has a valid email address and (2) the data subject registers for the newsletter dispatch. For legal reasons, a confirmation email will be sent to the email address registered by a data subject for the first time for newsletter dispatch in the double opt-in procedure. This confirmation email is used to prove whether the owner of the email address as the data subject is authorized to receive the newsletter.

When registering for the newsletter, we also store the IP address of the computer system assigned by the Internet Service Provider (ISP) and used by the data subject at the time of registration, as well as the date and time of the registration. The collection of this data is necessary to understand the (possible) misuse of the email address of a data subject at a later date and it therefore serves the legal protection of the data controller.

The personal data collected as part of a registration for the newsletter will only be used to send our newsletter. In addition, subscribers to the newsletter may be informed by email if this is necessary for the operation of the newsletter service or a related registration, as might be the case in the event of modifications to the newsletter offer, or in the case of a change in technical circumstances. There will be no transfer of personal data collected by the newsletter service to third parties. The subscription to our newsletter may be terminated by the data subject at any time. The consent to the storage of personal data, which the data subject has given for the newsletter dispatch, may be revoked at any time. For the purpose of revocation of consent, a corresponding link is found in each newsletter. It is also possible to unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time directly on the website of the data controller or to communicate this to the data controller in a different way.

Newsletter tracking

The newsletters of ABA Beul GmbH contain so-called tracking pixels. A tracking pixel is a miniature graphic embedded in such emails, which are sent in HTML format to enable log file recording and analysis. This allows a statistical analysis of the success or failure of online marketing campaigns. Based on the embedded tracking pixel, ABA Beul GmbH may see if and when an email was opened by a data subject, and which links in the email were called up by data subjects.

Such personal data collected in the tracking pixels contained in the newsletters are stored and analyzed by the data controller in order to optimize the delivery of the newsletter, as well as to adapt the content of future newsletters even better to the interests of the data subject. This personal data will not be passed on to third parties. Data subjects are at any time entitled to revoke the respective separate declaration of consent issued by means of the double opt-in procedure. After a revocation, this personal data will be deleted by the controller. ABA Beul GmbH automatically regards a withdrawal from the receipt of the newsletter as a revocation.

Contact via the website

The website of ABA Beul GmbH contains information that enables a quick electronic contact to our enterprise, as well as direct communication with us, which also includes a general address of the so-called electronic mail (email address). If a data subject contacts the data controller by email or via a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the data subject is automatically stored. Such personal data transmitted on a voluntary basis by a data subject to the data controller is stored for the purpose of processing or contacting the data subject. There is no transfer of this personal data to third parties.

Routine deletion and blocking of personal data

The data controller shall process and store the personal data of the data subject only for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of storage, or as far as this is granted by the European legislator or other legislators in laws or regulations to which the controller is subject.

If the storage purpose is not applicable, or if a storage period prescribed by the European legislator or another competent legislator expires, the personal data are routinely blocked or deleted in accordance with legal requirements.

Rights of the data subject

a) Right to confirmation
Every data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the data controller confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning them is being processed. If a data subject wishes to avail themselves of this right of confirmation, they may, at any time, contact our Data Protection Officer or another employee of the data controller.

b) Right to access
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to obtain from the data controller free information about their personal data stored at any time and a copy of this information. Furthermore, the European legislator has granted the data subject access to the following information:

• the purposes of the processing;
• the categories of personal data concerned;
• the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed, particularly recipients in third countries or international organizations;
• if possible, the envisaged period for which the personal data will be stored, or, if not possible, the criteria used to determine that period;
• the existence of the right to request from the controller rectification or erasure of personal data or restriction of processing of personal data concerning the data subject or to object to such processing;
• the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority;
• where the personal data are not collected from the data subject, any available information as to their source;
• the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, referred to in Article 22(1) and (4) GDPR and, at least in those cases, meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and the envisaged consequences of such processing for the data subject.

Furthermore, the data subject has a right to obtain information as to whether personal data is transferred to a third country or to an international organization. Where this is the case, the data subject shall have the right to be informed of the appropriate safeguards relating to the transfer.

If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of access, they may, at any time, contact our Data Protection Officer or another employee of the data controller.

c) Right to rectification
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to obtain from the data controller without undue delay the rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning them. Taking into account the purposes of the processing, the data subject has the right to have incomplete personal data completed, including by means of providing a supplementary statement.

If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to rectification, they may, at any time, contact our Data Protection Officer or another employee of the data controller.

d) Right to erasure (Right to be forgotten)
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to obtain from the controller the erasure of personal data concerning them without undue delay, where one of the following grounds applies and insofar as the processing is not necessary:

• The personal data are no longer necessary in relation to the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed.
• The data subject withdraws consent on which the processing is based according to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR or Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR, and where there is no other legal ground for the processing.
• The data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Art. 21(1) GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or the data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Art. 21(2) GDPR.
• The personal data have been unlawfully processed.
• The personal data must be erased for compliance with a legal obligation in Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject.
• The personal data have been collected in relation to the offer of information society services referred to in Art. 8(1) GDPR.

If one of the aforementioned reasons applies, and a data subject wishes to request the erasure of personal data stored by ABA Beul GmbH, they may, at any time, contact our Data Protection Officer or another employee of the data controller. The Data Protection Officer of ABA Beul GmbH or another employee shall promptly ensure that the erasure request is complied with immediately.

Where the controller has made personal data public and is obliged pursuant to Art. 17(1) GDPR to erase the personal data, the controller, taking account of available technology and the cost of implementation, shall take reasonable steps, including technical measures, to inform other controllers processing the personal data that the data subject has requested erasure by such controllers of any links to, or copy or replication of, those personal data, insofar as processing is not required. The Data Protection Officer of ABA Beul GmbH or another employee will arrange the necessary measures in individual cases.

e) Right to restriction of processing
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to obtain from the controller restriction of processing where one of the following applies:

• The accuracy of the personal data is contested by the data subject, for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data.
• The processing is unlawful, and the data subject opposes the erasure of the personal data and requests the restriction of their use instead.
• The controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but they are required by the data subject for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.
• The data subject has objected to processing pursuant to Art. 21(1) GDPR pending the verification whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override those of the data subject.

If one of the aforementioned conditions is met, and a data subject wishes to request the restriction of the processing of personal data stored by ABA Beul GmbH, they may at any time contact our Data Protection Officer or another employee of the data controller. The Data Protection Officer of ABA Beul GmbH or another employee will arrange the restriction of the processing.

f) Right to data portability
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to receive the personal data concerning them, which was provided to a controller, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. They have the right to transmit those data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to which the personal data have been provided, as long as the processing is based on consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR or Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR, or on a contract pursuant to Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, and the processing is carried out by automated means, provided that the processing is not necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.

Furthermore, in exercising their right to data portability pursuant to Art. 20(1) GDPR, the data subject has the right to have the personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible and when doing so does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.

To assert the right to data portability, the data subject may at any time contact the Data Protection Officer designated by ABA Beul GmbH or another employee.

g) Right to object
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to object, on grounds relating to their particular situation, at any time, to processing of personal data concerning them, which is based on Art. 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions. ABA Beul GmbH shall no longer process the personal data in the event of the objection unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override the interests, rights, and freedoms of the data subject, or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.

If ABA Beul GmbH processes personal data for direct marketing purposes, the data subject has the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning them for such marketing. This applies to profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing. If the data subject objects to ABA Beul GmbH to the processing for direct marketing purposes, ABA Beul GmbH will no longer process the personal data for these purposes.

In addition, the data subject has the right, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to object to the processing of personal data concerning them by ABA Beul GmbH for scientific or historical research purposes, or for statistical purposes pursuant to Art. 89(1) GDPR, unless the processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out for reasons of public interest.

To exercise the right to object, the data subject may directly contact the Data Protection Officer of ABA Beul GmbH or another employee. The data subject is also free in the context of using information society services, and notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, to use their right to object by automated means using technical specifications.

h) Automated individual decision-making, including profiling
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning them or similarly significantly affects them, as long as the decision (1) is not necessary for entering into, or the performance of, a contract between the data subject and a data controller, or (2) is not authorized by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject and which also lays down suitable measures to safeguard the data subject’s rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, or (3) is not based on the data subject’s explicit consent.

If the decision (1) is necessary for entering into, or the performance of, a contract between the data subject and a data controller, or (2) it is based on the data subject’s explicit consent, ABA Beul GmbH shall implement suitable measures to safeguard the data subject’s rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, at least the right to obtain human intervention on the part of the controller, to express their point of view, and to contest the decision.

If the data subject wishes to exercise the rights concerning automated individual decision-making, they may, at any time, directly contact our Data Protection Officer of ABA Beul GmbH or another employee of the data controller.

i) Right to withdraw data protection consent
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to withdraw consent to the processing of their personal data at any time. If the data subject wishes to exercise the right to withdraw the consent, they may, at any time, contact our Data Protection Officer or another employee of the data controller.

Privacy for applications and in the application process

The data controller shall collect and process the personal data of applicants for the purpose of processing the application procedure. The processing may also be carried out electronically. This is particularly the case if an applicant submits corresponding application documents by electronic means, for example, by email or via a web form on the website, to the data controller. If the data controller concludes an employment contract with an applicant, the submitted data will be stored for the purpose of processing the employment relationship in compliance with legal requirements. If no employment contract is concluded with the applicant by the controller, the application documents shall be automatically erased two months after the notification of the refusal decision, provided that no other legitimate interests of the controller are opposed to the erasure. Another legitimate interest in this relation is, for example, a burden of proof in a procedure under the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).

Privacy provisions regarding the application and use of Facebook

The data controller has integrated components of the company Facebook on this website. Facebook is a social network.

A social network is a social meeting place operated on the Internet, an online community, which generally allows users to communicate with each other and interact in a virtual space. A social network can serve as a platform for exchanging opinions and experiences or enable the Internet community to provide personal or business-related information. Facebook enables users of the social network to create private profiles, upload photos, and network through friend requests.

The operating company of Facebook is Facebook, Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA. If a data subject lives outside of the USA or Canada, the controller for the processing of personal data is Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

With each call-up to one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the controller and on which a Facebook component (Facebook plug-ins) was integrated, the web browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted to download the display of the corresponding Facebook component from Facebook through the Facebook component. A complete overview of all the Facebook Plug-ins may be accessed under https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/?locale=en_US. During the course of this technical procedure, Facebook is made aware of what specific sub-site of our website was visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is logged in at the same time on Facebook, Facebook detects with every call-up to our website by the data subject—and for the entire duration of their stay on our website—which specific sub-site of our Internet page was visited by the data subject. This information is collected through the Facebook component and associated with the respective Facebook account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on one of the Facebook buttons integrated into our website, e.g., the “Like” button, or if the data subject submits a comment, then Facebook matches this information with the personal Facebook user account of the data subject and stores the personal data.

Facebook always receives, through the Facebook component, information about a visit to our website by the data subject, whenever the data subject is logged in at the same time on Facebook during the time of the call-up to our website. This occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Facebook component or not. If such a transmission of information to Facebook is not desirable for the data subject, then they may prevent this by logging off from their Facebook account before a call-up to our website is made.

The data protection guideline published by Facebook, which is available at https://facebook.com/about/privacy/, provides information about the collection, processing, and use of personal data by Facebook. In addition, it is explained there what setting options Facebook offers to protect the privacy of the data subject. In addition, different configuration options are available to eliminate the data transmission to Facebook. These applications may be used by the data subject to eliminate a data transmission to Facebook.

Email: info@ababeul.de
Website: www.ababeul.de

Privacy policy provisions regarding the application and use of Getty Images images

The data controller has integrated components of the company Getty Images on this website. Getty Images is an American image provider. An image provider is a company that offers images and other image material on the market. Image providers generally market photographs, illustrations, and film material. Different customers, in particular, Internet site operators, editorial departments of print and TV media, and advertising agencies, license the images used by them via an image provider.

The operating company of the Getty Images components is Getty Images International, 1st Floor, The Herbert Building, The Park, Carrickmines, Dublin 18, Ireland.

Getty Images allows embedding of stock images (possibly free of charge). Embedding is the incorporation or integration of specific third-party content, such as text, video, or image data, which is provided by a third-party website and then appears on the own website. An embedding code is used for embedding. An embedding code is an HTML code that is integrated into a website by a website operator. If an embedding code has been integrated by a website operator, the external content of the other website is displayed immediately by default as soon as a website is visited. To display the external content, it is loaded directly from the other website. Getty Images provides further information about the embedding of content under http://www.gettyimages.de/resources/embed.

Through the technical implementation of the embedding code, which enables the display of the images of Getty Images, the IP address of the Internet connection, through which the data subject accesses our website, is transmitted to Getty Images. Furthermore, Getty Images collects our website, the browser type used, the browser language, the time and the length of the visit. In addition, Getty Images may collect navigation information, i.e., information about which of our sub-pages were visited by the data subject and which links were clicked on, as well as other interactions that were performed while visiting our website. These data may be stored and evaluated by Getty Images.

Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Getty Images may be retrieved under http://www.gettyimages.de/enterprise/privacy-policy.

Privacy policy provisions regarding the application and use of Google+

The data controller has integrated components of the service Google+ on this website. Google+ is a so-called social network. A social network is a social meeting place operated on the Internet, an online community, which generally allows users to communicate with each other and interact in a virtual space. A social network can serve as a platform for exchanging opinions and experiences or enable the Internet community to provide personal or business-related information. Google+ allows users of the social network to create private profiles, upload photos, and network through friend requests.

The operating company of Google+ is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.

With each call-up to one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the controller and on which a Google+ button was integrated, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted to download the display of the corresponding Google+ button from Google through the respective Google+ button. During the course of this technical procedure, Google is made aware of what specific sub-site of our website was visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is logged in at the same time on Google+, Google recognizes with every call-up to our website by the data subject—and for the entire duration of their stay on our website—which specific sub-site of our Internet page was visited by the data subject. This information is collected through the Google+ button and Google matches this with the respective Google+ account associated with the data subject.

If the data subject clicks on one of the Google+ buttons integrated on our website and thereby gives a Google+1 recommendation, then Google assigns this information to the personal Google+ user account of the data subject and stores the personal data. Google stores the Google+1 recommendation of the data subject, making it publicly available in accordance with the terms and conditions accepted by the data subject in this regard. Subsequently, a Google+1 recommendation given on this website by the data subject will be stored and processed along with other personal data, such as the name of the Google+1 account used by the data subject and the photo stored in that account in other Google services, such as the search-engine results of the Google search engine, the Google account of the data subject, or in other places, e.g., on Internet pages or in connection with advertisements. Google is also able to link the visit to this website with other personal data stored on Google. Google further records this personal information with the aim of improving or optimizing the various Google services.

Google always receives, through the Google+ button, information about a visit to our website by the data subject, whenever the data subject is logged in at the same time on Google+ during the time of the call-up to our website. This occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Google+ button or not.

If the data subject does not wish to have their personal data transmitted to Google, they may prevent such transmission by logging out of their Google+ account before they visit our website.

Further information and the data protection provisions of Google may be retrieved under https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/. More information from Google about the Google+1 button may be obtained under https://developers.google.com/+/web/buttons-policy.

Privacy policy provisions regarding the application and use of Instagram

The data controller has integrated components of the service Instagram on this website. Instagram is a service that may be qualified as an audiovisual platform, which allows users to share photos and videos, as well as disseminate such data in other social networks.

The operating company of the Instagram services is Instagram LLC, 1 Hacker Way, Building 14 First Floor, Menlo Park, CA, USA.

With each call-up to one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the controller and on which an Instagram component (Insta button) was integrated, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted to download the display of the corresponding Instagram component from Instagram. During the course of this technical procedure, Instagram is made aware of what specific sub-page of our website was visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is logged in at the same time on Instagram, Instagram detects with every call-up to our website by the data subject—and for the entire duration of their stay on our website—which specific sub-page of our Internet page was visited by the data subject. This information is collected through the Instagram component and is associated with the respective Instagram account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on one of the Instagram buttons integrated on our website, then Instagram matches this information with the personal Instagram user account of the data subject and stores the personal data.

Instagram receives information via the Instagram component that the data subject has visited our website provided that the data subject is logged in at Instagram at the time of the call to our website. This occurs regardless of whether the person clicks on the Instagram component or not. If such a transmission of information to Instagram is not desirable for the data subject, then they can prevent this by logging off from their Instagram account before a call-up to our website is made.

Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Instagram may be retrieved under https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388 and https://www.instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/.

Privacy policy provisions regarding the application and use of Pinterest

The data controller has integrated components of the Pinterest Inc. on this website. Pinterest is a social network. A social network is a social meeting place operated on the Internet, an online community, which generally allows users to communicate with each other and interact in a virtual space. A social network can serve as a platform for exchanging opinions and experiences or enable the Internet community to provide personal or business-related information. Pinterest allows users of the social network to publish image collections and individual images as well as descriptions on virtual pinboards (so-called pinning), which can then be shared (so-called repinning) or commented on by other users.

The operating company of Pinterest is Pinterest Inc., 808 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA.

With each call-up to one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the controller and on which a Pinterest component (Pinterest plug-in) was integrated, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted to download the display of the corresponding Pinterest component from Pinterest. During the course of this technical procedure, Pinterest is made aware of what specific sub-page of our website was visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is logged in at the same time on Pinterest, Pinterest detects with every call-up to our website by the data subject—and for the entire duration of their stay on our website—which specific sub-page of our Internet page was visited by the data subject. This information is collected through the Pinterest component and associated with the respective Pinterest account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on one of the Pinterest buttons integrated on our website, then Pinterest assigns this information to the personal Pinterest user account of the data subject and stores the personal data.

Pinterest receives information via the Pinterest component that the data subject has visited our website, provided that the data subject is logged in at Pinterest at the time of the call to our website. This occurs regardless of whether the person clicks on the Pinterest component or not. If such a transmission of information to Pinterest is not desirable for the data subject, then they can prevent this by logging off from their Pinterest account before a call-up to our website is made.

The data protection guideline published by Pinterest, which is available under https://about.pinterest.com/privacy-policy, provides information about the collection, processing, and use of personal data by Pinterest.

Privacy policy provisions regarding the application and use of Twitter

The data controller has integrated components of Twitter on this website. Twitter is a multilingual, publicly accessible microblogging service on which users may publish and spread so-called tweets, e.g., short messages, which are limited to 140 characters. These short messages are available to everyone, including those who are not logged on to Twitter. The tweets are also displayed to the followers of the respective user. Followers are other Twitter users who follow the tweets of a user. Furthermore, Twitter allows you to address a broad audience via hashtags, links, or retweets.

The operating company of Twitter is Twitter, Inc., 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA.

With each call-up to one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the controller and on which a Twitter component (Twitter button) was integrated, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted to download the display of the corresponding Twitter component from Twitter. Further information about the Twitter buttons is available under https://about.twitter.com/de/resources/buttons. During the course of this technical procedure, Twitter gains knowledge of what specific sub-page of our website was visited by the data subject. The purpose of the integration of the Twitter component is a retransmission of the contents of this website to allow our users to introduce this web page to the digital world and increase our visitor numbers.

If the data subject is logged in at the same time on Twitter, Twitter detects with every call-up to our website by the data subject—and for the entire duration of their stay on our website—which specific sub-page of our Internet page was visited by the data subject. This information is collected through the Twitter component and associated with the respective Twitter account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on one of the Twitter buttons integrated on our website, then Twitter assigns this information to the personal Twitter user account of the data subject and stores the personal data.

Twitter receives information via the Twitter component that the data subject has visited our website, provided that the data subject is logged in at Twitter at the time of the call to our website. This occurs regardless of whether the person clicks on the Twitter component or not. If such a transmission of information to Twitter is not desirable for the data subject, then they can prevent this by logging off from their Twitter account before a call-up to our website is made.

The applicable data protection provisions of Twitter may be accessed under https://twitter.com/privacy?lang=en.

Privacy policy provisions regarding the application and use of Xing

The data controller has integrated components of Xing on this website. Xing is an Internet-based social network that enables users to connect with existing business contacts as well as create new business contacts. The individual users can create a personal profile of themselves. Companies can create company profiles or publish job offers on Xing.

The operating company of Xing is XING SE, Dammtorstraße 30, 20354 Hamburg, Germany.

With each call-up to one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the controller and on which a Xing component (Xing plug-in) was integrated, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted to download the display of the corresponding Xing component from Xing. Further information on the Xing plug-ins may be accessed under https://dev.xing.com/plugins. During the course of this technical procedure, Xing gains knowledge of what specific sub-page of our website was visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is logged in at the same time on Xing, Xing detects with every call-up to our website by the data subject—and for the entire duration of their stay on our website—which specific sub-page of our Internet page was visited by the data subject. This information is collected through the Xing component and associated with the respective Xing account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on one of the Xing buttons integrated on our website, e.g., the “Share” button, then Xing assigns this information to the personal Xing user account of the data subject and stores the personal data.

Xing receives information via the Xing component that the data subject has visited our website, provided that the data subject is logged in at Xing at the time of the call to our website. This occurs regardless of whether the person clicks on the Xing component or not. If such a transmission of information to Xing is not desirable for the data subject, then they can prevent this by logging off from their Xing account before a call-up to our website is made.

The data protection guideline published by Xing, which is available under https://www.xing.com/privacy, provides information about the collection, processing, and use of personal data by Xing. Furthermore, Xing has published data protection information for the XING Share-Button under https://www.xing.com/app/share?op=data_protection.

Data protection provisions about the application and use of YouTube

The data controller has integrated components of YouTube on this website. YouTube is an Internet video portal that allows video publishers to set video clips and other users free of charge, which also provides free viewing, reviewing, and commenting on them. YouTube allows you to publish all kinds of videos, so you can access both full movies and TV shows, as well as music videos, trailers, and videos made by users via the Internet portal.

The operating company of YouTube is YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA. YouTube, LLC is a subsidiary of Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.

With each call-up to one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the controller and on which a YouTube component (YouTube video) was integrated, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted to download the display of the corresponding YouTube component from YouTube. Further information about YouTube may be obtained under https://www.youtube.com/yt/about/en/. During the course of this technical procedure, YouTube and Google gain knowledge of what specific sub-page of our website was visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is logged in at the same time on YouTube, YouTube recognizes with every call-up to our website by the data subject—and for the entire duration of their stay on our website—which specific sub-page of our Internet page was visited by the data subject. This information is collected through the YouTube component and associated with the respective YouTube account of the data subject.

YouTube and Google will receive information through the YouTube component that the data subject has visited our website, if the data subject at the time of the call to our website is logged in at YouTube; this occurs regardless of whether the person clicks on a YouTube video or not. If such a transmission of this information to YouTube and Google is not desirable for the data subject, the delivery may be prevented if the data subject logs off from their own YouTube account before a call-up to our website is made.

The data protection provisions published by YouTube, which is available under https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/, provide information about the collection, processing, and use of personal data by YouTube and Google.

Use of the AUSSCHREIBEN.DE tender platform

We use services from the platform AUSSCHREIBEN.DE on our website to offer you the option of conveniently selecting and downloading our tender texts. AUSSCHREIBEN.DE uses cookies to recognize sessions and the services of Google Analytics and Matomo. You can find information on this and on how to disable cookies in the privacy notice of the responsible body, AUSSCHREIBEN.DE.

Legal basis of the processing

Article 6(1)(a) GDPR serves as the legal basis for our company for processing operations for which we obtain consent for a specific processing purpose. If the processing of personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, as is the case, for example, when processing operations are necessary for the supply of goods or to provide any other service or consideration, the processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. The same applies to such processing operations that are necessary for carrying out pre-contractual measures, for example, in the case of inquiries concerning our products or services. If our company is subject to a legal obligation by which processing of personal data is required, such as for the fulfillment of tax obligations, the processing is based on Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR. In rare cases, the processing of personal data may be necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or of another natural person. This would be the case, for example, if a visitor were injured in our company and their name, age, health insurance data, or other vital information would have to be passed on to a doctor, hospital, or other third parties. Then the processing would be based on Art. 6(1)(d) GDPR. Finally, processing operations could be based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. This legal basis is used for processing operations that are not covered by any of the aforementioned legal grounds if processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by our company or by a third party, except where such interests are overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject which require protection of personal data. Such processing operations are particularly permissible because they have been specifically mentioned by the European legislator. He considered that a legitimate interest could be assumed if the data subject is a client of the controller (Recital 47 Sentence 2 GDPR).

Legitimate interests of the data controller or a third party in the processing

If the processing of personal data is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, our legitimate interest is to conduct our business in favor of the well-being of all our employees and shareholders.

Duration of storage of personal data

The criterion used to determine the period of storage of personal data is the respective statutory retention period. After expiration of that period, the corresponding data is routinely deleted, as long as it is no longer necessary for the fulfillment of the contract or the initiation of a contract.

Legal or contractual provisions for the provision of personal data; necessity for the conclusion of the contract; obligation of the data subject to provide the personal data; possible consequences of non-provision

We clarify that the provision of personal data is partly required by law (e.g., tax regulations) or can also result from contractual provisions (e.g., information on the contractual partner). Sometimes it may be necessary to conclude a contract that the data subject provides us with personal data, which must subsequently be processed by us. The data subject is, for example, obliged to provide us with personal data when our company signs a contract with them. The non-provision of personal data would result in the contract with the data subject not being concluded. Before personal data is provided by the data subject, the data subject must contact our Data Protection Officer. Our Data Protection Officer clarifies to the data subject whether the provision of the personal data is required by law or contract or is necessary for the conclusion of the contract if there is an obligation to provide the personal data and the consequences of non-provision of the personal data.

As a responsible company, we do not use automatic decision-making or profiling.

Contact and communication by e-mail  

If you transmit data by email, ABA Beul will generally only process it for the purposes for which it was transmitted. The legal basis for the processing results from Article 6(1) GDPR. Usually, processing is based on the consent you have given, to fulfill a contract, to carry out pre-contractual measures, to fulfill a legal obligation, or after conducting a balancing of interests under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. If the processing is based solely on the consent you have given, you are entitled to withdraw this consent at any time with effect for the future. If the processing is based solely on a balancing of interests according to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, you are entitled to exercise your right to object according to Article 21 GDPR. The storage of the data will be planned by ABA Beul GmbH as long as it is necessary to achieve the purpose for which we received the data and after the expiry of statutory retention obligations. ABA Beul GmbH regularly, at least once a year, checks whether further storage or processing of data is still necessary. If there is no longer any need to continue storing the data, it will be deleted. ABA Beul GmbH will also provide information on the data stored about you at any time. You also have the rights stated in Section 11 of the Privacy Policy.

Use of SalesViewer® technology

On this website, data is collected and stored using the SalesViewer® technology from SalesViewer® GmbH on the basis of the legitimate interests of the website operator (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) for marketing, market research, and optimization purposes.

A javascript-based code is used for this, which serves to collect company-related data and the corresponding use. The data collected with this technology is encrypted using a non-reversible one-way function (so-called hashing). The data is immediately pseudonymized and not used to personally identify the visitor to this website.

You can object to data collection and storage at any time with effect for the future by clicking on this link HERE to prevent the collection by SalesViewer® within this website in the future. An opt-out cookie for this website will be stored on your device. If you delete your cookies in this browser, you must click this link again.