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Basic principles of data processing at Hermann Paus Maschinenfabrik GmbH

Information in accordance with Articles 13, 14 and 21 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

You have opened this page from a link because you wanted to find out about how (your) personal data is processed. In order to fulfil our duty to provide information pursuant to Article 12 et seq. of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we have summarised our information about data protection below.

1. Who is the controller of the data processing and who can I contact?

The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation is:

Hermann Paus Maschinenfabrik GmbH

Siemensstrasse 1-9
D-48488 Emsbüren, Germany
e-mail: datenschutz@remove-this.paus.de
Publication details: https://www.paus.de/en/publication-details.html 

(hereinafter referred to as "Hermann Paus Maschinenfabrik GmbH" or as "we")

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or about the protection of your data by Hermann Paus Maschinenfabrik GmbH, you may contact our data protection officer at any time:

Carla Holterhus
e‑Mail: datenschutz@remove-this.paus.de

2. What data is collected, what is it used for and how long is it stored?

Any data we have received from you will strictly only be used for the purpose for which we obtained or collected it.

Data processing for any other purpose will only be considered if legal stipulations pursuant to Article 6 Paragraph 4 GDPR apply. Possible information obligations pursuant to Article 13 Paragraph 3 GDPR and Article 14 Paragraph 4 GDPR will of course be observed in such cases.

The legal basis for processing personal data is generally – unless there are any other specific statutory regulations – Article 6 of the GDPR. Here, the following options in particular are considered:

  • Consent (Article 6(1a)) of the GDPR)
  • Data processing for the purpose of executing contracts (Article 6(1b)) GDPR
  • Data processing on the basis of a balancing of interests (Article 6(1f)) GDPR)
  • Data processing for the purpose of fulfilling a legal obligation (Article 6(1c)) GDPR

When personal data is processed on the basis of your consent, you have the right to withdraw this consent from us at any time, effective from then on.

When we process data based on a balancing of interests, as data subject you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data taking into consideration the specifications of Article 21 GDPR.

We will process data as long as this is necessary for the relevant purpose.

In the event of any statutory retention requirements, e.g. in commercial law or tax law, the affected personal data will be stored for the duration of the retention requirement. After the retention requirement has expired, it will be examined whether there is any continued need for processing. If there is no longer any need, the data will be erased.

In general, we examine data with respect to the continued need for processing towards the end of the calendar year. The volume of data means that this examination is conducted with respect to specific data types or purpose of processing.

Naturally, you can demand information about the data we have stored relating to your person at any time (see below) and in the event of there being no continued necessity, you can demand the data be erased or its processing be restricted.

3. Who receives my data?

Data will only be passed on to third parties if you have given your consent or if there is a legal obligation to pass on the data. Under these circumstances, recipients of personal data may include but are not limited to:

  • Processors (Article 28 GDPR): Service providers commissioned by Hermann Paus Maschinenfabrik GmbH, who assist Hermann Paus Maschinenfabrik GmbH in the performance of the business relationship, are granted access to the data. These are companies in the following categories: Hosting providers, tracking services, web agencies, IT services, consultancy, service providers for first, second and third-level support, call centre services, customer management, lettershops, marketing, media technology, compliance, telecommunications, CRM and lead management. If any additional categories of processors are commissioned, please refer to the corresponding privacy policy.
  • Transfer to third parties: We shall also transfer your data to third parties if this is permitted by legal or contractual provisions and/or you have given your consent. On this condition, the data can be transferred to the following categories of recipients: Public bodies and institutions (such as the public prosecutor's office, police, tax authority, data protection supervisory authority) to process official requests, provided that this is in your interest or we are legally obligated to do so. The legal basis for this is Article 6(1f) or 6(1c) GDPR.
  • Data transfers within the Paus Group: We transfer your data to other companies within the Paus Group or grant them access to your data. Provided this is required for administrative purposes, this shall be based on our legitimate interest in internal administrative purposes and group reporting. The legal basis for this is Article 6(1f) GDPR. If this is required to prepare for an agreement initiated by you or to fulfil contract-related obligations, or if you have given your consent, the legal basis is Article 6(1b) or 6(1a) GDPR. If we are legally entitled to do this, the legal basis arises from Article 6(1c) GDPR. For any data transfer to third parties beyond the scope described here, please refer to the corresponding privacy policy.
  • Third parties with whom we have an ongoing business relationship: If this is required to initiate an agreement or to fulfil contract-related obligations, or if you have given your consent, the legal basis is Article 6(1b) GDPR or Article 6(1a) GDPR. If we are legally required to do this, the legal basis arises from Article 6(1c) GDPR.

Any further information required can be found in the corresponding privacy policy.

Data is transferred to third countries (countries outside the EU or the European Economic Area – EEA) if, for example, this

  • is required to fulfil an agreement to which you are a contractual party or if this is required to respond to your requests;
  • is required to safeguard our legitimate interests;
  • is stipulated by law or you have given your consent;
  • takes place as part of commissioned data processing when involving service providers.

If there is no European Commission decision for the country in question as to a level of data protection that is appropriate for European data protection requirements, we shall enter into corresponding agreements to ensure that your rights and freedoms are suitably protected. An agreement of this kind ensures that a suitable level of data protection exists where the data recipient is located, especially through the agreement of the European Union's standard contractual clauses with the data recipient. Otherwise, we can also perform a data transfer based on your express consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future, see section "What rights do I have relating to the processing of my data?". We will be happy to provide you with more detailed information free of charge on request. Please use the aforementioned contact details for this purpose. Where we permit the recipient to process data without a suitable level of data protection based on your consent alone, please note the following risks: There may not be sufficient measures in place to protect your personal data appropriately; there is no data protection supervisory authority; the implementation of your data protection rights of the data subject is impeded or has been disregarded; there is no control over the further processing of data by and transmission of data to third parties. Any further information required can be found in our corresponding privacy policy.

4. What rights do I have relating to the processing of my data?

You have the following rights vis-à-vis Hermann Paus Maschinenfabrik GmbH with regard to your personal data:

In accordance with Article 15 GDPR, you have the right to obtain information about the data that we hold that relates to you. If incorrect personal data has been processed, you have the right to rectification of your data in accordance with Article 16 GDPR. If the statutory provisions apply, you can request erasure or restriction of processing and lodge an objection to data processing (Articles 17, 18 and 21 GDPR). In accordance with Article 20 GDPR, you can exercise the right to data portability for data that is automatically processed on the basis of your consent or under an agreement.

Information regarding your right to object in accordance with Article 21 GDPR

  1. Based on grounds resulting from your particular situation, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data based on Article 6(1f) GDPR (data processing on the basis of a balancing of interests).

    If you exercise your right to object, Hermann Paus Maschinenfabrik GmbH shall then cease processing of your personal data unless Hermann Paus Maschinenfabrik GmbH can provide compelling legitimate grounds for doing so which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or unless the processing is used to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.

  2. Hermann Paus Maschinenfabrik GmbH shall process your personal data for the purposes of direct marketing. You have the right to lodge an objection to the processing of your personal data for the purpose of this type of marketing at any time.

    If you object to your data being processed for the purposes of direct marketing, Hermann Paus Maschinenfabrik GmbH shall cease using your personal data for these purposes.

Your objection can be submitted in any form and should be addressed to the following where possible:

Hermann Paus Maschinenfabrik GmbH

Data Protection Officer
Siemensstrasse 1-9
D-48488 Emsbüren, Germany

e-Mail: datenschutz@remove-this.paus.de

Right to withdraw your consent in accordance with Article 7(3) GDPR

If you have given your consent for your personal data to be processed, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. Withdrawing your consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing of data on the basis of your consent before the time at which consent was withdrawn.

Consent can be withdrawn in any form. You can use the contact details provided in Section 1 for this purpose. Should Hermann Paus Maschinenfabrik GmbH provide any further options for exercising your right to withdraw consent (e.g. an unsubscribe link in every newsletter e-mail), you will be informed of these in the corresponding privacy policy.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority in connection with the processing of your personal data.

Last updated: 11th December 2023

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