Privacy

Adresse

mworks GmbH
Heinrich-Hertz-Str. 26
25336 Elmshorn / Germany
info@mworks.de

Privacy policy

 

mworks GmbH is the entity responsible for compliance with privacy laws, particularly the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Privacy officer
Heinrich-Hertz-Strasse 26
25336 Elmshorn / Germany

Your rights

You may contact our privacy officer at the provided contact information in order to exercise the following rights:

  •     obtain information about the data we have collected about you and how it is processed (Art. 15 of GDPR);
  • correct errors in your personal data (Art. 16 GDPR);
  • delete your personal data saved by us (Art. 17 GDPR);
  • limit the processing of your data to the extent that we are not yet legally permitted to delete your data (Art. 18 GDPR);
  • object to processing of your data by us (Art. 21 GDPR); and
  • transferability of data to the extent that you have consented to data processing or have concluded a contract with us (Art. 20 GDPR).

If you have granted consent to us, you can retract this at any time with future effect.

You may submit a complaint to a regulatory authority at any time, e.g. the responsible authority for your state of residence or the authority responsible for us.

A list of regulatory authorities (for non-public entities) and addresses can be found at: https://www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Infothek/Anschriften_Links/anschriften_links-node.html.

General information collected during visits to our website

 

Type and purpose of processing:

Information of a general nature will be automatically collected when you visit our website, i.e. without registration or actively submitting information in any other way. This information (server log files) includes, for example, your browser type, operating system, domain name of your Internet service provider, and your IP address. None of this information can be traced back to you personally.

This information is processed particularly for the following purposes:

  • to allow connection to the website without difficulty;
  • to ensure flawless use of our website;
  • to evaluate system security and stability;
  • other administrative purposes.

We do not use your data to determine your personal identity. We may statistically evaluate information of this type in order to optimize our Internet presence and associated technology.

Legal basis:

Data is processed in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1,f of GDPR on the basis of our legitimate interest in improving the stability and functionality of our website.

Recipients:

Recipients of the data may include technical service providers who are contracted to perform operation and maintenance of our website.

Storage duration:

The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer needed for the collection purpose. For data used to provide access to the website, deletion occurs when the corresponding session has ended.

When provision of data is mandated or necessary:

Provision of the aforementioned personal data is required neither legally nor contractually. However, use and functionality of our website is not ensured without the IP address. Additionally, individual services may be unavailable or limited. For this reason, objection is excluded.

Cookies

Type and purpose of processing:

Like many other websites, we use “cookies”. Cookies are small text files that are transferred from a website server to your hard drive. Through the use of cookies we automatically receive certain data, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and Internet connection.

Cookies cannot be used to start programs or transfer viruses to a computer. We can use the information contained in the cookies to facilitate navigation and enable proper display of our website.

In no case will the data collected by us be forwarded to third parties, nor will this data be associated with personal data without your consent.

Of course, you can also use our website without cookies. Internet browsers are routinely configured to accept cookies. In general, you can choose settings in your browser to deactivate the use of cookies at any time. Please refer to the Help features of your browser to learn how to change these settings. Please note that some functions of our website may not work if you deactivate the use of cookies.

Duration of storage and cookies used:

To the extent that you allow the use of cookies through your browser settings or by actively accepting cookies, the following cookies may be used on our website:

Session cookie

The following sections explain the extent to which these cookies may (also) affect personal data.

Your browser settings allow you to delete individual cookies or the entire collection of cookies. In addition, you receive information and instructions on how these cookies can be deleted or how the storage of cookies can be blocked in advance. The relevant information for popular browsers can be found under the following links:

Contact from

Type and purpose of processing:

Any data that you enter will be stored for the purpose of individualized communication with you. This requires you to provide a valid email address and your name. We use this information to assign your inquiry to the subsequent response. Entry of additional data is optional.

Legal basis:

Data entered into the contact form is processed on the basis of a legitimate interest (Art. 6 Paragraph 1,f GDPF).

We provide the contact form as a straightforward way to contact us. Your entries into the contact form will be stored for the purpose of processing your inquiry and any subsequent questions.

To the extent that you contact us in order to obtain a quotation, the data entered into the contact form will be processed for the purpose of completing pre-contract steps (Art. 6 Paragraph 1,b GDPR).

Recipients:

Recipients of the data may include contract processors.

Storage duration:

Data will be deleted not later than 6 months after handling of the inquiry.

To the extent that no contractual relationship is established, we will be bound by the storage periods defined in the German Commercial Code (HGB) and will delete your data upon passing of these deadlines.

When provision of data is mandated or necessary:

You provide your personal data voluntarily. However, we can process your inquiry only if you provide your name, email address, and reason for the inquiry.

Use of Google Analytics

Type and purpose of processing:

This website utilizes Google Analytics, an analytical service provided by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043 (hereinafter: “Google”). Google Analytics uses “cookies”, i.e. text files that are placed onto your computer and enable analysis of use of the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is normally transferred to and stored on a Google server in the United States. However, due to IP anonymization activated on this website, Google first abbreviates your IP address (applies to European Union member states and other states party to the European Economic Area agreement). The complete IP address will be first transferred to a Google server in the United States and abbreviated there only in exceptional circumstances. Google will use this information, on behalf of the operator of this website, to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activities, and to deliver additional services related to website and Internet usage for the operator of the website. The IP address communicated from your browser within the bounds of Google Analytics will not be merged with other data from Google.

The data is processed for purposes of evaluating use of the website and in conjunction with website activity reports. Additional related services can then be provided based on the use of the website and Internet.

Legal basis:

The data is processed based on the user’s consent (Art. 6 Paragraph 1, a GDPR).

Recipients:

As the contract processor, Google is the recipient of the data. We have concluded the corresponding contract with Google.

Storage duration:

This data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer needed for the collection purpose.

Third country transfer:

Google processes your data in the United States and is subject to EU_US Privacy Shield https://www.privacyshield.gov/EU-US-Framework. In addition, we have standard data protection clauses in place with Google for use of Google Analytics.

When provision of data is mandated or necessary:

You provide your personal data voluntarily, solely based on your consent. To the extent that you object to access, the website may exhibit functional limitations.

Retraction of consent:

You can prevent storage of the cookies with corresponding settings in your browser software; however, be aware that you may be unable to use the full functionality of this website as a result. You can also prevent the transfer of data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (including your IP address) to Google and the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link: Browser add-on for deactivating Google Analytics.

Browser add-on for deactivating Google Analytics.

In addition, or as an alternative to the browser add-on, you can object to tracking by Google Analytics by clicking on This Link. Doing this will install an opt-out cookie on your device. As a result, collection by Google Analytics will be prevented for this website and this browser in the future and for as long as the cookie remains installed in your browser.

Profiling:

With the aid of the Google Analytics tracking tool, the behavior of website visitors can be evaluated and interests analyzed. In doing this, we generate a pseudonym user profile.

Use of scripting libararies (Google Webfonts)

Type and purpose of processing:

We use “Google webfonts” from Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043; hereinafter “Google”) in order to depict fonts for the purpose of displaying our content properly and in a visually appealing way across various browsers.

The data protection guidelines of Google, the library operator, can be found here: https://safety.google/security-privacy

Legal basis:

Your consent, pursuant to Article 6 Paragraph 1 a of GDPR, provides the legal basis for inclusion of Google webfonts and the associated transfer of data to Google.

Recipients:

Calling of scripting libraries or font libraries automatically initiates a connection to the operator of the library. It is theoretically possible – but currently unclear whether and to what purpose – the operator, in this case Google, will collect data during this process.

Storage duration:

We do not collect any personal data through inclusion of Google webfonts.

Additional information about Google webfonts can be found at https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and in the privacy policy of Google: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/.

Third country transfer:

Google processes your data in the United States and is subject to EU_US Privacy Shield https://www.privacyshield.gov/EU-US-Framework.

When provision of data is mandated or necessary:

Provision of the aforementioned personal data is required neither legally nor contractually. Nevertheless, proper display of content is not possible with standard fonts.

Retraction of consent:

The JavaScript programming language is routinely used for depiction of content. Therefore, you can object to this data processing by deactivating execution of JavaScript in your browser or installing a JavaScript blocker. Please be aware that this will result in functional limitations of the website.

Use of Google Maps

Type and purpose of processing:

We use Google Maps on this website. Google Maps is operated by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, (hereinafter “Google”). Through the use of these services, we can display to you interactive maps directly in the website and allow you to conveniently use the map function.

Refer to the Google privacy notices for more information about data processing by Google. From there, you can also change your personal privacy settings in the Safety Center.

Here you will find extensive instructions for managing your own data in conjunction with Google products.

Legal basis:

Your consent, pursuant to Article 6 Paragraph 1 a of GDPR, provides the legal basis for inclusion of Google Maps and the associated transfer of data to Google.

Recipients:

When you visit the website, Google will receive information indicating that you have called up the corresponding page of our website. This will occur regardless of whether Google provides a user account through which you are logged in or no user account exists. When you are logged in to Google, your data will be assigned directly to your account.

If you do not want your data to be assigned to your Google profile, you must log out of Google before clicking the button. Google stores your data in the form of usage profiles and uses the data for the purposes of advertising, market research, and/or needs-based design of their website. Such an analysis is performed particularly (even for users who are not logged in) for the delivery of individualized advertising and to inform other users of the social network of your activities on our website. You must contact Google in order to exercise your right to object to formation of these user profiles.

Storage duration:

We do not collect any personal data through inclusion of Google Maps.

Third country transfer:

Google processes your data in the United States and is subject to EU_US Privacy Shield https://www.privacyshield.gov/EU-US-Framework.

Retraction of consent:

If you do not wish for Google to collect, process, or use data about you through our Internet presence, you can deactivate JavaScript in your browser settings. However, in this case, you will be unable to use our website or only with limitations.

When provision of data is mandated or necessary:

You provide your personal data voluntarily, solely based on your consent. To the extent that you object to access, the website may exhibit functional limitations.

Embedded YouTube videos

Type and purpose of processing:

We embed YouTube videos on some of our webpages. YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066 (hereinafter “YouTube”) is the operator of the relevant plug-ins. When you visit a page with the YouTube plug-in, a connection to YouTube servers is established. YouTube is thereby informed of which pages you visit. If you are logged in to your YouTube account, YouTube will be able to assign your history to you personally. You can prevent this from occurring by first logging out of your YouTube account.

When a YouTube video is started, the provider uses cookies that collect information about user behavior.

You can obtain additional information on the purpose and scope of data collection and processing by YouTube in the provider’s privacy policy. You will also find there additional information on your associated rights and settings options for protection of your privacy (https://policies.google.com/privacy). Google processes your data in the United States and is subject EU- US Privacy Shield https://www.privacyshield.gov/EU-US-Framework.

Legal basis:

Your consent, pursuant to Article 6 Paragraph 1 a of GDPR, provides the legal basis for inclusion of YouTube and the associated transfer of data to Google.

Recipients:

Calling up YouTube automatically triggers a connection to Google.

Storage duration and retraction of consent:

Anyone who has deactivated storage of cookies for the Google ads program will also not receive such cookies when viewing YouTube videos. However, YouTube does place non-personal usage information in other cookies. If you would like to prevent this, you must block the storage of cookies in the browser.

Additional information on privacy at YouTube can be found in the provider’s privacy policy at:

Third country transfer:

Google processes your data in the United States and is subject to EU_US Privacy Shield https://www.privacyshield.gov/EU-US-Framework.

When provision of data is mandated or necessary:

You provide your personal data voluntarily, solely based on your consent. To the extent that you object to access, the website may exhibit functional limitations.

Google AdWords

Type and purpose of processing:

Our website uses Google conversion tracking. Operating company for Google AdWords services is Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043. If you reach our website via a Google ad, a cookie will be placed on your computer from Google Adwords. The conversion tracking cookie is placed when a user clicks on a Google ad.

If the user visits certain pages of our website and the cookie has not yet expired, we and Google can detect that the user had clicked on the ad and was forwarded to the relevant page. Each Google Adwords customer receives a different cookie. For this reason, cookies cannot be tracked across the websites of Adwords customers. The information obtained through the use of conversion cookies serves to generate conversion statistics for Adwords customers who have chosen to use conversion tracking. The customers learn the total number of users who have clicked on their ad and were forwarded to a page that contains a conversion tracking tag. However, they do not obtain any information that permits personal identification of users.

Legal basis:

Your consent, pursuant to Article 6 Paragraph 1 a of GDPR, provides the legal basis for inclusion of Google Adwords and the associated transfer of data to Google.

Recipients:

Each time you visit our website, personal data, including your IP address, is transferred to Google in the United States. This personal data is stored by Google. Under some circumstances, Google will forward this personal data, obtained by way of the technical process, to third parties.

Our company does not obtain any information from Google that allows identification of the affected person.

Storage duration:

These cookies expire after 30 days and are not used for personal identification.

Third country transfer:

Google processes your data in the United States and is subject to EU_US Privacy Shield https://www.privacyshield.gov/EU-US-Framework.

Retraction of consent:

If you prefer to opt out of tracking, you can refuse the required cookies by choosing the appropriate browser settings, deactivating automatic placement of cookies in general, or configuring your browser to block any cookies from the domain googleleadservices.com.

Please bear in mind, if you do not wish to allow recording of measurement data, you cannot delete the opt-out cookies. If you delete all cookies in your browser, you must re-place the respective opt-out cookie.

When provision of data is mandated or necessary:

You provide your personal data voluntarily, solely based on your consent. To the extent that you object to access, the website may exhibit functional limitations.

Use of Google remarketing

Type and purpose of processing:

This website uses the remarketing function of Google Inc. The operating company of the Google remarketing services is Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043 (hereinafter “Google”).

The purpose of this function is to display relevant ads to website visitors within the Google ad network. A cookie is placed into the visitor’s browser to enable recognition of the visitor when he or she calls up websites that are part of the Google ad network. Advertisements that refer to content that the visitor had previously called up on websites that use the remarketing function of Google may be displayed to the visitor on these pages.

Legal basis:

Your consent, pursuant to Article 6 Paragraph 1 a of GDPR, provides the legal basis for inclusion of Google remarketing and the associated transfer of data to Google.

Recipients:

Each time you visit our website, personal data, including your IP address, is transferred to Google in the United States. This personal data is stored by Google. Under some circumstances, Google will forward this personal data, obtained by way of the technical process, to third parties.

Our company does not obtain any information from Google that allows identification of the affected person.

Retraction of consent:

According to Google’s own statements, Google does not collect personal data during this process. However, if you do not wish to have the remarketing function of Google, you can deactivate it by choosing the relevant settings at https://support.google.com/adwordspolicy/answer/143465. Alternatively, you can deactivate the use of cookies for relevant advertisements by following the instructions of the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) at https://thenai.org/opt-out/.

When provision of data is mandated or necessary:

You provide your personal data voluntarily, solely based on your consent. To the extent that you object to access, the website may exhibit functional limitations.

SSL encryption

We use the latest encryption technologies, e.g. SSL and HTTPS, in order to ensure the security of your data during transmission.

Microsoft Bookings

We use a service provided by Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399 for online booking of consultation appointments. A connection will be established to the service only if you click on a link from our page to the online booking function.

Additional information on the handling of user data can be found in Microsoft’s privacy policy at: https://privacy.microsoft.com/de-de/privacystatement.

Social media plug-ins

We forgo, in the interest of privacy, all use of social media plug-ins.

Our website contains links to our company’s profiles on LinkedIn. When you click on these links, you will be forwarded to LinkedIn services. LinkedIn Corporation, 2029 Stierlin Court, Mountain View, CA 94043 is the provider of these services. The privacy policy of LinkedIn is available at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy.

Our website contains links to our company’s profiles on XING. When you click on these links, you will be forwarded to XING services. New Work SE, Dammtorstrasse 30, 20354 Hamburg, Germany is the provider. The privacy policy of XING is available at https://privacy.xing.com/en/privacy-policy.

 

Chance to our privacy policy

We retain the right to change our privacy policy so they maintain compliance with current legal requirements or in order to reflect changes to our services in the privacy policy, e.g. when launching new services. The new privacy policy will then apply to your next visit.

Questions for the privacy officer

If you have any privacy-related questions, please write us an email or directly contact the person in our organization who is responsible for privacy:

mworks GmbH
Privacy Officer
Heinrich-Hertz-Straße 26
25336 Elmshorn / Germany

https://thenai.org/opt-out/