Privacy Policy

We are very pleased about your interest in our company. Data protection has a high priority for us. The use of the website and the external pages, services, profiles and channels (e.g. on: Facebook and Google) of BT45 is possible without any indication of personal data. However, if a visitor wants to use special services of our enterprise, processing of personal data could become necessary. The processing of personal data, such as the name, address, email address, or telephone number of a visitor, is always in line with the German Data Protection Regulation. By means of this data protection declaration, we would like to inform about the type, scope and purpose of the personal data collected, used and processed by us. Furthermore, visitors are informed about their rights by means of this data protection declaration. We have implemented technical and organizational measures to ensure the most complete protection of personal data processed through this website. Nevertheless, Internet-based data transmissions can generally have security gaps, so that absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, every visitor is free to transmit personal data to us by alternative means, for example by telephone.

1. Name the responsible company

Responsible for the processing of your data through this website and the external pages, services, profiles and channels (for example on Facebook and Google) of BT45 is:

BT45

In den Fichten 34

32584 Löhne, Germany

Phone: +49 5731 2542428

Email: info@bt45.de

2. Person-related data

If you send us inquiries or applications via email or contact form, all personal data transmitted will be automatically stored by us for the purpose of processing, contacting and in case of follow-up questions. Of course, this data is treated confidentially and only used for the original reason and purpose of the transmission. In principle, the data will not be transmitted to third parties. Unless this is required or permitted by law, you have given us your consent or there is an official order to do so.

3. Encryption

For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content that you send to us as site operator, our website uses SSL or TLS encryption. This means that data that you transmit via this website cannot be read by third parties. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the “https://” address line of your browser and the lock symbol next to the address line. E-mails themselves are not encrypted.

4. Server Logfiles

This website collects general data and information with each call of the website by a visitor or an automated system. This general data and information is stored in the log files of the server. The types and versions of browsers used, the operating system used by the accessing system, the website from which an accessing system accesses our website, the subwebs that are accessed via an accessing system on our website, the date and time of access to the website, an Internet protocol address, the Internet service provider of the accessing system and other similar data and information that serve to avert danger in the event of attacks on our information technology systems may be recorded. When using this general data and information, we do not draw any conclusions about the visitor. Rather, this information is needed to provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for prosecution in the event of a cyber attack. Therefore, the data and information collected is, on the one hand, statistically analyzed by us and, on the other hand, it is evaluated with the aim of increasing the data protection and data security of our enterprise so as to ultimately ensure an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The data of the server log files are stored separately from all personal data provided by the visitor.

5. Google AdWords and Google My Business

We use the technical platform and services of Google Ireland Limited for Google AdWords and Google My Business. In order to statistically record the use of our website and to evaluate it for the purpose of optimizing our website for you, we also use Google AdWords Conversion Tracking. Through the conversion tracking, Google AdWords sets a cookie on your computer, provided that you have reached our website via a Google ad. These cookies lose their validity after 30 days and are not used for personal identification. If the user visits certain pages of the website of the AdWords or My Business customer and the cookie has not yet expired, Google and the customer can recognize that the user clicked on the ad and was redirected to this page. Each AdWords or My Business customer receives a different cookie. Cookies can therefore not be tracked through the website of AdWords or My Business customers. The information obtained using the conversion cookie is used to create conversion statistics for AdWords or My Business customers who have opted in to conversion tracking. The AdWords or My Business customers learn the total number of users who clicked on their ad and were redirected to a page tagged with a conversion tracking tag. However, they do not receive any information that personally identifies the users.

If you do not wish to participate in the tracking process, you can also refuse the setting of a cookie required for this – for example, via a browser setting that generally disables the automatic setting of cookies. You can also disable cookies for conversion tracking by setting your browser to block cookies from the “www.googleadservices.com” domain. Google’s privacy policy on conversion tracking can be found here https://services.google.com/sitestats/de.html.

6. Google Maps

We use the technical platform and services of Google Ireland Limited for Google Maps. We would like to point out that you use the Google services and the respective functions on your own responsibility. When using these services, Google collects, among other things, your IP address and other information that is available in the form of cookies on your terminal device. The data collected about you in this context is processed by Google and may be transferred to countries outside the European Union. When you visit one of our website pages equipped with a Google service, a connection to Google’s servers is established. In the process, the Google servers are informed which of our pages you have visited. Which information Google receives and how it is used is described in general terms by Google in its data usage guidelines. There you will also find information about contact options. In what way Google uses the data for its own purposes, to what extent activities are assigned to individual users, how long Google stores this data and whether data is passed on to third parties, is not conclusively and clearly stated by Google and is not known to us. Further information on the handling of user data can be found in Google’s privacy policy at: https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy.

If you are currently logged in to Google as a user, a cookie with your Google ID is located on your terminal device. This enables Google to track whether you have visited our Google services and how you have used them. Through our website integrated Google services, it is possible for Google to record your visits to this website and assign them to your Google profile. Based on this data, content or advertising can be offered tailored to you. If you wish to avoid this, you should log out of Google or deactivate the “stay logged in” function, delete the cookies present on your device and close and restart your browser. In this way, Google information through which you can be directly identified will be deleted. This allows you to use our services offered via Google without your Google identifier being revealed.

We do not collect and process any data from your use of the Google service beyond this. If you have any questions, you can reach us at the contact details listed in point 1 (naming of the responsible party).

7. YouTube

We use the technical platform and services of the YouTube platform (YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA) operated by Google (Google Ireland Limited) for the information service offered on YouTube. We would like to point out that you use the YouTube channel, as well as the respective functions on your own responsibility. This applies in particular to the use of the interactive functions (e.g. commenting, sharing, rating). Alternatively, you can also access some of the information offered via our YouTube channel on our website at [bt45.de]. When you visit our YouTube channel, YouTube collects, among other things, your IP address and other information that is present on your terminal device in the form of cookies. This information is used to provide us, as the operator of the YouTube channel, with statistical information about the use of the YouTube channel. For more information on the handling of user data, please refer to YouTube’s privacy policy at: https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy.

The data collected about you in this context is processed by YouTube and may be transferred to countries outside the European Union. Google describes in general terms what information YouTube receives and how it is used in its data usage guidelines. There you will also find information about contact options. In what way YouTube uses the data from the visit of YouTube channels for its own purposes, to what extent activities on the YouTube channel are assigned to individual users, how long YouTube stores this data and whether data from a visit to the YouTube channel is passed on to third parties, is not conclusively and clearly stated by YouTube and is not known to us. When accessing a YouTube channel, the IP address assigned to your end device is transmitted to YouTube. If you are currently logged in to YouTube as a user, a cookie with your YouTube identifier is located on your end device. This enables YouTube to track whether you have visited our YouTube channel and how you have used it. This also applies to all other YouTube channels. Via YouTube videos and YouTube buttons embedded in websites, it is possible for YouTube to record your visits to these websites and assign them to your YouTube profile. Based on this data, content or advertising can be offered tailored to you. If you want to avoid this, you should log out of YouTube or deactivate the “stay logged in” function, delete the cookies present on your device and exit and restart your browser. In this way, YouTube information through which you can be directly identified will be deleted. This will allow you to use our YouTube channel without revealing your YouTube identifier. When you access interactive features of the site (like, comment, message, etc.), a YouTube login screen will appear. After any login, you will again be recognizable to YouTube as a specific user. For information on how to manage or delete information about you, please visit the following YouTube support pages: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/32050.

We, as the provider of the information service, do not collect or process any data beyond this from your use of our service. If you have any questions about our information service, you can contact us using the contact details listed in point 1 (naming of the responsible party).

In addition, our website may use extensions for YouTube and videos from YouTube. When you visit one of our pages equipped with a YouTube extension or YouTube video, a connection to YouTube’s servers is established. This tells the YouTube servers which of our pages you have visited. If you are logged into your YouTube account, you enable YouTube to assign your surfing behavior directly to your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account beforehand and deleting YouTube cookies in your browser.

8. Facebook

We use the technical platform and services of Facebook Ireland Ltd, 4 Grand Canal Square Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland for the information service offered on Facebook. We would like to point out that you use the Facebook page and the functions on your own responsibility. This applies in particular to the use of the interactive functions (e.g. commenting, sharing, rating). Alternatively, you can access some of the information offered via our Facebook page on our website at [bt45.de]. When you visit our Facebook page, Facebook collects, among other things, your IP address and other information that is present on your terminal device in the form of cookies. This information is used to provide us, as the operator of the Facebook page, with statistical information about the use of the Facebook page. Facebook provides more detailed information on this under the following link: https://www.facebook.com/help/pages/insights.

The data collected about you in this context is processed by Facebook Ltd. and may be transferred to countries outside the European Union. Facebook describes in general terms what information it receives and how it is used in its data usage guidelines. There you will also find information on how to contact Facebook and on the settings options for advertisements. The data usage guidelines are available at the following link: https://free.facebook.com/privacy/policy/#. In what way Facebook uses data from visits to Facebook pages for its own purposes, to what extent activities on the Facebook page are assigned to individual users, how long Facebook stores this data and whether data from a visit to the Facebook page is passed on to third parties, is not conclusively and clearly stated by Facebook and is not known to us. When you access a Facebook page, the IP address assigned to your terminal device is transmitted to Facebook. According to Facebook, this IP address is anonymized (for “German” IP addresses) and deleted after 90 days. Facebook also stores information about the end devices of its users (e.g. as part of the “login notification” function); if necessary, this enables Facebook to assign IP addresses to individual users. If you are currently logged in to Facebook as a user, a cookie with your Facebook identifier is located on your end device. This enables Facebook to track whether you have visited our Facebook page and how you have used it. Via Facebook buttons embedded in websites, it is possible for Facebook to record your visits to these websites and assign them to your Facebook profile. Based on this data, content or advertising can be offered tailored to you. If you want to avoid this, you should log out of Facebook or deactivate the “stay logged in” function, delete the cookies present on your device and exit and restart your browser. In this way, Facebook information through which you can be directly identified will be deleted. This will allow you to use our Facebook page without revealing your Facebook identifier. When you access interactive features of the page (Like, Comment, Share, Message, etc.), a Facebook login screen will appear. After any login, you will again be recognizable to Facebook as a specific user. Information on how to manage or delete information about you can be found on the following Facebook support pages: https://free.facebook.com/privacy/policy/#.

Through extensions or Facebook buttons embedded in our website and the use of cookies, it is possible for Facebook to record your visits to our website and associate them with your Facebook profile. Based on this data, content or advertising can be offered tailored to you. You can prevent this by logging out of your Facebook account beforehand and deleting Facebook cookies in your browser.

9. Pinterest

We use the technical platform and services of Pinterest Europe Ltd, Palmerston House, 2nd Floor, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, Ireland for the information service offered on Pinterest. We would like to point out that you use the Pinterest site and the functions on your own responsibility. This applies in particular to the use of the interactive functions (e.g. commenting, sharing). Alternatively, you can access some of the information offered via our Pinterest page on our website at [bt45.de]. When you visit our Pinterest page, Pinterest collects, among other things, your IP address and other information that is present on your terminal device in the form of cookies. This information is used to provide us, as the operator of the Pinterest site, with statistical information about the use of the Pinterest site. Pinterest provides more detailed information on this at the following link: https://policy.pinterest.com/de/privacy-policy.

The data collected about you in this context is processed by Pinterest Europe Ltd. and may be transferred to countries outside the European Union. Pinterest describes in general terms what information Pinterest receives and how it is used in its data usage guidelines. There you will also find information on how to contact Pinterest. In what way Pinterest uses the data from the visit of Pinterest pages for its own purposes, to what extent activities on the Pinterest page are assigned to individual users, how long Pinterest stores this data and whether data from a visit to the Pinterest page is passed on to third parties, is not conclusively and clearly stated by Pinterest and is not known to us. When accessing a Pinterest page, the IP address assigned to your end device is transmitted to Pinterest. According to Pinterest, this IP address is anonymized (for “German” IP addresses) and deleted after 90 days. Pinterest also stores information about the end devices of its users (e.g. as part of the “login notification” function); if necessary, this enables Pinterest to assign IP addresses to individual users. If you are currently logged in to Pinterest as a user, a cookie with your Pinterest ID is located on your end device. This enables Pinterest to track whether you have visited our Pinterest site and how you have used it. Via Pinterest buttons embedded in websites, it is possible for Pinterest to record your visits to these websites and assign them to your Pinterest profile. Based on this data, content or advertising can be offered tailored to you. If you want to avoid this, you should log out of Pinterest or disable the “stay logged in” feature, delete the cookies present on your device, and exit and restart your browser. In this way, Pinterest information through which you can be directly identified will be deleted. This will allow you to use our Pinterest site without revealing your Pinterest identifier. When you access interactive features of the site (like, comment, share, message, etc.), a Pinterest login screen will appear. After any login, you will again be recognizable to Pinterest as a specific user.

Through extensions or Pinterest buttons embedded in our website and the use of cookies, it is possible for Pinterest to record your visits to our website and associate them with your Pinterest profile. Based on this data, content or advertising can be offered tailored to you. You can prevent this by logging out of your Pinterest account beforehand and deleting Pinterest cookies in your browser.

10. Duration for which the personal data are stored

We process and store personal data only for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of storage. The criterion for the duration of the storage of personal data is the respective statutory retention period. If the storage purpose ceases to apply, the corresponding data is routinely deleted, provided that it is no longer required for the fulfillment or initiation of the contract.

11. Your rights

You have the right to be informed at any time whether we process your personal data. If this is the case, this results in further information obligations on our part. Then you have the right to correct the data, to delete the data and to restrict the processing of the data, if this does not conflict with any other legal requirements. Of course, you can also revoke your given consent to the processing of the data. This does not affect the lawfulness of the processing until the revocation. You also have the right to have data that we process automatically on the basis of your consent or in fulfillment of a contract handed over to you or to third parties. The data will be provided in a machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of the data to another responsible party, this will only be done insofar as it is technically feasible. As a data subject, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority in the event of a breach of data protection law.

12. Legal basis and legitimate interest

Article 6, paragraph 1 littera a DSGVO serves as our legal basis for processing operations where we obtain consent for a specific processing purpose. Article 6, paragraph 1 littera b DSGVO serves as our legal basis for processing operations where personal data are processed for the performance of a contract to which the visitor is a party. This is the case, for example, for processing operations necessary for the provision of a service, delivery of goods or consideration. Article 6, paragraph 1 littera c DSGVO serves as our legal basis for processing operations that are necessary for the performance of pre-contractual measures, such as in cases of inquiries about our services or products. This may be the case, for example, in the fulfillment of legal obligations. In conclusion, processing operations could be based on Article 6, Section 1 littera f DSGVO. Processing operations not covered by any of the aforementioned legal bases are based on this legal basis if the processing is necessary to protect a legitimate interest of our company or a third party, provided that the interests, fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject are not overridden.

13. In conclusion

We reserve the right to adjust this privacy policy from time to time so that it always complies with the current legal requirements or to reflect changes to our services in the privacy policy, for example when new services and functions are introduced. The new data protection declaration will then apply for renewed visits.

Status: July 2022