Privacy policy

The person responsible within the meaning of the Basic Data Protection Regulation, other data protection laws applicable in the member states of the European Union and other regulations of a data protection nature is Lippert Inspection GmbH, Kranzweiherweg 10, 53489 Sinzig am Rhein (hereinafter referred to as "the person responsible" or "we" or "us").

A. General information on data processing

1) Personal data

Personal data is individual information about personal or factual circumstances of a specific or identifiable natural person. This includes information such as name, address, telephone number and e-mail address, but also the IP address that can be assigned to a connection. Information that is not directly related to the identity of a person - such as favourite websites or number of users of a site - is not personal data.

2) Scope of processing of personal data

As a matter of principle, we collect and use personal data of our users only to the extent necessary to provide a functional website and our contents and services. The collection and use of personal data of our users is regularly only carried out with the consent of the user. An exception is made in cases where prior consent cannot be obtained for factual reasons and the processing of the data is permitted by legal regulations.

3) Legal basis for the processing of personal data

In cases where we obtain the consent of the data subject for the processing of personal data, section 6 para. 1 letter a EU Data Protection Regulation (DPA) serves as the legal basis for the processing of personal data.

In the processing of personal data necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a contractual party, section 6 paragraph 1 letter b DPA serves as the legal basis. This also applies to processing operations necessary for the performance of pre-contractual measures.

If the processing is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of our company or of a third party and if the interests, fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject do not outweigh the former interest, section 6 para 1 letter f DPA serves as the legal basis for the processing.

4) Data deletion and storage duration

The personal data of the person concerned will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of the storage is no longer applicable. Furthermore, data may be stored if this has been provided for by the European or national legislator in Union regulations, laws or other regulations to which we are subject. Data is also blocked or deleted when a storage period prescribed by the aforementioned standards expires, unless there is a need to continue storing the data for the purpose of concluding or fulfilling a contract.

B. Provision of the website and creation of log files

Every time our website is opened, data and information are collected by an automated system.

The following data is collected:

1. information about the browser type and the version used

2. the user's operating system

3. the Internet service provider of the user

4. the IP address of the user

5. date and time of access

6. websites from which the user's system accesses our website (referrer)

7. websites that are called up by the user's system via our website

This data is stored in the log files of our system. This data is not stored together with other personal data of the user.

Legal basis for the data processing

The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and log files is section 6 paragraph 1 letter f DPA.

Purpose of the data processing

The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable the website to be delivered to the user's computer. For this purpose, the user's IP address must remain stored for the duration of the session.

The storage in log files is done to ensure the functionality of the website. In addition, the data is used to optimise the website and to ensure or secure our information technology systems.

These purposes also include our legitimate interest in data processing in accordance with section 6 paragraph 1 lit. f DPA.

Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer necessary for the purpose of their recording. In the event that the data is recorded for the purpose of providing the website, the data will be deleted as soon as the respective session has ended.

In the case of data stored in log files, the data will be deleted after six weeks at the latest. Storage beyond this period is possible. In this case, the IP addresses of the users are deleted or alienated so that an assignment of the calling client is no longer possible.

Possibility of objection and removal

The recording of the data for the provision of the website and the storage of the data in log files is mandatory for the operation of the website. Therefore there is no possibility of objection on the part of the user.

C. Data entry for orders

An order in our shop can be placed as a guest without registration. When an order is placed, we only need the data required for the processing of the contract and the dispatch of the ordered goods, such as name, first name, address, cost centre, delivery address and e-mail address.

Within the scope of data entry, the user's consent to the processing of this data is obtained.

Legal basis for the data processing

The legal basis for the processing of the data is section 6 Paragraph 1 letter a DPA if the user has given his consent. If the registration serves the fulfilment of a contract to which the user is a party or the implementation of pre-contractual measures, the additional legal basis for the processing of data is section 6 paragraph 1 letter b DPA.

Purpose of the data processing

An entry of the user's contract data is required for the fulfilment of a contract with the user or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. Furthermore, the data entered when ordering is used as your contact data.

Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer necessary for the purpose of their recording. This is the case for the data collected during the ordering process for the fulfilment of a contract or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures if these data are no longer required for the implementation of the contract. Even after conclusion of the contract, it may still be necessary to store personal data of the contractual partner in order to comply with contractual or legal obligations.

Objection and elimination possibility

As a user, you have the opportunity to object to the storage of the data collected about you at any time. You can also have the data stored about you changed at any time. For the purpose of processing your data, please contact us using the contact details given in the disclaimer.

D. Contact by e-mail

Via our website, it is possible to contact us via the provided e-mail address. If you contact us via e-mail, your e-mail address and your message will be transmitted to us and stored by us.

Legal basis for the data processing

The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of sending an e-mail is section 6 paragraph 1 letter f of the DPA. If an e-mail contact is intended to conclude a contract, the additional legal basis for processing is section 6 Paragraph 1 letter b DPA.

Purpose of the data processing

The processing of the personal data from the e-mail serves only for processing the initial contact. This is also the reason for the required legitimate interest in the processing of the data.

Duration of storage

The data will be deleted after the expiry of the commercial and tax law retention obligations.

Objection and elimination possibility

The sender of an e-mail has the possibility to object to the storage of his personal data at any time. In such a case the conversation cannot be continued. The revocation can be made by sending an e-mail or by contacting us by telephone or by post.

In this case, all personal data stored in the course of the contact will be deleted.

E. Application to job advertisements

Under the heading "Career" on our website, you can apply for a job or send us an unsolicited application either via an online tool integrated in the "Career" section or by using the contact details provided. The data transmitted to us by the applicant, the extent of which may vary, is used and stored by us exclusively for processing the respective application and for checking the justification of an employment relationship.

Legal basis for the data processing

The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted to us in the course of an application is section 6 paragraph 1 letter b DPA.

Purpose of data processing

The processing of personal data from an application serves solely to check whether an employment relationship can be entered into.

Duration of storage

The data will be transferred to the personnel file by us upon recruitment and kept there for the duration of the employment relationship. If the application is completed without recruitment, we delete the data after six months.

Objection and elimination possibility

Every applicant has the opportunity to object to the storage of his or her personal data. In such a case the applicant cannot be contacted. The revocation can be made by sending an e-mail or by contacting us by telephone or by post.

F. Other transfer of data to third parties

In the context of the execution of a transacted order it is necessary that we transmit your name and your address comprising street and place of residence to our payment service provider and to the parcel service provider. The transmission is necessary to complete your payment and to ship your order. The transmission of the data is limited to the necessary minimum. The legal basis for this is section 6 paragraph 1 letter b of the DPA.

By placing an order, you agree that the data described above may be transferred to our parcel service providers for the purpose of payment processing and shipping the goods. With regard to your rights, the provisions listed in this and the following sections apply accordingly.

G. Rights of the person concerned

If your personal data is processed, you are the data subject within the meaning of the DPA and you have the following rights towards us ("the data controller"):

1) Right to information

You can request confirmation as to whether personal data concerning you is being processed by us.

If such processing is carried out, you can request information from us about the following:

a. the purposes for which the personal data are processed

b. the categories of personal data being processed

c. the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed

d. the planned duration of storage of the personal data relating to you or, if it is not possible to give specific details, criteria for determining the duration of storage;

e. the existence of a right of rectification or deletion of personal data concerning you, a right to have the processing limited by us or a right to object to such processing;

f. the existence of a right of appeal to a supervisory authority;

g. any available information as to the origin of the data if the personal data are not collected from the data subject;

You have the right to request information as to whether personal data concerning you is transferred to a third country or to an international organisation. In this context, you may request to be informed of the appropriate guarantees in accordance with section 46 of the DPA in connection with the transfer.

2) Right of rectification

You have the right to rectification and/or to completion if the personal data processed concerning you is incorrect or incomplete. The correction has to be made by us immediately.

3) Right of cancellation

3.1) You may require us to delete personal data relating to you immediately and we are obliged to delete such data without delay if any of the following reasons apply:

a. the personal data concerning you are no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were recorded or otherwise processed

b. You revoke your consent on which the processing was based in accordance with section 6 para 1 letter a or section 9 para 2, letter a of the DPA and there is no other legal basis for processing.

c. You object to the processing in accordance with section 21, para 1 of the DPA and there are no overriding legitimate reasons for the processing, or you object to the processing in accordance with section 21, para 2 of the DPA.

d. The personal data concerning you have been processed unlawfully.

e. Deletion of the personal data concerning you is necessary to fulfil a legal obligation under European Union law or the law of the Federal Republic of Germany.

f. The personal data concerning you were collected in relation to information society services offered in accordance with section 8 Paragraph 1 of the DPA.

3.2) The right of cancellation does not exist insofar as the processing is necessary

a. to exercise the right to free expression and information

b. to fulfil a legal obligation requiring processing in accordance with the law of the European Union or the Federal Republic of Germany, or to perform a task carried out in public interest.

c. for reasons of public interest in the field of public health pursuant to section 9, para 2, letter h and i and section 9, para 3 of the DPA;

d. for archiving, scientific or historical research purposes in the public interest or for statistical purposes pursuant to section 89 para. 1 DPA, insofar as the right referred to in para. 1 is likely to render impossible or seriously hamper the attainment of the objectives of such processing, or

e. to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.

4) Right to limit processing

Under the following conditions, you may request that the processing of your personal data be restricted:

a. if you dispute the accuracy of the your personal data for a period of time which allows us to verify the accuracy of the personal data

b. the processing is unlawful and you refuse to delete the personal data and instead request the restriction of the use of the personal data;

c. we no longer need the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but you need it to assert, exercise or defend legal claims; or

d. if you have lodged an objection to the processing pursuant to section 21, para 1 of the DPA and it has not yet been established whether our legitimate reasons outweigh your reasons.

If the processing of your personal data has been restricted, such data - apart from being stored - may be processed only with your consent or for the purpose of asserting, exercising or defending legal claims or protecting the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of major public interest of the Union or a Member State.

If the restriction on processing has been restricted in accordance with the above conditions, you will be informed by us before the restriction is eliminated.

5) Right to information

If you have claimed the right of rectification, deletion or limitation of processing, we are obliged to notify all recipients to whom the personal data concerning you have been disclosed of this rectification, deletion or limitation of processing, unless this proves impossible or involves a disproportionate effort.

You also have the right to be informed of these recipients.

6) Right to data transferability

You have the right to receive the personal data that you have supplied to us in a structured, common and machine-readable format. In addition, you have the right to transfer this data to another responsible party without obstruction by us, provided that

a. the processing is based on a consent pursuant to Section 6, para 1, letter a of the DPA or Section 9, para 2, letter a of the DPA or on a contract pursuant to Section 6, para 1, letter b of the DPA and

b. the processing is carried out using automated procedures.

In exercising this right, you also have the right to obtain that the personal data concerning you be transferred directly from one responsible party to another, insofar as this is technically feasible. The freedoms and rights of other persons must not be affected by this.

The right to data transferability may not apply to the processing of personal data necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest.

7) Right of objection

You have the right to object at any time, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you which is carried out on the basis of section 6, para 1, letter e or f of the DPA.

Following an objection, we will no longer process the personal data concerning you unless we can prove compelling reasons for processing that are worthy of protection and outweigh your interests, rights and freedoms, or unless the processing serves to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.

If the personal data concerning you are processed for the purpose of direct marketing, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you for the purpose of such marketing, including profiling, insofar as it is linked to such direct marketing.

If you object to processing for the purposes of direct marketing, the personal data concerning you will no longer be processed for those purposes.

You have the possibility to exercise your right of objection in relation to the use of information society services, without prejudice to Directive 2002/58/EC, by means of automated procedures using technical specifications.

8) Right of revocation of the agreement in terms of data protection

You have the right to revoke your agreement in terms of data protection at any time. Revocation of your consent does not affect the legality of the processing that has taken place on the basis of your consent until revocation.

9) Right to objection to a supervisory authority

Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to object to a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your residence, place of work or place of the alleged infringement, if you consider that the processing of personal data concerning you is in violation of the DPA.

Use of Google Analytics

(1) This website uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland ("Google"). Google Analytics uses "cookies", which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there. However, in the event that IP anonymisation is activated on this website, your IP address will be shortened by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transferred to a Google server in the USA and shortened there. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on the website activities and to provide further services to the website operator in connection with the use of the website and the Internet.

(2) The IP address transmitted by your browser within the framework of Google Analytics is not combined with other data from Google.

(3) You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. You can also prevent the collection 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 plug-in available under the following link: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

(4) This website uses Google Analytics with the extension "_anonymizeIp()". This allows IP addresses to be processed in a shortened form, thus excluding the possibility of personal references. If the data collected about you contains a personal reference, this is immediately excluded and the personal data is immediately deleted.

(5) We use Google Analytics to analyse and regularly improve the use of our website. We can use the statistics obtained to improve our offer and make it more interesting for you as a user. For the exceptional cases in which personal data is transferred to the USA, Google has subjected itself to the EU-US Privacy Shield, www.privacyshield.gov/EU-US-Framework. The legal basis for the use of Google Analytics is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f DSGVO.

(6) Third party information: Google Dublin, Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, Fax: +353 (1) 436 1001. user conditions:

www.google.com/analytics/terms/de.html, and the Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy

(7) This website also uses Google Analytics for a cross-device analysis of visitor flows, which is carried out using a user ID. You can deactivate the cross-device analysis of your usage in your customer account under "My data", "personal data".