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Privacy Policy

1. Overview of Data Protection

General Information

The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is any data by which you can be personally identified. Detailed information on the subject of data protection can be found in the privacy policy listed below.

Data Collection on This Website

Who is responsible for data collection on this website? Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find their contact details in the section “Notice on the Responsible Party” in this privacy policy.

How do we collect your data?

Your data is collected, on the one hand, when you provide it to us. This could be data that you enter into a contact form, for example. Other data is collected automatically or after your consent when you visit the website through our IT systems. This primarily includes technical data (e.g., internet browser, operating system, or time of page access). The collection of this data occurs automatically as soon as you enter this website.

What do we use your data for?

Some of the data is collected to ensure the error-free provision of the website. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior.

What rights do you have regarding your data?

You have the right to receive information about the origin, recipient, and purpose of your stored personal data at any time, free of charge. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent for data processing, you can revoke this consent at any time for the future. Furthermore, you have the right, under certain circumstances, to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. You also have the right to file a complaint with the competent supervisory authority. You can contact us at any time regarding further questions on the topic of data protection.

Analysis Tools and Third-Party Tools

When you visit this website, your browsing behavior may be statistically analyzed. This is mainly done using so-called analysis programs. Detailed information on these analysis programs can be found in the following privacy policy.

2. Hosting 

We host the content of our website with the following provider: Strato

The provider is Strato AG, Otto-Ostrowski-Straße 7, 10249 Berlin (hereinafter referred to as “Strato”). When you visit our website, Strato collects various log files, including your IP addresses. For more information, please refer to Strato’s privacy policy:  https://www.strato.de/datenschutz/.

The use of Strato is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in the most reliable presentation of our website. If consent has been requested, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) of the TTDSG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) under the TTDSG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

3. General Information and Mandatory Information

Data Protection 

The operators of these pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with legal data protection regulations and this privacy policy. When you use this website, various personal data are collected. Personal data is data with which you can be personally identified. This privacy policy explains which data we collect and what we use it for. It also explains how and for what purpose this happens. We would like to point out that data transmission over the internet (e.g., communication by email) may have security gaps. Complete protection of the data from access by third parties is not possible.

Notice on the Responsible Party 

The responsible party for data processing on this website is:

K-Tek US

1384-F Poinsettia Ave.

Vista, California 92081, USA

Phone: 001 760 727-0593

Email: info@ktekpro.eu

The responsible party is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).

Storage Period 

Unless a specific storage period has been mentioned within this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for the data processing no longer applies. If you submit a legitimate request for deletion or revoke your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted unless we have other legally permissible reasons for storing your personal data (e.g., tax or commercial law retention periods); in this case, the data will be deleted once these reasons no longer apply.

General Information on the Legal Basis for Data Processing on This Website 

If you have consented to the processing of your personal data, we process your data based on Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR, if special categories of data are processed under Article 9(1) GDPR. If you have expressly consented to the transfer of personal data to third countries, data processing is also based on Article 49(1)(a) GDPR. If cookies or access to information in your end device (e.g., via device fingerprinting) are stored, the data processing is additionally based on Section 25(1) of the TTDSG. Consent can be revoked at any time. If your data is necessary for the fulfillment of a contract or pre-contractual measures, we process your data on the basis of Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. Furthermore, if your data is required for the fulfillment of a legal obligation, we process it based on Article 6(1)(c) GDPR. The data processing may also be based on our legitimate interest under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The respective legal basis applicable in each case will be outlined in the following paragraphs of this privacy policy.

Recipients of Personal Data 

In the course of our business activities, we work with various external parties. In some cases, it is necessary to transfer personal data to these external parties. We only pass on personal data to external parties when this is required for the fulfillment of a contract, when we are legally obligated to do so (e.g., transmission of data to tax authorities), when we have a legitimate interest under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, or when another legal basis allows for the data transfer. When using processors, we only transfer personal data of our customers based on a valid contract for data processing. In the case of joint processing, a joint processing agreement is concluded.

Revocation of Your Consent to Data Processing 

Many data processing operations are only possible with your express consent. You can revoke an already granted consent at any time. The legality of the data processing carried out up until the revocation remains unaffected by the revocation.

Right to Object to Data Collection in Specific Cases and to Direct Advertising (Article 21 GDPR) 

IF DATA PROCESSING IS BASED ON ARTICLE 6(1)(E) OR (F) OF THE GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA AT ANY TIME FOR REASONS ARISING FROM YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING BASED ON THESE PROVISIONS. THE RESPECTIVE LEGAL BASIS FOR THE PROCESSING CAN BE FOUND IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU OBJECT, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR AFFECTED PERSONAL DATA UNLESS WE CAN DEMONSTRATE COMPELLING LEGITIMATE GROUNDS FOR THE PROCESSING WHICH OUTWEIGH YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS, AND FREEDOMS, OR THE PROCESSING IS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT, EXERCISE, OR DEFENSE OF LEGAL CLAIMS (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 21(1) GDPR). IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS PROCESSED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA FOR SUCH MARKETING AT ANY TIME; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING TO THE EXTENT THAT IT IS RELATED TO SUCH DIRECT MARKETING. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL NO LONGER BE USED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 21(2) GDPR).

 

Right to Lodge a Complaint with the Competent Supervisory Authority 

In the event of violations of the GDPR, the data subjects have the right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the member state of their habitual residence, place of work, or the place of the alleged violation. The right to lodge a complaint is without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedies.

Right to Data Portability 

You have the right to have data that we process based on your consent or in the performance of a contract automatically transferred to yourself or a third party in a common, machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of the data to another controller, this will only be done to the extent technically feasible.

Access, Deletion, and Correction 

You have the right at any time to access your stored personal data free of charge, as well as information on its origin, recipient, and the purpose of the data processing. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of your data. You can contact us at any time regarding further questions on the subject of personal data.

Right to Restrict Processing 

You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. You can contact us at any time regarding this. The right to restrict processing exists in the following cases:

  • If you dispute the accuracy of your personal data stored with us, we usually need time to verify this. For the duration of the verification, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
  • If the processing of your personal data happened/is happening unlawfully, you can request the restriction of data processing instead of deletion.
  • If we no longer need your personal data but you require it for the establishment, defense, or exercise of legal claims, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data instead of deletion.
  • If you have lodged an objection pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR, a balance must be struck between your and our interests. Until it is determined whose interests prevail, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.

If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, this data may only be processed (apart from its storage) with your consent or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest of the European Union or a member state.

SSL or TLS Encryption 

For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries that you send to us as the site operator, this site uses SSL or TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the address line of the browser changes from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock symbol in your browser line. If SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

Objection to Advertising Emails 

We hereby object to the use of contact data published within the framework of the imprint obligation to send unsolicited advertising and information material. The operators of the pages expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of the unsolicited sending of advertising information, such as spam emails.

Right to File Complaints with the Competent Supervisory Authority 

In the event of violations of the GDPR, data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the Member State of their habitual residence, place of work, or the location of the alleged violation. This right to lodge a complaint exists without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedies.

Right to Data Portability You have the right to have data that we process automatically based on your consent or in the performance of a contract handed over to you or a third party in a commonly used, machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of the data to another controller, this will only occur to the extent that it is technically feasible.

Access, Deletion, and Rectification 

Within the framework of applicable legal provisions, you have the right at any time to receive information free of charge about your stored personal data, its origin and recipients, and the purpose of data processing. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. You can contact us at any time regarding further questions about personal data.

Right to Restrict Processing 

You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. You can contact us at any time for this purpose. The right to restrict processing applies in the following cases:

  • If you dispute the accuracy of the personal data we hold, we usually need time to verify this. During the verification period, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
  • If the processing of your personal data was/is unlawful, you can request the restriction of data processing instead of deletion.
  • If we no longer need your personal data, but you need it for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data instead of deletion.
  • If you have lodged an objection under Article 21(1) GDPR, a balance must be struck between your interests and ours. Until it is determined whose interests prevail, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.

If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, this data – apart from being stored – may only be processed with your consent, or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person, or for reasons of important public interest of the European Union or a Member State.

4.Data Transfer and Processing for Contract Fulfillment 

Nordic Pro Group GmbH 

To fulfill your orders, we collaborate with Nordic Pro Group GmbH, which assists us in data processing and handling your orders. The transfer of your personal data to Nordic Pro Group GmbH is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR, as it is necessary for the fulfillment of the contract.

A.B.S. Global Factoring AG 

We transmit personal data in the course of factoring contracts to A.B.S. Global Factoring AG. This data processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR, as it is necessary for contract fulfillment.

5.Analytics Tools and Advertising 

Google Analytics 

This website uses functions of the web analysis service Google Analytics. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Google Analytics uses so-called “cookies,” which are text files stored on your computer that allow an analysis of how you use the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is generally transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. The storage of Google Analytics cookies and the use of this analysis tool are based on your consent in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. Consent may be revoked at any time.

Browser Plugin

 You can prevent the storage of cookies by adjusting the settings of your browser software accordingly; however, please note that in this case, you may not be able to use all the functions of this website to their full extent. You can also prevent Google from collecting and processing the data generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en.

Objection to Data Collection 

You can prevent the collection of your data by Google Analytics by clicking on the following link. An opt-out cookie will be set to prevent your data from being collected on future visits to this website: Disable Google Analytics. More information on how Google handles user data in Google Analytics can be found in Google’s privacy policy: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=en.

Data Processing 

We have not entered into a data processing agreement with Google and fully implement the strict requirements of the German data protection authorities regarding the use of Google Analytics.

Retention Period Data stored by Google at the user and event level that is linked to cookies, user IDs (e.g., User-ID), or advertising IDs (e.g., DoubleClick cookies, Android advertising ID) will be anonymized or deleted after 14 months. For more details, see the following link: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/7667196?hl=en.

6.Plugins and Tools 

Complianz 

This website uses the privacy management solution “Complianz.” Complianz helps us manage your consents and ensure compliance with data protection regulations. The use of Complianz is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, as we have a legitimate interest in managing consents in a legally compliant manner.

Google Maps 

This site uses the Google Maps service via an API. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. To use the functions of Google Maps, it is necessary to store your IP address. This information is generally transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. The provider of this site has no influence on this data transmission. The use of Google Maps is in the interest of providing an appealing presentation of our online offerings and making it easy to locate the places we specify on the website. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. More information on how Google handles user data can be found in Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en.

7.Changes to the Privacy Policy 

We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy at any time to comply with current legal requirements or to reflect changes to our services in the privacy policy, such as when introducing new services. For your next visit, the new privacy policy will apply.