Privacy Protection

With the following information we would like to give you as the "data subject" an overview of how we process your personal data and your rights under data protection laws. In principle, our website can be used without entering personal data. If you would like to use our company's special services via our website, processing of personal data may be necessary. If the processing of personal data is necessary and there is no legal basis for such processing, we generally obtain your consent.

The processing of personal data, for example your name, address or email address, always takes place in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and in accordance with the applicable country-specific data protection regulations (for Laternix GmbH and Co.KG. ). With this data protection declaration we would like to inform you about the scope and purpose of the personal data that we collect, use and process.

As the controller, we have implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure the most complete protection possible for the personal data processed via this website. Nevertheless, internet-based data transmissions can generally have security gaps, so that absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, you are free to transmit personal data to us in alternative ways, for example by telephone or by post.

1. Responsible and data protection officer:

Responsible within the meaning of the GDPR is:
Laternix GmbH & Co. KG
Axdorfer Feld 20
83278 Traunstein
Germany
Telephone: +49 861 90992040
Fax: +49 861 90992049
Email: info@laternix.de
Head of the responsible body:
Dipl.-Wirtsch.-Ing (Univ.) Michael Härtl

We would like to point out that no data protection officer has to be appointed.
The contact person for data protection: Dipl.-Wirtsch.-Ing (Univ). Michael Härtl
Telephone: +49 90992040
Fax: +49 90992049
Email: info@laternix.de

2. Technology

2.1 SSL / TLS encryption

This site uses an SSL or. To ensure the security of data processing and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders, contact requests that you send to us as the operator. TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that "https: //" appears in the address line of the browser instead of "http: //" and by the lock symbol in your browser line.
If SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data that you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

2.2 Data collection when visiting the website

If you only use our website for informational purposes, i.e. if you do not register or otherwise provide us with information, we only collect data that your browser transmits to our server (in so-called "server log files"). Every time you or an automated system calls up a page, our website collects a series of general data and information.
This general data and information is stored in the log files of the server:
1. browser types and versions used,
2. the operating system used by the accessing system,
3. the website from which an accessing system reaches our website (so-called referrer),
4. the sub-websites that are accessed via an accessing system on our website,
5. the date and time of access to the website,
6. an Internet protocol address (IP address),
7. The Internet service provider of the accessing system.

When using this general data and information, we do not draw any conclusions about you personally. Rather, this information is needed to:

1. to deliver the contents of our website correctly,
2. to optimize the content of our website and the advertising for it,
3. to guarantee the permanent functionality of our IT systems and the technology of our website and
4. To provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for law enforcement in the event of a cyber attack.

This collected data and information is therefore statistically evaluated by us on the one hand and also with the aim of increasing data protection and data security in our company in order 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 a data subject.
The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 Para. 1 S. 1 lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest follows from the data collection purposes listed above.
Your personal data will not be transferred to third parties for purposes other than those listed below.
We only share your personal information with third parties if:

1. You have given your consent pursuant to Art. 6 Para. a GDPR have given express consent to this
2. the disclosure according to Art. 6 Para. 1 S. 1 lit. f GDPR is permitted to safeguard our legitimate interests and there is no reason to assume that you have an overriding legitimate interest in not disclosing your data,
3. in the event that for the transfer pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. c GDPR is a legal obligation, as well
4. this is legally permissible and according to Art. 6 Para. 1 S. 1 lit. b GDPR is required for the processing of contractual relationships with you.

3. Cookies

3.1 General information about cookies

We use cookies on our website. These are small files that your browser automatically creates and that are saved on your IT system (laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc.) when you visit our website. Cookies do not cause any damage to your end device and do not contain viruses, Trojans or other malware.
Information is stored in the cookie, which results in connection with the specific device used. However, this does not mean that we are immediately aware of your identity. The use of cookies serves on the one hand to make the use of our offer more pleasant for you. For example, we use so-called session cookies to recognize that you have already visited individual pages on our website. These are automatically deleted after leaving our website.
In addition, we also use temporary cookies to optimize user-friendliness, which are stored on your device for a specific period of time. If you visit our site again to use our services, it is automatically recognized that you have already visited us and which entries and settings you have made so that you do not have to enter them again.
On the other hand, we use cookies to statistically record the use of our website and to evaluate it for the purpose of optimizing our offer. These cookies enable us to automatically recognize when you visit our site again that you have already been with us. These cookies are automatically deleted after a defined time.
The data processed by cookies are for the purposes mentioned to protect our legitimate interests and those of third parties in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 S. 1 lit. f GDPR required.
Most browsers accept cookies automatically. However, you can configure your browser so that no cookies are stored on your computer or that a message always appears before a new cookie is created. However, the complete deactivation of cookies can mean that you cannot use all functions of our website.

4. Contents of our website

4.1 Establishing contact / contact form

When contacting us (e.g. via contact form or email), personal data is collected. Which data is collected in the case of a contact form can be seen from the respective contact form. This data is stored and used exclusively for the purpose of answering your request or for contacting you and the associated technical administration. The legal basis for processing the data is our legitimate interest in answering your request in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. If your contact is aimed at the conclusion of a contract, then an additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. Your data will be deleted after the final processing of your request, this is the case if it can be inferred from the circumstances that the matter in question has been finally clarified and provided that there are no statutory retention requirements.

4.2 Job advertisements

We collect and process applicants' personal data for the purpose of handling the application process. Processing can also be done electronically. This is particularly the case if an applicant sends us the relevant application documents electronically, for example by email. If we conclude an employment contract with an applicant, the data transmitted will be stored for the purpose of processing the employment relationship in compliance with the statutory provisions. If we do not conclude an employment contract with the applicant, the application documents will be automatically deleted two months after the announcement of the rejection decision, provided that there are no other legitimate interests on our part. Other legitimate interest in this sense is, for example, an obligation to provide evidence in a procedure under the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).
In this respect, data processing takes place solely on the basis of our legitimate interest in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

5. Newsletter dispatch

5.1 Newsletter

Our website gives you the option of subscribing to a newsletter. Which personal data are transmitted to us when you subscribe to the newsletter can be found in the input form used for this purpose.
We regularly inform our customers and business partners about our news, projects and offers via the newsletter. You can only receive the newsletter of our company if

1. You have a valid email address and
2. you have registered to receive the newsletter.
3. You are already an existing customer

For legal reasons, a confirmation email will be sent to the email address you entered for the first time for sending the newsletter in a double opt-in procedure. This confirmation email is used to check whether you, as the owner of the email address, have authorized the receipt of the newsletter.
When registering for the newsletter, we also save the IP address assigned by your Internet service provider (ISP) of the IT system you were using at the time of registration, as well as the date and time of registration. The collection of this data is necessary in order to be able to understand the (possible) misuse of your e-mail address at a later point in time and therefore serves our legal protection.

The personal data collected when you register for the newsletter will only be used to send our newsletter. In addition, subscribers to the newsletter could be informed by email if this is necessary for the operation of the newsletter service or for a registration in this regard, as could be the case in the event of changes to the newsletter offer or changes in the technical circumstances. The personal data collected as part of the newsletter service is not passed on to third parties. You can cancel your subscription to our newsletter at any time. The consent to the storage of personal data that you have given us for sending the newsletter can be revoked at any time. For the purpose of withdrawing consent, there is a corresponding link in every newsletter. It is also possible to unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time directly on our website or to notify us in another way.
The legal basis for data processing for the purpose of sending the newsletter is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR.

6. Web analysis

6.1 Google Analytics

On our website we use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited (https://about.google/intl/de/) (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; hereinafter referred to as "Google"). In this context, pseudonymised usage profiles are created and cookies (see "Cookies") are used. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website such as

1. browser type / version,
2. operating system used,
3. referrer URL (the previously visited page),
4. host name of the accessing computer (IP address),
5. time of the server request,

are transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there. The information is used to evaluate the use of the website, to compile reports on website activity and to provide other services related to website activity and internet usage for the purposes of market research and the needs-based design of this website. This information may also be transferred to third parties if this is required by law or if third parties process this data on behalf. Under no circumstances will your IP address be merged with other Google data. The IP addresses are anonymized so that an assignment is not possible (IP masking).
You can prevent the installation of cookies by setting your browser software accordingly; however, we would like to point out that in this case not all functions of this website can be used to their full extent.

Via our opt-in cookie banner, you have given your consent to this within the meaning of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR submitted.

You can also prevent the collection of the data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (including your IP address) and the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing a browser add-on (https: //tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de)
As an alternative to the browser add-on, especially for browsers on mobile devices, you can also prevent Google Analytics from collecting data by deactivating Google Analytics. An opt-out cookie is set which prevents the future collection of your data when you visit this website. The opt-out cookie is only valid in this browser and only for our website and is stored on your device. If you delete the cookies in this browser, you must set the opt-out cookie again.
Further information on data protection in connection with Google Analytics can be found in the Google Analytics help (https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de)

7. Advertising

7.1 Google (AdWords) remarketing

Our website uses the functions of Google AdWords remarketing, we hereby advertise this website in Google search results and on third-party websites. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland ("Google"). For this purpose, Google sets a cookie in the browser of your end device, which automatically enables interest-based advertising using a pseudonymous cookie ID and on the basis of the pages you visit.

Via our opt-in cookie banner, you have given your consent to this within the meaning of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR submitted.

Any further data processing will only take place if you have agreed with Google that your internet and app browser history will be linked by Google to your Google account and information from your Google account will be used to personalize advertisements that you are viewing on the web . If you are logged in to Google in this case while visiting our website, Google uses your data together with Google Analytics data to create and define target group lists for cross-device remarketing. To do this, Google temporarily links your personal data to Google Analytics data in order to form target groups.
You can permanently deactivate the setting of cookies for advertising requirements by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available under the following link: adssettings.google.com/authenticated

Alternatively, you can find out about the setting of cookies from the Digital Advertising Alliance at www.aboutads.info and make settings for this. Finally, you can set your browser so that you are informed about the setting of cookies and decide individually whether to accept them or to exclude the acceptance of cookies for certain cases or in general. If cookies are not accepted, the functionality of our website may be restricted.
Google Ireland Limited, based in Ireland, is certified for the US-European data protection agreement "Privacy Shield", which guarantees compliance with the data protection level applicable in the EU.

Further information and the data protection regulations regarding advertising and Google can be viewed here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

7.2 Google Optimize (A / B Testing Tool)

Our website also uses Google Optimize. Google Optimize analyzes the use of different variants of our website and helps us to improve the user-friendliness according to the behavior of our users on the website. Google Optimize is a tool integrated in Google Analytics. Google Tag Manager is also a Google product that allows us to manage website tags through an interface. Tag Manager is a cookie-free domain and does not collect any personal data. The tool triggers other tags, which in turn may collect data. Google Tag Manager does not access this data. If deactivation has been carried out at the domain or cookie level, this remains in place for all tracking tags that are implemented with Google Tag Manager. If you do not want to receive interest-based advertising, you can deactivate the use of cookies by Google for this purpose by visiting the page
Go to support.google.com/ads/answer/7395996.

8. Plugins and other services

8.1 YouTube (videos)

We have integrated YouTube components on this website. YouTube is an Internet video portal that enables video publishers to post video clips free of charge and other users to view, evaluate and comment on them free of charge. YouTube allows the publication of all types of videos, which is why complete film and TV programs, but also music videos, trailers or videos made by users themselves can be called up via the Internet portal.
YouTube is operated by YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA. YouTube, LLC is a subsidiary of Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Every time one of the individual pages of this website is operated by us and on which a YouTube component (YouTube video) has been integrated, the Internet browser on your IT system is automatically prompted by the respective YouTube component to display the corresponding one Download YouTube component from YouTube. Further information on YouTube can be found at www.youtube.com/intl/de/yt/about/. As part of this technical process, YouTube and Google are made aware of which specific subpage of our website you are visiting.
If the person concerned is logged into YouTube at the same time, YouTube recognizes which specific subpage of our website you are visiting by calling up a subpage that contains a YouTube video. This information is collected by YouTube and Google and assigned to your YouTube account.
YouTube and Google always receive information via the YouTube component that you have visited our website if you are logged in to YouTube at the same time as accessing our website; this happens regardless of whether you click on a YouTube video or not. If you do not want this information to be transmitted to YouTube and Google, you can prevent it by logging out of your YouTube account before visiting our website.

Via our opt-in cookie banner, you have given your consent to this within the meaning of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR submitted.

The data protection regulations published by YouTube, which are available at policies.google.com/privacy, provide information about the collection, processing and use of personal data by YouTube and Google.

9. Data protection declaration in accordance with Art. 13 GDPR

The protection of personal data is an important concern for Laternix GmbH & Co. KG. That is why Laternix GmbH & Co. KG processes your personal data in accordance with the provisions of the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the other applicable legal provisions for the protection of personal data and data security.