Privacy
The operators of these pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.
The use of our website is generally possible without providing personal data. Insofar as personal data (e.g., name, address, or email addresses) is collected on our pages, this is always done on a voluntary basis, if possible. This data will not be passed on to third parties without your express consent.
We point out that data transmission over the Internet (e.g., communication by email) can have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data from access by third parties is not possible.
Information, Deletion, Blocking
You have the right at any time to free information about your stored personal data, its origin and recipient, and the purpose of data processing, as well as a right to correction, blocking, or deletion of this data. For this and other questions on the subject of personal data, you can contact us at any time at the address given in the imprint.
Server Log Files
The provider of the pages automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These are:
- Browser type/browser version
- Operating system used
- Referrer URL
- Hostname of the accessing computer
- Time of the server request
This data cannot be assigned to specific persons. This data is not merged with other data sources. We reserve the right to check this data retrospectively if we become aware of concrete indications of illegal use.
Cookies
The internet pages sometimes use so-called cookies. Cookies do not cause any damage to your computer and do not contain viruses. Cookies serve to make our offer more user-friendly, effective, and secure. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer and saved by your browser.
Most of the cookies we use are so-called “session cookies”. They are automatically deleted after your visit. Other cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them. These cookies allow us to recognize your browser on your next visit.
You can set your browser so that you are informed about the setting of cookies and allow cookies only in individual cases, exclude the acceptance of cookies for certain cases or generally, and activate the automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser. If cookies are deactivated, the functionality of this website may be limited.
Contact Form
If you send us inquiries via the contact form, your details from the inquiry form, including the contact details you provided there, will be stored by us for the purpose of processing the inquiry and for the case of follow-up questions. We will not pass on this data without your consent.
Data processing for product file downloads
On our website, we offer you the ability to download technical documents, hole patterns, and CAD files related to our products. Before downloading, you may optionally provide your name, company, and email address.
Providing this data is voluntary. You can also start the download without providing any personal data (button “Download without providing data”). The content of the downloaded file is identical in both cases.
Data stored: If you choose to submit your data, we store:
- Name (if provided)
- Company (if provided)
- Email address (if provided)
- Downloaded file (title and URL)
- Timestamp of the download
- Language version of the website
- Your IP address (for abuse prevention and statistical analysis)
- Your user agent string (browser information)
Purpose of processing: We use this data to identify interested parties and contact them regarding relevant product changes, standard updates, or safety notices. Storing the IP address and user agent serves technical security and the prevention of misuse.
Legal basis: Processing is based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR. Consent is granted by actively checking the confirmation checkbox and submitting the form.
Revocation of consent: You may revoke your consent at any time with future effect. An informal email to info@thoptec.de is sufficient.
Retention period: Data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required for the purpose for which it was collected, but no later than 24 months after collection. You may request immediate deletion at any time.
Third-party sharing: Data collected via the download form is not shared with third parties. Exceptions apply only where required by law or where we are legally obligated.
Your rights: You have the right to information, correction, deletion, restriction of processing, data portability, and objection at any time. For questions, please contact info@thoptec.de.
Objection to Advertising Emails
The use of contact data published within the scope of the imprint obligation for sending unsolicited advertising and information material is hereby objected to. The operators of the pages expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited sending of advertising information, for example, through spam emails.
Source reference: eRecht24
