Imprint

Data Protection

We hereby inform you in accordance with the legal requirements of data protection law (in particular according to BDSG n.F. and the European General Data Protection Regulation ‘GDPR’) about the type, scope and purpose of processing personal data by our company. This privacy policy also applies to our websites and social media profiles. Regarding the definition of terms such as “personal data” or “processing”, we refer to Art. 4 GDPR. Name and Contact Details of the Controller Our controller (hereinafter “Controller”) within the meaning of Art. 4 No. 7 GDPR is: Umwelt-Pollution Meßtechnik GmbH Hausbergstraße 13 61231 Bad Nauheim Email address: info@upm-gmbh.de Types of Data, Purposes of Processing and Categories of Data Subjects Below we inform you about the type, scope and purpose of the collection, processing and use of personal data. 1. Types of data we process Usage data (access times, visited websites etc.), Contact data (phone number, email, fax etc.), 2. Purposes of processing according to Art. 13 Para. 1 c) GDPR Facilitate easy access to the website, Support commercial use of the website, Economic operation of advertising and website, Marketing / Sales / Advertising, Creation of statistics, Customer service and customer care, Handle contact requests, Provide websites with functions and content, Uninterrupted, secure operation of our website, 3. Categories of data subjects according to Art. 13 Para. 1 e) GDPR Visitors/Users of the website, The affected individuals are collectively referred to as ‘Users’.   Legal Bases for Processing Personal Data Below we inform you about the legal bases for processing personal data:

1. If we have obtained your consent for the processing of personal data, Article 6(1)(a) GDPR serves as the legal basis.
2. If the processing is necessary for the performance of a contract or for taking steps prior to entering into a contract at your request, Article 6(1)(b) GDPR serves as the legal basis.
3. If the processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject (e.g., statutory retention obligations), Article 6(1)(c) GDPR serves as the legal basis.
4. If the processing is necessary to protect vital interests of the data subject or another natural person, Article 6(1)(d) GDPR serves as the legal basis.
5. If the processing is necessary for the purposes of our legitimate interests or those of a third party, and your interests or fundamental rights and freedoms do not override these interests, Article 6(1)(f) GDPR serves as the legal basis.

Transfer of Personal Data to Third Parties and Processors We do not generally disclose data to third parties without your consent. If this does occur, the disclosure is made on the basis of the aforementioned legal bases, e.g., when disclosing data to online payment providers for contract fulfillment, or due to court orders or legal obligations to disclose data for the purposes of law enforcement, averting danger, or enforcing intellectual property rights. We also use processors (external service providers, e.g., for web hosting of our websites and databases) to process your data. If data is transferred to processors as part of a data processing agreement, this always occurs in accordance with Article 28 GDPR. We carefully select our processors, regularly monitor them, and have been granted the right to issue instructions regarding the data. In addition, the processors must have taken appropriate technical and organizational measures and comply with the data protection regulations according to the BDSG (new version) and GDPR. Data Transfer to Third Countries The adoption of the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has created a uniform basis for data protection in Europe. Your data is therefore primarily processed by companies to which GDPR applies. Should processing by third-party services outside the European Union or the European Economic Area occur, they must meet the special requirements of Art. 44 et seq. GDPR. This means that the processing takes place on the basis of special guarantees, such as the officially recognized determination by the EU Commission of a level of data protection corresponding to the EU or the observance of officially recognized special contractual obligations, the so-called ‘standard contractual clauses’. If we obtain your express consent for data transfer to the USA in accordance with Art. 49(1)(a) GDPR due to the invalidity of the so-called ‘Privacy Shield’, we hereby point out the risk of secret access by US authorities and the use of data for surveillance purposes, possibly without legal remedies for EU citizens. Deletion of Data and Storage Duration Unless expressly stated in this privacy policy, your personal data will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose for storage ceases to apply, you revoke your consent to processing, or the data is no longer necessary for the purpose, unless further storage is necessary for evidentiary purposes or is opposed by statutory retention obligations. These include, for example, commercial law retention obligations for business letters pursuant to § 257(1) HGB (6 years) and tax law retention obligations for documents pursuant to § 147(1) AO (10 years). When the prescribed retention period expires, your data will be blocked or deleted unless storage is still necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract. Existence of Automated Decision-Making We do not use automated decision-making or profiling. Provision of Our Website and Creation of Log Files

1. If you use our website solely for informational purposes (i.e., no registration or other transmission of information), we only collect the personal data that your browser transmits to our server. When you view our website, we collect the following data:• IP address;• User’s Internet Service Provider;• Date and time of access;• Browser type;• Language and browser version;• Content of the request;• Time zone;• Access status/HTTP status code;• Amount of data;• Websites from which the request comes;• Operating system.This data is not stored together with other personal data about you.
2. This data serves the purpose of user-friendly, functional, and secure delivery of our website to you with features and content, as well as its optimization and statistical evaluation.
3. The legal basis for this is our legitimate interest in data processing according to Art. 6 para. 1 S.1 lit. f) GDPR, which is also included in the above-mentioned purposes.
4. For security reasons, we store this data in server log files for a storage period of days. After this period, these are automatically deleted, unless we need to retain them for evidentiary purposes in case of attacks on the server infrastructure or other legal violations.

Cookies

1. We use so-called cookies when you visit our website. Cookies are small text files that your internet browser stores on your computer. When you revisit our website, these cookies provide information to automatically recognize you. Cookies also include the so-called “User IDs”, where user information is stored in pseudonymized profiles. We inform you about the use of cookies for the aforementioned purposes when you access our website through a notice in our privacy policy and how you can object to this or prevent their storage (“Opt-out”).The following types of cookies are distinguished: • Necessary, essential cookies: Essential cookies are cookies that are absolutely necessary for the operation of the website to store certain functions of the website such as logins, shopping cart, or user inputs, e.g., regarding the language of the website. • Session cookies: Session cookies are needed to recognize multiple uses of an offer by the same user (e.g., if you are logged in to determine your login status). When you revisit our page, these cookies provide information to automatically recognize you. The information obtained in this way is used to optimize our offers and to provide you with easier access to our site. When you close the browser or log out, the session cookies are deleted. • Persistent cookies: These cookies remain stored even after closing the browser. They are used to store logins, measure reach, and for marketing purposes. These are automatically deleted after a predetermined duration, which may vary depending on the cookie. You can delete cookies at any time in your browser’s security settings. • Third-party cookies (especially from advertisers): According to your preferences, you can configure your browser settings and, for example, reject the acceptance of third-party cookies or all cookies. However, we point out that you may then not be able to use all functions of this website. Read more about these cookies in the respective privacy policies of the third-party providers.
2. Data categories: User data, cookie, user ID (including the pages visited, device information, access times, and IP addresses).
3. Purposes of processing: The information obtained in this way serves the purpose of technically and economically optimizing our web offerings and providing you with easier and safer access to our website.
4. Legal bases: If we process your personal data using cookies based on your consent (“Opt-in”), then Art. 6 para. 1 S. 1 lit. a) GDPR is the legal basis. Otherwise, we have a legitimate interest in the effective functionality, improvement, and economic operation of the website, so in that case, Art. 6 para. 1 S. 1 lit. f) GDPR is the legal basis. The legal basis is also Art. 6 para. 1 S. 1 lit. b) GDPR if cookies are set for contract initiation, e.g., for orders.
5. Storage Duration/Deletion: The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for achieving the purpose of its collection. In the case of data collection for providing the website, this occurs when the respective session is terminated. Otherwise, cookies are stored on your computer and transmitted from there to our site. Therefore, as a user, you have full control over the use of cookies. By changing the settings in your internet browser, you can deactivate or restrict the transmission of cookies. Cookies that have already been stored can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are deactivated for our website, it may no longer be possible to use all functions of the website to their full extent. Here you can find information on deleting cookies by browser: Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647 Safari: https://support.apple.com/de-at/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/de/kb/cookies-und-website-daten-in-firefox-loschen Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/de-at/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/de-at/help/4027947/windows-delete-cookies
6. Objection and “Opt-Out”: You can generally prevent the storage of cookies on your hard drive, regardless of consent or legal permission, by selecting “do not accept cookies” in your browser settings. However, this may result in limited functionality of our offerings. You can object to the use of cookies from third-party providers for advertising purposes via a so-called “opt-out” through this American website (https://optout.aboutads.info) or this European website (http://www.youronlinechoices.com/de/praferenzmanagement/).

Google Adsense

1. We have integrated advertisements from the Google service “Adsense” (Service provider: Google Ireland Limited, Registration number: 368047, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland) on our website. The advertisements are marked with the (i) notice “Google Ads” in each ad.
2. Data categories and description of data processing: Usage data/communication data; When you visit our website, Google receives the information that you have accessed our website. For this purpose, Google places a web beacon or cookie on your computer. The data is also transferred to the USA and analyzed there. If you are logged in with a Google account, Adsense can associate the data with your account. If you do not want this, you must log out before visiting our website. However, Google may also use other information for this purpose:• The type of websites you visit and mobile apps installed on your device; • Cookies in your browser and settings in your Google account; • Websites and apps you have visited; • Your activities on other devices; • Previous interactions with ads or advertising services from Google; • Your Google account activities and information. When clicking on an Adsense ad, the user’s IP is processed by Google (usage data), whereby the processing is pseudonymized (so-called “advertising ID”) by truncating the IP by the last two digits. For personalized advertising, Google does not link identifiers from cookies or similar technologies with special categories of personal data according to Art. 9 GDPR such as ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, or health.
3. Purpose of processing: We have activated personalized ads to show you more interesting advertising that supports the commercial use of our website, increases its value for us, and improves your user experience. Using personalized advertising, we can reach users through Adsense based on their interests and demographic characteristics (e.g., “sports enthusiasts”). Additionally, the processing serves tracking, remarketing, and conversion measurement, as well as financing our web offering.
4. Legal bases: If you have given your consent for the processing of your personal data via “Google Adsense with personalized ads” (“opt-in”), then Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a) GDPR is the legal basis. Otherwise, the legal basis for processing your data is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f) GDPR based on our legitimate interests in analyzing, optimizing, and efficiently operating our advertising and website.
5. Data transmission/recipient category: Google Ireland, USA; This website has also enabled Google AdSense ads from third-party providers. The aforementioned data may also be transferred to these third-party “Certified External Vendors” listed at https://support.google.com/dfp_sb/answer/94149.
6. Storage duration: The data is stored for up to 24 months after the last visit.
7. Objection and removal options (“Opt-Out”): You can object to or prevent the installation of cookies by Google AdSense in various ways: • You can block cookies in your browser by setting “do not accept cookies”, which also includes cookies from third-party providers; • You can directly deactivate personalized ads on Google via the link https://adssettings.google.com, although this setting will only remain in effect until you delete your cookies. To deactivate personalized advertising on mobile devices, you can find instructions here: https://support.google.com/adsense/troubleshooter/1631343; • You can deactivate personalized ads from third-party providers participating in the “About Ads” advertising self-regulation initiative via the link https://optout.aboutads.info for US sites or for EU sites at http://www.youronlinechoices.com/de/praferenzmanagement/, although this setting will only remain in effect until you delete all your cookies; • You can permanently deactivate cookies using a browser plug-in for Chrome, Firefox or Internet Explorer at the link https://support.google.com/ads/answer/7395996. This deactivation may result in you no longer being able to use all functions of our website to their full extent.
8. In Google’s privacy policy for advertising at https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads, you can find more information on the use of Google cookies in ads and their advertising technologies, storage duration, anonymization, location data, functionality, and your rights.

YouTube Videos

1. We have embedded YouTube videos from youtube.com on our website using the embedded function, so that they can be accessed directly on our website. YouTube belongs to Google Ireland Limited, Registration No.: 368047, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
2. Data category and description of data processing: Usage data (e.g., accessed webpage, content, and access times). We have embedded the videos in the so-called “enhanced privacy mode”, without using cookies to record usage behavior to personalize video playback. Instead, video recommendations are based on the currently played video. Videos played in enhanced privacy mode in an embedded player do not affect which videos are recommended to you on YouTube. When starting a video (clicking on the video), you consent to YouTube tracking the information that you have accessed the corresponding subpage or video on our website and using this data for advertising purposes.
3. Purpose of processing: Provision of a user-friendly offer, optimization and improvement of our content.
4. Legal bases: If you have given your consent for the processing of your personal data via “etracker” from the third-party provider (“Opt-in”), then Art. 6 para. 1 s. 1 lit. a) GDPR is the legal basis. The legal basis is also our legitimate interest in data processing for the purposes mentioned above according to Art. 6 para. 1 s.1 lit. f) GDPR. For services provided in connection with a contract, tracking and analysis of user behavior is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 s. 1 lit. b) GDPR, in order to offer optimized services for the fulfillment of the contract purpose with the information obtained.
5. Data transfer/recipient category: Third-party providers in the USA. The data obtained is transferred to the USA and stored there. This also occurs without a Google user account. If you are logged into your Google account, Google can associate the above data with your account. If you do not want this, you must log out of your Google account. Google creates user profiles from such data and uses this data for the purposes of advertising, market research, or optimizing its websites.
6. Storage duration: Cookies up to 2 years or until deletion of the cookies by you as a user.
7. Objection: You have the right to object to the creation of user profiles by Google. Please contact Google directly via the privacy policy mentioned below. You can make an opt-out objection regarding advertising cookies here in your Google account: https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated
8. You can find further information on the use of Google cookies and their advertising technologies, storage duration, anonymization, location data, functionality, and your rights in YouTube’s Terms of Service at https://www.youtube.com/t/terms and Google’s Privacy Policy for Advertising at https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.
9. Use of Google cookies and their advertising technologies, storage duration, anonymization, location data, functionality, and your rights. Google’s General Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

Data Protection for Applications and in the Application Process

1. Applications sent electronically or by mail to the responsible party are processed electronically or manually for the purpose of handling the application process.
2. We expressly point out that application documents containing “special categories of personal data” according to Art. 9 GDPR (e.g., a photo that allows conclusions about your ethnic origin, religion, or marital status) are undesired, with the exception of any severe disability that you may wish to disclose of your own free will. You should submit your application without this data. This has no impact on your chances as an applicant.
3. The legal bases for processing are Art. 6 Para. 1 S.1 lit. b) GDPR and § 26 BDSG (new version).
4. If an employment relationship is entered into with the applicant after the application process is concluded, the applicant data will be stored in compliance with relevant data protection regulations. If you are not offered a position after the application process is completed, your submitted application letter and documents will be deleted 6 months after sending the rejection, in order to comply with any claims and obligations of proof under the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).

Rights of the Data Subject

1. Objection to or Revocation of the Processing of Your Data Insofar as the processing is based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6 Para. 1 S. 1 lit. a), Art. 7 GDPR, you have the right to revoke your consent at any time. The lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until revocation is not affected by this. Insofar as we base the processing of your personal data on the balancing of interests pursuant to Art. 6 Para. 1 S. 1 lit. f) GDPR, you may object to the processing. This is the case if the processing is not necessary, in particular, for the fulfillment of a contract with you, which is described by us in each case in the following description of the functions. When exercising such an objection, we ask you to explain the reasons why we should not process your personal data as we have done. In the event of your justified objection, we will examine the situation and will either discontinue or adjust the data processing or show you our compelling legitimate grounds on the basis of which we will continue the processing. You may object to the processing of your personal data for advertising and data analysis purposes at any time. You can exercise your right to object free of charge. You can inform us about your advertising objection using the following contact details: Umwelt-Pollution Meßtechnik GmbH Hausbergstraße 13 61231 Bad Nauheim E-mail address: info@upm-gmbh.de
2. Right to Information You have the right to request confirmation from us as to whether personal data concerning you is being processed. If this is the case, you have a right to information about your personal data stored by us according to Art. 15 GDPR. This includes, in particular, information about the processing purposes, the category of personal data, the categories of recipients to whom your data has been or will be disclosed, the planned storage duration, the origin of your data, if it was not collected directly from you.
3. Right to Rectification You have the right to request the correction of incorrect or completion of correct data according to Art. 16 GDPR.
4. Right to Erasure You have the right to request the deletion of your data stored by us according to Art. 17 GDPR, unless legal or contractual retention periods or other legal obligations or rights for further storage conflict with this.
5. Right to Restriction You have the right to request a restriction on the processing of your personal data if one of the requirements in Art. 18 Para. 1 lit. a) to d) GDPR is fulfilled: • If you contest the accuracy of your personal data for a period that allows the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data;• The processing is unlawful and you refuse to delete the personal data and instead request the restriction of the use of the personal data; • The controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of processing, but you require them for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, or • If you have objected to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 Para. 1 GDPR and it is not yet clear whether the legitimate grounds of the controller outweigh your grounds.
6. Right to Data Portability You have a right to data portability according to Art. 20 GDPR, which means that you can receive the personal data stored about you by us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format or request its transfer to another controller.
7. Right to Complain You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. Generally, you can contact the supervisory authority of your habitual residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement.

Data Security To protect all personal data transmitted to us and to ensure that data protection regulations are observed by us, as well as our external service providers, we have implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures. Therefore, among other things, all data between your browser and our server is transmitted encrypted via a secure SSL connection.   Last updated: 14.05.2024