Data Protection

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1. Preamble

Below, we provide you with details regarding data protection when you visit our website.

You can generally use our website without providing any personal data.

To the extent that personal data is collected when you visit our website, we process it exclusively in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), and the Telecommunications and Digital Services Data Protection Act (TDDDG).

The processing of personal data takes place exclusively in accordance with this privacy policy.

This privacy policy applies to the use of the website at the address https://www.kamat.de. For linked content from other providers, the privacy policy posted on the linked website applies.

Please note that security vulnerabilities may arise during data transmission via the Internet, which cannot be prevented by the technical design of this website. Complete protection of personal data is not possible when using the Internet.

2. Controller, Art. 13(1)(a) of the GDPR

The entity responsible for the processing of personal data in connection with the use of this website is:

KAMAT GmbH & Co. KG
Salinger Feld 10
58454 Witten

Fon +49 2302 89 03 0
info@kamat.de

Management: Jan G. Sprakel, B.S.E., and Andreas Wahl, Ph.D. in Engineering

3. Data Protection Officer

Our designated Data Protection Officer is:

Herr Dipl.-Inform. Olaf Tenti
GDI Gesellschaft für Datenschutz und Informationssicherheit mbH
Alter Schloßweg 30
58119 Hagen
Telefon: +49 (0)2331/356832-0
datenschutz@gdi-mbh.eu
www.gdi-mbh.eu

4. Hosting

Our website is hosted on servers operated by Mittwald CM Service GmbH & Co. KG, Königsberger Straße 4-6, 32339 Espelkamp.

We have entered into a data processing agreement with Mittwald CM Service GmbH & Co. KG.

When our web pages are accessed, data is automatically collected and stored in log files on our host’s server. This data may be personally identifiable. The data collected includes:

• IP address of the requesting computer (in anonymized form)
• Directory protection user
• Date and time of access
• Pages accessed
• Logs
• Status code
• Data volume
• Referrer
• User Agent
• Type and version of the internet browser
• Name of the accessed webpage

The operating system underlying the browser with patch levelThe host uses the collected data to ensure the smooth operation of the website, to ensure IT security, and to improve our services. If there are specific indications, the log data may be analyzed retrospectively. The temporary storage of the IP address by the host is necessary to enable the website to be delivered to the user’s computer. For this purpose, your IP address must remain stored for the duration of the session.

This data is not merged with other data sources. The legal basis for data collection is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest in data collection arises from the purposes mentioned.

The data is deleted by the host as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. In the case of data collection for the provision of the website, this is the case when the respective session has ended.
In the case of data stored in log files, this technical information is deleted or anonymized after seven days at the latest.
The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of data in log files is strictly necessary for the operation of the website.
Consequently, you have no right to object.

5. Cookies

We use cookies on our website. These are small text files that are stored on your device and can be used to transmit certain information to us or, where applicable, to third parties. Cookies serve to technically enable the use of our website, make it more user-friendly, and optimize content and advertisements.

We use only first-party cookies, which are set and processed directly by our website.

Depending on their storage duration, we distinguish between session cookies, which are stored only for the duration of your visit and are automatically deleted when you close your browser, and persistent cookies, which remain stored on your device beyond the respective session until they expire automatically or are deleted by you, and enable us to recognize your device on your next visit.

From a functional perspective, different categories of cookies are used:

Technically necessary cookies are required to provide the basic functions of our website and to deliver a service you have explicitly requested (e.g., page navigation, login area, shopping cart functionality, or storage of cookie settings). Without these cookies, the website cannot operate properly.

In addition, provided you have given your consent, we use functional cookies that enable advanced features and personalization (e.g., saving language settings).

We also use analytics and statistics cookies—again, only with your consent—which allow us to evaluate usage behavior on our website and continuously improve our offerings.

In addition, we use marketing and tracking cookies to display interest-based advertising to users and to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. These cookies can also be used to recognize users across multiple websites.

The processing of personal data in connection with technically necessary cookies is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR in conjunction with § 25(2)(2) TTDSG, as we have a legitimate interest in the technically error-free and secure provision of our website and these cookies are absolutely necessary for the service you have expressly requested.

To the extent that cookies are not technically necessary, their use is based exclusively on your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR in conjunction with § 25(1) TTDSG.

You may revoke this consent to cookies at any time with future effect here by clicking the tab at the bottom right, above the footer.

You can also manage cookies used for online advertising and tracking purposes via the preference management tools provided as part of self-regulatory programs. These include, in particular, the platform

https://www.aboutads.info/choices/ (USA) as well as
https://www.youronlinechoices.com/de/praferenzmanagement/ (EU).

Through these sites, you can object to the processing of your data for advertising purposes with many participating providers of usage-based online advertising. Please note that such an opt-out typically applies only to the specific device or browser being used and must be performed again after cookies are deleted.

You can also configure your browser so that you are notified when cookies are set and only allow cookies on a case-by-case basis. For example, you can choose to accept or reject third-party cookies separately, block cookies for specific cases or generally, and enable the automatic deletion of cookies when you close your browser.

Using your browser, you can delete stored cookies at any time and also disable cookies entirely. Please note that if you completely disable cookies, the functionality of this website may be limited and individual services may not be available properly.

Cookies are stored on your device until you delete them or their respective storage period expires.
Session cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period, but generally no longer than a maximum of 6 months, unless otherwise specified.

Expired cookies are automatically removed by your browser and are no longer transmitted to our servers. To protect your privacy, we recommend that you regularly check the cookies stored on your device as well as your browser history and delete them if necessary.

5.1 Local Storage/Session Storage Cookies

We also use so-called local storage and session storage technology (also referred to as “local data,” “local storage,” and “session storage”), which means we utilize your browser’s storage capacity.

With local storage, data is stored locally in your browser’s cache; this data remains even after you close the browser window or exit the program and can be read if you do not actively clear the cache.

Local storage allows your preferences when using our websites to be stored on your computer and used by you.

The function of session storage is essentially the same as that of local storage, except that the relevant data is automatically removed from your browser’s cache immediately after closing the browser (“session”).

Third parties cannot access the data stored in Local Storage or Session Storage. It is not shared with third parties nor used for advertising purposes. In particular, this technology is used to present our content to you in an appealing graphical format (e.g., pop-up windows, etc.) and to personalize our offerings and navigation on our pages for you.

The data is not combined with other data (e.g., information from tracking tools, which is also stored separately in local storage).

In addition, certain information and inputs to the tracking tools are stored in local storage for transmission and evaluation. This data is used solely to analyze and evaluate visitors’ browsing behavior. The data stored in local storage is not used for advertising purposes.

To the extent that the use of this technology is necessary for the operation of the website, processing is based on our legitimate interest in providing you with an attractive, fully functional service, pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR; otherwise, it is based on your consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR.

5.2 Hotjar

Our website uses Hotjar, an analytics software provided by Hotjar Ltd. You can access the website at http://www.hotjar.com. The company is headquartered at 3 Lyons Range, 20 Bisazza Street, Sliema SLM 1640, Malta.

Hotjar helps us provide visitors to our website with a better user experience and service, assists in diagnosing technical issues, and analyzes user trends.
With the help of Hotjar’s technology, we gain a better understanding of our users’ experiences (e.g., how much time users spend on which pages, which links they click, what they like and dislike, etc.), and this helps us tailor our offerings based on user feedback.

Above all, the functionality of the Hotjar-based website can be improved through Hotjar’s services by making it more user-friendly, valuable, and easier for end-users to navigate.

In doing so, the information collected by a tracking code and cookies is transmitted to the Hotjar server. This information primarily consists of device-related data such as your device’s IP address and your email address along with your first and last name, provided you have shared this information with us.
The screen size of your device, the device type, and browser information such as type and version, your geographic location, and your preferred language are also collected. Typical log file data such as the domain, pages visited, as well as the date and time of access are also recorded via Hotjar. The information generated by the “tracking code” and “cookie” regarding your visit to our website is transmitted to the Hotjar servers in Ireland and stored there.

Hotjar stores this information in a pseudonymized user profile. Neither Hotjar nor we use this information to identify individual users or combine it with other data about individual users.

The legal basis for the use of Hotjar is your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, provided that you give us your consent to this when you first visit the site.

6. SSL or TLS Encryption

This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential information, such as orders or inquiries that you send to us as the site operator. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the address bar of the browser changes from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock icon in your browser bar.

When SSL or TLS encryption is enabled, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties (end-to-end encryption). The protocols authenticate the communication partner and ensure the integrity of the transmitted data.

7. Contact Options

On our website, you can contact us via email or the contact form.

In this context, the information you provide in the form or email—including the contact details you provide there—will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of handling your inquiry and in case of follow-up questions. This data (e.g., name, address, phone number, email address, IP address) will not be disclosed to third parties without your consent.

The data is not combined with other data collected on this website.

The data may be stored as part of our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system if you are already a customer of our company.

The contact form is sent using TLS encryption. This encryption prevents unauthorized third-party access to your personal data.

The processing of this data is based on Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR, provided your inquiry relates to the performance of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective handling of inquiries directed to us (Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR).

The data you provide in the contact form or in the email will remain with us until you request its deletion, object to its processing, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g., after your inquiry has been fully processed). Mandatory legal provisions—in particular retention periods—remain unaffected.

7.1 Job Applications

On our website, you have the opportunity to apply for a position at our company.

To this end, we accept digital applications, regardless of whether you are applying for a position we have advertised or submitting a speculative application. You can find the separate privacy notice for applicants at this link.

8. Use of Google Analytics 4

This website uses the web analytics service Google Analytics 4, operated by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA, or, if your company is headquartered or you reside in the EU, Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (“Google”).

Google Analytics uses so-called “cookies,” which are small text files stored on your computer that enable an analysis of your use of the website, provided you have consented to the use of cookies for marketing purposes.

The information generated by the cookie regarding your use of this website is transmitted to Google’s servers and processed there. This may also involve transfers to Google LLC, which is headquartered in the United States.

According to Google, all data from end devices in the EU is stored and processed on servers within the EU.

No precise location data is provided. Instead, the following metadata is derived from IP addresses: “City” (and the derived latitude and longitude of the city), “continent,” “country,” “region,” “subcontinent” (and the ID-based equivalents).

For access originating from the EU, IP address data is truncated by the last few digits immediately after transmission to the EU server and thus pseudonymized to prevent direct personal identification. Only then is the data forwarded to Analytics servers for processing.

On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity, and to provide other services related to website and internet usage to the website operator.

The IP address transmitted by your browser and truncated will not be merged with other data from Google. The data collected in connection with the use of Google Analytics 4 is stored for a period of two months and then deleted.

You can prevent the storage of cookies by adjusting your browser software settings accordingly; however, we would like to point out that in this case, you may not be able to use all functions of this website to their full extent.

You can also prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (including your IP address) by Google, as well as the processing of this data by Google, by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de.

Demographic Features

Google Analytics 4 uses the special “demographic features” function. With this function, Google Analytics 4 can generate statistics that provide insights into the language, interests, location, age, and gender of website users in order to identify target groups for marketing activities. This is done by analyzing advertising and information from third-party providers. The collected data cannot be attributed to any specific individual and is deleted after being stored for a period of two months.

Google Signals

As an extension of Google Analytics 4, we use Google Signals on our website to generate cross-device reports. If you have enabled personalized ads and your devices are linked to your Google Account, Google will, subject to your consent to the use of Google Analytics, analyze your usage behavior across devices and create database models, including those related to cross-device conversions.

We do not receive any personal data from Google, only statistics. If you wish to prevent cross-device analysis, you can disable the “Personalized ads” feature in your Google Account settings.

You can find instructions on this page: https://support.google.com/ads/answer/2662922?hl=de

For more information on Google Signals, please visit the following link: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/7532985?hl=de

UserIDs

As an extension of Google Analytics 4, the “UserIDs” feature is used on our website. If you have consented to the use of Google Analytics 4, created an account on this website, and sign in to this account on different devices, your activities, including conversions, can be analyzed across devices.

The terms of use and privacy policy can be found at

http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/de.html,
https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de&gl=de, and at
https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/.

Google processes your personal data on our behalf. We have therefore entered into a data processing agreement with Google in accordance with Art. 28(3) GDPR, in which Google undertakes to protect your personal data and not to disclose it to third parties for purposes other than those mentioned above.

The legal basis for the use of Google Analytics is your consent pursuant to § 25(1) TDDDG and Art. 6(1)(a) of the GDPR, provided that you have given us your consent to this when you first visited the site.

For data transfers to the U.S., the provider has joined the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, which ensures compliance with European data protection standards based on an adequacy decision by the European Commission.

You may revoke your consent to data processing and transfer at any time without providing a reason by deleting the cookies in your browser or by clicking on the following link at the end of this page.

The lawfulness of data processing that has already taken place is not affected by the revocation of consent.

9. Leadinfo

We use the services of the web service Leadinfo, Crooswijksesingel 50, 3034 CJ Rotterdam, Netherlands.

This use is based on our legitimate interests within the meaning of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR for the analysis, optimization, and economic operation of our services.

When you visit our website, Leadinfo can track the IP address and match it with data from publicly available sources, such as the Chamber of Commerce. The service forwards this information to us so that we have an overview of which companies visit our website. This primarily involves the collection and transmission of data in the B2B sector. However, since the collection and transmission of personal data of natural persons may also occur in individual cases, we are also informing you about this service.

For more information on data protection at Leadinfo, please refer to the service’s privacy policy: https://www.leadinfo.com/en/privacy/

10. Social Media Profiles

Our presence on the social media platforms and video platforms listed below serves to facilitate active and up-to-date communication with our customers and prospective clients. We use these platforms to provide information about our services, products, and interesting special promotions related to our company and our offerings. Further information regarding the provider of the social media channel can be found in our Legal Notice.

Below, we provide you with the privacy notices pursuant to Art. 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regarding the social media accounts we operate:

https://www.instagram.com/kamat_hochdrucktechnik
https://www.youtube.com/user/KAMATPumpen
https://www.linkedin.com/company/kamat-gmbh-&-co-kg

10.1 Instagram Account

The social network Instagram is operated by Meta Platforms, Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA, or, if your company is headquartered or you reside in the EU, Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland (“Facebook”).

When you visit our social media profiles, your data may be automatically collected and stored for market research and advertising purposes. Using pseudonyms, so-called usage profiles are created from this data. These can be used, for example, to display advertisements within and outside the platforms that are presumed to match your interests.

Cookies are generally used on your device for this purpose. The function of cookies is explained in our Privacy Policy; please refer to the relevant information there. These cookies store visitor behavior and user interests.

This serves to safeguard our legitimate interests, which prevail following a balancing of interests, in the optimized presentation of our services and offers, as well as in effective communication with customers and prospective customers. The legal basis for the processing is therefore Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

The legal basis for the collection and processing of data is your consent within the meaning of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, which you may have given or may give to Facebook when accessing its website.

You may revoke the consent you have given for data processing at any time with future effect; to do so, please contact Facebook directly. The revocation of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the data processing carried out prior to the revocation.

For detailed information on the processing and use of data by the providers on their sites, as well as contact information and your related rights and settings options for protecting your privacy—in particular, options to object (so-called “opt-out”)—please refer to the privacy policy of the Instagram service: https://help.instagram.com/519522125107875

You can find the opt-out option in the privacy settings of your Instagram account at: https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/accounts/privacy_and_security/

Furthermore, we have entered into standard data protection clauses with Facebook pursuant to Art. 46(2)(c) of the GDPR for the transfer of data to the United States.

10.2 YouTube

The YouTube video platform is operated by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA, or, if you are based or reside in the EU, Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (“Google”).

The following information does not apply to any direct embedding of YouTube videos on our website.

When you visit our channel on YouTube, your data may be automatically collected and stored for market research and advertising purposes. Using pseudonyms, so-called usage profiles are created from this data. These can be used, for example, to display advertisements within and outside the video platform that are presumed to match your interests. Cookies are generally used on your device for this purpose. The function of cookies is explained in the privacy policy available there; please refer to the relevant information provided there. These cookies store visitor behavior and user interests.

Furthermore, we receive a statistical analysis from the collected data indicating which groups of people are interested in our individual videos posted on YouTube. In particular, we are provided with the number of views and playback times of videos in this context. The data is provided for statistical analysis in such an anonymized form that it is not possible to identify individual persons. The information contained therein includes, for example, the approximate geographic location, the age group, and other summary characteristics.

The legal basis for the collection and processing of data is your consent within the meaning of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, which you may have given or may give to Google when accessing the relevant website(s). You may revoke the consent granted for data processing at any time with future effect; to do so, please contact Google directly. The revocation of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the data processing carried out prior to the revocation.

For detailed information on the processing and use of data by Google on the YouTube website, as well as contact information and your rights and settings options regarding the protection of your privacy, please refer to Google’s privacy policy, which you can find at the following link: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de&gl=de

Since there is no adequacy decision by the EU Commission regarding the transfer of personal data to the U.S., we have entered into standard data protection clauses with Google pursuant to Art. 46(2)(c) of the GDPR.

10.3 LinkedIn (Company Profile)

For the purpose of recruiting personnel, we use the professional and career network “LinkedIn” and maintain a company profile there. LinkedIn is operated by LinkedIn Corporation, 1000 W. Maude Ave., Sunnyvale, California 94085, USA, or, if you are based or reside in the EU, LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland (“LinkedIn”).

We have a data processing agreement with LinkedIn, which is available here: https://de.linkedin.com/legal/l/dpa?

When you visit our company profile on LinkedIn, your data may be automatically collected and stored by LinkedIn for market research and advertising purposes, as well as to provide you with job offers that are presumably of interest to you (so-called Page Insights). Using pseudonyms, so-called usage and interest profiles are created from this data. Cookies are generally used on your device for this purpose.

You are informed about the function of cookies in LinkedIn’s Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy; please refer to the relevant information there. These cookies store visitor behavior and user interests.

Furthermore, we receive a statistical analysis from the collected data regarding which groups of people are interested in our company page. In this process, the data is processed for statistical analysis in such an anonymized form that it is not possible to identify individual persons; this analysis may include information on approximate geographic location, age group, and other summary characteristics.

The processing of personal data using Page Insights on LinkedIn is based on an agreement between joint controllers pursuant to Art. 26 GDPR, which you can view here: https://legal.linkedin.com/pages-joint-controller-addendum

Regardless of the internal responsibilities agreed upon between us and LinkedIn, you may direct all data protection-related inquiries to us or our Data Protection Officer as well as to LinkedIn.

If LinkedIn asks you for consent to data processing, e.g., via a checkbox, the legal basis for the data processing is Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR.

You may revoke your consent at any time with future effect; to do so, you must contact LinkedIn. Data processing carried out up to the time of revocation remains lawful.

If you wish to disable LinkedIn advertising cookies, please use the following link: https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls/retargeting-opt-out

For detailed information on the processing and use of data by LinkedIn, as well as contact information, your rights in this regard, and privacy settings, please refer to LinkedIn’s privacy policy, which can be found at the following link: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy?src=li-other&veh=de.linkedin.com%7Cli-other

LinkedIn’s Cookie Policy can be found at the following link: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy

For data transfers to the U.S., the provider has joined the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, which ensures compliance with European data protection standards based on an adequacy decision by the European Commission