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PRIVACY POLICY

We are delighted that you have taken an interest in our company. Data protection is an especially high priority for the management of decker & co Internationale Spedition GmbH. It is generally possible to use the website of decker & co Internationale Spedition GmbH without providing any personal data. However, if a data subject wants to use special services offered by our company via our website, it may become necessary to process personal data. If the processing of personal data is necessary and there is no legal basis for such processing, we usually obtain the consent of the data subject.

The processing of personal data, such as the name, address, email address or phone number of a data subject, shall always be in compliance with General Data Protection Regulation and the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to decker & co Internationale Spedition GmbH. This privacy policy serves as a means for our company to inform the public about the nature, scope and purpose of the personal data we collect, use and process. Furthermore, data subjects are informed of their rights through this privacy policy.

As the controller, decker & co Internationale Spedition GmbH has implemented numerous technical and organisational measures to ensure the greatest possible protection of personal data processed through this website. Nevertheless, internet-based data transfers may be subject to security vulnerabilities, meaning that absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, every data subject is free to transmit personal data to us by alternative means, such as by phone.

  1. Definitions

The privacy policy of decker & co Internationale Spedition GmbH is based on the terms used by the European legislator for the adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our privacy policy should be easy for the public, our customers and business partners to read and understand. To ensure this, we would like to explain the terms used in advance.

We use the following terms, among others, in this privacy policy:

a) Personal data

Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (‘data subject’). An identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person.

b) Data subject

Data subject means any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data are processed by the controller.

c) Processing

Processing means any operation or set of operations which is performed on personal data or on sets of personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organisation, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure or destruction.

d) Restriction of processing

Restriction of processing means the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting their processing in the future.

e) Profiling

Profiling means any form of automated processing of personal data consisting of the use of personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyse or predict aspects concerning that natural person’s performance at work, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behaviour, location or movements.

f) Pseudonymisation

Pseudonymisation means the processing of personal data in such a manner that the personal data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, provided that such additional information is kept separately and is subject to technical and organisational measures to ensure that the personal data are not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.

g) Controller

Controller means the natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data. Where the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union or Member State law, the controller or the specific criteria for its nomination may be provided for by Union or Member State law.

h) Processor

Processor means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller.

i) Recipient

Recipient means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or another body, to which the personal data are disclosed, whether a third party or not. However, public authorities that may receive personal data in the framework of a particular inquiry in accordance with Union or Member State law shall not be regarded as recipients.

j) Third party

Third party means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or body other than the data subject, controller, processor and persons who, under the direct authority of the controller or processor, are authorised to process personal data.

k) Consent

Consent of the data subject means any freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous indication of the data subject’s wishes by which they, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signify agreement to the processing of personal data relating to them.

  1. Name and address of the controller

The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation, other data protection laws applicable in the Member States of the European Union and other provisions of a data protection nature is:

decker & co Internationale Spedition GmbH

Von-Drais-Straße 26

77855 Achern

Germany

Tel.: +49 7841 2028-20

Email: info@decker-co.de

Website: www.decker-co.de

The data protection officer responsible for processing is:

Dirk Hellmich

Bechtle GmbH Lake Constance

Schützenstraße 84

78315 Radolfzell, Germany

Email: dirk.hellmich@bechtle.com

  1. Cookies

The decker & co Internationale Spedition GmbH website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored on a computer system via an internet browser.

Many websites and servers use cookies. Many cookies contain what’s called a cookie ID, a unique identifier of the cookie. It consists of a string of characters that websites and servers associate with the specific browser on which the cookie was stored. This allows websites and servers to distinguish the data subject’s browser from other browsers that store different cookies. A specific internet browser can be recognised and identified via the unique cookie ID.

By using cookies, decker & co Internationale Spedition GmbH can provide users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without cookies.

Cookies allow the information and offers on our website to be optimised in the interests of the user. Cookies enable us, as already mentioned, to recognise users of our website, the purpose of which is to simplify their use of our website. For example, the user of a website that uses cookies does not have to re-enter their login data each time they visit the website because this is done by the website and the cookie stored on the user’s computer system. Another example is the cookie used for a shopping cart in an online shop, whereby the online shop remembers the items that a customer has placed in their virtual shopping cart by means of a cookie.

The data subject can disable our website’s cookies at any time by means of a corresponding setting of the internet browser used and thus permanently object to the use of cookies. Furthermore, cookies that have already been set can be deleted at any time via a browser or other software programme. This is possible in all common browsers. If the data subject deactivates cookies in the browser used, not all features of our website may be fully available.

  1. Collection of general data and information

The website of decker & co Internationale Spedition GmbH collects a range of general data and information whenever a data subject or automated system visits the website. This general data and information is stored in the server’s log files. The following data may be collected: (1) the browser types and versions used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system accesses our website (referrer), (4) the subsites 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 and (8) other similar data and information that serve to avert danger in the event of attacks on our IT systems.

decker & co Internationale Spedition GmbH does not draw any conclusions about the data subject when using the general data and information. Rather, this information is required in order to (1) correctly deliver the content of our website, (2) optimise the content of our website and the advertising thereof, (3) ensure the permanent functionality of our IT systems and the technology of our website and (4) to provide law enforcement authorities with the information they require for prosecution in the event of a cyberattack. Therefore, decker & co Internationale Spedition GmbH analyses anonymously collected data and information for statistical purposes and, most of all, for the purpose of increasing the data protection and data security of our company, with the aim of ensuring an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous server log file data are stored separately from any personal data provided by a data subject.

  1. Contact via the website

Due to statutory provisions, the website of decker & co Internationale Spedition GmbH contains information that enables quick electronic contact to be made with our company as well as immediate communication with us, including a general electronic mail address (email address). If a data subject contacts the controller by email or via a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the data subject are automatically stored. Such personal data provided voluntarily by a data subject to the controller shall be stored for the purposes of processing or contacting the data subject. This personal data will not be passed on to third parties.

  1. Routine erasure and blocking of personal data

The controller shall process and store personal data of the data subject only for the time necessary to achieve the purpose of storage or where provided for by the European legislator or another legislator in laws or regulations to which the controller is subject.

If the purpose of storage no longer applies or if a storage period prescribed by the European legislator or another competent legislator expires, the personal data will be routinely blocked or erased in accordance with the statutory provisions.

  1. Rights of the data subject

a) Right of confirmation

    Any data subject shall have the right, granted by the European legislator, to request from the controller confirmation as to whether personal data concerning them is being processed. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of confirmation, they may at any time contact a member of the controller’s staff.

    b) Right of access

    Any data subject whose personal data is processed shall have the right, granted by the European legislator, to obtain from the controller, at any time and free of charge, access to and a copy of the personal data relating to them that have been stored. Furthermore, the European legislator has granted the data subject access to the following information:

      • The purposes of the processing
      • The categories of personal data concerned
      • The recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed, in particular recipients in third countries or international organisations
      • Where possible, the envisaged period for which the personal data will be stored, or, if not possible, the criteria used to determine that period
      • The existence of the right to request from the controller rectification or erasure of personal data or restriction of processing of personal data concerning the data subject or to object to such processing
      • The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
      • Where the personal data are not collected from the data subject, any available information as to their source
      • The existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, referred to in Article 22(1) and (4) GDPR and, at least in those cases, meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and the envisaged consequences of such processing for the data subject

    Furthermore, where personal data are transferred to a third country or to an international organisation, the data subject shall have the right to be informed of this. If this is the case, the data subject shall also have the right to be informed of the appropriate safeguards relating to the transfer.

    If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of access, they may at any time contact a member of the controller’s staff.

    c) Right to rectification

    Any data subject whose personal data is processed shall have the right, granted by the European legislator, to request the prompt rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning them. Furthermore, taking into account the purposes of the processing, the data subject shall have the right to request the completion of incomplete personal data, including by means of providing a supplementary statement.

    If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to rectification, they may at any time contact a member of the controller’s staff.

    d) Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)

    Any data subject whose personal data is processed shall have the right, granted by the European legislator, to request from the controller the erasure of personal data concerning them without undue delay where one of the following grounds applies and provided the processing is not necessary:

      • The personal data are no longer necessary in relation to the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed.
      • The data subject withdraws consent on which the processing is based according to point (a) of Article 6(1) GDPR or point (a) of Article 9(2) GDPR, and where there is no other legal ground for the processing.
      • The data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or the data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(2) GDPR.
      • The personal data have been unlawfully processed.
      • The personal data have to be erased for compliance with a legal obligation in Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject.
      • The personal data have been collected in relation to the offer of information society services referred to in Article 8(1) GDPR.

    If one of the aforementioned reasons applies, and a data subject wishes to arrange for the deletion of personal data stored by decker & co Internationale Spedition GmbH, they may at any time contact a member of the controller’s staff. The staff member of decker & co Internationale Spedition GmbH will ensure that the request for erasure is complied with without undue delay.

    Where decker & co Internationale Spedition GmbH has made the personal data public and our company as the controller is obliged pursuant to Article 17(1) GDPR to erase the personal data, decker & co Internationale Spedition GmbH, taking account of available technology and the cost of implementation, shall take reasonable steps, including technical measures, to inform other controllers which are processing the personal data that the data subject has requested the erasure by such controllers of any links to, or copies or replication of, those personal data, provided the processing is not necessary. The staff member of decker & co Internationale Spedition GmbH will arrange for the necessary action to be taken in individual cases.

    e) Right to restriction of processing

    Any data subject whose personal data is processed shall have the right, granted by the European legislator, to request from the controller restriction of processing where one of the following applies:

      • The accuracy of the personal data is contested by the data subject, for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data.
      • The processing is unlawful, the data subject opposes the erasure of the personal data and requests the restriction of their use instead.
      • The controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but they are required by the data subject for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.
      • The data subject has objected to the processing pursuant to Article 21 (1) GDPR pending the verification whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override those of the data subject.

    If one of the aforementioned reasons applies, and a data subject wishes to arrange for the restriction of personal data stored by decker & co Internationale Spedition GmbH, they may contact a member of the controller’s staff at any time. The staff member of decker & co Internationale Spedition GmbH will arrange for the restriction of processing to take place.

    f) Right to data portability

    Any data subject whose personal data is processed shall have the right, granted by the European legislator, to receive the personal data concerning them that they have provided to a controller in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. The data subject also has the right to transmit those data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to which the personal data have been provided, where the processing is based on consent pursuant to point (a) of Article 6(1) GDPR or point (a) of Article 9(2) GDPR or on a contract pursuant to point (b) of Article 6(1) GDPR and the processing is carried out by automated means, provided the processing is not necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.

    Furthermore, in exercising their right to data portability pursuant to Article 20(1) GDPR, the data subject shall have the right to have the personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible and provided that this does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.

    If a data subject wishes to exercise their right to data portability, they may at any time contact a member of decker & co Internationale Spedition GmbH’s staff.

    g) Right to object

    Any data subject whose personal data is processed shall have the right to object, granted by the European legislator, on grounds relating to their particular situation, at any time to processing of personal data concerning them that is based on point (e) or (f) of Article 6(1) GDPR, including profiling based on those provisions.

    decker & co Internationale Spedition GmbH shall no longer process the personal data where the right to object is exercised unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override the interests, rights and freedoms of the data subject or the processing is required for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.

    Where personal data are processed by decker & co Internationale Spedition GmbH for direct marketing purposes, the data subject shall have the right to object at any time to processing of personal data concerning them for such marketing, which includes profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing. Where the data subject objects to processing by decker & co Internationale Spedition GmbH for direct marketing purposes, the personal data shall no longer be processed by decker & co Internationale Spedition GmbH for such purposes.

    Where personal data are processed by decker & co Internationale Spedition GmbH for scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes pursuant to Article 89(1) GDPR, the data subject, on grounds relating to their particular situation, shall have the right to object to processing of personal data concerning them, unless the processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out for reasons of public interest.

    If a data subject wishes to exercise their right to object, they may at any time directly contact any member of decker & co Internationale Spedition GmbH’s staff. Furthermore, in the context of the use of information society services, and notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, the data subject may exercise their right to object by automated means using technical specifications.

    h) Automated individual decision-making, including profiling

    Any data subject whose personal data is processed shall have the right, granted by the European legislator, not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal similarly significant effects concerning them, provided the decision (1) is not necessary for entering into, or performance of, a contract between the data subject and a data controller or (2) is authorised by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject and which also lays down suitable measures to safeguard the data subject’s rights and freedoms and legitimate interests or (3) is based on the data subject’s explicit consent.

    If the decision (1) is necessary for entering into, or performance of, a contract between the data subject and a data controller or (2) is based on the data subject’s explicit consent, decker & co Internationale Spedition GmbH shall implement suitable measures to safeguard the data subject’s rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, at least the right to obtain human intervention on the part of the controller, to express their point of view and to contest the decision. If a data subject wishes to exercise their rights concerning automated decision-making, they may at any time directly contact any member of the controller’s staff.
     

    i) Right to withdraw consent concerning data protection

    Any data subject whose personal data is processed shall have the right, granted by the European legislator, to withdraw their consent at any time. If a data subject wishes to exercise their right to withdraw consent, they may at any time directly contact any member of the controller’s staff.
     

    j) Right to lodge a complaint regarding the handling of your data

    You also have the option of contacting our data protection officer or a data protection supervisory authority.
    The data protection supervisory authority responsible for decker & co Internationale Spedition GmbH is: State Data Protection Officer in Baden-Württemberg
    Lautenschlagerstraße 20
    70173 Stuttgart, Germany
    Telephone: 0711 615541-0, fax: 0711 615541–15
    Emailpoststelle@lfdi.bwl.de
    https://www.baden-wuerttemberg.datenschutz.de

    1. Data protection in job applications and during the job application process

    The controller collects and processes the personal data of applicants for the purpose of proceeding with the application process. The processing may also be carried out electronically. This is particularly the case if an applicant sends the relevant application documents to the controller electronically, for example by email or via an online form on the website. If the data controller concludes an employment contract with an applicant, the transmitted data will be stored for the purpose of processing the employment relationship in compliance with the statutory provisions. If the controller does not conclude an employment contract with the applicant, the application documents shall be automatically erased six months after the notification of the rejection decision, provided that the controller has no other legitimate interests that oppose the erasure. Other legitimate interest in this sense is, for example, a duty to provide evidence in proceedings under the German Act on Equal Treatment (AGG).

    1. Social media

    We have a presence on various ‘social media’ platforms in order to communicate with customers, prospective customers and users who are registered on these platforms, and to keep them informed about our offers.
    Please note that you use these platforms and their features at your own risk. This applies in particular to the use of interactive functions (e.g. commenting, sharing, reviewing).
    Please also note that your data may be processed outside the European Union in this context.

    Furthermore, your data may be processed for market research and advertising purposes. For example, user profiles may be created based on your usage behaviour and the resulting interests. This enables, for example, adverts to be displayed both on and off the platforms that are likely to be of interest to you. Cookies are usually stored on your computer for this purpose. Irrespective of this, data that is not collected directly from your devices may also be stored in the user profiles (particularly if you are a member of the respective platforms and are logged in to them).
    As the provider of this information service, we do not collect or process any data relating to your use of our service.

    The processing of users’ personal data is carried out on the basis of our legitimate interests in providing effective users with effective information and communicating with them in accordance with Article 6 (1) sentence 1, point (f) GDPR. If you are asked by the respective providers to consent to data processing (i.e. to give your consent, for example by ticking a box or clicking a button), the legal basis for the processing is Article 6 (1) sentence 1, point (a) and Article 7 GDPR.

    Option to object
    If you are a member of a social network and do not want the network to collect data about you via our website and link it to your stored membership data on that network, you must log out of the respective network before visiting our website, delete any cookies stored on your device, and close and restart your browser. However, once you log in again, you will once more be identifiable to the network as a specific user. For a detailed description of the respective processing operations and the opt-out options, please refer to the information provided by the providers via the links below.
    We would also like to point out that, in the case of requests for information and the exercise of user rights, these can most effectively be exercised with the providers themselves. Only the providers have access to users’ data and can take appropriate action and provide information directly. Should you nevertheless require assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

    1. Google Fonts

    Privacy policy on the use and application of Google Fonts
    We incorporate fonts (‘Google Fonts’) provided by Google, whereby user data is used solely for the purpose of displaying the fonts in the user’s browser. The integration is based on our legitimate interests in the technically secure, maintenance-free and efficient use of fonts, their consistent display and in compliance with any licensing restrictions that may apply to their integration. Service provider: Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, parent company: Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

    1. Google Maps

    Privacy policy on the use and application of Google Maps
    Our website uses Google Maps (API) from Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (‘Google’). To ensure data protection, Google Maps is disabled when you visit this website for the first time. A direct connection to Google’s servers is only established if you activate Google Maps yourself (consent pursuant to Article 6 (1) sentence 1, point (a) GDPR). You can revoke your consent at any time here. This prevents your data from being transmitted to Google the first time you visit the webpage. Once activated, Google Maps will store your IP address. This is then usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there.
    As this involves a transfer to a third country, there is a risk in this case that your data may be processed by US authorities for monitoring and surveillance purposes, without you necessarily having any legal recourse.
    Further information on the handling of user data can be found in the privacy policy: https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy

    1. Google reCAPTCHA

    Privacy policy on the use and application of Google reCAPTCHA
    We use the ‘reCAPTCHA’ feature to detect bots when users sign up for the newsletter. User behavioural data (e.g. mouse movements or queries) is analysed in order to distinguish between humans and bots.
    The legal basis for this processing is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. There is a legitimate interest in protecting this website from bots and spam.
    Service provider: Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, parent company: Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

    1. Legal basis of the processing

    Article 6(1)(a) GDPR serves as our company’s legal basis for instances of processing where we obtain consent for a specific processing purpose. If the processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is party or in order to take steps at the request of the data subject prior to entering into a contract as is the case, for example, with instances of processing that are necessary for the delivery of goods or the provision of another service in return, the processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. The same applies to instances of processing that are necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, for example in the case of enquiries about our products or services. If our company is subject to a legal obligation due to which the processing of personal data becomes necessary, such as for the fulfilment of tax obligations, the processing is based on Article 6(1)(c) GDPR. In rare cases, the processing of personal data might become necessary to protect vital interests of the data subject or another natural person. This would be the case, for example, if a visitor were to be injured on our premises and, as a result, their name, age, health insurance details or other vital information needed to be passed on to a doctor, hospital or other third party. The processing would then be based on Article 6(1)(d) GDPR. Finally, instances of processing may be based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. Processing operations that are not covered by any of the aforementioned legal bases are based on this legal basis if the processing is necessary to protect a legitimate interest of our company or a third party, provided the interests, fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject do not override these interests. We are permitted to carry out such instances of processing in particular because they have been specifically mentioned by the European legislator, which took the view that a legitimate interest could exist if the data subject is a client of the controller (Recital 47, sentence 2 GDPR).

    1. Legitimate interests in the processing pursued by the controller or a third party
      If the processing of personal data is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, our legitimate interest is the performance of our business activities in the interest of the well-being of all our staff and our shareholders.

    2. Duration for which the personal data are stored

    The criterion for the duration that personal data are stored is the respective statutory retention period. After the deadline, the corresponding data is routinely erased if it is no longer required for the fulfilment or initiation of the contract.

    1. Legal or contractual requirements to provide the personal data; necessity for the conclusion of the contract; obligation of the data subject to provide the personal data; possible consequences of not providing personal data

    We would like to inform you that the provision of personal data is partly required by law (e.g. due to tax regulations) or may also be required due to contractual regulations (e.g. the contractual partner’s details). In order to conclude a contract, it may sometimes be necessary for a data subject to provide us with personal data that must subsequently be processed by us. For example, the data subject is obliged to provide us with personal data if our company concludes a contract with them. Failure to provide the personal data would mean that the contract with the data subject could not be concluded. The data subject must contact one of our staff members before providing us with their personal data. Our staff member will inform the data subject on a case-by-case basis whether they are required to provide their personal data by law, according to contract or whether it is necessary for the conclusion of a contract, as well as whether there is an obligation to provide the personal data and what the consequences of not providing the personal data would be.

    1. Existence of automated decision-making

    As a responsible company, we do not use automated decision-making or profiling.

    This privacy policy was created by the data protection declaration generator of the DGD Deutsche Gesellschaft für Datenschutz GmbH [German Society for Data Protection], which acts as the external data protection officer in Upper Bavaria, in cooperation with the data protection lawyer Christian Solmecke.