Data Policy
PISKE+PARTNER
1. Privacy at a Glance
General Information
The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit our website. Personal data is any information by which you can be personally identified. Detailed information on the subject of data protection can be found in our Privacy Policy set out below.
Data Collection on Our Website
Who is responsible for data collection on this website?
The data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. The operator’s contact details can be found in the legal notice (Imprint) of this website.
How do we collect your data?
Some data is collected when you provide it to us. This may include, for example, data entered into a contact form.
Other data is collected automatically by our IT systems when you visit the website. This primarily includes technical data (e.g., internet browser, operating system, or the time of the page request). This data is collected automatically as soon as you access our website.
What do we use your data for?
Part of the data is collected to ensure the error-free provision of the website. Other data may be used to analyze user behavior.
What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right, at any time and free of charge, to obtain information about the origin, recipients, and purpose of your stored personal data. You also have the right to request the correction, restriction, or deletion of this data. For this purpose, as well as for any further questions regarding data protection, you may contact us at any time using the address provided in the legal notice. Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
Analytics Tools and Third-Party Tools
When visiting our website, your browsing behavior may be statistically evaluated. This is mainly done using cookies and so-called analytics programs. The analysis of your browsing behavior is generally anonymous and cannot be traced back to you personally.
You may object to this analysis or prevent it by not using certain tools. Detailed information can be found in the following Privacy Policy.
You may object to this analysis. We will inform you about the available options for objection in this Privacy Policy.
2. General Information and Mandatory Information
Data Protection
The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the applicable data protection regulations and this Privacy Policy.
When you use this website, various personal data may be collected. Personal data is any information that can be used to identify you personally. This Privacy Policy explains which data we collect, how we use it, and for what purpose.
Please note that data transmission over the Internet (e.g., communication via email) may be subject to security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible.
Information About the Data Controller
The data controller responsible for data processing on this website is:
Mr. Udo Piske, Mr. Ralf Utsch, and Mr. Moritz Piske
Kölner Straße 86
57518 Betzdorf
Germany
Phone: +49 2741 925-0
Fax: +49 2741 925-250
Email:
The data controller is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).
Withdrawal of Your Consent to Data Processing
Many data processing operations are only possible with your express consent. You may withdraw any consent already granted at any time. An informal notification by email is sufficient for this purpose. The legality of any data processing carried out before the withdrawal remains unaffected.
Right to Lodge a Complaint with the Competent Supervisory Authority
In the event of a violation of data protection laws, the data subject has the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority. The competent supervisory authority for data protection matters is the State Data Protection Commissioner of the federal state in which our company is headquartered. A list of data protection authorities and their contact details can be found at:
https://www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Infothek/Anschriften_Links/anschriften_links-node.html
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive data that we process automatically on the basis of your consent or in fulfillment of a contract in a commonly used, machine-readable format, either for yourself or for transmission to a third party. If you request the direct transfer of the data to another controller, this will only be done where technically feasible.
SSL/TLS Encryption
For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries that you send to us as the website operator, this website uses SSL or TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the change in the browser’s address line from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock symbol displayed in your browser.
When SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.
Access, Restriction, and Deletion
Within the framework of the applicable legal provisions, you have the right at any time to obtain free information about your stored personal data, its origin, recipients, and the purpose of data processing. You may also have the right to request the correction, restriction, or deletion of this data. For this purpose, and for any further questions regarding personal data, you may contact us at any time using the address provided in the legal notice.
Objection to Promotional Emails
The use of contact data published as part of the legal notice requirements for the purpose of sending unsolicited advertising and information materials is hereby prohibited. The operators of this website expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of the unsolicited sending of advertising information, such as spam emails.
3. Data Collection on Our Website
Cookies
Some pages of our website use so-called cookies. Cookies do not cause any damage to your computer and do not contain viruses. Cookies help make our website 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 known as “session cookies.” They are automatically deleted after the end of your visit. Other cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them. These cookies enable us to recognize your browser when you visit our website again.
You can configure your browser to notify you when cookies are set and allow cookies only in individual cases, exclude the acceptance of cookies in certain cases or generally, and activate the automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.
Cookies that are required for carrying out electronic communication processes or for providing certain functions requested by you (e.g., shopping cart functionality) are stored on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing cookies for the technically error-free and optimized provision of its services. If other cookies (e.g., cookies used to analyze your browsing behavior) are stored, these are addressed separately in this Privacy Policy.
Server Log Files
The website provider automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These include:
- Browser type and browser version
- Operating system used
- Referrer URL
- Host name of the accessing computer
- Time of the server request
- IP address
This data is not merged with data from other sources.
The basis for data processing is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, which permits the processing of data for the performance of a contract or for pre-contractual measures.
Contact Form
If you send us inquiries via the contact form, the information you provide in the inquiry form, including the contact details entered therein, will be stored by us for the purpose of processing your inquiry and in case of follow-up questions. We do not share this data without your consent.
The processing of the data entered into the contact form is therefore based exclusively on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). You may revoke this consent at any time. An informal notification by email is sufficient for this purpose. The legality of the data processing carried out before the revocation remains unaffected.
The data entered into the contact form will remain with us until you request its deletion, revoke your consent to its storage, or the purpose for storing the data no longer applies (e.g., after your inquiry has been fully processed). Mandatory statutory provisions, particularly retention periods, remain unaffected.
Registration on This Website
You may register on our website in order to use additional features and services offered on the site. We use the data entered during registration solely for the purpose of providing the respective offer or service for which you have registered. The mandatory information requested during registration must be provided in full. Otherwise, we will reject the registration.
For important changes, such as changes to the scope of services or technically necessary modifications, we will use the email address provided during registration to inform you accordingly.
The processing of the data entered during registration is based on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). You may revoke your consent at any time. An informal notification by email is sufficient for this purpose. The legality of the data processing already carried out remains unaffected by the revocation.
The data collected during registration will be stored by us for as long as you remain registered on our website and will subsequently be deleted. Statutory retention periods remain unaffected.
4. Analytics Tools and Advertising
Google Analytics
This website uses functions of the web analytics service Google Analytics. The provider is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.
Google Analytics uses so-called “cookies.” These are text files stored on your computer that enable an analysis of your use of the website. The information generated by the cookie regarding your use of this website is generally transmitted to and stored on a Google server in the United States.
The storage of Google Analytics cookies is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior in order to optimize both the website and its advertising activities.
IP Anonymization
We have activated the IP anonymization feature on this website. As a result, your IP address is shortened by Google within Member States of the European Union or in other states party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area before being transmitted to the United States. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there.
On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services relating to website and internet usage for the website operator. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be combined with other Google data.
Browser Plugin
You can prevent the storage of cookies by adjusting your browser settings accordingly; however, please note that if you do so, 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 relating to your use of the website (including your IP address) and the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en
Objection to Data Collection
You can prevent the collection of your data by Google Analytics by clicking the following link. An opt-out cookie will be set to prevent the collection of your data on future visits to this website:
Disable Google Analytics
Further information on how Google Analytics handles user data can be found in Google’s Privacy Policy:
https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245
Data Processing Agreement
We have concluded a data processing agreement with Google and fully comply with the strict requirements of the German data protection authorities regarding the use of Google Analytics.
Demographic Characteristics in Google Analytics
This website uses the “Demographics” feature of Google Analytics. This enables the creation of reports containing information about the age, gender, and interests of website visitors. This data is derived from Google's interest-based advertising and visitor data provided by third-party providers. This information cannot be assigned to any specific individual.
You can deactivate this feature at any time through the advertising settings in your Google account or generally prohibit the collection of your data by Google Analytics as described under “Objection to Data Collection.”
5. Plugins And Tools
YouTube
Our website uses plugins from the YouTube platform operated by Google. The operator of the pages is YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA.
When you visit one of our pages equipped with a YouTube plugin, a connection to YouTube's servers is established. In doing so, the YouTube server is informed which of our pages you have visited.
If you are logged into your YouTube account, you allow YouTube to associate your browsing behavior directly with your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account.
The use of YouTube is in the interest of presenting our online content in an appealing manner. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.
Further information on the handling of user data can be found in YouTube’s Privacy Policy:
https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/
Google Maps
This website uses the Google Maps mapping service via an API. The provider is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.
To use the functions of Google Maps, it is necessary to store your IP address. This information is generally transmitted to a Google server in the United States and stored there. The operator of this website has no influence over this data transmission.
The use of Google Maps is in the interest of an attractive presentation of our online services and to facilitate the easy location of the places indicated on our website. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.
Further information on the handling of user data can be found in Google's Privacy Policy: