Data protection declaration

1. DATA PROTECTION AT A GLANCE

General information

The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data refers to any data that can be used to personally identify you. For detailed information on data protection, please refer to our data protection declaration below.

Data collection on this website

Who is responsible for data collection on this website?

Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find their contact details in the section “Note on the responsible body” in this data protection declaration.

How do we collect your data?

Your data can be collected in two ways. Firstly, you may provide it to us, for example by entering it in a contact form.

Other information may be collected automatically or with your consent by our IT systems when you visit the website. The second method relates mainly to technical data (e.g. internet browser, operating system or time of the page view). This data is collected automatically as soon as you visit this website.

What do we use your data for?

Some of the data is collected to ensure that the website functions properly. Other data may be used to analyse your user behaviour.

What are your rights regarding your data?

You have the right to receive information about the origin, recipient and purpose of your stored personal data free of charge at any time. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent for data processing, you can revoke this consent at any time with future effect. You also have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data under certain circumstances. Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

You can contact us at any time if you have further questions on the subject of data protection.

Analysis tools and other tools from third-party providers

Your surfing behaviour can be statistically evaluated when you visit this website. This analysis is mainly performed using analysis programs.

Detailed information on these analysis programs can be found in the following data protection declaration.

2. HOSTING

We host the content of our website with the following provider: Mittwald

The provider is Mittwald CM Service GmbH & Co. KG, Königsberger Straße 4-6, 32339 Espelkamp (hereinafter referred to as Mittwald).

Details can be found in Mittwald’s data protection declaration: https://www.mittwald.de/ under the heading “Datenschutz” (Data protection). The use of Mittwald is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in ensuring that our website is displayed as reliably as possible. If consent has been obtained, processing is carried out solely on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TTDDG (Telecommunications Digital Services Data Protection Act), insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g. device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

Order processing

We have concluded an order processing agreement (OPA) for the use of the above-mentioned service. This is a data protection requirement that ensures the personal data of our website visitors is only processed in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with GDPR.

3. GENERAL NOTES AND MANDATORY INFORMATION

Data protection

The operators of these pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with statutory data protection regulations and this data protection declaration.

When you use this website, various personal data is collected. Personal data is data that can be used to identify you personally. This data protection declaration explains what data we collect and how we use it. It also explains how and for what purpose this is done.

Please note that data transmission over the Internet (e.g. email communications) can be subject to security gaps. Complete protection of data from access by third parties is not possible.

Note on the responsible body

The responsible body regarding data processing on this website is: 

Rotor Control GmbH

Kennedy Weg 3

25821 Struckum

Telephone: +49 (0) 46 71 / 93 34 40-0

Email: info@rotor-control.de

The responsible body is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others determines the purposes for, and means of, processing of personal data (e.g. names, email addresses, etc.).

Storage period

Unless a more specific storage period has been specified in this data protection declaration, we will retain your personal data until the purpose for data processing no longer applies. If you make a legitimate request for deletion or withdraw your consent for data processing, your data will be deleted unless we have other legally permissible reasons for retaining your personal data (e.g. retention periods under tax or commercial law). In such cases, the data will be deleted once these reasons no longer apply.

General notes on the legal basis for data processing on this website

If you have consented to data processing, we process your personal data based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR or, if special categories of data in accordance with Art. 9(1) GDPR are processed, in accordance with Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR. If explicit consent is given to transfer personal data to third countries, data processing is also based on Art. 49(1)(a) GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or access to information on your device (e.g. via device fingerprinting), data processing is additionally based on § 25(1) TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time. If your data is required to fulfil a contract or to carry out pre-contractual measures, we process your data based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. Furthermore, if your data is required to fulfil a legal obligation, we process it based on Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR. Data processing may also be based on our legitimate interest under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Information about the specific legal basis applicable in each case is provided in the following sections of this data protection declaration.

Recipients of personal data

We collaborate with various external parties in the course of our business activities. This sometimes makes it necessary to transfer personal data to these external parties. We only share personal data with external parties if this is necessary for fulfilling a contract, if we are legally obliged to do so (e.g. provision of data to tax authorities), if we have a legitimate interest in accordance with Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, or if the data transfer is permitted on another legal basis. When using processors, we only transfer our customers’ personal data based on a valid data processing agreement. In the case of joint processing, a joint processing agreement is concluded.

Revocation of your consent to data processing

Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent, which can be revoked at any time. Revocation of consent does not affect the legality of the data processing carried out up to this point.

Right to object to data collection in special cases and to direct marketing (Art. 21 GDPR)

If the data processing is based on Art. 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions. The relevant legal basis on which the processing is based can be found in this data protection declaration. If you object, we will cease to process the personal data in question unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that outweigh your interests, rights, and freedoms, or the processing serves the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims (objection under Art. 21(1) GDPR).

Where your personal data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to processing of personal data concerning you for such marketing, which includes profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing. If you object, your personal data will no longer be used for the purpose of direct marketing (objection under Art. 21(2) GDPR).

Right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority

In the event of infringements of GDPR, those affected have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of their habitual residence, place of work or place of the alleged infringement. The right to lodge a complaint does not affect other administrative or judicial redress.

Right to data portability

You have the right to have data that we process automatically on the basis of your consent or in fulfilment of a contract handed over to you or to a third party in a commonly used, machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of the data to another controller, this will only occur if it is technically feasible. 

Information, correction and deletion 

Within the framework of the applicable legal provisions, you have the right to receive, at any time and free of charge, information about your stored personal data, its origin and recipient, and the purpose of the data processing and, if necessary, a right to correction or deletion of this data. You can contact us at any time if you have further questions about personal data.

Right to restriction of processing

You have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data. You can contact us about this at any time. The right to restriction of processing exists in the following cases:

• If you contest the accuracy of your personal data stored by us, we usually need time to check this. While this review is being performed, you have the right to request he restriction of processing of your personal data.
• If the processing of your personal data was/is unlawful, you can request the restriction of data processing instead of its deletion.
• If we no longer need your personal data, but you need it for the exercise, defence or establishment of legal claims, you have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data instead of its deletion.
• If you have lodged a complaint in accordance with Art. 21(1) GDPR, a balance must be struck between your interests and ours. Until it has been determined whose interests prevail, you have the right to demand the restriction of processing of your personal data.

If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, this data – apart from its storage – may only be processed with your consent or for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest of the European Union or of a Member State.

SSL or TLS encryption

This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security purposes and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or enquiries that you send to us as the site operator. You can recognise an encrypted connection because the address line of the browser changes from “http://” to “https://” and a lock symbol appears in your browser line.

If SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

Objection to marketing emails

We hereby object to the use of contact data published in the context of the obligation to provide a legal notice to send unsolicited advertising and information material. 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.

4. DATA COLLECTION ON THIS WEBSITE

Server log files

The provider of the pages automatically collects and stores information in server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. This information includes:

• 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 other data sources. This data is collected on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in ensuring the technically error-free presentation and optimization of the website. Therefore, server log files must be collected.

Contact form

If you send us enquiries via the contact form, we will store the details from the enquiry form, including the contact details you provide there, for the purpose of processing the enquiry and in case of follow-up questions. We do not pass on this data without your consent.

This data is processed on the basis of Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR if your enquiry is related to the fulfilment of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective processing of the enquiries addressed to us (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) if this has been requested; consent can be revoked at any time.

We will retain the data you provide on the contact form until you request its deletion or revoke your consent for its storage, or until the purpose for its storage no longer applies (e.g. once your request is fulfilled). This does not affect mandatory statutory provisions, and in particular retention periods.

Enquiry by email, telephone or fax

If you contact us by email, telephone or fax, we will store and process your enquiry including all personal data (name, enquiry) for the purpose of processing your request. We do not pass on this data without your consent.

This data is processed on the basis of Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR if your enquiry is related to the fulfilment of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective processing of the enquiries addressed to us (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) if this has been requested; consent can be revoked at any time.

We will retain the data you send to us via contact requests until you ask us to delete it or revoke your consent to storage, or until the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g. after your request has been processed). This does not affect mandatory statutory provisions, and in particular statutory retention periods.

5. PLUGINS AND TOOLS

Google Fonts (local hosting)

This site uses Google Fonts, which are provided by Google, for the standardised display of text. Google Fonts are installed locally. No connection is made to Google servers for this purpose.

You can find further information on Google Fonts at https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and in Google’s data protection declaration: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.

6. OWN SERVICES

Handling applicant data

We offer you the opportunity to apply to us (e.g. by email, post or online application form). Information about the scope, purpose and use of your personal data collected as part of the application process is provided below. We assure you that the collection, processing and use of your data is carried out in accordance with the applicable data protection law and all other statutory provisions, and that your data will be handled in strict confidence.

Scope and purpose of data collection

If you send us an application, we will process the associated personal data (e.g. contact and communication data, application documents, notes taken during interviews, etc.) insofar as this is necessary for the decision on the establishment of an employment relationship. The legal basis for this is § 26 BDSG (Federal Data Protection Act) under German law (initiation of an employment relationship), Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (general contract initiation) and – if you have given your consent – Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. Consent can be revoked at any time. Your personal data will only be passed on to persons involved in processing your application within our company.

If your application is successful, the data you submit will be stored in our data processing systems on the basis of § 26 BDSG and Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR for the purpose of establishing the employment relationship.

Data retention period

If we are unable to make you a job offer, or you reject a job offer or withdraw your application, we reserve the right to retain the data you have submitted on the basis of our legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) for up to 6 months from the end of the application process (rejection or withdrawal of the application). The data will then be deleted and the physical application documents destroyed. The data is retained primarily as evidence in case of a legal dispute. If it is evident that the data will be required after the 6-month period has expired (e.g. due to a potential or pending legal dispute), the data will not be deleted until the purpose for further storage no longer applies.

Data may be retained for longer if you have given your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) or if statutory retention obligations prevent deletion.

Inclusion in the applicant pool

If we do not make you a job offer, you may have the opportunity to join our applicant pool. If you do, all documents and details from your application will be transferred to the applicant pool so that we can contact you if suitable vacancies arise.

Inclusion in the applicant pool is based exclusively on your express consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). Granting of consent is voluntary and is not related to the ongoing application process. The data subject may withdraw their consent at any time. In this case, the data will be irrevocably deleted from the applicant pool, provided there are no legal grounds for retention.

The data from the applicant pool will be irrevocably deleted no later than two years after consent has been granted.

7. OUR SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE

This data protection declaration applies to the following social media sites

https://www.facebook.com/rotorcontrol https://www.instagram.com/rotor_control/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/rotor-control-gmbh/

Data processing by social networks

We maintain publicly accessible profiles on social networks. The individual social networks we use can be found below.

As a rule, social networks such as Facebook, X, etc. can comprehensively analyse your user behaviour when you visit their website or a website with integrated social media content (e.g. Like buttons or advertising banners). Visiting our social media profiles triggers numerous data protection-related processing operations. Specifically:

If you are logged into your social media account and visit our social media profiles, the operator of the social media portal can attribute this visit to your user account. However, your personal data may be collected even if you are not logged in or do not have an account with the social media portal in question. This data collection takes place, for example, via cookies that are stored on your device, or by recording your IP address.

Operators of the social media portals use the data collected in this way to create user profiles in which your preferences and interests are stored. This allows interest-based advertising to be displayed to you inside and outside the social media profile in question. If you have an account with the social network in question, the interest-based advertising can be displayed on all devices on which you are or were logged in.

Please also note that we cannot track all processing operations on social media portals. Depending on the provider, further processing operations may thus be carried out by the operators of the social media portals. For details, please refer to the terms of use and data protection provisions of the social media portals in question.

Legal basis

Our social media offerings are designed to ensure the most comprehensive online presence possible. This counts as legitimate interest under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The analysis processes initiated by social networks may have different legal bases, which must be specified by the operators of the social networks (e.g. consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

Controllers and establishment of rights

If you visit one of our social media sites (e.g. Facebook) we, together with the operator of the social media platform, are jointly responsible for the data processing operations triggered during this visit. You can exercise your rights (information, correction, deletion, restriction of processing, data portability and complaint) both in relation to us and in relation to the operator of the social media portal in question (e.g. in relation to Facebook).

Please note that, despite bearing joint responsibility with social media portal operators, we do not have full influence on the data processing procedures of the social media portals. Our options depend largely on the company policy of the provider in question.

Storage period

The data we collect directly via the social media profile will be deleted from our systems as soon as you ask us to delete it, as soon as you revoke your consent to storage, or as soon as the purpose for data storage no longer applies. Stored cookies remain on your device until you delete them. This does not affect mandatory statutory provisions, and in particular retention periods.

We have no influence on the storage period for your data that the operators of the social networks store for their own purposes. For further information about this, please contact the operators of the social networks directly (for example, see their data protection declaration referenced below).

Your rights

You have the right to receive information about the origin, recipient and purpose of your stored personal data free of charge at any time. You also have the right to object, the right to data portability and the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority. Furthermore, you can request the correction, blocking, deletion and, under certain circumstances, the restriction of processing of your personal data.

Individual social networks 

Facebook

We have a profile on Facebook. The provider of this service is Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as Meta). According to Meta, the data collected is also transferred to the USA and other third countries.

We have concluded an agreement with Meta on joint processing (Controller Addendum). This agreement specifies which data processing operations we are responsible for, and which Meta is responsible for, when you visit our Facebook page. You can view this agreement under the following link: https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/page_controller_addendum.

You can customise your advertising settings yourself in your user account. Click on the following link and log in:

https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads.

Data transfer to the USA is based on the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission.

Details can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/legal/EU_data_transfer_addendum and https://de-de.facebook.com/help/566994660333381.

Details can be found in Facebook’s data protection declaration: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/.

The company is certified in accordance with the “EU-US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the USA that is intended to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the USA. Every DPF-certified company undertakes to comply with these data protection standards. Further information on this can be obtained from the provider under the following link:

https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/s/participant-search/participantdetail?  contact=true&id=a2zt0000000GnywAAC&status=Active

Instagram

We have a profile on Instagram. The provider of this service is Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

Data transfer to the USA is based on the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission.

Details can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/legal/EU_data_transfer_addendum, https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy/ and

https://de-de.facebook.com/help/566994660333381.

Details on how they handle your personal data can be found in Instagram’s data protection declaration: https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy/.

The company is certified in accordance with the “EU-US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the USA that is intended to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the USA. Every DPF-certified company undertakes to comply with these data protection standards. Further information on this can be obtained from the provider under the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/s/participant-search/participantdetail?  contact=true&id=a2zt0000000GnywAAC&status=Active

LinkedIn

We have a profile on LinkedIn. The provider is LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland. LinkedIn uses advertising cookies.

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

Data transfer to the USA is based on the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission.

Details can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/l/dpa and https://www.linkedin.com/legal/l/eu-sccs.

Details on how they handle your personal data can be found in LinkedIn’s data protection declaration:

https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy.