Privacy policy






I. Name and address of the responsible person
The person responsible within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation and other national data protection laws of the member states as well as other data protection regulations is the
IAS GmbH
Tabaksmühlenweg 28
61440 Oberursel
Deutschland
Tel +49 6171 91288-0
Fax +49 6171 91288-288
info@hovacal.de

II. General Information on Data Processing
1.1. Scope of processing of personal data
In principle, we process personal data of our users only insofar as this is necessary to provide a functioning website and our content and services. The processing of personal data of our users takes place regularly only with the consent of the user. An exception applies in cases where prior consent can not be obtained for real reasons and the processing of the data is permitted by law.

2.0. Legal basis for the processing of personal data
Insofar as we obtain the consent of the data subject for processing of personal data, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as legal basis. In the processing of personal data necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR as legal basis. This also applies to processing operations required to carry out pre-contractual actions. Insofar as processing of personal data is required to fulfill a legal obligation that is subject to our company, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR as legal basis. In the event that vital interests of the data subject or another natural person require the processing of personal data, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. d GDPR as legal basis. If processing is necessary to safeguard the legitimate interests of our company or a third party, and if the interests, fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject do not prevail over the first interest, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR as legal basis for processing.

3.0. Data erasure and storage duration
The personal data of the data subject will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of the storage is deleted. In addition, such storage may be provided for by the European or national legislator in EU regulations, laws or other regulations to which the controller is subject. A blocking or deletion of the data takes place even if a storage period prescribed by the mentioned standards expires, unless there is a need for the further storage of the data for a conclusion of the contract or a fulfillment of the contract.

III. Provision of the website and creation of logfiles
1.0 Description and Scope of Data Processing
Each time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the calling computer. The following data is collected:
(1) Information about the browser type and the version used
(2) The operating system of the user
(3) The user's Internet service provider
(4) The IP address of the user
(5) Date and time of access
(6) Websites from which the user's system reaches our website
The data is also stored in the log files of our system. Not affected by this are the IP addresses of the user or other data that allow the assignment of the data to a user. A storage of this data together with other personal data of the user does not take place.

2.0. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the temporary storage of data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

3.0. Purpose of data processing
The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to allow delivery of the website to the computer of the user. To do this, the user's IP address must be kept for the duration of the session.
For these purposes, our legitimate interest in the processing of data according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

4.0. Duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose of its collection. In the case of collecting the data to provide the website, this is the case when the session is over.

5.0. Opposition and disposal option
The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of the data in log files is essential for the operation of the website. Consequently, there is no contradiction on the part of the user.

IV. Use of cookies
a) Description and scope of data processing
Our website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in the Internet browser or the Internet browser on the user's computer system. When a user visits a website, a cookie may be stored on the user's operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic string that allows the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is reopened.

We use cookies to make our website more user-friendly. Some elements of our website require that the calling browser be identified even after a page break. The following data is stored and transmitted in the cookies:
(1) Language settings
(2) Log-In Information
(3) Session-Cookies

We also use cookies on our website that allow an analysis of users' browsing behavior. In this way, the following data can be transmitted:
Entered search terms
(2) Frequency of page views
(3) Use of Website Features

The users' data collected in this way will be pseudonymised by technical means. Therefore, an assignment of the data to the calling user is no longer possible. The data will not be stored together with other personal data of the users. When accessing our website, users are informed by an information banner about the use of cookies for analysis purposes and referred to this privacy policy. In this context, there is also an indication of how the storage of cookies in the browser settings can be prevented. The user can set his browser so that he is informed about the setting of cookies and cookies only in individual cases allowed, the acceptance of cookies for certain cases or generally excludes and the automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser activated. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this site.

b) Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies is Article 6 (1) lit. f GDPR.

c) Purpose of the data processing
The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to facilitate the use of websites for users. Some features of our website can not be offered without the use of cookies. For these, it is necessary that the browser is recognized even after a page break. We require cookies for the following applications:
(1) Support of language settings
(2) Remember search terms
(3) Determine if the session of the user is active
The user data collected through technically necessary cookies will not be used to create user profiles. The use of the analysis cookies is for the purpose of improving the quality of our website and its contents. Through the analysis cookies, we learn how the website is used and so we can constantly optimize our offer. For these purposes, our legitimate interest in the processing of personal data pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

d) Duration of storage, objection and disposal
Cookies are stored on the computer of the user and transmitted by this on our side. Therefore, as a user, you have full control over the use of cookies. By changing the settings in your internet browser, you can disable or restrict the transmission of cookies. Already saved cookies can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are disabled for our website, it may not be possible to use all the functions of the website to the full. Session cookies are deleted at the end of the session. The transmission of Flash cookies can not be prevented by the settings of the browser, but by changing the settings of the Flash Player.

V. Registration
1.0. Description and scope of data processing
On our website, we offer users the opportunity to register by providing personal information. The data is entered into an input mask and transmitted to us and stored. A transfer of data to third parties does not take place. The following data is collected during the registration process: (1) First and Last Name
(2) Company
(3) If necessary, Address
(4) If necessary, Telephone
(5) Username
(6) Email

At the time of registration, the following data is also saved:
(1) The IP address of the user
(2) Date and time of registration
As part of the registration process, the consent of the user to process this data is obtained.

2.0. Description and scope of data processing
Legal basis for the processing of the data is in the presence of the consent of the user Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a and b GDPR. If the registration serves the fulfillment of a contract of which the user is a party or the implementation of pre-contractual measures, an additional legal basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR

3.0. Description and scope of data processing
A registration of the user is necessary to fulfill a contract with the user or to carry out pre-contractual measures. The purpose of data processing is to provide information about specific products.

4.0. Duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose of its collection. This is the case during the registration process for the performance of a contract or for the performance of pre-contractual measures if the data are no longer necessary for the performance of the contract. Even after the conclusion of the contract, there may be a need to store personal data of the contracting party in order to comply with contractual or legal obligations.

5.0. Opposition and disposal option
As a user, you have the option of canceling the registration at any time. You can change the data stored about you at any time. You can effect this deletion by sending an e-mail to us. If the data is required to fulfill a contract or to carry out pre-contractual measures, premature deletion of the data is only possible, unless contractual or legal obligations preclude deletion.

VI. Contact form and e-mail contact
1.0. Description and scope of data processing
On our website several contact forms are available, which can be used for electronic contact. If a user realizes this option, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and saved. These data are (in different input masks): (1) First and Last Name
(2) Company
(3) If necessary, Address
(4) If necessary, Telephone
(5) Username
(6) Email
(7) If necessary, Location (contact)
(8) If necessary, Information on the condition of a purchased product

At the time of sending the message, the following data is also saved:
(1) The IP address of the user
(2) Date and time of contacting
For the processing of the data in the context of the sending process your consent is obtained and referred to this privacy statement. Alternatively, contact via the provided e-mail address is possible. In this case, the user's personal data transmitted by e-mail will be stored. In this context, there is no disclosure of the data to third parties. The data is used exclusively for processing the conversation.

2.0. Legal basis for data processing
Legal basis for the processing of the data is in the presence of the consent of the user Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.
The legal basis for the processing of the data transmitted in the course of sending an e-mail is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. If the e-mail contact aims to conclude a contract, then additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.

3.0. Purpose of data processing
The processing of the personal data from the input mask serves us only to process the contact. In the case of contact via e-mail, this also includes the required legitimate interest in the processing of the data. The other personal data processed during the sending process serve to prevent misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.

4.0. Duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose of its collection. For the personal data from the input form of the contact form and those sent by e-mail, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation is ended when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the relevant facts have been finally clarified. The additional personal data collected during the sending process will be deleted at the latest after a period of seven days.

5.0. Opposition and disposal option
The user has the possibility at any time to revoke his consent to the processing of the personal data. If the user contacts us by e-mail, he may object to the storage of his personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation can not continue. You can effect this deletion by sending an e-mail to us. All personal data saved in the course of contacting us will be deleted in this case.

VII. Web analysis by other providers / data processors
1.0. Google Analytics
In our website we use Google Analytics. This is a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheater Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043 USA, hereafter referred to as "Google." Certified under the EU-US Privacy Shield https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&status=Active guarantees Google that EU data protection standards will be respected even when processing data in the US. The service Google Analytics is used to analyze the usage behavior of our website. The legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the analysis, optimization and economic operation of our website. User and user-related information, such as IP address, location, time or frequency of visiting our website, are transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. However, we use Google Analytics with the so-called anonymization function. With this feature, Google already truncates the IP address within the EU / EEA. The data collected in this way will again be used by Google to provide us with an evaluation of the visit to our website as well as about the usage activities there. This data may also be used to provide other services related to the use of our website and the use of the Internet. Google states that you do not associate your IP address with other data. In addition, Google keeps under https://www.google.com/intl/de/policies/privacy/partners Further data protection information for you, for example, also to the ways to prevent the use of data. In addition, Google offers below https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de a so-called deactivation add-on together with further information. This add-on can be installed with the common Internet browsers and offers you further control over the data that Google collects when we visit our website. The add-on informs the JavaScript (ga.js) of Google Analytics that information for visiting our website should not be transmitted to Google Analytics. But this does not prevent information from being passed to us or other web analytics services. Of course, you will also find out in this privacy policy whether and which other web analysis services we use. "Google +" - social plugin In our website we use the plug-in of the social network Google+ ("Google Plus"). Google+ is an internet service provided by Google LLC., 1600 Amphitheater Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043 USA, hereafter referred to as "Google." Certified under the EU-US Privacy Shield https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&status=Active guarantees Google that EU data protection standards will be respected even when processing data in the US. The legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the quality improvement of our website. For more information about the possible plug-ins and their respective functions Google holds https://developers.google.com/+/web/ ready for you. If the plug-in is stored on one of the pages you visit on our website, your Internet browser downloads a display of the plug-in from Google's servers in the USA. For technical reasons, it is necessary that Google processes your IP address. In addition, however, the date and time of the visit to our website are recorded. If you are logged into Google while you visit one of our plug-ins, the information collected by the plug-in will be recognized by Google. The information collected in this way may be assigned to your personal account by Google. For example, if you use the so-called "Share" button of Google, this information will be stored in your Google user account and, if applicable, published via Google's platform. If you wish to prevent this, you must either log out of Google before visiting our website or make the appropriate settings in your Google user account. Further information about the collection and use of data and their rights and protections Google holds in the under https://policies.google.com/privacy available on the privacy policy.

2.0. Google Maps
In our website we use Google Maps for the representation of our location as well as for the creation of a driving description. This is a service of Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheater Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043 USA, hereafter referred to as "Google." Certified under the EU-US Privacy Shield https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&status=Active guarantees Google that EU data protection standards will be respected even when processing data in the US. In order to enable the representation of certain writings in our Internet appearance, a connection to the Google server in the USA is set up when calling our Internet appearance. Insofar as you access the Google Maps component integrated in our website, Google will store a cookie on your device via your Internet browser. To view our location and provide directions, your user settings and data are processed. Here we can not rule out that Google uses servers in the United States. The legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in optimizing the functionality of our website. Google's connection to Google enables Google to determine from which website your request has been sent and to which IP address the directions are to be transmitted. If you do not agree with this processing, you have the option to prevent the installation of cookies through the corresponding settings in your Internet browser. You will find details on this under the heading "Cookies". In addition, the use of Google Maps and information obtained through Google Maps is governed by the Google Terms of Service https://policies.google.com/terms?gl=US&hl=en and the Google Maps Terms of Service https://www.google.com. com / intl / en_gb / help / terms_maps.html. Moreover, Google offers below https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated https://policies.google.com/privacy further information.

3.0. Google reCAPTCHA
In our website, we use Google reCAPTCHA to check and avoid interactions on our website through automated access, for example through so-called bots. This is a service of Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheater Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043 USA, hereafter referred to as "Google." Certified under the EU-US Privacy Shield https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&status=Active guarantees Google that EU data protection standards will be respected even when processing data in the US. Through this service, Google can determine from which website a request is sent and from which IP address you use the so-called reCAPTCHA input box. In addition to your IP address, additional information may be collected by Google, which is necessary for the offer and the guarantee of this service. The legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the security of our website and in the defense against unwanted, automated access in the form of spam or the like. Google offers below https://policies.google.com/privacy further information on the general handling of your user data.

4.0. Google Fonts
In our website we use Google fonts for displaying external fonts. This is a service of Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheater Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043 USA, hereafter referred to as "Google." Certified under the EU-US Privacy Shield https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&status=Active guarantees Google that EU data protection standards will be respected even when processing data in the US. In order to enable the representation of certain writings in our Internet appearance, a connection to the Google server in the USA is set up when calling our Internet appearance. The legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the optimization and economic operation of our website. Google can determine from which website your request has been sent and to which IP address the presentation of the font is to be transmitted by the connection to Google established when our website is called up. Google offers below https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated https://policies.google.com/privacy Further information, in particular on the possibilities of preventing the use of data.

5.0. Online-Stellenbewerbungen / Veröffentlichung von Stellenanzeigen
We offer you the opportunity to apply with us on our website. In these digital applications, your application and application data will be electronically collected and processed by us to process the application process. Legal basis for this processing is § 26 Abs. 1 S. 1 BDSG i.V.m. Art. 88 para. 1 GDPR. If an employment contract is concluded after the application process, we will save your data submitted in the application in your personal file for the purpose of the normal organizational and administrative process - of course, taking into account the further legal obligations. The legal basis for this processing is also § 26 Abs. 1 S. 1 BDSG i.V.m. Art. 88 para. 1 GDPR. When rejecting an application, we will automatically delete the data submitted to us two months after notification of the rejection. However, the deletion does not take place if the data require a longer storage period of up to four months or until the conclusion of a judicial procedure due to legal provisions, for example because of the proof obligations under the AGG. The legal basis in this case is Art. 6 (1) lit. f) GDPR and § 24 Abs. 1 Nr. 2 BDSG. Our legitimate interest lies in the legal defense or enforcement. If you expressly agree to a longer storage of your data, for example, for your inclusion in an applicant or interest database, the data will be further processed on the basis of your consent. Legal basis is then Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a) GDPR. Of course, you can revoke your consent at any time according to Art. 7 para. 3 GDPR by declaring to us with effect for the future.

VIII. Rights of the data subject
If you process personal data, you are i.S.d. GDPR and you have the following rights to the responsible person:

1.0. Right
You may ask the person in charge to confirm if personal data concerning you is processed by us.
If such processing is available, you can request information from the person responsible about the following information:
(1) the purposes for which the personal information is processed;
(2) the categories of personal data being processed;
(3) the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data relating to you have been disclosed or are yet to be disclosed;
(4) the planned duration of the storage of your personal data or, if specific information is not available, criteria for determining the duration of storage;
(5) the existence of a right to rectification or erasure of personal data concerning you, a right to restriction of processing by the controller or a right to object to such processing;
(6) the existence of a right of appeal to a supervisory authority;
(7) all available information on the source of the data if the personal data are not collected from the data subject;
(8) the existence of automated decision-making including profiling under Article 22 (1) and (4) GDPR and, at least in these cases, meaningful information about the logic involved and the scope and intended impact of such processing on the data subject
You have the right to request information about whether your personal information relates to a third country or an international organization. In this connection, you can request the appropriate guarantees in accordance with. Art. 46 GDPR in connection with the transfer.

2.0. Right to rectification
You have a right to rectification and / or completion to the controller, if the personal data you process is incorrect or incomplete. The person in charge has to carry out the correction immediately.

3.0. Right to restriction of processing
You may request the restriction of the processing of your personal data under the following conditions:
(1) if you contest the accuracy of your personal information for a period of time that enables the controller to verify the accuracy of your personal information;
(2) the processing is unlawful and you refuse the deletion of personal data and instead demand the restriction of the use of personal data;
(3) the controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of processing, but you need it to assert, exercise or defend legal claims, or
(4) if you have objected to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 (1) GDPR and it is not yet certain whether the legitimate reasons of the person responsible outweigh your reasons.
If the processing of personal data concerning you has been restricted, this data may only be used with your consent or for the purpose of asserting, exercising or defending legal claims or protecting the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest Union or a Member State.
If the limitation of the processing after the o.g. If conditions are restricted, you will be informed by the person in charge before the restriction is lifted.

4.0. Right to Cancellation
a) Obligation to delete
You may require the controller to delete your personal information without delay, and the controller is required to delete that information immediately if one of the following is true:
(1) Your personal data are no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed.
(2) You revoke your consent, to which the processing acc. Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a or Art. 9 para. 2 lit. GDPR and there is no other legal basis for processing.
(3) According to. Art. 21 para. 1 GDPR objection to the processing and there are no prior justifiable reasons for the processing, or you lay gem. Art. 21 para. 2 GDPR Opposition to processing.
(4) Your personal data have been processed unlawfully.
(5) The deletion of personal data concerning you shall be required to fulfill a legal obligation under Union law or the law of the Member States to which the controller is subject.
(6) The personal data relating to you were collected in relation to information society services offered pursuant to Art. 8 (1) GDPR.

b) Information to third parties
If the person in charge has made the personal data concerning you public and is acc. Article 17 (1) of the GDPR, it shall take appropriate measures, including technical means, to inform data controllers who process the personal data that you have been identified as being affected, taking into account available technology and implementation costs Persons requesting deletion of any links to such personal information or copies or replications of such Personal Information.

c) Exceptions
The right to delete does not exist if the processing is required
(1) to exercise the right to freedom of expression and information;
(2) to fulfill a legal obligation required by the law of the Union or of the Member States to which the controller is subject, or to carry out a task which is in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority conferring on the controller was;
(3) for reasons of public interest in the field of public health pursuant to Art. 9 (2) lit. h and i and Art. 9 (3) GDPR;
(4) for archival purposes of public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes acc. Art. 89 (1) GDPR, to the extent that the law referred to in section a) is likely to render impossible or seriously affect the achievement of the objectives of this processing, or
(5) to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.

5.0. Right to Information
If you have the right of rectification, erasure or restriction of processing to the controller, he / she is obliged to notify all recipients to whom your personal data have been disclosed of this correction or deletion of the data or restriction of processing, unless: this proves to be impossible or involves a disproportionate effort. You have the right to be informed about these recipients to the person responsible.

6.0. Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive personally identifiable information you provide to the controller in a structured, common and machine-readable format. You also have the right to transfer this data to another person without hindrance by the person responsible for providing the personal data, provided that
(1) the processing on a consent acc. Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR or Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a GDPR or on a contract acc. Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR is based and
(2) the processing is done by automated methods.
In exercising this right, you also have the right to obtain that your personal data relating to you are transmitted directly from one person to another, insofar as this is technically feasible. Freedoms and rights of other persons may not be affected. The right to data portability does not apply to the processing of personal data necessary for the performance of a task in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority delegated to the controller.

7.0. Right to Object
You have the right to object at any time, for reasons that arise from your particular situation, against the processing of your personal data, which pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. e or f GDPR takes an objection; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions. The controller will no longer process the personal data concerning you unless he can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for processing that outweigh your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing is for the purpose of enforcing, exercising or defending legal claims. If the personal data relating to you are processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data for the purpose of such advertising; this also applies to profiling insofar as it is associated with such direct mail. If you object to processing for direct marketing purposes, your personal data will no longer be processed for these purposes. Regardless of Directive 2002/58 / EC, you have the option, in the context of the use of information society services, of exercising your right to object through automated procedures that use technical specifications.

8.0. Right to revoke the data protection consent declaration
You have the right to revoke your data protection declaration at any time. The revocation of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation

9.0. Automated decision on a case-by-case basis including profiling
You have the right not to be subjected to a decision based solely on automated processing - including profiling - that will have legal effect or similarly affect you in a similar manner. This does not apply if the decision
(1) is required for the conclusion or performance of a contract between you and the controller,
(2) is permitted by Union or Member State legislation to which the controller is subject, and where such legislation contains reasonable measures to safeguard your rights and freedoms and your legitimate interests, or
(3) with your express consent.
However, these decisions must not be based on special categories of personal data under Art. 9 (1) GDPR, unless Art. 9 (2) lit. a or g GDPR applies and reasonable measures have been taken to protect the rights and freedoms as well as your legitimate interests. With regard to the cases referred to in (1) and (3), the person responsible shall take appropriate measures to uphold the rights and freedoms and their legitimate interests, including at least the right to obtain the intervention of a person by the controller, to express his / her own position and heard on challenge of the decision.

10.0. Right to complain to a regulator
Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you shall have the right to complain to a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of its residence, place of work or place of alleged infringement, if you believe that the processing of the personal data concerning you is against the GDPR violates. The supervisory authority to which the complaint has been submitted shall inform the complainant of the status and results of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy under Article 78 of the GDPR.