Privacy Policy
As of September 2024
Preamble
Data protection is a top priority for GEMÜ Gebr. Müller Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG. The careful handling of your personal information is important to us. For this reason, your data will be treated confidentially by us in strict compliance with the applicable data protection regulations.
In the following, we explain to you which data we use on our website, at what time and for what purpose. Our aim is to help you understand how our website works and what means we use to ensure the protection of your personal data, which is important to us. We only use your personal data if we have your consent or legal permission.
On our website, we process the data we need for the website to function, such as necessary cookies. In addition, we use the Matomo plugin, which is known for its data protection conformity. We are connected to two social networks via the website: YouTube and LinkedIn. We also use your data when you communicate with us for the purpose of applying for a job or contacting us.
If you have any questions about data protection, please feel free to contact us at any time, for example by e-mail at or by telephone on +49 7940 123-0.
Table of contents
I. Identity and contact details of the data controller
II. Contact details of the data protection officer
III. Provision of website and creation of Logfiles
IV. Use of Cookies
V. Contact via Email
VI. Contact form
VII. Application via Email
VIII. YouTube
IX. LinkedIn
X. Hosting
XI. Plugin Matomo
XII. Demo version WV Lite
XIII. Rights of the data subject
XIV. Amendment of the Privacy Policy
I. Identity and contact details of the data controller
The data controller responsible in accordance with the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union and other data protection regulations is:
GEMÜ Gebr. Müller Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG (short: GEMÜ)
Fritz-Müller-Straße 6-8
74653 Ingelfingen-Criesbach
Germany
II. Contact details of the data protection officer
The designated data protection officer of the data controller can be reached at .
III. Provision of website and creation of Logfiles
A. Description and scope of data processing
Each time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and relevant information from the computer system of the calling device.
The following data is collected:
- Browser type and version used
- The user’s operating system
- The IP address of the user
- Date and time of access
- Web pages from which the user’s system accessed our website
- End device type, desktop resolution, pages viewed on the website, approximate location of the IP address
This data is stored in the log files of our system. This data is not stored together with other personal data of the user.
B. Purpose of data processing
The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary for the delivery of the website to the computer of the user. For this purpose, the user’s IP address must be kept for the duration of the session.
The storage in logfiles is done to ensure the functionality of the website. The data is also used to optimize the website and to ensure the security of our IT systems. An analysis of the data for marketing purposes does not take place.
For the aforementioned purposes, our legitimate interest lies in the processing of data in compliance with Art. 6 para. (1) sen. 1 lit. (f) GDPR.
C. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and logfiles is Art. 6 para. (1) sen. (1) lit. (f) GDPR.
D. Duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose of its collection. The session is complete when the collection of data for the provision of the website is accomplished.
If the data is stored in log files, this is the case after fourteen days at the latest. Storage beyond this is possible. In this case, the IP addresses of the users are deleted or alienated so that an assignment of the calling client is not possible.
E. Objection and removal
The collection of data for the provision of the website as well as the storage of data in log files are essential for the operation of the website. Therefore, the user may not object to the aforementioned processes.
IV. Use of Cookies
A. Description and scope of data processingOur website uses cookies. Cookies are files that are stored in the Internet browser or by the Internet browser on the user’s computer system. If you, as a website visitor, call up the domain www.inevvo-solutions.com, cookies can be stored on the operating system of your end device. These cookies contain a string of characters 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 the calling browser to be identified even after a page break.
The user data collected in this manner is pseudonymised by technical measures. It is therefore not possible to assign the data to the user accessing the site. The data is not stored together with other personal data of the users.
B. Purpose of data processing
The purpose of using technical cookies is to simplify the use of websites for users. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. These require that the browser is recognized even after a page change.
We need cookies for the following purposes:
- Storage of the user’s consent status for cookies and statistics collection on the current domain
- Saving the selected language of the website
The user data collected by technically necessary cookies are not used to create user profiles.
The analysis cookies are used for the purpose of improving the quality of our website and its content. Through the analysis cookies, we learn how the website is used and thus can constantly optimize our offer.
The technically unnecessary cookies are used to provide our website.
A complete list of all cookies used, divided into essential, functional and statistical, can be viewed at https://inevvo-solutions.com/en/data-protection-general-information/consent-en/.
C. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the use of technically necessary cookies and the related data processing is § 25 para. (2) no. 2 TDDDG (Federal Act on Data Protection and the Protection of Privacy in Telecommunications and Digital Services) in conjunction with Art. 6 para. (1) sen. (1) lit. (f) GDPR.
The legal basis for the use of technically unnecessary cookies is your consent, which you have given us via the cookie banner in accordance with § 25 para. (1) TDDDG in conjunction with. Art. 6 para. (1) sen. (1) lit. (a) GDPR.
D. Duration of storage and possibility of objection and removal
Cookies are stored on the user’s device and transmitted to our site by it. Therefore, you as a user also have full control over the use of cookies. You can deactivate or restrict the transmission of cookies by changing the settings in your Internet browser. Cookies that have already been saved can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are deactivated for our website, it is possible that not all functions of the website can be used to their full extent.
You can revoke, view or change your consent at any time via the address https://inevvo-solutions.com/en/data-protection-general-information/consent-en/.
The revocation of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation.
Alternatively, you can prevent the storage of cookies by setting your browser software accordingly. Please note that the browser settings you make only affect the browser you are using.
V. Contact via Email
A. Description and scope of data processing
You can contact us via the email address provided on our website. In this case the personal data of the user transmitted with the email will be stored.
The data will be used exclusively for the processing of the conversation.
B. Purpose of data processing
If you contact us via email, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in the processing of the data.
C. Legal basis for data processing
If the user has given consent, the legal basis for processing the data is Art. 6 para. (1) sen. (1) lit. (a) GDPR.
The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted while sending an email is Art. 6 para. (1) sen. (1) lit. (f) GDPR. If the purpose of the email contact is to conclude a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. (1) sen. (1) lit. (b) GDPR.
D. Duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. For personal data sent by email, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation ends when it can be concluded from the circumstances that the matter in question has been conclusively resolved.
The additional personal data collected during the sending process will be deleted after a period of seven days at the latest.
E. Objection and removal
The user has the possibility to withdraw consent to the processing of their personal data at any time. If the user contacts us by email, he can object to the storage of his personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued.
The withdrawal of consent and the objection to storage are made possible by e-mail, telephone or contact form.
In this case, all personal data stored while establishing contact will be deleted.
VI. Contact form
A. Description and scope of data processing
There are contact forms available on our website, which can be used for electronic contact. If a user makes use of this option, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and stored.
The contact forms can be found here:
- Contact (https://inevvo-solutions.com/en/contact/),
- Customer support (https://inevvo-solutions.com/en/contact/customer-support/) and
- Order form starter package (https://inevvo-solutions.com/en/inevvo-solutions-2/digital-product-passport/)
The following data is stored at the time the message is sent:
- Email address
- Surname
- First name
- Telephone / mobile phone number (only if specified)
- Date and time of contact
- Individual message
In the contact forms, almost all information is mandatory. Only the telephone / mobile phone number is optional.
Alternatively, you can contact us via the email address provided. In this case the personal data of the user transmitted with the email will be stored.
The data will be used exclusively for the processing of the conversation.
B. Purpose of data processing
The processing of the personal data from the input mask serves us exclusively for the purpose of establishing contact. If you contact us by email, this also constitutes our necessary 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.
C. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6 para. (1) sen. (1) lit. (a) GDPR if the user has given his consent.
The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted while sending an email is Art. 6 para. (1) sen. (1) lit. (f) GDPR. If the purpose of the email contact is to conclude a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. (1) sen. (1) lit. (b) GDPR.
D. Duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which they were collected. For the personal data from the input mask of the contact form and those sent by email, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation ends when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the facts in question have been conclusively clarified.
The additional personal data collected during the sending process will be deleted after a period of seven days at the latest.
E. Objection and removal
The user has the possibility to withdraw the consent to the processing of their personal data at any time. If the user contacts us by email, he can object to the storage of his personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued.
The withdrawal of consent and the objection to storage are made possible by e-mail, telephone or contact form.
In this case, all personal data stored while establishing contact will be deleted.
VII. Application via Email
A. Scope of processing personal data
You can send us your application via email. We process your email address and the information you provide in the email.
B. Purpose of data processing
The processing of personal data from the application form serves us solely to process your application.
C. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of the data is the initiation of the contractual relationship at the request of the data subject, Art. 6 para. (1) sen. (1) lit. (b) alt. 1 GDPR and § 26 para. (1) sen. (1) BDSG (Federal Act of Dataprotection).
D. Duration of storage
After completion of the application procedure, the data will be stored for up to six months. Your data will be deleted after six months at the latest. In the event of a legal obligation, the data will be stored within the framework of the applicable provisions.
E. Objection and removal
The applicant has the possibility to object to the processing of personal data at any time. In such a case, your application will no longer be considered.
The applicant is given the opportunity to subsequently change or delete his/her data by submitting new documents or by informing us that there are changes.
All personal data stored during electronic job applications will be deleted in this case.
VIII. YouTube
We use YouTube. The address of the provider is: YouTube LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, United States.
On our company page we provide information and offer YouTube users the possibility of communication. If you carry out an action on our YouTube company page (e.g. comments, contributions, likes etc.), you may make personal data (e.g. clear name or photo of your user profile) public. However, as we generally or to a large extent have no influence on the processing of your personal data by YouTube, we cannot make any binding statements regarding the purpose and scope of the processing of your data.
Our corporate presence in social networks is used for communication and information exchange with (potential) customers. We use the company’s presence for:
The issuing of information about our products and the communication of news.
Publications on the company profile can contain the following content:
- Information about products
- Information about services
Every user is free to publish personal data.
The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 para. (1) sen. (1) lit. (a) GDPR.
The data generated on the company profile are not stored in our own systems.
You can object at any time to the processing of your personal data that we collect within the framework of your use of our YouTube corporate web profile and assert your rights as a data subject mentioned under XII. of this privacy policy. Please send us an informal email to . For further information on the processing of your personal data by YouTube and the corresponding objection options, please click here: https://policies.google.com/privacy?gl=DE&hl=en
Your consent to the use of YouTube is requested when you first visit the website. You can manage or revoke this consent at any time at the address https://inevvo-solutions.com/en/data-protection-general-information/consent-en/ (view and change privacy settings: “Functional” item).
The revocation of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until revocation.
IX. LinkedIn
A. Scope of data processing
We use the possibility of the professional network LinkedIn. The address of the company is: LinkedIn, Unlimited Company Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland.
On our site we provide information and offer users the possibility of communication.
The corporate profile is used for job applications, information, public relations, and active sourcing.
We do not have any information on the processing of your personal data by the companies jointly responsible for the corporate profile. Further information can be found in the privacy policy of LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
If you carry out an action on our company profile (e.g. comments, contributions, likes etc.), you may make personal data (e.g. clear name or photo of your user profile) public.
B. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of your data in connection with the use of our corporate web profile is your consent in accordance with § 25 para. (1) TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6 para. (1) sen. (1) lit. (a) GDPR.
C. Purpose of the data processing
Our corporate web profile serves to inform users about our services. Every user is free to publish personal data.
D. Duration of storage
We store your activities and personal data published via our corporate web profile until you withdraw your consent. In addition, we comply with the statutory retention periods.
E. Objection and removal
You can object at any time to the processing of your personal data which we collect within the scope of your use of our corporate web profile and assert your rights as a data subject mentioned under XII. of this privacy policy. Please send us an informal email to the email address stated in this privacy policy.
You can find further information on objection and removal options here:
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
X. Hosting
The website is hosted on servers of a service provider commissioned by us. Our service provider is Netcup GmbH, Karlsruhe.
The servers automatically collect and store information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits when you visit the website. The stored information is:
- Browser type and version
- Used operating system
- Referrer URL
- Time and date of the server request
- IP address of the user’s device
This data will not be merged with other data sources. The data is collected on the basis of Art. 6 para. (1) sen. (1) lit. (f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically error-free presentation and optimization of his website – and server log files are therefore recorded. The log files are deleted after eight days at the latest.
The server of the website is geographically located in Germany.
XI. Plugin Matomo
We use Matomo as a plugin, which is known for its data protection conformity.
A. Scope of processing of personal data
We use the open source tracking tool Matomo (https://matomo.org/) to analyse the surfing behaviour of our users. Matomo places a cookie on your computer. This allows personal data to be stored and evaluated, in particular the user’s activity (in particular which pages have been visited and which elements have been clicked on) as well as device and browser information (in particular the IP address and the operating system).
The software is set so that the IP addresses are not stored completely, but two bytes of the IP address are masked for anonymization (e.g.: 192.168.xxx.xxx). In this way, it is no longer possible to assign the shortened IP address to the calling computer. The data is stored in our MySQL database, logs or report data are not sent to Matomo servers.
Your consent to the use of Matomo is requested when you first visit the website. You can manage or revoke this consent here: https://inevvo-solutions.com/en/data-protection-general-information/consent-en/ (view and change privacy settings: “Statistics” item).
For more information about Matomo’s collection and storage of data, please visit: https://matomo.org/privacy-policy/
B. Purpose of data processing
The processing of users’ personal data enables us to analyse the surfing behaviour of our users. By evaluating the data collected, we are able to compile information on the use of the individual components of our online presence. This helps us to constantly improve our online presence and its user-friendliness.
C. Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the processing of personal data is the user’s given consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. (1) sen. (1) lit. (a) GDPR.
The revocation of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until revocation.
D. Duration of storage
Your personal information will be stored for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this privacy policy or as required by law, e.g. for tax and accounting purposes.
E. Possibility of revocation of consent and removal
You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The revocation of the consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent up to the revocation.
You can manage or revoke this consent here: https://inevvo-solutions.com/en/data-protection-general-information/consent-en/ (view and change privacy settings: “Statistics” item).
Alternatively, you can prevent Matomo from collecting and processing your personal data by using the “Do Not Track” function of a supporting browser, by deactivating the execution of script code in your browser or by using a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser.
For more information on objection and removal options against Matomo please visit: https://matomo.org/privacy-policy/
XII. Demo version WV Lite
A. Description and scope of data processing
Within the scope of using the demo version WV Lite, it is necessary to provide your email address in order to send you the demo result. In this case, the personal data transmitted with the email address will be stored.
It is also possible to consent to the processing of the email address for the purpose of contacting you for advertising purposes in electronic form. In the case of corresponding consent, the data will be used exclusively for processing the contact and the resulting conversation.
B. Purpose of data processing
In the case of the use of the demo version, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in the processing of the data.
Your consent to the processing of personal data serves us solely to contact you for advertising purposes.
C. Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of using the demo version is Art. 6 para. (1) sen. (1) lit. (f) DSGVO.
The legal basis for the processing of data is Art. 6 para. (1) sen. (1) lit. (a) DSGVO if you have given your consent.
The revocation of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until revocation.
D. Duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer required to achieve the purpose for which they were collected, but at the latest after three quarters of a year.
E. Objection and removal
You have the option to revoke your consent to the processing of personal data at any time.
The revocation of consent and the objection to storage are made possible by e-mail, telephone or contact form.
All personal data stored in the context of the use of the demo version will be deleted in this case.
XIII. Rights of the data subject
You have the following rights:
- If your personal data is processed, you have the right to obtain information from the controller about the data stored about you (Art. 15 GDPR).
- If inaccurate personal data is processed, you have the right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR).
- If the legal requirements are met, you may request the erasure or restriction of processing as well as object to processing (Art. 17, 18 and 21 GDPR).
- If the data processing is based on consent, you can withdraw your consent at any time.
- If you have consented to the data processing or if there is a contract for data processing and the data processing is carried out with the help of automated procedures, you may have a right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR).
- Furthermore, there is a right of appeal to a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR).
XIV. Amendment of the Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to amend the privacy policy in order to adapt it to any changes in the legal situation or in the event of changes to the service and data processing.