Privacy

Thank you for visiting our career page. We at Prof. Schumann GmbH appreciate your interest in our company. We take the protection of your personal data very seriously, and we want to make your visit to our website as enjoyable as possible. It is important to us to protect your privacy when processing personal data, a matter we address in our business processes. We process the data collected when you visit our website in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If you have any questions about the handling of your personal data, please contact our data protection officer.

 

1. Data controller

The data controller for the collection, processing and use of your personal data is
Prof. Schumann GmbH
Musterstraße 1
22222 Musterstadt

If you have any questions concerning data protection, please do not hesitate to contact our data protection officer:
Marked private/confidential to the data protection officer of
Prof. Schumann GmbH
Musterstraße 1
22222 Musterstadt
Email: datenschutz@muster-ag.com
 

2. Provision of the website
a) Description and scope of data processing

In principle, you can visit our website without us collecting any personal data from you. However, when you access the website or retrieve a file stored on the website, we collect and process data. In principle, this is only done to the extent necessary to ensure a fully functional website, its content and services. Furthermore, we typically only collect and use personal data based on your consent. This does not apply to cases where prior consent cannot be obtained for factual reasons and the processing of data is permitted by law.
Every time you visit our website, we collect the following data:

• Browser type/version
• Operating system used
• IP address
• Date and time of the server request.

b) Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the storage of data/log files is Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR.

c) Purpose of data processing

The purpose of storing log files is to ensure the proper functioning of the website. We also use this information to optimise and ensure the security of our systems. We do not analyse this data for other purposes (e.g. marketing purposes).

d) Duration of storage

The data stored by Prof. Schumann GmbH will be erased as soon as it is no longer required for the purpose for which it was originally collected, and at the latest within six weeks. Data may be stored for longer periods. In this case, the user's IP addresses will be erased or distorted, so that assignment of the accessing client will no longer be possible.

e) Possibility of objection and removal

The collection of the aforementioned data is crucial for the operation of the website. Users, therefore, do not have the right to object in this case.

3. application procedure For applications we use the services of our partner, rexx systems GmbH, Süderstraße 75-79, 20097 Hamburg. rexx systems processes the application data on behalf of Prof. Schumann GmbH. Of course, we will use your data exclusively for processing your application. During the application process, personal data will be processed; this may vary depending on the vacancy. The legal basis for the processing of your personal data in the application process is § 26 BDSG and Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. a), b) and f) DSGVO. If no contract is concluded, your personal data will be deleted 6 months after completion of the application process, unless you have given us your express consent to store your data for longer.

4. Cookies
a) Description and scope of data processing

This website uses so-called ‘cookies’. The purpose of the cookies is to make our website more user-friendly, effective and secure overall. Cookies are small text files which are stored on your computer system. Please note that some of these cookies are transmitted from our server to your computer system. In most cases, these cookies are so-called ‘session cookies’. Session cookies are characterised by the fact that they are automatically deleted from your hard disk at the end of the browser session.
Other cookies remain on your computer system and allow us to recognise your computer system on your next visit (so-called permanent cookies).
When a user visits our website, the user receives information about the use of cookies and we obtain the user's consent to the processing of personal data.
The cookies used do not store any personal data. The information we receive based on cookies is anonymised. Of course, you can always disable cookies if your browser allows this. Please note that if you configure your browser not to accept cookies (from our website), some functions and features of this website may not be available or only to a limited extent.

b) Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies is Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR. The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies for analytical purposes is Article 6(1)(a) GDPR, providing the user has consented accordingly.

c) Purpose of data processing

Technically necessary cookies are used to facilitate the use of the websites. The user data collected by technically necessary cookies will not be used to create user profiles. We use analysis cookies to improve the quality of the website and its content. The analysis cookies tell us how the website is used and enable us to continue improving the content of our website.

d) Duration of storage, possibility of objection and removal

Cookies are stored on the user's computer and transmitted from there in order to give users full control over the use of cookies. By changing the settings in your Internet browser, you can disable or restrict the transmission of cookies. Cookies that have already been stored can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If you choose to disable cookies for our website, you may not be able to completely use all the functions and features of the website.

5. Newsletter
a) Description and scope of data processing

You have the option to subscribe to our newsletter on our website. When users subscribe to our newsletter, the data entered into the form will be transmitted to Prof. Schumann GmbH.
In addition, we collect the following information:

• IP address of the computer of the subscriber
• Date and time of registration
• Name of the website on which you have subscribed to our newsletter

During the subscription process, we obtain your consent using the so-called double opt-in procedure. You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link provided in every newsletter or by sending us a relevant message. After you unsubscribe, your email address will be erased immediately from our newsletter mailing list.
Your personal data is protected against theft and misuse using the most technologically advanced procedures. If this involves personal data, this data will be transmitted in encrypted form (TLS). We will not, under any circumstances, disclose your data to third parties.
If you have purchased products from Prof. Schumann GmbH before and you have provided us with your email address at the time, this email can then also be used to send you our newsletter. In this case, the newsletter will only be used for direct marketing of our own similar goods or services.

b) Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of data following a subscription to the newsletter where the user has given consent to the processing is Article 6 (1) (a) GDPR.
The legal basis for sending the newsletter based on a sale of products is Article 7 (3) of the German Act against Unfair Competition (UWG).

c) Purpose of data processing

We collect the user's email address to deliver the newsletter.
The collection of other personal data during the subscription process serves to prevent misuse of the service or the email address used.

d) Duration of storage

The data will be erased as soon as it is no longer required for the purpose for which it was originally collected. Accordingly, the email address of the user will only be stored as long as the subscription to the newsletter is active.

e) Possibility of objection and removal

The data subject may terminate the subscription to our newsletter at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link provided in every newsletter.

6. Contact form and email address
a) Description and scope of data processing

We offer a contact form on our website which can be used to contact us directly online. The data entered into the form will be transmitted to and stored by Prof. Schumann GmbH. In addition, the IP address of the user and the date and time of the transmission will be stored at the time of transmission.
Alternatively, you can use the email address provided to contact us. In this case, the user's personal data transmitted by email will be stored.
We do not disclose personal data to third parties. The data will only be used to process your query.

b) Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of data where the user has given consent to the processing is Article 6 (1) (a) GDPR.
The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted when sending an email is Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR. If the purpose of the email is to conclude a contract, then the additional basis for the processing of data is Article 6 (1) (b) GDPR.

c) Purpose of data processing

The personal data entered into the contact form is processed solely to facilitate communication. In the event of contact by email, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in processing the data.
The other personal data processed is used to prevent misuse of the contact form and ensure the security of our information technology systems.

d) Duration of storage

The data will be erased as soon as it is no longer required for the purpose for which it was originally collected. For 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 the circumstances indicate that the matter in question has been definitely resolved.

e) Possibility of objection and removal

Users are entitled to withdraw their consent to the processing of personal data at any time. For this purpose, the user can contact the data controller using the contact details provided on the website. Users who contact Prof. Schumann GmbH by email can object to the storage of their personal data at any time. In this case, the parties will no longer be able to engage in further communication.

7. Disclosure of personal data/recipient data

Your data will only be passed on to affiliated companies and service partners if they work on our behalf and support Prof. Schumann GmbH in providing their services. The processing of your personal data by contracted service providers takes place on the basis of a data processing agreement in accordance with Article 28 GDPR.
The aforementioned service providers are only given access to such personal data to the extent necessary for the performance of their respective tasks. These service providers are prohibited from disclosing your personal data or using them for other purposes, in particular, for their own promotional purposes.
Where external service providers come into contact with your personal data, we have taken legal, technical and organisational measures and carried out regular checks to ensure that they comply with the applicable data protection laws and regulations.
Specifically, this relates to the following recipients:
We do not disclose your personal data to other companies for commercial purposes.

8. Matomo
a) Description and scope of data processing

This website uses the website analysis software Matomo (www.matomo.org) to collect and store data for marketing purposes and optimisation purposes. This data is used to create user profiles under a pseudonym. To do this, Matomo uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored locally in the cache of the Internet browser used by the website visitor. The cookies facilitate the recognition of your Internet browser when you return to the website. The data collected using the Matomo technology (including your anonymised IP address) will be transmitted to our server and stored for usage analysis purposes, which will help us to optimise our website. The data generated by the cookie stored in the pseudonymised user profile will not be used to identify the visitor of this website or linked with any personal data about the bearer of the pseudonym. You can prevent cookies from being used and tracking by setting your browser not to accept cookies. Please note that if you do this, you may not be able to completely use all the functions and features of this website.

b) Legal basis

The legal basis for the processing of personal data of users is Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR.

c) Purpose of data processing

The processing of users' personal data enables us to analyse the browsing behaviour of our users. The analysis of the data obtained helps us to put together information about the use of the individual components of our website, enabling us to continue improving the website and making it more user-friendly. For these purposes, our legitimate interest also lies in the processing of personal data in accordance with Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR. The anonymisation of the IP address sufficiently takes account of the interests of users in their protection of personal data.

d) Duration of storage

The data will be erased as soon as it is no longer required for the purpose for which they were originally stored.

e) Possibility of objection and removal

Cookies are stored on the user's computer and transmitted to our site. This gives you as the user full control over the use of cookies. By changing the settings in your Internet browser, you can disable or restrict the transmission of cookies. Cookies that have already been stored can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If you choose to disable cookies for our website, you may not be able to completely use all the functions and features of the website.
For more information on the privacy settings of the Matomo software, please click on the following link: https://matomo.org/docs/privacy/.
 

9. Information on the rights of data subjects

Every data subject has the right of access under Article 15 GDPR, the right to rectification under Article 16 GDPR, the right to erasure under Article 17 GDPR, the right to restriction of processing under Article 18 GDPR, the right to object under Article 21 GDPR, and the right to data portability under Article 20 GDPR. The restrictions under Articles 34 and 35 GDPR apply to the right of access and the right to erasure.

a) Information on the right to lodge a complaint

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority about the processing of your personal data by Prof. Schumann GmbH.

b) Information on the obligation to provide personal data

There is no obligation to provide us with your personal data. The provision of your personal data is voluntary and, in particular, has no effect on your application.

c) Information on automated decision-making and profiling

Automated decision-making or profiling is not used in relation to your application or otherwise.

d) Information on the withdrawal of consent

You have the right to withdraw your consent to the processing of personal data given to Prof. Schumann GmbH at any time, including consent given to Prof. Schumann GmbH before the GDPR entered into force, i.e. before 25 May 2018. Please note that such revocation is only with future effect. The withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

e) Your right with respect to data processing for direct marketing purposes

Under Article 21 (2) GDPR, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data at any time. If you object to processing for direct marketing purposes, we will no longer process your personal data for such purposes. Please note that the objection only affects future processing, as the objection will not affect the lawfulness of processing prior to the objection.

f) Right to object to processing on the grounds of competing interests

To the extent that we base the processing of your personal data on the pursuit of our legitimate interests, you can object to the processing of your data. When you exercise your right to object, we ask you to explain the reasons why we should not process your personal data in the manner described by us. If your objection is valid, we will review the facts of the case and will either stop or adjust the data processing or demonstrate our compelling legitimate grounds to you.

10. Changes to the privacy policy

We reserve the right to amend or adapt this policy at any time in strict compliance with the applicable data protection laws and regulations. Last updated: 25 May 2018