Data privacy statement

I. Name and address of the responsible person

The responsible person within the meaning of the DSGVO and other national data protection laws of the member states as well as other data protection regulations is the:

LGA Institut für Umweltgeologie und Altlasten GmbH
Managing directors Carlo Schillinger and Dr. Jürgen Kisskalt
Christian-Hessel-Straße 1
90427 Nürnberg
Phone: +49 911 12076 100
Telefax: +49 911 12076 110
info@LGA-geo.de

II. Name and address of the data protection officer

The data protection officer of the responsible person is:
Thomas Brunner
Andernacher Straße 53
90411 Nürnberg
Deutschland
Phone: +49 911 3765250
datenschutz@LGA-geo.de
www.brunner-kollegen.de

III. General information on data processing

1. Range of the processing of personal data

As a matter of principle, we collect and use personal data of our users only to the extent that this is necessary for the provision of a functional website and our content and services. The collection and use of personal data of our users is regularly only carried out with the approval of the user. An exception applies in those cases where it is not possible to obtain prior consent for factual reasons and the processing of the data is permitted by legal regulations.

2. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

Insofar as we obtain the consent of the person concerned for processing operations involving personal data, Art. 6 (1) lit. a EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU-DSGVO) serves as the legal basis for the processing of personal data. In the case of processing of personal data that is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the person concerned is a party, Art. 6 (1) lit. b DSGVO serves as the legal basis. This also applies to processing operations that are necessary for the performance of pre-contractual measures.
Insofar as the processing of personal data is necessary for the fulfillment of a legal obligation to which our company is subject, Art. 6 (1) lit. c DSGVO serves as the legal basis.
In the event that vital interests of the person concerned or another natural person require the processing of personal data, Art. 6 (1) lit. d DSGVO serves as the legal basis.
If the processing is necessary to protect a legitimate interest of our company or a third party and if the interests, fundamental rights and freedoms of the person concerned do not override the former interest, Art. 6 (1) lit. f DSGVO serves as the legal basis for the processing.

3. Data deletion and retention period

The personal data of the person concerned will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of the storage no longer applies. In addition, storage may take place if this has been provided for by the European or national legislator in Union regulations, laws or other provisions to which the responsible person is subject. Blocking or deletion of data also takes place when a retention period prescribed by the aforementioned standards expires, unless there is a need for further storage of the data for the conclusion or performance of a contract.

IV. Provision of the website and creation of log files

1. Description and range of the data processing

Each time you visit our website, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the calling computer.

The following data is collected:

• browser type,
• browser version,
• used operating system,
• date and time of the server request,
• IP address

The data is stored in the log files of our system. A storage of this data together with other personal data of the user does not take place.

2. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the temporary storage of the data and the log files is Art. 6 (1) lit. f DSGVO.

3. Purpose of data processing

The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable delivery of the website to the user’s computer. For this purpose, the user’s IP address must remain stored for the duration of the session.
The storage in log files is done to ensure the functionality of the website. In addition, we use the data to optimize the website and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. An evaluation of the data for marketing purposes does not generally take place in this context. For the use of Google Analytics, see below.
In these purposes also lies our legitimate interest in the data processing according to Art. 6 (1)lit. f DSGVO.

4. Duration of storage

The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. In the case of the collection of data for the provision of the website, this is the case when the respective session has ended.
In the case of storage of data in log files, this is the case after seven days at the latest. Storage beyond this period is possible. In this case, the IP addresses of the users are deleted or alienated, so that an assignment of the calling client is no longer possible.

5. Possibility of objection and removal

The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of the data in log files is mandatory for the operation of the website. Consequently, there is no possibility of objection on the part of the user.

V. Use of cookies

1. Description and range of the data processing

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in the Internet browser or by the Internet browser on the user’s computer system. When a user accesses a website, a cookie may be stored on the user’s operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic string of characters that enables the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is called up again.
We use cookies to make our website more user-friendly. Some elements of our website require that the calling browser can be identified even after a page change.

The following data is stored and transmitted in the cookies:

• Host name of the accessing computer (IP address),
• Language setting

2. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies is Art. 6 (1) lit. f DSGVO.

3. Purpose of data processing

The user data collected through technically necessary cookies are not used to create user profiles.
The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to simplify the use of websites for users. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these it is necessary that the browser is recognized even after a page change.
In these purposes also lies our legitimate interest in the processing of personal data pursuant to Art. 6 (1) lit. f DSGVO.

4. Period of storage, possibility of objection and deletion

Cookies are stored on the user’s computer and transmitted from it to our site. Therefore, you as a user also 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. Cookies that have already been stored can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are deactivated for our website, it may no longer be possible to use all functions of the website in full.

VI. Google Analytics

1. Description and range of the data processing

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”). The use is based on Art. 6 (1) S. 1 lit. f. DSGVO. Google Analytics uses “cookies”, which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website such as

• browser type and version,
• used operating system,
• Referrer URL (the previously visited page),
• Host name of the accessing computer (IP address),
• Time of the server request

is usually transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics is not merged with other data from Google. We have also extended Google Analytics on this website with the code “anonymizeIP”. This guarantees the masking of your IP address so that all data is collected anonymously. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transferred to a Google server in the USA and shortened there.
On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage to the website operator. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website.
When visiting our website, the user is informed about the use of cookies for analysis purposes and his consent to the processing of personal data used in this context is obtained. In this context, there is also a reference to this data privacy statement.

2. Legal basis for data processing

We obtain your consent before tracking, so that legal basis  Art. 6 (1) lit. a DSGVO.

3. Purpose of data processing

The analysis cookies are used to evaluate the use of the website, to compile reports about the website activities and to provide further services to the visitor related to the website use and internet use as well as to be able to optimize the website to the visitor behavior.

4. Period of storage, possibility of objection and deletion

If you object to tracking, an opt-out cookie will be set that prevents future collection of your data when visiting this website. The opt-out cookie is only valid in this browser and only for our website and is stored on your device. If you delete the cookies in this browser, you must set the opt-out cookie again.
If you wish to object to the use after approval, you can also prevent the collection of the data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (including your IP address) to Google and the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plugin available under the following link: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de.
We continue to use Google Analytics to analyze data from Double Click cookies and also AdWords for statistical purposes. If you do not want this, you can deactivate it via the Ads Preferences Manager http://www.google.com/settings/ads/onweb/?hl=de).

5. Data deletion and storage period

The data is automatically deleted after 14 months. Once a month, data for which the end of the retention period has been reached is automatically deleted. When you visit our homepage again, the usage ID is reset so that the deletion time is set to the current time plus the retention period by the expiration date. Therefore, if you visit our homepage again before the deletion time of 14 months has expired, the data storage will be extended again by 14 months if you do not visit the homepage again.

VII. E-mail contact

1. Description and range of the data processing

When contacting us via the provided e-mail address info@lga-geo.de,  the user’s personal data transmitted with the e-mail will be stored.

You also have the possibility to send an application via  bewerbung@lga-geo.de. In this case, further data will be sent to us.

These are:

• Street, postal code, city
• Phone number
• Career aspiration
• Entry date
• Salary requirements
• Certifications
• Curriculum vitae
• Health data (e.g. on severe disability)

For the processing of data, reference is made to this data privacy statement in the context of the submission process.

2. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of sending an e-mail is Art. 6 (1) lit. f DSGVO. If the e-mail contact aims at the conclusion of a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 (1) lit. b DSGVO. For employment relationships, Art. 88 EU-DSGVO and § 26 (1) BDSG-neu. 

3. Purpose of data processing

The processing of personal data from the input mask serves us solely to process the contact. In the case of contact by e-mail, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in processing the data.
The other personal data processed during the submission process is used to prevent misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.

4. Period of storage

The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. For the personal data from the input mask 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 terminated when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the matter concerned has been conclusively clarified and there is no other legal basis for processing the data on the basis of a contractual relationship. Data relevant to the contract will be retained for six years after termination of the mandate and data relevant to taxation will be retained for 10 years.

If the applicant does not consent to the storage of his/her application documents, these will be deleted no later than six months after the end of the application process, unless there is a longer storage obligation in accordance with the German Commercial Code (HGB) or the German Tax Code (AO).

The additional personal data collected during the sending process (e.g. IP address) will be deleted after a period of seven days at the latest.

5. Possibility of objection and elimination

The user has the option to object to the processing of personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued. The objection to the storage of personal data can be made at any time by sending an email to info@lga-geo.de. All personal data stored in the course of contacting us will be deleted in this case, provided that there is no longer a legitimate interest or another legal basis for storing the data.

VIII. Youtube

1. Description and range of the data processing

This website contains at least one plugin from YouTube, belonging to Google Inc. based in San Bruno/California, USA. As soon as you visit pages of our website that are equipped with a YouTube plugin, a connection to the YouTube servers is established. In doing so, the YouTube server is informed which specific page of our website you have visited. If, on top of that, you are logged into your YouTube account, you would enable YouTube to assign your surfing behavior directly to your personal profile.

2. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6 (1) lit. f DSGVO.

3. Purpose of data processing

The embedding of Youtube videos serves to give you an impression of our company in moving images, which is only possible to a limited extent with photographs. This is also our legitimate interest.

4. Period of storage

For more information on the handling of user data, please refer to YouTube’s privacy policy at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy.

5. Possibility of objection and elimination

You can destroy this possibility of allocation if you log out of your account beforehand. For more information on the collection and use of your data by YouTube, please refer to the privacy notices there at www.youtube.com. For more information on the handling of user data, please refer to YouTube’s privacy policy at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy

IX. Passing on personal data to third parties

Your data will only be passed on insofar as this is necessary for the fulfillment of the tasks. This includes in particular the transfer of data, for example, to providers or IT service providers. The forwarding of data for the fulfillment of the aforementioned service takes place on the basis of order processing.

In addition, data will be passed on to third parties such as authorities, etc., insofar as this is necessary for order processing. However, these are also obliged to data protection and may only process the data for the necessary purpose.

X. Encryption

This site uses SSL encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of all content. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the address line of the browser changes from “http://” to “https://” as well as by the lock symbol in your browser line.

XI. Rights of the person concerned

If your personal data is processed, you are a data subject within the meaning of the DSGVO and you have the following rights towards the responsible person:

1. Right to information

You may request confirmation from the responsible person as to whether personal data concerning you is being processed by us.

If there is such processing, you may request information from the responsible person about the following:

(1)       the purposes for which the personal data are processed;

(2)       the categories of personal data which are processed;

(3)       the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data concerned have been or will be disclosed;

(4)       the planned duration of the storage of the personal data concerning you or, if concrete information on this is not possible, criteria for the determination of the storage duration;

(5)       the existence of a right to rectify or erase personal data concerning you, a right to restrict processing by the responsible person or a right to object to such processing;

(6)       the existence of a right of appeal to a regulatory authority;

(7)       any available information on the origin of the data, if the personal data are not collected from the person concerned;

(8)       the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, pursuant to Art. 22 (1) and (4) DSGVO and – at least in these cases – meaningful information about the logic involved and the scope and intended effects of such processing for the person concerned.

You have the right to request information about whether the personal data concerning you is transferred to a third country or to an international organization. In this context, you may request to be informed about the appropriate safeguards according to Art. 46 DSGVO in connection with the transfer.

2. Right to rectification

You have a right to rectification and/or completion towards the responsible person, if the processed personal data concerning you are inaccurate or incomplete. The responsible person shall carry out the correction without undue delay.

3. Right to restriction of processing

Under the following conditions, you may request the restriction of the processing of personal data concerning you:

(1)       if you contest the accuracy of the personal data concerning you for a period enabling the responsible person to verify the accuracy of the personal data;

(2)       the processing is unlawful and you object to the deletion of the personal data and request instead the restriction of the use of the personal data;

(3)       the responsible person no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of processing, but you need them for the assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims, or

(4)       or if you have objected to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 (1) DSGVO and it has not yet been determined whether the legitimate reasons of the responsible person outweigh your reasons.

Where the processing of personal data concerning you has been restricted, such data may be processed, with the exception of storage, only with your consent or for the establishment, exercise or defense 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 Union or a Member State. If the restriction of processing has been restricted in accordance with the above conditions, you will be informed by the responsible person before the restriction is lifted.

4. Right to deletion

Obligation to delete

You may request the responsible person to delete the personal data concerning you without undue delay, and the responsible person is obliged to delete such data without undue delay, if one of the following reasons applies:

(1)       The personal data concerning you are no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed.

(2)       You revoke your consent on which the processing was based pursuant to Art. 6 (1) lit. a or Art. 9 (2) lit. a DSGVO and there is no other legal basis for the processing.

(3)       You object to the processing in accordance with Art. 21 (1) DSGVO and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or you object to the processing in accordance with Art. 21 (2) DSGVO.

(4)       The personal data concerning you has been processed unlawfully.

(5)       The deletion of the personal data concerning you is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation under Union or Member State law to which the responsible person is subject.

(6)       The personal data concerning you has been collected in relation to information society services offered in accordance with Art. 8 (1) DSGVO.

Information to third parties

If the responsible person has made the personal data concerning you public and is obliged to erase it in accordance with Art. 17 (1) DSGVO, he or she shall take reasonable measures, including technical measures, having regard to the available technology and the cost of implementation, to inform data processing persons who process the personal data that you, as the data subject, have requested that they erase all links to or copies or replications of such personal data.

Exceptions

Das Recht auf Löschung besteht nicht, soweit die Verarbeitung erforderlich ist

(1)       The right to deletion does not exist insofar as the processing is necessary to;

(2)       for compliance with a legal obligation which requires processing under Union or Member State law to which the data controller is subject, or for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the data controller;

(3)       for reasons of public interest in the area of public health in accordance with Art. 9 (2) lit. h and i as well as Art. 9 (3) DSGVO;

(4)       for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes in accordance with Art. 89 (1) DSGVO, insofar as the right referred to in section a) is likely to render impossible or seriously prejudice the achievement of the purposes of such processing, or

(5)       for the assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims.

5. Right to information

If you have asserted the right to rectification, deletion or restriction of processing against the responsible person, the responsible person is obliged to inform all recipients to whom the personal data concerning you have been disclosed of this rectification or deletion of the data or restriction of processing, unless this proves impossible or involves a disproportionate effort.

You have the right to be informed about these recipients by the data controller.

6. Right to data portability

You have the right to receive the personal data concerning you that you have provided to the responsible person in a structured, common and machine-readable format. You also have the right to transfer this data to another responsible person without hindrance by the responsible person to whom the personal data has been provided, insofar as

(1)       the processing is based on consent according to Art. 6 (1) lit. a DSGVO or Art. 9 (2) lit. a DSGVO or on a contract according to Art. 6 (1) lit. b DSGVO and

(2)       the processing is carried out with the help of automated procedures.

In exercising this right, you also have the right to have the personal data concerning you transferred directly from one responsible person to another responsible person, insofar as this is technically feasible. Freedoms and rights of other persons must not be affected by this. The right to data portability does not apply to processing of personal data necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the data controller.

7. Right of objection

You have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you which is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) lit. e or f DSGVO; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions.
The responsible person shall no longer process the personal data concerning you, unless he can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves the purpose of asserting, exercising or defending legal claims.
If the personal data concerning you is processed for the purpose of direct marketing, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you for the purpose of such marketing; this also applies to profiling, insofar as it is related to such direct marketing.

If you object to processing for direct marketing purposes, the personal data concerning you will no longer be processed for these purposes.
You have the possibility, in connection with the use of information society services – notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC – to exercise your right to object by means of automated procedures using technical specifications.

8. Right to revoke the declaration of consent under data protection law

You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law 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. Automated decision in individual cases including profiling

You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing – including profiling – which produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you. This does not apply if the decision

(1)       is necessary for the conclusion or fulfillment of a contract between you and the responsible party,

(2)       is permitted by legislation of the Union or the Member States to which the responsible person is subject and this legislation contains appropriate measures to protect your rights and freedoms as well as your legitimate interests, or

(3)       is made with your express consent.

However, these decisions may not be based on special categories of personal data according to Art. 9 (1) DSGVO, unless Art. 9 (2) lit. a or g applies and appropriate 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 responsible person shall take reasonable measures to safeguard the rights and freedoms as well as your legitimate interests, including at least the right to obtain the intervention of a person on the part of the responsible person, to express his or her point of view and to contest the decision.

10. Right to complain to a regulatory authority

Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a regulatory authority, in particular in the Member State of your residence, workplace or the place of the alleged infringement, if you consider that the processing of personal data concerning you infringes the DSGVO.

The regulatory authority to which the complaint has been lodged shall inform the complainant of the status and outcome of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy pursuant to Art. 78 DSGVO.