Pricacy Policy

By means of this Privacy Policy, our company wishes to inform the public about the nature, scope and purpose of the personal data we collect, use and process. Furthermore, this Privacy Policy informs data subjects about the rights to which they are entitled.

1. Definitions

The Privacy Policy of LUCAS components GmbH is based on the terminology used by the European legislator when adopting the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our Privacy Policy is intended to be easy to read and understand for the public as well as for our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would like to explain the terms used in advance.

 

In this Privacy Policy, we use the following terms, among others:

g) Controller or controller responsible for processing

The controller or controller responsible for processing is the natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.

Where the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union law or the law of the Member States, the controller or the specific criteria for its nomination may be provided for by Union law or by the law of the Member States.

h) Processor

A processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body that processes personal data on behalf of the controller.

i) Recipient​

A recipient is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body to whom personal data is disclosed, whether or not this is a third party. However, public authorities that may receive personal data in the context of a specific investigation mandate under Union law or the law of the Member States are not considered recipients.

j) Third party

A third party is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body other than the data subject, the controller, the processor and the persons who, under the direct authority of the controller or processor, are authorised to process the personal data.

k) Consent

Consent means any freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous indication of the data subject’s wishes in the form of a statement or other clear affirmative action by which the data subject signifies agreement to the processing of personal data relating to them.

For example, the user of a website that uses cookies does not have to enter their login details again each time they visit the website, because this is handled by the website and the cookie stored on the user’s computer system. Another example is the cookie of a shopping basket in an online shop. The online shop remembers the items that a customer has placed in the virtual shopping basket by means of a cookie.

The data subject may prevent the setting of cookies by our website at any time by means of an appropriate setting in the internet browser used, thereby permanently objecting to the setting of cookies. Furthermore, cookies that have already been set may be deleted at any time via an internet browser or other software programs. This is possible in all common internet browsers.

If the data subject disables the setting of cookies in the internet browser used, not all functions of our website may be fully usable.

When using this general data and information, LUCAS components GmbH does not draw any conclusions about the data subject.

Rather, this information is required in order to:

1. correctly deliver the content of our website,
2. optimise the content of our website and the advertising for it,
3. ensure the long-term functionality of our information technology systems and the technology of our website, and
4. provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for prosecution in the event of a cyberattack.

This anonymously collected data and information is therefore evaluated by LUCAS components GmbH statistically and also with the aim of increasing data protection and data security in our company, in order ultimately to ensure an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data from the server log files is stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.

If the storage purpose no longer applies or if a storage period prescribed by the European legislator or another competent legislator expires, the personal data is routinely blocked or erased in accordance with statutory provisions.

6. Rights of the data subject

a) Right to confirmation

Every data subject has the right, granted by the European legislator, to obtain from the controller confirmation as to whether personal data concerning them is being processed. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of confirmation, they may contact our data protection officer or another employee of the controller at any time.

b) Right of access

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to obtain from the controller at any time and free of charge information about the personal data stored about them and a copy of this information. Furthermore, the European legislator has granted the data subject access to the following information:

• the purposes of processing;
• the categories of personal data being processed;
• the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data has been or will be disclosed, in particular recipients in third countries or international organisations;
• where possible, the planned period for which the personal data will be stored or, if this is not possible, the criteria used to determine that period;
• the existence of a right to rectification or erasure of personal data concerning them or to restriction of processing by the controller or a right to object to such processing;
• the existence of a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority;
• where the personal data is not collected from the data subject: all available information about the origin of the data;
• the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, pursuant to Article 22(1) and (4) GDPR and, at least in such cases, meaningful information about the logic involved as well as the significance and intended consequences of such processing for the data subject.

Furthermore, the data subject has a right of access as to whether personal data has been transferred to a third country or to an international organisation. Where this is the case, the data subject also has the right to be informed of the appropriate safeguards relating to the transfer.

If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of access, they may contact our data protection officer or another employee of the controller at any time.

c) Right to rectification

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to request the immediate rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning them. Furthermore, taking into account the purposes of processing, the data subject has the right to request the completion of incomplete personal data, including by means of a supplementary statement.

If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to rectification, they may contact our data protection officer or another employee of the controller at any time.

d) Right to erasure, or right to be forgotten

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to request that the controller erase personal data concerning them without undue delay where one of the following grounds applies and insofar as the processing is not necessary:

• The personal data was collected or otherwise processed for purposes for which it is no longer necessary.
• The data subject withdraws the consent on which the processing is based pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR, and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
• The data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or the data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(2) GDPR.
• The personal data has been unlawfully processed.
• The erasure of the personal data is necessary to comply with a legal obligation under Union law or the law of the Member States to which the controller is subject.
• The personal data was collected in relation to information society services offered pursuant to Article 8(1) GDPR.

If one of the above-mentioned grounds applies and a data subject wishes to request the erasure of personal data stored by LUCAS components GmbH, they may contact our data protection officer or another employee of the controller at any time. LUCAS components GmbH will arrange for the erasure request to be complied with without undue delay.

If the personal data has been made public by LUCAS components GmbH and our company, as the controller, is obliged pursuant to Article 17(1) GDPR to erase the personal data, LUCAS components GmbH shall, taking into account available technology and implementation costs, take reasonable measures, including technical measures, to inform other controllers processing the published personal data that the data subject has requested the erasure by such controllers of all links to such personal data or of copies or replications of such personal data, insofar as the processing is not required.

LUCAS components GmbH will arrange what is necessary in each individual case.

 e) Right to restriction of processing

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to request the controller to restrict processing where one of the following conditions applies:

• The accuracy of the personal data is contested by the data subject, for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data.
• The processing is unlawful, and the data subject opposes the erasure of the personal data and requests instead the restriction of its use.
• The controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of processing, but the data subject requires it for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.
• The data subject has objected to processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR, and it has not yet been determined whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override those of the data subject.

If one of the above-mentioned conditions applies and a data subject wishes to request the restriction of personal data stored by LUCAS components GmbH, they may contact our data protection officer or another employee of the controller at any time. LUCAS components GmbH will arrange for the restriction of processing.

 f) Right to data portability

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to receive the personal data concerning them which they have provided to a controller in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format.

They also have the right to transmit this data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to whom the personal data was provided, provided that the processing is based on consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR, or on a contract pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) GDPR, and that the processing is carried out by automated means, unless the processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.

Furthermore, when exercising their right to data portability pursuant to Article 20(1) GDPR, the data subject has the right to have the personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another where technically feasible, provided that this does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.

To exercise the right to data portability, the data subject may contact the data protection officer appointed by LUCAS components GmbH or another employee at any time.

g) Right to object

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to object at any time, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning them based on Article 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on those provisions.

In the event of an objection, LUCAS components GmbH will no longer process the personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override the interests, rights and freedoms of the data subject, or unless the processing serves the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.

If LUCAS components GmbH processes personal data for the purpose of direct marketing, the data subject has the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data for such advertising purposes. This also applies to profiling insofar as it is related to such direct marketing.

If the data subject objects to LUCAS components GmbH to processing for direct marketing purposes, LUCAS components GmbH will no longer process the personal data for these purposes.

In addition, the data subject has the right, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to object to the processing of personal data concerning them by LUCAS components GmbH for scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes pursuant to Article 89(1) GDPR, unless such processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest.

To exercise the right to object, the data subject may contact the data protection officer of LUCAS components GmbH or another employee directly. The data subject is also free, in connection with the use of information society services and notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, to exercise their right to object by automated means using technical specifications.

h) Automated individual decision-making, including profiling

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning them or similarly significantly affects them, unless the decision:

1. is necessary for entering into or performing a contract between the data subject and the controller;
2. is authorised by Union law or the law of the Member States to which the controller is subject, and such law contains suitable measures to safeguard the rights and freedoms as well as the legitimate interests of the data subject; or
3. is based on the data subject’s explicit consent.

If the decision is necessary for entering into or performing a contract between the data subject and the controller, or if it is based on the data subject’s explicit consent, LUCAS components GmbH shall implement suitable measures to safeguard the rights and freedoms and legitimate interests of the data subject. These include at least the right to obtain human intervention on the part of the controller, to express their own point of view and to contest the decision.

If the data subject wishes to exercise rights relating to automated decisions, they may contact our data protection officer or another employee of the controller at any time.

 i) Right to withdraw consent under data protection law

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to withdraw consent to the processing of personal data at any time.

If the data subject wishes to exercise their right to withdraw consent, they may contact our data protection officer or another employee of the controller at any time.

7. Data protection for applications and the application procedure

The controller collects and processes the personal data of applicants for the purpose of handling the application procedure. Processing may also take place electronically. This is particularly the case if an applicant submits relevant application documents to the controller electronically, for example by email or via a web form on the website.

If the controller enters into an employment contract with an applicant, the transmitted data will be stored for the purpose of handling the employment relationship in compliance with statutory provisions.

If the controller does not enter into an employment contract with the applicant, the application documents will be automatically deleted two months after notification of the rejection decision, provided that no other legitimate interests of the controller prevent deletion. Another legitimate interest in this sense may be, for example, an obligation to provide evidence in proceedings under the German General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).

8. Data protection provisions regarding the use of Facebook

The controller has integrated components of the company Facebook into this website. Facebook is a social network.

A social network is an online social meeting place, an online community that generally allows users to communicate with each other and interact in virtual space. A social network may serve as a platform for exchanging opinions and experiences or may allow the internet community to provide personal or company-related information.

Among other things, Facebook enables users of the social network to create private profiles, upload photos and connect via friend requests.

The operating company of Facebook is Facebook, Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA. If a data subject lives outside the USA or Canada, the controller responsible for processing personal data is Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

Each time one of the individual pages of this website operated by the controller is accessed and on which a Facebook component, or Facebook plug-in, has been integrated, the internet browser on the data subject’s information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Facebook component to download a representation of the corresponding Facebook component from Facebook.

A complete overview of all Facebook plug-ins can be accessed at:
https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/?locale=en_US

As part of this technical process, Facebook becomes aware of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is logged into Facebook at the same time, Facebook recognises, with each visit to our website by the data subject and for the entire duration of the respective stay on our website, which specific subpage of our website the data subject visits. This information is collected by the Facebook component and assigned by Facebook to the respective Facebook account of the data subject.

If the data subject clicks one of the Facebook buttons integrated on our website, for example the “Like” button, or posts a comment, Facebook assigns this information to the personal Facebook user account of the data subject and stores this personal data.

Facebook always receives information via the Facebook component that the data subject has visited our website if the data subject is logged into Facebook at the time of accessing our website. This takes place regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Facebook component or not.

If the data subject does not want such information to be transmitted to Facebook, they can prevent this transmission by logging out of their Facebook account before accessing our website.

The data policy published by Facebook, available at https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/, provides information about the collection, processing and use of personal data by Facebook. It also explains which settings Facebook offers to protect the privacy of the data subject. In addition, various applications are available that make it possible to prevent data transmission to Facebook.

Such applications may be used by the data subject to prevent data transmission to Facebook.

9. Data protection provisions regarding the use of Google+

The controller has integrated the Google+ button as a component on this website. Google+ is a so-called social network. A social network is an online social meeting place, an online community that generally allows users to communicate with each other and interact in virtual space.

A social network may serve as a platform for exchanging opinions and experiences or may allow the internet community to provide personal or company-related information. Among other things, Google+ enables users of the social network to create private profiles, upload photos and connect via friend requests.

The operating company of Google+ is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.

Each time one of the individual pages of this website operated by the controller is accessed and on which a Google+ button has been integrated, the internet browser on the data subject’s information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Google+ button to download a representation of the corresponding Google+ button from Google.

As part of this technical process, Google becomes aware of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject. More detailed information on Google+ is available at:
https://developers.google.com/+

If the data subject is logged into Google+ at the same time, Google recognises, with each visit to our website by the data subject and for the entire duration of the respective stay on our website, which specific subpage of our website the data subject visits. This information is collected by the Google+ button and assigned by Google to the respective Google+ account of the data subject.

If the data subject clicks one of the Google+ buttons integrated on our website and thereby gives a Google+1 recommendation, Google assigns this information to the personal Google+ user account of the data subject and stores this personal data. Google stores the Google+1 recommendation of the data subject and makes it publicly available in accordance with the terms accepted by the data subject in this regard.

A Google+1 recommendation made by the data subject on this website is subsequently stored and processed together with other personal data, such as the name of the Google+1 account used by the data subject and the photo stored in that account, in other Google services, for example in the search results of the Google search engine, in the data subject’s Google account or elsewhere, such as on websites or in connection with advertisements.

Furthermore, Google is able to link the visit to this website with other personal data stored by Google. Google also records this personal information for the purpose of improving or optimising its various services.

Google receives information via the Google+ button whenever the data subject has visited our website while logged into Google+ at the time of accessing our website. This takes place regardless of whether the data subject clicks the Google+ button or not.

If the data subject does not want personal data to be transmitted to Google, they can prevent such transmission by logging out of their Google+ account before accessing our website.

Further information and the applicable privacy policy of Google can be accessed at:
https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/

Further information from Google about the Google+1 button can be accessed at:
https://developers.google.com/+/web/buttons-policy

10. Data protection provisions regarding the use of Xing

The controller has integrated components of Xing into this website. Xing is an internet-based social network that enables users to connect with existing business contacts and establish new business contacts. Individual users can create a personal profile on Xing. Companies can, for example, create company profiles or publish job offers on Xing.

The operating company of Xing is XING SE, Dammtorstraße 30, 20354 Hamburg, Germany.

Each time one of the individual pages of this website operated by the controller is accessed and on which a Xing component, or Xing plug-in, has been integrated, the internet browser on the data subject’s information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Xing component to download a representation of the corresponding Xing component from Xing.

Further information about Xing plug-ins can be accessed at:
https://dev.xing.com/plugins

As part of this technical process, Xing becomes aware of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is logged into Xing at the same time, Xing recognises, with each visit to our website by the data subject and for the entire duration of the respective stay on our website, which specific subpage of our website the data subject visits. This information is collected by the Xing component and assigned by Xing to the respective Xing account of the data subject.

If the data subject clicks one of the Xing buttons integrated on our website, for example the “Share” button, Xing assigns this information to the personal Xing user account of the data subject and stores this personal data.

Xing always receives information via the Xing component that the data subject has visited our website if the data subject is logged into Xing at the time of accessing our website. This takes place regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Xing component or not.

If the data subject does not want such information to be transmitted to Xing, they can prevent this transmission by logging out of their Xing account before accessing our website.

The privacy policy published by Xing, available at https://www.xing.com/privacy, provides information about the collection, processing and use of personal data by Xing. In addition, Xing has published privacy information for the XING Share button at:
https://www.xing.com/app/share?op=data_protection

11. Data protection provisions regarding the use of YouTube

The controller has integrated components of YouTube into this website. YouTube is an internet video portal that enables video publishers to upload video clips free of charge and other users to view, rate and comment on them free of charge.

YouTube allows all types of videos to be published, which is why full films and television programmes as well as music videos, trailers and user-created videos can be accessed via the internet portal.

The operating company of YouTube is YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA. YouTube, LLC is a subsidiary of Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.

Each time one of the individual pages of this website operated by the controller is accessed and on which a YouTube component, or YouTube video, has been integrated, the internet browser on the data subject’s information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective YouTube component to download a representation of the corresponding YouTube component from YouTube.

Further information about YouTube can be accessed at:
https://www.youtube.com/yt/about/

As part of this technical process, YouTube and Google become aware of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is logged into YouTube at the same time, YouTube recognises, when a subpage containing a YouTube video is accessed, which specific subpage of our website the data subject visits. This information is collected by YouTube and Google and assigned to the respective YouTube account of the data subject.

YouTube and Google always receive information via the YouTube component that the data subject has visited our website if the data subject is logged into YouTube at the time of accessing our website. This takes place regardless of whether the data subject clicks on a YouTube video or not.

If the data subject does not want such information to be transmitted to YouTube and Google, they can prevent this transmission by logging out of their YouTube account before accessing our website.

The privacy policy published by YouTube, available at https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/, provides information about the collection, processing and use of personal data by YouTube and Google.

12. Legal basis for processing

Article 6(1)(a) GDPR serves as the legal basis for processing operations for which our company obtains consent for a specific processing purpose.

If the processing of personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is party, as is the case, for example, with processing operations required for the delivery of goods or the provision of any other service or consideration, the processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.

The same applies to processing operations that are necessary for carrying out pre-contractual measures, for example in cases of enquiries about our products or services.

If our company is subject to a legal obligation that requires the processing of personal data, for example to fulfil tax obligations, the processing is based on Article 6(1)(c) GDPR.

In rare cases, the processing of personal data may be necessary in order to protect the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person. This would be the case, for example, if a visitor were injured on our premises and their name, age, health insurance details or other vital information had to be passed on to a doctor, hospital or other third party.

In such a case, processing would be based on Article 6(1)(d) GDPR.

Finally, processing operations may be based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. This legal basis applies to processing operations that are not covered by any of the above-mentioned legal bases, where processing is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of our company or a third party, provided that the interests, fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject do not override that interest.

Such processing operations are permitted in particular because they were specifically mentioned by the European legislator. In this respect, the legislator considered that a legitimate interest could be assumed if the data subject is a customer of the controller, according to Recital 47, sentence 2, GDPR.

13. Legitimate interests pursued by the controller or by a third party

Where the processing of personal data is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, our legitimate interest is the conduct of our business activities for the benefit of the wellbeing of all our employees and our shareholders.

14. Period for which personal data is stored

The criterion for the duration of storage of personal data is the respective statutory retention period. After expiry of this period, the relevant data is routinely erased, provided that it is no longer required for the performance or initiation of a contract.

15. Statutory or contractual requirements to provide personal data; necessity for entering into a contract; obligation of the data subject to provide personal data; possible consequences of failure to provide data

We inform you that the provision of personal data may in part be required by law, for example tax regulations, or may also result from contractual provisions, for example information about the contractual partner.

In some cases, it may be necessary for a contract to be concluded that a data subject provides us with personal data which must subsequently be processed by us. For example, the data subject is obliged to provide us with personal data if our company enters into a contract with them. Failure to provide the personal data would mean that the contract with the data subject could not be concluded.

Before providing personal data, the data subject must contact our data protection officer.

Our data protection officer will inform the data subject on a case-by-case basis whether the provision of personal data is required by law or contractually required or necessary for entering into the contract, whether there is an obligation to provide the personal data, and what the consequences of failure to provide the personal data would be.

16. Existence of automated decision-making

As a responsible company, we do not use automated decision-making or profiling.

17. Registration on our website

The data subject has the option to register on the website of the controller by providing personal data. Which personal data is transmitted to the controller in this process is determined by the respective input form used for registration.

The personal data entered by the data subject is collected and stored exclusively for internal use by the controller and for the controller’s own purposes.

The controller may arrange for the data to be passed on to one or more processors, for example a parcel service provider, which also uses the personal data exclusively for internal purposes attributable to the controller.

By registering on the website of the controller, the IP address assigned by the internet service provider, or ISP, of the data subject, as well as the date and time of registration, are also stored. This data is stored because it is the only way to prevent misuse of our services and, where necessary, to enable criminal offences committed to be investigated.

In this respect, the storage of this data is necessary to safeguard the controller. This data is generally not passed on to third parties unless there is a legal obligation to pass it on or the disclosure serves law enforcement purposes.

The registration of the data subject by voluntarily providing personal data enables the controller to offer the data subject content or services that, by their nature, can only be offered to registered users.

Registered persons are free to change the personal data provided during registration at any time or to have it completely deleted from the controller’s database.

The controller shall provide any data subject, at any time upon request, with information about which personal data is stored about them. Furthermore, the controller shall rectify or erase personal data at the request or notice of the data subject, provided that this is not contrary to any statutory retention obligations.

A data protection officer named in this Privacy Policy and all employees of the controller are available to the data subject as contact persons in this regard.

18. Contact via the website

Due to statutory provisions, the website of LUCAS components GmbH contains information that enables quick electronic contact with our company and direct communication with us. This also includes a general address for electronic mail, or email address.

If a data subject contacts the controller by email or via a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the data subject is automatically stored. Such personal data transmitted voluntarily by a data subject to the controller is stored for the purposes of processing the enquiry or contacting the data subject.

This personal data is not passed on to third parties.

19. Google Web Fonts

This website uses Web Fonts provided by Google for the uniform display of fonts. When a page is accessed, your browser loads the required Web Fonts into its browser cache in order to display texts and fonts correctly. For this purpose, the browser must connect to Google’s servers. This enables Google to know that our website has been accessed via your IP address.

The use of Google Web Fonts is in the interest of a uniform and attractive presentation of our website. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.

If your browser does not support Web Fonts, a standard font from your computer will be used.

This Privacy Policy was created by an external data protection officer in cooperation with RC GmbH and the lawyers of WBS-LAW.

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