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Controller

The controller responsible for data processing on this website within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws is:

J. Pröpster GmbH – Factory for Lightning Protection and Earthing Materials
Managing Directors: Prof. Dr. h.c. Dipl. Ing. Johann Pröpster and Johann Pröpster Sr.
Regensburger Str. 116
92318 Neumarkt, Germany
Telephone: +49 9181 2590-0
Email: info@proepster.de

Data Protection Officer

You may contact our Data Protection Officer at:

Datenschutz Pöllinger GmbH
Gisela Pöllinger
Dresdner Straße 38
92318 Neumarkt, Germany
Telephone: +49 9181 2705770
Email: datenschutz@datenschutz-poellinger.de

Hosting and Server Log Files

Our website https://www.proepster.de is hosted by herold medien, Germany. We have concluded a data processing agreement pursuant to Article 28 GDPR with the hosting provider.

The legal basis for the use of external hosting is the performance of a contract with our prospective and existing customers pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) GDPR, as well as our legitimate interest in the secure and efficient provision of our website pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.

Each time our website is accessed, the web server automatically collects information about the user’s device. The following data is collected:

Browser type and version
Operating system of the user’s device
Date and time of access
Referring website (referrer URL)

IP addresses are only processed in anonymised form. No personal data within the meaning of the GDPR is stored in our log files.

Contact

You may contact us by email, telephone, contact form or post. In doing so, personal data may be processed.

We process your data solely for the purpose of handling and responding to your enquiry. Your data will not be disclosed to third parties without your consent.

The legal basis for processing is our legitimate interest in the effective handling of your enquiry pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.

When contacting us by email, we store your email address and the content of your message. When using the contact form, the data entered and a pseudonymised IP address are recorded. When contacting us by post, your sender address and the content of the correspondence are stored. When contacting us by telephone, personal data may be processed depending on the individual case. Your data will be stored until you request its deletion or the purpose of processing has been fulfilled.

Social Media Profiles

We maintain online profiles on the following social networks (“social media”) in order to communicate with customers, interested parties and the public, and to provide information about our services:

Instagram (Meta Platforms, Inc.)
Facebook (Meta Platforms, Inc.)
LinkedIn (LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company)
YouTube

Processing is carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, as we have a legitimate interest in modern public relations. Where consent is required, processing is based on Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.

If you transmit additional data to these services (e.g. personal messages), this generally requires your consent.

Please note that we have no influence over data processing carried out by social media providers. For enquiries or to exercise your data subject rights (e.g. access, deletion), please contact the respective platform operator directly.

You may subscribe to or unsubscribe from our social media profiles at any time. If you do not wish social media providers to collect data about your visit to our profiles, please use the available deactivation options (e.g. logging out, blocking tracking technologies) or install appropriate browser add-ons.

Rights of Data Subjects

As a data subject, you have the following rights under the GDPR:

Right of Access (Art. 15 GDPR)
You have the right to obtain information about the personal data stored about you, including the purposes of processing, recipients, and retention periods.

Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
You have the right to request the correction of inaccurate data or completion of incomplete data.

Right to Erasure (‘Right to be Forgotten’) (Art. 17 GDPR)
Under certain circumstances, you may request the deletion of your personal data.

Right to Restriction of Processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
You may request the restriction of processing, for example if you contest the accuracy of the data.

Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format or to have it transferred to another controller.

Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR)
You have the right to object at any time to processing based on legitimate interests or public interest. If the objection is justified, processing will be discontinued unless compelling legitimate grounds exist.

Withdrawal of Consent (Art. 7 GDPR)
You may withdraw your consent at any time with future effect.

Right to Lodge a Complaint (Art. 77 GDPR)
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in your Member State of residence, place of work or place of the alleged infringement.

Google Ads Conversion Tracking

We use “Google Ads Conversion Tracking” to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Dublin, Ireland.

Processing is based on your consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR, which you may withdraw at any time.

Processed data includes IP address, browser and device information, and interaction data. Cookies are used to track conversions.

If you are logged into a Google account, data may be linked to your user profile.

Data may be transferred to third countries (e.g. the USA) where the level of data protection may be lower. We have concluded a data processing agreement with Google. Google is certified under the EU–US Data Privacy Framework.

Further information: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Google Analytics

We use “Google Analytics” to analyse user behaviour. Provider: Google Ireland Limited.

Processing is based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

Processed data includes IP address, device and browser data, location data, usage behaviour, and cookies.

Purpose: analysis and optimisation of our website and marketing activities.
Standard retention period: 14 months.

Data transfers to third countries (e.g. USA) cannot be excluded. Google is certified under the EU–US Data Privacy Framework and we have concluded a data processing agreement.

Further information:
https://support.google.com/analytics
https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies

Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Google Maps

We use “Google Maps” to display maps and provide location-based services. Provider: Google Ireland Limited.

Processing is based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

Processed data includes IP address, location data, device information, and usage data. Cookies may be set.

Purpose: provision of interactive maps and navigation services.

Data transfers to third countries cannot be excluded. A data processing agreement has been concluded. Google is certified under the EU–US Data Privacy Framework.

Further information: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Google Tag Manager

We use “Google Tag Manager” to manage website tags.

Processing is based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

Processed data includes IP address, browser and device information, and interaction data. The tool itself does not set cookies but may trigger other services that do.

Purpose: efficient integration and management of tracking technologies.

Further information:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies

Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Olli machts Cookie Manager for TYPO3

We use the service “Olli machts Cookie Manager for TYPO3” to manage user consent for cookies and similar technologies and to store user preferences.

In particular, consent decisions may be stored. Depending on technical implementation, connection data such as IP address, timestamps, or browser information may also be processed.

Processing is carried out to fulfil our legal obligations regarding consent management pursuant to Article 6(1)(c) GDPR in conjunction with Article 7(1) GDPR, and additionally on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR for the technically error-free provision of the website.

Where information is stored on or accessed from the user’s device, this is carried out pursuant to Section 25(1) TDDDG or, in the case of strictly necessary operations, Section 25(2) No. 2 TDDDG.

Scripts are only loaded after appropriate selection or consent.

You can find our information obligations under Articles 13 and 14 of the GDPR here:

Video surveillance
Supplier data
Customer data and prospective customer
Applicants
social media