1. Privacy at a Glance
General Information
The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is any data that can be used to personally identify you. Detailed information about data protection can be found in the full Privacy Policy provided below.
Data Collection on This Website
Who is responsible for the processing of data on this website?
The data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find the operator’s contact details in the legal notice of this website.
How do we collect your data?
Some data is collected when you provide it to us. This may, for example, include information that you enter into a contact form.
Other data is collected automatically or after your consent when you visit the website. This mainly includes technical data (e.g., browser type, operating system, or time of page access). This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter this website.
What di we use your data for?
Some of the data is collected to ensure the website is provided without errors. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior.
What right do you have regarding your data?
You have the right to request information about the origin, recipient, and purpose of your stored personal data at any time and free of charge. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent to the processing of your personal data, you may withdraw this consent at any time with effect for the future. In certain circumstances, you also have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
For this purpose, as well as for any other questions regarding data protection, you may contact us at any time using the contact details provided in the legal notice of this website.
Analytics Tools and Third-Party Tools
When you visit this website, your browsing behavior may be analyzed. This is primarily done using cookies and so-called analytics programs.
You can find detailed information about these analytics programs in the following privacy policy.
2. Hosting and Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
External Hosting
This website is hosted by an external service provider (host). The personal data collected on this website is stored on the host’s servers. This may include, in particular, IP addresses, contact requests, metadata and communication data, contract data, contact details, names, website access data, and other data generated through the use of a website.
The use of the host is carried out for the purpose of fulfilling contracts with our potential and existing customers (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) and in the interest of the secure, fast, and efficient provision of our online services by a professional provider (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
Our host will process your data only to the extent necessary to fulfill its service obligations and will follow our instructions regarding this data.
3. General Information and Mandatory Disclosures
Data Protection
The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.
When you use this website, various personal data is collected. Personal data is any data that can be used to personally identify you. This privacy policy explains which data we collect and how we use it. It also explains how and for what purpose this occurs.
Information About the Data Controller
The data controller responsible for the processing of data on this website is: TÜV Rheinland ACT GmbH
TÜV Rheinland ACT GmbH
Bohr 12
52072 Aachen
Phone: +49 (0) 221 / 806 – 0
E-mail: datenschutz-mobilitaet[at]de.tuv.com
The data controller is the natural or legal person who, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).
Legally Required Data Protection Officer
We have appointed a Data Protection Officer for our company.
TÜV Rheinland AG
Am Grauen Stein
51105 Köln
Germany
You can reach the Data Protection Officer by telephone at: +49 (0) 221 / 806 – 0
E-mail: datenschutz-mobilitaet[at]de.tuv.com
Withdrawal of Your Consent to Data Processing
Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You may withdraw consent at any time. A simple informal email to us is sufficient for this purpose. The legality of the data processing carried out prior to the withdrawal remains unaffected by the withdrawal.
Right to Object to Data Processing in Specific Cases and to Direct Marketing (Art. 21 GDPR)
If the processing of your personal data is based on Art. 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data at any time on grounds relating to your particular situation; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions. The legal basis on which processing is carried out can be found in this privacy policy. If you object, we will no longer process your affected personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights, and freedoms, or the processing serves the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims (objection pursuant to Art. 21(1) GDPR).
If your personal data is being processed for the purpose of direct marketing, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data for such marketing; this also applies to profiling insofar as it is related to such direct marketing. If you object, your personal data will no longer be used for direct marketing purposes (objection pursuant to Art. 21(2) GDPR).
Right to Lodge a Complaint with the Competent Supervisory Authority
In the event of a violation of the GDPR, data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of their habitual residence, their place of work, or the place of the alleged violation. The right to lodge a complaint exists without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedies.
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive the data that we process automatically on the basis of your consent or in fulfillment of a contract in a common, machine-readable format, either for yourself or for transfer to a third party. If you request the direct transfer of the data to another controller, this will only be carried out where it is technically feasible.
SSL or TLS Encryption
This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries you send to us as the website operator. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the browser’s address line changes from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock icon displayed in your browser’s address bar. When SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.
Access, Deletion, and Rectification
Within the scope of the applicable legal provisions, you have the right to request information at any time and free of charge about your stored personal data, its origin, the recipients, and the purpose of the data processing. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data, if applicable. For this purpose, and for any other questions regarding personal data, you may contact us at any time using the contact details provided in the legal notice of this website.
Right to Restrict Processing
You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. You may contact us at any time using the contact details provided in the legal notice of this website. The right to restrict processing applies in the following cases:
- If you contest the accuracy of your personal data stored by us, we generally need time to verify this. For the duration of the verification process, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
- If the processing of your personal data was or is carried out unlawfully, you may request the restriction of data processing instead of deletion.
- If we no longer need your personal data, but you require it for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data instead of deletion.
- If you have lodged an objection pursuant to Art. 21(1) GDPR, a balancing of your interests and ours must be carried out. As long as it has not yet been determined whose interests prevail, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, this data may – apart from being stored – only be processed 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 European Union or of a Member State.
4. Data Collection on This Website
Cookies
Our website uses so-called “cookies.” Cookies are small text files that do not harm your device. They are either stored temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently (persistent cookies) on your device. Session cookies are automatically deleted once you leave the site.
Persistent cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them yourself or until your web browser automatically removes them.
Third-party cookies may also be stored on your device when you visit our website. These enable us or you to use certain services provided by the third-party company (e.g., cookies used for payment processing services).
Cookies serve various functions. Many cookies are technically necessary, as certain website features would not function without them (e.g., shopping cart functionality or video display). Other cookies are used to analyze user behavior or to display advertisements.
Cookies that are necessary for carrying out the electronic communication process (essential cookies), for providing certain functions requested by you (functional cookies, e.g., shopping cart functionality), or for optimizing the website (e.g., cookies used for measuring web audience) are stored on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, unless another legal basis is specified. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the storage of cookies for the technically error-free and optimized provision of its services. If consent for the storage of cookies has been requested, the relevant cookies are stored exclusively on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR; consent may be withdrawn at any time.
You can configure your browser to notify you when cookies are placed and to allow cookies only in individual cases, to accept cookies only in certain cases or to generally exclude them, as well as to automatically delete cookies when the browser is closed. If cookies are disabled, the functionality of this website may be limited. Where cookies from third-party providers or cookies used for analytics purposes are employed, we will inform you separately in this privacy policy and, if necessary, request your consent.
Cookie Consent with Real Cookie Banner
To manage the cookies and similar technologies used (such as tracking pixels, web beacons, etc.) and the associated consents, we use the consent tool “Real Cookie Banner.” Details on how “Real Cookie Banner” works can be found at https://devowl.io/de/rcb/datenverarbeitung/.
The legal basis for the processing of personal data in this context is Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in managing the cookies and similar technologies used, as well as the related consents.
The provision of personal data is neither contractually required nor necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide the personal data. However, if you do not provide the personal data, we will not be able to manage your consent preferences.
Server Log Files
The provider of this website automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. This includes:
- Browser type and browser version
- Operating system used
- Referrer URL
- Hostname of the requesting computer
- Time of the server request
- IP address
This data is not combined with data from other sources.
The collection of this data is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically error-free presentation and optimization of the website — for this purpose, server log files must be collected.
Inquiries by Email, Telephone, or Fax
If you contact us by email, telephone, or fax, your inquiry and all associated personal data (such as your name and the content of the inquiry) will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of handling your request. We will not pass on this data without your consent.
The processing of this data is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, provided that your request is related to the performance of a contract or is necessary for carrying out pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective handling of inquiries addressed to us (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), if such consent has been obtained.
The data you send to us as part of contact inquiries will be stored by us until you request its deletion, withdraw your consent to storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g., after your request has been fully processed). Mandatory legal provisions — in particular statutory retention periods — remain unaffected.
Contact Form
If you submit an inquiry to us via the contact form, we process the information you provide (including your contact details and the content of your inquiry) for the purpose of handling your request and for any follow-up questions. The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, provided that your inquiry relates to the preparation or performance of a contract, and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, as we have a legitimate interest in efficient and traceable communication.
Inquiries that do not result in a contractual or project-related cooperation are deleted no later than 6 months after the conclusion of the communication.
If your inquiry results in a business or testing relationship, statutory retention periods under the German Commercial Code (HGB) and the German Fiscal Code (AO) of 6 to 10 years may apply. In such cases, we store your data solely for documentation and verification purposes within the scope of our activities as a testing laboratory.
Data is only transferred to third parties if this is necessary to process your inquiry, to carry out the testing activities, or if we are legally obligated to do so.
5. Plugins and Tools
YouTube
This website integrates videos from the YouTube platform. The operator of the platform is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. When you visit one of our web pages that includes a YouTube video, a connection to the YouTube servers is established. In doing so, the YouTube server is informed which of our pages you have visited.
YouTube may also store various cookies on your device. These cookies enable YouTube to obtain information about visitors to this website. Such information is used, among other things, to compile video statistics, improve user experience, and prevent fraud attempts. The cookies remain on your device until you delete them.
If you are logged into your YouTube account, YouTube is able to associate your browsing behavior directly with your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account.
The use of YouTube is in the interest of providing an appealing presentation of our online offerings. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. If consent has been obtained (e.g., consent to the storage of cookies), the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR; consent may be withdrawn at any time.
Further information about how YouTube handles user data can be found in YouTube’s privacy policy at: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.
Google Web Fonts
This website uses so-called Web Fonts provided by Google for the uniform display of fonts. When you access a page, your browser loads the required Web Fonts into its browser cache in order to display text and fonts correctly.
For this purpose, the browser you are using must establish a connection to Google’s servers. This enables Google to become aware that this website has been accessed via your IP address. The use of Google Web Fonts is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the uniform presentation of the typeface on its website. If consent has been requested (e.g., consent to the storage of cookies), the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR; consent may be withdrawn at any time.
If your browser does not support Web Fonts, a standard font from your computer will be used. Further information about Google Web Fonts can be found at https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and in Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.
Google Maps
This website uses the Google Maps mapping service via an API. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
To use the functions of Google Maps, it is necessary to store your IP address. This information is usually transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there. The provider of this website has no influence on this data transmission.
The use of Google Maps is in the interest of providing an appealing presentation of our online offerings and to ensure easy location of the places we indicate on the website. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. If consent has been requested, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR; consent may be withdrawn at any time.
Further information on how Google handles user data can be found in Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.
6. Analyse-Tools and Plugins
Google Analytics
This website uses features of the web analytics service Google Analytics. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Google Analytics enables the website operator to analyze the behavior of website visitors. For this purpose, the website operator receives various usage data, such as page views, time spent on pages, operating systems used, and the origin of users. Google may combine this data into a profile that is assigned to the respective user or the device they are using.
Google Analytics uses technologies that enable the recognition of users for the purpose of analyzing user behavior (e.g., cookies or device fingerprinting). The information collected by Google about your use of this website is generally transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there.
The use of this analytics tool is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior in order to optimize both its website and its advertising. If consent has been requested (e.g., consent to the storage of cookies), the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.
The transfer of data to the USA is based on the Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) issued by the European Commission. You can find details here: https://business.safety.google/adscontrollerterms/sccs/.
Monsterinsights
Our website uses features of the web analytics service MonsterInsights (MonsterInsights, LLC. MonsterInsights™ is a trademark of MonsterInsights, LLC.). MonsterInsights uses cookies that are stored on your device and enable an analysis of the use of our website. The information generated by these cookies about your use of our website is stored on servers in the USA. Your IP address is anonymized after processing and before storage. MonsterInsights cookies remain on your device until you delete them.
You can configure your browser to notify you when cookies are set and to allow cookies only in individual cases, to accept cookies for specific cases or to exclude them in general, and to automatically delete cookies when closing the browser. If you disable cookies, the functionality of this website may be limited..
Information on how to disable cookies can be found in this privacy policy under the section “Cookies” and in this website’s Cookie Policy. For more information on how MonsterInsights handles user data, please refer to the privacy policy von MonsterInsights .