Privacy Policy

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Last updated: 9 April 2025

1. Data protection 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 identify you personally. Detailed information on the subject of data protection can be found in the privacy policy set out below this text.

Data collection on this website

Who is responsible for data collection on this website?

Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find the operator’s contact details in the section “Information about the data controller” in this privacy policy.

How do we collect your data?

On the one hand, your data is collected when you provide it to us. This may, for example, be data that you enter into a contact form.

Other data is collected automatically or after your consent by our IT systems when you visit the website. This is mainly technical data (e.g. internet browser, operating system or time of the page view). This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter this website.

What do we use your data for?

Part of the data is collected to ensure the error-free provision of the website. Other data can be used to analyze your user behavior. If contracts can be concluded or initiated via the website, the data transmitted will also be processed for contract offers, orders or other inquiries relating to orders.

What rights do you have regarding your data?

You have the right at any time to obtain information free of charge about the origin, recipient and purpose of your stored personal data. You also have the right to request the rectification or deletion of this data. If you have given your consent to data processing, you may revoke this consent at any time with effect for the future. You also have the right, under certain circumstances, 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.

You can contact us at any time regarding this and any other questions about data protection.

Analytics tools and tools of third-party providers

When you visit this website, your surfing behavior may be statistically evaluated. This is done mainly using analytics programs.

Detailed information about these analytics programs can be found in the following privacy policy.

2. Hosting

We host the content of our website with the following provider:

IONOS

The provider is IONOS SE, Elgendorfer Str. 57, 56410 Montabaur, Germany (hereinafter “IONOS”). When you visit our website, IONOS records various log files including your IP addresses. For details, please refer to the IONOS privacy policy:

https://www.ionos.de/terms-gtc/terms-privacy.

The use of IONOS is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in the most reliable presentation of our website possible. Where corresponding consent has been requested, processing shall take place exclusively based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and section 25(1) TDDDG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g. device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

Processing on behalf

We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) with the provider named above. This is a contract required under data protection law which ensures that this provider only processes the personal data of our website visitors in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

3. General notes and mandatory information

Data protection

The operators of these pages 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 are collected.

Personal data is data with which you can be personally identified. This privacy policy explains what data we collect and what we use it for. It also explains how and for what purpose this is done.

We would like to point out that data transmission on the internet (e.g. when communicating by email) may be subject to security gaps. Complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible.

Information about the data controller

The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:

KonTec Maschinenbau GmbH

Mittagstraße 19

87527 Sonthofen

Germany

Phone: +49 (0) 8321 / 220 98-0

E-mail: Email: info@uversa.de

The controller is the natural or legal person who, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g. names, email addresses, etc.).

Storage period

Unless a more specific storage period is specified within this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for data processing no longer applies. If you make a legitimate request for erasure or revoke consent to data processing, your data will be erased unless we have other legally permissible grounds for storing your personal data (e.g. retention periods under tax or commercial law); in the latter case, erasure will take place after these grounds cease to apply.

General information on the legal bases of data processing on this website

If you have consented to data processing, we process your personal data based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR or, in the case of processing of special categories of data pursuant to Art. 9(1) GDPR, based on Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR. In the case of express consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, data processing will additionally take place based on Art. 49(1)(a) GDPR. If you consent to the storage of cookies or access to information on your device (e.g. via device fingerprinting), data processing will also be based on section 25(1) TDDDG. Consent may be revoked at any time. If your data is required for contract performance or for carrying out pre-contractual measures, we process your data based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. Furthermore, we process your data if this is necessary for the fulfilllment of a legal obligation based on Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR. Data processing may also take place based on our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Information on the relevant legal bases in each individual case is provided in the following paragraphs of this privacy policy.

Data protection officer

We have appointed a data protection officer for our company.

Dennie Kremer

Speyerpfad 4

76661 Philippsburg

Germany

Phone: +49 7256 9490831

Email: dsb@kontec-gmbh.com

Notice on data transfer to third countries that are not secure in terms of data protection and on transfer to US companies which are not DPF-certified

We use, among other things, tools from companies based in third countries that are not secure under data protection law as well as US tools whose providers are not certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). If these tools are active, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in these countries. We would like to point out that in such third countries, which are unsafe in terms of data protection law, a level of data protection comparable to that in the EU cannot be guaranteed.

We would like to point out that the USA, as a secure third country, generally provides a level of data protection comparable to that in the EU. Data transfer to the USA is therefore permissible if the recipient has a certification under the “EU-US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF) or has suitable additional safeguards in place. Information on data transfers to third countries, including the data recipients, can be found in this privacy policy.

Recipients of personal data

During our business activities, we work with various external parties. In some cases, this also requires the transfer of personal data to these external parties. We only transfer personal data to external parties if this is necessary for the fulfilllment of a contract, if we are legally obliged to do so (e.g. transfer of data to tax authorities), if we have a legitimate interest in the transfer pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, or if another legal basis permits the data transfer. When using processors, we only transfer personal data of our customers based on a valid data processing agreement. In the case of joint processing, a joint controller agreement is concluded.

Withdrawal of your consent to data processing

Many data processing operations are only possible with your express consent. You may revoke any consent you have already given at any time. The lawfulness of the data processing carried out up to the time of revocation remains unaffected by the revocation.

Right to object to data collection in special cases and to direct marketing (Art. 21 GDPR)

If data processing is carried out based on Art. 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR, you have the right at any time to object to the processing of your personal data on grounds relating to your particular situation; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions. After you have objected, we will no longer process your 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).

Where your personal data are 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 to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing. After you have objected, your personal data will no longer be used for the purpose of direct marketing (objection pursuant to Art. 21(2) GDPR).

Right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority

In the event of infringements of the GDPR, data subjects shall have a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of their habitual residence, place of work or the place of the alleged infringement. The right to lodge a complaint is without prejudice against other administrative or judicial remedies.

Right to data portability

You have the right to have data which we process automatically based on your consent or in performance of a contract handed over to you or to a third party in a commonly used, machine-readable format. If you request direct transfer of the data to another controller, this will only be done where technically feasible.

Access, rectification and erasure

Within the scope of the applicable legal provisions, you have the right at any time to obtain free information about your stored personal data, their origin and recipients and the purpose of the data processing and, where applicable, the right to rectification or erasure of this data. You can contact us at any time regarding this and other questions on the subject of personal data.

Right to restriction of processing

You have the right to request a restriction on the processing of your personal data. You can contact us for this purpose at any time. The right to restriction of processing exists in the following cases:

If you dispute the accuracy of your personal data stored by us, we usually need time to check this. For the duration of the review, you have the right to request restriction of the processing of your personal data.
If the processing of your personal data happened / is happening unlawfully, you may request restriction of the processing instead of erasure. If we no longer need your personal data, but you need it for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims, you have the right to request restriction of the processing of your personal data instead of erasure.
If you have lodged an objection pursuant to Art. 21(1) GDPR, a balance must be struck between your interests and ours. As long as it has not yet been determined whose interests prevail, you have the right to request restriction of the processing of your personal data.

If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, such data – apart from their storage – may 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.

SSL or TLS encryption

For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries that you send to us as the site operator, this site uses SSL or TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the address line of the browser changes from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock symbol in your browser address bar.

If SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

Objection to advertising emails

We hereby object to the use of contact data published as part of our legal notice obligations for the purpose of sending advertising and information material that has not been expressly requested. The operators of the pages expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of the unsolicited sending of advertising information, for example by spam emails.

4. Data collection on this website

Cookies

Our internet pages use so-called “cookies”. Cookies are small data packets and do not cause any damage to your device. They are stored either temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently (permanent cookies) on your device. Session cookies are automatically deleted after your visit. Permanent cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them yourself or your web browser automatically deletes them.

Cookies can be set by us (first-party cookies) or by third-party companies (so-called third-party cookies). Third-party cookies enable the integration of certain services of third-party companies within websites (e.g. cookies for processing payment services).

Cookies have various functions. Many cookies are technically necessary, as certain website functions would not work without them (e.g. the shopping cart function or the display of videos). Other cookies can be used to analyze user behavior or for advertising purposes.

Cookies that are necessary to carry out the electronic communication process, to provide certain functions requested by you (e.g. for the shopping cart function) or to optimize the website (e.g. cookies for measuring the web audience) (necessary cookies) are stored based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, unless another legal basis is specified. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the storage of necessary cookies for the technically error-free and optimized provision of its services. Where consent to the storage of cookies and comparable recognition technologies has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively based on this consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and section 25(1) TDDDG); consent can be revoked at any time.

You can configure your browser so that you are informed about the setting of cookies and only allow cookies in individual cases, exclude the acceptance of cookies for certain cases or in general, and activate the automatic deletion of cookies when you close the browser. If cookies are deactivated, the functionality of this website may be restricted.

Which cookies and services are used on this website can be found in this privacy policy.

Consent with the cookie consent tool Complianz

This website uses the cookie consent tool Complianz.
The provider of this technology is:
Complianz B.V., Kalmarweg 14-5, 9723 JG Groningen, Netherlands.

This tool is used to obtain, manage, and document the legally required consents for the use of cookies and similar technologies.

The following data are processed in this context:
– Consent status
– Date and time of consent
– Browser information
– Anonymized IP address

Processing is conducted based on Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR (legal obligation).

The consent data are stored for as long as necessary to fulfill statutory record-keeping obligations.

Server log files

The provider of the pages automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These are:

browser type and browser version
operating system used
referrer URL
host name of the accessing computer
time of the server request
IP address

This data is not combined with other data 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 optimisation of its website – for this purpose, server log files must be collected.

Contact form

If you send us inquiries via contact form, the information you provide in the inquiry form, including the contact details you provide there, will be stored by us for the purpose of processing the inquiry and in case of follow-up questions. We will not pass on this data without your consent.

The processing of this data is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, insofar as your inquiry is related to the performance of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective processing of inquiries addressed to us (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), insofar as this has been requested; consent can be revoked at any time.

The data you enter in the contact form will remain with us until you request us to delete it, revoke your consent to storage or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g. after your inquiry has been processed). Mandatory statutory provisions – in particular retention periods – remain unaffected.

Enquiry by email, telephone or fax

If you contact us by email, telephone or fax, your inquiry, including all resulting personal data (name, inquiry), will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of processing your request. We will not pass on this data without your consent.

The data you send to us via contact inquiries will remain with us until you request us to delete it, revoke your consent to storage or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g. after your request has been processed). Mandatory statutory provisions – in particular statutory retention periods – remain unaffected.

Registration on this website

You can register on this website to use additional functions on the site. We use the data entered for this purpose only for the purpose of using the respective offer or service for which you have registered. The mandatory information requested during registration must be provided in full. Otherwise, we will reject the registration.

For important changes, for example to the scope of the offer or in the case of technically necessary changes, we use the email address provided during registration to inform you in this way.

The processing of the data entered during registration is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. The data entered during registration is processed for the purpose of performing the user relationship established by the registration and, where applicable, for the initiation of further contracts.

The data collected during registration will be stored by us for as long as you are registered on this website and will then be deleted. Statutory retention periods remain unaffected.

5. Analytics tools and advertising

Burst Statistics

This website uses the analysis service Burst Statistics. The provider of this technology is Complianz B.V., Kalmarweg 14-5, 9723 JG Groningen, Netherlands.

The WordPress plugin Burst Statistics collects anonymised data about visitors to our website, such as IP addresses, browser used, operating system and pages viewed. This data is used exclusively to analyze user behavior and to improve our offering.

The collected data is not used to draw conclusions about your person. We use the information solely for statistical evaluations and to optimize our website. Your data will not be passed on or sold to third parties. We strictly comply with the applicable data protection regulations and protect your privacy.

For more information, please read the privacy policy of Burst Statistics (https://burst-statistics.com/legal/privacy-statement-eu/).

The use of this analysis tool is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior to optimize both its web offering and its advertising. Where corresponding consent has been requested, processing shall take place exclusively based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and section 25(1) TTDSG, insofar as consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g. device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG.

Yoast SEO Premium and Wincher

To optimize our website for search engines, we use the WordPress plugin Yoast SEO Premium in conjunction with the service Wincher, provided by Wincher International AB, Kungsgatan 37, 111 56 Stockholm, Sweden.

These services help us improve the findability of our website in search engines and to monitor the ranking of certain keywords. In the context of this analysis, technical information about the website, publicly available search engine positions and configurations relating to content and metadata may be processed.

Processing is carried out based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest). Our interest lies in optimizing our content to provide users with more relevant information and to increase our visibility in search engines.

No personal data of website visitors is stored or processed in the context of this analysis. Keyword monitoring takes place in an anonymized way based on publicly accessible information.

Further information on Wincher can be found at: https://www.wincher.com/privacy-policy. https://www.wincher.com/privacy-policy

6. Security & anti-spam

What is security and anti-spam software?

Security and anti-spam software can protect you – and us – from various spam or phishing emails and other possible cyberattacks. Spam refers to advertising emails sent in bulk which you have not requested. Such emails are also called junk mail and can also incur costs. Phishing emails, on the other hand, are messages that attempt to gain access to personal data via fake messages or websites by building up trust. Anti-spam software generally protects against unwanted spam messages or malicious emails that could, for example, introduce viruses into our system. We also use general firewalls and security systems that protect our computers from unwanted network attacks.

Why do we use security and anti-spam software?

We attach particular importance to security on our website. After all, it is not only about our security, but above all about your security. Unfortunately, cyber threats are now part of everyday life in the world of IT and the internet. Hackers often attempt to steal personal data from an IT system by means of cyberattacks. A good defense system is therefore absolutely necessary. A security system monitors all incoming and outgoing connections to our network or computer. To achieve even greater protection against cyberattacks, we also use external security services alongside the standard security systems on our computers. Unauthorized data traffic is thus better prevented, and we protect ourselves against cybercrime.

What data are processed by security and anti-spam software?

The exact data collected and stored depends on the respective service. We are, however, always endeavouring to use programs that collect data sparingly and only store data that is necessary for the provision of the service. In principle, the service may store data such as names, addresses, IP addresses, email addresses and technical data such as browser type or browser version. Performance and log data may also be collected to recognize potential incoming threats in good time. This data is processed within the scope of the services and in compliance with the applicable laws. This includes the GDPR, in particular for US providers (via standard contractual clauses). In some cases, these security services also work with third-party providers who may store and/or process data under instruction and in accordance with the privacy policies and further security measures. Data is generally stored using cookies.

Duration of data processing

We inform you about the duration of data processing below, insofar as we have further information on this. For example, security programs store data until you or we revoke consent to data storage. In general, personal data is only stored for as long as is absolutely necessary for the provision of the services. In many cases, we unfortunately do not have precise information from the providers on the length of storage.

Right to object

You have the right and the option at any time to revoke your consent to the use of cookies or third-party security software. This can be done either via our cookie management tool or by other opt-out functions. For example, you can also prevent data collection via cookies by managing, deactivating or deleting cookies in your browser.

As cookies may be used for such security services, we recommend that you also read our general privacy policy on cookies. To find out exactly which data about you is stored and processed, you should read the privacy policies of the respective tools.

Legal basis

We use security services primarily based on our legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) in having an effective security system against various cyberattacks.

Certain processing operations, in particular the use of cookies and security functions, require your consent. If you have consented to data being processed and stored by embedded security services, this consent constitutes the legal basis for data processing (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). Most of the services we use place cookies in your browser to store data. We therefore recommend that you read our privacy information on cookies carefully and review the privacy policies or cookie guidelines of the respective service providers.

You will find information on specific tools – where available – in the following sections.

Newsletter data

If you would like to receive the newsletter offered on the website, we require an email address from you and information which allows us to verify that you are the owner of the email address provided and that you agree to receive the newsletter. No further data is collected or only on a voluntary basis. We use newsletter service providers, which are described below, to process the newsletter.

MailChimp

This website uses the services of MailChimp for sending newsletters. The provider is Rocket Science Group LLC, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Suite 5000, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA.

MailChimp is a service that can, among other things, organize and analyze the sending of newsletters. If you enter data for the purpose of receiving the newsletter (e.g. email address), this data is stored on MailChimp’s servers in the USA.

With the help of MailChimp we can analyze our newsletter campaigns. When you open an email sent with MailChimp, a file contained in the email (a so-called web beacon) connects to MailChimp’s servers in the USA. In this way it can be determined whether a newsletter message has been opened, and which links may have been clicked. Technical information is also recorded (e.g. time of retrieval, IP address, browser type and operating system). This information cannot be assigned to the respective newsletter recipient. They are used exclusively for the statistical analysis of newsletter campaigns. The results of these analyzes can be used to better tailor future newsletters to the interests of the recipients.

If you do not wish MailChimp to analyze your data, you must unsubscribe from the newsletter. We provide a corresponding link for this purpose in every newsletter message.

Data processing is based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). You can revoke this consent at any time by unsubscribing from the newsletter. The lawfulness of the data processing operations that have already taken place remains unaffected by the revocation.

The data you provide to us for the purpose of subscribing to the newsletter will be stored by us or the newsletter service provider until you unsubscribe from the newsletter and will be deleted from the newsletter distribution list after you unsubscribe from the newsletter. Data that has been stored by us for other purposes remains unaffected by this.

Data transfer to the USA is based on the EU Commission’s standard contractual clauses. Details can be found here: https://mailchimp.com/eu-us-data-transfer-statement/ and https://mailchimp.com/legal/data-processing-addendum/#Annex_C_-_Standard_Contractual_Clauses.

After you have unsubscribed from the newsletter distribution list, your email address may be stored by us or the newsletter service provider in a blacklist insofar as this is necessary to prevent future mailings. Data from the blacklist will only be used for this purpose and will not be merged with other data. This serves both your interest and our interest in complying with the legal requirements for sending newsletters (legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). Storage on the blacklist is not limited in time. You can object to this storage if your interests outweigh our legitimate interest.

For more details, please refer to MailChimp’s privacy policy at: https://mailchimp.com/legal/terms/.

Processing on behalf

We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) with the provider named above. This is a contract required under data protection law which ensures that this provider processes the personal data of our website visitors only in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

7. Plugins and tools

All-In-One Security (AIOS)

We use the “All-In-One Security (AIOS)” plugin to protect our website against unauthorized access and attacks.
The provider is:
Updraft WP Software Ltd., 11 The Green, South Bar Street, Banbury, OX16 9AB, United Kingdom

The plugin logs security-relevant events (for example, login attempts) including IP address and time to detect unauthorized access and prevent security incidents.

The processing of this data is based on our legitimate interest in ensuring IT security and maintaining the functionality of our website in accordance with Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
Further information can be found at: https://wordpress.org/plugins/all-in-one-wp-security-and-firewall/

Use of YouTube

We use the YouTube.com platform to upload and make our own videos publicly accessible. The use of YouTube serves public relations purposes and our interest in an appealing presentation of our online offerings in accordance with Art. 6(1)(e) GDPR.

YouTube is an offer of a third party not affiliated with us, namely YouTube LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA; YouTube is a subsidiary of Google Inc.

Generally, we are not responsible for the content of websites to which links are provided. However, if you follow a link to YouTube, we would like to point out that YouTube stores data of its users (e.g. personal information, IP address) in accordance with its own data usage guidelines and uses it for business purposes. Further information and details on data protection on YouTube can be found in their privacy policy at:

https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de&gl=de (external link)
https://www.datenschutz.org/youtube/ (external link)
https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/171780?hl=de (external link)

We integrate YouTube on our website exclusively in extended data protection mode. This mode is provided by YouTube and ensures, according to YouTube, that no cookies are initially set and used. As soon as you start playing an embedded video by clicking on it, YouTube stores cookies on your device even in extended data protection mode which do not contain personally identifiable data, unless you are currently logged in to a Google service. This may also lead to a connection to Google’s “DoubleClick” network (formerly Internet Advertising Network), which offers online marketing solutions. These cookies can be prevented by appropriate browser settings and extensions. YouTube uses cookies to collect information about visitors to its website, to collect statistics, prevent fraud and improve user-friendliness. If you start the video, this may trigger further data processing operations. We have no influence on this. Data processing is carried out under YouTube’s own responsibility.