1. Controller for Data Processing
German Waste Management GmbH
Heinrichswinkel 14
38448 Wolfsburg
E-Mail: [email protected]
Phone: +49 5363 8103 750
Fax: +49 5363 8103 751
2. Collection and Storage of Personal Data and the Type and Purpose of Their Use
We collect personal data when you use our website, e.g., through contact forms and within business relationships. This includes:
Name, address, email address, phone number
Information necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations (e.g., payment data, order details)
Log file data when visiting our website (IP address, browser type, date, and time of access)
Cookies and tracking technologies (see section 4 for details)
Data collected during customer service interactions (e.g., call notes)
To fulfill contracts and business relationships
To respond to your inquiries
To improve our website by analyzing user behavior
To comply with legal obligations
To monitor and secure our business premises through video surveillance
3. Categories of Personal Data
We process the following categories of personal data:
Contact data (e.g., name, address, email)
Usage data (e.g., IP address, browser information)
Communication data (e.g., correspondence with us)
Location data (e.g., GPS data from delivery vehicles)
4. Legal Basis for Processing
The processing of personal data is based on Article 6(1) GDPR:
(a) Consent (if you voluntarily provide us with your data via contact forms)
(b) For the fulfillment of contractual obligations
(c ) Due to legal obligations (e.g., tax regulations)
(d) Based on our legitimate interest (e.g., for the security and functionality of our website)
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user-friendliness and analyze user behavior. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some website functions may not be fully available. For further details, see our Cookie Policy.
6. Disclosure of Data to Third Parties
Personal data is only disclosed to third parties:
When necessary to fulfill a contract (e.g., to shipping or payment service providers)
When you have given your consent
When we are legally obligated to do so
Recipients of your data may include IT service providers responsible for the provision and maintenance of our website.
7. Data Transfer to Third Countries
Personal data is only transferred to countries outside the EU if required to fulfill a contract or with your explicit consent. In such cases, we ensure appropriate security measures are in place.
8. Retention Period
Personal data is stored only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. After legal retention periods expire (e.g., commercial or tax-related obligations), the data is deleted unless legitimate interests justify further retention.
9. Data Subject Rights
You have the right to:
Request information about your processed personal data under Article 15 GDPR
Request immediate correction of inaccurate or incomplete data under Article 16 GDPR
Request the deletion of your stored data under Article 17 GDPR, unless processing is required to fulfill legal obligations
Request restriction of processing under Article 18 GDPR
Receive your personal data in a structured, common, and machine-readable format or request transfer to another controller under Article 20 GDPR
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority under Article 77 GDPR
10. Right to Object
You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR at any time.
11. Profiling and Automated Decision-Making
We do not conduct automated profiling that has legal consequences for you or significantly affects you in a similar way. If we introduce such processing in the future, we will inform you separately.
12. Video Surveillance
Our business premises are equipped with video surveillance systems. Recordings serve security and property protection purposes. They are stored for a period of [X days/weeks].
13. GPS Data from Delivery Vehicles
Our delivery vehicles collect GPS data for route planning and delivery monitoring. This data is used exclusively for operational purposes and is not shared with third parties.
14. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. Security measures include SSL encryption and firewalls. Our security measures are continuously updated according to technological developments.
15. Handling Data Breaches
In case of a data breach, we will take all necessary steps to inform affected individuals and minimize the impact.
16. Validity and Changes to This Privacy Policy
This privacy policy is valid as of January 20, 2025. Changes due to legal or regulatory requirements may necessitate updates. We will inform you of significant change
17. Links to External Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites. We assume no responsibility for their privacy practices. We recommend reading their privacy policies.
18. Storage Locations
Your data is stored on servers within the EU. If data is processed outside the EU, appropriate security measures are implemented.
