Data Protection | Privacy Policy | GIM mbH

Controller within the meaning of data protection laws, in particular the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is:

GIM Gesellschaft für Ingenieurleistung und Maschinenbau mbH
Am Bahndamm 5
97792 Riedenberg
Germany

Managing Director: Andreas Schwab

Using the contact details provided, you may exercise the following rights at any time under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

If you have given us consent, you may withdraw it at any time with effect for the future.

You may lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority at any time, e.g., the authority responsible for your place of residence or the authority responsible for us as the controller.

A list of supervisory authorities (for the non‑public sector) with addresses can be found at: https://www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Infothek/Anschriften_Links/anschriften_links-node.html.

Type and purpose of processing

When you access our website — that is, when you do not register or otherwise transmit information — information of a general nature is automatically collected. This information (server log files) includes, for example, the type of web browser, the operating system used, the domain name of your internet service provider, your IP address, and similar data.

This information is processed for the following purposes:

We do not use this data to draw conclusions about your identity. However, we reserve the right to review server log files retrospectively if there are concrete indications of unlawful use.

Legal basis and legitimate interest

Processing is carried out pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR based on our legitimate interest in improving the stability and functionality of our website and ensuring system security and misuse detection.

Recipients

Recipients of the data may include technical service providers acting as processors for the operation and maintenance of our website.

Storage period

Data in server log files that allow identification of the data subject are stored for a maximum of 365 days unless a security‑relevant incident occurs (e.g., a DDoS attack).

In such cases, server log files are stored until the incident has been resolved and fully clarified.

Provision required or necessary

The provision of the above‑mentioned personal data is neither legally nor contractually required. However, without the IP address, the service and functionality of our website cannot be guaranteed. Individual services may be unavailable or restricted.

Right to object

Please refer to the information on your right to object under Art. 21 GDPR below.

Type and purpose of processing

Our website contains a contact form that can be used for electronic communication. If a user uses this option, the data entered in the input form is transmitted to us and stored.

At the time the message is sent, the following data is also stored:

You may also contact us via the email addresses provided. In this case, the personal data transmitted with the email is stored. This includes the date and time of sending, email address, IP addresses, and information about the servers involved in the communication.

You may also contact us by phone. In this case, we collect log data that includes your phone number and the duration of the call.

Regardless of the communication method, we collect the content of your inquiry. Your data is stored for the purpose of individual communication with you.

Legal basis

Data processing is based on our legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).

Our legitimate interest is enabling uncomplicated communication.

If you contact us to request an offer, data processing is carried out for pre‑contractual measures (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR).

Recipients

Recipients may include technical service providers acting as processors for the operation and maintenance of our website.

Storage period

Data is deleted no later than 6 months after the inquiry has been processed.

If a contractual relationship is established, we are subject to statutory retention periods — generally 6 or 10 years for accounting and tax purposes.

Provision required or necessary

Providing your personal data is voluntary. However, we can only process your inquiry if you provide the necessary data and the reason for your inquiry.

Right to object

Please refer to the information on your right to object under Art. 21 GDPR below.

A cookie is a small data record created when visiting a website and stored on the visitor’s system. When the server of this website is accessed again, the browser sends the previously stored cookie back to the server. The server can evaluate the information obtained through this process. Cookies can make navigating a website easier.

Detailed information about cookies used on this website and their purposes can be accessed at any time in the cookie settings.

You can delete individual cookies or the entire cookie inventory. You can also find instructions on how to delete or block cookies in advance. Depending on your browser, you can find the necessary information at:

You can also block scripts by default. NoScript allows JavaScript, Java, and other plugins to run only on trusted domains.

Type and purpose of processing

We use cookies to make our website more user‑friendly. Some elements of our website require the browser to be recognized even after a page change.

The purpose of technically necessary cookies is to simplify website use. Some functions cannot be offered without cookies.

A list of the cookies used can be found in our cookie‑consent tool.

Legal basis and legitimate interest

Processing is based solely on our legitimate interest in a user‑friendly website and documenting consent under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR in conjunction with §25(2) TDDDG.

Recipients

Recipients may include technical service providers acting as processors.

Storage period

The storage period of each cookie can be found in the cookie‑consent tool.

Provision required or necessary

The provision of this data is not legally or contractually required. However, without this data, the service and functionality of our website cannot be guaranteed.

You have the right, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to object at any time to the processing of your personal data carried out on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (data processing based on a balancing of interests). This also applies to profiling based on this provision within the meaning of Art. 4(4) GDPR.

If you object, we will no longer process your personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds that override your interests, rights, and freedoms, or the processing serves the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.

Recipient of an objection

GIM Gesellschaft für Ingenieurleistung und Maschinenbau mbH
Am Bahndamm 5
97792 Riedenberg
Germany

Managing Director: Andreas Schwab

We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy so that it always complies with current legal requirements or to reflect changes in our services (e.g., introduction of new services). The new privacy policy will apply to your next visit.

If you have questions about data protection, please send us an email using the address provided in the imprint.