Data protection information

 

1. General information on the use of our website

We are pleased that you are visiting our website and thank you for your interest in our company.

The protection of your privacy when using our website is important to us. That is why we always endeavor to act in accordance with the applicable legislation on the protection of personal data.

Below we inform you in detail about the handling of your data on this website by the responsible provider, Ofa Bamberg GmbH (hereinafter also referred to as “we” or “us”).

In addition, our information sheet with general data protection information in accordance with Art. 13 GDPR is available to you as a PDF at the end of this notice.

 

1.1 Storage of access data

Every time you access our website, access data about this process is stored in a log file on our provider's server.

This data record consists of

  • Your IP address
  • Date & time of access
  • Name of the requested file
  • Name of the file from which the file was requested
  • Message as to whether the request was successful
  • Amount of data transferred
  • Description of the web browser and operating system used
  • Name of your internet provider

This data is collected for technical reasons and stored for a period of 90 days.

It is analyzed exclusively for statistical purposes and without personal reference. Further personal data is only collected, used or passed on by us if this is permitted by law or if you consent to the collection of data.

 

1.2 Making contact

Personal data (e.g. name, e-mail address, telephone number) is only collected on this website if you provide it to us voluntarily, for example if you contact us using the options provided on this website.

The information you provide will be stored exclusively for the purpose of processing your inquiry and answering any follow-up questions as well as for technical administration and customer management purposes.

This information is expressly provided on a voluntary basis.

You can object to receiving advertising from our company at any time and for the future by informing us using the contact details below, without incurring any costs other than the transmission costs according to the basic rates. Declarations of consent can also be revoked using the contact details provided.

 

1.3 Links to other websites

We occasionally refer to the websites of third parties. Although we select these third parties carefully, we cannot assume any guarantee or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content and data security of third-party websites. This privacy policy also does not apply to linked third-party websites.

 

Social Media

We maintain online presences within social networks and platforms in order to communicate with the customers, interested parties and users active there and to inform them about our services.
We would like to point out that user data may be processed outside the European Union. This may result in risks for users because, for example, it could make it more difficult to enforce users' rights. With regard to US providers that are certified under the Privacy Shield, we would like to point out that they thereby undertake to comply with the data protection standards of the EU.
Furthermore, user data is generally processed for market research and advertising purposes. For example, user profiles can be created from the usage behavior and the resulting interests of the users. The user profiles can in turn be used, for example, to place advertisements inside and outside the platforms that presumably correspond to the interests of the users. For these purposes, cookies are generally stored on the user's computer, in which the user's usage behavior and interests are stored. Furthermore, data can also be stored in the user profiles independently of the devices used by the users (especially if the users are members of the respective platforms and are logged in to them).
The processing of users' personal data is based on our legitimate interests in effective user information and communication with users in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f. GDPR. If users are asked by the respective providers to consent to data processing (i.e. to give their consent, e.g. by ticking a checkbox or confirming a button), the legal basis for processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a., Art. 7 GDPR.
For a detailed description of the respective processing and the opt-out options, please refer to the information provided by the providers linked below.
In the case of requests for information and the assertion of user rights, we would also like to point out that these can be asserted most effectively with the providers. Only the providers have access to the user's data and can take appropriate measures and provide information directly. If you still need help, you can contact us.

 

1.4 Cookies

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

Cookies have various functions. Many cookies are technically necessary, as certain website functions would not work without them (e.g. displaying videos). Other cookies can be used to evaluate user behavior or for advertising purposes.

Cookies enable us to recognize whether you have visited our website before or whether you are a new visitor. These cookies do not store your personal data.

Cookies may originate from us (first-party cookies) or from third-party companies (so-called third-party cookies). Third-party cookies enable the integration of certain services from third-party companies within websites (e.g. collection of contact information).

It is also possible to view our website without accepting cookies. You can set 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 closing the browser.

However, the exclusion of cookies can lead to functional restrictions of this online offer.

List of the cookies we use:
Name of the cookie Validity of the cookie
__hs_cookie_cat_pref  6 months
__hssc 30 minutes
__hssrc  Session
__hstc  24 months
_cfbm 30 minutes
_cfuvid Session
django_language  12 months
hubspotutk  6 months

 

Revocation of cookies

Consent to the use of cookies and similar technologies, including the possible transfer of data to third countries, is voluntary and can be revoked at any time for the future. Please click here: https://www.ofa.de/cookie-optout/.

 
1.5 Analytical Tools

Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service provided by Google LLC (hereinafter referred to as “Google”). Google Analytics uses “cookies”, which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there.

However, if IP anonymization is activated on this website, your IP address will be shortened by Google beforehand within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there. Google will use this information on behalf of the operator of this website for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage to the website operator.

The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other Google data.

You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website.

You can also prevent Google from collecting the data generated by the cookie and relating to your use of the website (including your IP address) and from processing this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available at the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en.

By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above.

Further information on terms of use and data protection can be found at:

http://www.google.com/intl/de/analytics/learn/privacy.html or at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/.

We would like to point out that on this website Google Analytics has been extended by the code: “ga(‘set’, ‘anonymizelp’, true)” to ensure an anonymized collection of IP addresses (so-called IP masking).

 

Demographic characteristics

This website uses Google Analytics reports on demographic characteristics, which use data from interest-based advertising from Google and visitor data from third-party providers (e.g. age, gender and interests). This data cannot be traced back to a specific person and can be deactivated at any time via the ad settings.

Google provides a browser add-on for this purpose, which you can activate here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en.

 

Google Tag Manager

We use the Google Tag Manager. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Google Tag Manager is a tool that enables us to integrate tracking or statistical tools and other technologies on our website. Google Tag Manager itself does not create any user profiles, does not store any cookies and does not carry out any independent analyses. It is only used to manage and display the tools integrated via it. However, Google Tag Manager records your IP address, which may also be transmitted to Google's parent company in the United States.

The Google Tag Manager is used on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the fast and uncomplicated integration and management of various tools on its website. If a corresponding consent has been requested, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and §25 para. 1 TDDDG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information in the user's terminal device (e.g. device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

 

1.6 HubSpot CRM

We use HubSpot CRM on this website. The provider is HubSpot Inc. 25 Street, Cambridge, MA 02141 USA (hereinafter HubSpot CRM).

Among other things, HubSpot CRM enables us to manage existing and potential customers and customer contacts. With the help of HubSpot CRM, we are able to record, sort and analyze customer interactions via email, social media or telephone across various channels. The personal data collected in this way can be evaluated and used for communication with potential customers or for marketing measures (e.g. mailings). With HubSpot CRM, we are also able to record and analyze the user behavior of our contacts on our website.

The use of HubSpot CRM is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the most efficient customer management and customer communication possible. If a corresponding consent has been requested, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and §25 para. 1 TDDDG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information in the user's end device (e.g. device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

Details can be found in HubSpot's privacy policy: https://legal.hubspot.com/de/privacy-policy.

Data transfer to the USA is based on the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission. You can find details here: https://www.hubspot.de/data-privacy/privacy-shield.

 

Order processing

We have concluded an order processing contract (OPC) for the use of the above-mentioned service. This is a contract prescribed by data protection law, which guarantees that it processes the personal data of our website visitors only in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

 

 

1.7 YouTube with extended data protection

This website embeds videos from the YouTube website. The operator of the pages is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. We use YouTube in extended data protection mode. According to YouTube, this mode means that YouTube does not store any information about visitors to this website before they watch the video. However, the transfer of data to YouTube partners is not necessarily excluded by the extended data protection mode. For example, YouTube establishes a connection to the Google DoubleClick network regardless of whether you watch a video. As soon as you start a YouTube video on this website, a connection to the YouTube servers is established. This tells the YouTube server which of our pages you have visited. If you are logged into your YouTube account, you enable YouTube to assign your surfing behavior directly to your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account. Furthermore, YouTube may store various cookies on your end device after starting a video or use comparable recognition technologies (e.g. device fingerprinting). In this way, YouTube can obtain information about visitors to this website. This information is used, among other things, to record video statistics, improve user-friendliness and prevent fraud attempts. If necessary, further data processing operations may be triggered after the start of a YouTube video, over which we have no influence. The use of YouTube is in the interest of an appealing presentation of our online offers. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. If a corresponding consent has been requested, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and §25 para. 1 TDDDG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information in the user's terminal device (e.g. device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time. Further information about data protection at YouTube can be found in their privacy policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en.

 

2. Contact options

If you have any questions about the collection, processing or use of your personal data, or if you wish to request the information, rectification, blocking or erasure of data, please contact:

Ofa Bamberg GmbH
Laubanger 20
96052 Bamberg

Tel. 0951-6047-0

kontakt@ofa.de or directly at datenschutz@ofa.de.

 

Note:

The rapid technological development of the Internet and the changes in the law and legislation in the field of data protection and telemedia make it necessary for us to adapt our data protection information to the new requirements from time to time.

Last update: 06.11.2024

 

You can find our data protection information in accordance with Art. 13 GDPR here:

Data protection information