Data protection
General information
Henkel AG & Co KGaA, hereinafter referred to as Henkel, respects the privacy of every person who visits our website. In the following, we inform you about the categories of personal data that Henkel collects and how they are processed. You will also learn below how you can exercise your rights as a data subject.
Any changes to this privacy policy will be published on this website. This allows you to find out at any time what data we collect and how we use it.
This data protection declaration does not apply to websites that can be accessed via hyperlinks on the Henkel website.
Collection, use and processing of personal data
Name of the responsible organisation: Henkel AG & Co KGaA
Address of the responsible body: Henkelstrasse 67, 40589 Duesseldorf, Germany
Henkel uses personal data primarily to make this website available to users. Any further processing of personal data only takes place on the basis of other legal obligations or authorisations or on the basis of the user’s consent to Henkel. Henkel stores and processes data in particular for the following purposes:
When users visit the website, Henkel automatically collects and stores certain data such as
the IP address or device ID assigned to the respective end device, which we require for the transmission of requested content (e.g. content, texts, images, product information as well as files made available for download, etc.), user activities in connection with the website, the type of the respective end device, the browser type as well as the date and duration of use.
Henkel stores this data for a maximum of 7 days to recognise and track misuse.
Henkel also uses this data to improve its own offering and functions of the service as well as for general administrative tasks.
Otherwise, Henkel deletes or anonymises the usage data, including the IP addresses, as soon as they are no longer required for the above-mentioned purposes.
The processing and use of the data is based on legal provisions that justify these operations because (1) the processing is necessary for the provision of the website; or (2) Henkel has an overriding legitimate interest in ensuring and improving the functionality and error-free operation of the website and tailoring it to the needs of users.
Cookies, pixels, fingerprints
Diese Website nutzt sogenannte „Cookies“ und vergleichbare Technologien. Technisch notwendige Cookies werden automatisch gesetzt. Other cookies (or comparable technologies) are only used if you have given your prior consent. You can find out more about the technologies used and the associated purposes in our cookie policy. Here you can also revoke your consent once given with effect for the future.
The setting is made for the specified domain per browser and computer. Therefore, if you access our website from home and from the office or with different browsers, you must make the desired setting for cookie use separately for each end device and each browser.
Registration on our website
The website visitor has the option of registering on the controller’s website by providing personal data and subscribing to the newsletter at the same time. Our service package includes both full access to the exclusive content of the portal and registration for the corresponding newsletter. By registering, you consent to being contacted by e-mail for advertising purposes. If you no longer wish to receive our newsletter at all, please unsubscribe when you first receive it or inform us personally by sending an e-mail to teroson-bautechnik[at]thorbenroth.de. However, you can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time. Despite unsubscribing, you can still access all of our expert knowledge on the website. Which personal data is transmitted to the controller is determined by the respective input mask used during registration. The personal data entered by the data subject is collected and stored exclusively for the internal use of the controller and for its own purposes within the Leadz system. The controller may request the transfer to one or more processors who also use personal data for an internal purpose attributable to the controller.
When registering on the controller’s website and subscribing to the newsletter at the same time, the IP address assigned by the Internet Service Provider (ISP) and used by the data subject, the date and time of registration are also stored. The storage of this data takes place against the background that this is the only way to prevent the misuse of our services and, if necessary, to enable the investigation of criminal offences committed. In this respect, the storage of this data is necessary to safeguard the controller. This data is not passed on to third parties unless there is a legal obligation to pass on the data or the data is passed on for the purpose of criminal prosecution.
The registration of the data subject with the voluntary provision of personal data is intended to enable the controller to offer the data subject content or services which, due to the nature of the matter, can only be offered to registered users. Registered persons are free to change the personal data provided during registration at any time or to have it completely deleted from the controller’s database.
The data controller shall provide any data subject at any time upon request with information about what personal data is stored about the data subject. In addition, the controller shall rectify or erase personal data at the request or indication of the data subject, insofar as there are no statutory retention obligations. All of the controller’s employees are available to the data subject as contact persons in this regard.
Google Analytics
Provided you have given your consent (see our explanations on ‘Cookies’ above), this website uses Google Analytics, an analysis tool from Google Inc (Google). For this reason, a cookie is installed on your computer. The information obtained from this cookie regarding your user behaviour on our website (including your IP address) is transmitted to Google and stored on Google servers in the USA.
We have activated IP anonymisation, which means that Google truncates/anonymises the last octet of the IP address within member states of the European Union or in other signatory states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to Google and only shortened on servers in the USA.
Google will use this information on behalf of the operator of this website for the purpose of evaluating your use of our website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage to the website operator. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google about you.
Revocation of data collection:
You can also prevent Google from collecting and using data (cookies and IP address) by changing your browser settings accordingly or by downloading the following browser plug-in: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en
Google DoubleClick
If you have given your consent (see our explanations on ‘Cookies’ above), we use the Google DoubleClick function on our website to evaluate user behaviour on our website and to enable Google and other advertisers with whom we work to display behaviour-based advertising with DoubleClick. A cookie is installed on your computer for this purpose. This cookie collects data about the adverts displayed in your browser and which banner adverts you click on. The data generated by this cookie about your user behaviour on our website is transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. Based on the data collected, behavioural advertising is displayed in your browser.
Revocation of data collection:
You can permanently deactivate the DoubleClick cookie function by changing your browser settings or using a browser plug-in. With the plug-in, your deactivation settings are retained in Bowser, even if you delete all cookies. You can download the browser plug-in for permanent deactivation here: https://support.google.com/ads/answer/7395996
Data protection provisions about the application and use of Leadz
Who collects the data?
The data is collected by NTConsult Software & Service GmbH and Thorben Roth Design using Leadz® software.
What data is collected?
Leadz® Software collects surname, first name, e-mail, address data, IP address and the traffic of users on connected websites, i.e. on buttons they click, documents they download and forms they submit.
Is the data passed on to third parties?
All data that is passed on to third parties is anonymised and external users do not have access to the software.
How is the information used?
The information is used to provide customers who visit websites with an optimised experience, to show them content that may be of interest to them and to target them with offers tailored to their needs.
How long is the data stored?
Data in the Leadz® software is only stored for as long as the subject has an account in the system.
What rights does the data subject have?
The data subject has the right to export all their data from the system, as well as the right to be forgotten, which they can submit, and all their data will be removed from the LeadzⓇ software.
How can the data subject lodge a complaint?
By contacting either NTConsult Software & Service GmbH or Thorben Roth Design.
How is the data stored?
The data is stored in an encrypted database located in a secure facility. Test subject data may also be visible in the server logs, which are deleted after 90 days, and only authorised personnel have access to the data stored in the Leadz® software.
How can I unsubscribe or re-register?
The data subject has the possibility of objecting to and opting out of the collection of data generated by the Leadz® software and related to the use of this website and the processing of this data by Leadz®. To do so, all you have to do is click on the opt-out link below. Please note that our web service is no longer fully available.
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Application and use of Leadinfo
We use the lead generation service of Leadinfo B.V., Rotterdam, Netherlands. This recognises visits from companies to our website based on IP addresses and shows us publicly available information, such as company names or addresses. In addition, Leadinfo sets two first-party cookies to evaluate user behaviour on our website and processes domains from form entries (e.g. ‘leadinfo.com’) in order to correlate IP addresses with companies and improve the services.
Further information can be found at www.leadinfo.com. On this page: www.leadinfo.com/en/opt-out you have an opt-out option. If you opt out, your data will no longer be collected by Leadinfo.
Application and use of Google Translate
Type and scope of processing
We have integrated Google Translate components on our website. Google Translate is a service provided by Google Ireland Limited and offers translation solutions for websites and web applications.
When you use the translation function on our website, you establish a connection to the servers of Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, whereby your IP address and possibly browser data such as your user agent are transmitted. This data is processed exclusively for the above-mentioned purposes and to maintain the security and functionality of Google Translate.
Purpose and legal basis
The use of the service is based on our legitimate interests, i.e. interest in providing the full functionality of the website, as well as the optimisation of our online offer in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f. GDPR. GDPR.
Storage duration
The specific storage period of the processed data cannot be influenced by us, but is determined by Google Ireland Limited. Further information can be found in the privacy policy for Google Translate:https://policies.google.com/privacy.
Your rights as a data subject / data protection officer
You can exercise your right to information at any time. You also have the following additional rights if the relevant requirements are met:
- Right to rectification
- Right to cancellation
- Right to restriction of processing
- Right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection supervisory authority
- Right to data portability (from 25 May 2018)
Right of cancellation
If your personal data is processed on the basis of a legitimate interest of Henkel, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data at any time on grounds relating to your particular situation. Henkel will cease processing unless Henkel can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms or if the processing is for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.
To exercise your rights or if you have any other questions regarding your personal data, please send an e-mail or letter to our data protection officer, Mr Frank Liebich, Henkelstrasse 67, 40589 Duesseldorf, Germany (e-mail: Datenschutz@henkel.com).