Privacy Policy
We are very pleased about your interest in our company. Data protection is of particularly high importance to the management of WDKI – West Deutsche Kapital Invest GmbH. In principle, the use of the websites of WDKI – West Deutsche Kapital Invest GmbH is possible without providing any personal data. However, if a data subject wishes to use special services offered by our company via our website, the processing of personal data may become necessary. If the processing of personal data is required and there is no statutory basis for such processing, we generally obtain the consent of the data subject.
The processing of personal data, such as the name, address, email address, or telephone number of a data subject, is always carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and in compliance with the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to WDKI – West Deutsche Kapital Invest GmbH. By means of this Privacy Policy, our company seeks to inform the public about the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process. Furthermore, this Privacy Policy informs data subjects of their rights.
As the controller responsible for processing, WDKI – West Deutsche Kapital Invest GmbH has implemented numerous technical and organisational measures to ensure the most comprehensive protection possible of personal data processed via this website. Nevertheless, internet-based data transmissions may in principle have security vulnerabilities, so that absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, every data subject is free to transmit personal data to us via alternative means, for example by telephone.
1. Definitions
The Privacy Policy of WDKI – West Deutsche Kapital Invest GmbH is based on the terminology used by the European legislator when adopting the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This Privacy Policy is intended to be easy to read and understand for the general public, as well as for our customers and business partners. In order to ensure this, we explain the terminology used below.
In this Privacy Policy, we use, among others, the following terms:
a) Personal Data
Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter referred to as the “data subject”). An identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier, or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity of that natural person.
b) Data Subject
A data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed by the controller responsible for the processing.
c) Processing
Processing means any operation or set of operations which is performed on personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organisation, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure, or destruction.
d) Restriction of Processing
Restriction of processing means the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting its processing in the future.
e) Profiling
Profiling means any form of automated processing of personal data consisting of the use of personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyse or predict aspects concerning that natural person’s performance at work, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behaviour, location, or movements.
WDKI – West Deutsche Kapital Invest GmbH
Grünstraße 37
46483 Wesel
Deutschland
Tel.: 0281 147939-0
E-Mail: info@wdki.de
Website: www.wdki.de
3. Cookies
The websites of WDKI – West Deutsche Kapital Invest GmbH use cookies. Cookies are text files that are placed and stored on a computer system via an internet browser.
Many websites and servers use cookies. Many cookies contain a so-called cookie ID. A cookie ID is a unique identifier for the cookie. It consists of a character string through which websites and servers can be assigned to the specific internet browser in which the cookie was stored. This allows visited websites and servers to distinguish the individual browser of a data subject from other internet browsers that contain different cookies. A specific internet browser can be recognised and identified using this unique cookie ID.
By using cookies, WDKI – West Deutsche Kapital Invest GmbH is able to provide users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without the use of cookies.
By means of a cookie, the information and offers on our website can be optimised in the interests of the user. As already mentioned, cookies enable us to recognise users of our website. The purpose of this recognition is to make it easier for users to use our website. For example, a user of a website that uses cookies does not have to re-enter access data each time the website is visited, as this is handled by the website and the cookie stored on the user’s computer system. Another example is the cookie of a shopping basket in an online shop. The online shop remembers the items a customer has placed in the virtual shopping basket via a cookie.
The data subject may, at any time, prevent the setting of cookies by our website by means of a corresponding setting in the internet browser used and may thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Furthermore, cookies that have already been set may be deleted at any time via an internet browser or other software programs. This is possible in all commonly used internet browsers. If the data subject disables the setting of cookies in the internet browser used, not all functions of our website may be fully usable.
4. Collection of General Data and Information
The website of WDKI – West Deutsche Kapital Invest GmbH collects a series of general data and information each time the website is accessed by a data subject or an automated system. These general data and information are stored in the server log files. The following may be recorded:
(1) browser types and versions used,
(2) the operating system used by the accessing system,
(3) the website from which an accessing system reaches our website (so-called referrer),
(4) sub-pages accessed via an accessing system on our website,
(5) the date and time of access to the website,
(6) an internet protocol address (IP address),
(7) the internet service provider of the accessing system, and
(8) other similar data and information serving the purpose of preventing security threats in the event of attacks on our information technology systems.
When using these general data and information, WDKI – West Deutsche Kapital Invest GmbH does not draw any conclusions about the data subject. Rather, this information is required in order to
(1) deliver the content of our website correctly,
(2) optimise the content of our website as well as advertising for it,
(3) ensure the long-term functionality of our information technology systems and website technology, and
(4) provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for prosecution in the event of a cyberattack.
These anonymously collected data and information are therefore evaluated by WDKI – West Deutsche Kapital Invest GmbH both statistically and with the aim of increasing data protection and data security within our company, in order to ultimately ensure an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data from the server log files are stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.
5. Routine Erasure and Blocking of Personal Data
The controller processes and stores personal data of the data subject only for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of storage or insofar as this is provided for by the European legislator or another legislator in laws or regulations to which the controller is subject.
If the purpose of storage no longer applies or a storage period prescribed by the European legislator or another competent legislator expires, the personal data are routinely blocked or erased in accordance with statutory provisions.
6. Rights of the Data Subject
a) Right to Confirmation
Each data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning him or her are being processed. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of confirmation, he or she may, at any time, contact any employee of the controller.
b) Right of Access
Each data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller, at any time and free of charge, information as to whether personal data concerning him or her are being stored, as well as a copy of such information.
Furthermore, the data subject has the right to obtain the following information:
the purposes of the processing
the categories of personal data concerned
the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed, in particular recipients in third countries or international organisations
where possible, the envisaged period for which the personal data will be stored, or, if not possible, the criteria used to determine that period
the existence of the right to request rectification or erasure of personal data concerning him or her, or restriction of processing by the controller, or to object to such processing
the existence of the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
where the personal data are not collected from the data subject: any available information as to their source
the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, pursuant to Article 22(1) and (4) GDPR and, at least in those cases, meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and envisaged consequences of such processing for the data subject
In addition, the data subject has the right to be informed whether personal data are transferred to a third country or to an international organisation. Where this is the case, the data subject has the right to be informed of the appropriate safeguards relating to the transfer.
If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of access, he or she may contact any employee of the controller at any time.
c) Right to Rectification
Each data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain without undue delay the rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning him or her. Taking into account the purposes of the processing, the data subject also has the right to have incomplete personal data completed, including by means of providing a supplementary statement.
If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to rectification, he or she may contact any employee of the controller at any time.
d) Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”)
Each data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller the erasure of personal data concerning him or her without undue delay, where one of the following grounds applies and insofar as processing is not required:
the personal data are no longer necessary in relation to the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed
the data subject withdraws consent on which the processing is based pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR and there is no other legal ground for the processing
the data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or the data subject objects pursuant to Article 21(2) GDPR
the personal data have been unlawfully processed
the personal data must be erased for compliance with a legal obligation under Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject
the personal data have been collected in relation to the offer of information society services pursuant to Article 8(1) GDPR
If any of the above grounds apply and a data subject wishes to request the erasure of personal data stored by WDKI – West Deutsche Kapital Invest GmbH, he or she may contact any employee of the controller at any time. The employee will ensure that the erasure request is complied with without undue delay.
Where the controller has made personal data public and is obliged pursuant to Article 17(1) GDPR to erase such personal data, WDKI – West Deutsche Kapital Invest GmbH shall, taking account of available technology and the cost of implementation, take reasonable measures, including technical measures, to inform other controllers processing the personal data that the data subject has requested the erasure of any links to, or copies or replications of, those personal data, insofar as processing is not required.
e) Right to Restriction of Processing
Each data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller restriction of processing where one of the following applies:
- the accuracy of the personal data is contested by the data subject, for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data
- the processing is unlawful and the data subject opposes the erasure of the personal data and requests restriction instead
- the controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of processing, but the data subject requires them for the establishment, exercise, or defence of legal claims
- the data subject has objected to processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR and it has not yet been determined whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override those of the data subject
- If a data subject wishes to request restriction of processing, he or she may contact any employee of the controller at any time.
f) Right to Data Portability
Each data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to receive the personal data concerning him or her, which he or she has provided to a controller, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. The data subject also has the right to transmit those data to another controller without hindrance, where the processing is based on consent or on a contract and is carried out by automated means.
In exercising the right to data portability pursuant to Article 20(1) GDPR, the data subject also has the right to have personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible and where this does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.
g) Right to Object
Each data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to object, on grounds relating to his or her particular situation, at any time to the processing of personal data concerning him or her based on Article 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on those provisions.
If WDKI – West Deutsche Kapital Invest GmbH processes personal data for direct marketing purposes, the data subject has the right to object at any time to such processing. If the data subject objects, the personal data will no longer be processed for such purposes.
h) Automated Individual Decision-Making, Including Profiling
Each data subject has the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning him or her or similarly significantly affects him or her, unless the decision:
- is necessary for entering into or performance of a contract,
- is authorised by Union or Member State law, or
- is based on the data subject’s explicit consent.
Where such processing occurs, WDKI – West Deutsche Kapital Invest GmbH implements suitable measures to safeguard the data subject’s rights, including the right to obtain human intervention, to express his or her point of view, and to contest the decision.
i) Right to Withdraw Consent
Each data subject has the right to withdraw consent to the processing of personal data at any time. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
7. Data Protection in Applications and the Application Procedure
The controller collects and processes the personal data of applicants for the purpose of carrying out the application procedure. Processing may also take place electronically. If an employment contract is concluded, the data will be stored for the purpose of implementing the employment relationship. If no employment contract is concluded, application documents will be automatically deleted two months after notification of rejection, unless legitimate interests prevent deletion.
8. Data Protection Provisions on the Use of Getty Images
This website uses components of Getty Images. Through technical embedding, the IP address and usage data may be transmitted to Getty Images. Further information is available in Getty Images’ Privacy Policy.
9. Legal Basis for Processing
Processing is carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(a)–(f) GDPR, including consent, contractual necessity, legal obligations, vital interests, and legitimate interests.
10. Legitimate Interests
Where processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, our legitimate interest lies in conducting our business operations for the benefit of our employees and shareholders.
11. Data Retention Period
Personal data are stored only for the duration of the applicable statutory retention periods and are deleted thereafter unless required for contractual purposes.
12. Statutory or Contractual Requirement to Provide Data
The provision of personal data may be required by law or contract. Failure to provide required data may result in a contract not being concluded.
13. Existence of Automated Decision-Making
As a rule, automated decision-making does not take place.
As a responsible company, we refrain from using automated decision-making or profiling.
This Privacy Policy was generated using the Privacy Policy Generator of DGD Deutsche Gesellschaft für Datenschutz GmbH, which conducts data protection audits, in cooperation with the media law firm WILDE BEUGER SOLMECKE.