DATA PROTECTION
Responsible body in terms of data protection laws is:
HZ Silk Manufacture GmbH
Aachener Strasse 37
50674 Cologne
Managing Director: Uwe Mollidor
Collection of general information
When you access our website, general information 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 and the like. This is exclusively information that does not allow any conclusions to be drawn about your person. This information is technically necessary in order to correctly deliver the content of websites you have requested and is mandatory when using the Internet. We statistically evaluate anonymous information of this type in order to optimize our website and the technology behind it.
Cookies
Like many other websites, we also use so-called "cookies". Cookies are small text files that are transferred from a website server to your hard drive. This automatically gives us certain data, such as B. IP address, browser used, operating system via your computer and your connection to the Internet.
Cookies cannot be used to start programs or transfer viruses to a computer. Based on the information contained in cookies, we can make navigation easier for you and enable our websites to be displayed correctly.
Under no circumstances will the data we collect be passed on to third parties or linked to personal data without your consent.
Of course, you can of course also view our website without cookies. Internet browsers are regularly set to accept cookies. You can deactivate the use of cookies at any time via the settings of your browser. Please use the help functions of your internet browser to find out how you can change these settings. Please note that individual functions of our website may not work if you have deactivated the use of cookies.
SSL encryption
In order to protect the security of your data during transmission, we use state-of-the-art encryption methods (e.g. SSL) via HTTPS.
Comment function
If users leave comments on the blog, the time of their creation and the user name previously selected by the website visitor are saved in addition to this information. This is for our security, as we can be prosecuted for illegal content on our website, even if it was created by users.
Newsletter
When you register to receive our newsletter, the data you provide will only be used for this purpose. Subscribers can also be informed via email about circumstances that are relevant to the service or registration (for example changes to the newsletter offer or technical conditions).
For an effective registration we need a valid email address. In order to check that a registration is actually made by the owner of an e-mail address, we use the "double opt-in" procedure. For this purpose, we log the order of the newsletter, the sending of a confirmation email and the receipt of the response requested. Further data is not collected. The data will only be used for sending the newsletter and will not be passed on to third parties.
You can revoke your consent to the storage of your personal data and its use for sending the newsletter at any time. There is a corresponding link in every newsletter. You can also unsubscribe directly from this website at any time or inform us of your request using the contact option at the end of this data protection notice.
contact form
If you contact us by email or contact form, the information you provide will be stored for the purpose of processing the request and for possible follow-up questions.
Deletion or blocking of the data
We adhere to the principles of data avoidance and data economy. We therefore only store your personal data for as long as is necessary to achieve the purposes mentioned here or for the various storage periods provided for by law. After the respective purpose ceases to exist or these deadlines have expired, the corresponding data will be routinely blocked or deleted in accordance with the statutory provisions.
Use of Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (hereinafter: Google). Google Analytics uses so-called "cookies", which are text files that are stored on your computer and that enable an analysis of your use of the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. Due to the activation of IP anonymization on these websites, your IP address will be shortened by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area. The full IP address will only be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and abbreviated there in exceptional cases. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity and to provide other services related 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 can prevent the storage of cookies by setting your browser software accordingly; however, we would like to point out that in this case you may not be able to use all functions of this website to their full extent. 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 the browser plug-in available under the following link and install:Browser add-on for deactivating Google Analytics.
In addition or as an alternative to the browser add-on, you can prevent or revoke tracking by Google Analytics on our website: [cookies_revoke]. An opt-out cookie will be installed on your device. This will prevent Google Analytics from collecting data for this website and this browser in the future as long as the cookie remains installed in your browser.
Use of Piwik
This website uses Piwik, an open source software for statistical evaluation of visitor access. Piwik uses so-called “cookies”, text files that are stored on your computer and that enable an analysis of your use of the website.
The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website is stored on a server in Germany.
The IP address is anonymized immediately after processing and before it is saved. You have the option of preventing the installation of cookies by changing the settings of your browser software. We would like to point out that with the appropriate setting, not all functions of this website may be available.
You can decide whether a unique web analysis cookie may be stored in your browser to enable the operator of the website to collect and analyze various statistical data.
Use of Adobe Analytics (Omniture)
This website uses Adobe Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Adobe Systems Software Ireland Limited ("Adobe"). Adobe Analytics uses so-called “cookies”, text files that are stored on your computer and that enable an analysis of your use of the website. If a tracking data record is transmitted from a website visitor's browser to the Adobe Datacenter, the server setting we make ensures that the IP address is anonymized before geolocation, i.e. that the last octet of the IP address is replaced by zeros. Before saving the tracking package, the IP address is replaced by individual generic IP addresses. On behalf of the operator of this website, Adobe will use this information to evaluate the use of the website by users, to compile reports on website activity and to provide the website operator with other services related to website and internet use. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Adobe Analytics will not be merged with other Adobe data. You can prevent the storage of cookies by setting your browser software accordingly. However, this offer points out to the users that in this case you may not be able to use all functions of this website to their full extent. Users can also prevent Adobe from collecting the data generated by the cookie and relating to their use of the website (including your IP address) and from processing this data by Adobe by using the browser plug available under the following link -Download and install. The current link is:http://www.adobe.com/de/privacy/opt-out.html
Analysis by WiredMinds
Our website uses tracking pixel technology from WiredMinds AG (www.wiredminds.de) to analyze visitor behavior
Data is collected, processed and stored, from which user profiles are created under a pseudonym. Where possible and sensible, these usage profiles are completely anonymized. Cookies can be used for this. Cookies are small text files that are stored in the visitor's Internet browser and are used to recognize the Internet browser. The data collected, which may also include personal data, are transmitted to WiredMinds or collected directly by WiredMinds. WiredMinds may use information left by visits to the website to create anonymized usage profiles. The data obtained in this way will not be used to personally identify the visitor to this website without the separate consent of the person concerned and it will not be combined with personal data about the bearer of the pseudonym. If IP addresses are recorded, they are anonymized immediately by deleting the last number block.
You can object to the collection, processing and storage of data at any time with future effect using the following link:Exclude from website tracking
Use of the scalable central measuring method
Our website uses the "Scalable Central Measurement Method" (SZM) of INFOnline GmbH (http://www.infonline.de) for the determination of statistical values for the use of our offers.
Anonymous measurements are collected. SZM range measurement uses either a cookie with the identifier "ioam.de", "ivwbox.de", a LocalStorage object or a signature that is created from various automatically transmitted information from your browser to recognize computer systems. IP addresses are only processed in anonymous form.
The range measurement was developed taking data protection into account. The aim of the range measurement is to statistically determine the intensity of use and the number of users of a website. At no time individual users are identified. Your identity is always protected. You will not receive advertising through the system.
For web offers that are members of the information community for determining the distribution of advertising media eV (IVW - http://www.ivw.eu) or on the "internet facts" study by the Arbeitsgemeinschaft Online-Forschung eV (AGOF - www.agof .de), the usage statistics are published monthly by the AGOF and the Arbeitsgemeinschaft Media-Analyze eV (ag.ma - www.agma-mmc.de), as well as by the IVW and can be found at http://www.agof.de, http://www.agma-mmc.de and http://www.ivw.eu. In addition to the publication of measurement data, the IVW regularly checks the SZM process with regard to its use in compliance with regulations and data protection.
Further information on the SZM process can be found on the INFOnline GmbH website (https://www.infonline.de), which operates the SZM process, the AGOF data protection website (http://www.agof.de/datenschutz) and the IVW data protection website (http://www.ivw.eu).
You can object to data processing by the SZM using the following links: http://optout.ioam.de and http://optout.ivwbox.de.
Use of the scalable central measuring method by an application
Our application uses the "Scalable Central Measuring Method" (SZM) from INFOnline GmbH (http://www.infonline.de) for the determination of statistical values for the use of our offers.
Anonymous measurements are collected. The SZM range measurement uses unique identifiers of the end device for the recognition of devices, which are only transmitted anonymously. IP addresses are only processed in anonymous form.
Further information on the SZM process can be found on the INFOnline GmbH website (https://www.infonline.de), which operates the SZM process, the AGOF data protection website (http://www.agof.de/datenschutz) and the IVW data protection website (http://www.ivw.eu).
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Use of script libraries (Google web fonts)
In order to present our content correctly and graphically appealing across browsers, we use script libraries and font libraries such as B. Google web fonts (https://www.google.com/webfonts/). Google web fonts are transferred to your browser's cache to avoid multiple loading. If the browser does not support Google Webfonts or prevents access, content is displayed in a standard font.
Calling script libraries or font libraries automatically triggers a connection to the operator of the library. It is theoretically possible - but currently unclear whether and if so for what purposes - that operators of corresponding libraries collect data.
The privacy policy of the library operator Google can be found here:https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/
Using Adobe Typekit
We use Adobe Typekit for the visual design of our website. Typekit is a service of Adobe Systems Software Ireland Ltd. which gives us access to a font library. To integrate the fonts we use, your browser must establish a connection to an Adobe server in the USA and download the font required for our website. This gives Adobe the information that our website has been accessed from your IP address. Further information on Adobe Typekit can be found in Adobe's data protection notice, which you can access here:www.adobe.com/privacy/typekit.html
Use of Google Maps
This website uses Google Maps API to visually display geographic information. When using Google Maps, Google also collects, processes and uses data about the use of map functions by visitors. You can find more information on data processing by Googlethe Google data protection noticeremove. There you can also change your personal data protection settings in the data protection center.
Detailed instructions on how to manage your own data in connection with Google productsyou'll find here.
Embedded YouTube videos
We embed YouTube videos on some of our websites. The corresponding plugins are operated by YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA. When you visit a page with the YouTube plugin, a connection to YouTube servers is established. YouTube is informed which pages you visit. If you are logged into your YouTube account, YouTube can assign your surfing behavior to you personally. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account beforehand.
If a YouTube video is started, the provider uses cookies that collect information about user behavior.
If you have deactivated the storage of cookies for the Google ad program, you will not have to expect such cookies when watching YouTube videos. However, YouTube also stores non-personal usage information in other cookies. If you want to prevent this, you must block the storage of cookies in the browser.
Further information on data protection at "YouTube" can be found in the provider's data protection declaration at:https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/
Social plugins
We offer you the option of using so-called “social media buttons” on our website. To protect your data, we use the "Shariff" solution for the implementation. As a result, these buttons are only integrated into the website as a graphic that contains a link to the corresponding website of the button provider. By clicking on the graphic you will be forwarded to the services of the respective provider. Only then will your data be sent to the respective provider. If you do not click on the graphic, there will be no exchange between you and the providers of the social media buttons. Information on the collection and use of your data in the social networks can be found in the respective terms of use of the respective providers. More information about the Shariff solution can be found here:http://www.heise.de/ct/artikel/Shariff-Social-Media-Buttons-mit-Datenschutz-2467514.html
We have integrated the social media buttons of the following companies on our website:
Facebook Inc. (1601 S. California Ave - Palo Alto - CA 94304 - USA)
Twitter Inc. (795 Folsom St. - Suite 600 - San Francisco - CA 94107 - USA)
Google Plus / Google Inc. (1600 Amphitheater Parkway - Mountain View - CA 94043 - USA)
Whatsapp
Pinterest
XING AG (Gänsemarkt 43 - 20354 Hamburg - Germany)
LinkedIn Corporation (2029 Stierlin Court - Mountain View - CA 94043 - USA)
Reddit
Stumbleupon
Flattr
Google AdWords
Our website uses Google conversion tracking. If you have reached our website via an advertisement placed by Google, Google Adwords will set a cookie on your computer. The cookie for conversion tracking is set when a user clicks on an advertisement placed by Google. These cookies expire after 30 days and are not used for personal identification. If the user visits certain pages of our website and the cookie has not yet expired, we and Google can recognize that the user clicked on the ad and was redirected to this page. Every Google AdWords customer receives a different cookie. Cookies cannot therefore be tracked via the websites of AdWords customers. The information obtained using the conversion cookie is used to create conversion statistics for AdWords customers who have opted for conversion tracking. Customers learn the total number of users who clicked on their ad and were redirected to a page with a conversion tracking tag. However, you will not receive any information that can be used to personally identify users.
If you do not want to participate in the tracking, you can refuse the setting of a cookie required for this - for example via a browser setting that generally deactivates the automatic setting of cookies or set your browser so that cookies from the domain "googleleadservices.com" are blocked.
Please note that you must not delete the opt-out cookies as long as you do not want measurement data to be recorded. If you have deleted all your cookies in the browser, you have to set the respective opt-out cookie again.
Use of Google remarketing
This website uses the remarketing function of Google Inc. The function serves to present website visitors within the Google advertising network with interest-related advertisements. A so-called "cookie" is saved in the browser of the website visitor, which makes it possible to recognize the visitor when he or she visits websites that belong to the Google advertising network. On these pages, visitors can be presented with advertisements that relate to content that the visitor has previously accessed on websites that use the remarketing function of Google.
According to its own information, Google does not collect any personal data in this process. If you still do not want Google's remarketing function, you can always deactivate it by making the appropriate settings underhttp://www.google.com/settings/adsmake. Alternatively, you can deactivate the use of cookies for interest-based advertising via the advertising network initiative by following the instructions athttp://www.networkadvertising.org/managing/opt_out.aspconsequences.
Your rights to information, correction, blocking, deletion and objection
You have the right to receive information about your personal data stored by us at any time. You also have the right to have your personal data corrected, blocked or, apart from the mandatory data storage for business transactions. Please contact our data protection officer. You can find the contact details at the bottom.
So that data can be blocked at any time, this data must be kept in a lock file for control purposes. You can also request that the data be deleted, provided that there is no statutory archiving obligation. If there is such an obligation, we will block your data on request.
You can make changes or withdraw your consent by notifying us with effect for the future.
Changes to our privacy policy
We reserve the right to occasionally adapt this data protection declaration so that it always complies with the current legal requirements or to implement changes to our services in the data protection declaration, e.g. B. when introducing new services. The new data protection declaration then applies to your next visit.
Questions to the data protection officer
If you have any questions about data protection, please send us an email or contact our data protection officer directly: