I. Controller

We take the protection of your personal data very seriously and treat your personal information confidentially and in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK GDPR and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), where applicable.

The data controller within the meaning of data protection legislation is:

II. Data Protection Officer

In accordance with statutory requirements, the appointment of a data protection officer is not required for our company.

III. General Information on Data Processing

1. Scope of Processing

We process personal data only to the extent necessary to provide a functional website, our content and services, or where you have given your explicit consent.

2. Legal Bases for Processing

Article 6(1)(a) GDPR – Consent
Article 6(1)(b) GDPR – Performance of a contract / pre-contractual measures
Article 6(1)(c) GDPR – Legal obligation
Article 6(1)(d) GDPR – Vital interests
Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – Legitimate interests

3. Data Retention and Deletion

Personal data will be deleted or restricted as soon as the purpose for storage no longer applies, unless statutory retention obligations apply.

IV. Website Provision and Server Log Files

1. Data Collected

Each time our website is accessed, the following data may be stored in server log files:

• Requested file name
• Date and time of access
• Amount of data transferred
• Status message
• IP address (temporary)

2. Purpose of Processing

The processing is carried out to ensure technical stability, security and the proper operation of the website. No personal user profiles are created.

3. Retention Period

Log file data is deleted after the end of the respective session.

4. Right to Object

The collection of this data is technically necessary; therefore, there is no right to object.

V. Use of Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve usability and functionality. Cookies do not contain viruses and do not allow personal identification.

You may disable cookies at any time via your browser settings. Please note that this may limit the functionality of the website.

VI. User Registration / Client Access

1. Scope

When accessing protected areas (e.g. via HiDrive Share), the following data may be stored:

• IP address
• Date and time of access

2. Retention Period

The data is deleted once it is no longer required for the purpose for which it was collected.

VII. Contact by E-mail

1. Data Processing

If you contact us by e-mail, the data you provide will be used exclusively to process your enquiry. Your data will not be passed on to third parties.

2. Retention Period

Your data will remain stored until you object to further processing.

3. Withdrawal of Consent

You may withdraw your consent at any time. In such cases, the communication will be discontinued.

4. Your Rights

You have the right to access, rectification, erasure or restriction of processing of your personal data.

VIII. External Services and Links

Google Fonts

Our website uses external fonts provided by Google Fonts, which may be loaded from servers in the United States. Further information can be found in Google’s privacy policy.

LinkedIn

Our website may contain features of LinkedIn. When visiting pages that include such features, data may be transmitted to LinkedIn. We have no influence over the scope or nature of data processing carried out by LinkedIn.

IX. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy to ensure compliance with current legal requirements or to reflect changes to our services.

PFLÜGER KG reserves the right to delete data without prior notice or to refuse enquiries where permitted by law.