Privacy Policy
1. Name and Contact Details of the Controller
This privacy policy informs you about the processing of personal data on the company website of:
Controller:
Softlare GmbH
Hafenstr. 93 A
D-67547 Worms
Telephone: +49 (0) 6241 678 789-0
Fax: +49 (0) 6241 678 789-99
Contact details of the Data Protection Officer: not required
2. Scope and Purpose of the Processing of Personal Data
2.1 Visiting the Website
When you access this website www.softlare.de
, your browser automatically sends data to the server of this website, which is stored temporarily in a log file. Until automatic deletion, the following data are stored without further input from the visitor:
- IP address of the visitor’s device
- Date and time of access
- Name and URL of the page accessed
- Website from which the visitor came (so-called referrer URL)
- Browser and operating system of the visitor’s device, and the name of the visitor’s Internet service provider
The processing of these personal data is justified under Art. 6 (1) f) GDPR. The company has a legitimate interest in processing this data in order to:
- establish the connection to the company’s website quickly,
- enable user-friendly use of the website,
- recognize and ensure the security and stability of the systems, and
- facilitate and improve administration of the website.
The data are not processed to gain personal insights about the visitor.
2.2 Contact Form
Visitors can send messages via an online contact form. To receive a reply, at least a valid email address must be provided; all other data are optional. By submitting the form, the visitor consents to the processing of the submitted personal data. The data are processed solely to handle and answer inquiries. This is done on the basis of consent under Art. 6 (1) a) GDPR. The data are deleted automatically once the inquiry has been handled and no retention reasons remain (e.g., subsequent contract).
2.3 Newsletter (currently not available)
By subscribing to the newsletter, the visitor consents to the processing of their data. Only an email address is required. Legal basis for newsletter processing is consent under Art. 6 (1) a) GDPR. The visitor can unsubscribe any time via a link in the newsletter or by emailing newsletter@softlare.de
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3. Disclosure of Data
Personal data are disclosed to third parties only if:
- the data subject has given consent under Art. 6 (1) a) GDPR,
- necessary under Art. 6 (1) f) GDPR for asserting, exercising or defending legal claims and no overriding interest of the data subject exists,
- required by law under Art. 6 (1) c) GDPR, or
- required under Art. 6 (1) b) GDPR for performing a contract.
Otherwise, personal data are not shared with third parties.
4. Cookies
This website uses cookies—small data packets exchanged between the server and your browser. Cookies contain no viruses or malware. They store information linked to your device.
Most browsers accept cookies by default; you can configure your browser to reject cookies or to prompt before accepting. Rejecting cookies may limit some website functions.
Cookies enhance usability—for example, session cookies remember pages you visited so you don’t have to repeat entries. Temporary cookies (“session cookies”) are deleted after you leave the site. Persistent cookies may store your inputs and settings between visits, for a more personalized experience.
Cookies are also used for statistical analysis to improve the offering. These uses are based on the company’s legitimate interests under Art. 6 (1) f) GDPR.
5. Your Rights as a Data Subject
If your personal data are processed, you have the following rights under the GDPR:
5.1 Right of Access
You can request confirmation whether and which personal data of yours are processed. No access is granted if disclosure would conflict with confidentiality obligations (e.g., under professional secrecy) or other overriding interests.
5.2 Right to Rectification
You may request correction of inaccurate data or completion of incomplete data.
5.3 Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”)
You may request deletion of your data if one of the following applies:
- They are no longer necessary for the purposes collected.
- You withdraw consent and no other legal basis exists.
- You object to processing and no overriding interest justifies further processing.
- They were unlawfully processed.
- They must be erased to fulfill a legal obligation.
No erasure if processing is required for freedom of expression, legal claims, public interest tasks, or if erasure involves disproportionate effort.
5.4 Right to Restriction of Processing
You may request restriction if one of the following applies:
- You contest the accuracy of the data.
- Processing is unlawful and you request restriction instead of erasure.
- Data are no longer needed by us but needed by you for legal claims.
- You object to processing pending verification of overriding interests.
Restricted data may only be processed with your consent or for legal claims, protection of another person’s rights, or important public interest.
5.5 Right to Data Portability
Where processing is based on consent (Art. 6 (1) a) or contract and uses automated means, you can receive your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format and transmit it to another controller.
5.6 Right to Object
You may object at any time to processing based on Art. 6 (1) e) or f) GDPR. We will then stop processing unless we demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds.
5.7 Right to Withdraw Consent
You can withdraw consent at any time for future processing. Withdrawal does not affect processing prior to withdrawal.
5.8 Right to Lodge a Complaint
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, especially in your place of residence or workplace.
6. Version and Updates of This Privacy Policy
This policy is current as of May 1, 2021. We reserve the right to update it as needed to improve data protection or adapt to changes in law or authority practice.
