In order for our website to function properly, we use cookies. To obtain your valid consent to the use and storage of cookies in the browser you use to access our website, and to document this properly, we use a consent management platform: CookieFirst. This technology is provided by Digital Data Solutions BV, Plantage Middenlaan 42a, 1018 DH, Amsterdam, Netherlands. Website: https://cookiefirst.com referred to as CookieFirst.

When you access our website, a connection is established with the CookieFirst server to give us the opportunity to obtain valid consent from you for the use of certain cookies. CookieFirst then stores a cookie in your browser in order to activate only those cookies to which you have consented, and to document this properly. The processed data are stored until the prescribed retention period expires or you request deletion of the data. Notwithstanding this, certain statutory retention periods may apply.

CookieFirst serves to obtain the legally required consent for the use of cookies. The legal basis for this is Article 6(1)(c) of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

We have entered into a data processing agreement with CookieFirst. This is a contract required under data protection law which ensures that the data of our website visitors are processed only in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

Our website and CookieFirst automatically collect and store information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. The following data are collected:

• Your consent status or the withdrawal of your consent

• Your anonymised IP address

• Information about your browser

• Information about your device

• The date and time of your visit to our website

• The URL of the webpage on which you saved or updated your consent settings

• The approximate location of the user who saved their consent preferences

• A universally unique identifier (UUID) of the website visitor who clicked the cookie banner.
  
  1. Name and Contact Details of the Controller and the Company Data Protection Officer 

  This privacy information applies to data processing by the following controller:

  HIS Technology GmbH
  Siemensstraße 4
  D-64760 Oberzent
  Tel. +49 (0)6068 9314-400

  The company data protection officer can be reached at the above address or at datenschutz@his-technology.de reachable.

  2. Collection and Storage of Personal Data and the Nature and Purpose of Their Use

  a) When Visiting the Website
  When you access our website www.his-renewables.de, the browser used on your device automatically sends information to the server of our website. This information is temporarily stored in a so-called log file. The following information is recorded without any action on your part and stored until automated deletion:

  • IP address of the requesting computer,
  • date and time of access,
  • name and URL of the file retrieved,
  • website from which access was made (referrer URL),
  • browser used and, if applicable, the operating system of your computer as well as the name of your access provider. The data mentioned above are processed by us for the following purposes:
  • ensuring a smooth connection to the website,
  • ensuring convenient use of our website,
  • evaluating system security and stability, and
  • for further administrative purposes.

  The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6(1)(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest follows from the purposes for data collection listed above. In no case do we use the collected data for the purpose of drawing conclusions about your person. In addition, when you visit our website we use cookies and analysis services. You will find further explanations in sections 4 and 5 of this Privacy Policy.

  b) When Using Our Contact Form
  For questions of any kind, we offer you the opportunity to contact us via a form provided on the website. A valid e-mail address must be provided so that we know who sent the enquiry and are able to answer it. Further information may be provided voluntarily. The processing of data for the purpose of contacting us is carried out pursuant to Art. 6(1)(1)(a) GDPR on the basis of your voluntarily given consent. The personal data collected by us for use of the contact form are automatically deleted once the enquiry you submitted has been dealt with.
   

  3. Disclosure of Data
  Your personal data will not be transferred to third parties for purposes other than those listed below. We only share your personal data with third parties if:

  • you have given your express consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(1)(a) GDPR,

  • the disclosure is required pursuant to Art. 6(1)(1)(f) GDPR to assert, exercise or defend legal claims and there is no reason to assume that you have an overriding legitimate interest in the non-disclosure of your data,

  • in the event that there is a legal obligation for disclosure pursuant to Art. 6(1)(1)(c) GDPR, and

  • this is legally permissible and required pursuant to Art. 6(1)(1)(b) GDPR for the processing of contractual relationships with you.
   

  4. Cookies
  We use cookies on our website. These are small files that your browser automatically creates and that are stored on your device (laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc.) when you visit our website. Cookies do not cause any damage to your device and do not contain viruses, Trojans, or other malware. The cookie stores information that arises in connection with the specific device being used. This does not, however, mean that we thereby immediately become aware of your identity. The use of cookies serves, on the one hand, to make the use of our offering more convenient for you. We use so-called session cookies, for example, to recognise that you have already visited individual pages of our website. These are automatically deleted when you leave our website.

  In addition, we also use temporary cookies to optimise user-friendliness; these are stored on your device for a defined period of time. If you visit our website again to make use of our services, it is automatically recognised that you have already visited us and what inputs and settings you made, so that you do not have to enter them again. On the other hand, we use cookies to statistically record the use of our website and to analyse it for the purpose of optimising our offering for you (see section 5). These cookies enable us to automatically recognise that you have already visited our website when you visit it again. These cookies are automatically deleted after a defined period of time. The data processed by cookies are necessary for the purposes mentioned to safeguard our legitimate interests and those of third parties pursuant to Art. 6(1)(1)(f) GDPR. Most browsers accept cookies automatically. You can, however, configure your browser so that no cookies are stored on your computer, or so that a notice always appears before a new cookie is created. Completely disabling cookies may, however, mean that you cannot use all functions of our website.
   

  5. Analysis Tools

  a) Tracking Tools
  The tracking measures listed below and used by us are carried out on the basis of Art. 6(1)(1)(f) GDPR. With the tracking measures used we aim to ensure needs-based design and the ongoing optimisation of our website. On the other hand, we use the tracking measures to statistically record the use of our website and to analyse it for the purpose of optimising our offering for you. These interests are to be regarded as legitimate within the meaning of the aforementioned provision. The respective data processing purposes and data categories can be found in the corresponding tracking tools.

  aa) Google Analytics1 
  For the purpose of needs-based design and the ongoing optimisation of our pages, we use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (https://www.google.de/intl/de/about/) (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; hereinafter “Google”). In this context, pseudonymised usage profiles are created and cookies (see section 4) are used. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website

  such as

  • browser type/version,
  • operating system used,
  • referrer URL (the previously visited page),
  • host name of the accessing computer
  • (IP address),
  • time of the server request,

  are transmitted to a server of Google in the USA and stored there. The information is used to evaluate the use of the website, to compile reports on website activities, and to provide further services related to website use and internet use for the purposes of market research and needs-based design of these web pages. This information may also be transferred to third parties where required by law or where third parties process this data on Google’s behalf. In no case will your IP address be merged with other data from Google. IP addresses are anonymised so that assignment is not possible (IP masking). You can prevent the installation of cookies by adjusting your browser software settings accordingly; however, we point out that in this case you may not be able to use all functions of this website to their full extent. In addition, you can prevent the collection of the data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (including your IP address) and the processing of these data by Google by downloading and installing a browser add-on (https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de). As an alternative to the browser add-on, in particular for browsers on mobile devices, you can also prevent collection by Google Analytics by clicking on this link. An opt-out cookie will be set that prevents future collection of your data when you visit this website. The opt-out cookie is valid only in this browser and only for our website and is stored on your device. If you delete the cookies in this browser, you must set the opt-out cookie again. Further information on data protection in connection with Google Analytics can be found, for example, in the Google Analytics Help (https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de). 

  Google reCAPTCHA
  We use “Google reCAPTCHA” (hereinafter “reCAPTCHA”) on our websites. The provider is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA (“Google”). reCAPTCHA is used to check whether data entry on our websites (e.g. in a contact form) is carried out by a human or by an automated program. For this purpose, reCAPTCHA analyses the behaviour of the website visitor based on various characteristics. This analysis begins automatically as soon as the website visitor enters the website. For the analysis, reCAPTCHA evaluates various pieces of information (e.g. IP address, time spent by the website visitor on the website, or mouse movements made by the user). The data collected during the analysis are forwarded to Google. The reCAPTCHA analyses run entirely in the background. Website visitors are not informed that an analysis is taking place. Data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in protecting its web offerings against abusive automated spying and against spam. For further information about Google reCAPTCHA and Google’s Privacy Policy, please refer to the following links: https://www.google.com/intl/de/policies/privacy/ and https://www.google.com/recaptcha/intro/android.html.

  Microsoft Clarity
  This website uses Clarity. The provider is Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited, One Microsoft Place, South County Business Park, Leopardstown, Dublin 18, Ireland, https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/clarity/ (hereinafter “Clarity”).
  Clarity is a tool for analysing user behaviour on this website. In particular, Clarity records mouse movements and creates a graphical representation of which parts of the website users scroll to most frequently (heatmaps). Clarity can also record sessions so that we can view page usage in the form of videos. We also receive information about general user behaviour within our website.
   Clarity uses technologies that enable recognition of the user for the purpose of analysing user behaviour (e.g. cookies or the use of device fingerprinting). Your personal data are stored on Microsoft’s servers (Microsoft Azure Cloud Service) in the USA.
  Where consent has been obtained, the aforementioned service is used exclusively on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25 TTDSG. Consent may be withdrawn at any time. Where no consent has been obtained, the use of this service is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR; the website operator has a legitimate interest in effective user analysis. Further details on data protection with regard to Clarity can be found here: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/clarity/faq Right to object (opt-out): https://choice.microsoft.com/de-DE/opt-out

  Hotjar
  We use Hotjar in order to better understand our users’ needs and to optimise this service and their experience. Hotjar is a technology service that helps us better understand our users’ experience (e.g. how much time they spend on which pages, which links they choose, what users like and dislike, etc.) and thus enables us to build and maintain our service with user feedback. Hotjar uses cookies and other technologies to collect data on our users’ behaviour and their devices. This includes a device’s IP address (processed during your session and stored in a de-identified form), device screen size, device type (unique device identifiers), browser information, geographic location (country only), and the preferred language used to display our website. Hotjar stores this information in a pseudonymised user profile on our behalf. Hotjar is contractually prohibited from selling any of the data collected on our behalf.

  For further details, see the “About Hotjar” section on the Hotjar support page.

  
  7. Data Subject Rights
  You have the right,

  • pursuant to Art. 15 GDPR, to request information about your personal data processed by us. In particular, you may request information about the processing purposes, the category of personal data, the categories of recipients to whom your data have been or will be disclosed, the planned storage period, the existence of a right to rectification, erasure, restriction of processing or objection, the existence of a right to lodge a complaint, the origin of your data if it was not collected by us, and the existence of automated decision-making including profiling and, if applicable, meaningful information about its details;

  • pursuant to Art. 16 GDPR, to request without undue delay the rectification of inaccurate or completion of your personal data stored by us;

  • pursuant to Art. 17 GDPR, to request the erasure of your personal data stored by us, unless processing is necessary for the exercise of the right to freedom of expression and information, for compliance with a legal obligation, for reasons of public interest, or for the assertion, exercise or defence of legal claims;

  • pursuant to Art. 18 GDPR, to request the restriction of processing

  of your personal data where the accuracy of the data is contested by you, the processing is unlawful but you oppose erasure, and we no longer need the data but you require it for the assertion, exercise or defence of legal claims, or you have lodged an objection to processing pursuant to Art. 21 GDPR;

  • pursuant to Art. 20 GDPR, to receive your personal data that you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format or to request transmission to another controller;

  • pursuant to Art. 7(3) GDPR, to withdraw your consent given to us at any time. This has the consequence that we may no longer continue the data processing that was based on this consent for the future, and

  • pursuant to Art. 77 GDPR, to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. As a rule, you may contact the supervisory authority of your habitual place of residence or workplace, or our registered office for this purpose.

  
  8. Right to Object
  If your personal data are processed on the basis of legitimate interests pursuant to Art. 6(1)(1)(f) GDPR, you have the right pursuant to Art. 21 GDPR to object to the processing of your personal data where there are grounds relating to your particular situation or where the objection is directed against direct marketing. In the latter case, you have a general right to object which will be implemented by us without specification of a particular situation. If you wish to exercise your right of withdrawal or objection, an e-mail to datenschutz@his-technology.de

  
  9. Data Security
  During your website visit we use the widely used SSL method (Secure Socket Layer) in conjunction with the highest level of encryption supported by your browser. This is generally 256-bit encryption. If your browser does not support 256-bit encryption, we instead use 128-bit v3 technology. You can tell whether a particular page of our website is transmitted in encrypted form by the closed representation of the key or padlock symbol in the lower status bar of your browser. We also use appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your data against accidental or intentional manipulation, partial or complete loss, destruction, or unauthorised access by third parties. Our security measures are continuously improved in line with technological developments.

  
  10. Currency and Amendment of This Privacy Policy
  This Privacy Policy is currently valid and was last updated in August 2024. Due to the further development of our website and offerings, or as a result of changed legal or regulatory requirements, it may become necessary to amend this Privacy Policy. The current Privacy Policy can be accessed and printed at any time on the website at http://www.his-technology.de/de/datenschutz.html by you at any time