Data protection

PRIVACY POLICY

1. Person responsible

BERODE GmbH
Apostelnstraße 1-3
50667 Cologne
tel.: +49 (0)221 277389 0
e-mail: info@berode.com
Represented by: Achim Roesner

2. General information on data processing

We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We process your data exclusively in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations, in particular the GDPR and the TTDSG. This privacy policy informs you about the type, scope and purpose of the processing of personal data on our website.

3. Hosting and content management system

Our website is operated via WordPress. Technical data such as IP address, browser type, operating system or access times can be processed automatically.

4. Use of cookies and consent tool

Our website uses cookies to improve user-friendliness and to analyze user behavior.
If you see a cookie banner on your first visit, the processing is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.
We set technically necessary cookies on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest).

5. Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics (Google Ireland Limited) for statistical analysis of user behavior.
IP addresses are stored anonymously (IP masking).
The data transfer to the USA is based on an adequacy decision in accordance with Art. 45 GDPR.
Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.

6. Google Maps

We integrate map material from Google Maps. Personal data (e.g. IP address) may be transmitted to Google when the map is accessed.
Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent).

7. YouTube

Videos are embedded via the YouTube platform (extended data protection mode active). User data may be transmitted to YouTube/Google during playback.
Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.

8. Social media

Links or plugins to social networks are integrated on our website (e.g. LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X).
When you click on the respective symbol, you leave our website – the data protection guidelines of the respective provider apply.
In some cases, a connection to the servers of the networks may already be established when the page is loaded (depending on the technical integration).

9. Contact form

If you contact us via the form, we process the data you provide to process your request.
Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b or f GDPR.

10. Career area / applications

You can apply for vacancies on our careers page. We use the data submitted for this purpose exclusively to process your application.
Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR or § 26 BDSG.

11. Storage period

We only store personal data for as long as is necessary to fulfill the respective purpose or as required by law.

12. Your rights

You have the right to:

  • Information (Art. 15 GDPR)
  • Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
  • Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
  • Restriction (Art. 18 GDPR)
  • Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
  • Objection (Art. 21 GDPR)
  • Withdrawal of consent (Art. 7 para. 3 GDPR)
  • Complaint to a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)
13. Online dispute resolution

The EU Commission provides a platform for online dispute resolution:
ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr

We do not participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board.