Privacy Policy

Protecting your personal data is of particular importance to us. We therefore process your data exclusively on the basis of the applicable legal provisions (GDPR, BDSG). In this privacy policy, we inform you about the type, scope, and purpose of the collection and use of personal data on our website.

1. Controller

The party responsible for data processing on this website is: IMW Service GmbH Am Grarock 8 D-33154 Salzkotten Phone: +49 (0) 5258 605 01 – 0 Email: info@imw-service.de

2. Collection and Storage of Personal Data

When visiting our website, information is automatically transmitted by your browser to our server and temporarily stored in so-called server log files. This includes: IP address of the requesting device, date and time of access, name and URL of the requested file, website from which the access was made (referrer URL), browser used and, where applicable, your operating system, and the name of your access provider. This data is collected exclusively to ensure smooth operation of the website, to evaluate system security and stability, and for administrative purposes. This data is not merged with other data sources.

3. Legal Basis for Data Processing

Personal data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 (1) GDPR: • Consent (Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR) — when you have given us your consent • Contract performance (Art. 6 (1)(b) GDPR) — when processing is necessary for the performance of a contract • Legal obligation (Art. 6 (1)(c) GDPR) — when we are subject to a legal obligation • Legitimate interests (Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR) — when processing is necessary to protect our legitimate interests

4. Contact Form and Email

When you contact us via the contact form or email, your information (name, email address, phone number, message) is stored for the purpose of processing your enquiry and in case of follow-up questions. We will not share this data without your consent. Processing is based on Art. 6 (1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual measures) or Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in responding to your enquiry). Your data will be deleted once the purpose of storage no longer applies, unless statutory retention obligations require otherwise.

5. Job Applications

If you apply to us, we process your application data (CV, cover letter, references, contact details) solely for the purpose of candidate selection. The legal basis is § 26 BDSG in conjunction with Art. 88 GDPR. In case of rejection, your data will be deleted no later than six months after the conclusion of the application process, unless you have consented to longer storage.

6. Cookies

Our website exclusively uses technically necessary cookies required for the proper operation of the website. No tracking, analytics, or marketing cookies are set. The legal basis is Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in the smooth operation of the website).

7. SSL/TLS Encryption

For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, this website uses SSL or TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the address bar changing from "http://" to "https://" and by the lock symbol in your browser bar.

8. Hosting

This website is hosted by Vercel Inc. The servers are located within the European Union. Vercel processes data in compliance with the GDPR. For more information, see Vercel's privacy policy: https://vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy

9. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data: • Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR) • Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR) • Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR) • Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR) • Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR) • Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR) • Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7 (3) GDPR) To exercise your rights, please contact: info@imw-service.de

10. Data Retention

Personal data is only stored for as long as is necessary for the respective processing purpose or as required by statutory retention periods. After expiry of the retention period, data is routinely deleted.

11. Supervisory Authority

Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe that the processing of your personal data violates the GDPR. Competent supervisory authority: Landesbeauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit Nordrhein-Westfalen Postfach 20 04 44, 40102 Düsseldorf https://www.ldi.nrw.de

12. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy to ensure it always complies with current legal requirements or to implement changes to our services. The new privacy policy will apply to your next visit.