The Böllhoff Group appreciates your visit to our careers page and your interest in our company. We take the protection of your personal data very seriously and want you to feel comfortable when visiting our website. Protecting your privacy when processing personal data is a top priority for us, and we take this into account in our business processes. We process data collected when you visit our site in accordance with the GDPR. If you have any further questions regarding the handling of your personal data, please feel free to contact our Data Protection Officer.
1. Data controller
The controller responsible for the collection, processing, and use of your personal data is:
Wilhelm Böllhoff GmbH & Co. KG
Archimedesstraße 1-4
33649 Bielefeld
Germany
If you have any questions regarding data protection, please feel free to contact our Data Protection Officer:
2. Provision of the website
When you use the website for informational purposes only—that is, if you do not register or otherwise provide us with information (e.g., via a contact form)—we collect the following technical information (log file data):
- Operating system of the device you use to visit our website
- Browser (type, version, and language settings)
- The amount of data accessed
- The current IP address of the device you use to visit our website
- Date and time of access
- The URL of the previously visited website (referrer)
- The URL of the (sub)page you are accessing on the website
- The Internet service provider of the accessing system
The collection of this data is technically necessary to display our website to you and to ensure stability and security. We (and our service provider) generally do not know who is behind an IP address. We do not combine the data listed above with any other data.
The legal basis for storing the data/log files is Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. Storing this data in log files ensures the proper functioning of the website and also serves to improve and secure our systems. No further analysis of this data (for example, for marketing purposes) takes place in this context.
The data stored by Wilhelm Böllhoff GmbH & Co. KG is deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. This occurs after six weeks at the latest. Storage beyond this period is possible. In this case, users’ IP addresses are deleted or anonymized so that the visiting client can no longer be identified.
3. Cookies
This website uses so-called “cookies,” which serve to make the website more user-friendly, effective, and secure overall. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer system. Please note that some of these cookies are transferred from our server to your computer system; these are mostly so-called “session cookies.” “Session cookies” are characterized by the fact that they are automatically deleted from your hard drive at the end of the browser session. Other cookies remain on your computer system and enable us to recognize your computer system the next time you visit (so-called “persistent cookies”). When accessing the website, the user is informed about the use of cookies, and consent is obtained for the processing of the personal data involved. No personal data is stored in the cookies used. We receive only anonymized information based on the cookies. Of course, you can refuse cookies at any time, provided your browser allows it. Please note that certain features of this website may not be available or may be limited if your browser is set to reject cookies (from our website).
The legal bases for the processing of personal data via cookies and their retention periods may vary. To the extent that you have provided us with your consent, the legal basis is Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR. To the extent that data processing is based on our legitimate interests, the legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. The stated purpose then corresponds to our legitimate interest.
Technically necessary cookies serve to simplify the use of websites. The user data collected by technically necessary cookies is not used by to create user profiles. Analytical cookies are used to improve the quality of the websites and their content. Through analytical cookies, we learn how the website is used and can continuously optimize our offerings.
Cookies are stored on the user’s computer and transmitted by it. Therefore, users have full control over the use of cookies. By changing the settings in your web browser, you can disable or restrict the transmission of cookies. Cookies that have already been stored can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are disabled for our website, it may no longer be possible to use all of the website’s features to their full extent.
4. Contact Form and Email
We provide a contact form on our website to make it easy for you to contact us. The data entered in the form is transmitted to Wilhelm Böllhoff GmbH & Co. KG and stored. In addition, the user’s IP address, as well as the date and time of transmission, are stored at the time the form is submitted. Alternatively, you can contact us via the email address provided. In this case, the user’s personal data transmitted via email is stored. The data is not disclosed to third parties. The data is used exclusively for processing the inquiry.
The legal basis for processing the data, provided the user has given consent, is Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR. The legal basis for processing the data transmitted when sending an email is Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. If the email contact is intended to lead to the conclusion of a contract, the legal basis for processing is Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR.
The processing of personal data serves solely to handle the contact request. In the case of contact via email, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in the processing of the data. The other personal data processed serves to prevent misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. For personal data entered in the contact form and data sent via email, this is the case once the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation is considered ended when it is clear from the circumstances that the matter in question has been conclusively resolved.
5. Disclosure of Personal Data/Recipients
As a general rule, your personal data will not be disclosed to third parties unless we are legally required to do so, the disclosure is necessary to fulfill the contractual relationship, or you have expressly consented to the disclosure of your data in advance.
Your data will only be shared with affiliated companies and service providers if they are acting on our behalf and assisting Muster AG in the provision of its services. The processing of your personal data by contracted service providers takes place within the framework of commissioned processing in accordance with Article 28 of the GDPR. The aforementioned service providers are granted access only to the personal information necessary to perform their respective tasks. These service providers are prohibited from disclosing your personal information or using it for other purposes, in particular for their own advertising purposes. To the extent that external service providers have access to your personal data, we have ensured through legal, technical, and organizational measures, as well as through regular audits, that they, too, comply with applicable data protection regulations. Specifically, these recipients are as follows: Your personal data is not disclosed to other companies for commercial purposes.
We place great importance on processing your data within the EU/EEA. However, there may be instances where we use service providers that process data outside the EU/EEA. In such cases, we ensure that, prior to the transfer of your personal data, the recipient maintains an adequate level of data protection comparable to the standards within the EU. This can be achieved, for example, through EU Standard Contractual Clauses, Binding Corporate Rules, or special agreements to which the company can submit.
6. Matomo
This website uses the web analytics software Matomo (www.matomo.org) to collect and store data for marketing and optimization purposes. This data is used to create usage profiles under a pseudonym; cookies are used for this purpose. Cookies are small text files that are stored locally in the cache of the website visitor’s internet browser. The cookies enable the recognition of the web browser. The data collected using Matomo technology (including your anonymized IP address) is transmitted to our server and stored for usage analysis purposes, which helps us optimize the website. The information generated by the cookie in the pseudonymous user profile is not used to personally identify visitors to this website and is not combined with personal data about the person behind the pseudonym. You can prevent the use of cookies—and thus participation in tracking—by adjusting your browser settings accordingly; however, in this case, you may not be able to use all features of this website to their full extent.
The legal basis for the processing of users’ personal data is Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR.
The processing of users’ personal data enables us to analyze our users’ browsing behavior. By evaluating the data collected, we are able to compile information about the use of the website’s individual components. This helps us to continuously improve the website and its user-friendliness. Data is collected and stored only with express consent in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR.
The retention period is 4 years.
Cookies are stored on the user’s computer and transmitted from there to our site. Therefore, you have full control over the use of cookies. By changing the settings in your web browser, you can disable or restrict the transmission of cookies. Cookies that have already been stored can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are disabled for our website, you may no longer be able to use all of the website’s features to their full extent. For more information on the privacy settings of the Matomo software, please visit the following link: https://matomo.org/docs/privacy/.
7. Information on Data Subject Rights
Every data subject has the right of access under Article 15 of the GDPR, the right to rectification under Article 16 of the GDPR, the right to erasure under Article 17 of the GDPR, the right to restriction of processing under Article 18 of the GDPR, the right to object under Article 21 of the GDPR, and the right to data portability under Article 20 of the GDPR. With regard to the right of access and the right to erasure, the restrictions set forth in Sections 34 and 35 of the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) apply.
a) Information on the Right to File a Complaint
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection supervisory authority regarding the processing of your personal data by Wilhelm Böllhoff GmbH & Co. KG.
b) Information on the obligation to provide personal data
There is no obligation to provide your personal data. The provision of your personal data is voluntary and, in particular, has no impact on your application process.
c) Information on Automated Decision-making and Profiling
No automated decision-making, in particular no automated decision regarding your application or profiling, takes place.
d) Notice regarding the withdrawal of consent
You may withdraw any consent you have given to the processing of personal data at any time by notifying Wilhelm Böllhoff GmbH & Co. KG. Please note that the withdrawal takes effect only for the future. Processing that took place prior to the withdrawal is not affected.
e) Right to Object to Data Processing for Direct Marketing Purposes
Pursuant to Article 21(2) of the GDPR, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data. If you object to processing for the purpose of direct marketing, we will no longer process your personal data for these purposes. Please note that the objection takes effect only for the future. Processing that took place prior to the objection is not affected.
f) Notice Regarding the Right to Object in Cases of Balancing of Interests
To the extent that we base the processing of your personal data on a balancing of interests, you may object to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) of the GDPR. If you exercise this right to object, we ask that you explain the reasons why we should not process your personal data as described. In the event of a justified objection, we will review the situation and either cease or adjust the data processing or explain our compelling legitimate grounds to you.
We have implemented comprehensive technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data from accidental or intentional manipulation, loss, destruction, or access by unauthorized persons. Our security procedures are regularly reviewed and adapted to technological advancements.
9. Changes to the Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to change or amend this Privacy Policy at any time in compliance with applicable data protection regulations.
Last updated: April 12, 2024
