Data Protection Policy
1. Data protection at a glance
4. Legally required Data Protection Officer
5. Your Rights
6. Note on SSL and TLS Encryption
7. Data collection on our website
8. Registration on the Website
9. Social Media: Sharing Content via Plug-ins (YouTube, LinkedIn, XING, X & Co.)
10. Newsletter
11. Application Data
12. Tools
1 • Data protection at a Glance
General Information
The following notes provide a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit our website. In addition, we inform you about how we handle personal data from business partners, interested parties, and applicants. Personal data is any data that can personally identify you. Detailed information on the topic of data protection can be found in our privacy policy, which is listed below this text.
Data collection on our Website
Who is responsible for data collection on this website?
The responsible party is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of processing personal data (such as names, email addresses, etc.). Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator.
You can find their contact details in the website's imprint and in section 2 of this data privacy policy.
How do we collect your data?
Your data is collected in two ways. First, when you provide it to us, for example, by entering information into a contact form. Other data is automatically collected by our IT systems when you visit the website. This mainly includes technical data (e.g., your internet browser, operating system, or the time the page was accessed). This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter our website.
What do we use your data for?
Some of the data is collected to ensure the website is provided without errors. Other data may be used to analyze your user behaviour.
What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right at any time to obtain information about the origin, recipient, and purpose of your stored personal data free of charge. You also have the right to request the correction, blocking, or deletion of this data. For this, and for any further questions on the topic of data protection, you can contact us at any time using the address provided in the imprint and in section 2 of this privacy policy. Additionally, you have the right to file a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority.
Analysis Tools and Third-Party Tools
When you visit our website, your browsing behavior may be statistically analyzed. This is primarily done using cookies and so-called analytics programs. The analysis of your browsing behavior is usually anonymous; the browsing behavior cannot be traced back to you.
2 • General Information
amasol GmbH as the operator of this website takes the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with legal data protection regulations, as well as based on this privacy policy. The legal foundations for this can be found in the General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) and the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).
This privacy policy is intended to inform you about the nature and scope of the processing of personal data when using our website. Personal data refers to data that can personally identify you. This includes, for example, your name, address, email address, and your usage behavior.
This privacy policy explains which data we collect and how we use it. It also provides information on how and for what purpose this occurs. Please note that data transmission over the Internet (e.g., communication via email) can have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of the data from third-party access is not possible.
3 • Who is responsible for data processing?
The entity responsible for data processing on this website is:
amasol GmbH
Campus Neue Balan
Claudius-Keller-Straße 3 B
81669 Munich
Represented by:
Stefan Deml
Frank Jahn
Thomas Dirsch
Commercial Register and VAT Information
Munich District Court HRB 282168
Company headquarters: Munich
VAT ID No.: DE204774530
Phone: +49 89 1894743-0
Email: datenschutz(at)amasol.de
The responsible party is the natural or legal person who, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).
4 • Legally required Data Protection Officer
We have appointed a data protection officer for our company.
The Data Protection Officer is provided by:
A & A Arbeitsschutz GmbH
Kölner Straße 76
41812 Erkelenz
Phone: +49 2431 94797-0
Email: DS-Beauftragter(at)aa-arbeitsschutz.de
The internal data protection coordinator is provided by:
amasol GmbH
Campus Neue Balan
Claudius-Keller-Straße 3 B
81669 Munich
Phone: +49 89 1894743-0
Email: datenschutz(at)amasol.de
5 • Your Rights
You have the following rights against the responsible party for processing:
Right to withdraw your consent to Data Processing
Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You can revoke any consent you have already given at any time. An informal notification via email to us is sufficient for this purpose. The legality of the data processing carried out until the revocation remains unaffected by the withdrawal.
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to request that data which we process automatically based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract be provided to you or a third party in a commonly used, machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of the data to another responsible party, this will only be done to the extent technically feasible.
Access, Blocking, Deletion
You have the right to obtain information about your stored personal data, its origin, recipients, and the purpose of data processing free of charge at any time, as well as the right to request correction, blocking, or deletion of this data in accordance with applicable legal provisions. You can contact us at any time using the address provided in the imprint (Impressum) for this purpose and for any further questions regarding personal data.
Right to Lodge a Complaint with the Supervisory Authority
In the event of data protection violations, the affected person has the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority. The responsible supervisory authority for data protection issues is the data protection officer of the federal state in which our company is located. A list of data protection officers and their contact details can be found at the following link: www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Infothek/Anschriften_Links/anschriften_links-node.html.
6 • Note to SSL and TLS Encryption
This page uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries that you send to us as the site operator. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the address line of the browser changes from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock symbol in your browser's address bar. When SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.
7 • Data collection on our website
Use of Cookies, Analytics Tools, Advertising Plug-ins, and other services on our website
Cookies
Our website uses so-called "cookies." Cookies are small text files stored on your device. There are two types of cookies: session cookies, which are deleted once you close your browser, and permanent cookies, which are stored for a longer period. Cookies serve various functions; for example, the use of technically necessary cookies is essential for using our website.
The cookie-based data processing is carried out based on your consent according to Art. 6 (1) sentence 1 lit. a GDPR, or based on Art. 6 (1) sentence 1 lit. f GDPR to protect our legitimate interests. Our legitimate interest lies particularly in providing you with a technically optimized, user-friendly, and tailored website.
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time and withdraw your consent. You also have the option to disable cookies in your browser settings.
However, a complete deactivation of cookies may significantly affect the user experience and prevent you from using all functions of our website.
Use of CookieYes on our website
We use the CookieYes service on our website. The provider of this service is CookieYes, 3 Warren Yard, Milton Keynes, MK12 5NW, United Kingdom. We use the CookieYes tool to display our cookie banner on our website and ensure that we obtain your consent for using cookies. When you visit our website, CookieYes may place cookies on your computer or mobile device to store your preferences and ensure you maintain these settings on each visit.
CookieYes collects personal data for the provision of cloud computing solutions. No personal data is transferred to a third country when using the service.
For more information, please refer to the provider's privacy policy at the following URL: www.cookieyes.com/privacy-policy/
Cookie Policy
For more details on the cookies we use and how to manage your cookie preferences, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
Server Log Files
The provider of the website automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser transmits to us automatically. This includes:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system used
- Referrer URL
- Hostname of the accessing computer
- Time of the server request
- IP address
The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the anonymous analysis of user behavior to optimize their web offering.
Analytics Tools and Advertising
To analyze user behavior, your data is processed pseudonymously or anonymously using the following analytics tools.
Contentsquare
We use the web analytics service from Contentsquare (Implerstraße 25a, 81371 Munich) on our website to optimize usability and for marketing purposes. If we receive your consent, Contentsquare collects interaction data from your visit to our website, such as clicks, scrolling, or time spent, in a pseudonymized form using cookies.
The following data may be processed with your consent:
- Information about your device (device type, browser information)
- IP address (pseudonymized)
- Date, time, and duration of the visit to our website
- Geographic location data
- Interaction with website elements: mouse position, click behavior, scrolling, mouse-over effects
Contentsquare analyzes this data for us to evaluate your use of our website. We receive pseudonymized reports about website activity. Your data is processed based on Art. 6 (1) a) GDPR in conjunction with your consent. You can withdraw your consent for future use at any time. (Here, perhaps briefly describe how this works.)
For more information about Contentsquare and its data protection practices, please visit Contentsquare's privacy center, which includes its privacy policies: https://contentsquare.com/privacy-center/.
Dynatrace
Our website uses the analytics tool Dynatrace. The application is operated exclusively on our own servers and does not transmit data to Dynatrace. Pseudonymous usage profiles can be created from the data collected. Cookies are used for this purpose. Cookies are small text files stored locally in your internet browser’s cache. Cookies enable us to recognize your browser. The collected data will not be used to personally identify visitors to our website without the separately granted consent of the individual concerned, and will not be merged with personal data about the bearer of the pseudonym.
Cookies remain on your device until you delete them. The storage of Dynatrace cookies is based on Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the anonymous analysis of user behavior to optimize their web offering.
In addition, you can ensure that no personal data is collected by activating the Do Not Track function of your browser.
For more information, please visit the Dynatrace website in the Data Privacy and Security section: https://www.dynatrace.com/support/help/data-privacy-and-security/
Google Analytics
This website uses the functions of the web analytics service Google Analytics. The provider is Google Ireland Limited ("Google"), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Google Analytics allows the website operator to analyze the behavior of website visitors. The website operator receives various usage data, such as page views, duration of stay, operating systems used, and the origin of users. This data may be compiled into a profile associated with the respective user or their device.
Google Analytics uses technologies that enable the recognition of users for the purpose of analyzing user behavior (e.g., cookies or device fingerprinting). The information collected by Google about the use of this website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there.
The use of this analytics tool is based on Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior to optimize both its web offering and its advertising. If explicit consent has been requested (e.g., consent to store cookies), processing is based solely on Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR; consent can be revoked at any time.
IP Anonymization
We have activated the IP anonymization feature on this website. This means that your IP address will be shortened by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area before it is transmitted to the USA. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there. Google will use this information on behalf of the operator of this website to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activities, and provide other services related to website usage and internet usage to the website operator. The IP address transmitted by your browser within the framework of Google Analytics will not be merged with other data from Google.
Browser Plugin
You can prevent the collection and processing of your data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. For more information on how to handle user data in Google Analytics, please refer to Google's privacy policy: support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245.
Processing
We have signed a data processing agreement with Google and fully implement the strict requirements of the German data protection authorities when using Google Analytics.
Storage Duration
Data stored by Google at the user and event level, which is linked to cookies, user IDs (e.g., User ID), or advertising IDs (e.g., DoubleClick cookies, Android advertising ID), is anonymized or deleted after 26 months. For details, please see the following link: support.google.com/analytics/answer/7667196.
Google Tag Manager
This website uses Google Tag Manager. This service allows website tags to be managed via an interface. The Google Tag Manager implements only tags, meaning: no cookies are used and no personal data is collected. The Google Tag Manager triggers other tags, which may collect data. However, the Google Tag Manager does not access this data. If a deactivation has been made at the domain or cookie level, it remains for all tracking tags as long as they are implemented with the Google Tag Manager.
Using this service may result in data being transferred to a third country (USA). For more information, see the provider's privacy information at the following URL: policies.google.com/privacy.
Google Static
We use the Google Static service on our website. The provider of this service is Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Barrow Street Dublin 4, Ireland. Google Static is a service that provides static resources like images, scripts, and stylesheets hosted on Google's servers. When you access these resources, certain information is automatically transmitted from your browser to Google, such as your IP address, the browser used, the operating system, the size of the requested file, and the date and time of access. This information is used by Google to provide, maintain, and improve the service, as well as to generate aggregated statistics about the usage of the service.
Google Static also uses cookies to enhance the performance and user experience of the service. Using the service may result in data being transferred to a third country (USA). For more information, see the provider's privacy information at the following URL: policies.google.com/privacy.
Google APIs
We use the Google APIs service on our website. The provider of this service is Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Barrow Street Dublin 4, Ireland. Google APIs are web-based services that allow us to integrate various functionalities into our website. When you access these services, certain information is automatically transmitted from your browser to Google, such as your IP address, the browser used, the operating system, the size of the requested file, and the date and time of access. This information is used by Google to provide, maintain, and improve the services, as well as to generate aggregated statistics about the usage of the services.
Using the Google APIs service may result in data being transferred to a third country (USA). For more information, see the provider's privacy information at the following URL: policies.google.com/privacy
Lead Forensics
Our website uses the Lead Forensics tool to collect information about visitors to our website and gain insights into user behavior and potential business interests. Lead Forensics collects data that helps us identify companies visiting our website. When you visit our website, certain information may be automatically collected from your device and transmitted to Lead Forensics. This includes your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, and access time. This information is used to identify visiting companies and analyze potential customer interest. Lead Forensics also uses cookies to collect information about your interaction with our website. These cookies are stored on your device and allow Lead Forensics to generate anonymous statistical data about the use of our website by companies. You can control the use of cookies by Lead Forensics in your browser settings.
Using this service may result in data being transferred to a third country (USA). For more information, please refer to the provider's privacy information at the following URL: www.leadforensics.com/privacy-policy/
LiveIntent
Our website uses the LiveIntent tool to provide personalized advertising and optimize our marketing activities. LiveIntent allows us to display ads based on your interests and demographic characteristics. When you visit our website, LiveIntent may automatically collect certain information from your device and use it. This includes your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, and access time. Based on this information, we can select relevant ads for you and measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
LiveIntent also uses cookies to collect information about your interaction with our website. These cookies are stored on your device and enable LiveIntent to show you tailored advertising based on your interests. You can control the use of cookies by LiveIntent through your browser settings.
Using this service may result in data being transferred to a third country (USA). For more information, please refer to the provider's privacy information at the following URL: www.liveintent.com/privacy-policy/
Linkedin Ads
Our website uses the LinkedIn Ads advertising program to display relevant advertisements on the LinkedIn platform and optimize our marketing activities. LinkedIn Ads allows us to display ads based on your professional interests and demographic characteristics. When you visit our website, certain information may be automatically collected from your device and transmitted to LinkedIn Ads. This includes your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, and access time. This information is used to personalize ads and measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. LinkedIn Ads also uses cookies to collect information about your interaction with our website and other websites. These cookies are stored on your device and enable LinkedIn Ads to show you personalized advertising based on your professional interests. You can control the use of cookies by LinkedIn Ads through your browser settings.
Using this service may result in data being transferred to a third country (USA). For more information, please refer to the provider's privacy information at the following URL: https://privacy.microsoft.com/de-de/privacystatement
LinkedIn Analytics
Our website uses the LinkedIn Analytics tool to gain insights into user behavior on our website and improve our marketing strategies. LinkedIn Analytics allows us to obtain information about LinkedIn members' interactions with our website. When you visit our website, certain information may be automatically collected from your device and transmitted to LinkedIn Analytics. This includes your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, and access time. This information helps us understand visitor behavior and adjust our content and offerings accordingly. LinkedIn Analytics also uses cookies to collect information about your interaction with our website. These cookies are stored on your device and enable LinkedIn Analytics to generate anonymous statistical data about the use of our website. You can control the use of cookies by LinkedIn Analytics in your browser settings.
Using this service may result in data being transferred to a third country (USA). For more information, please refer to the provider's privacy information at the following URL: www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy.
LinkedIn Insight Tag
Our website uses the conversion tool “LinkedIn Insight Tag” from LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company; Wilton Plaza; Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland. This tool creates a cookie in your web browser, enabling the collection of the following data: URL, referring URL, IP address, device and browser properties (User Agent), and timestamp. The IP addresses are truncated or (if used to reach members across devices) hashed. Direct identifiers of members are removed within seven days to pseudonymize the data. The remaining pseudonymized data is then deleted within 180 days. LinkedIn does not share personal data with amasol; instead, it provides reports and notifications (in which you are not identified) about the website audience and ad performance.
LinkedIn also offers retargeting for website visitors, allowing amasol to display targeted advertising outside its website using this data, without identifying the member. We also use data that does not identify you to improve ad relevance and reach members across devices. For more information, please refer to LinkedIn's privacy policy: de.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
Members of LinkedIn can control the use of their personal data for advertising purposes in their account settings.
You can adjust your cookie settings in our cookie banner.
8 • Registration on the Website
You can register on our website to use additional features on the site. The data you provide for this purpose will only be used for the respective offer or service for which you have registered. The mandatory information requested during registration must be provided in full; otherwise, we will refuse the registration.
For important changes, such as changes in the scope of the offer or necessary technical changes, we will use the email address provided during registration to inform you.
The processing of the data entered during registration is based on your consent (Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR). You can revoke your consent at any time. A simple informal notification by email to us is sufficient. The lawfulness of the data processing already carried out remains unaffected by the revocation.
The data collected during registration will be stored by us for as long as you are registered on our website and will then be deleted. Statutory retention periods remain unaffected.
9 • Social Media: Sharing Content via Plug-ins (YouTube, LinkedIn, XING, X & Co.)
We currently use the following social media plug-ins: YouTube, LinkedIn, XING, and X. These plug-ins are only loaded if you have activated this function through your consent.
The content on our pages can be shared in compliance with data protection regulations on social networks such as LinkedIn, XING, or X. This site uses Heise Shariff with the Shariff Wrapper for this purpose. This tool establishes a direct connection between the networks and users only when the user actively clicks on one of these buttons. This tool does not automatically transfer user data to the operators of these platforms. If the user is logged into one of the social networks, an information window will appear when using the social buttons from LinkedIn, XING, X & Co., allowing the user to confirm the text before sending it. Our users can share the content of this page in compliance with data protection regulations on social networks without the operators of the networks creating complete surfing profiles. For more information, please visit the Shariff Wrapper website: https://de.wordpress.org/plugins/shariff/.
Additionally, you will find embedded YouTube videos at various places on our website. The operator of the pages is YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA.
When you visit one of our pages equipped with a YouTube plugin, a connection to the YouTube servers is established. In doing so, the YouTube server is informed about which of our pages you have visited.
If you are logged into your YouTube account, you enable YouTube to directly associate your browsing behavior with your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account.
You have the option to disable this feature via our cookie banner.
10 • Newsletter
Newsletter Data
If you wish to receive the newsletter offered on the website, we require an email address from you as well as information that allows us to verify that it is indeed your email address and that you consent to receiving the newsletter. No additional data will be collected, or only on a voluntary basis. We use this data exclusively for sending the requested information and do not share it with third parties.
The processing of the data entered in the newsletter registration form is carried out solely on the basis of your consent (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR). You can revoke the consent you granted for storing the data, the email address, and its use for sending the newsletter at any time, for example, via the “unsubscribe” link in the newsletter. You also have the option of contacting us directly at the following email address: marketing@amasol.com. The legality of the data processing operations that have already taken place remains unaffected by the revocation. Data that we have stored with your consent for other purposes remains unaffected by this.
CleverReach
amasol uses CleverReach for sending newsletters. The provider is CleverReach GmbH & Co. KG, Mühlenstr. 43, 26180 Rastede. CleverReach is a service that allows for the organization and analysis of newsletter dispatch. The data you enter for newsletter subscription (e.g., email address) will be stored on CleverReach's servers in Germany or Ireland.
Our newsletters sent via CleverReach allow us to analyze the behavior of newsletter recipients. This includes analyzing how many recipients opened the newsletter message and how often a particular link in the newsletter was clicked. With the help of so-called conversion tracking, it can also be analyzed whether a predefined action (e.g., purchasing a product on our website) occurred after clicking the link in the newsletter. For more information on data analysis through CleverReach newsletters, you can visit: https://www.cleverreach.com/de/funktionen/reporting-und-tracking/.
The data processing takes place on the basis of your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR). You can revoke this consent at any time by unsubscribing from the newsletter or by unsubscribing on our website under this link. You also have the option of contacting us directly at the following email: marketing@amasol.com
Data that has been stored with your consent for other purposes remains unaffected. For more details, please refer to CleverReach's privacy policy at: https://www.cleverreach.com/de/datenschutz/.
12 • Application Data
Applicants
In order to get to know you better during the application process, we process your personal data. Personal data is all data with which you can be personally identified. In the application process, this includes in particular your surname, first name, address, email address, telephone number, possible start date, desired salary and details and documents relating to your professional career. Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. This article permits data processing for the performance of a contract or the implementation of pre-contractual measures. This includes the application process.
If you are not hired, we will retain the data from the application process for a maximum of six months. In this way, we ensure that we can fulfill our obligations under the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG). After six months at the latest, all data from the application process will be deleted or destroyed in accordance with data protection regulations.
Further information on the processing of your data in the application process can be found here.
Further information on our application process in general can also be found on our careers page.
11 • Tools
Google Web Fonts
This page uses so-called web fonts provided by Google for a uniform display of fonts. When you access a page, your browser loads the required web fonts into its browser cache to display texts and fonts correctly.
To do this, the browser you are using must connect to Google's servers. This allows Google to learn that our website has been accessed via your IP address. The use of Google Web Fonts is in the interest of a consistent and appealing presentation of our online offerings. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR.
If your browser does not support web fonts, a standard font from your computer will be used. For more information on Google Web Fonts, please visit https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and Google's privacy policy: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/.