Privacy policy

Scope

The following privacy policy applies to the processing of personal data by benten Capital GmbH & Co. KG, Hohenzollernstrasse 1, 70178 Stuttgart, email: info@benten-capital.com as the controller within the meaning of Art. 4 of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”).

The protection of your data is important to us, particularly with regard to protecting your privacy when we process and use this information. This privacy policy provides information on the collection of personal data when you visit our website. Personal data means any information that can be related to you personally, such as your name, address, email addresses or user behaviour.

Automated data collection and processing by the browser

As with every website, our server automatically and temporarily collects information in the server log files that are transmitted by the browser provided you have not disabled this. When you want to view our website, we collect the following data, which are technically necessary for enabling us to display our website for you and ensure its stability and security (legal basis Art. 6 (1)(f) of the GDPR):

IP address of the requesting computer
client file request
the http response status code
the website from which you are visiting us (referrer URL),
the time of the server request
browser type and version
operating system of the requesting computer

Our server log files are not analysed in relation to personal use. The provider cannot allocate these data to specific persons at any time. These data are not combined with other data sources.

With the exception of the IP address, the data mentioned in section 2.1 are collected and processed by an additional statistical analysis program. The statistical analysis is performed for the purposes of advertising, market research and for the purpose of organising our website in line with user requirements (legal basis Art. 6(1)(1)(f) of the GDPR). No personal data are stored during the analysis. The collected data are used to create anonymised usage profiles. Cookies (see section 5) can be used for this purpose. The data collected by the statistical analysis program cannot be used to personally identify the user of the website as the data are not combined with personal data.

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses “cookies”, which are text files stored on your computer and which help analyse the way in which you use the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website will generally be transmitted to and stored by Google on a server in the United States. If IP anonymisation is enabled on this website, your IP address will, however, be truncated by Google within member states of the European Union or within other states that are parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the United States and truncated there. Google uses this information on behalf of the operator of this website to analyse your use of the website, compile reports on website activities and provide other services related to the use of the website and internet to the website operator.

The IP address transmitted by your browser for the Google Analytics service will not be associated with any other data held by Google.

You can prevent the storage of cookies by adjusting the settings of your browser software; however, please note that by doing so, you may not be able to use all of the functions of this website to the full extent. You can also prevent the transfer of data generated by the cookie with regard to your usage of the website (including your IP address) to Google and the processing of those data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plugin available via the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en-GB.

This website uses Google Analytics with the extension “_anonymizeIp()”. This ensures that IP addresses are processed in truncated form so that they cannot be directly linked to a particular individual. If the data collected about you
include a personal reference, this will immediately be excluded and the personal data will immediately be erased.

We use Google Analytics to analyse the use of our website and make regular improvements. Thanks to the statistics collected, we can improve our website and make it more interesting for you as a user. Google has signed up to the EU-US Privacy Shield for the exceptional cases in which personal data are transmitted to the USA, https://www.privacyshield.gov/EU-US-Framework. The legal basis for the use of Google Analytics is Art. 6(1)(1)(f) of the GDPR.

Information about the third-party provider: Google Dublin, Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, fax: +353 (1) 436 1001. Terms and conditions of use: http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/de.html, overview of data protection: http://www.google.com/intl/de/analytics/learn/privacy.html and the privacy policy: http://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy.

Google Maps

We use the Google Maps service on this website. This allows us to display interactive maps directly on the website and enables you to conveniently use the map function. The legal basis for using Google Maps is Art. 6(1)(1)(f) of the GDPR.

When you visit the website, Google is informed that you have navigated to the corresponding sub-page of our website. The data mentioned under section 2.1 of this privacy policy are also transmitted. This occurs regardless of whether Google provides a user account to which you are logged in or whether no user account exists. If you are logged in to Google, your data will be assigned directly to your account. If you do not want those data to be assigned to your Google profile, you must log out before activating the button. Google stores your data as usage profiles and uses them for the purposes of advertising, market research and for organising its website in line with user requirements. This analysis is performed particularly (even for users who are not logged in) to provide advertising in line with user requirements and to inform other users of the social network about your activities on our website. You have the right to object to the creation of these user profiles, however you must contact Google to exercise this right.

For more information about the purpose and scope of the collection and processing of data by the plugin provider, please refer to the provider’s privacy policies. There, you will also find more information about your rights in this area and setting options to protect your privacy: http://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy Google also processes your personal data in the United States and has signed up to the EU-US Privacy Shield, https://www.privacyshield.gov/EU-US-Framework.

Google Fonts

We also use fonts provided by Google (“Google Fonts”) to improve the presentation of our texts and content. The legal basis for using Google Fonts is Art. 6(1)(1)(f) of the GDPR. For more information about the purpose and scope of data collection and processing by Google Fonts, please refer to the privacy policy:https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/. You can opt out of any tracking (see section 2.4) by visiting: https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated. There, you will find more information about your rights in this area and setting options to protect your privacy: http://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy. Google also processes your personal data in the United States and has signed up to the EU-US Privacy Shield, https://www.privacyshield.gov/EU-US-Framework.

Google Analytics

This website uses functions of the website analytics service Google Analytics. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Google Analytics uses “cookies”. These are text files that are stored on your computer and which help analyse the way in which you use the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website will generally be transmitted to and stored by Google on a server in the United States.

The legal basis for storing Google Analytics cookies and using this analysis tool is Art. 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in analysing user behaviour in order to improve both its website and its advertising. If consent has been requested (for example, consent to store cookies), data are processed exclusively on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) of the GDPR; consent may be withdrawn at any time.

IP anonymisation

We have activated the IP anonymisation function on this website. As a result, your IP address will be truncated by Google within member states of the European Union or within other states that are parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area prior to being transmitted to the United States. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the United States and truncated there. Google uses this information on behalf of the operator of this website to analyse your use of the website, compile reports on website activities and provide other services related to the use of the website and internet to the website operator. The IP address transmitted by your browser for the Google Analytics service will not be associated with any other data held by Google.

Browser plugins

Objection to data collection

You can prevent the collection of your data by Google Analytics by clicking the following link. An opt-out cookie will be placed on your computer to prevent the collection of your data when you visit this website in the future: Disable Google Analytics.

For more information about the use of user data at Google Analytics, please refer to the Google privacy policy: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de.

Commissioned data processing

We have entered into an agreement with Google on commissioned data processing and implement the strict requirements of the German data protection authorities in full when using Google Analytics.

Storage duration

Data stored by Google at the user and event level that are linked to cookies, user IDs or advertising IDs (e.g. DoubleClick cookies, Android advertising IDs) are anonymised or erased after 14 months. For details of this, click the following link: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/7667196?hl=de

Collection and processing of data provided voluntarily

General contact
If you provide us with personal data by email or via our website (surname, first name, email address, address), this is generally on a voluntary basis. These data are used for performance of the contract, for processing your enquiries or orders, and for our own market and opinion research as well as for our own advertising by post and email. They are not used for any other purposes, and in particular are not passed on to third parties for the purposes of advertising, market research or opinion research. We will erase data generated in this context once it is no longer necessary to store them or we will restrict the processing of them if statutory retention obligations exist. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(b) of the GDPR or Art. 6(1)(f) of the GDPR.

Careers page
On our careers page, you can send us a speculative application or apply for a specific vacancy. To enable this, we offer you the option of using our application portal. Your data (name, email address, address, contact details, application documents) are processed only within the context of the vacancy concerned (Art. 6(1)(b) of the GDPR, Section 26 of the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG)) or within the scope of the consent you have given regarding their use for other vacancies (Art. 6(1)(a) of the GDPR). You may at any time withdraw the consent you have given us to process your application data.

Note on sensitive data: It should be specifically noted that applications, particularly CVs, references and other data you transmit to us, may contain particularly sensitive data about mental and physical health, racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical views, trade union or political party memberships or about your sex life.

If you transmit such information in your online application, you expressly give your consent for these data to be processed for the purposes of the application process. These data will be processed in accordance with this privacy policy and any other relevant legislation.

In the event of a rejection or a negative decision regarding your application, the transmitted data will be erased at the earliest 3 months after the end of the application process. This does not apply if legal provisions prevent the erasure or it is necessary to continue storing the data for the purpose of evidence or you have consented to a longer storage period.

Disclosure to third parties

If you transmit personal data to us, these will generally not be passed on to third parties. They will be passed on only

- within the scope of the consent you have given (see section 3.2). When we collect data, you will be informed of the recipients or the categories of recipient.
- in the context of processing your enquiries, your orders and your usage of our services, to appointed subcontractors, which receive only the data necessary to carry out their task and use them solely for that purpose.
- in the context of commissioned data processing pursuant to Art. 28 of the GDPR, to external service providers. These have been carefully selected and appointed by us, are obliged to follow our instructions and adhere to the provisions of the GDPR, and are regularly monitored.
- to authorities with the right to access data for the fulfilment of legal obligations.

Cookies

The website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored locally in the cache of your browser. The following types of cookies, the scope and functioning of which is explained below, are used on this website:

- - Transient cookies (see 5.2)
  - Persistent cookies (see 5.3).

Transient cookies are automatically erased when you close the browser. In particular, these include session cookies. These store what is termed a session ID, which is used to assign various requests from your browser to the joint session. This allows your computer to be recognised when you return to our website. The session cookies are erased when you log out or close the browser.

Persistent cookies are automatically erased after a specific period of time, which can vary depending on the cookie concerned. You can use your browser’s security settings to erase the cookies at any time.

You can configure your browser settings as you wish and, for example, refuse to accept third-party cookies or all cookies. However, please note that by doing so, you might not be able to use all of the functions of this website.

Duration of storage

Your data will be used only for as long as is necessary for the existing customer relationship unless you have given us your consent or we have a legitimate reason to continue processing the data. In these cases, we will process your data until you withdraw your consent or until you object to our legitimate interests. Irrespective of this, we are obliged under commercial and tax law to store your address, payment and order data for a period of ten years.

Your rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of access,
Right to rectification or erasure,
Right to restriction of processing,
Right to object to the processing,
Right to data portability.

Please send your written request to benten Capital GmbH & Co. KG, Hohenzollernstrasse 1, 70178 Stuttgart or to the email address: info@benten-capital.com.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority about our processing of your personal data.