PRIVACY

PRIVACY

The address of our website is: https://flora.biz

We are pleased about your visit to our website. The protection of your personal data is very important to us. Personal data is information about personal or factual circumstances of a certain or determinable natural person. This includes, for example, the civil name, address, telephone number and date of birth, but also all other data that can be related to an identifiable person.
Since personal data enjoy special legal protection, we only collect them to the extent necessary for the provision of our website and the rendering of our services. In the following, we explain which personal information we collect during your visit to our website and how we use it.
Our data protection practice is in accordance with the legal regulations, in particular those of the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), the Telemedia Act (TMG) and the Basic Data Protection Regulation of the EU (DSGVO). We will collect, process and store your personal data exclusively to the extent necessary for the functional provision of this website and our contents and services, as well as for the processing of enquiries and, if applicable, for the handling of orders / contracts, but only to the extent that there is a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 Para. 1 S.1 lit. f DSGVO or any other legal basis. Only if you have given your consent separately, your data will also be used for further purposes specified in the consent, e.g. for sending advertising information by newsletter.

1. PERSON RESPONSIBLE WITHIN THE MEANING OF ART. 4 ABS. 7 DSGVO

is responsible in the sense of the DSGVO and other national data protection laws of the member states and other data protection regulations:

FLORA Wilh. Foerster GmbH & Co. KG
Schmidtsiepen 3
58553 Halver
Germany

Phone: +49 (0)2353 9117-0
Fax : +49 (0)2353 9117-17

E-mail : datenschutz@flora.biz
Web : www.flora.biz

2. PROVISION OF THE WEBSITE AND CREATION OF LOG FILES

Whenever our website is called up, our system automatically records data and information from the computer system of the calling computer. The following data is collected:

Scope of data processing

(1) Information about the browser type and version used
(2) The operating system of the retrieval device
(3) The IP address of the retrieval device
(4) Date and time of access
(5) Websites and resources (images, files, other page content) that have been accessed on our website.
(6) Websites from which the user’s system reached our website (referrer tracking)

These data are stored in the log files of our system. This data is not stored together with the personal data of a specific user, so that individual visitors to the site are not identified.

  • Legal basis for the processing of personal dataArt. 6 para.1 lit.f DSGVO (legitimate interest). Our legitimate interest is to ensure that the purpose described below is achieved.
  • Purpose of data processing: Logging is carried out to maintain the compatibility of our website for as many visitors as possible and to prevent misuse and troubleshooting. For this purpose, it is necessary to log the technical data of the retrieving computer in order to be able to react as soon as possible to display errors, attacks on our IT systems and/or errors in the functionality of our website. In addition, the data serves us to optimise the website and to generally ensure the security of our IT systems.
  • Duration of storage: The aforementioned technical data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer required to ensure the compatibility of the website for all visitors, but no later than 3 months after our website has been accessed.
  • Possibilities of objection and removal: The possibilities of objection and removal are based on the general regulations on the right of objection and cancellation under data protection law described in this data protection declaration.

3. SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS OF THE WEBSITE

Our site offers you various functions, during the use of which personal data is collected, processed and stored by us. In the following we explain what happens with these data:

  • Newsletter registration form:
    • Scope of the processing of personal data: The data you entered when registering for the newsletter.
    • Legal basis for the processing of personal dataArt. 6 para.1 lit. a DSGVO (tacit consent)
    • Purpose of data processing: The data entered in the registration form of our newsletter will be used by us exclusively for sending our newsletter, in which we inform you about all our services and news. After registration we will send you a confirmation e-mail containing a link that you must click on to complete the registration for our newsletter (double opt-in).
    • Duration of storage: Our newsletter can be cancelled at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link, which is also included in every newsletter. Your data will be deleted by us immediately after unsubscription. Likewise, your data will be deleted by us immediately in the event of an incomplete registration. We reserve the right to delete your data without giving reasons and without prior or subsequent information.
    • Possibilities of objection and removal: The possibilities of objection and removal are based on the general regulations on the right of objection and cancellation under data protection law described in this data protection declaration.

4. STATISTICAL EVALUATION OF VISITS TO THIS WEBSITE – WEBTRACKER

We collect, process and store the following data when you call up this website or individual files on the website: IP address, website from which the file was accessed, name of the file, date and time of access, amount of data transferred and report on the success of the access (so-called web log). We use this access data exclusively in non-personalised form for the continuous improvement of our Internet offer and for statistical purposes.

Google-Analytics

  • Scope of the processing of personal data: On our site we use the web tracking service of the company Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Park in 94043 Mountain View, USA (hereinafter: Google Analytics). Google Analytics uses cookies within the framework of web tracking, which are stored on your computer and which enable an analysis of the use of our website and your surfing behaviour (so-called tracking). We carry out this analysis on the basis of the tracking service of Google-Analytics in order to constantly optimise our internet offer and make it more accessible. In the context of the use of our website, data, such as in particular your IP address and your user activities are transmitted to servers of the company Google LLC and processed and stored outside the European Union, e.g. in the USA.

  • Legal basis for the processing of personal dataArt. 6 para.1 lit.a DSGVO (consent), either in the context of registering with Google (opening a Google account and acceptance of the data protection notices implemented there) or, if you have not registered with Google, by explicit consent when opening our site.
  • Purpose of data processing: On our behalf, Google will use this information to evaluate your visit to this website, compile reports on website activities and to provide us with further services related to website and internet use. The IP address transmitted by your browser within the scope of Google Analytics is not merged with other data of Google LLC.
  • Duration of storage: Google will store the data relevant for the provision of web tracking for as long as is necessary to fulfil the booked web service. The data collection and storage will be anonymous. However, if there is a personal reference, the data will be deleted immediately, unless they are subject to legal retention obligations. In any case, the data will be deleted after expiry of the obligation to retain the data.

  • Objection and removal possibility: You can prevent the collection and forwarding of personal data to Google (especially your IP address) and the processing of this data by Google by deactivating the execution of script code in your browser, installing a script blocker in your browser (this can be found e.g. at www.noscript.netoder www.ghostery.com ) or activating the “Do Not Track” setting of your browser. You can also prevent the collection of data generated by the Google cookie and related to your use of the website (including your IP address) to Google and the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available at the following link (http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de ). The security and data protection principles of Google Analytics can be found at https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de OpenX

5. INTEGRATION OF EXTERNAL WEB SERVICES AND PROCESSING OF DATA OUTSIDE THE EU

On our website we use active Java Script content from external providers, so-called web services. By calling up our website, these external providers may receive personal information about your visit to our website. It is possible that data may be processed outside the EU. You can prevent this by installing a Java-Script blocker such as the browser plug-in ‘NoScript’ (www.noscript.net ) or by deactivating Java-Script in your browser. This can lead to functional restrictions on the Internet pages you visit.

Google reCAPTCHA

In our internet presence we use Google reCAPTCHA to check and avoid interactions on our website through automated access, e.g. through so-called bots. This is a service of Google LLC, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, hereinafter only “Google”.

Through certification according to the EU-US Privacy Shield

https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&status=Active

guarantees Google that the data protection requirements of the EU will also be observed when processing data in the USA.

This service enables Google to determine from which website a request is sent and from which IP address you are using the so-called reCAPTCHA input box. In addition to your IP address, Google may also collect other information that is necessary for the offer and guarantee of this service.   

The legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) DSGVO. Our legitimate interest lies in the security of our Internet presence as well as in the prevention of unwanted, automated access in the form of spam or similar.

Google offers under

https://policies.google.com/privacy

further information on the general handling of your user data.

Google Fonts

In our internet presence we use Google Fonts to display external fonts. This is a service of Google LLC, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, hereinafter referred to as “Google” only.

Through certification according to the EU-US Privacy Shield

https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&status=Active

guarantees Google that the data protection requirements of the EU will also be observed when processing data in the USA.

To enable the display of certain fonts on our website, a connection to the Google server in the USA is established when our website is accessed.

The legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) DSGVO. Our legitimate interest lies in the optimisation and economic operation of our Internet presence.

Through the connection to Google established when you access our website, Google can determine from which website your request has been sent and to which IP address the font is to be sent.

Google offers under

https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated

https://policies.google.com/privacy

further information, in particular on how to prevent the use of data.

Vimeo

We use “Vimeo” on our website to display videos. This is a service of Vimeo, LL C, 555 West 18 th Street, New York, New York 10011, USA, hereinafter referred to as “Vimeo” only.

Some of the user data is processed on Vimeo servers in the USA. Through certification according to the EU-US Privacy Shield

https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt00000008V77AAE&status=Active

Vimeo guarantees, however, that the data protection regulations of the EU will also be observed when processing data in the USA.

The legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) DSGVO. Our legitimate interest lies in improving the quality of our Internet presence.

If you visit a page of our website in which a video is embedded, a connection to the Vimeo servers in the USA is established to display the video. For technical reasons, it is necessary for Vimeo to process your IP address. In addition, the date and time of your visit to our website are also recorded.

If you are logged in to Vimeo while visiting one of our websites that has a Vimeo video embedded, Vimeo may assign the information collected to your personal user account. If you wish to prevent this, you must either log out of Vimeo before visiting our website or configure your Vimeo user account accordingly.

For the purpose of functionality and usage analysis, Vimeo uses the web analysis service Google Analytics. Google Analytics stores cookies on your end device via your Internet browser and sends information about the use of our Internet pages in which a Vimeo video is embedded to Google. It cannot be ruled out that Google may process this information in the USA.

If you do not agree with this processing, you have the possibility to prevent the installation of cookies by making the appropriate settings in your Internet browser. You will find details on this above under the item “Cookies”.

The legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) DSGVO. Our legitimate interest lies in improving the quality of our Internet presence and in the legitimate interest of Vimeo to analyze user behavior statistically for optimization and marketing purposes.

Vimeo offers under

http://vimeo.com/privacy

further information on the collection and use of the data as well as on your rights and possibilities to protect your privacy.

MailChimp – Newsletter

We offer you the possibility to register for our free newsletter via our website.

For newsletter distribution we use MailChimp, a service of The Rocket Science Group, LLC, 512 Means Street, Suite 404, Atlanta, GA 30318, USA, in the following only called “The Rocket Science Group”.

Through certification according to the EU-US Privacy Shield

https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt0000000TO6hAAG&status=Active

The Rocket Science Group guarantees that the data protection regulations of the EU are also observed when processing data in the USA. In addition, The Rocket Science Group offers under

http://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/

further data protection information.

If you register for our newsletter, the data requested during the registration process, such as your e-mail address and, optionally, your name and address, will be processed by The Rocket Science Group. In addition, your IP address and the date and time of your registration are stored. Within the scope of the further registration process, your consent to the sending of the newsletter will be obtained, the content will be described in detail and reference will be made to this data protection declaration.

Der nachfolgende Newsletter, der über The Rocket Science Group verschickt wird, enthält auch einen sogenannten Tracking-Pixel, auch als “Web-Beacon” bekannt. Mit Hilfe dieses Zählpixels können wir auswerten, ob und wann Sie unseren Newsletter gelesen haben und ob Sie einem im Newsletter enthaltenen Link gefolgt sind. Neben anderen technischen Daten, wie z.B. den Daten Ihres Computersystems und Ihrer IP-Adresse, werden die dabei verarbeiteten Daten gespeichert, damit wir unser Newsletter-Angebot optimieren und auf die Wünsche unserer Leserinnen und Leser eingehen können. Die Daten werden somit genutzt, um die Qualität und Attraktivität unseres Newsletter-Angebots zu verbessern.

The legal basis for sending the newsletter and the analysis is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a.) DSGVO.

You can revoke your consent to receive the newsletter at any time with effect for the future in accordance with Art. 7 para. 3 DSGVO. To do so, you must only inform us of your revocation or click on the unsubscribe link contained in every newsletter.

6. INFORMATION ON THE USE OF COOKIES

  • Scope of the processing of personal data: On various pages we use cookies to enable the use of certain functions of our website. The so-called ‘cookies’ are small text files that your browser can store on your computer. These text files contain a characteristic string of characters that allow the browser to be uniquely identified when you return to our website. The process of storing a cookie file is also called ‘setting a cookie’.
  • Legal basis for the processing of personal data: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO. (legitimate interest). Our legitimate interest is to maintain the full functionality of our website, to increase its usability and to enable a more individual approach to customers. We are only able to identify individual visitors to our website using cookie technology if the visitor to the website has previously provided us with the relevant personal data on the basis of a separate consent.
  • Purpose of data processing: Cookies are set by our website in order to maintain the full functionality of our website and to improve usability. In addition, cookie technology enables us to recognize individual visitors by means of pseudonyms, e.g. an individual, arbitrary ID, so that we can offer more individualized services.
  • Duration of storage: Our cookies are stored in your browser until they are deleted or, if it is a session cookie, until the session has expired.
  • Objection and removal possibility: You can adjust your browser according to your wishes in such a way that you generally prevent the setting of cookies, are only informed about it, decide from case to case about the acceptance of cookies: or accept the acceptance of cookies in principle. Cookies can be used for various purposes, e.g. to recognize that your PC has already been connected to our website before (permanent cookies) or to save last viewed offers (session cookies). We use cookies in order to offer you an increased user comfort. In order to use our comfort functions, we recommend that you allow the acceptance of cookies for our web offer. Incidentally, the options for objection and removal are based on the general regulations on the right of objection and deletion under data protection law described in this data protection declaration.

7. DATA SECURITY AND DATA PROTECTION, COMMUNICATION BY E-MAIL

Your personal data is protected by technical and organisational measures during collection, storage and processing in such a way that it is not accessible to third parties. In the case of unencrypted communication by e-mail, we cannot guarantee complete data security on the transmission path to our IT systems, so that we recommend encrypted communication or by post for information requiring a high degree of secrecy.

8. REVOCATION OF CONSENT – DATA INFORMATION AND CHANGE REQUESTS – DELETION & BLOCKING OF DATA

According to the Federal Data Protection Act, you have a right to free information about your stored data as well as a right to correction, blocking or deletion of this data. Your data will then be deleted if this does not conflict with legal regulations. You can revoke a permission granted to us to use your personal data at any time. You can send requests for information, deletion and correction of your data and also suggestions at any time to the following address:

FLORA Wilh. Förster GmbH & Co. KG
Schmidtsiepen 3
58553 Halver
Deutschland

Tel.: +49 (0)2353 9117-0
Fax : +49 (0)2353 9117-17

E-Mail : datenschutz@flora.biz
Web : www.flora.biz

9. COMPLAINT TO THE SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY PURSUANT TO ART. 77 I DSGVO

If you suspect that your data is being processed illegally on our site, you can of course obtain a judicial clarification of the problem at any time. Irrespective of this, you have the possibility of contacting a supervisory authority. You have the right of appeal in the EU member state of your place of residence, your place of work and/or the place of the alleged infringement, i.e. you can choose the supervisory authority to which you turn at the above-mentioned locations. The supervisory authority to which the complaint has been submitted will then inform you of the status and the results of your submission, including the possibility of a legal remedy under Art. 78 DSGVO.