Data protection

  1. Name and address of the responsible party
    The responsible party within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation and other national data protection laws of the member states as well as other data protection regulations is:

    MBK Verpackungen GmbH
    Ängelholmer Straße 20a
    59174 Kamen, Germany
    Phone: 0 23 07 / 28 51 7 - 0
    Fax: 0 23 07 / 28 51 7 - 29
    Email:
    Internet: www.mbk-verpackungen.de
  2. Data Protection Officer
    The company has appointed an internal data protection officer who can be reached via the email address or the contact details mentioned above. Please add the addition "Data protection - personal/confidential" to postal addresses to the Data Protection Officer.
  3. General items on data processing
    1. Scope of processing of personal data
      In principle, we only collect and use personal data from our users to the extent that this is necessary to provide a functional website and our content and services. The collection and use of personal data of our users takes place regularly only with the consent of the user. An exception exists in those cases where obtaining the consent is not possible for factual reasons, and the processing of the data is allowed by statutory rules.
    2. Legal basis for the processing of personal data
      Insofar as we obtain the consent of the data subject for the processing of personal data, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. A EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as legal basis. When processing personal data necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. B GDPR as legal basis. This also applies to processing operations that are necessary to carry out pre-contractual measures.
      If processing of personal data is necessary to fulfil a legal obligation to which our company is subject, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. C GDPR as legal basis. In the event that vital interests of the data subject or another natural person require the processing of personal data, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. D GDPR as legal basis. If the processing is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of our company or a third party and the interests, fundamental rights and fundamental freedoms of the data subject do not outweigh the first interest, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. F GDPR as the legal basis for the processing.
    3. Data deletion and storage period
      Personal data of the data subject will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage ceases to apply. Storage may also take place if this has been provided for by the European or national legislator in EU regulations, laws or other regulations to which the responsible party is subject. Data will also be blocked or deleted if a storage period prescribed by the aforementioned standards expires unless there is a need for the further storage of the data for the conclusion of a contract or fulfilment of a contract.
  4. Provision of the website and creation of log files

    1. Description and scope of data processing
      Every time you visit our website, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the accessing computer.
      The following data are collected:

      (1) Information about the browser type and version used
      (2) the user's operating system
      (3) the user's IP address
      (4) Date and time of access

      The data are also stored in the log files of our system. These data are not stored together with other personal data of the user.

    2. Legal basis for data processing
      Legal basis for the temporary storage of data and log files is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. F GDPR.
    3. Purpose of data processing
      Storage in log files takes place to ensure the functionality of the website. In addition, we use the data to optimize the website and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. Data will not be evaluated for marketing purposes in this context.
    4. Duration of storage
      If the data are stored in log files, this is the case after seven days at the latest. It is possible to save beyond this. In this case, the IP addresses of the users are deleted or alienated so that it is no longer possible to assign the calling client.
    5. Possibility of objection and elimination
      The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of data in log files is absolutely necessary for the operation of the website. There is therefore no possibility of objection on the part of the user.
  5. Use of cookies
    1. Description and scope of data processing
      Our website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in the Internet browser or by the Internet browser on the user's computer system. If a user calls up a website, a cookie can be stored on the user's operating system. Most of the cookies we use are so-called “session cookies.” They are automatically erased after you end your visit.
    2. Legal basis for data processing
      The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. F GDPR.
    3. Purpose of data processing
      The website operator has a legitimate interest in the storage of cookies for the technically error-free and optimized provision of its services. In these purposes, our legitimate interest lies in the processing of personal data in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. F GDPR.
    4. Duration of storage, possibility of objection and elimination
      Cookies are stored on the user's computer and transmitted by the user to our site. Therefore, as a user, you also have full control over the use of cookies. By changing the settings in your Internet browser, you can disable or restrict the transmission of cookies. Cookies which are already stored can be erased at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are deactivated for our website, it may no longer be possible to use all the functions of the website to their full extent.
  6. Website analysis by Matomo (formerly PIWIK)
    1. Scope of processing of personal data
      We use the open-source software tool Matomo (formerly PIWIK) on our website to analyse the surfing behaviour of our users. If individual pages of our website are called up, the following data is stored:

      (1) Two bytes of the IP address of the user's calling system,
      (2) the accessed website,
      (3) the website from which the user has accessed the accessed website (referrer),
      (4) the subpages accessed from the accessed website,
      (5) the length of time spent on the website,
      (6) the frequency with which the website is accessed.

      The software runs exclusively on the servers of our website. The personal data of the users will only be stored there. The data will not be passed on to third parties. The software is set so that the IP addresses are not stored completely, but 2 bytes of the IP address are masked (e.g.: 192.168.the.the) In this way, it is no longer possible to assign the truncated IP address to the computer which is calling.
    2. Legal basis for the processing of personal data
      The legal basis for the processing of personal data of users is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. F GDPR.
    3. Purpose of data processing
      The processing of personal data of users enables us to analyse the surfing behaviour of our users. By evaluating the data obtained, we are able to compile information about the use of the individual components of our website. This helps us to continuously improve our website and its user-friendliness. In these purposes, our legitimate interest lies in the processing of the data according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. F GDPR. By anonymising the IP address, the interest of the users in their protection of personal data is sufficiently taken into account.
    4. Duration of storage
      The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer needed for our recording purposes. In our case, this is the case after 180 days.
    5. Opt-Out Option
  7. Contact form and email contact

    1. Description and scope of data processing
      A contact form is available on our website, which can be used for electronic contact. If a user takes advantage of this option, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and saved. These data are:

      - Name
      - Company
      - Address
      - Phone number
      - Email address
      - Text message

      The following data are also stored when the message is sent:

      (1) the IP address of the user
      (2) Date and time
      (3) Information about the browser type and the version used
      (4) the user's operating system

      Your consent will be obtained for the processing of the data during the sending process and reference will be made to this data protection declaration. As an alternative, one can contact to the provided email address. In this case, we will store the personal data of the user which is contained in the email. There will be no forwarding of the associated data to third parties. The data will only be used to process the conversation.

    2. Legal basis for data processing
      The legal basis for the processing of data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. A GDPR. The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of sending an e-mail is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. F GDPR. If the e-mail contact is aimed at concluding a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. B GDPR.
    3. Purpose of data processing
      The processing of personal data from the input mask serves us solely to process the contact. In the event of contact by e-mail, this also represents the necessary legitimate interest in the processing of the data. The other personal data processed during the sending process serves to prevent misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.
    4. Duration of storage
      The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose of its collection. This is the case for the personal data from the input mask of the contact form and those sent by e-mail when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation is ended when the circumstances indicate that the relevant facts have been finally clarified.

    5. Possibility of objection and elimination
      The user has the possibility at any time to revoke his consent to the processing of the personal data. If the user contacts us by e-mail, he can object to the storage of his personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot continue.

      To do this, please send an email to us ().

      All personal data stored in the course of contacting us will be deleted in this case.

  8. Rights of the data subject
    If personal data are processed by you, you are the data subject within the meaning of GDPR and you have the following rights against the responsible party:

    1. Right of providing information
      You can request confirmation from the responsible party as to whether personal data relating to you is being processed by us. If such processing is available, you can request information from the responsible party on the following information:

      (1) the purposes for which the personal data are processed;
      (2) the categories of personal data processed;
      (3) the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data relating to you has been disclosed or is still being disclosed;
      (4) the planned duration of the storage of personal data concerning you or, if specific information is not possible, criteria for determining the storage period;
      (5) the existence of a right to rectification or deletion of personal data concerning you, a right to restriction of processing by the responsible party or a right to object to such processing;
      (6) the existence of a right of appeal to a supervisory authority;
      (7) all available information about the origin of the data, if the personal data is not collected from the data subject;
      (8) the existence of automated decision-making including profiling in accordance with Art. 22 para. 1 and 4 GDPR and – at least in these cases – meaningful information about the logic involved as well as the scope and the intended effects of such processing for the data subject.

      You have the right to request information about whether your personal data has been forwarded to a non-EU country or to an international organisation. In connection with this, you can request that you are notified of the suitable guarantees as per Art. 46 of the GDPR in connection with their forwarding.

    2. Right to rectification
      You have a right to rectification and/or completion in relation to the responsible party if the processed personal data concerning you are incorrect or incomplete. The responsible party must make the correction immediately.

    3. Right to restriction of processing
      Under the following conditions, you may request restriction of processing of personal data concerning you:

      (1) if you dispute the accuracy of the personal data concerning you for a period of time that allows the responsible party to verify the accuracy of the personal data;
      (2) the processing is unlawful and you refuse the deletion of the personal data and instead request the restriction of the use of the personal data;
      (3) the responsible party no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but you need them for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims, or
      (4) if you object to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 (1) GDPR and it has not yet been established whether the legitimate reasons of the responsible party outweigh your reasons.

      If the processing of the personal data concerning you has been restricted, this data - apart from its storage - may only be used with your consent or to assert, exercise or defend legal claims or to protect the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest of the Union or a Member State are processed. If the restriction of processing has been restricted according to the above conditions, you will be informed by the responsible party before the restriction is lifted.

    4. Right to erasure
      a) Obligation to erase
      You can demand from the responsible party that the personal data concerning you be erased immediately, and the responsible party is obliged to delete this data immediately, if one of the following reasons applies:

      (1) the personal data concerning you are no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed.
      (2) You revoke your consent on which the processing was based pursuant to Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a or Article 9 Paragraph 2 Letter a GDPR and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
      (3) You object to the processing in accordance with Article 21 (1) GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate reasons for the processing, or you object to the processing in accordance with Article 21 (2) GDPR.
      (4) the personal data concerning you have been processed unlawfully.
      (5) the deletion of personal data concerning you is necessary to fulfil a legal obligation under Union law or the law of the Member States to which the responsible party is subject.
      (6) the personal data concerning you was collected in relation to information society services offered pursuant to Art. 8 (1) GDPR.

      b) Information to third parties
      If the responsible party has made the personal data relating to you public and is obliged to delete it in accordance with Art. 17 (1) GDPR, he shall take appropriate measures, including technical measures, to protect the responsible party for data processing, taking into account the available technology and the implementation costs , who process the personal data, that you, as the data subject, have requested them to delete all links to this personal data or copies or replications of this personal data.

      c) Exceptions
      The right to deletion does not exist if the processing is required

      (1) to exercise the right to freedom of expression and information;
      (2) to fulfil a legal obligation that requires processing under Union or Member State law to which the responsible party is subject, or to perform a task that is in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the responsible party became;
      (3) for reasons of public interest in the field of public health in accordance with Article 9 (2) lit. h and i and Article 9 (3) GDPR;
      (4) for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes pursuant to Art. 89 (1) GDPR, insofar as the law referred to under Section a) is likely to make it impossible or seriously impair the achievement of the objectives of this processing, or
      (5) to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.

    5. Right to information
      If you have exercised the right to rectification, deletion or restriction of processing against the responsible party, the responsible party is obliged to inform all recipients to whom the personal data concerning you have been disclosed of this rectification or deletion of the data or restriction of processing, unless: This proves impossible or involves a disproportionate effort. You have the right to be informed by the responsible party about these receivers.

    6. Right to data portability
      You have the right to receive the personal data concerning you, which you have provided to the responsible party, in a structured, common and machine-readable format. In addition, you have the right to transmit this data to another responsible party without hindrance by the responsible party for providing the personal data, provided that

      (1) the processing is based on consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR or on a contract pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) GDPR and
      (2) the processing is carried out using automated procedures.

      In exercising this right, you also have the right to have the personal data concerning you transmitted directly from one responsible party to another responsible party, insofar as this is technically feasible. Freedoms and rights of other persons may not be impacted by this. The right to data portability does not apply to processing of personal data that are required to perform a task that is in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority that has been assigned to the responsible party.

    7. Right to object
      You have the right, for reasons arising from your particular situation to object at any time to the processing of your personal data, which is based on Article 6 Paragraph 1 lit. e or f GDPR; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions. The responsible party no longer processes the personal data relating to you unless he can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which outweigh your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves to assert, exercise or defend legal claims. If the personal data concerning you are processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of the personal data concerning you for the purpose of such advertising, including profiling, insofar as it is related to such direct marketing. If you object to the processing for direct marketing purposes, the personal data concerning you will no longer be processed for these purposes. In the context of the use of information society services, notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, you have the option of exercising your right to object by means of automated procedures using technical specifications.
    8. Right to revoke the declaration of consent under data protection law
      You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing which took place on the basis of consent until withdrawal.

    9. Automated individual decision-making including profiling
      You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you. This does not apply if the decision to

      (1) is necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between you and the responsible party;
      (2) is necessary under Union or Member State legislation to which the responsible party is subject; Is permissible and these laws contain reasonable measures to safeguard your rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, or
      (3) is provided with your express consent.

      However, these decisions may not be based on specific categories of personal data under Art. 9 para. 1 GDPR are based unless Art. 9 para. 2 lit. A or g GDPR applies and appropriate measures have been taken to protect the rights and freedoms as well as your legitimate interests. With regard to the cases referred to in (1) and (3), the responsible party shall take appropriate measures to safeguard your rights and freedoms as well as your legitimate interests, including at least the right to obtain the intervention of a person on the part of the responsible party, to express your own position and to contest the decision.

    10. Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
      Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the member state of your place of residence, your place of work or the place of the alleged infringement, if you believe that the processing of your personal data violates the GDPR. The supervisory authority to which the complaint was filed shall inform the complainant of the status and results of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy pursuant to Art. 78 GDPR.
  9. Status and changes of the data protection declaration
    Users are asked to regularly inform themselves about the content of the data protection declaration.
    1. Changes to the Data Protection Declaration
      We reserve the right to change this Data Protection Declaration in order to adapt it to changed legal situations, or in the event of changes to the service and data processing. However, this only applies with regard to declarations on data processing. Insofar as user consent is required or components of the data protection declaration contain provisions of the contractual relationship with the users, the changes will only be made with the consent of the users.
    2. Status of the data protection declaration
      This data protection declaration is currently on the status of 5/5/2023.