Data protection information

We would like to inform you below about the processing of personal data in the context of the use of our website.

Person responsible

Quantum Design GmbH (Breitwieserweg 9, 64319 Pfungstadt, Germany) is responsible for this website. Further information about our company and the authorized representatives can be found in our imprint.

What data is processed?

Legal basis for data processing

In order to be able to offer you our website and the associated services, we process personal data on the basis of the following legal bases:

• Consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a) GDPR)
• for the performance of contracts (Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR)
• on the basis of a balancing of interests (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f) GDPR)
• for the fulfillment of a legal obligation (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c) GDPR)

We will refer to the relevant terms in connection with the respective processing so that you can classify the basis on which we process personal data.
If personal data is processed on the basis of your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent from us at any time with effect for the future.
If we process data on the basis of a balancing of interests, you as the data subject have the right to object to the processing of personal data, taking into account the provisions of Art. 21 GDPR.

Access data

When you visit our website, personal data is processed in order to display the content of the website on your device.
In order for the pages to be displayed in your browser, the IP address of the end device you are using must be processed. Further information about the browser on your device is also required.
We are also obliged under data protection law to guarantee the confidentiality and integrity of the personal data processed with our IT systems.
For this purpose and on the basis of this interest, the following data is logged on the basis of a weighing of interests:

• IP address of the accessing computer (for a maximum of 6 days)
• Operating system of the calling computer
• Browser version of the calling computer
• Name of the retrieved file
• Date and time of retrieval
• Amount of data transferred
• Referring URL

The IP address is deleted from all systems used in connection with the operation of this website after 6 days at the latest. We can then no longer establish a personal reference from the remaining data.
The data is also used to identify and rectify errors on the website.

Newsletter  

You can also subscribe to an e-mail newsletter on our website. In addition to the voluntary information in the respective form, we only process your e-mail address. However, this is also absolutely necessary in order to be able to send you the newsletter.
You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time. Alternatively, you will find a link to unsubscribe in every newsletter e-mail.
In order to be able to analyze the popularity of our newsletter mailings and optimize them, we log when emails are opened and links are clicked. This usage analysis is carried out on the basis of a balance of interests. You can object to this processing by unsubscribing from the newsletter.

Cookies 

Cookies are used on our website. Cookies are small pieces of text information that are stored on your end device via your browser. Cookies are required to enable certain functions of our website.
We use session cookies, which are automatically deleted by your browser immediately after the end of your visit to the website.
In the area of web analysis, however, we also use so-called persistent cookies, which are not automatically deleted at the end of your visit to our website. You can find more information here: qd-europe.com/de/de/cookie-einstellungen/
You have the option of preventing the setting of cookies by making the appropriate settings in your browser. However, we would like to point out that the use of our Internet pages may then only be possible to a limited extent. Cookies do not install or start any programs or other applications on your computer.
The use of cookies is based on a balancing of interests. Our interest is a user-friendly visit to our website.

Web analysis 

The web analysis tool "Google Analytics" is used on this website. The purpose of its use is the "needs-based design" of this website, which is carried out on the basis of a balancing of interests. The web analysis also enables us to recognize and correct errors on the website, e.g. due to incorrect links. Google Analytics uses so-called "cookies". These are text files that are stored on your computer and enable your use of the website to be analyzed. This involves the use of so-called "client IDs", which are used to create pseudonymous usage profiles that record the use of the website by desktop computers and mobile devices by a user together.
The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. However, since we have activated IP anonymization on this website and have concluded a corresponding data processing agreement with Google, your IP address will be truncated by Google within member states of the European Union or in other states party 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 USA and truncated there.
Google is certified according to the so-called "EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF)" (list entry). Google guarantees an appropriate level of data protection.
You can prevent Google from collecting the data generated by the cookie and relating to your use of the website (including your IP address) and from processing 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).
You can find more information on the terms of use of Google Analytics and data protection information at: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Purposes of the processing of personal data

We process the aforementioned data for the operation of our website and for the fulfillment of contractual obligations towards our customers or the protection of our legitimate interests.
In the case of inquiries from you outside of an active customer relationship, we process the data for sales and advertising purposes. You can object to the use of your personal data for advertising purposes at any time.

Voluntary information

If you voluntarily provide us with data, e.g. in forms, and this data is not required for the fulfillment of our contractual obligations, we process this data on the legitimate assumption that the processing and use of this data is in your interest.

Recipients / forwarding of data

Data that you provide to us will not be passed on to third parties. In particular, your data will not be passed on to third parties for their advertising purposes.
However, we may use service providers for the operation of this website or for other products or services of ours. In such cases, a service provider may obtain knowledge of personal data. We select our service providers carefully - particularly with regard to data protection and data security - and take all measures required under data protection law to ensure permissible data processing.

Data processing outside the European Union

Insofar as personal data is processed outside the European Union, you can see this in the previous explanations.

Data Protection Officer

We have appointed a data protection officer.
You can reach it as follows:
E-mail: dsb@qd-europe.com

Your rights as a data subject

You have the right to information about the personal data concerning you. You can contact us at any time for information.
In the case of a request for information that is not made in writing, we ask for your understanding that we may require proof from you that you are the person you claim to be.
Furthermore, you have a right to rectification or erasure or to restriction of processing, insofar as you are legally entitled to do so.
Finally, you have the right to object to the processing within the framework of the legal requirements. The same applies to the right to data portability.

Deletion of data

We generally delete personal data when there is no need for further storage. A requirement may exist in particular if the data is still needed to fulfill contractual services, to check and grant warranty and, if applicable, guarantee claims or to defend against . In the case of statutory retention obligations, deletion will only be considered after the respective retention obligation has expired.

Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

You have the right to complain to a data protection supervisory authority about the processing of personal data by us.

Amendment of this data protection notice

We will revise this data protection notice in the event of changes to this website or other occasions that make this necessary. You will always find the current version on this website