LEGAL NOTICE
INFORMATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 5 DDG (GERMAN TELEMEDIA ACT):
ZECHA Hard Metal Tool Manufacturing GmbH
Benzstraße 2
D-75203 Königsbach-Stein
REPRESENTED BY:
Managing Directors:
Stefan Zecha
Reiner Kirschner
CONTACT:
Phone: +49 (0) 7232 3022-0
E-Mail: info@zecha.de
COMPANY REGISTRATION:
Entry in the Commercial Register.
Registry Court: District Court of Mannheim
Registration Number: HRB 504729
VALUE-ADDED TAX (VAT):
VAT Identification Number pursuant to Section 27a of the German VAT Act:
DE 204 459 141
SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY:
Chamber of Crafts Karlsruhe
Friedrichsplatz 4 – 5
D-76133 Karlsruhe
www.hwk-karlsruhe.de
RESPONSIBLE FOR CONTENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 55(2) RStV (GERMAN INTER-STATE BROADCASTING TREATY):
Stefan Zecha
Reiner Kirschner
Benzstraße 2
D-75203 Königsbach-Stein
LIABILITY FOR CONTENT
As a service provider, we are responsible for our own content on these pages under general laws in accordance with Section 7(1) DDG. However, under Sections 8 to 10 DDG, we are not obligated as service providers to monitor transmitted or stored external information or to investigate circumstances that indicate illegal activity. Obligations to remove or block the use of information under general laws remain unaffected by this. However, liability in this regard is only possible from the point of knowledge of a specific legal violation. Upon becoming aware of such violations, we will promptly remove the content.
LIABILITY FOR LINKS
Our website contains links to external third-party websites over whose content we have no control. Therefore, we cannot assume any liability for such external content. The respective provider or operator of the linked pages is always responsible for their content. The linked pages were checked for potential legal violations at the time of linking. Illegal content was not recognizable at the time of linking. Continuous monitoring of the linked pages is not reasonable without concrete evidence of a legal violation. Upon becoming aware of legal violations, we will promptly remove such links.
COPYRIGHT
The content and works created by the website operators on these pages are subject to German copyright law. Duplication, editing, distribution, or any form of commercialization beyond the limits of copyright law requires the prior written consent of the respective author or creator. Downloads and copies of this site are permitted for private, non-commercial use only.
Where content on this site was not created by the operator, the copyrights of third parties are respected. Such third-party content is explicitly marked as such. Should you nevertheless become aware of a copyright infringement, please notify us accordingly. Upon becoming aware of legal violations, we will promptly remove such content.
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
You can download our General Terms and Conditions of Business in PDF format here:
PRIVACY POLICY
DATA PROTECTION
We appreciate your visit to our website and your interest in our company and products. We respect your privacy and ensure the protection of your personal data by processing it in accordance with these privacy regulations and applicable data protection laws.
You can visit our website without revealing your identity. The only data required to display our website is the information sent by your browser to our server (see “Logfiles”). Additional personal data is only stored if you voluntarily provide it, such as through our contact form or newsletter registration.
ZECHA’s Investment in Security
We prioritize the safety of our systems for our partners and employees by developing security features to help detect threats and secure collaboration. While our security measures are clear and transparent, absolute security cannot be guaranteed. In case of doubt, do not trust emails or information without verification.
We recommend visiting the Federal Office for Information Security’s pages for online safety advice.
- Current security notices: None.
ZECHA’s Email Policy:
- Sends emails only through its own or authorized SPF servers.
- Uses encryption when supported by partners.
- Sends emails with complete security features.
- Keeps systems updated and checks for vulnerabilities.
Emails from ZECHA will:
- Include the sender’s name, position, and/or department.
- Contain current logos or images.
- Display the company’s address and legal information.
- Originate exclusively from a ZECHA.DE domain email address.
Contact us for queries:
- Email: websecurity@zecha.de
- Phone: +49 7232 3022-0
- General email: info@zecha.de
ORDERS AND CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS
To place an order, you must register for our webshop. Mandatory fields are marked with an asterisk (*), and this information is required to process your order and communicate with you as necessary (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b GDPR). Providing additional data is optional and may facilitate the processing of your order but is not mandatory.
In your user account, you can view, name, and save your shopping cart. The corresponding data is entered voluntarily (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR) and can be deleted by you at any time. You may also request the deletion of your user account or specific data by sending an email to the contact details listed under “Responsible Party.”
We use this data exclusively for the stated purposes. Your data will not be shared with third parties or other companies except with logistics companies commissioned by us to handle shipping.
Additionally, as a registered customer, you can request a price quote for selected items. To do this, simply place the desired products into your “Inquiry Cart” and send the request. You will then receive a non-binding offer sent to your provided contact details. The data processing for this purpose is carried out in the interest of customer service. The legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR. Your data will not be forwarded as part of the price inquiry process. Once we have provided the requested information, we will not further process this data for the purpose of the price inquiry.
REGISTRATION FOR CUTTING DATA CALCULATOR
To use our cutting data calculator, you need to activate access by contacting our sales team via email at info@zecha.de, provided you do not already have a customer account in our webshop.
Our sales team will provide you with access credentials that you can use to log in to our cutting data calculator. The processing of your data is based on Article 6 (1) lit. a of the GDPR. Upon your request, we will delete your data at any time. Please direct such requests to the contact details listed under “Responsible Party.” Your data will not be shared with third parties.
NEWSLETTER AND CONTACTING
In the case where you subscribe to our electronic newsletter, you also agree to your name and your e-mail address being stored for the purpose of sending the newsletter to you (sentence 1 of point (a) of Art. 6(1) GDPR). The data will in no case be disclosed to third parties. You have the possibility, at any time, to revoke your consent to the newsletter with effect for the future and, as a consequence, to cancel your subscription to the newsletter (information included in the newsletter).
It is possible for you to provide your personal data on our website for the purpose of contacting us, whereby only the data which shows an asterisk shall be considered compulsory data to be provided. You will always be required to indicate your postal address, your e-mail address and your telephone number because we reserve the right to provide answers to your queries either by letter or by electronic means/telephone.
The provision of additional information might be helpful for processing your query, but you are under no obligation to do so (voluntary provision). On the basis of your consent, your personal data will be used and stored exclusively for the purpose of processing your message (sentence 1 of point (a) of Art. 6(1) GDPR). The data will not be used for any other purposes and it will not be transferred to third parties, unless you expressly agree to this (consent).
In the case where you request us to deliver information materials to you by letter or by e-mail, you also consent to the storage and the use of your address data (in the case of delivery by letter) and/or your e-mail address (in the case of delivery by e-mail) to be able to actually deliver such information materials to you (sentence 1 of point (a) of Art. 6(1) GDPR). This data will be exclusively transferred to third parties we commissioned with delivering the materials to you; apart from that, your personal data will not be transferred.
ONLINE APPLICATIONS
You can apply to us by post, email, or directly via our website. Mandatory fields are marked with an asterisk (*), and this information is required to process your application. Providing additional personal information is optional and may assist in the processing of your application but is not mandatory. The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b GDPR and §26 para. 1 BDSG (initiation of an employment relationship). For optional information, data processing occurs based on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR).
You also have the option to send your application documents, such as your resume, qualification certificates, etc., confidentially by post. Alternatively, these documents can be sent directly with your online application by uploading the files via our website.
Your data is treated with strict confidentiality and is used and stored exclusively for the purpose of processing your application. It will not be used for other purposes or shared with third parties unless you explicitly consent to this (consent). Application documents are retained for the duration of the employment relationship, observing statutory retention periods. In the case of rejection, we delete application documents no later than four months after the rejection or return non-digital documents to you.
COOKIES
Cookies are very small text files used by websites, which your browser stores on your computer. These files can provide specific information to us or, where applicable, to a third party.
Types of Cookies:
Transient Cookies
- These are automatically deleted when you close your browser.
- Session cookies are a key example, storing a session ID that links various requests from your browser into a single session. This allows your computer to be recognized when you return to our website.
- Session cookies are deleted when you log out or close your browser.
Persistent Cookies
- These remain stored until their predefined expiration time, which can vary depending on the cookie.
- They are not deleted automatically when the browser is closed but can be manually deleted via your browser’s security settings.
Cookies make your experience on our website more seamless and improve its functionality. The legal basis for processing this data is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
Managing Cookies
You can configure your browser settings to:
- Notify you when a website intends to store a cookie on your device, allowing you to accept or reject them.
- Automatically reject all or specific cookies.
Necessary Cookies:
Cookies essential for providing services explicitly requested by users (“necessary cookies”) are processed under our legitimate interest in offering and operating the website (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR; §25(2) TTDSG). These cookies are required for the website to function properly.
Consent-Based Cookies:
Other cookies, which are not strictly necessary, are stored and accessed only with your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR; §25(1) TTDSG). Details about the type of information collected, processing purposes, storage duration, and potential data recipients can be found in the subsequent sections of this privacy policy.
You may withdraw consent at any time by deleting the respective cookies through your browser’s settings. For assistance, refer to your browser’s help system. Note that rejecting all cookies may result in limited functionality of our website.
SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE
To provide customers, partners, or other interested parties with up-to-date information and maintain contact with them, we operate profiles on the following social media platforms in addition to our website: Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.
Data processing is carried out by the respective social media platform provider. Data processing outside the European Union cannot be excluded. The platform provider may provide us with aggregated usage data; however, we do not have access to personal data unless you interact with our social media presence.
The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. In cases where you provide consent, such as through opt-ins (e.g., ticking a box, activating a button), the legal basis is Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. Consent can be withdrawn at any time without giving reasons by contacting the party to whom the consent was given, effective for the future.
Since data processing is carried out by the platform provider, we recommend you exercise your rights concerning access, correction, deletion, data portability, and objection directly with the platform provider. Of course, we will support you in exercising your rights if necessary.
Additionally, cookies may be set on your device. The purposes and legal basis for the use of cookies can be found under “Cookies” in this privacy policy or in the privacy policies of the respective platform provider.
Further Information
Facebook
Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.
During your visit to our Facebook social media presence, personal data is processed as described here:
https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/information_about_page_insights_data.
Additional details are available at:
https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/page_controller_addendum.
If data is transferred to Meta Platforms, Inc. (USA), it is based on the EU Commission’s adequacy decision regarding the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.LinkedIn
LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland.
Privacy policy: http://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy.
If data is transferred to LinkedIn Corporation (USA), it is based on the EU Commission’s adequacy decision regarding the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.Instagram
Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.
Privacy policy: https://help.instagram.com/519522125107875.
If data is transferred to Meta Platforms, Inc. (USA), it is based on the EU Commission’s adequacy decision regarding the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.YouTube
Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Privacy information: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/?hl=en.
If data is transferred to Google LLC (USA), it is based on the EU Commission’s adequacy decision regarding the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
LOGFILES
Whenever visitors access our websites, we collect and save the following information about their computer system: the IP address of your computer system; the access request of your browser; and the time of access. Apart from the above information, we save information on the status and the quantity of transferred data in relation to this access request, but also data regarding your browser and its version and operating system information.
We also record information about the website from which you accessed our website. In this regard, the IP address of your computer system will be stored only for the period during which you actually use our website and it will be immediately erased and/or anonymised based on shortening once you no longer use the websites.
All the other data will be stored for a limited period of time. We use such data for the purpose of operating our website, that is, in particular, for the purpose of identifying and removing any website errors, of determining website utilisation levels and for making any website adjustments or enhancements (legal basis: sentence 1 of point (f) of Art. 6(1) GDPR).
GOOGLE ANALYTICS
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service of Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (“Google”). Google Analytics uses so-called “Cookies,” text files that are stored on your computer and that allow an analysis of your use of the website. Information on the cookies used within the scope of use of Google Analytics can be found in our cookie banner under “Google Analytics. “
On behalf of the owner of this website, Google uses this data to evaluate your usage of the website, to generate reports on website activity, and to provide other services related to website and internet usage for the website owner. Google does not combine the IP address transmitted by your browser within the scope of Google Analytics with other data. You can prevent the storage of cookies through a setting in your browser software; however, in this case, you will not be able to fully utilize all functions of this website. You can also prevent Google from capturing and processing the data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (incl. your IP address) by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available at the following link [http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de]. Alternatively, you can withdraw your consent by clicking on <a href=”javascript:gaOptout()”>Google Analytics per Opt-Out-Cookie deaktivieren</a> (Opt-Out-Cookie).
This website uses Google Analytics with the extension „_anonymizeIp()“. With this service, IP addresses are shortened to eliminate direct reference to an individual. We use Google Analytics to enable us to analyze and continually improve the use of our website. The statistics obtained allow us to improve our offering and make it more interesting for users. The legal basis for the use of Google Analytics is your consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) sentence 1a of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation).
Further information on the use of data by Google and setting and withdrawal options can be found on the websites of Google: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de&ref_topic=2919631
GOOGLE TAG MANAGER
This website uses the Google Tag Manager Google Tag Manager, which is offered by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (‘Google’).
This service enables the management of components that are used on the website. It is possible that these managed components process personal data or use cookies, which may require consent. Information on data processing by these components can be found in this privacy policy.
The Google Tag Manager itself does not collect any personal data. The service also does not access the content of the managed components or set or process cookies itself.
EMBEDED CONTENT FROM THIRD PARTIES (E.G. GOOGLE MAPS)
If content from third-party providers such as Google Maps or YouTube is displayed on our websites, your IP address and the content shown under ‘Logfiles’ must be transmitted to the third-party provider in order for this content to be made available and displayed in your browser. This serves the purpose of an appealing presentation of our website. The legal basis for the processing is your consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR via the cookie notice window (under ‘Functionality’). We have no influence on data processing by the third-party provider. If you are logged into a user account with the third-party provider, the third-party provider can assign your user behaviour to your user account. The third-party provider may store your data as a user profile and use it for the purposes of advertising, market research and/or customising its website. You must contact the third-party provider if you wish to object to the creation of these user profiles.
Further information on the purpose and scope of data collection and its processing by the third-party provider can be found in their privacy policy. There you will also find further information on your rights and setting options to protect your privacy:
- Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/?hl=de. Cookies: NAME OF COOKIE, PURPOSE, STORAGE PERIOD, LEGAL BASIS
- If data is transferred to google, LLC (USA), this is done on the basis of the EU Commission’s adequacy decision on the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
- Youtube, Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/?hl=de. Cookies: NAME OF COOKIE, PURPOSE, STORAGE PERIOD, LEGAL BASIS
- If data is transferred to google, LLC (USA), this is done on the basis of the EU Commission’s adequacy decision on the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
REVOCATION OF CONSENTS AND OBJECTION TO DATA PROCESSING
If you have given us your consent, you can withdraw it at any time with future effect. You can withdraw your consent to cookies by calling up the cookie banner again at the bottom left of the home page on our website.
If the processing of your personal data is based on a balancing of interests, you can object to the processing. To raise such an objection, we ask that you indicate the reasons why we should not process your personal data. In case of your justified objection, we review the situation and either discontinue or adjust the data processing or advise you of our compelling legitimate reasons for continuing the processing. You can object to the processing of your personal data for promotional and data analytical purposes at any time.
You can send your revocation or objection to us in the contact information under “responsible party.”
OBJECTION TO DATA PROCESSING
Insofar as we base the processing of your personal data on a balancing of interests pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR, you may object to the processing. When exercising such an objection, we ask you to explain the reasons why we should not process your personal data as we have done. In the event of your justified objection, we will examine the situation and will either discontinue or adapt the data processing or point out to you our compelling reasons worthy of protection on the basis of which we will continue the processing.
You can object to the processing of your personal data for advertising and data analysis purposes at any time.
You can send us your cancellation or objection using the contact details under ‘Controller’.
YOUR RIGHTS
You have the following rights vis-à-vis us with regard to your personal data:
- Right to information as to whether we process data about you. If we process data about you, you have the right to obtain information about the nature and circumstances of the data processing (Art. 15 GDPR),
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR) or right to erasure of your data, provided that the requirements of Art. 17 para. 1 GDPR are met,
- Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR),
- Right to object to processing under the above-mentioned conditions (Art. 21 GDPR)
- Right to data portability under the conditions of Art. 20 GDPR.
You also have the right to complain to a data protection supervisory authority about the processing of your personal data by us.
CONTROLLER
ZECHA Hartmetall-Werkzeugfabrikation GmbH, Benzstraße 2, D-75203 Königsbach-Stein, Tel. +49 7232 3022-0, info@zecha.de
Data Protection Officer: datenschutzanfragen@xdsb.de or to our postal address by adding “Attn.: Data Protection Officer”