1. Data protection at a glance
General information
The following information provides a quick overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit our website. Personal data is anydata with which you can be personally identified. You can find detailed information on the subject of data protection in our Data Protection Policy below.
Collection of data on our website
Who is responsible for data collection on this website?
The processing of data on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find their contact details in the legal notice ofthis website.
How do we collect your data?
Some data is collected when you disclose information to us. This could be, for example, details that you enter in a contact form. Our IT systems automatically collect other data when you visit the website. This is mainly technical data (e.g. internet browser, operating system or time of thepage visit). This data is collected automatically as soon as you access our website.
What do we use your data for?
Some of the data is collected to ensure that the website is being delivered correctly. Other data may be used to analyse your user behaviour.
What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right to obtain information about the origin, recipient and purpose of your stored personal data free of charge at any time. You also have the right to request that this data be corrected, blocked or deleted. You can contact us at any time at the address given in the legal notice if you have any further questions about data protection. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the responsible supervisory authority. You also have the right to request that the processing of your personal data be restricted in certain circumstances. You can find further details on this in the Data Protection Policy under “Right to restriction of processing”.
Analytics tools and third party tools
When you visit our website, your browsing behaviour may be statistically analysed. This occurs mainly through the use of cookies and so-called analytics programs. Your browsing behaviour is usually analysed anonymously; the browsing behaviour can not be traced back to you. You can object to this analysis or prevent it by not using certain tools. You can find detailed information on this in the Data Protection Policy below.
You can object to this analysis. Information about how toobject is provided in this Data Protection Policy.
2. General information and mandatory information
Data protection
The operators of these web pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We handle your personal data in the strictest confidence and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations and this Data Protection Policy. When you use this website, various personal datais collected. Personal data is data with which you can be personally identified. This Data Protection Policy explains what data we collect and what we use it for. It also explains how and for what purpose this is done. We would like to point out that the transmission of data over the Internet (e.g. when communicating by email) may have security vulnerabilities. It is not possible to completely protect data from access by third parties.
Information about the data controller
The data controller for this website is:
FLEET Events GmbH
Zirkusweg 1
20359 Hamburg
Tel.: +49 40 66 906-900
Email: info@fleet-events.de
The data controller is the natural or legal person who, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data (e.g. names, email addresses, etc.).
Revocation of your consent to data processing
Many data processing operations are only possible with your express consent. You can revoke your consent at any time. An informal notification by email to us is sufficient for this. The legality of the data processing carried out before the revocation remains unaffected by there vocation.
Right to object to the collection of data in special cases and to direct advertising (Art. 21 GDPR)
If the data processing is based on Art. 6(1)(e) or (f) ofthe GDPR, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data at any time for reasons that arise from your particular situation; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions. The respective legal basis on which processing is based is defined in this Data Protection Policy. If you lodge an objection, we will no longer process the personal data concerned, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that outweigh your interests, rights and freedoms or the processing serves to assert, exercise or defend legal claims (objection under Art. 21(1) GDPR). If your personal data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data for the purpose of such advertising; this also applies to profiling insofar as it is connected to such direct advertising. If you object, your personal data will then no longer be used for direct marketing purposes (objection under Art.21(2) GDPR).
Right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority
In the event of infringements of the GDPR, the data subject has the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of their habitual residence, place of work or the place of the alleged infringement. The right to lodge a complaint is without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedies.
Right to data portability
You have the right to have data that we process automatically on the basis of your consent or in fulfilment of a contract handed over to you or to a third party in a common, machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of the data to another responsible party, this will only take place if it is technically feasible.
SSL and TLS encryption
For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders and enquiries that you send to us as the website operator, this page uses SSL or TLS encryption. You can recognise an encrypted connection by the fact that the address bar of the browser changes from
“http://” to “https://” and the padlock symbol is displayed in your browser.
If SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us can not be read by third parties.
Information, blocking, deletion and correction
Within the scope of the applicable legal provisions, you have the right to receive information free of charge about your stored personal data, its origin and recipients and the purpose of the data processing, and, if applicable, about your right to correction, blocking or deletion of this data. You can contact us at any time at the address given in the legal notice if you have any further questions about personal data.
Right to restriction of processing
You have the right to request that the processing of your personal data be restricted. To do this, you can contact us at any time at the address given in the legal notice. The right to restrict processing exists in the following cases:
If you contest the accuracy of your personal data stored by us, we usually need time to verify this. For the period during which we are verifying the accuracy, you have the right to request that the processing of your personal data be restricted.
If the processing of your personal data was/is unlawful, you can request the restriction of the processing of the data instead of its deletion.
If we no longer need your personal data, but you need it to exercise, defend or assert legal claims, you have the right to request that the processing of your personal data be restricted instead of its deletion.
If you have lodged an objection under Art. 21(1) GDPR, your interests have to be balanced against our interests. As long as it is not clear whose interests take precedence, you have the right to request that the processing of your personal data be restricted.
If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, this data – apart from its storage – may only be processed 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 European Union or a Member State.
Objection to advertising emails
We hereby object to the use of contact data published to comply with our legal notice obligations for the purposes of sending unsolicited advertising materials and information. The operators of the website expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited sending of advertising materials, such as spam emails.
3. Data protection officer
Legally prescribed data protection officer
We have appointed a data protection officer for our company.
FLEET Events GmbH
Data protection officer
Zirkusweg 1
20359 Hamburg
Tel.: +49 40 66 906-900
Email: datenschutz@fleet-events.de
4. Collection of data on our website
Cookies
Some of the web pages use so-called cookies. Cookies do not damage your computer and do not contain viruses. Cookies are used to make our website more user-friendly, effective and safe. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer and saved by your browser.
Most of the cookies we use are so-called session cookies.They are automatically deleted at the end of your visit. Other cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them. These cookies enable us to recognise your browser the next time you visit the site.
You can set your browser to notify you when cookies are used and only allow cookies in specific cases, to prevent your device from accepting cookies in certain cases or in general, and to automatically delete cookies when you close your browser. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website. Cookies that are necessary to allow electronic communication or to provide certain functions you wish to use (e.g. shopping basket function)are stored on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing cookies to ensure the technically error-free and optimised provision of its services. Insofar as other cookies (e.g. cookies for analysing your browsing behaviour) are stored, these are dealt with separately in this Data Protection Policy.
Server log files
The provider of the website automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files which your browser automatically transmits to us. This information is:
– browser type and browser version
– operating system used- referrer URL
– host name of the accessing computer
– time of server request
– IP address
This data is not subsequently merged with other data sources.
This data is collected on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.The website operator has a legitimate interest in presenting and optimising its website in a way that is free from technical errors – the server log files have to be created in order to achieve this.
Email, phone and fax enquiries
If you contact us by email, phone or fax, your enquiry, including all personal data arising from it (name, enquiry), will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of processing your request. We will not share this data without your consent.
This data is processed on the basis of Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR if your enquiry is related to the fulfilment of a contract or is necessary for carrying out pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, processing is based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) and/or on our legitimate interests (Art.6(1)(f) GDPR), since we have a legitimate interest in the effective processing of enquiries addressed to us.
We will retain the data you send to us with your enquiry until you request its deletion, revoke your consent to its storage or the purpose for which it was stored no longer applies (e.g. after your enquiry has been dealt with). Mandatory statutory provisions – in particular statutory retention periods – remain unaffected.
5. Analytics tools and advertising
Google Analytics
This website uses functions of the web analytics serviceGoogle Analytics. This is provided by Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway,Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.
Google Analytics uses so-called cookies. These are text files that are stored on your computer and allow us to analyse how you use our website. The information generated by the cookies about your use of this website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there.
The storage of Google Analytics cookies and the use of this analytics tool are based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in analysing user behaviour in order to optimise both its website and its advertising.
IP anonymisation
We have enabled the IP anonymisation function on this website. This means that Google will truncate your IP address within member states of the European Union or in other countries that are signatories to theAgreement on the European Economic Area before it is transmitted to the USA.The full IP address is only transmitted to a Google server in the USA and truncated there in exceptional cases. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to analyse your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity and to provide the website operator with other services related to the use of the website and internet usage. The IP address transmitted by your browser to Google Analytics is not merged with other Google data.
Browser plugin
You can prevent cookies from being stored by setting your browser software accordingly; however, please note that if you do so, you may not be able to use all functions of this website to their full extent. You can also prevent Google from collecting and processing the data generated by the cookie relating to your use of the website (including your IP address) by downloading and installing the browser plugin available from the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de.
Objection to the collection of data
You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by clicking on the following link. This sets an opt-out cookie that prevents the collection of your data on future visits to this website: disable Google Analytics.
More information on how Google Analytics handles user data is available in Google’s Privacy Policy: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de.
Commissioned data processing
We have signed a commissioned data processing contract withGoogle and fully implement the strict requirements of the German data protection authorities when using Google Analytics.
Demographics in Google Analytics
This website uses the Demographics function in GoogleAnalytics. This allows reports to be created that contain information about the age, gender and interests of the website visitors. This data comes from interest-based advertising from Google and visitor data from third-party providers. This data cannot be attributed to a specific person. You can deactivate this function at any time via the ad settings in your Google account or generally prohibit the collection of your data by Google Analytics as described in the section “Objection to the collection of data”.
6. Plugins and tools
Google web fonts
This website uses so-called web fonts provided by Google to ensure that fonts are displayed uniformly. When you access a page, your browser downloads the required web fonts into your browser cache in order to display texts and fonts correctly.
To do this, the browser you are using must connect toGoogle’s servers. This tells Google that our website has been accessed via yourIP address. Google web fonts are used to display our web pages in a uniform and attractive manner. This represents a legitimate interest within the meaning ofArt. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
If your browser does not support web fonts, your computer will use a default font.
Further information about Google web fonts is available athttps://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and in Google’s Privacy Policy:https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.
Google Maps This website uses the Google Maps service via an API. This is provided by Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.
To enable use of the Google Maps functions, it is necessary for your IP address to be stored. This information is usually transmitted to aGoogle server in the USA and stored there. The provider of this website has no influence on this data transmission.
Google Maps is used to display our web pages in an attractive manner and to make it easier to find places referred to on the website. This represents a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art.6(1)(f) GDPR.
More information on how user data is handled is available inGoogle’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.
7. Application processes
We process applicant data only for the purpose and in the context of the application process, in accordance with the legal requirements.We process this data in order to fulfill our (pre)contractual obligations in the context of the application process within the meaning of Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR andArt. 6(1)(f) GDPR, if processing of the data becomes necessary for us, e.g. in the context of legal procedures (in Germany, Section 26 of the German DataProtection Act (BDSG) also applies).
The application process requires that applicants provide us with applicant data. The required applicant data is indicated in the job descriptions and generally includes information about the person, postal and contact addresses and supporting documents, such as a cover letter, CV and certificates. In addition, applicants can voluntarily provide us with additional information.
By submitting their application to us, applicants consent to the processing of their data for the purposes of the application process in accordance with the nature and scope set out in this Data Protection Policy.
If special categories of personal data within the meaning ofArt. 9(1) GDPR are voluntarily disclosed within the context of the application process, their processing is also carried out in accordance with Art. 9(2)(b)GDPR (e.g. health data, such as details of a severe disability, or ethnic origin).
Applicants can send us applications via email. However, please note that emails are generally not sent in encrypted form and that applicants themselves must provide encryption. Therefore, we cannot take any responsibility for the transfer of the application between the sender and receipt on our server.
In the event of a successful application, we will process the data provided by the applicants for the purpose of establishing a contract of employment. Otherwise, if the application for a job offer is not successful, the applicant’s data will be deleted. Applicant data will also be deleted if an application is withdrawn, which applicants are entitled to do at any time.
Subject to justified revocation by the applicant, the data will be deleted after a period of six months to allows us to answer any follow-up questions about the application and comply with our duty to provide evidence under the German Equal Treatment Act.
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