Privacy Policy
Durovolt – A Brand of GS-Power GmbH & Co. KG
- Privacy at a Glance
General Information
The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data includes all data that can be used to personally identify you. For detailed information on data protection, please refer to our Privacy Policy listed below.
Data Collection on This Website
Who is responsible for data collection on this website?
The data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find their contact details in the “Information on the Responsible Party” section of this Privacy Policy.
How do we collect your data?
Your data is collected, firstly, when you provide it to us. For example, this could include data you enter into a contact form.
Other data is collected automatically or with your consent when you visit the website through our IT systems. This primarily includes technical data (e.g., internet browser, operating system, or time of the page access). This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter this website.
What do we use your data for?
Some of the data is collected to ensure the error-free provision of the website. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior. If contracts can be concluded or initiated via the website, the transmitted data is also processed for contract offers, orders, or other inquiries.
What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right to request, free of charge, information about the origin, recipients, and purpose of your stored personal data at any time. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent for data processing, you can withdraw this consent at any time for future use. Furthermore, you have the right, under certain circumstances, to request a restriction on the processing of your personal data. Additionally, you have the right to file a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority.
For this purpose, as well as for any further questions regarding data protection, you can contact us at any time.
Analytics Tools and Third-Party Tools
When you visit this website, your browsing behavior may be statistically analyzed. This is primarily done using so-called analytics programs. Detailed information about these analytics programs can be found in the following Privacy Policy.
- Hosting
We host the content of our website with the following provider:
External Hosting
This website is hosted externally. The personal data collected on this website is stored on the servers of the hosting provider(s). This may include, in particular, IP addresses, contact inquiries, metadata and communication data, contract data, contact details, names, website access information, and other data generated through the website.
External hosting is carried out for the purpose of fulfilling contracts with our potential and existing customers (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) and in the interest of ensuring the secure, fast, and efficient provision of our online services by a professional provider (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). If corresponding consent has been requested, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TTDSG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.
Our hosting provider(s) will process your data only to the extent necessary to fulfill their service obligations and in compliance with our instructions regarding this data.
We use the following hosting provider(s):
WPEngine, Inc.
Order Processing
We have entered into a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) for the use of the above-mentioned service. This is a data protection agreement required by law to ensure that the provider processes the personal data of our website visitors solely in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.
- General Information and Mandatory Disclosures
Data Protection
The operators of these pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We handle your personal data confidentially and in accordance with legal data protection regulations as well as this Privacy Policy.
When you use this website, various personal data is collected. Personal data refers to data that can be used to personally identify you. This Privacy Policy explains which data we collect and how we use it. It also explains how and for what purpose this occurs.
We would like to point out that data transmission on the Internet (e.g., when communicating via email) may have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data from access by third parties is not possible.
Information on the Responsible Party
The responsible party for data processing on this website is:
GS-Power GmbH & Co. KG
Bachstraße 15
63762, Großostheim
Phone: 06026 – 9999304
E-Mail: info@gs-power.net
The responsible party is the legal entity that, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).
Storage Duration
Unless a specific storage period has been stated in this Privacy Policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for data processing no longer applies. If you make a legitimate request for deletion or revoke your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted unless we have other legally permissible reasons to retain your personal data (e.g., retention periods under tax or commercial law); in such cases, the data will be deleted after these reasons no longer apply.
General Information on the Legal Basis for Data Processing on this
Website
If you have given consent for data processing, we process your personal data based on Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or, in the case of special categories of data as defined in Article 9(1) GDPR, on Article 9(2)(a) GDPR. In the event of explicit consent to transfer personal data to third countries, data processing is additionally carried out on the basis of Article 49(1)(a) GDPR.
If you have consented to the storage of cookies or access to information on your device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), data processing is also carried out on the basis of § 25(1) TTDSG. Consent can be revoked at any time.
If your data is necessary for the performance of a contract or for pre-contractual measures, we process your data based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. Furthermore, we process your data if it is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation based on Article 6(1)(c) GDPR.
Additionally, data processing may take place based on our legitimate interest under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The specific legal basis applicable in each individual case is explained in the following sections of this Privacy Policy.
Recipients of Personal Data
As part of our business operations, we work closely with our manufacturing partner, Innopower, who, as the manufacturer of our battery products, also holds data protection responsibilities. The transfer of personal data to Innopower takes place within the scope of contract fulfillment and quality assurance. A corresponding Data Processing Agreement (DPA) has been concluded with Innopower.In some cases, the transmission of personal data to external parties is required. We only share personal data with external parties if this is necessary for contract fulfillment, if we are legally obligated to do so (e.g., sharing data with tax authorities), if we have a legitimate interest under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR in sharing the data, or if another legal basis permits the data transfer.When using data processors, we only transfer personal data of our customers based on a valid Data Processing Agreement. In cases of joint processing, a joint processing agreement is concluded.
Withdrawal of Your Consent to Data Processing
Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You can withdraw consent you have already given at any time. The legality of the data processing carried out prior to the withdrawal remains unaffected by the withdrawal.
Right to Object to Data Collection in Specific Cases and to Direct Marketing (Art. 21 GDPR)
IF DATA PROCESSING IS BASED ON ART. 6(1)(E) OR (F) GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA AT ANY TIME FOR REASONS RELATING TO YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING BASED ON THESE PROVISIONS. THE LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING CAN BE FOUND IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU OBJECT, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR AFFECTED PERSONAL DATA UNLESS WE CAN DEMONSTRATE COMPELLING LEGITIMATE GROUNDS FOR THE PROCESSING THAT OVERRIDE YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS, AND FREEDOMS, OR THE PROCESSING IS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT, EXERCISE, OR DEFENSE OF LEGAL CLAIMS (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ART. 21(1) GDPR).IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS PROCESSED FOR THE PURPOSE OF DIRECT MARKETING, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA FOR SUCH MARKETING; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING TO THE EXTENT THAT IT IS RELATED TO SUCH DIRECT MARKETING. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL NO LONGER BE USED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ART. 21(2) GDPR).
Right to lodge a complaint with the responible supervisory authority
In the event of violations of the GDPR, data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the Member State of their habitual residence, workplace, or the location of the alleged violation. The right to lodge a complaint exists without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedies.
Right to data portability
You have the right to receive data that we process automatically on the basis of your consent or in fulfillment of a contract, either yourself or to a third party, in a commonly used, machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of data to another responsible party, this will only be done if it is technically feasible.
Access, Correction, and Deletion
Under the applicable legal provisions, you have the right to request free information about your stored personal data, its origin, recipients, and the purpose of the data processing at any time. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data, if applicable. For this purpose and for further questions regarding personal data, you can contact us at any time.
Right to Restrict Processing
You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. You can contact us at any time for this purpose. The right to restrict processing applies in the following cases:
- If you dispute the accuracy of the personal data we have stored about you, we generally need time to verify this. During the period of verification, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
- If the processing of your personal data was/is unlawful, you can request the restriction of data processing instead of deletion.
- If we no longer need your personal data, but you require it to exercise, defend, or establish legal claims, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data instead of deletion.
- If you have lodged an objection pursuant to Art. 21(1) GDPR, a balance must be struck between your interests and ours. Until it is determined whose interests prevail, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, this data—apart from its storage—may only be processed with your consent, or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, or for protecting the rights of another natural or legal person, or for reasons of important public interest of the European Union or a Member State.
SSL or TLS Encryption
This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries that you send to us as the site operator. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the address line of the browser changes from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock icon in your browser’s address bar.
When SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.
Objection to Advertising Emails
The use of contact details published as part of the legal notice obligation for sending unsolicited advertising and informational materials is hereby prohibited. The operators of these pages expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of the unsolicited sending of advertising information, such as spam emails.
- Data Collection on This Website
Cookies
Our websites use so-called “cookies.” Cookies are small data packets that do not cause any harm to your device. They are either temporarily stored for the duration of your session (session cookies) or permanently (persistent cookies) on your device. Session cookies are automatically deleted after your visit ends. Persistent cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them yourself or they are automatically deleted by your web browser.
Cookies can be set by us (first-party cookies) or by third-party companies (so-called third-party cookies). Third-party cookies enable the integration of certain services provided by third-party companies within websites (e.g., cookies for processing payment services).
Cookies serve various purposes. Many cookies are technically necessary because certain website functions would not work without them (e.g., the shopping cart function or video display). Other cookies may be used to analyze user behavior or for advertising purposes.
Cookies that are required to carry out electronic communication, provide specific functions you desire (e.g., the shopping cart function), or optimize the website (e.g., cookies for measuring web audience) are stored based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, unless another legal basis is specified. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing necessary cookies to ensure the technically error-free and optimized provision of their services.
If consent for the storage of cookies and similar recognition technologies has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively based on that consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TTDSG). Consent can be revoked at any time.
You can configure your browser to notify you when cookies are set, allow cookies only in specific cases, exclude the acceptance of cookies for certain cases or in general, and activate the automatic deletion of cookies when the browser is closed. If cookies are disabled, the functionality of this website may be limited. Details about which cookies and services are used on this website can be found in this Privacy Policy.
Contactform
If you send us inquiries via the contact form, the information you provide in the inquiry form, including your contact details, will be stored by us for the purpose of processing the inquiry and in case of follow-up questions. We do not share this data without your consent.
The processing of this data is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR if your inquiry is related to the fulfillment of a contract or is required for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective handling of inquiries directed to us (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) if this has been requested; consent can be revoked at any time.
The data you enter in the contact form will remain with us until you request its deletion, revoke your consent to storage, or the purpose for storing the data no longer applies (e.g., after your inquiry has been fully processed). Mandatory legal provisions—especially retention periods—remain unaffected.
Inquiry via Email, Telephone, or Fax
If you contact us via email, telephone, or fax, your inquiry, including all resulting personal data (such as your name and the nature of your inquiry), will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of handling your request. We do not share this data without your consent.
The processing of this data is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR if your inquiry is related to the fulfillment of a contract or is required for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective handling of inquiries directed to us (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) if this has been requested; consent can be revoked at any time.
The data you send to us via contact inquiries will remain with us until you request its deletion, revoke your consent for storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g., after your request has been fully processed). Mandatory legal provisions—especially statutory retention periods—remain unaffected.
- Plugins and Tools
Google Fonts (local hosting)
This site uses so-called Google Fonts, which are provided by Google, to ensure a consistent display of fonts. The Google Fonts are installed locally, and no connection to Google’s servers is made.
Further information about Google Fonts can be found at https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and in Google’s Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.
