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Hammer International GmbH

Im Marxle 4

72119 Ammerbuch

Germany

Phone: 07032 9185103

Email: info@hammer-international.de

Managing Director: Andreas Hammer

Commercial Register: Stuttgart District Court, HRB 748396

VAT identification number: DE 294167788

EAR registration number: WEEE Reg. No. DE 33322647

The European Commission provides a platform for online dispute resolution (ODR), which can be found here: http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/ . We are neither obligated nor willing to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board.

Information according to the Packaging Act

According to Section 15 Paragraph 1 of the Packaging Act (VerpackG), companies are required to inform end consumers about the return option for packaging not subject to system participation. This includes both sales and transport packaging. As a company that delivers products, we accept this packaging free of charge, provided it is used, completely empty packaging of the same type, shape, and size that we carry in our product range.

It is important to note that this packaging should not be disposed of as residual waste, but rather returned to the economic cycle. Returning it ensures environmentally friendly recycling in accordance with the requirements of the Packaging Act and facilitates the fulfillment of recycling targets.

Registration requirement for manufacturers (Section 9 (1) Packaging Act)

Our registration number with the Central Packaging Register Foundation (ZSVR) is: DE5318721377553

Privacy Policy

As the operator of this website, we take the protection of your personal data very seriously and treat it confidentially and in accordance with current data protection regulations and this privacy policy. Below, we inform you about the processing of your personal data (hereinafter referred to as "data") in accordance with Article 13 of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR).

1.Definition

The following privacy policy is based on the terminology used by the European legislator for the adoption of the GDPR. To ensure easy readability and comprehensibility, we would like to explain the terminology used in advance. In this privacy policy, we use, among other things, the following terms:

a) personal data

Personal data is any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter referred to as the "data subject"). An identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person.

b) data subject (user)

Data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed by the controller.

c) Processing

Processing is any operation or set of operations which is performed on personal data or on sets of personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organisation, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure or destruction.

d) Restriction of processing

Restriction of processing is the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting its future processing.

e) Profiling

Profiling is any form of automated processing of personal data consisting of the use of personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyse or predict aspects concerning that natural person’s performance at work, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behaviour, location or movements.

f) Pseudonymization

Pseudonymisation is the processing of personal data in such a manner that the personal data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, provided that such additional information is kept separately and is subject to technical and organisational measures to ensure that the personal data are not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.

g) Controller or person responsible for processing

The controller or person responsible for processing is the natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of processing personal data. Where the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union or Member State law, the controller or the specific criteria for its nomination may be provided for by Union or Member State law.

h) Processor

Processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller.

i) Recipient

Recipient is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body to which personal data are disclosed, whether a third party or not. However, public authorities which may receive personal data in the framework of a particular inquiry in accordance with Union or Member State law shall not be considered recipients.

j) Third party

Third party is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or body other than the data subject, the controller, the processor and the persons authorised to process the personal data under the direct authority of the controller or processor.

k) Consent

Consent is any freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous indication of the data subject's wishes by which he or she, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signifies agreement to the processing of personal data concerning him or her.

2. Person responsible for processing

Hammer International GmbH

Im Marxle 4

72119 Ammerbuch

Legal representative: Andreas Hammer

Phone: +4970329185103

Email: info@hammer-international.de

3.General information on data processing

a) Scope of data processing

We generally only process our users' personal data to the extent necessary to provide a functional website and our content and services. The processing of our users' personal data generally only occurs with the user's consent. An exception applies in cases where prior consent cannot be obtained for practical reasons and the processing of the data is permitted by law.

b) Legal basis for data processing

If we obtain the consent of the data subject for the processing of personal data, Art. 6 (1) (a) of the General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) serves as the legal basis. If personal data is necessary to fulfill a contract to which the data subject is a party, Art. 6 (1) (b) of the EU GDPR serves as the legal basis. This also applies to processing operations that are necessary to carry out pre-contractual measures. If the processing of personal data is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation to which our company is subject, Art. 6 (1) (c) of the EU GDPR serves as the legal basis. In the event that vital interests of the data subject or another natural person require the processing of personal data, Art. 6 (1) (d) of the EU GDPR serves as the legal basis. If processing is necessary to protect a legitimate interest of our company or a third party and the interests, fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject do not outweigh the former interest, Art. 6 (1) (f) EU GDPR serves as the legal basis for processing.

c) Duration of processing

We only process your data for as long as necessary to fulfill the contract, maintain our relationship, or comply with applicable legal regulations. Different retention periods apply to the storage of business documents. According to the German Tax Code, a retention period of 10 years generally applies to data relevant to tax law; for other data, a retention period of six years applies, in accordance with the German Commercial Code. Unless you object, we will use your data for mutual benefit within the framework of our trusting business relationship. If you request that your data be deleted, we will do so immediately, unless legal retention obligations prevent deletion.

4.SSL encryption

This website uses SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption to transmit data from your browser to our server and to servers that host files we embed on our website. You can recognize the presence of SSL encryption by the "https" prefix in front of the address of the website you access in your browser.

5.Provision of the website and creation of log files

a) Description and scope of data processing

Every time you access our website, our system automatically collects data and information from the system of the accessing device.

The following data is collected:

• Browser type and version used
• User's operating system
• User's Internet service provider
• User's IP address
• Date and time of access
• Websites from which the system accesses our
  website
• Websites accessed by the user's system via our website
  

The data is also stored in our system's log files. This data is not stored together with other personal user data.

b) Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and log files is Art. 6 (1) (f) EU GDPR.

c) Purposes of processing

The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable delivery of the website to the user's computer. For this purpose, the user's IP address must be stored for the duration of the session. Storage in log files occurs to ensure the functionality of the website. Furthermore, the data helps us to optimize the website and ensure the security of our information technology systems. The data is not evaluated for marketing purposes in this context. These purposes also constitute our legitimate interest in data processing pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) EU GDPR.

d) Duration of processing

The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. If the data is collected to provide the website, this is the case when the respective session ends. If the data is stored in log files, this is the case after a maximum of seven days. Longer storage is possible. In this case, the users' IP addresses are deleted or distorted so that the accessing client can no longer be assigned.

e) Possibility of objection and removal

The collection of data to provide the website and the storage of data in log files are essential for the operation of the website. Therefore, the user has no right to object.

6.Use of cookies

a) 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. When a user visits a website, a cookie may be stored on the user's operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic string that enables the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is visited again. We use cookies to make our website more user-friendly. Some elements of our website require that the visiting browser can be identified even after changing pages. We also use cookies on our website that enable us to analyze user surfing behavior. The user data collected in this way is pseudonymized using technical precautions. Therefore, it is no longer possible to assign the data to the visiting user. The data is not stored together with other personal data of the users.

b) Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies is Art. 6 (1) (f) EU GDPR.

c) Purpose of processing

The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to simplify the use of websites for users. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these functions, it is necessary that the browser is recognized even after changing pages. The user data collected by technically necessary cookies is not used to create user profiles. The use of analysis cookies is for the purpose of improving the quality of our website and its content. The analysis cookies tell us how the website is used and can therefore continually optimize our offering. Our legitimate interest in processing personal data according to Art. 6 (1) (f) EU GDPR also lies in these purposes.

d) Duration of storage, possibility of objection and removal

Cookies are stored on the user's computer and transmitted from there to our website. Therefore, you, as the user, have full control over the use of cookies. You can deactivate or restrict the transmission of cookies by changing the settings in your internet browser. Cookies that have already been stored can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are deactivated for our website, you may no longer be able to fully use all of the website's functions.

7.Online marketing

a) Description and scope of data processing

On our website, we process personal data for online marketing purposes, which includes, in particular, the presentation of advertising and other content (collectively referred to as "content") based on users' potential interests, as well as measuring its effectiveness. For these purposes, so-called user profiles are created and stored in so-called cookies or similar processes are used, by means of which the user information relevant to the presentation of the aforementioned content is stored. This information may include, for example, content viewed, websites visited, online networks used, but also communication partners and technical information such as the browser used, the computer system used, and information on usage times. If the user has consented to the collection of their location data, this may also be processed. The user's IP address is also stored. However, we use IP masking procedures (i.e., pseudonymization by shortening the IP address) to protect the user. In general, no real user data (such as email addresses or names) is stored as part of the online marketing process, but rather pseudonyms. This means that the identity of the user is not known, only the information stored in their profile. The information in the profile is usually stored in cookies or using similar processes. These cookies can generally be read later on other websites that use the same online marketing process and analyzed for the purposes of displaying content. They can also be supplemented with further data and stored on the server of the online marketing process provider. Exceptionally, clear data can be assigned to the profile. This is the case, for example, if the user is a member of a social network whose online marketing process we use and the network links the user's profile with the aforementioned information. It should be noted that the user can enter into additional agreements with the providers, e.g. by giving consent during registration. We generally only receive access to summarized information about the success of our advertisements. However, as part of so-called conversion measurements, we can check which of our online marketing processes have led to a so-called conversion, e.g. to the conclusion of a contract with us. Conversion measurements are used solely to analyze the success of our marketing measures.

b) Legal basis for data processing

If the user has given their consent, the legal basis for the processing of personal data is Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. Otherwise, the legal basis for the processing of personal data is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, i.e., our legitimate interests (e.g., the provision of efficient, economical, and recipient-friendly services).

c) Purpose of processing

The purposes of data processing include tracking (e.g., interest-based/behavioral profiling, use of cookies), remarketing, visitor action analysis, interest-based and behavioral marketing, profiling (creation of user profiles), conversion measurement (measurement of the effectiveness of marketing measures), reach measurement (e.g., access statistics, recognition of recurring visitors), target group formation (determination of target groups relevant for marketing purposes or other delivery of content), cross-device tracking (cross-device processing of user data for marketing purposes), and click tracking. These purposes also constitute our legitimate interest in processing personal data pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) of the EU GDPR.

The purposes of data processing are

• Tracking (e.g. interest/behavior-based profiling, use of cookies)
• Remarketing
• Visit action analysis
• Interest-based and behavioral marketing
• Profiling (creation of user profiles)
• Conversion measurement (measuring the effectiveness of marketing measures)
• Reach measurement (e.g. access statistics, recognition of recurring visitors)
• Target group formation (determination of target groups relevant for marketing purposes or other output of content)
• Cross-device tracking (cross-device processing of user data for marketing purposes)
• Click tracking
  

d) Duration of storage, possibility of objection and removal

Cookies are stored on the user's computer and transmitted from there to our website. Therefore, you, as the user, have full control over the use of cookies. You can deactivate or restrict the transmission of cookies by changing the settings in your internet browser. Cookies that have already been stored can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are deactivated for our website, you may no longer be able to fully use all of the website's functions.

e) services and service providers used

Google Analytics

Service provider: Google LLC. (Mountain View, California, USA) Website: https://analytics.google.com/ Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de

Google Tag Manager

Service provider: Google LLC. (Mountain View, California, USA) Website: https://marketingplatform.google.com/intl/de/about/tag-manager/ Privacy policy: https://marketingplatform.google.com/about/analytics/tag-manager/use-policy/ https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de

8. YouTube

a) Scope of data processing

We use YouTube videos on our website. The operator of the corresponding plug-in is YouTube, LLC (901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA). When the user visits a page with the YouTube badge, a connection is established to YouTube servers. This informs YouTube which website the user is visiting. If the user is logged into their YouTube account, YouTube can personally assign their user behavior. When a YouTube video is started, the provider uses cookies (see above) that collect information about user behavior. Further information is available at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/.

b) Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis is Art. 6 (1) (f) EU GDPR.

c) Possibility of objection and removal

As already described above, users can prevent the setting of cookies at any time by making the appropriate settings in their internet browser, thereby permanently denying the setting of cookies. This would also prevent Google from placing a cookie on the user's computer system. Furthermore, cookies that have already been set can be deleted at any time via the internet browser or other software programs.

9. Google Fonts (Web Fonts)

a) Scope of data processing

Our website uses certain Google fonts for display purposes. When a page is accessed, the user's browser loads these fonts. The user's IP address, along with the page (Internet address) visited, is transmitted to a Google Inc. server (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA). Further information about Google fonts can be found at https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and in Google's privacy policy at https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/.

b) Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of the user’s personal data is Art. 6 (1) (f) EU GDPR.

c) Purpose of data processing

The use of Google fonts serves the visual representation of text content.

10. Google Maps

a) Scope of data processing

We use the Google Maps API on our website. When you use Google Maps, Google also collects, processes, and uses data about your use of the map functions. The provider is Google Inc. (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA). Further information about data processing by Google can be found in the Google Privacy Policy at https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/.

b) Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of the user's personal data is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. c) Purpose of data processing: Google Maps is used to visually display geographical information.

d) Possibility of objection and removal

As already described above, users can prevent the setting of cookies by our website at any time by making the appropriate settings in their internet browser, thereby permanently denying the setting of cookies. This would also prevent Google from placing a cookie on the user's computer system. Furthermore, cookies that have already been set can be deleted at any time via the internet browser or other software programs.

11.Contact form and email contact

a) Description and scope of data processing

Our website has a contact form that can be used to contact us electronically. If a user chooses this option, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and stored. This data is: In addition, the following data is collected during registration: Your consent to process the data is obtained during the sending process and reference is made to this privacy policy. Alternatively, you can contact us via the email address provided. In this case, the user's personal data transmitted with the email will be stored. In this context, the data will not be passed on to third parties. The data will be used exclusively for processing the conversation.

b) Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for processing data, provided the user has given their consent, is Art. 6 (1) (a) of the EU GDPR. The legal basis for processing data transmitted when sending an email is Art. 6 (1) (f) of the EU GDPR. If the email contact is aimed at concluding a contract, the additional legal basis for processing is Art. 6 (1) (b) of the EU GDPR.

c) Purpose of data processing

The processing of personal data from the input form serves solely to process the contact. In the case of contact via email, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in processing the data. The other personal data processed during the submission process serves to prevent misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.

d) Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. For personal data from the contact form input mask and data sent via email, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation is concluded when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the matter in question has been conclusively clarified. Any additional personal data collected during the sending process will be deleted after a period of seven days at the latest.

e) Possibility of objection and removal

The user has the option to revoke their consent to the processing of personal data at any time. If the user contacts us by email, they can object to the storage of their personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued. In this case, all personal data stored during the contact process will be deleted.

12.Your rights as a data subject

According to the EU GDPR you have the following rights:

a) Right to information

You can request confirmation from the controller as to whether personal data concerning you is being processed by us. If such processing is taking place, you can request the following information from the controller:

(1) the purposes for which the personal data are processed;

(2) the categories of personal data being processed;

(3) the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data concerning you have been or will be disclosed;

(4) the planned duration for which the personal data concerning you will be stored or, if specific information is not possible, the criteria for determining that duration;

(5) the existence of a right to rectification or erasure of personal data concerning you, a right to restriction of processing by the controller or a right to object to such processing;

(6) the existence of a right of appeal to a supervisory authority;

(7) all available information as to their source, where the personal data are not collected from the data subject;

(8) the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, referred to in Article 22(1) and (4) of the GDPR and, at least in those cases, meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and envisaged consequences of such processing for the data subject.

You have the right to request information about whether the personal data concerning you will be transferred to a third country or to an international organization. In this context, you can request to be informed of the appropriate safeguards in accordance with Art. 46 of the EU GDPR in connection with the transfer.

b) Right to rectification of your data

You have the right to request that the controller rectify and/or complete your personal data if it is incorrect or incomplete. The controller must rectify the data immediately.

c) Right to restriction of processing of your data

You may request the restriction of the processing of your personal data under the following conditions:

(1) if you contest the accuracy of the personal data concerning you for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data;

(2) the processing is unlawful and you oppose the erasure of the personal data and request the restriction of their use instead;

(3) the controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but you need them to assert, exercise or defend legal claims, or

(4) if you have objected to processing pursuant to Art. 21 (1) GDPR and it has not yet been determined whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override your grounds. If the processing of personal data concerning you has been restricted, these data may – with the exception of storage – only be processed with your consent or for the establishment, exercise or defense of 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.

If the restriction of processing has been restricted in accordance with the above-mentioned conditions, you will be informed by the controller before the restriction is lifted.

d) Right to erasure of your data

aa) Obligation to delete

You may request the controller to delete the personal data concerning you immediately, and the controller 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 withdraw your consent on which the processing was based pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (a) or Art. 9 (2) (a) of the EU GDPR and there is no other legal basis for the processing.

(3) You object to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 (1) EU GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or you object to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 (2) EU GDPR.

(4) The personal data concerning you were processed unlawfully.

(5) The erasure of personal data concerning you is necessary to fulfil a legal obligation under Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject.

(6) The personal data concerning you were collected in relation to information society services offered in accordance with Article 8 (1) of the EU GDPR.

bb) Information to third parties

If the controller has made the personal data concerning you public and is obliged to erase it pursuant to Art. 17 (1) EU GDPR, the controller shall take appropriate measures, including technical ones, taking into account the available technology and the implementation costs, in order to inform data controllers which process the personal data that you, as the data subject, have requested the erasure by such controllers of all links to these personal data or of copies or replications of these personal data.

cc) Exceptions

The right to erasure does not exist if processing is necessary

(1) to exercise the right to freedom of expression and information;

(2) to fulfill a legal obligation required by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject or to perform a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller;

(3) for reasons of public interest in the area of ​​public health pursuant to Article 9(2)(h) and (i) and Article 9(3) of the EU GDPR;

(4) for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes pursuant to Art. 89 (1) GDPR, insofar as the right referred to in section a) is likely to make the achievement of the objectives of that processing impossible or seriously compromises it, or

(5) to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.

e) Right to information

If you have asserted your right to rectification, erasure, or restriction of processing vis-à-vis the controller, the controller is obligated to inform all recipients to whom the personal data concerning you was disclosed of this rectification, erasure, or restriction of processing, unless doing so proves impossible or involves disproportionate effort. You have the right to be informed by the controller of these recipients.

f) Right to data portability

You have the right to receive the personal data concerning you that you have provided to the controller in a structured, common and machine-readable format. You also have the right to transmit these data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to whom the personal data was provided, provided that

(1) the processing is based on consent pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (a) EU GDPR or Art. 9 (2) (a) EU GDPR or on a contract pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (b) EU 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 controller to another, where technically feasible.

The freedoms and rights of others must not be adversely affected. The right to data portability does not apply to the processing of personal data necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.

g) Right of objection

You have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you based on Article 6 (1) (e) or (f) GDPR, for reasons related to your particular situation; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions. The controller will no longer process the personal data concerning you unless they can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that override your interests, rights, and freedoms, or the processing serves to assert, exercise, or defend legal claims.

If the personal data concerning you is processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you for the purposes of such advertising; this also applies to profiling insofar as it is associated with such direct marketing. If you object to processing for direct marketing purposes, the personal data concerning you will no longer be processed for these purposes. In connection with the use of information society services, you have the option of exercising your right of objection by means of automated procedures that use technical specifications, notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC.

h) Right to revoke the declaration of consent under data protection law

You have the right to revoke your consent to data protection at any time. Revoking your consent does not affect the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent up to the time of revocation.

i) Right to lodge a complaint with the data protection 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 residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement, if you believe that the processing of personal data concerning you infringes the GDPR. The supervisory authority with which the complaint was lodged will inform the complainant of the status and outcome of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy under Article 78 GDPR. The jurisdiction of the supervisory authority depends on your place of residence.

A list of supervisory authorities can be found here:

https://www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Infothek/Anschrift_Links/anschrift_links-node.html

This privacy policy was created by ASG Rechtsanwälte.