{"id":20807,"date":"2026-05-29T10:02:50","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T10:02:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schneider-kessel.de\/privacy-policy\/"},"modified":"2026-05-29T15:00:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T15:00:14","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/schneider-kessel.de\/en\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"20807\" class=\"elementor elementor-20807 elementor-20743\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf61f65 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bf61f65\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47e5290 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"47e5290\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a39f47e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a39f47e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Privacy Policy<\/h1><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The following information provides an overview of how we process your personal data on our website and what rights you have.<\/p><hr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"><h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Who is responsible for the processing of personal data?<\/strong><\/h2><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Data controller:<\/strong> Schneider Energy Systems GmbH Dipl.-Ing. Christian Schneider (Managing Director) Hildburghauser Stra\u00dfe 79 12249 Berlin, Germany <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"mailto:info@schneider-kessel.de\">info@schneider-kessel.de<\/a> Tel.: +49 (0)30 75 44 93 99 \u2013 0 Fax: +49 (0)30 75 44 93 99 \u2013 21<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Data Protection Officer (external)<\/strong>: Dirk Trettin, Solicitor Hildburghauser Stra\u00dfe 79 12249 Berlin, Germany <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"mailto:datenschutz@schneider-kessel.de\">datenschutz@schneider-kessel.de<\/a> Tel.: +49 (0)30 75 44 93 99 \u2013 0 Fax: +49 (0)30 75 44 93 99 \u2013 21<\/p><hr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"><h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>What data do we process when you visit our website?<\/strong><\/h2><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">We process personal data exclusively within the lawful framework of the relevant legal provisions and, where applicable, with your consent. Personal data refers to any information that relates to a natural person or can at least be linked to them, thereby allowing conclusions to be drawn about their identity. When you visit our website, we collect the following data:   <\/p><ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"><li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Referrer (previously visited website)<\/li><li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Requested webpage or file<\/li><li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Browser type and browser version<\/li><li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Operating system used<\/li><li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Type of device used<\/li><li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Time of access<\/li><li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">IP address in anonymised form (used solely to determine the location of access)<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Die IP-Adresse des Besuchers wird bei der \u00dcbermittlung eines Seitenaufrufs \u00fcbertragen, nach der \u00dcbermittlung direkt anonymisiert und ohne Personenbezug verarbeitet.<\/p><hr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"><h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Why do we process data when you visit our website?<\/strong><\/h2><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">We use the data collected when you visit our website to ensure that the site is as user-friendly as possible and to protect our IT systems from attacks and other unlawful activities. Where you provide us with further personal data, e.g. as part of a registration, via a contact form or for the performance of a contract, we use this data for the purposes stated, for customer management, and for the processing and settlement of any business transactions (to the extent necessary for this purpose). The data is collected solely for statistical analysis and for the technical optimisation of the website.  <\/p><hr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"><h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>To whom is personal data disclosed?<\/strong><\/h2><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">We use qualified service providers (e.g. IT service providers, marketing agencies) to operate, optimise and secure our website. We only disclose personal data to these providers to the extent necessary for the provision and use of the website and its features, to pursue legitimate interests, or where you have given your consent. Your personal data will not be transferred to third parties for purposes other than those set out in this privacy policy.  <\/p><hr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"><h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>On what legal basis do we process your data?<\/strong><\/h2><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">We are only permitted to process your personal data if there is a legal basis for doing so. Below is a list of the main legal bases: <\/p><ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"><li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR<\/strong> \u2013 Where you have given your consent to the processing of your personal data.<\/li><li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR<\/strong> \u2013 Where the processing of your personal data is necessary for the purposes of entering into or performing a contract with you.<\/li><li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Article 6(1)(c) of the GDPR<\/strong> \u2013 Where the processing of your personal data is necessary for compliance with our legal obligations (e.g. for the retention of option documents).<\/li><li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR<\/strong> \u2013 Where the processing of your personal data is necessary for the purposes of pursuing our legitimate interests or the legitimate interests of third parties (e.g. maintaining the functionality of our IT systems, managing our services and the legally required documentation of business contacts).<\/li><\/ul><hr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"><h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Use of cookies<\/strong><\/h2><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">We use cookies on our website. Cookies are small files that contain specific information and are stored on your device (laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc.). Cookies are necessary to provide certain functions on websites, such as retaining the language selected by a user or displaying the website. Furthermore, cookies allow us to recognise that a website has been visited before from a specific device. This makes it possible to recognise returning visitors (or their devices) and to gather information about their usage behaviour and presumed interests. If you do not wish this to happen, you can disable the storage of cookies in the browser you are using.     <\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">We use only those cookies that are strictly necessary for the secure operation of the website. These cookies are essential for you to navigate the website and use its features, for example to save your privacy preferences. Without these cookies, certain functions will not work. The services you request via the website cannot be provided properly without them. Essential cookies do not require explicit consent from the user. The legal basis for the processing of personal data in connection with essential cookies lies in our legitimate interest in the operation of the website (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).     <\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">We do not use any other cookies for which we require your prior consent, such as performance cookies, functional cookies or marketing cookies.<\/p><hr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"><h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>When will my data be deleted?<\/strong><\/h2><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">We will delete your personal data as soon as the purpose for which we collected and processed it no longer applies. Beyond this point, data will only be retained to the extent required by the laws, regulations or other legal provisions to which we are subject (e.g. statutory retention periods). <\/p><hr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"><h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Is data transferred to recipients outside the EU?<\/strong><\/h2><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">We generally work with service providers within the EU. In the exceptional event that personal data is transferred to recipients outside the European Union and processed there, we take appropriate measures to ensure that an adequate level of data protection is achieved, comparable to that provided by European data protection laws. <\/p><hr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"><h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Getting in touch<\/strong><\/h2><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">When you contact us (e.g. by email), we collect the personal data you provide to us for the purpose of processing your enquiry, responding to your queries, establishing contact, and carrying out the associated technical administration. The legal basis for the processing of this data is our legitimate interest in responding to your enquiry in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. If your contact is aimed at concluding a contract, the additional legal basis for processing is Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR. Your data will be deleted once your enquiry has been fully processed. This is the case when it is clear from the circumstances that the matter in question has been conclusively resolved and provided that there are no legal retention obligations to the contrary.        <\/p><hr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"><h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Data protection in the recruitment process<\/strong><\/h2><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">We collect and process applicants\u2019 personal data for the purpose of handling the application process. This processing may also be carried out electronically. If we enter into an employment contract with an applicant, the data provided will be stored for the purpose of managing the employment relationship in accordance with the relevant legal provisions. The legal basis for this is Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR in conjunction with Section 26(1) of the BDSG. If the controller does not conclude an employment contract with the applicant, the application documents will be automatically deleted two months after notification of the rejection decision, provided that no other legitimate interests of the controller preclude such deletion. Other legitimate interests in this context include, for example, a duty to provide evidence in proceedings under the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).        <\/p><hr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"><h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Is my data used in automated decision-making processes?<\/strong><\/h2><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">As a responsible company, we do not use automated decision-making or profiling.<\/p><hr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"><h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Data security measures<\/strong><\/h2><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">We use the widely adopted SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) protocol for encryption on our website. We also store data only to the extent required by the laws, regulations or other legal provisions to which we are subject, and we continuously update our systems in line with technological developments. <\/p><hr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"><h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>What rights do you have, and who can you contact?<\/strong><\/h2><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">As a data subject, you have the right to access (Art. 15 GDPR), rectification (Art. 16 GDPR), erasure (Art. 17 GDPR), restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR), data portability (Art. 20 GDPR) and the right to object (Art. 21 GDPR). If you have consented to the processing of your personal data by us, you also have the right to withdraw this consent at any time. The lawfulness of the processing of your personal data up to the point of withdrawal remains unaffected by the withdrawal. Consequently, further processing of the personal data you have provided is subject to certain obligations until any withdrawal takes effect.   <\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">We would ask you to address any claims or enquiries, where possible, to the contact person below: <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"mailto:info@schneider-kessel.de\">info@schneider-kessel.de<\/a>. You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data; furthermore, in accordance with legal requirements, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR). <\/p><hr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><em>As of October 2020<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Privacy Policy The following information provides an overview of how we process your personal data on our website and what rights you have. Who is responsible for the processing of personal data? Data controller: Schneider Energy Systems GmbH Dipl.-Ing. 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