Privacy Policy
I. Name and Address of the Controller
The controller in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and other national data protection laws of the member states as well as other data protection regulations is:
Company: Green Valley Solutions GmbH
Name: Paul Pachschwöll B.Sc.
Address: A-3550 Langenlois, Bahnstraße 1
Tel.: +43 (0) 660 8455606
Email: office@gvs-world.com
I. General Information on Data Processing
1. Scope of Processing Personal Data
We collect and use personal data of our users only to the extent necessary for providing a functional website and our content and services. The collection and use of personal data is generally carried out with the user’s consent. An exception applies in cases where prior consent is not possible for factual reasons and the processing of data is permitted by legal regulations.
2. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
If we obtain consent for processing personal data, Article 6(1)(a) of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) serves as the legal basis.
For the processing of personal data necessary for the performance of a contract with the data subject, Article 6(1)(b) GDPR serves as the legal basis. This also applies to processing operations necessary for the performance of pre-contractual measures.
If the processing of personal data is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation to which our company is subject, Article 6(1)(c) GDPR serves as the legal basis.
If vital interests of the data subject or another natural person require the processing of personal data, Article 6(1)(d) GDPR serves as the legal basis.
If processing is necessary to safeguard the legitimate interests of our company or a third party, and the interests, fundamental rights, and freedoms of the data subject do not override the first-mentioned interests, Article 6(1)(f) GDPR serves as the legal basis for processing.
3. Data Deletion and Storage Duration
Personal data of the data subject will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage is no longer applicable. Storage may also take place if provided for by the European or national legislator in Union regulations, laws, or other provisions to which the controller is subject. Data will also be blocked or deleted when a storage period prescribed by the mentioned standards expires, unless there is a need for further storage of the data for the conclusion or performance of a contract.
II. Provision of the Website and Creation of Logfiles
1. Description and Scope of Data Processing
Each time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the accessing computer.
The following data is collected:
– Information about the browser type and version
– The user’s operating system
– The internet service provider of the user
– The user’s IP address
– Date and time of access
– Websites from which the user’s system reaches our website
– Websites accessed by the user’s system through our website
The data is also stored in the log files of our system. This data is not stored together with other personal data of the user.
2. Legal Basis for Data Processing
The legal basis for the temporary storage of data is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.
3. Purpose of Data Processing
The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable the delivery of the website to the user’s computer. To do this, the user’s IP address must be stored for the duration of the session.
The storage in log files is done to ensure the functionality of the website. In addition, the data serves to optimize the website and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. An evaluation of the data for marketing purposes does not take place in this context.
4. Duration of Storage
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose of its collection. In the case of collecting data for providing the website, this is the case when the respective session is ended.
5. Objection and Removal Option
The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of data in log files are absolutely necessary for the operation of the website. Consequently, there is no possibility of objection on the part of the user.
III. Use of Cookies
1. 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 accesses a website, a cookie may be stored on the user’s operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic string that allows the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is accessed again.
We use cookies to make our website more user-friendly. Some elements of our website require that the accessing browser can be identified even after a page change.
The following data is stored and transmitted in the cookies:
– Login information
We also use cookies on our website that allow an analysis of the user’s browsing behavior.
In this way, the following data can be transmitted:
– Entered search terms
– Frequency of page views
– Use of website functions
When accessing our website, the user is informed about the use of cookies for analytical purposes and their consent to the processing of personal data used in this context is obtained. In this context, reference is also made to this privacy policy.
2. Legal Basis for Data Processing
The legal basis for the processing of personal data using technically necessary cookies is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.
The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies for analytical purposes is, with the user’s consent, Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.
3. Purpose of Data 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, it is necessary that the browser can be recognized even after a page change.
We need cookies for the following applications:
– Login information
– Entered search terms
– Frequency of page views
– Use of website functions
The user data collected through technically necessary cookies will not be used to create user profiles.
The use of analysis cookies is for the purpose of improving the quality of our website and its content. Through the analysis cookies, we learn how the website is used and can thus continuously optimize our offering.
Further purposes include improving the quality of our website for our users and facilitating re-entry to our website.
In these purposes lies our legitimate interest in processing personal data according to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.
4. Duration of Storage, Objection, and Removal Option
Cookies are stored on the user’s computer and transmitted to our site. Therefore, as a user, you have full control over the use of cookies. By changing the settings in your internet browser, you can disable or restrict the transmission of cookies. Already stored cookies can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are deactivated for our website, it may no longer be possible to use all functions of the website to their full extent.
IV. Newsletter
1. Description and Scope of Data Processing
On our website, there is the possibility to subscribe to a free newsletter. When subscribing to the newsletter, the data from the input mask is transmitted to us, namely:
– Email address
– First name
– Last name
Additionally, the following data is collected during registration:
– IP address of the accessing computer
– Date and time of registration
Consent is obtained for the processing of the data
VI. Data Transfer to Third Parties
Use of Social Media Plugins
1. Scope of Processing Personal Data
Our website uses social plugins. The social plugins on our website are initially deactivated by default. The transfer of data to the respective social network only occurs after activating the social plugins by clicking on them. The activation of social plugins ends with the deactivation or deletion of your cookies.
Upon activation, a direct connection is established with the server of the respective social network. The content of the button is then transmitted directly to your browser by the social networks and integrated into the website.
After activating a button, the respective social network may already collect data, regardless of whether you interact with the button. If you are logged into a social network, it can associate your visit to this website with your user account. If you are a member of a social network and do not want it to link the data collected during your visit to our website with your stored member data, you must log out of the respective social network before activating the buttons.
We have no influence on the extent of data collected by the social networks with their buttons. Please refer to the privacy notices of the respective social networks for information on the purpose and scope of data collection and further processing and use of data by the respective social networks, as well as your rights and privacy settings.
Facebook Plugin (Like-Button)
Our pages include plugins from the social network Facebook, 1601 South California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA. You can recognize the Facebook plugins by the Facebook logo or the “Like” button on our site. An overview of the Facebook plugins can be found at: http://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/.
When you activate the plugin, a direct connection is established between your browser and the Facebook server. Facebook receives the information that you have visited our site with your IP address. If you click on the Facebook “Like” button while logged into your Facebook account, you can link the content of our pages to your Facebook profile. This allows Facebook to associate your visit to our pages with your user account. We point out that we, as the provider of the pages, have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by Facebook. For more information, please refer to Facebook’s privacy policy at: http://en-gb.facebook.com/policy.php.
If you do not want Facebook to associate your visit to our pages with your Facebook user account, please log out of your Facebook user account.
Google +1
With the Google +1 button, you can publish information worldwide. Using the Google +1 button, you and other users receive personalized content from Google and our partners. Google stores both the information that you have given +1 for content and information about the page you viewed when clicking +1. Your +1 content may be displayed as hints along with your profile name and photo in Google services, such as search results or your Google profile, or elsewhere on websites and ads on the internet.
Google records information about your +1 activities to improve Google services for you and others. To use the Google +1 button, you need a globally visible, public Google profile that must contain at least the name chosen for the profile. This name is used in all Google services. In some cases, this name may also replace another name you used when sharing content through your Google account. The identity of your Google profile may be displayed to users who know your email address or have other identifying information about you.
Google may publish aggregated statistics about users’ +1 activities or pass them on to users and partners, such as publishers, advertisers, or affiliated websites. In addition to the purposes explained above, the information you provide will be used in accordance with Google’s applicable privacy policies. For more information, please see Google’s privacy policy at: http://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/.
Twitter
Our website includes plugins from the Twitter service, 1355 Market St, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA. By using Twitter and the “Re-Tweet” function, the websites you visit are linked to your Twitter account and shared with other users. Data is also transmitted to Twitter.
We would like to point out that, as the provider of the pages, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by Twitter. For more information, please refer to Twitter’s privacy policy at https://twitter.com/privacy.
You can change your privacy settings on Twitter in your account settings at http://twitter.com/account/settings.
2. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
The legal basis for processing data with the user’s consent is Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.
3. Right to Object and Elimination Option
The user can revoke the consent at any time. The user must deactivate the social plugins or delete their cookies.
Website Analytics Services
1. Scope of Processing Personal Data
Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (www.google.com). Google Analytics uses “cookies,” which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website will generally