Imprint & Privacy Notice
1 Responsible Entity
The responsible entity for processing personal data within the meaning of Art. 4 (7) DSGVO is:
Accurids GmbH
- Address: Eisenbahnweg 9-11, 52068 Aachen, Germany
- Phone: +49 (0) 241 94314540
- Email: office@accurids.com
- Web: www.accurids.com
- CEO: Dr. Heiner Oberkampf
- Register Court: Amtsgericht Aachen
- Commercial Register Number: HRB 24785
- VAT Number: DE342368281
Editorial Responsibility: Responsible for the content in accordance with § 18 para. 2 MStV: Dr. Heiner Oberkampf, Eisenbahnweg 9-11, 52068 Aachen, Germany.
2 General Information
In the following, we inform you about the type, scope, and purpose of the collection and use of personal data on our website. We pay great attention to the protection of your personal data and treat it with confidence and respect, in strict compliance with the GDPR and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).
3 Data Security and Confidentiality
We treat your data with confidence and respect the privacy of our visitors and customers.
All our employees are strictly bound to confidentiality and compliance with the GDPR and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG). Our team regularly participates in IT security and data protection training to ensure the safety of your information. We employ technical and organizational security measures to protect your data against manipulation, loss, destruction, or access by unauthorized persons.
4 Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites. We have no influence on whether the operators of other websites comply with data protection regulations. Accurids is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.
5 Collection of Access Data and Log Files
When you visit our website, the device you use to access the page automatically transmits data to our web server. This information is temporarily stored in a so-called "log file". The following information is recorded without your intervention and stored until it is automatically deleted:
- IP address of the requesting computer
- Date and time of access
- Name and URL of the retrieved file
- Website from which access is made (Referrer URL)
- The browser used and, if applicable, the operating system of your computer as well as the name of your access provider
Purpose of Processing: The data mentioned are processed by us for the following purposes:
- Ensuring a smooth connection setup of the website
- Ensuring comfortable use of our website
- Evaluation of system security and stability
- Clarifying any abusive page navigation (e.g., in the event of hacker attacks)
Legal Basis: The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest follows from the data collection purposes listed above. We retain these log files for a maximum of 4 weeks for security reasons, after which they are deleted.
6 Cookies and Consent Management (Cookiebot)
Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device by your browser.
Consent Management Platform: We use the "Cookiebot" service (provided by Usercentrics A/S, Havneholmen 29, 1561 Copenhagen, Denmark) to manage your consent settings. Cookiebot allows you to agree to or decline different categories of cookies (e.g., Statistics, Marketing).
Cookiebot logs your consent status so that we can respect your preferences on future visits and prove compliance with data protection regulations. The following data is processed:
- Your IP address (anonymized)
- Date and time of consent
- User agent of the browser
- A random, unique key to store the consent state
The legal basis for using Cookiebot is Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR (Legal obligation to provide proof of consent).
Cookie Categories:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function. (Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR).
- Other Cookies: For analytics or marketing purposes, we use third-party cookies (e.g., Google Analytics). These are only active if you give your consent via the Cookiebot banner. (Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR).
7 Schedule a Demo
You can request a product demonstration via the form on our website. We collect the data you provide (e.g., name, email address, company) to schedule the appointment, conduct the demonstration, and discuss how our services can meet your needs.
Legal Basis: The processing of this data is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures taken at your request (Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR).
The data is transmitted via SSL encryption. We store this information for the duration of the sales process and potential contract initiation.
8 Whitepaper Download
When you download our whitepaper, we process the personal data you provide via our online form to deliver the requested content and fulfill our contractual obligations (Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR).
- Internal Analytics: We may process your data for internal statistical analysis to improve our content.
- Marketing: If you have ticked the optional consent box, your personal data may be used for promotional communications by Accurids GmbH and MAIN5 GmbH & Co. KGaA. You may withdraw this consent at any time.
9 Disclosure of Data to Third Parties
We only pass on your personal data to third parties if:
- You have given your express consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR),
- The disclosure is necessary to assert, exercise, or defend legal claims and there is no reason to assume that you have an overriding interest in not disclosing your data (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR),
- There is a legal obligation to do so (Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR), or
- It is legally permissible and necessary for the execution of contractual relationships with you (Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR).
Service Providers: We use external service providers (e.g., for website hosting or maintenance). These providers process data only on our instructions and are bound by strict contractual data processing agreements.
10 Google Analytics
If you have given your consent via our Cookiebot banner, we use Google Analytics, a web analysis service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland ("Google").
Scope of Processing: Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze your use of our website. The information generated about your use of this website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there.
Legal Basis: The legal basis for this processing is your consent pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time via the Cookiebot settings on our website.
Data Transfer to the USA: Google LLC (USA) is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. The European Commission has determined that this framework provides an adequate level of data protection for data transfers to the USA.
IP Anonymization: We have activated IP anonymization on this website. As a result, your IP address will be shortened by Google within the EU or EEA before being transmitted to the USA.
Data Retention: Data stored by Google at the user and event level linked to cookies or advertising IDs is anonymized or deleted after 14 months.
11 Rights of the Data Subject
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of Access (Art. 15 GDPR): You can request information about your personal data processed by us.
- Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): You can request the immediate correction of incorrect or incomplete personal data stored by us.
- Right to Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): You can request the deletion of your personal data stored by us, unless processing is necessary for exercising the right of freedom of expression, for compliance with a legal obligation, for reasons of public interest, or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.
- Right to Restriction of Processing (Art. 18 GDPR): You can request the restriction of processing of your personal data if you dispute the accuracy of the data, or if the processing is unlawful.
- Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR): You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format or to request transmission to another controller.
- Right to Withdraw Consent (Art. 7 (3) GDPR): You can withdraw your consent at any time (e.g., via the Cookiebot settings). This means that we may no longer continue the data processing based on this consent in the future.
- Right to Lodge a Complaint (Art. 77 GDPR): You have the right to complain to a supervisory authority. As a rule, you can contact the supervisory authority of your usual place of residence or workplace or our company headquarters.
- Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR)If your personal data is processed on the basis of legitimate interests (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR), you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data, provided that there are reasons arising from your particular situation or the objection is directed against direct advertising.
12 Contact for Data Protection
If you have any questions about data protection or wish to exercise your rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer directly:
Email: security@accurids.com (Or use the postal address listed in Section 1.).
13 Limitation of Liability
Content Liability: The contents of our website have been created with the greatest possible care. However, Accurids GmbH assumes no liability for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of the content provided. As a service provider, we are responsible for our own content on these pages in accordance with general laws. However, we are not obliged to monitor transmitted or stored third-party information or to investigate circumstances that indicate illegal activity.
No Contractual Relationship: The use of the website's free and freely accessible content does not create any contractual relationship between the user and the provider.
14 Information regarding Data from Third Parties (Art. 14 GDPR)
In certain cases, we process personal data that we have not collected directly from you. In compliance with our transparency obligations, we provide the following information:
Source of Data: We process professional contact data obtained from publicly accessible sources (e.g., commercial registers or professional social media networks) and from business intelligence service providers to ensure the accuracy and currency of our business database.
Categories of Data: The processed data is limited to professional information, typically including: Name, job title, company affiliation, and professional email address,.
Purpose of Processing: We process this data for the purposes of:
- Maintaining and validating our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) records.
- Checking for conflicts of interest and compliance.
- Initiating business communications strictly within the framework of applicable laws (e.g., establishing contact with potential B2B partners where a mutual professional interest can be presumed).
Legal Basis: The processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR (Legitimate Interest). Our legitimate interest lies in maintaining accurate business records and fostering professional business relationships with potential B2B partners.
Right to Object: You may object to this processing at any time by contacting us (see Section 1). Upon objection, we will block your data for further processing of this nature.
15 Copyright and Applicable Law
Copyright: The contents, design, and structure of this website are the property of Accurids GmbH and are protected by copyright. Duplication or use of texts, parts of texts, pictures, or logos requires the prior written consent of Accurids GmbH.
Applicable Law: German law applies exclusively to the use of this website.