The privacy policy was written in German and automatically translated into other languages. 

Privacy policy

Unless otherwise stated below, the provision of your personal data is not required by law or contract, nor is it necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide the data. Failure to provide it has no consequences. This only applies if no other information is provided in the following processing operations.
"Personal data" means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.

 

Name and address of the person responsible

Responsible in the sense of the Basic Data Protection Regulation and other national data protection laws of the member states as well as other data protection regulations is the responsible person:

For HORIZONT Software GmbH:

HORIZONT Software Ltd.
Schäufeleinstr. 7
80687 Munich
Phone: +49 (0)89 540 162 0
E-Mail: info(at)horizont-it.com
Website: www.horizont-it.com

Name and address of the data protection officer

The data protection officer of the controller is

Gerhard Smischek
Phone: +49 (170) 2347311
E-Mail: info(at)horizont-it.com

Server log files

You can visit our website without providing any personal information.

Every time you access our website, usage data is transmitted to us or our web host / IT service provider by your Internet browser and stored in log data (so-called server log files). This stored data includes, for example, the name of the page accessed, the date and time of access, the IP address, the amount of data transferred and the requesting provider. The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR out of our overriding legitimate interest in ensuring the trouble-free operation of our website and improving our offer.

 

Description and scope of data processing

(a) Automated data collection

Each time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the accessing computer. This information is temporarily stored in a so-called log file. The following information is automatically recorded and stored:

• Information about the browser type and version used
• The operating system of the user
• The IP address of the user
• Date and time of access

The log files are automatically deleted after four weeks. The aforementioned data is processed by us to ensure a smooth connection setup of the website as well as the comfortable use of our website. In addition, the processing of the data enables us to evaluate the system stability and security.

The legal basis for the temporary storage of data is Art. 6 para. 1 1 lit. f DSGVO. Our legitimate interest results from the aforementioned purposes of data collection. We do not use the collected data to draw conclusions about your person.

On our website, we use cookies and analytics services, which we explain in sections 4 and 5.

b) Contact form and e-mail contact

A contact form is available on our website, which can be used for electronic contact. If a user makes use of this option, the data entered in the input mask is transmitted to us and stored. These data are:

• First name, last name and title of the user
• User company
• User email
• Phone number of the user (optional)

At the time of sending the message, the following data is also automatically transmitted and stored:

• The IP address of the user
• Date and time of the transmission

For the processing of data during the sending process, your consent is obtained and reference is made to this Privacy Policy.

Alternatively, contact can also be made via the e-mail addresses provided. In this case, the personal data of the user transmitted with the e-mail will be stored.

The processing of personal data from the contact form serves us to process the contact. Also in the case of contact by e-mail is the necessary legitimate interest in the treatment of the contact.

The other personal data that is automatically collected during the sending process is used for the security of our information technology systems and the prevention of misuse.

Data processing for the purpose of contacting us is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 (6) 1 p. 1 lit. a DSGVO on the basis of your voluntary consent. The legal basis for the processing of the data transmitted in the context of sending e-mails is Art. 6 para. 1 1 lit. f DSGVO.

The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required for the purpose for which it was collected. In the case of the personal data from the input mask of the contact form and the data transmitted by e-mail, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation ends when it can be concluded from the circumstances that the facts in question have been conclusively clarified.

Personal data that is automatically collected during the sending process is deleted after four weeks at the latest.

c) Use of the online support

The use of the online support (Customer Helpdesk, Requirements, Documentation, Support Newsletter, PTF Download, Working Groups) is only possible for licensed customers and requires a one-time registration on our website. The following data is collected as part of the registration process:

• First name, last name and title of the user
• Customer number of the user
• User company
• Position of the user in the company
• User email
• Phone number of the user (optional)
• Country of origin of the company (optional)

At the time of registration, the following data is also automatically transmitted and stored:

• The IP address of the user
• Date and time of registration

User registration is a prerequisite for the provision of certain content and services on our website or also for registration for events or working groups. The data processing within the scope of the online support service is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 (6) 1 p. 1 lit. a DSGVO on the basis of your voluntary consent. If the registration serves the fulfillment of a contract in which the user is a contractual partner, the additional basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6 para. 1 1 lit. b DSGVO.

The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required for the purpose for which it was collected. This is the case for data collected during the registration process when the registration on our website is cancelled or changed. For data collected during the registration process for the fulfillment of a contract, this is the case when the data is no longer required for the fulfillment of the contract. Even after fulfillment of the contract, it may be necessary to store personal data of the contractual partner in order to fulfill contractual or legal obligations.

Personal data that is automatically collected during the sending process is deleted after four weeks at the latest.

d) Subscribe to our newsletter

On our website you have the possibility to register for our free newsletter. To receive the newsletter, you only need to enter your email address.

In addition, the following data is collected during registration:

• The IP address of the user
• Date and time of registration

The legal basis for data processing after registration for the newsletter by the user is your voluntary consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 1 lit. a DSGVO.

The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required for the purpose for which it was collected. The user's e-mail address is therefore deleted as soon as the user unsubscribes. You can unsubscribe at any time via a link at the end of each newsletter or send your unsubscribe request to unsubscribe(at)auconet-it.com by e-mail.

The data automatically collected during registration will be deleted after four weeks at the latest.

 

Data protection for applications and in the application process

The data controller collects and processes the personal data of applicants for the purposes of processing the application procedure. The processing may also take place electronically. This is the case, for example, if the applicant submits his or her application by e-mail.

Applicants also have the option of applying via the applicant portal. Here we use the online application tool "softgarden" of softgarden e-recruiting GmbH, Tauentzienstr. 14, 10789 Berlin. Applicants who use the online application tool leave our website at this point and switch to the softgarden website. softgarden e-recruiting GmbH processes the application data on our behalf. Under the following link you will find more information on the collection, processing and storage of your data in the applicant portal https://betasystems.softgarden.io/de/data-security.

The data will be used exclusively for the current application process.

By registering or applying with us, you give us your consent to collect, process and store the personal data you provide and to transmit this data to the departments of the respective companies of the Beta Systems Group responsible for the application. Furthermore, you agree that we may contact you in the context of the application process using the communication data provided.

When an employment contract is concluded, the transmitted data is stored for the purpose of processing the employment relationship in compliance with the statutory provisions.

If no employment contract is concluded with the applicant by the data controller, the data will be stored for two months after the conclusion of the application procedure and deleted after the expiry of these two months, unless other legitimate interests within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) 1 lit. f DSGVO oppose deletion. Other legitimate interests in this sense include, for example, the obligation to provide evidence in proceedings under the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).

The basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a and b.

 

Use of cookies

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 system. This cookie contains a characteristic character string that makes it possible to uniquely identify the browser the next time the website is accessed.

On our website, we use cookies that allow us to analyze the surfing behavior of our users.

In this way, the following data can be transferred:

• Entered search terms
• Frequency of page views
• Use of the functions of the website

The usage data collected in this way is pseudonymized by technical precautions. It is therefore no longer possible to assign the data to the calling user. The data is not stored together with other personal data of the users.

When you visit our website, an information banner informs you about the use of cookies and refers you to this privacy policy. You can find out how to prevent cookies from being saved in the browser settings at the end of this chapter.

The legal basis for the processing of personal data by means of cookies is Art. 6 para. 1 1 lit. f DSGVO.

The analysis cookies are used to improve the quality of our website and its content. Through the analysis cookies, we learn how the website is used and can thus constantly optimize our offer. Also in these purposes lies our legitimate interest in the processing of personal data pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 1 lit. f DSGVO.

Cookies are stored on the user's computer and transmitted to our website by the user. Therefore, you as the user also have full control over the use of cookies. You can disable 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 disabled for our website, it is possible that not all functions of the website can be used in full.

 

Use of tracking tools

a) Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043, USA). 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 be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.

We only use Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled. This results in Google shortening your IP address within the Member States of the European Union or other contracting states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Our legitimate interest in data processing also lies in these purposes.

The data sent by us and linked to cookies, user IDs (e.g. user IDs) or advertising IDs are automatically deleted after 14 months. The deletion of data whose retention period has been reached is automatic. For more information on the terms of use and data protection, please visit https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de

The IP addresses transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics are not merged with other data from Google. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. You can also prevent Google from collecting the information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) and from processing this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

As an alternative to the browser add-on or within browsers on mobile devices, please click this link to prevent Google Analytics from collecting data from this website in the future: Disable Google Analytics (opt-out only works in the browser and only for this domain). An opt-out cookie will be stored on your device. If you delete your cookies in this browser, you must click this link again.

b) Legal basis for data processing

The use of the aforementioned tracking tools is based on the legal provisions of Art. 6 para. 1 1 lit. f DSGVO (legitimate interest). Our concern in terms of Art. 6 para. 1 1 lit. f DSGVO (legitimate interest) is the continuous optimization of our online offer and our website.

 

Plug-ins and miscellaneous

Use of the Google Tag Manager

 

Storage period and data deletion

The personal data of the data subject shall be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of the storage is no longer fulfilled. Storage may also take place if this is provided for by European or national legislation in regulations, laws or other provisions to which the data controller is subject. The data will also be blocked or deleted after the expiry of a retention period provided for in the aforementioned standards, unless this is necessary for the continued storage of the data for the conclusion or performance of a contract.

 

Data transmission

Your personal data will not be disclosed to third parties for purposes other than those listed below. We will only share your personal data with third parties if:

a) You have given your express consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 1 sentence 1 lit. a DSGVO,

b) the disclosure is necessary for the assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 1 sentence 1 lit. f DSGVO and there is no reason to assume that you have an overriding legitimate interest in not disclosing your data,

c) in the event of a legal obligation to disclose data pursuant to Art. 6 (1) 1 sentence 1 lit. c DSGVO and

d) this is legally permissible and necessary for the implementation of contractual relationships with you in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 1 sentence 1 lit. b DSGVO.

 

10. right of objection

You have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you on the basis of Art. 6(1)(e) or (f) DSGVO; this also applies to profiling on the basis of these provisions. Unless we can demonstrate that there are compelling legitimate grounds for processing which, by way of exception, override your interests, rights and freedoms; in the case of processing for the purpose of direct marketing, you may object at any time.

 

11. rights of the data subject

If you process personal data, you are the data subject within the meaning of the GDPR and have the following rights against the controller:

a) Right to information

You have the right to request information about your personal data processed by us. In particular, you can request information about the purpose of the processing, the category of personal data, the categories of recipients to whom your data have been or will be disclosed, the planned storage period, the existence of a right to rectification, erasure, restriction of processing or objection, the existence of a right of complaint, the origin of your data if it has not been collected by us, as well as the existence of an automated decision-making process including profiling and, if applicable, meaningful information about their data.

b) Right to rectification

You have the right to have your personal data corrected or supplemented by us without delay.

c) Right of withdrawal

You may request the erasure of your personal data stored by us, unless the processing is necessary for the exercise of the right to freedom of expression and information, for compliance with a legal obligation, for reasons of public interest or for the assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims.

d) Right to restriction of processing

You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data, insofar as the accuracy of the data is disputed by you, the processing is unlawful, but you object to its erasure and we no longer need the data, but you need it for the assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims or you object to the processing pursuant to Article 21 DSGVO;

e) Right to information

If you have exercised your right to rectify, erase or restrict the processing of your personal data against the controller, the controller is obliged to inform all recipients to whom the personal data concerning you have been disclosed of this rectification, erasure or restriction, unless this proves impossible or requires a disproportionate effort.

You have the right against the responsible person to be informed about these recipients.

f) Right to data portability

You have the right to receive the personal data you have provided to us in a structured, general and machine-readable form or to request its transfer to another responsible person.

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

You can revoke your consent to us at any time. Therefore, we cannot continue data processing based on this consent in the future.

h) The right to complain to a supervisory authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in the Member State of your residence, place of work or of the alleged infringement if you consider that the processing of your personal data infringes the GDPR.

 

Changes

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates to this Privacy Policy will be posted on our website. Changes will become effective upon their posting on our website.

Status: May 2024