Data protection declaration

We are very pleased that you have shown interest in our company. Data protection is a particularly high priority for the management of Schmid & Wezel GmbH. The use of our website is generally possible without providing personal data. However, if a data subject wants to use certain services via our website, processing of personal data may be necessary. In this case, we process personal data in accordance with Article 6(1) of the GDPR (e.g., consent, performance of a contract, or legitimate interests).

The processing of personal data, such as name, address, e-mail address, or telephone number, is always carried out in accordance with the GDPR and the applicable country-specific data protection regulations. This privacy policy informs you about the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process, and informs data subjects of their rights.

Contact details of the controller
Schmid & Wezel GmbH
Breite Strasse 38
74889 Sinsheim, Germany
Managing Director: Torsten Wiesenmaier
Tel.: +49 (0)7260/9133-0
E-mail: flexwellen@biax.de
Website: www.biax-germany.com

Cookies and consent
We use cookies on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use them to enhance your experience and analyze website usage. For non-essential cookies (e.g., marketing and analytics), we obtain your consent before processing in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie settings or contacting us. Essential cookies necessary for website functionality are used in accordance with Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests). For detailed information, please refer to our separate Cookie Policy.

Contact and inquiry forms
When you contact us via forms on our website (e.g., contact forms, quote requests), we collect the data you provide (e.g., name, email address, phone number, message) to process your inquiry and respond to you. The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures). We store your data only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and to comply with statutory retention periods. We do not share your data with third parties unless required by law or with your consent. You can withdraw your inquiry at any time by contacting us at flexwellen@biax.de.

Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics with IP anonymization (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) to analyze website usage. The provider is Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Google Analytics uses cookies to help analyze how users use the site. The information generated about your use of the website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. IP anonymization is activated so that your IP address is shortened within the EU/EEA. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address transmitted to the USA and then shortened. The USA is considered a third country without an adequate level of data protection; we have implemented standard contractual clauses to ensure an adequate level of protection. For more information, see the Google Privacy Policy and Google Analytics Terms of Service.

Google Remarketing
We use Google Remarketing (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) to show targeted ads to users who have previously visited our website. The provider is Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Google uses cookies to recognize visitors and display interest-based advertising across the Google network. Data may be transferred to the USA; standard contractual clauses are in place to ensure appropriate protection. You can opt out of Google’s use of cookies for remarketing by visiting Google Ad Settings. Further details are in the Google Privacy Policy.

Google AdWords
We use Google AdWords conversion tracking (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) to measure the success of our advertising campaigns. When you click on a Google ad, a cookie is set on your device for conversion tracking. These cookies expire after 30 days and do not personally identify users. Google may transfer data to the USA; standard contractual clauses ensure appropriate safeguards. For more information, please see the Google Privacy Policy and manage your preferences via Google Ad Settings.

Data transfers to third countries
Some of our service providers, including Google LLC, are based in the USA. The USA is considered a third country without an adequate level of data protection. We have implemented standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission to ensure appropriate safeguards for data transfers (Art. 46 GDPR).

Rights of the data subject
As a data subject under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
• Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
• Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
• Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
• Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
• Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)
• Right to withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7(3) GDPR)
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)

To exercise your rights or for questions about data protection, please contact us at flexwellen@biax.de.

Data protection for applications
If you apply for a position at our company, we process your personal data to handle the application process. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. If no contract is concluded, we delete the data after six months, unless longer storage is necessary to comply with legal requirements or to defend legal claims (e.g., AGG).

Changes to this privacy policy
We reserve the right to update this privacy policy to reflect changes in the law or our data processing practices. Please check this page regularly to stay informed about our privacy practices.