Privacy Policy

Provider and Responsible Party

Responsible under data protection laws:

RUF Heavy Transport Consulting & Handels GmbH
Daimlerstraße 9
D-49716 Meppen, Germany

Contact:
Phone: +49 (0)5931-8853-60
Email: info@ruf-schwertransporte.de

 

Scope

This privacy policy informs you about which personal data is collected, processed, and used when visiting our website and for what purpose.

We take the protection of your personal data very seriously and handle it confidentially and in accordance with the applicable data protection regulations, in particular the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Collection of General Access Data (Server Log Files)

When accessing our website, information is automatically collected by us or our web hosting provider, which your browser transmits to us. These data are of a general nature and do not allow direct conclusions about your person.

Collected data include, among others:

  • Referrer URL (previously visited page)
  • Requested web page or file
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Device type
  • Date and time of access
  • IP address in anonymized form

This data is technically required to correctly deliver the content of our website and ensure system security. There is no merging of this data with other data sources.

Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

Hosting and Data Processing on Behalf

Our website is hosted by the following provider:

1&1 Internet SE
Elgendorfer Straße 57
56410 Montabaur, Germany

A contract for data processing on behalf has been concluded with the hosting provider in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR.

Scope of Personal Data Processing

We process personal data only to the extent necessary to provide a functional website and our content and services. Processing usually occurs only with your consent, unless a legal basis allows it.

Legal Basis of Data Processing

Depending on the purpose, the processing of personal data is based on the following legal provisions:

  • Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR – Consent
  • Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR – Performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures
  • Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR – Legal obligation
  • Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR – Legitimate interest

Retention Period and Deletion

Personal data are deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage no longer applies. Further storage occurs only if statutory retention obligations exist.

Transfer of Personal Data

Your personal data will only be shared with third parties if:

  • You have explicitly consented,
  • Transfer is necessary for contract processing,
  • There is a legal obligation,
  • Legitimate interests exist and there are no overriding protected interests against it.

Inquiries via Email, Phone, or Fax

If you contact us via email, phone, or fax, your inquiry including all resulting personal data (e.g., name, inquiry) will be stored and processed for the purpose of handling your request. We do not pass these data on without your consent.

The processing of these data is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR if your request is related to contract fulfillment or necessary for pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in effectively handling inquiries (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR); consent can be revoked at any time.

The data you provide in inquiries will remain with us until you request deletion, revoke your consent, or the purpose of storage ceases (e.g., after completion of your request). Mandatory legal provisions, especially retention periods, remain unaffected.

SSL / TLS Encryption

For security reasons, this website uses SSL/TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the "https://" address line and the lock symbol in your browser.

Integration of External Services and Content

Our website may include content and services from external providers (e.g., maps, videos, or fonts). For technical reasons, your IP address is transmitted. We have no control over the type and scope of data processing by third-party providers.

Google Web Fonts

Our website uses web fonts provided by:

Google Ireland Limited
Gordon House, Barrow Street
Dublin 4, Ireland

Your IP address is transmitted to Google. The use is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

Further information on Google Fonts: https://fonts.google.com/about and in Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de

Social Media (LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Google)

No social plugins are integrated on our website. Only static links are used. Clicking a social media link establishes a connection to the respective provider, which may transmit personal data. If you do not wish this, log out of the network before clicking.

We also maintain online presences on social networks to communicate with users and inform them about our services. Visiting our profiles may result in personal data being processed by the respective provider, possibly including transfer to third countries (e.g., USA).

Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest).

Privacy Information from Providers

Use of Google Maps

This website uses Google Maps provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland ("Google").

To use Google Maps, your IP address is processed. Typically, this data is transmitted to a Google server (possibly in the USA) and further processed. We have no influence over the extent and use of this data by Google.

Google Maps may use Google Fonts for consistent display of text. Fonts are loaded into your browser cache.

The use of Google Maps is in the interest of providing an attractive online presentation and easy location of the places listed on our site, constituting a legitimate interest under Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. If consent is requested, processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR; consent can be revoked anytime.

More information about data protection with Google Maps: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de

Embedding YouTube Videos in Enhanced Privacy Mode

We embed YouTube videos on this website. YouTube is operated by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland ("Google").

We use YouTube's enhanced privacy mode, which prevents YouTube from storing personal data before you play a video. However, data may still be shared with YouTube partners or networks such as Google DoubleClick even if the video is not played.

Playing a video establishes a connection to YouTube servers. If you are logged in, YouTube may associate your behavior with your profile. To prevent this, log out of your account before playing videos.

YouTube may use cookies or similar technologies (e.g., device fingerprinting) after video playback, which can collect data on website usage to generate statistics, improve usability, and prevent abuse. We have no influence on further data processing by YouTube.

The embedding of YouTube videos serves the interest of providing appealing multimedia content and constitutes a legitimate interest under Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. If consent is obtained, processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and §25 para.1 TDDDG; consent can be revoked anytime.

More information on YouTube privacy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de