Privacy policy

DPO : Clement POUSSIN
Email: clement.poussin@thyssenkrupp-automotive.com
Telephone: 03 82 82 53 53

Thank you for visiting our website. Your privacy is very important to us. Please find below detailed information on how we handle your data.


1. Access data and hosting

You can visit our website without revealing any personal information. During each visit to the website, the web server automatically stores only a server log file that contains, for example, the name of the requested file, your IP address, the date and time of the request, the volume of data transferred and the requesting provider (access data), as well as the request documents. This access data is analyzed exclusively to ensure the smooth operation of the website and to improve our online presentation. This is in accordance with Art. 6 (1) 1 lit. f GDPR the protection of our legitimate interests in the correct presentation of our online appearance which are overriding in the process of balancing interests.

1.1 Hosting

The hosting and display services of the website are partly provided by our service providers on the basis of processing on our behalf. Unless otherwise specified in this privacy policy, all access data and all data collected in the forms provided for this purpose on this website are processed on their servers. If you have any questions about our service providers and the basis of our cooperation with them, please use the contact option described in this privacy policy.

1.2 Content delivery network

In order to reduce loading times, we use what is known as a content delivery network ("CDN") for certain offers. This service delivers content, such as large multimedia files, via regionally distributed servers of external CDN service providers. Access data will therefore be processed on the servers of these service providers. We engage our service providers on the basis of processing on our behalf. If you have any questions regarding our service providers and the basis of our cooperation with them, please use the contact option described in this privacy policy.

2. Data processing for the purposes of contacting and communicating with customers

Contacting

We collect personal data if you provide it voluntarily when contacting us (for example, via a contact form or e-mail). Mandatory fields are marked as such because, in this case, we necessarily need this data to process your contact and you cannot send the contact without providing it. The data collected can be consulted in the respective input forms. We use the data you provide to process your requests in accordance with Article 6 (1) (b) GDPR. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.

Once the processing of your request has been completed, your data may no longer be processed further and will be deleted on expiry of the retention periods provided for under tax and commercial law, in accordance with Article 6(1)(c) GDPR. 6 (1) (c) GDPR, unless you have expressly consented to the further use of your data in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR or we reserve the right to use the data beyond what is permitted by law and of which we inform you in this privacy policy.

3. Cookies and other technologies

3.1 General information

In order to make visiting our website attractive and to enable the use of certain functions, to display appropriate products or to carry out market research, we use technologies on various pages, including so-called cookies. Cookies are small text files that are automatically stored on your terminal. Some of the cookies we use are deleted at the end of your browsing session, i.e. when you close your browser (session cookies). Other cookies remain on your terminal and enable us to recognize your browser the next time you visit (persistent cookies).

Privacy protection for terminal devices

When you use our online services, we use technologies that are absolutely necessary to provide the telemedia service you have expressly requested. The storage of information in your terminal or access to information already stored in your terminal does not require your consent in this respect.

For functions that are not absolutely necessary, the storage of information in your terminal or access to information already stored in your terminal requires your consent. Please note that if you do not give your consent, some parts of the website may not be available for unrestricted use. The consent you have given remains valid until you adjust or reset the respective settings on your terminal.

Downstream data processing by means of cookies and other technologies

In addition, we use technologies to fulfill legal obligations to which we are subject (for example, to be able to prove consent to the processing of your personal data) as well as for web analytics and online marketing. Further information on this, including the respective legal basis for data processing, can be found in the following sections of this privacy policy.

On our website, we may use other technologies that are not individually listed in this privacy policy. Further information on these technologies and their respective legal basis is available on the platform of our consent management service Usercentrics.

You can access the platform by clicking on the fingerprint button in the bottom right or left corner of the page.

You can find the cookie settings for your browser by clicking on the following links: Microsoft Edge™ / Safari™ / Chrome™ / Firefox™ / Opera™

If you have consented to the use of technologies in accordance with art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR, you may withdraw your consent at any time by sending a message to the contact option described in the privacy policy or by clicking on the fingerprint button in the bottom right or left corner of the page. If cookies are not accepted, the functionality of our website may be limited.

How can I configure my browser's cookie settings?

Each browser handles cookie settings differently. This is described in each browser's help menu, which explains how to change your cookie settings. You'll find them for each browser under the following links:

Microsoft Edge™ / Safari™ / Chrome™ / Firefox™ / Opera™

3.2 Use of Usercentrics Consent Management Platform for obtaining and managing consent

On our website we use the Usercentrics Consent Management Platform ("Usercentrics") to

What types of cookies are used?

Essential cookies: These cookies are necessary to enable you to use our website. This includes, for example, cookies that enable you to log in to the customer area or add items to your shopping cart.

Analytical / performance cookies: These cookies enable us to collect anonymous data about user behavior on our website. We analyze them, for example, to improve the functionality of our website and recommend products that interest you.

Functional cookies: These cookies are used for certain functionalities of our website, for example to improve website navigation or to provide you with personalized and relevant information (e.g. advertisements that match your interests).

3.3 Using the Usercentrics Consent Management Platform to obtain and manage consent

On our website, we use the Usercentrics Consent Management Platform ("Usercentrics") to inform you about the cookies and technologies we use on our website and to obtain, manage and document your consent to the processing of your personal data by these technologies. This is required under Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR to fulfil our legal obligation under Art. 7 (1) GDPR to be able to prove your consent to the processing of your personal data, to which we are subject. The Usercentrics consent management service is provided by Usercentrics GmbH, Sendlinger Straße 7, 80331 Munich, Germany, which processes your data on our behalf. When you visit our website, the Usercentrics web server saves a server log file, which also contains your anonymous IP address, the date and time of your visit, information about your device and browser, as well as information about your consent behavior. Your data will be deleted after three years, unless you have expressly consented to further use of your data in accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) GDPR. 6 (1) (a) GDPR or that we reserve the right to use your data in a way that goes beyond, is legally permitted and of which we inform you in this privacy policy.

4. Use of cookies and other technologies

If you have given your consent in accordance with art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR, we use the following cookies and other third-party technologies on our website. Data collected in this context will be deleted once the intended purpose has been achieved and we have discontinued the use of the technology concerned. You may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future. You will find further information on withdrawal options in the "Cookies and other technologies" section. Further information, including the legal basis for data processing, can be found in the respective technologies. If you have any questions about our service providers and the basis for our cooperation with them, please use the contact option described in this privacy policy.

4.1 Use of Google services

We use the following technologies from Google Ireland Ltd, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland ("Google"). The information automatically collected by Google technologies about your use of our website is generally transferred to a server of Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043, USA and stored there. The European Commission has not issued an adequacy decision with regard to the USA. Our cooperation is based on the standard data protection clauses adopted by the European Commission. If your IP address is collected using Google technologies, it will be shortened by activating IP anonymization before being stored on Google's servers. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server and shortened there. Unless otherwise specified for specific technologies, data processing is based on an agreement concluded for the respective technology between the jointly responsible parties in accordance with Art. 26 DU RGPD. Further information on data processing by Google can be found in Google's privacy policy.

Google Maps

For the visual representation of geographical information, Google Maps collects data on your use of Maps functions, in particular IP address and location data, and transmits this data to Google, which then processes it. We have no influence on this further processing of data.

Google reCAPTCHA

In order to protect against the misuse of our web forms and against spam by automated software (so-called bots), Google reCAPTCHA collects data (IP address, time of visit, browser information and your use of our website) and analyzes your use of our website using so-called JavaScript and cookies. In addition, other cookies stored in your browser by Google services are evaluated. Personal data is neither read nor saved in the input fields of the corresponding form.

5. Social media

 Our online presence on LinkedIn

If you have given your consent to the relevant social media provider in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR, when you visit our online presence on the above-mentioned social media, your data will be automatically collected and stored for market research and advertising purposes, from which user profiles are created using pseudonyms. These can be used, for example, to place advertisements on and off platforms that are likely to match your interests. Cookies are generally used for this purpose. You will find detailed information on the processing and use of data by the relevant social media provider, as well as a contact possibility and your rights and setting options for protecting your privacy, in the provider's privacy policies linked below. If you still require assistance in this regard, please contact us.

LinkedIn is provided by LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland ("LinkedIn"). The information LinkedIn automatically collects about your use of our online presence on LinkedIn is generally sent to a server at LinkedIn Corporation, 1000 W. Maude Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, USA and is stored there. The European Commission has not issued an adequacy decision for the USA. Our cooperation is based on the standard data protection clauses adopted by the European Commission.

6. Contact options and rights

6.1 Your rights

As a data subject, you have the following rights in accordance with art:

  • aart. 15 GDPR, the right to obtain information about your personal data processed by us, within the scope described by it;

  • art. 16 GDPR, the right to immediately demand the rectification of incorrect or complete personal data stored by us;

  • art. 17 GDPR, the right to request the erasure of your personal data stored with us, unless further processing is necessary

    • to exercise the right to freedom of expression and information ;

    • to comply with a legal obligation

    • for reasons of public interest or

    • for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims;

  • art. 18 GDPR, the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data, insofar as

    • you dispute the accuracy of the data;

    • the processing is unlawful, but you refuse their erasure ;

    • we no longer need the data, but you need it for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims, or

    • you have lodged an objection to the processing in accordance with art. 21 DU GDPR;;

  • art. 20 GDPR, the right to receive the personal data you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format, or to request their transmission to another controller;

  • art. 77 GDPR, the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. As a general rule, you can contact the supervisory authority at your usual place of residence or work or at our company headquarters.

Right to object

If we process personal data as described above to protect our legitimate interests that are overriding in the balancing of interests process, you may object to this data processing with future effect. If your data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you may exercise this right at any time as described above. If your data is processed for other purposes, you may object only on grounds relating to your particular situation.

Once you have exercised your right to object, we will no longer process your personal data for these purposes, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims.

This provision does not apply to the processing of personal data for direct marketing purposes. In this case, we will no longer process your personal data for these purposes.

6.2 Contact options

If you have any questions about how we collect, process or use your personal data, if you wish to obtain information about your data, correct, restrict or delete it, if you wish to withdraw the consents you have given or if you wish to object to a particular use of the data, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

Data Protection Officer: Clément POUSSIN
clement.poussin@thyssenkrupp-automotive.com

thyssenkrupp Presta France
8 Rue Lavoisier, 57190 Florange, France.

You can also reach thyssenkrupp's Compliance cell via this link.