Privacy Policy

We are very delighted that you have shown interest in our website. Data protection is of a particularly high priority for the InwesD – Interessengemeinschaft Deutsche Deponiebetreiber e. V.. It is possible to use our website without providing any personal data. However, if you (as a visitor to the website) wish to make use of special services of our company, it may be necessary to process personal data. If the processing of personal data is necessary and there is no legal basis for such processing, we generally obtain your consent in advance.

We have implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure that the personal data processed via this website is protected as completely as possible. Nevertheless, Internet-based data transmissions can generally have security gaps, meaning that absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, you are free to transmit personal data to us by alternative means, for example by telephone or in writing.

  

1. Name and address of the controller (website operator)

ELA – European Landfill Accociation e.V.
Am Coloneum 4
50829 Cologne
Phone: +49 221-772 68 660
E-mail: info@ela-landfills.eu

 

2. Data processing

2.1. Scope of the processing of personal data

We only process your personal data to the extent necessary to provide a functional website and our content and services. Your personal data will only be processed regularly with your consent. An exception applies in cases where prior consent cannot be obtained for factual reasons and the processing of the data is permitted by law.

 

2.2. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

Insofar as we obtain your consent (as the data subject) for the processing of personal data, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a EU General Data Protection Regulation (hereinafter: GDPR) serves as the legal basis. When processing your personal data that is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR serves as the legal basis. This also applies to processing operations that are necessary to take steps prior to entering into a contract.

If the processing is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of our company or a third party and your interests, fundamental rights and freedoms do not outweigh the former interest, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR serves as the legal basis for the processing.

 

2.3. Data erasure and storage duration

Your personal data will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage no longer applies. Data may also be stored if this has been provided for by the European or national legislator in EU regulations, laws or other provisions to which the controller is subject. The data will also be blocked or deleted if a storage period prescribed by the aforementioned standards expires, unless there is a need for further storage of the data for the conclusion or fulfillment of a contract.

 

3. Provision of the website and creation of log files

3.1.⁠ ⁠description and scope of data processing

Each time you visit our website, our system automatically collects data and information from your computer system. The following data is collected:

Information about the browser type and version used
The user’s operating system
The user’s internet service provider
The IP address of the user
Date and time of access
Websites from which the user’s system accesses our website
Websites that are accessed by the user’s system via our website
The data is stored in the log files of our system. This data is not stored together with your other personal data.

 

3.2. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and log files is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

 

3.3. Purpose of the data processing

The temporary storage of the IP address by our system is necessary to enable delivery of the website to your computer. For this purpose, your IP address must remain stored for the duration of the session (visit to the website).

The information is stored in log files to ensure the functionality of the website. We also use the anonymous information for statistical purposes.They help us to optimize our offering and technology.We also reserve the right to check the log files retrospectively if we suspect illegal use of our website.

These purposes also constitute our legitimate interest in data processing in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

 

3.4.⁠ ⁠duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the above-mentioned purposes.In the case of the collection of data for the provision of the website, this is the case when the respective session has ended.

If anonymized data is stored in log files, it will be deleted after seven days at the latest.
5.⁠ ⁠possibility of objection and removal
The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of data in log files is absolutely necessary for the operation of the website. Consequently, you have no option to object in this respect.

 

4. Use of cookies

Our website does not use cookies.

 

5. Contact form and e-mail contact

5.1.⁠ ⁠description and scope of data processing

The contact form on our website can be used to contact us electronically.If you use this option, the data you enter in the input mask will be transmitted to us and stored.These data are name, e-mail address, subject and your message to us. At the time the message is sent, your IP address and the date and time of registration are also stored. By sending your message, you consent to the processing of the data sent with it.

Alternatively, you can contact us via the e-mail address provided.In this case, your personal data transmitted with the e-mail will be stored.
The data will not be passed on to third parties in this context. The data will be used exclusively for processing the conversation.

 

5.2. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR if you have given your consent.The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of sending an e-mail is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

 

5.3.⁠ ⁠purpose of the data processing

The processing of the personal data from the input mask serves us solely to process your contact. If you contact us by email, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in processing the data.

The other personal data processed during the sending process serves to prevent misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.


5.4. Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. For your personal data from the input mask of the contact form and those sent by e-mail, this is the case when the respective conversation has ended. The conversation is ended when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the matter in question has been conclusively clarified.

The additional personal data collected during the sending process will be deleted after a period of seven days at the latest.

 

5.5.⁠ ⁠possibility of objection and removal

You have the option of withdrawing your consent to the processing of personal data at any time. If you contact us by e-mail, you can informally object to the storage of your personal data at any time.In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued.
An email to info@inwesd.de is sufficient to exercise your right of revocation. All personal data stored in the course of contacting us will then be deleted immediately.

 

6. Rights of the data subject

If your personal data is processed, you are a data subject within the meaning of the GDPR and you have the following rights vis-à-vis us as the controller:

 

6.1.⁠ ⁠right to information

You can request confirmation as to whether personal data concerning you is being processed by us. If such processing is taking place, you can request the following information from us

(1) the purposes for which the personal data are processed;

(2) the categories of personal data being processed

(3) the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data concerning you have been or will be disclosed

4) the planned duration of the storage of the personal data concerning you or, if specific information on this is not possible, criteria for determining the storage period

(5) the existence of a right to rectification or erasure of personal data concerning you, a right to restriction of processing by the controller or a right to object to such processing

(6) the existence of a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

(7) if the personal data was not collected from you: all available information about the origin of the data,;

(8) the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, referred to in Article 22(1) and (4) GDPR and, at least in those cases, meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and the envisaged consequences of such processing for the data subject.

 

6.2.⁠ ⁠right to rectification

You have the right to rectification and/or completion if the personal data processed concerning you is incorrect or incomplete.
The controller must carry out the rectification without undue delay.

 

6.3.⁠ ⁠right to restriction of processing

Under the following conditions, you may request the restriction of the processing of your personal data:

(1) if you contest the accuracy of the personal data concerning you for a period enabling us to verify its accuracy;

(2) the processing is unlawful and you oppose the erasure of the personal data and request the restriction of their use instead
(3) we no longer need the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but they are required by you for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims; or

(4) if you have objected to processing pursuant to Art. 21 (1) GDPR pending the verification whether our legitimate grounds override your grounds.

If the processing of personal data concerning you has been restricted, this data – apart from its storage – may only be processed with your consent or for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest.

 

6.4.⁠ ⁠right to erasure

a) Obligation to erasure
You can demand that we erase the personal data concerning you without undue delay. As the controller, we are obliged to erase this data immediately if one of the following reasons applies:

  1. The personal data are no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed.
  2. You revoke your consent on which our processing was based pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a or Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a GDPR and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
  3. You object to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 (1) GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or you object to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 (2) GDPR.
  4. The personal data has been processed unlawfully.
  5. The deletion of the personal data is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation to which we as the controller are subject.
  6. The personal data concerning you have been collected in relation to the offer of information society services referred to in Art. 8 (1) GDPR.


b) Exceptions
The right to erasure of your personal data does not exist if the processing by us is necessary

  1. to exercise the right to freedom of expression and information
  2. for compliance with a legal obligation which requires processing, or for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in us
  3. for reasons of public interest in the area of public health pursuant to Art. 9 para. 2 lit. h and i and Art. 9 para. 3 GDPR;
  4. for the assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims.

 

6.5.⁠ ⁠right to information

If you have asserted the right to rectification, erasure or restriction of processing, we are obliged to notify all recipients to whom the personal data concerning you have been disclosed of this rectification or erasure of the data or restriction of processing, unless this is impossible or involves a disproportionate effort. We will inform you about these recipients if you request this from us.

 

6.6.⁠ ⁠right to data portability

You have the right to receive the personal data concerning you that you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. You also have the right to transmit this data to another controller without hindrance from us, provided that

(1) the processing is based on consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR or Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a GDPR and

(2) the processing is carried out by automated means.
You also have the right to have your personal data transmitted directly from us to another controller, insofar as this is technically feasible. The rights and freedoms of other persons must not be affected by this.
The right to data portability does not apply to the processing of personal data carried out by us for the performance of a task in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority.


6.7.⁠ ⁠right to object

You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to processing of personal data concerning you which is based on point (e) or (f) of Article 6(1) GDPR.
We will then no longer process your personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims.
In the context of the use of information society services, and notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, you may exercise your right to object by automated means using technical specifications.

 

6.8.⁠ ⁠right to revoke the declaration of consent under data protection law

You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time with effect for the future. All you need to do is send us an informal email.The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
9 Automated decision-making in individual cases, including profiling
We do not make decisions based solely on automated processing, including profiling.
10.⁠ ⁠right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
In the event of breaches of data protection law, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority. The competent supervisory authority is the state data protection officer of the federal state in which our company is based.
For NRW this is
State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information North Rhine-Westphalia

Kavalleriestraße2-4
40213 Düsseldorf
http://www.ldi.nrw.de
The supervisory authority to which the complaint has been submitted will inform you of its status and outcome, including the possibility of a judicial remedy.

 

7. Website analysis services

We do not use website analysis services such as Google Analytics or others.

 

8. Data protection provisions about the application and use of YouTube

We have integrated YouTube components on this website. YouTube is an Internet video portal that enables video publishers to post video clips free of charge and other users to view, rate and comment on them, also free of charge. YouTube allows the publication of all types of videos, which is why complete film and television programs as well as music videos, trailers or videos made by users themselves can be accessed via the Internet portal.

The operating company of YouTube is YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066, USA. YouTube, LLC is a subsidiary of Google Inc, 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.

Each time you access one of the individual pages of our website on which a YouTube component (YouTube video) has been integrated, the Internet browser on your information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective YouTube component to download a representation of the corresponding YouTube component from YouTube. Further information about YouTube can be found at https://www.youtube.com/yt/about/de/. During the course of this technical procedure, YouTube and Google gain knowledge of what specific sub-page of our website was visited by you.
If you are logged in to YouTube at the same time, YouTube recognizes which specific subpage of our website you are visiting when you access a subpage that contains a YouTube video. This information is collected by YouTube and Google and assigned to your respective YouTube account.

YouTube and Google always receive information via the YouTube component that you have visited our website if you are logged in to YouTube at the same time as accessing our website; this occurs regardless of whether you click on a YouTube video or not. If you do not want this information to be transmitted to YouTube and Google, you can prevent it from being transmitted by logging out of your YouTube account before accessing our website.
The data protection provisions published by YouTube, which can be accessed at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/, provide information about the collection, processing and use of personal data by YouTube and Google.