Privacy Policy

We greatly appreciate your interest in our company. Data protection is particularly important to the management of Vision Business Service GmbH.

The websites of Vision Business Service GmbH can generally be used without providing any personal data. However, if a data subject wishes to use specific services offered by our company via our website, it may be necessary to process personal data. If the processing of personal data is required and there is no statutory basis for such processing, we generally obtain the consent of the data subject.

The processing of personal data – such as a data subject's name, address, email address, or telephone number – is always carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the country-specific data protection provisions applicable to Vision Business Service GmbH. Through this Privacy Policy, our company wishes to inform the public about the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process. Data subjects are also informed about the rights to which they are entitled via this Privacy Policy.

As the data controller, Vision Business Service GmbH has implemented numerous technical and organisational measures to ensure the most comprehensive possible protection of personal data processed via this website. Nevertheless, internet-based data transmissions can in principle have security vulnerabilities, so that absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, every data subject is free to transmit personal data to us by alternative means, for example by telephone.

The Privacy Policy of Vision Business Service GmbH is based on the terms used by the European legislator in the adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our Privacy Policy should be easy to read and understand for the public as well as for our customers and business partners.

1.1 Personal Data

Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. An identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, identification number, location data, online identifier, or one or more factors specific to their identity.

1.2 Data Subject

A data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed by the data controller.

1.3 Processing

Processing means any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organisation, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure, or destruction.

1.4 Restriction of Processing

Restriction of processing is the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting its future processing.

1.5 Profiling

Profiling means any form of automated processing of personal data consisting of the use of personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyse or predict aspects concerning that person's work performance, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behaviour, location, or movements.

1.6 Pseudonymisation

Pseudonymisation means the processing of personal data in such a manner that the personal data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, provided that such additional information is kept separately and is subject to technical and organisational measures.

1.7 Controller or Data Controller

The controller or data controller is the natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data.

1.8 Processor

A processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller.

1.9 Recipient

A recipient is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or another body to whom personal data are disclosed, whether or not a third party.

1.10 Third Party

A third party is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or body other than the data subject, controller, processor, and persons who, under the direct authority of the controller or processor, are authorised to process personal data.

1.11 Consent

Consent is any freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of the data subject's wishes by which they, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signify agreement to the processing of personal data relating to them.

The data controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation, other data protection laws applicable in the Member States of the European Union, and other provisions of a data protection nature is:

Vision Business Service GmbH
Teitscheider Weg 18
51377 Leverkusen
Deutschland
Tel.: 0214 / 3126727-0
Email: info@vision-bs.de
Website: www.vision-bs.de

The Vision Business Service GmbH website collects a series of general data and information each time the website is accessed by a data subject or an automated system. This general data and information is stored in server log files. The data collected may include: (1) browser types and versions used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system accesses our website (so-called referrer), (4) the sub-pages accessed on our website by an accessing system, (5) the date and time of access to the website, (6) an Internet Protocol address (IP address), (7) the Internet service provider of the accessing system, and (8) other similar data and information used to avert dangers in the event of attacks on our information technology systems.

When using this general data and information, Vision Business Service GmbH draws no conclusions about the data subject. This information is rather needed to (1) deliver the contents of our website correctly, (2) optimise the contents of our website and the advertising for it, (3) ensure the permanent functionality of our information technology systems and the technology of our website, and (4) to provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for prosecution in the event of a cyber-attack. Anonymous data in server log files is stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.

The Vision Business Service GmbH websites use cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored on a computer system via an internet browser. Many websites and servers use cookies. Many cookies contain a so-called cookie ID – a unique identifier for the cookie consisting of a character string through which websites and servers can be assigned to the specific internet browser in which the cookie was stored.

Through the use of cookies, Vision Business Service GmbH can provide the users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without the use of cookies. By means of a cookie, the information and offers on our website can be optimised for the benefit of the user.

The data subject may, at any time, prevent the setting of cookies through our website by means of a corresponding setting in the internet browser used, and may thus permanently deny the setting of cookies. Furthermore, cookies that have already been set may be deleted at any time via an internet browser or other software programs. If the data subject deactivates the setting of cookies in the internet browser used, not all functions of our website may be entirely usable.

The data subject has the option of registering on the controller's website by providing personal data. The personal data transmitted to the controller in the process is determined by the respective input mask used for registration. The personal data entered by the data subject is collected and stored exclusively for internal use by the controller and for its own purposes.

Registration on the controller's website also stores the IP address assigned by the data subject's internet service provider (ISP), the date, and the time of registration. This data is stored in order to prevent misuse of our services and, if necessary, to enable investigation of offences.

Registration by the data subject with voluntary provision of personal data enables the controller to offer the data subject content or services that, by their nature, can only be offered to registered users. Registered persons are free to change the personal data specified during registration at any time, or to have it completely deleted from the controller's data inventory.

The Vision Business Service GmbH website contains information that enables quick electronic contact with our company and direct communication with us, as required by law, which also includes a general address for so-called electronic mail (email address). If a data subject contacts the controller by email or via a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the data subject is automatically stored. Such personal data voluntarily transmitted by a data subject to the controller is stored for the purpose of processing the request or contacting the data subject. This personal data is not passed on to third parties.

The controller processes and stores personal data of the data subject only for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of storage, or as provided by European directives and regulations or other laws or regulations to which the controller is subject. If the purpose of storage no longer applies or if a storage period prescribed by the European legislator or another competent legislator expires, the personal data is routinely blocked or erased in accordance with statutory requirements.

8.1 Right to Confirmation

Every data subject has the right, as granted by the European legislator, to obtain from the controller confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning them are being processed. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of confirmation, they may at any time contact our data protection officer or another employee of the controller.

8.2 Right of Access

Every data subject has the right to obtain from the controller, at any time and free of charge, information about the personal data stored about them and a copy of that information. The European legislator has also granted the data subject the right to obtain information on the following:

• the purposes of processing
• the categories of personal data being processed
• the recipients or categories of recipients to whom personal data has been or will be disclosed
• where possible, the envisaged period for which personal data will be stored
• the existence of the right to rectification or erasure of personal data
• the existence of the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
• where personal data is not collected from the data subject: all available information on the source of the data
• the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, pursuant to Article 22(1) and (4) of the GDPR

8.3 Right to Rectification

Every data subject has the right to obtain without undue delay the rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning them. Taking into account the purposes of the processing, the data subject also has the right to have incomplete personal data completed.

8.4 Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)

Every data subject has the right to obtain from the controller the erasure of personal data concerning them without undue delay, where one of the following grounds applies:

• The personal data is no longer necessary in relation to the purposes for which it was collected or otherwise processed.
• The data subject withdraws consent on which processing is based and there is no other legal ground for the processing.
• The data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Art. 21(1) GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing.
• The personal data has been unlawfully processed.
• The erasure is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation.
• The personal data has been collected in relation to the offer of information society services pursuant to Art. 8(1) GDPR.

8.5 Right to Restriction of Processing

Every data subject has the right to obtain from the controller restriction of processing where one of the following applies:

• The accuracy of the personal data is contested by the data subject.
• The processing is unlawful and the data subject opposes erasure and requests restriction of use instead.
• The controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but they are required by the data subject for the establishment, exercise, or defence of legal claims.
• The data subject has objected to processing pursuant to Art. 21(1) GDPR.

8.6 Right to Data Portability

Every data subject has the right to receive personal data concerning them in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. They also have the right to transmit that data to another controller without hindrance, where the processing is based on consent or a contract and is carried out by automated means.

8.7 Right to Object

Every data subject has the right to object, on grounds relating to their particular situation, at any time to processing of personal data concerning them which is based on Art. 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR. Vision Business Service GmbH shall no longer process the personal data in the event of the objection, unless compelling legitimate grounds for the processing can be demonstrated.

8.8 Automated Individual Decision-Making, Including Profiling

Every data subject has the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing – including profiling – which produces legal effects concerning them or similarly significantly affects them.

8.9 Right to Withdraw Consent

Every data subject has the right to withdraw their consent to the processing of personal data at any time. To exercise this right of withdrawal, the data subject may at any time contact our data protection officer or another employee of the controller.

The controller collects and processes the personal data of applicants for the purpose of handling the recruitment process. Processing may also be carried out electronically. This is particularly the case when an applicant submits application documents electronically, for example by email, to the controller.

If the controller concludes an employment contract with an applicant, the transmitted data is stored for the purpose of processing the employment relationship in accordance with statutory requirements. If no employment contract is concluded, the application documents will be automatically deleted two months after notification of the rejection decision, unless other legitimate interests of the controller prevent deletion.

Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR serves our company as the legal basis for processing operations where we obtain consent for a specific processing purpose. If processing of personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract, processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. If our company is subject to a legal obligation requiring processing of personal data, processing is based on Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR. Finally, processing operations may be based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR where processing is necessary to protect a legitimate interest of our company or a third party.

Where processing of personal data is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, our legitimate interest is the conduct of our business activities for the benefit of the well-being of all our employees and shareholders.

The criterion for the duration of storage of personal data is the respective statutory retention period. After the period expires, the relevant data is routinely deleted unless it is still required for the performance of a contract or the initiation of a contract.

We inform you that the provision of personal data is partly required by law (e.g. tax regulations) or may also result from contractual provisions. In some cases it may be necessary to conclude a contract that a data subject provides us with personal data which must subsequently be processed by us.

Before providing personal data, the data subject must contact our data protection officer. Our data protection officer will inform the data subject on a case-by-case basis whether the provision of personal data is required by law or contract, or is necessary for the conclusion of a contract.

As a responsible company, we refrain from automated decision-making or profiling.