Data protection
Innovationen-Patentanwalt.de- data protection regulations
Introduction
In this data protection regulation I (Patent Attorney Dr. Thomas Bauer) describe my approach to the data collected by users who access my website at www.innovationen-patentanwalt.de or otherwise provide personal data (collectively: "User"). I, as the operator of this site, take the protection of your personal data very seriously. I process personal data that is collected when you visit this website, in compliance with the applicable data protection regulations. When you visit this website, cookies and analysis services are used. Your data will neither be published by me nor passed on to third parties without authorization.
Responsible for data protection is:
Patentanwalt Dr. Thomas Bauer, Annweilerstraße 31c, 76829 Landau, Tel. 49 (176) 62 22 89 78,
Email: bauer@innovationen-patentanwalt.de
What is personal data?
According to the General Data Protection Regulation (hereinafter "GDPR") "personal data" is all information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter "data subject"); An identifiable natural person is a natural person who can be identified directly or indirectly, in particular by assigning an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or one or more factors specific to the the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of this natural person (see Art. 4 Para. 1 GDPR).
Basis for data collection
The legal basis for the processing of your personal data is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR or Art. 6 Para. 1 Sentence 1 lit. a and / or Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b GDPR. The legitimate interest in the processing lies in the technical enabling of accessing the website, the optimized presentation of the content to the user and the future further improvement / optimization of the website or based on consent, e.g. for the legal assessment of a matter and / or for fulfillment a mandate contract or to carry out pre-contractual measures that are carried out at the request of the user.
By using this website, you consent to the collection, storage, use, disclosure and other use of your personal data as described in this privacy policy. By issuing a mandate via the contact options listed on this website, you also agree to the data protection regulations for processing a mandate as described in these data protection regulations.
Please read the privacy policy carefully before making any decisions.
How do I get data about you?
I obtain your personal data from various sources:
- You provide me with such data voluntarily, for example when using the contact form or to process your mandate or by writing an email to me.
- I also receive data from you when you use this website.
What data is collected?
I collect two types of data and information from users.
The first category includes non-identifying and non-identifiable user data that is provided or recorded through the use of the website (“non-personal data”). I do not know the identity of the user from whom non-personal data was collected. Non-personal data that can be collected include aggregated usage data and technical data transmitted by your device, including certain information regarding software and hardware (e.g. browser and operating system used on the device, language setting, access time, etc .). I use this data to improve the functionality of my website. I can also collect data about your activity on the website (e.g. pages viewed, surfing behavior, clicks, actions, etc.).
The second category includes personal data, i.e. data that identify an individual or make them identifiable through appropriate measures. Such data includes:
- Device data: I collect personal data from your device. Such data include geolocation data, IP address, unique identifiers (e.g. MAC address and UUID) as well as other data that result from your activity on the website.
- Personal data via the online contact form: You can contact me at Contact questions or requests via the online contact form or by email. The personal data you have transmitted will be processed electronically by me to answer your questions or to process your request. If you use the online contact form, you must provide your name and a valid e-mail address so that I know who sent the request.
The processing of your personal data when you contact me is based on your consent. Of course, this contacting and thus the transmission of your personal data in this context is voluntary. You can also revoke your consent at any time by contacting me via the online contact form or sending an email to bauer@innovationen-patentanwalt.de. A revocation has no influence on the legality of the processing carried out based on the consent until the revocation.
Legal basis:
The legal basis for this data processing is Art. 6 Para. 1 S. 1 lit. a GDPR.
Storage
I store your personal data for as long as is necessary for the provision of a service, compliance with legal obligations and the settlement of disputes, the fulfillment of pre-contractual or contractual obligations and the enforcement of my rights. The retention periods depend on the type of data collected and the purpose for which this data was collected, taking into account both the case-specific circumstances and the need to delete outdated, unused information as soon as possible. I store data records with personal data from clients, inquiries, documents about account setup, notifications and other data in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
I can correct, complete or remove incomplete or incorrect data at any time and at my sole discretion.
Please take into account that you will find further information regarding personal data in mandate processing under the point "How personal data is used in mandate processing" of these data protection regulations.
How is the data used? Who will the data be passed on to?
I do not pass on user data to third parties, except as described in this data protection regulation.
I use data for the following purposes:
- To communicate with you (sending information about services, providing technical information and, if necessary, processing inquiries).
- For statistical and analysis purposes that serve to improve the website.
- To fulfill a mandate contract or to carry out pre-contractual measures.
How is personal data used in mandate processing?
Below I inform you about the type, scope and purpose of data processing when issuing and processing a mandate and other activities as a Patent Attorney.
1. Processing of personal data of clients
When mandating, I collect and process the name, address and other contact information (e.g. email addresses, telephone and fax numbers, etc.) of the requester, as well as information about the facts communicated by him, which also may contain personal data. Additional personal data can be saved in the course of the mandate processing. In principle, all data, including personal data, is recorded and processed in electronic and / or paper form.
This data is collected and further processed for the purpose of establishing and fulfilling the mandate contract or for carrying out pre-contractual measures that are requested by the person concerned, as well as for the purpose of billing the services rendered.
The legal basis for processing is Art. 6 Para. 1 Sentence 1 lit. b GDPR.
2. Processing of personal data of other persons
In the course of providing my services, I may also process personal data of third parties, such as opponents, opponent representatives, contact persons of authorities, courts and service providers, business contacts, etc. This includes in particular contact data (names, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail addresses etc.) as well as mandate-related information, which may also include personal data.
Some of this data is collected directly from those affected, some is otherwise, for the purpose of providing my legal advice and representation services to my clients, including related correspondence and documentation, for the purpose of business communication and with a view to establishing a possible future collaboration (e.g. collection of contact data from translators, research institutes or other service providers; personal contact data from previous business meetings etc.) or expected future further contacts (e.g. opponent representatives, contact persons in authorities, courts, etc.)
The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR. The legitimate interest lies in the proper and effective provision of legal advice and representation services to the clients.
As far as there are contractual relationships between the parties concerned and me and the processing of personal data in fulfillment of this contract, this is done on the basis of Art. 6 Paragraph 1 sentence 1 lit b GDPR. If necessary, processing is also necessary to fulfill a legal obligation; this is done on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 S. 1 lit c GDPR.
3. Recipients of personal data / transmission to third countries
1. In the administrative processing of mandates, personal data are sent to service providers who use them for my purposes within the meaning of Art. 28 GDPR on the basis of a contract for order processing in accordance with. Art. 28 Para. 3 GDPR processed, transmitted. These include above all IT service providers used, in particular with regard to the legal software and the technical infrastructure used, and service providers for financial accounting and accounting, there are contracts for order processing within the meaning of Art. 28 Para. 3 GDPR. All service providers working for me have committed themselves to confidentiality in writing, insofar as they come into contact with or could come into contact with the information subject to confidentiality.
2. Depending on the type of mandate, personal data may also be transmitted to third parties who are not processors in the course of processing the mandate. In particular, recipients from the following categories are considered: Opponents and opponent representatives, courts, authorities, bailiffs, correspondence lawyers, cooperation law firms, tax advisors and legal subattorney, translation service providers, research service providers, consulates, embassies, etc.
Such transmission to third parties only takes place if and to the extent that transmission is necessary for the fulfillment of the mandate contract (legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b GDPR) or this is covered by the consent of the client (legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR) , or the transmission to protect the legitimate interests of the Patent Attorney Dr. Thomas Bauer or a third party, in particular clients, is required and does not outweigh the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject that require the protection of personal data (legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR).
3. In connection with the mandate processing, personal data, depending on the circumstances of the case, may be transferred to third countries, i.e. countries outside the European Union and the European Economic Area (EEA), or international organizations (e.g. authorities, opponents and opponents' representatives, attorneys-at-law, etc .). This includes transfers to countries for which there is no decision by the European Commission regarding the existence of an adequate level of protection (Art. 45 Para. 3 GDPR) and, if applicable, transfers for which no guarantees in accordance with. Art. 46 GDPR are provided.
Insofar as there is no adequacy decision and / or suitable guarantees are not provided, such transmission takes place only in the exceptional cases of Art. 49 (1) sentence 1 GDPR, in particular if and insofar as this is necessary for the fulfillment of the mandate contract between the client and me or to carry out pre-contractual measures at the request of the client, this is necessary to conclude or to fulfill a contract concluded in the interest of my clients with another natural or legal person, for the establishment, exercise and defense of Legal claims are required, express consent within the meaning of Art. 49 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR exists, or the transmission from a register within the meaning of Art. 49 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. g GDPR takes place (e.g. design, trademark or patent register) .
4. Duration of storage
The legal period for the storage of files by lawyers and patent attorneys is currently six years, starting with the end of the calendar year in which the mandate was terminated; otherwise, the general statutory tax and / or commercial retention periods apply. I will save the client-related and client-related personal data at least for the duration of these periods.
I process this on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR client-specific and client-related personal data in individual cases also beyond these statutory retention periods, insofar as this is expedient and necessary, in particular in the case of client relationships based on an indefinite period, for the permanent maintenance, monitoring, maintenance and defense of property rights and other legal relationships. In this respect, in the case of client relationships based on an indefinite period, the individual client-related data is not deleted before the end of this client relationship, so that information from completed transactions can also be incorporated into current and future advice. In addition, the processing takes place beyond the statutory retention periods for the purpose of recognizing and preventing so-called conflicts of interest when taking on new mandates and for providing information also to completed mandates vis-à-vis the clients.
Non-client and/or client-related contact data of e.g. contact persons of service providers (e.g. research service providers, translators, survey institutes etc.) will be stored as long as this is necessary for the purposes described above.
User rights
You have the following rights:
- A confirmation of whether and to what extent your personal data is used and processed, as well as access to the personal data stored about you and request additional information.
- A copy of the personal data that you provide to me in a structured, common and machine-readable format.
- Request a correction of the personal data that I have saved from you.
- Request the deletion of your personal data.
- Oppose the processing of your personal data by me.
- Request the restriction of the processing of your personal data by me.
- Submit a complaint to a supervisory authority
Please note, however, that these rights are not unconditional and are subject to my own legitimate interests and government regulations.
If you would like to exercise any of the rights listed here or would like further information, please contact the data protection officer, patent attorney Dr. Thomas Bauer, Annweilerstraße 31c, 76829 Landau, bauer@innovationen-patentanwalt.de.
Cookies
I use cookies to provide the corresponding services. This also applies if you visit this website or access services.
A "cookie" is a small data packet that is assigned to your device when you visit my website. Cookies are useful and can be used for different purposes. These includes, for example, easier navigation between different pages, automatic activation of certain functions, saving your settings and optimized access to services.
This website uses the following types of cookies:
a. "Session cookies"
that ensure normal system use. Session cookies are only saved for a limited time during a session and are deleted from your device as soon as you close your browser.
b. “Permanent cookies”
that are only read by the website and are not deleted when the browser window is closed, but are saved on your computer for a certain period of time. This type of cookie enables patent attorney Dr. Thomas Bauer, to identify you on your next visit and, for example, to save your settings.
c. “Third-party cookies”
that are set by other online services that have their own content on the page you are visiting. These can be, for example, external web analytics companies that record and analyse access to this website.
Cookies do not contain any personal data that identify you, but the personal data I have saved may be linked to the data contained in the cookies. You can remove cookies using the device settings on your device. Follow the corresponding instructions. Please note that deactivating cookies can restrict certain functions when using this website.
The tool I use is based on the technology of Snowplow Analytics. The data I collect about the use of this website include, for example, how often users visit the website or which areas are accessed. The tool I use does not collect any personal data and is used by the web hosting provider and service provider only to improve its own offer.
Use of script libraries (Google Web Fonts)
To ensure that the content of this website is displayed correctly and graphically appealing in every browser, I use script and font libraries such as Google Web Fonts (https://www.google.com/webfonts) for this website. Google Web Fonts are transferred to your browser's cache so that they only have to be loaded once. If your browser does not support Google Web Fonts or denies access, the content is displayed in a standard font. When calling up script or font libraries, a connection to the operator of the library is automatically established. Theoretically there is the possibility for this operator to collect data. It is currently unknown whether and for what purpose the operators of the respective libraries actually collect data.
Here you will find the data protection regulations of the operator of the Google library: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy.
Collection of data by third parties
This policy only covers the use and disclosure of data that I collect from you. If you publish data on other websites or disclose it to third parties on the Internet, other provisions may apply. Therefore, always read the general terms and conditions and data protection regulations carefully when you disclose data.
This privacy policy does not relate to the business practices of companies that I do not own or control, or to third parties to whom I disclose this information as described in this privacy policy.
How do I protect your data?
I implement the security measures on my website with great care and protect your data. I use industry-standard procedures and guidelines to ensure the protection of the data I collect and store and prevent the unauthorized use of such data. I also require third parties to comply with similar security requirements in accordance with this privacy policy. Although I take reasonable steps to protect data, I cannot be held responsible for the actions of those who have unauthorized access to or misuse of this website, and make no express or implied guarantee that I will have such access can prevent.
Minor
Protecting children's data is very important, especially in the online area, and especially for me personally. The website is not designed for children and is not aimed at them. The use of my services or my services by minors is only permitted with the prior consent or authorization of a parent or legal guardian. I do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you, as a parent or legal guardian, become aware that your child or child has provided me with personal data without your consent or the consent of a parent or legal guardian of the child, please contact me at bauer@innovationen-patentanwalt.de.
Updates or changes to this privacy policy
I reserve the right to change or review this privacy policy from time to time. You can find the date of the current version under "Last modified on". Your continued use of the platform after the announcement of such changes on our website constitutes your consent to such changes to the data protection regulations and is your consent to the binding of the changed regulations.
How to contact me
If you have any general questions about the website, the data I have collected about you or the use of this data, please contact me at bauer@innovationen-patentanwalt.de.
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Last modified on April 11, 2020
