Privacy Policy

(Last updated: January 2026)

1. Data Controller

The data controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:

W. Schmitz Kunststofftechnik
Lampadiusstraße 4
37691 Boffzen
Germany
Phone: +49 5271 957800
Email: office@w-schmitz.com

2. General Information on Data Processing

The protection of personal data is of great importance to us.
Personal data is processed exclusively in accordance with the applicable data protection regulations, in particular the GDPR and the relevant national data protection laws.

This privacy policy provides information on the type, scope and purpose of the processing of personal data when using this website.

3. Hosting and Server Log Files

This website is hosted on servers operated by an external service provider acting as a data processor in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR.

During the operation of the website, the hosting provider automatically processes and stores the following data in so-called server log files:

  • IP address (anonymised where technically possible)
  • Date and time of access
  • Accessed content
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system used
  • Referrer URL

This data is not merged with other data sources.

Legal basis for processing:
Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR
(legitimate interest in ensuring technical security, stability and optimisation of the website)

4. SSL / TLS Encryption

This website uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons.
An encrypted connection can be recognised by the browser address line starting with “https://”.

5. Cookies

This website uses only technically necessary cookies that are required for the proper operation of the website.

Personal data is not processed for analysis or marketing purposes via cookies unless explicitly stated otherwise.

Legal basis for processing:
Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR

6. Contact Form

When using the contact form, the personal data provided therein — in particular name, email address, telephone number and the content of the enquiry — are processed.

Processing is carried out exclusively for the purpose of handling the enquiry, carrying out pre-contractual measures or safeguarding legitimate interests in communication.

Legal basis for processing:
Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR
or
Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR

7. Statistical Analysis of Website Access

To analyse and optimise our website, anonymised statistical evaluations of website access are carried out.

In particular, the following information is processed:

  • Page views
  • Times of access
  • Devices and browsers used
  • Anonymised geographical allocation

Processing is carried out without the use of cookies.
The data is processed exclusively on the server side and is not passed on to third parties.

Legal basis for processing:
Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR
(legitimate interest in analysing and optimising the website)

8. Integration of Map Material

To display geographical information, map material from an external provider may be integrated on this website.

Provider:
Google Ireland Limited, Dublin, Ireland

When using the map function, personal data — in particular the IP address — may be processed.

Legal basis for processing:
Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR
(legitimate interest in a user-friendly presentation of our location)

Further information on data processing by Google can be found at:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

9. Integration of Video Content

This website includes video content from an external video platform.

Provider:
Google Ireland Limited, Dublin, Ireland

The integration is carried out using the enhanced privacy mode.
Nevertheless, when a video is played, personal data — in particular the IP address and information about the accessed page — may be transmitted to the provider.

If users are logged into a corresponding user account while playing the video, the usage may be assigned to the respective user profile.

Legal basis for processing:
Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR
(legitimate interest in a modern and appealing presentation of our content)

10. Fonts

The fonts used on this website are integrated locally.
No personal data is transmitted to external font providers.

11. Storage Duration

Personal data is stored only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the respective processing purpose or as required by statutory retention obligations.

12. Rights of Data Subjects

Data subjects have the right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability and to object to the processing of their personal data.

In addition, data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority.

13. Data Protection Contact

Enquiries regarding data protection should be addressed to:

office@w-schmitz.com