Privacy policy

In the following privacy policy we inform you about the collection of personal data while using our website. Personal data is all data that can be related to you personally, e.g. name, address, e-mail addresses, user behaviour.

  • Controller

The controller within the meaning of Art. 4 (7) of the General Data Protection Regulation (hereinafter GDPR) is:

Sector Seven Investors GmbH
Kurfürstendamm 190 – 192
10707 Berlin
Germany

Managing Directors: Rainer Bormann, Dr. Martin Hintze, Fritz Stoessel

Phone: 030 208482710
E-mail: info@sectorseven.de
Website: www.sectorseven.de

Registration in the Commercial Register:

Register number: HRB 217005 B
Register court: Charlottenburg Local Court

  • Information on the collection of personal data

The processing of personal data of the users of our website only takes place if this is necessary for providing a functional website, as well as for providing our contents and services.

When contacting us by e-mail or via a contact form, the data you provide (your e-mail address, name and telephone number, if applicable) will be stored by us in order to answer your questions. We delete the data accruing in this context after the storage is no longer necessary or restrict the processing if there is a legal obligation to retain the data.

If we use contracted service providers for individual functions of our services or would like to use your data for advertising purposes, we will inform you in detail about the respective processes below. In doing so, we will also state the defined criteria for the storage period.

  • Legal basis for the processing of personal data

Insofar as we obtain permission from the data subject for processing operations involving personal data, Art. 6 (1) lit. GDPR is the legal basis.

When processing personal data that is necessary for the fulfilment of a contract to which the data subject is a party, Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR is the legal basis. This also applies to processing operations that are necessary for the realisation of pre-contractual measures.

Insofar as the processing of personal data is necessary for the fulfilment of a legal obligation to which our company is subject, Art. 6 (1) lit. c GDPR is the legal basis.

In the event that vital interests of the data subject or another natural person make processing of personal data necessary, Art. 6 (1) lit. d GDPR is the legal basis.

If the processing is necessary to protect a legitimate interest of our company or a third party and the interests, fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject do not outweigh the first-mentioned interest, Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR is the legal basis for the processing.

  • Providing access to the website
    • Description and scope of data processing

In the case of purely informational use of the website, i.e. if you do not register or otherwise transmit information to us, we only collect the personal data that your browser transmits to our server.

If you choose to view our website, we collect the following data, which is technically necessary for us to display our website to you and to ensure its stability:

  • IP address
  • Date and time of the request
  • Time zone difference from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
  • Content of the request (specific page)
  • Access status /HTTP status code
  • Amount of data transferred in each case
  • Website from which the request came
  • browser
  • Operating system and its interface
  • Language and version of the browser software
    • Legal basis of the processing

The legal basis for the processing of the above-mentioned data is Art. 6 (1) sent. 1 lit. f GDPR.

  • Purpose of the data processing

The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable delivery of the website to the user’s computer. For this purpose, the user’s IP address must remain stored for the duration of the session.

These purposes are also our legitimate interest in data processing according to Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR.

  • Duration of storage

The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. In the case of the collection of data for the provision of the website, this is the case when the respective session has ended.

  • Possibility of objection and removal

The collection of data for the purpose of providing the website and the storage of the data in log files is absolutely necessary for the operation of the website. Consequently, there is no possibility for the user to object.

 

  • Use of cookies

In addition to the data mentioned above, cookies are stored on your computer when you use our website. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your hard drive in relation to the browser you are using and which provide the site that sets the cookie (in this case, us) with certain information. Cookies cannot execute programs or transmit viruses to your computer. They are used to make the website as a whole more user-friendly and effective.

This website uses the following types of cookies, the scope and functionality of which are explained below:

  • Transient cookies (see a)
  • Persistent cookies (see b)
    1. Transient cookies are automatically deleted when you close the browser. These include, in particular, session cookies. These store a so-called session ID, with which various requests from your browser can be assigned to the joint session. This means that your computer can be recognised when you log out or close the browser. A session cookie is a small text file that is sent by the respective servers when you visit a website and is temporarily stored on your hard drive. This file as such contains a so-called session ID, with which various requests from your browser can be assigned to the joint session. This enables your computer to be recognised when you return to our website. These cookies are deleted after you close your browser.
    2. Persistent cookies are also small text files that are stored on your end device. They remain on the end device and enable us to recognise your browser on your next visit. These cookies are automatically deleted after a specified period of time, which may differ depending on the cookie. You can delete the cookies in the security settings of your browser at any time.

You can configure your browser settings according to your wishes and, for example, refuse to accept third-party cookies or all cookies. Please note that you may not be able to use all the functions of this website.

  • Legal basis of the processing

The legal basis for the processing of personal data by means of cookies is Art. 6  (1) sent. 1 lit. f GDPR.

  • Purpose of the data processing

The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to simplify the use of websites for users. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these, it is necessary that the browser is recognised even after a page change.

  • Duration of storage, possibility of objection and elimination

Cookies are stored on the user’s end device and transmitted from it to our site. The user has full control over the use of cookies. By changing the settings in the internet browser, the transmission of cookies can be deactivated or restricted. Cookies that have already been stored can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are deactivated for our website, it may no longer be possible to use all functions of the website to their full extent.

  • Hosting
    • Description and scope of data processing

The hosting services used by us serve to provide the following services: Infrastructure and platform services, computing capacity, storage space and database services, security services and technical maintenance services, which we use for the purpose of operating the website.

In doing so, we, or our hosting provider, process inventory data, contact data, content data, contract data, usage data, meta data and communication data of customers, interested parties and visitors to this website on the basis of our legitimate interests in the efficient and secure provision of our website pursuant to Art. 6 (1) sent. 1 lit. f GDPR in conjunction with Art. 28 GDPR.

  • Legal basis of the processing

The legal basis for the processing by the hosting provider is our legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) sent. 1 lit. f. GDPR.

The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. For the personal data from the input mask of the contact form and those sent by e-mail, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation is terminated when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the matter in question has been conclusively clarified. An exception to this can be assumed in particular if it is a pre-contractual or already existing contractual relationship between the user and us. In this case, the data can be further used for processing.

  • Possibility of objection and removal

All non-technically necessary personal data can be deleted at any time upon request by the visitor. A right of objection exists in this respect for such data over whose processing the controller has an influence.

  • Google Analytics
    • Description and scope of data processing

We use Google Analytics on our website, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Sector Seven has agreed with Google the use of standard contractual clauses in accordance with Art. 46 GDPR as a means of ensuring adequate protection when transferring data outside the EEA.

Google Analytics uses “cookies”, which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyse how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. We also use cookies on various pages to make visiting our website more attractive and to enable the use of certain functions.

  • Legal basis of the processing

The data processing is carried out with your consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR.

Your consent is given when you visit our website for the first time via the cookie bar.

Most of the cookies we use are deleted from your hard drive at the end of the browser session (so-called session cookies). Other cookies remain on your computer and enable us to recognise your computer on your next visit (so-called permanent cookies). Our partner companies are not permitted to collect, process or use personal data via our website using cookies. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website.

We would like to point out that this website uses Google Analytics with the extension “_anonymizeIp()” and that IP addresses are therefore only processed in abbreviated form in order to exclude direct personal references.

However, you can also set your browser so that cookies are generally rejected or that you have to confirm the acceptance of cookies each time. You can also prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (incl. your IP address) by Google and the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de. You may also refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser.

If you generally decide against cookies, you may not be able to use certain functions on our website. The help function in the menu bar of most web browsers explains how to prevent your browser from accepting new cookies, how to have your browser notify you when you receive a new cookie or also how to switch off all cookies received.

  • Duration of storage

The duration of the storage of the data processed by Google depends on the type of data processed. As far as possible, Google anonymises the data that is processed.

You can find more information on the storage period of the data processed by Google at: https://policies.google.com/technologies/retention?hl=de.

How to change the cookie settings of your browser and further information on how Google Analytics handles user data can be found at:

The collection and storage of data can be objected to at any time with effect for the future.

Google allows the deletion of data upon request. The data processed by us can also be deleted upon request. Furthermore, you can object to the data processing on our site, when selecting cookies and afterwards at any time.

  • Social Media

Sector Seven runs the following social media pages:

  • LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/71524637)

In addition to Sector Seven, the operators of the respective social media platform carry out their own data processing, which cannot be influenced by Sector Seven. This results in a separate responsibility of the respective operator. Sector Seven works to ensure compliance with all data protection obligations at all points where it can exert influence. In the case of most data processing, however, the operators are responsible for the processing of personal data and do not provide any information about the scope, nature or similar of the processing.

  • Scope of data processing

For operators of company pages, social media pages that have been entered (e.g. comments, images, likes, etc.) are published by the platform and are not processed or used by Sector Seven. If applicable, the content will be shared by Sector Seven if the possibility to do so exists.

  • Purpose of the data processing

The purpose of the data processing is public relations work and representation of Sector Seven.

  • Legal basis of the data processing

The legal basis for the processing of personal data by us is our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR and, in certain cases, the consent of the customer pursuant to Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR.

  • Responsibility of the operators of the social media platform:
    1. LinkedIn

Sector Seven has a profile on LinkedIn to showcase our company and services and to communicate with clients/prospects.

The provider of LinkedIn is LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland, a subsidiary of LinkedIn Corporation, 1000 W. Maude Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 98585, USA. Maude Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, USA.

For details on the scope of data processing, please refer to LinkedIn’s privacy policy:

https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy

  • Contact form and e-mail contact
    • Description and scope of data processing

If you contact us (e.g. via contact form or e-mail), we will process your data to process the enquiry and in the event that follow-up questions arise.

Our website includes a contact form that can be used for electronic contact. If a user takes advantage of this option, the data entered in the input mask is transmitted to us and stored. These data are:

  • Name
  • Company name (optional)
  • E-mail address

For the processing of the data, your consent is obtained during the submission process and reference is made to this data protection declaration.

Alternatively, it is possible to contact us via the e-mail address provided. In this case, the user’s personal data transmitted with the e-mail will be stored.

In this context, the data will not be passed on to third parties. The data is used exclusively for processing the conversation.

  • Legal basis for the processing

The legal basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR if the user has given his consent.

If the data processing is carried out for the execution of pre-contractual measures, which are carried out upon your request, or, if you are already our customer, for the execution of the contract, the legal basis for this data processing is Art. 6 (1) sent. 1 lit. b GDPR.

We only process other personal data if you give your consent (Art. 6 (1) sent. 1 lit. a GDPR) or we have a legitimate interest in processing your data (Art. 6 (1) sent. 1 lit. f GDPR). A legitimate interest is, for example, to respond to your email.

  • Purpose of the data processing

The processing of the personal data from the input mask serves us solely to process the contact. In the case of contact by e-mail, this also constitutes the legitimate interest in processing the data.

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

  • Duration of storage

The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required to serve the purpose for which it was collected. For the personal data from the input mask of the contact form and those sent by e-mail, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation is terminated when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the matter in question has been conclusively clarified. An exception to this can be assumed in particular if it is a pre-contractual or already existing contractual relationship between the user and us. In this case, the data can be further used for processing.

Possibility of objection and removal

The user has the possibility to withdraw his consent to the processing of personal data at any time. If the user contacts us by e-mail, he or she can object to the storage of his or her personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued.

  • Newsletter
    • Description and scope of data processing

You can subscribe to a free newsletter on our website.

The mandatory data required for the newsletter subscription are:

  • First name
  • Surname
  • E-mail address

When you register for the newsletter, the data from the input mask will be transmitted to us.

In addition, the following data is collected during registration:

  1. IP address of the computer accessing the website
  2. date and time of registration

For the processing of the data, your consent is obtained during the registration process and reference is made to this data protection declaration.

After your registration, we will send you a confirmation e-mail with a link that you must click to confirm your registration. This so-called “double opt-in” procedure serves to prevent abusive registrations.

No data is passed on to third parties in connection with the processing of data for the dispatch of newsletters. The data is used exclusively for sending the newsletter.

  • Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of data after registration for the newsletter by the user is Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR if the user has given consent.

For evidentiary purposes, your email address, IP address and the time of registration are stored on the basis of Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR.

  • Purpose of the data processing

The collection of the user’s email address serves to deliver the newsletter.

The collection of other personal data during the registration process serves to prevent misuse of the services or the e-mail address used.

  • Duration of storage

The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required to serve the purpose for which it was collected. The user’s email address is therefore stored for as long as the subscription to the newsletter is active.

  • Possibility of objection and removal

The subscription to the newsletter can be cancelled by the respective user at any time. For this purpose, there is a corresponding button on the website under Newsletter.

You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link at the end of each newsletter or by e-mail.

  • Duration of storage

The personal data of the data subject is deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of the storage no longer applies. Storage may also take place if this has been provided for by the European or national legislation in Union regulations, laws or other regulations to which the person responsible is subject. The data will also be blocked or deleted if a storage period prescribed by the aforementioned standards expires, unless there is a necessity for the continued storage of the data for the conclusion or fulfilment of a contract.

  • Your rights

You have the following rights in relation to personal data relating to you:

  • Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)

In accordance with Art. 15 of the GDPR, you have the right to request confirmation from the controller, us, as to whether personal data concerning you are being processed; if this is the case, you have the right to obtain information about the personal data and the following information:

  • the purposes of the processing;
  • the categories of personal data concerned;
  • the recipients or categories of recipient to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed, in particular recipients in third countries or international organisations;
  • where possible, the envisaged period for which the personal data will be stored, or, if not possible, the criteria used to determine that period;
  • the existence of the right to request from the controller rectification or erasure of personal data or restriction of processing of personal data concerning the data subject or to object to such processing;
  • the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority;
  • where the personal data are not collected from the data subject, any available information as to their source;
  • the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, referred to in Article 22(1) and (4) 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.
  • Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)

In accordance with Art. 16 of the GDPR, you have the right to demand that the controller, us, correct any inaccurate personal data relating to you without delay.

  • Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)

In accordance with Art. 17 of the GDPR, you have the right to demand that the controller, us, delete personal data relating to you without delay.

  • Right to restrict processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

In accordance with Art. 18 of the GDPR, you have the right to request the controller, us, to restrict processing if one of the following conditions is met:

  • the accuracy of the personal data is contested by the data subject, for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data;
  • the processing is unlawful and the data subject opposes the erasure of the personal data and requests the restriction of their 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 Article 21(1) pending the verification whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override those of the data subject
  • Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

In accordance with Art. 20 of the GDPR, you have the right to receive the personal data relating to you that you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format, and you have the right to transfer this data to another controller without hindrance.

  • Right to object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)

You also have the right to complain to a data protection supervisory authority about the processing of your personal data by us.

  • Data security

We make every effort to ensure the security of your data within the framework of the applicable data protection laws and technical possibilities.

To secure your data, we maintain technical and organisational security measures in accordance with Art. 32 GDPR, which we continually adapt to the state of the art.

We also do not guarantee that our offer will be available at certain times; disruptions, interruptions or failures cannot be ruled out. The servers we use are carefully backed up on a regular basis.

  • Disclosure of data to third parties, no data transfer to non-EU countries

In principle, we only use your personal data within our company.

If and to the extent that we involve third parties in the performance of contracts (such as service providers), they will only receive personal data to the extent that the transfer is necessary for the corresponding service.

In the event that we outsource certain parts of data processing (“commissioned processing”), we contractually oblige commissioned processors to use personal data only in accordance with the requirements of data protection laws and to ensure the protection of the rights of the data subject.

Data transfer to entities or persons outside the EU does not take place and is not planned.