Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy of 4TIERS GmbH

Data Controller

4TIERS GmbH
Birkenau 3
22087 Hamburg
E-Mail: datenschutz@4tiers.de

Registry Court: AG Hamburg HRB 164216

Data Processing and Purposes

Visiting Our Website

When you visit our website, information is automatically sent by your browser to our server and temporarily stored in log files:

  • IP address
  • Date and time of access,
  • Name and URL of the accessed file,
  • Referrer URL,
  • Browser type/version,
  • Operating system.

Purpose:

  • Ensuring a smooth connection to the website,
  • Optimizing website usage,
  • Ensuring system security and stability,
  • Administrative purposes.

Legal Basis: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

Job Applications

We process personal data from applications (e.g., name, address, qualifications) for conducting the application process. If employment is established, the data is transferred to our personnel file.

Legal Basis: Article 6(1)(b) GDPR, Article 88 GDPR in conjunction with Section 26 BDSG.

Contact

If you contact us via email or contact form, we process the information you provide to handle your inquiry.

Legal Basis: Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract fulfillment).

Cookie Consent Management

We use the consent tool “Real Cookie Banner” to manage the use of cookies and similar technologies (tracking pixels, web beacons, etc.) and the associated consents. Details about the functionality of “Real Cookie Banner” can be found at https://devowl.io/de/rcb/datenverarbeitung/..

5. Use of the Plugin “TranslatePress”

We use the plugin “TranslatePress” to provide our website content in multiple languages (English and French). This plugin does not process any personal data of our users but is solely used to translate content. For more information about the plugin, visit https://translatepress.com/.

6. Use of the plugin "Rank Math SEO"

We use the “Rank Math SEO” plugin to improve the search engine optimization of our website. This plugin does not process any personal data of website visitors, but is used exclusively for the technical optimization of the content. You can find more information about the plugin at https://rankmath.com/

7. use of Google Tag Manager

We use Google Tag Manager to manage website tags via an interface. Google Tag Manager itself (the tool that implements the tags) does not process any personal data of users. You can find more information about Google Tag Manager here: https://www.google.com/intl/de/tagmanager/use-policy.html.

Cookies and Tracking Tools

We use cookies to enhance functionality and perform statistical analysis. The following tracking tools are implemented:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. Data such as IP address, referrer URL, and user behavior are pseudonymized and processed in the USA. IP addresses are anonymized (IP masking).

Legal Basis: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.
Opt-out: You can install a browser add-on to deactivate it: Google Opt-out. Google Opt-out.

Rights of Data Subjects

Data subjects have the following rights:

  • Access to stored data (Article 15 GDPR),
  • Rectification of inaccurate data (Article 16 GDPR),
  • Erasure of data (Article 17 GDPR),
  • Restriction of processing (Article 18 GDPR),
  • Data portability (Article 20 GDPR),
  • Objection to processing (Article 21 GDPR).

To exercise your rights, please contact datenschutz@4tiers.de.

Data Disclosure to Third Parties

Personal data will only be disclosed if:

  • You have explicitly consented (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR),
  • It is necessary for contract fulfillment (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR),
  • A legal obligation exists (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR),
  • Legitimate interests are pursued (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).

Data transfers to third countries only occur if appropriate safeguards (e.g., EU Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place.

storage period

  • log files: Automatic deletion after 30 days.
  • Application data: Storage for a maximum of 6 months in case of rejection; in case of hiring, statutory retention periods apply.
  • Cookies: Session cookies are deleted after closing the browser; persistent cookies after a maximum of 12 months.

data security

We use SSL encryption and technical and organizational security measures to protect data from unauthorized access.

topicality

This privacy policy is dated December 2024. We reserve the right to adapt it if necessary. The current version is available on our website.

Privacy Policy of 4TIERS GmbH

Data Controller

4TIERS GmbH
Birkenau 3
22087 Hamburg
Email: datenschutz@4tiers.de

Managing Director: Dr.-Ing. Karim Esfahlani
Registry Court: AG Hamburg HRB 164216

Data Processing and Purposes

1. Visiting Our Website

When you visit our website, information is automatically sent by your browser to our server and temporarily stored in log files:

  • IP address,
  • Date and time of access,
  • Name and URL of the accessed file,
  • Referrer URL,
  • Browser type/version,
  • Operating system.

Purpose:

  • Ensuring a smooth connection to the website,
  • Optimizing website usage,
  • Ensuring system security and stability,
  • Administrative purposes

Legal Basis: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

2. Job Applications

We process personal data from applications (eg, name, address, qualifications) for conducting the application process. If employment is established, the data is transferred to our personnel file.

Legal Basis: Article 6(1)(b) GDPR, Article 88 GDPR in conjunction with Section 26 BDSG.

3. Contact

If you contact us via email or contact form, we process the information you provide to handle your inquiry.

Legal Basis: Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract fulfillment).

4. Cookie Consent Management

We use the consent tool “Real Cookie Banner” to manage the use of cookies and similar technologies (tracking pixels, web beacons, etc.) and the associated consents. Details about the functionality of “Real Cookie Banner” can be found at https://devowl.io/en/rcb/data-processing/.

5. Use of the “TranslatePress” plugin

We use the plugin “TranslatePress” to provide our website content in multiple languages (English and French). This plugin does not process any personal data of our users but is solely used to translate content. For more information about the plugin, visit https://translatepress.com/.

6. Use of the “Rank Math SEO” plugin

We use the plugin “Rank Math SEO” to improve the search engine optimization of our website. This plugin does not process any personal data of the website visitors but is used solely for the technical optimization of content. For more information about the plugin, visit https://rankmath.com/.

7. Use of “Google Tag Manager”

We use Google Tag Manager to manage website tags through an interface. Google Tag Manager itself (the tool that implements the tags) does not process any personal data of users. Further information about Google Tag Manager can be found here: https://www.google.com/intl/en/tagmanager/use-policy.html.

Cookies and Tracking Tools

We use cookies to enhance functionality and perform statistical analysis. The following tracking tools are implemented:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. Data such as IP address, referrer URL, and user behavior are pseudonymized and processed in the USA. IP addresses are anonymized (IP masking).

Legal Basis: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.
Opt-out: You can install a browser add-on to deactivate it: Google Opt-out.

Rights of Data Subjects

Data subjects have the following rights:

  • Access to stored data (Article 15 GDPR),
  • Rectification of data inaccurate (Article 16 GDPR),
  • Erasure of data (Article 17 GDPR),
  • Restriction of processing (Article 18 GDPR),
  • data portability (Article 20 GDPR),
  • Objection to process (Article 21 GDPR).

To exercise your rights, please contact datenschutz@4tiers.de.

Data Disclosure to Third Parties

Personal data will only be disclosed if:

  • You have explicitly consented (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR),
  • It is necessary for contract fulfillment (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR),
  • A legal obligation exists (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR),
  • Legitimate interests are pursued (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).

Data transfers to third countries only occur if appropriate safeguards (EG, EU Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place.

Data Retention

  • Log files: Automatically deleted after 30 days.
  • Application data: Retained for up to 6 months in case of rejection; if employed, statutory retention periods apply.
  • Cookies: Session cookies are deleted when the browser is closed; persistent cookies after a maximum of 12 months.

Data Security

We use SSL encryption and technical as well as organizational measures to protect data against unauthorized access.

updates

This privacy policy is current as of December 2024. We reserve the right to update it as necessary. The latest version is available on our website.