KLN Freight (Germany) GmbH appreciates your interest in our company. We take the protection of personal data very seriously. Safeguarding privacy when processing personal data is an important concern for us and is integrated into our business processes. We process data collected when visiting our website in accordance with the GDPR. If you have further questions regarding the handling of your personal data, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at any time.
1. Responsible Entity
The responsible entity for the collection, processing, and use of your personal data is:
KLN Freight (Germany) GmbH
For questions regarding data protection, our external Data Protection Officer is available:
KLN Freight (Germany) GmbH
E-Mail: EU.GDPR.DPO@kln.com
2. Website Provision
a) Description and scope of data processing:
You can generally visit our website without providing personal data. Data is collected and processed when accessing the website or downloading files stored on it. This occurs only to ensure a functional website and its content and services. Personal data is collected and used only with your consent, except where prior consent is not feasible and processing is legally permitted.
Data collected upon accessing the website includes:
- Browser type/version
- Operating system
- IP address
- Date and time of the server request
b) Legal basis:
c) Purpose:
Ensures proper website functioning and improves system security. Data is not used for marketing purposes.
d) Storage duration:
Data is deleted when no longer necessary, typically within six weeks. IP addresses may be anonymized for longer storage.
e) Objection/removal
Data collection is essential for website operation; no objection is possible.
3. Cookies
a) Description and scope:
Our website uses cookies to enhance usability, effectiveness, and security. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. Session cookies are deleted after the browser session; persistent cookies remain to recognize your device on return visits. No personal data is stored in cookies; only anonymized information is collected. You can decline cookies, but some site functions may be limited.
b) Legal basis:
- Necessary cookies: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR
- Analytics cookies (with consent):Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR
c) Purpose:
- Necessary cookies simplify website use
- Analytics cookies help optimize website quality and content
d) Storage duration & objection:
Cookies are stored on your device. You can deactivate or delete them anytime via browser settings. Some website functions may be limited if cookies are disabled.
4. Newsletter
a) Description:
You can subscribe to our newsletter. Data collected includes email address, IP address, registration date/time, and website used. Subscription is confirmed via double opt-in. You can unsubscribe anytime; your email will be deleted immediately. Data is encrypted during transmission. No third-party sharing occurs.
b) Legal basis:
- With consent: Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR
- Following product purchase: §7(3) UWG
c) Purpose:
Delivering the newsletter and preventing misuse.
d) Storage duration:
Until newsletter subscription ends.
e) Objection:
Unsubscribe via link in newsletter at any time.
5. Contact/E-Mail
a) Description:
Personal data sent via email is stored and used exclusively to respond to your inquiry. No third-party sharing occurs.
b) Legal basis:
- With consent: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR
- Processing emails: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR
- Contract-related emails: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR
c) Purpose:
d) Storage duration:
Until the conversation concludes.
e) Objection:
You can withdraw consent anytime; conversations cannot continue without consent.
6. Data Sharing/Recipients
Your data is shared only with affiliated companies or service providers acting on our behalf, under Art. 28 GDPR. They may only access data necessary for their tasks and are prohibited from using it for other purposes, including marketing.
7. Matomo
a) Description:
Web analytics software Matomo is used to collect anonymized data for website optimization. Cookies are used to create pseudonymous usage profiles. IP addresses are anonymized, and no personal identification occurs.
b) Legal basis:
c) Purpose:
Analyze user behavior to optimize website functionality.
d) Storage duration:
Data deleted when no longer needed.
e) Objection:
8. Rights of Data Subjects
- Access (Art. 15 GDPR)
- Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
- Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
- Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
- Objection (Art. 21 GDPR)
- Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
- Complaint to supervisory authority
- Withdrawal of consent
- No obligation to provide personal data
- No automated decision-making or profiling
For objections to direct marketing: Art. 21(2) GDPR applies.
9. Changes to Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this privacy policy at any time in compliance with applicable data protection laws. Current version: 25.05.2018.
