PRIVACY POLICY

GENERAL INFORMATION
NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE CONTROLLER
The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other national data protection laws of the member states, as well as other data protection regulations, is:
NexOpt GmbH
Betriebsstraße 21
A-4224 Wartberg ob der Aist
Tel.: +43 7236 218 218 
E-Mail: info@nexopt.com
Website: www.nexopt.com

DATA PROCESSORS
We use external service providers (data processors) for the processing of personal data. These providers are carefully selected and instructed by us, bound by our instructions, and regularly monitored.

DATA TRANSFERS OUTSIDE THE EEA
In certain cases, data is transferred to recipients outside the European Economic Area (EEA):
• Google LLC (“Google”), headquartered at 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA, processes data on our behalf. This includes device identifiers and usage frequency data for the app. The legal basis for this transfer is legitimate interest for analytics (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) and contract fulfillment for communication purposes (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR).
Note: Other data, such as recorded GPS tracks or saved start-destination routes, are not shared with Google.

WEBSITE AND RELATED DATA PROCESSING
PROVISION OF THE WEBSITE AND CREATION OF LOG FILES
DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE OF DATA PROCESSING
Whenever you access our website, our system automatically collects the following data:
• Browser type and version
• Language and version of the browser software
• Operating system and its interface
• IP address of the user
• Date and time of access, including time zone difference from GMT
• Transferred data volume
• Referring website
• Subsequent website visits
• Access status/HTTP status code
The data will also be saved in the log files of our systems.
LEGAL BASIS FOR DATA PROCESSING
The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and log files is the legitimate interest of NexOpt under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
PURPOSE OF DATA PROCESSING
Temporary storage of the IP address is necessary for delivering the website content to your device. The IP address of the user must be stored for the duration of the session. The log file storage ensures the functionality of our website. Additionally, the data serves for the optimization of the website and ensuring safety of our information technology systems. An evaluation of data for marketing purposes does not take place in this context.
These purposes also include our legitimate interest in data processing in accordance with Art 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f of the GDPR.
RETENTION PERIOD
Data is anonymized or deleted immediately. Log files are retained for 90 days before deletion. The data will not be stored beyond this in a form that enables the data subjects to be identified.
RECIPIENTS
Data is processed via our server infrastructure.

USAGE OF COOKIES
DEFINITION OF COOKIES
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser. These are downloaded from the browser when you first visit our website. When you visit this website again with the same device or browser, the cookie and the information stored in it are either sent back to the respective website that generated it (first party cookie) or sent to another website to which it belongs (third party cookie ). This recognizes that the website was accessed with the respective browser and changes the display of content with this status. For example, cookies “remember” preferences, communicate how a page is used, and sometimes customize the offers displayed.
ESSENTIAL COOKIES
Essential cookies are used to enable communication and provide requested services. The data processing activities carried out through the use of cookies are based on our legitimate interest in providing a fully functional website and the services desired by users (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR, Section 96 Para. 3 TKG).
OTHER COOKIES
In addition, based on our legitimate interests, we use cookies for analysis purposes that help us to improve our website and our offering (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR, Section 96 Para. 3 TKG). Here the IP address is anonymized by shortening it, which excludes any direct personal reference. Such cookies are not set if the browser setting “Do-Not-Track” is activated.
Here you also have the option of preventing the functionality of these cookies.
YOUR COOKIE-SETTINGS ON THIS WEBSITE
If you want to block or restrict cookies completely, changes can be made to the internet browser settings. Cookies that have already been saved can be deleted at any time. If cookies are deactivated for our website, it may no longer be possible to fully use all functions of the website.
The procedure for managing and deleting cookies can be found in the help function integrated into the respective browser. Further information about this process can be found at the following links:
• Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/de/kb/cookies-erlauben-und-ablehnen
• Chrome: http://support.google.com/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=de&hlrm=en&answer=95647
• Safari: https://support.apple.com/kb/ph21411?locale=de_DE
• Internet Explorer: http://windows.microsoft.com/de-DE/windows-vista/Block-or-allow-cookies
• Opera: http://help.opera.com/Windows/10.20/de/cookies.html

CONTACT FORMS NEXOPT.COM
PURPOSE
We provide the possibility on nexopt.com to send an inquiry. We collect and process names, email addresses, and messages for responding to inquiries.
LEGAL BASIS
Processing is based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
STORAGE / DELETION
NexOpt deletes or anonymizes personal data as soon as they are no longer needed to achieve the purposes for which they were collected and processed, provided that statutory retention obligations do not conflict with deletion and we do not need the data in individual cases to defend or enforce legal claims .
RECIPIENT
The data is processed via our internal server infrastructure.

NEWSLETTER
PURPOSE
The email address provided to NexOpt is processed by NexOpt for the purpose of sending the subscribed newsletter.
We process any information provided voluntarily in order to provide users with targeted information, for example
• Personal address in the newsletter (salutation, name)
• Transmission of content specifically relevant to you through segmentation by language, country or city, gender, interests.
In addition, we measure the performance of the newsletter by measuring the opening of the newsletter (yes/no) (“opening rate”), information about which articles in the newsletter were clicked on (“click behavior”) and information about the technical deliverability of the newsletter (“bounces”). e.g. non-delivery due to incorrect email address). This data is generated by the system.
LEGAL BASIS
The processing of the email address is based on your consent in accordance with Section 107 of the Telecommunications Act and Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of the GDPR. Consent can be revoked at any time. To declare your revocation, you can click on the unsubscribe link in the respective newsletter or send a message directly to NexOpt (see below for legal remedies and contact details). We base the processing of the information provided voluntarily and the collection of data for performance measurement on the legitimate interests of NexOpt (marketing purposes; Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR).
After unsubscribing from the newsletter, the declaration of consent will continue to be stored on the basis of legitimate interests (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR). NexOpt's legitimate interests lie in the necessary documentation of the consent given for evidentiary purposes.
All user data is provided to NexOpt voluntarily, without any legal or contractual obligation. However, the processing of the email address is necessary in order to be able to send the respective newsletter. Failure to provide the email address means that NexOpt cannot send the newsletter. Failure to provide “voluntary information” means that we cannot provide users with targeted information; Of course, the newsletter will still be sent.
STORAGE / DELETION
Unsubscribing from the newsletter is automatically recorded in the newsletter database. This note means that no further newsletters will be sent from the time you unsubscribe. NexOpt deletes the personal data immediately, provided that statutory retention obligations do not conflict with deletion and we do not need the data in individual cases to defend or enforce legal claims.
Data for performance measurement is stored for a period of 3 months and then anonymized.
RECIPIENT
The data is processed via our server infrastructure. We also use a specialized provider to send newsletters.

CONTACT INQUIRIES VIA FORM, E-MAIL OR PHONE
PURPOSE
When you contact us using a contact form, email or telephone, we collect and process names, contact details, the request communicated and, if applicable, the data that is available to us by uploading or attaching documents. The purpose of data processing is to answer the contact request.
LEGAL BASIS
The data processing takes place based on NexOpt's legitimate interest in communicating with website and app users (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR).
STORAGE / DELETION
NexOpt deletes or anonymizes personal data as soon as they are no longer needed to achieve the purposes for which they were collected and processed, and unless other legal obligations require further storage. Evidence and retention obligations arise in particular from corporate, stock corporation and tax law as well as money laundering regulations. In addition, NexOpt stores the personal data that is necessary for the possible assertion, defense or defense of legal claims and their enforcement in official or judicial proceedings. The storage takes place until the expiry of the relevant limitation periods or until the legally binding conclusion of the procedure.
RECIPIENT
The data is processed via our server infrastructure.

RIGHTS OF USERS IN CONNECTION WITH DATA PROCESSING
The General Data Protection Regulation (EU Regulation 2016/679) grants those affected certain rights, which we point out below. Please note that these complement each other, so that users can only request either the correction or completion of the data or its deletion.
REVOKING CONSENT
If NexOpt stores and processes personal data based on consent, the user is entitled to revoke the consent at any time. However, this does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out up to the point of revocation.
RIGHT TO INFORMATION
Users can request information about the origin, the categories, the storage period, the recipients, the purpose of the personal data processed by NexOpt and the type of processing.
RIGHT TO CORRECTION AND DELETION
If NexOpt has processed personal data that is incorrect or incomplete, the user can request that it be corrected or completed. Furthermore, the deletion of processed data relating to the person may be requested, unless other legal obligations require storage and we do not need the data in individual cases to defend or enforce legal claims.
RIGHT TO RESTRICTION OF PROCESSING
If it is unclear whether the data processed about the person is incorrect, incomplete or processed unlawfully, the user can request that the processing of their data be restricted until this issue has been finally clarified.
RIGHT TO OBJECT
Even if the user's personal data is correct and complete and is lawfully processed by NexOpt, the user can object to the processing of this data. But this only in special situations that he has to justify.
RIGHT TO DATA PORTABILITY
The user can receive the data processed by NexOpt about users that NexOpt itself has received from them in a machine-readable format determined by NexOpt or can instruct NexOpt to transmit this data directly to a third party chosen by the user, provided that this recipient tells NexOpt this Technically possible and the data transfer does not involve unreasonable effort or legal or other confidentiality obligations or confidentiality considerations on the part of NexOpt or third parties oppose people.
RIGHT TO COMPLAINT
Users are entitled to lodge a complaint with the data protection authority if they believe that the processing of personal data concerning them violates the General Data Protection Regulation (EU Regulation 2016/679).
WHO CAN YOU CONTACT TO ASSERTE THE RIGHTS OF THE AFFECTED PARTIES?
To assert the aforementioned rights, please write to the contact listed at the beginning (by letter or email) or directly to the following email address: info@nexopt.com

GENERAL INFORMATION
We reserve the right to change this data protection declaration at any time in compliance with the applicable data protection regulations. This page contains possible changes. If you have any questions about this privacy policy or would like to contact us regarding this privacy policy, please send a message to: info@nexopt.com
USE OF NON-PERSONAL INFORMATION
We use non-personal information for research purposes, statistical purposes and to improve the user experience. We also reserve the right to use non-personal information that is technically linked to the use of our goods or services (“metadata”) in our sole discretion.
THIRD PARTY SITES
This privacy policy does not apply to third party websites that are not operated or controlled by us. For example, clicking on a link on this website may direct you to the services of a third party. We recommend reading the privacy notices on their websites to find out how they handle personal data.

Date: 11/11/2024