Privacy Policy of PIAQ Deutschland GmbH
The protection of your personal data is an important concern for us, PIAQ Deutschland GmbH. We process your data solely based on legal provisions, in particular the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG). With this privacy policy, we would like to inform you about how we collect, process, and store your personal data.
Data Controller
The controller for the data processing described below is:
PIAQ Deutschland GmbH
Vordernbergstrasse 6
70191 Stuttgart
Phone: +49 711 995 216 30
info@piaqglobal.com
("we", "us", or "PIAQ")
Data Processing
a) Purpose of Processing
We process personal data for the following purposes:
- To fulfill contractual obligations in the context of certification and audit services.
- To comply with legal obligations.
- To ensure the functionality of our website (including cookies).
- To communicate with customers and interested parties.
- To analyze and optimize our services.
b) Categories of Processed Data
The following categories of personal data may be processed:
- Contact data (name, address, phone number, email address)
- Contract and billing data
- Communication content
- Technical data (IP address, browser data, cookies)
c) Legal Basis
Data processing is based on the following legal grounds:
- Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR (fulfillment of a contract)
- Art. 6 (1) lit. c GDPR (legal obligation)
- Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest)
Data Sharing
Personal data is only shared with third parties if this is necessary for the fulfillment of a contract or to comply with legal obligations. Examples of such recipients include:
- Certification bodies
- IT service providers
- Authorities and public bodies
Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies to ensure functionality and analyze usage. We distinguish between:
- Essential cookies: These are necessary for the operation of the website.
- Analytics cookies: These help us analyze the use of our website.
Cookie Settings: You can change or adjust your cookie settings at any time.
Storage Duration
Your personal data is only stored for as long as necessary for the purposes mentioned above or as required by legal retention periods.
Your Rights
As a data subject, you have the following rights:
- Right to access your stored data (Art. 15 GDPR)
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR)
- Right to erasure of your data (Art. 17 GDPR)
- Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
- Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
- Right to object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
Please contact us to exercise these rights: info@piaqglobal.com
In addition, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
Data Security
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or manipulation. Our security measures are regularly reviewed and improved.
Updates to the Privacy Policy
This privacy policy may be updated from time to time to comply with legal requirements or reflect changes in our services. The current version can always be found on our website.
Contact
If you have any questions or concerns regarding data protection, please contact us at: info@piaqglobal.com
As of January 1, 2025
