This Privacy Policy provides an overview of how SHS plus GmbH (hereinafter “we” or “the Company”) processes your personal data when you visit our website or interact with us.

As a German company, we adhere strictly to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).

1. Data Controller

The entity responsible for data processing on this website is:

SHS plus GmbH Dieselstr. 30

46539 Dinslaken, Germany

Email: info@shs-plus.de

Phone: +49 (0) 2064 / 970 93 70

2. Collection and Storage of Personal Data

A. Server Log Files

When you access our website, your browser automatically transmits information to our server. This is stored temporarily in log files and includes:

  • IP address of the requesting device.
  • Date and time of access.
  • Name and URL of the retrieved file.
  • Website from which access is made (Referrer URL).
  • Browser type and operating system used.

Legal Basis: Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR (Legitimate interest in ensuring website stability and security).

B. Contact Form & Email Contact

If you contact us via the provided email address or a contact form, the data you provide (e.g., name, email address, inquiry content) will be stored to process your request.

Legal Basis: Art. 6 (1)(b) GDPR (Contractual/pre-contractual measures) or Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR (Legitimate interest in responding to inquiries).

3. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies to improve user experience.

  • Necessary Cookies: Required for technical website functions.
  • Analytical/Marketing Cookies: Used only with your explicit consent via our cookie banner.

Legal Basis: Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR (Consent) for non-essential cookies; Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR for essential cookies.

4. Data Transfer to Third Parties

Your personal data will not be transferred to third parties for purposes other than those listed below:

  • You have given explicit consent (Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR).
  • It is necessary for the fulfillment of a contract with you (Art. 6 (1)(b) GDPR).
  • There is a legal obligation to do so (Art. 6 (1)(c) GDPR).
  • It is necessary to protect our legitimate interests (Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR), unless your interests prevail.

5. Your Rights as a Data Subject

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Art. 15: Right to access your stored data.
  • Art. 16: Right to correct inaccurate data.
  • Art. 17: Right to erasure (“Right to be forgotten”).
  • Art. 18: Right to restrict processing.
  • Art. 20: Right to data portability.
  • Art. 21: Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests.
  • Art. 7 (3): Right to withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@shs-plus.de. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority.

6. Data Retention

We store personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by statutory retention periods (e.g., German commercial or tax law).

7. Data Security

We use the TLS (Transport Layer Security) encryption method in conjunction with the highest level of encryption supported by your browser to protect your data during transmission.