Privacy Policy

We appreciate your interest in our company. Data protection is of particularly high importance for the management of SI Holding GmbH. Use of the SI Holding GmbH website is generally possible without providing any personal data. However, if a data subject wishes to use special services of our company via the website, processing of personal data may become necessary. If processing of personal data is required and there is no legal basis for such processing, we generally obtain consent from the data subject.
The processing of personal data—such as name, address, email address, or telephone number of a data subject—is always carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and in compliance with country-specific data protection regulations applicable to SI Holding GmbH. By means of this privacy statement, our company aims to inform the public of the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process. Furthermore, this privacy policy informs data subjects of the rights they are entitled to.
SI Holding GmbH, as the controller responsible for processing, has implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure the most complete protection of personal data processed through this website. Nevertheless, internet-based data transmissions may have security gaps, so absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, every data subject is free to transfer personal data to us via alternative means, e.g., by telephone.

1. Definitions

This privacy policy is based on the terms used by the European legislator for the adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our aim is to ensure this policy is easy to read and understand for the general public, customers, and business partners. To ensure this, we would like to explain the terminology used in advance.
We use the following terms, among others:
a) Personal data
Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter “data subject”). An identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, by reference to an identifier such as a name, ID number, location data, online identifier, or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person.
b) Data subject
A data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed by the controller.
c) Processing
Processing is any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure or destruction.
d) Restriction of processing
Restriction of processing means the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting their future processing.
e) Profiling
Profiling is any form of automated processing of personal data consisting of the use of personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, especially to analyze or predict aspects concerning work performance, economic situation, health, preferences, interests, reliability, behavior, location or movements.
f) Pseudonymization
Pseudonymization is the processing of personal data in such a manner that the data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, provided that such additional information is kept separately and subject to technical and organizational measures.
g) Controller
The controller is the natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data.
h) Processor
A processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller.
i) Recipient
A recipient is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body to whom the personal data is disclosed, whether a third party or not. Authorities that may receive data under a particular legal obligation are not considered recipients.
j) Third party
A third party is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or body other than the data subject, controller, processor, and persons who, under the direct authority of the controller or processor, are authorized to process personal data.
k) Consent
Consent is any freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous indication of the data subject’s wishes, by which they, by a statement or clear affirmative action, signify agreement to the processing of their personal data.

2. Name and Address of the Controller

Controller in terms of the GDPR and other applicable data protection laws is:
SI Holding GmbH
Friesenheimer Str. 25
68169 Mannheim
Germany
Phone: +49 621 405 406 0
Email: datenschutz@si-group.com
Website: www.si-group.com

3. Cookies

The websites of SI Holding GmbH use cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored on a computer system via an internet browser.

Many websites and servers use cookies. Many cookies contain a so-called cookie ID. A cookie ID is a unique identifier of the cookie. It consists of a character string through which websites and servers can be assigned to the specific internet browser in which the cookie was stored. This allows visited websites and servers to distinguish the individual browser of the data subject from other internet browsers that contain different cookies. A specific internet browser can be recognized and identified using the unique cookie ID.

Through the use of cookies, SI Holding GmbH can provide users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without the cookie setting.

Cookies allow us, as previously mentioned, to recognize the users of our website. The purpose of this recognition is to make it easier for users to utilize our website. For example, the user of a website that uses cookies does not have to enter access data each time they visit the website because this is taken over by the website and the cookie stored on the user’s computer system. Another example is the cookie of a shopping cart in an online shop. The online store remembers the items that a customer has placed in the virtual shopping cart via a cookie.

The data subject can, at any time, prevent the setting of cookies through our website by means of a corresponding setting of the internet browser used, and thus permanently deny the setting of cookies. Furthermore, already set cookies can be deleted at any time via an internet browser or other software programs. This is possible in all popular internet browsers. If the data subject deactivates the setting of cookies in the internet browser used, not all functions of our website may be fully usable.

4. Collection of General Data and Information

The website of SI Holding GmbH collects a series of general data and information when a data subject or automated system accesses the website. This general data and information are stored in the server’s log files. Collected may be:

  1. browser types and versions used,
  2. the operating system used by the accessing system,
  3. the website from which an accessing system reaches our website (so-called referrer),
  4. the sub-websites that are accessed via an accessing system on our website,
  5. the date and time of access to the website,
  6. an internet protocol address (IP address),
  7. the internet service provider of the accessing system, and
  8. other similar data and information that may be used in the event of attacks on our information technology systems.

When using this general data and information, SI Holding GmbH does not draw any conclusions about the data subject. Rather, this information is needed:

  • to deliver the content of our website correctly,
  • to optimize the content of our website as well as its advertisement,
  • to ensure the long-term viability of our information technology systems and the technology of our website, and
  • to provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for criminal prosecution in case of a cyber-attack.

Therefore, SI Holding GmbH analyzes anonymously collected data and information statistically, with the aim of increasing the data protection and data security of our enterprise, and to ensure an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data of the server log files are stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.

5. Contact Possibility via the Website

The website of SI Holding GmbH contains information that enables quick electronic contact to our enterprise, as well as direct communication with us, which also includes a general address of electronic mail (email address). If a data subject contacts the controller by email or via a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the data subject are automatically stored. Such personal data transmitted on a voluntary basis by a data subject to the data controller are stored for the purpose of processing or contacting the data subject. There is no transfer of this personal data to third parties.

6. Routine Erasure and Blocking of Personal Data

The data controller shall process and store the personal data of the data subject only for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of storage, or as far as this is granted by the European legislator or other legislators in laws or regulations to which the controller is subject.

If the storage purpose is not applicable, or if a storage period prescribed by the European legislator or another competent legislator expires, the personal data are routinely blocked or erased in accordance with legal requirements.

7. Rights of the Data Subject

a) Right to confirmation

Every data subject has the right to obtain confirmation from the controller as to whether personal data concerning them is being processed. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time.

b) Right of access

Every data subject has the right to obtain from the controller free information about their stored personal data and a copy of this information. Furthermore, the European legislator grants the data subject access to the following information:

  • the purposes of the processing;
  • the categories of personal data concerned;
  • the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed, in particular recipients in third countries or international organizations;
  • where possible, the envisaged period for which the personal data will be stored, or, if not possible, the criteria used to determine that period;
  • the existence of the right to request rectification or erasure of personal data or restriction of processing or to object to such processing;
  • the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority;
  • where the personal data are not collected from the data subject: any available information as to their source;
  • the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, and meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and envisaged consequences of such processing for the data subject.

c) Right to rectification

Every data subject has the right to request the immediate rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning them. Taking into account the purposes of the processing, the data subject also has the right to have incomplete personal data completed, including by means of a supplementary statement.

d) Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)

Every data subject has the right to request the erasure of personal data concerning them without undue delay if one of the following reasons applies:

  • the personal data are no longer necessary in relation to the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed;
  • the data subject withdraws consent and there is no other legal ground for the processing;
  • the data subject objects to the processing and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing;
  • the personal data have been unlawfully processed;
  • the personal data must be erased for compliance with a legal obligation;
  • the personal data were collected in relation to the offer of information society services.

If personal data have been made public by SI Holding GmbH and we are obliged to erase the data, we shall take reasonable steps, including technical measures, to inform other controllers processing the data that the data subject has requested erasure.

e) Right to restriction of processing

The data subject has the right to request the restriction of processing where one of the following applies:

  • the accuracy of the personal data is contested;
  • the processing is unlawful and the data subject opposes the erasure;
  • the controller no longer needs the data, but the data subject requires them for legal claims;
  • the data subject has objected to processing and verification is pending.

f) Right to data portability

The data subject has the right to receive the personal data concerning them, which they have provided to a controller, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format, and to transmit those data to another controller, where the processing is based on consent or contract and is carried out by automated means.

They also have the right to have the personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible.

g) Right to object

The data subject has the right to object, on grounds relating to their particular situation, at any time to processing of personal data concerning them based on legitimate interests or public interest. This includes profiling.

If SI Holding GmbH processes personal data for direct marketing purposes, the data subject has the right to object at any time to such processing. If they object to processing for direct marketing purposes, the personal data shall no longer be processed for such purposes.

h) Automated individual decision-making, including profiling

Every data subject has the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects or similarly significantly affects them, unless:

  • it is necessary for entering into or performing a contract;
  • it is authorized by Union or Member State law;
  • it is based on the data subject’s explicit consent.

i) Right to withdraw data protection consent

Every data subject has the right to withdraw their consent to processing of their personal data at any time.

8. Data Protection for Applications and the Application Procedure

The controller collects and processes the personal data of applicants for the purpose of processing the application procedure. Processing may also occur electronically, particularly when an applicant submits their application documents via email or a web form on the website. If an employment contract is concluded, the submitted data will be stored in compliance with legal requirements. If no contract is concluded, the application documents are deleted two months after the rejection decision unless there is a legitimate interest (e.g., burden of proof under the General Equal Treatment Act).

9. LinkedIn Integration

The controller has integrated components of LinkedIn Corporation on this website. LinkedIn is a web-based social network that enables users to connect with existing business contacts and create new ones. More than 400 million registered people use LinkedIn in over 200 countries.

LinkedIn is operated by LinkedIn Corporation, 2029 Stierlin Court, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. For privacy matters outside the USA, LinkedIn Ireland, Privacy Policy Issues, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland is responsible.

When a page containing a LinkedIn component (plugin) is accessed, the plugin causes the browser to download a representation of the plugin. More information about LinkedIn plugins can be found at https://developer.linkedin.com/plugins.

If the data subject is logged into LinkedIn, LinkedIn recognizes which specific page of our website was visited. If the data subject clicks on a LinkedIn button, LinkedIn associates this data with the data subject’s personal LinkedIn account.

If this transfer to LinkedIn is not desirable, the data subject can prevent it by logging out of their LinkedIn account before accessing our website.

LinkedIn offers opt-out options at: https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls. LinkedIn also uses partners like Quantcast, Google Analytics, BlueKai, DoubleClick, Nielsen, Comscore, Eloqua, and Lotame who may set cookies. Such cookies can be declined at: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy. LinkedIn’s privacy policy is available at: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy.

10. Legal Basis for Processing

Article 6(1)(a) GDPR serves as the legal basis for processing operations for which we obtain consent. If processing is necessary for the performance of a contract, the processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. The same applies to pre-contractual measures. If processing is required to fulfill a legal obligation, it is based on Article 6(1)(c) GDPR. In rare cases, processing may be necessary to protect vital interests of the data subject or another person (Article 6(1)(d) GDPR). Processing may also be based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR if it is necessary for the legitimate interests pursued by our company or a third party.

11. Legitimate Interests Pursued by the Controller or a Third Party

If processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, our legitimate interest is to conduct our business in favor of the well-being of all our employees and shareholders.

12. Storage Period for Personal Data

The criterion for the duration of storage of personal data is the respective statutory retention period. After expiration of that period, the data are routinely deleted unless they are still required for contract fulfillment or initiation.

13. Legal or Contractual Requirements for Providing Personal Data

We inform you that the provision of personal data is partly required by law or may result from contractual provisions. Sometimes it may be necessary to conclude a contract, and the data subject must provide personal data that we must subsequently process. Failure to provide the personal data would mean that the contract could not be concluded. Before providing personal data, the data subject can contact one of our employees, who will explain whether the provision is legally or contractually required.

14. Existence of Automated Decision-Making

As a responsible company, we do not use automatic decision-making or profiling.