Privacy Policy & Legal Notice – Melfi-Automation

Copyright Notice: The content and works published on this website are protected by copyright law. Any use not permitted by German copyright law requires the prior written consent of the respective author or creator. This applies in particular to reproduction, editing, translation, storage, processing or reproduction of content in databases or other electronic media and systems. Content from third parties is clearly marked as such. Unauthorized copying or distribution of individual content or entire pages is not permitted and may result in legal consequences. Only the creation of copies and downloads for personal, private, and non-commercial use is allowed. Links to the websites of Melfi-Automation are welcome at any time and do not require approval. However, displaying this website in external frames is only permitted with express authorization.

External Links: This website contains links to external websites of third parties (“external links”). These websites are the sole responsibility of their respective operators. Melfi-Automation checked the external content for possible legal violations at the time of initial linking. No violations were apparent at that time. However, we have no influence on the current or future design and content of linked pages. The inclusion of external links does not mean that Melfi-Automation adopts the content behind the link as its own. Continuous monitoring of external links without specific indications of legal violations is not reasonable. Upon becoming aware of legal violations, such links will be removed immediately.

1. Privacy at a Glance: The following notes provide a brief overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit our website. Personal data includes all data with which you can be personally identified. Detailed information on data protection can be found in this privacy policy.

Who is Responsible for Data Collection? Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator: Melfi-Automation Owner: Luigi Melfi,  Alpersdorfer Str. 2, 85419 Mauern, Germany, +49 (157) 35119137, contact@melf-iautomation.com. 

How Do We Collect Your Data? Some data is collected when you provide it to us (e.g. via a contact form). Other data is automatically collected by our IT systems when you visit the website. This primarily includes technical data (e.g. browser, operating system, time of visit). Data collection occurs automatically as soon as you enter our website.

What Do We Use Your Data For? Some data is collected to ensure the proper functioning of the website. Other data may be used to analyze user behavior.

Your Rights: You have the right to receive information free of charge about the origin, recipient and purpose of your stored personal data. You may also request the correction, blocking or deletion of this data. You can contact us at any time using the address provided in the imprint. Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority and the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.

2. General Information and Legal Basis: Melfi-Automation takes the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your data confidentially and in accordance with legal data protection regulations and this privacy policy.

Responsible Entity: Luigi Melfi Melfi-Automation

Revocation of Your Consent: You may revoke your previously given consent at any time by sending an informal email. The legality of data processing carried out before the revocation remains unaffected.

Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR): If the processing of your personal data is based on Art. 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR, you have the right to object at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions. If your data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time. Your data will then no longer be used for such purposes.

Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority in the event of GDPR violations.

Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive data that we process on the basis of your consent or in fulfillment of a contract in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format, or to request that it be transmitted to another controller.

Right to Access, Blocking, Deletion, and Correction: You have the right at any time to obtain free information about your stored personal data, its origin, recipient, and the purpose of data processing, and, if necessary, a right to correct, block or delete this data.

Right to Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data under certain conditions.

Objection to Promotional Emails: We object to the use of contact data published in the context of legal notice obligations for sending unsolicited advertising and information. Legal action may be taken in the case of unsolicited promotional emails.

3. Data Protection Officer: We have appointed a data protection officer: Luigi Melfi Melfi-Automation

4. Data Collection on Our Website:

Cookies: Our website uses cookies. Cookies do not harm your computer and do not contain viruses. They make our site more user-friendly, efficient, and secure. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. Most cookies are "session cookies", which are deleted after your visit. Others remain stored until you delete them. You can configure your browser to notify you about cookies and allow them only in specific cases. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this site. Cookies required for communication or for specific functions (like shopping carts) are stored under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

Server Log Files: The website provider automatically collects and stores data in server log files, which your browser transmits automatically. This includes: - Browser type and version - Operating system - Referrer URL Hostname of the accessing computer - Time of the server request - IP address

Contact via Email, Phone, or Fax: If you contact us by email, phone or fax, your request and related data will be stored and processed to handle your inquiry. These data will not be shared without your consent. Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR if related to a contract, or on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) and our legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) in other cases.

5. Analytics and Advertising:

Google Analytics: This website uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service by Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze website usage. The information is usually transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there. The use of Google Analytics is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Melfi-Automation has a legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior to optimize web and advertising offers.

Browser Plugin / Opt-Out: You can prevent cookie storage by configuring your browser settings. You can also prevent Google from collecting data by installing the browser plugin: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en  More info: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=en