PRIVACY

DATA PROTECTION

The provider expressly points out that data transmission over the Internet (e.g. communication by e-mail) may have security vulnerabilities and cannot be completely protected against access by third parties. The use of the contact details published in the legal notice for commercial advertising is expressly not desired unless the provider has given prior written consent or an existing business relationship exists. The provider and all persons named on this website hereby object to any commercial use and disclosure of their data.

1. Controller

The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:

Kuppler GmbH
Mühlberg 52
72116 Mössingen
Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 7473/9529-0
E-mail: datenschutz@kuppler.de

2. Data Protection Officer

The Data Protection Officer of the controller is:

Digital DSB GmbH
Lederstraße 116
72764 Reutlingen
Germany
Phone: +49 7121 / 7440063
E-mail: datenschutz@digital-dsb.de

3. General Information on Data Processing

We process personal data of users of this website only insofar as this is necessary to provide a functional website and our content and services. Personal data is generally processed only with the user’s consent or where processing is permitted by statutory provisions.

4. Purposes of Processing and Legal Bases

a) Provision of the Website and Creation of Log Files

Each time our website is accessed, the following data is automatically collected:

IP address
Date and time of access
Pages accessed
Browser type and version
Operating system

Purpose: Ensuring the smooth operation of the website and IT security.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

b) Use of Cookies

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored on the user’s device.

We distinguish between:

technically necessary cookies required for the operation of the website,
optional cookies used for analysis or convenience purposes.

Purpose: Provision of the website, user-friendly design, and analysis.
Legal basis:

technically necessary cookies: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR
optional cookies: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent via cookie banner)

Consent can be withdrawn at any time via the cookie settings.

c) Contact Requests

When contacting us by e-mail or via a contact form, the following data is processed:

Name
E-mail address
Telephone number (if provided)
Content of the message

Purpose: Processing the inquiry and communication.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract or pre-contractual measures) or Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent).

d) Contract Processing

Within the scope of contractual relationships, we process personal data of customers and business partners.

Purpose: Performance and execution of contracts.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.

e) Google Maps

This website uses the Google Maps service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

To use the functions of Google Maps, it is necessary to store your IP address. This information is usually transmitted to and stored on a server operated by Google. It cannot be ruled out that data may also be transmitted to servers of Google LLC in the USA.

Purpose: Display of maps and improvement of the findability of our location.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent via cookie or consent banner).

Further information on how Google handles user data can be found in Google’s privacy policy.

f) Visable GmbH

Kuppler GmbH uses products and services for analysis and marketing purposes that are provided in cooperation with Visable GmbH (Visable GmbH, ABC-Straße 21, 20354 Hamburg).
For this purpose, data is collected, processed, and stored using counting pixel technology to create at least pseudonymized usage profiles and, where possible and reasonable, fully anonymized usage profiles. The collected data, which may initially still contain personal data, is transmitted to Visable or collected directly by Visable and used there to create the aforementioned usage profiles. Personal identification of visitors to this website does not take place, and no other personal data is merged with the usage profiles. If IP addresses are identified as personal data, they are deleted immediately.

5. Storage Period

Personal data is stored only as long as necessary to achieve the respective purposes or as long as statutory retention periods apply.

Cookies: depending on type, between the end of the session and a maximum of 12 months
Contact form or e-mail inquiries: up to 1 year after final processing
Contract and invoice data: 10 years in accordance with commercial and tax law requirements
Server log files: maximum of 30 days

After the respective period has expired, the data is deleted or anonymized.

6. Disclosure of Data to Third Parties

Personal data is disclosed only if:

this is necessary for contract performance,
there is a legal obligation,
explicit consent has been given, or
processors are engaged.

Recipients may include in particular:

hosting and IT service providers,
providers of analytics or mapping services (e.g. Google Maps),
authorities within the scope of statutory obligations.

Processors are contractually bound in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR and process data only on the instructions of the controller.

Personal data is transferred to third countries (e.g. the USA) only if appropriate safeguards such as EU standard contractual clauses are in place or on the basis of explicit consent.

7. Rights of Data Subjects

Data subjects have the following rights:

Right of access pursuant to Art. 15 GDPR
Right to rectification pursuant to Art. 16 GDPR
Right to erasure pursuant to Art. 17 GDPR
Right to restriction of processing pursuant to Art. 18 GDPR
Right to data portability pursuant to Art. 20 GDPR
Right to withdraw consent pursuant to Art. 7(3) GDPR

To exercise these rights, you may contact us or the Data Protection Officer at any time.

8. Right to Object

If personal data is processed on the basis of Art. 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR, data subjects have the right to object to the processing at any time for reasons arising from their particular situation.

If personal data is processed for the purpose of direct marketing, there is an unrestricted right to object at any time.

9. Right to Lodge a Complaint with a Supervisory Authority

Data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority if they believe that the processing of their personal data violates the GDPR.

10. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational security measures to protect personal data against manipulation, loss, destruction, or unauthorized access.

11. Validity and Amendments to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy is currently valid and dated 18 December 2025. We reserve the right to amend it as necessary in order to adapt it to legal or technical changes.