Privacy policy

The protection of your personal data in accordance with the GDPR 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation, European General Data Protection Regulation) is important to us. Please take a moment to read our privacy policy. It contains important information about how we protect your data and what security measures are taken in accordance with the statutory provisions.

Controller responsible for data processing

The data controller is Schwarz GmbH, the owner of this website (see imprint). The data protection officer is Claudia Schwarz. Your personal data may be passed on to the necessary authorities in accordance with the applicable laws.

Collection and use of data

We collect and use both personal data that you voluntarily provide to us, for example through contact forms, BLACKCAMP configuration, sales inquiries, newsletter subscriptions, sales inquiries, online orders, as well as technical data and statistical data that help us to optimize our offering. Below you will find an overview of the data collected:

Personal data

We collect the following personal data via the contact form, the inquiry forms for offers, exhibits or sales partnerships, registration and/or purchase in the online store and the newsletter registration form: First name and surname, address and place of residence, telephone number, e-mail address, company you work for or represent.

Surfing data

The information systems and programs used to operate the website collect personal data in the course of normal operation, which is transmitted when Internet communication protocols are used. This is information that is not collected for the purpose of identifying the user, but which by its very nature could, through processing and association with data held by third parties, allow the user to be identified. This category of data includes the IP addresses or domain names of the computers used by users to connect to the website, the addresses in URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) format of the requested resources, the time of the request, the method used to submit the request to the server, the size of the file obtained in response, the numerical status of the server response (successful, error, etc.) and other parameters relating to the user’s operating system and IT environment. This data is used exclusively to collect anonymous statistical information about the use of the website, to monitor its proper operation and to provide relevant advertising.

Cookies

Definitions, characteristics and application of the legal provisions

Cookies are small text files that are stored on the computer, cell phone or other device that enables the website to be accessed. They are sent from the website to the browser on the user’s device and stored there so that they can be sent back to the website when the user reconnects. Cookies help to tailor the website to your needs, such as your preferred language or your areas of interest, so that you do not have to select your preferences again and again. Cookies are therefore used for the informational identification of a user, for session monitoring and for storing information regarding the activities and preferences of users who visit a website. Cookies may also contain an identification number that follows the user’s navigation and registers it for promotional or statistical purposes. While browsing a website, cookies from other websites (so-called “third-party cookies”) may also be placed on the user’s computer or cell phone. Some operations could not be carried out properly without the use of cookies, as some cookies are technically necessary for the functioning of the website. The different types of cookies are categorized according to their characteristics and functionality and are stored on the user’s computer/mobile phone for different periods of time. “Persistent cookies” are deleted after a certain period of time when you return to the website. “Session cookies” are deleted as soon as you close your browser. Under current legislation in Italy, the express consent of the user is not always required for the use of cookies. In particular, this is the case of “technical cookies” (which are used for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a message over an electronic communications network). These are cookies that are necessary either for the functioning of the website or for the performance of the actions you have requested. According to the provision of May 8, 2014 of the Italian Data Protection Authority, the following cookies are also considered “technical cookies”, which do not require the express consent of the user:

so-called “analytical” cookies, which are used directly by the website operator to collect anonymous statistical information on the use of the website and to monitor its proper operation and improve the quality of service
Navigation cookies or session cookies (used for authentication)
Cookies that are necessary for the functionality of the website (e.g. cookies that store the language)
The use of “profiling cookies”, on the other hand, requires the express consent of the user. These cookies are used to display advertising messages that match the user’s characteristics and interests as closely as possible. They are also used to limit the number of times an advertisement appears, to help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and to identify different user profiles.

Types of cookies

This website uses the following types of cookies and gives you the option to enable/disable them. In the case of third-party cookies, you should check the activation/deactivation of cookies on the respective third-party websites.

Technical cookies: navigation cookies or session cookies that are necessary for the proper functioning of the website or that allow visitors to use the functions of the website.
Analytical cookies: allow the owner to analyze the functionality of the website. These cookies do not process any user data and do not store any personal data; the information is stored anonymously by these cookies.
Marketing cookies: allow the owner to
Strictly necessary cookies: are linked to the actual functioning of the website. I

If you disable technical/necessary cookies, the website may not function properly. These cookies are essential for navigation on the website and the full use of its functions, such as access to reserved areas. Without these cookies, it is not possible to provide the services requested by the customer.

Third-party cookies: Third-party cookies are used to analyze traffic sources and visitor behavior and to control access and functionality of the website. Third-party cookies can also be used to profile users. The targeting or advertising cookies are very often related to the functioning of the third-party website, so you should check the respective websites for information about the third-party cookies and their privacy policies, as well as to (de)activate such cookies (in accordance with the guidelines of the Italian Data Protection Authority of May 8, 2014). Third-party providers are considered independent data controllers.

Changing the cookie settings

If cookies other than technical cookies are used, a visible banner must be provided when the website is accessed for the first time (so-called short information), which must essentially indicate the modalities of cookie management by the website, including a reference to the detailed privacy policy. We have set up the aforementioned banner and have also provided a specific cookie that stores the settings relating to the installation of cookies for a period of 365 days. This means that the cookie will only be displayed to you once. You can change your cookie settings at any time by opening the cookie settings. There you can change your settings or revoke your consent. In addition, different browsers offer different methods for blocking and deleting cookies used by websites. The majority of browsers automatically accept cookies and allow you to control most cookies through your browser settings, even if you are not required to accept them. Cookies can also be disabled by changing your browser settings by following the procedure for configuring these settings. However, we inform you that disabling some cookies may have consequences for the functioning of the website. Below you will find the links to the support documents of the main web browsers that show you how to manage and delete cookies:

For the Google Analytics cookie, you can use this opt-out function provided by Google: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Personal data of minors

If personal data of minors is processed, the consent of parents/legal guardians is required in advance.

Purpose of use

The data you provide will be processed and used for the following purposes

Online purchase, configuration request, quotation request, contact form, sales partnership request

The provision of your data for online purchases, configuration and quotation requests, contact forms, newsletters and sales partnership requests is optional. However, without this data we may not be able to provide the requested services. In accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 letter b) of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), consent to the processing of your personal data is not required for the fulfillment of contractual obligations or pre-contractual measures. However, we ask you not to share any sensitive personal data (special categories of personal data pursuant to Art. 9 and 10, Codice in materia di protezione dei dati personali) with us. However, you have the option to give your additional consent for marketing communications or profiling of your data.

Research purposes/statistical analysis

We may use aggregated or anonymous data without possible identification of the user to measure the effectiveness of web marketing campaigns, record traffic and evaluate usability and interest. GDPR 2016/679 does not apply to the processing of aggregated and anonymous data.

Fulfillment of obligations arising from laws, regulations or EU provisions

The provision of your data for the above-mentioned purpose is mandatory. Failure to do so will mean that the controller cannot fulfill its obligations under laws, regulations or EU provisions. Please note that, pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (c) of the Data Protection Code (Codice in materia di protezione dei dati personali), your consent to the processing of your personal data for this purpose is not required.

Advertising purposes, e.g. newsletters

If you give your consent to receive information on promotional activities, including market research, we inform you that these activities may be carried out by post, by telephone through a provider (“traditional methods”), by e-mail, SMS, push notifications and social networks (“automated methods”), in accordance with current legislation. We also inform you that you can revoke the previously given consent for conventional or automated modalities at any time by informing the person responsible informally in writing by e-mail or by unsubscribing from the newsletter only via the link at the end of each newsletter. The provision of your data for the above purpose is optional and requires your prior consent. In the absence of such consent, you may use the requested service, but the controller may not send you promotional material. You can revoke your consent at any time for all of these modalities or only for one or some of them.

Participation in competitions, events, surveys and other proposed activities

The provision of your data for participation in competitions, events, surveys and other proposed activities is voluntary, but failure to provide it may mean that the requested services cannot be provided. In accordance with Art. 6 para. 1, letter b) of the Privacy Code (Codice in materia di protezione dei dati personali), we do not ask for your consent to process your personal data for these purposes, as these data are used to fulfill obligations arising from a contract to which you are a party and/or to fulfill specific requests prior to the conclusion of the contract.

Profiling

This includes, for example, the creation of user profiles based on preferences, habits and consumer behavior using electronic tools). Profiling may be carried out using cookies or other online profiling technologies such as trackers and/or by cross-referencing the personal data collected in connection with the provision and use of several functionalities by you. The provision of your data for the above purpose is optional and requires your express prior consent. In the absence of such consent, you may use the requested service, but the Controller may not carry out profiling or send you communications based on your preferences. We also inform you that you can revoke your consent to profiling by crossing information or other profiling technologies of the controller at any time by informing the controller informally by e-mail to us.

Data security

We take appropriate security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse or alteration. Your data is stored in a secure environment and only made accessible to authorized persons.

Right to information

You have the right to request access to, rectification, completion, erasure or restriction of processing of data concerning you and to object to its processing on legitimate grounds and to request its transfer to another controller at any time. We will respond to you in writing within 30 days. You can withdraw your consent given on this website at any time by contacting us by email. You are also free to lodge a complaint with the national supervisory authority if you believe that your data has been processed unlawfully. Inquiries should be sent to us using the contact form.