Privacy Policy

We are delighted that you are interested in our company. Data protection is a particularly high priority for the management of IVU Traffic Technologies AG. It is generally possible to use the IVU Traffic Technologies AG website without providing any personal data. However, if a data subject wishes to use specific services offered by our company via our website, it may be necessary to process personal data. If the processing of personal data is necessary and there is no legal basis for such processing, we generally obtain the consent of the data subject.

As the controller, IVU Traffic Technologies AG has implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure the most complete protection possible of the personal data processed via this website. Nevertheless, Internet-based data transmissions can generally have security gaps, so that absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, every data subject is free to transmit personal data to us by alternative means, for example by telephone. 

For certain sections of our website, supplementary privacy notices apply, which can be accessed via the following links:

Cookie policy
Privacy Policy for applicants
Privacy Policy Presence on social media

Contact details of the controller and the data protection officer

The responsible party within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation, other data protection laws applicable in the member states of the European Union, and other provisions of a data protection nature is: 

IVU Traffic Technologies AG
Bundesallee 88
12161 Berlin
Germany

Phone: +49 30 8 59 06-0
E-mail: contact@ivu.com
Website: www.ivu.com

Contact details of the data protection officer
Data protection officer
IVU Traffic Technologies AG
Bundesallee 88
12161 Berlin
Germany

Phone: +49 30 8 59 06-0
E-mail: datenschutz@ivu.de
Website: www.ivu.com

The privacy policy of IVU Traffic Technologies AG is based on the terminology used by the European legislators and regulators when enacting the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our privacy policy is intended to be easy to read and understand for the general public as well as for our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would like to explain the terminology used in advance.

In this privacy policy, we use the following terms, among others:

Personal data
Personal data is any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter referred to as “data subject”). A natural person is considered identifiable if they can be identified directly or indirectly, in particular by association with an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier, or one or more special characteristics that express the physical, physiological, genetic, psychological, economic, cultural, or social identity of that natural person.

Affected person
An affected person as a data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed by the controller.

Processing
Processing means any operation or set of operations which is performed on personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, distribution, or any other form of provision, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure, or destruction.

Restrictions of processing
Restriction of processing is the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting its future processing.

Profiling
Profiling is any form of automated processing of personal data consisting of using that personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyze or predict aspects concerning that natural person's performance at work, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behavior, location, or movements.

Pseudonymization
Pseudonymization is the processing of personal data in such a manner that the personal 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 is subject to technical and organizational measures to ensure that the personal data is not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.

Controller or person responsible for processing
The controller or data controller is the natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body that, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data. Where the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union or Member State law, the controller or the specific criteria for its nomination may be provided for by Union or Member State law.

Processor
Processor means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body that processes personal data on behalf of the controller.

Recipient
Recipient means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body to which personal data are disclosed, whether a third party or not. However, public authorities which may receive personal data in the framework of a particular inquiry in accordance with Union or Member State law shall not be regarded as recipients.

Third party
Third party means any natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body other than the data subject, the controller, the processor, and persons who, under the direct authority of the controller or processor, are authorized to process personal data.

Consent
Consent is any freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of the data subject's wishes by which he or she, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signifies agreement to the processing of personal data relating to him or her.

Use of the website

General information
The IVU website can be visited without providing any personal information. Each time a data subject or an automated system accesses the IVU Traffic Technologies AG website, the website collects a series of general data and information. 

Personal data
This generel data and information is stored in the server’s log files. The following may be recorded:

  • Date and time of the server request,
  • IP address, 
  • And other similar data and information that serves to avert danger in the event of attacks on our information technology systems.

Purpose
IVU Traffic Technologies AG does not draw any conclusions about the data subject when using this general data and information. Rather, this information is required in order to 

  • deliver the content of our website correctly,
  • optimize the content of our website and the advertising for it, 
  • ensure the long-term functionality of our information technology systems and the technology of our website, 
  • and provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for prosecution in the event of a cyberattack. 

This anonymously collected data and information is therefore evaluated by IVU Traffic Technologies AG for statistical purposes and with the aim of increasing data protection and data security in our company, ultimately ensuring an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data in the server log files is stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.

Legal basis
The above data is collected in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. As the website operator, we have a legitimate interest in the error-free and technically flawless presentation and optimization of this website. In this regard, server log files must also be collected. 

Subscription to our newsletter

On our website, users are given the opportunity to subscribe to our company's newsletter. The personal data transmitted to the controller when ordering the newsletter is determined by the input mask used for this purpose.

We inform our customers and business partners at regular intervals about offers from the company by means of a newsletter. The newsletter of our company can only be received by the data subject if,

  • the data subject has a valid email address
  • and the data subject registers for the newsletter. 

For legal reasons, a confirmation email is sent to the email address entered by a data subject for the first time for the purpose of sending the newsletter using the double opt-in procedure. This confirmation email serves to verify that the owner of the email address, as the data subject, has authorized the receipt of the newsletter.

Personal data
When you subscribe to the newsletter, we store

  • your email adress
  • and the date and time of your subscription,
  • and language

The collection of this data is necessary in order to be able to trace any (possible) misuse of a data subject's email address at a later date and therefore serves to provide legal protection for the controller.

Newsletter-Tracking
The newsletters of IVU Traffic Technologies AG contain so-called tracking pixels. A tracking pixel is a miniature graphic that is embedded in emails sent in HTML format to enable log file recording and analysis. This allows a statistical evaluation of the success or failure of online marketing campaigns. The embedded tracking pixel enables IVU Traffic Technologies AG to determine, 

  • whether and when an email was opened by a data subject  
  • and which links in the email were accessed by the data subject.

Such personal data collected via the tracking pixels contained in the newsletters is stored and evaluated by the controller.

Data subjects are entitled to revoke their separate declaration of consent given via the double opt-in procedure at any time. After revocation, this personal data will be deleted by the controller. 

Purpose
The personal data collected when registering for the newsletter will be used exclusively for sending our newsletter. Furthermore, subscribers to the newsletter may be informed by email if this is necessary for the operation of the newsletter service or for registration, as may be the case in the event of changes to the newsletter offer or changes to the technical conditions.

The personal data collected as part of newsletter tracking is used exclusively to optimize the newsletter dispatch and to better tailor the content of future newsletters to the interests of the data subject.

The personal data collected as part of the newsletter service will not be passed on to third parties.

Legal basis
We process your personal data on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You have given us your voluntary consent for processing by the newsletter system. This consent can be revoked at any time with future effect.

The data subject can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time.

The consent to the storage of personal data that the data subject has given us for the newsletter dispatch can be revoked at any time.

For the purpose of revoking consent, there is a corresponding link in every newsletter. Furthermore, it is also possible to unsubscribe from the newsletter dispatch at any time directly on the website of the controller or to inform the controller in another way.

Interaction options via the website Internet­seite

Due to legal requirements, the website of IVU Traffic Technologies AG contains information that enables quick electronic contact with our company and direct communication with us, which also includes a general address for electronic mail (e-mail address). 

also includes a general address for electronic mail (e-mail address). 

If a data subject contacts the controller by email or via a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the data subject will be stored automatically. Such personal data transmitted voluntarily by a data subject to the controller will be stored for the purposes of processing or contacting the data subject.


Collected personal data

The following fields must be filled in on the contact form:

  • Title, first name and last name,
  • email adress 
  • Inquiry,
  • and mandatory fields for organizing events, if applicable.

This personal data will not be passed on to third parties.

Purpose
We require this personal data so that we know who has made the request and can respond to it. The remaining fields are optional and can be used to provide further information. In some cases, the collection of data is necessary to ensure the smooth organization and execution of events, in order to offer content or services that, due to their nature, can only be offered to registered users.

Legal basis
We process your personal data on the basis of:

  • Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR You have given us your voluntary consent for processing via the contact form. This consent can be revoked at any time with future effect.
  • Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR Processing is carried out on the basis of a request to fulfill a contract or to carry out pre-contractual measures of the data subject.

Storage period
Data older than 800 days is deleted at the beginning of the month. 

Use of Cookies  
This website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device. You can find more information about the data processed and our partners in our cookie policy. 

Cookie policy

You can adjust your consent settings or revoke your consent entirely via the cookie setting.

Tools and Plugins used on the website

Cookie banner Obtaining consent for tools and extensions 
Our website has integrated external services (third-party providers) or analysis services. We are therefore legally obliged to use a cookie banner. The use of the cookie banner is necessary so that we only automatically set the technically necessary cookies and only integrate the external services (third-party providers) or analysis services used with your express consent.

Personal data
The data that is collected is listed in the cookie policy. 
Cookie policy

Purpose
When you visit our website, the cookie banner establishes a connection to the provider's servers. By agreeing to third-party cookies, your consent is obtained and documented. The selected settings are stored in your browser until you change them yourself in the cookie banner. You can do this yourself at any time by clicking on the icon and changing your preferences.

Legal basis
The use of the cookie banner is based on the legal basis of Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR the processing of personal data is lawful if it is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which the controller is subject.

Social Media
Our website contains links to the social media services LinkedIn, XING, and YouTube. Links to the websites of social media services can be identified by the respective company logo. If you follow these links, you will be taken to IVU's company profile on the respective social media service. A separate privacy policy for our social media networks can be found here.

Youtube
We use YouTube with enhanced data protection on this website after you have given your consent in our cookie banner.

According to YouTube, YouTube's enhanced data protection mode does not store any information about visitors to this website before the (embedded) video is played. Under certain circumstances, further data processing of your personal data by other third-party providers and data transfer may take place as soon as the embedded video is started on this website. Furthermore, YouTube may store various cookies on your device or use recognition technologies (such as fingerprinting).

We have no influence over this and cannot prevent it.

Please refer to YouTube for information on how your personal data is handled.

Routine deletion and blocking of personal data  
The controller processes and stores personal data of the data subject only for the period necessary to achieve the storage purpose or if this has been provided for by the European legislator or another legislator in laws or regulations to which the controller is subject.

If the purpose of storage ceases to apply or if a storage period prescribed by European directives and regulations or other competent legislators expires, the personal data will be routinely blocked or deleted in accordance with the statutory provisions.

Other legal provisions and retention periods remain unaffected. 

Rights of the data subject
Data subjects are persons whose personal data is processed by us, in particular when using the website. Data subjects have certain rights with regard to their personal data, which guarantee them control and protection over their data. These rights can be exercised via the contact form at info@ivu.de or directly at  datenschutz@ivu.de.

Right to confirmation
Data subjects have the right to obtain confirmation at any time as to whether or not their personal data is being processed.

Right to information
Every data subject has the right to obtain, free of charge, information about the personal data stored and the following information:  

  • the purposes of the processing,
  • the categories of personal data being processed,
  • the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data has been or will be disclosed, where possible, the planned duration for which the personal data will be stored, or, if this is not possible, the criteria used to determine this duration,
  • the existence of a right to rectification or erasure of personal data concerning them or to restriction of processing by the controller or a right to object to such processing,
  • the existence of a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if the personal data are not collected from the data subject: All available information on the origin of the data and the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, pursuant to Article 22(1) and (4) of the GDPR and, at least in these cases, meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and the envisaged consequences of such processing for the data subject.
  • whether and to whom personal data of the data subject has been or will be transferred to a third country, as well as the associated safeguards.

Right to rectification
Every data subject has the right to request the immediate correction of inaccurate personal data concerning them and the completion of incomplete personal data. In doing so, the data subject may also request that the missing information be supplemented by a corresponding statement, provided that this is necessary for the processing purpose.

Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)
Data subjects may request that their personal data be deleted if it is no longer needed or if its processing is unlawful. This is particularly the case if:

  • The data is no longer needed for its original purpose.

  • The data subject withdraws their consent and there is no other legal basis for processing.

  • An objection to processing has been lodged and there are no overriding reasons for processing.

  • The processing was unlawful.

  • There is a legal obligation to delete the data.

  • The data was collected from a person under the age of 16 in connection with online services.

If we have made the data public, appropriate measures will be taken to inform third parties who have processed this data of the request for deletion.

Right to restriction of processing
Every data subject has the right to obtain from the controller restriction of processing where one of the following applies:

  • The accuracy of the personal data is contested by the data subject, for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data.
  • The processing is unlawful and the data subject opposes the erasure of the personal data and requests the restriction of their use instead.
  • The controller no longer needs the data, but the data subject needs it to assert, exercise, or defend legal claims.
  • The individual has objected to the processing, and it is not yet clear whether the legitimate grounds of the controller prevail.

During the restriction, the personal data may only be stored and not further processed, except with the consent of the individual concerned or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.

Right to data portability
Every 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.

They may also transmit this data to another controller without hindrance from the original controller, provided that the processing is based on consent or a contract and is carried out by automated means.

The data subject also has the right to request that the data be transferred directly from one controller to another, if this is technically feasible and does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.

Right to object
Data subjects have the right to object at any time to the processing of their personal data if it is based on legitimate interest (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. e or f GDPR). This also applies to automated decisions (profiling).

After an objection has been lodged, IVU Traffic Technologies AG will no longer process the data unless there are compelling legitimate grounds that outweigh the interests of the data subject, or the processing serves to assert, exercise, or defend legal claims.

If the data is used for direct marketing, the objection can be lodged without restriction. In this case, the data will no longer be used for advertising purposes. This also applies to any associated profiling.

In addition, an objection can be lodged against processing for scientific, historical, or statistical purposes, unless the processing is necessary in the public interest.

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 concerning him or her or similarly significantly affects him or her. This does not apply if

  • it is necessary for entering into, or performance of, a contract
  • it is authorized by Union or Member State law, 
  • or it is based on the explicit consent of the data subject.

If the decision is made for a contract or with consent, IVU Traffic Technologies AG shall take appropriate measures to protect the rights and freedoms of the data subject.

This includes the right to intervene, to express one's own point of view, and to contest the decision. If the data subject wishes to assert rights in relation to automated decisions, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time.

Right to revoke consent under data protection law
Every data subject has the right to withdraw consent to the processing of personal data at any time.