Data protection
We look forward to your visit to our website www.k-lens.de and your interest in our company. The protection of your personal data is very important to us. Personal data is information about the personal or factual circumstances of a specific or identifiable natural person. This includes, for example, the real name, address, telephone number and date of birth, but also all other data that can be related to an identifiable person.

Since personal data enjoy special legal protection, we only collect them to the extent necessary for the provision of our website and the provision of our services. Below we present what personal information we collect during your visit to our website and how we use it.
Our data protection practice is in line with the statutory regulations, in particular those of the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), the Telemedia Act (TMG) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We will only collect, process and store your personal data, insofar as this is necessary for the functional provision of this website and our content and services, as well as for processing inquiries and, if necessary, for processing orders / contracts, but only if this is necessary legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR or another permit. Only if you have previously given your consent separately will your data be used for further purposes, which are precisely defined in the consent, e.g. for sending advertising information via newsletter.


Responsible within the meaning of Art. 4 No. 7 GDPR
Responsible within the meaning of the GDPR and other national data protection laws of the member states as well as other data protection regulations is:
K | Lens GmbH
Am Römerkastell 4
66121 Saarbrucken
Germany
Email: stefan.beinkaempen@k-lens.de 
Tel.: ‭+49 681 9681990


Name and address of the data protection officer:
Klaus Illgner
Am Römerkastell 4
66121 Saarbrucken
Email: klaus.illgner-fehns@k-lens.de

Provision of the website and creation of log files
Each time our website is accessed, our system automatically records data and information from the computer system of the accessing computer. The following data is collected:
Scope of data processing
(1) Information about the browser type and the version used (2) The operating system of the
Retrieval device
(3) The IP address of the access device (4) date and time of access (5) websites
and resources (images, files, other page content) that were accessed on our website.
(6) Websites from which the user's system came to our website (referrer tracking)
This data is stored in the log files of our system. This data is not stored together with the personal data of a specific user, so that individual page visitors are not identified.
Legal basis for the processing of personal data
Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest). Our legitimate interest is to ensure that the purpose described below is achieved.

Purpose of data processing
The logging is carried out to maintain the compatibility of our website for as many visitors as possible and to combat abuse and fault elimination. For this it is necessary to log the technical data of the accessing computer in order to be able to react as early as possible to display errors, attacks on our IT systems and / or errors in the functionality of our website. In addition, we use the data to optimize the website and to generally ensure the security of our information technology systems.


Duration of storage
The aforementioned technical data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer required to ensure the compatibility of the website for all visitors, but no later than 3 months after accessing our website.
Opposition and removal options
The possibilities of objection and elimination are based on the general regulations for the right to object and deletion under data protection law described below in this data protection declaration.
Special functions of the website
Our site offers you various functions, the use of which we collect, process and store personal data. Below we explain what happens to this data:
Application form
Scope of processing personal data
The data you entered in the form fields and, if applicable, uploaded data.
Legal basis for the processing of personal data
Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR (implementation of (pre) contractual measures)
Purpose of data processing
Processing your application
Duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as the application has been processed and there is no longer a legitimate interest in storing the application data. Your application documents will therefore be deleted after 6 months at the latest if there is no employment relationship.
Opposition and removal options
The possibilities of objection and elimination are based on the general regulations on data protection law described below in this data protection declarationRight to object and right to erasure.

Contact form (s)
Scope of processing personal data
The data you entered in our contact forms.
Legal basis for the processing of personal data
Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent through clear confirming action or behavior)
Purpose of data processing
We will only use the data recorded via our contact form or via our contact forms to process the specific contact request received through the contact form.
Duration of storage
After processing your request, the data collected will be deleted immediately, provided there are no statutory retention periods.
Opposition and removal options
The possibilities of objection and elimination are based on the general regulations for the right to object and deletion under data protection law described below in this data protection declaration.
Newsletter registration form
Scope of processing personal data
The data you entered when registering for the newsletter.
Legal basis for the processing of personal data
Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent through clear confirming action or behavior)


Purpose of data processing
The data recorded in the registration form of our newsletter is used by us exclusively for sending our newsletter, in which we inform about all our services and our news. After registration, we will send you a confirmation email containing a link that you must click to complete the registration for our newsletter (double opt-in).
Duration of storage
You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link that is also included in every newsletter. Your data will be deleted by us immediately after you unsubscribe. Likewise, your data will be deleted by us immediately if the registration is not completed. We reserve the right to delete data without giving reasons and without prior or subsequent information.
Opposition and removal options
The possibilities of objection and elimination are based on the general regulations for the right to object and deletion under data protection law described below in this data protection declaration.
Statistical evaluation of visits to this website - web tracker
When you access this website or individual files on the website, we collect, process and save the following data: IP address, website from which the file was retrieved, name of the file, date and time of the retrieval, amount of data transferred and notification of success the retrieval (so-called web log). We only use this access data in a non-personalized form for the continuous improvement of our website and for statistical purposes. We also use the following web trackers to evaluate visits to this website:
Facebook Connect
On our website we use a web tracking service from Facebook Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, 2 Dublin, Ireland (hereinafter: Facebook Connect). As part of web tracking, Facebook Connect uses cookies that are stored on your computer and that enable an analysis of the use of our website and your surfing behavior (so-called tracking). We carry out this analysis on the basis of the Facebook Connect tracking service in order to constantly optimize our website and make it more accessible. As part of the use of our website, data such as yours in particularTransfer the IP address and your user activities to the server of the company Facebook Ireland Limited and process and store them outside the European Union, e.g. in the USA. The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR. Facebook Ireland Limited has certified itself under the EU-US Privacy Shield Agreement (see https://www.privacyshield.gov/list). The data will be deleted as soon as the purpose of their collection has been fulfilled. Further information on the handling of the transferred data can be found in the data protection declaration of Facebook Connect: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy
You can prevent the collection and forwarding of personal data (especially your IP address) and the processing of this data by deactivating the execution of script code in your browser, installing a script blocker in your browser (you can find this e.g. at www.noscript.net or www.ghostery.com) or activate the "Do Not Track" setting of your browser. An opt-out option is available under the following link: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy

Facebook Custom Audience
On our website we use a web tracking service from Facebook Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, 2 Dublin, Ireland (hereinafter: Facebook Custom Audience). As part of web tracking, Facebook Custom Audience uses cookies that are stored on your computer and that allow an analysis of the use of our website and your surfing behavior (so-called tracking). We carry out this analysis on the basis of the tracking service of Facebook Custom Audience in order to constantly optimize our internet offer and make it more accessible. As part of the use of our website, data such as your IP address and user activities in particular are transmitted to servers of the company Facebook Ireland Limited and processed and stored outside the European Union, e.g. in the USA. The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR. Facebook Ireland Limited has certified itself under the EU-US Privacy Shield Agreement (see https://www.privacyshield.gov/list). The data will be deleted as soon as the purpose of their collection has been fulfilled. Further information on the handling of the transferred data can be found in the data protection declaration of Facebook Custom Audience: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy
You can prevent the collection and forwarding of personal data (especially your IP address) and the processing of this data by deactivating the execution of script code in your browser, installing a script blocker in your browser (you can find this e.g. at www.noscript.net or www.ghostery.com) or activate the "Do Not Track" setting of your browser. An opt-out option is available under the following link: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy
Integration of external web services and processing of data outside the EU

On our website we use active Java Script content from external providers, so-called web services. When you access our website, these external providers may receive personal information about your visit to our website. It may be possible to process data outside of the EU. You can prevent this by installing a JavaScript blocker such as the browser plug-in 'NoScript' (www.noscript.net) or deactivating JavaScript in your browser. This may result in functional restrictions on the websites you visit. We use the following external web services:
Amazon CloudFront (CDN)
A web service from Amazon Europe Core S.à rl, 5 Rue Plaetis, 2338 Luxembourg, Luxembourg (hereinafter: Amazon CloudFront (CDN)) is downloaded from our website. We use this data to ensure the full functionality of our website. In this context, your browser may transfer personal data to Amazon CloudFront (CDN). The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The legitimate interest consists in the correct functioning of the website. The data will be deleted as soon as the purpose of their collection has been fulfilled. Further information on the handling of the transferred data can be found in the data protection declaration of Amazon CloudFront (CDN): https: // www.amazon.de/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=footer_privacy?ie=UTF8&nodeId=201909010
You can prevent the collection and processing of your data by Amazon CloudFront (CDN) by deactivating the execution of script code in your browser or installing a script blocker in your browser (you can find this, for example, at www.noscript.net or www.ghostery.com).

Doubleclick
A web service from Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, 4 Dublin, Ireland (hereinafter: Doubleclick) is loaded on our website. We use this data to ensure the full functionality of our website. In this context, your browser may transmit personal data to Doubleclick. The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The legitimate interest consists in the correct functioning of the website. Google Ireland Limited has certified itself under the EU-US Privacy Shield Agreement (see https://www.privacyshield.gov/list). The data will be deleted as soon as the purpose of their collection has been fulfilled. Further information on the handling of the transferred data can be found in the Doubleclick data protection declaration: https://policies.google.com/privacy
You can prevent Doubleclick from collecting and processing your data by deactivating the execution of script code in your browser or installing a script blocker in your browser (you can find this at www.noscript.net or www.ghostery, for example). com).

Google
A web service from Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, 4 Dublin, Ireland (hereinafter: Google) is downloaded from our website. We use this data to ensure the full functionality of our website. In this context, your browser may transmit personal data to Google. The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The legitimate interest consists in the correct functioning of the website. Google Ireland Limited has certified itself under the EU-US Privacy Shield Agreement (see https://www.privacyshield.gov/list). The data will be deleted as soon as the purpose of their collection has been fulfilled. Further information on the handling of the transferred data can be found in Google's data protection declaration: https://policies.google.com/privacy
You can prevent the collection and processing of your data by Google by deactivating the execution of script code in your browser or installing a script blocker in your browser (you can find this, for example, at www.noscript.net or www.ghostery. com).

Google APIS
A web service from Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, 4 Dublin, Ireland (hereinafter: Google-APIS) is loaded on our website. We use this data to ensure the full functionality of our website. In this context, your browser may transmit personal data to Google APIS. The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The legitimate interest consists in the correct functioning of the website. Google Ireland Limited has certified itself under the EU-US Privacy Shield Agreement (see https://www.privacyshield.gov/list). The data will be deleted as soon as the purpose of their collection has been fulfilled. Further information on the handling of the transmitted data can be found in the data protection declaration of Google-APIS: https://policies.google.com/privacy
You can prevent the collection and processing of your data by Google-APIS by deactivating the execution of script code in your browser or installing a script blocker in your browser (you can find this, for example, at www.noscript.net or www. ghostery.com).

Gstatic
A web service from Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, 4 Dublin, Ireland (hereinafter: Gstatic) is loaded on our website. We use this data to ensure the full functionality of our website. In this context, your browser may transmit personal data to Gstatic. The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The legitimate interest consists in the correct functioning of the website. Google Ireland Limited has certified itself under the EU-US Privacy Shield Agreement (see https://www.privacyshield.gov/list). The data will be deleted as soon as the purpose of their collection has been fulfilled. Further information on the handling of the transferred data can be found in Gstatic's data protection declaration: https://policies.google.com/privacy

You can prevent Gstatic from collecting and processing your data by deactivating the execution of script code in your browser or installing a script blocker in your browser (you can find this, for example, at www.noscript.net or www.ghostery. com).

Youtube
A web service from Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, 4 Dublin, Ireland (hereinafter: Youtube) is loaded on our website. We use this data to ensure the full functionality of our website. In this context, your browser may transmit personal data to YouTube. The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The legitimate interest consists in the correct functioning of the website. Google Ireland Limited has certified itself under the EU-US Privacy Shield Agreement (see https://www.privacyshield.gov/list). The data will be deleted as soon as the purpose of their collection has been fulfilled. Further information on the handling of the transmitted data can be found in YouTube's data protection declaration: https://policies.google.com/privacy
You can prevent YouTube from collecting and processing your data by deactivating the execution of script code in your browser or installing a script blocker in your browser (you can find this, for example, at www.noscript.net or www.ghostery. com).

ytimg
A web service from Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheater Parkway, 94043 Mountain View, United States of America (hereinafter: ytimg) is downloaded from our website. We use this data to ensure the full functionality of our website. In this context, your browser may transmit personal data to ytimg. The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The legitimate interest consists in the correct functioning of the website. Google LLC has certified itself under the EU-US Privacy Shield Agreement (see https://www.privacyshield.gov/list). The data will be deleted as soon as the purpose of their collection has been fulfilled. Further information on the handling of the transferred data can be found in ytimg's data protection declaration: https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/
You can prevent ytimg from collecting and processing your data by deactivating the execution of script code in your browser or installing a script blocker in your browser (you can find this, for example, at www.noscript.net or www.ghostery. com).

Ggpht
A web service from Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheater Park, 94043 Mountain View, United States of America (hereinafter: Ggpht) is downloaded from our website. We use this data to ensure the full functionality of our website. In this context, your browser may transfer personal data to Ggpht.

The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The legitimate interest consists in the correct functioning of the website. Google LLC has certified itself under the EU-US Privacy Shield Agreement (see https://www.privacyshield.gov/list). The data will be deleted as soon as the purpose of their collection has been fulfilled. Further information on the handling of the transferred data can be found in Ggpht's data protection declaration: https://www.google.com/intl/de/policies/privacy/
You can prevent Ggpht from collecting and processing your data by deactivating the execution of script code in your browser or installing a script blocker in your browser (you can find this at www.noscript.net or www.ghostery, for example). com).

Information about the use of cookies Scope of processing of personal data
We use cookies on various pages to enable the use of certain functions of our website. The so-called 'cookies' are small text files that your browser can store on your computer. These text files contain a characteristic string that enables the browser to be clearly identified when you visit our website again. The process of storing a cookie file is also called 'setting a cookie'.
Legal basis for the processing of personal data
Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. (legitimate interest). Our legitimate interest lies in maintaining the full functionality of our website, increasing its usability and enabling a more individual approach to customers. We can only identify individual site visitors with the help of cookie technology if the site visitor has given us the relevant personal data beforehand on the basis of separate consent.
Purpose of data processing
Our website uses cookies to maintain the full functionality of our website and to improve its usability. In addition, cookie technology enables us to recognize individual visitors using pseudonyms, e.g. an individual, any ID, so that we are able to offer more individual services.
Duration of storage
Our cookies are stored in your browser until they are deleted or, if it is a session cookie, until the session has expired.

Opposition and removal options
You can set your browser yourself according to your wishes so that the setting of cookies is generally prevented. You can then decide on a case-by-case basis whether to accept cookies or generally accept cookies. Cookies can be used for different purposes, e.g. to recognize that your PC has already connected to our website (permanent cookies) or to save recently viewed offers (session cookies). We use cookies to offer you increased user comfort. To use our convenience functions, we recommend that you accept cookies for our website. The options for objection and elimination are based on the general regulations for the right to object and deletion as described in this data protection declaration.
Data security and data protection, communication by email
Your personal data are protected by technical and organizational measures during the collection, storage and processing so that they are not accessible to third parties. In the case of unencrypted communication by email, we cannot guarantee complete data security on the transmission path to our IT systems, so that we recommend encrypted communication or the postal service for information with a high level of confidentiality.
Revocation of consent - data information and change requests - deletion & blocking of data
At appropriate intervals, you have the right to free information about your stored data and the right to have your data corrected, blocked or deleted at any time. Your data will be deleted by us on first request, unless this is contrary to legal regulations. You can revoke your permission to use your personal data at any time. You can send requests for information, deletion and correction to your data and any suggestions you may have at any time to the following address:
K | Lens GmbH
Am Römerkastell 4
66121 Saarbrucken
Email: stefan.beinkaempen@k-lens.de


Right to data portability
You have the claim that we provide you with the personal data that you have transmitted to us in a structured, common and machine-readable format. You can also request that we immediately transmit this data to a third party on your first instruction, provided that the processing is based on consent in accordance with. Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR or Art. 9 Para. 2 lit. a GDPR or on a contract acc. Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR is based and the processing by us takes place in the context of automated data processing. When exercising this right of data portability, you also have the right to have your personal data transferred directly from one controller to another, insofar as this is technically feasible. The freedoms and rights of other people must not be affected by this.
The right to data portability does not apply to the processing of personal data that is necessary for the performance of a task that is in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority that has been transferred to the person responsible.
Right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority Art. 77 Para. 1 GDPR
If you suspect that your data is being processed illegally on our site, you can of course bring the matter to a judicial clarification at any time. Regardless of this, you have the option to contact a supervisory authority. You have the right to lodge a complaint in the EU member state of your place of residence, your place of work and / or the place of the alleged violation, ie you can choose the supervisory authority to which you contact in the above-mentioned places. The supervisory authority to which the complaint was submitted will then inform you of the status and results of your submission, including the possibility of a judicial remedy in accordance with Art. 78 GDPR.

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