Privacy and Data Protection

Privacy policy
Thank you for visiting our Website and for your interest in our company and products. We want you to feel safe and secure when you visit our pages. That's why we take the protection and confidential use of your personal information very seriously. Described below is our policy on the collection and use of data - naturally in compliance with the prevailing German data protection regulations.

Aggregate data collection
Our Web server automatically collects information of a general nature whenever you visit our Website. This includes the type of Web browser, the operating system used, the name of the domain of your Internet service provider, the IP address of the computer used to access our Website, the address of the Website from which you linked to us, the pages that you visit at our Website, as well as the date and time of your visit. This information in no way identifies you personally. We only use it in an aggregate way for statistical purposes.

Collection and use of personal information
Personal information is only collected when you knowingly provide it to us, for example, by placing an order, responding to a survey, applying for a competition or registering for personalized services. In this case we will always inform you to what end it is being used and, if necessary, will request your consent to store this information. In order to prevent unauthorized third parties from accessing it, your personal information will be encrypted before being sent and used.


Use and sharing of information collected
Without your consent, any personal information collected through our Website will only be used to process your order or respond to your inquiries. We do not sell, rent or in any way provide your information to third parties. Your Information will not be sent to state institutions and authorities except as required by law. Our employees and vendors are obligated to keep your personal information strictly confidential.

Cookies
Cookies are used in some areas of our Website. Cookies are small text files from a Website that are stored on your computer's hard drive. They do not harm your computer and do not contain any viruses. The cookies from our Website do not collect any personal information whatsoever. We only use the information contained in them to facilitate your use of our Website and tailor it to your needs.

Of course, you can visit our Website without cookies. If you do not want cookies to be saved on your computer, you can configure your browser to disable their use. The cookies saved on your computer can be deleted at any time in your browser settings. However, some of the functionalities of our Website may not be available if you refuse to accept cookies.

Security
HKS uses technical and organizational security measures to protect the personal information under our control against inadvertent or intentional manipulation, loss, destruction or unauthorized access. Our security measures are continually improved to keep pace with technological developments.

Your legal rights
Upon request, we will inform you in writing whether and what kind of personal information about you is stored at our Website. By sending us a short note, you can revoke the consent to store your personal information at any time with future effect.

You are free to contact us with questions regarding the use of your personal information. Your comments and criticisms are welcome.