1. Controller
HWS Labortechnik GmbH
Robert-Koch-Str. 50
55129 Mainz
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)6131 143600
Email: info@hws-mainz.de

2. Collection and storage of personal data
When you visit our website, the following data is automatically collected by the browser and stored temporarily:

• IP address of the requesting device

• Date and time of access

• Name and URL of the requested file

• Website from which access is made (referrer URL)

• Browser and operating system used

We also collect personal data when you use our contact form (e.g., name, email address, message). These details are used solely to process your inquiry.

3. Disclosure of data
Your personal data will not be transferred to third parties unless:

• you have given explicit consent,

• processing is necessary to fulfill a contract,

• there is a legal obligation, or

• it is necessary to enforce our rights.

4. Hosting
Our website is hosted by:
Host Europe GmbH
Hansestrasse 111
51149 Cologne
Germany

The hosting provider processes personal data (e.g., IP addresses, server logs) on our behalf in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR.

5. Use of Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited.
Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze website usage. The information generated by cookies is usually transmitted to and stored on Google servers in the USA.

We use Google Analytics with IP anonymization, meaning your IP address is shortened within the EU/EEA.

You can prevent cookie storage in your browser settings. You can also prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing this browser add-on:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en

6. Storage duration
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to process your inquiry or as required by law.

7. Your rights
You have the right to request:

• Access to your data (Art. 15 GDPR)

• Correction of inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR)

• Erasure of your data (Art. 17 GDPR)

• Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

• Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

• Objection to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)

Requests can be sent to: info@hws-mainz.de

8. Right to complain
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your personal data is being processed unlawfully.