With the following information, we would like to give you an overview of the processing of your personal data by us and your rights under data protection law. Which data is processed in detail and how it is used depends largely on the services requested or agreed. Therefore, not all parts of this information will apply to you.
In general:
We, the Gustav Wiegard MASCHINENFABRIK GmbH take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We would like to point out that this website is aimed exclusively at persons of legal age.
1. Who is responsible for data processing and who can I contact?
Responsible is
Gustav Wiegard MASCHINENFABRIK GmbH
Hellweg 33
D-58455 Witten
Telephone: 0049 (0) 2302/2001-0
Fax: 0049 (0) 2302/2001-58
mail(at)wiegard.com
You can reach our company data protection officer at the above address under the addition DATA PROTECTION or via e-mail contact: datenschutz(at)wiegard.com
2. What sources and data do we actually use?
We process personal data that we receive from customers/applicants or interested parties (hereinafter referred to as “you”) in the course of using our website.
3. What do we process your data for (purpose of processing) and on what legal basis?
We process personal data in accordance with the provisions of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG)
a) for the fulfillment of contractual obligations (Art. 6 para. 1 b GDPR)
Data may be processed as part of the performance of contracts with you as our customer or for the performance of pre-contractual measures.
b) as part of the balancing of interests (Art. 6 para. 1 f GDPR)
If necessary, we may process your data beyond the actual fulfillment of the contract to protect our legitimate interests or those of third parties. Examples
- Examination and optimization of needs analysis procedures for the purpose of addressing customers directly,
- advertising or market and opinion research unless you have objected to the use of your data,
- Assertion of legal claims and defense in legal disputes,
- Ensuring the company's IT security and IT operations,
- Measures for business management and further development of services and products,
c) on the basis of your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 a GDPR)
If you have given us your consent to process personal data for specific purposes (e.g. for marketing purposes, sending newsletters), the lawfulness of this processing is based on your consent.
d) due to legal requirements (Art. 6 para. 1 c GDPR) or in the public interest (Art. 6 para. 1 e GDPR)
We are also subject to various legal obligations, i.e. statutory requirements (e.g. tax laws). The purposes of processing include the fulfillment of tax control and reporting obligations and much more.
e) in the context of the establishment of an employment relationship Art. 88 GDPR in conjunction with. § Section 26 (1) BDSG)
If you apply for a job with us, your personal data may also be processed.
4. What does this mean in detail with regard to the provision of this website and the services available on it?
4.1 Provision of the website and creation of log files
Each time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the accessing computer. The following data is collected:
- Information about the browser type and version used
- the user's operating system
- the Internet service provider of the user
- the IP address of the user
- Date and time of access
- Websites from which the user's system accesses our website
- Websites that are accessed from the user's system via our website
The data is also stored in the log files of our system. This does not affect the user's IP address or other data that allows the data to be assigned to a user. This data is not stored together with other personal data of the user.
The legal basis for the temporary storage of data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.
Temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable delivery of the website to the user's computer. For this purpose, the user's IP address must remain stored for the duration of the session. These purposes represent our legitimate interest in data processing in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.
The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. In the case of the collection of data for the provision of the website, this is the case when the respective session has ended.
The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of data in log files is absolutely necessary for the operation of the website. Consequently, the user has no option to object.
4.2 Use of cookies
We occasionally use cookies when you visit our website. Among other things, they serve to make our website user-friendly, effective and secure.
The following data is stored and transmitted in the cookies: (e.g.)
- Language settings
- Items in a shopping cart
- Log-in information
In the context of the use of technically necessary cookies, we process your personal data in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.
The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to make it easier for you to use our website. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. This requires the browser to be recognized even after a page change. We need your cookies for the following applications: (e.g.)
- Shopping cart
- Transfer of language settings
- Remember search terms
The user data collected by technically necessary cookies are not used to create user profiles. Cookies are stored on your computer and transmitted from it to our website. As a user, you therefore have full control over the use of cookies. You can deactivate or restrict the transmission of cookies by changing the settings in your Internet browser. Cookies that have already been saved can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are deactivated for our website, it may no longer be possible to use all functions of the website to their full extent.
When you visit our website, you will be informed about the use of cookies for analysis purposes and your consent to the processing of the personal data used in this context will be obtained. You will also be referred to this privacy policy.
The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies for analysis purposes is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR if the user has given consent to this.
Analysis cookies are used for the purpose of improving the quality of our website and its content. By using analysis cookies, we learn how the website is used and can thus constantly optimize our offer.
Cookies are stored on your computer and transmitted from it to our website. As a user, you therefore have full control over the use of cookies. You can deactivate or restrict the transmission of cookies by changing the settings in your Internet browser. Cookies that have already been saved can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are deactivated for our website, it may no longer be possible to use all functions of the website to their full extent.
4.3 Contact form and e-mail contact
There is a contact form on our website which can be used to contact us electronically. If you use this option, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and stored. These data are
- Your name
- E-Mail adress
The following data is also stored at the time of registration:
(a) The IP address of the user
(b) Date and time of registration
Your consent to the processing of your data is obtained as part of the sending process and reference is made to this privacy policy.
Alternatively, you can contact us via the e-mail address provided. In this case, the personal data transmitted with your e-mail will be stored. The data will not be passed on to third parties in this context. The data is used exclusively for processing the conversation.
The legal basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR if you have given your consent.
The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of sending an e-mail is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. If the e-mail contact is aimed at the conclusion of a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
The processing of the personal data on the input screen serves us solely to process the contact. In the case of contact by email, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in processing the data. The other personal data processed during the sending process is used to prevent misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.
The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. For the personal data from the input screen of the contact form and those sent by email, this is the case when the respective conversation with you as a user has ended. This is the case when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the matter in question has been conclusively clarified. The additional personal data collected during the sending process will be deleted after a period of 7 days at the latest.
You have the option of withdrawing your consent to the processing of personal data at any time. If you contact us by e-mail, you can object to the storage of your personal data at any time.
In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued.
All personal data stored in the course of contacting us will be deleted in this case.
4.4 Applicant management
Would you like to apply for a job with us? We look forward to receiving your application by e-mail.
As part of applicant management, we process the personal data you provide us with to initiate an employment relationship on the basis of Art. 88 GDPR in conjunction with Section 26 (1) BDSG. Alternatively, collective agreements (group, general and works agreements as well as collective bargaining agreements) pursuant to Art. 88 GDPR in conjunction with Section 26 (4) BDSG may apply. § Section 26 (4) BDSG and consents (e.g. for photographs) pursuant to Art. 88 GDPR in conjunction with Section 26 (2) BDSG.
In individual cases, we process your data in order to protect legitimate interests, e.g. when exchanging data within the Group for administrative purposes (Art. 6 para. 1 f GDPR in conjunction with Recital 48).
Insofar as special categories of personal data (e.g. severe disability) are processed, this is done on the basis of Art. 88 GDPR in conjunction with § Section 26 para. 3 BDSG. In addition, the processing of health data for the assessment of your ability to work in accordance with Art. 9 para. 2 h) in conjunction with § 22 para. 1b) BDSG may be necessary.
We process and store your personal data for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes of data processing or legal, contractual or statutory obligations. The data will then be deleted or its processing restricted. In the event that no employment relationship is established after completion of the application process, we will delete your data no later than 6 months after completion of the application process. If we wish to store your application in a so-called “applicant pool” for a period of up to 3 years, we will ask you for your consent.
Of course, you are also free to withdraw your application at any time. In this case, your data will also be deleted if it is no longer required for the purpose for which it was collected. Sending us an e-mail with the relevant content is sufficient for this. You can also withdraw any consent you have given at any time.
4.5 Web analysis through Matomo
We use the open source software tool Matomo (formerly PIWIK) on our website to analyze the surfing behavior of our users. The software places a cookie on the user's computer (for cookies, see above). If individual pages of our website are accessed, the following data is stored:
- Two bytes of the IP address of the user's accessing system
- The website accessed
- The website from which the user reached the accessed website (referrer)
- The subpages that are accessed from the accessed website
- The time spent on the website
- The frequency with which the website is accessed
The software runs exclusively on the servers of our website. Users' personal data is only stored there. The data is not passed on to third parties.
The software is set so that the IP addresses are not stored in full, but 2 bytes of the IP address are masked (e.g.: 192.168.xxx.xxx). In this way, it is no longer possible to assign the shortened IP address to the calling computer.
The legal basis for the processing of users' personal data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.
The processing of users' personal data enables us to analyze the surfing behavior of our users. By evaluating the data obtained, we are able to compile information about the use of the individual components of our website. This helps us to continuously improve our website and its user-friendliness. These purposes also constitute our legitimate interest in processing the data in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. By anonymizing the IP address, the interest of users in the protection of their personal data is adequately taken into account.
The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required for our recording purposes. In our case, this is the case after 6 months.
Cookies are stored on the user's computer and transmitted by it to our website. As a user, you therefore have full control over the use of cookies. You can deactivate or restrict the transmission of cookies by changing the settings in your Internet browser. Cookies that have already been saved can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are deactivated for our website, it may no longer be possible to use all functions of the website to their full extent.
We offer our users the option of opting out of the analysis process on our website. To do this, you must follow the corresponding link. In this way, another cookie is set on your system, which signals our system not to store the user's data. If the user deletes the corresponding cookie from their own system in the meantime, they must set the opt-out cookie again.
You can find more information on the privacy settings of the Matomo software under the following link: Matomo
Matomo (Piwik) Web analysis:
5. What rights can you assert?
What rights can you assert?
Every data subject has the right of access under Article 15 GDPR, the right to rectification under Article 16 GDPR, the right to erasure under Article 17 GDPR, the right to restriction of processing under Article 18 GDPR, the right to object under Article 21 GDPR and the right to data portability under Article 20 GDPR. The restrictions under Sections 34 and 35 BDSG apply to the right of access and the right to erasure. In addition, there is a right of appeal to a competent data protection supervisory authority (Article 77 GDPR in conjunction with Section 19 BDSG).
You can withdraw your consent to the processing of personal data at any time. This also applies to the revocation of declarations of consent given to us before the GDPR came into force, i.e. before May 25, 2018. Please note that the revocation only takes effect for the future. Processing that took place before the revocation is not affected.
Please contact our data protection officer in this regard.
6. Do I have to provide my personal data?
As part of our business relationship, you must provide the personal data that is necessary for the establishment and execution of a business relationship and the fulfillment of the associated contractual obligations or that we are legally obliged to collect. Without this data, we will generally have to refuse to conclude the contract or execute the order or will no longer be able to perform an existing contract and may have to terminate it.
7. Is there automated decision-making?
No. We do not currently use fully automated decision-making in accordance with Art. 22 GDPR to establish and conduct business relationships. Profiling does not take place.
8. Information about your right to object in accordance with Article 21 GDPR
Right to object on a case-by-case basis
You have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you, which is based on Article 6 (1) lit. e GDPR (data processing in the public interest) and Article 6 (1) lit. f GDPR (data processing based on a balance of interests); this also applies to profiling based on this provision within the meaning of Article 4 (4) GDPR. If you object, we will no longer process your personal data unless we can prove compelling legitimate reasons for processing that outweigh your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.
Right to object to the processing of data for direct marketing purposes
In some cases, we process your personal data to conduct direct marketing. You have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you for the purpose of such advertising; this also applies to profiling insofar as it is related to such direct advertising. If you object to processing for direct marketing purposes, we will no longer process your personal data for these purposes.
Receiver of the objection
The objection can be made informally with the subject "Objection" and your name, address, and date of birth, and should be addressed to:
Gustav Wiegard MASCHINENFABRIK GmbH
DATA PRIVACY
Hellweg 33
D-58455 Witten
Telephone: 0049 (0) 2302/2001-0
Fax: 0049 (0) 2302/2001-58
Mail: datenschutz(at)wiegard.com
9. further information
If you need information that this privacy policy cannot provide or if you need further information on a specific point, please contact our company data protection officer. They will be happy to help you.
As of June 2025