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Data protection

Last updated: January 20, 2026

1. Data protection at a glance

General information

The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is any data that can be used to personally identify you.

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Data collection on this website

Who is responsible for data collection on this website?
Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator:

Opitz GmbH & Co. KG

Industriepark 19
1180 Heideck
Germany

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Phone +49 (0) 91 77 / 49 02-0
Email info@opitz-international.de

Data Protection Officer:
Heike Braam I info@opitz-international.de I 09177/49020

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2. Hosting

This website is operated by Webflow Inc.

Provider:
Webflow Inc., 398 11th Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA

Webflow provides the hosting and the Content Delivery Network (CDN). The website is delivered via a global CDN, during which personal data (e.g., IP addresses) may be processed.

A data processing agreement (DPA) has been concluded with Webflow in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR.
Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC).

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3. Cookies & consent management

This website uses a cookie consent tool from Finsweet.

When you first visit the website, you can choose which cookie categories you wish to consent to. You can revoke or adjust your consent at any time via the cookie settings.

Cookie categories:

  • Essential cookies (necessary for the operation of the website)
  • External content (e.g., social media integrations)

Tracking or analytical cookies are not used.

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4. Server log files

When you visit this website, Webflow automatically collects information in server log files, such as:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referrer URL
  • IP address
  • Time of the server request

This data is used for the technical monitoring and security of the website and is not merged with other data sources.

Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR

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5. Contact forms & applications (Forms.app)

We use Forms.app for contact requests, job applications, and newsletter sign-ups.

Provider:
Forms.app Inc.
Data processing is carried out via the Google Cloud Platform
Server location: Belgium (EU), europe-west1-b

Processed data:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (if applicable)
  • Message content
  • Application documents (for job applications)

The data is stored in the Forms.app dashboard and is used exclusively to process your request.

Legal basis:

  • Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR (contract / pre-contractual measures)
  • Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)

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6. Newsletter

Registration for our newsletter is also handled via Forms.app.

  • A Double opt-in procedure is used.
  • The registration is logged (IP address, time).

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR

You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time.

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7. Social Media – Instagram (Elfsight)

This website includes an Instagram feed via a plugin from Elfsight.

Provider:
Elfsight LLC

The Instagram widget is only loaded after you have given your consent via the cookie consent tool. Only then can personal data (e.g., IP address) be transmitted to Instagram / Meta.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR

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8. Data transfer to third countries

The use of service providers (e.g., Webflow, Elfsight) may result in data transfers to third countries (particularly the USA).

These are carried out exclusively on the basis of appropriate safeguards in accordance with Art. 44 et seq. GDPR (in particular standard contractual clauses).

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9. Your rights

You have the right at any time to:

  • Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
  • Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
  • Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
  • Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
  • Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
  • Right to object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

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10. Withdrawal of your consent

Many data processing operations are only possible with your express consent. You may withdraw your consent at any time. The legality of any data processing that occurred prior to your withdrawal remains unaffected.

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11. SSL or TLS encryption

For security reasons, this website uses SSL or TLS encryption.

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12. Updates to this privacy policy

This privacy policy is currently valid and was last updated on: [Insert date]
Changes to this website or new legal requirements may necessitate updates to this policy.

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