1. Controller
The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:
Heinz W. Appel e.K.
Carbide and HSS Tools
Precision Tool Grinding
Christine-Englerth-Straße 42
45665 Recklinghausen
Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 2361 / 84501
E-mail: info@saw.tools
2. Data Protection Officer
A Data Protection Officer has not been appointed, as there is currently no legal obligation to do so.
For questions regarding data protection, please use the contact details provided above.
3. Purposes and Legal Bases of Processing
3.1 Access Data / Log Files
When visiting the website, data such as IP address, date, time, user agent, etc. are automatically transmitted by your browser and stored in log files.
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest).
3.2 Cookies
We use cookies to operate the website and to enable optional services (Google Analytics, YouTube, Google Maps) only after your consent.
- Necessary cookies are technically required.
- Optional cookies are only activated with your explicit consent (Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR).
You may change or withdraw your consent at any time.
3.3 Google Analytics
If you consent, we use Google Analytics for web analytics.
- IP addresses are anonymized.
- Data transfer to third countries (USA) may be safeguarded by Standard Contractual Clauses / EU-US Data Privacy Framework.
- Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR (consent).
- Retention period: up to 14 months.
- Consent can be withdrawn at any time via cookie settings.
3.4 Embedded Content (YouTube, Google Maps, etc.)
Videos and maps are only loaded after your active consent, to prevent data from being transferred beforehand.
- Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR (consent).
- Recipients: Google Ireland Ltd. or Google LLC, depending on the service.
3.5 Contact (E-mail / Contact Form)
If you contact us by e-mail or via contact form, we process your data (name, e-mail address, message, etc.) to handle your inquiry.
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR (pre-contractual/contractual inquiries) or lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest in efficient communication).
Retention period: We store your contact data as long as necessary for communication and thereafter until you object to storage or withdraw your consent. Statutory retention obligations (e.g., HGB/AO) remain unaffected.
4. Recipients / Data Transfers to Third Countries
Data will only be shared with third parties if required to perform our tasks or if you have consented.
For transfers to third countries (e.g., USA), we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses or other lawful safeguards.
5. Retention Period
Unless otherwise stated, we store personal data only as long as necessary or as required by statutory retention periods.
6. Rights of Data Subjects
You have the following rights under the GDPR:
- 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 (Art. 21 GDPR)
If you have given consent, you may withdraw it at any time with effect for the future.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection supervisory authority.
7. Data Security
We take technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or manipulation.
These measures are regularly reviewed and updated in line with technological developments.
8. Updates and Amendments
This Privacy Policy is effective as of October 2025.
We reserve the right to adapt it in case of changes in legal requirements or our technical/operational circumstances.
