Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
This website (henceforth “website”) is provided by the Hamburger Hafen und Logistik Aktiengesellschaft, Bei St. Annen 1, 20457 Hamburg (henceforth “us” or “we”). Further information regarding the provider of the website may be found in our Legal.
Provision of the website
Our website uses certain security plugins from the provider WordPress (WordPress Forms), which protect our website from attacks and misuse.
The data stored is the IP address, date and time, browser user agent and the reason for the suspicious activity.
The legal basis is the legitimate interest in data processing within the meaning of Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Where access to information stored on the user’s device is absolutely necessary, Section 25 (2) No. 2 TDDDG also applies.
The collection of log files serves the purpose of logging website access in order to ensure the security and stability of our website. These purposes also constitute the legitimate interest in data processing within the meaning of Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR.
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. This is usually the case after one month or less.
The data collected to the extent described is necessary for the security and correct operation of our website. There is no possibility to object.
Newsletter
Our website provides you the possibility to subscribe our newsletter to receive emails that keep you up to date with news and upcoming online articles. If you would like to subscribe to our newsletter, you need to provide your email address where you would like to receive the newsletter. The newsletter will only be sent with your voluntary consent. We use a double opt-in process for signing up for our newsletter. Once you have signed up on our website, we will send a message to the email address you have provided requesting confirmation.
Your consent constitutes the legal basis for the processing of your data, Article 6 (1) (a) GDPR.
You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future and unsubscribe from our newsletter. To do this, please click on the corresponding link in the newsletter sent to you or get in touch with our data protection officer.
After subscribing to the newsletter, your email address will be stored in our mailing list. After unsubscribing from the newsletter, your email address will be deleted from the mailing list.
Cookies
Cookies enable your browser to store information such as your language setting, the duration of your visit to our website or the entries you have made there.
There are different types of cookies. Session cookies are temporary cookies that are stored in the user’s internet browser until the browser window is closed and the session cookies are deleted. Permanent or persistent cookies are used for repeated visits and are stored in the user’s browser for a predefined time. First-party cookies are set by the website that the user visits. Only this website is allowed to read information from the cookies. Third-party cookies are set by organisations that do not operate the website the user is visiting. These cookies are used by marketing companies, for example. We only use first-party cookies on our website.
You can find more information about the cookies used on this website in our Cookie Consent Tool.
The legal basis for the use of cookies is your consent pursuant to Section 25 (1) TDDDG and Article 6 (1) (a) GDPR. Where the use of cookies is strictly necessary to make our website operational or is used to transmit the data online, it is based on Section 25 (2) TDDDG. Further data processing is based on Article 6 (1) © or (f) GDPR.
Contact by email
Personal data is processed by us when you provide it to us voluntarily, for example, when you contact us. The personal data provided to us in this way is used exclusively for the purpose for which it was provided it when contacting us.
The communication of this information is voluntary and in these cases is initiated by you. To fulfil your request, we will contact you through the specified communication channels (e.g., email address, telephone number). Your data is processed for the sole purpose of fulfilling your request.
The legal basis for the processing of the data that you transmit to us while contacting us is Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR. The purposes described constitute a legitimate interest for processing.
Your personal data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to process your request.
Event Registration and Photos
Prior registration is mandatory for participation in our Events. You can register on our website. During registration, you will be required to provide the following personal information: First name, Last name, Company (optional), Email address, Position (optional).
The data will be used solely for the purposes of enabling and facilitating your participation in the Event. The legal basis for this processing is Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR.
By participating in an Event, you acknowledge that we may receive additional information beyond your registration data, including the duration of your participation, your level of engagement with the Event content, and any questions you ask or answers you provide. This information is collected for the purpose of improving future support.
Following the Event, you will receive a single email containing key takeaways and a reference to our services. The legal basis for this communication is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.
You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data under the conditions outlined in Article 21 GDPR.
Should you object to the processing of your personal data, we will cease such processing unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims. Please note that objecting to data processing may preclude your participation in future Events.
During the event, photo and/or film recordings may be made. In connection with the coverage of the event, these recordings are usually published on HHLA’s website, HHLA’s internal intranet and, if necessary, on social media channels. Photos can be shared with the regional and national press, as well as the logistics trade press for reporting.The legal basis for this processing is your consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR.
Your consent is voluntary. You can refuse consent without giving reasons and without disadvantages. You can revoke your consent at any time without giving reasons in text form (letter, e‑mail) with effect for the future. Please contact us under cpl@hhla.de. In the event of revocation, your personal data will be removed from the website in a timely manner. In the case of group photos, it may be made unrecognizable the individual person or removing the photo.
Websites and social networks are also found by search engines, so you must assume that your photo will also be researched and found via online search engines. We point out that the photos will be available worldwide when they are published on the Internet. A further use of these photos by third parties cannot therefore be generally ruled out. Even if your photo has been deleted by us on our company website, it may still be possible to find it on the Internet. There are special archiving services whose aim is to permanently document the condition of certain websites on certain dates. This can lead to information published on the Internet continuing to be found elsewhere on the original page even after it has been deleted.
Data transmission to third parties
Your personal data will not be disclosed to third parties unless required by law. Should external service providers require access to your personal data, we have implemented robust legal, technical, and organizational measures to ensure compliance with data protection regulations. Additionally, these service providers are strictly bound by our instructions regarding the use of your data.
We prioritize processing your data within the EU/EEA. However, in certain circumstances, we may utilize service providers operating outside the EU/EEA. In such cases, we guarantee that an adequate level of data protection, comparable to EU standards, is established at the recipient prior to transferring your personal data. This may be achieved through EU Standard Contractual Clauses, Binding Corporate Rules, or specialized agreements that the company adheres to.
Data Subject Rights
We are committed to transparency and your data privacy rights. Upon request, we will gladly provide you with information regarding the processing of your personal data. If such processing is confirmed, you have the right to access your personal data and receive additional information as outlined in Article 15 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Furthermore, you have the right to request rectification (Article 16 GDPR), restriction of processing (Article 18 GDPR), erasure (Article 17 GDPR), and data portability (Article 20 GDPR), subject to the applicable legal conditions.
In accordance with Article 21(1) GDPR, you have the right to object, at any time, to the processing of your personal data based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest), provided that such objection is grounded in reasons arising from your specific circumstances.
You may withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal data at any time. Please note that such withdrawal will only be effective for future processing.
Without prejudice to these rights and the possibility of seeking additional administrative or judicial remedies, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the Member State of your habitual residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement, if you believe that the processing of your personal data infringes data protection law (Article 77 GDPR). In Hamburg, Germany the responsible supervisory authority is:
Der Hamburgische Beauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit der Freien und Hanse-stadt Hamburg, Ludwig-Erhard-Str 22, 20459 Hamburg, E‑Mail: mailbox@datenschutz.hamburg.de.
Contact the data protection officer:
You also have the right to contact our data protection officer at any time (datenschutz@hhla.de).