Social media presence (company pages)

We use LinkedIn as a social network to connect and communicate with different groups of people. LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland, is responsible for the processing of personal user data on LinkedIn's websites.

When you visit our LinkedIn pages, LinkedIn processes certain information about you, even if you do not have a LinkedIn user account or are not logged in to LinkedIn. LinkedIn informs you about how LinkedIn processes your data in its privacy policy at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy?trk=d_org_guest_company_overview_footer-privacy-policy. As the operator of our LinkedIn page, we can view your public profile on LinkedIn. What we can see depends on what you have set in your profile. If you contact us via our LinkedIn page, we will process your name and the content of your messages, inquiries, or other contributions to us for the purpose of processing your contributions accordingly and responding to them if necessary. Depending on the nature of your inquiry, we process your personal data on the basis of our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR or Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR if your inquiry is aimed at concluding a contract with us.

LinkedIn provides us with so-called page analytics data. This data consists of anonymous statistics that we can use to evaluate the quality of our LinkedIn page and our content. LinkedIn collects usage data about your interactions on our LinkedIn page and generates statistics from this data. We do not have access to the usage data. There is joint responsibility for the processing of page analytics data, which is governed by this agreement (https://legal.linkedin.com/pages-joint-controller-addendum). In this agreement, LinkedIn undertakes to assume responsibility for this and to fulfill its obligations to data subjects under the GDPR. The legal basis for this data processing is our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR in order to better understand how users interact with our LinkedIn page (e.g., number of followers, number of views of individual page areas, user statistics by age, geography, and language) and to be able to adapt and improve this page to suit the target audience. We store your personal data on our systems, i.e. outside of LinkedIn, if and for as long as it is necessary for the purposes of collection or if there are legal retention obligations.

LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company may transfer some of the data collected to other LinkedIn companies located outside the European Union, such as LinkedIn Corporation and its US subsidiaries ("LinkedIn") based in the US. To ensure an adequate level of data protection, LinkedIn bases such data transfers on the European Commission's standard contractual clauses. In addition, as of April 2024, LinkedIn Corporation is an active participant in the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.

If you wish to exercise your rights as a data subject vis-à-vis LinkedIn, please contact LinkedIn directly. The link above will take you to a contact form that you can use to contact LinkedIn. In other cases, please use the contact options listed at the beginning of this privacy policy.

Data processed by YouTube

We use a YouTube channel owned by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland. Please note that you use the YouTube channel offered here and its functions at your own responsibility. This applies in particular to the use of the "Discussion" function.

Information about which data is processed by Google and for what purposes can be found in Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de&gl=en#infocollect

When you use YouTube, your personal data is collected, transferred, stored, disclosed, and used by Google and, regardless of your place of residence, transferred to and stored and used in the United States, Ireland, and any other country in which Google does business. It is also transferred to companies affiliated with Google, as well as to other trusted companies or individuals who process it on Google's behalf. 

Google processes the data you voluntarily enter, such as your name and username, email address, and phone number. Google also processes the content you create, upload, or receive from others when using the services. This includes, for example, photos and videos you save, documents and spreadsheets you create, and comments you write on YouTube videos. On the other hand, Google also evaluates the content you share to determine which topics you are interested in, stores and processes confidential messages that you send directly to other users, and can determine your location based on GPS data, information about wireless networks, or your IP address. Google does this primarily for the purpose of sending you advertising or other content. 

Google may use analysis tools such as Google Analytics for evaluation purposes. We have no influence on Google's use of such tools and have not been informed of any such potential use. If such tools are used by Google for our YouTube channel, Herrmann Ultraschalltechnik GmbH & Co. KG has neither commissioned nor otherwise supported this in any way. Furthermore, the data obtained during the analysis is not made available to us. We can only view certain profiles, primarily the profiles of subscribers to our YouTube channel. Furthermore, we have no way of preventing or stopping the use of such analysis tools on our YouTube channel.

Finally, Google also receives information when you view content, for example, even if you have not created a (Google) account. This so-called "log data" generally includes the IP address, browser type, operating system, information about the previously visited website and the pages you have visited, your location, your mobile phone provider, the device you are using (including device ID and application ID), the search terms you have used, and cookie information. 

We have no influence on the type and scope of data processed by Google, the type of processing and use, or the transfer of this data to third parties. We also have no effective control over this.

You can restrict the processing of your data in the general settings of your Google account and under "Privacy and security." In addition to these tools, Google also offers specific privacy settings for YouTube. You can find out more about this in Google's guide to privacy in Google products: https://policies.google.com/technologies/product-privacy?hl=de&gl=en.

Further information on these points can be found in Google's privacy policy under the heading "Privacy settings": https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de&gl=en#infochoices.

You also have the option of requesting information via the Google privacy form: https://support.google.com/policies/troubleshooter/7575787?visit_id=637054532384299914-2421490167&hl=en&rd=2.

Data processed by us

We, Herrmann Ultraschalltechnik GmbH & Co. KG, also process your data when you communicate with us via YouTube.

The processing is carried out for the purpose of responding to your comments. This constitutes a legitimate interest on our part (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR). Otherwise, further processing of visitors' personal data only takes place if this is necessary to process an inquiry or comment.

The recipient of the data is initially Google, where it may be passed on to third parties for its own purposes and under Google's responsibility. The recipient of publications is also the general public, i.e. potentially anyone. The IP addresses of visitors to our website (https://www.herrmannultraschall.com/de) are also transmitted to Google through the integration of YouTube videos. We do not collect any data ourselves via your YouTube channel.

However, we do process the data you enter on YouTube, in particular your user name and the content published under your account, insofar as we respond to your publications under "Discussions" where appropriate. The data you freely publish and distribute on YouTube is thus included in our offering and made available to your followers.

We operate a company page on the Facebook platform, a service provided by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland (hereinafter "Facebook").

We would like to expressly point out that you use the Facebook page and its functions at your own responsibility.

a) Purpose of processing and legal basis

Our Facebook page is used to communicate with interested parties and users of our services, as well as to provide information about our company and services. We process your data on the basis of our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR in order to communicate with you and improve our visibility.

Our overriding legitimate interest lies in effectively and purposefully addressing our target groups and improving our offerings and visibility on a widely used platform.

b) Data processing by Facebook

When you visit our Facebook page, Facebook also processes your personal data. This includes:

• Your IP address,

• information about your device and browser,

• your interactions with our Facebook page (e.g., likes, comments, messages).

This data may be processed by Facebook for its own purposes, e.g., to analyze user behavior and to display personalized advertising. We have no influence on the processing by Facebook.

Our Facebook page offers you the opportunity to send us messages, react to our posts, or comment on them. Therefore, please check what personal data you would like to share with us on the company page. If you do not want to submit your personal data to Meta, you can always contact us by other means (e.g., via the website, address, etc.).

Data processing by Facebook is subject to the privacy policy of Meta Platforms (https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy).

c) Facebook Insights

When you use our Facebook company page, Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (Facebook) provides us with so-called page insights. These are anonymized statistical information that Meta compiles based on visitors' interactions with our Facebook page. The legal basis for the use of these Facebook Insights is our legitimate interest ( ) pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR in analyzing the use of our page and improving it for interested visitors to our company.

We share joint responsibility with Facebook for the processing of Insights data. You can view the joint responsibility agreement at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/page_controller_addendum.

d) Data transfer to third countries

Meta Platforms may transfer your data to the US or other third countries. Please note that these countries may not have a level of data protection comparable to that of the EU. Meta Platforms ensures an adequate level of data protection in accordance with the requirements of the GDPR through certification under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF) and the use of standard contractual clauses (SCCs) of the European Commission. For more information on data processing and the protective measures applied, please refer to Meta's privacy policy at: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy.

e) Storage period

The responsible body has only limited influence on the deletion of personal data, as this is largely determined by Facebook. Further information on this can be found at https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy. Insofar as personal data is provided to us in the course of interactions (e.g., messages), we only store this data for as long as is necessary for the purposes of communication.

f) Your rights

You can assert your rights to information, correction, objection, transferability, and deletion of data both against us and against Facebook (Meta Platforms). Please note that Facebook (Meta Platforms) bears primary responsibility for the processing of Insight data. You can find more information about your rights as a data subject on Facebook via the following link: https://de-de.facebook.com/privacy/policy).

g) Necessity of providing personal data

You provide the collected data to us or Facebook (Meta) voluntarily. If you do not want your data to be processed, you should not visit our Facebook fan page.

For information on the purpose and scope of data collection and the further processing and use of data by Facebook, as well as your rights in this regard and settings options for protecting your privacy, please refer to Facebook's privacy policy (https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/).

We operate a company page (known as an Instagram business page) on the Instagram platform, a service provided by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

We would like to expressly point out that you use the Instagram page and its functions at your own responsibility.

a) Purpose of processing and legal basis

Our Instagram page is used to communicate with interested parties and users of our offers, as well as to provide information about our company and services. We process your data on the basis of our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR in order to communicate with you and improve our visibility. 

Our overriding legitimate interest lies in effectively and purposefully addressing our target groups and improving our offerings and visibility on a widely used platform.

b) Data processing by Instagram

When you visit our Instagram page, Meta Platforms processes personal data. This includes:

• Your IP address,

• information about your device and browser,

• your interactions with our Instagram page (e.g., likes, comments, messages).

This data may be processed by Meta Platforms for its own purposes, e.g., to create user profiles and for personalized advertising. We have no influence on the processing by Instagram.

Our Instagram page offers you the opportunity to send us messages, react to our posts, or comment on them. Therefore, please check which personal data you would like to share with us on the company page. If you do not want to submit your personal data to Meta, you can always contact us in another way (e.g., via the website, address, etc.).

Data processing by Instagram is subject to the privacy policy of Meta Platforms ( https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy/).

c) Instagram Insights

We use the "Instagram Insights" feature, which provides us with anonymized statistics about the use of our Instagram page. These statistics are based on personal data that Instagram collects about your interactions with our page.
The legal basis for the use of Instagram Insights is our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR in analyzing the use of our page and improving it for interested visitors to our company.

We are jointly responsible with Meta Platforms Ireland Limited for the operation of our Instagram page. You can view the joint responsibility agreement ("Page Controller Addendum") here:
https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/page_controller_addendum

d) Data transfer to third countries

Meta Platforms may transfer your data to the United States or other third countries. Please note that these countries may not have a level of data protection comparable to that of the EU. Meta Platforms ensures an adequate level of data protection in accordance with the requirements of the GDPR through certification under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF) and the use of standard contractual clauses (SCCs) of the European Commission. For more information on data processing and the protective measures applied, please refer to Meta's privacy policy at: https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy.

e) Storage period

The responsible body has only limited influence on the deletion of personal data, as this is largely determined by Meta. Further information on this can be found at https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy. Insofar as personal data is provided to us in the course of interactions (e.g., messages), we only store it for as long as is necessary for the purposes of communication.

f) Your rights

You can assert your rights to information, correction, objection, transferability, and deletion of data both against us and against Meta Platforms. Please note that Meta Platforms bears primary responsibility for the processing of Insight data. You can find more information about your rights as a data subject on Instagram via the following link: https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy.

g) Necessity of providing personal data

You voluntarily provide the collected data to us or Instagram (Meta). If you do not want your data to be processed, you should not use our Instagram page.

For information on the purpose and scope of data collection and the further processing and use of data by Facebook, as well as your rights and settings options for protecting your privacy, please refer to Instagram's privacy policy (https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy).

We use XING as a social network to connect and communicate with different groups of people, as well as to inform you about our company, our services, and news. New Work SE, Am Strandkai 1, 20457 Hamburg, Germany, is responsible for the processing of personal user data on the XING websites.

When you visit our XING page, XING processes certain information about you on its own responsibility, even if you do not have a XING user account or are not logged in. We have no influence on the processing of data by XING and we also have no access to data. XING informs you about how your data is processed in its privacy policy at https://privacy.xing.com/de/datenschutzerklaerung. If you wish to exercise your rights as a data subject vis-à-vis XING, please contact XING directly. You can find more information on this via the link above.

As the operator of our XING page, we only process your data to the extent that we can view the data in your public profile on XING. Which information is visible depends on your profile settings. If you contact us via our XING page, we will process your name and the content of your messages, inquiries, or other contributions in order to process them and respond to them if necessary. We are solely responsible for such data processing. Depending on the nature of your request, your personal data will be processed either on the basis of our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR or pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR if your request is aimed at concluding a contract. We only store your personal data on our systems if and as long as it is necessary for the purposes of processing or if there are legal storage obligations. If you wish to assert your rights as a data subject against us, please use the contact options provided in this privacy policy.