Privacy Policy

The protection of your personal data is an important concern for us.
We process your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws,
in particular the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR),
the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG),
and the German Telecommunications Digital Services Data Protection Act (TDDDG).

1. Name and Contact Details of the Controller

The controller within the meaning of the GDPR and other applicable data protection regulations is:

DeChem-Tech. GmbH
Hammerbrookstraße 93
20097 Hamburg
Germany

Phone: +49 40 228603967
Email: info@dechem-tech.com

Managing Director: Xuanxuan Zhong

2. Hosting by IONOS

We host our website with IONOS SE,
Elgendorfer Str. 57, 56410 Montabaur, Germany (hereinafter “IONOS”).

When you visit our website, IONOS records various log files, including your IP address.
Further information can be found in the IONOS Privacy Policy:

https://www.ionos.de/terms-gtc/terms-privacy
.

Legal basis:
The use of IONOS is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
We have a legitimate interest in providing our website in a manner that is as reliable,
secure, and error-free as possible.
Data Processing Agreement:
We have concluded a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with IONOS pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR.
This ensures that IONOS processes the personal data of our website visitors
only in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

3. General Information on Data Collection on This Website

SSL or TLS Encryption

For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content,
such as inquiries submitted via our contact form,
this website uses SSL or TLS encryption.
You can identify an encrypted connection by the change in the browser address bar
from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock icon displayed in your browser.

Server Log Files

When you access our website, information automatically transmitted by your browser
to the server is processed:

Browser type and browser version
Operating system used
Referrer URL (the previously visited page)
Hostname of the accessing device
Date and time of the server request
IP address

This data is not combined with other data sources.
The data is collected on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR
for the technical provision of the website, ensuring IT security, and error analysis.
The data is automatically deleted or anonymized once the purpose no longer applies,
generally after 7 to 14 days at the latest.

4. Contact and Inquiries

Contact Form and Email Inquiries

If you send us inquiries via the contact form or by email,
your details, including the contact information you provide,
will be stored by us for the purpose of processing your inquiry
and in the event of follow-up questions.

Legal basis:
If the inquiry relates to the performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures,
the legal basis is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.
In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest
in effectively processing inquiries addressed to us
(Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your consent
(Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), where such consent has been separately requested.
Storage duration:
The data will remain with us until the purpose for which it was stored no longer applies,
for example once your inquiry has been fully processed,
or until you request its deletion,
provided that no statutory retention obligations,
for example under the German Commercial Code (HGB)
or the German Fiscal Code (AO), prevent deletion.

5. Job Applications / Online Applications

If you submit a job application to us, for example via a web form or by email,
we process the personal data you provide,
such as contact details, CV, certificates, and cover letter,
for the purpose of conducting the application process.

Legal basis:
The legal basis is Section 26(1) BDSG in conjunction with Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.
Storage duration:
If no employment relationship is established,
your application documents will generally be deleted no later than six months
after completion of the application process,
provided that deletion does not conflict with our legitimate interests,
for example obligations to provide evidence under the German General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).
With your separate and explicit consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR,
we may retain your documents for a longer period for future vacancies (talent pool).

6. Cookies and Device Access

Our website may use cookies or comparable web technologies.
Cookies do not cause any damage to your device.

Technically necessary cookies:
These cookies are required to provide core functions of the website.
Access to or storage of information on the user’s terminal equipment
is carried out pursuant to Section 25(2) TDDDG.
Subsequent processing of personal data is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR
(legitimate interest in operating a functional website).
Optional cookies / external services:
All non-essential cookies or third-party services are loaded only after
you have given your explicit consent
(Section 25(1) TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
You may withdraw your consent at any time with future effect
via the cookie settings on our website.

7. Map Service: Google Maps

This website uses the Google Maps service provided by
Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (“Google”).

Purpose and legal basis:
The service is used to present our location information
and make our premises easier to find.
The legal basis is your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR
and Section 25(1) TDDDG,
generally provided via the consent banner or a confirmation dialog.
Third-country transfer (USA):
When using the service, data, in particular your IP address,
may be transferred to servers operated by Google LLC in the United States.
Google is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF).
In addition, Google uses EU Standard Contractual Clauses.

Further information can be found in Google’s Privacy Policy:

https://policies.google.com/privacy
.

8. Disclosure of Data

Your personal data will not be disclosed to third parties
for purposes other than those described below.
We disclose personal data only where:

You have given your explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR);
Disclosure is necessary for the performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR);
We are subject to a legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR); or
Processing is permissible for the protection of our legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).

9. Retention Period and Deletion

Unless otherwise specified,
we retain personal data only for as long as necessary
to achieve the respective purpose
or for as long as required by statutory retention obligations,
in particular commercial and tax-related retention obligations
under the German Commercial Code (HGB) and the German Fiscal Code (AO).
Once the relevant purpose no longer applies
or the applicable statutory retention periods have expired,
the data is routinely deleted or blocked.

10. Your Rights as a Data Subject

Under applicable data protection laws,
you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”, Art. 17 GDPR)
Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR):
You may withdraw any consent you have previously given
at any time with future effect.
Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR):
Where processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR,
you have the right to object at any time,
on grounds relating to your particular situation,
to the processing of your personal data.

Right to Lodge a Complaint with a Supervisory Authority (Art. 77 GDPR)

If you believe that the processing of your personal data infringes data protection law,
you have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority.
The supervisory authority responsible for our registered office is:

Der Hamburgische Beauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit (HmbBfDI)
Ludwig-Erhard-Str. 22, 7th Floor
20459 Hamburg
Germany

Email:
mailbox@datenschutz.hamburg.de
Website:

https://datenschutz-hamburg.de

Last updated: September 2026