Privacy Policy

Valid for the website www.brokerize.com

I. At a Glance – Data Processing on www.brokerize.com

As a company that processes large amounts of data daily, fair handling of your personal data is particularly important to us. Data protection is therefore a top priority at brokerize GmbH.

In our privacy policy, you will find out how we process personal data on our website. We also inform you about your rights under data protection laws.

Personal data is always collected in our company based on a relevant legal basis, such as your consent, a contract with you, or legal requirements. When collecting data under legitimate interests, we apply the highest standards in balancing economic/entrepreneurial interests and the fundamental rights and freedoms of the individuals concerned.

Data processing always follows the principle of good faith, meaning we always inform you properly and comprehensively about the conditions and scope of the use of your data — transparently and understandably.

It is a matter of course for us to use data only for predetermined purposes and only as much and as long as necessary or legally required. We also see the technical and organizational protection and security of your data, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability, as core elements of our responsibility.

If you have any concerns, please let us know:

Our data protection team can be reached at datenschutz [at] brokerize [dot] com and is happy to assist you.

We provide you with information about the data we process about you at any time and offer options for correction, deletion, and objection to processing. You also have the right to data portability and the right to file complaints with the relevant supervisory authority, the Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision, Promenade 18, 91522 Ansbach, or any other supervisory authority in the European Union.

With that, we wish you a pleasant visit to our website and enjoyable use of our products and services!

Your brokerize GmbH

II. General Information and Mandatory Details

A. Responsible Party

The party responsible for data processing on this website is:

brokerize GmbH
Berg 7
82386 Oberhausen-Berg
Germany
Phone: +49 8802 375 000 0
Email: info [at] brokerize [dot] com

B. Data Protection Officer

You can contact the data protection officer of brokerize GmbH by mail, telephone, or email:

msecure GmbH
Götz Blechschmidt
Bajuwarenring 21
82041 Oberhaching
Phone: +49 89 716 8024-0
Email: datenschutz [at] brokerize [dot] com

III. Description and Scope of Data Processing

A. Provision of the Website and Log Files

Every time our website is accessed, our system, i.e., the web server, automatically collects information from the system of the accessing computer or device. The following data is collected:

  • Browser type and version used
  • Operating system of the device
  • Internet service provider
  • IP address
  • Date and time of access
  • Previous website from which the user accessed our website (referrer URL)

a) Purpose of Data Processing

Temporary storage of your IP address by our system is necessary to deliver the website to your device. The IP address must be stored for the duration of the session. Storing the above-mentioned data in so-called log files ensures the functionality of our website. Additionally, this data helps us optimize the website and ensure the security of our IT systems (e.g., for attack detection).

The legal basis for temporary storage of this data and log files is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR (our legitimate interest as a website operator in the secure, error-free, and lawful provision of the website).

c) Duration of Storage

The above-mentioned data is deleted once it is no longer required to achieve the purpose of its collection. For data collected to provide the website, this is when the respective session ends. For log file data, this is after 14 days at the latest. Longer storage is possible. In such cases, IP addresses are anonymized to prevent attribution to a user.

B. Session Cookies

Certain functions of our website may require the use of session cookies, which are temporary data records stored on your device.

a) Purpose of Data Processing

Session cookies help recognize a browser even after navigating to another page. These cookies are not used to analyze user behavior.

The legal basis for storing session cookies is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR in conjunction with § 25 para. 2 no. 2 TTDSG (our legitimate interest in providing certain functionalities on our websites).

c) Duration of Storage

Session cookies are deleted when the browser is closed.

C. Email and Contact Form

You can contact us via our contact form or the provided email address. In doing so, the personal data provided (name, email address, and message content) will be processed. Optionally, a phone number can be provided.

a) Purpose of Processing

The data is processed to handle the content of your inquiry.

The legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR (our legitimate interest in communication). If the inquiry relates to a contract, the legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b GDPR.

c) Duration of Storage

The data is deleted when it is no longer needed, typically when the conversation is over. Legal obligations may require longer retention.

d) Right to Object

You can object to the processing at any time. All data stored due to the contact will be deleted unless legal obligations prevent this.

D. Handling of Applicant Data

We publish job advertisements on our website. You can apply via email to the addresses linked to these ads or send speculative applications.

a) Purpose of Processing

Processing is for initiating an employment relationship.

The legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b GDPR (pre-contractual/contractual measures).

c) Duration of Storage

Successful applicants’ data will be added to personnel records and stored according to legal requirements. Otherwise, data will be deleted six months after the process concludes.

IV. Your Rights

According to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right

  • in accordance with Art. 15 GDPR, to request information about your personal data processed by us. This includes the purposes of processing, the category of personal data, the categories of recipients of the data, the planned storage period, the origin of your data and the existence of automated decision-making (profiling)
  • in accordance with Art. 16 GDPR, to request the rectification of inaccurate personal data or the completion of your personal data stored by us
  • in accordance with Art. 17 GDPR, to request the erasure of your personal data stored by us, unless the processing is necessary for exercising the right of freedom of expression and information, for compliance with a legal obligation, for reasons of public interest or for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims
  • in accordance with Art. 18 GDPR, to demand the restriction of the processing of your personal data if you dispute the accuracy of the data, the processing is unlawful and you refuse to delete your data or we no longer need your data, but you need it to assert legal claims or in cases in which you have lodged an objection to the processing, as long as it has not yet been determined whether our legitimate reasons outweigh yours
  • in accordance with Art. 20 GDPR, your personal data that you have

V. Questions?

For any questions, contact us at info [at] brokerize [dot] com. For privacy-related questions, contact our privacy team at datenschutz [at] brokerize [dot] com.

As of 01.08.2023