Privacy Policy
1. An overview of data protection
General
The following gives a simple overview of what happens to your personal information when you visit our website. Personal information is any data with which you could be personally identified. Detailed information on the subject of data protection can be found in our privacy policy found below.
Data collection on our website
Who is responsible for the data collection on this website?
The data collected on this website are processed by the website operator. The operator's contact details can be found in the website's required legal notice.
How do we collect your data?
Some data are collected when you provide it to us. This could, for example, be data you enter on a contact form.
Other data are collected automatically by our IT systems when you visit the website. These data are primarily technical data such as the browser and operating system you are using or when you accessed the page. These data are collected automatically as soon as you enter our website.
What do we use your data for?
Part of the data is collected to ensure the proper functioning of the website. Other data can be used to analyze how visitors use the site.
What rights do you have regarding your data?
You always have the right to request information about your stored data, its origin, its recipients, and the purpose of its collection at no charge. You also have the right to request that it be corrected, blocked, or deleted. You can contact us at any time using the address given in the legal notice if you have further questions about the issue of privacy and data protection. You may also, of course, file a complaint with the competent regulatory authorities.
Analytics and third-party tools
When visiting our website, statistical analyses may be made of your surfing behavior. This happens primarily using cookies and analytics. The analysis of your surfing behavior is usually anonymous, i.e. we will not be able to identify you from this data. You can object to this analysis or prevent it by not using certain tools. Detailed information can be found in the following privacy policy.
You can object to this analysis. We will inform you below about how to exercise your options in this regard.
2. General information and mandatory information
Data protection
The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data as confidential and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.
If you use this website, various pieces of personal data will be collected. Personal information is any data with which you could be personally identified. This privacy policy explains what information we collect and what we use it for. It also explains how and for what purpose this happens.
Please note that data transmitted via the internet (e.g. via email communication) may be subject to security breaches. Complete protection of your data from third-party access is not possible.
Notice concerning the party responsible for this website
The party responsible for processing data on this website is:
Schwer + Kopka GmbH
Herknerstraße 4
88250 Weingarten
Telephone: +49 751 561640
Email: 
The responsible party is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others decides on the purposes and means of processing personal data (names, email addresses, etc.).
Revocation of your consent to the processing of your data
Many data processing operations are only possible with your express consent. You may revoke your consent at any time with future effect. An informal email making this request is sufficient. The data processed before we receive your request may still be legally processed.
SSL or TLS encryption
This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and for the protection of the transmission of confidential content, such as the inquiries you send to us as the site operator. You can recognize an encrypted connection in your browser's address line when it changes from "http://" to "https://" and the lock icon is displayed in your browser's address bar.
If SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transfer to us cannot be read by third parties.
Information, blocking, deletion
As permitted by law, you have the right to be provided at any time with information free of charge about any of your personal data that is stored as well as its origin, the recipient and the purpose for which it has been processed. You also have the right to have this data corrected, blocked or deleted. You can contact us at any time using the address given in our legal notice if you have further questions on the topic of personal data.
Opposition to promotional emails
We hereby expressly prohibit the use of contact data published in the context of website legal notice requirements with regard to sending promotional and informational materials not expressly requested. The website operator reserves the right to take specific legal action if unsolicited advertising material, such as email spam, is received.
3. Data protection officer
Statutory data protection officer
We have appointed a data protection officer for our company.
Name: Mario Köbach
Address: Schwer + Kopka GmbH, Herknerstrasse 4, D-88250 Weingarten
Phone: +49 751 561640
E-Mail: 
4. Data collection on our website
Cookies
Some of our web pages use cookies. Cookies do not harm your computer and do not contain any viruses. Cookies help make our website more user-friendly, efficient, and secure. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer and saved by your browser.
Most of the cookies we use are so-called "session cookies." They are automatically deleted after your visit. Other cookies remain in your device's memory until you delete them. These cookies make it possible to recognize your browser when you next visit the site.
You can configure your browser to inform you about the use of cookies so that you can decide on a case-by-case basis whether to accept or reject a cookie. Alternatively, your browser can be configured to automatically accept cookies under certain conditions or to always reject them, or to automatically delete cookies when closing your browser. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.
Cookies which are necessary to allow electronic communications or to provide certain functions you wish to use (such as the shopping cart) are stored pursuant to Art. 6 paragraph 1, letter f of DSGVO. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the storage of cookies to ensure an optimized service provided free of technical errors. If other cookies (such as those used to analyze your surfing behavior) are also stored, they will be treated separately in this privacy policy.
Server log files
The website provider automatically collects and stores information that your browser automatically transmits to us in "server log files". These are:
- Browser type and browser version
- Operating system used
- Referrer URL
- Host name of the accessing computer
- Time of the server request
- IP address
These data will not be combined with data from other sources.
The basis for data processing is Art. 6 (1) (b) DSGVO, which allows the processing of data to fulfill a contract or for measures preliminary to a contract.
Contact form
Should you send us questions via the contact form, we will collect the data entered on the form, including the contact details you provide, to answer your question and any follow-up questions. We do not share this information without your permission.
We will, therefore, process any data you enter onto the contact form only with your consent per Art. 6 (1)(a) DSGVO. You may revoke your consent at any time. An informal email making this request is sufficient. The data processed before we receive your request may still be legally processed.
We will retain the data you provide on the contact form until you request its deletion, revoke your consent for its storage, or the purpose for its storage no longer pertains (e.g. after fulfilling your request). Any mandatory statutory provisions, especially those regarding mandatory data retention periods, remain unaffected by this provision.
Registration on this website
You can register on our website to use certain functions. The transmitted data is used exclusively for the purpose of using the respective offer or service. Mandatory information requested during registration must be provided in full. Otherwise we will reject the registration.
In the event of important changes, for example for technical reasons, we will inform you by e-mail. The e-mail will be sent to the address given during registration.
The processing of the data entered during registration is based on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO). You may revoke your consent at any time. An informal communication by e-mail is sufficient for the revocation. The legality of the data processing already carried out remains unaffected by the revocation.
We store the data collected during registration for the period that you are registered on our website. Your data will be deleted if you cancel your registration. Legal retention periods remain unaffected.
5. Plugins and tools
Google Web Fonts
For uniform representation of fonts, this page uses web fonts provided by Google. When you open a page, your browser loads the required web fonts into your browser cache to display texts and fonts correctly.
For this purpose your browser has to establish a direct connection to Google servers. Google thus becomes aware that our web page was accessed via your IP address. The use of Google Web fonts is done in the interest of a uniform and attractive presentation of our website. This constitutes a justified interest pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) DSGVO.
If your browser does not support web fonts, a standard font is used by your computer.
Further information about handling user data, can be found at https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and in Google's privacy policy at https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/.
Google Maps
This site uses the Google Maps map service via an API. It is operated by Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.
To use Google Maps, it is necessary to save your IP address. This information is generally transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. The provider of this site has no influence on this data transfer.
The use of Google Maps is in the interest of making our website appealing and to facilitate the location of places specified by us on the website. This constitutes a justified interest pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) DSGVO.
Further information about handling user data, can be found in the data protection declaration of Google at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/.
Schwer + Kopka GmbH
Herknerstraße 4
88250 Weingarten
Germany
Fon: +49 751 56164-0
Fax: +49 751 56164-10
E-Mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Internet: www.schwer-kopka.de
Corporation Register:
Amtsgericht Ulm HRB 551144
EU VAT-Identification Number: DE 1463 936 70
Legal information
1. Exclusion of liability
The content of this website was prepared with great care. However, we cannot guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the information provided, or that it is current. According to § 7 para. 1 of the German Broadcast Media Act [TMG] we, the service provider, are responsible and liable for the content we publish on these pages with respect to the generally applicable laws. However, according to §§ 8 to 10 of the TMG, as a service provider we are not required to monitor or research the circumstances of any information saved or transferred by third parties that suggests illegal activity. The obligation to remove or block information in accordance with the generally applicable laws is not affected. However, any responsibility for content added by third parties only applies from the time at which a concrete legal infringement becomes known. We will examine and, if applicable, remove the affected content immediately upon receipt of such information.
Schwer + Kopka GmbH does its utmost to provide this service with a minimum of interruptions. Despite that high level of care, the possibility of downtime cannot be excluded.
This website includes links to third party websites (“external links”). Those websites are the responsibility of the respective operator. When external links are created, the provider assesses the content linked to in order to determine whether the applicable laws have been observed. No illegal activity was determined at that time. The provider has no control over the current or future design or content of the sites linked to. The inclusion of external links does not constitute an endorsement of the content linked to by the provider. The provider cannot be expected to constantly monitor external links for evidence of illegal activity. In cases in which illegal activity is determined, such external links will be deleted without delay.
The use of freely accessible, free content does not constitute a contractual relationship between the user and the provider.
2. Copyright and trademark legislation
All content published on this website is protected by copyright. Copyright remains with the respective authors. The use of content by third parties without the explicit permission of the respective copyright holder is prohibited. This applies, in particular, to reproduction, translation or use in electronic systems.
Schwer + Kopka GmbH does its utmost to respect the copyright of third parties and therefore only uses its own or public domain images, sound recordings, videos and text. If, despite these precautions, you should determine an infringement of your rights, we request that you inform us by sending an e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We will delete the relevant content immediately.
3. Data protection
Schwer + Kopka GmbH only collects, stores and processes personal data in accordance with the applicable data protection regulations. Personal data is only collected, stored and processed by Schwer + Kopka GmbH insofar as it is required in the scope of a contractual relationship or for the provision of information requested by the affected party. Schwer + Kopka GmbH will not pass on your personal information to third parties for marketing, advertising, market research or opinion research reasons without your explicit permission. Schwer + Kopka GmbH will also refrain from using your personal data for such purposes itself without your explicit permission.
Anonymous data is automatically stored when our websites are accessed. This storage is restricted to data that does not allow any personal conclusions to be drawn. Similar data is generated when you access any other website. This data includes, for example, information regarding the web browser used, the pages visited and the duration of the visit. This information is completely anonymous and is gathered for the sole purpose of improving the website for the user. Insofar as such data allows the identification of an individual, it will be deleted.
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses "cookies", which are text files placed on your computer to help the website analyse how visitors use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States . Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above.
You can prevent Google’s collection and use of data (cookies and IP address) by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available under https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en.
Please note that this website initializes Google Analytics with the setting
anonymizeIp
This guarantees anonymized data collection by masking the last part of your IP address.
Further information concerning the terms and conditions of use and data privacy can be found at http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/gb.html or at http://www.google.com/intl/en_uk/analytics/privacyoverview.html
When you register for the Schwer + Kopka GmbH e-mail information service, you give us your explicit permission (double opt-in procedure) to use the submitted data for the purpose of sending you the requested information. Your e-mail address is required for the e-mail information service. All other information is provided voluntarily. The newsletter subscription may be cancelled at any time.
Schwer + Kopka GmbH will provide information about any personal data it has stored about you on request. Any agreement regarding the storage and use of personal data by Schwer + Kopka GmbH may be withdrawn at any time by post: Schwer + Kopka GmbH, Siemensstrasse 21, D-40721 Hilden, Germany, or by e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
4. Applicable laws
The laws of the Federal Republic of Germany apply exclusively.
These terms of use are part of the internet publication from which you were referred to this page.
5. Pictures on this website
This Website uses image material from: Schwer + Kopka GmbH, Fotolia, Betzer Schrauben, dibe Verbindungstechnik, Dömer Stanztechnik, Hatebur Umformmaschinen, Honsel Umformtechnik, Kleiner Stanztechnik, Messe Düsseldorf/ctillmann, Nedschroef Machinery, Carlo Salvi, Wilhelm Schumacher, Strecon A/S, Tweer & Lösenbeck, Wafios Umformtechnik
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