PRIVACY POLICY
Privacy Policy IMS Immobilien Management GmbH
1. Data Protection at a Glance
General Information
The following information provides an overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit our website. Personal data includes all data that can personally identify you. For detailed information on data protection, please refer to our full privacy policy below.
Data Collection on Our Website
Who is responsible for data collection on this website?
The data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find the contact details of the operator in the website’s legal notice (Impressum).
How do we collect your data?
•Your data is collected when you provide it to us, for example, by filling out a contact form.
•Other data is automatically collected by our IT systems when you visit the website (e.g., browser type, operating system, or time of access). This data is collected automatically.
What do we use your data for?
•Some data is collected to ensure the website is provided without errors.
•Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior.
What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right to obtain free information about the origin, recipients, and purpose of your stored personal data at any time. You can also request the correction, blocking, or deletion of this data. If you have further questions, you can contact us via the details provided in the legal notice. Additionally, you have the right to file a complaint with a relevant supervisory authority.
For more information on your rights, please refer to the detailed privacy policy below.
2. General Information and Mandatory Notices
Data Protection
We take the protection of your personal data very seriously and treat it confidentially and in accordance with legal data protection regulations.
When you use our website, various personal data will be collected. This privacy policy explains which data we collect, how we collect it, and for what purposes we use it.
Please note that data transmission over the Internet (e.g., when communicating via email) can have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data against third-party access is not possible.
Information About the Responsible Party
The responsible party for data processing on this website is:
IMS GmbH
Max-Volmer-Str. 28
40724 Hilden
Phone: 02103 – 78 90 464
Email: info[at]ims-gmbh.net
The responsible party determines, alone or in cooperation with others, the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses).
Revocation of Your Consent to Data Processing
Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You may revoke your consent at any time, for example, via a simple email. The legality of the data processing carried out before the revocation remains unaffected.
Right to Object to Data Collection (Art. 21 GDPR)
You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data at any time, based on Article 6(1)(e) or (f) of the GDPR. In the event of an objection, we will no longer process your data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds.
Right to Lodge a Complaint with a Supervisory Authority
You have the right to file a complaint with a relevant data protection supervisory authority if you believe that your data is being processed unlawfully.
3. Data Collection on Our Website
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to facilitate usage and provide certain functionalities. For more details about the cookies used and how to manage them, please refer to our detailed privacy policy.
Server Log Files
When accessing our website, information is automatically stored by the provider in server log files. These include:
•Browser type/version
•Operating system
•Referrer URL
•Hostname of the accessing computer
•Time of the request
•IP address
These data are used to ensure the website functions properly and are not combined with other data sources.
4. Analytics Tools and Third-Party Tools
Google Analytics 4 (GA4) Tracking
Our website uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4), a web analytics service provided by Google LLC (“Google”). GA4 allows us to analyze user behavior on our website and generate statistical evaluations to optimize our offerings.
Google Analytics 4 uses cookies to collect information about website usage, including anonymized IP addresses, session duration, page views, and interactions with the website. IP anonymization is enabled by default, meaning IP addresses are only stored in a truncated form.
Data processing is based on our legitimate interest under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR to analyze and improve website usage. If consent is required (e.g., via a cookie banner), processing will be based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.
You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by adjusting the cookie settings in our consent management tool or by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
For more information on Google’s data usage, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy.
Google Ads (GADs) Tracking
Our website uses Google Ads, an online advertising service provided by Google LLC (“Google”). As part of Google Ads, we use conversion tracking. If you reach our website through a Google advertisement, a cookie will be stored on your device.
These cookies allow Google to recognize whether you have performed a specific action on our website, such as filling out a form or completing a purchase. This information helps us measure and optimize the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
Data processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in measuring advertising success). If consent is required via our cookie banner, processing will be based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.
You can prevent Google Ads cookies from being stored by adjusting your browser settings or managing preferences in our cookie consent tool. Additionally, you can disable personalized advertising in Google’s settings: https://adssettings.google.com/.
For more information on how Google processes data, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy.
Google Tag Manager (GTM)
Our website uses Google Tag Manager (“GTM”), a tool provided by Google LLC (“Google”). Google Tag Manager is a management platform that allows us to integrate and manage various tracking and marketing services on our website.
Google Tag Manager itself does not store any personal data or set cookies. It only triggers tags that may collect data. If you have opted out of tracking (e.g., through a cookie consent tool), this setting will also apply to all tracking tags implemented via GTM.
For more information on how Google Tag Manager works, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy.
6. Plugins and Tools
Real Cookie Banner
We use the consent tool “Real Cookie Banner” to manage consents for cookies and similar technologies. For more details, please visit: https://devowl.io/de/rcb/datenverarbeitung.
Polylang – Multilingual Support on Our Website
Our website uses Polylang, a plugin developed by WP SYNTEX that enables multilingual content. Polylang allows us to provide content in multiple languages and store users’ language preferences.
What data does Polylang process?
Polylang sets a technically necessary cookie (pll_language) to store the user’s preferred language. This cookie retains the language preference for the duration of the session or longer to ensure that the website is displayed in the selected language. No personal data is shared with third parties.
Legal basis for processing
The use of Polylang is based on our legitimate interest under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, as providing multilingual content improves the usability of our website. Since this cookie is classified as technically necessary, no consent is required via the cookie banner.
For more information on Polylang’s data processing, please visit the developer’s website: https://polylang.pro/privacy-policy/.