Privacy policy

1. Name and contact details of the data controller

If you have any questions regarding the collection, processing or use of your personal data, for information, correction, blocking or deletion of personal data as well as for the revocation of a granted consent or the objection to a certain use of data, please contact us directly as the person responsible:
The responsible party within the meaning of Article 4 (7) of the Basic Data Protection Regulation (DSGVO) and other data protection provisions and national data protection laws of the respective member states is:


NARA Machinery Co, Ltd.
European Branch Office
Europaallee 46
50226 Frechen

Telephone: +49-2234-2776-0
Fax: +49-2234-23067
E-mail: info@nara-e.de

Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
Local Court Cologne: HRB 42579
VAT ID No.: DE 812 518 438
Permanent representative of the branch office: Hiromichi Itabashi

2. Information about the processing of personal data

2.1 Significance and scope

In the following, we provide information about the collection of personal data when using our website and app. Personal data is all data that can be specifically related to a person, such as name, address and an e-mail address. Personal data is therefore information that relates to an identified or identifiable natural person. We process, in particular collect and use such data only if and to the extent necessary to provide our website and our services.

2.2 Legal basis for data processing

The processing of personal data requires a legal basis legitimizing this processing. The following legal bases come into consideration in the present case:

- Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO: The consent of the data subject comprehensive personal data may be processed;

- Art. 6 (1) lit. b DSGVO: Personal data necessary for the performance of a contract may be processed. This also applies to the processing of personal data for necessary, pre-contractual measures;

- Art. 6 (1) lit. c DSGVO: Personal data required for the fulfillment of a legal obligation of the controller may be processed;

- Art. 6 (1) (d) DSGVO: Personal data necessary for the protection of vital interests of the data subject or another natural person may be processed;

- Art. 6 (1) (e) DSGVO: Personal data necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or for the exercise of official authority vested in the controller may be processed;

- Art. 6 (1) lit. f DSGVO: Personal data necessary to protect the legitimate interests of the controller or a third party may be processed, unless the interests, fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject override this interest.

The legal basis underlying the processing in each case is also specifically named in this declaration for each processing activity.

Consent granted by the data subject within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) a DSGVO may be revoked by the data subject at any time. However, the lawfulness of the processing carried out based on the consent up to the revocation remains unaffected by this. (For further information, please refer to point 4).

2.3 Storage period and deletion of personal data

Personal data processed by us will be deleted after storage is no longer necessary. If legal retention periods conflict with this, processing will be restricted accordingly. The storage period is specifically stated for each processing activity in this declaration.

3. Processing activities

3.1 Visiting our website (general): protocol and log files

When you visit our website, we only collect the personal data that your browser transmits to our server. If you wish to view our website, we collect the following data, which is technically necessary for us to display our website to you and to ensure stability and security:

- IP address
- Date and time of the request
- Time zone difference to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
- Content of the request (specific page)
- Access status/HTTP status code
- Amount of data transferred in each case
- Website from which the request comes
- browser
- Operating system and its interface
- Language and version of the browser software.

Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. f DS-GVO.

Purpose of processing:

The personal data collected in this context are processed by us exclusively for the operation of our website, i.e. for the realization of the technical presentation, the comfortable use and also the security of the website. For this reason, our legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) lit. f in the processing is also given.

Storage period:

We delete the data accruing in this context as soon as they are no longer necessary for achieving the aforementioned purpose. Data that are necessary for the provision of our website are deleted at the end of the respective session. We store parts of this data for up to a maximum of 7 days in order to be able to clarify any attacks on our site.
The processing of such data, which is absolutely necessary for the provision of our website, is indispensable. In this respect, the user has no right to object. The above-mentioned storage is carried out directly by us and/or the hosting provider commissioned by us.

3.2 Use of cookies

In addition to the previously mentioned data, cookies are stored on your computer when you use our website. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your hard drive and assigned to the browser you are using. These cookies make it possible to uniquely identify your browser when you return to our website. Cookies are used to make the website as a whole more user-friendly and effective. Some elements of our website require identification even after a page change.

Our website uses the following types of cookies, the scope and functionality of which are explained below:

- Transient cookies (for this purpose a)
- Persistent cookies (see b)

a) Transient cookies are automatically deleted when you close the browser. These include, in particular, session cookies. These store a so-called session ID, with which various requests of your browser can be assigned to the common session. This allows your computer to be recognized when you return to our website. The session cookies are deleted when you log out or close the browser.

b) Persistent cookies are deleted automatically after a specified period of time, which may differ depending on the cookie. You can delete the cookies in the security settings of your browser at any time.
When you access our website for the first time, you will be informed by an info banner about the use of cookies and referred to this privacy policy. You can configure your browser settings according to your preferences and, for example, refuse to accept third-party cookies or all cookies. We would like to point out that you may then not be able to use all functions of this website.

We also use cookies to identify you for subsequent visits if you have an account with us. Otherwise, you would have to log in again for each visit.

Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. f DS-GVO.

Purpose of processing:

The personal data collected in this context with technically necessary cookies are processed by us exclusively for the operation of our website, i.e. for the realization of the technical presentation and/or to simplify the use of our website.
Analysis cookies are used to improve the quality of our website and the included offers
For these reasons, our legitimate interest in the sense of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f in the processing is also given.
Storage period, deletion and objection options:

The cookies are stored on your computer and transmitted from this computer to our website. In this respect, only you have the option to restrict and prevent the use of cookies by making settings on your Internet browser. Cookies that have already been stored can also be deleted by you at any time.


3.3 Contact form and e-mail contact


3.3.1 Contact form

When contacting us via our contact form, the data you provide (your e-mail address and, if applicable, other personal data provided by you, such as your name, your company, your e-mail address and your message) will be processed by us in order to answer your questions and/or to initiate and/or process a possible contractual relationship, if and to the extent this is necessary for this purpose. Data will not be passed on to third parties in this context.

Legal basis:

- General inquiry / message as well as release of the e-mail address (double opt-in): Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO (voluntary consent).
- Message for the preparation, initiation of a contract conclusion - in particular for the conclusion of a contractual relationship and/or processing of a contractual relationship: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b and f DSGVO.

In all other respects a processing of your sent data takes place only,

- if you have given your express consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) p. 1 lit. a DSGVO, processing in the sense of Art. 6 (1) p. 1 lit. f DSGVO is necessary for the assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims, provided that there is no reason to assume that you have an overriding legitimate interest in the processing of your data,

- in the event that a legal obligation exists for the processing pursuant to Art. 6 (1) sentence 1 lit. c DSGVO or

- this is necessary according to Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. b DSGVO for the processing of contractual relationships with you.

Purpose of processing:

The personal data collected in this context will be processed by us exclusively and only to the extent necessary to process the contact or the execution of the contract. In this context, our legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) lit. f DSGVO in the processing is also given.

Storage period:

We delete the data accruing in this context after the storage is no longer necessary, i.e. usually when the purpose pursued has been achieved. If there are legal obligations to retain data, we restrict the processing.

3.3.2 E-mail contact

When contacting us via one of our e-mail addresses, the data you provide (your e-mail address and, if applicable, other personal data provided by you, such as your name and telephone number) will be processed by us in order to answer your questions and/or to initiate and/or process a possible contractual relationship, if and to the extent necessary for this purpose. In this respect, we also store the date and time of transmission.
In this context, the data will not be passed on to third parties.
For security reasons, we recommend that you only transmit e-mails in encrypted form. There are considerable risks associated with the transmission of unencrypted messages. Therefore, please do not send us any sensitive data by unencrypted e-mail.

Legal basis:

- General inquiry / message: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO.
- Message for the preparation, initiation of a contract conclusion - in particular for the conclusion of a contractual relationship and/or processing of a contractual relationship: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b and f DSGVO.

Purpose of processing:

The personal data collected in this context will be processed by us exclusively and only to the extent necessary to process the contact or the execution of the contract. In this context, our legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) lit. f DSGVO in the processing is also given.

Storage period:

We delete the data accruing in this context after the storage is no longer necessary, i.e. usually when the purpose pursued has been achieved. If there are legal obligations to retain data, we restrict the processing.


3.4 Contacting us by telephone and hotline

If you contact us by telephone or via our hotline, the data you provide (e.g. your e-mail address and, if applicable, other personal data provided by you, such as your name and telephone number) will be processed by us in order to answer your questions and/or to initiate and/or process a possible contractual relationship, if and to the extent this is necessary. In this respect, we also store the date and time of transmission.

A transfer to third parties does not take place in this context.

Legal basis:

- General inquiry / message: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO.
- Message for the preparation, initiation of a contract conclusion - in particular for the conclusion of a contractual relationship and/or processing of a contractual relationship: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b and f DSGVO.

Purpose of processing:

The personal data collected in this context will be processed by us exclusively and only to the extent necessary to process the contact or the execution of the contract. In this context, our legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) lit. f DSGVO in the processing is also given.

Storage period:

We delete the data accruing in this context after the storage is no longer necessary, i.e. usually when the purpose pursued has been achieved. If there are legal obligations to retain data, we restrict the processing.

3.5 Contacting us by letter (postal) and fax

If you contact us by letter or fax, the data you provide (e.g. your fax number, your e-mail address and any other personal data you may have provided, such as your name and telephone number) will be processed by us in order to answer your questions and/or to initiate and/or process a possible contractual relationship, if and to the extent this is necessary. In this respect, we also store the date and time of transmission.
A transfer to third parties does not take place in this context.

Legal basis:

- General inquiry / message: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO.
- Message for the preparation, initiation of a contract conclusion - in particular for the conclusion of a contractual relationship and/or processing of a contractual relationship: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b and f DSGVO.

Purpose of processing:

The personal data collected in this context will be processed by us exclusively and only to the extent necessary to process the contact or the execution of the contract. In this context, our legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) lit. f DSGVO in the processing is also given.

Storage period:

We delete the data accruing in this context after the storage is no longer necessary, i.e. usually when the purpose pursued has been achieved. If there are legal obligations to retain data, we restrict the processing.

3.6 Applications and application procedures

When an application and/or further application documents are sent, we process the data sent in order to identify and select suitable potential employees. In the course of these procedures, we also communicate further with the applicants, for example, to conduct an interview. Within the scope of these measures, we provide further information on data processing.

Legal basis:

Art. 88 para. 1 DSGVO in conjunction with. § Section 26 (1) BDSG

Purpose of processing:

Identification and selection of new female employees (f/d) and/or male employees (m/d) to strengthen our team.

Storage period:

If no employment relationship is established after application, the application documents are deleted six months after rejection (Art. 17 para. 3 lit. b DSGVO). If, on the other hand, an employment relationship is established, the required data will be processed for the duration of the employment relationship (Art. 88 (1) DSGVO in conjunction with 26 BDSG).

3.7 Disclosure of personal data to third parties and order processing

We only pass on your personal data to third parties on the basis of an existing legal basis.
In some cases, we use external service providers to process your data. These are carefully selected and commissioned by us, are bound by our instructions and are regularly monitored.

A transfer of personal data in the context of contract processing is insofar to the service providers involved. This includes, for example, the bank or credit institution entrusted with payment matters. In principle, however, only data required for processing will be passed on.

3.7.2 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics on our website. This is a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited ("Google"), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Google Analytics uses cookies. Google Analytics may also use invisible graphics. This makes it possible to evaluate, for example, visitor traffic on our website. Determined information on the use of our website (including the IP address of the user) is transmitted to a Google server, which may be located in the USA or other third countries, and stored there. Such data may be transmitted by Google to contractual partners of Google.

Processed data and data categories:
- IP address
- device identifiers
- Online characteristics (including cookie IDs)

For more information, please visit:

policies.google.com/privacy and at

privacy.google.com/businesses/adsservices/

When using Google Analytics, IP anonymization takes place: Your IP address is shortened by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. The full IP address will only be transmitted to a Google server located in the USA and shortened there in exceptional cases.

For the use of Google Analytics, an order processing agreement has been concluded with Google pursuant to Art. 28 DSGVO. Google processes the data in order to evaluate your use of the website, to summarize website activities and to provide us with further services regarding the use of our website. Google may 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.

In the event that personal data is processed by (sub-)processors in third countries that do not offer an adequate level of data protection, Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, California 94043 USA, provides specific contractual terms (i.e. standard data protection clauses, available at: privacy.google.com/businesses/processorterms/mccs). The permissibility of the transfer therefore exists pursuant to Art. 46 (2) (c) DSGVO based on the agreement of standard data protection clauses to provide adequate safeguards with respect to the protection of privacy and fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals for the transfer of the personal data concerned.

Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. a DSGVO

Google is authorized to engage subcontractors in connection with the commissioned processing. A list of these can be viewed at privacy.google.com/businesses/subprocessors/.

Purpose of processing:

With the help of the integration of Google Analytics, we can analyze user behavior on our website and thereby continuously improve our content.

Storage period, deletion and revocation options:

Personal data processed in this regard will only be stored for as long as necessary for the purpose described or as required by law.

You have a right of revocation with regard to data processing using cookies: You can prevent the processing of your personal data by Google Analytics by clicking on the "Cookie settings" link in the footer of the website by making the desired setting in the cookie banner that then opens. However, you may not be able to use our website or use it to its full extent if this data is not processed.

You can prevent the processing of your personal data by Google Analytics by installing the following browser plug-in: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

You can influence the processing of your personal data by Google Analytics by adjusting the cookie settings of your browser (e.g. delete cookies).

You can view more information regarding the processing of personal data in relation to Google Analytics in Google's privacy policy: support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245

You can view more information regarding Google's privacy settings at the link: privacy.google.com/take-control.html

You are not required by law or contract to provide your personal data as part of Google Analytics, nor is it required to enter into a contract. However, you may not be able to use our website or use it to its full extent if you do not provide this data.

3.8 Our social media channels and appearances on external platforms

We operate additional presences on social media channels and external specialist platforms in order to present our information offerings and services to the users active there. Users active there can also communicate with us directly via the platforms if they are interested.
We currently operate the following additional offerings:

www.linkedin.com/company/7235101/admin/

These offers on social media channels and external platforms can only be accessed on this page via a link. We do not use plugins or other direct interfaces to these external offers for this purpose.

As soon as you access the respective page, the terms and conditions of use and the data protection provisions of the respective channel/platform operators shall apply in any case. In this respect, we have no influence on the data processing that takes place on external sites. Nor do we have any further information about data processing than that provided in the general, public statements by the channel/platform operators.

If you contact us via these channels and platforms, the data you provide (e.g. your account/user name, your e-mail address and, if applicable, other personal data provided by you, such as your name and telephone number) will be processed by us in order to answer your questions and/or to initiate and/or process a possible contractual relationship, if and to the extent this is necessary for this purpose. In this respect, the date and time of transmission are also stored by us.

Legal basis:

- General inquiry / message as well as release of the e-mail address (double opt-in): Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO (voluntary consent).
- Message for the preparation, initiation of a contract conclusion - in particular for the conclusion of a contractual relationship and/or processing of a contractual relationship: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b and f DSGVO.

Purpose of processing:

The personal data collected in this context will be processed by us exclusively and only to the extent necessary to process the contact or the execution of the contract. In this context, our legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) lit. f in the processing is also given.

Storage period:

We delete the data accruing in this context after the storage is no longer necessary, i.e. usually when the purpose pursued has been achieved. If there are legal obligations to retain data, we restrict the processing.

4. Data subject rights

You have the following rights with respect to us regarding personal data concerning you:

- Right to information (Art. 15 DSGVO):
- Right to rectification (Art. 16 DSGVO):
- Right to erasure (Art. 17 DSGVO):
- Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 DSGVO):
- Right to data portability (Art. 20 DSGVO):
- Right to object to processing (Art. 21 DSGVO):
- Right to withdraw consent under data protection law:
- Right to object to automated decision-making in individual cases, including profiling:

You have the right to obtain information about the purposes of processing, the category of personal data, the categories of recipients to whom your data have been or will be disclosed, the planned storage period or at least criteria for determining the storage period, the existence of a right to rectification, erasure, restriction of the processing of personal data concerning you or an objection in this respect, the existence of a right of appeal to the supervisory authority, the origin of your data if this has not been collected by us, as well as about the existence of automated decision-making including profiling - at least with regard to the logic involved in this respect.

You have the right to rectification regarding your personal data stored by us that is incorrect and/or incomplete.

You have the right to erasure with regard to your personal data stored by us, unless the processing is necessary for the exercise of the right to freedom of expression and information, for compliance with a legal obligation, for reasons of public interest or for the assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims;

You have the right to restrict the processing of personal data concerning you, insofar as the accuracy of the data is disputed by you, the processing is unlawful, but you object to its erasure and we no longer need the data, but you need it for the assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims or you have objected to the processing pursuant to Article 21 DSGVO;

You have the right to receive the personal data concerning you that you have provided to us in a structured, common and machine-readable format. You have the right to transfer this data to another controller without hindrance from us, provided that the processing is based on consent pursuant to Art. 6 para.1 lit a DSGVO or Art. 9 para 2 lit a DSGVO or on a contract pursuant to Art. 6 para 1 lit b DSGVO and the processing is carried out with the help of automated processes.

When exercising this right, you also have the right to have the personal data concerning you transferred directly from us to another controller, insofar as this is technically feasible. Freedoms and rights of other persons must not be affected by this.

The right to data portability does not apply to processing of personal data necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.

If your personal data is processed on the basis of legitimate interests pursuant to Art. 6 (1) p. 1 lit. f DSGVO, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data pursuant to Art. 21 DSGVO, provided that there are grounds for doing so that arise from your particular situation or the objection is directed against direct marketing. In the latter case, you have a general right of objection, which is implemented by us without specifying a particular situation.

If the personal data concerning you is processed for the purpose of direct marketing, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you for the purpose of such marketing; this also applies to profiling, insofar as it is related to such direct marketing.

If you object to the processing for direct marketing purposes, the personal data concerning you will no longer be processed for these purposes.

If you wish to exercise your right of revocation or objection, an e-mail to: info@nara-e.de is sufficient.

You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. Such a revocation of consent does not affect the lawfulness of our processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation.
If you wish to exercise your right of revocation or objection, an e-mail to: info@nara-e.de is sufficient.

You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing - including profiling - which produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you. This does not apply if the decision is necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between you and us, is subject to legal provisions of the Union or the Federal Republic of Germany, is permissible and these legal provisions contain appropriate measures to protect your rights and freedoms as well as your legitimate interests, or is made with your express consent.

However, these decisions may not be based on special categories of personal data pursuant to Article 9(1) of the GDPR, unless Article 9(2)(a) or (g) of the GDPR applies and appropriate measures have been taken to protect your rights and freedoms and your legitimate interests.

With regard to the aforementioned cases, we take reasonable steps to safeguard your rights and freedoms as well as your legitimate interests, which include, at a minimum, the right to obtain the intervention of a person on the part of the controller, to express your point of view and to contest the decision.

5. Right to complain to the supervisory authority

Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your residence, place of work or the place of the alleged infringement, if you consider that the processing of personal data concerning you infringes applicable data protection law.

The supervisory authority to which the complaint has been submitted shall inform the complainant of the status and outcome of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy pursuant to Article 78 GDPR.

The supervisory authority responsible for us for matters relating to data protection law is the State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information of North Rhine-Westphalia, Kavalleriestr. 2-4, 40213 Düsseldorf, Germany, telephone: 0211/38424-0, fax: 0211/38424-10, e-mail: poststelle@ldi.nrw.de

6. Data security: encryption and TOM

Our website is SSL-encrypted (Secure Socket Layer) in connection with the highest encryption level supported by your browser. As a rule, this is 256-bit encryption. If your browser does not support 256-bit encryption, we use 128-bit v3 technology instead.

You can tell whether the respective subpage of our website is encrypted by the closed display of the key or lock symbol in the lower status bar of your browser.

We also use appropriate technical and organizational security measures (TOM) to protect your data against accidental or intentional manipulation, partial or complete loss, destruction or against unauthorized access by third parties. Our security measures are continuously improved in line with technological developments and adapted to the current state of the art.

7. Links to external websites of other providers

If we link and/or refer to websites of third parties, the respective operators of these sites are responsible for the processing of data in accordance with data protection law. Therefore, as soon as you leave our site and visit an offer of a third party, the data protection provisions presented there by the person responsible for the respective offer shall apply.

8. Actuality and change of this privacy policy

This data protection declaration is currently valid and has the status: 26.10.2021.
Due to the further development of our website and offers or due to changed legal or regulatory requirements, it may become necessary to change this privacy policy. The current data protection declaration can be accessed at any time on our website under the item "Data protection" or via the direct link: www.nara-e.de/en/privacy-policy/ to the data protection statement can be accessed and printed out by you.