1. Data Protection at a Glance

General Information

The following notes provide a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data includes all information that can be used to identify you. For detailed information on data protection, please refer to our privacy notice below.

Data Collection on this 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 their contact details in the section “Details of the Data Controller” in this privacy notice.

How do we collect your data?
Some data is provided directly by you, such as through contact forms. Other data is collected automatically or with your consent when visiting the website, e.g. technical information (browser type, operating system, time of access). Collection starts as soon as the website is accessed.

Why do we use your data?
Some data is necessary for the website’s proper operation. Other data may be used to analyze user behavior. If contracts are concluded or initiated via the website, the submitted data will also be processed for contractual offers, orders, or inquiries.

What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right to request free information about the origin, recipient, and purpose of your stored personal data. You may also request correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent, you can revoke it at any time. You have the right, under certain circumstances, to request the restriction of data processing. Additionally, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority.

For more information on your rights and data protection, please feel free to contact us.

Analytics Tools and Third-Party Tools

Your browsing behavior may be statistically analyzed using analytics software when visiting this website. Detailed information on these tools can be found in the complete privacy notice below.

2. Hosting

We host our website content with the following provider:

Our website is hosted on servers provided by ipCONN GmbH (Mühlenstraße 28, 49808 Lingen, Germany). The servers are operated either by us directly or on infrastructure rented in ipCONN’s data center. All data collected during your use of this website is processed on these servers.

The legal basis for processing these data is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest), as hosting is technically necessary for the secure and efficient operation of the website.

A data processing agreement (DPA) has been signed with the hosting provider, in accordance with Article 28 GDPR.

3. General Notice and Mandatory Information

Data Protection

The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We handle your personal data confidentially and in accordance with legal data protection regulations and this privacy notice.

When you use this website, various personal data are collected. This privacy notice explains which data we collect, why we use it, and how it is processed.

Please note that data transmission over the internet (e.g. via email) can have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection from third-party access is not possible.

Details of the Data Controller

The data controller for this website is:

Barlage GmbH
Am Gleis 5
49740 Haselünne‑Flechum
Germany
Tel.: +49 59 62 939 0
Email: info@barlage.de

The data controller is the natural or legal person who, alone or jointly, determines the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g. names, email addresses).

Data Retention

Unless a specific retention period is mentioned in this privacy notice, personal data will be stored until the processing purpose is fulfilled. If you request deletion or withdraw your consent, your data will be deleted, unless legal obligations (e.g. tax or commercial law) require further retention; in that case, deletion will follow once those obligations cease to apply.

Legal Bases of Data Processing

• With consent: Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR (for special categories of data)
• If data is transferred to third countries based on consent: Article 49(1)(a) GDPR
• For cookies or device-fingerprinting: Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25 TDDDG (German Telemedia Act)
• For contract fulfillment or pre-contractual measures: Article 6(1)(b) GDPR
• To comply with legal obligations: Article 6(1)(c) GDPR
• Based on legitimate interest: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR

The specific legal basis for each processing operation is provided below in this privacy notice.

Recipients of Personal Data

We work with various external parties. Personal data is only shared when necessary for contract fulfillment, legal obligation (e.g. tax authorities), legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR), or other legal basis. Data is only shared with processors under a valid data processing agreement. Joint processing relationships are governed by a joint data controller agreement.

Withdrawal of Consent

If you have given consent, you can withdraw it at any time. Processing conducted before the withdrawal remains lawful.

Right to Object to Data Processing

If data processing is based on Article 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR, you have the right to object based on your personal situation. This also applies to profiling. If you object, we will cease processing unless compelling legitimate reasons override your interests or it’s for legal claims. If your data is processed for direct marketing, you can object at any time without stating specific reasons.

Complaints to Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in the EU member state where you reside or work if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive data provided to us in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format and, if technically feasible, to have it transferred directly to another data controller.

Right to Access, Correction, Deletion

You have the right to obtain free information about your stored personal data, its origin, recipients, and processing purpose. You can also request correction or deletion.

Right to Restrict Processing

You can request restriction of the processing of your personal data in certain cases, e.g.:

• If you dispute accuracy of the data
• If processing is unlawful but you prefer restriction over deletion
• If data is no longer needed by us but you require it for legal claims
• If you have lodged an objection under Article 21(1) GDPR and the balancing of interests is pending

During restriction, your data may only be processed with your consent, for legal claims, or to protect someone else’s rights, or for public-interest reasons within the EU.

SSL/TLS Encryption

This website uses SSL/TLS encryption to protect the transmission of confidential information (e.g. orders or inquiries). You can recognize a secure connection by “https\://” and the lock icon in the address bar. With encryption enabled, data you send cannot be read by third parties.

4. Data Collection on this Website

Cookies

We use cookies—small data files—to enhance your experience. Session cookies are temporary and deleted when you close your browser. Permanent cookies stay until you delete them.

Cookies may be first-party (from us) or third-party (e.g. payment services). They serve technical functions (e.g. shopping cart) or enable analytics/advertising.

Necessary cookies are stored based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. Other cookies requiring consent are processed under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25 TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

You can configure your browser to manage cookies, but this may affect website functionality.

Details on cookies and services used can be found in this privacy notice.

Real Cookie Banner

Our website uses consent management by Real Cookie Banner (devowl.io GmbH, Tannet 12, 94539 Grafling) locally installed on our servers. Consent is stored in a cookie until you request deletion, delete it yourself, or the purpose expires. Legal storage obligations remain unaffected.

Real Cookie Banner is used to obtain legally required consents. Legal basis: Article 6(1)(c) GDPR.

Contact via Email, Phone, Fax

When you contact us via email, phone, or fax, your inquiry and personal data (e.g. name) are stored for processing. We do not forward this data without your consent.

The legal basis is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (contractual inquiries) or Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest), or Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (if consent was given). Consent can be withdrawn at any time.

Your inquiry data is kept until you request deletion or withdraw consent, or until processing is complete. Legal retention obligations may apply.

5. Plugins and Tools

Google Fonts (Local Hosting)

We use Google Fonts for consistent typography, hosted locally. No connection to Google servers is initiated.
For more info: see Google Fonts FAQ and our privacy notice.

Google Maps

This site uses Google Maps provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. It allows map embedding.

Using Google Maps requires storing your IP address, typically transmitted to and stored on Google servers in the USA. We have no control over this. Google Maps may load Google Fonts for proper display.

We use Google Maps for better presentation and easier location finding. This is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest). If consent is required (e.g. for cookies), processing is only based on consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25 TDDDG). Consent can be revoked at any time.

Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission’s standard contractual clauses.
Google is certified under the EU–US Data Privacy Framework (DPF).
More details in Google’s privacy policies.