Privacy Policy

Introduction

Laboratory for Human-Machine-Interaction GmbH takes the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations and this Privacy Policy. Below, we provide an overview of how we collect, use, and protect your data.

1. Name and Contact Information of the
Controller

Laboratory for Human-Machine-Interaction GmbH
Gustav-Poensgen-Straße 29
40215 Düsseldorf
Germany
Phone: +49 174 5804 192
Email: info@hml-duesseldorf.de

2. Contact Information of the Data Protection Officer

You may reach our Data Protection Officer at the following address:

Data Protection Officer
Laboratory for Human-Machine-Interaction GmbH
Gustav-Poensgen-Straße 29
40215 Düsseldorf
Germany
Phone: +49 174 5804 192
Email: info@hml-duesseldorf.de

3. Collection and Storage of Personal Data; Purpose and Method of Use

a. When Visiting the Website

When you visit our website, your browser automatically sends information to our server, which is temporarily stored in a log file. The following information is collected without your intervention and stored until automatic deletion:

• IP address of the requesting computer

• Date and time of access

• Name and URL of the accessed file

• Referrer URL (the website you came from)

• Browser used, operating system, and the name of your access provider

These data are processed by us for the following purposes:

• Ensuring smooth connection establishment to our website

• Providing convenient use of our website

• Evaluating system security and stability

• Other administrative purposes

The legal basis for this data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interests result from the purposes listed above. Under no circumstances do we use collected data to draw conclusions about your personal identity.

b. When Using Our Contact Form

If you have questions, you may contact us using the form provided on the website. A valid email address is required so that we can identify the sender and respond accordingly. Additional information can be provided voluntarily.

Data processing for the purpose of contacting us occurs based on your voluntary consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.

4. Transfer of Data

Your personal data will not be transmitted to third parties for purposes other than those listed below. We will only share your personal data with third parties if:

• You explicitly consent according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR;

• Disclosure pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR is necessary for asserting, exercising, or defending legal claims, provided no overriding legitimate interests exist;

• A legal obligation exists for disclosure pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR;

• Disclosure is legally permissible and required to process contractual relationships with you according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.

5. Cookies

We use cookies on our website. Cookies are small files automatically created by your browser and stored on your device (laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc.) when you visit our website. Cookies do not harm your device and contain no viruses, trojans, or other malware.

Cookies store device-specific information but do not directly reveal your identity. We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. For example, session cookies recognize previously visited pages and are automatically deleted when you leave our site. Temporary cookies are stored on your device for a defined period to improve usability.

6. Analytics and Third-party Tools

a. Tracking Tools

We use tracking tools based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR to continually optimize and tailor our website.

Google Analytics
To optimize our website, we use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc.
Further information on Google Analytics privacy is available here: Google Analytics Help.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request information about your personal data processed by us pursuant to Art. 15 GDPR.

• Demand prompt rectification or completion of inaccurate/incomplete data pursuant to Art. 16 GDPR.

• Request deletion of your personal data pursuant to Art. 17 GDPR, unless processing is required for compliance with a legal obligation.

8. Right to Object

If your personal data are processed based on legitimate interests under Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR, you have the right to object to such processing under Art. 21 GDPR.

9. Data Security

We use SSL encryption (Secure Socket Layer) with the highest encryption level supported by your browser during your website visit.

10. Validity and Updates to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy is currently valid as of July 2025.