Last update: 15.06.2009

Previously altered chapters: Google Analytics

Protecting the privacy and rights of the individual is of the utmost concern to .riess. As a result, we treat the data you provide with the utmost care. Most of our internet pages do not require any further input on your part. However, some do ask for certain information. Otherwise .riess will most likely be unable to provide the services you desire. The following indications make clear how .riess records, saves and uses personal data.

Consent
When you use our website, you automatically consent to the storage and use of your data as described below. Should there be any changes to the data protection, we will inform you at the beginning of this page.

Using your personal data
We will only save you personal data after we have received your prior consent. It is your decision to provide us your data or not. Distributing this information to individuals or companies outside the .riess group only occurs with your expressed consent. Any other action is only considered when we are obliged to do so by law. Your personal data are only used for the following  purposes as described below.

User registration
If you register as a user, you can subscribe to our newsletter, receive our prospectus in the mail or access our download area.

E-Mail contact
In giving us your email address, you agree that we communicate with you in this manner. You can inform at any time if you wish not to receive any emails from us anymore.

Online application
You can apply online for a job at .riess. This way we will have access to your personal data. If we cannot currently consider your application, we will, if you have no objections, save your data for future consideration.

Event announcements
You can, as a rule, register on the website to take part in events which .riess has organized or participates in. The data you provide will only be stored in the context of these events.

Links to other websites
The .riess website may contain links to other companies. .riess is neither responsible for its contents nor for the data protection precautions of these companies.

Altering and deleting data
You can inform us at any time if you wish to alter or delete any personal data you have given us.

Security
When storing and using your personal data we will take appropriate measures to ensure that your data is protected from unauthorized access from third parties.

Google Analytics
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 analyze how users 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.

Contact with .riess
If you have any questions or suggestions concerning these data protection references don’t hesitate to contact us per e-mail form.