Data protection notice for social media channels (O_TE_US)

July 2026

 

This data protection notice applies to the processing of your personal data as our business partner.

1 Data Controller

The data controller is 

Technoform North America, Inc
1755 Enterprise Parkway Ste 300
Twinsburg, OH 44087 USA

Phone: (330) 487-6600 
Email: andrew [dot] parsons [at] technoform [dot] com

For any questions regarding data protection, feel free to contact us at any time using the contact details mentioned above.

2 Purpose and legal basis

We process your data based on the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), HIPPA, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and all other laws relevant to us in terms of data protection.

2.1 Social Media Channels

  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Instagram

As joint controllers of these channels, we have concluded agreements with the network operators that regulate, among other things, the conditions for the use of channels and similar web presence. The following agreements are relevant in each case:

 

2.2 Company presentation and communication

We use our social media channels to communicate with our customers, prospects and users and to inform them about our range of services. The purposes of data processing are the presentation of our company and interaction with users of social networks. In this context, we may receive further information, e.g. because of user comments, private messages or because you follow us or share our content. 

The legal basis for data processing is our legitimate interest in a company presentation, information provision and communication (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR), as well as the implementation of pre-contractual measures with interested parties (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR). 

In case the data subject objects to data processing, we delete our own posts. The storage of data beyond this is subject to the rules of the network operators. You can adjust your privacy settings on the respective network platforms at any time. Further information on data processing by the network operators and on the setting and objection options can be found in the data protection declarations of the network operators.

2.3 HR marketing

We also use social media career networks for the purpose of recruitment. Based on the published information, we search for candidates for our vacancies and address them specifically as part of the personnel search. 

The processing of users' personal data is carried out based on our legitimate interest in an optimized company presentation (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR), as well as based on the implementation of pre-contractual measures with interested parties (Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR). Further information on the processing of applicant data by us can be found in our data protection notice for job applicants.

Information on data processing by the network operators and on the settings and objection options can be found in the privacy policies of the network operators.

2.4 Insights and analytics data

In connection with the operation of our social media channels, we use the analysis functions provided there to obtain statistical evaluations of the users of our social media channels.

For this purpose, cookies and similar technologies such as pixels are used by the network operators when visiting our channels, and a unique user code is created in each case. This user code can be linked to the data of those users who are registered with the platform operators. The information stored on the user code is processed by platform operators, when the user accesses these services. Other entities, such as partners or even third parties, may also use cookies within these services to provide services to the companies advertising on the platforms.

The legal basis for the processing of data after interaction with the content of our social media profiles by the users is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR in conjunction with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR in the event of consent by the users, which they may have given to the network operator. Information on data processing by the network operators and on the settings and objection options can be found in the privacy policies of the network operators.

3 Recipients of personal data

We will only pass on your data to third parties if this should become necessary for the fulfilment of the purpose. Furthermore, data may be passed on to authorities based on legal provisions in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (c) and (e) GDPR.

In addition, in various cases we engage processors in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR, who may receive data from us or have access to your data in connection with their service. In this context, personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the United States. Where required by applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR, we ensure that such transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards, including adequacy decisions issued by the European Commission pursuant to Art. 45 GDPR, the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses pursuant to Art. 46 (2)(c) GDPR, or other legally recognized transfer mechanisms.

4 Your rights

You have the following rights against us in relation to personal data concerning you:

  • Right to information (Art. 15 GDPR).
  • Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR).
  • Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR).
  • Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR).
  • Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR).
  • Right to object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR).
  • Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7 para. 3 GDPR).
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR).

5 Validity and modification of this data protection notice

This data protection notice is currently valid (see status in the heading). Due to further development of our offers or due to changes in legal or official requirements, it may become necessary to change this data protection notice.