Data Processing Information for the Simi-automotive Websites
This Data Processing Information explains how personal data about you is collected, processed and used by Simi GmbH (hereinafter “Simi,” “we,” or “us”) as data controller when you use the simi-automotive.com Websites available.
At Simi, we take our responsibility to protect your personal data serious. As used in this Data Processing Information, “personal data” means any information – either alone or in combination with other information we can access – that relates to you as an identified or identifiable individual. We respect your right to privacy and will only process your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. This Data Processing Information applies to information we collect when you use the simi-automotive.com Websites and its functionalities.
1. Information on data collection and use
We collect certain information every time you visit our Websites. This information is used for the purposes which we list below. The specific types of personal data we collect depend upon your activities on the Websites, as also further explained below.
1.1 Information that is automatically collected
When you use the Websites without registration, you are not required to actively provide certain personal data; however, we automatically collect and process the following information:
technical session and connection information including IP address of your device; browser type; information about your device, hardware and software; preferences; web pages you visited just before the Websites; pages you viewed on the Websites and dates and times of your visit.
We process and use the data specified above for the purposes of (1) providing the Websites and its functionalities; (2) improving the Website’s features and functionalities; and (3) preventing and detecting misuse and malfunction of the Websites including troubleshooting.
Collection of this type of information occurs inter alia by means of cookies. For more detailed information on the types of cookies and their specific purposes, please see Sec. 2 below.
The processing and use of the data is based on statutory provisions which justify those operations on the grounds that (1) the processing is necessary for the performance of the contract about the use of the Websites; or (2) Simi has a legitimate interest in ensuring the functionality and error-free operation of the Websites and that it is tailored to the user’s needs.
1.2 User requests, account creation and signing-in
When you create an Account (which is required for some parts of the Websites), we collect the information you provide in the registration process, which may include:
First name and surname, sex, email address, phone numbers, area of activity, industry category, name and type of your organisation, company’s address.
The same data is processed when the user fills in the contact form on the website, e.g. the user sends a request for technical information.
We process and use the information specified above for the purposes of (1) checking your eligibility for and the administration of your Account; (2) performing the Terms of Use regarding the Websites and any and all rights and obligations thereunder; (3) tailoring the Websites and the content to your needs; and (4) communicating with you by sending you technical notices, updates, security alerts and support and administrative messages, respond to your questions and requests and provide customer service.
The processing and use of the data is based on statutory provisions which justify those operations on the grounds that (1) the processing is necessary for the performance of the Agreement including the Terms of Use regarding the Websites; or (2) Simi has a legitimate interest in ensuring the functionality of the Websites and that it is tailored to the user’s needs.
If you create or log in to an Account we use your login data (user name and password) for the purpose of providing and administrating your access to the Websites and – as the case maybe – further online services by Simi or third parties which are accessible through the Websites. The information you provide in order to register (user name and password) is processed to check and verify your authorisation and to handle requests from you to reset your password.
1.3 Personal data from other sources: Social media plugins and networks
When using our Websites we allow you to share information with social media sites or to connect your account with the respective social media site using so-called social plugins. Social networks are able to retrieve personal data, independently of whether you interact with the plugin or not.
For this reason, when we use social plugins on our websites from social networks we integrate them in the following way: When you visit our websites, the social plugins are deactivated, i.e. no data is transmitted to the operators of these networks. If you want to use one of the networks, click on the respective social plugin to establish a direct connection to the server of the respective network. If you are logged onto a social network while visiting our Websites with social media plugins embedded in them, the network can collect and store information about such visit and link it to your social media user account. If you want to avoid this, please log out of the network before activating the social plugin. Once you log out, the data retrieved from your visit to the Websites cannot be combined with the data of your social network user account.
Simi has no control over the data collected by social media networks through its plugins. We encourage you to read their privacy policies to learn more about the use and function of social media plugins, the categories of data collected, the purposes it is collected for as well as the social networks’ overall data protection practices.
Social plugins of Facebook
Facebook is provided by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited.; 4 Grand Canal Square; Grand Canal Harbour; Dublin 2 Ireland. You will find information on data protection at Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/policy.
Social plugins of Instagram
Instagram is provided by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited.; 4 Grand Canal Square; Grand Canal Harbour; Dublin 2 Ireland. You will find information on data protection at Instagram here: https://help.instagram.com/519522125107875
Social plugins from Twitter
Twitter is provided by Twitter Inc., 1355 Market St, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA. You will find information on data protection at Twitter here: https://twitter.com/de/privacy.
Social plugins from LinkedIn
LinkedIn is provided by LinkedIn Corporation, 2029 Stierlin Court, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. You will find information on data protection at LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy.
Social plugins from YouTube
YouTube is provided by Google Ireland Limited; Gordon House; Barrow Street; Dublin 4; Irland. You will find information on data protection at YouTube here: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de&gl=de
In case you choose to share information on social media or if you choose to connect your account with the respective social media site, those social media sites give us automatically access to certain personal data retained by them about you consisting of content viewed by you, content liked by you and information about the advertisements you have been shown or have clicked on.
Further, you can access our Websites via a third party service, e.g. you can access our Websites from our social media profiles. In those cases we collect personal data from your social media user account consisting of your first and last name, email address and phone number and any other information you have made public.
We process and use the information specified above for the purposes of improving the Websites’ features and functionalities, as well as for offering you a personalised service.
The processing and use of the data is based on statutory provisions which justify those operations on the grounds that Simi has a legitimate interest in ensuring that the functionality of the Websites is tailored to the user’s needs, for targeted marketing purposes and for market research.
You can restrict our access to your personal data by changing your privacy settings on the respective social media sites.
1.4 Further services
You may provide further information to us when you order further services through the Websites; such information may include: delivery address; payment information, etc. The collection and use of such additional information is governed by a separate Data Processing Information for the particular service.
Data Protection Notice for Social Media
2. Cookies and other tracking technologies
We use cookies, a standard Internet technology that allows us to store and retrieve login and other usage information for every user of the Websites. “Cookies” are small text files that are stored by your web browser on your computer's hard drive. They allow us to store such things as user preferences. Our Websites uses both session cookies and persistent cookies. Session cookies are temporary cookies that expire (and are automatically erased) when you close your browser. Persistent cookies stay in your browser until they expire, or until you delete them.
Cookies allow us to recognise your device (e.g. your laptop or mobile device) so that your experience of our Websites can be tailored to your device. Cookies do not typically identify you as an individual, just the device you are using. We use cookies to save information such as passwords and preferences so you don’t have to re-enter it each time you visit our Websites, to deliver content tailored to your interests and to optimise the performance of the Websites. The information connected with the cookie can also be visitors' preferences and record session information, such as pages visited, interactions with the Websites’ features, time spent on our Websites and language preference.
Most internet browsers allow you to block cookies from your browser. If you do not agree to the use of these cookies please disable them by following the instructions for your browser set out here: https://www.allaboutcookies.org/ or use the automated disabling tool where available. However, some of the services in relation to the Websites will not function well if cookies are disabled.
Below, we have provided a list of the categories of cookies used on our Websites, and a description of what these cookies do. Some of these cookies are essential to the operation of the Websites. Others are not essential, but help us to improve our Websites by collecting anonymous user information, or try and improve your experience of our Websites by remembering your choices.
We use the following types of cookies:
Strictly necessary cookies: – which enable services and applications you have specifically asked for
We use certain cookies which are essential to the operation of our Websites. For example, these types of cookies enable you to log into secure areas of our Websites, provide the necessary security your visit to our Websites requires, and help ensure the content of the pages you request loads quickly. Without these cookies, our Websites services that you have asked for cannot be provided as required.
The use of these cookies implicates processing the following type of data: [anonymous browser session ID, permission groups, user ID]. As far as this data must be considered personal data, the processing is based on statutory provisions which justify this on the ground that the processing is necessary to provide the requested Websites services.
Functional cookies: – which remember your choices to improve your experience
These cookies allow our Websites to remember choices you make, such as remembering your preferred language, the type of device you are using, the region you are in. The aim of these cookies is to provide you with a more personal experience so that you don't have to reset your preferences each time you visit the Websites. As described above, you may disable any of these functional cookies; but if you do so, then various functions of our Websites may be unavailable to you or may not work the way you want them to.
The use of these cookies implicates processing the following type of data: [device ID, preferred language]. As far as this data must be considered personal data, the processing is based on statutory provisions which justify this on the ground that (1) the processing is necessary to provide the requested Websites services; or (2) We have a legitimate interest in ensuring the functionality of the Websites and that it is tailored to the user’s needs.
Third party cookies: – which collect information for third parties
Cookie Settings
Cookie List
A cookie is a small piece of data (text file) that a website – when visited by a user – asks your browser to store on your device in order to remember information about you, such as your language preference or login information. Those cookies are set by us and called first-party cookies. We also use third-party cookies – which are cookies from a domain different than the domain of the website you are visiting – for our advertising and marketing efforts. More specifically, we use cookies and other tracking technologies for the following purposes:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
Strictly Necessary Cookies | ||
Cookie Subgroup | Cookies | Cookies used |
simi-automotive.com | fe_typo_user | First party |
simi-automotive.com | be_typo_user | First party |
cookiebot.com | CookieConsent | Third party |
simi-automotive.com | resolution | First party |
| fonts.net | __cf_bm | Third party |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.
Functional Cookies | ||
Cookie Subgroup | Cookies | Cookies used |
www.youtube.com, youtube.com, doubleclick.net, www.youtube-nocookie.com | IDE | Third party |
www.youtube.com, youtube.com, doubleclick.net, www.youtube-nocookie.com | test_cookie | Third party |
| www.youtube.com, youtube.com, doubleclick.net, www.youtube-nocookie.com | GPS | Third party |
| www.youtube.com, youtube.com, doubleclick.net, www.youtube-nocookie.com | VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | Third party |
| www.youtube.com, youtube.com, doubleclick.net, www.youtube-nocookie.com | YSC | Third party |
| www.youtube.com, youtube.com, doubleclick.net, www.youtube-nocookie.com | yt.innertube::nextId | Third party |
| www.youtube.com, youtube.com, doubleclick.net, www.youtube-nocookie.com | yt.innertube::requests | Third party |
| www.youtube.com, youtube.com, doubleclick.net, www.youtube-nocookie.com | yt-player-headers-readable | Third party |
| www.youtube.com, youtube.com, doubleclick.net, www.youtube-nocookie.com | yt-player-bandaid-host | Third party |
| www.youtube.com, youtube.com, doubleclick.net, www.youtube-nocookie.com | ytidb::LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEY | Third party |
| www.youtube.com, youtube.com, doubleclick.net, www.youtube-nocookie.com | yt-player-bandwidth | Third party |
| www.youtube.com, youtube.com, doubleclick.net, www.youtube-nocookie.com | DEVICE_INFO | Third party |
| Matomo, tracking.newego.de | _pk_id# | Third party |
| Matomo, tracking.newego.de | _pk_ses# | Third party |
Other tracking technologies
This site uses web fonts from Monotype GmbH (fonts.com or fast.fonts.net) for the uniform display of fonts. When you access a page, your browser loads the required web fonts into your browser cache. For this purpose, your browser connects to the fonts.com servers. fonts.com may also log this call. This means that your IP address is associated with our website at fonts.com. These web fonts are used in the interest of a uniform and attractive presentation. This represents a legitimate interest within the meaning of Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f GDPR. If your browser does not support web fonts, a standard font will be used by your computer.
For more information about fonts.com, see https://www.fonts.com/info/legal and in the Fonts.com privacy policy: https://www.fonts.com/info/legal/privacy/ and in the privacy policy of Monotype GmbH: https://www.monotype.com/legal/privacy-policy/
3. Contact forms, subscription to newsletters and other marketing communications
The Websites may offer you the possibility to subscribe to a newsletter or other marketing communications which will be sent to you via email. For this purpose we process and use your name and email address in order to provide you with the newsletter and other subscribed communications. The type of newsletter depends on the selection company type and vehicle type in the registration form.
The processing and use of personal data for the purpose of subscriptions to newsletters and other marketing communications is based on (1) statutory provisions which justify those operations on the ground that the processing is necessary for the performance of the subscription; or (2) your consent.
We use the double-opt-in-procedure in order to verify your subscription / consent. We store your confirmation in order to document and prove your subscription / consent. You have the right to cancel your subscription / to withdraw your consent at any time without incurring any costs other than the transmission costs in accordance with the basic tariffs. The cancellation / withdrawal of consent shall not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before the cancellation / withdrawal.
4. Order of brochures and further promotional materials
You can order brochures and – also in context of specific applications and services provided through the Websites - further promotional and advertising materials on our Websites. We process and use the information you provide (such as your name, address, further contact details as well as the selected brochure) to execute your order and send you the material in the desired manner (via email, postal service etc.).
The processing and use of personal data for these purposes is based on (1) statutory provisions which justify those operations on the ground that the processing is necessary for the performance of the orders; or (2) your consent. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. The withdrawal of consent shall not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
5. Sharing data within the ZF Group
Simi is a company located in Germany which operates globally and is part of the ZF group of companies, the current members of which are specified here (“ZF Group”). The data you provide to us in the course of registration for an Account (see no. 1.2 above), will be stored in our centralised customer data base in Germany and shared within the ZF Group for the purpose of managing your relationship with ZF and the ZF Group.
The sharing and use of the data is based on statutory provisions which justify those operations on the grounds that (1) the processing is necessary for the performance of the Agreement including the Terms of Use regarding the Websites; or (2) Simi has a legitimate interest in sharing this data within the ZF Group for internal administrative purposes.
The Account information relating to you might be processed outside of your local jurisdiction and the European Economic Area including, in the following countries/regions e.g. US, Mexico, Canada, Ukraine, Turkey, Russia, Greater China, Switzerland, Serbia, Japan, UAE, India, Australia, Singapore, Indonesia, Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines, South Africa, Algeria, Tunisia, Mauritius, Argentina, Brazil and Columbia. Where we are required not to transfer your personal data out of your local jurisdiction as per the applicable laws on data protection in your local jurisdiction, we will take appropriate measures to ensure the compliance with such requirements.
Any transfer of your personal data to a third country (i. e. which is not a member of EU/EEA) will continue to be in compliance with all applicable data protection laws.
As far as a third country is not recognized by the European Commission or in your local jurisdiction to provide an adequate level of protection, we will take appropriate safeguards to ensure adequate protection of your data; e.g. by concluding data transfer agreements with third country recipients comprising standard contractual clauses which in accordance with the decisions of the European Commission provide adequate safeguards and can be requested under dataprotection@zf.com
Sharing data outside of the ZF Group
In order to provide certain Applications and Services we share your data with particular external parties which perform services on our behalf. We may use third party service providers to offer or facilitate services on our behalf, such as a newsletter service provider, IT-provider, web hosting provider as well as any other service provider which act as data processors and therefore process the data on our behalf and under our instructions. These third parties are prohibited from using your personal data for their own commercial, promotional or any other purposes than those explicitly instructed for and they have to follow our express instructions and comply with appropriate security measures to protect your personal data.
We might disclose personal information when required by law to comply with a current judicial proceeding, a court order or legal process served on us, or as otherwise required by any applicable law, rule or regulation.
6. Detecting and prosecute misuse
We retain usage data including IP-addresses for the purpose of detecting and – as the case maybe – prosecuting misuse of the Websites. Unless required for prosecution purposes, the data will be deleted after 7 days. The retention and use of the data is based on statutory provisions which justify those operations on the grounds that (1) the processing is necessary for the performance of the Agreement including the Terms of Use regarding the Websites; or (2) Simi has a legitimate interest in ensuring the functionality and security of the Websites.
7. Deletion of data
Generally, we delete personal data as soon as it is no longer necessary in relation to the purposes for which the data was initially collected or processed. In case the processing is based on consent and you withdraw your consent we will delete your personal data without undue delay after the withdrawal unless we are legally required to retain the data.
8. Other services, applications and websites
Via the Websites you may access other services and applications the use of personal data by which is explained in separate date protection information documents. Also, our Websites contains links to other websites. Simi is not responsible for the use and protection of personal data on these other sites. We encourage you to be aware when you leave our Websites and to read the data protection information of the other websites.
YouTube:
To embed video clips in our websites, we use the YouTube video platform, which is operated by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. When you access a corresponding page of our website, the embedded YouTube player connects to YouTube so that the video or audio file can be transmitted and played back. In this context, data is processed by YouTube. YouTube is the controller responsible for processing this data, which we have no influence over. For more information on the processing of data by YouTube, see their Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en&gl=en
Google Maps:
On our websites, we use the service Google Maps, which is operated by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. To allow you to use Google Maps, Google Ireland Limited stores your IP address. This information is usually transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there. Google Ireland Limited is the controller responsible for processing this data, which we have no influence over. For more information on how Google Ireland Limited processes the data, see its Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en&gl=en
Kaltura
For the purpose of embedding video clips into our Websites, we use services provided by Kaltura, Inc [https://corp.kaltura.com/]. By default, the Kaltura video player does not use any cookies. However, Kaltura supplied plugins and other third-party player plugins may use cookies. The cookies used by third party plugins are controlled by the third parties. Please check with Kaltura for a description of the cookies used in their plugins and respective third parties cookies: List of Cookies Used in KMS and the Kaltura Player | Kaltura Knowledge | Privacy Policy | Kaltura
9. Your rights
You are generally entitled to request from us access to and rectification or erasure of personal data that we store about you or – as the case maybe - restriction of processing as far as it concerns you or to object to processing as well as the assert your right to data portability; all as granted by applicable data protection laws. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
10. Contact
In case of any request concerning our use, integrity and/or accuracy of your personal data or in case you want to assert any of your rights mentioned under Sec. 9, you may contact us by email at info@simi.com.
The contact details of our data protection officer are as follows:
Simi Reality Motion Systems GmbH
Data Protection Officer
Max-Planck-Straße 11
85716 Unterschleißheim
Germany
11. Changes to this data protection information
As our collection and processing of your data may change over time, we might also modify this Data Protection Information in order for it to always correctly reflect our data processing practices. We encourage you to review it from time to time.
Last modified: March 2023