Data protection

1. name and contact details of the controller and the company data protection officer

This data protection information applies to data processing by:

Responsible persons:

red line Intern. Spedition GmbH
Gewerbepark Kachtenhausen 1 – 10
32791 Lage, Germany
T +49 (0) 5232 9980-50
F +49 (0) 5232 9980-599
info@red-line.biz
Managing Director: Jens Grotebrune

The company data protection officer red line Intern. Spedition GmbH can be contacted at the above address, Attn. of the data protection officer or at datenschutz@mw1group.com.

2. collection and storage of personal data and the nature and purpose of their use

a) When visiting the website

When you visit our website www.red-line-logistics.com, the browser used on your device automatically sends information to the server of our website. This information is temporarily stored in a so-called log file. The following information is collected without any action on your part and stored until it is automatically deleted:

IP address of the requesting computer,
Date and time of access,
Name and URL of the retrieved file,
Website from which access is made (referrer URL),
the browser used and, if applicable, the operating system of your computer and the name of your access provider.

We process the aforementioned data for the following purposes:

Ensuring a smooth connection to the website,
To ensure a comfortable use of our website,
Evaluation of system security and stability and
for other administrative purposes.

The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest follows from the purposes for data collection listed above. Under no circumstances do we use the data collected for the purpose of drawing conclusions about your person. We also use cookies and analysis services when you visit our website. You can find more detailed explanations on this in Sections. 4 and 5 of this privacy policy.

b) When using our contact form

For questions of any kind, we offer you the opportunity to contact us via a form provided on the website. It is necessary to provide a valid e-mail address so that we know who sent the request and can answer it. Further information can be provided voluntarily. Data processing for the purpose of contacting us is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR on the basis of your voluntarily given consent. The personal data collected by us for the use of the contact form will be automatically deleted after your inquiry has been dealt with.

3. disclosure of data

We only pass on your personal data to third parties if:

You have given your consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR have given your express consent to this,
the disclosure pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR is necessary for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims and there is no reason to assume that you have an overriding legitimate interest in the non-disclosure of your data,
in the event that the disclosure pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. c GDPR there is a legal obligation, and
this is legally permissible and in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. B GDPR for the processing of contractual relationships with you.

As a rule, the involvement of instruction-dependent service providers is required for contract processing, such as data center operators, transport or shipping service providers or other parties involved in the fulfillment of the contract. External service providers who process data on our behalf are carefully selected and strictly bound by contract, e.g. through strict technical and organizational measures as well as additional controls. Your data will only be transferred if you have given us your express consent to do so or on the basis of a legal regulation.

Data will not be transferred to third countries outside the EU/EEA or to an international organization unless appropriate safeguards are in place. These include the EU standard contractual clauses and an adequacy decision by the EU Commission.

The data may be passed on independently of this:

for the purpose of transportation services, forwarding services and customs clearance to transport companies and forwarding agents associated with us;
for the purpose of credit assessment before conclusion of the contract by contractually connected credit agencies
in the event of payment irregularities / default, receivables data may be passed on to a debt collection agency,

4. payment processing

For the purpose of processing payments in connection with forwarding orders, payment data such as account or credit card details, contact and identification data are collected. For the authorization of the credit card payment, the check digit is requested for each payment transaction. This is not stored, but is used solely for payment processing.

5. cookies

We use cookies on our website. These are small files that your browser automatically creates and that are stored on your end device (laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc.) when you visit our website. Cookies do not cause any damage to your end device and do not contain any viruses, Trojans or other malware. Information is stored in the cookie that results in each case in connection with the specific end device used. However, this does not mean that we obtain direct knowledge of your identity. On the one hand, the use of cookies serves to make the use of our website more convenient for you. For example, we use so-called session cookies to recognize that you have already visited individual pages of our website. These are automatically deleted after you leave our site. In addition, we also use temporary cookies to optimize user-friendliness, which are stored on your device for a specified period of time. If you visit our site again to use our services, it is automatically recognized that you have already visited us and which entries and settings you have made so that you do not have to enter them again. On the other hand, we use cookies to statistically record the use of our website and to evaluate it for the purpose of optimizing our offer for you (see section 6). These cookies enable us to automatically recognize that you have already visited our website when you visit it again. These cookies are automatically deleted after a defined period of time. The data processed by cookies are necessary for the purposes mentioned to safeguard our legitimate interests and those of third parties in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR required. Most browsers accept cookies automatically. However, you can configure your browser so that no cookies are stored on your computer or a message always appears before a new cookie is created. However, completely deactivating cookies may mean that you cannot use all the functions of our website.

6. analysis tools

Tracking tools

The tracking measures listed below and used by us are carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR. With the tracking measures used, we want to ensure a needs-based design and the continuous optimization of our website. On the other hand, we use the tracking measures to statistically record the use of our website and to evaluate it for the purpose of optimizing our offer for you. These interests are to be regarded as legitimate within the meaning of the aforementioned provision. The respective data processing purposes and data categories can be found in the corresponding tracking tools.

a) Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analysis service of Google Inc(https://www.google.de/intl/de/about/)(1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; hereinafter referred to as “Google”) for the purpose of designing and continuously optimizing our pages to meet your needs. In this context, pseudonymized user profiles are created and cookies (see section 4) are used. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website such as

Browser type/version,
operating system used,
Referrer URL (the previously visited page),
Host name of the accessing computer (IP address),
Time of the server request,

are transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. The information is used to evaluate the use of the website, to compile reports on website activity and to provide other services relating to website activity and internet usage for the purposes of market research and the needs-based design of this website. This information may also be transferred to third parties if this is required by law or if third parties process this data on our behalf. Under no circumstances will your IP address be merged with other Google data. The IP addresses are anonymized so that they cannot be assigned (IP masking). 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. You can also prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (including your IP address) and the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing a browser add-on(https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de). As an alternative to the browser add-on, especially for browsers on mobile devices, you can also prevent Google Analytics from collecting data:

An opt-out cookie is set to prevent the future collection of your data when you visit this website. The opt-out cookie is only valid in this browser and only for our website and is stored on your device. If you delete the cookies in this browser, you must set the opt-out cookie again. Further information on data protection in connection with Google Analytics can be found in the Google Analytics help section(https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de).

b) Google Adwords Conversion Tracking

We also use Google Conversion Tracking to statistically record the use of our website and to evaluate it for the purpose of optimizing our website for you. Google Adwords places a cookie (see section 4) on your computer if you have reached our website via a Google ad. These cookies lose their validity after 30 days and are not used for personal identification. If the user visits certain pages of the Adwords customer’s website and the cookie has not yet expired, Google and the customer can recognize that the user clicked on the ad and was redirected to this page. Each Adwords customer receives a different cookie. Cookies can therefore not be tracked via the websites of Adwords customers. The information collected using the conversion cookie is used to generate conversion statistics for Adwords customers who have opted for conversion tracking. Adwords customers learn the total number of users who clicked on their ad and were redirected to a page with a conversion tracking tag. However, they do not receive any information with which users can be personally identified. If you do not wish to participate in the tracking process, you can also refuse the setting of a cookie required for this – for example, by changing your browser settings to generally deactivate the automatic setting of cookies. You can also deactivate cookies for conversion tracking by setting your browser to block cookies from the domain “www.googleadservices.com”. You can find Google’s privacy policy on conversion tracking here(https://services.google.com/sitestats/de.html).

7. video surveillance

(1) Parts of our business premises that are not accessible to the public are under video surveillance. This applies in particular to entrances and ramps or areas that require special protection due to the storage or handling of particularly valuable goods.

(2) The purposes of video surveillance are regularly the exercise of domiciliary rights; investigation, prevention and prosecution of criminal offenses; preservation of evidence in the event of an incident; handling of insurance claims and complaints. This video surveillance is regularly carried out in consideration of the legitimate interests of the company, such as, for example This video surveillance is regularly carried out under consideration of the legitimate interests of the company, such as the protection of domiciliary rights or the prevention of criminal offenses and the protection of our employees, customers, interested parties and other contractual partners. Under no circumstances is it used to monitor behavior or performance. We have specially marked the areas monitored by video with signs. The legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR in conjunction with. § 4 BDSG.

8. data protection for applications and in the application process

(1) We are pleased if you are interested in us as a potential employer and offer you the opportunity to apply electronically, for example by e-mail or on our website at https://www.mw1group.com/karriere/. For your application, we require personal data (including, for example, your surname, first name, address, e-mail address, the position for which you are applying and details of your personal application). We collect and process the personal data you provide as part of an application solely for the purpose of handling the application process.

(2) We collect your personal data that is relevant to the application process or that you provide to us in the course of the application process. In order to assess your application carefully, we may also require additional information, e.g. on your previous professional career.

(3) In the case of an online application, you enter your personal data in the online forms or send them to us by email and upload the relevant documents. If you apply via other channels, we will record the relevant information from your application and store your application documents in our system.

(4) If an employment contract is concluded with an applicant, the transmitted data will be stored for the purpose of processing the employment relationship in compliance with the statutory provisions. If no employment contract is concluded, the application documents will be automatically deleted six months after notification of the rejection decision, provided that deletion does not conflict with any other legitimate interests of the controller. Other legitimate interest in this sense is, for example, a burden of proof in proceedings under the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).

(5) You also have the option of asking us to delete your data. If you would like us to delete your applicant data in compliance with the legal retention periods, please contact us at the address given above.

9. online presence on Facebook

(1) We maintain an online presence on the social network Facebook in order to communicate with our customers and interested parties active there and so that they can find out about our range of services. We provide a link to our online presence at facebook.com/mw1group. When accessing the Facebook network, the terms and conditions and data processing guidelines of the operator Facebook apply. There is no data exchange between our website and Facebook.

(2) Unless otherwise stated in this privacy policy, we only process the data of users of our Facebook presence when they communicate with us, for example when they write posts on our online presence.

10. integration of Google Maps

(1) We use the Google Maps service on this website. This allows us to show you interactive maps directly on the website and enables you to use the map function conveniently.

(2) By visiting the website, Google receives the information that you have accessed the corresponding subpage of our website. In addition, the data mentioned under § 3 of this declaration will be transmitted. This takes place regardless of whether Google provides a user account through which you are logged in or whether no user account exists. If you are logged in to Google, your data will be assigned directly to your account. If you do not wish your data to be associated with your Google profile, you must log out before activating the button. Google stores your data as usage profiles and uses them for the purposes of advertising, market research and/or the needs-based design of its website. Such an evaluation is carried out in particular (even for users who are not logged in) to provide needs-based advertising and to inform other users of the social network about your activities on our website. You have the right to object to the creation of these user profiles, whereby you must contact Google to exercise this right.

(3) Further information on the purpose and scope of data collection and its processing by the plug-in provider can be found in the provider’s privacy policy. There you will also find further information on your rights in this regard and setting options to protect your privacy: http://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy. Google also processes your personal data in the USA and has submitted to the EU-US Privacy Shield, https://www.privacyshield.gov/EU-US-Framework.

11. right of objection

If your personal data is processed on the basis of legitimate interests pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data in accordance with Art. 21 GDPR, provided that there are reasons for this arising from your particular situation or the objection is directed against direct advertising. In the latter case, you have a general right to object, which will be implemented by us without specifying a particular situation. If you wish to exercise your right of revocation or objection, simply send an e-mail to

12. data security

We use the widespread SSL (Secure Socket Layer) method in conjunction with the highest level of encryption supported by your browser when you visit our website. As a rule, this is 256-bit encryption. If your browser does not support 256-bit encryption, we use 128-bit v3 technology instead. You can tell whether an individual page of our website is transmitted in encrypted form by the closed display of the key or lock symbol in the lower status bar of your browser. We also use suitable technical and organizational security measures to protect your data against accidental or intentional manipulation, partial or complete loss, destruction or unauthorized access by third parties. Our security measures are continuously improved in line with technological developments.

13. rights of data subjects

You have the right:

to request information about your personal data processed by us in accordance with Art. 15 GDPR. In particular, you can request information about the processing purposes, the category of personal data, the categories of recipients to whom your data has been or will be disclosed, the planned storage period, the existence of a right to rectification, erasure, restriction of processing or objection, the existence of a right to lodge a complaint, the origin of your data if it was not collected by us, and the existence of automated decision-making including profiling and, if applicable, meaningful information about its details;
in accordance with Art. 16 GDPR, to immediately request the correction of incorrect or incomplete personal data stored by us;
in accordance with Art. 17 GDPR, to demand the deletion of your personal data stored by us, unless the processing is necessary to exercise the right to freedom of expression and information, to fulfill a legal obligation, for reasons of public interest or to assert, exercise or defend legal claims;
in accordance with Art. 18 GDPR, to demand the restriction of the processing of your personal data if the accuracy of the data is disputed by you, the processing is unlawful but you refuse to delete it and we no longer need the data, but you need it to assert, exercise or defend legal claims or you have lodged an objection to the processing in accordance with Art. 21 GDPR;
in accordance with Art. 20 GDPR, to receive your personal data that you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format or to request that it be transmitted to another controller
in accordance with Art. 7 para. 3 GDPR, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. The consequence of this is that we may no longer continue the data processing that was based on this consent in the future and
to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in accordance with Art. 77 GDPR. As a rule, you can contact the supervisory authority of your usual place of residence or workplace or our company headquarters.

14. minors

Persons under the age of 18 should not transmit any personal data to us without the consent of their legal guardians. In accordance with Art. 8 GDPR, children up to the age of 16 may only give such consent with the consent of their legal guardians. Personal data of minors is not collected and processed intentionally.

15. up-to-dateness and amendment of this privacy policy

This privacy policy is currently valid and was last updated in May 2018. It may become necessary to amend this privacy policy as a result of the further development of our website and offers on it or due to changes in legal or official requirements. You can access and print out the current privacy policy at any time on the website at https://www.red-line-logistics.com/datenschutz/.