Privacy policy
Data protection information according to Art. 13 and 14 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for KS Kudos Services GmbH
1. Name and contact details of the controller
KS Kudos Services GmbH
Düsseldorfer Strasse 189
45481 Mülheim an der Ruhr
2. Data protection officer for KS Kudos Services GmbH
KS Kudos Services GmbH
Mr Carsten Hessling
Düsseldorfer Str. 189
45481 Mülheim an der Ruhr
E-Mail: c.hessling@ks-kudosservices.com
3. Collection and storage of personal data and the nature and purpose of their use
a. When you visit our website, the browser used on your device automatically sends information to our website server. This information is temporarily stored in a so-called log file. The following details are collected without any action on your part and stored until they are automatically deleted:
• IP address of the requesting computer,
• Date and time of access,
• Name and URL of the file requested,
• Website from which it was accessed (referrer URL),
• 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:
• To ensure that a smooth connection is established to the website,
• To enable convenient use of our website,
• To analyse system security and stability and
• For other administrative purposes.
The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 para. 1(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest follows from the data collection purposes listed above. Under no circumstances do we use the data collected for the purpose of drawing conclusions about you personally.
We also use cookies and analysis services when you visit our website. You can find more detailed explanations on this in sections 5 and 6 of this privacy policy.
4. Disclosure of data
Your personal data will not be transferred to third parties for purposes other than those listed below.
We only pass on your personal data to third parties if:
• You have given your express consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1(a) GDPR,
• The disclosure according to Art. 6 para. 1(f) GDPR is necessary for establishing, exercising or defending legal claims, and there is no reason to assume an overriding interest in non-disclosure,
• There is a legal obligation for disclosure in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1(c) GDPR, or
• This is legally permissible and necessary for the processing of contractual relationships with you according to Art. 6 para. 1(b) GDPR.
5. Cookies
We use cookies on our website. These are small files that your browser automatically creates and which are stored on your device (laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc.) when you visit our website. Cookies do not cause any damage to your 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 device used. However, this does not mean that we obtain direct knowledge of your identity.
On the one hand, the use of cookies makes it more convenient for you to use our website. For example, we use session cookies to recognise 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 optimise user-friendliness, and these are stored on your device for a specified period. If you visit our site again to use our services, it is automatically recognised that you have already visited us and which entries and settings you have made.
On the other hand, we use cookies to statistically record the use of our website and to evaluate it for the purpose of optimising our products and services for you. These cookies enable us to automatically recognise that you have already visited our website when you visit it again.
The data processed by cookies are required for the purposes mentioned, to protect our legitimate interests and those of third parties in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1(f) GDPR.
Most browsers accept cookies automatically. However, you can configure your browser so that no cookies are stored or a message appears before a new cookie is created. Completely deactivating cookies may mean that you cannot use all the features of our website.
6. Analysis tools
a) Tracking tools
The tracking measures listed below and used by us are carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1(f) GDPR. We want to ensure an appropriate design and the continuous optimisation of our website with the tracking measures used. 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 optimising our range for you.
Google Analytics
Our website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited ("Google"), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Google Analytics uses cookies to analyse your use of our website and, where applicable, to analyse ads. Google may transfer data to servers outside the EU; where no adequacy decision exists, it relies on standard contractual clauses.
The Google Analytics cookie is only activated if you consent via the cookie banner (based on Art. 6 para. 1(a) GDPR). We have added the code "anonymizeIp" to ensure IP anonymisation. Further information on Google Analytics and data protection can be found at Google’s privacy pages.
7. Social media plug-ins
No social media plug-ins are used on our website.
8. 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 accordance with Art. 16 GDPR, to demand correction of incorrect or incomplete personal data.
• In accordance with Art. 17 GDPR, to request deletion of your personal data, unless processing is necessary for freedom of expression, compliance with a legal obligation, public interest, or establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.
• In accordance with Art. 18 GDPR, to demand restriction of processing under certain conditions.
• In accordance with Art. 20 GDPR, to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format or to have it transmitted to another controller.
• In accordance with Art. 7 para. 3 GDPR, to revoke your consent at any time (future effect).
• To lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in accordance with Art. 77 GDPR.
9. Right of objection
If your personal data are processed based on legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1(f) GDPR), you have the right to object at any time, provided there are reasons arising from your situation or the objection is against direct advertising. To exercise this right, send an email to info@ks-kudosservices.com.
10. SSL encryption
Our website uses SSL encryption for transmission of confidential or personal content. This encryption is activated, for example, when processing payment transactions and for enquiries via our website. Ensure SSL encryption is active (look for "https://" and the lock icon). Data encrypted via SSL cannot be read by third parties.
11. Data security
We use the SSL (secure socket layer) method with the highest level of encryption supported by your browser (usually 256-bit; otherwise 128-bit v3). We also employ appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against manipulation, loss, destruction or unauthorised access. Our security measures are continuously improved.
12. Topicality and amendment of this data protection declaration
This privacy policy is currently valid and was last updated in May 2025. Amendments may become necessary due to developments in our website, services or legal requirements. You can access and print the current version at any time at https://www.ks-kudos-services.eu/datenschutz.
13. Website hosting
We use Hetzner Online GmbH (Industries 25, 91710 Gunzenhausen, Germany) to host our website. They act as a processor and guarantee secure handling of your data, including when passed to sub-processors. More information: https://www.hetzner.com/de/legal/privacy-policy/.