Privacy Policy: Pepperl+Fuchs Level App

February 2021

The Pepperl+Fuchs Level app (hereinafter “Level app”) has been made available on various platforms and provides you with the ability to read and change process data and parameter from a level sensor. Below, we would like to inform you, in accordance with Article 13 GDPR, what kind of personal data will be processed in connection with the use of the Level app, to what extent, and for what purposes.

Name and Contact Details of the Data Controller and the In-house Data Protection Officer

Data Controller:

Pepperl+Fuchs SE (hereinafter "Pepperl+Fuchs")
Lilienthalstrasse 200
68307 Mannheim, Germany

E-Mail: info@de.pepperl-fuchs.com

Tel.: +49 (0)621 776-0
Fax: +49 (0)621 776-1000

Data Protection Officer:

The Pepperl+Fuchs Data Protection Officer can be contacted at the above-mentioned address, FAO Mr. Beckers, or via email at dsb@de.pepperl-fuchs.com.

Installation of the Level app

The Level app is available from sales platforms operated by third parties, known as app stores. Your download may require prior registration with the relevant app store and the installation of the app store software. Pepperl+Fuchs has no effect on the collection, processing, and use of personal data related to your registration and the provision of downloads in the relevant app store and app store software. In this respect, the sole responsible authority is the operator of the respective app stores. Pepperl+Fuchs only processes the data that is required for downloading the Level app onto your device. Please contact the relevant app store providers directly for more information if necessary.

Access to functions/services

To guarantee correct and convenient operation of the Level app, the Level app must access to the following various functions/services on your mobile device.

Access to the Bluetooth interface: This function is required in order to enable data exchange between the Level app and the level sensor on your mobile end device.

Collection and Processing of Personal Data, as well as the Type and Purpose

The Level app processes the following data, which in accordance with GDPR is classed as personal data:

IP Address: each device connected to the Internet requires a unique address for transmitting data, called an IP address. Storing the IP address for at least a short amount of time is technically unavoidable due to the way the Internet works. The IP addresses are neither stored nor processed further.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data for the purposes of our legitimate interests in accordance with point (f) of Article 6 (1) GDPR, to ensure the technical safety and availability of the Level app and its functions.

Recipients or Categories of Recipients

Your data will be used exclusively within the framework of the legal guidelines. In general, your data will be processed by Pepperl+Fuchs employees who require this information to fulfill legal obligations.

Duration of Storage and Criteria for Defining this Duration

The IP Address will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required for the specified processing purposes. This applies after exciting the uses of the Level app.  

Rights of the Data Subject

In accordance with the general provisions stipulated in Article 12 GDPR, you have right of access in accordance with Article 15 GDPR, the right to rectification in accordance with Article 16 GDPR, the right to erasure in accordance with Article 17 GDPR, the right to restriction of processing in accordance with Article 18 GDPR, as well as the right to data portability in accordance with Article 20 GDPR. You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in accordance with Article 77 GDPR.

Right to Object

Providing that your personal data is processed on the basis of legitimate interests in accordance with point (f) of Article 6 (1) GDPR, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data in accordance with Article 21 GDPR, providing that there are grounds to do so based on your particular situation.

If you wish to exercise your right to object, please contact per email dsb@de.pepperl-fuchs.com.

We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy to the extent necessary due to technological or legal changes. Therefore, please take into account the latest version of the Privacy Policy.