Privacy Policy

Evotec DS Germany GmbH (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, process, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website or any related services. It also outlines your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws. 

Personal data

Personal data refers to any information that relates to an identified or identifiable natural person (the “data subject”). This includes information that directly identifies you, such as your name, email address, or phone number, as well as data that could indirectly identify you, such as IP addresses, cookie identifiers, or other online identifiers.

Collection of General Data and Information

When you access our website, our servers automatically collect certain general data and information from the system you use to visit us. This data is recorded in server log files and includes details such as the type and version of the browser you are using, the operating system installed on your device, and the website that directed you to our platform (commonly known as the “referrer”). Additionally, we record information about the sub-pages of our website that you visit, the date and time of your access, the Internet Protocol (IP) address of your device, the Internet service provider facilitating your connection, and other technical details that help us ensure the security and functionality of our website.

The purpose of collecting this data is to ensure that our website operates effectively and securely. This information allows us to deliver content in a way that is optimized for your system, improve the usability and technical performance of our website, and maintain the long-term operability of our infrastructure.

All of the general data and information collected is processed without drawing any direct conclusions about you as an individual. Instead, we use this data anonymously or in aggregated form for statistical analysis and to improve the security and efficiency of our website. This ensures that we maintain a high standard of data protection and continue to enhance the safety of any personal data processed through our systems. The anonymized data collected in our server log files is stored separately from any personal data you may provide through other means, ensuring that it cannot be linked to you directly.

The legal basis for processing this data is Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, as it is necessary to safeguard our legitimate interest in maintaining the security, functionality, and continuous improvement of our website. This data is stored only for as long as necessary to achieve these purposes and comply with legal obligations. Once the data is no longer required, it is either deleted or anonymized in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.

Contact details of the controller

Evotec DS Germany GmbH

Address: Kantstr.2, 33790 Halle, Germany

Phone: +49 5201 6613 225

Fax: N/A

Email: stephan.seck@dapin.group

Contact details of the data protection officer / data protection adviser

You can contact our data protection officer directly at the following contact details:

Evotec DS Germany GmbH

for the attention of the Data Protection Officer/Advisor

Address: Kantstr. 2, 33790 Halle, Germany

E-mail: stephan.seck@dapin.group

Contacting Us

If you reach out to us by email, or through any other communication method provided on our website, the personal data you share with us, such as your name, email address, phone number, and the content of your inquiry, will be processed solely for the purpose of responding to your request or inquiry. This data will not be disclosed to third parties without your explicit consent unless it is necessary to fulfil your request (e.g., involving a relevant partner or service provider).

Your data will be retained only for as long as necessary to address your inquiry or as required to comply with legal obligations. Once the purpose of the data processing has been fulfilled, the data will be securely deleted unless further retention is required under mandatory statutory provisions, such as compliance with tax or contractual obligations.

You may request the deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us directly.

Your rights

As a user of our website and in accordance with the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding the processing of your personal data:

  • Right of Access. You have the right to obtain confirmation from us as to whether your personal data is being processed. If this is the case, you can request detailed information about the personal data we store about you, including the purposes of processing, the categories of data, any recipients or categories of recipients to whom the data has been disclosed, and the expected retention period or criteria used to determine this period.
  • Right to Rectification. If you find that the personal data we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request its correction or completion without undue delay.
  • Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”).  You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances, including:
    • The data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or processed.
    • You withdraw your consent and there is no other legal basis for processing.
    • You object to processing and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for continuing the processing.
    • The personal data has been processed unlawfully.
    • Deletion is required to comply with a legal obligation.
  • Right to Data Portability. You have the right to receive the personal data you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. You also have the right to request that we transmit this data directly to another controller, where technically feasible.This right applies only when the processing is based on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) or a contract (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR), and the processing is carried out by automated means.
  • Right to Object. You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data at any time if it is based on our legitimate interests, including any profiling related to those interests.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent. If the processing of your personal data is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. The withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to the withdrawal.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as it is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal, contractual, or regulatory obligations. The retention period varies depending on the nature of the data and the specific processing purpose.

For instance, personal data collected to fulfil contractual obligations will generally be retained for the duration of the contract and any subsequent statutory retention periods. Similarly, data processed to comply with legal requirements, such as tax or accounting regulations, will be stored as mandated by applicable laws.

Once the applicable retention periods have expired, or if the processing purpose no longer applies, your data will be securely deleted, anonymized, or otherwise handled in accordance with data protection regulations. If you have questions about the specific retention period for your data, you are welcome to contact us for further details.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or other factors. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Modified” date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we process your personal data.

Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide a better user experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing site traffic.

Types of Cookies We Use

Necessary Cookies: Essential for the operation of our website. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas.

Statistics Cookies: Statistic cookies help website owners to understand how visitors interact with websites by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Preferences Cookies: Preference cookies enable a website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks, like your preferred language or the region that you are in.

Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver ads relevant to you and your interests. They also limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

Managing Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing cookies. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain parts of our website.

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data

For more detailed instructions, visit the help section of your browser.

Withdrawal of Consent

You can withdraw your consent to our use of cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Note that this may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

Changes to This Policy

We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. This Cookies Policy was last updated on December 2024