Legal

Privacy policy

As of: May 2026

§ 1 Controller

TechDo GmbH
Lise-Meitner-Str. 13
45699 Herten, Germany
Phone: +49 2366 506980
E-Mail: info@techdo.de
Website: www.techdo.de

§ 2 Data Protection Officer

Data Protection Officer appointed in accordance with Art. 37 GDPR:
Patrick Holz
TechDo GmbH
Lise-Meitner-Str. 13, 45699 Herten, Germany
Phone: +49 (0)2366 506980
E-Mail: datenschutz@techdo.de

§ 3 General information on data processing

We process personal data exclusively in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) and other applicable data protection regulations.

Processing generally takes place only:

• to fulfil contractual obligations (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)
• due to legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)
• on the basis of legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
• with consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)

§ 4 Categories of processed data

• Master data (name, address, contact data)
• Communication data (e-mail, phone number, correspondence)
• Contract and project data (project description, offers, orders, invoicing data)
• Usage data (system access data, log data)
• Employee data (in case of temporary employment)
• Applicant data (for unsolicited or position-related applications)

§ 5 Purposes of processing

• Initiation and execution of contractual relationships
• Provision of IT and engineering services
• Provision of software, cloud services and support
• Temporary staff placement under the German Temporary Employment Act (AÜG)
• Maintaining customer and supplier relationships
• Fulfilling legal obligations
• Optimisation of our website and IT security

§ 6 Data processing when using our website

When accessing our website, data is automatically captured:

• IP address
• Date and time of the request
• Browser type/version
• Operating system
• Referrer URL

Processing serves the technical provision and security of the website (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).

§ 7 Cookies and similar technologies

Our website does not use any tracking cookies or analysis tools that would require consent.

We use only a local browser storage entry (LocalStorage) to remember your consent for loading the Google Maps map on the contact page. This entry contains no personal data and is not transmitted to third parties.

Legal basis: § 25(2)(2) TTDSG (strictly necessary, as the entry serves a function explicitly requested by the user).

§ 8 Recipients of the data

• Internal departments
• Subcontractors and partner companies
• IT service providers and hosting providers
• Tax advisors, auditors, lawyers
• Authorities in case of legal obligation

§ 9 Data transfer to third countries

A transfer to third countries only takes place when necessary to fulfil a contract, with consent or under appropriate safeguards (Art. 46 GDPR).

§ 10 Retention period

Personal data is stored only as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose or as required by statutory retention obligations.

§ 11 Rights of data subjects

• Access (Art. 15 GDPR)
• Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
• Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
• Restriction (Art. 18 GDPR)
• Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
• Objection (Art. 21 GDPR)
• Withdrawal of consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR)

§ 12 Obligation to provide data

The provision of personal data is required for the conclusion of contracts.

§ 13 Automated decision-making

No automated decision-making or profiling within the meaning of Art. 22 GDPR takes place.

§ 14 Security

We use technical and organisational measures (TOMs) to protect data against loss, misuse or unauthorised access.

§ 15 Applicant data and recruitment

As part of recruitment processes we process personal data that applicants provide to us in their cover letter, CV, references, application questionnaires, interviews and other application documents.

Legal basis is § 26(1) BDSG in conjunction with Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (initiation of an employment relationship).

If applicants voluntarily disclose „special categories of personal data“ under Art. 9(1) GDPR (e.g. health or religion), processing takes place on the basis of § 26(3) BDSG.

We may additionally use data from publicly accessible professional networks (in particular LinkedIn, Xing), insofar as this is relevant to the application and no overriding legitimate interests of the data subject conflict with it.

Retention period: After completion of the specific recruitment process, applicant data is usually deleted six months after rejection, unless statutory retention obligations or legitimate interests (e.g. defence against claims under the German General Equal Treatment Act, AGG) require otherwise.

With explicit consent we may store applicant data beyond that in our applicant database (talent pool) to be able to contact applicants for future open positions. Legal basis is Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. This consent can be withdrawn at any time in text form; after withdrawal the data is deleted unless claims from the recruitment process are still to be expected.

§ 16 Contact form

On our contact page we offer an online form for getting in touch. In doing so we process: name, e-mail address, company, phone number (optional), subject and your message. Mandatory fields are marked accordingly.

The data is used exclusively to process your request. Recipient internally is the responsible department. No transfer to third parties takes place.

To protect against automated spam submissions we use a hidden form field ("honeypot") that detects bots and discards their submissions. No additional personal data is collected in this process.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual measures) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in processing enquiries).

Retention period: Enquiries are deleted as soon as processing is completed and no commercial or tax-law retention obligations apply.

§ 17 Google Maps (click-to-load)

On our contact page we offer the option to load a Google Maps map of our location. Provider is Google Ireland Limited ("Google"), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

The map is loaded only after your explicit consent by clicking the "Load map" button. Only then is data (in particular your IP address) transmitted to Google. A transfer to the USA is possible; Google holds a certification under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent). You can withdraw your consent at any time for the future by deleting the corresponding entry from your local browser data (LocalStorage).

§ 18 Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint about our processing of your personal data with a data protection supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR). The competent supervisory authority for TechDo GmbH is:

Landesbeauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit Nordrhein-Westfalen
Kavalleriestraße 2–4
40213 Düsseldorf, Germany
Phone: +49 (0)211 38424-0
E-Mail: poststelle@ldi.nrw.de
Website: www.ldi.nrw.de

As of: May 2026

Disclaimer

Liability for content

The content on our pages has been created with the greatest care. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy, completeness or timeliness. As a service provider we are responsible for our own content on these pages in accordance with § 7(1) DDG (German Digital Services Act) and the general laws. According to §§ 8 to 10 DDG, however, as a service provider we are not obliged to monitor transmitted or stored third-party information or to investigate circumstances that indicate unlawful activity. Obligations to remove or block the use of information under general laws remain unaffected. Liability in this respect is, however, only possible from the point in time at which a concrete legal violation becomes known. Upon becoming aware of any such legal violations, we will remove the content in question immediately.

Liability for links

Our offer contains links to external third-party websites whose content we have no influence over. We cannot accept any liability for such third-party content. The respective provider or operator is always responsible for the content of the linked pages. The linked pages were checked for possible legal violations at the time of linking. Illegal content was not identifiable at the time of linking. However, permanent content monitoring of linked pages without specific evidence of a legal violation is not reasonable. Upon becoming aware of legal violations, we will remove such links immediately.

Copyright

The content and works created by the site operators on these pages are subject to German copyright law. Reproduction, processing, distribution and any kind of exploitation outside the limits of copyright law require the written consent of the respective author or creator. Downloads and copies of this site are only permitted for private, non-commercial use. Insofar as the content on this site was not created by the operator, the copyrights of third parties are respected. In particular, third-party content is identified as such. Should you nevertheless become aware of a copyright infringement, we ask for a corresponding note. Upon becoming aware of legal violations, we will remove such content immediately.

Privacy

The use of our website is generally possible without providing personal data. Insofar as personal data (for example name, address or e-mail addresses) is collected on our pages, this is, where possible, always on a voluntary basis. This data will not be passed on to third parties without your explicit consent. We point out that data transmission on the Internet (e.g. when communicating by e-mail) may have security gaps. A complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible. The use of contact data published in the imprint by third parties to send unsolicited advertising and information material is hereby expressly prohibited. The operators of the pages expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited advertising information being sent, e.g. through spam mails.

General Terms and Conditions (GTC) – TechDo One business division

Software development and cloud services

§ 1 Scope

These General Terms and Conditions (GTC) apply to all contracts, deliveries and services between TechDo GmbH ("TechDo") and its customers ("customer") in the business division Software Development and Cloud Services. Deviating terms of the customer are not recognised unless TechDo expressly agrees to their validity in writing.

§ 2 Subject matter of the contract

TechDo provides services in the areas of IT consulting, software development, cloud services, hosting, maintenance, support and training. The specific scope of services results from the respective offer, contract or order confirmation.

§ 3 Offer and conclusion of contract

Offers from TechDo are non-binding and subject to change. A contract is only concluded by written confirmation or by performance of the service.

§ 4 Customer's obligations to cooperate

The customer shall provide necessary information, data, accesses and documents in good time. Delays caused by missing cooperation shall extend agreed deadlines accordingly.

§ 5 Performance deadlines

Performance deadlines are only binding if they have been confirmed in writing as binding. Force majeure and comparable unforeseeable events shall extend the deadlines appropriately.

§ 6 Remuneration and payment terms

Remuneration is governed by the respective offer or contract. Unless otherwise agreed, payments are due within 14 days of invoicing without deduction. In the event of default, statutory default interest applies.

§ 7 Rights of use to software

The customer receives a simple, non-transferable right of use unless expressly agreed otherwise. Sublicensing requires the written consent of TechDo.

§ 8 Warranty

Services are provided to the agreed extent. Defects must be reported immediately in writing. TechDo is entitled to rectification or to reduce the remuneration.

§ 9 Liability

TechDo is liable for damages caused by intent or gross negligence. In the case of slight negligence, liability is limited to the breach of material contractual obligations (cardinal obligations). Liability is limited to the typical, foreseeable damage. TechDo is only liable for data loss insofar as the customer has carried out proper data backup.

§ 10 Confidentiality and data protection

Both parties undertake to maintain confidentiality regarding all information obtained in the course of cooperation. The processing of personal data takes place in accordance with the applicable data protection regulations.

§ 11 Contract term and termination

Fixed-term contracts end automatically with the expiry of the agreed term. Ongoing contracts may be terminated with three months' notice to the end of a month, unless otherwise agreed.

§ 12 Final provisions

German law applies. Place of performance and jurisdiction is the registered office of TechDo.

As of: August 2025

General Terms and Conditions (GTC) – Project Partners business division

Industrial services (B2B)

§ 1 Scope

a) These General Terms and Conditions ("GTC") apply to the business division "Project Partners" and to all current as well as future business relations between TechDo GmbH ("TechDo") and its customers ("customer").

b) Exclusively our terms of delivery and payment apply, to which the customer agrees upon placing an order for all current and future transactions. Even in the case of an order that deviates from our terms, exclusively our terms of delivery and payment apply, even if we do not object. Deviations are only effective if expressly acknowledged by us in writing.

§ 2 Subject matter of the contract

a) TechDo provides services for the manufacturing industry, in particular:

• Technical plant documentation
• Project management
• Project supervision
• Turnaround planning and organisation
• Maintenance planning
• Detail planning / work preparation / scheduling
• Feasibility studies
• Project management, site management, technical site management
• Construction management
• Cost controlling
• Piping planning / calculation
• Analysis / lessons learned
• Quality management

b) The specific scope of services results from the respective contract between TechDo and the customer.

§ 3 Conclusion of contract

a) Offers from TechDo are non-binding and subject to change.

b) We are entitled to assign claims arising from our business relations.

c) The contractual relationship is exclusively subject to German law, in particular to the BGB (German Civil Code) and the HGB (German Commercial Code). The UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does not apply.

d) The contract is concluded by written order confirmation from TechDo or by the rendering of services.

e) Verbal side agreements require written confirmation by TechDo to be effective.

f) Place of jurisdiction is, at our option, the registered office of the company or Frankfurt am Main.

§ 4 Provision of services

a) TechDo provides the contractually agreed services with the utmost care and in accordance with the current state of the art.

b) TechDo is entitled to use subcontractors to fulfil the contractual obligations, whereby the customer will be informed in advance.

c) The customer must support TechDo in the provision of services and provide the required information and documents in good time.

d) The customer must grant TechDo access to the relevant systems and facilities for the entire duration of the activity.

e) If the customer fails to fulfil their obligations to cooperate, TechDo is entitled to refuse performance and to demand compensation for any resulting damages.

§ 5 Deadlines and dates

a) Dates mentioned by TechDo are non-binding unless expressly agreed as binding.

b) In the event of delays in performance due to circumstances outside the control of TechDo (force majeure, strike, lockout, war, pandemic, epidemic, cyber attacks, energy crises, supply chain disruptions), the deadlines are extended appropriately.

§ 6 Prices and terms of payment

a) The prices agreed in the respective contract apply.

b) All prices are subject to statutory VAT.

c) All payments must be made with discharging effect exclusively to VR Factoring GmbH, Platz der Republik 6, 60325 Frankfurt am Main, Germany, to which we have assigned all current and future claims.

d) To fulfil the factoring contract, we transmit the following debtor data to VR Factoring: names and addresses of debtors, claim data (gross amount, due date), names and contact details of contact persons for accounting reconciliation.

e) VR Factoring forwards company data to credit agencies, trade credit insurers and processors (IT processing, printing services).

f) Further details on data processing can be found at www.vr-factoring.de/datenschutz.

g) Set-off by the customer with counterclaims is excluded unless the counterclaims are undisputed or have been legally established. Rights of retention of the customer are excluded unless they are based on the same contract or the counterclaims are undisputed.

h) Invoices from TechDo are due within the payment period specified in the offer, without deduction, unless the respective contract provides otherwise.

i) If the customer falls into default with a payment obligation, all existing claims become due immediately.

§ 7 Warranty

a) TechDo warrants that the services provided are free from defects.

b) Defects must be reported in writing immediately after discovery.

c) In the case of justified notifications of defects, TechDo may, at its discretion, provide rectification or replacement performance. If rectification fails, the customer may reduce the price or withdraw from the contract.

d) The customer's claims for damages due to defects are excluded unless TechDo has fraudulently concealed the defect or has provided a warranty.

§ 8 Liability

a) TechDo is liable without limitation for damages caused by intent or gross negligence.

b) In the case of simple negligence, TechDo is liable only for the breach of material contractual obligations, limited to the typically foreseeable damage.

c) Liability for damages resulting from injury to life, body or health remains unaffected.

d) The above limitations of liability also apply in favour of the employees and vicarious agents of TechDo.

§ 9 Confidentiality

a) The parties undertake to treat all knowledge and information obtained within the framework of the contract – in particular technical and commercial data – confidentially.

b) This confidentiality obligation continues after termination of the contract.

§ 10 Final provisions

a) Should individual provisions of these GTC be or become invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected. Invalid provisions shall be replaced by effective provisions that come as close as possible to the economic purpose of the invalid provision.

As of: August 2025