We, GES HIGH VOLTAGE, INC., take the protection of your personal data very seriously. This website is hosted in Germany. We operate in strict compliance with the requirements of EU Data Protection Regulations and the Federal Data Protection Act of Germany. On this website, personal data is only collected to the extent required for the purposes set out below. The following policy provides an overview of how we ensure data protection, which data are collected, and for what purpose.

Each time a GES HIGH VOLTAGE, INC. webpage is visited, access data are stored in a log file, the server log. The data record saved includes the following data:

These data do not enable GES HIGH VOLTAGE, INC. to personally identify visitors. We will not merge these data with other data sources. The stored data are evaluated for statistical purposes only. No data are transmitted to third parties for commercial or non-commercial purposes.

Wherever personal or business data (e-mail addresses, names, addresses, contact information, customer number) can be entered on our websites, users must provide prior express consent. The requirement for consent is clearly set out on the homepage. These data are treated confidentially and not transmitted to third parties. They are not in any way linked to access data. Within the scope of personalized services offered by GES HIGH VOLTAGE, INC., your registration data will be used, on condition of your consent, for the purpose of marketing and the demand-oriented design of electronic services.

GES HIGH VOLTAGE, INC. uses technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data that we collect against accidental or intentional manipulation, loss, destruction, or against the access of unauthorized persons. Our security measures are constantly being improved according to the technological development.

Except for back office business purposes, GES HIGH VOLTAGE, INC. will not transmit your data to third parties. According to the principle of data economy, transmitted data are limited to the required minimum. Insofar as GES HIGH VOLTAGE, INC. is obliged legally or by court order to transmit your personal data, we will only disclose them to government institutions and authorities entitled to receive these data as specified by law.

The collected personal data you define are not saved or analyzed outside of Germany or the European Union. 

GES HIGH VOLTAGE, INC.’s web pages use so-called cookies. These serve to make our websites more user-friendly, effective and safe. Cookies are small text files which are stored on your computer and saved by your browser. Most cookies we use are so-called “session cookies”. They are automatically deleted when you leave our site. Cookies cause no damage to your computer and do not contain viruses. We use permanent cookies to save the settings you apply (e.g. the language of our website) on your computer. Most browsers are set to automatically accept cookies. However, you may deactivate the storage of cookies or set your browser to alert you to cookie requests.

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses "cookies", which are text files stored on your computer and which allow an analysis of the use of the site by you. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website (including your IP address) are transferred to and stored on a Google server in the U.S. Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity for website operators and to provide other services in connection with the use of this website and of the Internet. Google will transmit this information to third parties unless required by law or if third parties process this data on Google's behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however, we point out that in this case you cannot use all features of this website. By using this site, you agree to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner described and for the aforementioned purpose. The data collection and storage can always be excluded for the future (https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de). Given the debate about the use of analytical tools with full IP addresses, we would like to point out that this website uses Google Analytics with the extension "_anonymizeIp ()" and, thus, processes IP addresses only in a shortened version to exclude a direct relation to people.

This website integrates plugins from the LinkedIn Corporation social network (hereafter "LinkedIn"). The LinkedIn plugins are identified by the LinkedIn logo or the "Share" button on this website. When you visit this website, the plugin establishes a direct connection between your browser and the LinkedIn server. LinkedIn receives the information that you have visited this website with your IP address. If you click the LinkedIn "Share Button" while logged in to your LinkedIn account, you can link the contents of this website to your LinkedIn profile. This allows LinkedIn to associate the visit to this website with your user account. We point out that we as the provider of these pages are not aware of the content of the transmitted data and their use by LinkedIn. Details on data collection (purpose, scope, further processing, use) as well as on your rights and setting options can be found in LinkedIn's privacy policy. These notes are provided by LinkedIn in the LinkedIn privacy policy.

Our website uses plug-ins for the social network Facebook. The Facebook plug-ins on our website can be identified by the Facebook logo or the “Like” button.When visiting our website, the plug-in establishes a direct connection between your browser and the Facebook server. This informs Facebook that you have visited our website with your IP address. If you click the Facebook “Like” button while logged into your Facebook account, you can link the content of our website to your Facebook profile. This allows Facebook to assign your visit to our website to your user account. Please note that as the provider of the website, we have no knowledge of the content of the data sent to Facebook, nor how it is used by Facebook. For more information, see the Facebook. If you do not wish Facebook to assign your visit to our website to your Facebook account, please log out of your Facebook account.

Our website uses the functions of Google+. The Google+ button allows you to publish information worldwide. The Google+ button means that you and other users receive personalized content from Google and our partners. Google stores the information that you clicked the Google+ button for certain content, as well as information about the page that you viewed when you clicked the Google+ button. Your Google+ may be shown together with your profile name and your photo in Google services, for example in search results or in your Google profile, or they may be displayed in other locations on Internet websites and adverts. Google records information about your Google+ activities to improve Google services for you and others. To use the Google+ button, you require a globally visible, public Google profile that must contain at least the name chosen for the profile. This name is used across all Google services. In some cases, this name may also replace another name that you used when sharing content via your Google account. The identity of your Google profile can be shown to users who know your e-mail address or have other identifying information about you. Use of the information collected: In addition to the purposes outlined above, the information you provide is used in accordance with the applicable Google privacy policy. Google may publish summarized statistics about the Google+ activities of users and may pass this information on to users and partners such as publishers, advertisers, or linked websites.

Our website includes functions related to the Twitter service. By using Twitter and the “Retweet” function, the web pages you visit will be linked to your Twitter account and made public to other users. Data will also be sent to Twitter. Please note that as the provider of the website, we have no knowledge of the content of the data sent to Twitter, nor how it is used by Twitter. For more information, see the Twitter privacy statement. You can change your Twitter privacy settings in your account settings.

To receive the newsletter advertised on our website, we require your first name, your last name, your salutation (Mr./Mrs.) and your e-mail address. On receipt of your e-mail address, we will send you a mail which we ask you to confirm. Following your confirmation, you will receive our newsletter regularly. Additional data are not collected. You can withdraw your consent to storage of your data and subscription to the newsletter at any time. In this case, your data will be deleted immediately.

Our website contains links to other websites. GES HIGH VOLTAGE, INC. has no influence over whether the operators of other websites observe statutory data protection provisions.

You have the right to access information on personal data we have stored on you at any time, its origin and recipient and the purpose of data processing. To obtain information on the data stored, please contact our headquarters in Germany at:

GES HIGH VOLTAGE, INC.
28-07 Jackson AVE, FL5
Long Island City, NY 11101
United States

You have the right to demand the correction or deletion of your data at any time unless barred by legal storage periods.