PRIVACY NOTICE
Deutsche Post AG and its subsidiaries operating under the brand DHL (hereinafter called 'DHL') is pleased that you have visited our website and are interested in our company, products and services. It is important to us to protect your personal data during handling throughout the entire business process.
In the following, we explain what information DHL global collects when you visit our website and how this information is used.
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Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person ('data subject'); an identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person. This includes information such as your real name, address, telephone number and date of birth. Information which cannot be linked to your real identity - such as favorite websites or number of users of a site - is not considered personal data.
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This Privacy Notice applies for the data processing carried out by:
Data Protection Officer for Deutsche Post AG
Gabriela Krader, LL.M
Deutsche Post AG
53250 BonnIf you have queries with regard to the processing of your personal data, please contact the Data Protection Officer.
Contact Local DHL Parcel Data Protection Manager
Sebastiano Guglielmini dataprotection.parcel.ch@dhl.com
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Visiting our Website
DHL is committed to preserving the privacy of users of our websites. When you visit our web pages, our web servers always temporarily save for connection and set up and security purposes the connection data of the computer connecting to our site, a list of the web pages that you visit within our site, the date and duration of your visit, the IP address of your device, the identification data of the type of browser and operation system used as well as the website through which you linked to our site. Additional personal information such as your name, address, telephone number or e-mail address is not collected unless you provide this data voluntarily, e.g. while completing an online contact form, as part of a registration, survey, competition, fulfillment of contract or an information request.
The legal basis for the processing of the aforementioned data categories is Art. 6 (1) (a) of the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Due to the said purposes, in particular to guarantee security and a smooth connection setup, we have a legitimate interest to process this data.
The web tracking data will be stored for a period of 36 months and then automatically deleted. Furthermore we are using cookies, tracking-tools and targeting measures. You will find more details hereto below "Use of Cookies" and "Use of Google Adwords".
As far as you have enabled geo localization functions in your browser, respectively in your operating system we will use this data to offer you location-based services (e.g. location of the nearest branch, packing station etc.). We will not use this data for any other purpose. If you disable this function your data will be deleted in due time.
Performance of a Contract
For pre-contractual and contractual reasons, we also need personal data to provide our services and comply with the obligations arising from contractual agreements concluded with you. This data is used e. g. for the Get a Quote & DHL for Frequent Shippers process. In order to get back to you via email or phone to make you an offer, the data will be forwarded to the relevant DHL entity or division which offers the most relevant service for your enquiry and, in some cases, support staff (such as IT support staff) or staff working on improving the website. The data might also be used for performing a (shipment) contract, managing customer data and checking the effectiveness and conversion rate of our online tools (including the Get A Quote Tool & DHL for Frequent Shippers process), handling payments and, as the case may be, assessing creditworthiness. Certain shipment data will also be provided to the authorities of the country of transit or destination for customs and tax clearance or for security screening, as required by the laws of such country. The information provided would usually include: shipper name and address, receiver name and address, description of the goods, number of pieces, weight and value of shipment.
The legal basis is usually Art. 6 (1) b) GDPR since the processing is for the performance of a contract to which you are a party.
Further information on data protection in specific services and products is available at the relevant Customer Portal.Processing for Advertising Purposes
If you are an existing customer of a Deutsche Post AG entity, your postal data (e.g. name, address) will be processed to contact you in order to provide you with the latest information about our offers, news, products and services. Apart from an existing consent, we will process your e-mail address exclusively in order to provide you with information regarding Deutsche Post AG own and similar products.
Legal basis for the aforementioned processing is Art. 6 (1) f) GDPR. The processing of customer data for own direct marketing purposes is regarded as carried out for a legitimate interest.
You have right to object at any time to the said processing. To exercise your right, simply get in touch with us by using the contact details mentioned under "Who is Responsible".
If you register for one of our newsletters, we are entitled to use your e-mail address for this purpose. The legal basis for this data processing is your consent pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You may unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time by clicking the relevant link at the bottom of the newsletter. You can also revoke the consent at any time with effect for the future using the contact address provided. If you unsubscribe from our e-mail communications or revoke your consent, the corresponding data will be removed or blocked from the mailing list and will no longer be processed for these purposes.
Including your e-mail address in a blocking list is effected in order to safeguard our legitimate interests pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in us not sending you any information by e-mail in the future.
If you are a regular visitor of the Get a Quote page and/or you seem to be interested in our product portfolio and DHL entities, DHL shows you an invitation teaser to get in contact with us on a voluntary basis. The legal basis for this data processing is your consent pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. -
We use tracking software to determine how many users visit our website and how often. We do not use this software to collect individual personal data or individual IP addresses. The data are used solely in anonymous and summarized form for statistical purposes and for developing the website.
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We use the online advertising program "Google AdWords" and the conversion tracking function of Google AdWords. Google conversion tracking is an analytics service provided by Google Inc. (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; "Google").
When you click on an ad delivered by Google, a conversion tracking cookie is placed on your computer. These cookies expire after 30 days, do not contain any personal data and therefore cannot be used to identify you personally. If you visit certain pages on our website and the cookie has not yet expired, we and Google can tell that you clicked on the ad and were directed to that page. Each Google AdWords customer has a different cookie, so it is not possible to track cookies via websites of other AdWords customers. The information collected by means of the conversion cookie is used to compile conversion statistics for AdWords customers who have opted for conversion tracking. Customers can see the total number of users who clicked on their ad and were directed to a page containing a conversion tracking tag. However, they do not receive information that enables them to identify users personally. If you do not want to participate in conversion tracking, you can opt out of this use and prevent cookies from being installed by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser software (deactivation option). You will then not be included in the conversion tracking statistics. Further information and Google's Privacy Policy are available at:
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Career opportunities within Deutsche Post DHL Group are as diverse as our teams all over the world. With approximately 550,000 employees in over 220 countries, we connect people, improving their lives. If you would like to apply for one of our open jobs you will find more information, also on data protection,
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DHL does not share, sell, transfer or otherwise disseminate your personal data to third parties and will not do so in future, unless required by law, unless required for the purpose of the contract or unless you have given explicit consent to do so. For instance, it may be necessary to pass on your address and order data to our contractors when you order products. Further information on data protection in specific services and products is available at the relevant Customer Portal.
External service providers that process data on our behalf are contractually obliged to maintain strict confidentiality as per Art. 28 GDPR. DHL retains responsibility for safeguarding your information in such circumstances. The service providers follow the instructions of DHL, and this is guaranteed by technical and organizational measures, as well as by means of checks and controls.
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Apart from the right to obtain you have the following rights:
- You can request information as to what personal data is stored
- You can request that we correct, delete or block your personal data provided these actions are permitted by law and in compliance with existing contractual conditions.
- You can request to receive personal data you have provided in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format.
- You may lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority. To find your competent data protection authority, please click
Right to object
The right to object applies for all processing of personal data which is based on Art. 6 (1) f) GDPR.
To exercise your right, simply get in touch with us by using the contact details mentioned under "Contact".
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DHL takes all of the necessary technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from being lost or misused. For instance, your data is saved in a secure operating environment which is not accessible to the public. In certain cases, your personal data is encrypted by Secure Socket Layer technology (SSL) during transmission. This means that an approved encryption procedure is used for communication between your computer and the DHL servers if your browser supports SSL. Should you wish to contact DHL by e-mail, we would like to point out that the confidentiality of the information sent cannot be guaranteed. The contents of e-mail messages can be read by third parties. We therefore recommend you send us confidential information only by post.
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Further information on data protection in specific services and products is available at the relevant Customer Portal.
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In this section you will find links to DHL product and portal related privacy information.
For further information on DHL Express products and portals click here.
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DHL reserves the right to change its Privacy Notice at any time with or without prior notice. Please check back frequently to be informed of any changes. By using DHL's websites you agree to this Privacy Notice.
This statement was last updated on 05 November 2019.
DPDHL Data Privacy Policy
The "DPDHL Data Privacy Policy" regulates the Group-wide standards for data processing with a special focus on so-called third country transfers, meaning transfers of personal data to countries outside the EU, which do not have an adequate level of data protection. If you are interested in learning more about the "DPDHL Data Privacy Policy", please use the following link:
Collection of Customer and Shipment Information
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Information that you submit to us, for ordering or receiving a service (e.g. electronic recording of consignee's signature, AWB numbers, addresses etc.), will be recorded by DHL and will be used for the exclusively purpose of the provision of DHL's service. DHL does not collect and process Customer or Shipment Information except when specifically, voluntarily and knowingly provided by you. We ensure compliance with state of the art security standards and we complies with local or international standards of Data protection rules.
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An internetworking protocol address ("IP Address") is a number automatically assigned to your computer on connecting to the Internet. DHL will make a record of your IP Address and may use it for administrative, security and statistical purposes.
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Customer Information is used to provide and/or enhance the services we offer to you.
DHL collects and processes Data only for specific and limited purposes which we inform you about when you wish to use certain services offered on our websites. DHL may collect and use Data e.g. to provide you with our services, to bill you for services you request, to receive newsletters, or to communicate with you for other purposes. In addition, we may use your Data to evaluate the effectiveness of and improve our services to our customers, for our own internal statistical and operational purposes, to evaluate customer interests as well as purchasing and other trends among customers and to better determine product development and marketing strategies. By submitting your Data, you expressly consent to such use. DHL keeps your Data only for as long as is reasonably needed for such purposes and in accordance with any applicable legal or ethical reporting or document retention requirements.
To be able to provide our services to you, Data may occasionally be transferred to third parties, who act for or on behalf of DHL, for further processing in accordance with the purposes for which your Data were originally collected. When disclosure of Data to third parties is likely or necessary for whatever reason, DHL shall endeavour to ensure that such third parties provide the same level of protection as DHL.
In some cases, DHL could be constraint to provide Shipment Information to the authorities of the country of transit of destination for customs and tax clearance or for security screening, as required by law of such country. The information provided would usually include: shipper and consignee names and addresses, description of the goods, number of pieces, weight and value of the shipment. -
DHL understands that privacy is important to you. We will take all reasonable precautions to ensure that the Customer Information that we hold about you remains confidential. Information security techniques and controls, such as firewalls, anti-virus software and access control procedures are deployed to protect against:
- unauthorised access
- improper use or disclosure
- unauthorised modification, and
- unlawful destruction or accidental loss
Due to the fact that the Internet is not regarded as a completely secure system even if you implement the highest security measures, DHL can not be responsible or liable for the security of your Data whilst in transit through the Internet.
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DHL is part of Deutsche Post World Net, an international logistics and financial group, and has databases in different jurisdictions. DHL may transfer your Data to one of its databases or to companies within the DHL group or to its partners, who have agreed to keep your Data confidential and secure, outside of your country of residence. If the level of privacy protection in a foreign country does not comply with internationally recognized standards according to the list published by the Federal Data Protection Commissioner, we will ensure that Data transfers to our databases in that country are equally protected and that a transfer of Data to third parties in such countries does not occur. By submitting your Data to our websites, you expressly agree to its possible transfer to other companies within the DHL group and/or its partners and to this end to its trans-border transmission.
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DHL reserves the right to amend the privacy policy at any time without prior notice. Please refer back to the policy periodically for changes. By using the DHL web site you agree to this policy.
For general enquiries, please contact our Customer Services. For the Data protection questions please send an e-mail to communicationsch@dhl.com.
On our website and in accordance with Art. 6 (1) f) GDPR we are using social-media-plug-ins (like facebook, google+, twitter etc.) in order to promote our brand, products and services and to get in touch with our customers. Therefore these advertising purposes are regarded as carried out for a legitimate interest. It is the responsibility of the respective social-media provider to be in line with all applicable laws and regulations.