Data protection policy

Bosch PSIRT welcomes you to our internet site. We thank you for your interest in knowing about us.

1. Bosch PSIRT respects your privacy

The protection of your privacy throughout the course of processing personal data as well as the security of all business data are important concerns to us. We process personal data that gathered during your visit of our website confidentially and only in accordance with statutory regulations. Data protection and information security are included in our corporate policy.

2. Controller

Bosch PSIRT is the controller responsible for the processing of your data; exceptions are outlined in this data protection notice.

Our contact details are as follows:

Robert Bosch GmbH
Robert-Bosch-Platz 1
70839 Gerlingen-Schillerhöhe
GERMANY

E-mail: psirt@bosch.com

3. Collection, processing and usage of personal data

3.1. Processed categories of data

Communication data (e.g. name, e-mail, IP address)

3.2. Data Processing Principles

Personal data consists of all information related to an identified or identifiable natural person, this includes, e.g. names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, contractual master data, contract accounting and payment data, which is an expression of a person's identity.

We collect, process and use personal data (including IP addresses) only when there is either a statutory legal basis to do so or if you have given your consent to the processing or use of personal data concerning this matter, e.g. by means of registration.

3.3. Processing purposes and legal basis

We as well as the service providers commissioned by us process your personal data for the following processing purposes:

3.3.1. Provision of this online offer

Legal basis: Predominantly, justified interest in direct marketing on our part, as long as this is carried out in compliance with data protection regulations and competition law regulations.

3.3.2. Resolving service disruptions as well as for security reasons.

Legal basis: Fulfillment of our legal obligations within the scope of data security and legitimate interest in resolving service disruptions as well as in the protection of our offers.

3.3.3. Safeguarding and defending our rights.

Legal basis: Legitimate interest on our part for safeguarding and defending our rights.

3.3.4. Log files

Each time you use the internet, your browser is transmitting certain information that we store in so-called log files.

We store log files to determine service disruptions and for security reasons (e.g. to investigate attack attempts) for a period of 30 days and delete them afterwards. Log files which need to be maintained for evidence purposes are excluded from deletion until the respective incident is resolved and may, on a case-by-case basis, be passed on to investigating authorities.

In log files, the following information is saved:

• IP address (internet protocol address) of the terminal device used to access the Online Offer;
• Internet address of the website from which the Online Offer is accessed (so-called URL of origin or referrer URL);
• Name of the service provider which was used to access the Online Offer;
• Name of the files or information accessed;
• Date and time as well as duration of recalling the data;
• Amount of data transferred;
• Operating system and information on the internet browser used, including add-ons installed (e.g., Flash Player);
• http status code (e.g., “Request successful” or “File requested not found”).

3.3.5. Transfer of Data

3.3.5.1. Data transfer to other controllers

Principally, your personal data is forwarded to other controllers only if required for the fulfillment of a contractual obligation, or if we ourselves, or a third party, have a legitimate interest in the data transfer, or if you have given your consent. Particulars on the legal basis and the recipients or categories of recipients can be found in the Section – Processing purposes and legal basis. Additionally, data may be transferred to other controllers when we are obliged to do so due to statutory regulations or enforceable administrative or judicial orders.

3.3.5.2. Transfer to recipients outside the EEA

We might transfer personal data to recipients located outside the EEA into so-called third countries. In such cases, prior to the transfer we ensure that either the data recipient provides an appropriate level of data protection or that you have consented to the transfer.

You are entitled to receive an overview of third country recipients and a copy of the specifically agreed-provisions securing an appropriate level of data protection. For this purpose, please use the statements made in the Contact section.

3.3.5.3. Service providers

We involve external service providers with tasks such as programming, data hosting and hotline services. We have chosen those service providers carefully and monitor them on a regular basis, especially regarding their diligent handling of and protection of the data that they store. All service providers are obliged to maintain confidentiality and to comply with the statutory provisions. Service providers may also be other Bosch group companies.

3.3.6. Duration of storage, retention periods

Principally, we store your data for as long as it is necessary to gather information related to vulnerability management and incident handling cases. In all other cases we delete your personal data with the exception of data we are obliged to store for the fulfillment of legal obligations. Other exception is when reporters consent to have their personal details such as name, and email address and social media profiles published in our Hall of Fame. A reporter can withdraw their consent at any time by sending us an e-mail to psirt@bosch.com.

4. Usage of cookies

In the context of our online service, cookies and tracking mechanisms may be used. Cookies are small text files that may be stored on your device when visiting our online service. Tracking is possible using different technologies. In particular, we process information using pixel technology and/or during log file analysis.

4.1. Categories

We distinguish between cookies that are mandatorily required for the technical functions of the online service and such cookies and tracking mechanisms that are not mandatorily required for the technical function of the online service. It is generally possible to use the online service without any cookies that serve non-technical purposes.

4.1.1. Technically required cookies

By technically required cookies we mean cookies without those the technical provision of the online service cannot be ensured. These include e.g. cookies that store data to ensure smooth reproduction of video or audio footage. Such cookies will be deleted when you leave the website.

4.1.2. Comfort cookies and tracking mechanisms that are technically not required

We only use cookies and tracking mechanisms if you have given us your prior consent in each case. With the exception of the cookie, that saves the current status of your privacy settings (selection cookie). This cookie is set based on legitimate interest.

Comfort cookies facilitate operation and thus allow you to browse our online service more comfortably; e.g. your language settings may be included in these cookies.

4.2. Management of cookies and tracking mechanisms

You can manage your cookie and tracking mechanism settings in the browser and/or our privacy settings. Note: The settings you have made refer only to the browser used in each case.

4.2.1. Deactivation of all cookies If you wish to deactivate all cookies, please deactivate cookies in your browser settings. Please note that this may affect the functionality of the website.

4.2.2. Management of your settings with regard to cookies and tracking mechanisms not required technically

When visiting our websites, you will be asked in a cookie layer whether you consent to our using of any cookies or tracking mechanisms, respectively.

In our privacy settings, you may withdraw the consent with effect for the future or grant your consent at a later point in time.

5. External links

Our website contains links to internet pages of third parties, in particular providers who are not related to us. Upon clicking on the link, we have no influence on the collecting, processing and use of personal data possibly transmitted by clicking on the link to the third party (such as the IP address or the URL of the site on which the link is located) as the conduct of third parties is naturally beyond our control. We do not assume responsibility for the processing of personal data by third parties.

6. Security

Our employees and the companies providing services on our behalf, are obliged to confidentiality and to compliance with the applicable data protection laws.

We take all necessary technical and organizational measures to ensure an appropriate level of security and to protect your data that are administrated by us especially from the risks of unintended or unlawful destruction, manipulation, loss, change or unauthorized disclosure or unauthorized access. Our security measures are, pursuant to technological progress, constantly being improved.

7. User rights

To enforce your rights, please use the details provided in the "Contact" section. In doing so, please ensure that an unambiguous identification of your person is possible.

7.1. Right to information and access

You have the right to obtain confirmation from us about whether or not your personal data is being processed, and, if this is the case, access to your personal data.

7.2. Right to correction and deletion

You have the right to obtain the rectification of inaccurate personal data. As far as statutory requirements are fulfilled, you have the right to obtain the completion or deletion of your data.

This does not apply to data which is necessary for billing or accounting purposes or which is subject to a statutory retention period. If access to such data is not required, however, its processing is restricted (see the following).

7.3. Restriction of processing

As far as statutory requirements are fulfilled, you have the right to demand for restriction of the processing of your data.

7.4. Data portability

As far as statutory requirements are fulfilled you have the right to demand for to receive data that you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format or – if technically feasible –that we transfer those data to a third party.

7.5. Objection to data processing based on the legal basis of “legitimate interest”

In addition, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data at any time, insofar as this is based on “legitimate interest”. We will then terminate the processing of your data, unless we demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds according to legal requirements, which override your rights.

7.6. Withdrawal of consent In case you consented to the processing of your data, you have the right to revoke this consent at any time with effect for the future. The lawfulness of data processing prior to your withdrawal remains unchanged.

7.7. Right to lodge complaint with supervisory authority You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. You can appeal to the supervisory authority which is responsible for your place of residence or your state of residency or to the supervisory authority responsible for us.

This is:

State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information

Address:

Königstrasse 10a
70173 Stuttgart
GERMANY

Postal address:
P.O. Box 10 29 32
70025 Stuttgart,
GERMANY

Phone: 0711/615541-0
Fax: 0711/615541-15
Email: poststelle@lfdi.bwl.de

8. Children

This website is not meant for children under 16 years of age.

9. Changes to the data protection policy

We reserve the right to change our security and data protection measures. In such cases, we will amend our data protection notice accordingly. Please, therefore, notice the current version of our data protection notice, as this is subject to changes.

10. Contact

If you wish to contact us, please find us at the address stated in the "Controller" section.

To assert your rights and to notify data protection incidents please use the following link: https://www.bkms-system.net/bkwebanon/report/clientInfo?cin=18rbds19&language=eng

For suggestions and complaints regarding the processing of your personal data we recommend that you contact our data protection officer:

Data Protection Officer
Information Security and Privacy (C/ISP)
Robert Bosch GmbH
Postfach 30 02 20
70442 Stuttgart
GERMANY

or

mailto:DPO@bosch.com.

Effective date: 2019.09.23