Privacy Notice

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.

This Privacy Notice applies for the data processing carried out by:

Controller’s name and contact details:
Deutsche Post AG
Charles-de-Gaulle-Straße 20
53113 Bonn
Germany

In matters of data protection for InMotion.DHL you can contact us here:

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 14 months and then automatically deleted. Furthermore we are using cookies, tracking-tools and targeting measures. You will find more details hereto below "Use of Web Tracking", "Use of Cookies", "Use of Google Adwords" and "Use of Facebook Pixel ".
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 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 performing a (shipment) contract, managing customer data, 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. You may unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time by clicking the relevant link at the bottom of the newsletter. In case you file an objection or unsubscribe from our newsletter services the respective data will be blocked, respectively deleted and no longer be processed for such purposes.

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.

"Cookies" are small files that enable us to store information related to your device and you, the user, specifically, while you visit one of our websites. Cookies help us to determine how frequently our internet pages are accessed as well as the number of users. And they help us configure our offers so that they are as convenient and efficient as possible for you.

On the basis of Art. 6 (1) f) GDPR, we are using "session cookies" in order to optimize our website and to guarantee and convenient and undisturbed user experience. These cookies are stored exclusively for the duration of your visit to our internet pages. They are automatically deleted when you close your browser.

In addition, we use "persistent cookies" for retaining information about visitors who repeatedly access one of our internet pages. The purpose of using cookies is to be able to offer you optimal user guidance as well as to "recognize" you and thus be able to present (as much as possible) diversified internet pages and new contents during repeated use.

Generally, we do not create an individual profile of your online activities. The content of a persistent cookie is limited to an identification number. Name, email address, IP address, etc., are not saved on the majority of our sites.

Categories

We have provided details of all cookies used on this websites in the table below.

All cookies in this table have been categorized according to 4 numbered groups. Please note that cookies can belong to more than one category. The categories are as follows:

Strictly Necessary: These cookies are essential in order to enable you to move around the website and use its features. Without these cookies, services you have asked for cannot be provided. As already stated above, this is based on Art. 6 (1) f) GDPR.

Performance: These cookies collect information about how visitors use a website, for instance which pages visitors go to most often. These cookies don't collect information that identifies a visitor. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. It is only used to improve how a website works.

Functionality: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features. For example, these cookies can be used to remember and store the last tracking number that you entered when using a tracking application. Information these cookies collect may be anonymized and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

Targeting or Advertising: These cookies are used to deliver adverts more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as helping measure the effectiveness of an advertising campaign. They are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator's permission.

List of cookies

PHPSESSID ¹
This cookie is created to uniquely identify a user on InMotion.DHL. It is needed for the login process in particular.

cookieDisclaimer ¹
This cookie is created if you have consented to the use of cookies on InMotion.DHL.

Google Analytics ² | _ga, _gat, _gid, AMP_TOKEN
A small number of countries use Google Analytics cookies to a limited extent for specifically local purposes. These cookies use your IP address for identification, but do not identify you individually, i.e. the data is pseudonymized. The cookies collect information about how visitors use our local pages and process the information to generate reports and help us improve these local pages.

Learn more about privacy when using Google.

Facebook ⁴ | _fbp, fr
Learn more about privacy when using Facebook.

Additional Information

Third party cookies in embedded content
On some pages of our website, you will notice that cookies have been set that are not related to DHL. If you visit a page with embedded content, for example one provided by YouTube or Vimeo, these services may store their own cookies in your Internet browser. DHL does not control the use of these cookies and, because of their functionality, is unable to access them. Access to cookies is only possible for the provider who originally set them. You can find more information about these cookies on the third-party websites themselves.

Disqus ³
Learn more about privacy when using Disqus.

JW Player ³
Learn more about privacy when using JW Player.

Vimeo ³
Learn more about privacy when using Vimeo.

YouTube ³
Learn more about privacy when using YouTube.

Twitter ³
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Instagram ³
Learn more about privacy when using Instagram.

Datawrapper ³
Learn more about privacy when using Datawrapper.

iFramely ³
Learn more about privacy when using iFramely.

Using our products and services without cookies is also possible. In your browser, you can deactivate the saving of cookies, limit them to particular websites, or set the browser to notify you when a cookie is sent. You can also delete cookies from your PC hard drive at any time (file: "cookies"). Please note that in this case you will have to expect a limited page presentation and limited user guidance.

Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit:
All about cookies

For further EU-specific advice on cookies and the various opt out options available to you, you can also visit the following website:
Your online choices

You can choose to opt out of some or all of the advertising cookies set on your PC by visiting the Advertising Initiative (NAI) website

To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit:
Google Analytics Opt-out browser add-on

Please remember that if you delete your cookies, or use a different browser or computer you will need to set your opt-out status again.

Please note that it is not technically possible to detect the Opt-Out if you delete the cookies from your browser.

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.

Career opportunities within Deutsche Post DHL Group are as diverse as our teams all over the world. With approximately 510,000 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, here.

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.

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 here.

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".

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.

Further information on data protection in specific services and products is available at the relevant Customer Portal.

In this section you will find links to DHL product and portal related privacy information.

For further information on MyDHL+ click here.

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 22 May 2018.