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Customer information
locations, necessary for the normal
functioning of the system, are stored.
When an emergency call is triggered, the
data log is stored for no more than 13
hours.
for example, or which they generate
themselves or exchange amongst
themselves. Some control units are
necessary for the safe functioning of your
vehicle, others assist you while you drive
(driver assistance systems), while others
provide comfort or infotainment functions.
The following contains general
information about data processing in
the vehicle. You will find additional
information as to which specific data
is uploaded, stored and passed on
to third parties and for what purpose
in your vehicle under the keywords
Data Protection closely linked to the
references for the affected functional
characteristics in the relevant owner's
manual or in the general terms of sale.
These are also available online.
cycle, and only processed on board the
vehicle itself. Often control units include
data storage (including the vehicle key).
This is used to allow information to be
documented temporarily or permanently
on vehicle condition, component stress,
maintenance requirements and technical
events and errors.
Access to data
You have the right to access the
data and, if necessary, submit a
request to rectify, erase or restrict the
processing of any personal information
not processed in accordance with
the provisions of Regulation 2016/679
(GDPR). Third parties to which data has
been communicated shall be notified of
any rectification, erasure or restriction
carried out in accordance with the
aforementioned directive, unless doing
so would be impossible or require a
disproportionate effort.
Depending on technical equipment
levels, the data stored is as follows:
● system component operating states
(e.g. fill level, tyre pressure, battery
status)
● faults and defects in important system
components (e.g. lights, brakes)
● system reactions in special driving
situations (e.g. triggering of an airbag,
actuation of the stability control
systems)
Operating data in the vehicle
You also have the right to lodge
a complaint with the relevant data
protection authority.
If you want to claim your above-
mentioned rights please contact us per
.
For more information regarding our
contact details, please take a look at our
Privacy & Cookies Policy on our website.
● information on events damaging the
vehicle
Control units process data for operation
of the vehicle.
This data includes, for example:
● for electric vehicles the amount of
charge in the high-voltage battery,
estimated range
● vehicle status information (e.g.speed,
movement delay, lateral acceleration,
wheel rotation rate, "seat belts
fastened" display)
In special cases (e.g. if the vehicle
has detected a malfunction), it may
be necessary to save data that would
otherwise just be volatile.
When you use services (e.g. repairs,
maintenance), the operating data saved
● ambient conditions (e.g. temperature,
rain sensor, distance sensor)
Event data recorders
Electronic control units are installed in
your vehicle. Control units process data
that is received by vehicle sensors,
As a rule, such data is transient and is
not stored for longer than an operational
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