Data protection

Data protection

Data protection

This data protection declaration clarifies the type, scope and purpose of the processing of personal data (hereinafter referred to as "data") in the context of the provision of our services and within our online offer and the websites, functions and content associated with it as well as external online presences, such as e.g. our social media profile (hereinafter jointly referred to as "online offer"). With regard to the terms used, such as "processing" or "person responsible", we refer to the definitions in Article 4 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Accountable

BaSt-Ing GmbH
Fleck 34
83661 Lenggries
Germany

info@bast-ing.de
Josef Strobl
http://www.BaSt-Ing.de

Types of processed data - inventory data (e.g., personal master data, names or addresses).

Contact details (e.g., e-mail, telephone numbers)
Content data (e.g., text input, photographs, videos)
Usage data (e.g. websites visited, interest in content, access times).
Meta/communication data (e.g. device information, IP addresses).

Categories of data subjects

Visitors and users of the online offer (in the following we refer to the persons concerned collectively as "users").

Purpose of processing

Provision of the online offer, its functions and content.
Answering contact requests and communicating with users.
Security measures.
Reach measurement/Marketing

Terms used

"Personal data" means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter "data subject"); an identifiable natural person is one who can be identified directly or indirectly, in particular by means of assignment to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier (e.g. cookie) or one or more special features, are an expression of the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person.

"Processing" is any process or series of processes carried out with or without the aid of automated processes in connection with personal data. The term is broad and encompasses practically every handling of data.

"Pseudonymization" means the processing of personal data in such a way that the personal data can no longer be assigned to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, provided that this additional information is stored separately and is subject to technical and organizational measures that ensure that the personal data are not assigned to an identified or identifiable natural person.

"Profiling" means any type of automated processing of personal data consisting in using this personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular aspects related to work performance, economic situation, analyze or predict that natural person's health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, conduct, whereabouts or relocation.

The "responsible person" is the natural or legal person, authority, institution or other body that alone or jointly with others decides on the purposes and means of processing personal data.

"Processor" means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body that processes personal data on behalf of the controller.

Relevant legal bases

In accordance with Art. 13 GDPR, we will inform you of the legal basis for our data processing. The following applies to users from the area of application of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), i.e. the EU and the EEC, unless the legal basis is mentioned in the data protection declaration: The legal basis for obtaining consent is Article 6 Paragraph 1 lit 7 GDPR;

The legal basis for processing to fulfill our services and carry out contractual measures as well as answering inquiries is Article 6 Paragraph 1 lit. b GDPR; The legal basis for processing to fulfill our legal obligations is Article 6 (1) (c) GDPR; In the event that vital interests of the data subject or another natural person require the processing of personal data, Article 6 Paragraph 1 lit. d GDPR serves as the legal basis.

The legal basis for the processing required to perform a task that is in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority that has been transferred to the person responsible is Article 6 (1) lit. e GDPR. The legal basis for processing to safeguard our legitimate interests is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.

The processing of data for purposes other than those for which it was collected is governed by the provisions of Article 6 (4) GDPR. The processing of special categories of data (according to Art. 9 Para. 1 GDPR) is determined according to the specifications of Art. 9 Para. 2 GDPR.

Safety measures

We take appropriate technical measures in accordance with the legal requirements, taking into account the state of the art, the implementation costs and the type, scope, circumstances and purposes of the processing as well as the different probability of occurrence and severity of the risk for the rights and freedoms of natural persons and organizational measures to ensure a level of protection appropriate to the risk.

The measures include, in particular, securing the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data by controlling physical access to the data, as well as access, input, transfer, securing availability and their separation. Furthermore, we have set up procedures that ensure the exercise of data subject rights, deletion of data and reaction to data threats. Furthermore, we already take the protection of personal data into account during the development or selection of hardware, software and processes, in accordance with the principle of data protection through technology design and through data protection-friendly default settings.

Working with processors, joint controllers and third parties

If we disclose data to other people and companies (processors, joint controllers or third parties) as part of our processing, transfer it to them or otherwise grant them access to the data, this is only done on the basis of legal permission (e.g. if a Transmission of the data to third parties, such as payment service providers, is required to fulfill the contract), users have consented, a legal obligation provides for this or on the basis of our legitimate interests (e.g. when using agents, web hosts, etc.).

If we disclose or transfer data to other companies in our group of companies, or otherwise grant them access, this is done in particular for administrative purposes as a legitimate interest and, moreover, on a basis that corresponds to the legal requirements.

Transfers to third countries

If we process data in a third country (i.e. outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or the Swiss Confederation) or in the context of using third-party services or disclosure or transmission of data to others Persons or companies, this only happens if it is done to fulfill our (pre)contractual obligations, on the basis of your consent, on the basis of a legal obligation or on the basis of our legitimate interests. Subject to express consent or contractually required transmission, we only process or leave the data in third countries with a recognized level of data protection, which include US processors certified under the "Privacy Shield" or on the basis of special guarantees, such as contractual obligations through so-called standard protection clauses of the EU Commission, the existence of certifications or binding internal data protection regulations (Articles 44 to 49 GDPR, Information page of the EU Commission).

Rights of data subjects

Right to information: You have the right to request confirmation as to whether the data in question is being processed and to request information about this data as well as further information and a copy of the data in accordance with legal requirements.

Right to rectification: you have accordingly. In accordance with legal requirements, you have the right to request the completion of the data concerning you or the correction of incorrect data concerning you.

Right to deletion and restriction of processing: In accordance with the legal requirements, you have the right to demand that the data in question be deleted immediately, or alternatively to request a restriction of the processing of the data in accordance with the legal requirements.

Right to data transferability: You have the right to receive the data that you have provided to us in accordance with the legal requirements in a structured, common and machine-readable format or to request its transmission to another person responsible.

Complaints to the supervisory authority: You also have the right, in accordance with the statutory provisions, to lodge a complaint with the responsible supervisory authority.

Right of withdrawal

You have the right to withdraw your consent with effect for the future.

Right to object

Right of objection: You have the right, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to object at any time to the processing of your personal data, which is based on Article 6 Paragraph 1 lit. e or f GDPR ; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions. If the personal data concerning you is processed in order to operate direct advertising, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data for the purpose of such advertising; this also applies to profiling insofar as it is associated with such direct advertising.

Cookies and right to object to direct advertising

Cookies are small files that are stored on users' computers. Different information can be stored within the cookies. A cookie is primarily used to store information about a user (or the device on which the cookie is stored) during or after their visit to an online offer. Temporary cookies, or "session cookies" or "transient cookies", are cookies that are deleted after a user leaves an online offer and closes his browser. In such a cookie, for example, the content of a shopping cart in an online shop or a login status can be saved. "Permanent" or "persistent" refers to cookies that remain stored even after the browser is closed. For example, the login status can be saved if users visit it after several days. The interests of the users can also be stored in such a cookie, which are used for range measurement or marketing purposes. "Third-party cookies" are cookies that are offered by providers other than the person responsible for operating the online offer (otherwise, if they are only their cookies, we speak of "first-party cookies").

We can use temporary and permanent cookies and explain this in our data protection declaration.

If we ask users to consent to the use of cookies (e.g. as part of a cookie consent), the legal basis for this processing is Article 6 Paragraph 1 lit. GDPR. Otherwise, the personal cookies of the user are stored in accordance with the following explanations within the framework of this data protection declaration on the basis of our legitimate interests (i.e. interest in the analysis, optimization and economic operation of our online offer within the meaning of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f. DSGVO) or if the use of cookies is necessary to provide our contract-related services, in accordance with Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter b. DSGVO, or if the use of cookies is necessary for the performance of a task that is in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority, in accordance with Article 6 Paragraph 1 lit. GDPR, processed.

If users do not want cookies to be stored on their computer, they are asked to deactivate the corresponding option in their browser's system settings. Saved cookies can be deleted in the system settings of the browser. The exclusion of cookies can lead to functional restrictions of this online offer.

A general objection to the use of cookies used for online marketing purposes can be raised for a large number of services, especially in the case of tracking, via the US site http://www.aboutads.info/choices/ or the EU site http://www.youronlinechoices.com/. Furthermore, the storage of cookies can be achieved by switching them off in the browser settings. Please note that in this case you may not be able to use all the functions of this online offer.

Deletion of data

The data processed by us will be deleted in accordance with the legal requirements or their processing will be restricted. Unless expressly stated in this data protection declaration, the data stored by us will be deleted as soon as they are no longer required for their intended purpose and the deletion does not conflict with any statutory storage requirements.

If the data is not deleted because it is required for other, legally permissible purposes, its processing will be restricted. This means that the data will be blocked and not processed for other purposes. This applies, for example, to data that must be retained for commercial or tax reasons.

Privacy Policy Changes and Updates

We ask you to inform yourself regularly about the content of our data protection declaration. We will adapt the data protection declaration as soon as the changes in the data processing we carry out make this necessary. We will inform you as soon as the changes require your cooperation (e.g. consent) or other individual notification.

Order processing in the online shop and customer account

We process the data of our customers as part of the ordering process in our online shop to enable them to select and order the selected products and services, as well as their payment and delivery or execution.

The processed data includes inventory data, communication data, contract data, payment data and the persons affected by the processing include our customers, prospects and other business partners. The processing takes place for the purpose of providing contractual services in the context of operating an online shop, billing, delivery and customer services. We use session cookies to store the contents of the shopping cart and permanent cookies to store the login status.

The processing takes place to fulfill our services and to carry out contractual measures (e.g. carrying out order processes) and to the extent required by law (e.g. legally required archiving of business transactions for commercial and tax purposes). The information marked as required is required for the establishment and fulfillment of the contract. We disclose the data to third parties only within the scope of delivery, payment or within the scope of legal permits and obligations, as well as if this is done on the basis of our legitimate interests, about which we inform you in the context of this data protection declaration (e.g., to legal and tax advisors, financial institutions, freight companies and government agencies).

Users can optionally create a user account, in particular by being able to view their orders. As part of the registration, the required mandatory information is communicated to the users. The user accounts are not public and cannot be indexed by search engines. If users have terminated their user account, their data will be deleted with regard to the user account, subject to their retention being necessary for commercial or tax reasons. Information in the customer account remains until it is deleted with subsequent archiving in the event of a legal obligation or our legitimate interests (e.g., in the event of legal disputes). It is the user's responsibility to back up their data before the end of the contract in the event of termination.

When registering and registering again as well as using our online services, we store the IP address and the time of the respective user action. The storage takes place on the basis of our legitimate interests, as well as the user's protection against misuse and other unauthorized use. In principle, this data will not be passed on to third parties unless it is necessary to pursue our legal claims as a legitimate interest or there is a legal obligation to do so.

Deletion takes place after the expiry of statutory warranty and other contractual rights or obligations (e.g. payment claims or performance obligations from contracts with customers), whereby the necessity of storing the data is checked every three years; in the case of storage due to legal archiving obligations, the deletion takes place after their expiry.

External payment service providers

We use external payment service providers, via whose platforms the users and we can carry out payment transactions. These payment service providers may include, each with a link to the data protection declaration: Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full), Klarna (https://www.klarna.com/de /datenschutz/), Skrill (https://www.skrill.com/de/fusszeile/datenschutzanleitung/), Giropay (https://www.giropay.de/rechts/datenschutz-agb/), Visa (https:// /www.visa.de/datenschutz), Mastercard (https://www.mastercard.de/de-de/datenschutz.html), American Express (https://www.americanexpress.com/de/content/privacy- policy-statement.html), Stripe (https://stripe.com/de/privacy).

As part of the fulfillment of contracts, we use the payment service providers on the basis of Article 6 Paragraph 1 lit. GDPR a. In addition, we use external payment service providers on the basis of our legitimate interests in accordance with Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR in order to offer our users effective and secure payment options.

The data processed by the payment service provider includes inventory data such as name and address, bank details such as account numbers or credit card numbers, passwords, TANs and checksums, as well as contract, total and recipient-related information. The information is required to carry out the transactions. However, the data entered will only be processed and stored by the payment service providers. This means that we do not receive any account or credit card-related information, only information with confirmation or negative information about the payment. Under certain circumstances, the payment service provider may transmit the data to credit agencies. The purpose of this transmission is to check identity and creditworthiness. For this we refer to the terms and conditions and data protection notices of the payment service providers.

The terms and conditions and data protection information of the respective payment service provider apply to the payment transactions, which can be accessed within the respective websites or transaction applications. We also refer to this for the purpose of further information and the assertion of revocation, information and other data subject rights.

Administration, financial accounting, office organization, contact management

We process data as part of administrative tasks and the organization of our operations, financial accounting and compliance with legal obligations, such as archiving. In doing so, we process the same data that we process within the scope of providing our contractual services. The basis of processing is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. c. GDPR, Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f. GDPR. Customers, interested parties, business partners and website visitors are affected by the processing. The purpose and our interest in processing lies in administration, financial accounting, office organization, archiving of data, i.e. tasks that serve to maintain our business activities, perform our tasks and provide our services. The deletion of the data with regard to contractual services and contractual communication corresponds to the information given in these processing activities.

We disclose or transmit data to the financial administration, consultants such as tax consultants or auditors as well as other fee offices and payment service providers.

Furthermore, on the basis of our business interests, we store information on suppliers, organizers and other business partners, e.g. for the purpose of later contact. We store this mostly company-related data permanently.

Business analysis and market research

In order to run our business economically, to be able to identify market trends, the wishes of contractual partners and users, we analyze the data we have on business transactions, contracts, inquiries, etc. We process inventory data, communication data , contract data, payment data, usage data and metadata Basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f. GDPR, whereby the persons concerned include contractual partners, interested parties, customers, visitors and users of our online offer.

The analyzes are carried out for the purpose of business evaluations, marketing and market research. In doing so, we can take into account the profiles of the registered users with information, e.g. on the services they have used. The analyzes serve us to increase the user friendliness, the optimization of our offer and the economic efficiency. The analyzes serve us alone and are not disclosed externally, unless they are anonymous analyzes with summarized values.

If these analyzes or profiles are personal, they will be deleted or made anonymous upon termination by the user, otherwise after two years from the conclusion of the contract. Otherwise, the overall business analyzes and general trend determinations are created anonymously if possible.

Google Cloud Services

We use the cloud and cloud software services offered by Google (so-called software as a service, e.g. Google Suite) for the following purposes: document storage and administration, calendar management, e-mailing, spreadsheets and presentations, exchange of Documents, content and information with specific recipients or publication of websites, forms or other content and information as well as chats and participation in audio and video conferences.

The personal data of the users are processed here, insofar as they become part of the documents and content processed within the services described or are part of communication processes. This can include, for example, master data and contact details of users, data on transactions, contracts, other processes and their content. Google also processes usage data and metadata used by Google for security purposes and service optimization.

In the context of using publicly accessible documents, websites or other content, Google can store cookies on the user's computer for the purposes of web analysis or to remember user settings.

We use the Google Cloud services on the basis of our legitimate interests in efficient and secure administration and collaboration processes in accordance with Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Furthermore, the processing takes place on the basis of an order processing contract with Google (https://cloud.google.com/terms/data-processing-terms).

For more information, see Google's privacy policy (https://www.google.com/policies/privacy) and security information about Google Cloud services (https://cloud.google.com/security/privacy/ ). You can object to the processing of your data in the Google Cloud in accordance with the legal requirements. Otherwise, the deletion of the data within Google's cloud services is determined by the other processing processes in which the data is processed (e.g. deletion of data no longer required for contractual purposes or storage of data required for taxation purposes).

Google Cloud services are provided by Google Ireland Limited. If a transmission to the USA takes place, we refer to the certification of Google USA under the Privacy Shield (https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt0000000000001L5AAI&status=Active) and standard protection clauses (https://cloud. google.com/terms/data-processing-terms).

Microsoft Cloud Services

We use the cloud and cloud software services offered by Microsoft (so-called software as a service, e.g. Microsoft Office) for the following purposes: document storage and administration, calendar management, e-mailing, spreadsheets and presentations, exchange of Documents, content and information with specific recipients or publication of websites, forms or other content and information as well as chats and participation in audio and video conferences.

The personal data of the users are processed here, insofar as they become part of the documents and content processed within the services described or are part of communication processes. This can include, for example, master data and contact details of users, data on transactions, contracts, other processes and their content. Microsoft also processes usage data and metadata used by Microsoft for security purposes and service optimization.

In the context of using publicly accessible documents, websites or other content, Microsoft can store cookies on the user's computer for the purposes of web analysis or to remember user settings.

We use the Microsoft cloud services on the basis of our legitimate interests in efficient and secure administration and collaboration processes in accordance with Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Furthermore, the processing takes place on the basis of an order processing contract with Microsoft.

Further information can be found in the Microsoft data protection declaration (https://privacy.microsoft.com/de-de/privacystatement) and the security instructions for Microsoft cloud services (https://www.microsoft.com/de- de/trustcenter). You can object to the processing of your data in the Microsoft Cloud in accordance with the legal requirements. Otherwise, the deletion of the data within Microsoft's cloud services is determined by the other processing processes in which the data is processed (e.g. deletion of data no longer required for contractual purposes or storage of data required for taxation purposes).

The Microsoft Cloud Services are provided by Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399 USA. If data is processed in the USA, we refer to Microsoft's certification under the Privacy Shield (https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt0000000KzNaAAK&status=Active).

Dropbox

We use Dropbox, a cloud storage service, to store documents and other files with personal content (collectively referred to as "files") and can also share them with other people in the context of so-called shares. The personal data of the users are processed here, insofar as they are part of the files stored within the Dropbox. This can include, for example, master data and contact details of users, data on transactions, contracts, other processes and their content. If users access the files as part of the releases, Dropbox also processes the usage data and metadata (e.g. IP addresses, access times and information about the user's browser and operating system) for security purposes and to optimize the service. Dropbox can also store cookies on users' computers for web analysis purposes or to remember user settings.

We use Dropbox in accordance with Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f GDPR on the basis of our legitimate interests in efficient and secure administration and collaboration processes.

For more information, see Dropbox's privacy policy (https://www.dropbox.com/privacy). You can object to the processing of your data in Dropbox in accordance with the legal requirements. Otherwise, the deletion of the data within the Dropbox is determined by the other processing processes in which the data is processed (e.g. deletion of data no longer required for contractual purposes or storage of data required for tax purposes).

Dropbox is offered by Dropbox, Inc., 333 Brannan Street, San Francisco, California 94107, USA. If data is processed in the USA, we refer to the certification of Dropbox under the Privacy Shield (https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt0000000GnCLAA0&status=Active).

Registration function

Users can create a user account. As part of the registration, the required mandatory information is communicated to the user and processed on the basis of Article 6 (1) (b) GDPR for the purpose of providing the user account. The processed data includes in particular the login information (name, password and an e-mail address). The data entered during registration will be used for the purpose of using the user account and its purpose.

Users can be informed by email about information relevant to their user account, such as technical changes. If users have terminated their user account, their data will be deleted with regard to the user account, subject to a statutory retention obligation. It is the user's responsibility to back up their data before the end of the contract in the event of termination. We are entitled to irretrievably delete all of the user's data stored during the contract period.

When using our registration and login functions and the use of the user account, we store the IP address and the time of the respective user action. The storage takes place on the basis of our legitimate interests, as well as the user's protection against misuse and other unauthorized use. In principle, this data will not be passed on to third parties unless it is necessary to pursue our claims or there is a legal obligation to do so in accordance with Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter c. GDPR. The IP addresses will be anonymized or deleted after 7 days at the latest.

Comments and Posts

If users leave comments or other contributions, their IP addresses can be stored for 7 days on the basis of our legitimate interests within the meaning of Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR. This is for our security if someone leaves illegal content in comments and posts (insults, forbidden political propaganda, etc.). In this case we can be prosecuted for the comment or contribution and are therefore interested in the identity of the author.

Furthermore, we reserve the right to process user information for the purpose of spam detection on the basis of our legitimate interests in accordance with Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR.

On the same legal basis, in the case of surveys, we reserve the right to store the IP addresses of users for the duration of the survey and to use cookies to avoid multiple votes.

The personal information provided in the comments and posts, any contact and website information as well as the content will be stored by us permanently until the user objects.

Comment Subscriptions

Users can subscribe to the follow-up comments with their consent in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. Users will receive a confirmation email to verify that they are the owner of the email address entered. Users can unsubscribe from ongoing comment subscriptions at any time. The confirmation email will contain information on the cancellation options. For the purpose of proving the user's consent, we store the time of registration along with the IP address of the user and delete this information if the user unsubscribes from the subscription.

You can cancel receiving our subscription at any time, i.e. revoke your consent. We can store the unsubscribed e-mail addresses for up to three years on the basis of our legitimate interests before we delete them in order to be able to prove a previously given consent. The processing of this data is limited to the purpose of a possible defense against claims. An individual request for deletion is possible at any time, provided that the previous existence of consent is confirmed at the same time.

Retrieval of emojis and smilies

Our WordPress blog uses graphic emojis (or smilies), i.e. small graphic files that express feelings, which are obtained from external servers. The server providers collect the IP addresses of the users. This is necessary so that the emojie files can be transmitted to the users' browsers. The Emojie service is provided by Automattic Inc., 60 29th Street #343, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA. Automattic privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/. The server domains used are s.w.org and twemoji.maxcdn.com, which to our knowledge are so-called content delivery networks, i.e. servers that are only used for fast and secure transmission of files and the personal data of users be deleted after transmission.

The emojis are used on the basis of our legitimate interests, i.e. interest in an attractive design of our online offer in accordance with Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR.

Contact us

When contacting us (e.g. via contact form, e-mail, telephone or via social media), the information provided by the user is used to process the contact request and its processing in accordance with Article 6 (1) b. (in the context of contractual/pre-contractual relationships), Art. 6 (1) lit. f. (other inquiries) GDPR processed be saved.

We delete the requests if they are no longer necessary. We review necessity every two years; Furthermore, the statutory archiving obligations apply.

Communication via WhatsApp Messenger

We use WhatsApp Messenger for communication purposes and ask you to observe the following information on the functionality, encryption, risks of WhatsApp, use of metadata within the Facebook group of companies and your options to object.

You do not have to use WhatsApp and can contact us in alternative ways, e.g. via telephone or e-mail. Please use the contact options provided to you or use the contact options provided on our website. WhatsApp (WhatsApp Inc. WhatsApp Legal 1601 Willow Road Menlo Park, California 94025, USA) is a US service, which means that the data you send via WhatsApp can first be transmitted to WhatsApp in the USA, before they are forwarded to us.

WhatsApp is certified under the Privacy Shield Agreement and therefore ensures compliance with European and Swiss data protection law (https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt0000000TSnwAAG&status=Active). p>

WhatsApp also ensures that the communication content (i.e. the content of your message and attached images) is end-to-end encrypted. This means that the content of the messages cannot be viewed, not even by WhatsApp itself. You should always use an up-to-date version of WhatsApp to ensure that the message content is encrypted.

However, we would like to point out to our communication partners that WhatsApp cannot see the content, but can find out that and when communication partners are communicating with us as well as technical information on the device used by the communication partner and, depending on the settings of their device, location information (so-called . Metadata) processed. Except for the encrypted content, the data of the communication partners can be transmitted within the Facebook group of companies, in particular for the purpose of optimizing the respective services and for security purposes. Communication partners should also assume, at least as long as they have not objected, that their data processed by WhatsApp can be used for marketing purposes or the display of advertising tailored to users.

If we ask communication partners for their consent before communicating with them via WhatsApp, the legal basis for our processing of their data is Art. GDPR. Otherwise, if we do not ask for your consent and you contact us, for example, we use WhatsApp in relation to our contractual partners and as part of the contract initiation as a contractual measure in accordance with Article 6 (1) b. DSGVO and in the case of other interested parties and communication partners on the basis of our legitimate interests in fast and efficient communication and fulfillment of the needs of our communication partner in communication via messengers in accordance with Article 6 Paragraph 1 lit. f. DSGVO.

Further information on the purposes, types and scope of the processing of your data by WhatsApp, as well as the relevant rights and setting options for protecting your privacy can be found in WhatsApp's data protection information: https://www.whatsapp.com/legal.< /p>

You can object to communicating with us via WhatsApp at any time. If you subscribe to messages (also known as "broadcasts") via WhatsApp, you can delete our corresponding telephone number from their contacts and ask us to remove your contact from our directory. In the case of ongoing individual inquiries or communications, you can also ask us not to continue the communication via WhatsApp and to delete the communication content.

In the case of communication via WhatsApp, we delete the WhatsApp messages as soon as we can assume that we have answered any information from the user, if no reference to a previous conversation is to be expected and the deletion does not conflict with any statutory retention requirements. p>

Furthermore, we would like to point out that we will not transmit the contact data provided to us to WhatsApp without your consent (e.g. if we contact you via WhatsApp).

Finally, we would like to point out that, for reasons of security, we reserve the right not to answer inquiries via WhatsApp. This is the case, for example, if internal contract details require particular secrecy or an answer via messenger does not meet the formal requirements. In such cases, we will refer you to more appropriate communication channels.

Communication via Facebook Messenger

We use Facebook Messenger for communication purposes and ask you to observe the following information on the functionality, encryption, risks of Facebook Messenger, use of metadata within the Facebook group of companies and your options to object. You do not have to use Facebook Messenger and can contact us in alternative ways, e.g. by telephone or e-mail. Please use the contact options provided to you or use the contact options given on our website.

Facebook Messenger is offered by Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland, with the data entered and otherwise collected in the USA being used by the Facebook, 1 hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA.

However, Facebook is certified under the Privacy Shield Agreement and therefore guarantees to comply with European and Swiss data protection law (https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt0000000GnywAAC&status=Active).

Facebook also ensures that the communication content (i.e. the content of your message and attached images) cannot be read and offers end-to-end encryption of the content. This means that the content of the messages cannot be viewed, not even by Facebook itself. However, the end-to-end encryption requires activation, which you must activate in your Messenger settings under the menu item "Secret Conversations". You should always use a current version of Facebook Messenger to ensure that the message content is encrypted.

We would like to point out to our communication partners that even if encryption is activated, Facebook can find out that and when communication partners are communicating with us, as well as technical information on the device used by the communication partner and, depending on the settings of their device, location information (so-called metadata ) processed. Except for the encrypted content, the data of the communication partners can be transmitted within the Facebook group of companies, in particular for the purpose of optimizing the respective services and for security purposes. Communication partners should also assume, at least as long as they have not objected to this, that their data processed by Facebook Messenger can be used for marketing purposes or the display of advertising tailored to users.

If we ask communication partners for their consent before communicating with them via Facebook Messenger, the legal basis for our processing of their data is Art. GDPR. Otherwise, if we do not ask for your consent and you contact us, for example, we use WhatsApp in relation to our contractual partners and as part of the contract initiation as a contractual measure in accordance with Article 6 (1) b. DSGVO and in the case of other interested parties and communication partners on the basis of our legitimate interests in fast and efficient communication and fulfillment of the needs of our communication partner in communication via messengers in accordance with Article 6 Paragraph 1 lit. f. DSGVO.

Further information on the purposes, types and scope of the processing of your data by Facebook, as well as the relevant rights and setting options for protecting your privacy can be found in Facebook's data protection information: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy .

You can object to communication with us via Facebook Messenger at any time and ask us not to continue the communication via Facebook Messenger and to delete the communication content. We delete the Facebook messages as soon as we can assume that we have answered any information from the user, if no reference to a previous conversation is to be expected and the deletion does not conflict with any statutory retention requirements.

Finally, we would like to point out that, for reasons of security, we reserve the right not to answer inquiries via Facebook Messenger. This is the case, for example, if internal contract details require particular secrecy or an answer via messenger does not meet the formal requirements. In such cases, we will refer you to more appropriate communication channels.

Newsletters

With the following information we inform you about the contents of our newsletter as well as the registration, dispatch and statistical evaluation procedures as well as your right of objection. By subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to receive it and the procedures described.

Content of the newsletter: We send newsletters, e-mails and other electronic notifications with advertising information (hereinafter "newsletter") only with the consent of the recipient or legal permission. If the contents of the newsletter are specifically described when registering for the newsletter, they are decisive for the consent of the user. Our newsletter also contains information about our services and us.

Double opt-in and logging: Registration for our newsletter takes place in a so-called double opt-in procedure. This means that after registration you will receive an e-mail in which you will be asked to confirm your registration. This confirmation is necessary so that nobody can register with someone else's e-mail address. The registrations for the newsletter are logged in order to be able to prove the registration process in accordance with the legal requirements. This includes storing the time of registration and confirmation as well as the IP address. Changes to your data stored by the shipping service provider are also logged.

Registration data: In order to register for the newsletter, it is sufficient if you enter your e-mail address. Optionally, we ask you to enter a name so that we can address you personally in the newsletter.

The dispatch of the newsletter and the associated success measurement are based on the consent of the recipient in accordance with Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a, Article 7 GDPR in conjunction with Section 7 Paragraph 2 No. 3 UWG or if consent is given is not required on the basis of our legitimate interests in direct marketing in accordance with Article 6 Paragraph 1 of the GDPR in conjunction with Article 7 Paragraph 3 of the UWG.

The registration process is logged on the basis of our legitimate interests in accordance with Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Our interest is focused on the use of a user-friendly and secure newsletter system that serves our business interests as well as meets user expectations and also allows us to prove consent.

Cancellation/Revocation – You can cancel the receipt of our newsletter at any time, i.e. revoke your consent. You will find a link to cancel the newsletter at the end of each newsletter. We can store the unsubscribed e-mail addresses for up to three years on the basis of our legitimate interests before we delete them in order to be able to prove a previously given consent. The processing of this data is limited to the purpose of a possible defense against claims. An individual request for deletion is possible at any time, provided that the previous existence of consent is confirmed at the same time.

Newsletters – Newsletter2Go

The newsletter is sent by the shipping service provider Newsletter2Go GmbH, Köpenicker Str. 126, 10179 Berlin, Germany. You can view the data protection regulations of the shipping service provider here: https://www.newsletter2go.de/datenschutz/. The shipping service provider is used on the basis of our legitimate interests in accordance with Article 6 Paragraph 1 lit. f GDPR and an order processing contract in accordance with Article 28 Paragraph 3 Sentence 1 GDPR.

The shipping service provider can use the data of the recipients in pseudonymous form, i.e. without assignment to a user, to optimize or improve their own services, e.g. for technical optimization of the dispatch and the presentation of the newsletter or for statistical purposes. However, the shipping service provider does not use the data of our newsletter recipients to write to them themselves or to pass the data on to third parties.

Newsletter – success measurement

The newsletters contain a so-called "web beacon", i.e. a pixel-sized file that is retrieved from our server when the newsletter is opened or, if we use a shipping service provider, from their server. As part of this retrieval, technical information, such as information about the browser and your system, as well as your IP address and time of retrieval, is initially collected.

This information is used to technically improve the services based on the technical data or the target groups and their reading behavior based on their retrieval locations (which can be determined using the IP address) or the access times. The statistical surveys also include determining whether the newsletters are opened, when they are opened and which links are clicked. For technical reasons, this information can be assigned to the individual newsletter recipients. However, it is neither our aim nor, if used, that of the shipping service provider to monitor individual users. The evaluations serve us much more to recognize the reading habits of our users and to adapt our content to them or to send different content according to the interests of our users.

Unfortunately, it is not possible to revoke the success measurement separately. In this case, the entire newsletter subscription must be cancelled.

Hosting and email delivery

The hosting services we use serve to provide the following services: infrastructure and platform services, computing capacity, storage space and database services, e-mail dispatch, security services and technical maintenance services that we use for the purpose of operating this online offer .

We, or our hosting provider, process inventory data, contact data, content data, contract data, usage data, meta and communication data from customers, interested parties and visitors to this online offer on the basis of our legitimate interests in making this online offer available efficiently and securely in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 lit. f GDPR in conjunction with Art. 28 GDPR (conclusion of order processing contract).

Collection of access data and log files

We, or our hosting provider, collect data on every access to the server on which this service is located (so-called server log files) on the basis of our legitimate interests within the meaning of Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR. The access data includes the name of the accessed website, file, date and time of access, amount of data transferred, notification of successful access, browser type and version, the user's operating system, referrer URL (the previously visited page), IP address and the requesting provider .

Log file information is stored for a maximum of 7 days for security reasons (e.g. to investigate misuse or fraud) and then deleted. Data whose further storage is required for evidence purposes are excluded from deletion until the respective incident has been finally clarified.

Google Tag Manager

Google Tag Manager is a solution with which we can manage so-called website tags via an interface (and thus, for example, integrate Google Analytics and other Google marketing services into our online offer). The Tag Manager itself (which implements the tags) does not process any personal data of the users. With regard to the processing of users' personal data, reference is made to the following information on Google services. Usage guidelines: https://www.google.com/intl/de/tagmanager/use-policy.html.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland ("Google"). Google uses cookies. The information generated by the cookie about the use of the online offer by the user is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there.

Google will use this information on our behalf to evaluate the use of our online offer by users, to compile reports on the activities within this online offer and to provide us with other services related to the use of this online offer and internet usage . Pseudonymous user profiles can be created from the processed data.

We only use Google Analytics with activated IP anonymization. This means that the IP address of the user is shortened by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be sent to a Google server in the USA and shortened there.

The IP address transmitted by the user's browser is not merged with other Google data. Users can prevent the storage of cookies by setting their browser software accordingly; In addition, users can prevent the data generated by the cookie and related to their use of the online offer from being collected and processed by Google by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available under the following link: http://tools .google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en.

If we ask the user for consent (e.g. in the context of a cookie consent), the legal basis for this processing is Article 6 Paragraph 1 lit. GDPR. Otherwise, the personal data of the users are processed on the basis of our legitimate interests (i.e. interest in the analysis, optimization and economic operation of our online offer within the meaning of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f. DSGVO).

Insofar as data is processed in the USA, we would like to point out that Google is certified under the Privacy Shield Agreement and thus guarantees compliance with European data protection law (https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&amp ;status=Active).

Further information on data use by Google, setting and objection options can be found in Google's data protection declaration (https://policies.google.com/privacy) and in the settings for the display of advertisements by Google (https:/ /adssettings.google.com/authenticated).

Users' personal data will be deleted or made anonymous after 14 months.

Google Universal Analytics

We use Google Analytics in the form of "universal analytics". "Universal Analytics" refers to a Google Analytics process in which the user analysis is based on a pseudonymous user ID and thus a pseudonymous profile of the user is created with information from the use of different devices (so-called "cross-device tracking"). .

Targeting with Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to display the ads placed within the advertising services of Google and its partners only to those users who have also shown an interest in our online offering or who have certain characteristics (e.g. interests in certain topics or products that are determined based on the websites visited) that we transmit to Google (so-called “remarketing” or “Google Analytics audiences”). With the help of remarketing audiences, we also want to ensure that our ads correspond to the potential interests of users.

Google Adsense with personalized ads

We use the services of Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland ("Google").

We use the AdSense service, with the help of which advertisements are displayed on our website and we receive payment for their display or other use. For these purposes, usage data such as the click on an ad and the IP address of the user are processed, with the IP address being shortened by the last two digits. Therefore, the processing of user data is pseudonymised.

We use Adsense with personalized ads. In doing so, Google draws conclusions about their interests on the basis of the websites visited or apps used by users and the user profiles created in this way. Advertisers use this information to tailor their campaigns to those interests, which is beneficial for users and advertisers alike. For Google, ads are personalized when collected or known data determines or influences ad selection. This includes, but is not limited to, previous searches, activity, website visits, app usage, demographic and location information. Specifically, this includes: demographic targeting, interest category targeting, remarketing, and targeting to customer match lists and audience lists uploaded to DoubleClick Bid Manager or Campaign Manager.

Further information on the use of data by Google, setting and objection options can be found in Google's data protection declaration (https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads) and in the settings for the display of advertisements by Google (https ://adssettings.google.com/authenticated).

Google Adsense with non-personalized ads

We use the services of Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland ("Google").

We use Adsense with non-personalized ads. The ads are not displayed based on user profiles. Non-personalized ads are not based on previous user behavior. Targeting uses contextual information, including coarse (e.g., location-level) geographic targeting based on current location, content on the current website or app, and recent search terms. Google prevents any personalized targeting, including demographic targeting and targeting based on user lists.

Google AdWords and conversion measurement

We use the Google "AdWords" online marketing process to place ads on the Google advertising network (e.g., in search results, in videos, on websites, etc.) so that they are displayed to users who have a presumed interest in the have ads. This allows us to display ads for and within our online offering in a more targeted manner in order to only present users with ads that potentially match their interests. If, for example, a user is shown ads for products that he was interested in on other online offers, this is referred to as "remarketing". For these purposes, when our and other websites on which the Google advertising network is active are accessed, a Google code is executed directly by Google and so-called (re)marketing tags (invisible graphics or code, also known as " referred to as “web beacons”) integrated into the website. With their help, an individual cookie, i.e. a small file, is stored on the user’s device (comparable technologies can also be used instead of cookies). This file notes which websites the user visits, what content he is interested in and which offers the user clicked on, as well as technical information on the browser and operating system, referring websites, visiting times and other information on the use of the online offer.

We also receive an individual "conversion cookie". The information obtained with the help of the cookie is used by Google to create conversion statistics for us. However, we only find out the anonymous total number of users who clicked on our ad and were redirected to a page with a conversion tracking tag. However, we do not receive any information with which users can be personally identified.

User data is processed pseudonymously within the framework of the Google advertising network. This means that Google does not store and process, for example, the name or e-mail address of the user, but processes the relevant data in relation to cookies within pseudonymous user profiles. This means that from Google's point of view, the ads are not managed and displayed for a specifically identified person, but for the cookie owner, regardless of who this cookie owner is. This does not apply if a user has expressly allowed Google to process the data without this pseudonymization. The information collected about users is transmitted to Google and stored on Google's servers in the USA.

Google double click

We use the services of Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland ("Google").

We use the Google "Doubleclick" online marketing process to place ads in the Google advertising network (e.g., in search results, in videos, on websites, etc.). Double Click is characterized by the fact that ads are displayed in real time based on users' presumed interests. This allows us to display ads for and within our online offering in a more targeted manner in order to only present users with ads that potentially match their interests. If, for example, a user is shown ads for products that he was interested in on other online offers, this is referred to as "remarketing". For these purposes, when our and other websites on which the Google advertising network is active are accessed, a Google code is executed directly by Google and so-called (re)marketing tags (invisible graphics or code, also known as " referred to as “web beacons”) integrated into the website. With their help, an individual cookie, i.e. a small file, is stored on the user’s device (comparable technologies can also be used instead of cookies). This file notes which websites the user visits, what content he is interested in and which offers the user clicked on, as well as technical information on the browser and operating system, referring websites, visiting times and other information on the use of the online offer.

The IP address of the user is also recorded, whereby it is shortened within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area and only in exceptional cases is it completely transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there becomes. The above information can also be combined by Google with such information from other sources. If the user then visits other websites, they can be shown ads tailored to their presumed interests based on their user profile.

User data is processed pseudonymously within the framework of the Google advertising network. This means that Google does not store and process, for example, the name or e-mail address of the user, but processes the relevant data in relation to cookies within pseudonymous user profiles. This means that from Google's point of view, the ads are not managed and displayed for a specifically identified person, but for the cookie owner, regardless of who this cookie owner is. This does not apply if a user has expressly allowed Google to process the data without this pseudonymization. The information collected by Google Marketing Services about users is transmitted to Google and stored on Google's servers in the USA.

Google Firebase

We use the "Google Firebase" developer platform and the functions and services associated with it, offered by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Google Firebase is a platform for developers of applications (“apps” for short) for mobile devices and websites. Google Firebase offers a variety of features that are presented on the following overview page: https://firebase.google.com/products/.

The functions include, among other things, the storage of apps including personal data of the application users, such as content they have created or information regarding their interaction with the apps (so-called "cloud computing"). Google Firebase also offers interfaces that allow interaction between the users of the app and other services, e.g. authentication using services such as Facebook, Twitter or an e-mail password combination.

User interactions can be evaluated using the "Firebase Analytics" analysis service. Firebase Analytics aims to capture how users interact with an app. Events (so-called "events") are recorded, such as opening the app for the first time, deinstallation, update, crash or frequency of use of the app. The events can also be used to record other user interests, e.g. for certain functions of the applications or certain topics. This also allows user profiles to be created, which can be used, for example, as a basis for the display of advertising information tailored to the user.

Google Firebase and the personal data of users processed using Google Firebase can also be used together with other Google services, such as Google Analytics and Google Marketing Services and Google Analytics (in this case device-related information, such as "Android Advertising ID" and "Advertising Identifier for iOS" to identify users' mobile devices).

Google's privacy policy is available at https://policies.google.com/privacy. Users can find further information on the use of data for marketing purposes by Google on the overview page: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads?hl=de.

If users wish to object to interest-based advertising by Google marketing services, users can use the setting and opt-out options provided by Google: https://adssettings.google.com/.

Jetpack (WordPress Stats)

We use the Jetpack plugin (here the “Wordpress Stats” subfunction), which integrates a tool for the statistical analysis of visitor access and is provided by Automattic Inc., 60 29th Street #343, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA. Jetpack uses so-called "cookies", text files that are stored on your computer and enable an analysis of your use of the website.

The information generated by the cookie about your use of this online offer is stored on a server in the USA. User profiles can be created from the processed data, which are only used for analysis and not for advertising purposes. For more information, see Automattic's privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/ and information about Jetpack cookies: https://jetpack.com/support/cookies/.

If we ask the user for consent (e.g. in the context of a cookie consent), the legal basis for this processing is Article 6 Paragraph 1 lit. GDPR.

Otherwise, the personal data of the users are processed on the basis of our legitimate interests (i.e. interest in the analysis, optimization and economic operation of our online offer within the meaning of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f. DSGVO).

Online presence in social media

We maintain online presences within social networks and platforms in order to communicate with customers, interested parties and users who are active there and to be able to inform them about our services there.

We would like to point out that user data may be processed outside of the European Union. This can result in risks for users, for example because it could make it more difficult to enforce user rights. With regard to US providers who are certified under the Privacy Shield, we would like to point out that they undertake to comply with the data protection standards of the EU.

Furthermore, user data is usually processed for market research and advertising purposes. For example, user profiles can be created from user behavior and the resulting interests of users. The usage profiles can in turn be used, for example, to place advertisements inside and outside the platforms that presumably correspond to the interests of the users. For these purposes, cookies are usually stored on the users' computers, in which the usage behavior and the interests of the users are stored. Furthermore, data can also be stored in the usage profiles independently of the devices used by the users (especially if the users are members of the respective platforms and are logged in to them).

Users' personal data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in effective user information and communication with users in accordance with Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR. If the users are asked by the respective providers of the platforms for consent to the data processing described above, the legal basis for the processing is Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a., Article 7 GDPR.

For a detailed description of the respective processing and the possibility of objection (opt-out), we refer to the following linked information from the providers.

Also in the case of requests for information and the assertion of user rights, we would like to point out that these can be asserted most effectively with the providers. Only the providers have access to the data of the users and can take appropriate measures and provide information directly. If you still need help, you can contact us.

- Facebook, pages, groups, (Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland) based on an agreement on joint processing of personal data - Privacy Policy: https://www. facebook.com/about/privacy/, specifically for pages: https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/information_about_page_insights_data , opt-out: https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads and http ://www.youronlinechoices.com, Privacy Shield: https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt0000000GnywAAC&status=Active.

- Google/ YouTube (Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland) - Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy, Opt-Out: https://adssettings.google. com/authenticated, Privacy Shield: https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&status=Active.

– Instagram (Instagram Inc., 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, USA) – Privacy Policy/ Opt-Out: http://instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/.

- Twitter (Twitter Inc., 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA) - Privacy Policy: https://twitter.com/de/privacy, Opt-Out: https://twitter. com/personalization, Privacy Shield: https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt0000000TORzAAO&status=Active.

– Pinterest (Pinterest Inc., 635 High Street, Palo Alto, CA, 94301, USA) – Privacy Policy/ Opt-Out: https://about.pinterest.com/de/privacy-policy.

- LinkedIn (LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland) - Privacy Policy https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy , Opt-Out: https://www.linkedin.com/ psettings/guest-controls/retargeting-opt-out, Privacy Shield: https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt0000000L0UZAA0&status=Active.

- Xing (XING AG, Dammtorstrasse 29-32, 20354 Hamburg, Germany) - Privacy Policy/ Opt-Out: https://privacy.xing.com/de/datenschutzerklaerung.

– Wakalet (Wakelet Limited, 76 Quay Street, Manchester, M3 4PR, United Kingdom) – Privacy Policy/ Opt-Out: https://wakelet.com/privacy.html.

– Soundcloud (SoundCloud Limited, Rheinsberger Str. 76/77, 10115 Berlin, Germany) – Privacy Policy/ Opt-Out: https://soundcloud.com/pages/privacy.

Inclusion of third-party services and content

We use content or service offers from third-party providers within our online offer on the basis of our legitimate interests (i.e. interest in the analysis, optimization and economic operation of our online offer within the meaning of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f. DSGVO). to integrate their content and services, such as videos or fonts (hereinafter uniformly referred to as "content").

This always presupposes that the third-party providers of this content perceive the IP address of the user, since without the IP address they could not send the content to their browser. The IP address is therefore required for the display of this content. We endeavor to only use content whose respective providers only use the IP address to deliver the content. Third-party providers can also use so-called pixel tags (invisible graphics, also known as "web beacons") for statistical or marketing purposes. The "pixel tags" can be used to evaluate information such as visitor traffic on the pages of this website. The pseudonymous information can also be stored in cookies on the user's device and contain, among other things, technical information about the browser and operating system, referring websites, visiting times and other information on the use of our online offer, as well as being linked to such information from other sources. p>

YouTube

We embed the videos from the "YouTube" platform provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Data protection declaration: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/, opt-out: https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated.

Google Fonts

We integrate the fonts ("Google Fonts") provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. According to Google, the user data is used solely for the purpose of displaying the fonts in the user's browser. The integration is based on our legitimate interests in a technically secure, maintenance-free and efficient use of fonts, their uniform representation and consideration of possible licensing restrictions for their integration. Privacy Policy: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/.

Google Maps

We integrate the maps of the "Google Maps" service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. The processed data may include, in particular, IP addresses and location data of the users, which, however, are not collected without their consent (usually as part of the settings on their mobile devices). The data can be processed in the USA. Data protection declaration: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/, opt-out: https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated.

Use of Facebook Social Plugins

On the basis of our legitimate interests (i.e. interest in the analysis, optimization and economic operation of our online offer within the meaning of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f. DSGVO) we use social plugins ("plugins") of the social network facebook. com, which is operated by Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland ("Facebook").

This may include, for example, content such as images, videos or text and buttons with which users can share content from this online offering within Facebook. The list and appearance of the Facebook Social Plugins can be viewed here: https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/.

Facebook is certified under the Privacy Shield Agreement and thus offers a guarantee of compliance with European data protection law (https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt0000000GnywAAC&status=Active).

If a user calls up a function of this online offer that contains such a plugin, his device establishes a direct connection with the Facebook servers. The content of the plugin is transmitted directly from Facebook to the user's device, which integrates it into the online offer. User profiles can be created from the processed data. We therefore have no influence on the amount of data that Facebook collects with the help of this plugin and therefore inform users according to our level of knowledge.

By integrating the plugins, Facebook receives the information that a user has accessed the corresponding page of the online offer. If the user is logged into Facebook, Facebook can assign the visit to his Facebook account. If users interact with the plugins, for example by pressing the Like button or making a comment, the corresponding information is sent directly from your device to Facebook and stored there. If a user is not a member of Facebook, there is still the possibility that Facebook will find out and save their IP address. According to Facebook, only an anonymized IP address is stored in Germany.

The purpose and scope of the data collection and the further processing and use of the data by Facebook as well as the relevant rights and setting options for the protection of the privacy of the users can be found in Facebook's data protection information: https://www.facebook.com/about /privacy/.

If a user is a Facebook member and does not want Facebook to collect data about him via this online offer and link it to his member data stored on Facebook, he must log out of Facebook before using our online offer and delete his cookies. Further settings and objections to the use of data for advertising purposes are possible within the Facebook profile settings: https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads or via the US site http://www.aboutads.info /choices/ or the EU site http://www.youronlinechoices.com/. The settings are platform-independent, i.e. they are applied to all devices, such as desktop computers or mobile devices.

Twitter

Functions and content of the Twitter service offered by Twitter Inc., 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA, can be integrated within our online offer. This can include, for example, content such as images, videos or text and buttons with which users can share content from this online offer within Twitter.

If the users are members of the Twitter platform, Twitter can assign the above content and functions to the user profiles there. Twitter is certified under the Privacy Shield Agreement and thus offers a guarantee to comply with European data protection law (https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt0000000TORzAAO&status=Active). Data protection declaration: https://twitter.com/de/privacy, Opt-Out: https://twitter.com/personalization.

Instagram

Within our online offer, functions and content of the Instagram service offered by Instagram Inc., 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, USA, can be integrated. This can include, for example, content such as images, videos or text and buttons with which users can share content from this online offer within Instagram. If the users are members of the Instagram platform, Instagram can assign the above-mentioned content and functions to the user profiles there. Instagram privacy policy: http://instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/.

Within our online offer, functions and content of the Pinterest service, offered by Pinterest Inc., 635 High Street, Palo Alto, CA, 94301, USA, can be integrated. This can include, for example, content such as images, videos or text and buttons with which users can share content from this online offer within Pinterest. If the users are members of the Pinterest platform, Pinterest can assign the above-mentioned content and functions to the user profiles there. Pinterest privacy policy: https://about.pinterest.com/de/privacy-policy.

Xing

Within our online offer, functions and content of the Xing service offered by XING AG, Dammtorstraße 29-32, 20354 Hamburg, Germany, can be integrated. This can include, for example, content such as images, videos or text and buttons with which users can share content from this online offer within Xing. If the users are members of the Xing platform, Xing can assign the access to the above content and functions to the user profiles there. Xing data protection declaration: https://privacy.xing.com/de/datenschutzerklaerung.

Within our online offer, functions and content of the LinkedIn service, offered by LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland, can be integrated. This can include, for example, content such as images, videos or text and buttons with which users can share content from this online offering within LinkedIn. If the users are members of the LinkedIn platform, LinkedIn can assign the above-mentioned content and functions to the user profiles there. LinkedIn data protection declaration: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy. LinkedIn is certified under the Privacy Shield Agreement and thus offers a guarantee of compliance with European data protection law (https://www.privacyshield. gov/participant?id=a2zt0000000L0UZAA0&status=Active). Privacy Policy: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy, Opt-Out: https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls/retargeting-opt-out.

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Notes on data processing in connection with Google Analytics This website uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service provided by Google Ireland Limited. If the person responsible for data processing on this website is located outside the European Economic Area or Switzerland, then Google Analytics data processing is carried out by Google LLC. Google LLC and Google Ireland Limited are hereinafter referred to as "Google".

Google Analytics uses so-called "cookies", text files which are stored on the computer of the site visitor and which enable an analysis of the use of the website by the site visitor. The information generated by the cookie about the use of this website by the site visitor (including the shortened IP address) is usually transmitted to a Google server and stored there.

Google Analytics is only used with the extension “_anonymizeIp()” on this website. This extension ensures anonymization of the IP address by shortening it and excludes direct personal reference. As a result of the extension, Google's IP address will be shortened beforehand within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be sent to a Google server in the USA and shortened there. The IP address transmitted by the relevant browser as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other Google data.

On behalf of the site operator, Google will use the information collected to evaluate the use of the website, to compile reports on website activity and to provide other services related to website activity and internet usage to the site operator (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR). The legitimate interest in data processing lies in optimizing this website, analyzing how the website is used and adapting the content. The interests of the users are adequately safeguarded by the pseudonymization.

Google LLC. is certified according to the so-called Privacy Shield (list entry here) and on this basis guarantees an appropriate level of privacy. The data sent and linked to cookies, user IDs (e.g. user ID) or advertising IDs are automatically deleted after 50 months. Data that has reached the end of its retention period is automatically deleted once a month.

The collection by Google Analytics can be prevented by the site visitor adjusting the cookie settings for this website. The collection and storage of the IP address and the data generated by cookies can also be objected to at any time with effect for the future. The corresponding browser plugin can be downloaded and installed from the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

The site visitor can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data on this website by clicking on the following link. An opt-out cookie will be set to prevent future collection of data when visiting this website.

reCAPTCHA

We use the reCAPTCHA service from Google Inc. (Google) to protect your inquiries via the Internet form. The query serves to distinguish whether the input is made by a human or abusively by automated, machine processing. The query includes sending the IP address and any other data required by Google for the reCAPTCHA service to Google. For this purpose, your input will be transmitted to Google and used there. However, your IP address will be shortened beforehand by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be sent to a Google server in the USA and shortened there. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of this service. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of reCaptcha will not be merged with other Google data. The deviating data protection regulations of the company Google apply to this data. You can find more information about Google's data protection guidelines at: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de