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We are very pleased about your interest in our company. Data protection is of particularly high importance for the management of Drogeriestore24 GmbH. The use of the Internet pages of Drogeriestore24 GmbH is generally possible without any indication of personal data. However, if a data subject wants to use special services of our company via our website, processing of personal data may become necessary. If the processing of personal data is necessary and there is no legal basis for such processing, we generally obtain the consent of the data subject.

The processing of personal data, such as the name, address, email address, or telephone number of a data subject, shall always be in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and in accordance with the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to Drogeriestore24 GmbH. By means of this privacy policy, our company would like to inform the public about the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process. Furthermore, data subjects are informed, by means of this privacy policy, of the rights to which they are entitled.

As the controller, Drogeriestore24 GmbH has implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure the most complete protection of personal data processed through this website. However, Internet-based data transmissions may in principle have security gaps, so absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, every data subject is free to transmit personal data to us via alternative means, for example by telephone.

1. Definitions

The privacy policy of Drogeriestore24 GmbH is based on the terminology used by the European legislator for the adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our aim is to ensure that this privacy policy is easily readable and understandable for the general public, as well as for our customers and business partners. To achieve this, we would like to explain the terms used in advance:

a) Personal data

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 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.

b) Data subject

Data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data are processed by the controller.

c) Processing

Processing is any operation or set of operations which is performed on personal data or on sets of personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organisation, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure or destruction.

d) Restriction of processing

Restriction of processing is the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting their processing in the future.

e) Profiling

Profiling means any form of automated processing of personal data consisting of the use of personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyse or predict aspects concerning that person’s performance at work, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behaviour, location or movements.

f) Pseudonymisation

Pseudonymisation is the processing of personal data in such a manner that the personal data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, provided that such additional information is kept separately and is subject to technical and organisational measures to ensure that the personal data are not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.

g) Controller or controller responsible for the processing

Controller or controller responsible for the processing is the natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data.

h) Processor

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

i) Recipient

Recipient is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or another body, to which the personal data are disclosed, whether a third party or not. However, public authorities that may receive personal data in the framework of a particular inquiry in accordance with Union or Member State law shall not be regarded as recipients.

j) Third party

Third party is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or body other than the data subject, controller, processor and persons who, under the direct authority of the controller or processor, are authorised to process personal data.

k) Consent

Consent of the data subject is any freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous indication of the data subject’s wishes by which he or she, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signifies agreement to the processing of personal data relating to him or her.

2. Name and Address of the Controller

The controller, within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), other data protection laws applicable in the Member States of the European Union, and other provisions of a data protection nature is:

Drogeriestore24 GmbH

Unterstraße 57

41516 Grevenbroich

Germany

Tel.: +49 157 87321643

Email: info@drogeriestore24.com

Website: www.drogeriestore24.com

3. Cookies

The websites of Drogeriestore24 GmbH use cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored on a computer system via an Internet browser.

Many websites and servers use cookies. Numerous cookies contain a so-called cookie ID. A cookie ID is a unique identifier of the cookie. It consists of a character string through which Internet pages and servers can be assigned to the specific Internet browser in which the cookie was stored. This allows visited websites and servers to distinguish the individual browser of the data subject from other Internet browsers that contain other cookies. A specific browser can be recognized and identified using the unique cookie ID.

Through the use of cookies, Drogeriestore24 GmbH can provide the users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without the cookie setting.

By means of a cookie, the information and offers on our website can be optimized with the user in mind. Cookies allow us, as previously mentioned, to recognize our website users. The purpose of this recognition is to make it easier for users to utilize our website. For example, the user of a website that uses cookies does not have to enter access data each time the website is accessed because this is taken over by the website and the cookie stored on the user’s computer system. Another example is the cookie of a shopping cart in an online shop. The online store remembers the items that a customer has placed in the virtual shopping cart via a cookie.

The data subject may, at any time, prevent the setting of cookies through our website by means of a corresponding setting of the Internet browser used, and may thus permanently deny the setting of cookies. Furthermore, already set cookies may be deleted at any time via an Internet browser or other software programs. This is possible in all common Internet browsers. If the data subject deactivates the setting of cookies in the Internet browser used, not all functions of our website may be entirely usable.

4. Collection of General Data and Information

The website of Drogeriestore24 GmbH collects a series of general data and information when a data subject or automated system accesses the website. This general data and information are stored in the server’s log files. The following may be collected:

  1. The browser types and versions used,
  2. The operating system used by the accessing system,
  3. The website from which an accessing system reaches our website (so-called referrers),
  4. The sub-websites that are accessed via an accessing system on our website,
  5. The date and time of access to the website,
  6. An Internet protocol address (IP address),
  7. The Internet service provider of the accessing system, and
  8. Any other similar data and information that may be used in the event of attacks on our information technology systems.

When using these general data and information, Drogeriestore24 GmbH does not draw any conclusions about the data subject. Rather, this information is needed to:

  1. Deliver the content of our website correctly,
  2. Optimize the content of our website and its advertising,
  3. Ensure the long-term viability of our information technology systems and website technology, and
  4. Provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for criminal prosecution in case of a cyberattack.

Therefore, Drogeriestore24 GmbH analyzes anonymously collected data and information statistically, with the aim of increasing data protection and data security within our company, and to ensure an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data of the server log files are stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.

5. Registration on our Website

The data subject has the possibility to register on the website of the controller by providing personal data. Which personal data are transmitted to the controller is determined by the respective input mask used for the registration. The personal data entered by the data subject are collected and stored exclusively for internal use by the controller and for the controller’s own purposes. The controller may request the transfer to one or more processors, such as a parcel service provider, who also uses the personal data exclusively for an internal purpose attributable to the controller.

By registering on the website of the controller, the IP address—assigned by the Internet service provider (ISP) and used by the data subject—date, and time of the registration are also stored. The storage of this data is done against the background that this is the only way to prevent the misuse of our services and, if necessary, to enable the investigation of committed offenses. In this respect, the storage of this data is necessary to secure the controller. This data is not passed on to third parties unless there is a legal obligation to pass on the data or the transfer serves the purpose of criminal prosecution.

The registration of the data subject, with the voluntary provision of personal data, is intended to enable the controller to offer the data subject content or services that may only be offered to registered users due to the nature of the matter in question. Registered persons are free to change the personal data specified during the registration at any time or to have them completely deleted from the data inventory of the controller.

The controller shall, at any time, provide information upon request to each data subject as to what personal data are stored about the data subject. In addition, the controller shall correct or erase personal data at the request or indication of the data subject, insofar as there are no statutory storage obligations. The entirety of the controller’s employees is available to the data subject in this respect as contact persons.

6. Subscription to our Newsletter

On the website of Drogeriestore24 GmbH, users are given the opportunity to subscribe to our company’s newsletter. The input mask used for this purpose determines which personal data are transmitted to the controller when the newsletter is ordered.

Drogeriestore24 GmbH informs its customers and business partners regularly by means of a newsletter about company offers. The newsletter may only be received by the data subject if:

  1. the data subject has a valid email address, and
  2. the data subject registers for the newsletter mailing.

A confirmation email will be sent to the email address registered by a data subject for the first time for newsletter delivery, using the double opt-in procedure. This confirmation email serves to verify whether the owner of the email address as the data subject has authorized the receipt of the newsletter.

When registering for the newsletter, we also store the IP address of the computer system assigned by the Internet service provider (ISP) and used by the data subject at the time of registration, as well as the date and time of registration. The collection of this data is necessary to understand the possible misuse of the email address of a data subject at a later date and therefore serves the legal protection of the controller.

The personal data collected during the newsletter registration will be used exclusively for sending our newsletter. Subscribers may also be informed by email, insofar as this is necessary for the operation of the newsletter service or a related registration, as might be the case in the event of changes to the newsletter offer or technical circumstances. There will be no transfer of personal data collected as part of the newsletter service to third parties. The subscription to our newsletter may be terminated by the data subject at any time. The consent to the storage of personal data, which the data subject has given for the newsletter mailing, may be revoked at any time. A corresponding link can be found in each newsletter. It is also possible to unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time directly on the website of the controller or to inform the controller in another way.

7. Newsletter Tracking

The newsletters of Drogeriestore24 GmbH contain so-called tracking pixels. A tracking pixel is a miniature graphic embedded in such emails, which are sent in HTML format to enable log file recording and analysis. This allows a statistical evaluation of the success or failure of online marketing campaigns to be carried out. Based on the embedded tracking pixel, Drogeriestore24 GmbH may see if and when an email was opened by a data subject and which links in the email were clicked by the data subject.

Such personal data collected via the tracking pixels contained in the newsletters are stored and analyzed by the controller in order to optimize the newsletter delivery and to better adapt the content of future newsletters to the interests of the data subject. These personal data will not be disclosed to third parties. Data subjects are entitled at any time to revoke the separate declaration of consent given via the double opt-in procedure. After a revocation, these personal data will be deleted by the controller. Drogeriestore24 GmbH automatically interprets a withdrawal from the receipt of the newsletter as a revocation.

8. Contact Possibility via the Website

The website of Drogeriestore24 GmbH contains information that enables a quick electronic contact to our company as well as direct communication with us, which also includes a general address of the so-called electronic mail (email address). If a data subject contacts the controller by email or via a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the data subject are automatically stored.

Such personal data transmitted on a voluntary basis by a data subject to the controller are stored for the purpose of processing or contacting the data subject. There is no transfer of this personal data to third parties.

9. Comment Function in the Blog on the Website

Drogeriestore24 GmbH offers users the possibility to leave individual comments on specific blog posts on the blog located on the website of the controller. A blog is a publicly accessible portal on a website through which one or more persons, called bloggers or web bloggers, may post articles or write thoughts in so-called blog posts. Blog posts may usually be commented on by third parties.

If a data subject leaves a comment on the blog published on this website, the comments made by the data subject are stored and published, along with information on the date and time of the comment and the pseudonym used by the data subject. In addition, the IP address assigned by the Internet service provider (ISP) to the data subject is also logged.

This storage of the IP address is done for security reasons and in case the data subject violates the rights of third parties or posts unlawful content through a given comment. The storage of this personal data is, therefore, in the interest of the controller, so that they can exonerate themselves in the event of a legal violation. This collected personal data will not be passed on to third parties, unless such transfer is required by law or serves the purpose of legal defense for the controller.

10. Subscription to Comments in the Blog

The comments made in the blog of Drogeriestore24 GmbH may generally be subscribed to by third parties. In particular, it is possible for a commenter to subscribe to the comments following their own comment on a specific blog post.

If a data subject decides to subscribe to comments, the controller will send an automatic confirmation email to verify, in the double opt-in process, whether the owner of the specified email address has indeed opted for this option. The option to subscribe to comments can be terminated at any time.

11. Routine Erasure and Blocking of Personal Data

The controller shall process and store personal data of the data subject only for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of storage or as far as this is granted by the European legislator or other legislators in laws or regulations to which the controller is subject.

If the storage purpose is not applicable, or if a storage period prescribed by the European legislator or another competent legislator expires, the personal data are routinely blocked or erased in accordance with legal requirements.

12. Rights of the Data Subject

a) Right of Confirmation

Each data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning them are being processed. If a data subject wishes to avail themselves of this right of confirmation, they may, at any time, contact any employee of the controller.

b) Right of Access

Each data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller free information about their personal data stored at any time and a copy of this information. Furthermore, the European legislator grants the data subject access to the following information:

  • the purposes of the processing;
  • the categories of personal data concerned;
  • the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed, in particular recipients in third countries or international organisations;
  • where possible, the envisaged period for which the personal data will be stored, or, if not possible, the criteria used to determine that period;
  • the existence of the right to request rectification or erasure of personal data, or restriction of processing of personal data concerning the data subject, or to object to such processing;
  • the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority;
  • where the personal data are not collected from the data subject, any available information as to their source;
  • the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, referred to in Article 22(1) and (4) GDPR and, at least in those cases, meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and the envisaged consequences of such processing for the data subject.

Furthermore, the data subject has a right to know whether personal data are transferred to a third country or to an international organisation. Where this is the case, the data subject has the right to be informed of the appropriate safeguards relating to the transfer.

If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of access, they may, at any time, contact any employee of the controller.

c) Right to Rectification

Each data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller without undue delay the rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning them. Taking into account the purposes of the processing, the data subject has the right to have incomplete personal data completed, including by means of providing a supplementary statement.

If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to rectification, they may, at any time, contact any employee of the controller.

d) Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)

Each data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller the erasure of personal data concerning them without undue delay, where one of the following grounds applies and as long as the processing is not necessary:

  • The personal data are no longer necessary in relation to the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed.
  • The data subject withdraws consent on which the processing is based according to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR, and where there is no other legal ground for the processing.
  • The data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or the data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(2) GDPR.
  • The personal data have been unlawfully processed.
  • The personal data must be erased for compliance with a legal obligation in Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject.
  • The personal data have been collected in relation to the offer of information society services referred to in Article 8(1) GDPR.

If one of the above reasons applies, and a data subject wishes to request the erasure of personal data stored by Drogeriestore24 GmbH, they may contact any employee of the controller at any time. An employee of Drogeriestore24 GmbH shall promptly ensure that the erasure request is complied with immediately.

Where Drogeriestore24 GmbH has made personal data public and is obliged pursuant to Article 17(1) GDPR to erase the personal data, Drogeriestore24 GmbH, taking account of available technology and the cost of implementation, shall take reasonable steps, including technical measures, to inform other controllers processing the published personal data that the data subject has requested erasure by such controllers of any links to, or copy or replication of, those personal data, insofar as processing is not required. The employees of Drogeriestore24 GmbH will take the necessary steps in individual cases.

e) Right to Restriction of Processing

Each data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller restriction of processing where one of the following applies:

  • The accuracy of the personal data is contested by the data subject, for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data.
  • The processing is unlawful and the data subject opposes the erasure of the personal data and requests the restriction of their use instead.
  • The controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but they are required by the data subject for the establishment, exercise, or defence of legal claims.
  • The data subject has objected to processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR pending the verification whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override those of the data subject.

If one of the aforementioned conditions is met, and a data subject wishes to request the restriction of the processing of personal data stored by Drogeriestore24 GmbH, they may contact any employee of the controller at any time. The employee of Drogeriestore24 GmbH will arrange the restriction of the processing.

f) Right to Data Portability

Each data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to receive the personal data concerning them, which was provided to a controller, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. They have the right to transmit those data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to which the personal data have been provided, as long as the processing is based on consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR, or on a contract pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) GDPR, and the processing is carried out by automated means.

In exercising their right to data portability pursuant to Article 20(1) GDPR, the data subject has the right to have personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible and when doing so does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.

To assert the right to data portability, the data subject may contact any employee of Drogeriestore24 GmbH at any time.

g) Right to Object

Each data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to object, on grounds relating to their particular situation, at any time, to processing of personal data concerning them, which is based on Article 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions.

Drogeriestore24 GmbH shall no longer process the personal data in the event of the objection, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override the interests, rights, and freedoms of the data subject, or for the establishment, exercise, or defence of legal claims.

If Drogeriestore24 GmbH processes personal data for direct marketing purposes, the data subject shall have the right to object at any time to processing of personal data concerning them for such marketing. This applies to profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing. If the data subject objects to Drogeriestore24 GmbH to the processing for direct marketing purposes, Drogeriestore24 GmbH will no longer process the personal data for these purposes.

In addition, the data subject has the right, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to object to processing of personal data concerning them by Drogeriestore24 GmbH for scientific or historical research purposes, or for statistical purposes pursuant to Article 89(1) GDPR, unless the processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out for reasons of public interest.

To exercise the right to object, the data subject may contact any employee of Drogeriestore24 GmbH. In addition, the data subject is free in the context of the use of information society services, and notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, to use their right to object by automated means using technical specifications.

h) Automated Individual Decision-Making, Including Profiling

Each data subject has the right granted by the European legislator not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning them or similarly significantly affects them, as long as the decision:

  • is not necessary for entering into, or the performance of, a contract between the data subject and a data controller, or
  • is not authorised by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject and which also lays down suitable measures to safeguard the data subject’s rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, or
  • is not based on the data subject’s explicit consent.

 

If the decision:

  • is necessary for entering into, or the performance of, a contract between the data subject and a data controller, or
  • it is based on the data subject’s explicit consent,

 

Drogeriestore24 GmbH shall implement suitable measures to safeguard the data subject’s rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, at least the right to obtain human intervention on the part of the controller, to express their point of view and to contest the decision.

If the data subject wishes to exercise the rights concerning automated decision-making, they may, at any time, contact any employee of Drogeriestore24 GmbH.

i) Right to Withdraw Data Protection Consent

Each data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to withdraw their consent to the processing of their personal data at any time.

If the data subject wishes to exercise the right to withdraw the consent, they may, at any time, contact any employee of Drogeriestore24 GmbH.

13. Data Protection in Applications and the Application Procedure

The controller collects and processes the personal data of applicants for the purpose of managing the application process. The processing may also be carried out electronically. This is particularly the case if an applicant submits their application documents to the controller by electronic means, for example by email or via a web form on the website.

If the controller concludes an employment contract with an applicant, the transmitted data will be stored for the purpose of processing the employment relationship in compliance with legal requirements.

If no employment contract is concluded with the applicant, the application documents will be automatically deleted two months after notification of the rejection decision, provided that no other legitimate interests of the controller oppose such deletion. Another legitimate interest in this sense could be, for example, a burden of proof in proceedings under the German General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).

14. Data Protection Provisions on the Use of AddThis

The controller has integrated components of the company AddThis on this website. AddThis is a so-called bookmarking provider. The service allows simplified bookmarking of websites via buttons. Hovering over or clicking the AddThis component displays a list of bookmarking and sharing services. AddThis is used on over 15 million websites, and according to the provider, its buttons are displayed over 20 billion times per year.

The operating company of AddThis is Oracle Corporation, 10 Van de Graaff Drive, Burlington, MA 01803, USA.

With each visit to one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the controller and on which an AddThis component is integrated, the Internet browser on the data subject’s IT system is automatically prompted by the respective AddThis component to download data from www.addthis.com. As part of this technical process, AddThis gains knowledge of the visit and which specific individual page of this website is used by the IT system of the data subject. Furthermore, AddThis gains knowledge of the IP address assigned by the Internet service provider (ISP), browser type, browser language, referring website before visiting ours, as well as date and time of the visit. AddThis uses this data to create anonymized user profiles.

The data and information transferred to AddThis in this way enable AddThis and its affiliated companies or partners to target visitors to the websites of the controller with personalized and interest-based advertising.

AddThis displays personalized and interest-based advertising based on a cookie set by the company. This cookie analyzes the individual browsing behavior of the IT system used by the data subject. The cookie stores visits to websites originating from the system.

The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website, as already described, at any time by adjusting the settings of the Internet browser used, and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Such a setting of the Internet browser used would also prevent AddThis from setting a cookie on the data subject’s IT system. Additionally, cookies already set by AddThis can be deleted at any time via an Internet browser or other software programs.

The data subject also has the option to permanently object to the processing of personal data by AddThis. To do this, the data subject must click the opt-out button under the link: http://www.addthis.com/privacy/opt-out, which sets an opt-out cookie. The opt-out cookie set with the objection will be stored on the data subject’s IT system. If the cookies on the system are deleted after an objection, the data subject must call up the link again and set a new opt-out cookie.

However, setting the opt-out cookie may result in the website of the controller not being fully usable for the data subject.

The applicable privacy policy of AddThis can be found at: http://www.addthis.com/privacy/privacy-policy

15. Data Protection Provisions on the Use of Facebook

The controller has integrated components of the company Facebook on this website. Facebook is a social network.

A social network is a web-based social meeting place, an online community, that typically enables users to communicate with each other and interact in a virtual space. A social network can serve as a platform for sharing opinions and experiences or enable the Internet community to provide personal or business-related information. Facebook allows users of the social network to create private profiles, upload photos, and network through friend requests, among other functions.

The operating company of Facebook is Meta Platforms, Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA. If a data subject lives outside the United States or Canada, the controller responsible for processing personal data is Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

With each visit to one of the individual pages of this website that is operated by the controller and on which a Facebook component (Facebook plug-in) has been integrated, the Internet browser on the data subject’s IT system is automatically prompted by the respective Facebook component to download a representation of the corresponding component from Facebook. A complete overview of all Facebook plug-ins can be found at: https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/

During this technical process, Facebook is made aware of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is logged in to Facebook at the same time, Facebook detects with each visit to our website by the data subject—and for the entire duration of their stay on our website—which specific subpage of our website was visited. This information is collected by the Facebook component and assigned by Facebook to the respective Facebook account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on one of the Facebook buttons integrated on our website, such as the “Like” button, or submits a comment, Facebook matches this information with the personal Facebook user account of the data subject and stores the personal data.

Facebook always receives information via the Facebook component that the data subject has visited our website, if the data subject is logged in to Facebook at the time of accessing our website—regardless of whether the data subject clicks the Facebook component or not. If such a transfer of this information to Facebook is not desired by the data subject, it may be prevented by logging out of their Facebook account before accessing our website.

The data policy published by Facebook, available at https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/, provides information about the collection, processing, and use of personal data by Facebook. It also explains the privacy settings Facebook offers to protect the privacy of the data subject. In addition, various applications are available that allow the suppression of data transmission to Facebook. Such applications may be used by the data subject to suppress data transmission to Facebook.

16. Data Protection Provisions on the Use of Google AdSense

The controller has integrated Google AdSense on this website. Google AdSense is an online service that enables the placement of advertising on third-party websites. Google AdSense is based on an algorithm that selects advertisements displayed on third-party sites to match the content of the respective third-party site. Google AdSense allows interest-based targeting of the Internet user, which is implemented by creating individual user profiles.

The operating company of the Google AdSense component is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.

The purpose of the Google AdSense component is the integration of advertisements on our website. Google AdSense sets a cookie on the data subject’s IT system. What cookies are has already been explained above. By setting the cookie, Alphabet Inc. is enabled to analyze the usage of our website. With each visit to one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the controller and on which a Google AdSense component is integrated, the Internet browser on the data subject’s IT system is automatically prompted by the respective Google AdSense component to transmit data to Alphabet Inc. for online advertising and commission settlement purposes. In the course of this technical procedure, Alphabet Inc. gains knowledge of personal data, such as the IP address of the data subject, which Alphabet Inc. uses, among other things, to trace the origin of visitors and clicks and subsequently enable commission settlements.

The data subject can, as stated above, prevent the setting of cookies through our website at any time by means of a corresponding setting in their Internet browser and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Such a setting in the Internet browser would also prevent Alphabet Inc. from setting a cookie on the data subject’s IT system. In addition, a cookie already set by Alphabet Inc. can be deleted at any time via the Internet browser or other software programs.

Google AdSense also uses so-called tracking pixels. A tracking pixel is a miniature graphic that is embedded in web pages to enable log file recording and log file analysis, which allows for statistical analysis. By using the embedded tracking pixel, Alphabet Inc. can determine whether and when a website was accessed by a data subject and which links were clicked on. Tracking pixels are used, among other things, to analyze visitor traffic on a website.

Through Google AdSense, personal data and information—which also includes the IP address and is necessary for the collection and accounting of the displayed advertisements—are transmitted to Alphabet Inc. in the United States of America. These personal data are stored and processed in the United States. Alphabet Inc. may pass on these personal data collected through the technical procedure to third parties.

Google AdSense is further explained at: https://www.google.com/adsense/start/

17. Data Protection Provisions on the Use of Google Analytics (with Anonymization Function)

The controller has integrated the component Google Analytics (with anonymization function) on this website. Google Analytics is a web analytics service. Web analytics is the collection, gathering, and evaluation of data about the behavior of visitors to websites. A web analysis service collects data, among other things, about the website from which a data subject has come (the so-called referrer), which subpages were visited, or how often and for what duration a subpage was viewed. Web analytics is mainly used for the optimization of a website and for cost-benefit analysis of internet advertising.

The operating company of the Google Analytics component is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.

For the web analytics through Google Analytics, the controller uses the application “_gat._anonymizeIp”. By means of this application, the IP address of the Internet connection of the data subject is abridged by Google and anonymized when accessing our website from a member state of the European Union or another contracting state to the Agreement on the European Economic Area.

The purpose of the Google Analytics component is to analyze the traffic on our website. Google uses the collected data and information to evaluate the use of our website, to compile online reports that show the activities on our websites, and to provide other services concerning the use of our website.

Google Analytics places a cookie on the data subject’s IT system. What cookies are has already been explained above. With the setting of the cookie, Google is enabled to analyze the use of our website. With each visit to one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the controller and into which a Google Analytics component was integrated, the Internet browser on the data subject’s IT system is automatically prompted to submit data for the purpose of online analysis to Google. During this technical procedure, Google gains knowledge of personal data, such as the IP address of the data subject, which helps Google to understand the origin of visitors and clicks, and subsequently to provide commission statements.

The cookie is used to store personal information, such as access time, the location from which access originated, and the frequency of visits to our website by the data subject. With each visit to our website, such personal data, including the IP address of the data subject’s Internet connection, are transmitted to Google in the United States of America and stored there. Google may pass these personal data collected through the technical procedure to third parties.

The data subject may, as already stated, prevent the setting of cookies through our website at any time by means of a corresponding setting of the Internet browser used, and thus permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such a setting of the Internet browser would also prevent Google from placing a cookie on the data subject’s IT system. Additionally, cookies already used by Google Analytics can be deleted at any time via a web browser or other software programs.

Furthermore, the data subject has the possibility of objecting to the collection of data generated by Google Analytics and related to the use of this website, as well as the processing of this data by Google, and to prevent such. To do this, the data subject must download and install a browser add-on from the link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This browser add-on informs Google Analytics via JavaScript that any data and information about visits to websites may not be transmitted to Google Analytics. The installation of the browser add-on is considered an objection by Google. If the data subject’s IT system is later deleted, formatted, or newly installed, then the data subject must reinstall the browser add-on to disable Google Analytics. If the browser add-on was uninstalled or disabled by the data subject or any other person within their sphere of control, it is possible to execute the reinstallation or reactivation of the browser add-on.

Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Google can be found at:

https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/

and at:

http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/en.html

Google Analytics is further explained under the following link:

https://www.google.com/analytics/

18. Data Protection Provisions on the Use of Google Remarketing

The controller has integrated Google Remarketing services on this website. Google Remarketing is a function of Google Ads, which enables a company to display advertisements to Internet users who have previously visited the company’s website. The integration of Google Remarketing allows a company to create user-based advertising and thus display interest-relevant ads to the Internet user.

The operating company of the Google Remarketing services is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.

The purpose of Google Remarketing is the display of interest-relevant advertisements. Google Remarketing allows us to display ads via the Google advertising network or on other websites tailored to the individual needs and interests of Internet users.

Google Remarketing places a cookie on the data subject’s IT system. What cookies are has already been explained above. With the setting of the cookie, Google is able to recognize the visitor to our website if they subsequently visit websites that are also members of the Google advertising network. With each visit to a website on which Google Remarketing services are integrated, the Internet browser of the data subject automatically identifies with Google. As part of this technical process, Google receives personal information, such as the IP address or the user’s browsing behavior, which Google uses, among other things, for the display of interest-based advertising.

The cookie is used to store personal information, such as the websites visited by the data subject. Each time someone visits our website, personal data, including the IP address of the Internet connection used by the data subject, are transmitted to Google in the United States of America and stored there. Google may pass this personal data collected through the technical procedure to third parties.

The data subject may, as previously mentioned, prevent the setting of cookies through our website at any time by adjusting their Internet browser settings and thus permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such a browser setting would also prevent Google from placing a cookie on the data subject’s IT system. Additionally, cookies already placed by Google can be deleted at any time via a browser or other software programs.

Furthermore, the data subject has the possibility to object to interest-based advertising by Google. To do so, the data subject must access the link www.google.de/settings/ads from each of the Internet browsers they use and make the desired settings there.

Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Google can be found at: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/

19. Data Protection Provisions on the Use of Google+

Important note: Google+ was officially shut down for consumers in April 2019. However, for transparency and archival purposes, here is the original provision:

The controller has integrated the Google+ button as a component on this website. Google+ is a so-called social network. A social network is a social meeting place operated on the Internet, an online community that usually allows users to communicate and interact with each other in a virtual space. A social network may serve as a platform for the exchange of opinions and experiences or enable the Internet community to provide personal or business-related information. Google+ allows users of the social network to create private profiles, upload photos, and network through friend requests, among other functions.

The operating company of Google+ is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.

With each visit to one of the individual pages of this website operated by the controller and on which a Google+ button has been integrated, the Internet browser on the data subject’s IT system automatically downloads a display of the corresponding Google+ button from Google through the respective Google+ component. As part of this technical process, Google gains knowledge of the specific subpage of our website visited by the data subject.

More detailed information about Google+ is available at: https://developers.google.com/+/

If the data subject is logged in to Google+ at the same time, Google recognizes with each visit to our website by the data subject—and for the entire duration of their stay on our website—which specific subpage of our website the data subject visited. This information is collected through the Google+ component and is assigned by Google to the respective Google+ account of the data subject.

If the data subject clicks on the Google+ button integrated on our website and thereby gives a Google+1 recommendation, Google assigns this information to the personal Google+ user account of the data subject and stores the personal data. Google stores the Google+1 recommendation of the data subject and makes it publicly available in accordance with the conditions accepted by the data subject. A Google+1 recommendation made by the data subject on this website is subsequently stored and processed together with other personal data, such as the name of the Google+1 account used and the photo stored therein, in other Google services, for example in search engine results or the Google account of the data subject or in other places, such as websites or advertisements. Google also links the visit to this website with other personal data stored by Google. Google records this personal information for the purpose of improving or optimizing the various Google services.

Via the Google+ button, Google receives information that the data subject has visited our website, if the data subject is logged in to Google+ at the time of the visit to our website. This occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks the Google+ button or not.

If the data subject does not wish to transmit personal data to Google, they can prevent such transmission by logging out of their Google+ account before visiting our website.

Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Google may be retrieved from: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/

20. Data Protection Provisions on the Use of Google Ads

The controller has integrated Google Ads on this website. Google Ads is an internet advertising service that allows advertisers to display ads both in Google search engine results and in the Google advertising network. Google Ads enables an advertiser to pre-define specific keywords, by means of which an ad is only displayed in Google’s search results when the user utilizes the search engine to retrieve a keyword-relevant search result. In the Google advertising network, the ads are distributed to relevant websites using an automatic algorithm and according to the previously defined keywords.

The operating company of Google Ads is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.

The purpose of Google Ads is the promotion of our website by the inclusion of interest-relevant advertising on third-party websites and in the search engine results of the Google search engine, and an insertion of third-party advertising on our website.

If a data subject accesses our website via a Google ad, a so-called conversion cookie is stored on the data subject’s IT system by Google. What cookies are has already been explained above. A conversion cookie loses its validity after thirty days and is not used to identify the data subject. If the cookie has not yet expired, the conversion cookie is used to determine whether certain sub-pages—e.g., the shopping cart from an online shop system—were accessed on our website. Through the conversion cookie, both we and Google can understand whether a person who reached our website via an Ads ad generated a sale, i.e., completed or canceled a purchase.

The data and information collected through the use of the conversion cookie is used by Google to generate visit statistics for our website. These visit statistics are used by us to determine the total number of users who were referred to us via Ads ads, i.e., to determine the success or failure of each Ads ad and to optimize our Ads ads for the future. Neither our company nor other Google Ads advertisers receive information from Google that could identify the data subject.

The conversion cookie stores personal information, e.g., the websites visited by the data subject. Each time a visit is made to our websites, personal data, including the IP address of the Internet connection used by the data subject, are transmitted to Google in the United States of America and stored there. Google may pass these personal data collected through the technical procedure to third parties.

The data subject can, as mentioned above, prevent the setting of cookies through our website at any time by means of a corresponding adjustment of the Internet browser used and thus permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such an adjustment to the Internet browser used would also prevent Google from placing a conversion cookie on the data subject’s IT system. In addition, a cookie set by Google Ads can be deleted at any time via the Internet browser or other software programs.

The data subject has the possibility of objecting to interest-based advertising by Google. To do so, the data subject must access the link https://www.google.de/settings/ads from each of the Internet browsers they use and make the desired settings there.

Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Google may be retrieved from: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/

21. Data Protection Provisions on the Use of Instagram

The controller has integrated components of the Instagram service on this website. Instagram is a service that may be qualified as an audiovisual platform, which allows users to share photos and videos, as well as disseminate such data in other social networks.

The operating company of Instagram is Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

With each visit to one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the controller and on which an Instagram component (Insta button) has been integrated, the Internet browser on the data subject’s IT system is automatically prompted by the respective Instagram component to download a representation of the corresponding component from Instagram. During this technical process, Instagram gains knowledge of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is logged in to Instagram at the same time, Instagram detects with each visit to our website by the data subject—and for the entire duration of their stay on our website—which specific subpage the data subject visited. This information is collected by the Instagram component and associated with the respective Instagram account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on one of the Instagram buttons integrated into our website, Instagram matches this information with the personal Instagram user account of the data subject and stores the personal data.

Instagram receives information via the Instagram component that the data subject has visited our website, provided that the data subject is logged in to Instagram at the time of the call-up to our website. This occurs regardless of whether the person clicks on the Instagram component or not. If such a transmission of information to Instagram is not desirable for the data subject, they can prevent this by logging out of their Instagram account before visiting our website.

Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Instagram may be retrieved from:

https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy

22. Data Protection Provisions on the Use of LinkedIn

The controller has integrated components of LinkedIn Corporation on this website. LinkedIn is an internet-based social network that enables users to connect with existing business contacts and establish new professional relationships. Over 400 million registered users in more than 200 countries use LinkedIn, making it currently the largest platform for business contacts and one of the most visited websites in the world.

The operating company of LinkedIn is LinkedIn Corporation, 2029 Stierlin Court, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. For data protection matters outside the United States, LinkedIn Ireland, Privacy Policy Issues, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland, is responsible.

Each time a page of this website operated by the controller and containing a LinkedIn component (LinkedIn plug-in) is accessed, the browser on the data subject’s IT system is automatically prompted by the respective LinkedIn component to download a representation of that component from LinkedIn. More information about LinkedIn plug-ins can be found at:

https://developer.linkedin.com/plugins

As part of this technical process, LinkedIn becomes aware of which specific subpage of our website is being visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is logged in to LinkedIn at the same time, LinkedIn recognizes which specific subpage of our website is visited with each request and for the entire duration of the visit. This information is collected by the LinkedIn component and linked to the data subject’s LinkedIn account. If the data subject clicks a LinkedIn button integrated into our website, LinkedIn associates this information with their personal LinkedIn user account and stores the personal data.

LinkedIn receives this information via the LinkedIn component whenever the data subject is logged in to LinkedIn while accessing our website—regardless of whether they click the LinkedIn component or not. If the data subject does not want such transmission to LinkedIn, they can prevent it by logging out of their LinkedIn account before visiting our website.

LinkedIn provides options at https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls to unsubscribe from email messages, SMS messages, and targeted ads, as well as to manage ad settings. LinkedIn also uses partners such as Quantcast, Google Analytics, BlueKai, DoubleClick, Nielsen, Comscore, Eloqua, and Lotame, which may set cookies. These cookies can be rejected at:

https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy

The applicable privacy policy of LinkedIn can be found at:

https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy

LinkedIn’s cookie policy is available at:

https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy

23. Data Protection Provisions on the Use of Myspace

The controller has integrated components of Myspace LLC on this website. Myspace is a so-called social network. A social network is an online meeting place, a virtual community that generally enables users to communicate and interact with each other in virtual space. A social network can serve as a platform for exchanging opinions and experiences or allow users to provide personal or business-related information. Myspace allows users to create personal profiles that may include photos and videos, as well as blogs or groups.

The operating company of Myspace is Myspace LLC, 6100 Center Drive, Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA.

Each time one of the individual pages of this website, operated by the controller and containing a Myspace component (Myspace plug-in), is accessed, the Internet browser on the data subject’s IT system is automatically prompted by the respective Myspace component to download a display of that component from Myspace. More information about Myspace is available at: https://myspace.com. As part of this technical process, Myspace is informed about which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is simultaneously logged in to Myspace, Myspace recognizes which specific subpage of our website the data subject visits with each visit and for the entire duration of their stay on our website. This information is collected by the Myspace component and associated with the data subject’s Myspace account. If the data subject clicks on one of the Myspace buttons integrated on our website, Myspace assigns this information to the personal Myspace user account of the data subject and stores the personal data.

Myspace receives information via the Myspace component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged in to Myspace at the time of accessing our website—regardless of whether they click on the component or not. If such a transmission of information to Myspace is not desired by the data subject, it can be prevented by logging out of their Myspace account before accessing our website.

Myspace’s privacy policy, available at https://myspace.com/pages/privacy, provides information about the collection, processing, and use of personal data by Myspace.

24. Data Protection Provisions on the Use of Pinterest

The controller has integrated components of Pinterest Inc. on this website. Pinterest is a social network. A social network is an online meeting place, a virtual community that generally allows users to communicate and interact with each other in the digital space. It can serve as a platform for exchanging opinions and experiences or enable users to share personal or business-related information. Pinterest allows users to publish collections of images, individual pictures, and descriptions on virtual pinboards (so-called “pinning”), which other users can then share (“repin”) or comment on.

The operating company of Pinterest is Pinterest Europe Ltd., Palmerston House, 2nd Floor, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, Ireland.

Each time one of the individual pages of this website, operated by the controller and containing a Pinterest component (Pinterest plug-in), is accessed, the Internet browser on the data subject’s IT system is automatically prompted by the respective Pinterest component to download a representation of that Pinterest component. More information on Pinterest is available at: https://pinterest.com/. As part of this technical process, Pinterest gains knowledge of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is logged in to Pinterest at the same time, Pinterest recognizes which specific subpage of our website the data subject visits each time they visit and for the entire duration of their stay on our website. This information is collected by the Pinterest component and associated with the data subject’s Pinterest account. If the data subject clicks on a Pinterest button integrated into our website, Pinterest assigns this information to the data subject’s personal Pinterest user account and stores the personal data.

Pinterest receives information via the Pinterest component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged in to Pinterest at the time of accessing our website—regardless of whether they click on the Pinterest component or not. If such transmission to Pinterest is not desired, the data subject can prevent it by logging out of their Pinterest account before visiting our website.

Pinterest’s privacy policy, which is available at https://about.pinterest.com/privacy-policy, provides information on the collection, processing, and use of personal data by Pinterest.

25. Data Protection Provisions on the Use of SlideShare

The controller has integrated SlideShare components on this website. LinkedIn SlideShare is a file hosting service that allows users to upload and archive presentations and other documents such as PDFs, videos, and webinars. The service allows users to upload media content in all common formats, which can be made publicly accessible or marked as private.

The operating company of SlideShare is LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland.

LinkedIn SlideShare provides so-called embed codes for hosted media content (presentations, PDFs, videos, photos, etc.). Embed codes are programming scripts that are embedded into websites to display external content directly. This allows content to be presented on a website without being stored on its own server, helping to avoid potential copyright infringement. Another benefit of using embed codes is that the website operator does not need to use their own storage capacity, reducing server load. Embed codes can be embedded anywhere on another website and thus external content can be placed seamlessly within one’s own text. The purpose of using LinkedIn SlideShare is to reduce server load and avoid copyright violations while benefiting from third-party content.

Each time a page of our website with a SlideShare component (embed code) is accessed, the browser used by the data subject automatically downloads the embedded content from SlideShare. As part of this technical process, LinkedIn gains knowledge of which specific subpage of our website was visited.

If the data subject is logged in to SlideShare at the same time, SlideShare recognizes with each visit to a page containing a SlideShare component which specific subpage was visited. This information is collected by SlideShare and assigned to the data subject’s SlideShare account.

LinkedIn receives information via the SlideShare component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged in to SlideShare while accessing our website—regardless of whether they interact with the media content or not. If such transmission is not desired, it can be prevented by logging out of the SlideShare account before visiting our website.

LinkedIn also uses partners such as Quantcast, Google Analytics, BlueKai, DoubleClick, Nielsen, Comscore, Eloqua, and Lotame, who may place cookies. Such cookies can be rejected at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy. LinkedIn’s applicable privacy policy can be found at:

https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy

26. Data Protection Provisions on the Use of Tumblr

The controller has integrated components of Tumblr on this website. Tumblr is a platform that enables users to create and operate a blog. A blog is a publicly accessible web-based portal in which one or more individuals, known as bloggers or webloggers, can publish articles or express thoughts in so-called blog posts. On Tumblr, users can publish texts, images, links, and videos, and share them within the digital space. Tumblr users can also repost content from other websites into their own blogs.

The operating company of Tumblr is Oath (EMEA) Limited, 5–7 Point Square, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1, Ireland.

Each time a page of this website operated by the controller that includes a Tumblr component (Tumblr button) is accessed, the browser on the data subject’s IT system is automatically prompted by the respective Tumblr component to download a representation of the corresponding Tumblr component from Tumblr. More information on Tumblr buttons is available at: https://www.tumblr.com/buttons. As part of this technical process, Tumblr becomes aware of which specific subpage of our website is being visited.

If the data subject is logged in to Tumblr at the same time, Tumblr recognizes which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject during their entire visit. This information is collected via the Tumblr component and assigned to the data subject’s Tumblr account. If the data subject clicks one of the Tumblr buttons integrated into our website, this information is linked to their personal Tumblr user account and stored and processed by Tumblr.

Tumblr receives information via the Tumblr component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged in to Tumblr at the time of accessing our website—regardless of whether they click on the Tumblr component or not. If such transmission to Tumblr is not desired, it can be prevented by logging out of the Tumblr account before accessing our website.

Tumblr’s privacy policy can be accessed at:

https://www.tumblr.com/policy/en/privacy

27. Data Protection Provisions on the Use of Twitter

The controller has integrated components of Twitter on this website. Twitter is a multilingual, publicly accessible microblogging service that allows users to publish and distribute so-called tweets—short messages limited to 280 characters. These messages are available to anyone, including individuals not registered on Twitter. The tweets are also displayed to the followers of the respective user. Followers are other Twitter users who follow a user’s tweets. Twitter also allows reaching a wide audience through hashtags, links, or retweets.

The operating company of Twitter is Twitter International Company, One Cumberland Place, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, D02 AX07, Ireland.

Each time one of the pages of this website operated by the controller that includes a Twitter component (Twitter button) is accessed, the web browser on the data subject’s IT system is automatically prompted by the respective Twitter component to download a representation of the Twitter component from Twitter. More information on Twitter buttons is available at:

https://about.twitter.com/de/resources/buttons.

As part of this technical process, Twitter is informed about which specific subpage of our website the data subject visits.

If the data subject is logged in to Twitter at the same time, Twitter recognizes which specific subpage of our website the data subject visits each time they access our site and for the entire duration of their visit. This information is collected via the Twitter component and assigned to the data subject’s Twitter account. If the data subject clicks one of the Twitter buttons integrated on our website, the corresponding data and information are linked to the data subject’s personal Twitter user account and stored and processed by Twitter.

Twitter receives information via the Twitter component that the data subject has visited our website whenever they are logged in to Twitter while accessing our website—regardless of whether they click the Twitter component or not. If the data subject does not wish this information to be transmitted to Twitter, they can prevent it by logging out of their Twitter account before visiting our website.

Twitter’s applicable privacy policy is available at:

https://twitter.com/privacy?lang=en

28. Data Protection Provisions on the Use of Xing

The controller has integrated components of Xing on this website. Xing is an internet-based social network that enables users to connect with existing business contacts and establish new business relationships. Individual users can create personal profiles, while companies may, for example, create company profiles or publish job offers on Xing.

The operating company of Xing is XING SE, Dammtorstraße 30, 20354 Hamburg, Germany.

Each time one of the individual pages of this website operated by the controller and containing a Xing component (Xing plug-in) is accessed, the browser on the data subject’s IT system is automatically prompted by the respective Xing component to download a representation of that component from Xing. More information about Xing plug-ins can be accessed at:

https://dev.xing.com/plugins

As part of this technical process, Xing becomes aware of which specific subpage of our website is being visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is logged in to Xing at the same time, Xing recognizes which specific subpage of our website the data subject visits during the entire duration of their visit. This information is collected by the Xing component and assigned to the data subject’s Xing account. If the data subject clicks one of the Xing buttons integrated into our website—such as the “Share” button—Xing links this information to the data subject’s personal Xing account and stores the personal data.

Xing receives information via the Xing component that the data subject has visited our website whenever they are logged in to Xing at the time of accessing our website—regardless of whether they click the Xing component or not. If such transmission of information to Xing is not desired, the data subject can prevent this by logging out of their Xing account before visiting our website.

The privacy policy published by Xing, available at https://www.xing.com/privacy, provides information on the collection, processing, and use of personal data by Xing. Additional data protection information for the Xing Share Button is available at:

https://www.xing.com/app/share?op=data_protection

29. Data Protection Provisions on the Use of YouTube

The controller has integrated components of YouTube on this website. YouTube is an internet video portal that allows video publishers to upload video clips free of charge and other users to view, rate, and comment on them, also free of charge. YouTube permits the publication of all types of videos, which is why both complete film and television programs, music videos, trailers, and user-generated content can be accessed via the platform.

The operating company of YouTube is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.

Each time one of the individual pages of this website operated by the controller and containing a YouTube component (YouTube video) is accessed, the browser on the data subject’s IT system is automatically prompted by the respective YouTube component to download a representation of the component from YouTube. More information on YouTube is available at:

https://www.youtube.com/yt/about/en/

As part of this technical process, YouTube and Google gain knowledge of which specific subpage of our website is being visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is logged in to YouTube at the same time, YouTube recognizes which specific subpage of our website the data subject visits when a page with a YouTube video is accessed. This information is collected by YouTube and Google and assigned to the data subject’s YouTube account.

YouTube and Google receive this information via the YouTube component whenever the data subject is logged in to YouTube at the time of accessing our website—regardless of whether they click on the video or not. If such transmission is not desired, it can be prevented by logging out of the YouTube account before visiting our website.

The privacy policy published by YouTube, which is operated by Google, is available at:

https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/

30. Use of Leadinfo

Our website uses the service of Leadinfo B.V., Rivium Quadrant 141, 2909 LC Capelle aan den IJssel, Netherlands.
Leadinfo identifies companies that visit our website based on their IP address and provides us with publicly available information,
such as company name, address, or industry.

The identification is carried out exclusively on the basis of company IP addresses.
Personal data of private individuals is not collected or stored.

In addition, Leadinfo places two first-party cookies.
These are solely used to recognize recurring visits and to collect statistical data about the use of our website.
No data is merged with other information or stored in an external database.

Legal basis
The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.
Our legitimate interest lies in identifying potential business customers (B2B) as well as optimizing our marketing and sales activities.

Opt-out option
If you do not want your visit to be tracked by Leadinfo, you can deactivate it via the following link:
Opt-out from Leadinfo.

When you click this link, an opt-out cookie will be placed in your browser that prevents tracking by Leadinfo.

For more information on data protection at Leadinfo, please visit:
https://www.leadinfo.com/en/privacy/

31. Legal Basis for Processing

Article 6(1)(a) GDPR serves as the legal basis for processing operations for which we obtain consent for a specific processing purpose.

If the processing of personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is party—as is the case, for example, with processing operations required for the delivery of goods or the provision of another service or return service—then the processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. The same applies to processing operations that are necessary to carry out pre-contractual measures, such as inquiries about our products or services.

If our company is subject to a legal obligation that requires the processing of personal data, such as for compliance with tax obligations, the processing is based on Article 6(1)(c) GDPR.

In rare cases, the processing of personal data may be necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person. This would be the case, for example, if a visitor were injured in our business premises and as a result, their name, age, health insurance data, or other vital information needed to be passed on to a doctor, hospital, or other third party. In that case, the processing would be based on Article 6(1)(d) GDPR.

Ultimately, processing operations could be based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. This legal basis is used for processing operations that are not covered by any of the aforementioned legal grounds, if processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by our company or by a third party, provided that such interests are not overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject. Such processing operations are particularly permissible because they have been specifically mentioned by the European legislator. In this regard, the legislator considered that a legitimate interest might be assumed if the data subject is a customer of the controller (Recital 47, Sentence 2 of the GDPR).

32. Legitimate Interests Pursued by the Controller or a Third Party

If the processing of personal data is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, our legitimate interest is the performance of our business activities for the benefit of the well-being of all our employees and shareholders.

33. Period for Which the Personal Data Will Be Stored

The criterion for the duration of the storage of personal data is the respective statutory retention period. After expiration of that period, the corresponding data are routinely deleted, provided they are no longer necessary for the fulfillment of the contract or the initiation of a contract.

34. Statutory or Contractual Requirements for Providing Personal Data; Necessity for Contract Conclusion; Obligation of the Data Subject to Provide Personal Data; Possible Consequences of Failure to Provide Such Data

We inform you that the provision of personal data is partly required by law (e.g., tax regulations) or may also result from contractual provisions (e.g., information about the contracting party).

Sometimes it may be necessary, for the conclusion of a contract, that a data subject provides us with personal data, which must subsequently be processed by us. For example, the data subject is obliged to provide us with personal data if our company enters into a contract with them. The non-provision of personal data would mean that the contract with the data subject could not be concluded.

Before providing personal data, the data subject must contact one of our employees. Our employee will inform the data subject on a case-by-case basis whether the provision of personal data is required by law or contract or is necessary for the conclusion of the contract, whether there is an obligation to provide the personal data, and what consequences the failure to provide the personal data would have.

35. Existence of Automated Decision-Making

As a responsible company, we do not use automated decision-making or profiling.

This privacy policy was created using the privacy policy generator of DGD Deutsche Gesellschaft für Datenschutz GmbH, which acts as the External Data Protection Officer in Nuremberg, in cooperation with the lawyer for IT and data protection law, Christian Solmecke.

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