Data protection declaration

Introduction

With the following data protection declaration, we would like to inform you about which types of your personal data (hereinafter also referred to as “data”) we process for what purposes and to what extent. The data protection declaration applies to all processing of personal data carried out by us, both in the context of the provision of our services and in particular on our websites, in mobile applications and within external online presences, such as .B our social media profiles (hereinafter collectively referred to as “online offer”). The terms used are not gender specific. As of April 5, 2022

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Responsible

Sansha B. Overweg Unterer Grenzweg 2 91077 Neunkirchen E-Mail address:

sansha.overweg@gmx.de

Phone: 0171 3291871 Imprint: /imprint

Overview of the processing

The following overview summarises the types of data processed and the purposes of its processing and refers to the data subjects.

Types of data processed

  • Inventory data.
  • Payment.
  • Contact details.
  • Content data.
  • Contract.
  • Usage.
  • Meta/communication data.
  • Event data (Facebook).

Special categories of data

  • Health.

Categories of affected persons

  • Interested parties.
  • Communication.
  • User.
  • business and contractual partners.

Purposes of processing

  • Provision of contractual services and customer service.
  • Contact requests and communication.
  • Direct marketing.
  • office and organizational procedures.
  • Managing and responding to requests.
  • Feedback.
  • Marketing.
  • Provision of our online offer and user-friendliness.

Authoritative legal bases

Below you will find an overview of the legal bases of the GDPR on the basis of which we process personal data. Please note that in addition to the provisions of the GDPR, national data protection requirements may apply in your or our country of residence or residence. Should more specific legal bases be relevant in individual cases, we will inform you of them in the data protection declaration.

  • Consent (Art. 6 sec. 1 p. 1 lit. a. GDPR) – The data subject has given his or her consent to the processing of personal data concerning him or her for a specific purpose or for several specific purposes.
  • Performance of the contract and pre-contractual enquiries (Art. 6 sec. 1 p. 1 lit. b. GDPR) – The processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures taken at the request of the data subject.
  • Legal obligation (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. c. GDPR) – The processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation to which the controller is subject.
  • Eligible interests (Art. 6 sec. 1 p. 1 lit. f. GDPR) – The processing is necessary to safeguard the legitimate interests of the controller or a third party, unless the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject that require the protection of personal data prevail.

In addition to the data protection regulations of the General Data Protection Regulation, national regulations on data protection apply in Germany. This includes in particular the Law on the Protection against Misuse of Personal Data in Data Processing (Federal Data Protection Act – BDSG). In particular, the BDSG contains special provisions on the right to information, the right to erasure, the right to object, the processing of special categories of personal data, processing for other purposes and for transmission, as well as automated Decision-making on a case-by-case basis, including profiling. It also regulates the processing of data for the purposes of the employment relationship (Section 26 of the German Federal Data Protection Act), in particular with regard to the establishment, implementation or termination of employment relationships and the consent of employees. In addition, state data protection laws of the individual federal states can be applied.

Security

We shall take place in accordance with the legal requirements, taking into account the state of the art, the implementation costs and the nature, scope, circumstances and purposes of the processing, as well as the different chances of occurrence and the extent of the Threats to the rights and freedoms of natural persons appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure a level of protection appropriate to the risk. Measures include, in particular, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data by controlling physical and electronic access to the data, as well as access, input, disclosure, security of data, and access to the data. availability and their separation. In addition, we have established procedures to ensure the exercise of data subjects’ rights, the erasure of data and reactions to the threat to the data. Furthermore, we take into account the protection of personal data already in the development or selection of hardware, software and procedures in accordance with the principle of data protection, through technical design and through data protection-friendly presets. SSL encryption (https): In order to protect your data transmitted via our online offer, we use SSL encryption. You can recognize such encrypted connections by the prefix https:// in the address bar of your browser.

Transfer of personal data

In the context of our processing of personal data, the data may be transmitted to other bodies, companies, legally independent organizational units or persons or disclosed to them. Recipients of this data may include, for example.B, service providers entrusted with IT tasks or providers of services and content that are integrated into a website. In such a case, we comply with the legal requirements and in particular conclude corresponding contracts or agreements with the recipients of your data, which serve the protection of your data.

Data processing in third countries

If we process data in a third country (i.e., outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA)) or if the processing takes place in the context of the use of third-party services or the disclosure or transfer of data to other persons, entities or companies, this is only in accordance with the legal requirements. Subject to express consent or contractually or legally required transmission, we process or have the data processed only in third countries with a recognized level of data protection, contractual obligation through so-called standard protection clauses of the EU Commission, in the presence of certifications or binding internal data protection regulations (Art. 44 to 49 GDPR, information page of the EU Commission: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/law-topic/data-protection/international-dimension-data-protection_de).

Deletion of data

The data processed by us will be deleted in accordance with the legal requirements as soon as their consents permitted for processing are revoked or other permissions are omitted (e.B. if the purpose of the processing of this data has ceased to exist or they are not necessary for the purpose). Unless the data is deleted because it is necessary for other and legally permissible purposes, their processing is limited to these purposes. This means that the data is blocked and not processed for other purposes. This applies, for example.B to data that must be retained for commercial or tax reasons or whose storage is necessary for the assertion, exercise or defence of legal claims or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person. Our privacy policy may also contain further information on the retention and deletion of data that applies primarily to the respective processing.

Use of cookies

Cookies are small text files or other storage notes that store information on end devices and read information from the end devices. For example.B to store the login status in a user account, a shopping cart content in an e-shop, the accessed content or the functions used in an online offer. Cookies can also be used for various purposes, e.B. for the purposes of the functionality, security and comfort of online offers as well as the preparation of analyses of visitor flows. Notes on consent: We use cookies in accordance with the statutory provisions. Therefore, we obtain prior consent from users, unless this is not required by law. In particular, consent is not necessary if the storage and reading of information, including cookies, is absolutely necessary in order to provide users with a telemedia service they expressly request (i.e. our online offer). The revocable consent is clearly communicated to the users and contains the information on the respective cookie use. Information on data protection legal bases: The data protection legal basis on which we process users’ personal data with the help of cookies depends on whether we ask users for consent. If the users consent, the legal basis for the processing of their data is the declared consent. Otherwise, the data processed with the help of cookies will be processed on the basis of our legitimate interests (e.B. in the business operation of our online offer and improvement of its usability) or, if this is done in the context of fulfilling our contractual obligations, if the use of cookies is necessary to fulfil our contractual obligations. For which purposes the cookies are processed by us, we clarify in the course of this data protection declaration or in the context of our consent and processing processes. Storage period: With regard to the storage period, the following types of cookies are distinguished:

  • Temporary cookies (also: session or session cookies): Temporary cookies are deleted at the latest after a user has left an online offer and closed his device (e.B. browser or mobile application).
  • Permanent cookies: Permanent cookies remain stored even after closing the end device. For example, the login status can be saved or preferred content can be displayed directly when the user visits a website again. Likewise, the user data collected with the help of cookies can be used to measure reach. Unless we provide users with explicit information on the type and storage period of cookies (e.B. as part of obtaining consent), users should assume that cookies are permanent and the storage period can be up to two years.

General information on revocation and objection (opt-out): Users can revoke their consent at any time and also object to the processing in accordance with the legal requirements in Art. 21 GDPR (further information on the objection is provided in the context of this data protection declaration). Users can also declare their objection using the settings of their browser. Further information on processing, procedures and services:

  • Processing of cookie data on the basis of consent: We use a procedure for cookie consent management, in the context of which the consent of the users to the use of cookies, or the processing and providers mentioned in the context of the cookie consent management procedure can be obtained and managed and revoked by the users. In this case, the declaration of consent is stored in order not to have to repeat its request again and to be able to prove the consent in accordance with the legal obligation. The storage can be carried out on the server side and/or in a cookie (so-called opt-in cookie, or with the help of comparable technologies) in order to be able to assign the consent to a user or his device. Subject to individual information about the providers of cookie management services, the following instructions apply: The duration of the storage of consent can be up to two years. Here, a pseudonymous user identifier is formed and stored with the time of consent, information on the scope of consent (e.B. which categories of cookies and/or service providers) as well as the browser, system and used terminal device.

Business Services

We process data of our contractual and business partners, e.B. customers and interested parties (collectively referred to as “contractual partners”) within the framework of contractual and comparable legal relationships as well as associated measures and in the context of communication with the contractual partners (or pre-contractual), e.B., in order to answer inquiries. We process this data in order to fulfil our contractual obligations. This includes, in particular, the obligations to provide the agreed services, any update obligations and remedy in the event of warranty and other service disruptions. In addition, we process the data to safeguard our rights and for the purpose of the administrative tasks associated with these obligations as well as the company organization. In addition, we process the data on the basis of our legitimate interests in proper and business management as well as security measures to protect our contractual partners and our business operations from misuse, endangerment of their data, secrets, information and rights (e.B. for the participation of telecommunications, transport and other auxiliary services as well as subcontractors, banks, tax and legal advisors, payment service providers or tax authorities). Within the framework of applicable law, we only pass on the data of contractual partners to third parties to the extent necessary for the aforementioned purposes or to fulfil legal obligations. The contractual partners are informed about further forms of processing, e.B. for marketing purposes, within the framework of this data protection declaration. We inform the contractual partners before or as part of the data collection, e.B. in online forms, by special marking (e.B colors) or symbols (e.B. asterisks or similar), or in person, which data is required for the aforementioned purposes. We delete the data after expiry of statutory warranty and comparable obligations, i.e., in principle after expiry of 4 years, unless the data is stored in a customer account, e.B., as long as it must be stored for legal reasons of archiving (e.B. for tax purposes usually 10 years). Data disclosed to us in the context of an order by the contractual partner, we delete in accordance with the specifications of the order, in principle after the end of the order. Insofar as we use third-party providers or platforms to provide our services, the terms and conditions and privacy notices of the respective third parties or platforms apply in the relationship between the users and the providers. Therapeutic services We process the data of our clients as well as interested parties and other clients or contractual partners (uniformly referred to as “clients”) in order to be able to provide them with our services. The processed data, the nature, scope, purpose and necessity of their processing are determined by the underlying contractual and client relationship. As part of our activities, we may also process special categories of data, in particular information on the health of clients, possibly with reference to their sex life or sexual orientation, as well as data showing racial and ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or ideological beliefs or trade union membership. For this purpose, we obtain the express consent of the clients if necessary and process the special categories of data otherwise if this serves the health of the clients, the data is public or other legal permissions exist. If it is necessary for our performance of the contract, for the protection of vital interests or by law, or if the consent of the clients has been obtained, we disclose or transmit the data of the clients to third parties or agents, such as authorities, medical facilities, laboratories, billing offices as well as in the field of IT, office or comparable services, in compliance with the professional requirements.

  • Types of data processed: Inventory data (e.g. names, addresses); Payment data (e.g. bank details, invoices, payment history); Contact details (e.g. e-mail, telephone numbers); Contract data (e.g. subject matter of the contract, term, customer category).
  • Special categories of personal data: Health data (Art. 9 para. 1 GDPR).
  • Data subjects: Interested parties; Business and contractual partners.
  • Purposes of processing: provision of contractual services and customer service; contact requests and communication; office and organisational procedures; Management and response to requests.
  • Legal basis: Performance of the contract and pre-contractual enquiries (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b. GDPR); Legal obligation (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. c. GDPR); Legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. GDPR).

Provision of the online offer and web hosting

In order to be able to provide our online offer securely and efficiently, we use the services of one or more web hosting providers, from whose servers (or servers managed by them) the online offer can be accessed. For these purposes, we may use infrastructure and platform services, computing capacity, storage space and database services, as well as security and technical maintenance services. The data processed in the context of the provision of the hosting offer may include all information relating to the users of our online offer, which is accrued in the course of use and communication. This includes regularly the IP address necessary to be able to deliver the contents of online offers to browsers, and all entries made within our online offer or by websites.

  • Types of data processed: Content data (e.g. entries in online forms); Usage data (e.g. websites visited, interest in content, access times); Meta/communication data (e.g. device information, IP addresses).
  • Data subjects: Users (e.B. website visitors, users of online services).
  • Purposes of processing: Provision of our online offer and user-friendliness.
  • Legal basis: Legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. GDPR).

Further information on processing, procedures and services:

  • Email sending and hosting: The web hosting services used by us also include the sending, receipt and storage of e-mails. For these purposes, the addresses of the recipients and senders as well as other information regarding the e-mail dispatch (e.B. the providers involved) as well as the contents of the respective e-mails are processed. The aforementioned data may also be processed for the purpose of detecting SPAM. Please note that e-mails on the Internet are generally not sent encrypted. As a rule, e-mails are encrypted by transport, but (unless a so-called end-to-end encryption method is used) on the servers from which they are sent and received. Therefore, we cannot accept any responsibility for the transmission of the e-mails between the sender and the reception on our server.
  • Collection of access data and log files: We ourselves (or our web hosting provider) collect data on every access to the server (so-called server log files). The server log files can be accessed by the address and name of the websites and files retrieved, the date and time of the retrieval, the amount of data transferred, the notification of successful retrieval, the browser type and the version, the user’s operating system, the referrer URL (the previously visited page) IP addresses and the requesting provider.The server log files can be used on the one hand for security purposes, e.g. to avoid overloading the servers (especially in the case of abusive attacks, so-called DDoS attacks) and on the other hand to ensure the utilization of the servers and their stability; Deletion of data: Log file information is stored for a maximum period of 30 days and then deleted or anonymized. Data that is required for further retention for evidentiary purposes are exempt from deletion pending a final resolution of the incident.

Contact and request management

When contacting us (e.B. via contact form, e-mail, telephone or via social media) as well as in the context of existing user and business relationships, the details of the requesting persons will be processed insofar as this is necessary to answer the contact inquiries and any requested measures. The answering of contact inquiries as well as the administration of contact and inquiry data in the context of contractual or pre-contractual relationships takes place to fulfill our contractual obligations or to answer (pre)contractual inquiries and otherwise on the basis of the legitimate interests in answering the inquiries and maintaining user or business relationships.

  • Types of data processed: Inventory data (e.g. names, addresses); Contact details (e.g. e-mail, telephone numbers); Content data (e.g. entries in online forms).
  • Data subjects: Communication.
  • Purposes of processing: contact requests and communication; Provision of contractual services and customer service.
  • Legal basis: Performance of the contract and pre-contractual enquiries (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b. GDPR); Legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f. GDPR); Legal obligation (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. c. GDPR).

Further information on processing, procedures and services:

  • Contact: If users contact us via our contact form, e-mail or other communication channels, we process the data provided to us in this context to process the request communicated. For this purpose, we process personal data within the framework of pre-contractual and contractual business relationships, insofar as this is necessary for their fulfilment and otherwise on the basis of our legitimate interests and the interests of the communication partners in answering the concerns and our statutory retention obligations.

Newsletters and electronic notifications

We send newsletters, e-mails and other electronic notifications (hereinafter “newsletter”) only with the consent of the recipients or with a legal permission. If its contents are specifically described as part of a registration for the newsletter, they are decisive for the consent of the users. Moreover, our Newsletters contain Information about our Services and us. In order to subscribe to our newsletters, it is always sufficient to provide your e-mail address. However, we may ask you to provide a name for personal contact in the newsletter, or other information, if necessary for the purposes of the newsletter. Double opt-in procedure: The registration for our newsletter takes place in a so-called double opt-in procedure. specifically. You will receive an email after signing up asking you to confirm your registration. This confirmation is necessary so that no one can log in with foreign e-mail addresses. Registrations to the newsletter are logged in order to be able to prove the registration process in accordance with the legal requirements. This includes the storage of the login and confirmation date as well as the IP address. The changes to your data stored with the shipping service provider are also logged. Deletion and restriction of processing: We may store the discharged 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 Deletion Request is possible at any time, provided that the former Existence of consent is confirmed at the same time. In the case of obligations to permanently observe contradictions, we reserve the right to store the e-mail address solely for this purpose in a block list (so-called “block list”). The registration procedure is logged on the basis of our legitimate interests for the purpose of proving its proper conduct. Insofar as we commission a service provider to send e-mails, this is done on the basis of our legitimate interests in an efficient and secure shipping system. Notes on legal bases: The newsletter is sent on the basis of the consent of the recipients or, if consent is not required, on the basis of our legitimate interests in direct marketing, if and to the extent that this is permitted by law, e.B. in the case of existing customer advertising. Insofar as we commission a service provider to send e-mails, this is done on the basis of our legitimate interests in efficient and secure shipping. The registration process is recorded on the basis of our legitimate interests to prove that it was conducted in accordance with the law. Contents: Information about me, inspiration and events.

  • Types of data processed: Inventory data (e.g. names, addresses); Contact details (e.g. e-mail, telephone numbers); Meta/communication data (e.g. device information, IP addresses); Usage data (e.g. websites visited, interest in content, access times).
  • Data subjects: Communication.
  • Purposes of processing: Direct marketing (e.B. by e-mail or post).
  • Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a. GDPR); Legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. GDPR).
  • Possibility of objection (opt-out): You can cancel the receipt of our newsletter at any time, i.e. Revoke your consent or object to .dem further receipt. You can either find a link to cancel the newsletter at the end of each newsletter or you can use one of the above-mentioned contact options, preferably e-mail.

Further information on processing, procedures and services:

  • Measurement of open and click rates: 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 its server. As part of this retrieval, technical information such as information about the browser and your system, as well as your IP address and the time of retrieval, are first collected.This information is used to improve the technical aspects of our newsletter based on the technical data or the target groups and their reading behaviour based on their retrieval locations (which can be determined by means of the IP address) or the access times. This analysis also includes determining whether the newsletters are opened, when they are opened and blockedlocked blocked blocked locked protected protected blocked locked protected blocked locked protected protected locked protected locked locked blocked locked protected .
  • CleverReach: email marketing platform; Service provider: CleverReach GmbH & Co. KG, //CRASH Building, Schafjückenweg 2, 26180 Rastede, Germany; Website: https://www.cleverreach.com/de; Privacy Policy: https://www.cleverreach.com/de/datenschutz/; Order processing contract: Completed with provider.

Presence in social networks (social media)

We maintain online presences within social networks and process users’ data in this context in order to communicate with the users active there or to offer information about us. We would like to point out that it allows users ‘ data to be processed outside the European Union area. This can create risks for users, as this could .B make it more difficult to enforce users’ rights. Furthermore, users’ data within social networks is usually processed for market research and advertising purposes. For example.B user profiles can be created on the basis of the usage behavior and the resulting interests of the users. The usage profiles can in turn be used to, for example.B, place advertisements inside and outside the networks that presumably correspond to the interests of the users. For these purposes, cookies are usually stored on users ‘ computers, in which users ‘ usage behaviour and interests are stored. Furthermore, data may also be stored in the user profiles independently of the devices used by the users (in particular, if the users are members of the respective platforms and are logged in to them). For a detailed presentation of the respective processing forms and the possibilities of opposition (opt-out), we refer to the data protection declarations and information provided by the operators of the respective networks. We also point out that in the case of requests for information and the assertion of data subject rights, we would like to point out that these can be claimed most effectively from the providers. Only providers have access to users ‘ data and can take direct action and provide information. If you still need help, you can contact us.

  • Types of data processed: Contact details (e.g. e-mail, telephone numbers); Content data (e.g. entries in online forms); Usage data (e.g. websites visited, interest in content, access times); Meta/communication data (e.g. device information, IP addresses).
  • Data subjects: Users (e.B. website visitors, users of online services).
  • Purposes of processing: contact requests and communication; Feedback (e.g. collecting feedback via online form); Marketing.
  • Legal basis: Legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. GDPR).

Further information on processing, procedures and services:

  • Facebook Pages: Profiles within the social network Facebook – We are jointly responsible with Meta Platforms Ireland Limited for the collection (but not further processing) of data of visitors to our Facebook page (so-called “fan page”). This data includes information about the types of content users view or interact with or the actions they take (see “Things You and Others Do and Provide” in Facebook’s Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/policy), as well as information about the devices users use (e.g., IP addresses, operating system, browser type, language settings, cookie data; see “Device Information” in the Facebook Data Policy: https://www.facebook.com/policy). As explained in Facebook’s Data Policy under “How do we use this information?”, Facebook also collects and uses information to provide analytics services, called “Page Insights,” to Page operators so that they can gain insight into how people interact with their Pages and the content associated with them. We have concluded a special agreement with Facebook (“Information on Page Insights”, https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/page_controller_addendum), which regulates in particular which security measures Facebook must observe and in which Facebook has agreed to fulfill the rights of data subjects (i.e. users can, for example, send information or deletion requests directly to Facebook). The rights of users (in particular to information, deletion, objection and complaint to the competent supervisory authority) are not restricted by the agreements with Facebook. For more information, see Page Insights Information (https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/information_about_page_insights_data); Service provider: Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland; Website: https://www.facebook.com; Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy; Standard contractual clauses (ensuring a level of data protection for processing in third countries): https://www.facebook.com/legal/EU_data_transfer_addendum; For more information: Joint responsibility agreement: https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/information_about_page_insights_data.

Plugins and embedded functions as well as content

We include functional and content elements in our online offering that are obtained from the servers of their respective providers (hereinafter referred to as “Third Party Providers”). For example, these may be graphics, videos, or city maps (hereinafter referred to uniformly as “content”). The integration always presupposes that the third-party providers of this content process the IP address of the users, since they could not send the content to their browser without the IP address. The IP address is therefore required for the presentation of this content or functions. We make every effort to use only those contents whose respective providers use the IP address only for the delivery of the content. Third parties may 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 may also be stored in cookies on the user’s device and, among other things, technical information about the browser and operating system, websites to be referred to, the time of the visit as well as other information on the use of our online offer as well as be associated with such information from other sources. Notes on legal bases: If we ask the users for their consent to the use of third-party providers, the legal basis for the processing of data is consent. Otherwise, the data of the users will be processed on the basis of our legitimate interests (i.e. interest in efficient, economical and recipient-friendly services). In this context, we would also like to inform you of the information on the use of cookies in this privacy policy.

  • Types of data processed: Usage data (e.g. websites visited, interest in content, access times); Meta/communication data (e.g. device information, IP addresses); Event Data (Facebook) (“Event Data” is data that may be transmitted by us to Facebook, e.g. via Facebook pixels (via apps or other means) and relating to persons or their actions; The data includes, for example, information about visits to websites, interactions with content, features, installations of apps, purchases of products, etc.; the event data is processed for the purpose of creating target groups for content and advertising information (Custom Audiences); Event data does not include the actual content (such as written comments), login information, and contact information (i.e., names, email addresses, and phone numbers). Event data will be deleted by Facebook after a maximum of two years, the target groups formed from them with the deletion of our Facebook account).
  • Data subjects: Users (e.B. website visitors, users of online services).
  • Purposes of processing: Provision of our online offer and user-friendliness.
  • Legal basis: Legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. GDPR).

Further information on processing, procedures and services:

  • Facebook plugins and content: Facebook Social Plugins and Content – This may include, for example, content such as images, videos or texts and buttons with which users can share content of this online offer within Facebook. The list and appearance of Facebook social plugins can be viewed here: https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/ – We are jointly responsible with Meta Platforms Ireland Limited for the collection or receipt in the context of a transmission (but not the further processing) of “event data” that Facebook collects via the Facebook social plugins (and embedding functions for content) that are executed on our online offer or in the context of a a) display of content and advertising information that corresponds to the presumed interests of users; b) delivery of commercial and transactional messages (e.g. addressing users via Facebook Messenger); c) Improve ad delivery and personalize features and content (e.g., improve recognition of what content or advertising information is likely to match users’ interests). We have concluded a special agreement with Facebook (“Supplement for Controllers”, https://www.facebook.com/legal/controller_addendum), which regulates in particular which security measures Facebook must observe (https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/data_security_terms) and in which Facebook has agreed to fulfil the rights of data subjects (i.e. users can, for example, send information or deletion requests directly to Facebook). Note: If Facebook provides us with measurements, analyses and reports (which are aggregated, i.e. do not receive any information about individual users and are anonymous to us), then this processing is not carried out within the framework of joint controller, but on the basis of an order processing agreement (“data processing conditions”, https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/dataprocessing), the “data security conditions” ( https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/data_security_terms) and with regard to processing in the USA on the basis of standard contractual clauses (“Facebook EU Data Transfer Addendum, https://www.facebook.com/legal/EU_data_transfer_addendum). The rights of users (in particular to information, deletion, objection and complaint to the competent supervisory authority) are not restricted by the agreements with Facebook; Service provider: Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland; Website: https://www.facebook.com; Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy.
  • Google Fonts: Purchase of fonts (“Google Fonts”) for the purpose of a user-friendly presentation of our online offer; Service provider: The Google Fonts are hosted on our server, no data is transmitted to Google.

Modification and update of the privacy policy

We kindly ask you to inform yourself regularly about the content of our privacy policy. We adjust the privacy policy as soon as the changes to the data processing we do make this necessary. We will inform you as soon as the changes require an act of participation on your part (e..B. consent) or any other individual notification. If we provide addresses and contact information of companies and organizations in this Privacy Policy, please note that the addresses may change over time and ask you to check the information before contacting them.

Rights of the persons concerned

As a data subject, you are entitled to various rights under the GDPR, which arise in particular from Articles 15 to 21 GDPR:

  • Right to object: For reasons arising from your particular situation, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you, which is subject to Article 6 (1) of the Year. Ee or f GDPR is made to appeal; This also applies to profiling based on these provisions. If the personal data relating to you is processed in order to operate direct advertising, you have the right at any time to object to the processing of the personal data relating to you for the purpose of such advertising; This also applies to profiling as far as it is related to such direct advertising.
  • Right of revocation for consents: You have the right to revoke your consent at any time.
  • Right to information: You have the right to request confirmation as to whether the data in question is being processed and to obtain information about this data as well as further information and a copy of the data in accordance with the legal requirements.
  • Right to rectification: In accordance with the legal requirements, you have the right to request the completion of the data concerning you or the correction of the incorrect data concerning you.
  • Right to erasure and restriction of processing: In accordance with the legal requirements, you have the right to demand that data concerning you be deleted immediately or, alternatively, to demand a restriction of the processing of the data in accordance with the legal requirements.
  • Right to data portability: You have the right to receive data concerning you that you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format in accordance with the legal requirements or to request their transmission to another controller.
  • Complaint to the supervisory authority: Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your habitual residence, place of work or place of the alleged infringement, if you believe that the processing of your personal data infringes the provisions of the GDPR.

Definitions

This section provides an overview of the terms used in this Privacy Policy. Many of the terms are taken from the law and are defined above all in Article 4 GDPR. The legal definitions are binding. The following explanations, on the other hand, are primarily intended to serve as an understanding. The terms are sorted alphabetically.

  • Personal data: “Personal data” means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter referred to as “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 (e.B. cookie) or to one or more special features that express the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person.
  • Responsible: “Controller” means 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.
  • Processing: “Processing” means any operation or set of operations performed with or without the aid of automated procedures in connection with personal data. The term goes far and includes virtually every handling of data, be it the collection, the evaluating, the storage, the transmission or the deletion.

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