Privacy Policy
Table of contents
- Identity and contact details of the data controller
- Contact details of the data protection officer
- General information on data processing
- Rights of the data subject
- Provision of website and creation of log files
- Use of cookies
- Newsletter
- Contact via Email
- Contact form
- Application via Email
- Corporate web profiles on social networks
- Use of corporate profiles in professionally oriented networks
- Hosting
- Geotargeting
- Registration
- Content delivery networks
- Usage of Plugins
I. Identity and contact details of the data controller
The data controller responsible in accordance with the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union and other data protection regulations is:
Battery-Kutter GmbH & Co. KG
Robert-Koch-Str. 19a
22851 Norderstedt
Germany
+49 40 611 631-0
info@battery-kutter.de
www.battery-kutter.de
II. Contact details of the data protection officer
The designated data protection officer is:
DataCo GmbH
Dachauer Str. 65
80335 Munich
Germany
+49 89 7400 45840
www.dataguard.de
III. General information on data processing
1. Scope of processing personal data
In general, we only process the personal data of our users to the extent necessary to provide a functioning website with our content and services. The regular processing of personal data only takes place with the consent of the user. Exceptions include cases where prior consent cannot be technically obtained and where the processing of the data is permitted by law.
2. Legal basis for data processing
Where consent is appropriate for processing personal data, Art. 6 (1) (1) (a) GDPR serves as the legal basis to obtain the consent of the data subject for the processing of their data.
As for the processing of personal data required for the performance of a contract of which the data subject is party, Art. 6 (1) (1) (b) GDPR serves as the legal basis. This also applies to processing operations required to carry out pre-contractual activities.
When it is necessary to process personal data in order to fulfil a legal obligation to which our company is subject, Art. 6 (1) (1) (c) GDPR serves as the legal basis.
If vital interests of the data subject or another natural person require the processing of personal data, Art. 6 (1) (1) (d) GDPR serves as the legal basis.
If the processing of data is necessary to safeguard the legitimate interests of our company or that of a third party, and the fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject do not outweigh the interest of the former, Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR will serve as the legal basis for the processing of data.
3. Data removal and storage duration
The personal data of the data subject will be erased or restricted as soon as the purpose of its storage has been accomplished. Additional storage may occur if this is provided for by the European or national legislator within the EU regulations, law, or other relevant regulations to which the data controller is subject. Restriction or erasure of the data also takes place when the storage period stipulated by the aforementioned standards expires, unless there is a need to prolong the storage of the data for the purpose of concluding or fulfiling the respective contract.
IV. Rights of the data subject
When your personal data is processed, you are a data subject within the meaning of the GDPR and have the following rights:
1. Right to information
You may request the data controller to confirm whether your personal data is processed by them.
If such processing occurs, you can request the following information from the data controller:
- The purpose for which the personal data is processed.
- The categories of personal data being processed.
- The recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed.
- The planned duration of the storage of your personal data or, if specific information is not available, criteria for determining the duration of storage.
- The existence of the right to request from the controller rectification or erasure of personal data or restriction of processing of personal data concerning you or to object to such processing.
- The existence of the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
- Where personal data are not collected from you any available information as to their source.
- The existence of automated decision-making including profiling under Article 22 (1) and Article 22 (4) GDPR and, in certain cases, meaningful information about the data processing system involved, and the scope and intended result of such processing on the data subject.
You have the right to request information on whether your personal data will be transmitted to a third country or an international organization. In this context, you can then request for the appropriate guarantees in accordance with Art. 46 GDPR in connection with the transfer.
2. Right to rectification
You have a right to rectification and/or modification of the data, if your processed personal data is incorrect or incomplete. The data controller must correct the data without delay
3. Right to the restriction of processing
You may request the restriction of the processing of your personal data under the following conditions:
- If you challenge the accuracy of your personal data for a period that enables the data controller to verify the accuracy of your personal data.
- The processing is unlawful, and you oppose the erasure of the personal data and instead request the restriction of their use instead.
- The data controller or its representative no longer need the personal data for the purpose of processing, but you need it to assert, exercise or defend legal claims; or
- If you have objected to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 (1) GDPR and it is not yet certain whether the legitimate interests of the data controller override your interests.
If the processing of personal data concerning you has been restricted, this data may – with the exception of data storage – only be used with your consent or for the purpose of asserting, exercising or defending legal claims or protecting the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest of the Union or of a Member State.
If the processing has been restricted according to the aforementioned conditions, you will be informed by the data controller before the restriction is lifted.
4. Right to erasure
a) Obligation to erase
If you request from the data controller to delete your personal data without undue delay, they are required to do so immediately if one of the following applies:
- Personal data concerning you is no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or processed.
- You withdraw your consent on which the processing is based pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (1) (a) and Art. 9 (2) (a) GDPR and where there is no other legal basis for processing the data.
- According to Art. 21 (1) GDPR you object to the processing of the data and there are no longer overriding legitimate grounds for processing, or you object pursuant to Art. 21 (2) GDPR.
- Your personal data has been processed unlawfully.
- The personal data must be deleted to comply with a legal obligation in Union law or Member State law to which the data controller is subject.
- Your personal data was collected in relation to information society services offered pursuant to Art. 8 (1) GDPR.
b) Information to third parties
If the data controller has made your personal data public and must delete the data pursuant to Art. 17 (1) GDPR, they shall take appropriate measures, including technical means, to inform data processors who process the personal data, that a request has been made to delete all links to such personal data or copies or replications of the personal data, taking into account available technology and implementation costs to execute the process.
c) Exceptions
The right to deletion does not exist if the processing is necessary
- to exercise the right to freedom of speech and information.
- to fulfil a legal obligation required by the law of the Union or Member States to which the data controller is subject, or to perform a task of public interest or in the exercise of public authority delegated to the representative.
- for reasons of public interest in the field of public health pursuant to Art. 9 (2) (h) and Art. 9 (2) (i) and Art. 9 (3) GDPR.
- for archival purposes of public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes pursuant to Art. 89 (1) GDPR, to the extent that the law referred to in subparagraph (a) is likely to render impossible or seriously affect the achievement of the objectives of that processing, or
- to enforce, exercise or defend legal claims.
5. Right to information
If you have the right of rectification, erasure or restriction of processing over the data controller, they are obliged to notify all recipients to whom your personal data have been disclosed of the correction or erasure of the data or restriction of processing, unless this proves to be impossible or involves a disproportionate effort.
You reserve the right to be informed about the recipients of your data by the data controller.
6. Right to data portability
You have the right to receive your personal data given to the data controller in a structured and machine-readable format. In addition, you have the right to transfer this data to another person without hindrance by the data controller who was initially given the data, if:
- the processing is based on consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (1) (a) GDPR or Art. 9 (2) (a) GDPR or performance of a contract in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (1) (b) GDPR and
- the processing is done by automated means.
In exercising this right, you also have the right to transmit your personal data directly from one person to another, insofar as this is technically feasible. Freedoms and rights of other persons shall not be affected.
The right to data portability does not apply to the processing of personal data necessary for the performance of a task in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority delegated to the data controller.
7. Right to object
For reasons that arise from your particular situation, you have, at any time, the right to object to the processing of your personal data pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (1) (e) or 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions.
The data controller will no longer process the personal data concerning you unless he can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for processing that outweigh your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing is for the purpose of enforcing, exercising or defending legal claims.
If the personal data relating to you are processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data in regard to such advertising; this also applies to profiling associated with direct marketing.
If you object to processing for direct marketing purposes, your personal data will no longer be processed for these purposes.
Regardless of Directive 2002/58/EG, you have the option, in the context of the use of information society services, to exercise your right to object to automated decisions that use technical specifications.
8. Right to withdraw the data protection consent declaration
You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the withdrawal.
9. Automated decisions on a case-by-case basis, including profiling
You have the right to not be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing – including profiling – that will have a legal effect or substantially affect you in a similar manner. This does not apply if the decision:
- is required for the conclusion or execution of a contract between you and the data controller,
- is permitted by the Union or Member State legislation to which the data controller is subject, and where such legislation contains appropriate measures to safeguard your rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, or
- is based on your eplicit consent.
However, these decisions must not be based on special categories of personal data under Art. 9 (1) GDPR, unless Art. 9 (2) (a) or Art. 9 (2) (b) GDPR applies and reasonable measures have been taken to protect your rights and freedoms as well as your legitimate interests.
With regard to the cases referred to in (1) and (3), the data controller shall take appropriate measures to uphold your rights and freedoms as well as your legitimate interests, including the right to obtain assistance from the data controller or his representative, to express your opinion on the matter, and to contest the decision.
10. Right to complain to a supervisory authority
Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you shall have the right to complain to a supervisory authority, in the Member State of your residence, or your place of work or place of alleged infringement, if you believe that the processing of the personal data concerning you violates the GDPR.
The supervisory authority to which the complaint has been submitted shall inform the complainant of the status and results of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy pursuant to Art. 78 GDPR.
V. Provision of website and creation of log files
1. Description and scope of data processing
Each time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and relevant information from the computer system of the calling device.
The following data is collected:
- Browser type and version used
- The user’s operating system
- The user’s internet service provider
- The IP address of the user
- Date and time of access
- Web pages from which the user’s system accessed our website
- Web pages accessed by the user’s system through our website
This data is stored in the log files of our system. This data is not stored together with other personal data of the user.
2. Purpose of data processing
The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary for the delivery of the website to the computer of the user. For this purpose, the user’s IP address must be kept for the duration of the session.
The storage in logfiles is done to ensure the functionality of the website. The data is also used to optimize the website and to ensure the security of our IT systems. An analysis of the data for marketing purposes does not take place.
For the aforementioned purposes, our legitimate interest lies in the processing of data in compliance with Art. 6 (1) 1 (f) GDPR.
3. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and logfiles is Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR.
4. Duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose of its collection. The session is complete when the collection of data for the provision of the website is accomplished.
If the data is stored in log files, this is the case after seven days at the latest. Storage beyond this is possible. In this case, the IP addresses of the users are deleted or alienated so that an assignment of the calling client is not possible.
5. Objection and removal
The collection of data for the provision of the website as well as the storage of data in log files are essential for the operation of the website. Therefore, the user may not object to the aforementioned processes.
VI. Use of cookies
1. Description and scope of data processing
Our website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in the internet browser or the internet browser on the user’s computer system. If a user calls up a website, a cookie can be stored on the user’s operating system. These cookies contain a string of characters that allows the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is reopened.
We use cookies to make our website more user-friendly. Some elements of our website require the calling browser to be identified even after a page break.
The following data is stored and transmitted in the cookies:
- Language settings
- Log-in information
We also use cookies on our website, which enable us to analyse the browsing behaviour of our users.
As a result, the following data will be transmitted:
- Entered search queries
- Frequency of page views
- Use of website functionalities
The user data collected in this manner is pseudonymised by technical measures. It is therefore not possible to assign the data to the user accessing the site. The data is not stored together with other personal data of the users.
2. Purpose of data processing
The purpose of using technical cookies is to simplify the use of websites for users. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. These require that the browser is recognized even after a page change.
We need cookies for the following purposes:
- Applying language settings
- Storage of search terms
The user data collected by technical cookies are not used to create user profiles.
The analysis cookies are used for the purpose of improving the quality of our website and its content. Through the analysis cookies, we learn how the website is used and thus can constantly optimize our offer.
3. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of personal data using non-technical cookies is Art. 6 (1) (1) (a) GDPR.
The legal basis for the processing of personal data using technical cookies is Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR, legitimate interests.
4. Duration of storage and possibility of objection and removal
Cookies are stored on the user’s device and transmitted to our site by the user. Therefore, you as a user also have full control over the use of cookies. You can deactivate or restrict the transmission of cookies by changing the settings in your Internet browser. Cookies that have already been saved can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are deactivated for our website, it is possible that not all functions of the website can be used to their full extent.
If you use the Safari browser version 12.1 or higher, cookies will be automatically deleted after seven days. This also applies to opt-out cookies, which are used to prevent the use of tracking mechanisms.
VII. Newsletter
1. Description and scope of data processing
You can subscribe to a newsletter on our website free of charge. When subscribing for the newsletter, the data from the input mask is transmitted to us.
- Email address
- Last name
- First name
- Date and time of registration
No data will be passed on to third parties in connection with data processing for the dispatch of newsletters. The data will be used exclusively for sending the newsletter.
2. Purpose of data processing
The user’s email address is collected to deliver the newsletter to the recipient.
Additional personal data as part of the registration process is collected to prevent misuse of the services or email address.
3. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of data provided by the user after registration for the newsletter is Art. 6 (1) (1) (a) GDPR if the user has given his consent.
4. Duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. The user’s email address will therefore be stored as long as the newsletter subscription is active.
The other personal data collected during the registration process is generally deleted after a period of seven days.
5. Objection and removal
The subscription for the newsletter can be cancelled by the data subject at any time. For this purpose, every newsletter contains an opt-out link.
Through this, it is also possible to withdraw the consent to the storage of personal data collected during the registration process.
VIII. Contact via Email
1. Description and scope of data processing
You can contact us via the email address provided on our website. In this case the personal data of the user transmitted with the email will be stored.
The data will be used exclusively for the processing of the conversation.
2. Purpose of data processing
If you contact us via email, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in the processing of the data.
3. Legal basis for data processing
If the user has given consent, the legal basis for processing the data is Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR.
The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted while sending an email is Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR. If the purpose of the email contact is to conclude a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.
4. Duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. For personal data sent by email, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation ends when it can be concluded from the circumstances that the matter in question has been conclusively resolved.
The additional personal data collected during the sending process will be deleted after a period of seven days at the latest.
5. Objection and removal
The user has the possibility to withdraw consent to the processing of their personal data at any time. If the user contacts us by email, he can object to the storage of his personal data at any time.
You can have the data stored about you changed at any time. If you wish to delete your stored data, please send us an e-mail or fax with a corresponding note. We will delete your data – if there are no legal provisions to the contrary and the fulfillment of the contract is already completed – as soon as possible.
In this case, all personal data stored while establishing contact will be deleted.
IX. Contact form
1. Description and scope of data processing
A contact form is available on our website, which can be used for electronic contact. If a user makes use of this option, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and stored.
When sending the message the following data will also be stored:
- Email address
- Last name
- First name
- Date and time of contact
As part of the sending process, your consent will be obtained for the processing of your data and reference will be made to this privacy policy.
Alternatively, you can contact us via the email address provided. In this case the personal data of the user transmitted with the email will be stored.
The data will be used exclusively for the processing of the conversation.
2. Purpose of data processing
The processing of the personal data from the input mask serves us exclusively for the purpose of establishing contact. If you contact us by email, this also constitutes our necessary legitimate interest in the processing of the data.
The other personal data processed during the sending process serve to prevent misuse of the Contact form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.
3. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6 (1) (1) (a) GDPR if the user has given his consent.
The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted while sending an email is Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR. If the purpose of the email contact is to conclude a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 (1) (1) (b) GDPR.
4. Duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which they were collected. For the personal data from the input mask of the Contact form and those sent by email, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation ends when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the facts in question have been conclusively clarified.
The additional personal data collected during the sending process will be deleted after a period of seven days at the latest.
5. Objection and removal
The user has the possibility to withdraw the consent to the processing of their personal data at any time. If the user contacts us by email, he can object to the storage of his personal data at any time.
You can have the data stored about you changed at any time. If you wish to delete your stored data, please send us an e-mail or fax with a corresponding note. We will delete your data – if there are no legal provisions to the contrary and the fulfillment of the contract is already completed – as soon as possible.
In this case, all personal data stored while establishing contact will be deleted.
X. Application via Email
1. Scope of processing personal data
You can send us your application via email. We process your email address and the information you provide in the email.
2. Purpose of data processing
The processing of personal data from the application form serves us solely to process your application.
3. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of the data is the initiation of the contractual relationship at the request of the data subject, Art. 6 (1) (1) (b) Alt. 1 GDPR and § 26 (1) (1) BDSG (Federal Act of Dataprotection).
4. Duration of storage
After completion of the application procedure, the data will be stored for up to six months. Your data will be deleted after six months at the latest. In the event of a legal obligation, the data will be stored within the framework of the applicable provisions.
5. Objection and removal
The applicant has the possibility to object to the processing of personal data at any time. In such a case, your application will no longer be considered.
The applicant has the possibility at any time to revoke his consent to the processing of personal data or to have it changed. If the applicant contacts us by e-mail, he can object to the storage of his personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued. The objection can be made by e-mail or fax. All personal data stored in the course of contacting us will be deleted in this case.
All personal data stored during electronic job applications will be deleted in this case.
XI. Corporate web profiles on social networks
Use of corporate profiles on social networks
YouTube:
YouTube LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, United States
- On our company profile we provide information and offer Instagram users the possibility of communication. If you carry out an action on our Instagram company profile (e.g. comments, contributions, likes etc.), you may make personal data (e.g. clear name or photo of your user profile) public. However, as we generally or to a large extent have no influence on the processing of your personal data by Instagram, we cannot make any binding statements regarding the purpose and scope of the processing of your data.
Our corporate profile in social networks is used for communication and information exchange with (potential) customers. We use the company’s profile for:
We maintain online presences in social networks / platforms to communicate with our customers, prospects and users and to inform them about our products. The processing of the users’ personal data is based on our legitimate interests in effectively informing users and communicating with users pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. If the users are asked by the respective providers of the networks / platforms for consent to the data processing, the legal basis is Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR.
Publications on the company profile can contain the following content:
- Information about products
- Information about services
- Advertisement
- Customer contact
Every user is free to publish personal data.
The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 (1) (1) (a) GDPR.
The data generated on the company profile are not stored in our own systems.
- You can object at any time to the processing of your personal data that we collect within the framework of your use of our YouTube corporate web profile and assert your rights as a data subject mentioned under IV. of this privacy policy. Please send us an informal email to info@battery-kutter.de. For further information on the processing of your personal data by YouTube and the corresponding objection options, please click here:
YouTube: https://policies.google.com/privacy?gl=DE&hl=en
XII. Use of corporate profiles in professionally oriented networks
1. Scope of data processing
We use corporate profiles on professionally oriented networks. We maintain a corporate presence on the following professionally oriented networks:
LinkedIn:
LinkedIn, Unlimited Company Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland
XING:
XING SE, Dammtorstrasse 30, 20354 Hamburg, Germany
On our site we provide information and offer users the possibility of communication.
The corporate profile is used for job applications, information, public relations, and active sourcing.
We do not have any information on the processing of your personal data by the companies jointly responsible for the corporate profile. Further information can be found in the privacy policy of:
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
XING:
If you carry out an action on our company profile (e.g. comments, contributions, likes etc.), you may make personal data (e.g. clear name or photo of your user profile) public.
2. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of your data in connection with the use of our corporate web profile is Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR.
3. Purpose of the data processing
Our corporate web profile serves to inform users about our services. Every user is free to publish personal data.
4. Duration of storage
We store your activities and personal data published via our corporate web profile until you withdraw your consent. In addition, we comply with the statutory retention periods.
5. Objection and removal
You can object at any time to the processing of your personal data which we collect within the scope of your use of our corporate web profile and assert your rights as a data subject mentioned under IV. of this privacy policy. Please send us an informal email to the email address stated in this privacy policy.
You can find further information on objection and removal options here:
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
XING:
XIII. Hosting
The website is hosted on servers of a service provider commissioned by us.
Our service provider is:
Strato (Battery-Kutter + SSB-Battery) + Host Europe (SUN-Battery + PLX)
The servers automatically collect and store information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits when you visit the website. The stored information is:
- Browser type and version
- Used operating system
- Referrer URL
- Hostname of the accessing computer
- Time and date of the server request
- IP address of the user’s device
This data will not be merged with other data sources. The data is collected on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically error-free presentation and optimization of his website – and server log files are therefore recorded.
The server of the website is geographically located in Germany.
XIV. Geotargeting
We use the IP address and other information provided by the user (e.g. the postal code used for registration or ordering) to approach regional target groups (so-called “geotargeting”).
The regional target group approach is used, for example, to automatically display regional offers or advertisements that often are more relevant to users. The legal basis for the use of the IP address and any other information provided by the user (e.g. postal code) is Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR, based on our legitimate interest in ensuring a more precise target group approach and thus providing offers and advertising with greater relevance for our users.
Part of the IP address and the additional information provided by the user (e.g. postal code) are merely processed and not stored separately.
You can prevent geotargeting by, for example, using a VPN or proxy server that prevents accurate localisation. In addition, depending on the browser you are using, you can also deactivate a location localisation in the corresponding browser settings (as far as this is supported by the respective browser).
We use geotargeting on our website for the following purposes:
- Customer approach
- Advertising purposes
XV. Registration
1. Description and scope of data processing
We offer users the opportunity to register by providing personal data. The data is entered into an input mask and transmitted to us and stored. The data will not be passed on to third parties. The following data is collected as part of the registration process:
- Email address
- Last name
- First name
- Telephone / mobile phone number
- USP- Nummer
As part of the registration process, the user’s consent to the processing of this data is obtained.
2. Purpose of data processing
Registration of the user is required for the provision of certain content and services on our website.
3. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6 (1) (1) (a) GDPR if the user has given his consent.
4. Duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected.
This is the case for the data collected during the registration process if the registration is cancelled or modified on our website.
5. Objection and removal
As a user you have the possibility to cancel the registration at any time. You can request a change to the data stored about you at any time.
You can change the data stored about you at any time. If you wish to delete your data that has been stored due to an order process, please send us an e-mail or fax with a corresponding note. We will delete your data – if there are no legal provisions to the contrary and the fulfillment of the contract is already completed – as soon as possible.
XVI. Content delivery networks
CloudFlare
1. Description and scope of data processing
On our website we use functions of the content delivery network CloudFlare of CloudFlare Germany GmbH, Rosental 7, 80331 Munich, Germany (Hereinafter referred to as CloudFlare). A Content Delivery Network (CDN) is a network of regionally distributed servers connected via the Internet to deliver content, especially large media files such as videos. CloudFlare offers web optimization and security services that we use to improve the load times of our website and to protect it from misuse. When you visit our website you will be connected to the servers of CloudFlare, e.g. to retrieve content. This allows personal data to be stored and evaluated in server log files, the user’s activity (e.g. which pages have been visited) and device and browser information (e.g. IP address and operating system). Further information on the collection and storage of data by CloudFlare can be found here: https://www.cloudflare.com/en-gb/privacypolicy/
2. Purpose of data processing
The use of CloudFlare’s features serves to deliver and accelerate online applications and content.
3. Legal basis for data processing
The data is collected on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically error-free presentation and optimization of his website -and the server log files are therefore recorded.
4. Duration of storage
Your personal information will be retained for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
5. Objection and removal
Information about objection and removal options regarding CloudFlare can be found at:
https://www.cloudflare.com/en-gb/privacypolicy/
XVII. Usage of Plugins
We use plugins for various purposes. The plugins used are listed below:
Use of Facebook Comments
1. Scope of processing of personal data
We use functions of the social network Facebook Inc., 1601 S. California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA and their representatives in the Union Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal H , D2 Dublin, Ireland (Hereinafter: Facebook). We use this plugin to extend the functionality of our online presence. Users can use Facebook Comments to comment on content on our online presence using their Facebook account. Personal data can be stored and evaluated, especially the activity of the user (especially which pages have been visited and which elements have been clicked on) as well as device and browser information (especially the IP address and the operating system). We do not have any information about the exact scope of the collection of personal data.
For more information about Facebook’s collection and storage of data, please visit:
https://de-de.facebook.com/policy.php
2. Purpose of data processing
The use of the Facebook Comment Plug-In serves the improvement of the user friendliness of our online presence. We use this plug-in to offer an embedded comment function directly on Facebook without users having to leave our online presence.
3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the processing of personal data is the user’s given consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (1) (a) GDPR.
4. Duration of storage
Your personal information will be stored for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law, e.g. for tax and accounting purposes.
5. Possibility of revocation of consent and removal
You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The revocation of the consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent up to the revocation.
You can prevent Facebook from collecting and processing your personal information by preventing the storage of third-party cookies on your computer, by using the “Do Not Track” feature of a supporting browser, by disabling the execution of script code in your browser, or by installing a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser.\You can find more information about objection and removal options for Facebook at:
https://en-gb.facebook.com/policy.php
Use of Google Analytics
1. Scope of processing of personal data
We use Google Analytics, a web analysis service provided by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA and its representative in the Union Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Barrow Street, D04 E5W5, Dublin, Ireland (Hereinafter referred to as Google). Google Analytics examines, among other things, the origin of visitors, their length of stay on individual pages and the use of search engines, thus allowing better monitoring of the success of advertising campaigns. Google places a cookie on your computer. This allows personal data to be stored and evaluated, in particular the user’s activity (in particular which pages have been visited and which elements have been clicked on), device and browser information (in particular the IP address and the operating system), data on the advertisements displayed (in particular which advertisements have been displayed and whether the user has clicked on them) and also data on advertising partners (in particular pseudonymised user IDs). The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. However, if IP anonymization is enabled on this online presence, Google will previously truncate your IP address within member states of the European Union or other signatory states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there.
On behalf of the operator of this online presence, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the online presence, to compile reports on the activities of the online presence and to provide further services associated with the use of the online presence and the Internet use to the operator of the online presence. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics is not combined with other data from Google. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of our website.\Further information on the collection and storage of data by Google can be found here:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en-GB
2. Purpose of data processing
The purpose of processing personal data is to specifically address a target group that has already expressed an initial interest by visiting the site.
3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the processing of personal data is the user’s given consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (1) (a) GDPR.
4. Duration of storage
Your personal information will be stored for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Advertising data in server logs is anonymized by Google’s own statements to delete parts of the IP address and cookie information after 9 and 18 months respectively.
5. Possibility of revocation of consent and removal
You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The revocation of the consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent up to the revocation.
You may prevent the collection and processing of your personal data by Google by preventing the storage of cookies by third parties on your computer, by using the “Do Not Track” function of a supporting browser, by deactivating the execution of script code in your browser or by installing a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser. your IP address) to Google and to prevent the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available under the following link:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en
With the following link you can deactivate the use of your personal data by Google:
https://adssettings.google.com\Further information on objection and removal options against Google can be found at:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?gl=EN&hl=en
Use of MaTelSo
1. Scope of processing of personal data
We use the MaTelSo plugin from MaTelSo GmbH, Friedrichstr. 15, 70174 Stuttgart, Germany (Hereinafter referred to as: Matelso) to download the extent of the processing of personal data. MaTelSo is a marketing tool for the evaluation of telephone calls. If you have activated Java-Script in your browser and have not installed a Java-Script blocker, your browser may transmit personal data to Matelso. Each telephone number given on our online presence can be a so-called call tracking number, which records the time, date, call acceptance and duration of the call as well as the telephone numbers of both subscribers, stored and sent to Matelso as well as the called subscriber. For more information, please refer to Matelso’s privacy policy: https://www.matelso.com/en/privacy-statement
2. Purpose of data processing
\we use the tool for the purpose of determining advertising effectiveness.
3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the processing of personal data is the user’s given consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (1) (a) GDPR.
4. Duration of storage
Your personal information will be stored for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law, e.g. for tax and accounting purposes.
5. Possibility of revocation of consent and removal
You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The revocation of the consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent up to the revocation.
You can prevent Matelso from collecting and processing your personal data by preventing the storage of third-party cookies on your computer, by using the “Do Not Track” function of a supporting browser, by deactivating the execution of script code in your browser, or by installing a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser.\For more information about how Matelso can object to and remove your personal data, please visit:
https://www.matelso.com/en/privacy-statement
Use of YouTube
1. Scope of processing of personal data
We use the plugin operated by Google from YouTube, YouTube LLC, 901 Cherry Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066, USA and their representatives in the Union Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (Hereinafter referred to as Google). We use the plugin from YouTube to embed videos from YouTube on our online presence. When you visit our website, your browser connects to YouTube’s servers. It may be used to store and analyse personal data, in particular user activity (in particular which pages have been visited and which elements have been clicked on) and device and browser information (in particular IP address and operating system).
We have no influence on the content of the plug-in. If you are logged into your YouTube account during your visit, YouTube can assign your online presence visit to this account. By interacting with this plug-in, this corresponding information is transmitted directly to YouTube and stored there. \Further information on the collection and storage of data by Google can be found here:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en-GB
2. Purpose of data processing
The use of the YouTube PlugIn serves the improvement of the user friendliness and an appealing representation of our on-line operational readiness level.
3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the processing of personal data is the user’s given consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (1) (a) GDPR.
4. Duration of storage
Your personal information will be stored for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law, e.g. for tax and accounting purposes.
5. Possibility of revocation of consent and removal
You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The revocation of the consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent up to the revocation.
You can prevent the collection and processing of your personal data by Google by preventing the storage of cookies from third parties on your computer, by using the “Do Not Track” function of a supporting browser, by deactivating the execution of script code in your browser or by using a script blocker such as a browser browser browser.B. Install NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (www.ghostery.com=EN&hl=e) in your browser.
With the following link you can deactivate the use of your personal data by Google:
https://adssettings.google.com
Further information on objection and removal options against Google can be found at:
nhttps://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en-GB
Use of Google Tag Manager
1. Scope of processing of personal data
We use the Google Tag Manager (https://www.google.com/intl/de/tagmanager/) of Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA and its representative in the Union Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Barrow Street, D04 E5W5, Dublin, Ireland (Hereinafter referred to as Google). With Google Tag Manager, tags from Google and third-party services can be managed and bundled and embedded on an online presence. Tags are small code elements on an online presence that are used, among other things, to measure visitor numbers and behavior, capture the impact of online advertising and social channels, use remarketing and targeting, and test and optimize online presences. When a user visits the online presence, the current tag configuration is sent to the user’s browser. It contains statements about which tags are to be triggered. Google Tag Manager triggers other tags that may themselves collect data. You will find information on this in the passages on the use of the corresponding services in this data protection declaration. Google Tag Manager does not access this data.
For more information about the Google Tag Manager, please visit https://www.google.com/intl/de/tagmanager/faq.html and see Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en
2. Purpose of data processing
The purpose of the processing of personal data lies in the collected and clear administration as well as an efficient integration of the services of third parties.
3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the processing of personal data is the user’s given consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (1) (a) GDPR.
4. Duration of storage
Your personal information will be stored for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Advertising data in server logs is anonymized by Google’s own statements to delete parts of the IP address and cookie information after 9 and 18 months respectively.
5. Possibility of revocation of consent and removal
You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The revocation of the consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent up to the revocation.
You may prevent the collection and processing of your personal data by Google by preventing the storage of cookies by third parties on your computer, by using the “Do Not Track” function of a supporting browser, by deactivating the execution of script code in your browser or by installing a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser. your IP address) to Google and to prevent the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available under the following link:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en
With the following link you can deactivate the use of your personal data by Google:
https://adssettings.google.de\Further information on objection and removal options against Google can be found at:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?gl=EN&hl=en
Use of Google Forms
1. Scope of processing of personal data
We use functionalities of the survey management solution Google Forms of Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, 4, Dublin, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as Google).
Google Forms allows you to create and organize forms for surveys and polls. It also offers the possibility to record answers to questions in real time and to evaluate statistics.
Cookies from Google are stored on your device.
The following personal data is processed by Google:
- Data entered via the form
- Files that are uploaded via the form
- IP address
- Browser and device version
The data collected with a Google Forms form is processed and stored on the Google Drive cloud storage.
Further information on the collection and storage of data by Google Forms can be found at:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
2. Purpose of data processing
We use Google Forms to create, evaluate and organize questionnaires and surveys.
3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the processing of personal data is the user’s given consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (1) (a) GDPR.
4. Duration of storage
Your personal information will be stored for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law, e.g. for tax and accounting purposes.
5. Possibility of revocation of consent and removal
You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The revocation of the consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent up to the revocation.
You can prevent Google Forms from collecting and processing your personal data by blocking the storage of third-party cookies on your computer, by using the “Do Not Track” feature of a supporting browser, by deactivating the execution of script code in your browser, or by installing a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser.
For further information on objection and removal options against Google Forms, please visit:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
Use of Complianz
Our website uses Complianz’s consent technology to obtain your consent to store certain cookies on your
device or for the use of certain technologies and to document this consent in a manner compliant with data
protection regulations. The provider of this technology is Complianz B.V., Kalmarweg 14-5, 9723 JG
Groningen, the Netherlands (hereinafter “Complianz”).
Complianz is hosted on our servers, so no connection to the servers of the provider of Complianz is
established. Complianz stores a cookie in your browser in order to be able to allocate the consents granted
to you or their revocation. The data collected in this way is stored until you request us to delete it, delete the
Complianz cookie yourself or until the purpose for storing the data no longer applies. Mandatory legal
storage obligations remain unaffected.
Complianz serves to obtain the legally required consent for the use of cookies. The legal basis for this is Art.
6(1)(c) GDPR.
Wordfence Security
We use the “Wordfence Security” service, which is operated by Defiant Inc, 800 5th Ave, Suite 4100, Seattle, WA 98104, USA, to protect our online offering.
The website uses the plugin to protect against viruses and malware and to defend against attacks by computer criminals. In order to recognise whether the visitor is a human or a robot, the plugin sets cookies. For the purpose of protection against brute force and DDoS attacks or comment spam, IP addresses are stored on the Wordfence servers. IP addresses classified as harmless are placed on a white list.
The use is based on our legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. f) DS-GVO. Wordfence Security secures our website and thus protects visitors to the website from viruses and malware. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. f) DS-GVO. The Live Traffic View option (real-time live traffic) of the plugin is reduced to security-related listing.
More information on the collection and use of data by Wordfence Security can be found in Defiant’s privacy policy: https://www.wordfence.com/privacy-policy/
This privacy policy has been created with the assistance of DataGuard.
As of April 2023