As of September 2021
The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other data protection provisions is:
Berndt+Partner Creality GmbH
Englerallee 40
14195 Berlin
Germany
+49 30 36752440
info@bpc.works
The data protection officer of the controller is:
DataCo GmbH
Dachauer Straße 65
80335 Munich
Germany
+49 89 7400 45840
www.dataguard.de
1. scope of the processing of personal data
We process our users’ personal data only to the extent necessary to provide a functional website and our content and services. Our users’ personal data is processed regularly only with the user’s consent. An exception applies in cases where prior consent cannot be obtained for practical reasons and the processing of the data is required by law.
2. legal basis for the processing of personal data
Insofar as we obtain the consent of the data subject for the processing of personal data, Art. 6 (1) (a) of the GDPR serves as the legal basis.
When processing personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is party, Art. 6 (1) 1 lit. b GDPR serves as the legal basis. This also applies to processing operations that are necessary to carry out pre-contractual measures.
Insofar as the processing of personal data is required to fulfill a legal obligation to which our company is subject, Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. c GDPR serves as the legal basis.
In the event that vital interests of the data subject or another natural person require the processing of personal data, Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. d GDPR serves as the legal basis.
If the processing is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of our company or a third party and if the interests, fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject do not override the former interest, Art. 6 (1) sentence 1 lit. f GDPR serves as the legal basis for the processing.
3. data deletion and storage period
The personal data of the data subject will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of the storage no longer applies. Storage beyond this period is possible if this has been provided for by the European or national legislator in EU regulations, laws or other provisions to which the controller is subject. Blocking or deletion of the data also takes place when a storage period prescribed by the standards mentioned expires, unless there is a need for further storage of the data for the conclusion or fulfillment of a contract.
If your personal data is processed, you are a data subject within the meaning of the GDPR and you have the following rights vis-à-vis the controller:
1. right of access
You have the right to obtain from the controller confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning you are being processed.
Where that is the case, you have the right to request access to the personal data and the following information from the controller:
You have the right to request information about whether your personal data is transferred to a third country or to an international organization. In this context, you can request to be informed of the appropriate safeguards pursuant to Art. 46 GDPR relating to the transfer.
2. Right to rectification
You have the right to request the controller to rectify and/or complete the data if the processed personal data concerning you is incorrect or incomplete. The controller must carry out the rectification without undue delay.
3. Right to restriction of processing
You have the right to obtain from the controller restriction of processing where one of the following applies:
Where processing of personal data concerning you has been restricted, such data shall, with the exception of storage, only be processed with your consent or for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims or for the protection of 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 restriction has been restricted in accordance with the above conditions, you will be informed by the controller before the restriction is lifted.
4. Right to erasure
a) Erasure obligation
You have the right to obtain from the controller the erasure of personal data concerning you without undue delay and the controller has the obligation to erase personal data without undue delay where one of the following grounds applies:
b) Information to third parties
Where the controller has made the personal data concerning you public and is obliged pursuant to Article 17(1) of the GDPR to erase the personal data, the controller, taking account of available technology and the cost of implementation, 17 (1) of the GDPR, the controller, taking account of available technology and the cost of implementation, shall take reasonable steps, including technical measures, to inform controllers which are processing the personal data that you, as the data subject, have requested the erasure by such controllers of any links to, or copy or replication of, those personal data.
c) Exceptions
The right to erasure does not apply to the extent that processing is necessary
5. Right to notification
If you have asserted the right to rectification, erasure or restriction of processing against the controller, the controller is obliged to communicate any rectification or erasure of personal data or restriction of processing to each recipient to whom the personal data concerning you have been disclosed, unless this proves impossible or involves disproportionate effort.
You have the right to request the data controller to be informed about these recipients.
6. Right to data portability
You have the right to receive the personal data concerning you, which you have provided to the data controller, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. You also have the right to transmit those data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to which the personal data have been provided, where
In exercising this right, you also have the right to have the personal data concerning you transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible. This must not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.
The right to data portability shall not apply to the processing of personal data necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.
7. Right to object
You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to processing of personal data concerning you which is based on point (e) or (f) of Article 6(1) GDPR, including profiling based on those provisions.
The controller will no longer process the personal data concerning you unless the controller demonstrates compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms or for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims.
Where personal data concerning you are processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to processing of personal data concerning you for such marketing, which includes profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing.
Where you object to processing for direct marketing purposes, the personal data concerning you shall no longer be processed for such purposes.
You have the option, in the context of the use of information society services, and notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, to exercise your right to object by automated means using technical specifications.
8. Right to revoke the data protection declaration of consent
You have the right to revoke your data protection declaration of consent at any time. The withdrawal of consent shall not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
9. Automated individual decision-making, including profiling
You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you. This shall not apply if the decision
However, these decisions must not be based on special categories of personal data referred to in Article 9(1) of the GDPR, unless point (a) or (b) of Article 9(2) of the GDPR applies and suitable measures to safeguard your rights and freedoms and legitimate interests are in place.
In the cases referred to in points 1 and 3, the controller shall implement suitable measures to safeguard your rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, at least the right to obtain human intervention on the part of the controller, to express his or her point of view and to contest the decision.
10. Right to lodge a complaint with a 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 consider that the processing of personal data relating to you infringes the GDPR.
The supervisory authority with which the complaint has been lodged is to inform the complainant on the progress and the outcome of the complaint including the possibility of a judicial remedy pursuant to Article 78 of the GDPR.
1. Description and scope of data processing
Every time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and information from the accessing computer system.
The following data is collected:
This data is stored in our system’s log files. This data is not stored together with other personal data of the user.
2. Purpose of data processing
The system needs to store the IP address temporarily to enable the website to be delivered to the user’s computer. To do this, the user’s IP address must be stored for the duration of the session.
The storage in log files is done to ensure the functionality of the website. In addition, the data helps us to optimize the website and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. An evaluation of the data for marketing purposes does not take place in this context.
These purposes also include our legitimate interest in data processing in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.
3. legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and log files is Article 6 (1) sentence 1 point (f) GDPR.
4. Duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required for the purpose for which it was collected. In the case of data collection for the provision of the website, this is the case when the respective session has ended.
If the data is stored in log files, this is the case after seven days at the latest. It is possible to store the data for a longer period. In this case, the IP addresses of the users are deleted or alienated so that it is no longer possible to assign them to the accessing client.
5. right of objection and removal
The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of data in log files is essential for the operation of the website. Consequently, there is no right of objection on the part of the user.
1. Description and scope of data processing
Our website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in or by the internet browser on the user’s computer system. When a user visits a website, a cookie may be stored on the user’s operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic string of characters that enables the browser to be clearly identified when the website is visited again.
We use cookies to make our website more user-friendly. Some elements of our website require that the accessing browser can be identified even after a page change.
The following data is stored in the cookies and transmitted:
We also use cookies on our website that enable an analysis of the surfing behavior of users.
In this way, the following data can be transmitted:
The user data collected in this way is pseudonymized by technical precautions. Therefore, it is no longer possible to assign the data to the accessing user. The data is not stored together with other personal data of the users.
2. purpose of data processing
The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to simplify the use of websites for users. Some features of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these, it is necessary that the browser is recognized even after a page break.
We need cookies for the following applications:
The user data collected by technically necessary cookies are not used to create user profiles.
We use analysis cookies to improve the quality of our website and its content. Analysis cookies tell us how the website is used, enabling us to constantly optimize our services.
Internal statistics and improved usability
3. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies that are not technically necessary is Art. 6 (1) 1 lit. a GDPR.
The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies that are technically necessary is Art. 6 (1) 1 lit. f GDPR.
4. Duration of storage, right to object and right to erasure
Cookies are stored on the user’s computer and transmitted by it to our site. Therefore, you as a user also have full control over the use of cookies. You can disable or restrict the transmission of cookies by changing the settings in your Internet browser. Cookies that have already been stored can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are disabled for our website, it is possible that not all of the website’s functions can be used to their full extent.
If you are using a Safari browser from version 12.1, cookies will be deleted automatically after seven days. This also applies to opt-out cookies that are set to prevent tracking measures.
1. Description and extent of data processing
On our website, you have the option to subscribe to a free newsletter. When registering for the newsletter, the data from the input mask is transmitted to us.
In connection with data processing for sending newsletters, the data is not passed on to third parties. The data is used exclusively for sending the newsletter.
2. Purpose of data processing
The user’s email address is collected for the purpose of sending the newsletter.
The collection of other personal data as part of the registration process serves to prevent misuse of the services or the email address used.
3. legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of data after registration for the newsletter by the user is the consent of the user Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.
4. Duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required for the purpose for which it was collected. The user’s email address will therefore be stored for as long as the newsletter subscription is active.
The other personal data collected during the registration process will usually be deleted after a period of seven days.
5. Objection and removal option
The data subject can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time. Each newsletter contains a link for this purpose.
This also allows the data subject to revoke consent to the storage of personal data collected during the registration process.
1. Description and scope of data processing
On our website, it is possible to contact us via the email address provided. In this case, the user’s personal data transmitted by email will be stored.
The data will be used exclusively for processing the conversation.
2. purpose of the data processing
In the case of contact by email, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in the processing of the data.
3. legal basis for the data processing
The legal basis for the processing of the data is the consent of the user in accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) of the GDPR.
The legal basis for the processing of the data transmitted in the course of sending an email is Article 6 (1) (f) of the GDPR. If the purpose of the email contact is to conclude a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Article 6 (1) (b) of the GDPR.
4. Duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required for 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 is ended when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the matter in question has 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. Right to object and right to erasure
The user has the right to withdraw their consent to the processing of personal data at any time. If the user contacts us by email, they can object to the storage of their personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued.
E-mail and check box
All personal data stored in the course of establishing contact will be deleted in this case.
1. description and scope of data processing
Our website includes a contact form that can be used for electronic contact. If a user takes advantage of this option, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and stored.
At the time of sending the message, the following data is stored:
Your consent to the processing of the data is obtained as part of the sending process and reference is made to this data protection declaration.
Alternatively, it is possible to contact us via the email address provided. In this case, the user’s personal data transmitted by email will be stored.
The data will be used exclusively for the processing of the conversation.
2. purpose of data processing
The processing of personal data from the input mask serves us only to process the contact. In the case of contact by email, this also constitutes the 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 the consent of the user Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.
The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of sending an e-mail is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f DSGVO. If the purpose of the e-mail contact is to conclude a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b DSGVO.
4. duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required for the purpose for which it was 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 is ended when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the matter in question has 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. Right to object and right to erasure
The user has the right to withdraw their consent to the processing of personal data at any time. If the user contacts us by email, they can object to the storage of their personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued.
E-mail and check box
All personal data stored in the course of making contact will be deleted in this case.
1. Scope of personal data processing
You can send us your application by email. We collect your email address and the data you provide in the email.
2. Purpose of data processing
We process the personal data from your application email solely for the purpose of processing your application.
3. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of your data is the initiation of a contract at the request of the data subject, Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b Alt. 1 GDPR and § 26 para. 1 sentence 1 BDSG.
4. Duration of storage
After completion of the application process, the data will be stored for up to six months. Your data will be deleted at the latest after six months. In the event of a legal obligation, the data will be stored in accordance with the applicable provisions.
5. Right to object and to erasure
The applicant has the right to object to the processing of personal data at any time. In such a case, the application can no longer be considered.
Please contact us by email if you wish to delete or change the data you have provided to us.
In this case, all personal data stored in the course of the electronic application process will be deleted.
Use of company pages on social networks
Instagram:
Instagram, Part of Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2 Ireland
Our corporate presence in social networks is used for communication and information exchange with (potential) customers. In particular, we use the corporate presence for:
company presentation & online visibility
The publications on the company’s social media page may contain the following content:
Each user is free to publish personal data through their activities.
The legal basis for the data processing is Art. 6 (1) (1) (a) GDPR.
The data generated by the company’s social media page are not stored in our own systems.
Instagram: https://help.instagram.com/519522125107875
Pinterest:
Pinterest Europe Ltd., Palmerston House, 2nd Floor, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
Our corporate presence on social networks is used for communication and information exchange with (potential) customers. In particular, we use the corporate presence for:
company presentation & online visibility
The publications about the company’s presence may contain the following content:
Every user is free to publish personal data through activities.
The legal basis for the data processing is Art. 6 (1) 1 lit. a GDPR.
The data generated by the company presence is not stored in our own systems.
Pinterest: https://policy.pinterest.com/de/privacy-policy
Twitter:
Twitter International Company, One Cumberland Place, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
Our corporate presence in social networks is used for communication and information exchange with (potential) customers. In particular, we use the corporate presence for:
company profile & online visibility
The publications on the company’s social media page may contain the following content:
Each user is free to publish personal data through their activities.
The legal basis for the data processing is Art. 6 (1) (1) (a) GDPR.
The data generated by the company’s social media page are not stored in our own systems.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/de/privacy
1. Scope of data processing
We use the option of company profiles on professional networks. We maintain a company profile on the following professional networks:
LinkedIn:
LinkedIn, Unlimited Company Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland
XING:
XING SE, Dammtorstraße 30, 20354 Hamburg, Germany
We provide information on our page and offer users the opportunity to communicate.
The company page is used for job applications, information/PR and active sourcing.
We have no information on the processing of your personal data by the companies jointly responsible for the company page. You can find more information in the data protection declaration of:
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy?trk=hb_ft_priv
XING:
https://privacy.xing.com/de/datenschutzerklaerung
If you carry out an action on our company presence (e.g. comments, posts, likes, etc.), you may make personal data public (e.g. real name or photo of your user profile).
2. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of your data in connection with the use of our corporate presence is Art. 6 (1) sentence 1 point f GDPR.
3. Purpose of data processing
Our corporate presence serves to inform users about our services. In doing so, each user is free to publish personal data through activities.
4. Duration of storage
We store your activities and personal data published via our company presence until you revoke your consent. In addition, we comply with the statutory retention periods.
5. Right to object and right of removal
You can object to the processing of your personal data that we collect in the context of your use of our company presence at any time and assert your rights as a data subject as stated in IV. of this privacy policy. To do so, simply send us an informal email to the email address provided in this data protection declaration.
Further information on objection and removal options can be found here:
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy?trk=hb_ft_priv
XING:
https://privacy.xing.com/de/datenschutzerklaerung
The website is hosted on servers by a service provider contracted by us.
Our service provider is:
Mittwald
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:
This data is not merged with other data sources. The collection of this data is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically error-free presentation and optimization of his website – for this purpose, the server log files must be recorded.
The location of the website server is geographically in Germany.
We use plugins for various purposes. The plugins used are listed below:
Use of Google Analytics
1. scope of personal data processing
We use Google Analytics, a web analysis service provided by 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, the time they spend on individual pages and the use of search engines, thus allowing for better monitoring of the success of advertising campaigns. Google sets a cookie on your computer for this purpose. This allows personal data to be stored and analyzed, especially 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 operating system), data about the advertisements displayed (in particular which advertisements were displayed and whether the user clicked on them) and also data from advertising partners (in particular pseudonymized user IDs). The information generated by the cookie about your use of this online presence is transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. However, if IP anonymization is activated on this online presence, your IP address will be shortened by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area before. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be sent to a Google server in the US 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 related to the use of the online presence and the internet to the operator of the online presence. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics is not merged with other data from Google. You can prevent the storage of cookies by setting your browser software accordingly; however, we would like to point out that in this case you may not be able to use all the functions of our online presence to their full extent.
Further information on the processing of data by Google can be found here:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?gl=DE&hl=de
2. Purpose of data processing
The purpose of processing personal data is to 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 users’ personal data is, in principle, the consent of the user in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.
4. duration of storage
Your personal information will be stored for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this privacy policy or as required by law. Advertising data in server logs is anonymized by Google deleting parts of the IP address and cookie information after 9 and 18 months, respectively, according to Google.
5. Right of withdrawal and removal
You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The revocation of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation.
You can prevent Google 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 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 also prevent the data generated by cookies about your use of the website (incl. your IP address) from being passed to Google, and the processing of these data by Google, by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de
You can use the following link to disable the use of your personal data by Google:
https://adssettings.google.de
Further information on objection and removal options vis-à-vis Google can be found at:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?gl=DE&hl=de
Use of Google ReCaptcha
1. Scope of personal data processing
We use Google ReCaptcha from the provider Google Ireland Ltd, Gordon House, Barrow Street, D04 E5W5, Dublin, Ireland. This tool is designed to check whether a data entry has been made in compliance with the rules and not by a bot. To do this, Google ReCaptcha analyzes and authenticates the behavior of a visitor to an online presence with regard to a wide range of characteristics. This means that personal data can be stored and evaluated, in particular the user’s activity (especially mouse movements and which elements have been clicked on) and device and browser information (especially time, IP address and operating system).
The data will not be linked to any data that may be collected or used in connection with the parallel use of authenticated Google services such as Gmail.
Further information on the processing of data by Google can be found here:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?gl=DE&hl=de
2. purpose of data processing
The use of Google ReCaptcha serves to protect our online presence from misuse.
3. legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the processing of users’ personal data is, in principle, the consent of the user in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.
4. Duration of storage
Your personal information will be stored for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this privacy policy or as required by law, such as for tax and accounting purposes.
5. Revocation and removal option
You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The revocation of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation.
You can prevent Google 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 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 disable the use of your personal data by Google with the following link:
https://adssettings.google.de
Further information on objection and removal options vis-a-vis Google can be found at:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?gl=DE&hl=de
Use of Google Web Fonts
1. Scope of personal data processing
We use Google Web Fonts from Google Ireland Ltd, Gordon House, Barrow Street, D04 E5W5, Dublin, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as Google). The web fonts are transferred to the browser’s cache when the page is accessed so that they can be used to visually enhance the display of various information. If the browser does not support Google Web Fonts or does not allow access, the text will be displayed in a default font. When the page is accessed, no cookies are stored on the visitor’s device. Data transmitted in connection with the page view is sent to resource-specific domains such as https://fonts.googleapis.com or https://fonts.gstatic.com. This means that personal data can be stored and analyzed, in particular the user’s activity (in particular which pages have been visited and which elements have been clicked on) and device and browser information (in particular the IP address and operating system).
The data will not be linked to any data that may be collected or used in connection with the parallel use of authenticated Google services such as Gmail.
Further information on the processing of data by Google can be found here:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?gl=DE&hl=de
2. Purpose of data processing
The use of Google Web Fonts serves to present our texts in an appealing way. If your browser does not support this function, a standard font will be used by your computer for display.
3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the processing of users’ personal data is, in principle, the consent of the user in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.
4. duration of storage
Your personal information will be stored for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this privacy policy or as required by law, such as for tax and accounting purposes.
5. right of objection and removal
You can prevent Google 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 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 disable Google’s use of your personal data using the following link:
https://adssettings.google.de
Further information on how to object to and delete data held by Google can be found at:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?gl=DE&hl=de
Use of Gravity Forms
1. scope of personal data processing
We use Gravity Forms from Rocketgenius Inc., 1620 Centerville Turnpike #102, Virginia Beach, VA 23464, USA (hereinafter referred to as Rocketgenius). Gravity Forms is a complete form management solution for WordPress. This serves to improve the presentation of our online content. According to its own information, Rocketgenius does not process any personal data itself and does not set any cookies on the user’s computer.
Further information on the processing of data by Rocketgenius can be found here:
2. Purpose of data processing
The use of the Gravity Form plug-in serves to improve the user-friendliness of our online presence. We use this plug-in to easily create, integrate and display forms in an appealing way.
3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the processing of users’ personal data is, in principle, the consent of the user in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.
4. duration of storage
Your personal information will be stored for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this privacy policy or as required by law, such as for tax and accounting purposes.
5. Right of withdrawal and removal
You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The revocation of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation.
You can prevent the collection and processing of your personal data by Rocketgenius by preventing the storage of third-party cookies on your computer, by using the “Do Not Track” function 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.
Further information on objection and removal options vis-à-vis Rocketgenius can be found at:
Use of LinkedIn
1. Scope of personal data processing
We use functions of the LinkedIn network. The provider of this service is LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland (hereinafter: LinkedIn). Each time you access one of our pages that contains LinkedIn features, your browser establishes a direct connection to LinkedIn servers. LinkedIn is informed that you have visited our website from your IP address. If you click on the LinkedIn “Recommend” button and are logged into your LinkedIn account, LinkedIn will be able to associate your visit to our website with you and your user account. This means that personal data, in particular the user’s activity (in particular which pages have been visited and which elements have been clicked on) and device and browser information (in particular the IP address and operating system), can be stored and evaluated.
We would like to point out that, as the provider of the pages, we have no knowledge of the content of the data transmitted or how it is used by LinkedIn. Further information on the processing of data by LinkedIn can be found here:
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
2. purpose of the data processing
The use of the LinkedIn plugin serves to make our online presence more user-friendly.
3. legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the processing of users’ personal data is, in principle, the consent of the user in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.
4. Duration of storage
Your personal information will be stored for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this privacy policy or as required by law, such as for tax and accounting purposes.
5. Right of withdrawal and removal
You have the right to withdraw your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the withdrawal.
You can prevent the collection and processing of your personal data by LinkedIn by preventing the storage of third-party cookies on your computer, by using the “Do Not Track” function 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. Furthermore, the transmission can be prevented by logging out of your LinkedIn account before accessing our website.
You can use the following links to deactivate the use of your personal data by LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls
Further information on objection and removal options vis-à-vis LinkedIn can be found at:
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
Use of Shutterstock
1. Scope of personal data processing
We use functions provided by Shutterstock Inc., 350 Fifth Avenue, 21st Floor, New York, NY 10118 USA (hereinafter referred to as Shutterstock). We use this plug-in to display embedded images. When you visit a page with a plug-in, a direct connection is established between your computer and the Shutterstock server. Shutterstock thereby receives the information that you have visited our site with your IP address. Personal data may be stored and evaluated as a result, in particular the user’s activity (in particular which pages have been visited and which elements have been clicked on) and device and browser information (in particular the IP address and operating system).
Please note that we, as the provider of the pages, do not receive any knowledge from Shutterstock about the content of the transmitted data or its use.
Further information on the processing of data by Shutterstock can be found here:
https://www.shutterstock.com/de/privacy
2. purpose of data processing
The use of the Shutterstock plug-in serves to improve the user-friendliness and loading speed of our online presence.
3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the processing of users’ personal data is, in principle, the consent of the user in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.
4. Duration of storage
Your personal information will be stored for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this privacy policy or as required by law, e.g. for tax and accounting purposes.
5. Right of withdrawal and removal
You have the right to withdraw your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the withdrawal.
You can prevent Shutterstock from collecting and processing your personal data by preventing third-party cookies from being stored on your computer, by using the “Do Not Track” function 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.
For more information about Shutterstock’s opt-out and removal options, please visit:
https://www.shutterstock.com/de/privacy
Use of Xing Share Button
1. scope of personal data processing
Our online presence uses the XING Share button, provided by XING SE, Dammtorstraße 29-32, 20354 Hamburg, Germany. When you access this website, a short-term connection is established via your browser to the XING SE servers (hereinafter referred to as XING), with which the “XING Share Button” functions (in particular the calculation/display of the counter value) are provided. These servers are configured in a particularly data protection-friendly manner. No data about the access of visitors is stored from which a direct personal reference could be derived. In particular, XING does not store any IP addresses of visitors to the websites that contain the XING share button. Further information on the processing of data by XING can be found here:
https://www.xing.com/app/share?op=data_protection
2. Purpose of data processing
The integration of the “XING share button” serves to improve the user-friendliness of our online presence. If you click on this button, you will be redirected to the XING homepage. If you are logged into your profile, you can recommend the link to our online presence.
3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the processing of users’ personal data is, in principle, the consent of the user in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.
4. Duration of storage
Your personal information will be stored for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this privacy policy or as required by law, e.g. for tax and accounting purposes.
5. Right of withdrawal and removal
You have the right to withdraw your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the withdrawal.
You can prevent XING from collecting and processing your personal data by preventing third-party cookies from being stored on your computer, by using the “Do Not Track” function 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.
Further information on objection and removal options vis-à-vis XING can be found at:
https://www.xing.com/app/share?op=data_protection
Use of Font Awesome
1. scope of personal data processing
We use fonts from Font Awesome, a service provided by Fonticons, Inc., 6 Porter Road, Apartment 3R, Cambridge, MA 02140, USA (hereinafter referred to as Font Awesome). The fonts are transferred to the browser’s cache when the page is accessed so that they can be used to visually enhance the display of various information. Personal data, in particular device and browser information (in particular the IP address and operating system), may be stored, transmitted and evaluated.
If the browser does not support Font Awesome or prevents access, the text will be displayed in a standard font.
When the page is accessed, no cookies are stored on the visitor’s computer.
Further information on the processing of data by Font Awesome can be found here:
https://origin.fontawesome.com/privacy
2. Purpose of data processing
The use of Google Web Fonts serves to make our texts more appealing.
3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the processing of users’ personal data is, in principle, the user’s consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a DSGVO.
4. Duration of storage
Your personal information will be stored for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this privacy policy or as required by law.
5. Right of revocation and removal
You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The revocation of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation.
You can prevent Font Awesome 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 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.
Further information on objection and removal options vis-à-vis Font Awesome can be found at:
https://origin.fontawesome.com/privacy
Use of Google Tag Manager
1. scope of personal data processing
We use Google Tag Manager (https://www.google.com/intl/de/tagmanager/) from Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Barrow Street, D04 E5W5, Dublin, Ireland (hereinafter: Google). Google Tag Manager allows tags from Google and third-party services to be managed and bundled and embedded on an online presence. Tags are small pieces of code on a website that are used, among other things, to measure visitor numbers and behavior, to track the impact of online advertising and social channels, to use remarketing and targeting, and to test and optimize websites. When a user visits the website, the current tag configuration is sent to the user’s browser. It contains instructions on which tags should be triggered. Google Tag Manager triggers other tags that may collect data under certain circumstances. For more information, see the sections on the use of the corresponding services in this privacy policy. Google Tag Manager does not access this data.
For more information about Google Tag Manager, please visit https://www.google.com/intl/de/tagmanager/faq.html and read Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de
2. Purpose of data processing
The purpose of processing personal data is to manage the services of third-party providers in a clear and efficient manner.
3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the processing of users’ personal data is, in principle, the consent of the user in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.
4. Duration of storage
Your personal information will be stored for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this privacy policy or as required by law. Advertising data in server logs is anonymized by Google deleting parts of the IP address and cookie information after 9 and 18 months, respectively, according to Google.
5. Right of withdrawal and removal
You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The revocation of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation.
You can prevent Google 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 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 also prevent the data generated by cookies about your use of the website (incl. your IP address) from being passed to Google, and the processing of these data by Google, by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de
You can use the following link to disable the use of your personal data by Google:
https://adssettings.google.de
Further information on objection and removal options vis-à-vis Google can be found at:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?gl=DE&hl=de
Use of LinkedIn Analytics
1. Scope of personal data processing
We use the LinkedIn Analytics service provided by LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as LinkedIn). LinkedIn Analytics is used to create pseudonymized user profiles. These profiles are used to analyze user behavior and to optimize our services. The following data is processed:
– Information about the operating system
– Device ID
– Internet service provider
– IP address
– Referrer URL
– Browser information
Further information on the processing of data by LinkedIn can be found here:
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
2. Purpose of data processing
The processing of users’ personal data by LinkedIn Analytics enables us to analyze the surfing behavior of our users. By evaluating the data obtained, we are able to compile information on the use of the individual components of our offer. This helps us to continuously improve our online presence and, in this context, to increase user-friendliness.
3. legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the processing of users’ personal data is, in principle, the consent of the user in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.
4. duration of storage
Your personal information will be stored for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this privacy policy or as required by law.
5. Right of withdrawal and removal
You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The revocation of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation.
You can prevent the collection and processing of your personal data by LinkedIn by preventing the storage of third-party cookies on your computer, by using the “Do Not Track” function 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 disable LinkedIn’s use of your personal data by clicking on the following link:
https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/62931/manage-advertising-preferences
Further information on objection and removal options vis-à-vis LinkedIn can be found at:
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
Use of LinkedIn Insight Tag
1. Scope of personal data processing
We use functionalities of the marketing plugin LinkedIn Insight Tag from LinkedIn Ireland, Unlimited Company, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland (hereinafter: LinkedIn).
The plug-in allows us to obtain information about visitors to the website and to keep detailed campaign reports.
In particular, the following personal data is processed by LinkedIn:
– URL
– Referrer URL
– IP address shortened or hashed
– Device and browser properties (user agent) and timestamp.
In doing so, LinkedIn cookies are stored on your device. Further information on the cookies used can be found here:
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy
LinkedIn does not share any personal data with us, but only provides aggregated reports about the target group and advertisements. LinkedIn also offers a remarketing function that allows us to show you targeted, personalized advertising outside of our website without revealing your identity.
Further information about the processing of data by LinkedIn can be found here:
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy?_l=de_DE
2. Purpose of data processing
We use LinkedIn Insight Tag to collect information about visitors to our website.
3. Legal basis for processing personal data
The legal basis for the processing of users’ personal data is, in principle, the user’s consent in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR.
4. Duration of storage
The direct identifiers of members are removed within seven days in order to pseudonymize the data. The remaining pseudonymized data is then deleted within 180 days.
5. Right of withdrawal and removal
You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The revocation of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation.
You can prevent the collection and processing of your personal data by LinkedIn by preventing the storage of third-party cookies on your computer, by using the “Do Not Track” function 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.
Further information on objection and removal options vis-à-vis LinkedIn can be found at:
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy?_l=de_DE
Use of HubSpot
1. Scope of personal data processing
We use functions of the CMS Hubspot from HubSpot Inc., 2nd Floor, 25 First Street, Cambridge, MA 02141, USA (hereinafter referred to as HubSpot). This is an integrated software solution that we use to cover various aspects of our customer and prospect data management and online marketing. Personal data is stored and evaluated as a result. Your data is not automatically collected when you visit our website. Only when you contact us will we transfer your data to the CMS.
This can be done either by manual entry or by automatic collection if we are in mutual email contact.
Other recipients of the data processed by Hubspot may include: Amazon Web Services, Inc., Google, Inc., Cloudflare, Inc., Twilio, Inc., Message Systems, Inc., SendGrid, Inc., Snowflake, Inc., HubSpot, Inc., HubSpot Ireland, Ltd., HubSpot Germany GmbH, HubSpot Australia Pty. Ltd., HubSpot Asia Pte. Ltd., HubSpot Japan KK, HubSpot Latin America, S.A.S., HubSpot Sweden
Further information on the processing of data by HubSpot can be found here: https://legal.hubspot.com/de/privacy-policy
2. Purpose of data processing
We use HubSpot to manage our prospects and customers.
3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the processing of personal data of interested parties and customers is generally Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b GDPR. The processing serves to initiate or fulfill a contract.
In addition, our legitimate interest in the optimal administration of prospective and customer data may exist in the processing (see Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f).
4. duration of storage
Your personal information will be stored for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this privacy policy or as required by law, such as for tax and accounting purposes.
5. Right to object
You can object to the collection and processing of your personal data in the above context. You can informally object to this by sending us an email to one of the contact addresses provided on our website.
Further information on how to object to and have your data deleted by HubSpot can be found at: https://legal.hubspot.com/de/privacy-policy
This privacy policy was created with the support of DataGuard.