Privacy Policy

General Information

As the operator of this website and as a company, we come into contact with your personal data. This refers to all data that says something about you and with which you can be identified. In this data protection declaration, we would like to explain to you how, for what purpose and on what legal basis we process your data.

The following is responsible for data processing on this website and in our company:

EPOS Marketing GmbH

Kaiserswerther Str. 135

40474 Düsseldorf

Phone: +4921154281897

E-mail: hello@epos-marketing.com

General Information

SSL or TLS encryption

When you enter your data on websites, place online orders or send e-mails over the Internet, you must always expect that unauthorized third parties will access your data. Complete protection against such access is not possible. However, we do everything we can to protect your data as best as possible and close security gaps as far as possible.

An important protection mechanism is the SSL or TLS encryption of our website, which ensures that data that you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties. You can recognize the encryption by the lock icon in front of the entered Internet address in your browser and by the fact that our Internet address begins with https:// and not with http://.

How long do we store your data?

In some places in this data protection declaration, we inform you about how long we or the companies that process your data on our behalf store your data. If such information is missing, we store your data until the purpose of the data processing no longer applies, you object to the data processing or you revoke your consent to the data processing.

In the event of an objection or revocation, however, we may continue to process your data if at least one of the following conditions is met:

  • We have compelling legitimate grounds for continuing the data processing that override your interests, rights and freedoms (only in the event of an objection to the data processing; if the objection is directed against direct advertising, we cannot invoke any legitimate grounds).
  • The data processing is necessary to assert, exercise or defend legal claims (does not apply if your objection is directed against direct advertising).
  • We are legally obliged to store your data.

In this case, we will delete your data as soon as the requirement(s) no longer apply.

Data transfer to the USA

We also use tools on our website from companies that transfer your data to the USA and store and, if necessary, further process it there. The European Commission has adopted an adequacy decision for the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. This establishes that the USA ensures an adequate level of protection for personal data from the EU that is transferred to US companies. This decision is based on new guarantees and measures introduced by the USA to meet data protection requirements. The adequacy decision includes, among other things, restrictions and guarantees regarding access to the data by US intelligence services. Binding guarantees have been introduced to limit access by US intelligence services to what is necessary and proportionate to protect national security. In addition, increased supervision of the activities of US intelligence services has been established to ensure that the restrictions on surveillance activities are complied with. An independent legal remedy procedure has also been established to process and resolve complaints from European citizens regarding access to their data. The EU-US Data Privacy Framework thus enables European companies to transfer data to certified US companies without having to introduce additional data protection guarantees. A list of all certified companies can be viewed at the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/s/participant-search

A change to the European Commission's decision cannot be ruled out.

Your rights

Objection to data processing

IF YOU READ IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY THAT WE HAVE LEGITIMATE INTERESTS IN PROCESSING YOUR DATA AND THEREFORE BASE THIS ON ART. 6 ABS. 1 SENTENCE 1 LIT. F) GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THIS ACCORDING TO ART. 21 GDPR. THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING BASED ON THE AFOREMENTIONED PROVISION. THE PREREQUISITE IS THAT YOU STATE REASONS FOR THE OBJECTION THAT ARISE FROM YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION. A JUSTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED IF THE OBJECTION IS DIRECTED AGAINST THE USE OF YOUR DATA FOR DIRECT ADVERTISING.

THE CONSEQUENCE OF THE OBJECTION IS THAT WE ARE NO LONGER ALLOWED TO PROCESS YOUR DATA. THIS ONLY DOES NOT APPLY IF ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS IS MET:

  • WE CAN DEMONSTRATE COMPELLING LEGITIMATE GROUNDS FOR THE PROCESSING THAT OUTWEIGH YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS.
  • THE PROCESSING SERVES THE ASSERTION, EXERCISE OR DEFENSE OF LEGAL CLAIMS.

THE EXCEPTIONS DO NOT APPLY IF YOUR OBJECTION IS DIRECTED AGAINST DIRECT ADVERTISING OR AGAINST PROFILING ASSOCIATED WITH IT.

Further rights

Withdrawal of your consent to data processing

Many data processing operations are based on your consent. You give this, for example, by ticking a corresponding box in online forms before sending the form, or by allowing certain cookies when you visit our website. You can revoke your consent at any time without giving reasons (Art. 7 Para. 3 GDPR). From the time of revocation, we may then no longer process your data. The only exception: We are legally obliged to keep the data for a certain period of time. Such retention periods exist in particular in tax and commercial law.

Right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority

If you believe that we are violating the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority pursuant to Art. 77 GDPR. You can contact a supervisory authority in the member state of your place of residence, your workplace or the location where the alleged violation occurred. The right to complain exists in addition to administrative or judicial remedies.

Right to data portability

Data that we process automatically on the basis of your consent or in fulfillment of a contract must be handed over to you or a third party in a common machine-readable format if you so request. We can only transfer the data to another controller if this is technically possible.

Right to data information, deletion and correction

According to Art. 15 GDPR, you have the right to receive information free of charge about which personal data we have stored about you, where the data comes from, to whom we transmit the data and for what purpose it is stored. If the data is incorrect, you have the right to have it corrected (Art. 16 GDPR); under the conditions of Art. 17 GDPR, you can request that we delete the data.

Right to restriction of processing

In certain situations, you can request that we restrict the processing of your data in accordance with Art. 18 GDPR. Apart from storage, the data may then only be processed as follows:

  • with your consent
  • for the assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims
  • to protect the rights of another natural or legal person
  • for reasons of an important public interest of the European Union or a member state

The right to restriction of processing exists in the following situations:

  • You have disputed the accuracy of your personal data stored by us and we need time to verify this. Here the right exists for the duration of the examination.
  • The processing of your personal data is unlawful or was unlawful in the past. Here the right exists as an alternative to the deletion of the data.
  • We no longer need your personal data, but you need it to exercise, defend or assert legal claims. Here the right exists as an alternative to the deletion of the data.
  • You have lodged an objection pursuant to Art. 21 Para. 1 GDPR and now your interests and ours must be weighed against each other. Here the right exists as long as the result of the weighing is not yet certain.

Hosting and Content Delivery Networks (CDN)

External hosting

Our website is located on a server of the following provider for internet services (hosters):

RAIDBOXES GmbH
Hafenstr. 32
48151 Münster

Was a data processing agreement concluded with the host, or are standard contractual clauses (SCC) being used?

Yes

How do we process your data?

The host stores all data on our website. This also includes all personal data that is collected automatically or through your input. This may include: your IP address, pages accessed, names, contact details and requests, as well as meta and communication data. When processing data, our host adheres to our instructions and only processes the data to the extent necessary to fulfill its obligation to perform for us.

On what legal basis do we process your data?

Since we use our website to address potential customers and maintain contacts with existing customers, the data processing by our host serves to initiate and fulfill contracts and is therefore based on Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b) GDPR. In addition, it is our legitimate interest as a company to provide a professional website that meets the necessary requirements for security, speed and efficiency. In this respect, we also process your data on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f) GDPR.

Cloudflare

What is Cloudflare?

Content Delivery Network (CDN) with Domain Name System (DNS)

Who processes your data?

Cloudflare Inc, 101 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA 94107, USA

Has an order processing contract been concluded with Cloudflare?

Yes

Where can you find more information about data protection at Cloudflare?

https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/

On what basis do we transfer your data to the USA?

Based on the adequacy decision of the European Commission and the corresponding certification of the company.

How do we process your data?

We use the services of Cloudflare for our website. The global content delivery network ensures that all the content we make available online reaches you quickly, even when large amounts of data have to be moved over long distances. This is made possible by Cloudflare, with all its technical capabilities and servers around the world, being placed between our website and your browser, analyzing the traffic and filtering out malicious data before it reaches our server. Cloudflare also comes into contact with personal data that is collected via our website. The company may also use cookies or other technologies to recognize Internet users. Data processing by Cloudflare always serves the sole purpose of enabling fast data traffic.

On what legal basis do we process your data?

We have a legitimate interest in providing visitors to our website with an online offering that is as fast and efficient as possible. Data processing is therefore carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f) GDPR.

Perspective

What is Perspective?

Content Delivery Network (CDN)

Who processes your data?

Perspective Software GmbH, Müggelstraße 22, 10247 Berlin

Has an order processing contract been concluded with Perspective?

Yes

Where can you find more information about data protection at Perspective?

https://www.perspective.co/de/datenschutzerklaerung

How do we process your data?

We use the services of Perspective for our website. The global content delivery network ensures that all the content we make available online reaches you quickly, even when large amounts of data have to be moved over long distances. This is made possible by Perspective, with all its technical capabilities and servers around the world, being interposed between our website and your browser, analyzing the traffic and filtering out malicious data before it reaches our server. Perspective also comes into contact with personal data collected via our website. In addition, the company may use cookies or other technologies to recognize Internet users. Data processing by Perspective always serves the sole purpose of enabling fast data traffic.

On what legal basis do we process your data?

We have a legitimate interest in providing visitors to our website with an online offering that is as fast and efficient as possible. Data processing is therefore carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f) GDPR.

Data collection on this website

Use of cookies

Our website places cookies on your device. These are small text files that serve various purposes. Some cookies are technically necessary for the website to function at all (necessary cookies). Others are required to perform certain actions or functions on the site (functional cookies). For example, without cookies it would not be possible to use the advantages of a shopping cart in an online shop. Still other cookies are used to analyze user behavior or optimize advertising measures. If we use third-party services on our website, e.g. to process payment transactions, these companies can also leave cookies on your device when you visit the website (so-called third-party cookies).

How do we process your data?

Session cookies are only stored on your device for the duration of a session. As soon as you close the browser, they disappear automatically. Permanent cookies, on the other hand, remain on your device unless you delete them yourself. This can, for example, lead to your user behavior being permanently analyzed. You can use the settings in your browser to influence how it handles cookies:

  • Do you want to be informed when cookies are set?
  • Do you want to generally exclude cookies or exclude them in certain cases?
  • Do you want cookies to be automatically deleted when you close the browser?

If you deactivate or do not allow cookies, the functionality of the website may be restricted.

If we use cookies from other companies or for analysis purposes, we will inform you about this in this data protection declaration. We will also ask for your consent in this regard when you visit our website.

On what legal basis do we process your data?

We have a legitimate interest in ensuring that our online offers can be used by visitors without technical problems and that all the desired functions are available to them. The storage of necessary and functional cookies on your device is therefore based on Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f) GDPR. We set all other cookies on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a) GDPR, provided you give us your consent. You can revoke this at any time with effect for the future. If you have consented to the placement of necessary and functional cookies when asked for your consent, the storage of these cookies is also based exclusively on your consent.

Cookie consent with Consent Manager

What is Consent Manager?

Consent Management Provider (CMP) for obtaining, processing and forwarding GDPR-compliant consents

Who processes your data?

Consentmanager AB, Håltegelvägen 1b, 72348 Västerås, Sweden

Has a contract for order processing been concluded with Consent Manager Provider?

Yes

Where can you find more information about data protection at Consent Manager?

https://www.consentmanager.de/datenschutz/

How do we process your data?

We use Consent Manager to obtain your consent to the storage of cookies on your device and to document this in compliance with data protection regulations. When you visit our website and close the Consent Manager cookie window with the request for consent, the following data is transmitted to the company:

  • Your IP address (from which your country is also determined)
  • the browser used
  • the language used
  • the website accessed

In addition, Consent Manager stores various cookies in your browser in order to be able to assign the consents given or their revocation to your browser. All data collected will be stored until the cookies are no longer needed, you delete the Consent Manager cookies or you ask us to delete the data. This only does not apply if we are legally obliged to store the data.

On what legal basis do we process your data?

We are legally obliged to obtain the consent of our website visitors for the use of certain cookies. We use Consent Manager to fulfill this obligation. The legal basis for data processing is therefore Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c) GDPR.

Server log files

Server log files record all requests and accesses to our website and record error messages. They also include personal data, in particular your IP address. However, this is anonymized by the provider after a short time, so that we cannot assign the data to your person. The data is automatically transmitted from your browser to our provider.

How do we process your data?

Our provider stores the server log files in order to be able to trace the activities on our website and to identify errors. The files contain the following data:

  • Browser type and version
  • operating system used
  • Referrer URL
  • Hostname of the accessing computer
  • Time of the server request
  • IP address (possibly anonymized)

We do not combine this data with other data, but only use it for statistical analysis and to improve our website.

On what legal basis do we process your data?

We have a legitimate interest in ensuring that our website runs without errors. It is also our legitimate interest to obtain an anonymized overview of the accesses to our website. The data processing is therefore lawful in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f) GDPR.

Contact form

You can send us a message using the contact form on this website.

How do we process your data?

We store your message and the information from the form in order to process your request including follow-up questions. This also applies to the contact details provided. We will not pass on the data to other people without your consent.

How long do we store your data?

We will delete your data as soon as one of the following occurs:

  • Your request has been processed.
  • You request that we delete the data.
  • You are revoking your consent to the storage.

This does not apply if we are legally obliged to store the data.

On what legal basis do we process your data?

If your request is related to our contractual relationship or serves to implement pre-contractual measures, we will process your data on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b) GDPR. In all other cases, it is in our legitimate interest to process requests addressed to us effectively. The legal basis for data processing is therefore Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f) GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of your data, Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a) GDPR is the legal basis. In this case, you can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future.

Request via email, phone or fax

You can send us a message by email or fax, or call us.

How do we process your data?

We store your message and your self-provided contact details or the transmitted telephone number in order to process your request including follow-up questions. We will not pass on the data to other persons without your consent.

How long do we store your data?

We will delete your data as soon as one of the following occurs:

  • Your request has been processed.
  • You request that we delete the data.
  • You are revoking your consent to the storage.

This does not apply if we are legally obliged to store the data.

On what legal basis do we process your data?

If your request is related to our contractual relationship or serves to implement pre-contractual measures, we will process your data on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b) GDPR. In all other cases, it is in our legitimate interest to process requests addressed to us effectively. The legal basis for data processing is therefore Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f) GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of your data, Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a) GDPR is the legal basis. In this case, you can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future.

Calendly

What is Calendly?

Appointment scheduling tool

Who processes your data?

Calendly LLC,88 N Avondale Road #603, Avondale Estates, GA 30002, USA

Has an order processing contract been concluded with Calendly?

Yes

Where can you find more information about data protection at Calendly?

https://calendly.com/pages/privacy

On what basis do we transfer your data to the USA?

Calendly complies with the standard contractual clauses of the European Commission (see https://calendly.com/page s/dpa)

How do we process your data?

To make an appointment with us, you can use the Calendly tool on our website. We use the data for the planning, execution and, if necessary, follow-up of the appointment.

How long do we store your data?

We will delete your data as soon as one of the following occurs:

  • The purpose of the data processing no longer applies.
  • You request that we delete the data.
  • You are revoking your consent to the storage.

This does not apply if we are legally obliged to store the data.

On what legal basis do we process your data?

We have a legitimate interest in arranging appointments with customers and other interested parties as easily as possible. Data processing is therefore based on Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f) GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of your data, Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a) GDPR is the sole legal basis. In this case, you can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future.

Analysis tools and advertising

We use the following tools to analyze the behavior of our website visitors and to show you advertisements.

Google Tag Manager

What is Google Tag Manager?

Tag management system for integrating tracking codes and conversion pixels from Google Ireland. Ltd.

Who processes your data?

Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland

Where can you find more information about data protection at Google Tag Manager?

https://policies.google.com/privacy

On what basis do we transfer your data to the USA?

Based on the adequacy decision of the European Commission and the corresponding certification of the company.

How do we process your data?

We use Google Tag Manager. The tool helps us to integrate, manage and play out tracking codes and conversion pixels on our website. Google Tag Manager does not create user profiles itself, does not place cookies on your device and does not analyze your behavior as a user. However, it collects your IP address and transmits it to Google servers in the USA.

On what legal basis do we process your data?

We have a legitimate interest in a quick and uncomplicated integration and management of various tools on our website. The use of Google Tag Manager is therefore lawful in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f) GDPR. If you have consented to the transfer of your IP address, we will process your data exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future.

Google Analytics

What is Google Analytics?

Tool for analyzing the user behavior of Google Ireland Ltd.

Who processes your data?

Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland

Has a data processing agreement been concluded with Google Analytics?

Yes

Where can you find more information about data protection at Google Analytics?

https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de

On what basis do we transfer your data to the USA?

Based on the adequacy decision of the European Commission and the corresponding certification of the company.

How can you prevent data collection?

Among other things with a browser plugin: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de

How do we process your data?

We are always interested in optimizing our web offering for visitors to our website and placing advertising in the best possible way. Google Analytics, a tool that analyzes user behavior and thus provides us with the necessary database for adjustments, helps us to do this. The tool provides us with information about the origin of our visitors, their page views and the time they spend on the pages, as well as the operating system they use.

Standard processing

To collect the data, Google Analytics uses cookies, device fingerprinting or other technologies to recognize users. The data is transmitted to Google servers in the USA and summarized in a profile that can be assigned to you or your device using the IP address that is also recorded.

You can prevent Google from processing your data by installing a browser plug-in that Google itself provides: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de.

IP anonymization

We have activated the "IP anonymization" function within Google Analytics. For you, this means that Google truncates your IP address (from the EU or EEA) before transmitting it to the USA. Only in exceptional cases does Google transmit the full IP address to servers in the USA and truncate it there.

How long do we store your data?

Google deletes or anonymizes data stored at user and event level that is linked to cookies, user identifiers (e.g. user IDs) or advertising IDs after 14 months according to its own information (see https://support.google.com/analytics/answe r/7667196?hl=de).

On what legal basis do we process your data?

As a website operator, we have a legitimate interest in the analysis of user behavior for the purpose of optimizing our website and the advertising placed on it. Data processing is therefore lawful under Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. In the event that you have consented to the storage of cookies, for example, or have otherwise consented to data processing by Google Analytics, the legal basis is exclusively Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future.

Google Ads

What is Google Ads?

Online advertising program of Google Ireland Ltd.

Who processes your data?

Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland

Has a contract for order processing been concluded with Google Ads?

Yes

Where can you find more information about data protection at Google Ads?

https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de&gl=de

On what basis do we transfer your data to the USA?

Based on the adequacy decision of the European Commission and the corresponding certification of the company.

How do we process your data?

We use Google Ads. Google's advertising program allows us to display advertisements in the Google search engine or on third-party websites when visitors to our website enter specific search terms in Google (keyword targeting). Furthermore, we can place targeted advertisements based on user data available in Google (e.g., location data and interests) (audience targeting). We evaluate the collected data quantitatively by, for example, analyzing which search terms led to the display of our advertisements and how many advertisements led to corresponding clicks.

On what legal basis do we process your data?

As a website operator, we have a legitimate interest in the placement and evaluation of advertisements. Data processing is therefore lawful according to Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f) GDPR. In the event that you have, for example, consented to the storage of cookies or otherwise consented to data processing by Google, Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a) GDPR is the sole legal basis. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future.

Google Analytics Remarketing

What is Google Analytics Remarketing?

Tool for personalized advertising from Google Ireland Ltd.

Who processes your data?

Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland

Has an order processing contract been concluded with Google Analytics Remarketing?

Yes

Where can you find more information about data protection at Google Analytics Remarketing?

https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/ and https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

On what basis do we transfer your data to the USA?

Based on the adequacy decision of the European Commission and the corresponding certification of the company.

How can you prevent data processing?

By objecting to personalized advertising in your Google account or on this page: https://www.google.com/settings/ads/onweb/

How do we process your data?

We are always interested in optimizing the placement of our advertising. The Google Analytics remarketing function helps us to do this.

Standard processing

Remarketing means that we analyze your behavior on our website in order to assign you to a specific advertising target group and then show you suitable advertising messages when you visit other websites. In addition, we link the advertising target groups with cross-device functions of Google. This enables us to display interest-based, personalized advertising messages that have been adapted to you based on your usage and surfing behavior on one device (e.g. your cell phone) on another device (e.g. a tablet or PC).

Customer matching

When creating advertising target groups, we also use the customer matching function. Here, we transfer certain customer data (e.g. email addresses) from our customer lists to Google. If the customers in question are Google users and are logged into their Google account, they are then shown suitable advertising messages within the Google network (e.g. on YouTube, Gmail or in the search engine).

Object to personalized advertising

You can adjust the advertising settings in your Google account. To do this, click on the following link and log in: https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated. Outside of your Google account, you can object to personalized advertising by clicking on the following link: https://www.google.com/settings/ads/onweb/ (the setting then only applies to the device and browser you are currently using).

On what legal basis do we process your data?

As a website operator, we have a legitimate interest in the effective marketing of our services and products. Data processing is therefore lawful under Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. In the event that, for example, you have consented to the storage of cookies or have otherwise consented to data processing by Google Analytics Remarketing, the legal basis is exclusively Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a) GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future.

Google Conversion Tracking

What is Google Conversion Tracking?

Tool for analyzing the user behavior of Google Ireland Ltd.

Who processes your data?

Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland

Has an order processing contract been concluded with Google Conversion Tracking?

Yes

Where can you find more information about data protection with Google Conversion Tracking?

https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/

On what basis do we transfer your data to the USA?

Based on the adequacy decision of the European Commission and the corresponding certification of the company.

How do we process your data?

We are always interested in optimizing our website for users and placing advertising in the best possible way. For this purpose, we also use Google's conversion tracking. With its help, we can record whether and how often visitors have clicked on certain buttons on our website and which products have been viewed and purchased particularly frequently (conversion statistics). In the course of data collection and storage, we do not receive any information with which we can personally identify individual visitors. Google itself uses cookies or comparable recognition technologies for identification purposes.

On what legal basis do we process your data?

As a website operator, we have a legitimate interest in the analysis of user behavior for the purpose of optimizing our website and the advertising placed on it. Data processing is therefore lawful under Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. In the event that, for example, you have consented to the storage of cookies or have otherwise consented to data processing by Google Conversion Tracking, the legal basis is exclusively Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a) GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future.


META Pixel

What is META Pixel?

Tool for analyzing user behavior that measures the effectiveness of advertising on Facebook

Who processes your data?

Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland

Has an order processing contract been concluded with META Pixel?

Yes

Where can you find more information about data protection at META Pixel?

https://de-de.facebook.com/about/privacy/

On what basis do we transfer your data to the USA?

Based on the adequacy decision of the European Commission and the corresponding certification of the company.

How can you prevent data processing?

If you have a Facebook account: Deactivate the remarketing function "Custom Audiences" in the settings for advertisements(https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences/?entry_product=ad_settings_screen).

If you do not have a Facebook account: Deactivate usage-based advertising from Facebook on the website of the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: http://www.youronlinechoices.com/de/praferenzmanagement/.

How do we process your data?

We use the META Pixel on our website. This analysis tool helps us to learn more about the behavior of visitors to our website after they have clicked on one of our ads on Facebook. This enables us to measure how effective our Facebook advertising is and to align future advertising measures with the knowledge gained. The data that Facebook collects via the pixel is anonymous to us as the operator of this website. We are therefore unable to identify you as a visitor. However, the data is stored and processed by Facebook. Facebook establishes a connection to your Facebook account via the pixel and also uses the data to place advertisements within and outside the network (see Facebook Data Usage Policy). In the course of storage and processing, Facebook also transfers the data to the USA and other third countries.

If you have a Facebook account, you can deactivate the remarketing function "Custom Audiences" in the settings for advertisements at https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences/?entry_product=ad_settings_screen.

If you do not have a Facebook account, you have the option of deactivating usage-based advertising from Facebook on the website of the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: http://www.youronlinechoices.com/de/praferenzmanagement/.

On what legal basis do we process your data?

As a website operator, we have a legitimate interest in effective advertising measures in social networks. Data processing is therefore lawful under Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. In the event that you have consented to the storage of cookies, for example, or have otherwise consented to data processing by Facebook, the legal basis is exclusively Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future.

LinkedIn Insight Tag

What is LinkedIn Insight Tag?

Tool for analyzing the user behavior of the LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company

Who processes your data?

LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland

Has a data processing agreement been concluded with LinkedIn Insight Tag?

Yes

Where can you find more information about data protection at LinkedIn Insight Tag?

https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy#choices-oblig

On what basis do we transfer your data to the USA?

LinkedIn Insight Tag complies with the standard contractual clauses of the European Commission (see https://www.linkedin.com/le gal/l/dpa and https://www.linkedin.com/legal/l/eu-sccs)

How can you prevent data processing?

By objecting to the analysis of your user behavior and targeted advertising by LinkedIn under the following link: https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls/retargeting-opt-out. If you have a LinkedIn account, you can also make settings there for the use of your personal data for advertising purposes.

How do we process your data?

We use the LinkedIn Insight Tag on our website. The analysis tool helps us to learn more about the visitors to our website and to adapt our online offering accordingly. If our visitors are registered with LinkedIn, we can use the tool to analyze their key professional data such as career level, company size, country, location, industry and job title. We can also measure whether they make a purchase or take another action (conversion measurement). This data is collected across all devices. Finally, LinkedIn Insight Tag offers a retargeting function that we can use to display targeted advertising to our visitors outside of our website. LinkedIn ensures that individual advertising recipients cannot be identified.

In addition to the aforementioned data, the analysis tool collects the following data from you when you visit our website: URL, referrer URL, IP address, device and browser properties and the time of access. The IP addresses are shortened or pseudonymized. The latter is done if you as a LinkedIn member are to be reached across devices.

The data collected by LinkedIn is anonymous to us as the website operator. This means that we cannot identify you as a visitor. However, LinkedIn will store your personal data on its servers in the USA and use it for its own advertising purposes.

You can prevent LinkedIn from linking the data collected on our website to your LinkedIn account by logging out of your account before you continue surfing the Internet. You can also prevent the use of your data for advertising purposes by making the appropriate settings in your account.

If you do not have a LinkedIn account, you can object to the analysis of your usage behavior and targeted advertising by LinkedIn at the following link: https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls/retargeting-opt-out.

How long do we store your data?

LinkedIn deletes the direct identifiers of LinkedIn members after 7 days. The remaining pseudonymized data will be deleted within 180 days.

On what legal basis do we process your data?

As a website operator, we have a legitimate interest in optimizing our online offering and our advertising measures. Data processing is therefore lawful under Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. In the event that you have consented to the storage of cookies, for example, or have otherwise consented to data processing, the legal basis is exclusively Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future.

Google Ads Remarketing

What is Google Ads Remarketing?

Online advertising program of Google Ireland Ltd.

Who processes your data?

Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland

Has an order processing contract been concluded with Google Ads Rermarketing?

Yes

Where can you find more information about data protection with Google Ads Remarketing?

https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de&gl=de

On what basis do we transfer your data to the USA?

Based on the adequacy decision of the European Commission and the corresponding certification of the company.

How do we process your data?

We use Google Ads Remarketing. Remarketing is an online marketing function in which advertising is displayed to users who have already interacted with a website or online store. Google Remarketing uses data from the Google Ads platform and Google Ads tracking to target advertising campaigns to users who have already shown an interest in a particular product or service. Google's advertising program enables us to display advertisements in the Google search engine or on third-party websites when visitors to our website enter certain search terms on Google (keyword targeting). Furthermore, we can place targeted advertisements (target group targeting) based on the user data available at Google (e.g. location data and interests). We evaluate the collected data quantitatively by analyzing, for example, which search terms led to the display of our advertisements and how many advertisements led to corresponding clicks.

You can adjust the advertising settings in your Google account. To do this, click on the following link and log in: https://www.google.com/settings/ads/onweb/

On what legal basis do we process your data?

As a website operator, we have a legitimate interest in the placement and evaluation of advertisements. Data processing is therefore lawful according to Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f) GDPR. In the event that you have, for example, consented to the storage of cookies or otherwise consented to data processing by Google, Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a) GDPR is the sole legal basis. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future.

Brevo

What is Brevo?

Service for sending newsletters and messages, analyzing recipient behavior and managing marketing activities

Who processes your data?

Sendinblue GmbH, Köpenicker Str. 126, 10179 Berlin, Germany

Has an order processing contract been concluded with Brevo?

Yes

Where can I find more information about data protection at Brevo?

https://www.brevo.com/de/legal/privacypolicy/ and https://www.brevo.com/de/legal/antispampolicy/

How do we process your data?

Brevo allows us to manage a database of email contacts, phone numbers or any other contact information in order to communicate with customers and other interested parties.
Information can also be collected about the date and time a message was read, as well as when the person contacted interacts with incoming messages, for example by clicking on links contained in them.

It is also possible to send - timed - messages to customers and other interested parties.

If you would like to receive our newsletter or other messages, we need your e-mail address/corresponding contact information. We will also use a confirmation e-mail (double opt-in procedure) to check whether you are really the owner of this e-mail address and/or telephone number. We do not collect any further data, or only on a voluntary basis. We use your data exclusively for sending newsletters/messages.

If we send a newsletter via Brevo and you open it, a file contained in the newsletter automatically connects to the Brevo servers. This tells the service that the newsletter has been opened and registers all clicks on the links it contains. In addition, Brevo collects technical information such as the time of access, IP address, browser type and operating system.

You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time.

How long do we store your data?

After you unsubscribe, the data will be deleted from the newsletter distribution list. We may also put your email address on a blacklist; this is necessary, for example, if we have received an objection to advertising from you. The storage then takes place on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f) GDPR.

In addition, we reserve the right to delete the data at any time after the purpose for which it was collected no longer applies or at our own discretion.

On what legal basis do we process your data?

By entering your name in the subscriber list, you consent to data processing by Brevo. This is therefore lawful on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent by unsubscribing from the newsletter or by sending us an informal message. For us, this means that we may no longer send you newsletters from this point on.

Plugins and tools

Google Fonts (local hosting)

We use fonts from the US company Google on our website. We have installed the fonts locally, so there is no connection to Google's servers when you visit our website.

Further information about Google Fonts can be found at https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and in Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.

Google Maps

What is Google Maps?

Map service of Google Ireland Ltd.

Who processes your data?

Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland

Where can you find more information about data protection at Google?

https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de

On what basis do we transfer your data to the USA?

Based on the adequacy decision of the European Commission and the corresponding certification of the company.

How do we process your data?

We use Google Maps on our website. To enable you to use all the functions of the map service, Google stores your IP address on one of its servers in the USA.

On what legal basis do we process your data?

The maps from Google Maps ensure that the locations specified on our website are easier for visitors to find. As a company, we have a legitimate interest in this. Data processing is therefore lawful under Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.

If you have consented to data processing, we process your data exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a) GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time. We may no longer process your data from the time you withdraw your consent.

Audio and video conferences

As a company, we are in contact with many people: customers, business partners, service providers, etc. In addition to other means of communication, we also use online conference tools for the exchange. Information relevant to data protection law regarding the provider(s) of the tools we use can be found at the end of this section. If you communicate with us via such a tool, not only we, but in particular the provider of the respective tool, will process your personal data.

How do we process your data?

Online conference tools collect and store various personal data in order to enable participation in an online conference and its smooth execution. In addition to registration, conference and technical data, this also affects certain communication content.

  • Registration data: Your email address and/or telephone number and, if applicable, other data that you provide when registering for the conference.
  • Conference data: Start, end and duration of your participation in the conference, the number of participants and other metadata relating to the conference.
  • Technical data: IP address, MAC address, device ID, device type, operating system and version, client version, camera type, microphone or speaker, and the type of connection.
  • Communication content: Cloud recordings, chat/instant messages, voicemails, uploaded photos and videos, files, whiteboards and other information that is shared during the use of the service.

Please refer to the data protection declarations of the respective conference tool provider for details on data processing.

How long do we store your data?

We, as your communication partner, will delete your data on our systems as soon as one of the following occurs:

  • The purpose of the data processing no longer applies.
  • You request that we delete the data.
  • You are revoking your consent to the storage.

This does not apply if we are legally obliged to store the data.

Cookies remain on your device until you delete them.

The providers of conference tools also store your data for their own purposes. Please ask the providers directly about what this means for the duration of the storage of your data.

On what legal basis do we process your data?

If we are already contractually bound or would like to conclude a contract with us, we use conference tools to fulfill the contract or to inform you about our services or products. Data processing is therefore carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b) GDPR. Otherwise, the use of conference tools serves for easy and fast communication, without which we could not run our company efficiently. We therefore also have a legitimate interest in data processing in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f) GDPR. Another legal basis may be your consent. In this case, Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a) GDPR is relevant. This basis no longer applies for the future if you revoke your consent.

Which online conference tools do we use?

Microsoft Teams

What is Microsoft Teams?

Communication platform for collaboration in teams

Who processes your data?

Microsoft Corp., One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399, USA

Has a contract for order processing been concluded with Microsoft Teams?

Yes

Where can you find more information about data protection at Microsoft Teams?

https://privacy.microsoft.com/de-de/privacystatement

On what basis do we transfer your data to the USA?

Based on the adequacy decision of the European Commission and the corresponding certification of the company.

Own services / Other

Handling applicant data

If you would like to work for us, we would be happy to receive your application. We treat all personal data transmitted with strict confidentiality. This also applies to data that we collect later in the application process.

How do we process your data?

We store and use all data collected during the application process to the extent necessary to decide on the establishment of an employment relationship. In addition to contact and communication data and application documents, this also includes, for example, notes that we take during job interviews. Within our company, we only pass on your data to people who are involved in processing your application.

If your application is successful, we store the data required to carry out the employment relationship in our data processing systems.

If we are currently unable to offer you a suitable position, we will be happy to add your data to our applicant pool with your consent. This gives us the opportunity to contact you if a vacancy arises that matches your profile.

How long do we store your data?

If we are unable to offer you a job, you reject a job offer or withdraw your application, we reserve the right to retain your documents and other application data for up to 6 months after the end of the application process. The reason for this is that we may need the data for evidentiary purposes in the event of legal disputes. After this period expires, we will delete the data and destroy the documents. If a legal dispute is actually threatened or is already pending, we will delete the data and documents when they are no longer required for evidentiary purposes.

We delete data in the applicant pool no later than 2 years after consent has been granted. If you withdraw your consent before this period expires, we will delete it earlier.

Your data will only be deleted if we are not legally obliged to retain it for longer.

On what legal basis do we process your data?

We process your applicant data on the basis of Section 26 of the new German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG-neu) (initiation of an employment relationship) and Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b) GDPR (general contract initiation).

The same applies if your application is successful.

If we are unable to offer you a job, you reject a job offer or withdraw your application, we have a legitimate interest in using your data for evidentiary purposes in the event of a legal dispute. The data processing is therefore based on Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f) GDPR.

If you have expressly consented to the storage of your data, we will process your data on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future.

Data processing on social media

What is social media?

By social media, we mean the social networks on which we have created publicly accessible profiles. You can read below which social networks these are in detail.

Who processes your data?

The respective operating companies of the social networks. You can find the individual operators below for the respective networks.

How is your data processed?

The operators of social networks are generally able to collect and evaluate extensive data on the behavior of visitors and users of the network. It is not possible for us to understand all processing operations in the social networks we use, which is why further processing operations that are not listed here may be carried out by the operators of the social networks. You can find further information on this in the terms of use and data protection declarations of the respective social networks.

The processing of your data can be triggered by visiting the website of the social network or our profile page there. Even if you access a website that uses certain content from the network, e.g. like or share buttons, data can already be transmitted to the operators of the social network. If you are a user of the social network and logged into your user account, the operator of the social network can assign your visit to our profile page to your account. Even if you have not registered a user account yourself or are not logged in, the operator of the network may still collect your personal data, e.g. by collecting your IP address or setting cookies. With this data, the operators can create user profiles adapted to your behavior and interests and display interest-based advertising to you within and outside the network. If you are a registered user of the network, the interest-based advertising can also be displayed on all devices on which you are or were logged in.

On what legal basis is your data processed?

Our profiles in social networks are intended to ensure the most comprehensive presence of our company on the Internet. As a company, we have a legitimate interest in this. The data processing is therefore lawful in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

The data processing operations and analyses carried out by the operators of the social networks themselves may be based on other legal bases. These must be specified by the operators of the social networks.

Who is responsible for processing your data and how can you assert your rights?

If you visit one of our profiles in social networks, we are jointly responsible with the operator of the respective network for the data processing operations triggered during this visit. You can generally assert your rights against both us and the operator of the respective network.

Despite the joint responsibility with the operators of the social networks, our influence on the data processing operations of the respective operator is limited and is primarily based on the requirements of the operator.

How long will your data be stored?

If we collect data via our profiles in social networks, this data will be deleted from our systems as soon as the purpose for storing it no longer applies, you request us to delete it or you revoke your consent to storage. Stored cookies remain on your device until you delete them. Mandatory legal provisions – in particular retention periods – remain unaffected.

We have no influence on how long the operators of social networks store your data that the operators collect for their own purposes. You can obtain information on this directly from the operator of the respective social network, e.g. in the respective data protection declaration.

Which social media platforms do we use?

Instagram

What is Instagram?
A social network specializing in photos and videos

Who processes your data?
Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland

Will your data be transferred to third countries?
Yes

Where can you find more information about data protection on Instagram?
https://help.instagram.com/519522125107875/?helpref=hc_fnav&bc[0]=Instagram-Hilfebereich&bc[1]=Richtlinien%20und%20Meldungen

Where can you, as a user, adjust your privacy settings?
As a registered Instagram user, you can adjust your privacy settings in your user account. Click on the following link and log in:
https://www.instagram.com/accounts/privacy_and_security/

LinkedIn

What is LinkedIn?

A social network for business contacts

Who processes your data?

LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland

Will your data be transferred to third countries?

Yes

Where can you find more information about data protection on LinkedIn?

https://de.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy?trk=homepage-basic_footer-privacy-policy

Where can you, as a user, adjust your privacy settings?

As a registered LinkedIn user, you can adjust your privacy settings in your user account. Click on the following link and log in:
https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/

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