Privacy Policy
1. Foreword
1.1 Data protection has a particularly high priority for us.
1.2 This data protection declaration informs you about the type, scope, and purpose of the processing of personal data within our online offer and the websites, functions and content connected to it (hereinafter jointly referred to as "online offer" or "website"). The privacy policy applies regardless of the domains, systems, platforms, and devices (e.g., desktop or mobile) used on which the online offer is executed.
2. person responsible
The responsible party within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation, other data protection laws applicable in the Member States of the European Union and other provisions with data protection character is:
ARDA Network GmbH
Waldstrasse 37-39
76133 Karlsruhe
Phone:
E-Mail: hello@ardanetwork.com
3. definition of terms
3.1 Our data protection declaration is based on the terms used by the European Directive and Ordinance Maker when enacting the General Data Protection Regulation (DSGVO). Our data protection declaration should be easy to read and understand for the public as well as for our customers and business partners.
3.2 To ensure this, we would like to explain the terminology used in advance. The terms used, such as "personal data" or their "processing" are defined in Art. 4 of the General Data Protection Regulation (DSGVO).
3.3 We use the following terms, among others, in this privacy policy:
3.3.1 Personal Data
Personal data is any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter "data subject"). An identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person.
3.3.2 Data subject
Data subject means any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data are processed by the controller.
3.3.3 Processing
Processing means any operation or set of operations which is performed upon personal data, whether by automatic means, such as collection, recording, organization, filing, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure or destruction.
3.3.4 Restriction of Processing
Restriction of processing is the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting their future processing.
3.3.5 Profiling
Profiling is any type of automated processing of personal data that consists of using such personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, to analyze or predict aspects relating to that natural person's job performance, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behavior, location or change of location.
3.3.6 Pseudonymization
Pseudonymization is the processing of personal data in such a way that the personal data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, provided that such additional information is kept separate and is subject to technical and organizational measures to ensure that the personal data is not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.
3.3.7 Controller or person responsible for processing.
The controller or person responsible for processing is the natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data. Where the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union or Member State law, the controller or the specific criteria for its designation may be provided for under Union or Member State law.
3.3.8 Processor
A processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body that processes personal data on behalf of the controller.
3.3.9 Recipient
A recipient is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body to whom personal data are disclosed, whether a third party. However, public authorities that may receive personal data in the context of a specific investigation mandate under Union or Member State law shall not be considered as recipients.
3.3.10. Third party
Third party means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body other than the data subject, the controller, the processor, and the persons authorized to process the personal data under the direct responsibility of the controller or the processor.
3.3.11. Consent
Consent is any expression of will in the form of a statement or other unambiguous affirmative act, given voluntarily by the data subject for the specific case in an informed manner and in an unambiguous manner, by which the data subject indicates that he or she consents to the processing of personal data relating to him or her.
4 General information on data processing
4.1 Scope of the processing of personal data
As a matter of principle, we collect and use personal data of our users only to the extent necessary to provide a functional website and our content and services. The collection and use of personal data of our users is regularly only carried out with the consent of the user. An exception applies in those cases where it is not possible to obtain prior consent for factual reasons and the processing of the data is permitted by legal regulations.
4.2 Legal basis for the processing of personal data
4.2.1 Insofar as we obtain the consent of the data subject for processing operations involving personal data, Article 6 (1) (a) of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) serves as the legal basis.
4.2.2 When processing personal data that is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, Art. 6 (1) (b) DSGVO serves as the legal basis. This also applies to processing operations that are necessary for the performance of pre-contractual measures.
4.2.3 Insofar as processing of personal data is necessary for the fulfillment of a legal obligation to which our company is subject, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c DSGVO serves as the legal basis.
4.2.4 In the event that vital interests of the data subject or another natural person make processing of personal data necessary, Art. 6 (1) (d) DSGVO shall serve as the legal basis.
4.2.5 If processing is necessary to protect 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 first-mentioned interest, Art. 6 (1) f DSGVO serves as the legal basis for processing.
4.3 Data deletion and storage period
4.3.1 The personal data of the data subject shall be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage ceases to apply. Storage may take place beyond this if this has been provided for by the European or national legislator in Union regulations, laws, or other provisions to which the controller is subject.
4.3.2 Data shall also be blocked or deleted if a storage period prescribed by the standards expires unless there is a need for further storage of the data for the conclusion or performance of a contract.
5 Technical and organizational measures
5.1 In order to ensure that personal data cannot be read, copied, changed, or removed by unauthorized persons during electronic transmission, transport, or storage on data carriers, we use a state-of-the-art encryption procedure in accordance with Art. 9 DSGVO.
5.2 This site uses TLS encryption (Transport Layer Security) for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as requests that you send to our system. This means that data that you transmit to our system cannot be read by third parties without further ado.
5.3 You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the address line of the browser changes from "http://" to "https://" and by the lock symbol in your browser line.
6. provision of the website and creation of log files
6.1 Description and scope of data processing
6.1.1 Each time our website is called up, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the calling computer.
6.1.2 The following data is collected in this process:
Information about the browser type and the version used
the operating system of the user
the Internet service provider of the user
the IP address of the user
the date and time of access
websites from which the user's system accesses our website
websites that are accessed by the user's system via our website
6.1.3 The data is also stored in the log files of our system. This data is not stored together with other personal data of the user.
6.1.4 The data is also stored in the log files of our system. Not affected by this are the IP addresses of the user or other data that allow the data to be assigned to a user. This data is not stored together with other personal data of the user.
6.2 Legal basis for data processing
6.3 The legal basis for the temporary storage of the data and the log files is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO.
6.4 The legal basis for the temporary storage of the data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO.
6.5 Purpose of the data processing
6.6 The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable delivery of the website to the user's computer. For this purpose, the user's IP address must remain stored for the duration of the session.
6.7 The storage in log files is done to ensure the functionality of the website. In addition, we use the data 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.
6.8 These purposes are also our legitimate interest in data processing according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO.
6.9 Duration of storage
6.10. The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer required to achieve the purpose for which they were collected. In the case of the collection of data for the provision of the website, this is the case when the respective session has ended.
6.11. In the case of storage of data in log files, this is the case after seven days at the latest. Storage beyond this period is possible. In this case, the IP addresses of the users are deleted or alienated, so that an assignment of the calling client is no longer possible.
6.12. Possibility of objection and elimination
The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of the data in log files is necessary for the operation of the website. Consequently, there is no possibility of objection on the part of the user.
7. use of cookies
7.1 Description and scope of data processing
7.1.1 We use so-called cookies on this website. Cookies are text files that are stored in the Internet browser or by the Internet browser on the user's computer system. When a user calls up 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 uniquely identified when the website is called up again.
7.1.2 Technically necessary cookies
7.1.2.1 We use cookies to make our website more user-friendly. Some elements of our website require that the calling browser can be identified even after a page change.
7.1.2.2 The following data can be stored and transmitted in the cookies:
Session cookies, which store certain settings of the user, e.g.:
- Shopping cart contents
- language settings
- Memorization of search terms
- Log-in data
Opt-out cookies, with the information whether the user has actively consented to the setting of technically necessary as well as unnecessary cookies.
Test cookies, with the information whether the user allows the setting of cookies in his browser.
Cookies, for analysis, advertising, and marketing purposes.
7.1.2.3 When calling up our website, users are informed by an info banner about the use of technically necessary cookies and are referred to this data protection declaration. In this context, there is also an indication of how the storage of cookies can be prevented in the browser settings.
7.1.3 Technically unnecessary cookies
7.1.3.1 If we use cookies other than those that are technically necessary, you will be informed of this on the website.
7.2 Legal basis for data processing
7.2.1 The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies for analysis, marketing and/or tracking purposes is Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. a DSGVO if the user has given his consent in this regard.
7.2.2 The legal basis for the processing of personal data using technically necessary cookies is Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. a DSGVO if the User has given his consent in this regard. If there is no consent of the user, the legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. f DSGVO.
7.3 Purpose of the data processing
7.3.1 The use of technically necessary cookies is for the purpose of simplifying the use of websites for users. Some functions 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 change. The user data collected through technically necessary cookies are not used to create user profiles.
7.4 Duration of storage, possibility of objection and removal
7.4.1 Cookies are stored on the user's computer and transmitted to our site by the user. Therefore, you as a user also have full control over the use of cookies. By changing the settings in your Internet browser, you can disable or restrict the transmission of cookies. Cookies that have already been stored can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are deactivated for our website, it may no longer be possible to use all functions of the website in full.
7.4.1.1 When calling up our website, users are informed by an info banner about the use of cookies and the user is asked whether he or she also agrees to the setting of the named cookies. The user can freely decide whether to select as well as whether consent is given. If the user does not give consent, no / only technically necessary cookies are set, and no further storage of cookies takes place.
8. newsletter
8.1 Description and scope of data processing
8.1.1 On this website, we offer our users the opportunity to subscribe to a free newsletter.
8.1.2 We send newsletters, e-mails, and other electronic notifications with promotional information (hereinafter "newsletter") only with the consent of the recipients or a legal permission. When registering for the newsletter, the data from the input mask is transmitted to us.
8.1.3 If the contents of the Newsletter are specifically described during registration, they shall be decisive for the consent of the users. Otherwise, our newsletters contain information about our products, offers, promotions and our company.
8.1.4 The following data of the user will be collected:
the e-mail address
the first and last name
8.1.5 In addition, the following data is collected during registration:
IP address of the calling computer
date and time of registration
8.1.6 For the processing of the data, your consent is obtained during the registration process and reference is made to this privacy policy.
8.1.7 The registration for our newsletter takes place in a so-called double opt-in procedure. This means that after registration you will receive an e-mail in which you are asked to confirm your registration. This confirmation is necessary so that no one can register with other email addresses. The registrations for the newsletter are logged to be able to prove the registration process according to the legal requirements. This includes the storage of the registration and confirmation time, as well as the IP address. Likewise, changes to your data stored with the shipping service provider are logged.
8.1.8 If you purchase goods or services on our website and enter your e-mail address, this may subsequently be used by us to send you a newsletter. In such a case, only direct advertising for our own similar goods or services will be sent via the newsletter.
8.1.9 No data will be passed on to third parties in connection with the processing of data for the dispatch of newsletters. The data is used exclusively for sending the newsletter.
8.2 Legal basis for data processing
8.2.1 The legal basis for the processing of data after registration for the newsletter by the user is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO if the user has given his consent.
8.2.2 The legal basis for sending the newsletter because of the sale of goods or services is Section 7 (3) UWG.
8.3 Purpose of the data processing
8.3.1 To register for the newsletter, it is sufficient to provide your e-mail address. The collection of the user's e-mail address serves to deliver the newsletter.
8.3.2 The collection of other personal data during the registration process serves to prevent misuse of the services or the e-mail address used.
8.3.3 The purpose of the statistical surveys is aimed at the use of a user-friendly as well as secure newsletter system, which serves our business interests as well as meets the expectations of the users.
8.4 Duration of storage
8.4.1 The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer required to achieve the purpose for which they were collected. Accordingly, the user's e-mail address will be stored if the subscription to the newsletter is active.
8.4.2 The other personal data collected during the registration process will generally be deleted within a short period of time.
8.5 Possibility of objection and removal
8.5.1 The subscription to the newsletter can be cancelled by the user concerned at any time. For this purpose, a corresponding link can be found in each newsletter.
8.5.2 This also enables revocation of consent to the storage of personal data collected during the registration process.
8.5.3 If users have only subscribed to the newsletter and have cancelled this subscription, their personal data will be deleted.
9. registration
9.1 Description and scope of data processing
9.1.1 On this website, we offer users the opportunity to register by providing personal data. The data is entered in an input mask and transmitted to us and stored. The data will not be passed on to third parties.
9.1.2 The following data is collected during the registration process:
the e-mail address
the first and last name
the address
the telephone number
[...]
9.1.3 At the time of registration the following data are also stored:
IP address of the calling computer
date and time of registration
9.1.4 As part of the registration process, the user's consent to the processing of this data is obtained.
9.2 Legal basis for data processing
9.2.1 If the user has given his consent, the legal basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a DSGVO.
9.2.2 If the registration serves the fulfillment of a contract to which the user is a party or the implementation of pre-contractual measures, the additional legal basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b DSGVO.
9.3 Purpose of the data processing
9.3.1 Registration of the user is necessary for the provision of certain content and services on our website.
9.4 Duration of storage
9.4.1 The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer required to achieve the purpose for which they were collected.
9.4.2 This is the case for the data collected during the registration process when the registration on our website is cancelled or modified.
9.4.3 This is the case for the data collected during the registration process for the fulfillment of a contract or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures when the data is no longer required for the implementation of the contract. Even after the conclusion of the contract, there may be a need to store personal data of the contractual partner to fulfill contractual or legal obligations.
9.4.4 Continuing obligations require the storage of personal data during the term of the contract. In addition, warranty periods must be observed, and data must be stored for tax purposes. The storage periods to be observed cannot be determined in a generalized manner but must be determined for each individual contract and contracting party.
9.5 Possibility of objection and removal
9.5.1 As a user, you have the option to cancel your registration at any time. You can have the data stored about you changed at any time.
9.5.2 If the data is required for the fulfillment of a contract or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, premature deletion of the data is only possible insofar as contractual or legal obligations do not require deletion.
10. contact form and e-mail contact
10.1 Description and scope of data processing
10.1.1 We use a contact form on this website, which 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.
10.1.2 These data are:
the e-mail address
the first and last name
the address
the telephone number
[...]
10.1.3 For the processing of the data, your consent is obtained during the submission process and reference is made to this privacy policy.
10.1.4 Alternatively, it is possible to contact us via the e-mail address provided. In this case, the user's personal data transmitted with the e-mail will be stored.
10.1.5 In this context, the data will not be passed on to third parties. The data will be used exclusively for processing the conversation.
10.2 Legal basis for data processing
10.2.1 The legal basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO if the user has given his consent.
10.2.2 If the e-mail contact aims at the conclusion of a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b DSGVO.
10.3 Purpose of the data processing
10.3.1 The processing of personal data from the input mask serves us solely to process the contact. In the case of contact by e-mail, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in processing the data.
10.3.2 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.
10.4 Duration of storage
10.4.1 The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer required to achieve the purpose for which they were collected. For the personal data from the input mask of the contact form and those sent by e-mail, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation shall be deemed to have ended when it is clear from the circumstances that the matter in question has been conclusively clarified.
10.5 Possibility of objection and removal
10.5.1 The user has the possibility to revoke his consent to the processing of personal data at any time. If the user contacts us by e-mail, he can object to the storage of his personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued.
10.5.2 All personal data stored while contacting us will be deleted in this case.
11. e-mail contact
11.1 Description and scope of data processing
11.1.1 Based on our legitimate interests, you may contact us electronically via the e-mail address provided.
11.1.2 In this case, the user's personal data transmitted with the e-mail will be stored.
11.1.3 In this context, the data will not be passed on to third parties. The data will be used exclusively for processing the conversation.
11.2 Legal basis for data processing
11.2.1 The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted while sending an e-mail is Article 6 (1) sentence 1 lit. f DSGVO.
11.2.2 If the e-mail contact aims at the conclusion of a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. b DSGVO.
11.3 Purpose of the data processing
11.3.1 The processing of personal data in the event of contact by e-mail is carried out for the purpose of processing the contact.
11.4 Duration of storage
11.4.1 The data shall be deleted as soon as they are no longer required to achieve the purpose for which they were collected. For personal data sent by e-mail, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation shall be deemed to have ended when it is clear from the circumstances that the matter in question has been conclusively clarified.
11.5 Possibility of objection and removal
11.5.1 The user has the possibility to revoke his consent to the processing of personal data at any time. If the user contacts us by e-mail, he can object to the storage of his personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued.
11.5.2 Revocation and objection are also possible in text form by e-mail to our aforementioned e-mail address. To make it easier for us to clearly identify the user, the revocation should, if possible, be sent from the e-mail address that is also linked to possible data of the user.
11.5.3 All personal data stored while contacting us will be deleted in this case if tax and/or commercial regulations do not prevent this. If deletion is required due to legal tax and/or commercial regulations (e.g., § 147 para. 1 AO, § 257 para. 1 HGB), the user will be informed separately.
12 Google Analytics
12.1 Scope of the processing of personal data
12.1.1 We use the web analytics service Google Anayltics of Google Inc, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA, ("Google"). The use is made to analyze the surfing behavior of our users.
12.1.2 Google uses cookies. The information generated by the cookie about the use of the online offer by the users is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there.
12.1.3 By setting the cookie, Google is enabled to analyze the use of our website. By each call of one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the controller and on which a Google Analytics component has been integrated, the internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically caused by the respective Google Analytics component to transmit data to Google for the purpose of online analysis. As part of this technical process, Google obtains knowledge of personal data, such as the IP address of the data subject, which Google uses, among other things, to track the origin of visitors and clicks and subsequently enable commission settlements.
12.1.4 By means of the cookie, personal information, such as the access time, the place from which an access originated and the frequency of visits to our website by the data subject, is stored. Each time the data subject visits our Internet pages, this personal data, including the IP address of the Internet connection used by the data subject, is transmitted to Google in the United States of America. This personal data is stored by Google in the United States of America. Google may pass on this personal data collected via the technical procedure to third parties.
12.1.5 If individual pages of our website are called up, the following data is stored:
Two bytes of the IP address of the user's calling system.
The web page called up
The website from which the user accessed the accessed website (referrer)
The subpages accessed from the accessed website
The time spent on the website
The frequency with which the website is accessed
12.1.6 Google has accepted the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission for the transfer of personal data to third countries and thereby offers a guarantee of compliance with European data protection law.
12.1.7 Google will use this information on our behalf for the purpose of evaluating the use of our online offer by users, compiling reports on the activities within this online offer and providing us with other services relating to the use of this online offer and internet usage. In doing so, pseudonymous usage profiles of the users can be created from the processed data.
12.1.8 The IP address transmitted by the user's browser is not merged with other data from Google.
12.1.9 We use Google Analytics to display the ads placed within advertising services of Google and its partners only to those users who have also shown an interest in our online offer or who have certain characteristics (e.g., interests in certain topics or products determined based on the websites visited), which we transmit to Google (so-called "Remarketing Audiences", or "Google Analytics Audiences"). With the help of Remarketing Audiences, we also want to ensure that our advertisements correspond to the potential interest of users and do not have a harassing effect.
12.1.10. We only use Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled. This means that the IP address of users is shortened by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there.
12.2 Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the processing of users' personal data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO.
12.3 Purpose of the data processing
12.3.1 The processing of the users' personal data enables us to analyze the surfing behavior of our users. By evaluating the data obtained, we can compile information about the use of the individual components of our website. This helps us to continuously improve our website and its user-friendliness.
12.3.2 By anonymizing the IP address, the interest of users in the protection of their personal data is sufficiently considered.
12.4 Duration of storage
12.4.1 The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required for our recording purposes.
In our case, this is the case after [specific time period].
12.5 Possibility of objection and elimination
12.5.1 We use technically unnecessary cookies only within the scope of your consent. Therefore, we ask for consent when you visit our website. If you actively consent, further cookies will be set. If you do not consent, no cookies will be set. If you wish to revoke your consent, you can do so at any time. To do this, please call up the cookie settings on our website and deactivate this service. By doing so, you exercise your right of revocation.
12.5.2 You can find out more information about Google's use of data, setting options and objection options on Google's websites: https://www.google.com/intl/de/policies/privacy/partners ("Google's use of data when you use our partners' websites or apps"), http://www.google.com/policies/technologies/ads ("Use of data for advertising purposes"), http://www.google.de/settings/ads ("Managing the information Google uses to show you advertising").
13 Google Firebase
13.1 Scope of the processing of personal data
13.1.1 We use the Google Firebase service of Google Ireland Limited, Google Building Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland ("Google"). In the case of access by users who do not have their habitual residence in the European Economic Area or Switzerland, inquiries to Google could be made via servers of the company Google Inc, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. We have no influence on a possible forwarding of requests by Google.
13.1.2 Google Inc. has recognized the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission for the transfer of personal data to third countries and thereby offers a guarantee of compliance with European data protection law.
13.1.3 Google Firebase is a platform for mobile and web applications that provides tools and infrastructure. This sometimes enables us to efficiently provide functions via programming interfaces on various platforms.
13.1.4 When calling up a corresponding application of our online offer, a request is transmitted to a Google server and stored and processed there. By using the Google Firebase products, the Google servers send corresponding data to the user's browser to display the application.
13.1.5 An overview of the functions of the Google Firebase service can be found on the overview page of Google: https://firebase.google.com/products/.
This also includes the storage of apps as well as also personal data of the users, exemplary content created by the user or information regarding the interaction with the apps. The interfaces also enable interaction between app users and other services.
13.1.6 In order to evaluate the User's interactions, we may use the Analytics service for Firebase. Here, user interactions, such as the initial opening of the app, an uninstallation, updates, crashes, or the frequency of use of the app can be recorded and evaluated. This also enables the recording and evaluation of user interests. The information processed by means of Analytics for Firebase may be used together with other Google services, such as Google Analytics and Google marketing services. To identify users' mobile devices, only pseudonymous information, such as the Android Advertising ID or the Advertising Identifier for iOS, is processed.
Before starting an analysis of the user's interactions, the user's consent to the corresponding processing of their data is obtained.
13.1.7 The processing of data by Google takes place within the framework of their data usage policy (https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/).
13.1.8 If there is a joint responsibility of the processing of personal data of users, processing is carried out based on an agreement between Google and us on the joint processing of personal data, so-called Joint Control Contract (JCC). Accordingly, we are substantially jointly responsible with Google for the data processed within the framework of the Google Firebase API.
13.1.9 The essential contents of the Joint Processing of Personal Data Agreement can be found at the URL https://privacy.google.com/businesses/controllerterms/.
13.1.10. Further information about the Google Firebase service can be found at https://firebase.google.com.
13.2 Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the processing of the users' personal data is Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. a DSGVO.
The legal basis for the processing of the users' personal data is Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. a DSGVO as well as Art. 26 para. 3 p. 1 DSGVO if the user has given his consent in this regard regarding the Google Analytics for Firebase product.
13.3 Purpose of the data processing
13.3.1 Data processing is carried out in the interest of analyzing, optimizing, and economically operating the online offer to integrate content or service offers from third-party providers or their content and services.
13.3.2 We use Google Firebase to efficiently provide functions via programming interfaces on various platforms.
13.3.3 The purpose and scope of the data collection and the further processing and use of the data by Google can be found in Google's privacy policy at https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy/.
13.4 Duration of storage
13.4.1 The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required for our recording purposes.
13.5 Possibility of objection and removal
13.5.1 We use technically unnecessary cookies only in the context of your consent. Therefore, we ask for consent when you visit our website. If you actively consent, further cookies will be set. If you do not consent, no cookies will be set. If you wish to revoke your consent, you can do so at any time. To do this, please call up the cookie settings on our website and deactivate this service. By doing so, you exercise your right of revocation.
14 Facebook
14.1 Description and scope of data processing
14.1.1 We use social plugins ("Plugins") of the social network facebook.com, which is operated by Facebook Ireland Ltd, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland ("Facebook").
14.1.2 The plugins can display interaction elements or content (e.g., videos, graphics or text contributions) and are recognizable by one of the Facebook logos (white "f" on a blue tile, the terms "Like", "Like" or a "thumbs up" sign) or are marked with the addition "Facebook Social Plugin". The list and appearance of Facebook social plugins can be viewed here: https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/.
14.1.3 Facebook has recognized the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission for the transfer of personal data to third countries and thereby offers a guarantee of compliance with European data protection law.
14.1.4 When a user calls up a function of this online offer that contains such a plugin, his or her device establishes a direct connection with Facebook's servers. The content of the plugin is transmitted by Facebook directly to the user's device and integrated into the online offer by the latter. In the process, usage profiles of the users can be created from the processed data. We therefore have no influence on the scope of the data that Facebook collects with the help of this plugin and therefore inform users according to our level of knowledge.
14.1.5 By integrating the plugins, Facebook receives the information that a user has accessed the corresponding page of the online offer. If the user is logged into Facebook, Facebook can assign the visit to his Facebook account. If users interact with the plugins, for example by clicking the Like button or posting a comment, the corresponding information is transmitted from your device directly to Facebook and stored there. If a user is not a member of Facebook, there is still the possibility that Facebook will learn and store his or her IP address. According to Facebook, only an anonymized IP address is stored in Germany.
14.2 Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of the users' personal data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO.
14.3 Purpose of the data processing
14.3.1 The data processing is carried out in the interest of the analysis, optimization, and economic operation of the online offer.
14.3.2 The purpose and scope of the data collection and the further processing and use of the data by Facebook, as well as the related rights and settings options for protecting the privacy of users, can be found in the privacy notices of Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/.
14.4 Duration of storage
14.4.1 The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer required to achieve the purpose for which they were collected.
14.5 Possibility of objection and elimination
14.5.1 We use technically unnecessary cookies only within the scope of your consent. Therefore, we ask for consent when you visit our website. If you actively consent, further cookies will be set. If you do not consent, no cookies will be set. If you wish to revoke your consent, you can do so at any time. To do this, please call up the cookie settings on our website and deactivate this service. By doing so, you exercise your right of revocation.
14.5.2 Further settings and objections to the use of data for advertising purposes, are possible within the Facebook profile settings: https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads or via the US site http://www.aboutads.info/choices/ or the EU site http://www.youronlinechoices.com/. The settings are platform-independent, i.e., they are applied to all devices, such as desktop computers or mobile devices.
15. Facebook / Instagram page
15.1 Description and scope of data processing
15.1.1 We maintain an online presence on the social networks facebook.com as well as instagram.com, which are operated by Facebook Ireland Ltd, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland ("Facebook"). In the case of access by users who do not have their habitual residence in the European Economic Area, requests to Facebook could be made via servers of the company Facebook, Inc., 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, California 94025, USA. We have no influence on a possible forwarding of requests by Facebook.
15.1.2 Facebook Inc. has recognized the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission for the transfer of personal data to third countries and thereby offers a guarantee of compliance with European data protection law.
15.1.3 In this context, Facebook can process user data for market research and competition purposes, including determining the visitors to the online offer as a target group for the display of advertisements. Facebook may combine data obtained accordingly, e.g., from user behavior and resulting interests of users, to form user profiles. In the user profiles, data can also be stored independently of the devices used by the users. This can occur if the users are members of the respective platforms and are logged in to them. Facebook provides us with so-called page insights for the Facebook page. Page insights are aggregated data that allow us, as well as Facebook, to gain information about how people interact with our Facebook page. Page Insights may be based on personally identifiable information collected in connection with a person's visit to or interaction with our Facebook Page and its content.
15.1.4 For these purposes, cookies are usually stored on users' computers, in which users' usage behavior and interests are stored.
15.1.5. the processing of data by Facebook takes place within the framework of Facebook's data usage policy (Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/policy.php / Instagram: https://help.instagram.com/519522125107875). If there is a joint responsibility of processing personal data of users, processing is carried out based on an agreement between Facebook and us on joint processing of personal data. For the processing of Insights Data, Facebook and we are joint controllers; the primary responsibility under the GDPR for the processing of Insights Data rests with Facebook.
15.1.6 The essential contents of the agreement on joint processing of personal data can be found at the URL https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/page_controller_addendum.
15.2 Legal basis for the data processing
The legal basis for the processing of the users' personal data is Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. a.
15.3 Purpose of data processing
15.3.1 The data processing is carried out in the interest of the analysis, optimization, and economic operation of our online offer, here in particular also based on our legitimate interests in effective information of the users and communication with them.
15.3.2 The purpose and scope of the data collection and the further processing and use of the data by Facebook, as well as the related rights and settings options for protecting the privacy of users, can be found in the privacy notices of Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/.
15.4 Duration of storage
15.4.1 The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer required to achieve the purpose for which they were collected. Decisions regarding the processing of Insights data can be made and implemented by Facebook alone.
15.5 Possibility of objection and elimination
15.5.1 We use technically unnecessary cookies only as part of your consent. Therefore, we ask for consent when you visit our website. If you actively consent, further cookies will be set. If you do not consent, no cookies will be set. If you wish to revoke your consent, you can do so at any time. To do this, please call up the cookie settings on our website and deactivate this service. By doing so, you exercise your right of revocation.
15.5.2 In order to set which types of advertisements are displayed to you within Facebook, you can go to the page set up by Facebook and follow the instructions there for the settings of usage-based advertising: https://www.facebook.com/settings or https://www.instagram.com/accounts/privacy_and_security/. The settings are platform-independent, i.e., they are applied to all devices, such as desktop computers or mobile devices; however, this requires that the setting can be assigned to a specific user by Facebook. We have no influence on this.
15.5.3 You can further object to the use of cookies that are used for reach measurement and advertising purposes via the deactivation page of the network advertising initiative (http://optout.networkadvertising.org/) and additionally the US website (http://www.aboutads.info/choices) or the European website (http://www.youronlinechoices.com/uk/your-ad-choices/).
16. twitter
16.1 Description and scope of data processing
16.1.1 We use components of the Twitter service, which is operated by Twitter, Inc, 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA ("Twitter").
16.1.2 Twitter is a multilingual publicly accessible microblogging service on which users can publish and distribute so-called tweets, i.e., short messages limited to 140 characters. These short messages can be accessed by anyone, including people who are not registered with Twitter. However, the tweets are also displayed to the so-called followers of the respective user. Followers are other Twitter users who follow the tweets of a user. Furthermore, Twitter makes it possible to address a broad audience via hashtags, links, or retweets.
16.1.3 Each time one of the individual pages of this website operated by the controller is called up and on which a Twitter component (Twitter button) has been integrated, the internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted by the respective Twitter component to download a representation of the corresponding Twitter component from Twitter. Further information on the Twitter buttons can be found at https://about.twitter.com/de/resources/buttons. Within the scope of this technical procedure, Twitter receives knowledge of which specific sub-page of our website is visited by the data subject. The purpose of integrating the Twitter component is to enable our users to disseminate the content of this website, to make this website known in the digital world and to increase our visitor numbers.
16.1.4 If the data subject is logged into Twitter at the same time, Twitter recognizes which specific subpage of our website the data subject is visiting each time the data subject calls up our website and for the entire duration of the respective stay on our website. This information is collected by the Twitter component and assigned by Twitter to the respective Twitter account of the data subject. If the data subject activates one of the Twitter buttons integrated on our website, the data and information thus transmitted will be assigned to the personal Twitter user account of the data subject and stored and processed by Twitter.
16.1.5 Twitter always receives information via the Twitter component that the data subject has visited our website if the data subject is simultaneously logged into Twitter at the time of calling up our website; this takes place regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Twitter component or not. If the data subject does not want this information to be transmitted to Twitter, he or she can prevent the transmission by logging out of his or her Twitter account before calling up our website.
16.2 Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of the users' personal data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO.
16.3 Purpose of the data processing
16.3.1 The data processing is carried out in the interest of the analysis, optimization, and economic operation of the online offer.
16.3.2 The purpose and scope of the data collection and the further processing and use of the data by Twitter can be found in Twitter's privacy policy at https://twitter.com/privacy?lang=de. The cookie policy of LinkedIn is available at https://policy.pinterest.com/cookies.
16.4 Duration of storage
16.4.1 The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer required to achieve the purpose for which they were collected.
16.5 Possibility of objection and elimination
16.5.1 We use technically unnecessary cookies only within the scope of your consent. Therefore, we ask for consent when you visit our website. If you actively consent, further cookies will be set. If you do not consent, no cookies will be set. If you wish to revoke your consent, you can do so at any time. To do this, please call up the cookie settings on our website and deactivate this service. By doing so, you exercise your right of revocation.
16.5.2. Pinterest offers the possibility to unsubscribe from targeted ads at https://help.pinterest.com/en/articles/personalization-and-data.
16.5.3. Twitter offers you the possibility to view corresponding data that Twitter has determined from inferences from your activity on and outside of Twitter at https://twitter.com/your_twitter_data.
17. Vimeo
17.1 Description and scope of data processing
17.1.1 We use components of the Vimeo service, which is operated by Vimeo Inc, 555 West 18th Street, New York, New York 10011, USA ("Vimeo").
17.1.2 Vimeo is an Internet video portal that allows video publishers to create personal streams by collecting, commenting, and rating videos by other users in other user profiles.
17.1.3 Each time one of the individual pages of this website operated by the data controller is called up and on which a Vimeo component (Vimeo video) has been integrated, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically caused by the respective Vimeo component to download a representation of the corresponding Vimeo component from Vimeo.
17.1.4 Further information on Vimeo can be found at https://vimeo.com/de/about. Within the scope of this technical procedure, Vimeo receives knowledge of which specific sub-page of our website is visited by the data subject.
17.1.5 If the data subject is logged in to Vimeo at the same time, Vimeo recognizes which specific sub-page of our website the data subject is visiting when a sub-page containing a Vimeo video is called up. This information is collected by Vimeo and assigned to the respective Vimeo account of the data subject.
17.1.6 Vimeo always receives information via the Vimeo component that the data subject has visited our website if the data subject is simultaneously logged into Vimeo at the time of calling up our website; this takes place regardless of whether the data subject clicks on a Vimeo video or not. If the data subject does not want this information to be transmitted to Vimeo, he or she can prevent the transmission by logging out of his or her Vimeo account before accessing our website.
17.2 Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of the users' personal data is Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. a DSGVO.
17.3 Purpose of the data processing
17.3.1 The data processing is carried out in the interest of the analysis, optimization, and economic operation of the online offer.
17.3.2 The purpose and scope of the data collection and the further processing and use of the data by Vimeo can be found in Vimeo's privacy policy at https://vimeo.com/privacy.
17.4 Duration of storage
17.4.1 The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the purpose for which it was collected.
17.5 Possibility of objection and elimination
17.5.1 We use technically unnecessary cookies only within the scope of your consent. Therefore, we ask for consent when you visit our website. If you actively consent, further cookies will be set. If you do not consent, no cookies will be set. If you wish to revoke your consent, you can do so at any time. To do this, please call up the cookie settings on our website and deactivate this service. By doing so, you exercise your right of revocation.
18. YouTube
18.1 Description and scope of data processing
18.1.1 We use components of the service YouTube, which is operated by YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066, USA ("YouTube").
18.1.2 YouTube is an Internet video portal that allows video publishers to post video clips free of charge and other users to view, rate and comment on them, also free of charge. YouTube allows the publication of all types of videos, which is why complete film and television programs, but also music videos, trailers or videos made by users themselves can be accessed via the Internet portal.
18.1.3 Each time one of the individual pages of this website operated by the data controller is called up and on which a YouTube component (YouTube video) has been integrated, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically caused by the respective YouTube component to download a representation of the corresponding YouTube component from YouTube. Further information on YouTube can be found at https://www.youtube.com/yt/about/de/. Within the scope of this technical procedure, YouTube and Google receive knowledge of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.
18.1.4 If the data subject is logged in to YouTube at the same time, YouTube recognizes which specific sub-page of our website the data subject is visiting when a sub-page containing a YouTube video is called up. This information is collected by YouTube and Google and assigned to the respective YouTube account of the data subject.
18.1.5 YouTube and Google always receive information via the YouTube component that the data subject has visited our website if the data subject is logged into YouTube at the same time as calling up our website; this takes place regardless of whether the data subject clicks on a YouTube video or not. If the data subject does not want this information to be transmitted to YouTube and Google, he or she can prevent the transmission by logging out of his or her YouTube account before accessing our website.
18.2 Legal basis for the data processing
The legal basis for the processing of the users' personal data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO.
18.3 Purpose of the data processing
18.3.1 The data processing is carried out in the interest of the analysis, optimization, and economic operation of the online offer.
18.3.2 The purpose and scope of the data collection and the further processing and use of the data by YouTube can be found in YouTube's privacy policy at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/.
18.4 Duration of storage
18.4.1 The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer required to achieve the purpose for which they were collected.
18.5 Possibility of objection and elimination
18.5.1 We use technically unnecessary cookies only within the scope of your consent. Therefore, we ask for consent when you visit our website. If you actively consent, further cookies will be set. If you do not consent, no cookies will be set. If you wish to revoke your consent, you can do so at any time. To do this, please call up the cookie settings on our website and deactivate this service. By doing so, you exercise your right of revocation.
18.5.2 YouTube offers at https://www.google.de/settings/ads/authenticated the possibility to object to targeted advertising.
19. YouTube page
19.1 Description and scope of data processing
19.1.1 We maintain an online presence on the social network youtube.com of Google Ireland Limited, Google Building Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland ("YouTube"). In the case of access by users who do not have their habitual residence in the European Economic Area or Switzerland, requests to Google could be made via servers of the company Google Inc, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. We have no influence on a possible forwarding of requests by Google.
19.1.2 Google Inc. has recognized the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission for the transfer of personal data to third countries and thereby offers a guarantee of compliance with European data protection law.
19.1.3 YouTube is an Internet video portal that allows video publishers to post video clips free of charge and other users to view, rate and comment on them, also free of charge. YouTube allows the publication of all types of videos, which is why complete film and TV shows, but also music videos, trailers or videos made by users themselves can be accessed via the Internet portal.
19.1.4 Further information on YouTube can be found at https://www.youtube.com/yt/about/de/. The processing of data by YouTube takes place within the framework of Google's data usage policy (https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/).
19.2 Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of users' personal data is Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. a DSGVO.
The legal basis for the processing of personal data in the presence of a relevant consent of the user is Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. a, 7 DSGVO.
19.3 Purpose of the data processing
19.3.1 The data processing is carried out in the interest of the analysis, optimization, and economic operation of our online offer, here in particular also based on our legitimate interests in effective information of the users and communication with them.
19.3.2 The purpose and scope of the data collection and the further processing and use of the data by YouTube can be found in YouTube's privacy policy at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/.
19.4 Duration of storage
19.4.1 The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer required to achieve the purpose for which they were collected.
19.5 Possibility of objection and elimination
19.5.1 We use technically unnecessary cookies only within the scope of your consent. Therefore, we ask for consent when you visit our website. If you actively consent, further cookies will be set. If you do not consent, no cookies will be set. If you wish to revoke your consent, you can do so at any time. To do this, please call up the cookie settings on our website and deactivate this service. By doing so, you exercise your right of revocation.
19.5.2 YouTube offers the option to object to targeted advertising at https://www.google.de/settings/ads/authenticated.
20. PayPal
20.1 Description and scope of data processing
20.1.1 We use components of the PayPal service of the provider PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. & Cie. S.C.A., 22-24 Boulevard Royal, 2449 Luxembourg, Luxembourg ("PayPal").
20.1.2 PayPal is an online payment service provider. Payments are processed via so-called PayPal accounts, which represent virtual private or business accounts. In addition, PayPal offers the possibility to process virtual payments via credit cards if a User does not maintain a PayPal account. A PayPal account is managed via an email address, which is why there is no classic account number. PayPal makes it possible to initiate online payments to third parties or to receive payments. PayPal also assumes trustee functions and offers buyer protection services.
20.1.3 If the data subject selects "PayPal" as a payment option during the ordering process in our online store, data of the data subject will be automatically transmitted to PayPal. By selecting this payment option, the data subject consents to the transmission of personal data required for payment processing.
20.1.4 The personal data transmitted to PayPal is usually the following
the first and last name
the e-mail address
the IP address
the telephone number and/or mobile phone number
or other data, which are necessary for the payment processing. Also necessary for the processing of the purchase contract are such personal data that are related to the respective order.
20.1.5 The personal data exchanged between PayPal and the Controller may be transferred by PayPal to credit reporting agencies. A list of third parties to whom personal data may be released by PayPal can be found at https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/third-parties-list?locale.x=de_DE.
20.1.6 PayPal may share personal data with affiliated companies and service providers or subcontractors to the extent necessary to fulfill contractual obligations or to process the data on behalf of PayPal.
20.2 Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of the users' personal data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO and Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b. DSGVO.
20.3 Purpose of the data processing
20.3.1 The data processing is carried out in the interest of the analysis, optimization, and economic operation of the online offer.
20.3.2 The purpose of transmitting the data to PayPal is payment processing and fraud prevention. The controller will transfer personal data to PayPal if there is a legitimate interest for the transfer.
20.3.3 The purpose of transmitting data to credit agencies is to check identity and creditworthiness.
20.3.4 The purpose and scope of the data collection and the further processing and use of the data by PayPal can be found in PayPal's privacy policy at https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full.
20.4 Duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer required to achieve the purpose for which they were collected.
20.5 Possibility of objection and elimination
20.5.1 The data subject has the possibility to revoke the consent to the handling of personal data at any time vis-à-vis PayPal.
20.5.2 A revocation does not affect personal data that must necessarily be processed, used, or transmitted for (contractual) payment processing.
21 MailChimp
21.1 Scope of the processing of personal data
21.1.1 We use the MailChimp service of the mailing service provider Rocket Science Group, LLC, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE #5000, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA ("MailChimp"). We use MailChimp to send newsletters.
21.1.2 When you register for our newsletter, the data you provide during newsletter registration is transferred to MailChimp and stored there. After registration, you will receive an email from MailChimp to confirm the registration ("double opt-in").
21.1.3 MailChimp offers extensive analysis options for the use of the newsletter. These analyses are group-related and are not used by us for individual evaluation. MailChimp also uses the Google Analytics analysis tool and integrates it into the newsletters where applicable.
21.1.4 The dispatch service provider may use the data of the recipients in pseudonymous form, i.e., without assignment to a user, to optimize or improve its own services, e.g., to technically optimize the dispatch and presentation of the newsletters or for statistical purposes. However, the dispatch service provider does not use the data of our newsletter recipients to write to them itself or to pass the data on to third parties.
21.1.5 MailChimp has recognized the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission for the transfer of personal data to third countries and thereby provides a guarantee of compliance with European data protection law.
21.2 Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the processing of the users' personal data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO as well as Art. 28 para. 3 p. 1 DSGVO.
21.3 Purpose of the data processing
21.3.1 The processing of the Users' personal data enables us to analyze the surfing behavior of our Users. By evaluating the data obtained, we can compile information about the use of the individual components of our website. This helps us to continuously improve our website and its user-friendliness.
21.3.2 By anonymizing the IP address, the interest of users in the protection of their personal data is sufficiently considered.
21.4 Duration of storage
21.4.1 The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required for our recording purposes.
21.4.2 This is the case after unsubscribing from the newsletter.
21.5 Possibility of objection and removal
21.5.1 If you are a subscriber to our newsletter and no longer wish to be contacted by us via the newsletter, you have the option to unsubscribe directly by calling up a link in a newsletter sent by us via MailChimp.
21.5.2 You can view the privacy policy of the dispatch service provider here: https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/.
22. rights of the data subject
If personal data is processed by you, you are a data subject within the meaning of the GDPR and you are entitled to the following rights against the controller:
22.1 Right of access
22.1.1 You may request confirmation from the controller as to whether personal data concerning you is being processed by us.
22.1.2 If there is such processing, you may request information from the controller about the following:
(1) the purposes for which the personal data are processed;
(2) the categories of personal data which are processed;
(3) the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data concerning you have been or will be disclosed;
(4) the planned duration of the storage of the personal data concerning you or, if concrete information on this is not possible, criteria for determining the storage period;
(5) the existence of a right to rectification or erasure of the personal data concerning you, a right to restriction of processing by the controller or a right to object to such processing;
(6) the existence of a right of appeal to a supervisory authority;
(7) any available information on the origin of the data, if the personal data are not collected from the data subject;
(8) the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, pursuant to Article 22(1) and (4) of the GDPR and, at least in those cases, meaningful information about the logic involved and the scope and intended effects of such processing for the data subject.
22.1.3 You have the right to request information on whether the personal data concerning you is transferred to a third country or to an international organization. In this context, you may request to be informed about the appropriate safeguards pursuant to Article 46 of the GDPR in connection with the transfer.
22.2 Right to rectification
22.2.1 You have a right to rectification and/or completion vis-à-vis the Controller, if the processed personal data concerning you are inaccurate or incomplete. The controller shall carry out the rectification without undue delay.
22.3 Right to restriction of processing
22.3.1 You may request the restriction of the processing of personal data concerning you under the following conditions:
(1) if you contest the accuracy of the personal data concerning you for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data;
(2) the processing is unlawful, and you object to the erasure of the personal data and request instead the restriction of the use of the personal data;
(3) the controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but you need it for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims; or
(4) if you have objected to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) of the GDPR and it is not yet clear whether the Controller's legitimate grounds override your grounds.
22.3.2 If the processing of personal data concerning you has been restricted, such data may - apart from being stored - only be processed with your consent or for the assertion, exercise, or defense of legal claims or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person or on grounds of an important public interest of the Union or a Member State.
22.3.3 If the restriction of processing has been restricted in accordance with the above conditions, you will be informed by the controller before the restriction is lifted.
22.4 Right to erasure
22.4.1 You may request the Controller to erase the personal data concerning you without undue delay, and the Controller shall be obliged to erase such data without undue delay, if one of the following reasons applies:
(1) The personal data concerning you are no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed.
(2) You revoke your consent on which the processing was based pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) or Art. 9(2)(a) DSGVO and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
(3) You object to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 (1) DSGVO and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or you object to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 (2) DSGVO.
(4) The personal data concerning you have been processed unlawfully.
(5) The erasure of the personal data concerning you is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation under Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject.
(6) The personal data concerning you has been collected in relation to information society services offered pursuant to Art. 8(1) DSGVO.
22.5 Information to third parties
If the controller has made the personal data concerning you public and is obliged to erase it pursuant to Article 17(1) of the GDPR, it shall take reasonable measures, including technical measures, having regard to the available technology and the cost of implementation, to inform data controllers that process the personal data that you, as the data subject, have requested them to erase all links to or copies or replications of such personal data.
22.6 Exceptions
The right to erasure does not exist to the extent that the processing is necessary
(1) for the exercise of the right to freedom of expression and information;
(2) for compliance with a legal obligation which requires processing under Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject, or for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller;
(3) for reasons of public interest in the area of public health pursuant to Article 9(2)(h) and (i) and Article 9(3) of the GDPR;
(4) for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes, or statistical purposes pursuant to Article 89(1) DSGVO, insofar as the right referred to in section a) is likely to render impossible or seriously prejudice the achievement of the purposes of such processing; or
(5) for the assertion, exercise, or defense of legal claims.
22.7 Right to information
22.7.1 If you have asserted the right to rectification, erasure, or restriction of processing vis-à-vis the controller, the controller is obliged to inform all recipients to whom the personal data concerning you have been disclosed of this rectification or erasure of the data or restriction of processing, unless this proves impossible or involves a disproportionate effort.
22.7.2 You have the right to be informed about these recipients vis-à-vis the controller.
22.8 Right to data portability
22.8.1 You have the right to receive the personal data concerning you that you have provided to the controller in a structured, common, and machine-readable format. You also have the right to transmit this data to another controller without hindrance by the controller to whom the personal data was provided, provided that.
(1) the processing is based on consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) DSGVO or Art. 9(2)(a) DSGVO or on a contract pursuant to Art. 6(1)(b) DSGVO and
(2) the processing is carried out with the help of automated procedures.
22.8.2 In exercising this right, you also have the right to have the personal data concerning you transferred directly from one controller to another controller, insofar as this is technically feasible. The freedoms and rights of other persons must not be affected by this.
22.8.3 The right to data portability shall not apply to 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.
22.9 Right to object
22.9.1 You have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you which is carried out based on Article 6(1)(e) or (f) DSGVO; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions.
22.9.2 The Controller shall no longer process the personal data relating to you unless it can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.
22.9.3 If the personal data concerning you is processed for the purpose of direct marketing, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you for the purpose of such marketing; this also applies to profiling, insofar as it is related to such direct marketing.
22.9.4 If you object to the processing for direct marketing purposes, the personal data concerning you will no longer be processed for these purposes.
22.9.5 You have the possibility, in connection with the use of information society services, notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, to exercise your right to object by means of automated procedures using technical specifications.
22.10. Right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law
You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The revocation of the consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out based on the consent until the revocation.
22.11. Automated decision in individual cases 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 does not apply if the decision
(1) is necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between you and the controller,
(2) is permitted by legal provisions of the Union or the Member States to which the controller is subject, and these legal provisions contain appropriate measures to protect your rights and freedoms as well as your legitimate interests; or
(3) is done with your express consent.
22.11.1 However, these decisions may not be based on special categories of personal data pursuant to Article 9(1) of the GDPR, unless Article 9(2)(a) or (g) of the GDPR applies and appropriate measures have been taken to protect your rights and freedoms and your legitimate interests.
22.11.1 However, these decisions shall not be based on special categories of personal data pursuant to Article 9(1) of the GDPR, unless Article 9(2)(a) or (g) of the GDPR applies and appropriate measures have been taken to protect the rights and freedoms and your legitimate interests.
22.11.2 With regard to the cases referred to in (1) and (3), the Controller shall take reasonable steps to safeguard the rights and freedoms as well as your legitimate interests, including at least the right to obtain the intervention of a person on the part of the Controller, to express your point of view and to contest the decision.
22.12. Right to complain to a supervisory authority
22.12.1. without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy.
22.12.2. judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in the Member State of your residence, place of work or the place of the alleged infringement, if you consider that the processing of personal data concerning you infringes the GDPR.
22.12.3 The supervisory authority to which the complaint has been lodged shall inform the complainant of the status and outcome of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy under Article 78 GDPR.