Data protection information in accordance with Art. 13 GDPR

Name and address of the person responsible

The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other data protection regulations is:

Name and address of the data protection officer

The data protection officer of the controller is:

General information on data processing

Legal basis for the processing of personal data

In accordance with Art. 13 GDPR, we inform you of the legal basis of our data processing. If the legal basis is not specified in the data protection notice, the following applies: The legal basis for obtaining consent is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a in conjunction with Art. 7 GDPR. Art. 7 GDPR. The legal basis for processing for the fulfilment of our services and implementation of contractual measures as well as for answering enquiries is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. The legal basis for processing for the fulfilment of our legal obligations is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR. If the processing of your data is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of our company or a third party and if the interests, fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject do not outweigh the first-mentioned interest, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR serves as the legal basis for the processing. In the event that vital interests of the data subject or another natural person require the processing of personal data, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. d GDPR serves as the legal basis.

Data erasure and storage duration

We adhere to the principles of data minimisation in accordance with Art. 5 para. 1 lit. c GDPR and storage limitation in accordance with Art. 5 para. 1 lit. e GDPR. We only store your personal data for as long as is necessary to achieve the purposes stated here or as provided for by the retention periods stipulated by law. After the respective purpose no longer applies or after these retention periods have expired, the corresponding data will be deleted as quickly as possible.

External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites or to other websites under our responsibility. If you follow a link to a website outside our responsibility, please note that these websites have their own data protection information. We accept no responsibility or liability for these third-party websites and their data protection notices. Therefore, before using these websites, please check whether you agree with their privacy policies.

You can recognise external links either by the fact that they are displayed in a different colour from the rest of the text or underlined. Your cursor will show you external links when you move it over such a link. Only when you click on an external link will your personal data be transferred to the destination of the link. In particular, the operator of the other website will receive your IP address, the time at which you clicked on the link, the page on which you clicked on the link and other information that you can find in the data protection information of the respective provider.

Please also note that individual links may lead to data being transferred outside the European Economic Area. This could give foreign authorities access to your data. You may not be entitled to any legal remedies against this data access. If you do not want your personal data to be transferred to the link destination or even exposed to unwanted access by foreign authorities, please do not click on any links.

Rights of the data subject

As a data subject within the meaning of the GDPR, you have the opportunity to assert various rights. The data subject rights arising from the GDPR are the right of access (Article 15), the right to rectification (Article 16), the right to erasure (Article 17), the right to restriction of processing (Article 18), the right to object (Article 21), the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority and the right to data portability (Article 20).

Right of cancellation:

Some data processing can only take place with your express consent. You have the option to withdraw your consent at any time. However, this does not affect the lawfulness of data processing up to the point of withdrawal.

Right of objection:

If the processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. e or f GDPR, you as the data subject can object to the processing of your personal data at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation. You also have this right in the case of profiling based on these provisions within the meaning of Art. 4(4) GDPR. If we cannot demonstrate a legitimate interest in the processing that outweighs your interests, rights and freedoms or if processing serves the assertion, exercise or defence of legal claims, we will refrain from processing your data after the objection has been made.

If the processing of personal data serves the purpose of direct marketing, you also have the right to object to this at any time. The same applies to profiling in connection with direct advertising. Here too, we will no longer process personal data as soon as you object.

Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority:

If you believe that the processing of personal data concerning you infringes the GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your habitual residence, place of work or place of the alleged infringement, without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy.

Right to data portability:

If your data is processed automatically on the basis of consent or fulfilment of a contract, you have the right to receive this data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. You also have the right to request the transfer and provision of the data to another controller, insofar as this is technically feasible.

Right of access, rectification and erasure:

You have the right to obtain information about your processed personal data with regard to the purpose of the data processing, the categories, the recipients and the duration of storage. If you have any questions on this topic or other topics relating to personal data, you can of course contact us using the contact details provided in the legal notice.

Right to restriction of processing:

You can request the restriction of the processing of your personal data at any time. To do so, you must fulfil one of the following conditions:

• You contest the accuracy of the personal data. You have the right to request a restriction of processing for the duration of the verification of accuracy
• If the processing is unlawful, you can request the restriction of the use of the data as an alternative to erasure.
• If we no longer need your personal data for the purposes of processing, but you need the data for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims, you can request the restriction of processing as an alternative to erasure.
• If you object to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 (1) GDPR, your interests will be weighed against ours. Until this balancing has taken place, you have the right to request the restriction of processing.

Restriction of processing means that, with the exception of storage, personal data may only be processed with your consent or for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest of the Union or of a Member State.

Provision of the website (web host)

Our website is hosted by:

The server location is USA.
https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/

When you visit our website, we automatically collect and store information in so-called server log files. Your browser automatically transmits this information to our server or to the server of our hosting company.

These are:

• IP address of the website visitor's end device
• Device used
• Host name of the accessing computer
• Operating system of the visitor
• Browser type and version
• Name of the retrieved file
• Time of the server request
• Amount of data
• Information on whether the retrieval of the data was successful

The server location is Germany.

https://maxcluster.de/en/privacy-policy

When you visit our website, we automatically collect and store information in so-called server log files. Your browser automatically transmits this information to our server or to the server of our hosting company.

These are:

• IP address of the website visitor's end device
• Device used
• Host name of the accessing computer
• Operating system of the visitor
• Browser type and version
• Name of the retrieved file
• Time of the server request
• Amount of data
• Information on whether the retrieval of the data was successful

This data is not merged with other data sources.

Instead of operating this website on our own server, we can also have it operated on the server of an external service provider (hosting company), which we have named above in this case. The personal data collected by this website is then stored on the hosting company's servers. In addition to the data mentioned above, the web host also stores contact requests, contact data, names, website access data, meta and communication data, contract data and other data generated via a website for us, for example.

The legal basis for the processing of this data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest is the technically error-free presentation and optimisation of this website. If the website is accessed in order to enter into contractual negotiations with us or to conclude a contract, another legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. In the event that we have commissioned a hosting company, there is an order processing contract with this service provider.

Use of local storage items, session storage items and cookies

Our website uses local storage items, session storage items and/or cookies. Local storage is a mechanism that enables the storage of data within the browser on your end device. This data usually contains user preferences, such as the "day" or "night" mode of a website, and is retained until you delete the data manually. Session storage is very similar to local storage, whereas the storage period only lasts during the current session, i.e. until the current tab is closed. After that, the session storage items are deleted from your end device. Cookies are information that a web server (server that provides web content) stores on your end device in order to be able to identify this end device. They are either stored temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) and deleted at the end of your visit to a website or permanently (permanent cookies) on your end device until you delete them yourself or they are automatically deleted by your web browser.

These objects may also be stored on your device by third-party companies when you visit our website (third-party requests). This enables us as the operator and you as a visitor to this website to utilise certain third-party services that are installed on this website. Examples of this include the processing of payment services or the display of videos.

These mechanisms can be used in a variety of ways. They can improve the functionality of a website, control shopping basket functions, increase the security and convenience of website use and carry out analyses of visitor flows and behaviour. Depending on the individual functions, these must be categorised under data protection law. If they are necessary for the operation of the website and intended to provide certain functions (shopping basket function) or serve to optimise the website (e.g. cookies to measure visitor behaviour), they are used on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. As the website operator, we have a legitimate interest in the storage of local storage items, session storage items and cookies for the technically error-free and optimised provision of our services. In all other cases, local storage items, session storage items and cookies are only stored with your express consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR).

If local storage items, session storage or cookies are used by third-party companies or for analysis purposes, we will inform you about this separately in this data protection notice. Your required consent will be requested and can be revoked at any time.

Use of external services

External services are used on our website. External services are services from third-party providers that are used on our website. This can be done for various reasons, for example for embedding videos or for the security of the website. When using these services, personal data is also passed on to the respective providers of these external services. If we do not have a legitimate interest in the use of these services, we will obtain your consent as a visitor to our website, which can be revoked at any time, before using them (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR).

Analytics

We process the personal data of website visitors in order to analyse user behaviour. By analysing the data obtained, we are able to compile information about the use of the individual components of our website. This enables us to increase the user-friendliness of our website. The analysis tools used can be used, for example, to create user profiles for the display of targeted or interest-based advertising messages, to recognise our website visitors the next time they visit our website, to measure their click/scroll behaviour, their downloads, to create heat maps, to recognise page views, to measure the duration of visits or bounce rates and to trace the origin of website visitors (city, country, which page the visitor comes from). The analysis tools help us to improve our market research and marketing activities.

Processing will only take place if you consent to this data processing (via our consent banner on the website). The legal basis for this processing is consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR). Without your consent, data will not be processed in the manner described above. If you withdraw your consent (e.g. via the consent banner or other options provided on this website), we will terminate this data processing. This does not affect the lawfulness of the processing that took place before you withdrew your consent.

Google Analytics

We use the Google Analytics service on our website. The provider of the service is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

The use of the service may result in data being transferred to a third country (USA). The provider is certified in accordance with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and therefore offers an appropriate level of data protection.

Further information can be found in the provider's data protection information at the following URL:https://policies.google.com/privacy.

The service uses cookies on our website and stores data in the browser's local or session storage:

Matomo

We use the web analysis tool "Matomo" to customise the design of our websites. Matomo creates user profiles on the basis of pseudonyms. For this purpose, permanent cookies are stored on your end device and read by us. In this way, we are able to recognise and count returning visitors. We also use the Heatmap & Session Recording modules. Matomo's heatmap service shows us the areas of our website where the mouse is moved most frequently or which are clicked on most often. The session recording service records individual user sessions. We can play back recorded sessions and thus analyse the use of our website. Data entered in forms is not recorded and is not visible at any time.

The IP addresses are anonymised (IP masking) so that they cannot be assigned to individual users.

The data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR. In doing so, we are pursuing our legitimate interest in optimising our website for our public image.

Further information on Matomo's terms of use and data protection regulations can be found at: https://matomo.org/privacy/.

New Relic

We use the New Relic service on our website. The provider of the service is New Relic Germany GmbH, Neuturmstraße 5, Suite 02-101, 80331 Munich, Germany.

The use of the service may result in data being transferred to a third country (USA). The provider is certified in accordance with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and therefore offers an appropriate level of data protection.

Further information can be found in the provider's data protection information at the following URL:https://newrelic.com/termsandconditions/privacy.

The service stores the following data in the browser's local or session storage:

Sentry

We use the Sentry service on our website. The provider of the service is Functional Software, Inc, 45 Fremont Street, 8th Floor, CA 94105, San Francisco, USA.

The use of the service may result in data being transferred to a third country (USA). The provider is certified in accordance with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and therefore offers an appropriate level of data protection.

Further information can be found in the provider's data protection information at the following URL:https://sentry.io/privacy/.

Banking

Banking tools are provided by banks to enable the provision and management of the financial products offered. In order to ensure easier access, we have integrated elements of these banking tools into our website. Personal data that is processed in the process is, for example, names or financial identification data.

Processing will only take place if you consent to this data processing (via our consent banner on the website). The legal basis for this processing is consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR). Without your consent, data will not be processed in the manner described above. If you withdraw your consent (e.g. via the consent banner or other options provided on this website), we will terminate this data processing. This does not affect the lawfulness of the processing that took place before you withdrew your consent.

easyCredit

We use the easyCredit service on our website. The provider of the service is easyCredit TeamBank AG Nürnberg, Beuthener Str. 25, 90471 Nürnberg, Germany.

Further information can be found in the provider's data protection information at the following URL: https://www.easycredit.de/datenschutz.

Consent Management

To comply with data protection requirements, we use a consent management tool on our website. We use this tool to obtain the necessary consent for the setting of cookies or the use of external services. The consents are stored.

The processing is necessary for the fulfilment of a legal obligation to which the controller (website operator) is subject. Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR is therefore used as the legal basis for processing.

ACRIS CMS

We use the ACRIS CMS service on our website. The provider of this service is ACRIS E-Commerce GmbH, Am Pfenningberg 60, 4040 Linz, Austria. As this service is hosted locally on the web server, no data is transferred to third parties.

Coco

We use the Coco service on our website. The provider of the service is netzstrategen GmbH, Alter Schlachthof 47, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany.

As this service is hosted locally on the web server, there is no data transfer to third parties.

Content Delivery Network (CDN)

We use a content delivery network (CDN) to optimise the performance and availability of our website. For this purpose, the service provider that makes this network available processes your IP address and the information about when you visited our website. All further information on data processing by this service provider can be found in their privacy policy.

We base this processing on a legitimate interest (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR).

Our legitimate interest in using a content delivery network is to be able to display our website as quickly, securely and reliably as possible.

Google APIs CDN

We use the Google APIs CDN service on our website. The provider of the service is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

The use of the service may result in data being transferred to a third country (USA). The provider is certified in accordance with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and therefore offers an appropriate level of data protection.

Further information can be found in the provider's data protection information at the following URL:https://policies.google.com/privacy.

Content Management System

A content management system enables the creation, editing, organisation and presentation of digital content. We use a content management system to create content for our website. This enables us to design a more appealing website.

We base this processing on a legitimate interest (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR).

Our legitimate interest lies in the technically error-free presentation and optimisation of the website.

Shopware

We use the shopware service on our website. The provider of the service is shopware AG, Ebbinghoff 10, 48624 Schöppingen, Germany.

As this service is hosted locally on the web server, there is no data transfer to third parties.

Data protection software

In order to better fulfil data protection requirements, we use appropriate software. This software supports us in complying with data protection regulations.

Processing will only take place if you consent to this data processing (via our consent banner on the website). The legal basis for this processing is consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR). Without your consent, data will not be processed in the manner described above. If you withdraw your consent (e.g. via the consent banner or other options provided on this website), we will terminate this data processing. This does not affect the lawfulness of the processing that took place before you withdrew your consent.

ALFRIGHT Data protection information

We use the ALFRIGHT data protection information service on our website. The provider of the service is Lukmann Consulting GmbH, Packerstraße 183, A-8561 Söding, Austria.

We base this processing on a legitimate interest (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR).

This service helps us to keep our data protection information up to date and legally compliant. We therefore rely on the legal basis of legitimate interest. Link:www.alfright.eu/datenschutzerklaerung/.

HR Systems

We use software to better record, store and manage information relating to personnel administration. Personal data, in particular names, addresses and salary data, is stored in HR systems.

Processing will only take place if you consent to this data processing (via our consent banner on the website). The legal basis for this processing is consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR). Without your consent, data will not be processed in the manner described above. If you withdraw your consent (e.g. via the consent banner or other options provided on this website), we will terminate this data processing. This does not affect the lawfulness of the processing that took place before you withdrew your consent.

Personio HR-Systems

We use the Personio HR System service on our website. The provider of the service is Personio GmbH, Rundfunkplatz 4, 80335 Munich, Germany.

Further information can be found in the provider's data protection information at the following URL:https://www.personio.com/privacy-policy/.

Marketing

Tools are used on our website that offer services relating to campaigns, web analysis and personalisation. This enables a central and comprehensive collection of all data, which in turn is necessary for the optimisation and planning of digital campaigns. These services can be set and used by our advertising partners via our website to create a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other websites.

Processing will only take place if you consent to this data processing (via our consent banner on the website). The legal basis for this processing is consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR). Without your consent, data will not be processed in the manner described above. If you withdraw your consent (e.g. via the consent banner or other options provided on this website), we will terminate this data processing. This does not affect the lawfulness of the processing that took place before you withdrew your consent.

media:meets

We use the media:meets service on our website. The provider of the service is media:meets GmbH, Huttropstraße 60, 45138 Essen, Germany.

As this service is hosted locally on the web server, there is no data transfer to third parties.

Newsletter Tools

As part of our marketing activities, we offer you the opportunity to subscribe to our newsletter via our website. To subscribe to the newsletter, you go through a registration process during which we check whether you are the owner of the e-mail address provided and whether you agree to receive our newsletter. The data will remain with us or with the newsletter service commissioned by us for the duration of your voluntary registration until you unsubscribe from the newsletter. If you unsubscribe from the newsletter, you will be deleted from the distribution list. This list will not be merged with other data. However, cancellation of the newsletter subscription does not mean that data stored for other purposes (e.g. customer accounts) will also be deleted.

Processing will only take place if you consent to this data processing (via our consent banner on the website). The legal basis for this processing is consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR). Without your consent, data will not be processed in the manner described above. If you withdraw your consent (e.g. via the consent banner or other options provided on this website), we will terminate this data processing. This does not affect the lawfulness of the processing that took place before you withdrew your consent.

Brevo

We use the Brevo service on our website. The provider of the service is Sendinblue GmbH, Köpenicker Straße 126, 10179 Berlin, Germany.

Further information can be found in the provider's data protection information at the following URL: https://www.brevo.com/legal/privacypolicy/.

Interface software

Business processes are cheaper, faster and more error-free if they are automated with the help of software via interfaces. This allows them to be efficiently integrated into company processes via your own website or social networks. We use interface software on our website to link different applications with each other and to transfer personal data securely from one application to another.

Processing will only take place if you consent to this data processing (via our consent banner on the website). The legal basis for this processing is consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR). Without your consent, data will not be processed in the manner described above. If you withdraw your consent (e.g. via the consent banner or other options provided on this website), we will terminate this data processing. This does not affect the lawfulness of the processing that took place before you withdrew your consent.

Google Tag Manager

We use the Google Tag Manager service on our website. The provider of the service is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

The use of the service may result in data being transferred to a third country (USA). The provider is certified in accordance with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and therefore offers an appropriate level of data protection.

Further information can be found in the provider's data protection information at the following URL: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

Social media

We use social media plugins to connect our website with our social media channels. The integration of the plugins is intended to make it easier for visitors to our website to follow our channels on social networks, share, like or comment on content. Some social media plugins make it possible to analyse the user behaviour of visitors to the website with regard to their behaviour on social networks. The use of plugins is intended to increase awareness and the number of followers of our channels.

The plugins also process personal data and transfer data to these social networks. This transfer occurs as soon as the website is accessed. Processed data includes, for example: Name, address, email address, telephone number, access time, device information, IP address.

Processing will only take place if you consent to this data processing (via our consent banner on the website). The legal basis for this processing is consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR). Without your consent, data will not be processed in the manner described above. If you withdraw your consent (e.g. via the consent banner or other options provided on this website), we will terminate this data processing. This does not affect the lawfulness of the processing that took place before you withdrew your consent.

Facebook

We use the Facebook service on our website. The provider of the service is Meta Plattform Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Dublin, D02x525, Ireland.

The use of the service may result in data being transferred to a third country (USA). The provider is certified in accordance with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and therefore offers an appropriate level of data protection.

Further information can be found in the provider's data protection information at the following URL: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy

The service uses cookies on our website and stores data in the browser's local or session storage:

Facebook Connect

We use the Facebook Connect service on our website. The provider of the service is Meta Plattform Ireland Limited (Marketplace), 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour Dublin 2, Ireland.

The use of the service may result in data being transferred to a third country (USA). The provider is certified in accordance with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and therefore offers an appropriate level of data protection.

Further information can be found in the provider's data protection information at the following URL: https://de-de.facebook.com/policy.php.

Advertising

Tools are used on our website that facilitate or enable the placement of adverts and the evaluation of the success of placed adverts. Personal data is processed for this purpose, in particular the IP address, access times and device information.

Processing will only take place if you consent to this data processing (via our consent banner on the website). The legal basis for this processing is consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR). Without your consent, data will not be processed in the manner described above. If you withdraw your consent (e.g. via the consent banner or other options provided on this website), we will terminate this data processing. This does not affect the lawfulness of the processing that took place before you withdrew your consent.

Google Ads

We use the Google Ads service on our website. The provider of the service is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Google Ads enables the placement of advertisements on the Google search engine and third-party websites. This can be based on specific search terms (keyword targeting) or through targeted advertising using user data collected by Google, such as location or interests (audience targeting). As the website operator, we can analyze the performance of these ads, for instance, by reviewing which search terms triggered the ads and how many clicks they generated.

The use of the service may result in data being transferred to a third country (USA). The provider is certified in accordance with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and therefore offers an appropriate level of data protection.

The use of Google Ads is based on your consent under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) of the German TTDSG. You can withdraw your consent at any time.

Data transfers to the USA are based on the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses. For more information, please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy/frameworks and https://business.safety.google/controllerterms/.

Further information can be found in the provider's data protection information at the following URL: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

Google AdSense

We use the Google AdSense service on our website. The provider of this service is Google Ireland Limited (GV), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

The use of the service may result in data being transferred to a third country (USA). The provider is certified in accordance with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and therefore offers an appropriate level of data protection.

Further information can be found in the provider's data protection information at the following URL: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

Google Double Click

We use the Google Double Click service on our website. The provider of this service is Google Ireland Ltd, Gordon House, Barrow Street Dublin 4, Ireland.

By using the service, data may be transferred to a third country (USA).

Further information can be found in the provider's data protection information at the following URL: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

Awin

The purpose of using analytics cookies is to improve the quality of our website and its content. Through the analysis cookies, we learn how the website is used and can thus constantly optimise our offer.

Cookies can be used to optimise the information and offers on our website for the benefit of the user. As already mentioned, cookies enable us to recognise the users of our website. The purpose of this recognition is to make it easier for users to use our website. For example, the user of a website that uses cookies does not have to re-enter their access data each time they visit the website because this is taken over by the website and the cookie stored on the user's computer system. Another example is the cookie of a shopping basket in an online shop. The online shop remembers the items that a customer has placed in the virtual shopping basket via a cookie.

These purposes also constitute our legitimate interest in the processing of personal data in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website at any time by means of a corresponding setting of the Internet browser used and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Furthermore, cookies that have already been set can be deleted at any time via an Internet browser or other software programmes. This is possible in all common internet browsers. If the data subject deactivates the setting of cookies in the Internet browser used, not all functions of our website may be fully usable.

Contact form

You have the option of contacting us via a contact form on our website. In particular, your contact details are required to contact us via this form.

The legal basis here is the processing for the purpose of contract fulfilment or pre-contractual measures pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. There may also be a legitimate interest in maintaining business relationships or responding to your enquiry for other reasons.

The legal basis for the processing of your data in this case would be Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

The data will be deleted once we have finally answered your enquiry and there are no other retention obligations to the contrary.

Handling applicant data

It is possible to send us an application (e.g. by post, online application form or e-mail). The personal data received in this way will be stored and processed by us for the application process.

The basis for processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR and Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR, provided that consent has been given. Insofar as German law is applicable, Section 26 BDSG in particular is used as the legal basis for processing. You can withdraw your consent at any time. This does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out prior to the revocation.

If the application results in an employment relationship, the data collected will be stored for the purpose of processing the employment relationship on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. If no employment relationship is established, the data will be stored on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR for the duration of legal claims, in particular due to discrimination in the application process. This is necessary for the defence against any complaints or allegations. If consent has been given, the data will be stored for longer on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time. This does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out prior to the revocation.

If no employment relationship is established, the applicant can be included in our applicant pool. All details of the application are saved so that we can contact the person in question if there are suitable vacancies.

The storage of data in the applicant pool takes place exclusively after consent has been given on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. This consent can be revoked at any time, whereupon the corresponding data will be deleted, provided there are no legal reasons for storage. Deletion takes place automatically at the latest two years after consent has been granted. This does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out up to the point of withdrawal.

Pool of applicants

If no employment relationship is established, the applicant can be included in our applicant pool. All details of the application will be saved so that we can contact the person in question for suitable vacancies.

Data is only stored in the applicant pool after consent has been given on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. This consent can be revoked at any time, whereupon the corresponding data will be deleted, provided there are no legal reasons for storage. The data will be erased no later than two years after consent has been granted. This does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out up to the revocation.

Presence on Facebook

Social networks process the personal data of their users on a large scale. When you visit our profiles, your IP address and other information about the devices you use are processed, which makes it possible to assign IP addresses to individual users. We have no influence on this data processing. We would like to point out that you use our profiles on social networks and their functions on your own responsibility. Details on data processing can be found in the operator's privacy policy.

We have a profile on Facebook. The provider of this service is Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

Details can be found in Facebook's privacy policy: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/

The purpose of our profiles on social media platforms is to increase our online presence and thus raise our profile. Therefore, the legal basis is legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. In addition, with regard to the processing activities by the social networks, reference must be made to their own legal bases (e.g. consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR), which you can find in the respective privacy policy.

In principle, we are jointly responsible with the social media platform for the data processing operations triggered when you visit our profile. You can therefore assert your rights as a data subject in accordance with Art. 15 et seq. of the GDPR against the social media platform as well as against us. However, we would like to point out that we have no influence on data processing by the social media platform.

Presence on Instagram

Social networks process the personal data of their users on a large scale. When you visit our profiles, your IP address and other information about the devices you use are processed, which makes it possible to assign IP addresses to individual users. We have no influence on this data processing. We would like to point out that you use our profiles on social networks and their functions on your own responsibility. Details on data processing can be found in the operator's privacy policy.

We have a profile on Instagram. The provider of this service is Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

Detailed information on the handling of personal data can be found in Instagram's privacy policy below:https://help.instagram.com/519522125107875.

The purpose of our profiles on social media platforms is to increase our online presence and thus raise our profile. Therefore, the legal basis is legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. In addition, with regard to the processing activities by the social networks, reference must be made to their own legal bases (e.g. consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR), which you can find in the respective privacy policy.

In principle, we are jointly responsible with the social media platform for the data processing operations triggered when you visit our profile. You can therefore assert your rights as a data subject in accordance with Art. 15 et seq. of the GDPR against the social media platform as well as against us. However, we would like to point out that we have no influence on data processing by the social media platform.

Presence on LinkedIn

Social networks process the personal data of their users on a large scale. When you visit our profiles, your IP address and other information about the devices you use are processed, which makes it possible to assign IP addresses to individual users. We have no influence on this data processing. We would like to point out that you use our profiles on social networks and their functions on your own responsibility. Details on data processing can be found in the operator's privacy policy.

We have a profile on LinkedIn. The provider is LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland. LinkedIn uses advertising cookies.

Detailed information on the handling of personal data can be found in the following LinkedIn privacy policy:https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy.

The purpose of our profiles on social media platforms is to increase our online presence and thus raise our profile. Therefore, the legal basis is legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. In addition, with regard to the processing activities by the social networks, reference must be made to their own legal bases (e.g. consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR), which you can find in the respective privacy policy.

Presence on YouTube

Social networks process the personal data of their users on a large scale. When you visit our profiles, your IP address and other information about the devices you use are processed, which makes it possible to assign IP addresses to individual users. We have no influence on this data processing. We would like to point out that you use our profiles on social networks and their functions on your own responsibility. Details on data processing can be found in the operator's privacy policy.

We have a profile on YouTube. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Detailed information on the handling of personal data can be found in the following YouTube privacy policy:https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en.

The purpose of our profiles on social media platforms is to increase our online presence and thus raise our profile. Therefore, the legal basis is legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. In addition, with regard to the processing activities by the social networks, reference must be made to their own legal bases (e.g. consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR), which you can find in the respective privacy policy.

In principle, we are jointly responsible with the social media platform for the data processing operations triggered when you visit our profile. You can therefore assert your rights as a data subject in accordance with Art. 15 et seq. of the GDPR against the social media platform as well as against us. However, we would like to point out that we have no influence on data processing by the social media platform.

Google also transfers and processes data in the USA. There is currently no adequate level of protection for data transfers to the USA. For this reason, there are risks associated with the processing of data. YouTube uses standard contractual clauses and is part of the Data Privacy Framework, whereby Google undertakes to ensure an adequate level of data protection.

Transport service provider

United Parcel Service of America, Inc. (UPS)

We use the UPS service on our website. The provider of this service is United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

The use of the service may result in data being transferred to a third country (USA). The provider is certified in accordance with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and therefore offers an appropriate level of data protection.

Further information can be found in the provider's data protection information at the following URL:https://www.ups.com/de/en/support/shipping-support/legal-terms-conditions/privacy-notice.page?loc=en_DE.

DHL Paket GmbH

We use the DHL service on our website. The provider of this service is DHL Paket GmbH, Sträßchensweg 10, 53113 Bonn, Germany.

Further information can be found in the provider's data protection information at the following URL:https://www.dhl.de/en/toolbar/footer/datenschutz.html.

Google Maps

We use the Google Maps service on our website. The provider of this service is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

The use of the service may result in data being transferred to a third country (USA). The provider is certified in accordance with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and therefore offers an appropriate level of data protection.

Further information can be found in the provider's data protection information at the following URL:https://policies.google.com/privacy.

Payment service provider

Mollie B.V.

We use the service Mollie B.V. on our website. The provider of the service is Mollie H.Q., Keizersgracht 126, 1015CW Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Further information can be found in the provider's data protection information at the following URL:https://www.mollie.com/gb/privacy.

PayPal

The data controller has integrated PayPal components on this website. PayPal is an online payment service provider. Payments are processed via so-called PayPal accounts, which are virtual private or business accounts. PayPal also offers the option of processing virtual payments via credit cards if a user does not have a PayPal account. A PayPal account is managed via an e-mail 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.

The European operating company of PayPal is PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. & Cie. S.C.A., 22-24 Boulevard Royal, 2449 Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

If the data subject selects "PayPal" as the payment option during the ordering process in our online shop, the data of the data subject is automatically transmitted to PayPal. By selecting this payment option, the data subject consents to the transfer of personal data required for payment processing.

The personal data transmitted to PayPal is usually first name, surname, address, email address, IP address, telephone number, mobile phone number or other data required for payment processing. Personal data that is necessary for processing the purchase contract is also data that is related to the respective order.

The purpose of transmitting the data is to process payments and prevent fraud. The controller will transmit personal data to PayPal in particular if there is a legitimate interest in the transmission. The personal data exchanged between PayPal and the controller may be transmitted by PayPal to credit reference agencies. The purpose of this transmission is to check identity and creditworthiness.

PayPal may pass on the personal data to affiliated companies and service providers or subcontractors if this is necessary to fulfil the contractual obligations or if the data is to be processed on behalf of PayPal.

The data subject has the option of revoking their consent to the handling of personal data from PayPal at any time. A revocation does not affect personal data that must be processed, used or transmitted for (contractual) payment processing.

The applicable data protection provisions of PayPal may be retrieved under https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full can be called up.

scanblue

We use the Scanblue service on our website. The provider of the service is Scanblue AG, 65760 Eschborn, Germany

Further information can be found in the provider's data protection information at the following URL: https://scanblue.com/en/datenschutz/.

WeClapp

Our online shop uses the WeClapp platform ("weclapp SE, Neue Mainzer Straße 66 - 68, 60311 Frankfurt am Main"). When you place an order in our shop, you consent to the storage and processing of your personal data by WeClapp.

For this purpose, your personal data will be forwarded to the WeClapp data centre and processed. This data is stored and processed for the purpose of supporting and processing your orders, authenticating you, processing payment transactions and improving WeClapp's services.

You can find further information on WeClapp's terms of use and data protection at https://www.weclapp.com/en/privacy/.