Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

We are very pleased about your interest in our company, apsa personnel concepts gmbh (hereafter referred to as apsa). Privacy has a particularly high priority for us. The use of the internet pages of apsa is fundamentally possible without any specification of personal data. However, if an individual wishes to use our company’s special services via our website, processing of personal data might become necessary. If processing of personal data is necessary and there is no legal basis for such processing, we always obtain consent from the individual.

The processing of personal data, such as the name, address, e-mail address, or telephone number of an individual, always takes place in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and in compliance with the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to apsa. Through this privacy policy, our company intends to inform the general public about the type, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process. Furthermore, this policy will inform individuals about their rights.

apsa has implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure the most complete protection of personal data processed through this website. However, internet-based data transmissions can have security gaps, ensuring absolute protection might not be guaranteed. For this reason, every individual is free to transfer personal data to us via alternative means, e.g., by telephone.

1. Definitions

The apsa privacy policy is based on terms used by the European directive and regulation maker when adopting the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our privacy policy aims to be easy to read and understand for the public as well as our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would first like to explain the terminology used.

In this privacy policy, we use, inter alia, the following terms:

a) Personal data

Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter “data subject”). An identifiable person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, online identifier or one or more special characteristics expressing the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person.

b) Data subject

Data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed by the controller.

c) Processing

Processing means any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure or destruction.

d) Restriction of processing

Restriction of processing is the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting their future processing.

e) Profiling

Profiling is any form of automated processing of personal data consisting of using those data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyze or predict aspects regarding that person’s performance at work, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behavior, location or movements.

f) 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 separately and is subject to technical and organizational measures to ensure that the personal data is not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.

g) Controller or person responsible for processing

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. If the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union or Member State law, the controller or the specific criteria for its nomination may be provided for by Union or Member State law.

h) Processor

Processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller.

i) Recipient

Recipient is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or another body to which personal data are disclosed, whether or not it is a third party. However, authorities that may receive personal data in the framework of a specific investigation in accordance with Union or Member State law shall not be considered recipients.

j) Third party

Third party is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or body other than the data subject, controller, processor, and the persons who, under the direct authority of the controller or processor, are authorized to process the personal data.

k) Consent

Consent of the data subject is any freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous indication of the data subject’s wishes by which they, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signifies agreement to the processing of personal data relating to them.

2. Name and address of the controller

The controller for the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation, other data protection laws in the member states of the European Union and other provisions related to data protection is:

apsa personnel concepts gmbh

Schadekgasse 5/18

1060 Vienna

Austria

Tel.: +43 1 934 66 86

E-Mail: [email protected]

Website: www.apsa.at

3. Cookies

The websites of apsa use cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored on a computer system via an internet browser.

Numerous websites and servers use cookies. Many cookies contain a unique identifier known as a cookie ID. A cookie ID is a string of characters through which websites and servers can be associated with the specific internet browser in which the cookie was stored. This allows visited websites and servers to distinguish the individual browser of the person concerned from other internet browsers that contain different cookies. A specific internet browser can be recognized and identified by its unique cookie ID.

By using cookies, apsa can provide users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without the cookie setting.

Through the use of cookies, the information and offers on our website can be optimized for the user’s benefit. As mentioned above, cookies allow us to recognize users of our website. The purpose of this recognition is to make it easier for users to use our website. For example, a user of a website that uses cookies does not have to enter their access data again each time they visit the website, as 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 cart in an online shop. The online shop remembers the items that a customer has placed in the virtual shopping cart through a cookie.

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 may thus permanently deny the setting of cookies. Furthermore, cookies that have already been set can be deleted at any time using an internet browser or other software programs. This is possible in all popular 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.

4. Collection of General Data and Information

With each access to the website of apsa by an affected person or an automated system, a range of general data and information is collected. This general data and information are stored in the server’s log files. The following data can be collected: (1) types and versions of browsers used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system reaches our website (so-called referrer), (4) the sub-websites accessed via an accessing system on our website, (5) the date and time of access to the website, (6) an internet protocol address (IP address), (7) the internet service provider of the accessing system, and (8) other similar data and information used to prevent attacks on our information technology systems.

When using this general data and information, apsa does not draw any conclusions about the data subject. Rather, this information is needed to (1) deliver the contents of our website correctly, (2) optimize the content of our website and its advertising, (3) ensure the long-term viability of our information technology systems and the technology of our website, and (4) provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for criminal prosecution in case of a cyberattack. This anonymously collected data and information is therefore evaluated statistically and also with the aim of increasing data protection and data security in our company to ultimately ensure an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data of the server log files are stored separately from all personal data provided by the data subject.

5. Registration on Our Website

The data subject has the option to register on the website of the data controller, providing personal data. The personal data transmitted to the data controller is determined by the respective input mask used for the registration. The personal data entered by the data subject will be collected and stored exclusively for internal use by the data controller and for their own purposes. The data controller may arrange for the transfer to one or more processors, for example a parcel service provider, who will also use the personal data exclusively for internal use attributable to the data controller.

Through registration on the website of the data controller, the IP address assigned by the internet service provider (ISP) to the data subject, the date, and the time of registration are also stored. The storage of this data is done against the backdrop that this is the only way to prevent misuse of our services, and, if necessary, to make it possible to investigate committed offenses. Insofar, the storage of this data is necessary to secure the data controller. There is no transfer of this data to third parties unless required by law or for criminal prosecution.

The registration of the data subject, with the voluntary indication of personal data, is intended to enable the data controller to offer contents or services that may only be offered to registered users due to the nature of the matter. Registered persons are free to modify the personal data specified during registration at any time or to have them completely deleted from the data controller’s data stock.

The data controller shall provide any data subject at any time upon request with information on which personal data is stored about the data subject. Furthermore, the data controller shall correct or erase personal data at the request or indication of the data subject, insofar as there are no legal storage obligations. A designated data protection coordinator, as well as the entirety of the staff of the data controller, are available to the data subject in this context as contact persons.

6. Subscription to Our Newsletter

On the website of apsa, users are given the opportunity to subscribe to the newsletter of our company. The personal data transmitted to the data controller when ordering the newsletter can be found in the input mask used for this purpose.

apsa regularly informs its customers and business partners about company offers by means of a newsletter. The newsletter of our company can only be received by the data subject if (1) the data subject has a valid email address and (2) the data subject registers for the newsletter dispatch. A confirmation email will be sent to the email address first entered by a data subject for newsletter dispatch, for legal reasons, in the double opt-in procedure. This confirmation email serves to verify whether the owner of the email address, as the data subject, authorized the receipt of the newsletter.

When subscribing to the newsletter, we also store the IP address assigned by the Internet service provider (ISP) of the data subject, the date, and the time of registration. The collection of this data is necessary to understand the possible misuse of an email address at a later date and therefore serves the legal protection of the data controller.

The personal data collected as part of a registration for the newsletter will only be used to send our newsletter. Subscribers to the newsletter may also be informed by email if this is necessary for the operation of the newsletter service or a related registration, as may be the case in the event of changes to the newsletter offer or technical circumstances. There will be no transfer of the personal data collected as part of the newsletter service to third parties. The subscription to our newsletter can be terminated by the data subject at any time. The consent to the storage of personal data that the data subject has given us for the newsletter dispatch can be revoked at any time. For the purpose of revoking consent, a corresponding link is found in each newsletter. Furthermore, it is possible to unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time directly on the website of the data controller or to communicate this to the data controller in another way.

7. Newsletter Tracking

The newsletters of apsa contain so-called tracking pixels. A tracking pixel is a miniature graphic embedded in such emails sent in HTML format to enable log file recording and analysis. This allows statistical evaluation of the success or failure of online marketing campaigns. Based on the embedded tracking pixel, apsa can determine whether and when an email from a data subject was opened and which links contained in the email were called up by the data subject.

Personal data collected via tracking pixels contained in newsletters will be stored and evaluated by the data controller to optimize newsletter delivery and adapt the content of future newsletters even better to the interests of the data subject. This personal data will not be passed on to third parties. Data subjects have the right at any time to revoke the separate declaration of consent given via the double opt-in procedure. After a revocation, this personal data will be deleted by the data controller. Unsubscribing from receiving the newsletter will be automatically considered as a revocation by apsa.

8. Contact Options via the Website

The website of apsa contains information, as required by law, that enables quick electronic contact to our company and direct communication with us, including a general address of electronic mail (email address). If an affected person contacts the data controller by email or through a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the data subject will be automatically stored. Such personal data voluntarily provided by a data subject to the data controller will be stored for the purpose of processing or communicating with the data subject. There is no transfer of this personal data to third parties.

9. Commenting Function on the Blog on the Website

apsa offers users the option to leave individual comments on individual blog posts on the website of the data controller. A blog is a publicly accessible portal usually hosted on a website where one or more individuals, known as bloggers or web bloggers, can post articles or express thoughts in blog posts. These blog posts can generally be commented on by third parties.

If an affected person leaves a comment on the blog published on this website, in addition to the comments left by the data subject, information on the time of the comment input and the chosen username (pseudonym) selected by the data subject will be stored and published. Furthermore, the IP address assigned by the internet service provider (ISP) to the data subject is also logged. This storage of the IP address is done for security reasons and in the event that the data subject violates the rights of third parties or posts unlawful content through a submitted comment. Therefore, the storage of this personal data is in the data controller’s own interest to potentially exculpate itself in case of legal infringements. There is no transfer of this collected personal data to third parties unless required by law or for the legal defense of the data controller.

10. Subscription to Comments in the Blog on the Website

Comments made in the blog of apsa can generally be subscribed to by third parties. In particular, it is possible for a commenter to subscribe to the comments following their comment on a specific blog post.

If a data subject opts for the option to subscribe to comments, the data controller will send an automatic confirmation email to verify in the double opt-in procedure whether the owner of the provided email address has actually opted for this option. The option to subscribe to comments can be terminated at any time.

11. Regular Erasure and Blocking of Personal Data

The data controller processes and stores personal data of the data subject only for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of storage or as provided for by the European legislator or other applicable legislator in laws or regulations to which the data controller is subject.

Once the purpose of storage is no longer applicable or a storage period prescribed by the European legislator or other competent legislator expires, the personal data will be routinely blocked or deleted in accordance with the legal requirements.

12. Rights of the Data Subject

a) Right to Confirmation

Every data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the data controller confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning them are being processed. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to confirmation, they can contact our data protection officer or another employee of the data controller at any time.

b) Right to Information

Every data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain free information from the data controller at any time about the personal data stored about them and a copy of this information. Furthermore, the European legislator has granted the data subject access to the following information:

the purposes of the processing

the categories of personal data being processed

the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed, particularly recipients in third countries or international organizations

if possible, the envisaged duration for which the personal data will be stored, or, if not possible, the criteria used to determine that duration

the existence of the right to rectification or erasure of personal data concerning them, or restriction of processing by the controller, or to object to such processing

the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

if the personal data is not collected from the data subject: all available information about the source of the data

the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, referred to in Article 22(1) and (4) of the GDPR and, at least in those cases, meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and the envisaged consequences of such processing for the data subject

Moreover, the data subject has the right to be informed whether personal data are transferred to a third country or to an international organization. If this is the case, the data subject also has the right to be informed of the appropriate safeguards relating to the transfer.

If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to information, they can contact our data protection officer or another employee of the data controller at any time.

c) Right to Rectification

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to demand the immediate rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning them. Furthermore, taking into account the purposes of the processing, the data subject has the right to request the completion of incomplete personal data — also by means of a supplementary statement.

If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to rectification, they can contact our data protection officer or another employee of the data controller at any time.

d) Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten)

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to demand from the controller the erasure of personal data concerning them without undue delay, provided that one of the following grounds applies and the processing is not necessary:

The personal data is no longer necessary in relation to the purposes for which it was collected or otherwise processed.

The data subject withdraws consent on which the processing is based according to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR, and where there is no other legal ground for the processing.

The data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or the data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(2) GDPR.

The personal data has been unlawfully processed.

The erasure of personal data is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation under Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject.

The personal data has been collected in relation to the offer of information society services referred to in Article 8(1) GDPR.

If one of the aforementioned grounds applies and a data subject wants to request the erasure of personal data stored by apsa, they can contact our data protection officer or another employee of the data controller at any time. The data protection officer of apsa or another employee will ensure that the erasure request is complied with promptly.

If the personal data has been made public by apsa, and our company is obliged to erase personal data pursuant to Article 17(1) GDPR, apsa, taking account of available technology and the cost of implementation, will take reasonable steps, including technical measures, to inform other data controllers processing the published personal data that the data subject has requested erasure by such controllers of any links to, or copy or replication of, those personal data, as far as processing is not required. The data protection officer of apsa or another employee will arrange the necessary measures in individual cases.

e) Right to Restriction of Processing

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to request the controller to restrict processing where one of the following applies:

The accuracy of the personal data is contested by the data subject, for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data.

The processing is unlawful, and the data subject opposes the erasure of the personal data and requests the restriction of their use instead.

The controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but they are required by the data subject for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.

The data subject has objected to processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR pending the verification whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override those of the data subject.

If one of the aforementioned conditions is met, and a data subject wishes to request the restriction of the processing of personal data stored by apsa, they can contact our data protection officer or another employee of the data controller at any time. The data protection officer of apsa or another employee will initiate the restriction of processing.

f) Right to Data Portability

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to receive the personal data concerning them, which was provided to a controller, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. They have the right to transmit that data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to which the personal data has been provided, where the processing is based on consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR or on a contract pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) GDPR, and the processing is carried out by automated means, as long as the processing is not necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.

Furthermore, in exercising their right to data portability pursuant to Article 20(1) GDPR, the data subject has the right to have personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible and when doing so does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.

To exercise the right to data portability, the data subject can contact the data protection officer appointed by apsa or another employee at any time.

g) Right to Object

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to object, on grounds relating to their particular situation, at any time, to processing of personal data concerning them which is based on point (e) or (f) of Article 6(1) GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions.

apsa will no longer process the personal data in the event of the objection, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override the interests, rights, and freedoms of the data subject, or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.

If apsa processes personal data for direct marketing purposes, the data subject has the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning them for such marketing. This applies to profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing. If the data subject objects to apsa to the processing for direct marketing purposes, apsa will no longer process the personal data for these purposes.

Moreover, the data subject has the right to object to the processing of personal data concerning them, which is conducted by apsa for scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes pursuant to Article 89(1) GDPR, unless the processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out for reasons of public interest.

To exercise the right to object, the data subject can directly contact the data protection officer of apsa or another employee. The data subject is also free, in the context of the use of information society services, notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, to exercise their right to object by automated means using technical specifications.

h) Automated Individual Decision-Making, Including Profiling

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning them or similarly significantly affects them, as long as the decision (1) is not necessary for entering into, or the performance of, a contract between the data subject and a data controller, or (2) is not authorized by Union or Member State law to which the data controller is subject and which also lays down suitable measures to safeguard the data subject’s rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, or (3) is not based on the data subject’s explicit consent.

If the decision (1) is necessary for entering into, or the performance of, a contract between the data subject and a data controller, or (2) it is based on the data subject’s explicit consent, apsa shall implement suitable measures to safeguard the data subject’s rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, at least the right to obtain human intervention on the part of the controller, to express their point of view, and to contest the decision.

If the data subject wishes to exercise rights concerning automated decisions, they can contact our data protection officer or another employee of the data controller at any time.

i) Right to Withdraw Consent

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to withdraw their consent to the processing of personal data at any time.

If the data subject wishes to exercise their right to withdraw consent, they can contact our data protection officer or another employee of the data controller at any time.

13. Data Protection in Applications and in the Application Process

The data controller collects and processes the personal data of applicants for the purpose of processing the application process. The processing may also be carried out electronically. This is particularly the case if an applicant submits corresponding application documents by electronic means, for example by email or via a web form on the website. If the data controller concludes an employment contract with an applicant, the transmitted data will be stored for the purpose of processing the employment relationship in compliance with legal requirements. If an employment contract is not concluded with the applicant by the data controller, the application documents will be automatically deleted two months after notification of the rejection decision, provided that no other legitimate interests of the data controller are opposed to the deletion. Another legitimate interest in this sense is, for example, the burden of proof in a procedure under the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).

14. Data Protection Provisions regarding the Use of Facebook

The data controller has integrated components of the company Facebook on this website. Facebook is a social network.
A social network is a social meeting place operated on the Internet, an online community that generally enables users to communicate with each other and interact in the virtual space. A social network can serve as a platform for exchanging opinions and experiences or allows the online community to provide personal or business-related information. Among other things, Facebook allows users of the social network to create private profiles, upload photos, and connect through friend requests.

The operating company of Facebook is Facebook, Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA. If a data subject lives outside the USA or Canada, the data controller responsible for processing personal data is Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

Each time one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the data controller and on which a Facebook component (Facebook plug-in) is integrated, is called up, the internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted by the respective Facebook component to download a display of the corresponding Facebook component from Facebook. An overview of all Facebook plug-ins can be found at https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/?locale=en_US. As part of this technical process, Facebook is informed about which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is simultaneously logged into Facebook, Facebook recognizes with each visit to our website by the data subject and throughout the duration of their stay on our website, which specific subpage of our website the data subject is visiting. This information is collected by the Facebook component and assigned by Facebook to the respective Facebook account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on one of the integrated Facebook buttons on our website, for example the “Like” button, or if the data subject submits a comment, Facebook assigns this information to the personal Facebook user account of the data subject and stores this personal data.

Facebook receives information via the Facebook component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged into Facebook at the same time as accessing our website, regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Facebook component or not. If such transmission of this information to Facebook is not desired by the data subject, they can prevent this transmission by logging out of their Facebook account before calling up our website.

The data policy published by Facebook, which is available at https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/, provides information on the collection, processing, and use of personal data by Facebook. It also explains the privacy settings that Facebook offers to protect the privacy of the data subject. In addition, various applications are available that make it possible to suppress data transmission to Facebook. Such applications can be used by the data subject to suppress data transmission to Facebook.

15. Data Protection Provisions regarding the Use of Google Analytics (with anonymization feature)

The data controller has integrated the Google Analytics component (with anonymization feature) on this website. Google Analytics is a web analytics service. Web analytics involves the collection, gathering, and evaluation of data about the behavior of visitors to websites. A web analytics service collects data, among other things, about the website from which a data subject has come to a website (so-called referrer), which subpages of the website were accessed or how often and for what duration a subpage was viewed. Web analytics is primarily used to optimize a website and to analyze the cost-benefit ratio of internet advertising.

The operator of the Google Analytics component is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.

The data controller uses the additional code “_gat._anonymizeIp” for web analysis via Google Analytics. This code causes the IP address of the data subject’s internet connection to be truncated and anonymized by Google when accessing our websites from a member state of the European Union or from another state that is a party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area.

The purpose of the Google Analytics component is to analyze the traffic on our website. Google uses the data and information obtained, among other things, to evaluate the use of our website and to compile online reports showing the activities on our websites, and to provide other services related to the use of our website.

Google Analytics places a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. Cookies were explained above. By setting the cookie, Google is enabled to analyze the use of our website. With each call-up to one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the data controller and on which a Google Analytics component has been integrated, the internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject will automatically submit data through the Google Analytics component for the purpose of online analysis to Google. As part of this technical process, Google obtains knowledge about personal data, such as the IP address of the data subject, which Google uses to trace the origin of visitors and clicks and subsequently enable commission settlements.

Using the cookie, personal information, such as the access time, the location from which access originated, and the frequency of visits to our website by the data subject, is stored. On each visit to our websites, 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 these collected personal data, through the technical procedure, to third parties under certain circumstances.

The data subject may, at any time, prevent the setting of cookies through our website, as explained above, by means of a corresponding setting of the internet browser used and thus permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such a setting of the internet browser used would also prevent Google from setting a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. Additionally, cookies already in use by Google Analytics may be deleted at any time via the internet browser or other software programs.

Furthermore, the data subject has the possibility of objecting to a collection of data generated by Google Analytics that is related to the use of this website as well as the processing of this data by Google and to prevent such collection. For this purpose, the data subject must download and install a browser add-on under the link https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This browser add-on informs Google Analytics through JavaScript that data and information about visits to internet pages may not be transmitted to Google Analytics. The installation of the browser add-on is considered an objection by Google. If the information technology system of the data subject is later deleted, formatted, or newly installed, the data subject must reinstall the browser add-on to deactivate Google Analytics. If the browser add-on is uninstalled or deactivated by the data subject or another person within their sphere of control, there is the option of reinstalling or reactivating the browser add-on.

Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Google can be found at https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/ and http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/us.html. Google Analytics is further explained under this link https://www.google.com/analytics/.

16. Data Protection Provisions regarding the Use of Google Remarketing

The data controller has integrated Google Remarketing services on this website. Google Remarketing is a feature of Google AdWords that allows a company to display advertising to internet users who have previously visited the company’s website. The integration of Google Remarketing enables a company to create user-related advertising and consequently display interest-based advertisements to internet users.

The operator of the Google Remarketing services is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.

The purpose of Google Remarketing is the display of interest-based advertising. Google Remarketing allows us to display ads through the Google advertising network or on other websites tailored to the individual needs and interests of internet users.

Google Remarketing places a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. Cookies were explained above. By setting the cookie, Google enables recognition of the visitor of our website when they subsequently access websites that are part of the Google advertising network. With each visit to a website on which the Google Remarketing service has been integrated, the internet browser of the data subject automatically identifies itself to Google. As part of this technical process, Google obtains knowledge about personal data, such as the IP address or the user’s browsing behavior, which Google uses, among other things, to display interest-based advertising.

Using the cookie, personal information, such as the websites visited by the data subject, is stored. Thus, personal data, including the IP address of the data subject’s internet connection, is transmitted to Google in the United States of America each time the data subject visits our websites. This personal data is stored by Google in the United States of America. Google may pass these collected personal data, through the technical procedure, to third parties under certain circumstances.

The data subject may prevent the setting of cookies through our website, as explained above, at any time by means of a corresponding setting of the internet browser used and thus permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such a setting of the internet browser used would also prevent Google from placing a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. Additionally, cookies already in use by Google Analytics may be deleted at any time via the internet browser or other software programs.

Furthermore, the data subject has the possibility of objecting to interest-based advertising by Google. To do this, the data subject must call up the link www.google.de/settings/ads from each of the internet browsers they use and make the desired settings there.

Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Google can be found at https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/.

17. Data Protection Provisions regarding the Use of Google AdWords

The data controller has integrated Google AdWords on this website. Google AdWords is a service for internet advertising that allows advertisers to place ads in Google search engine results and on the Google advertising network. Google AdWords enables an advertiser to pre-define certain keywords that an ad will only be displayed on Google search engine results when a user retrieves a keyword-relevant search result. In the Google advertising network, the ads are distributed using an automatic algorithm and based on the previously defined keywords on thematically relevant websites.

The operator of the Google AdWords services is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.

The purpose of Google AdWords is the promotion of our website by displaying interest-relevant advertising on the websites of third-party companies and in the search engine results of the Google search engine, as well as displaying third-party advertising on our website.

If a data subject arrives on our website via a Google ad, Google will place a so-called conversion cookie on the data subject’s information technology system. Cookies were explained above. A conversion cookie loses its validity after thirty days and is not used to identify the data subject. The conversion cookie enables both us and Google to trace whether a data subject who came to our website via an AdWords ad generated a turnover, i.e., whether a purchase was completed or canceled.

The data and information collected through the use of the conversion cookie is used by Google to create visit statistics for our website. These visit statistics are used by us to determine the total number of users who have been referred to us through AdWords ads, i.e., to determine the success or failure of the respective AdWords ad and to optimize our AdWords ads for the future. Neither our company nor other advertisers of Google AdWords receive information from Google by which the data subject could be identified.

Using the conversion cookie, personal information, such as the websites visited by the data subject, is stored. Thus, personal data, including the IP address of the data subject’s internet connection, is transmitted to Google in the United States of America each time the data subject visits our websites. This personal data is stored by Google in the United States of America. Google may pass these collected personal data, through the technical procedure, to third parties under certain circumstances.

The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies through our website, as explained above, at any time by means of a corresponding setting of the internet browser used and thus permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such a setting of the internet browser used would also prevent Google from setting a conversion cookie on the data subject’s information technology system. Additionally, cookies already in use by Google AdWords may be deleted at any time via the internet browser or other software programs.

Furthermore, the data subject has the possibility of objecting to interest-based advertising by Google. To do this, the data subject must call up the link www.google.de/settings/ads from each of the internet browsers they use and make the desired settings there.

Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Google can be found at https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/.

18. Data Protection Provisions regarding the Use of Instagram

The data controller has integrated components of the Instagram service on this website. Instagram is a service that can be qualified as an audiovisual platform and allows users to share photos and videos and also to disseminate such data in other social networks.

The operator of the Instagram services is Instagram LLC, 1 Hacker Way, Building 14 First Floor, Menlo Park, CA, USA.

With each visit to one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the data controller and on which an Instagram component (Insta button) has been integrated, the internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted by the respective Instagram component to download a representation of the corresponding Instagram component. As part of this technical process, Instagram gains knowledge of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is simultaneously logged into Instagram, Instagram recognizes with each visit to our website by the data subject and throughout the duration of the respective stay on our website, which specific subpage the data subject visits. This information is collected by the Instagram component and is associated with the respective Instagram account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on one of the integrated Instagram buttons on our website, the data and information transmitted with it are assigned to the personal Instagram user account of the data subject and stored and processed by Instagram.

Instagram receives information from the Instagram component whenever the data subject visits our website, if the data subject is logged into Instagram at the time of accessing our website; this happens regardless of whether the data subject clicks the Instagram component or not. If such a transmission of this information to Instagram is not desired by the data subject, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their Instagram account before accessing our website.

Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Instagram can be found at https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388 and https://www.instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/.

19. Data Protection Provisions regarding the Use of Jetpack for WordPress

The data controller has integrated Jetpack on this website. Jetpack is a WordPress plugin that offers additional features to the operator of a website based on WordPress. Jetpack allows the website operator, among other things, to have an overview of the visitors to the site. By displaying related posts and publications or by providing the option to share content on the site, it is also possible to increase the number of visitors. Furthermore, security features are integrated into Jetpack, so a website using Jetpack is better protected against brute-force attacks. Jetpack also optimizes and accelerates the loading of images integrated on the website.

The operator of the Jetpack plugin for WordPress is Automattic Inc., 132 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA. The operator company uses the tracking technology of Quantcast Inc., 201 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA.

Jetpack places a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. Cookies were explained above. With each visit to one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the data controller and on which a Jetpack component has been integrated, the internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted by the respective Jetpack component to transmit data for analysis purposes to Automattic. As part of this technical process, Automattic gains knowledge of data that is subsequently used to create an overview of the visits to the web pages. The data collected through the Jetpack component is used to analyze the behavior of the data subject, who has accessed the website of the data controller, and is evaluated with the aim of optimizing the website. The data collected via the Jetpack component is not used to identify the data subject without obtaining separate, explicit consent from the data subject. The data also comes to the knowledge of Quantcast. Quantcast uses the data for the same purposes as Automattic.

The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies through our website, as explained above, at any time by means of a corresponding setting of the internet browser used and thus permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such a setting of the internet browser used would also prevent Automattic/Quantcast from setting a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. Cookies that have already been set by Automattic can also be deleted at any time via the internet browser or other software programs.

Furthermore, the data subject has the possibility of objecting to the collection of data generated by the Jetpack cookie related to the use of this website, as well as to the processing of this data by Automattic/Quantcast, and to prevent such processing. To do this, the data subject must press the Opt-Out button under the link https://www.quantcast.com/opt-out/, which sets an opt-out cookie. The opt-out cookie set with the objection is stored on the data subject’s information technology system. If the cookies are deleted on the system of the data subject after an objection, the data subject must call up the link again and set a new opt-out cookie.

However, with the setting of the opt-out cookie, the possibility exists that the websites of the data controller may not be fully usable for the data subject.

The applicable data protection provisions of Automattic can be found at https://automattic.com/privacy/. The applicable data protection provisions of Quantcast can be found at https://www.quantcast.com/privacy/.

20. Data Protection Provisions regarding the Use of LinkedIn

The data controller has integrated components of the LinkedIn Corporation on this website. LinkedIn is an internet-based social network that enables users to connect with existing business contacts and establish new business contacts. Over 400 million registered individuals use LinkedIn in more than 200 countries. Thus, LinkedIn is currently the largest platform for business contacts and one of the most visited websites in the world.

The operator of LinkedIn is LinkedIn Corporation, 2029 Stierlin Court Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. For data protection matters outside the USA, LinkedIn Ireland, Privacy Policy Issues, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland, is responsible.

With each individual call-up of our internet site, which is equipped with a LinkedIn component (LinkedIn plug-in), this component causes the internet browser used by the data subject to download a corresponding representation of the LinkedIn component. Further information on the LinkedIn plug-ins can be found at https://developer.linkedin.com/plugins. As part of this technical process, LinkedIn receives knowledge of which specific subpage of our internet site is visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is logged in at the same time on LinkedIn, LinkedIn recognizes with each call-up to our internet site by the data subject and for the entire duration of the respective stay on our internet site, which specific subpage of our internet site the data subject visits. This information is collected through the LinkedIn component and is assigned by LinkedIn to the respective LinkedIn account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on one of the integrated LinkedIn buttons on our website, LinkedIn assigns this information to the personal LinkedIn user account of the data subject and stores this personal data.

LinkedIn receives information via the LinkedIn component that the data subject has visited our internet site, provided that the data subject is logged in to LinkedIn at the time of the call-up to our internet site; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the LinkedIn component or not. If such a transmission of this information to LinkedIn is not desirable for the data subject, the data subject can prevent the transmission by logging off from their LinkedIn account before calling up our internet site.

LinkedIn offers the possibility to unsubscribe from email messages, SMS messages, and targeted ads, as well as to manage ad settings, under https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls. LinkedIn also uses partners such as Quantcast, Google Analytics, BlueKai, DoubleClick, Nielsen, Comscore, Eloqua, and Lotame that may set cookies. Such cookies can be declined at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy. The applicable data protection provisions of LinkedIn can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy. LinkedIn’s cookie policy is available at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy.

21. Data Protection Provisions regarding the Use of Pinterest

The data controller has integrated components of Pinterest Inc. on this website. Pinterest is a so-called social network. A social network is an online meeting place operated on the internet, an online community that typically allows users to communicate with each other and interact in the virtual space. A social network can serve as a platform for exchanging opinions and experiences or allows the internet community to provide personal or company-related information. Pinterest enables users of the social network, among other things, to publish image collections and individual images as well as descriptions on virtual pinboards (so-called pinning), which can then be shared (so-called repinning) or commented on by other users.

The operator of Pinterest is Pinterest Inc., 808 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA.

With each call-up to one of the individual pages of this internet site, which is operated by the data controller and on which a Pinterest component (Pinterest plug-in) has been integrated, the internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted by the respective Pinterest component to download a representation of the corresponding Pinterest component of Pinterest. More information on Pinterest can be found at https://pinterest.com/. As part of this technical process, Pinterest receives knowledge about which specific subpage of our internet site is visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is simultaneously logged into Pinterest, Pinterest recognizes with each call-up to our internet site by the data subject and for the entire duration of the respective stay on our internet site, which specific subpage of our internet site the data subject visits. This information is collected through the Pinterest component and is assigned by Pinterest to the respective Pinterest account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on one of the Pinterest buttons integrated on our website, Pinterest assigns this information to the personal Pinterest user account of the data subject and stores this personal data.

Pinterest receives information via the Pinterest component that the data subject has visited our internet site, provided that the data subject is logged in to Pinterest at the time of the call-up to our internet site; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Pinterest component or not. If such a transmission of this information to Pinterest is not desirable for the data subject, they can prevent the transmission by logging off from their Pinterest account before calling up our internet site.

The privacy policy published by Pinterest, which is available at https://about.pinterest.com/privacy-policy, provides information about the collection, processing, and use of personal data by Pinterest.

22. Data Protection Provisions regarding the Use of SlideShare

The data controller has integrated SlideShare components on this website. LinkedIn SlideShare allows for the exchange and archiving of presentations and other documents such as PDF files, videos, and webinars as a file hosting service. The file hosting service allows users to upload media content in all common formats, where the documents can be made publicly accessible or marked as private.

The operator of SlideShare is LinkedIn Corporation, 2029 Stierlin Court Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. For data protection matters outside the USA, LinkedIn Ireland, Privacy Policy Issues, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland, is responsible.

LinkedIn SlideShare provides so-called embed codes for the media content (presentations, PDF files, videos, photos, etc.) stored there. Embed codes are program codes that are embedded in websites with the aim of displaying external content on one’s own website. Embed codes allow content to be displayed on one’s own website without storing it on one’s own server and potentially violating the reproduction rights of the respective content’s author. Another advantage of using an embed code is that the operator of a website does not use their own storage space, thus relieving their own server. An embed code can be inserted at any point on another website, allowing external content to be inserted within one’s own text. The purpose of using LinkedIn SlideShare is to relieve our server and avoid copyright infringements while using third-party content.

With each call-up of our website, which is equipped with a SlideShare component (embed codes), this component causes the internet browser used by the visitor to download embedded data from SlideShare. As part of this technical process, LinkedIn obtains knowledge of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is simultaneously logged into SlideShare, SlideShare recognizes with each call-up to our website by the data subject and for the entire duration of their stay on our website, which specific subpage the data subject visits. This information is collected by SlideShare and associated with the respective SlideShare account of the data subject by LinkedIn.

LinkedIn receives information via the SlideShare component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged into SlideShare at the time of the call-up to our website; this happens regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the embedded media data or not. If the data subject does not want such information to be transmitted to LinkedIn, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their SlideShare account before calling up our website.

LinkedIn also uses partners such as Quantcast, Google Analytics, BlueKai, DoubleClick, Nielsen, Comscore, Eloqua, and Lotame that may set cookies. Such cookies can be declined at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy. The applicable data protection provisions of LinkedIn can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy.

23. Data Protection Provisions regarding the Use of Twitter

The data controller has integrated components of Twitter on this website. Twitter is a multilingual publicly accessible microblogging service on which users can publish and distribute so-called tweets, short messages limited to 140 characters. These short messages are accessible to everyone, including individuals not registered on Twitter. However, the tweets are also displayed to the followers of the respective user. Followers are other Twitter users who follow the tweets of a user. Furthermore, Twitter enables addressing a broad audience through hashtags, links, or retweets.

The operator of Twitter is Twitter, Inc., 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA.

With each call-up of one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the data controller 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 about the Twitter buttons can be found at https://about.twitter.com/de/resources/buttons. As part of this technical process, Twitter receives knowledge about which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject. The purpose of integrating the Twitter component is to enable our users to redistribute the content of this website, to make this website known in the digital world, and to increase our visitor numbers.

If the data subject is simultaneously logged into Twitter, Twitter recognizes with each call-up to our website by the data subject and for the entire duration of their stay on our website which specific subpage of our website the data subject visits. This information is collected through the Twitter component and is associated with the respective Twitter account of the data subject by Twitter.

If the data subject clicks on one of the Twitter buttons integrated on our website, for example the “Share” button, Twitter assigns this information to the personal Twitter user account of the data subject and stores and processes these personal data.

Twitter receives information via the Twitter component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged into Twitter at the time of calling up our website; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Twitter component or not. If such a transmission of this information to Twitter is not desirable for the data subject, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their Twitter account before calling up our website.

The applicable data protection provisions of Twitter are available at https://twitter.com/privacy?lang=de.

24. Data Protection Provisions regarding the Use of Xing

The data controller has integrated components of Xing on this website. Xing is an internet-based social network that allows users to connect with existing business contacts and establish new business contacts. Individual users can create a personal profile on Xing. For example, companies can create company profiles or post job offers on Xing.

The operator of Xing is XING AG, Dammtorstraße 30, 20354 Hamburg, Germany.

With each call-up to one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the data controller and on which a Xing component (Xing plug-in) has been integrated, the internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted by the respective Xing component to download a representation of the corresponding Xing component from Xing. Further information about Xing plug-ins can be found at https://dev.xing.com/plugins. As part of this technical process, Xing obtains knowledge about which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is simultaneously logged into Xing, Xing recognizes with each call-up to our website by the data subject and for the entire duration of their stay on our website, which specific subpage of our website the data subject visits. This information is collected through the Xing component and associated with the respective Xing account of the data subject by Xing. If the data subject clicks on one of the Xing buttons integrated on our website, for example the “Share” button, Xing assigns this information to the personal Xing user account of the data subject and stores and processes these personal data.

Xing receives information via the Xing component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged into Xing at the time of calling up our website; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Xing component or not. If such a transmission of this information to Xing is not desirable for the data subject, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their Xing account before calling up our website.

The privacy policy published by Xing, which is available at https://www.xing.com/privacy, provides information about the collection, processing, and use of personal data by Xing. Furthermore, Xing has published data protection guidelines for the XING Share button at https://www.xing.com/app/share?op=data_protection.

25. Data Protection Provisions regarding the Use of YouTube

The data controller has integrated components of YouTube on this website. YouTube is an internet video portal that allows video publishers to freely post video clips and enables other users to view, rate, and comment on them. YouTube allows the publication of all types of videos, which is why complete films and TV shows, music videos, trailers, or user-generated videos can be accessed via the internet portal.

The operator of YouTube is YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA. YouTube, LLC is a subsidiary of Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.

With each call-up to one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the data controller 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 prompted by the respective YouTube component to download a representation of the corresponding YouTube component from YouTube. Further information about YouTube can be found at https://www.youtube.com/yt/about/de/. As part of this technical process, YouTube and Google gain knowledge of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is simultaneously logged into YouTube, YouTube recognizes with the call-up to a subpage that contains a YouTube video which specific subpage of our website the data subject visits. This information is collected by YouTube and Google and associated with the respective YouTube account of the data subject.

YouTube and Google receive information via the YouTube component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged into YouTube at the time of calling up our website; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on a YouTube video or not. If such a transmission of this information to YouTube and Google is not desired by the data subject, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their YouTube account before calling up our website.

The data protection provisions published by YouTube, which are available at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/, provide information about the collection, processing, and use of personal data by YouTube and Google.

26. Data Protection Provisions regarding the Use of DoubleClick

The data controller has integrated components of DoubleClick by Google on this website. DoubleClick is a brand of Google under which specialized online marketing solutions are marketed to advertising agencies and publishers.

The operator of DoubleClick by Google is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.

DoubleClick by Google transfers data to the DoubleClick server with every impression as well as with clicks or other activities. Each of these data transfers triggers a request for cookies to the browser of the data subject. If the browser accepts this request, DoubleClick sets a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. What cookies are has already been explained above. The purpose of the cookie is to optimize and display advertisements. The cookie is used, among other things, to display and show user-relevant advertisements and to create or improve reports on advertising campaigns. Furthermore, the cookie is used to avoid multiple display of the same advertisement.

DoubleClick uses a cookie ID, which is necessary for processing the technical procedure. For example, the cookie ID is needed to display an advertisement in a browser. DoubleClick can also use the cookie ID to determine which advertisements have already been displayed in a browser, in order to avoid duplicate ads. Furthermore, through the cookie ID, DoubleClick can track conversions. Conversions are recorded, for example, when a user has previously been shown a DoubleClick advertisement and subsequently makes a purchase on the advertiser’s website with the same internet browser.

A DoubleClick cookie does not contain personal data. However, a DoubleClick cookie may contain additional campaign identifiers. A campaign identifier serves to identify the campaigns with which the user has already come into contact.

With each call-up to one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the data controller and on which a DoubleClick component has been integrated, the internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted by the respective DoubleClick component to transmit data for the purpose of online advertising and billing of commissions to Google. As part of this technical process, Google becomes aware of data that Google uses to create commission statements, among other things. Google can trace that the data subject has clicked on certain links on our website.

The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website, as described above, at any time by means of a corresponding setting of the internet browser used and thus permanently oppose the setting of cookies. Such a setting of the internet browser used would also prevent Google from setting a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. In addition, cookies that have already been set by Google can be deleted at any time via an internet browser or other software programs.

Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of DoubleClick by Google can be found at https://www.google.com/intl/de/policies/.

27. Legal Basis of Processing

Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR serves as the legal basis for processing operations for which we obtain consent for a specific processing purpose. If the processing of personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, as is the case, for example, when processing operations are necessary for the delivery of goods or the provision of another service or consideration, the processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR. The same applies to such processing operations that are necessary for carrying out pre-contractual measures, for example in cases of inquiries about our products or services. If our company is subject to a legal obligation by which processing of personal data is required, such as for the fulfillment of tax obligations, the processing is based on Article 6(1)(c) of the GDPR. In rare cases, the processing of personal data may be necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or of another natural person. This would be the case, for example, if a visitor were injured in our company and his name, age, health insurance data, or other vital information would have to be passed on to a doctor, hospital, or other third parties. Then the processing would be based on Article 6(1)(d) of the GDPR. Finally, processing operations could be based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. This legal basis is used for processing operations that are not covered by any of the aforementioned legal bases, if processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by our company or by a third party, except where such interests are overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject. Such processing operations are particularly permissible because they have been specifically mentioned by the European legislator. He considered that a legitimate interest could be assumed if the data subject is a customer of the data controller (Recital 47, Sentence 2 of the GDPR).

28. Legitimate Interests Pursued by the Controller or a Third Party

If the processing of personal data is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, our legitimate interest is the conduct of our business activities for the benefit of the well-being of all our employees and shareholders.

29. Duration for Which the Personal Data will be Stored

The criteria used to determine the period of storage of personal data is the respective statutory retention period. After the expiration of that period, the corresponding data is routinely deleted, as long as it is no longer necessary for the fulfillment of the contract or the initiation of a contract.

30. Legal or Contractual Provisions for the Provision of Personal Data; Necessity for the Conclusion of the Contract; Obligation of the Data Subject to Provide the Personal Data; Possible Consequences of Failure to Provide

We clarify that the provision of personal data is partly required by law (e.g. tax regulations) or can also result from contractual provisions (e.g. information about the contractual partner). Sometimes it may be necessary to conclude a contract that the data subject provides us with personal data, which must subsequently be processed by us. The data subject is, for example, obliged to provide us with personal data when our company enters into a contract with him or her. The non-provision of the personal data would have the consequence that the contract with the data subject could not be concluded. Before personal data is provided by the data subject, the data subject must contact our Data Protection Officer. Our Data Protection Coordinator clarifies to the data subject whether the provision of the personal data is required by law or contract or is necessary for the conclusion of the contract, whether there is an obligation to provide the personal data and the consequences of non-provision of the personal data.

31. Existence of Automated Decision-Making

As a responsible company, we refrain from automatic decision-making or profiling.

 

Status: May 2018