Privacy Policy
We greatly appreciate your interest in our company. Data protection holds a particularly high priority for the management of CompActive GmbH. The use of the CompActive GmbH website is generally possible without providing any personal data. However, if a data subject wishes to use special services provided by our company via our website, the processing of personal data may become necessary. If the processing of personal data is required and there is no legal basis for such processing, we will generally obtain the consent of the data subject.
The processing of personal data, such as the name, address, email address, or telephone number of a data subject, is always carried out in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and in accordance with the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to CompActive GmbH. Through this privacy policy, our company aims to inform the public about the type, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process. Furthermore, data subjects are informed about their rights through this privacy policy.
As the data controller responsible for processing, CompActive GmbH 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 inherently have security vulnerabilities, so absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, every data subject is free to transmit personal data to us via alternative means, such as by telephone.
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1. Definitions
The privacy policy of CompActive GmbH is based on the terminology used by the European legislator in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our privacy policy aims to be easy to read and understand for both the public and our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would like to explain the terms used in advance.
In this privacy policy, we use the following terms, among others:
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a) Personal Data
Personal data refers to any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter "data subject"). An identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier, or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity of that natural person.
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b) Data Subject
A data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed by the controller responsible for the processing.
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c) Processing
Processing means any operation or set of operations which is performed on personal data or on sets of 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 its processing in the future.
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e) Profiling
Profiling means any form of automated processing of personal data consisting of the use of personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyze or predict aspects concerning that natural person’s performance at work, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behavior, location, or movements.
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f) Pseudonymization
Pseudonymization means the processing of personal data in such a manner 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.
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g) Controller or Data Controller
The controller or data controller is the natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data. Where the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union or Member State law, the controller or the specific criteria for its nomination may be provided for by Union or Member State law.
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h) Processor
Processor means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller.
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i) Recipient
Recipient means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or another body to which the personal data is disclosed, whether a third party or not. However, public authorities which may receive personal data in the framework of a particular inquiry in accordance with Union or Member State law shall not be regarded as recipients.
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j) Third Party
Third party means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or body other than the data subject, controller, processor, and persons who, under the direct authority of the controller or processor, are authorized to process personal data.
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k) Consent
Consent means 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, signify agreement to the processing of personal data relating to them.
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2. Name and Address of the Controller
The controller, within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation, other data protection laws applicable in the member states of the European Union, and other provisions related to data protection, is:
CompActive GmbH
Erfurter Straße 9-11
67433 Neustadt / Weinstr.
Germany
Tel.: +49 (0) 6321 6009014
Email: info@compactive.de
Website: www.compactive.de
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3. Collection of General Data and Information
The website of CompActive GmbH collects a series of general data and information each time a data subject or an automated system accesses the website. This general data and information are stored in the server’s log files. The data collected may include:
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The browser types and versions used,
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The operating system used by the accessing system,
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The website from which an accessing system reaches our website (so-called referrers),
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The sub-webpages accessed via an accessing system on our website,
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The date and time of access to the website,
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An Internet Protocol address (IP address),
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The Internet service provider of the accessing system, and
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Other similar data and information used to protect against attacks on our IT systems.
When using this general data and information, CompActive GmbH does not draw any conclusions about the data subject. Instead, this information is required to:
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Deliver the content of our website correctly,
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Optimize the content of our website and its advertisement,
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Ensure the long-term viability of our IT systems and website technology, and
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Provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for criminal prosecution in the event of a cyberattack.
Therefore, CompActive GmbH statistically analyzes this anonymously collected data and information with the aim of increasing the data protection and data security of our enterprise to ultimately ensure an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data in the server log files are stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.
4. Contact via the Website
The website of CompActive GmbH contains information that enables quick electronic contact with our company as well as direct communication with us, which also includes a general address of so-called electronic mail (email address). If a data subject contacts the controller via email or a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the data subject are automatically stored.
Such personal data, voluntarily transmitted by a data subject to the controller, are stored for purposes of processing or contacting the data subject. These personal data will not be shared with third parties.
5. Routine Erasure and Blocking of Personal Data
The controller processes and stores the personal data of the data subject only for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of storage or as required by the European directives and regulations or other legislators in laws or regulations to which the controller is subject.
If the storage purpose ceases to apply or if a storage period prescribed by the European directives and regulations or another competent legislator expires, the personal data will be routinely blocked or erased in accordance with legal requirements.
6. Rights of the Data Subject
a) Right to Confirmation
Every data subject has the right, as granted by the European directives and regulations, to obtain confirmation from the controller as to whether personal data concerning them are being processed. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right, they may contact any employee of the controller at any time.
b) Right of Access
Each data subject has the right, as granted by the European directives and regulations, to obtain free information from the controller about their stored personal data and a copy of this information at any time. Furthermore, the European directives and regulations grant the data subject access to the following information:
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The purposes of processing,
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The categories of personal data processed,
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The recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed, especially in the case of recipients in third countries or international organizations,
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If possible, the planned duration for which the personal data will be stored or, if not possible, the criteria for determining this duration,
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The existence of a right to rectification or erasure of personal data, a right to restriction of processing by the controller, or a right to object to this processing,
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The existence of a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority,
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If the personal data are not collected from the data subject: any available information about their source,
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The existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, per Article 22(1) and (4) of the GDPR, and, at least in these cases, meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and intended consequences of such processing for the data subject.
The data subject also has the right to know if personal data have been transferred to a third country or an international organization. If this is the case, the data subject has the right to obtain information about the appropriate safeguards related to the transfer.
If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of access, they may contact any employee of the controller at any time.
c) Right to Rectification
Each data subject has the right to request the immediate rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning them as granted by the European directives and regulations. Furthermore, considering the purposes of processing, the data subject has the right to have incomplete personal data completed, including by means of providing a supplementary statement.
If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to rectification, they may contact any employee of the controller at any time.
d) Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten)
Each data subject has the right to demand the erasure of personal data concerning them without undue delay from the controller if one of the following grounds applies, as granted by the European directives and regulations, and to the extent that processing is not necessary:
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The personal data are no longer necessary in relation to the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed.
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The data subject withdraws consent on which the processing is based per Article 6(1)(a) or Article 9(2)(a) of the GDPR, and there is no other legal ground for processing.
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The data subject objects to the processing under Article 21(1) of the GDPR, and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for processing, or the data subject objects to the processing under Article 21(2) of the GDPR.
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The personal data have been unlawfully processed.
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The personal data must be erased for compliance with a legal obligation in Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject.
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The personal data were collected in relation to the offer of information society services referred to in Article 8(1) of the GDPR.
If one of the aforementioned reasons applies and a data subject wishes to request the erasure of personal data stored by CompActive GmbH, they may contact any employee of the controller at any time. An employee of CompActive GmbH will ensure that the erasure request is fulfilled without delay.
If the personal data were made public by CompActive GmbH and our company, as the controller, is obliged under Article 17(1) of the GDPR to erase the personal data, CompActive GmbH shall take reasonable steps, including technical measures, considering the available technology and implementation costs, to inform other controllers processing the published personal data that the data subject has requested these controllers to erase any links to, or copies or replications of, such personal data, to the extent processing is not required. An employee of CompActive GmbH 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 restriction of processing from the controller if one of the following conditions is met:
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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.
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The processing is unlawful, and the data subject opposes the erasure of the personal data and requests the restriction of its use instead.
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The controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of processing, but the data subject requires it for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.
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The data subject has objected to processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR pending the verification of 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 personal data stored by CompActive GmbH, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time. The employee of CompActive GmbH will arrange for 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 they have provided to a controller, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. They also have the right to transmit those data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to whom the personal data have been provided, provided that:
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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
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The processing is carried out by automated means, provided that 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 where this does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.
To assert the right to data portability, the data subject can contact an employee of CompActive GmbH 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 the processing of personal data concerning them which is based on Article 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions.
CompActive GmbH will no longer process the personal data in the event of an objection unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that override the interests, rights, and freedoms of the data subject, or the processing is for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.
If CompActive GmbH processes personal data for direct marketing purposes, the data subject has the right to object at any time to 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 CompActive GmbH processing for direct marketing purposes, CompActive GmbH will no longer process the personal data for these purposes.
In addition, the data subject has the right, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to object to processing of personal data concerning them 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 contact any employee of CompActive GmbH or another employee directly. The data subject is also free to exercise their right to object in connection with the use of information society services, notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, using automated procedures with 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:
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Is not necessary for entering into, or the performance of, a contract between the data subject and the controller; or
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Is not authorized by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject and which also lays down suitable measures to safeguard the data subject's rights and freedoms and legitimate interests; or
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Is not based on the data subject's explicit consent.
If the decision is necessary for entering into, or the performance of, a contract between the data subject and the controller or is based on the data subject's explicit consent, CompActive GmbH 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 decision-making, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time.
i) Right to Withdraw Consent to Data Protection
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to withdraw consent to processing of personal data at any time.
If the data subject wishes to exercise the right to withdraw consent, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time.
7. Data Protection in Applications and the Application Process
The controller collects and processes the personal data of applicants for the purpose of managing the application process. Processing may also occur electronically. This is particularly the case if an applicant submits application documents electronically, for example via email or through a web form on the website, to the controller. If the controller concludes an employment contract with an applicant, the transmitted data will be stored for the purpose of managing the employment relationship in compliance with legal regulations. If the controller does not conclude an employment contract with the applicant, the application documents will be automatically deleted two months after the announcement of the rejection decision, provided no other legitimate interests of the controller conflict with the deletion. Such a legitimate interest, in this sense, could be, for example, the obligation to provide evidence in proceedings under the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).
8. Data Protection Provisions on the Use of Google AdSense
The controller has integrated Google AdSense into this website. Google AdSense is an online service that enables the placement of advertisements on third-party websites. Google AdSense is based on an algorithm that selects the advertisements displayed on third-party sites to match the content of those sites. Google AdSense allows interest-based targeting of Internet users, implemented by generating individual user profiles.
The operating company of the Google AdSense component is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.
The purpose of the Google AdSense component is to include advertisements on our website. Google AdSense sets a cookie on the information technology system of the affected person. What cookies are has already been explained above. By setting the cookie, Alphabet Inc. is enabled to analyze the use of our website.Each time one of the individual pages of this website, operated by the controller and into which a Google AdSense component has been integrated, is called up, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the affected person is automatically triggered by the respective Google AdSense component to transmit data to Alphabet Inc. for the purpose of online advertising and commission settlement. In the course of this technical procedure, Alphabet Inc. gains knowledge of personal data, such as the IP address of the affected person, which serves Alphabet Inc., among other things, to trace the origin of visitors and clicks and subsequently enable commission settlements.The affected person can prevent the setting of cookies by our website at any time, as already described above, by adjusting the settings of the Internet browser used and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Such a setting of the Internet browser used would also prevent Alphabet Inc. from setting a cookie on the information technology system of the affected person. Furthermore, cookies already set by Alphabet Inc. can be deleted at any time via an Internet browser or other software programs. Google AdSense also uses so-called web beacons. A web beacon is a miniature graphic embedded in websites to enable log file recording and log file analysis, allowing for statistical evaluation. Using the embedded web beacon, Alphabet Inc. can determine if and when a website was accessed by an affected person and which links were clicked by the affected person. Web beacons are used, among other things, to evaluate visitor traffic on a website.
Through Google AdSense, personal data and information, including the IP address, which is necessary for the collection and billing of the displayed advertisements, are transmitted to Alphabet Inc. in the United States of America. These personal data are stored and processed in the United States. Alphabet Inc. may share this personal data collected through the technical process with third parties.
Google AdSense is explained in more detail at this link: https://www.google.de/intl/de/adsense/start/.
9. Data Protection Provisions on the Use of Google Analytics (with Anonymization Function)
The controller has integrated the Google Analytics component (with anonymization function) on this website. Google Analytics is a web analytics service. Web analytics refers to the collection, gathering, and analysis of data about the behavior of visitors to websites. A web analytics service collects, among other things, data about the website from which a person came (referred to as a referrer), which subpages were accessed, or how often and for what duration a subpage was viewed. Web analytics is primarily used to optimize a website and to conduct a cost-benefit analysis of Internet advertising.
The operating company of the Google Analytics component is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.
The controller uses the "_gat._anonymizeIp" add-on for web analytics through Google Analytics. This add-on ensures that the IP address of the Internet connection used by the affected person is shortened and anonymized by Google when accessing our website from a member state of the European Union or another contracting state to the Agreement on the European Economic Area.The purpose of the Google Analytics component is to analyze visitor traffic on our website. Google uses the data and information obtained to evaluate the use of our website, compile online reports that show the activities on our website, and provide other services related to the use of our website.Google Analytics sets a cookie on the affected person’s information technology system. The nature of cookies has already been explained above. By setting the cookie, Google is enabled to analyze the usage of our website. Each time a page of this website, operated by the controller and containing a Google Analytics component, is accessed, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the affected person automatically transmits data to Google for online analysis via the respective Google Analytics component. Through this technical process, Google gains knowledge of personal data, such as the IP address of the affected person, which helps Google, among other things, trace the origin of visitors and clicks and subsequently enable commission settlements.The cookie stores personal information, such as the time of access, the location from which access originated, and the frequency of visits to our website by the affected person. During each visit to our website, these personal data, including the IP address of the Internet connection used by the affected person, are transmitted to Google in the United States of America. These personal data are stored by Google in the United States. Google may share these personal data collected through the technical process with third parties. The affected person can prevent the setting of cookies by our website at any time, as already described above, by adjusting the settings of the Internet browser used, thereby permanently objecting to the setting of cookies. Such a setting in the Internet browser would also prevent Google from setting a cookie on the information technology system of the affected person. Additionally, cookies already set by Google Analytics can be deleted at any time via an Internet browser or other software programs. Furthermore, the affected person has the option of objecting to the collection of data generated by Google Analytics, related to the use of this website, and to the processing of this data by Google, and to prevent such processing. For this purpose, the affected person must download and install a browser add-on available under the link https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This browser add-on informs Google Analytics via JavaScript that no data and information about visits to websites may be transmitted to Google Analytics. Google interprets the installation of the browser add-on as an objection. If the affected person's information technology system is later deleted, formatted, or reinstalled, the affected person must reinstall the browser add-on to deactivate Google Analytics. If the browser add-on is uninstalled or deactivated by the affected person or another person under their authority, it is possible to reinstall or reactivate the browser add-on. Further information and Google's applicable data protection provisions can be found at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/ and http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/de.html. Google Analytics is explained in greater detail under this link: https://www.google.com/intl/de_de/analytics/.
10. Data Protection Provisions on the Use of Google Remarketing
The controller has integrated Google Remarketing services on this website. Google Remarketing is a feature of Google AdWords that allows a company to display advertisements to Internet users who have previously visited the company's website. The integration of Google Remarketing thus enables a company to create user-specific advertising and show interest-relevant ads to Internet users.
The operating company of Google Remarketing services is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.
The purpose of Google Remarketing is to display interest-relevant advertising. Google Remarketing allows us to display advertisements via the Google advertising network or on other websites, tailored to the individual needs and interests of Internet users.
Google Remarketing sets a cookie on the information technology system of the affected person. The nature of cookies has already been explained above. By setting the cookie, Google enables the recognition of visitors to our website when they subsequently access websites that are also members of the Google advertising network. Each time a website is accessed on which Google Remarketing services are integrated, the affected person’s Internet browser automatically identifies itself to Google. As part of this technical process, Google gains knowledge of personal data, such as the user’s IP address or browsing behavior, which Google uses, among other things, to display interest-relevant advertising.
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Personal information, such as the websites visited by the affected person, is stored through the cookie. Each visit to our website results in personal data, including the IP address of the Internet connection used by the affected person, being transmitted to Google in the United States of America. These personal data are stored by Google in the United States. Google may share these personal data collected through the technical process with third parties.
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The affected person can prevent the setting of cookies by our website at any time, as already described above, by adjusting the settings of the Internet browser used, thereby permanently objecting to the setting of cookies. Such a browser setting would also prevent Google from setting a cookie on the information technology system of the affected person. Additionally, cookies already set by Google Remarketing can be deleted at any time via an Internet browser or other software programs.
Furthermore, the affected person has the option of objecting to interest-based advertising by Google. For this purpose, the affected person must access the link www.google.de/settings/ads from each Internet browser they use and make the desired settings there.
Further information and Google’s applicable data protection provisions can be accessed at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/.
11. Privacy Policy Regarding the Use of Google+
The data controller has integrated the Google+ button as a component on this website. Google+ is a social network. A social network is a social 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 allow the internet community to provide personal or business-related information. Google+ enables users of the social network to create private profiles, upload photos, and connect through friend requests.
The operator of Google+ is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.
Each time one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the data controller and on which a Google+ button has been integrated, is accessed, the internet browser on the affected person's information technology system is automatically triggered by the respective Google+ button to download a display of the corresponding Google+ button from Google. As part of this technical process, Google learns which specific subpage of our website is being visited by the affected person. More information about Google+ can be found at https://developers.google.com/+/.
If the affected person is logged into Google+ at the same time, Google recognizes with each access to our website by the affected person and during the entire duration of their stay on our website which specific subpage of our website the affected person is visiting. This information is collected by the Google+ button and assigned by Google to the respective Google+ account of the affected person.
If the affected person clicks one of the Google+ buttons integrated into our website and thus gives a Google+1 recommendation, Google assigns this information to the personal Google+ user account of the affected person and stores this personal data. Google stores the Google+1 recommendation of the affected person and makes it publicly accessible in accordance with the conditions accepted by the affected person. A Google+1 recommendation given by the affected person on this website will subsequently be stored and processed along with other personal data, such as the name of the Google+1 account used by the affected person and the photo stored there, in other Google services, for example, in the search engine results of Google Search, the Google account of the affected person, or on other websites or in connection with advertisements. Furthermore, Google is able to link the visit to this website with other personal data stored by Google. Google records this personal information with the purpose of improving or optimizing Google's various services.
Google always receives information that the affected person has visited our website when the affected person is logged into Google+ at the time of accessing our website; this occurs regardless of whether the affected person clicks on the Google+ button or not.
If the affected person does not wish to transmit personal data to Google, they can prevent this transfer by logging out of their Google+ account before accessing our website.
Further information and the applicable privacy policies of Google can be found at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/. Additional information from Google regarding the Google+1 button can be found at https://developers.google.com/+/web/buttons-policy.
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12. Privacy Policy Regarding the Use of Google AdWords
The data controller has integrated Google AdWords on this website. Google AdWords is an internet advertising service that allows advertisers to display ads in the search engine results of Google as well as in the Google ad network. Google AdWords enables an advertiser to set specific keywords in advance, through which an ad will only be shown in the Google search results when a user retrieves a search result relevant to those keywords. In the Google ad network, ads are distributed to topic-relevant websites using an automatic algorithm and taking into account the previously set keywords.
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The operating company of Google AdWords services is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.
The purpose of Google AdWords is to promote our website by displaying interest-relevant ads on third-party websites and in the Google search engine results, as well as displaying external ads on our website.
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If an affected person arrives at our website via a Google ad, a so-called conversion cookie is placed on the affected person’s information technology system by Google. What cookies are has already been explained above. A conversion cookie becomes invalid after thirty days and is not used to identify the affected person. If the cookie is still valid, the conversion cookie tracks whether certain subpages, such as the shopping cart of an online store system, on our website were visited. Through the conversion cookie, both we and Google can track whether an affected person who arrived at our website via an AdWords ad generated a sale, meaning whether a purchase was completed or abandoned.
The data and information collected through the use of the conversion cookie is used by Google to create visit statistics for our website. We then use these visit statistics to determine the total number of users who were referred to us through AdWords ads, to evaluate the success or failure of the respective AdWords ad, and to optimize our future AdWords ads. Neither our company nor other Google AdWords advertisers receive information from Google that would allow the affected person to be identified.
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The conversion cookie stores personal information, such as the websites visited by the affected person. Therefore, with each visit to our website, personal data, including the IP address of the internet connection used by the affected person, is transmitted to Google in the United States of America. This personal data is stored by Google in the United States. Google may transfer this personal data collected through the technical process to third parties.
The affected person can prevent the setting of cookies by our website at any time by adjusting the settings of the internet browser they are using, thus permanently objecting to the setting of cookies. Such a setting of the internet browser would also prevent Google from placing a conversion cookie on the affected person’s information technology system. Additionally, any cookie already set by Google AdWords can be deleted at any time via the internet browser or other software programs.
Furthermore, the affected person has the option to object to interest-based advertising by Google. To do this, the affected person must open the link www.google.de/settings/ads from any of the internet browsers they use and make the desired settings.
Further information and the applicable privacy policies of Google can be found at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/.
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13. Privacy Policy Regarding the Use of LinkedIn
The data controller has integrated components of LinkedIn Corporation on this website. LinkedIn is an internet-based social network that allows users to connect with existing business contacts and create new business connections. Over 400 million registered individuals use LinkedIn in more than 200 countries. LinkedIn is currently the largest platform for business connections and one of the most visited websites in the world.
The operating company of LinkedIn is LinkedIn Corporation, 2029 Stierlin Court, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. For privacy matters outside the USA, LinkedIn Ireland, Privacy Policy Issues, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland, is responsible.
Each time our website, which is equipped with a LinkedIn component (LinkedIn plugin), is accessed, this component causes the browser used by the affected person to download a corresponding display of the LinkedIn component. Further information about LinkedIn plugins can be found at https://developer.linkedin.com/plugins. As part of this technical process, LinkedIn learns which specific subpage of our website is being visited by the affected person.
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If the affected person is logged into LinkedIn at the same time, LinkedIn recognizes with each access to our website by the affected person and during the entire duration of their stay on our website, which specific subpage of our website the affected person visits. This information is collected by the LinkedIn component and assigned by LinkedIn to the respective LinkedIn account of the affected person. If the affected person clicks a LinkedIn button integrated on our website, LinkedIn assigns this information to the personal LinkedIn user account of the affected person and stores this personal data.
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LinkedIn always receives information that the affected person has visited our website when the affected person is logged into LinkedIn at the time of accessing our website; this happens regardless of whether the affected person clicks on the LinkedIn component or not. If such a transmission of this information to LinkedIn is not desired by the affected person, they can prevent this transmission by logging out of their LinkedIn account before accessing our website.
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LinkedIn offers the possibility to unsubscribe from email messages, SMS messages, and targeted advertisements, as well as to manage ad settings under https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls. LinkedIn also uses partners like Quantcast, Google Analytics, BlueKai, DoubleClick, Nielsen, Comscore, Eloqua, and Lotame, who may set cookies. These cookies can be rejected at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy. The applicable privacy policies of LinkedIn can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy. The cookie policy of LinkedIn can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy.
14. Privacy Policy 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 create new business connections. Individual users can create a personal profile on Xing. Companies can, for example, create company profiles or post job offers on Xing.
The operating company of Xing is XING SE, Dammtorstraße 30, 20354 Hamburg, Germany.
Each time one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the data controller and on which a Xing component (Xing plugin) has been integrated, is accessed, the browser on the affected person's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Xing component to download a display of the corresponding Xing component from Xing. More information about Xing plugins can be found at https://dev.xing.com/plugins. As part of this technical process, Xing learns which specific subpage of our website is being visited by the affected person.
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If the affected person is logged into Xing at the same time, Xing recognizes with each access to our website by the affected person and during the entire duration of their stay on our website, which specific subpage of our website the affected person is visiting. This information is collected by the Xing component and assigned by Xing to the respective Xing account of the affected person. If the affected person clicks a Xing button integrated on our website, for example, the "Share" button, Xing assigns this information to the personal Xing user account of the affected person and stores this personal data.
Xing always receives information that the affected person has visited our website when the affected person is logged into Xing at the time of accessing our website; this happens regardless of whether the affected person clicks on the Xing component or not. If such transmission of this information to Xing is not desired by the affected person, they can prevent it by logging out of their Xing account before accessing our website.
The privacy policies published by Xing, which can be accessed at https://www.xing.com/privacy, provide information about the collection, processing, and use of personal data by Xing. Furthermore, Xing has published privacy notices for the XING Share Button at https://www.xing.com/app/share?op=data_protection.
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15. Privacy Policy 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 upload video clips for free, and other users can view, rate, and comment on them for free. YouTube permits the publication of all kinds of videos, which is why entire films and TV shows, as well as music videos, trailers, or videos created by users themselves, are available via the portal.
The operating company of YouTube is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.
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Each time an individual page of this website, operated by the data controller and on which a YouTube component (YouTube video) has been integrated, is accessed, the browser on the affected person's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective YouTube component to download a display of the corresponding YouTube component from YouTube. More information about YouTube can be found at https://www.youtube.com/yt/about/de/. As part of this technical process, YouTube and Google learn which specific subpage of our website is being visited by the affected person.
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If the affected person is logged into YouTube at the same time, YouTube recognizes when a subpage containing a YouTube video is accessed, which specific subpage of our website the affected person is visiting. This information is collected by YouTube and Google and assigned to the affected person’s YouTube account.
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YouTube and Google always receive information that the affected person has visited our website when the affected person is logged into YouTube at the time of accessing our website; this happens regardless of whether the affected person clicks on a YouTube video or not. If such transmission of this information to YouTube and Google is not desired by the affected person, they can prevent it by logging out of their YouTube account before accessing our website.
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The privacy policies published by YouTube, which can be accessed at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/, provide information about the collection, processing, and use of personal data by YouTube and Google.
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16. Legal Basis for Processing
Article 6(1) (a) GDPR serves as the legal basis for processing operations where we obtain consent for a specific processing purpose. If the processing of personal data is necessary for the fulfillment of a contract to which the affected person is a party, such as in processing operations required for the delivery of goods or the provision of other services or benefits, the processing is based on Article 6(1) (b) GDPR. The same applies to processing operations that are necessary for the performance of pre-contractual measures, such as in cases of inquiries regarding our products or services. If our company is subject to a legal obligation that requires the processing of personal data, such as fulfilling tax obligations, the processing is based on Article 6(1) (c) GDPR. In rare cases, the processing of personal data may be necessary to protect the vital interests of the affected person or another natural person. This would be the case if a visitor were to be injured on our premises, and their name, age, health insurance data, or other vital information would need to be shared with a doctor, hospital, or other third parties. In such cases, the processing would be based on Article 6(1) (d) GDPR. Ultimately, processing operations could be based on Article 6(1) (f) GDPR. This legal basis applies to processing operations not covered by any of the aforementioned legal bases if the processing is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of our company or a third party, provided that the interests, fundamental rights, and freedoms of the affected person do not override those interests. Such processing operations are specifically permitted by the European legislator. In this regard, they considered that a legitimate interest could be assumed if the affected person is a customer of the controller (Recital 47 sentence 2 of the GDPR).
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17. Legitimate Interests in the Processing Pursued by the Controller or a Third Party
If the processing of personal data is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, our legitimate interest is to conduct our business operations for the benefit of the well-being of all our employees and shareholders.
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18. Duration of Data Storage
The criterion for the duration of the storage of personal data is the respective statutory retention period. After the retention period has expired, the corresponding data will be routinely deleted unless they are required for the fulfillment of the contract or for initiating the contract.
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19. Legal or Contractual Provisions for the Provision of Personal Data; Necessity for Contract Conclusion; Obligation of the Affected Person to Provide Personal Data; Possible Consequences of Non-Provision
We inform you that the provision of personal data is partly required by law (e.g., tax regulations) or may arise from contractual arrangements (e.g., information about the contractual partner). Sometimes, the provision of personal data by an affected person is necessary for the conclusion of a contract, and the data must then be processed by us. For example, an affected person is obligated to provide us with personal data if our company enters into a contract with them. Failure to provide personal data would mean that the contract with the affected person could not be concluded. Before providing personal data, the affected person should contact one of our employees. Our employee will inform the affected person on a case-by-case basis whether the provision of personal data is legally or contractually required or necessary for the conclusion of the contract, whether there is an obligation to provide personal data, and the consequences of not providing the personal data.
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20. Existence of Automated Decision-Making
As a responsible company, we refrain from automated decision-making or profiling.
This privacy policy was created using the privacy policy generator of DGD Deutsche Gesellschaft für Datenschutz GmbH, which acts as an external data protection officer in Aschaffenburg, in cooperation with IT and data protection lawyer Christian Solmecke.
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21. Order Processing
We have entered into an order processing agreement with our service provider WIX.com Ltd. in accordance with Article 28 GDPR. This agreement ensures that WIX processes personal data of our website visitors only in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with European data protection standards.
For more information, visit: https://de.wix.com/about/privacy-dpa-users.
22. Data Transfer to Third Countries
WIX.com Ltd. stores and processes personal data partly in third countries outside the European Economic Area (e.g., the USA). These transfers are based on appropriate safeguards, such as the standard contractual clauses approved by the EU Commission, to ensure an adequate level of data protection.
23. Currentness and Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to regularly review and, if necessary, update this privacy policy to comply with legal requirements or implement changes to our services. The most current version can always be found on our website.
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