Data protection

Privacy Policy

We are very pleased to welcome you to our website. Data protection is of particular importance to us. It is generally possible to use our website without providing any personal data. However, if a data subject wishes to use special services through 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 generally obtain the consent of the data subject.

The processing of personal data, such as the name, address, email address, or phone number of a data subject, is always in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and in compliance with the applicable national data protection regulations. Through this privacy policy, we aim to inform you and the public about the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process. Additionally, data subjects are informed about their rights through this privacy policy.

andagon people GmbH, as the responsible entity for processing, has implemented numerous technical and organizational measures (TOM) to ensure a comprehensive protection of the personal data processed through this website. However, internet-based data transmissions can generally have security gaps, so absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, it is open to any data subject to transmit personal data to us via alternative methods, such as by phone.

1. Name and Address of the Data Controller

Controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation, other applicable data protection laws in the member states of the European Union, and other data protection-related regulations is:

andagon people GmbH
Management: Stefan Gogoll, Yana Gogoll
Scheidtweilerstrasse 4
50933 Cologne
Germany
Phone: +49 221 - 4744 101 - 10
Email: info@andagon.com
Website: www.andagon.com

2. Contact Details of the Data Protection Officer

Any data subject can contact our Data Protection Officer directly at any time with any questions or suggestions regarding data protection. The Data Protection Officer for the processing entity is:

BullProtect, a brand of NetBull GmbH
www.bullprotect.de
Patrick Vaillant

You can reach our Data Protection Officer by mail at the address mentioned above with the addition "Data Protection Officer" or by email at: datenschutz@andagon.com

3. Collection of General Data and Information

Our website collects a range of general data and information with each access by a data subject or an automated system. This general data and information is stored in the server's log files.

Examples of the data collected include:
(1) the types and versions of browsers used,
(2) the operating system used by the accessing system,
(3) the internet page from which an accessing system reaches our website (so-called referrer),
(4) the sub-websites that are accessed through 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 that serve to prevent dangers in the event of attacks on our information technology systems.

No conclusions about the data subject are drawn from the use of this general data and information. Rather, this information is needed to

(1) deliver and present the content of our website correctly,
(2) optimize the content of our website and the advertising for it,
(3) ensure the permanent functionality of our information technology systems and the technology of our website, and
(4) provide the necessary information to law enforcement authorities in the event of a cyber attack.

These anonymously collected data and information are therefore evaluated by the controller both statistically and with the aim of increasing data protection and data security at our organization, ultimately ensuring an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data from the server log files are stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.

4. 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 processing personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, such as processing operations required for the delivery of goods or the provision of other services or considerations, the processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. The same applies to processing operations necessary for the performance of pre-contractual measures, for example, in cases of inquiries about our products or services. If we are subject to a legal obligation that requires processing personal data, such as to fulfill tax obligations, the processing is based on Article 6(1)(c) GDPR. In rare cases, processing personal data might be necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person. For example, if a visitor were to get injured on our premises and their name, age, health insurance data, or other vital information needed to be provided to a doctor, hospital, or other third parties, the processing would be based on Article 6(1)(d) GDPR. Finally, processing operations might be based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. This legal basis applies to processing operations not covered by any of the above legal bases if the processing is necessary for the purposes of legitimate interests pursued by us or a third party, provided that the interests, fundamental rights, and freedoms of the data subject do not override those interests. Such processing operations are particularly permitted because they are specifically mentioned by the European legislator. The legislator considered that a legitimate interest might be assumed if the data subject is a customer of the controller (Recital 47 Sentence 2 GDPR). If processing personal data is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, our legitimate interest is to conduct our business for the benefit of the well-being of all our employees and our shareholders.

5. Duration for which personal data is stored

The criterion for the duration of storage of personal data is the respective statutory retention period. After the expiry of the period, the corresponding data is routinely deleted, unless it is still required for the fulfillment or initiation of a contract, or if there are no further legal or regulatory requirements against deletion.

6. Routine deletion 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 storage purpose or as provided by the European legislator or another legislator in laws or regulations to which the data controller is subject. If the storage purpose ceases to exist or if a storage period prescribed by the European legislator or another competent legislator expires, the personal data is routinely blocked or deleted in accordance with legal regulations.

7. Legal or contractual obligations to provide personal data

We inform you that the provision of personal data is partly required by law (e.g., tax regulations) or may also result from contractual or pre-contractual agreements (e.g., information about the contracting party). It may be necessary to provide us with personal data in order to conclude a contract with us, which will then be processed by us. For example, the data subject is obligated to provide us with personal data when entering into a contract with us. Failure to provide the personal data would result in the contract with the data subject not being concluded. Before providing personal data, the data subject must contact one of our employees. Our employee will inform the data subject 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 what the consequences of not providing the personal data would be.

8. Registration on Our Website / Use of Input Masks and Forms

The data subject has the opportunity to register on the website of the data controller by providing personal data or to enter personal information into input masks. This may be necessary, for example, for subscribing to a newsletter, contacting us via a contact form, registering for events, or other similar registration options. The personal data transmitted to the data controller is specified in the respective input mask used for registration. The personal data entered by the data subject is collected and stored exclusively for internal use by the data controller and for its own purposes. The data controller may instruct the transfer to one or more processors, such as a parcel service provider, who will also use the personal data exclusively for internal purposes attributable to the data controller.

If you contact us (e.g., via a contact form), personal data will be collected. This data is used exclusively to address your request and for related technical administration. The legal basis for processing the data is our legitimate interest in addressing your request according to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. If your contact aims to conclude a contract, the additional legal basis for processing is Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. Your data will be deleted after your request has been fully processed, which is the case when it is clear that the matter is resolved and provided that no legal or statutory retention obligations prevent deletion.

By registering on the data controller's website, the IP address assigned to the data subject by the Internet Service Provider (ISP), the date, and the time of registration are also stored. The storage of this data is done to prevent misuse of our services and to enable clarification of criminal offenses if necessary. Therefore, the storage of this data is required to secure the data controller. This data is generally not disclosed to third parties unless there is a legal or statutory obligation to disclose or the disclosure serves criminal prosecution.

The registration of the data subject with the voluntary provision of personal data allows the data controller to offer the data subject content or services that, by their nature, can only be offered to registered users or those who explicitly request them. These individuals are free to change the provided personal data at any time or to have it completely deleted from the data controller's records.

The data controller provides each data subject with information on request about which personal data is stored about the data subject. Furthermore, the data controller corrects or deletes personal data at the request or notice of the data subject, provided that there are no legal or statutory retention obligations to the contrary. The entirety of the employees of the data controller are available to the data subject as contacts in this context.

9. Data Protection When Subscribing to the Newsletter

After subscribing to our email newsletter, we will regularly send you information about us, our offers, or information requested during registration. The mandatory information for sending the newsletter is solely your email address. Providing additional data is voluntary and may be used, for example, to address you personally. For sending the newsletter, we use the so-called double opt-in procedure. This means that we will only send you an email newsletter after you have explicitly confirmed that you agree to receive newsletters. We will then send you a confirmation email asking you to confirm that you want to receive newsletters by clicking a corresponding link.

By clicking the confirmation link, you give us your consent to use your personal data according to Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. When subscribing to the newsletter, we store your IP address assigned by the Internet Service Provider (ISP), as well as the date and time of registration, to be able to trace any misuse of your email address at a later date. The data collected during newsletter subscription is used solely for purposes of advertising via the newsletter. You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time via the designated link in the newsletter. After unsubscribing, your email address will be promptly removed from our newsletter distribution list, unless you have explicitly consented to further use of your data or we reserve any additional data usage that is legally permissible and of which we inform you in this statement.

10. Data protection when registering for and participating in a webinar

You can register for webinars for yourself and participate online via the Microsoft Teams webinar tool. To register and participate, it is necessary to provide your personal data. These will be processed by us and our service providers and, if applicable, other contractual partners. This registration data usually includes your name, your e-mail address and, if applicable, further contact data as well as information that you provide yourself or store in enquiry masks. In the context of webinar participation, further information may be processed that arises or can be transmitted due to the techniques used or the online webinar tool; this may include, for example: log files, the IP address, active participation in chats and surveys, metadata and participant names.

When you register for a webinar, we store the IP address entered by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and the date and time of registration so that we can trace any possible misuse of your email address at a later point in time.

We record the webinar, anonymize it by blurring names and chats, and then make it available on various platforms and media.

We process your personal data for the purpose of planning, carrying out and post-processing the respective webinar and to provide the webinar recording, but also to inform you about the same or similar webinars and presented products and solutions.

By registering for the webinar, you accept the provided terms of use, so that registration and participation in the webinar is based on a pre-contractual or contractual basis in accordance with Art. 6 (1) point b GDPR. Contact regarding the same or similar webinars and the products and solutions presented is based on our legitimate interest in optimising, presenting and utilising our offers in accordance with Art. 6 (1) point of GDPR.

We explain your rights and the techniques and tools used within this data protection declaration.

11. Recipients or Categories of Recipients

Depending on the purpose of collecting personal data, we may transfer this data to the following recipients or categories of recipients, or these entities may be directly involved in the processing of personal data:

• Providers
• IT service providers
• Other recipients depending on the tools used

12. Transfer to Third Countries

Depending on the purpose of collecting personal data, transfers to third countries occur as follows:

• Contentful
• Hotjar
• LinkedIn Ads
• LinkedIn Analytics
• Google Tag Manager
• Google Adsense
• Google AdWords
• Facebook
• Onlyfy
• Jobbase.io
• DoubleClick
• Google Fonts
• Google Photos
• Youtube
• Amazon Cloudfront

13. Existence of Automated Decision-Making

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

14. Data Protection in Applications and the Application Process

The data controller collects and processes personal data from applicants for the purpose of handling the application process. Processing may also be carried out electronically. This is especially the case when an applicant submits application documents electronically, for example via email or through a web form on the website, to the data controller. If the data controller enters into an employment contract with an applicant, the transmitted data will be stored for the purpose of managing the employment relationship, in compliance with legal requirements. If no employment contract is concluded with the applicant, the application documents will be automatically deleted no later than six months after notification of the rejection decision, provided that there are no other legitimate interests pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR of the data controller opposing such deletion. An example of a legitimate interest in this sense could be a duty of proof in a procedure under the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).

15. Definitions

This privacy policy is based on the terms used by the European legislator in the enactment of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our privacy policy is intended to be easily readable and understandable for both the public and our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we want to explain the terms used beforehand.

In this privacy policy, we use the following terms:

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

b) data subject
"Data subject" means 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" means the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting its processing in the future.

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.

f) pseudonymization
"Pseudonymization" means the processing of personal data in such a way that the personal data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, provided that such additional information is kept separate and subject to technical and organizational measures to ensure that the personal data is not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.

g) filing system
"Filing system" means any structured set of personal data which is accessible according to specific criteria, whether centralized, decentralized, or organized by functional or geographical criteria.

h) controller
"Controller" means 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 law or the law of the Member States, the controller or the specific criteria for its designation may be provided for by Union law or the law of the Member States.

i) processor
"Processor" means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller.

j) recipient
"Recipient" means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body to which personal data is disclosed, whether or not a third party. However, authorities which may receive personal data in the course of a specific inquiry in accordance with Union law or the law of the Member States are not considered recipients.

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

l) consent
"Consent" of the data subject means any freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of the data subject’s wishes by which he or she, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signifies agreement to the processing of personal data relating to him or her.

m) enterprise
"Enterprise" means a natural or legal person engaged in an economic activity, regardless of its legal form, including partnerships or associations regularly engaged in an economic activity.

n) group of enterprises
"Group of enterprises" means a group consisting of a controlling enterprise and its controlled enterprises.

16. Rights of the Data Subject

a) Right to Confirmation
Every data subject has the right granted by the European legislative and regulatory bodies to request confirmation from the data controller as to whether personal data concerning them is being processed. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of confirmation, they can contact a representative of the data controller at any time.

b) Right to Access
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislative and regulatory bodies to obtain, at any time, free information from the data controller about the personal data stored about them and a copy of this information. Additionally, the European legislative and regulatory bodies have 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 has been or will be disclosed, particularly recipients in third countries or international organizations
• If possible, the planned duration for which the personal data will be stored, or if that is not possible, the criteria used to determine that duration
• The existence of the right to rectification or erasure of personal data concerning them or to restriction of processing by the controller or the right to object to such processing
• The existence of a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
• If the personal data was not collected from the data subject: All available information about the source of the data
• The existence of automated decision-making including profiling according to Article 22(1) and (4) GDPR and, at least in these cases, meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and the envisaged consequences of such processing for the data subject
• Furthermore, the data subject has the right to know whether personal data has been transferred to a third country or an international organization. If so, the data subject also has the right to obtain information about the appropriate safeguards relating to the transfer.
• If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of access, they can contact a representative 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 legislative and regulatory bodies to request the immediate rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning them. Additionally, the data subject has the right to request the completion of incomplete personal data, including by providing a supplementary statement, considering the purposes of the processing. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to rectification, they can contact a representative 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 legislative and regulatory bodies to request the controller to erase personal data concerning them without undue delay, if one of the following reasons applies and the processing is not necessary:

• The personal data was collected or processed for purposes that are no longer necessary.
• The data subject withdraws their consent on which the processing is based according to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR, and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
• The data subject objects to the processing according to Article 21(1) GDPR, and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or the data subject objects according to Article 21(2) GDPR.
• The personal data has been processed unlawfully.
• 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 was collected in relation to the offer of information society services according to Article 8(1) GDPR.

If one of the above reasons applies and a data subject wishes to request the erasure of personal data held by us, they can contact a representative of the data controller at any time. Our representative will ensure that the erasure request is promptly addressed.

If the personal data has been made public by us and we are obligated to erase the personal data according to Article 17(1) GDPR, we will take reasonable measures, taking into account available technology and implementation costs, including technical measures, to inform other data controllers processing the published personal data that the data subject has requested the erasure of all links to this personal data or of copies or replications of this personal data, as far as the processing is not necessary. Our representative will take the necessary actions in each case.

e) Right to Restriction of Processing
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislative and regulatory bodies to request the restriction of processing from the controller if one of the following conditions 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 instead the restriction of use.
• The controller no longer needs the personal data for processing purposes, but the data subject requires it for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.
• The data subject has objected to processing under Article 21(1) GDPR, and it is not yet determined whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override those of the data subject.

If one of the above conditions applies and a data subject wishes to request the restriction of personal data held by us, they can contact a representative of the data controller at any time. The representative will ensure that the processing is restricted.

f) Right to Data Portability
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislative and regulatory bodies 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 this data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to whom the personal data was provided, if the processing is based on consent according to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR or on a contract according to Article 6(1)(b) GDPR and the processing is carried out by automated means, unless the processing is 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, the data subject, when exercising their right to data portability according to Article 20(1) GDPR, has the right to obtain that the personal data be transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible and provided this does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others. To exercise the right to data portability, the data subject can contact a representative of ours using the contact details provided above.

g) Right to Object
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislative and regulatory bodies 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 includes profiling based on these provisions.

If we process personal data based on an objection, we will no longer process the personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override the interests, rights, and freedoms of the data subject, or the processing is necessary for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.

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

Moreover, the data subject has the right to object, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning them for scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes under Article 89(1) GDPR, unless the processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest.

To exercise the right to object, the data subject can directly contact one of our employees. The data subject also has the right to exercise their right to object in the context of the use of information society services, notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, using automated procedures where technical specifications are used.

h) Automated Decisions in Individual Cases, including Profiling
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislative and regulatory bodies 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, unless the decision:

(1) is necessary for entering into or performance of a contract between the data subject and the controller, or

(2) is authorized by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject, and which also provides for suitable measures to safeguard the data subject's rights, freedoms, and legitimate interests, or

(3) is based on the data subject's explicit consent.

If the decision:

(1) is necessary for entering into or performance of a contract between the data subject and the controller, or

(2) is based on the data subject's explicit consent,

we will implement appropriate measures to safeguard the data subject's rights, freedoms, and legitimate interests, including 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 assert their rights in relation to automated decisions, they can contact a representative 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 legislative and regulatory bodies 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 a representative of the data controller at any time.

j) Right to Lodge a Complaint with a Data Protection Authority
If you believe that the processing of your personal data infringes the GDPR, you have the right under Article 77 GDPR to lodge a complaint with the data protection officer mentioned above or with a supervisory authority.

The competent supervisory authority for us is:
The State Commissioner for Data Protection North Rhine-Westphalia
Kavalleriestraße 2-4
40213 Düsseldorf

However, our Data Protection Officer is also available to you at the contact details mentioned under point 2!

17. Cookies

Our websites use cookies. Cookies are text files that are placed and stored on an information technology system (e.g., computer, notebook, smartphone, tablet) via an internet browser.

Many websites and servers use cookies. Many cookies contain a so-called cookie ID. A cookie ID is a unique identifier for the cookie. It consists of a string of characters through which websites and servers can be assigned to the specific internet browser in which the cookie is stored. This allows the visited websites and servers to distinguish the individual browser of the affected person from other internet browsers that contain other cookies. A specific internet browser can be recognized and identified by its unique cookie ID.

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

Through the use of cookies, the information and offers on our website can be optimized according to the user's needs. As mentioned, 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 check the cookie banner and make a selection or enter their login data again every time they visit the website, as this is handled 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 store. This allows the online store to remember the items a customer has placed in the virtual shopping cart through a cookie.

The affected person can prevent the setting of cookies by our website at any time by making the appropriate settings in the used internet browser and thus object to the setting of cookies permanently. Furthermore, already set cookies can be deleted at any time via an internet browser or other software programs. This is possible in all common internet browsers. If the affected person deactivates the setting of cookies in the used internet browser, not all functions of our website may be fully usable.

18. Consent Management Tool

To obtain consent for the aforementioned cookies and your provided consent, as well as for any third-party connections (see the following section), we use a cookie consent tool, which is also known as a "cookie banner" or, more accurately, a "consent banner."

19. Use and Deployment of Additional Applications, Plugins, and Tools

As you know from our entire offer: We aim to provide you with the best possible service. Therefore, we have integrated various applications, plugins, and tools (hereafter referred to as "tools") on our website. Depending on their function, these tools can, for example, optimize the loading times of our website, simplify usage, help us improve our services, or enhance security.

Under this button, you can make adjustments to the consents managed through the consent tool:

Consent Tool

We will explain the specific details of the tools used below.

Privacy Policy for the Use and Application of Hotjar
We have integrated the analytics tool Hotjar on our website. The operating company of Hotjar is Hotjar Limited, Level 2, St Julian’s Business Centre, 3, Elia Zammit Street, St Julian’s STJ 1000, Malta. Hotjar allows us to analyze the behavior of website visitors and draw valuable conclusions for the design of the website. It also allows us to see which areas of the website a user has clicked on. Ultimately, the website operator receives reports with visual representations of the analysis results from Hotjar. Personal data is automatically anonymized in this process and never reaches the Hotjar servers. This way, website operators can learn a lot about the user behavior of their website visitors without being able to personally identify them. Data collection is done through a tracking cookie, which collects data such as your IP address, date and time of access, and which subpages you visited on our website. Hotjar generally does not share the collected data with third parties. However, Hotjar explicitly states that it may need to share data with Amazon Web Services. Some of the information is then stored on the server. However, Amazon has a confidentiality obligation to not disclose this data. Additionally, third-party companies such as Optimizely and Google Analytics, whose services Hotjar utilizes, may also store collected data. We process personal data only for as long as necessary. Once the purpose of data processing is fulfilled, data is blocked and deleted according to our deletion concept, unless legal provisions oppose deletion. If a cookie is set on your device, it will be automatically deleted after the storage period expires, unless you have already deleted it yourself before the expiration of this time.

Purposes of Processing
Hotjar is useful for us to enhance our online service and your user experience on our website. Since we cannot speak with each of our website visitors and gather feedback, Hotjar allows us to draw conclusions that enable us to continuously improve our website, so you always feel more comfortable on our site.

Legal Basis
We require your consent for the use of the tool, which constitutes the legal basis according to § 25 Abs. 1 TDDDG and Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. a) GDPR (consent). We obtain this consent through our previously described consent tool and document it accordingly.

We also have a legitimate interest in optimizing our online service, so we rely on Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

However, we only use this tool if you have given us your consent.

For more information on handling personal data, please refer to Hotjar’s privacy policy: https://www.hotjar.com/legal/policies/privacy.

Right to Object
You always have the option to manage, block, or delete cookies in your browser according to your preferences and knowledge. For example, if you do not want this tool to set cookies and collect information about you and potentially your behavior, you can disable the setting of cookies in your browser settings at any time. However, this may lead to certain functionalities (such as shopping carts) on the visited websites not working as expected if you choose to do so.

Privacy Policy Regarding the Use and Application of LinkedIn Ads
We have integrated the third-party service LinkedIn Ads on our website. The operating company of LinkedIn Ads is LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, with its registered office at Wilton Park House, Wilton Park, Dublin, D02 T95, Ireland. LinkedIn Ads is an advertising platform that allows businesses to target specific ads to LinkedIn users. By integrating LinkedIn Ads on our website, we can extend our reach and target potential audiences more precisely. LinkedIn Ads processes personal data such as user interactions, ad views, and interests to provide personalized advertisements. We would like to emphasize that we only process personal data as long as necessary for the specific purpose. After the processing purpose is fulfilled, data is blocked and deleted in accordance with our internal policies unless there are legal retention obligations. Should LinkedIn Ads use cookies, these will be automatically deleted after the storage period expires or can be deleted by the user beforehand.

Purposes of Processing
LinkedIn Ads is suitable for us to conduct targeted advertising campaigns and direct our messages to a specific, professionally-oriented audience. By using LinkedIn Ads, we can increase our visibility in relevant networks and address potential customers or business partners more effectively.

Legal Basis
The legal basis is your consent, which constitutes the legal basis under § 25 (1) TDDDG and Art. 6 (1) (a) (consent). We obtain this consent through our previously described consent tool and document it accordingly. We also have a legitimate interest in optimizing our online service, therefore, we rely on Art. 6 (1) (f) (legitimate interest). Nevertheless, we only use this tool if you have given us your consent.

Right to Object
In principle, you always have the option to manage, set, and delete cookies in your browser according to your preferences and knowledge. For example, if you do not want this tool to set cookies and collect information about you and possibly your behavior, you can disable the setting of cookies in your browser settings at any time. However, this may result in various functionalities (such as shopping carts) on visited websites not working as desired.

Privacy Policy Regarding the Use and Application of LinkedIn Analytics
We have integrated the third-party service LinkedIn Analytics on our website. The operating company of LinkedIn Analytics is LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, located at Wilton Park House, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland. LinkedIn Analytics is a powerful analytics service that allows us to better understand and optimize user behavior on our website. With this service, personalized advertisements can be shown to visitors of this website on LinkedIn. Additionally, it allows for the creation of anonymous reports on ad performance and information on website interaction. The LinkedIn Insight Tag is integrated on this website, which establishes a connection to the LinkedIn server when you visit this website and are logged into your LinkedIn account simultaneously. This service records various interactions, including page views, clicks, and time spent on specific content. LinkedIn Analytics processes personal data such as IP addresses, device information, and possibly profile information from LinkedIn users. We process personal data only as long as necessary. Once the purpose of data processing is fulfilled, blocking and deletion occur according to our deletion policy, unless legal provisions prevent deletion. If a cookie is set during the use of LinkedIn Analytics, it will be automatically deleted after the storage period expires unless you delete it yourself beforehand.

Purposes of Processing
LinkedIn Analytics is useful for us to analyze user behavior on our website and gain insights into how visitors interact with our content. This information helps us improve our website, provide relevant content, and optimize the user experience for our visitors. By evaluating data such as page views and time spent, we can make more targeted decisions to enhance our online presence.

Legal Basis
The legal basis is your consent, which constitutes the legal basis under § 25 (1) TDDDG and Art. 6 (1) (a) (consent). We obtain this consent through our previously described consent tool and document it accordingly. We also have a legitimate interest in optimizing our online service, therefore, we rely on Art. 6 (1) (f) (legitimate interest). Nevertheless, we only use this tool if you have given us your consent.

For more information on how user data is handled, please refer to LinkedIn's privacy policy: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy.

If you are logged into LinkedIn, you can deactivate data collection at any time using the following link: https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/enhanced-advertising.

Right to Object
In principle, you always have the option to manage, set, and delete cookies in your browser according to your preferences and knowledge. For example, if you do not want this tool to set cookies and collect information about you and possibly your behavior, you can disable the setting of cookies in your browser settings at any time. However, this may result in various functionalities (such as shopping carts) on visited websites not working as desired.

Privacy Policy Regarding the Use and Application of Google Tag Manager
We have integrated the code management tool Google Tag Manager from Google Inc. The operating company of Google Tag Manager is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA. For the European region, Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street Dublin 4, Ireland, is responsible for all Google services, with joint responsibility being assumed.

“Tags” are short code snippets. These can, for example, record your activities on our website (track). By integrating Google Tag Manager, we can centrally implement and manage tags from various tracking tools used on our website. These tags do not necessarily come from Google itself; they can also come from other companies integrated through the Tag Manager. This makes the range of use possibilities very extensive, allowing for the setting of cookies, collection of user and browser data, or integration of buttons. However, the Tag Manager itself does not set cookies or collect data as it functions solely as a manager of the implemented tags.

Google reserves the right to collect anonymized data about the use of the Tag Manager by us, although no data that is managed by the tool’s regular functions is transmitted. We process personal data only as long as necessary. Once the purpose of data processing is fulfilled, blocking and deletion occur according to our deletion policy, unless legal provisions prevent deletion. If a cookie is set in your case, it will be automatically deleted after the storage period expires unless you delete it yourself before the expiration.

Purposes of Processing
The purpose of Google Tag Manager is to technically and economically optimize our offerings and protect our company from potential harm. For this, we need to implement and control various source code in the core of our website, which can be quite labor-intensive and error-prone. Google Tag Manager supports us by simplifying, centralizing, and largely avoiding errors in this process.

Legal Basis
We require your consent to use the tool, which constitutes the legal basis under § 25 (1) TDDDG and Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR (consent). We obtain this consent through our previously described consent tool and document it accordingly. We also have a legitimate interest in technically and economically optimizing our offerings and protecting our company from potential harm, relying on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR (legitimate interest). With the help of the tool, we can also identify website errors, detect attacks, and improve efficiency. Nevertheless, we only use this tool if you have given us your consent.

For more information on how user data is handled, please refer to Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.

The terms of use for Google can be viewed at https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=de&gl=de.

Right to Object
In principle, you always have the option to manage, set, and delete cookies in your browser according to your preferences and knowledge. For example, if you do not want this tool to set cookies and collect information about you and possibly your behavior, you can disable the setting of cookies in your browser settings at any time. However, this may result in various functionalities (such as shopping carts) on visited websites not working as desired.

Privacy Policy for the Use and Application of Facebook
We have integrated the social network Facebook into our website. The operating company is Meta Platforms Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA. For the European region, the company responsible for all Facebook services is Facebook Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland, with joint responsibility assumed.

Facebook is one of the largest and oldest social networks and offers individuals and businesses the opportunity to communicate with each other. The social network now has over one billion users. In addition to personal use, Facebook is also an important platform for companies and organizations, enabling them to increase their visibility through their Facebook presence as well as their presence and positioning towards consumers. Advertising and branding measures on Facebook are also possible for individual fees. Facebook has the ability to collect and store personal data such as your IP address, your browser version, the browser type, or the date of your page visit. We process personal data only as long as necessary. Once the purpose of the data processing is fulfilled, blocking and deletion will occur according to the criteria of our deletion concept, unless legal regulations oppose deletion. If a cookie is set on your end, it will be automatically deleted after the storage period has expired, unless you delete it yourself before the expiration of this period.

Purposes of Processing
Facebook is suitable for us as we are firmly convinced of our offer and our company. It is essential for us to communicate our company and our offer to the outside world. The social network, with its vast number of users, represents an indispensable channel that we are happy to use.

Legal Basis
We require your consent to use the tool, which constitutes the legal basis under § 25 Abs. 1 TDDDG and Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. a) GDPR (consent). We obtain this consent through our previously described consent tool and also document it. We also have a legitimate interest in communicating our company and our offer to the outside world, so we rely on Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

Nevertheless, we only use this tool if you have granted us your consent.

For more information on handling personal data, please refer to Facebook's privacy policy: https://de-de.facebook.com/about/privacy/

Right to Object
In principle, you always have the option to manage, set, and delete cookies in your browser according to your wishes and knowledge. For example, if you do not want this tool to set cookies and collect information about you and possibly your behavior, you can disable the basic setting of cookies at any time in your browser settings. However, this may lead to certain functionalities (such as shopping carts) on the visited websites not working as expected, even if you wish for them to do so.

Privacy Policy Regarding the Use and Application of DoubleClick by Google
We have integrated the online marketing tool DoubleClick by Google, provided by Google Inc. The operating company of DoubleClick by Google is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA. For the European region, the responsible company for all Google services is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street Dublin 4, Ireland, assuming joint responsibility.

DoubleClick by Google transfers data to the DoubleClick servers with every impression as well as through clicks or other activities. Each of these data transfers triggers a cookie request to your browser. If your browser accepts this request, DoubleClick sets a cookie on your system and stores various usage data within it. DoubleClick uses a cookie ID, which is necessary for the technical process. For example, the cookie ID is needed to display an advertisement in a browser. Through the cookie ID, DoubleClick can also determine which ads have already been displayed in a browser to avoid showing the same ads multiple times. Furthermore, DoubleClick can use the cookie ID to track conversions. Conversions are tracked, for instance, when a user who has previously seen a DoubleClick advertisement subsequently makes a purchase on the advertiser’s website using the same internet browser. A DoubleClick cookie does not contain personal data. However, a DoubleClick cookie may include additional campaign identifiers. A campaign identifier is used to identify the campaigns with which the user has already interacted. We process personal data only as long as necessary. Once the purpose of data processing is fulfilled, data will be blocked and deleted according to our deletion policy, unless legal provisions prevent deletion. If a cookie is set on your device, it will be automatically deleted after the retention period unless you delete it yourself before this time expires.

Purposes of Processing
We use this tool to optimize and display advertising. The cookie is used, among other things, to serve user-relevant advertisements and display them, as well as to create or improve reports on advertising campaigns. Additionally, the cookie helps to avoid multiple displays of the same advertisement.

Also, each time one of the individual pages of this website, operated by us and on which a DoubleClick component is integrated, is accessed, the internet browser on the affected person’s IT system is automatically prompted by the respective DoubleClick component to transmit data to Google for online advertising and commission accounting purposes. As part of this technical process, Google gains knowledge of data that Google also uses to create commission statements. Among other things, Google can track that the affected person clicked on certain links on our website.

Legal Basis
We require your consent to use the tool, which represents the legal basis according to § 25 Abs. 1 TDDDG and Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. a) GDPR (consent). We obtain this consent through our previously described consent tool and document it accordingly.

We also have a legitimate interest in technically and economically optimizing our offerings and preventing potential harm to our company, and rely on Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. f) GDPR (legitimate interest). However, we only use this tool if you have granted us your consent.

For more information on how user data is handled, please refer to Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.

Google's terms of use can be viewed at https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=de&gl=de.

Right to Object
In principle, you always have the option to manage, set, and delete cookies in your browser according to your preferences and knowledge. For example, if you do not want this tool to set cookies and collect information about you and possibly your behavior, you can disable the setting of cookies in your browser settings at any time. However, this may result in certain functionalities (such as shopping carts) on visited websites no longer working as desired.

Privacy Policy Regarding the Use and Application of Google Fonts
We have integrated the Google Fonts service on our website. The operating company of Google Fonts is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA. For the European area, the company Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street Dublin 4, Ireland, is responsible for all Google services, with joint responsibility being assumed.

Google Fonts is a directory that Google offers its users over 800 fonts for free. When using Google Fonts, no cookies are stored in your browser; instead, the data is loaded via the Google domains fonts.gstatic.com and fonts.googleapis.com. Since Google Fonts is loaded from external sources, the fonts are transmitted to your browser via Google servers when you visit our website. This involves data exchange, so Google receives information such as your IP address, your browser version, and the name of your browser. We process personal data only as long as necessary. Once the purpose of data processing is fulfilled, data will be blocked and deleted according to the local deletion concept, unless legal regulations oppose deletion. If a cookie is set, it will be automatically deleted after the storage period expires if you have not already deleted it yourself before the expiration of this time.

Purposes of Processing
The purpose of Google Fonts is to optimize our online service and ensure a secure call to our website. By using Google Fonts, we save on data volume, which benefits faster loading of our website. Additionally, Google Fonts are secure web fonts that work reliably with common browsers and operating systems.

Legal Basis
We require your consent for the use of the tool, which constitutes the legal basis under § 25 Abs. 1 TDDDG and Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. a) GDPR (consent). We obtain this consent through our previously described consent tool and also document it accordingly.

We also have a legitimate interest in optimizing our online service and rely on Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. f) GDPR (legitimate interest). With the help of the tool, we may also identify website errors and improve efficiency. Nevertheless, we only use this tool if you have granted us your consent.

For more information on handling user data, please refer to Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en.

The terms of use of Google can be viewed at https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en&gl=us.

Right to Object
In principle, you always have the option to freely manage, set, and delete cookies in your browser according to your wishes and knowledge. For example, if you do not want this tool to set cookies and collect information about you and possibly your behavior, you can disable the basic setting of cookies in your browser settings at any time. However, this may in some cases result in certain functionalities (such as shopping carts) on the visited websites not working as desired.

Privacy Policy on the Use and Application of Google Photos
We have integrated Google Photos on our website. The operator of Google Photos is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.

Google Photos is a service that allows uploading images to image galleries. When accessing the image galleries, the user's browser loads the required images into the user's browser cache. During this process, personal data such as the user's IP address may be transmitted. We process personal data only as long as necessary. Once the purpose of the data processing is fulfilled, the data will be blocked and deleted according to our deletion policy, unless legal regulations prevent deletion. If a cookie is set, it will be automatically deleted after the storage period expires, unless you have deleted it yourself before the end of this period.

Purposes of Processing
Google Photos is used to provide you with a well-functioning experience on our website. This allows our website to load significantly faster with the help of Google Photos.

Legal Basis
We rely on your consent for the use of the tool, which constitutes the legal basis under § 25 Abs. 1 TDDDG and Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. a) GDPR (consent). We obtain this consent through our previously described consent tool and document it accordingly.

We also have a legitimate interest in optimizing our online service, so we rely on Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

However, we only use this tool if you have given us your consent. More information on handling personal data can be found in the privacy policy of Google Photos: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en-US

Right to Object
In principle, you always have the option to manage and delete cookies in your browser according to your preferences and knowledge. For example, if you do not want this tool to set cookies and collect information about you and possibly your behavior, you can deactivate the general setting of cookies in your browser settings at any time. However, this may in some cases result in various functionalities (such as shopping carts) on visited websites not working as desired.

Privacy Policy for the Use and Deployment of YouTube
We have embedded videos from the video portal YouTube on our website. The operating company of YouTube is YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA. It is worth mentioning that the video portal has been a subsidiary of Google Inc. since 2006. For the European region, the company Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street Dublin 4, Ireland, is responsible for all Google services, with the supervisory authorities determining joint responsibility between both Google companies. YouTube is an internet video portal that allows video publishers to upload video clips for free and other users to view, rate, and comment on these videos for free as well. YouTube permits the publication of all types of videos, which is why both complete films and TV shows, as well as music videos, trailers, or user-generated videos, are accessible through the internet portal. When you visit our website, at least one cookie is set on the pages where a YouTube video is embedded. This stores your IP address and our URL. If you are logged into YouTube during your visit to our website, YouTube can usually associate the interactions with your profile. Data stored in this context includes, for example, your approximate location, session duration, bounce rate, and technical information about your browser type. If you are not logged into your YouTube or Google account, Google stores data with a unique identifier assigned to your device, browser, or app. For example, your preferred language settings are retained. However, fewer usage data is stored as fewer cookies are set. We process personal data only as long as necessary. Once the purpose of data processing is fulfilled, blocking and deletion occur according to the standards of our deletion concept, unless legal regulations prevent deletion. Should a cookie be set for you, it will be automatically deleted after the storage period expires unless you have already deleted it yourself before this time.

Purposes of Processing
YouTube is suitable for us to provide you with high-quality content in an easy manner. With the help of videos, we can give you a better picture of us, simplify complex issues, and offer you a better online experience on our website.

Legal Basis
We require your consent to use the tool, which constitutes the legal basis under § 25 Abs. 1 TDDDG and Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. a) GDPR (consent). We obtain this consent through our previously described consent tool and document it accordingly.

We also have a legitimate interest in communicating our company and our offering externally, so we rely on Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

Nevertheless, we only use this tool if you have granted us your consent. More information on handling personal data can be found in Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.

Right to Object
In principle, you always have the option to manage and delete cookies in your browser according to your preferences and knowledge. For example, if you do not want this tool to set cookies and collect information about you and possibly your behavior, you can disable the basic setting of cookies in your browser settings at any time. However, this may result in certain functionalities (such as shopping carts) on visited websites not working as desired.

Privacy Policy on the Use and Application of Google AdWords
We have integrated the marketing tool Google AdWords from Google Inc. The operator of Google Analytics is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA. For the European region, the company responsible for all Google services is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street Dublin 4, Ireland, with joint responsibility assumed.

The Google AdWords tool allows us to implement advertising measures and track the conversion. On our website, we use the conversion tracking tag, which enables us to analyze user actions. We process personal data only as long as necessary. Once the purpose of data processing is fulfilled, data will be blocked and deleted according to our deletion concept, unless legal regulations prohibit deletion. If a cookie is set, it will be automatically deleted after the storage period expires unless you delete it yourself before the expiration.

Purposes of Processing
Since we are confident in our offering, we aim to attract attention, and this is where Google AdWords comes into play. The conversion tracking tool allows us to see which keywords, ads, and campaigns lead to the desired results. This provides us with the opportunity to calculate the cost-benefit ratio of our marketing activities and thus make our website more interesting and targeted for you and adjust advertising measures to your needs.

Legal Basis
We require your consent to use the tool, which serves as the legal basis under § 25 Abs. 1 TDDDG and Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. a) GDPR (consent). We obtain this consent through our aforementioned consent tool and document it accordingly.

We also have a legitimate interest in making our offer and marketing measures more economical and targeted, relying on Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. f) GDPR (legitimate interest). However, we only use this tool if you have given us your consent. Data transfer to the USA is based on the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission. Details can be found here: https://privacy.google.com/businesses/gdprcontrollerterms/ and https://privacy.google.com/businesses/gdprcontrollerterms/sccs/. More information on handling user data can be found in Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de. Google's terms of service can be viewed at .

Right to Object
In principle, you always have the option to manage, control, and delete cookies in your browser according to your preferences and knowledge. For example, if you do not want this tool to set cookies and collect information about you and possibly your behavior, you can disable the setting of cookies in your browser settings at any time. However, this may result in certain functionalities (such as shopping carts) on the visited websites no longer working as desired.

Privacy Policy on the Use and Application of Google Signals
We have integrated the marketing tool Google Signals from Google Inc. The operating company of Google Analytics is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA. For the European region, Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street Dublin 4, Ireland, is responsible for all Google services, with a shared responsibility assumed.

The Google Signals tool allows for the implementation of advertising measures and tracking of conversions. Google Signals are session data from websites and apps that Google connects with users who are logged into their Google accounts and have enabled ad personalization. This data assignment to these logged-in users is used to enable cross-device reporting, cross-device remarketing, and cross-device conversion measurement. This includes cross-platform reports; linking data across devices and activities from different sessions using your user ID or Google Signals data, which provides an understanding of user behavior at each step of the conversion process, from the first contact to the conversion and beyond, as well as remarketing with Google Analytics; creating remarketing audiences from Google Analytics data and sharing these audiences with linked advertising accounts; demographics and interests. Google Analytics collects additional information about demographics and interests of users who are logged into their Google accounts and have enabled ad personalization. We process personal data only as long as necessary. Once the purpose of data processing is fulfilled, blocking and deletion occur according to the local deletion concept, unless legal regulations oppose deletion. If a cookie is set for you, it will be automatically deleted after the storage period expires unless you have already deleted it yourself before the expiration of this time.

Purposes of Processing
Since we are convinced of our offer, we try to draw attention to ourselves, and this is where Google Signals comes into play. The conversion tracking tool provides us with the opportunity to consider and carry out personalized advertising measures. This allows us to calculate the cost-benefit factor of our marketing activities and thus make our website more interesting and targeted for you and adjust the advertising measures more individually to your needs.

Legal Basis
We require your consent for the use of the tool, which constitutes the legal basis under § 25 Abs. 1 TDDDG and Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. a) GDPR (consent). We obtain this consent through our previously described consent tool and document it accordingly.

We also have a legitimate interest in making our offer and marketing measures more economical and targeted, and we rely on Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. f) GDPR (legitimate interest). However, we only use this tool if you have given us your consent. Data transfer to the USA is based on the EU Commission's standard contractual clauses. Details can be found here: and .

More information on handling user data can be found in Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de. Google's terms of use can be viewed at https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=de&gl=de.

Right to Object
In principle, you always have the option to set, manage, and delete cookies in your browser.

Privacy Policy on the Use of AWS Cloudfront CDN
We have integrated the Content Delivery Network (CDN) AWS Cloudfront on our website. The operator of AWS Cloudfront CDN is the American company Amazon Web Services, Inc., 410 Terry Avenue North, Seattle WA 98109, USA. AWS Cloudfront CDN is a service that allows static and dynamic content to be loaded faster and thus delivered to the user more quickly. We process personal data only as long as necessary. Once the purpose of data processing is fulfilled, blocking and deletion will take place according to the standards of the local deletion concept, unless statutory provisions oppose deletion. If a cookie is set for you, it will be automatically deleted after the retention period expires unless you have already deleted it yourself before this time.

Purposes of Processing
AWS Cloudfront CDN is suitable for us to provide you with a well-functioning experience on our website. With the help of AWS Cloudfront CDN, our website can be loaded significantly faster.

Legal Basis
We require your consent for the use of the tool, which constitutes the legal basis under § 25 Abs. 1 TDDDG and Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. a) GDPR (consent). We obtain this consent through our previously described consent tool and also document it.

We also have a legitimate interest in optimizing our online service, so we rely on Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

However, we only use this tool if you have granted us your consent. More information on how personal data is handled can be found in the privacy policy of AWS Cloudfront: https://aws.amazon.com/de/privacy

Right to Object
In principle, you always have the option to manage the setting, administration, and deletion of cookies in your browser according to your preferences and knowledge. For example, if you do not want this tool to set cookies and collect information about you and possibly your behavior, you can deactivate the basic setting of cookies in your browser settings at any time. However, this may in individual cases result in certain functionalities (such as shopping carts) on visited websites not working as you wish.

Privacy Policy on the Use and Application of Contentful
We have integrated the third-party provider Contentful on our website. The operating company of Contentful is Contentful GmbH, Ritterstraße 12-14, 10969 Berlin, Germany. Contentful is a content management system (CMS) that allows us to efficiently manage and publish the content of our website. In doing so, Contentful processes personal data such as IP addresses, device information, and usage behavior. This data is used to ensure and optimize the provision and functionality of our website. We process personal data only as long as necessary. Once the purpose of data processing is fulfilled, blocking and deletion will take place according to the criteria of the local deletion concept, unless legal regulations prevent deletion. If a cookie is set in this process, it will be automatically deleted after the storage period expires, unless you have already deleted it before the expiration of this period.

Purposes of Processing
Contentful is suitable for us to effectively manage, update, and ensure a consistent user experience on our website. It enables us to quickly respond to changes and requirements and continuously improve the content of our website.

Legal Basis
We require your consent to use the tool, which constitutes the legal basis under § 25 Abs. 1 TDDDG and Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. a) GDPR (consent). We obtain this consent through our previously described consent tool and document it accordingly.

We also have a legitimate interest in optimizing our online service, thus relying on Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

More information on handling personal data can be found in Contentful’s privacy policy: https://www.contentful.com/legal/privacy/

Right to Object
In principle, you always have the option to manage the setting, management, and deletion of cookies in your browser according to your preferences and knowledge. For example, if you do not want this tool to set cookies and collect information about you and possibly your behavior, you can disable the setting of cookies in your browser settings at any time. However, this may lead to some functionalities (such as shopping carts) on visited websites potentially not working as desired.

Privacy Policy for the Use of Onlyfy
We have integrated the third-party provider Onlyfy on our website. The operating company of Onlyfy is NEW WORK SE, Dammtorstraße 30, 20354 Hamburg, Germany. Onlyfy is an online recruiting tool that allows us to create, publish, and manage job postings. In doing so, Onlyfy processes personal data such as names, contact details, professional qualifications, resumes, and IP addresses. This data is used to support the application process and facilitate communication with applicants. We process personal data only as long as necessary. Once the purpose of the data processing is fulfilled, data is blocked and deleted according to the standards of our deletion concept, unless legal regulations oppose deletion. If a cookie is set in this process, it will be automatically deleted after the storage period expires, unless you delete it yourself before that time.

Purposes of Processing
Onlyfy is suitable for us to optimize the application process, efficiently fill open positions, and provide a user-friendly platform for managing applications. This allows us to identify the best candidates and speed up the entire recruiting process.

Legal Basis
We require your consent for the use of the tool, which constitutes the legal basis under § 25 Abs. 1 TDDDG and Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. a) GDPR (consent). We obtain this consent through our aforementioned consent tool and also document it accordingly.

We also have a legitimate interest in optimizing our online service; therefore, we rely on Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

More information on handling personal data can be found in Onlyfy's privacy policy: https://onlyfy.com/de/datenschutz/

Right to Object
In principle, you always have the option to freely manage, administer, and delete cookies in your browser according to your preferences and knowledge. For example, if you do not want this tool to set cookies and collect information about you and possibly your behavior, you can deactivate the setting of cookies in your browser settings at any time. However, this may, in individual cases, lead to various functionalities (such as shopping carts) on the visited websites possibly no longer functioning as desired.

Privacy Policy on the Use and Deployment of Jobbase.io
We have integrated the third-party service Jobbase.io on our website. The operating company of Jobbase.io is BITE GmbH, Magirus-Deutz-Straße 16, 89077 Ulm, Germany. Jobbase.io is a recruiting software that allows us to publish job postings and manage applications. In doing so, Jobbase.io processes personal data such as names, contact details, professional qualifications, resumes, and IP addresses. This data is used to support the application process and facilitate communication with applicants. We process personal data only as long as necessary. Once the purpose of data processing is fulfilled, the data will be blocked and deleted according to the standards of our deletion concept, unless legal provisions prevent deletion. Should a cookie be set in your case, it will be automatically deleted after the storage period expires, unless you have already deleted it yourself before this time.

Purposes of Processing
Jobbase.io is suitable for us to optimize the application process, efficiently fill open positions, and provide a user-friendly platform for managing applications. This allows us to identify the best candidates and accelerate the entire recruiting process.

Legal Basis
We require your consent to use the tool, which constitutes the legal basis under § 25 Abs. 1 TDDDG and Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. a) GDPR (consent). We obtain this consent through our aforementioned consent tool and document it accordingly.

We also have a legitimate interest in optimizing our online service, therefore we rely on Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

More information on handling personal data can be found in Jobbase.io's privacy policy: https://www.jobbase.io/de/datenschutz.

Right to Object
In principle, you always have the option to manage the setting, handling, and deletion of cookies in your browser according to your preferences and knowledge. For example, if you do not want this tool to set cookies and collect information about you and possibly your behavior, you can deactivate the basic setting of cookies at any time in your browser settings. However, this may result in certain functionalities (such as shopping carts) on visited websites no longer functioning as desired, even if you wish for this.

Privacy Policy Regarding the Use and Application of Friendly Captcha (Bot/Spam Protection)
We have integrated the bot/spam protection tool Friendly Captcha provided by Friendly Captcha GmbH. The operating company of Friendly Captcha is Friendly Captcha GmbH, Am Anger 3-5, 82237 Wörthsee, Germany.

Friendly Captcha allows us, as a privacy-friendly protection solution, to make it more difficult for automated programs and scripts (so-called "bots") to use our website and to reduce unwanted spam. To this end, we have integrated a program code from Friendly Captcha into our website (e.g., for contact forms) which requires solving tasks before submitting form requests that cannot be completed by bots, ensuring that only human-created requests are sent. For this purpose, the tool collects your IP address, technical details about your web browser and, if applicable, operating system, the part of our website accessed, and the date and time of the retrieval, as well as any inputs you make that Friendly Captcha requests. No cookies are set or used for this purpose. Friendly Captcha only receives the data once you click the button to start the "anti-robot verification." It is possible that the visitor's device will connect to Friendly Captcha's servers to receive a computational task from Friendly Captcha. The visitor's device solves the computational task, using certain system resources, and sends the result to our web server. Our server contacts Friendly Captcha's server via an interface and receives a response on whether the puzzle was solved correctly by the device. Depending on the result, we can apply security rules to requests on our website and, for example, process or reject them accordingly.

Purposes of Processing
As we aim to make the internet safer and to at least make the sending of unwanted messages (so-called "spams") more difficult, if not completely prevent it, we use Friendly Captcha for this purpose. This enables us, as a privacy-friendly protection solution, to make it more difficult for automated programs and scripts (so-called "bots") to use our website and to reduce unwanted spam.

Legal Basis
Friendly Captcha does not set or read cookies on the visitor's device. IP addresses are only stored in hashed (one-way encrypted) form and do not allow us or Friendly Captcha to infer a specific individual. Consent is not required for this.

We have a legitimate interest in making our offer more secure and protecting our website from abusive access by bots, thus ensuring spam protection and protection against attacks (e.g., mass inquiries), and rely on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR (legitimate interest). For more information on data protection when using Friendly Captcha, please visit https://friendlycaptcha.com/legal/privacy-end-users/

Right to Object
If personal data is collected, it will be deleted no later than 30 days. In principle, you always have the option to manage and delete cookies in your browser according to your preferences and knowledge. For example, if you do not want this tool to set cookies and collect information about you and potentially your behavior, you can disable the general setting of cookies in your browser settings at any time. However, this may in individual cases result in certain functionalities (such as shopping carts) on the visited websites not working as desired.

As of: 30.07.2024