Privacy Policy
1. Data Protection at a Glance
General Information
The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data refers to all data that can be used to identify you personally. For detailed information on data protection, please refer to the privacy policy provided below.
Data Collection on This Website
Who is responsible for data collection on this website?
The data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. Their contact details can be found in the section “Notice Regarding the Responsible Party” in this privacy policy.
How do we collect your data?
Some data is collected when you provide it to us. This may, for example, include data you enter into a contact form.
Other data is collected automatically or with your consent when you visit the website. This primarily includes technical data (e.g. browser type, operating system, or time of page access). This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter this website.
What do we use your data for?
Some of the data is collected to ensure the proper functioning of the website. Other data may be used to analyze user behavior. If the website allows for the conclusion or initiation of contracts, the transmitted data will also be used for offers, orders, or other service requests.
What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right at any time to obtain free information about the origin, recipient, and purpose of your stored personal data. You also have the right to request correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent to the processing of your data, you may revoke it at any time with future effect. Furthermore, you have the right, under certain circumstances, to request the restriction of processing of your personal data. You also have the right to file a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
You can contact us at any time with questions regarding data protection.
Analytics Tools and Tools from Third Parties
When you visit this website, your browsing behavior may be analyzed statistically. This is primarily done using so-called analytics programs.
Detailed information about these analytics programs can be found in the following privacy policy.
2. Hosting
We host the content of our website with the following providers:
IONOS
The provider is IONOS SE, Elgendorfer Str. 57, 56410 Montabaur, Germany (hereinafter referred to as “IONOS”). When you visit our website, IONOS collects various log files including your IP address. For more details, please see the IONOS privacy policy: https://www.ionos.de/terms-gtc/terms-privacy.
The use of IONOS is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in the most reliable possible presentation of our website. If corresponding consent has been requested, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent may be revoked at any time.
Data Processing Agreement
We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) with the provider mentioned above. This is a contract required by data protection law that ensures the provider processes the personal data of our website visitors only in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.
Webflow
The provider is Webflow, Inc., 398 11th Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA (hereinafter referred to as “Webflow”). When you visit our website, Webflow collects various log files including your IP address.
Webflow is a tool for building and hosting websites. Webflow stores cookies or other recognition technologies that are required for displaying the site, providing certain website functions, and ensuring security (necessary cookies).
For more details, please refer to Webflow’s privacy policy: https://webflow.com/legal/eu-privacy-policy.
The use of Webflow is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in the most reliable possible presentation of our website. If corresponding consent has been requested, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent may be revoked at any time.
The data transfer to the USA is based on the EU Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC). Details can be found here: https://webflow.com/legal/eu-privacy-policy.
The company is certified under the “EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the United States designed to ensure compliance with European data protection standards when processing data in the U.S. Companies certified under the DPF commit to adhering to these data protection principles. For more information, please visit: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/6365.
Data Processing Agreement
We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) with the provider mentioned above. This contract, required by data protection law, ensures that the provider processes the personal data of our website visitors only in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.
3. General Information and Mandatory Disclosures
Data Protection
The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the applicable data protection regulations as well as this privacy policy.
When you use this website, various types of personal data are collected. Personal data refers to information that can be used to identify you personally. This privacy policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and for what purpose.
Please note that data transmission over the internet (e.g., when communicating by email) may be subject to security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data from access by third parties is not possible.
Notice Regarding the Responsible Party
The responsible party for data processing on this website is:
Timo Fallert
Schugshofweg 1
77815 Bühl
Germany
Phone: +49 1567 9617691
Email: verwaltung@socialedge.ai
The responsible party is the natural or legal person who, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).
Storage Period
Unless a more specific storage period has been stated within this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for data processing no longer applies. If you make a legitimate request for deletion or withdraw your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted unless we have other legally permissible reasons to retain it (e.g., retention periods under tax or commercial law). In such cases, deletion will occur once those reasons no longer apply.
General Information on the Legal Bases for Data Processing on This Website
If you have consented to data processing, we process your personal data on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or, if special categories of data under Article 9(1) GDPR are processed, Article 9(2)(a) GDPR. In the case of explicit consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, data processing also takes place on the basis of Article 49(1)(a) GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or access to information on your device (e.g., through device fingerprinting), processing also occurs on the basis of § 25(1) TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.
If your data is required to fulfill a contract or carry out pre-contractual measures, processing takes place on the basis of Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. If data processing is required to comply with a legal obligation, it is carried out under Article 6(1)(c) GDPR. Data processing may also be based on our legitimate interests under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The relevant legal basis for each case is explained in the corresponding sections of this privacy policy.
Recipients of Personal Data
In the course of our business activities, we work with various external parties. In some cases, this involves the transfer of personal data to these external entities. We only share personal data with third parties when it is necessary to fulfill a contract, when we are legally required to do so (e.g., transferring data to tax authorities), when we have a legitimate interest in doing so under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, or when another legal basis permits such data sharing. When using processors, we transfer personal data of our customers only on the basis of a valid data processing agreement. In cases of joint processing, a joint processing agreement is established.
Withdrawal of Your Consent to Data Processing
Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You may revoke consent you have already given at any time. The legality of the data processing carried out before the withdrawal remains unaffected by the revocation.
Right to Object to Data Collection in Special Cases and to Direct Advertising (Art. 21 GDPR)
IF DATA PROCESSING IS BASED ON ARTICLE 6(1)(E) OR (F) GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME, ON GROUNDS RELATING TO YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION, TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING BASED ON THESE PROVISIONS. THE RELEVANT LEGAL BASIS FOR EACH PROCESSING OPERATION CAN BE FOUND IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU OBJECT, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL DATA UNLESS WE CAN DEMONSTRATE COMPELLING LEGITIMATE GROUNDS FOR THE PROCESSING THAT OVERRIDE YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS, AND FREEDOMS OR THE PROCESSING SERVES THE ESTABLISHMENT, EXERCISE, OR DEFENSE OF LEGAL CLAIMS (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 21(1) GDPR).
IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS PROCESSED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA FOR SUCH MARKETING; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING INSOFAR AS IT IS RELATED TO SUCH DIRECT MARKETING. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL NO LONGER BE USED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 21(2) GDPR).
Right to Lodge a Complaint with the Competent Supervisory Authority
In the event of a violation of the GDPR, data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of their habitual residence, place of work, or the place of the alleged infringement. The right to lodge a complaint exists without prejudice to other administrative or judicial remedies.
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive data that we process automatically based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract, in a commonly used, machine-readable format, and to have it transferred to yourself or to a third party. If you request the direct transfer of the data to another controller, this will only be done where technically feasible.
Right to Access, Rectification, and Erasure
Within the framework of applicable legal provisions, you have the right at any time to obtain free information about your stored personal data, its origin and recipients, and the purpose of data processing. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. You can contact us at any time for this purpose or for further questions regarding personal data.
Right to Restrict Processing
You have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data. You can contact us at any time to exercise this right. The right to restrict processing applies in the following cases:
- If you dispute the accuracy of your personal data stored by us, we usually need time to verify this. For the duration of the verification, you have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data.
- If the processing of your personal data was or is unlawful, you may request restriction of processing instead of deletion.
- If we no longer need your personal data but you require it to exercise, defend, or assert legal claims, you have the right to request restriction of processing instead of deletion.
- If you have objected under Article 21(1) GDPR, a balance must be made between your interests and ours. As long as it has not been determined whose interests prevail, you have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data.
If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, such data — apart from being stored — may only be processed with your consent or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, or to protect the rights of another natural or legal person, or for reasons of important public interest of the European Union or a Member State.
SSL or TLS Encryption
For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries you send to us as the site operator, this website uses SSL or TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the address line of the browser changes from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock icon in your browser bar.
When SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.
Encrypted Payment Transactions on This Website
If, after concluding a paid contract, there is an obligation to provide us with your payment information (e.g., account number for direct debit authorization), this data will be required to process the payment.
Payment transactions using common payment methods (Visa/MasterCard, direct debit, etc.) are carried out exclusively via an encrypted SSL or TLS connection. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the address line of your browser changes from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock symbol in your browser bar.
When communication is encrypted, your payment data that you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.
Objection to Advertising Emails
The use of contact data published within the scope of the imprint obligation for the purpose of sending unsolicited advertising or informational materials is hereby rejected. The operators of the website expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of the unsolicited sending of promotional information, such as spam emails.
4. Data Collection on This Website
Cookies
Our website uses so-called “cookies.” Cookies are small data files that do not harm your device. They are either stored temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently (persistent cookies) on your device. Session cookies are automatically deleted after your visit. Persistent cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them or your browser performs automatic deletion.
Cookies can be set by us (first-party cookies) or by third-party companies (so-called third-party cookies). Third-party cookies allow the integration of certain services from external companies within websites (e.g., cookies for processing payment services).
Cookies serve various purposes. Many cookies are technically necessary because certain website functions would not work without them (e.g., shopping cart functionality or video display). Other cookies may be used for analyzing user behavior or advertising purposes.
Cookies required for the electronic communication process, for providing certain functions you request (e.g., shopping cart), or for optimizing the website (e.g., cookies measuring web audience) are stored based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR unless another legal basis is specified. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing necessary cookies for the technically error-free and optimized provision of services. If consent has been requested for the storage of cookies and comparable recognition technologies, processing is based exclusively on this consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG). Consent may be revoked at any time.
You can configure your browser to notify you when cookies are set, allow cookies only in individual cases, exclude the acceptance of cookies for specific cases or in general, and enable the automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.
Details about which cookies and services are used on this website can be found in this privacy policy.
CCM19
Our website uses CCM19 to obtain your consent for storing certain cookies on your device or for the use of specific technologies and to document these consents in compliance with data protection laws. The provider of this service is Papoo Software & Media GmbH, Auguststr. 4, 53229 Bonn, Germany (“CCM19”).
When you enter our website, a connection to the CCM19 servers is established to obtain your consent and other declarations related to cookie usage. CCM19 then stores a cookie in your browser to associate the consents given or their revocation. The collected data will be stored until you request deletion, delete the CCM19 cookie yourself, or the purpose for storing the data no longer applies. Mandatory legal retention periods remain unaffected.
The use of CCM19 is to obtain the legally required consents for the use of cookies. The legal basis for this is Article 6(1)(c) GDPR.
Data Processing Agreement
We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) with the provider mentioned above. This is a contract required by data protection law that ensures the provider processes the personal data of our website visitors only in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.
Contact Form
If you send us inquiries via the contact form, the information you provide in the form, including the contact details you enter, will be stored by us for the purpose of processing the inquiry and for any follow-up questions. We do not share this data without your consent.
The processing of this data is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR if your request is related to the fulfillment of a contract or is necessary for pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective handling of inquiries directed to us (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR), if this was requested. Consent may be revoked at any time.
The data you provide in the contact form will remain with us until you request deletion, revoke your consent to storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g., after your inquiry has been fully processed). Mandatory legal provisions – particularly retention periods – remain unaffected.
Use of AI on This Website
We use AI-powered services and/or applications on our website.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used on our website in the following way:
An AI system automatically identifies the topic of customer emails (e.g., subscription information or cancellations) and sends a suitable reply email with links and further information.
When you interact with elements on our website that use Artificial Intelligence (e.g., a chatbot), your inputs, including metadata, are processed to generate an appropriate response or action.
The use of these AI-powered functions is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in using modern technologies on our website to improve our services and discover new opportunities through customer interactions. If consent is required, processing is based exclusively on Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG. You may revoke your consent at any time.
Further information on data processing by this tool or service can be found in the corresponding section of this privacy policy.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Respond to Customer Inquiries
We use AI-powered software to process and respond to customer inquiries. The AI analyzes the content of your message in order to autonomously or semi-autonomously generate an appropriate response or response suggestion. In this context, our AI processes all contents of your message, including names, email addresses, communication content, and technical information (e.g., IP addresses, device information).
The use of this AI software is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in ensuring the most efficient possible customer communication using modern technical solutions.
We use the following AI applications:
ChatGPT
We use ChatGPT for our customer communication. The provider is OpenAI, 3180 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA, https://openai.com. When you contact us, your inquiries, including metadata, may be transmitted to ChatGPT’s servers and processed there to generate an appropriate response.
We have configured ChatGPT so that the data we forward to ChatGPT is not used to train the ChatGPT algorithm.
For more information, please refer to OpenAI’s privacy policy: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy.
Data Processing Agreement
We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) with the provider mentioned above. This is a contract required by data protection law that ensures the provider processes the personal data of our website visitors only in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.
Inquiry by Email, Telephone, or Fax
If you contact us by email, telephone, or fax, your inquiry, including all resulting personal data (name, inquiry details), will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of handling your request. We do not share this data without your consent.
The processing of this data is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR if your request is related to the performance of a contract or is necessary for pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in effectively handling the inquiries addressed to us (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR), if this was requested. Consent may be revoked at any time.
The data you send to us via contact requests will remain with us until you request deletion, revoke your consent to storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g., after your inquiry has been fully processed). Mandatory statutory provisions – in particular legal retention periods – remain unaffected.
Use of Chatbots
We use chatbots to communicate with you. Chatbots are capable of responding to your questions and inputs without human assistance. To do this, the chatbots analyze your inputs as well as other data in order to provide appropriate responses (e.g., names, email addresses, and other contact details, customer numbers and other identifiers, orders, and chat histories). Additionally, your IP address, log files, location information, and other metadata may be collected through the chatbot. This data is stored on the servers of the chatbot provider.
Based on the collected data, user profiles may be created. The data may also be used to display interest-based advertising, provided the legal requirements (particularly consent) for such use are met. Chatbots can be connected with analytics and advertising tools for this purpose.
The collected data may also be used to improve our chatbots and their response behavior (machine learning).
The data you enter during communication remains with us or the chatbot provider until you request deletion, revoke your consent to storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g., after your inquiry has been completed). Mandatory legal provisions – particularly retention periods – remain unaffected.
The legal basis for using chatbots is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR, insofar as the chatbot is used for contract initiation or performance. If consent has been requested, processing is based exclusively on Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG, insofar as consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent may be revoked at any time. In all other cases, the use is based on our legitimate interest in efficient customer communication (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).
Calendly
On our website, you have the option to schedule appointments with us. We use the tool “Calendly” for appointment booking. The provider is Calendly LLC, 271 17th St NW, 10th Floor, Atlanta, Georgia 30363, USA (“Calendly”).
To schedule an appointment, you enter the requested data and your preferred time into the provided form. The entered data is used for planning, conducting, and, if necessary, following up on the appointment. Appointment data is stored on Calendly’s servers. You can view Calendly’s privacy policy here: https://calendly.com/privacy.
The data you enter will remain with us until you request deletion, revoke your consent to storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies. Mandatory legal provisions – particularly retention periods – remain unaffected.
The legal basis for processing the data is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in providing a simple and efficient appointment scheduling option for customers and prospects. If consent has been requested, processing is based exclusively on Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG, insofar as consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent may be revoked at any time.
Data transfer to the USA is based on the EU Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here: https://calendly.com/pages/dpa.
The company is certified under the “EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the United States designed to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the U.S. Each company certified under the DPF commits to complying with these data protection standards. More information is available from the provider at: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/6050.
Data Processing Agreement
We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) with the provider mentioned above. This is a legally required contract that ensures the provider processes the personal data of our website visitors only in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.
5. Social Media
X (formerly Twitter)
This website integrates features of the X (formerly Twitter) service. These features are provided by the parent company X Corp., 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA. For individuals residing outside the United States, data processing is handled by Twitter International Unlimited Company, One Cumberland Place, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, D02 AX07, Ireland.
When the social media element is active, a direct connection is established between your device and the X server. X (formerly Twitter) thereby receives information that you have visited this website. By using X and the “Re-Tweet” or “Repost” function, the websites you visit are linked to your X account and made visible to other users. Please note that we, as the website provider, have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by X. For more information, please refer to X’s privacy policy: https://x.com/de/privacy.
The use of this service is based on your consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG. You may revoke your consent at any time.
Data transfer to the USA is based on the EU Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here: https://gdpr.x.com/en/controller-to-controller-transfers.html.
You can adjust your privacy settings on X (formerly Twitter) in your account settings: https://x.com/settings/account.
The company is certified under the “EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the United States designed to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the U.S. Each company certified under the DPF commits to complying with these standards. More information is available from the provider here: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/2710.
This website includes features of the Instagram service. These features are provided by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland.
When the social media element is active, a direct connection is established between your device and Instagram’s servers. Instagram thereby receives information that you have visited this website.
If you are logged into your Instagram account, you can link the content of this website to your Instagram profile by clicking the Instagram button. This allows Instagram to associate your visit to this website with your user account. Please note that we, as the website provider, have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by Instagram.
The use of this service is based on your consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG. You may revoke your consent at any time.
To the extent that personal data collected via this tool is transmitted to Facebook or Instagram, we and Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland, are jointly responsible for this data processing (Article 26 GDPR). This joint responsibility is limited solely to the collection of data and its transmission to Facebook or Instagram. Any subsequent processing by Facebook or Instagram is not part of the joint responsibility. Our respective obligations have been defined in a joint processing agreement, which you can view here: https://www.facebook.com/legal/controller_addendum.
Further details will follow in the next section...
Facebook is responsible for the data security of Facebook and Instagram products. You can exercise your data subject rights (e.g., requests for information) regarding data processed by Facebook or Instagram directly with Facebook. If you exercise your data subject rights with us, we are obliged to forward them to Facebook.
Data transfer to the United States is based on the EU Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/legal/EU_data_transfer_addendum, https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy/, and https://de-de.facebook.com/help/566994660333381.
For more information, please refer to Instagram’s privacy policy: https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy/.
The company is certified under the “EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the United States designed to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the U.S. Each company certified under the DPF commits to adhering to these standards. More information is available from the provider here: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/4452.
This website uses elements of the LinkedIn network. The provider is LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland.
Each time you access a page on this website that contains LinkedIn elements, a connection is established to LinkedIn’s servers. LinkedIn is informed that you have visited this website with your IP address. If you click the LinkedIn “Recommend” button and are logged into your LinkedIn account, LinkedIn can associate your visit to this website with your user account. Please note that we, as the website operator, have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by LinkedIn.
The use of this service is based on your consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG. You may revoke your consent at any time.
Data transfer to the United States is based on the EU Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a1343190/datenubertragung-aus-der-eu-dem-ewr-und-der-schweiz?lang=de.
Further information can be found in LinkedIn’s privacy policy: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy.
The company is certified under the “EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the United States designed to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the U.S. Each company certified under the DPF commits to adhering to these standards. More information is available from the provider here: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5448.
6. Analytics Tools and Advertising
Google Analytics
This website uses functions of the web analytics service Google Analytics. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Google Analytics enables the website operator to analyze the behavior of website visitors. The operator receives various usage data, such as page views, time spent on the site, operating systems used, and user origin. These data may be combined in a user ID and assigned to the respective visitor’s device.
In addition, Google Analytics can record your mouse movements, scroll activity, and clicks. Google Analytics also uses modeling techniques to supplement collected data sets and applies machine learning technologies for data analysis.
Google Analytics uses technologies that allow the recognition of users for the purpose of analyzing user behavior (e.g., cookies or device fingerprinting). The information collected by Google about your use of this website is generally transmitted to a Google server in the United States and stored there.
The use of this service is based on your consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG. You may revoke your consent at any time.
Data transfer to the United States is based on the EU Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here: https://business.safety.google/adscontrollerterms/sccs/.
The company is certified under the “EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the United States designed to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the U.S. Each company certified under the DPF commits to adhering to these standards. More information is available from the provider here: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780.
IP Anonymization
IP anonymization is activated on this website. This means that your IP address is shortened by Google within member states of the European Union or in other states that are party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area before transmission to the United States. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address transmitted to a Google server in the U.S. and shortened there. On behalf of the website operator, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity, and to provide other services related to website and internet usage. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other Google data.
Browser Plugin
You can prevent Google from collecting and processing your data by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en.
For more information on how Google Analytics handles user data, please refer to Google’s privacy policy: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=en.
Data Processing Agreement
We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) with Google and fully comply with the strict requirements of the German data protection authorities when using Google Analytics.
7. Plugins and Tools
Google Fonts (Local Hosting)
This website uses Google Fonts for a uniform display of fonts. The fonts are provided by Google but are hosted locally on our servers. No connection to Google’s servers takes place in this process.
Further information about Google Fonts can be found at https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and in Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en.
Google Maps
This website uses the Google Maps service. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. This service allows us to embed map material on our website.
To use the functions of Google Maps, it is necessary to store your IP address. This information is generally transmitted to a Google server in the United States and stored there. The provider of this website has no influence on this data transfer. When Google Maps is activated, Google may use Google Fonts for consistent font display. When you access Google Maps, your browser loads the required web fonts into its cache to display text and fonts correctly.
The use of Google Maps is in the interest of providing an attractive presentation of our online offers and to make it easy to locate the places we indicate on the website. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. If corresponding consent has been requested, processing is based solely on Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) as defined by the TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.
Data transfer to the United States is based on the EU Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here: https://privacy.google.com/businesses/gdprcontrollerterms/ and https://privacy.google.com/businesses/gdprcontrollerterms/sccs/.
For more information about how Google handles user data, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en.
The company is certified under the “EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the United States designed to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the U.S. Each company certified under the DPF commits to adhering to these standards. More information is available from the provider here: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780.
8. eCommerce and Payment Providers
Processing of Customer and Contract Data
We collect, process, and use personal customer and contract data to establish, structure, and modify our contractual relationships. Personal data regarding the use of this website (usage data) is collected, processed, and used only to the extent necessary to enable the user to use the service or to bill for it. The legal basis for this is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.
The collected customer data will be deleted after completion of the order or termination of the business relationship and after the expiry of any applicable legal retention periods. Statutory retention periods remain unaffected.