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PRIVACY POLICY FOR THE USE OF OUR WEBSITES

INFORMATION ABOUT THE COLLECTION OF PERSONAL DATA

(1) The following provides information about the collection of personal data when using our website. Personal data is all data that can be related to you personally, e.g., name, address, email addresses, user behavior. With this information, we aim to inform you about our processing activities and to comply with our legal obligations, particularly those under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

(2) The controller pursuant to Art. 4 para. 7 of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is vapic GmbH, Harry àWengen Straße 6, 75387 Neubulach-Oberhaugstett, info[at]vapic.de. You can reach our data protection officer at h.gumpp[at]enobyte.com or by mail at our postal address with the addition "Data Protection Officer".

(3) When you contact us by email or via a contact form, the data you provide (your email address, possibly your name and telephone number) will be stored by us in order to answer your questions. We delete the data arising in this context when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or restrict processing if there are statutory retention obligations. If the request is linked to a contract, we will delete the data in accordance with the contractual retention periods.

(4) If we use commissioned service providers for individual functions of our offering or wish to use your data for advertising purposes, we will always carefully select and monitor these service providers and inform you in detail below about the respective processes. In doing so, we also specify the defined storage duration criteria.

YOUR RIGHTS

(1) You have the following rights with regard to your personal data:

Right of access
Right to rectification or erasure
Right to restriction of processing
Right to object to processing
Right to data portability

(2) You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority regarding our processing of your personal data.

COLLECTION OF PERSONAL DATA WHEN VISITING OUR WEBSITE

(1) When using the website purely for informational purposes, that is, if you do not otherwise transmit information to us, we only collect the personal data that your browser transmits to our server. If you wish to view our website, we collect the following data, which is technically necessary for us to display our website to you and to ensure stability and security (legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR):

IP address
Date and time of the request
Time zone difference to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
Content of the request (specific page)
Access status/HTTP status code
Amount of data transferred in each case
Website from which the request comes
Browser
Operating system and its interface
Language and version of the browser software

(2) In addition to the aforementioned data, cookies may already now or in the future be stored on your computer when you use our website. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your hard drive and associated with the browser you are using, and through which certain information flows to the entity that sets the cookie (in this case, us). Cookies cannot execute programs or transmit viruses to your computer. They serve to make the internet offering more user-friendly and effective overall (legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR). In principle, you can delete or block cookies at any time via your browser settings.

In addition, we may now or in the future also use so-called local storage and session storage technologies (also referred to as "local data" and "local storage" as well as "session storage"). With local storage, data is stored locally in your browser’s cache and remains available even after the browser window is closed or the program is terminated, unless you actively delete the cache. Local storage enables your preferences when using our websites to be saved on your device and used by you. The function of session storage is essentially the same as that of local storage, except that the relevant data is automatically removed from your browser’s cache immediately after the browser is closed ("session"). Third parties cannot access the data stored in local or session storage. It is not passed on to third parties and is not used for advertising purposes. This technology is specifically used to present our content in an attractive graphical format (e.g., pop-up windows, etc.) and to personalize our offering and navigation on our pages for you. You can manage local storage content in your browser via the settings for "history" or "local data," depending on which browser you use. If you restrict the described functions, this may lead to limited functionality in some cases.

(3) As a rule, we use the above-mentioned technologies solely to enhance the user-friendliness and functionality of our websites. We use these technologies based on our legitimate interest to provide you with an attractive, fully functional offering, pursuant to Article 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. If the use of cookies requires your consent, we will ask you to provide it at the appropriate place. If cookies are used based on your consent, the legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR. If you do not wish these technologies to be used, you can configure your browser settings accordingly. There you may also find a list of the cookies used, if applicable.

(4) Special notice on cookies:

a) This website may use the following types of cookies, the scope and functionality of which are explained below:

Transient cookies (see b)
Persistent cookies (see c)

b) Transient cookies are automatically deleted when you close the browser. These include, in particular, session cookies. These store a so-called session ID, which allows various requests from your browser to be assigned to the same session. This enables your computer to be recognized when you return to our website. Session cookies are deleted when you log out or close your browser.

c) Persistent cookies are automatically deleted after a specified period, which may vary depending on the cookie. You can delete the cookies at any time in your browser’s security settings.

d) You can configure your browser settings according to your preferences, e.g., to reject third-party cookies or all cookies. Please note that you may not be able to use all the functions of this website.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND OFFERS ON OUR WEBSITE

(1) In addition to the purely informational use of our website, we may offer various services that you can use if you are interested. This generally requires you to provide further personal data, which we will use to provide the respective service. The principles of data processing mentioned above apply in this context.

(2) We sometimes use external service providers to process your data. These providers have been carefully selected and commissioned by us, are bound by our instructions, and are regularly monitored.

(3) Furthermore, we may pass on your personal data to third parties if participation in promotions, competitions, contract conclusions, or similar services are offered jointly with partners. You will receive more detailed information when providing your personal data or in the description of the offer below.

(4) If our service providers or partners are based in a country outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we will inform you about the consequences of this circumstance in the description of the offer.

OBJECTION OR WITHDRAWAL OF CONSENT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR DATA

(1) If you have given your consent to the processing of your data, you can withdraw it at any time. Such a withdrawal affects the lawfulness of the processing of your personal data after you have communicated it to us.

(2) If we base the processing of your personal data on a balancing of interests, you may object to the processing. This is the case, in particular, if the processing is not necessary for the performance of a contract with you, which we explain in the respective description of functions. If you object, we ask you to explain the reasons why we should not process your personal data as we have been doing. In the event of your justified objection, we will examine the situation and either stop or adjust the data processing or demonstrate our compelling legitimate grounds for continuing the processing.

(3) Of course, you may object to the processing of your personal data for advertising and data analysis purposes at any time. You can inform us of your objection to advertising via the following contact details: vapic GmbH, Harry à Wengen Straße 6, 75387 Neubulach-Oberhaugstett, info[at]vapic.de.

DURATION OF STORAGE OF PERSONAL DATA

We store personal data in accordance with statutory retention periods (e.g., based on commercial and tax regulations). After these periods expire, the data is deleted unless it is still required for the performance of a contract or there is a legitimate interest in continued storage.

COOKIE CONSENT MANAGEMENT

Here (click the link) you can adjust or withdraw your cookie and storage settings.

SOCIAL MEDIA AND THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS

SOCIAL MEDIA

(1) We currently use the following social media plug-ins and/or link to the following social media platform providers: Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube. For plug-ins, we use the so-called two-click solution. This means that when you visit our site, no personal data is initially transmitted to the providers of the plug-ins. You can identify the provider of the plug-in by the marking on the box using the initial letter or the logo. We offer you the option to communicate directly with the provider of the plug-in via the button. Only if you click on the marked field and thereby activate it will the plug-in provider receive the information that you have accessed the corresponding page of our online offering. In this case, the data mentioned under the section COLLECTION OF PERSONAL DATA WHEN VISITING OUR WEBSITE (paragraph 1) will also be transmitted. For pure links to social media platform providers, the data listed under the section COLLECTION OF PERSONAL DATA WHEN VISITING OUR WEBSITE (paragraph 1) is only transmitted to the provider after clicking the link. Since the plug-in provider collects data in particular via cookies, we recommend deleting all cookies via your browser’s security settings before clicking on the greyed-out box.

(2) We have no influence on the data collected and data processing operations, nor are we aware of the full extent of the data collection, the purposes of processing, or the storage periods. We also have no information regarding the deletion of the collected data by the respective provider.

(3) The plug-in provider stores the data collected about you as usage profiles and uses them for the purposes of advertising, market research, and/or customized design of its website. Such evaluation takes place in particular (even for users who are not logged in) to display targeted advertising and to inform other users of the social network about your activities on our website. You have the right to object to the creation of these user profiles, whereby you must contact the respective plug-in provider to exercise this right. Through the plug-ins, we offer you the opportunity to interact with social networks and other users, so that we can improve our offering and make it more interesting for you as a user. The legal basis for the use of plug-ins and linking to social media platforms is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR. If the use of cookies requires your consent, we will ask you to provide it at the appropriate place. In the case of cookie use based on your consent, the legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.

(4) Data transmission when using social media plug-ins occurs regardless of whether you have an account with the plug-in provider or are logged in there. If you are logged in with the plug-in provider, the data collected by us will be directly associated with your existing account with the plug-in provider. If you activate the button and, for example, link to the page, the plug-in provider will also store this information in your user account and may publicly share it with your contacts. We recommend logging out of the social network after use, especially before activating the button, in order to avoid association with your profile by the plug-in provider.

(5) Further information on the purpose and scope of data collection and its processing by the provider can be found in the privacy policies of these providers listed below. There you will also find additional information about your rights in this regard and settings options to protect your privacy.

(6) Further details on the respective plug-in providers and URLs to their privacy notices:

According to Instagram, IP addresses are anonymized immediately after collection in Germany. However, we cannot rule out the possibility that personal data may be transferred to and stored by the respective provider (in the case of U.S. providers, in the USA). Further information on the purpose and scope of data collection and its processing by the provider is available here: Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland, https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388, https://www.facebook.com/terms?ref=pf and http://www.facebook.com/policy.php. Meta Platforms, Inc. is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/list. In addition, the META CONTRACTUAL ADDENDUM FOR THE TRANSFER OF EUROPEAN DATA (https://www.facebook.com/legal/EU_data_transfer_addenDum) is concluded with the provider by default.

LinkedIn Corporation, 2029 Stierlin Court, Mountain View, California 94043, USA; http://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy. LinkedIn is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/list.

YouTube, operated by Google LLC, located at 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; https://policies.google.com/privacy.

HOSTING

(1) Our website is hosted by an external service provider (hosting provider). The hosting provider provides the infrastructure and technical resources necessary to operate our website securely and reliably. In the course of using our website, various personal data is processed and stored on the hosting provider’s servers.

(2) The collection and processing of personal data in the context of hosting is carried out in accordance with the GDPR. The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR, as we have a legitimate interest in operating our website securely and efficiently.

(3) The data processed in the context of hosting includes the IP address of the accessing system, date and time of access, time zone difference to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), content of the request (specific page), access status/HTTP status code, amount of data transferred in each case, website from which the request originated, browser, operating system and its interface, as well as language and version of the browser software.

(4) The hosting provider processes this data exclusively in accordance with our instructions and within the framework of a data processing agreement pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR. We have carefully selected the hosting provider and regularly monitor that the data is processed in compliance with legal requirements.

(5) The personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or until statutory retention periods expire. Once the purpose is fulfilled or the statutory retention periods have expired, the data will be deleted.

WEB ANALYTICS

USE OF MATOMO

(1) This website uses the web analytics service MATOMO to analyze and regularly improve the use of our website. The statistics obtained help us improve our offering and make it more interesting for you as a user. The legal basis for the use of MATOMO is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.

(2) This website uses MATOMO with the extension "AnonymizeIP". This means IP addresses are processed in a shortened form, which prevents them from being directly associated with a person. The IP address transmitted by your browser via MATOMO will not be merged with other data collected by us.

(3) If you have created a user account with us, we transmit your user ID to MATOMO after you log in. This allows us to track from which country access to your user account occurred. This helps both us and you to protect your user account from unwanted cyberattacks. The legal basis for the transfer of your user ID to MATOMO is also Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.

(4) You can prevent the use of Matomo by removing the check mark below, thereby activating the opt-out plug-in: [matomo_opt_out]. In this case, an opt-out cookie will be stored in your browser to prevent Matomo from saving usage data. If you delete your cookies, the Matomo opt-out cookie will also be deleted. The opt-out must be reactivated upon your next visit to our website.

(5) The MATOMO program is an open-source project. For information from the third-party provider regarding data protection, visit https://matomo.org/privacy-policy/.

Privacy Policy (valid until 30.04.2025)

1. An overview of data protection

General information

The following information will provide you with an easy to navigate overview of what will happen with your personal data when you visit this website. The term “personal data” comprises all data that can be used to personally identify you. For detailed information about the subject matter of data protection, please consult our Data Protection Declaration, which we have included beneath this copy.

Data recording on this website

Who is the responsible party for the recording of data on this website (i.e., the “controller”)?

The data on this website is processed by the operator of the website, whose contact information is available under section “Information about the responsible party (referred to as the “controller” in the GDPR)” in this Privacy Policy.

How do we record your data?

We collect your data as a result of your sharing of your data with us. This may, for instance be information you enter into our contact form.

Other data shall be recorded by our IT systems automatically or after you consent to its recording during your website visit. This data comprises primarily technical information (e.g., web browser, operating system, or time the site was accessed). This information is recorded automatically when you access this website.

What are the purposes we use your data for?

A portion of the information is generated to guarantee the error free provision of the website. Other data may be used to analyze your user patterns. If contracts can be concluded or initiated via the website, the transmitted data will also be processed for contract offers, orders or other order enquiries.

What rights do you have as far as your information is concerned?

You have the right to receive information about the source, recipients, and purposes of your archived personal data at any time without having to pay a fee for such disclosures. You also have the right to demand that your data are rectified or eradicated. If you have consented to data processing, you have the option to revoke this consent at any time, which shall affect all future data processing. Moreover, you have the right to demand that the processing of your data be restricted under certain circumstances. Furthermore, you have the right to log a complaint with the competent supervising agency.

Please do not hesitate to contact us at any time if you have questions about this or any other data protection related issues.

Analysis tools and tools provided by third parties

There is a possibility that your browsing patterns will be statistically analyzed when your visit this website. Such analyses are performed primarily with what we refer to as analysis programs.

For detailed information about these analysis programs please consult our Data Protection Declaration below.

2. Hosting

We are hosting the content of our website at the following provider:

External Hosting

This website is hosted externally. Personal data collected on this website are stored on the servers of the host. These may include, but are not limited to, IP addresses, contact requests, metadata and communications, contract information, contact information, names, web page access, and other data generated through a web site.

The external hosting serves the purpose of fulfilling the contract with our potential and existing customers (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) and in the interest of secure, fast, and efficient provision of our online services by a professional provider (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). If appropriate consent has been obtained, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG, insofar the consent includes the storage of cookies or the access to information in the user's end device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. This consent can be revoked at any time.

Our host(s) will only process your data to the extent necessary to fulfil its performance obligations and to follow our instructions with respect to such data.

We are using the following host(s):

Vertragspartner für das Hosting (als Reseller der Mittwald CM Service GmbH & Co. KG, Königsberger Straße 4-6, 32339 Espelkamp):

kreative medien Werbeagentur GmbH
Ausweilerstr. 3
55776 Frauenberg

Data processing

We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) for the use of the above-mentioned service. This is a contract mandated by data privacy laws that guarantees that they process personal data of our website visitors only based on our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

3. General information and mandatory information

Data protection

The operators of this website and its pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously. Hence, we handle your personal data as confidential information and in compliance with the statutory data protection regulations and this Data Protection Declaration.

Whenever you use this website, a variety of personal information will be collected. Personal data comprises data that can be used to personally identify you. This Data Protection Declaration explains which data we collect as well as the purposes we use this data for. It also explains how, and for which purpose the information is collected.

We herewith advise you that the transmission of data via the Internet (i.e., through e-mail communications) may be prone to security gaps. It is not possible to completely protect data against third-party access.

Information about the responsible party (referred to as the “controller” in the GDPR)

The data processing controller on this website is:

BOUS RENZMANN Cleantech GmbH
Hansestraße 47-49
51149 Köln (Porz)

Phone: +49 (0)22 03/9 35 21-0
E-mail: info@bous.tech

The controller is the natural person or legal entity that single-handedly or jointly with others makes decisions as to the purposes of and resources for the processing of personal data (e.g., names, e-mail addresses, etc.).

Storage duration

Unless a more specific storage period has been specified in this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for which it was collected no longer applies. If you assert a justified request for deletion or revoke your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted, unless we have other legally permissible reasons for storing your personal data (e.g., tax or commercial law retention periods); in the latter case, the deletion will take place after these reasons cease to apply.

General information on the legal basis for the data processing on this website

If you have consented to data processing, we process your personal data on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR or Art. 9 (2)(a) GDPR, if special categories of data are processed according to Art. 9 (1) DSGVO. In the case of explicit consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, the data processing is also based on Art. 49 (1)(a) GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or to the access to information in your end device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), the data processing is additionally based on § 25 (1) TDDDG. The consent can be revoked at any time. If your data is required for the fulfillment of a contract or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, we process your data on the basis of Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. Furthermore, if your data is required for the fulfillment of a legal obligation, we process it on the basis of Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR. Furthermore, the data processing may be carried out on the basis of our legitimate interest according to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Information on the relevant legal basis in each individual case is provided in the following paragraphs of this privacy policy.

Designation of a data protection officer

We have appointed a data protection officer.

Christian Hammerbacher
SPH IT + Consulting GmbH & Co. KG

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BOUS RENZMANN
Cleantech GmbH
z.Hd. Datenschutzbeauftragter
Hansestraße 47-49
51149 Köln (Porz)

Phone: 0911-2177480
E-mail: datenschutz@sph-consulting.de

Recipients of personal data

In the scope of our business activities, we cooperate with various external parties. In some cases, this also requires the transfer of personal data to these external parties. We only disclose personal data to external parties if this is required as part of the fulfillment of a contract, if we are legally obligated to do so (e.g., disclosure of data to tax authorities), if we have a legitimate interest in the disclosure pursuant to Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR, or if another legal basis permits the disclosure of this data. When using processors, we only disclose personal data of our customers on the basis of a valid contract on data processing. In the case of joint processing, a joint processing agreement is concluded.

Revocation of your consent to the processing of data

A wide range of data processing transactions are possible only subject to your express consent. You can also revoke at any time any consent you have already given us. This shall be without prejudice to the lawfulness of any data collection that occurred prior to your revocation.

Right to object to the collection of data in special cases; right to object to direct advertising (Art. 21 GDPR)

IN THE EVENT THAT DATA ARE PROCESSED ON THE BASIS OF ART. 6(1)(E) OR (F) GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO AT ANY TIME OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA BASED ON GROUNDS ARISING FROM YOUR UNIQUE SITUATION. THIS ALSO APPLIES TO ANY PROFILING BASED ON THESE PROVISIONS. TO DETERMINE THE LEGAL BASIS, ON WHICH ANY PROCESSING OF DATA IS BASED, PLEASE CONSULT THIS DATA PROTECTION DECLARATION. IF YOU LOG AN OBJECTION, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR AFFECTED PERSONAL DATA, UNLESS WE ARE IN A POSITION TO PRESENT COMPELLING PROTECTION WORTHY GROUNDS FOR THE PROCESSING OF YOUR DATA, THAT OUTWEIGH YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS OR IF THE PURPOSE OF THE PROCESSING IS THE CLAIMING, EXERCISING OR DEFENCE OF LEGAL ENTITLEMENTS (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ART. 21(1) GDPR).

IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS BEING PROCESSED IN ORDER TO ENGAGE IN DIRECT ADVERTISING, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR AFFECTED PERSONAL DATA FOR THE PURPOSES OF SUCH ADVERTISING AT ANY TIME. THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING TO THE EXTENT THAT IT IS AFFILIATED WITH SUCH DIRECT ADVERTISING. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL SUBSEQUENTLY NO LONGER BE USED FOR DIRECT ADVERTISING PURPOSES (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ART. 21(2) GDPR).

Right to log a complaint with the competent supervisory agency

In the event of violations of the GDPR, data subjects are entitled to log a complaint with a supervisory agency, in particular in the member state where they usually maintain their domicile, place of work or at the place where the alleged violation occurred. The right to log a complaint is in effect regardless of any other administrative or court proceedings available as legal recourses.

Right to data portability

You have the right to have data that we process automatically on the basis of your consent or in fulfillment of a contract handed over to you or to a third party in a common, machine-readable format. If you should demand the direct transfer of the data to another controller, this will be done only if it is technically feasible.

Information about, rectification and eradication of data

Within the scope of the applicable statutory provisions, you have the right to demand information about your archived personal data, their source and recipients as well as the purpose of the processing of your data at any time. You may also have a right to have your data rectified or eradicated. If you have questions about this subject matter or any other questions about personal data, please do not hesitate to contact us at any time.

Right to demand processing restrictions

You have the right to demand the imposition of restrictions as far as the processing of your personal data is concerned. To do so, you may contact us at any time. The right to demand restriction of processing applies in the following cases:

In the event that you should dispute the correctness of your data archived by us, we will usually need some time to verify this claim. During the time that this investigation is ongoing, you have the right to demand that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
If the processing of your personal data was/is conducted in an unlawful manner, you have the option to demand the restriction of the processing of your data instead of demanding the eradication of this data.
If we do not need your personal data any longer and you need it to exercise, defend or claim legal entitlements, you have the right to demand the restriction of the processing of your personal data instead of its eradication.
If you have raised an objection pursuant to Art. 21(1) GDPR, your rights and our rights will have to be weighed against each other. As long as it has not been determined whose interests prevail, you have the right to demand a restriction of the processing of your personal data.

If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, these data – with the exception of their archiving – may be processed only subject to your consent or to claim, exercise or defend legal entitlements or to protect the rights of other natural persons or legal entities or for important public interest reasons cited by the European Union or a member state of the EU.

SSL and/or TLS encryption

For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as purchase orders or inquiries you submit to us as the website operator, this website uses either an SSL or a TLS encryption program. You can recognize an encrypted connection by checking whether the address line of the browser switches from “http://” to “https://” and also by the appearance of the lock icon in the browser line.

If the SSL or TLS encryption is activated, data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

4. Recording of data on this website

Cookies

Our websites and pages use what the industry refers to as “cookies.” Cookies are small data packages that do not cause any damage to your device. They are either stored temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) or they are permanently archived on your device (permanent cookies). Session cookies are automatically deleted once you terminate your visit. Permanent cookies remain archived on your device until you actively delete them, or they are automatically eradicated by your web browser.

Cookies can be issued by us (first-party cookies) or by third-party companies (so-called third-party cookies). Third-party cookies enable the integration of certain services of third-party companies into websites (e.g., cookies for handling payment services).

Cookies have a variety of functions. Many cookies are technically essential since certain website functions would not work in the absence of these cookies (e.g., the shopping cart function or the display of videos). Other cookies may be used to analyze user behavior or for promotional purposes.

Cookies, which are required for the performance of electronic communication transactions, for the provision of certain functions you want to use (e.g., for the shopping cart function) or those that are necessary for the optimization (required cookies) of the website (e.g., cookies that provide measurable insights into the web audience), shall be stored on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, unless a different legal basis is cited. The operator of the website has a legitimate interest in the storage of required cookies to ensure the technically error-free and optimized provision of the operator’s services. If your consent to the storage of the cookies and similar recognition technologies has been requested, the processing occurs exclusively on the basis of the consent obtained (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG); this consent may be revoked at any time.

You have the option to set up your browser in such a manner that you will be notified any time cookies are placed and to permit the acceptance of cookies only in specific cases. You may also exclude the acceptance of cookies in certain cases or in general or activate the delete-function for the automatic eradication of cookies when the browser closes. If cookies are deactivated, the functions of this website may be limited.

Which cookies and services are used on this website can be found in this privacy policy.

Server log files

The provider of this website and its pages automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser communicates to us automatically. The information comprises:

The type and version of browser used
The used operating system
Referrer URL
The hostname of the accessing computer
The time of the server inquiry
The IP address

This data is not merged with other data sources.

This data is recorded on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The operator of the website has a legitimate interest in the technically error free depiction and the optimization of the operator’s website. In order to achieve this, server log files must be recorded.

Contact form

If you submit inquiries to us via our contact form, the information provided in the contact form as well as any contact information provided therein will be stored by us in order to handle your inquiry and in the event that we have further questions. We will not share this information without your consent.

The processing of these data is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, if your request is related to the execution of a contract or if it is necessary to carry out pre-contractual measures. In all other cases the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective processing of the requests addressed to us (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your agreement (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) if this has been requested; the consent can be revoked at any time.

The information you have entered into the contact form shall remain with us until you ask us to eradicate the data, revoke your consent to the archiving of data or if the purpose for which the information is being archived no longer exists (e.g., after we have concluded our response to your inquiry). This shall be without prejudice to any mandatory legal provisions, in particular retention periods.

Request by e-mail, telephone, or fax

If you contact us by e-mail, telephone or fax, your request, including all resulting personal data (name, request) will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of processing your request. We do not pass these data on without your consent.

These data are processed on the basis of Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR if your inquiry is related to the fulfillment of a contract or is required for the performance of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the data are processed on the basis of our legitimate interest in the effective handling of inquiries submitted to us (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on the basis of your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) if it has been obtained; the consent can be revoked at any time.

The data sent by you to us via contact requests remain with us until you request us to delete, revoke your consent to the storage or the purpose for the data storage lapses (e.g. after completion of your request). Mandatory statutory provisions - in particular statutory retention periods - remain unaffected.

5. Analysis tools and advertising

Matomo

This website uses the open-source web analysis service Matomo.

Through Matomo, we are able to collect and analyze data on the use of our website-by-website visitors. This enables us to find out, for instance, when which page views occurred and from which region they came. In addition, we collect various log files (e.g. IP address, referrer, browser, and operating system used) and can measure whether our website visitors perform certain actions (e.g. clicks, purchases, etc.).

The use of this analysis tool is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the analysis of user patterns, in order to optimize the operator’s web offerings and advertising. If appropriate consent has been obtained, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG, insofar the consent includes the storage of cookies or the access to information in the user’s end device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. This consent can be revoked at any time.

IP anonymization

For analysis with Matomo we use IP anonymization. Your IP address is shortened before the analysis, so that it is no longer clearly assignable to you.

Hosting

We host Matomo exclusively on our own servers so that all analysis data remains with us and is not passed on.

6. Plug-ins and Tools

YouTube with expanded data protection integration

This website integrates videos from the YouTube website. The operator of the website is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

When you visit one of these websites on which YouTube is integrated, a connection to the YouTube servers is established. This tells the YouTube server which of our pages you have visited. If you are logged into your YouTube account, you enable YouTube to assign your surfing behavior directly to your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account.

We use YouTube in extended data protection mode. According to YouTube, videos that are played in extended data protection mode are not used to personalize browsing on YouTube. Ads that are played in extended data protection mode are also not personalized. No cookies are set in extended data protection mode. Instead, so-called local storage elements are stored in the user's browser, which contain personal data similar to cookies and can be used for recognition. Details on the extended data protection mode can be found here: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/171780.

After activating a YouTube video, further data processing operations may be triggered over which we have no influence.

The use of YouTube is based on our interest in presenting our online content in an appealing manner. Pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, this is a legitimate interest. If appropriate consent has been obtained, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG, insofar the consent includes the storage of cookies or the access to information in the user’s end device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. This consent can be revoked at any time.

For more information on how YouTube handles user data, please consult the YouTube Data Privacy Policy under: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en.

The company is certified in accordance with the “EU-US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the US, which is intended to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the US. Every company certified under the DPF is obliged to comply with these data protection standards. For more information, please contact the provider under the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780.

Google Fonts (local embedding)

This website uses so-called Google Fonts provided by Google to ensure the uniform use of fonts on this site. These Google fonts are locally installed so that a connection to Google’s servers will not be established in conjunction with this application.

For more information on Google Fonts, please follow this link: https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and consult Google’s Data Privacy Declaration under: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en.

Google Maps

This website uses the mapping service Google Maps. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. With the means of this service, we can integrate map material on our website.

To enable the use of the Google Maps features, your IP address must be stored. As a rule, this information is transferred to one of Google’s servers in the United States, where it is archived. The operator of this website has no control over the data transfer. In case Google Maps has been activated, Google has the option to use Google Fonts for the purpose of the uniform depiction of fonts. When you access Google Maps, your browser will load the required web fonts into your browser cache, to correctly display text and fonts.

We use Google Maps to present our online content in an appealing manner and to make the locations disclosed on our website easy to find. This constitutes a legitimate interest as defined in Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. If appropriate consent has been obtained, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG, insofar the consent includes the storage of cookies or the access to information in the user’s end device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. This consent can be revoked at any time.

Data transmission to the US is based on the Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) of the European Commission. Details can be found here: https://privacy.google.com/businesses/gdprcontrollerterms/ and https://privacy.google.com/businesses/gdprcontrollerterms/sccs/.

For more information on the handling of user data, please review Google’s Data Privacy Declaration under: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en.

7. Custom Services

Handling applicant data

We offer website visitors the opportunity to submit job applications to us (e.g., via e-mail, via postal services on by submitting the online job application form). Below, we will brief you on the scope, purpose and use of the personal data collected from you in conjunction with the application process. We assure you that the collection, processing, and use of your data will occur in compliance with the applicable data privacy rights and all other statutory provisions and that your data will always be treated as strictly confidential.

Scope and purpose of the collection of data

If you submit a job application to us, we will process any affiliated personal data (e.g., contact and communications data, application documents, notes taken during job interviews, etc.), if they are required to make a decision concerning the establishment or an employment relationship. The legal grounds for the aforementioned are § 26 BDSG according to German Law (Negotiation of an Employment Relationship), Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (General Contract Negotiations) and – provided you have given us your consent – Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. You may revoke any consent given at any time. Within our company, your personal data will only be shared with individuals who are involved in the processing of your job application.

If your job application should result in your recruitment, the data you have submitted will be archived on the grounds of § 26 BDSG and Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR for the purpose of implementing the employment relationship in our data processing system.

Data Archiving Period

If we are unable to make you a job offer or you reject a job offer or withdraw your application, we reserve the right to retain the data you have submitted on the basis of our legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) for up to 6 months from the end of the application procedure (rejection or withdrawal of the application). Afterwards the data will be deleted, and the physical application documents will be destroyed. The storage serves in particular as evidence in the event of a legal dispute. If it is evident that the data will be required after the expiry of the 6-month period (e.g., due to an impending or pending legal dispute), deletion will only take place when the purpose for further storage no longer applies.

Longer storage may also take place if you have given your agreement (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) or if statutory data retention requirements preclude the deletion.

Admission to the applicant pool

If we do not make you a job offer, you may be able to join our applicant pool. In case of admission, all documents and information from the application will be transferred to the applicant pool in order to contact you in case of suitable vacancies.

Admission to the applicant pool is based exclusively on your express agreement (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). The submission agreement is voluntary and has no relation to the ongoing application procedure. The affected person can revoke his agreement at any time. In this case, the data from the applicant pool will be irrevocably deleted, provided there are no legal reasons for storage.

The data from the applicant pool will be irrevocably deleted no later than two years after consent has been granted.

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