3. Cookies
The itfits websites use cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored and saved on a computer system via an internet browser.
Numerous 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 that allows websites and servers to be assigned to the specific internet browser in which the cookie is stored. This enables the visited websites and servers to distinguish the individual browser of the affected person from other internet browsers that contain different cookies. A specific internet browser can be recognized and identified by the unique cookie ID.
By using cookies, itfits can provide users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without setting cookies.
With the help of a cookie, the information and offers on our website can be optimized in the interest of the user. Cookies allow us, as mentioned before, to recognize the users of our website. The purpose of this recognition is to make it easier for users to use our website. For example, a user of a website that uses cookies does not have to enter their login data again every time they visit the website, because this is taken over by the website and the cookie stored on the user's computer system. Another example is the cookie of a shopping cart in an online shop. The online shop remembers the items a customer has placed in the virtual shopping cart via a cookie.
The affected person can prevent the setting of cookies by our website at any time by means of a corresponding setting of the internet browser used and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. 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 disables the setting of cookies in the internet browser used, not all functions of our website may be fully usable.
4. Collection of general data and information
The itfits website collects a series of general data and information with each access to the website by an affected person or an automated system. This general data and information is stored in the server log files. The following data can be collected: (1) the types and versions of browsers used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system reaches our website (so-called referrer), (4) the subpages that are accessed via an accessing system on our website, (5) the date and time of access to the website, (6) an internet protocol address (IP address), (7) the internet service provider of the accessing system, and (8) other similar data and information that serve to avert dangers in the event of attacks on our information technology systems.
When using this general data and information, itfits does not draw conclusions about the affected person. This information is rather needed to (1) deliver the contents of our website correctly, (2) optimize the contents of our website as well as the advertising for these, (3) ensure the long-term functionality of our information technology systems and the technology of our website, and (4) provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for prosecution in the event of a cyber attack. These anonymously collected data and information are evaluated by itfits statistically and further with the aim of increasing data protection and data security in our company, in order to ultimately ensure an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data in the server log files are stored separately from all personal data provided by an affected person.
5. Registration on our website
The affected person has the option to register on the website of the data controller by providing personal data. Which personal data is transmitted to the data controller results from the respective input mask used for registration. The personal data entered by the affected person is collected and stored exclusively for internal use by the data controller and for its own purposes. The data controller may arrange for the transfer to one or more processors, for example, a parcel service provider, who also uses the personal data exclusively for internal purposes attributable to the data controller.
By registering on the website of the data controller, the IP address assigned by the internet service provider (ISP) of the affected person, the date, and the time of registration are also stored. The storage of these data occurs against the background that only in this way can the misuse of our services be prevented, and these data can enable the clarification of committed crimes if necessary. In this respect, the storage of these data is necessary to secure the data controller. A transfer of these data to third parties generally does not take place, unless there is a legal obligation to transfer or the transfer serves the prosecution.
The registration of the affected person under voluntary provision of personal data serves the data controller to offer the affected person contents or services that can only be offered to registered users due to the nature of the matter. Registered persons are free to change the personal data provided during registration at any time or to have them completely deleted from the data controller's database.
The data controller provides each affected person with information at any time upon request about which personal data concerning the affected person is stored. Furthermore, the data controller corrects or deletes personal data at the request or indication of the affected person, as long as there are no legal retention obligations to the contrary. The entirety of the employees of the data controller are available to the affected person as contact persons in this context.
1. Definitions
The privacy policy of itfits is based on the terminology used by the European legislator when adopting the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our privacy policy should be easy to read and understand for the public as well as for our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would like to explain the terminology used beforehand. In this privacy policy, we use, among others, the following terms:
a) Personal data
Personal data is any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter referred to as "data subject"). An identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier, or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity of that natural person.
b) Data subject
A data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed by the data controller.
c) Processing
Processing is any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as the collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, deletion, or destruction.
d) Restriction of processing
Restriction of processing is the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting their future processing.
e) Profiling
Profiling is any form of automated processing of personal data that consists of using personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyze or predict aspects concerning work performance, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behavior, location, or movements of that natural person.
f) Pseudonymization
Pseudonymization is the processing of personal data in such a way that the personal data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, provided that such additional information is stored separately and is subject to technical and organizational measures that ensure that the personal data is not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.
g) Controller or data controller
The controller or data controller is the natural or legal person, authority, agency, or other body that alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data. If the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union 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.
h) Processor
A processor is a natural or legal person, authority, agency, or other body that processes personal data on behalf of the controller.
i) Recipient
A recipient is a natural or legal person, authority, agency, or other body to whom personal data are disclosed, whether or not it is a third party. Authorities that may receive personal data in the course of a particular investigation under Union law or the law of the member states are not considered recipients.
j) Third party
A third party is a natural or legal person, authority, agency, or other body other than the data subject, the controller, the processor, and the persons who, under the direct authority of the controller or the processor, are authorized to process the personal data.
k) Consent
Consent is any freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of the data subject's wishes by which they signify agreement to the processing of personal data concerning them.
6.Subscription to our newsletter
The itfits website provides users with the option to subscribe to our company's newsletter. The personal data transmitted to the data controller when ordering the newsletter is derived from the input mask used for this purpose.
itfits regularly informs its customers and business partners about the company's offers through a newsletter. The newsletter can generally only be received by the data subject if (1) the data subject has a valid email address and (2) the data subject registers for the newsletter. A confirmation email is sent to the email address initially registered by the data subject for the newsletter for legal reasons. This confirmation email serves to verify whether the owner of the email address has authorized the receipt of the newsletter.
The personal data collected during the newsletter registration will be used exclusively for sending our newsletter. Furthermore, newsletter subscribers may be informed via email if this is necessary for the operation of the newsletter service or for related registration, such as in the case of changes to the newsletter offerings or changes in technical conditions. There will be no transfer of personal data collected in the context of the newsletter service to third parties. The subscription to our newsletter can be canceled by the data subject at any time. The consent to the storage of personal data provided by the data subject for the newsletter can be revoked at any time. A corresponding link for revoking consent can be found in every newsletter. Additionally, there is the option to unsubscribe from the newsletter directly on the website of the data controller or to inform the data controller in another way.
7.Newsletter Tracking
The newsletters from itfits contain so-called tracking pixels. A tracking pixel is a miniature graphic embedded in emails sent in HTML format to enable log file recording and log file analysis. This allows for a statistical evaluation of the success or failure of online marketing campaigns. Based on the embedded tracking pixel, itfits can determine whether and when an email was opened by a data subject and which links in the email were clicked by the data subject.
Personal data collected through the tracking pixels contained in the newsletters is stored and evaluated by the data controller to optimize newsletter delivery and better tailor the content of future newsletters to the interests of the data subject. This personal data will not be shared with third parties. Data subjects are entitled to revoke their separate consent given through the double opt-in procedure at any time. Upon revocation, this personal data will be deleted by the data controller. Unsubscribing from the newsletter is automatically interpreted by itfits as a revocation.
8.Contact options via the website
The itfits website contains information required by law that enables quick electronic contact with our company as well as direct communication with us, which also includes a general address for electronic mail (email address). If a data subject contacts the data controller via email or through a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the data subject will be automatically stored. Such personal data voluntarily provided by a data subject to the data controller will be stored for the purpose of processing or contacting the data subject. There will be no transfer of this personal data to third parties.
9.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 required by European directives and regulations or other legislation to which the data controller is subject.
If the storage purpose ceases to exist or a storage period prescribed by European directives and regulations or other applicable legislation expires, the personal data will routinely be blocked or deleted in accordance with legal requirements.
10.Rights of the data subject
a) Right to confirmation
Every data subject has the right granted by European directives and regulations 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 to confirmation, they can contact an employee 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 European directives and regulations to obtain free information from the data controller at any time about the personal data stored concerning them and a copy of this information. Furthermore, the European directives and regulations have granted the data subject access to the following information:
the purposes of processing
the categories of personal data being processed
the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data has been disclosed or will be disclosed, particularly in the case of recipients in third countries or international organizations
if possible, the planned duration for which the personal data will be stored, or, if not possible, the criteria for determining this duration
the existence of a right to rectification or deletion of personal data concerning them or to restriction of processing by the controller or a right to object to such processingthe existence of a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authorityif the personal data is not collected from the data subject: all available information about the source of the datathe existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, as per Article 22(1) and (4) of the GDPR, and — at least in these cases — meaningful information about the logic involved as well as the significance and the intended 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 this is the case, the data subject has the right to obtain information about the appropriate safeguards in connection with the transfer. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to access, they can contact an employee of the data controller at any time.
c) Right to rectification
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by European directives and regulations to request the immediate rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning them. Furthermore, the data subject has the right to request the completion of incomplete personal data — including by means of a supplementary statement — taking into account the purposes of processing. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to rectification, they can contact an employee of the data controller at any time.
d) Right to deletion (right to be forgotten)
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by European directives and regulations to request the data controller to delete personal data concerning them without delay, if one of the following reasons applies and provided that the processing is not necessary:
The personal data has been collected or processed in other ways for purposes for which they are no longer necessary.
The data subject revokes their consent on which the processing was based according to Art. 6(1)(a) of the GDPR or Art. 9(2)(a) of the GDPR, and there is no other legal basis for processing.
The data subject objects to the processing according to Art. 21(1) of the GDPR, and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for processing, or the data subject objects to the processing according to Art. 21(2) of the GDPR.
The personal data has been processed unlawfully.
The deletion of personal data is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation under Union law or the law of the member states to which the controller is subject.
The personal data was collected in relation to services offered by the information society in accordance with Art. 8(1) of the GDPR.
If one of the above reasons applies and a data subject wishes to request the deletion of personal data stored by itfits, they can contact an employee of the data controller at any time. The employee of itfits will ensure that the deletion request is promptly complied with. If the personal data has been made public by itfits and our company is obliged to delete the personal data as the controller according to Art. 17(1) of the GDPR, itfits will take appropriate measures, including technical measures, to inform other controllers processing the published personal data that the data subject has requested the deletion of all links to this personal data or of copies or replications of this personal data, as far as processing is not necessary. The employee of itfits will take the necessary actions in each case.
The accuracy of the personal data is contested by the data subject, for a duration that allows the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data.
The processing is unlawful, the data subject refuses the deletion of personal data and instead requests the restriction of the use of personal data.The controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of processing, but the data subject requires it for the assertion, exercise, or defense of legal claims.
The data subject has lodged an objection to the processing according to Art. 21(1) of the GDPR, and it is not yet clear whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override those of the data subject.
If one of the above conditions is met and a data subject wishes to request the restriction of personal data stored by itfits, they can contact an employee of the data controller at any time. The employee of itfits will initiate the restriction of processing.
f) Right to data portability
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by European directives and regulations to receive the personal data concerning them, which has been provided by the data subject 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 has been provided, provided that the processing is based on consent according to Art. 6(1)(a) of the GDPR or Art. 9(2)(a) of the GDPR or on a contract according to Art. 6(1)(b) of the 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, in exercising their right to data portability according to Art. 20(1) of the GDPR, has the right to obtain that the personal data is transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible and provided that this does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others. To assert the right to data portability, the data subject can contact an employee of itfits at any time.
g) Right to object
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by European directives and regulations to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning them, on grounds relating to their particular situation, which is based on Art. 6(1)(e) or (f) of the GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions. itfits will no longer process the personal data in the event of an objection, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that override the interests, rights, and freedoms of the data subject, or the processing is necessary for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims. If itfits processes personal data for the purpose of direct marketing, the data subject has the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data for such marketing purposes. This also applies to profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing. If the data subject objects to itfits regarding the processing for direct marketing purposes, itfits will no longer process the personal data for these purposes. Additionally, the data subject has the right to object, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to the processing of personal data for scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes in accordance with Art. 89(1) of the GDPR, unless such 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 contact any employee of itfits or another employee directly. The data subject is also free to exercise their right to object in connection with the use of information society services, regardless of Directive 2002/58/EC, using automated means that employ technical specifications.
e) Right to restriction of processing
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by European directives and regulations to request the restriction of processing from the controller if one of the following conditions is met:
h) Automated decisions in individual cases, including profiling
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by European directives and regulations not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing — including profiling — that 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 permissible under Union or member state law to which the controller is subject and such law provides for appropriate measures to safeguard the rights and freedoms and legitimate interests of the data subject, or (3) is based on the explicit consent of the data subject. If the decision (1) is necessary for entering into or performance of a contract between the data subject and the controller or (2) is made with the explicit consent of the data subject, itfits will take appropriate measures to safeguard the rights and freedoms and legitimate interests of the data subject, which at least includes the right to obtain intervention from a person on the part of the controller, to express their point of view, and to contest the decision. If the data subject wishes to assert rights regarding automated decisions, they can contact an employee of the data controller at any time.
i) Right to withdraw consent to data processing
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by European directives and regulations to withdraw consent to the processing of personal data at any time. If a data subject wishes to exercise their right to withdraw consent, they can contact an employee of the data controller at any time.
11.Datenschutz bei Bewerbungen und im Bewerbungsverfahren
Der für die Verarbeitung Verantwortliche erhebt und verarbeitet die personenbezogenen Daten von Bewerbern zum Zwecke der Abwicklung des Bewerbungsverfahrens. Die Verarbeitung kann auch auf elektronischem Wege erfolgen. Dies ist insbesondere dann der Fall, wenn ein Bewerber entsprechende Bewerbungsunterlagen auf dem elektronischen Wege, beispielsweise per E-Mail oder über ein auf der Internetseite befindliches Webformular, an den für die Verarbeitung Verantwortlichen übermittelt. Schließt der für die Verarbeitung Verantwortliche einen Anstellungsvertrag mit einem Bewerber, werden die übermittelten Daten zum Zwecke der Abwicklung des Beschäftigungsverhältnisses unter Beachtung der gesetzlichen Vorschriften gespeichert. Wird von dem für die Verarbeitung Verantwortlichen kein Anstellungsvertrag mit dem Bewerber geschlossen, so werden die Bewerbungsunterlagen zwei Monate nach Bekanntgabe der Absageentscheidung automatisch gelöscht, sofern einer Löschung keine sonstigen berechtigten Interessen des für die Verarbeitung Verantwortlichen entgegenstehen. Sonstiges berechtigtes Interesse in diesem Sinne ist beispielsweise eine Beweispflicht in einem Verfahren nach dem Allgemeinen Gleichbehandlungsgesetz (AGG).
12. Privacy Policy on the Use and Application of Facebook
The data controller has integrated components from the company Facebook on this website. Facebook is a social network.
A social network is an online social gathering place, a virtual community that typically allows users to communicate with each other and interact in the virtual space. A social network can serve as a platform for exchanging opinions and experiences or allows the online community to provide personal or business-related information. Facebook enables users of the social network to create private profiles, upload photos, and connect through friend requests.
The operating company of Facebook is Facebook, Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA. The data controller for the processing of personal data is, if a data subject lives outside the USA or Canada, Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.
Each time a user accesses one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the data controller and on which a Facebook component (Facebook plug-in) has been integrated, the internet browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Facebook component to download a representation of the corresponding Facebook component from Facebook. An overview of all Facebook plug-ins can be retrieved at https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/?locale=en_US. As part of this technical procedure, Facebook becomes aware of which specific subpage of our website is being visited by the data subject.
If the data subject is logged into Facebook at the same time, Facebook recognizes with each access to our website by the data subject and during the entire duration of the respective stay on our website which specific subpage of our website the data subject visits. This information is collected by the Facebook component and assigned to the respective Facebook account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks one of the Facebook buttons integrated on our website, for example, the "Like" button, or leaves a comment, Facebook assigns this information to the personal Facebook user account of the data subject and stores this personal data.
Facebook receives information that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged into Facebook at the time of accessing our website; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Facebook component or not. If the data subject does not want such transmission of information to Facebook, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their Facebook account before accessing our website.
The data policy published by Facebook, which can be accessed at https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/, provides information about the collection, processing, and use of personal data by Facebook. Furthermore, it explains what options Facebook offers to protect the privacy of the data subject. Additionally, various applications are available that allow the suppression of data transmission to Facebook. Such applications can be used by the data subject to suppress data transmission to Facebook.
13. Privacy Policy on the Use and Application of Google AdSense
The data controller has integrated Google AdSense on this website. Google AdSense is an online service that enables the placement of advertisements on third-party sites. Google AdSense is based on an algorithm that selects the advertisements displayed on third-party sites according to the content of the respective third-party site. Google AdSense allows interest-based targeting of internet users, which is implemented by generating individual user profiles.
The operating company of the Google AdSense component is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.
The purpose of the Google AdSense component is to embed advertisements on our website. Google AdSense sets a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. What cookies are has already been explained above. By setting the cookie, Alphabet Inc. is enabled to analyze the use of our website. Each time a user accesses one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the data controller and on which a Google AdSense component has been integrated, the internet browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Google AdSense component to transmit data for the purpose of online advertising and commission billing to Alphabet Inc. As part of this technical procedure, Alphabet Inc. becomes aware of personal data, such as the IP address of the data subject, which Alphabet Inc. uses, among other things, to trace the origin of visitors and clicks and subsequently enable commission billing.
The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website, as already described above, at any time by means of a corresponding setting of the internet browser used and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Such a setting of the internet browser would also prevent Alphabet Inc. from setting a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. In addition, a cookie already set by Alphabet Inc. can be deleted at any time via the internet browser or other software programs.
Google AdSense also uses so-called counting pixels. A counting pixel is a miniature graphic embedded in web pages to enable log file recording and log file analysis, allowing for statistical evaluation. Based on the embedded counting pixel, Alphabet Inc. can determine whether and when a web page was opened by a data subject and which links were clicked by the data subject. Counting pixels are used, among other things, to evaluate the flow of visitors to a website.
Through Google AdSense, personal data and information, including the IP address, which is necessary for the collection and billing of the displayed advertisements, is transmitted to Alphabet Inc. in the United States of America. This personal data is stored and processed in the United States of America. Alphabet Inc. may share this personal data collected through the technical procedure with third parties.
Google AdSense is explained in more detail at this link https://www.google.com/adsense/start/.
14. Privacy Policy on the Use and Application of Google Analytics (with Anonymization Function)
The data controller has integrated the Google Analytics component (with anonymization function) on this website. Google Analytics is a web analytics service. Web analytics is the collection, collection, and evaluation of data about the behavior of visitors to websites. A web analytics service collects data about, among other things, from which website a data subject has come to a website (so-called referrers), which subpages of the website were accessed, or how often and for what duration a subpage was viewed. Web analytics is primarily used to optimize a website and for cost-benefit analysis of online advertising.
The operating company of the Google Analytics component is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.
The data controller uses the add-on "_gat._anonymizeIp" for web analysis via Google Analytics. By means of this add-on, the IP address of the data subject's internet connection is shortened and anonymized by Google when accessing our websites from a member state of the European Union or from another contracting state of the Agreement on the European Economic Area.
The purpose of the Google Analytics component is to analyze visitor flows on our website. Google uses the data and information obtained, among other things, to evaluate the use of our website, to compile online reports that show the activities on our websites, and to provide further services related to the use of our website.
Google Analytics sets a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. What cookies are has already been explained above. By setting the cookie, Google is enabled to analyze the use of our website. Each time a user accesses one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the data controller and on which a Google Analytics component has been integrated, the internet browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Google Analytics component to transmit data for the purpose of online analysis to Google. As part of this technical procedure, Google becomes aware of personal data, such as the IP address of the data subject, which Google uses, among other things, to trace the origin of visitors and clicks and subsequently enable commission billing.
Through the cookie, personal information, such as the access time, the location from which access originated, and the frequency of visits to our website by the data subject, is stored. With each visit to our websites, this personal data, including the IP address of the internet connection used by the data subject, is transmitted to Google in the United States of America. This personal data is stored by Google in the United States of America. Google may share this personal data collected through the technical procedure with third parties.
The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website, as already described above, at any time by means of a corresponding setting of the internet browser used and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Such a setting of the internet browser would also prevent Google from setting a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. In addition, a cookie already set by Google Analytics can be deleted at any time via the internet browser or other software programs.
Furthermore, the data subject has the option to object to the collection of data generated by Google Analytics related to the use of this website and to prevent such processing of data by Google. To do this, the data subject must download and install a browser add-on at the link https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This browser add-on informs Google Analytics via JavaScript that no data and information about the visits to websites may be transmitted to Google Analytics. The installation of the browser add-on is considered a contradiction by Google. If the information technology system of the data subject is deleted, formatted, or reinstalled at a later date, the data subject must reinstall the browser add-on to deactivate Google Analytics. If the browser add-on is uninstalled or deactivated by the data subject or another person within their sphere of control, there is the possibility of reinstalling or reactivating the browser add-on.
Further information and the applicable privacy policies of Google can be accessed at https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/ and at http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/en.html. Google Analytics is explained in more detail at this link https://www.google.com/analytics/.
15. Privacy Policy on the Use and Application of Google Remarketing
The data controller has integrated Google Remarketing services on this website. Google Remarketing is a feature of Google AdWords that allows a company to display advertisements to internet users who have previously visited the company's website. The integration of Google Remarketing thus allows a company to create user-related advertising and consequently display interest-relevant advertisements to the internet user.
The operating company of the Google Remarketing services is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.
The purpose of Google Remarketing is to display interest-relevant advertising. Google Remarketing allows us to show advertisements through the Google advertising network or to display them on other websites that are tailored to the individual needs and interests of internet users.
Google Remarketing sets a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. What cookies are has already been explained above. By setting the cookie, Google is enabled to recognize the visitor of our website when they subsequently access websites that are also members of the Google advertising network. Each time a webpage on which the Google Remarketing service has been integrated is accessed, the internet browser of the data subject automatically identifies itself to Google. As part of this technical procedure, Google becomes aware of personal data, such as the IP address or the surfing behavior of the user, which Google uses, among other things, to display interest-relevant advertising.
Through the cookie, personal information, such as the websites visited by the data subject, is stored. With each visit to our websites, personal data, including the IP address of the internet connection used by the data subject, is transmitted to Google in the United States of America. This personal data is stored by Google in the United States of America. Google may share this personal data collected through the technical procedure with third parties.
The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website, as already described above, at any time by means of a corresponding setting of the internet browser used and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Such a setting of the internet browser would also prevent Google from setting a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. In addition, a cookie already set by Google Analytics can be deleted at any time via the internet browser or other software programs.
Furthermore, the data subject has the option to object to interest-based advertising by Google. To do this, the data subject must access the link www.google.de/settings/ads from each of the internet browsers they use and make the desired settings there.
Further information and the applicable privacy policies of Google can be accessed at https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/.
16. Privacy Policy on the Use and Application of Google AdWords
The data controller has integrated Google AdWords on this website. Google AdWords is an internet advertising service that allows advertisers to display ads in the search results of Google as well as in the Google advertising network. Google AdWords enables an advertiser to predefine certain keywords, by which an ad is displayed in the search results of Google only when the user retrieves a keyword-relevant search result with the search engine. In the Google advertising network, the ads are distributed using an automatic algorithm and taking into account the previously defined keywords on topic-relevant websites.
The operating company of the Google AdWords services is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.
The purpose of Google AdWords is to promote our website by displaying interest-relevant advertising on the websites of third parties and in the search results of the Google search engine, as well as displaying third-party advertising on our website.
If a data subject arrives at our website via a Google ad, a so-called conversion cookie is placed on the information technology system of the data subject by Google. What cookies are has already been explained above. A conversion cookie expires after thirty days and is not used to identify the data subject. Through the conversion cookie, it is tracked whether specific subpages, such as the shopping cart of an online shop system, have been accessed on our website, as long as the cookie has not expired. The conversion cookie allows both us and Google to track whether a data subject who has arrived at our website via an AdWords ad generated revenue, i.e., completed or abandoned a purchase.
The data and information collected through the use of the conversion cookie are used by Google to create visit statistics for our website. These visit statistics are then used by us to determine the total number of users who were referred to us via AdWords ads, in order to assess the success or failure of the respective AdWords ad and to optimize our AdWords ads for the future. Neither our company nor other advertisers of Google AdWords receive information from Google that could identify the data subject.
Through the use of the conversion cookie, personal information, such as the websites visited by the data subject, is stored. With each visit to our websites, personal data, including the IP address of the internet connection used by the data subject, is transmitted to Google in the United States of America. This personal data is stored by Google in the United States of America. Google may share this personal data collected through the technical procedure with third parties.
The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website, as already described above, at any time by means of a corresponding setting of the internet browser used and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Such a setting of the internet browser would also prevent Google from setting a conversion cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. In addition, a cookie already set by Google AdWords can be deleted at any time via the internet browser or other software programs.
Furthermore, the data subject has the option to object to interest-based advertising by Google. To do this, the data subject must access the link www.google.de/settings/ads from each of the internet browsers they use and make the desired settings there.
Further information and the applicable privacy policies of Google can be accessed at https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/.
17. Privacy Policy on the Use and Application of Instagram
The data controller has integrated components of the Instagram service on this website. Instagram is a service that qualifies as an audiovisual platform and allows users to share photos and videos and also disseminate such data in other social networks.
The operating company of the Instagram services is Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2 Ireland.
Each time a user accesses one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the data controller and on which an Instagram component (Insta button) has been integrated, the internet browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Instagram component to download a representation of the corresponding component from Instagram. As part of this technical procedure, Instagram becomes aware of which specific subpage of our website is being visited by the data subject.
If the data subject is logged into Instagram at the same time, Instagram recognizes with each access to our website by the data subject and during the entire duration of the respective stay on our website which specific subpage the data subject visits. This information is collected by the Instagram component and assigned to the respective Instagram account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks one of the Instagram buttons integrated on our website, the data and information transmitted with it are assigned to the personal Instagram user account of the data subject and stored and processed by Instagram.
Instagram receives information that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged into Instagram at the time of accessing our website; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Instagram component or not. If the data subject does not want such transmission of information to Instagram, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their Instagram account before accessing our website.
Further information and the applicable privacy policies of Instagram can be accessed at https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388 and https://www.instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/.
18. Privacy Policy for the Use and Application of LinkedIn
The data controller has integrated components from LinkedIn Corporation on this website. LinkedIn is an internet-based social network that allows users to connect with existing business contacts and establish new business connections. Over 400 million registered individuals use LinkedIn in more than 200 countries, making it currently the largest platform for business contacts and one of the most visited websites in the world.
The operating company of LinkedIn is LinkedIn Corporation, 2029 Stierlin Court Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. For data protection matters outside the USA, LinkedIn Ireland, Privacy Policy Issues, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland, is responsible.
The operating company of LinkedIn is LinkedIn Corporation, 2029 Stierlin Court Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. For data protection matters outside the USA, LinkedIn Ireland, Privacy Policy Issues, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland, is responsible.
If the affected person is logged into LinkedIn at the same time, LinkedIn recognizes with each visit to our website by the affected person and throughout the duration of their stay on our website which specific subpage of our website the affected person visits. This information is collected by the LinkedIn component and assigned to the respective LinkedIn account of the affected person. If the affected person clicks on a LinkedIn button integrated on our website, LinkedIn assigns this information to the personal LinkedIn user account of the affected person and stores this personal data.
LinkedIn offers the option to unsubscribe from email messages, SMS messages, and targeted ads, as well as to manage ad settings at https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls. LinkedIn also uses partners such as Quantcast, Google Analytics, BlueKai, DoubleClick, Nielsen, Comscore, Eloqua, and Lotame, which may set cookies. Such cookies can be rejected at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy. The applicable data protection regulations of LinkedIn can be accessed at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy. The cookie policy of LinkedIn can be accessed at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy.
19. Privacy Policy for the Use and Application of YouTube
The data controller has integrated components from YouTube on this website. YouTube is an internet video portal that allows video publishers to upload video clips for free and enables other users to view, rate, and comment on these videos for free. YouTube allows the publication of all types of videos, which is why complete films and television shows, as well as music videos, trailers, or user-generated videos, can be accessed through the internet portal.
The operating company of YouTube is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.
With each access to one of the individual pages of this website operated by the data controller, on which a YouTube component (YouTube video) has been integrated, the internet browser on the affected person's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective YouTube component to download a representation of the corresponding YouTube component from YouTube. More information about YouTube can be retrieved at https://www.youtube.com/yt/about/de/. As part of this technical procedure, YouTube and Google become aware of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the affected person.
If the affected person is logged into YouTube at the same time, YouTube recognizes with the access to a subpage that contains a YouTube video which specific subpage of our website the affected person visits. This information is collected by YouTube and Google and assigned to the respective YouTube account of the affected person.
YouTube and Google receive information that the affected person has visited our website through the YouTube component whenever the affected person is logged into YouTube at the time of accessing our website; this occurs regardless of whether the affected person clicks on a YouTube video or not. If the affected person does not wish to transmit this information to YouTube and Google, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their YouTube account before accessing our website.
The privacy policy published by YouTube, which can be accessed at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/, provides information about the collection, processing, and use of personal data by YouTube and Google.
20. Payment Method: Privacy Policy for Klarna as a Payment Method
The data controller has integrated components from Klarna on this website. Klarna is an online payment service provider that enables purchases on account or flexible installment payments. Klarna also offers additional services, such as buyer protection or identity and credit checks.
The operating company of Klarna is Klarna Bank AB, Sveavägen 46, 111 34 Stockholm, Sweden.
If the affected person selects either "purchase on account" or "installment purchase" as the payment option during the ordering process in our online shop, data of the affected person will be automatically transmitted to Klarna. By selecting one of these payment options, the affected person consents to the transmission of personal data necessary for processing the invoice or installment purchase or for identity and credit checks.
The personal data transmitted to Klarna typically includes first name, last name, address, date of birth, gender, email address, IP address, telephone number, mobile phone number, and other data necessary for processing an invoice or installment purchase. Personal data related to the respective order is also necessary for processing the purchase contract. In particular, this may involve the mutual exchange of payment information, such as bank account details, card number, expiration date, and CVC code, quantity of items, item number, data on goods and services, prices, and tax charges, as well as information about previous purchasing behavior or other information regarding the financial situation of the affected person.
The transmission of data is primarily intended for identity verification, payment administration, and fraud prevention. The data controller will transmit personal data to Klarna particularly when there is a legitimate interest for the transmission. The personal data exchanged between Klarna and the data controller will be transmitted by Klarna to credit agencies. This transmission is intended for identity and credit checks.
Klarna also shares personal data with affiliated companies (Klarna Group) and service providers or subcontractors, as far as this is necessary for fulfilling contractual obligations or if the data is to be processed on behalf.
To decide on the establishment, execution, or termination of a contractual relationship, Klarna collects and uses data and information about the affected person's previous payment behavior as well as probability values for their future behavior (so-called scoring). The calculation of the scoring is carried out based on scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical procedures.
The affected person has the option to revoke their consent to the handling of personal data at any time with respect to Klarna. A revocation does not affect personal data that must be processed, used, or transmitted for (contractual) payment processing.
The applicable data protection regulations of Klarna can be accessed at https://cdn.klarna.com/1.0/shared/content/policy/data/de_de/data_protection.pdf.
21. Payment Method: Privacy Policy for PayPal as a Payment Method
The data controller has integrated components from PayPal on this website. PayPal is an online payment service provider. Payments are processed through so-called PayPal accounts, which represent virtual private or business accounts. Additionally, PayPal allows virtual payments via credit cards if a user does not maintain a PayPal account. A PayPal account is managed via an email address, which is why there is no classic account number. PayPal enables online payments to third parties or receiving payments. PayPal also performs trustee functions and offers buyer protection services.
The European operating company of PayPal is PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A., 22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg. If the affected person selects "PayPal" as the payment option during the ordering process in our online shop, data of the affected person will be automatically transmitted to PayPal. By selecting this payment option, the affected person consents to the transmission of personal data necessary for payment processing.
The personal data transmitted to PayPal typically includes first name, last name, address, email address, IP address, telephone number, mobile phone number, or other data necessary for payment processing. Personal data related to the respective order is also necessary for processing the purchase contract.
The transmission of data is intended for payment processing and fraud prevention. The data controller will transmit personal data to PayPal particularly when there is a legitimate interest for the transmission. The personal data exchanged between PayPal and the data controller may be transmitted by PayPal to credit agencies. This transmission is intended for identity and credit checks.
PayPal may share personal data with affiliated companies and service providers or subcontractors, as far as this is necessary for fulfilling contractual obligations or if the data is to be processed on behalf.
22. Payment Method: Privacy Policy for Instant Transfer as a Payment Method
The data controller has integrated components from Instant Transfer on this website. Instant Transfer is a payment service that enables cashless payment for products and services on the internet. Instant Transfer implements a technical procedure through which the online merchant receives an immediate payment confirmation. This enables a merchant to deliver goods, services, or downloads immediately after the order.
The operating company of Instant Transfer is Klarna Bank AB, Sveavägen 46, 111 34 Stockholm, Sweden.
If the affected person selects "Instant Transfer" as the payment option during the ordering process in our online shop, data of the affected person will be automatically transmitted to Instant Transfer. By selecting this payment option, the affected person consents to the transmission of personal data necessary for payment processing.
During the purchase process via Instant Transfer, the buyer transmits the PIN and TAN to Instant GmbH. Instant Transfer then performs a transfer to the online merchant after a technical verification of the account balance and retrieval of additional data to check the account coverage. The execution of the financial transaction is then automatically communicated to the online merchant.
The personal data exchanged with Instant Transfer typically includes first name, last name, address, email address, IP address, telephone number, mobile phone number, or other data necessary for payment processing. The transmission of data is intended for payment processing and fraud prevention. The data controller will transmit other personal data to Instant Transfer even when there is a legitimate interest for the transmission. The personal data exchanged between Instant Transfer and the data controller may be transmitted by Instant Transfer to credit agencies. This transmission is intended for identity and credit checks.
Instant Transfer may share personal data with affiliated companies and service providers or subcontractors, as far as this is necessary for fulfilling contractual obligations or if the data is to be processed on behalf.
The applicable data protection regulations of Instant Transfer can be accessed at https://www.klarna.com/sofort/datenschutz/.
The operating company of Instant Transfer is Klarna Bank AB, Sveavägen 46, 111 34 Stockholm, Sweden.
23. Legal Basis for Processing
Art. 6 I lit. a GDPR serves as the legal basis for processing operations where we obtain consent for a specific processing purpose. If the processing of personal data is necessary for the fulfillment of a contract to which the affected person is a party, such as in processing operations necessary for the delivery of goods or the provision of other services or considerations, the processing is based on Art. 6 I lit. b GDPR. The same applies to processing operations necessary for carrying out pre-contractual measures, such as in cases of inquiries regarding our products or services. If our company is subject to a legal obligation requiring the processing of personal data, such as for fulfilling tax obligations, the processing is based on Art. 6 I lit. c GDPR. In rare cases, the processing of personal data may be necessary to protect vital interests of the affected person or another natural person. This would be the case, for example, if a visitor is injured in our operation and their name, age, health insurance data, or other vital information must be disclosed to a doctor, a hospital, or other third parties. Then the processing would be based on Art. 6 I lit. d GDPR. Ultimately, processing operations may be based on Art. 6 I lit. f GDPR. This legal basis applies to processing operations that are not covered by any of the aforementioned legal bases if the processing is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of our company or a third party, provided that the interests, fundamental rights, and fundamental freedoms of the affected person do not outweigh this interest. Such processing operations are particularly permitted because they were specifically mentioned by the European legislator. In this regard, it was considered that a legitimate interest could be assumed if the affected person is a customer of the controller (Recital 47 Sentence 2 GDPR).
24. Legitimate Interests in Processing Pursued by the Controller or a Third Party
If the processing of personal data is based on Article 6 I lit. f GDPR, our legitimate interest is to conduct our business activities for the benefit of the well-being of all our employees and our shareholders.
25. 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 expiration of the period, the corresponding data will be routinely deleted, provided they are no longer necessary for the fulfillment of the contract or the initiation of the contract.
26. Legal or Contractual Provisions for Providing Personal Data; Necessity for Contract Conclusion; Obligation of the Affected Person to Provide Personal Data; Possible Consequences of Non-Providing
If the processing of person We inform you that the provision of personal data is partially legally required (e.g., tax regulations) or may also arise from contractual agreements (e.g., information about the contracting party). In some cases, it may be necessary for a contract to be concluded that an affected person provides us with personal data that must subsequently be processed by us. The affected person is, for example, obliged to provide us with personal data when our company concludes a contract with them. A failure to provide personal data would result in the inability to conclude the contract with the affected person. Before providing personal data by the affected person, they must contact one of our employees. Our employee will inform the affected person on a case-by-case basis whether the provision of personal data is legally or contractually required or necessary for the conclusion of the contract, whether there is an obligation to provide personal data, and what consequences the non-provision of personal data would have. All data is based on Article 6 I lit. f GDPR, our legitimate interest is to conduct our business activities for the benefit of the well-being of all our employees and our shareholders.
