Data protection
1) Introduction and contact details of the person responsible
1.1 We are pleased that you are visiting our website and thank you for your interest. Below we will inform you about how we handle your personal data when you use our website. Personal data is all data that can be used to identify you personally.
1.2 The controller responsible for data processing on this website within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is MainTea GmbH, Vilbeler Landstraße 36, 60386 Frankfurt am Main, Germany, Tel.: 0176 26733663, Email: paul.hylla@besserimglas.de. The controller responsible for the processing of personal data is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others decides on the purposes and means of processing personal data.
1.3 The responsible party has appointed a data protection officer, who can be contacted as follows: "Paul Hylla, Bieberer Straße 145a, 63071 Offenbach, 017626733663, paul.hylla@besserimglas.de"
2) Data collection when visiting our website
2.1 If you use our website for information purposes only, i.e. if you do not register or otherwise provide us with information, we only collect data that your browser transmits to the website server (so-called "server log files"). When you visit our website, we collect the following data, which is technically necessary for us to display the website to you:
- Our visited website
- Date and time of access
- Amount of data sent in bytes
- Source/reference from which you came to the page
- browser used
- Operating system used
- IP address used (if applicable: in anonymized form)
The processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f of GDPR on the basis of our legitimate interest in improving the stability and functionality of our website. The data will not be passed on or used in any other way. However, we reserve the right to subsequently check the server log files if there are concrete indications of illegal use.
2.2 Diese Website nutzt aus Sicherheitsgründen und zum Schutz der Übertragung personenbezogener Daten und anderer vertraulicher Inhalte (z.B. Bestellungen oder Anfragen an den Verantwortlichen) eine SSL-bzw. TLS-Verschlüsselung. Sie können eine verschlüsselte Verbindung an der Zeichenfolge „https://“ und dem Schloss-Symbol in Ihrer Browserzeile erkennen.
3) Hosting & Content-Delivery-Network
Shopify
Für das Hosting unserer Website und die Darstellung der Seiteninhalte nutzen wir das System des folgenden Anbieters: Shopify International Limited, Victoria Buildings, 2. Etage, 1-2 Haddington Road, Dublin 4, D04 XN32, Irland („Shopify“)
Daten werden zudem übertragen an: Shopify Inc., 150 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L4, Kanada, Shopify Data Processing (USA) Inc., Shopify Payments (USA) Inc. oder Shopify (USA) Inc.
Sämtliche auf unserer Website erhobenen Daten werden auf den Servern des Anbieters verarbeitet. Wir haben mit dem Anbieter einen Auftragsverarbeitungsvertrag geschlossen, der den Schutz der Daten unserer Seitenbesucher sicherstellt und eine unberechtigte Weitergabe an Dritte untersagt.
Bei einer Datenübermittlung nach Kanada ist ein angemessenes Datenschutzniveau durch einen Angemessenheitsbeschluss der Europäischen Kommission gewährleistet.
Für die Übermittlung von Daten in die USA beruft sich der Anbieter auf Standardvertragsklauseln der Europäischen Kommission, welche die Einhaltung des europäischen Datenschutzniveaus sicherstellen sollen.
4) Cookies
Um den Besuch unserer Website attraktiv zu gestalten und die Nutzung bestimmter Funktionen zu ermöglichen, verwenden wir Cookies, also kleine Textdateien, die auf Ihrem Endgerät abgelegt werden. Teilweise werden diese Cookies nach Schließen des Browsers automatisch wieder gelöscht (sog. „Session-Cookies“), teilweise verbleiben diese Cookies länger auf Ihrem Endgerät und ermöglichen das Speichern von Seiteneinstellungen (sog. „persistente Cookies“). Im letzteren Fall können Sie die Speicherdauer der Übersicht zu den Cookie-Einstellungen Ihres Webbrowsers entnehmen.
Sofern durch einzelne von uns eingesetzte Cookies auch personenbezogene Daten verarbeitet werden, erfolgt die Verarbeitung gemäß Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. b DSGVO entweder zur Durchführung des Vertrages, gemäß Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. a DSGVO im Falle einer erteilten Einwilligung oder gemäß Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. f DSGVO zur Wahrung unserer berechtigten Interessen an der bestmöglichen Funktionalität der Website sowie einer kundenfreundlichen und effektiven Ausgestaltung des Seitenbesuchs.
Sie können Ihren Browser so einstellen, dass Sie über das Setzen von Cookies informiert werden und einzeln über deren Annahme entscheiden oder die Annahme von Cookies für bestimmte Fälle oder generell ausschließen können.
Bitte beachten Sie, dass bei Nichtannahme von Cookies die Funktionalität unserer Website eingeschränkt sein kann.
5) Kontaktaufnahme
5.1 Tidio
Diese Webseite nutzt ein Live-Chat-System des folgenden Anbieters: Tidio Poland Sp. z o.o., Wojska Polskiego 81, 70-481 Szczecin, Polen
Die Verarbeitung von über den Chat übermittelten personenbezogenen Daten erfolgt entweder gemäß Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit b DSGVO, weil es für die Vertragsanbahnung oder -durchführung erforderlich ist, oder gemäß Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. f DSGVO aufgrund unseres berechtigten Interesses an der effektiven Betreuung unserer Seitenbesucher.
Ihre so übermittelten Daten werden vorbehaltlich entgegenstehender gesetzlicher Aufbewahrungsfristen gelöscht, wenn der betroffene Sachverhalt abschließend geklärt ist.
Zusätzlich können zum Zwecke der Erstellung pseudonymisierter Nutzungsprofile mithilfe von Cookies weitere Informationen erhoben und ausgewertet werden, die allerdings nicht Ihrer persönlichen Identifikation dienen und nicht mit anderen Datensätzen zusammengeführt werden. Sofern diese Informationen einen Personenbezug aufweisen, erfolgt die Verarbeitung gemäß Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. f DSGVO auf Basis unseres berechtigten Interesses an der statistischen Analyse des Nutzerverhaltens zu Optimierungszwecken.
Das Setzen von Cookies kann durch entsprechende Browsereinstellungen verhindert werden. Gegebenenfalls wird die Funktionalität unserer Internetseite in diesem Fall aber eingeschränkt. Der Datenerhebung und –speicherung zum Zwecke der Erstellung eines pseudonymisierten Nutzungsprofils können Sie uns gegenüber jederzeit mit Wirkung für die Zukunft widersprechen.
Wir haben mit dem Anbieter einen Auftragsverarbeitungsvertrag geschlossen, der den Schutz der Daten unserer Seitenbesucher sicherstellt und eine unberechtigte Weitergabe an Dritte untersagt.
5.2 Zendesk
Diese Webseite nutzt ein Live-Chat-System des folgenden Anbieters: Zendesk International Ltd., 55 Charlemont Place, Saint Kevin's, Dublin D02 F985, Irland
Die Verarbeitung von über den Chat übermittelten personenbezogenen Daten erfolgt entweder gemäß Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit b DSGVO, weil es für die Vertragsanbahnung oder -durchführung erforderlich ist, oder gemäß Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. f DSGVO aufgrund unseres berechtigten Interesses an der effektiven Betreuung unserer Seitenbesucher.
Ihre so übermittelten Daten werden vorbehaltlich entgegenstehender gesetzlicher Aufbewahrungsfristen gelöscht, wenn der betroffene Sachverhalt abschließend geklärt ist.
Zusätzlich können zum Zwecke der Erstellung pseudonymisierter Nutzungsprofile mithilfe von Cookies weitere Informationen erhoben und ausgewertet werden, die allerdings nicht Ihrer persönlichen Identifikation dienen und nicht mit anderen Datensätzen zusammengeführt werden. Sofern diese Informationen einen Personenbezug aufweisen, erfolgt die Verarbeitung gemäß Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. f DSGVO auf Basis unseres berechtigten Interesses an der statistischen Analyse des Nutzerverhaltens zu Optimierungszwecken.
Das Setzen von Cookies kann durch entsprechende Browsereinstellungen verhindert werden. Gegebenenfalls wird die Funktionalität unserer Internetseite in diesem Fall aber eingeschränkt. Der Datenerhebung und –speicherung zum Zwecke der Erstellung eines pseudonymisierten Nutzungsprofils können Sie uns gegenüber jederzeit mit Wirkung für die Zukunft widersprechen.
Wir haben mit dem Anbieter einen Auftragsverarbeitungsvertrag geschlossen, der den Schutz der Daten unserer Seitenbesucher sicherstellt und eine unberechtigte Weitergabe an Dritte untersagt.
5.3 Reviews.io
Für Bewertungserinnerungen nutzen wir die Dienste des folgenden Anbieters: REVIEWS.io 2020 GmbH, Skalitzer Str. 104, 10997 Berlin, Deutschland
Ausschließlich auf Basis Ihrer ausdrücklichen Einwilligung gemäß Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. a DSGVO übermitteln wir Ihre E-Mailadresse und ggf. weitere Kundendaten an den Anbieter, damit dieser Sie mit einer Bewertungserinnerung per E-Mail kontaktieren kann.
Ihre Einwilligung können Sie jederzeit mit Wirkung für die Zukunft gegenüber uns oder dem Anbieter widerrufen.
Wir haben mit dem Anbieter einen Auftragsverarbeitungsvertrag geschlossen, der den Schutz der Daten unserer Seitenbesucher sicherstellt und eine unberechtigte Weitergabe an Dritte untersagt.
5.4 Zendesk
Zur Bearbeitung von Kundenanfragen verwenden wir das E-Mail-Ticketingsystem des folgenden Anbieters: Zendesk International Ltd., 55 Charlemont Place, Saint Kevin's, Dublin D02 F985, Irland
Stellen Sie über unsere Website Kontaktanfragen per Mail, werden diese im Ticketsystem gespeichert und organisiert, um eine chronologische Bearbeitung zu ermöglichen und das Serviceerlebnis zu verbessern. Sie können über die individuell vergebene Ticket-Nummer stets den aktuellen Stand der Bearbeitung Ihres Anliegens einsehen.
Für die Organisation und Bearbeitung von Anfragen werden personenbezogene Daten nach dem Umfang ihrer Bereitstellung, jedenfalls aber Name, Vorname und E-Mail-Adresse erhoben, an den Anbieter übermittelt, dort gespeichert und ausgelesen.
Rechtsgrundlage für die Verarbeitung dieser Daten ist unser berechtigtes Interesse an der effizienten Ausgestaltung unseres Kundenservice, an der schnellstmöglichen Beantwortung Ihres Anliegens und der Optimierung unseres Service-Angebots gemäß Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. f DSGVO.
Wir haben mit dem Anbieter einen Auftragsverarbeitungsvertrag geschlossen, der den Schutz der Daten unserer Seitenbesucher sicherstellt und eine unberechtigte Weitergabe an Dritte untersagt.
5.5 WhatsApp-Business
Wir bieten Besuchern unserer Webseite die Möglichkeit, mit uns über den Nachrichtendienst WhatsApp der WhatsApp Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Irland, in Kontakt zu treten. Hierfür verwenden wir die sog. „Business-Version“ von WhatsApp.
Sofern Sie uns anlässlich eines konkreten Geschäfts (beispielsweise einer getätigten Bestellung) per WhatsApp kontaktieren, speichern und verwenden wir die von Ihnen bei WhatsApp genutzte Mobilfunknummer sowie – falls bereitgestellt – Ihren Vor- und Nachnamen gemäß Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. b. DSGVO zur Bearbeitung und Beantwortung Ihres Anliegens. Auf Basis derselben Rechtsgrundlage werden wir Sie per WhatsApp gegebenenfalls um die Bereitstellung weiterer Daten (Bestellnummer, Kundennummer, Anschrift oder E-Mailadresse) bitten, um Ihre Anfrage einem bestimmten Vorgang zuordnen zu können.
Nutzen Sie unseren WhatsApp-Kontakt für allgemeine Anfragen (etwa zum Leistungsspektrum, zu Verfügbarkeiten oder zu unserem Internetauftritt) speichern und verwenden wir die von Ihnen bei WhatsApp genutzte Mobilfunknummer sowie – falls bereitgestellt – Ihren Vor- und Nachnamen gemäß Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. f DSGVO auf Basis unseres berechtigten Interesses an der effizienten und zeitnahen Bereitstellung der gewünschten Informationen.
Ihre Daten werden stets nur zur Beantwortung Ihres Anliegens per WhatsApp verwendet. Eine Weitergabe an Dritte findet nicht statt.
Bitte beachten Sie, dass WhatsApp Business Zugriff auf das Adressbuch des von uns hierfür verwendeten mobilen Endgeräts erhält und im Adressbuch gespeicherte Telefonnummern automatisch an einen Server des Mutterkonzerns Meta Platforms Inc. in den USA überträgt. Für den Betrieb unseres WhatsApp-Business-Kontos verwenden wir ein mobiles Endgerät, in dessen Adressbuch ausschließlich die WhatsApp-Kontaktdaten solcher Nutzer gespeichert werden, die mit uns per WhatsApp auch in Kontakt getreten sind.
Hierdurch wird sichergestellt, dass jede Person, deren WhatsApp- Kontaktdaten in unserem Adressbuch gespeichert sind, bereits bei erstmaliger Nutzung der App auf seinem Gerät durch Akzeptanz der WhatsApp-Nutzungsbedingungen in die Übermittlung seiner WhatsApp-Telefonnummer aus den Adressbüchern seiner Chat-Kontakte gemäß Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. a DSGVO eingewilligt hat. Eine Übermittlung von Daten solcher Nutzer, die WhatsApp nicht verwenden und/oder uns nicht über WhatsApp kontaktiert haben, wird insofern ausgeschlossen.
Zweck und Umfang der Datenerhebung und die weitere Verarbeitung und Nutzung der Daten durch WhatsApp sowie Ihre diesbezüglichen Rechte und Einstellungsmöglichkeiten zum Schutz Ihrer Privatsphäre entnehmen Sie bitte den Datenschutzhinweisen von WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/?eea=1#privacy-policy
Im Rahmen der oben genannten Verarbeitungen kann es zu Datenübertragungen an Server von Meta Platforms Inc. in den USA kommen.
Für Datenübermittlungen in die USA hat sich der Anbieter dem EU-US-Datenschutzrahmen (EU-US Data Privacy Framework) angeschlossen, das auf Basis eines Angemessenheitsbeschlusses der Europäischen Kommission die Einhaltung des europäischen Datenschutzniveaus sicherstellt.
5.6 Im Rahmen der Kontaktaufnahme mit uns (z.B. per Kontaktformular oder E-Mail) werden – ausschließlich zum Zweck der Bearbeitung und Beantwortung Ihres Anliegens und nur im dafür erforderlichen Umfang – personenbezogene Daten verarbeitet.
Rechtsgrundlage für die Verarbeitung dieser Daten ist unser berechtigtes Interesse an der Beantwortung Ihres Anliegens gemäß Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. f DSGVO. Zielt Ihre Kontaktierung auf einen Vertrag ab, so ist zusätzliche Rechtsgrundlage für die Verarbeitung Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. b DSGVO. Ihre Daten werden gelöscht, wenn sich aus den Umständen entnehmen lässt, dass der betroffene Sachverhalt abschließend geklärt ist und sofern keine gesetzlichen Aufbewahrungspflichten entgegenstehen.
6) Kommentarfunktion
Im Rahmen der Kommentarfunktion auf dieser Website werden neben Ihrem Kommentar auch Angaben zum Zeitpunkt der Erstellung des Kommentars und der von Ihnen gewählte Kommentatorenname gespeichert und auf dieser Website veröffentlicht. Ferner wird Ihre IP-Adresse mitprotokolliert und gespeichert. Diese Speicherung der IP-Adresse erfolgt aus Sicherheitsgründen und für den Fall, dass die betroffene Person durch einen abgegebenen Kommentar die Rechte Dritter verletzt oder rechtswidrige Inhalte postet. Ihre E-Mailadresse benötigen wir, um mit Ihnen in Kontakt zu treten, falls ein Dritter Ihren veröffentlichten Inhalt als rechtswidrig beanstanden sollte.
Rechtsgrundlagen für die Speicherung Ihrer Daten sind die Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. b und f DSGVO. Wir behalten uns vor, Kommentare zu löschen, wenn sie von Dritten als rechtswidrig beanstandet werden.
7) Datenverarbeitung bei Eröffnung eines Kundenkontos
Gemäß Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. b DSGVO werden personenbezogene Daten im jeweils erforderlichen Umfang weiterhin erhoben und verarbeitet, wenn Sie uns diese bei der Eröffnung eines Kundenkontos mitteilen. Welche Daten für die Kontoeröffnung erforderlich sind, entnehmen Sie der Eingabemaske des entsprechenden Formulars auf unserer Website.
Eine Löschung Ihres Kundenkontos ist jederzeit möglich und kann durch eine Nachricht an die o.g. Adresse des Verantwortlichen erfolgen. Nach Löschung Ihres Kundenkontos werden Ihre Daten gelöscht, sofern alle darüber geschlossenen Verträge vollständig abgewickelt sind, keine gesetzlichen Aufbewahrungsfristen entgegenstehen und unsererseits kein berechtigtes Interesse an der Weiterspeicherung fortbesteht.
8) Nutzung von Kundendaten zur Direktwerbung
8.1 Anmeldung zu unserem E-Mail-Newsletter
Wenn Sie sich zu unserem E-Mail Newsletter anmelden, übersenden wir Ihnen regelmäßig Informationen zu unseren Angeboten. Pflichtangabe für die Übersendung des Newsletters ist allein Ihre E-Mailadresse. Die Angabe weiterer Daten ist freiwillig und wird verwendet, um Sie persönlich ansprechen zu können. Für den Newsletter-Versand verwenden wir das sog. Double Opt-in Verfahren, mit dem sichergestellt wird, dass Sie Newsletter erst erhalten, wenn Sie uns durch Betätigung eines an die angegebene Mailadresse versandten Verifizierungslinks ausdrücklich Ihre Einwilligung in den Newsletterempfang bestätigt haben
Mit der Aktivierung des Bestätigungslinks erteilen Sie uns Ihre Einwilligung für die Nutzung Ihrer personenbezogenen Daten gemäß Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. a DSGVO. Hierbei speichern wir Ihre vom Internet Service-Provider (ISP) eingetragene IP-Adresse sowie das Datum und die Uhrzeit der Anmeldung, um einen möglichen Missbrauch Ihrer E-Mail- Adresse zu einem späteren Zeitpunkt nachvollziehen zu können. Die von uns bei der Anmeldung zum Newsletter erhobenen Daten werden streng zweckgebunden verwendet.
Sie können den Newsletter jederzeit über den dafür vorgesehenen Link im Newsletter oder durch entsprechende Nachricht an den eingangs genannten Verantwortlichen abbestellen. Nach erfolgter Abmeldung wird Ihre E-Mailadresse unverzüglich in unserem Newsletter-Verteiler gelöscht, soweit Sie nicht ausdrücklich in eine weitere Nutzung Ihrer Daten eingewilligt haben oder wir uns eine darüberhinausgehende Datenverwendung vorbehalten, die gesetzlich erlaubt ist und über die wir Sie in dieser Erklärung informieren.
8.2 Versand des E-Mail-Newsletters an Bestandskunden
Wenn Sie uns Ihre E-Mailadresse beim Kauf von Waren bzw. Dienstleistungen zur Verfügung gestellt haben, behalten wir uns vor, Ihnen regelmäßig Angebote zu ähnlichen Waren bzw. Dienstleistungen, wie den bereits gekauften, aus unserem Sortiment per E-Mail zuzusenden. Hierfür müssen wir gemäß § 7 Abs. 3 UWG keine gesonderte Einwilligung von Ihnen einholen. Die Datenverarbeitung erfolgt insoweit allein auf Basis unseres berechtigten Interesses an personalisierter Direktwerbung gemäß Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. f DSGVO. Haben Sie der Nutzung Ihrer E-Mailadresse zu diesem Zweck anfänglich widersprochen, findet ein Mailversand unsererseits nicht statt.
Sie sind berechtigt, der Nutzung Ihrer E-Mailadresse zu dem vorbezeichneten Werbezweck jederzeit mit Wirkung für die Zukunft durch eine Mitteilung an den zu Beginn genannten Verantwortlichen zu widersprechen. Hierfür fallen für Sie lediglich Übermittlungskosten nach den Basistarifen an. Nach Eingang Ihres Widerspruchs wird die Nutzung Ihrer E-Mailadresse zu Werbezwecken unverzüglich eingestellt.
8.3 Klaviyo
Der Versand unserer E-Mail-Newsletter erfolgt über diesen Anbieter: Klaviyo, 225 Franklin St, Boston, MA 02110, USA
Auf Basis unseres berechtigten Interesses an einem effektiven und nutzerfreundlichen Newsletter-Marketing geben wir Ihre bei der Newsletter-Anmeldung bereitgestellten Daten gem. Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. f DSGVO an diesen Anbieter weiter, damit dieser den Newsletterversand in unserem Auftrag übernimmt.
Vorbehaltlich Ihrer ausdrücklichen Einwilligung gem. Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. a DSGVO führt der Anbieter darüber hinaus eine statistische Erfolgsauswertung von Newsletter-Kampagnen mittels Web Beacons bzw. Zählpixel in den versendeten E-Mails durch, die Öffnungsraten und spezifische Interaktionen mit den Inhalten des Newsletters messen können. Dabei werden auch Endgeräteinformationen (z.B. Zeitpunkt des Aufrufs, IP-Adresse, Browsertyp und Betriebssystem) erhoben und ausgewertet, aber nicht mit anderen Datenbeständen zusammengeführt.
Ihre Einwilligung zum Newsletter-Tracking können Sie jederzeit mit Wirkung für die Zukunft widerrufen.
Wir haben mit dem Anbieter einen Auftragsverarbeitungsvertrag geschlossen, der die Daten unserer Seitenbesucher schützt und eine Weitergabe an Dritte untersagt.
Für Datenübermittlungen in die USA hat sich der Anbieter dem EU-US-Datenschutzrahmen (EU-US Data Privacy Framework) angeschlossen, das auf Basis eines Angemessenheitsbeschlusses der Europäischen Kommission die Einhaltung des europäischen Datenschutzniveaus sicherstellt.
8.4 WhatsApp-Newsletter
Wenn Sie sich zu unserem WhatsApp-Newsletter anmelden, übersenden wir Ihnen regelmäßig Informationen zu unseren Angeboten per WhatsApp. Pflichtangabe für die Übersendung des Newsletters ist allein Ihre Mobilfunknummer.
To send the newsletter, add our mobile phone number to the address contacts of your mobile device and send us the message "Start" via WhatsApp. By sending this WhatsApp message, you give us your consent to use your personal data in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of GDPR for the purpose of sending the newsletter. We will then add you to our newsletter distribution list.
The data we collect when you register for the newsletter is processed exclusively for the purposes of advertising in the newsletter. You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time by sending us the message "Stop" via WhatsApp. After unsubscribing, your mobile phone number will be immediately deleted from our newsletter distribution list unless you have expressly consented to further use of your data or we reserve the right to use the data in any other way that is permitted by law and about which we inform you in this declaration.
Please note that WhatsApp receives access to the address book of the mobile device we use to send the newsletter and automatically transfers telephone numbers stored in the address book to a Facebook server in the USA.
To send our WhatsApp newsletter, we therefore use a mobile device in whose address book only the WhatsApp contact details of our newsletter recipients are stored. This ensures that every person whose WhatsApp contact details are stored in our address book has already consented to the transmission of their WhatsApp telephone number from the address books of their chat contacts in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of GDPR by accepting the WhatsApp terms of use when using the app on their device for the first time. The transmission of data from users who do not use WhatsApp and/or have not contacted us via WhatsApp is therefore excluded.
For the purpose and scope of data collection and the further processing and use of the data by WhatsApp as well as your rights and setting options to protect your privacy, please refer to WhatsApp's privacy policy: https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/?eea=1#privacy-policy
As part of the processing described above, data may be transferred to Meta Platforms Inc. servers in the USA.
For data transfers to the USA, the provider has joined the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, which ensures compliance with the European data protection level on the basis of an adequacy decision of the European Commission.
8.5 Product availability notification by email
For items that are temporarily unavailable, you can register to receive email product availability notifications. We will send you a one-time email notification about the availability of the item you have selected. The only mandatory information required to send this notification is your email address. Providing additional data is voluntary and may be used to address you personally. We use the so-called double opt-in procedure to send emails, which ensures that you only receive a notification once you have expressly confirmed your consent to this by clicking on a verification link sent to the email address you provided.
By activating the confirmation link, you give us your consent to use your personal data in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of GDPR. We store your IP address entered by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) as well as the date and time of registration in order to be able to trace any possible misuse of your email address at a later date. The data we collect when you register for our email notification service for product availability is used strictly for the intended purpose.
You can unsubscribe from the availability notifications at any time by sending a corresponding message to the person responsible named above. After unsubscribing, your email address will be immediately deleted from our mailing list set up for this purpose, unless you have expressly consented to further use of your data or we reserve the right to use the data in any other way that is permitted by law and about which we will inform you in this declaration.
8.6 Shopping cart reminders by email
If you cancel your purchase with us before completing the order, you have the option of being reminded once by email of the contents of your virtual shopping cart.
The only mandatory information required to send this reminder is your email address. Providing additional information is voluntary and may be used to address you personally. We use the so-called double opt-in procedure to send emails, which ensures that you only receive a notification once you have expressly confirmed your consent to this by clicking on a verification link sent to the email address provided.
By activating the confirmation link, you give us your consent to use your personal data in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of GDPR to send a shopping cart reminder. We store your IP address entered by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) as well as the date and time of registration in order to be able to trace any possible misuse of your email address at a later date. The data we collect when you register for our email notification service is used strictly for the intended purpose.
You can unsubscribe from the shopping cart reminders at any time by sending a corresponding message to the person responsible named above. After unsubscribing, your email address will be immediately deleted from our mailing list set up for this purpose, unless you have expressly consented to further use of your data or we reserve the right to use the data in any other way that is permitted by law and about which we will inform you in this declaration.
8.7 Advertising by post via CMC
For sending advertising material by post, we use the services of the following provider: Collaborative Marketing Club - CMC GmbH, Kopernikusstraße 3, 10243 Berlin
Based on our legitimate interest in personalized direct advertising in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, we pass on certain customer information received from you as part of the contractual relationship (name, address data, if applicable, date of birth) to the provider and commission them to print and post interest-based advertising information about our offers as part of individual campaigns.
You can object to the storage and use of your data for the purposes of direct postal advertising at any time.
We have concluded a data processing agreement with the provider, which ensures the protection of the data of our website visitors and prohibits unauthorized disclosure to third parties.
8.8 Advertising by post
Based on our legitimate interest in personalized direct advertising, we reserve the right to store your first and last name, your postal address and - if we have received this additional information from you as part of the contractual relationship - your title, academic degree, year of birth and your professional, industry or business name in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f of GDPR and to use it to send you interesting offers and information about our products by post.
You can object to the storage and use of your data for this purpose at any time.
9) Data processing for order processing
9.1 To the extent necessary for the execution of the contract for delivery and payment purposes, the personal data collected by us will be passed on to the commissioned transport company and the commissioned credit institution in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 Letter b of GDPR.
If we owe you updates for goods with digital elements or for digital products on the basis of a corresponding contract, we will process the contact details you provided when ordering (name, address, email address) in order to inform you personally about upcoming updates within the legally stipulated period by suitable communication channels (e.g. by post or email) within the scope of our statutory information obligations in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 Letter c GDPR. Your contact details will be used strictly for the purpose of notifying you about updates owed by us and will only be processed by us for this purpose to the extent that this is necessary for the respective information.
To process your order, we also work with the following service provider(s), who support us in whole or in part in the implementation of concluded contracts. Certain personal data is transmitted to these service providers in accordance with the following information.
9.2 Amazon Fulfillment (FBA)
For order processing we use the following provider: Amazon EU Sa rl, 38 avenue John F. Kennedy, L-1855 Luxembourg
Name, address and any other personal data will be passed on to the provider in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 Letter b of GDPR solely for the purpose of processing the online order. Your data will only be passed on if this is actually necessary for processing the order.
9.3 Use of payment service providers (payment services)
- Amazon Pay
One or more online payment methods from the following provider are available on this website: Amazon Payments Europe sca, 38 avenue JF Kennedy, L-1855 Luxembourg
If you select a payment method from the provider that requires you to pay in advance (such as credit card payment), the payment details you provided during the ordering process (including name, address, bank and payment card information, currency and transaction number) as well as information about the content of your order will be passed on to the provider in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. In this case, your data will be passed on exclusively for the purpose of processing the payment with the provider and only to the extent that it is necessary for this purpose.
- Apple Pay
If you choose the payment method “Apple Pay” from Apple Distribution International (Apple), Hollyhill Industrial Estate, Hollyhill, Cork, Ireland, the payment will be processed using the “Apple Pay” function on your iOS, watchOS or macOS device by charging a payment card stored with “Apple Pay”. Apple Pay uses security features that are integrated into the hardware and software of your device to protect your transactions. To authorize a payment, you must enter a code that you have previously specified and verify it using the “Face ID” or “Touch ID” function on your device.
For the purpose of payment processing, the information you provided during the ordering process, along with information about your order, will be passed on to Apple in encrypted form. Apple then encrypts this data again with a developer-specific key before the data is transmitted to the payment service provider of the payment card stored in Apple Pay to process the payment. The encryption ensures that only the website through which the purchase was made can access the payment data. After the payment has been made, Apple sends your device account number and a transaction-specific, dynamic security code to the source website to confirm the payment was successful.
If personal data is processed during the transmissions described, the processing is carried out exclusively for the purpose of payment processing in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.
Apple stores anonymized transaction data, including the approximate purchase amount, the approximate date and time, and whether the transaction was completed successfully. Anonymization completely excludes any personal reference. Apple uses the anonymized data to improve Apple Pay and other Apple products and services.
When you use Apple Pay on iPhone or Apple Watch to complete a purchase you made through Safari on Mac, the Mac and the authorization device communicate over an encrypted channel on Apple servers. Apple does not process or store any of this information in a format that can identify you. You can turn off the ability to use Apple Pay on your Mac in your iPhone's settings. Go to Wallet & Apple Pay and turn off Allow Payments on Mac.
Further information on data protection at Apple Pay can be found at the following Internet address: https://support.apple.com/de-de/HT203027
- Klarna
One or more online payment methods from the following provider are available on this website: Klarna Bank AB, Sveavägen 46, 111 34 Stockholm, Sweden
If you select a payment method from the provider that requires you to pay in advance (such as credit card payment), the payment details you provided during the ordering process (including name, address, bank and payment card information, currency and transaction number) as well as information about the content of your order will be passed on to the provider in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. In this case, your data will be passed on exclusively for the purpose of processing the payment with the provider and only to the extent that it is necessary for this purpose.
If you select a payment method where the provider makes an advance payment (e.g. purchase on account, installment plan or direct debit), you will also be asked to provide certain personal data (first and last name, street, house number, postcode, city, date of birth, email address, telephone number, if applicable, data on an alternative payment method) during the ordering process.
In order to protect our legitimate interest in determining the solvency of our customers, we will forward this data to the provider for the purpose of a credit check in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f of GDPR. The provider will check on the basis of the personal data you provide and other data (such as shopping cart, invoice amount, order history, payment experience) whether the payment option you have selected can be granted with regard to payment and/or default risks.
In addition to provider-internal criteria in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, identity and creditworthiness information from the following credit agencies may also be included in the decision-making process when reviewing the application:
https://cdn.klarna.com/1.0/shared/content/legal/terms/0/de_de/credit_rating_agencies
The credit report may contain probability values (so-called score values). If score values are included in the result of the credit report, they are based on a scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical procedure. The calculation of the score values includes, among other things, but not exclusively, address data.
You can object to this processing of your data at any time by sending a message to us or to the provider. However, the provider may still be entitled to process your personal data if this is necessary for the contractual payment processing.
- Paypal
One or more online payment methods from the following provider are available on this website: PayPal (Europe) Sarl et Cie, SCA, 22-24 Boulevard Royal, L-2449 Luxembourg
If you select a payment method from the provider that requires you to pay in advance, the payment details you provided during the ordering process (including name, address, bank and payment card information, currency and transaction number) as well as information about the content of your order will be passed on to the provider in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. In this case, your data will be passed on exclusively for the purpose of processing the payment with the provider and only to the extent that it is necessary for this purpose.
If you select a payment method for which we pay in advance, you will also be asked to provide certain personal information (first and last name, street, house number, postal code, city, date of birth, email address, telephone number, and if applicable, data on an alternative payment method) during the ordering process.
In order to protect our legitimate interest in determining your ability to pay in such cases, we will forward this data to the provider for the purpose of a credit check in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f of GDPR. The provider will check on the basis of the personal data you provide and other data (such as shopping cart, invoice amount, order history, payment experience) whether the payment option you have selected can be granted with regard to payment and/or default risks.
The credit report may contain probability values (so-called score values). If score values are included in the result of the credit report, they are based on a scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical procedure. The calculation of the score values includes, among other things, but not exclusively, address data.
You can object to this processing of your data at any time by sending a message to us or to the provider. However, the provider may still be entitled to process your personal data if this is necessary for the contractual payment processing.
- Paypal Checkout
This website uses PayPal Checkout, an online payment system from PayPal that consists of PayPal's own payment methods and local payment methods from third parties.
When paying via PayPal, credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal or - if offered - "Pay later" via PayPal, we pass on your payment data to PayPal (Europe) Sarl et Cie, SCA, 22-24 Boulevard Royal, L-2449 Luxembourg (hereinafter "PayPal") as part of the payment processing. The data is passed on in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR and only to the extent that this is necessary for the payment processing.
PayPal reserves the right to carry out a credit check for the payment methods credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal or - if offered - "Pay later" via PayPal. For this purpose, your payment data may be passed on to credit agencies in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f of GDPR on the basis of PayPal's legitimate interest in determining your ability to pay. PayPal uses the result of the credit check in relation to the statistical probability of default for the purpose of deciding on the provision of the respective payment method. The credit report may contain probability values (so-called score values). If score values are included in the result of the credit report, they are based on a scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical procedure. The calculation of the score values includes, among other things, but not exclusively, address data. You can object to this processing of your data at any time by sending a message to PayPal. However, PayPal may still be entitled to process your personal data if this is necessary for the contractual payment processing.
If you select the PayPal payment method "purchase on account", your payment data will first be sent to PayPal to prepare the payment, after which PayPal will forward it to Ratepay GmbH, Franklinstraße 28-29, 10587 Berlin ("Ratepay") to process the payment. The legal basis is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR. In this case, RatePay carries out an identity and credit check in its own name to determine your ability to pay in accordance with the principle already mentioned above and passes your payment data on to credit agencies due to the legitimate interest in determining your ability to pay in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. A list of the credit agencies that Ratepay can use can be found here: https://www.ratepay.com/legal-payment-creditagencies/
If you use the payment method of a local third-party provider, your payment data will initially be passed on to PayPal to prepare the payment in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. Depending on your selection of an available local payment method, PayPal will then transmit your payment data to the relevant provider in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR to carry out the payment:
- Sofort (SOFORT GmbH, Theresienhöhe 12, 80339 Munich, Germany)
- iDeal (Currence Holding BV, Beethovenstraat 300 Amsterdam, Netherlands)
- giropay (Paydirekt GmbH, Stephanstr. 14-16, 60313 Frankfurt am Main
- bancontact (Bancontact Payconiq Company, Rue d'Arlon 82, 1040 Brussels, Belgium)
- blik (Polski Standard Płatności sp. z oo, ul. Czerniakowska 87A, 00-718 Warsaw, Poland)
- eps (PSA Payment Services Austria GmbH, Handelskai 92, Gate 2
1200 Vienna, Austria)
- MyBank (PRETA SAS, 40 Rue de Courcelles, F-75008 Paris, France)
- Przelewy24 (PayPro SA, Kanclerska 15A, 60-326 Poznań, Poland)
For further information on data protection, please refer to PayPal's privacy policy: https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full
- Shopify Payments
One or more online payment methods from the following provider are available on this website: Shopify International Limited, Victoria Buildings, 1-2 Haddington Road, Dublin 4, D04 XN32, Ireland
If you select a payment method from the provider that requires you to pay in advance (such as credit card payment), the payment details you provided during the ordering process (including name, address, bank and payment card information, currency and transaction number) as well as information about the content of your order will be passed on to the provider in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. In this case, your data will be passed on exclusively for the purpose of processing the payment with the provider and only to the extent that it is necessary for this purpose.
- Stripe
One or more online payment methods from the following provider are available on this website: Stripe Payments Europe Ltd., 1 Grand Canal Street Lower, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin, Ireland
If you select a payment method from the provider that requires you to pay in advance (such as credit card payment), the payment details you provided during the ordering process (including name, address, bank and payment card information, currency and transaction number) as well as information about the content of your order will be passed on to the provider in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. In this case, your data will be passed on exclusively for the purpose of processing the payment with the provider and only to the extent that it is necessary for this purpose.
If you select a payment method where the provider makes an advance payment (e.g. purchase on account, installment plan or direct debit), you will also be asked to provide certain personal data (first and last name, street, house number, postcode, city, date of birth, email address, telephone number, if applicable, data on an alternative payment method) during the ordering process.
In order to protect our legitimate interest in determining the solvency of our customers, we will forward this data to the provider for the purpose of a credit check in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f of GDPR. The provider will check on the basis of the personal data you provide and other data (such as shopping cart, invoice amount, order history, payment experience) whether the payment option you have selected can be granted with regard to payment and/or default risks.
The credit report may contain probability values (so-called score values). If score values are included in the result of the credit report, they are based on a scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical procedure. The calculation of the score values includes, among other things, but not exclusively, address data.
You can object to this processing of your data at any time by sending a message to us or to the provider. However, the provider may still be entitled to process your personal data if this is necessary for the contractual payment processing.
10) Online Marketing
10.1 Google AdSense
This website uses Google AdSense, a web advertising service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland ("Google"). Google AdSense uses cookies, which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyze how users use the site. Google AdSense also uses web beacons (small invisible graphics) to collect information that allows simple actions such as visitor traffic to be recorded, collected, and analyzed. The information generated by the cookie and/or web beacon (including your IP address) about your use of the website is typically transferred to a Google server and stored there. The information may also be transferred to Google LLC servers in the USA.
Google uses the information obtained in this way to evaluate your usage behavior with regard to the AdSense ads. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google AdSense is not merged with other Google data. The information collected by Google may be transferred to third parties if this is required by law and/or if third parties process this data on behalf of Google.
All processing described above, in particular reading information on the device used via cookies and/or web beacons, will only be carried out if you have given us your express consent in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of GDPR. Without this consent, Google AdSense will not be used during your visit to the website.
You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future by deactivating this service in the “Cookie Consent Tool” provided on the website.
For data transfers to the USA, the provider has joined the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, which ensures compliance with the European data protection level on the basis of an adequacy decision of the European Commission.
Google's privacy policy can be viewed here: https://www.google.de/policies/privacy/
10.2 Goaffpro
We participate in the affiliate program of the following provider: Oxybit Enterprises Pvt Ltd, 16, Sector 20, Part 1, HUDA, Sirsa, Haryana -125055, India
In this context, we have placed links on our website that lead to offers on the websites of the provider or third parties (“partner sites”).
To measure the success of an affiliate link, evaluate orders generated via such a link and bill commission payments accordingly, the provider uses cookies and/or similar technologies that are generally set on the partner sites and for which we are not responsible under data protection law. The provider also regularly processes the IP address and, if applicable, other device information.
All processing described above, in particular the reading or saving of information on the device you use, will only take place if you have given your express consent in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future by using the cookie consent management options on the partner websites.
10.3 Sovendus Sales
For our voucher offers we use the services of the following provider: Sovendus GmbH, Hermann-Veit-Str. 6, 76135 Karlsruhe, Germany
The provider operates a voucher network through which participating partner shops can set up vouchers and distribute them to their customers. For this purpose, your data, which is necessary to issue your voucher, is forwarded by us to the provider in encrypted form. The data is only forwarded to the provider when you have completed your purchase and clicked on the voucher banner. The forwarding of this data is solely for the purpose of pre-filling the fields for the voucher issue.
The described processing of data is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR on the basis of our legitimate interest in the advertising addressed to you by advertising third parties, from whose discounts you can benefit by using the vouchers.
11) Web analysis services
11.1 Google Analytics 4
This website uses Google Analytics 4, a web analysis service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland ("Google"), which enables an analysis of your use of our website.
By default, when you visit the website, Google Analytics 4 sets cookies that are stored as small text blocks on your device and collect certain information. This information also includes your IP address, although Google shortens the last digits to prevent it from being directly linked to you as an individual.
The information is transferred to Google servers and processed there. Transmission to Google LLC, based in the USA, is also possible.
Google uses the information collected on our behalf to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity for us and to provide other services relating to website activity and internet usage. The IP address transmitted and shortened by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other Google data. The data collected as part of the use of Google Analytics 4 will be stored for a period of two months and then deleted.
All processing described above, in particular the setting of cookies on the device used, only takes place if you have given us your express consent in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of GDPR.
Without your consent, Google Analytics 4 will not be used during your visit to the website. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future. To exercise your right of revocation, please deactivate this service using the "Cookie Consent Tool" provided on the website.
We have concluded a data processing agreement with Google that ensures the protection of our website visitors’ data and prohibits unauthorized disclosure to third parties.
Further legal information on Google Analytics 4 can be found at https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de&gl=de and at https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
Demographic characteristics
Google Analytics 4 uses the special "demographic characteristics" function and can use it to create statistics that make statements about the age, gender and interests of site visitors. This is done by analyzing advertising and information from third parties. This enables target groups to be identified for marketing activities. However, the data collected cannot be assigned to a specific person and is deleted after being stored for a period of two months.
Google Signals
As an extension to Google Analytics 4, Google Signals can be used on this website to create cross-device reports. If you have activated personalized ads and have linked your devices to your Google account, Google can analyze your usage behavior across devices and create database models, including for cross-device conversions, subject to your consent to use Google Analytics in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR. We do not receive any personal data from Google, only statistics. If you want to stop cross-device analysis, you can deactivate the "Personalized Advertising" function in the settings of your Google account. To do so, follow the instructions on this page: https://support.google.com/ads/answer/2662922?hl=de For more information about Google Signals, see the following link: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/7532985?hl=de
UserIDs
As an extension to Google Analytics 4, the "UserIDs" function can be used on this website. If you have consented to the use of Google Analytics 4 in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of GDPR, have set up an account on this website and log in with this account on various devices, your activities, including conversions, can be analyzed across devices.
For data transfers to the USA, the provider has joined the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, which ensures compliance with the European data protection level on the basis of an adequacy decision of the European Commission.
11.2 Google Optimize
This website uses "Google Optimize", a service of the following provider: Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland ("Google").
Based on "Google Analytics", the service enables a statistical evaluation of the use of new functions and content on the website by displaying test versions to specific user groups. This makes it possible to understand which versions users prefer in the interest of improving the attractiveness of our website.
Google Optimize uses cookies, which are small text files that are stored on your device and enable an analysis of your use of a website. The information collected through cookies about your use of the website is usually transmitted to a Google server and stored and processed there. This may also involve the transmission of information to the servers of the company Google LLC based in the USA and further processing of the information there.
All processing described above, in particular the setting of cookies for the storage and reading of information on the device you use to use the website, only takes place if you have given us your express consent to do so in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of GDPR. Without your consent, Google Optimize will not be used while you are using the website. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future. To exercise your revocation, please deactivate this service using the "Cookie Consent Tool" provided on the website.
We have concluded a data processing agreement with the provider, which ensures the protection of the data of our website visitors and prohibits unauthorized disclosure to third parties.
For data transfers to the USA, the provider has joined the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, which ensures compliance with the European data protection level on the basis of an adequacy decision of the European Commission.
11.3 Google Tag Manager
This website uses “Google Tag Manager”, a service provided by the following provider: Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (hereinafter: “Google”).
The Google Tag Manager provides a technical basis for bundling various web applications, including tracking and analysis services, and calibrating, controlling and linking them to conditions via a uniform user interface. The Google Tag Manager itself does not store or read information on user devices. The service also does not carry out any independent data analyses. However, when you access a page, the Google Tag Manager transmits your IP address to Google and may store it there. Transmission to Google LLC servers in the USA is also possible.
This processing will only be carried out if you have given us your express consent in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of GDPR. Without this consent, Google Tag Manager will not be used during your visit to the website. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future. To exercise your revocation, please deactivate this service in the "Cookie Consent Tool" provided on the website.
We have concluded a data processing agreement with the provider, which ensures the protection of the data of our website visitors and prohibits unauthorized disclosure to third parties.
For data transfers to the USA, the provider has joined the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, which ensures compliance with the European data protection level on the basis of an adequacy decision of the European Commission.
11.4 Heatmap
This website uses the web analysis service of the following provider: Heatmap Inc., 6724 Monroe Ave, Eldersburg, Maryland, 21784, USA
Using cookies and/or comparable technologies (tracking pixels, web beacons, algorithms for reading device and browser information), the service collects and stores pseudonymized visitor data, including information about the device used, such as the IP address and browser information, in order to evaluate it for statistical analyses of usage behavior on our website and to create pseudonymized usage profiles. Among other things, this makes it possible to evaluate movement patterns (so-called heat maps), which show the duration of page visits and interactions with page content (e.g. text input, scrolling, clicks and mouse-overs). Pseudonymization fundamentally excludes direct personal reference. There is no merging with clear personal data about you collected in other ways.
All processing described above, in particular the reading or storage of information on the device used, will only be carried out if you have given us your express consent in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future by deactivating this service in the "Cookie Consent Tool" provided on the website.
We have concluded a data processing agreement with the provider, which ensures the protection of the data of our website visitors and prohibits unauthorized disclosure to third parties.
For the transfer of data to the USA, the provider relies on standard contractual clauses of the European Commission, which are intended to ensure compliance with the European data protection level.
11.5 Hotjar
This website uses the web analysis service of the following provider: Hotjar Ltd, Level 2, St Julians Business Centre, 3, Elia Zammit Street, St Julians STJ 1000, Malta
Using cookies and/or comparable technologies (tracking pixels, web beacons, algorithms for reading device and browser information), the service collects and stores pseudonymized visitor data, including information about the device used, such as the IP address and browser information, in order to evaluate it for statistical analyses of usage behavior on our website and to create pseudonymized usage profiles. Among other things, this makes it possible to evaluate movement patterns (so-called heat maps), which show the duration of page visits and interactions with page content (e.g. text input, scrolling, clicks and mouse-overs). Pseudonymization fundamentally excludes direct personal reference. There is no merging with clear personal data about you collected in other ways.
All processing described above, in particular the reading or storage of information on the device used, will only be carried out if you have given us your express consent in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future by deactivating this service in the "Cookie Consent Tool" provided on the website.
We have concluded a data processing agreement with the provider, which ensures the protection of the data of our website visitors and prohibits unauthorized disclosure to third parties.
11.6 Sure!
This website uses the web analysis service of the following provider: Klar Insights GmbH, Marktstr. 18, 80802 Munich, Germany
Using cookies and/or comparable technologies (tracking pixels, web beacons, algorithms for reading device and browser information), the service collects and stores pseudonymized visitor data, including information about the device used, such as the IP address and browser information, in order to evaluate it for statistical analyses of usage behavior on our website and to create pseudonymized usage profiles. Among other things, this makes it possible to evaluate movement patterns (so-called heat maps), which show the duration of page visits and interactions with page content (e.g. text input, scrolling, clicks and mouse-overs). Pseudonymization fundamentally excludes direct personal reference. There is no merging with clear personal data about you collected in other ways.
All processing described above, in particular the reading or storage of information on the device used, will only be carried out if you have given us your express consent in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future by deactivating this service in the "Cookie Consent Tool" provided on the website.
We have concluded a data processing agreement with the provider, which ensures the protection of the data of our website visitors and prohibits unauthorized disclosure to third parties.
11.7 Tracify
This website uses the web analysis service "Tracify" from Tracify GmbH, Agnes-Pockels-Bogen 1, 80992 Munich. With the help of Tracify, certain usage data from site visitors (date and time of access, browser user agent) is collected in an anonymized form, evaluated and prepared in automatic reports. On the one hand, this enables us to continuously optimize our online offering and, on the other hand, helps to identify and resolve technical problems such as error messages when accessing pages or search engine problems. Tracify operates using a simple script code without the use of cookies, which means that Tracify never places cookies on your device.
The information processed via Tracify never refers to us as a person and therefore does not allow any conclusions to be drawn about you as an individual.
All processing described above, in particular the reading of information on the device used, will only be carried out if you have given us your express consent in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future by deactivating this service in the "Cookie Consent Tool" provided on the website.
12) Retargeting/remarketing and conversion tracking
12.1 Facebook pixel for creating custom audiences with advanced data matching (with cookie consent tool)
Within our online offering, we use the "Facebook Pixel" service of the following provider in the extended data matching mode: Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Quare, Dublin 2, Ireland ("Facebook")
If a user clicks on an ad we have placed on Facebook, the URL of our linked page is extended by a parameter using "Facebook Pixel". This URL parameter is then entered into the user's browser after forwarding via a cookie that our linked page itself sets. In addition, this cookie records specific customer data such as the email address that we collect on our website linked to the Facebook ad during processes such as purchases, account registrations or registrations (extended data comparison). The cookie is then read and enables the data, including the specific customer data, to be transmitted to Facebook.
We use "Facebook Pixel" with enhanced data matching to make our Facebook advertisements (so-called "Facebook Ads") more effective and to ensure that they correspond to the interests of users or have certain characteristics (e.g. interests in certain topics or products determined based on the websites visited) that we transmit to Facebook (so-called "Custom Audiences").
In addition, we analyze the effectiveness of our advertisements by tracking whether users were redirected to our website after clicking on an advertisement (conversion). Compared to the standard variant of "Facebook Pixel", the enhanced data matching function helps us to better measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns by recording more attributed conversions.
All transmitted data is stored and processed by Facebook so that it can be assigned to the respective user profile and Facebook can use the data for its own advertising purposes in accordance with Facebook's data usage guidelines ( https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/ ). The data can enable Facebook and its partners to place ads on and outside of Facebook.
All processing described above, in particular the setting of cookies for reading information on the device used, will only be carried out if you have given us your express consent in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future by deactivating this service in the "Cookie Consent Tool" provided on the website.
We have concluded a data processing agreement with the provider, which ensures the protection of the data of our website visitors and prohibits unauthorized disclosure to third parties.
The information generated by Facebook is usually transferred to a Facebook server and stored there; in this context, it may also be transferred to Meta Platforms Inc. servers in the USA.
For data transfers to the USA, the provider has joined the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, which ensures compliance with the European data protection level on the basis of an adequacy decision of the European Commission.
12.2 Google Ads Remarketing
This website uses retargeting technology from the following provider: Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland
For this purpose, Google places a cookie in the browser of your device, which automatically enables interest-based advertising using a pseudonymous cookie ID and based on the pages you visit. Further data processing only takes place if you have agreed to Google linking your internet and app browsing history to your Google account and using information from your Google account to personalize ads that you view on the web. In this case, if you are logged into Google while visiting our website, Google will use your data together with Google Analytics data to create and define target group lists for cross-device remarketing. To do this, Google will temporarily link your personal data to Google Analytics data in order to create target groups. When using Google Ads Remarketing, personal data may also be transferred to Google LLC servers in the USA.
All processing described above, in particular the setting of cookies for reading information on the device used, will only be carried out if you have given us your express consent in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of GDPR. Without this consent, retargeting technology will not be used during your visit to the website.
You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future. To exercise your revocation, please deactivate this service in the "Cookie Consent Tool" provided on the website.
For data transfers to the USA, the provider has joined the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, which ensures compliance with the European data protection level on the basis of an adequacy decision of the European Commission.
12.3 LinkedIn Insight
This website uses retargeting technology from the following provider: LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland
This makes it possible to target visitors to our website with personalized, interest-based advertising who have already shown an interest in our shop and our products. The advertising is displayed based on a cookie-based analysis of previous and current usage behavior, but no personal data is stored. In the case of retargeting technology, a cookie is stored on your computer or mobile device in order to collect pseudonymized data about your interests and thus tailor the advertising to the stored information. These cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device. You will therefore be shown advertising that is highly likely to correspond to your product and information interests.
All processing described above, in particular the setting of cookies for reading information on the device used, will only be carried out if you have given us your express consent in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of GDPR. Without this consent, retargeting technology will not be used during your visit to the website.
You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future. To exercise your revocation, please deactivate this service in the "Cookie Consent Tool" provided on the website.
12.4 Microsoft Advertising
This website uses retargeting technology from the following provider: Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399, USA
This makes it possible to target visitors to our website with personalized, interest-based advertising who have already shown an interest in our shop and our products. The advertising is displayed based on a cookie-based analysis of previous and current usage behavior, but no personal data is stored. In the case of retargeting technology, a cookie is stored on your computer or mobile device in order to collect pseudonymized data about your interests and thus tailor the advertising to the stored information. These cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device. You will therefore be shown advertising that is highly likely to correspond to your product and information interests.
All processing described above, in particular the setting of cookies for reading information on the device used, will only be carried out if you have given us your express consent in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of GDPR. Without this consent, retargeting technology will not be used during your visit to the website.
You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future. To exercise your revocation, please deactivate this service in the "Cookie Consent Tool" provided on the website.
For data transfers to the USA, the provider has joined the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, which ensures compliance with the European data protection level on the basis of an adequacy decision of the European Commission.
12.5 Pinterest Retargeting Pixel
This website uses retargeting technology from the following provider: Pinterest Europe Ltd., Palmerston House, 2nd Floor, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
This makes it possible to target visitors to our website with personalized, interest-based advertising who have already shown an interest in our shop and our products. The advertising is displayed based on a cookie-based analysis of previous and current usage behavior, but no personal data is stored. In the case of retargeting technology, a cookie is stored on your computer or mobile device in order to collect pseudonymized data about your interests and thus tailor the advertising to the stored information. These cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device. You will therefore be shown advertising that is highly likely to correspond to your product and information interests.
All processing described above, in particular the setting of cookies for reading information on the device used, will only be carried out if you have given us your express consent in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of GDPR. Without this consent, retargeting technology will not be used during your visit to the website.
You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future. To exercise your revocation, please deactivate this service in the "Cookie Consent Tool" provided on the website.
12.6 Google Ads Conversion Tracking
This website uses the online advertising program “Google Ads” and, as part of Google Ads, the conversion tracking of Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland (“Google”).
We use Google Ads to draw attention to our attractive offers using advertising materials (so-called Google Adwords) on external websites. We can use the data from the advertising campaigns to determine how successful the individual advertising measures are. Our aim is to show you advertising that is of interest to you, to make our website more interesting for you and to achieve a fair calculation of the advertising costs incurred.
The cookie for conversion tracking is set when a user clicks on an Ads ad placed by Google. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device. These cookies usually expire after 30 days and are not used for personal identification. If the user visits certain pages of this website and the cookie has not yet expired, Google and we can recognize that the user clicked on the ad and was redirected to this page. Each Google Ads customer receives a different cookie. Cookies cannot therefore be tracked across the websites of Google Ads customers. The information obtained using the conversion cookie is used to create conversion statistics for Google Ads customers who have opted for conversion tracking. Customers learn the total number of users who clicked on their ad and were redirected to a page with a conversion tracking tag. However, they do not receive any information that can be used to personally identify users.
When using Google Ads, personal data may also be transferred to Google LLC servers in the USA.
Details on the processing initiated by Google Ads Conversion Tracking and how Google handles data from websites can be found here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
All processing described above, in particular the setting of cookies for reading information on the device used, will only be carried out if you have given us your express consent in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future by deactivating this service in the "Cookie Consent Tool" provided on the website.
You can also permanently object to the setting of cookies by Google Ads Conversion Tracking by downloading and installing the browser plug-in from Google available at the following link:
https://www.google.com/settings/ads/plugin?hl=de
In order to target users whose data we have received as part of business or business-like relationships with advertising that is more tailored to their interests, we use a customer matching function as part of Google Ads. To do this, we send one or more files with aggregated customer data (primarily email addresses and telephone numbers) to Google electronically. Google does not receive access to clear data, but automatically encrypts the information in the customer files during the transmission process using a special algorithm. The encrypted information can then only be used by Google to assign it to existing Google accounts that the data subjects have set up. This enables personalized advertising to be displayed across all Google services linked to the respective Google account.
Customer data will only be transmitted to Google if you have given us your express consent in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of GDPR. You can revoke this consent at any time with effect for the future. Further information on Google's data protection measures in relation to the customer matching function can be found here: https://support.google.com/google-ads/answer/6334160?hl=de&ref_topic=10550182
Google's data protection regulations can be viewed here: https://www.google.de/policies/privacy/
For data transfers to the USA, the provider has joined the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, which ensures compliance with the European data protection level on the basis of an adequacy decision of the European Commission.
12.7 Google Ads Conversion Tracking
This website uses the online advertising program "Google Ads" and, as part of Google Ads, the conversion tracking of Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland ("Google"). We use the Google Ads service to draw attention to our attractive offers using advertising materials (so-called Google Adwords) on external websites. We can determine how successful the individual advertising measures are in relation to the data from the advertising campaigns. Our aim is to show you advertising that is of interest to you, to make our website more interesting for you and to achieve a fair calculation of the advertising costs incurred.
The cookie for conversion tracking is set when a user clicks on an Ads ad placed by Google. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device. These cookies usually expire after 30 days and are not used for personal identification. If the user visits certain pages of this website and the cookie has not yet expired, Google and we can recognize that the user clicked on the ad and was redirected to this page. Each Google Ads customer receives a different cookie. Cookies cannot therefore be tracked across the websites of Google Ads customers. The information obtained using the conversion cookie is used to create conversion statistics for Google Ads customers who have opted for conversion tracking. Customers learn the total number of users who clicked on their ad and were redirected to a page with a conversion tracking tag. However, they do not receive any information that can be used to personally identify users. When using Google Ads, personal data may also be transferred to Google LLC servers in the USA.
Details on the processing initiated by Google Ads Conversion Tracking and how Google handles data from websites can be found here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
All processing described above, in particular the setting of cookies for reading information on the device used, will only be carried out if you have given us your express consent in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future by deactivating this service in the "Cookie Consent Tool" provided on the website.
You can also permanently object to the setting of cookies by Google Ads Conversion Tracking by downloading and installing the browser plug-in from Google available at the following link:
https://www.google.com/settings/ads/plugin?hl=de
Please note that certain functions of this website may not be available or may only be available to a limited extent if you have deactivated the use of cookies.
Google's privacy policy can be viewed here: https://www.google.de/policies/privacy/
For data transfers to the USA, the provider has joined the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, which ensures compliance with the European data protection level on the basis of an adequacy decision of the European Commission.
12.8 Google Marketing Platform
This website uses the online marketing tool Google Marketing Platform operated by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland ("GMP").
GMP uses cookies to display ads that are relevant to users, to improve campaign performance reports, or to prevent a user from seeing the same ads multiple times. Google uses a cookie ID to record which ads are displayed in which browser, and can thus prevent them from being displayed multiple times. GMP can also use cookie IDs to record so-called conversions that are related to ad requests. This is the case, for example, when a user sees a GMP ad and later visits the advertiser's website using the same browser and purchases something through that website. According to Google, GMP cookies do not contain any personal information.
Due to the marketing tools used, your browser automatically establishes a direct connection to Google's server.
We have no influence on the scope and further use of the data collected through the use of this tool by Google and therefore inform you as follows according to our current state of knowledge: By integrating GMP, Google receives the information that you have accessed the corresponding part of our website or clicked on an advert from us. If you are registered with a Google service, Google can assign the visit to your account. Even if you are not registered with Google or have not logged in, there is a possibility that the provider will find out and save your IP address. When using GMP, personal data may also be transmitted to the servers of Google LLC in the USA.
All processing described above, in particular the setting of cookies for reading information on the device used, will only be carried out if you have given us your express consent in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future by deactivating this service in the "Cookie Consent Tool" provided on the website.
For data transfers to the USA, the provider has joined the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, which ensures compliance with the European data protection level on the basis of an adequacy decision of the European Commission.
The privacy policy of GMP by Google can be found here: https://www.google.de/policies/privacy/
13) Page functionalities
13.1 Youtube
This website uses plugins to display and play videos from the following provider: Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland
Data may also be transmitted to: Google LLC., USA
When you visit a page on our website that contains such a plugin, your browser establishes a direct connection to the provider's servers in order to load the plugin. Certain information, including your IP address, is transmitted to the provider.
If the playback of embedded videos is started via the plug-in, the provider also uses cookies to collect information about user behavior, create playback statistics and prevent abusive behavior.
If you are logged into a user account with the provider when you visit the site, your data will be assigned directly to your account when you click on a video. If you do not want this to be assigned to your account, you must log out before pressing the play button.
All of the aforementioned processing, in particular the setting of cookies for reading information on the device used, will only take place if you have given us your express consent in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future by deactivating this service using the "Cookie Consent Tool" provided on the website.
For data transfers to the USA, the provider has joined the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, which ensures compliance with the European data protection level on the basis of an adequacy decision of the European Commission.
13.2 Adobe Fonts (Typekit)
This site uses so-called web fonts from the following provider for the uniform display of fonts: Adobe Systems Incorporated, 345 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110-2704, USA
When you visit a page, your browser loads the required web fonts into your browser cache in order to display texts and fonts correctly and establishes a direct connection to the provider's servers. Certain browser information, including your IP address, is transmitted to the provider.
The processing of personal data when establishing contact with the font provider will only be carried out if you have given us your express consent in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future by deactivating this service using the "Cookie Consent Tool" provided on the website. If your browser does not support web fonts, a standard font from your computer will be used.
For data transfers to the USA, the provider has joined the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, which ensures compliance with the European data protection level on the basis of an adequacy decision of the European Commission.
13.3 FontAwesome
This site uses so-called web fonts from the following provider for the uniform display of fonts: Fonticons, Inc., 710 Blackhorn Dr, Carl Junction, 64834, MO, USA
When you visit a page, your browser loads the required web fonts into your browser cache in order to display texts and fonts correctly and establishes a direct connection to the provider's servers. Certain browser information, including your IP address, is transmitted to the provider.
The processing of personal data when establishing contact with the font provider will only be carried out if you have given us your express consent in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future by deactivating this service using the "Cookie Consent Tool" provided on the website. If your browser does not support web fonts, a standard font from your computer will be used.
For the transfer of data to the USA, the provider relies on standard contractual clauses of the European Commission, which are intended to ensure compliance with the European data protection level.
13.4 Google Web Fonts
This site uses so-called web fonts from the following provider for the uniform display of fonts: Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland
When you visit a page, your browser loads the required web fonts into your browser cache in order to display texts and fonts correctly and establishes a direct connection to the provider's servers. Certain browser information, including your IP address, is transmitted to the provider.
Data may also be transmitted to: Google LLC, USA
The processing of personal data when establishing contact with the font provider will only be carried out if you have given us your express consent in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future by deactivating this service using the "Cookie Consent Tool" provided on the website. If your browser does not support web fonts, a standard font from your computer will be used.
For data transfers to the USA, the provider has joined the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, which ensures compliance with the European data protection level on the basis of an adequacy decision of the European Commission.
13.5 Monotype Web Fonts
This site uses so-called web fonts from the following provider for the uniform display of fonts: Monotype Imaging Holdings Inc., 600 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 USA
When you visit a page, your browser loads the required web fonts into your browser cache in order to display texts and fonts correctly and establishes a direct connection to the provider's servers. Certain browser information, including your IP address, is transmitted to the provider.
The processing of personal data when establishing contact with the font provider will only be carried out if you have given us your express consent in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future by deactivating this service using the "Cookie Consent Tool" provided on the website. If your browser does not support web fonts, a standard font from your computer will be used.
For the transfer of data to the USA, the provider relies on standard contractual clauses of the European Commission, which are intended to ensure compliance with the European data protection level.
13.6 MyFonts
This site uses so-called web fonts from the following provider for the uniform display of fonts: Monotype Imaging Holdings Inc., 600 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn, MA 01801, USA
When you visit a page, your browser loads the required web fonts into your browser cache in order to display texts and fonts correctly and establishes a direct connection to the provider's servers. Certain browser information, including your IP address, is transmitted to the provider.
The processing of personal data when establishing contact with the font provider will only be carried out if you have given us your express consent in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future by deactivating this service using the "Cookie Consent Tool" provided on the website. If your browser does not support web fonts, a standard font from your computer will be used.
For the transfer of data to the USA, the provider relies on standard contractual clauses of the European Commission, which are intended to ensure compliance with the European data protection level.
13.7 Applications for job advertisements by email
We advertise currently vacant positions in a separate section on our website, for which interested parties can apply by sending an email to the contact address provided.
Applicants must provide all personal data necessary for an informed assessment, including general information such as name, address and contact details, as well as performance-related evidence and, where applicable, health-related information. Details on how to apply can be found in the job advertisement.
After receiving the application by email, the data is stored and evaluated solely for the purpose of processing the application. If we have any queries, we use either the applicant's email address or telephone number. The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR (or Section 26 Para. 1 BDSG), in the sense of which going through the application process counts as initiating an employment contract.
If, as part of the application process, special categories of personal data within the meaning of Art. 9 (1) GDPR (e.g. health data such as information on severe disability) are requested from applicants, the processing will be carried out in accordance with Art. 9 (2) (b) GDPR so that we can exercise the rights arising from employment law and social security and social protection law and fulfil our obligations in this regard.
Cumulatively or alternatively, the processing of special categories of data may also be based on Art. 9 (1) (h) GDPR if it is carried out for the purposes of healthcare or occupational medicine, for the assessment of the applicant's ability to work, for medical diagnostics, for the provision of care or treatment in the health or social sector or for the administration of systems and services in the health or social sector.
If the applicant is not selected or if an applicant withdraws their application prematurely, the data they have submitted and all electronic correspondence, including the application email, will be deleted after a corresponding notification, at the latest after 6 months. This period is based on our legitimate interest in answering any follow-up questions about the application and, if necessary, in being able to meet our obligation to provide evidence under the regulations on equal treatment of applicants.
In the event of a successful application, the data provided will be processed on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR (if processed in Germany in conjunction with Section 26 Para. 1 BDSG) for the purpose of carrying out the employment relationship.
13.8 Online applications via a form
We advertise currently vacant positions in a separate section on our website, for which interested parties can apply using a corresponding form.
Applicants must provide all personal data necessary for an informed assessment, including general information such as name, address and contact details, as well as performance-related evidence and, where applicable, health-related information. Details on how to apply can be found in the job advertisement.
When the form is submitted, the applicant data is transmitted to us in encrypted form in accordance with the state of the art, stored by us and evaluated solely for the purpose of processing the application. The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR (or Section 26 Para. 1 BDSG), in the sense of which completing the application process counts as initiating an employment contract.
If, as part of the application process, special categories of personal data within the meaning of Art. 9 (1) GDPR (e.g. health data such as information on severe disability) are requested from applicants, the processing will be carried out in accordance with Art. 9 (2) (b) GDPR so that we can exercise the rights arising from employment law and social security and social protection law and fulfil our obligations in this regard.
Cumulatively or alternatively, the processing of special categories of data may also be based on Art. 9 (1) (h) GDPR if it is carried out for the purposes of healthcare or occupational medicine, for the assessment of the applicant's ability to work, for medical diagnostics, for the provision of care or treatment in the health or social sector or for the administration of systems and services in the health or social sector.
If the applicant is not selected or if an applicant withdraws their application prematurely, the data submitted via the form and all electronic correspondence, including the application email, will be deleted after a corresponding notification, at the latest after 6 months. This period is based on our legitimate interest in answering any follow-up questions about the application and, if necessary, in being able to meet our obligation to provide evidence under the regulations on equal treatment of applicants.
In the event of a successful application, the data provided will be processed on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR (if processed in Germany in conjunction with Section 26 Para. 1 BDSG) for the purpose of carrying out the employment relationship.
14) Tools and Others
14.1 - DATEV
To handle our accounting, we use the cloud-based accounting software service of the following provider: DATEV eG, Paumgartnerstr. 6-14, 90429 Nuremberg, Germany
The provider processes incoming and outgoing invoices and, if applicable, our company's bank transactions in order to automatically record invoices, match them to transactions and use these to create financial accounting in a partially automated process.
If personal data is also processed, the processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f of GDPR on the basis of our legitimate interest in the efficient organization and documentation of our business transactions.
- Lexoffice
To handle our accounting, we use the cloud-based accounting software service of the following provider: Haufe-Lexware GmbH & Co. KG, Munzinger Straße 9, 79111 Freiburg, Germany
The provider processes incoming and outgoing invoices and, if applicable, our company's bank transactions in order to automatically record invoices, match them to transactions and use these to create financial accounting in a partially automated process.
If personal data is also processed, the processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f of GDPR on the basis of our legitimate interest in the efficient organization and documentation of our business transactions.
- Xentral ERP
To handle accounting, we use the cloud-based accounting software service of the following provider: Xentral ERP Software GmbH, Fuggerstraße 11, 86150 Augsburg, Germany
The provider processes incoming and outgoing invoices and, if applicable, our company's bank transactions in order to automatically record invoices, match them to transactions and use these to create financial accounting in a partially automated process.
If personal data is also processed, the processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR on the basis of our legitimate interest in the efficient organization and documentation of our business transactions.
14.2 Cookie Consent Tool
This website uses a so-called "cookie consent tool" to obtain effective user consent for cookies and cookie-based applications that require consent. The "cookie consent tool" is displayed to users when they visit the page in the form of an interactive user interface on which consent for certain cookies and/or cookie-based applications can be given by ticking boxes. By using the tool, all cookies/services that require consent are only loaded if the respective user gives their consent by ticking the corresponding box. This ensures that such cookies are only placed on the user's respective device if consent has been given.
The tool uses technically necessary cookies to save your cookie preferences. Personal user data is generally not processed.
If, in individual cases, personal data (such as the IP address) is processed for the purpose of storing, assigning or logging cookie settings, this is done in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR on the basis of our legitimate interest in legally compliant, user-specific and user-friendly consent management for cookies and thus in a legally compliant design of our website.
A further legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR. As the responsible party, we are subject to the legal obligation to make the use of technically unnecessary cookies dependent on the respective user consent.
Where necessary, we have concluded a data processing agreement with the provider, which ensures the protection of the data of our website visitors and prohibits unauthorized disclosure to third parties.
Further information about the operator and the setting options of the cookie consent tool can be found directly in the corresponding user interface on our website.
15) Rights of the data subject
15.1 The applicable data protection law grants you the following data subject rights (rights to information and intervention) vis-à-vis the controller with regard to the processing of your personal data, whereby reference is made to the legal basis stated for the respective conditions for exercising these rights:
- Right to information pursuant to Art. 15 GDPR;
- Right to rectification pursuant to Art. 16 GDPR;
- Right to erasure pursuant to Art. 17 GDPR;
- Right to restriction of processing pursuant to Art. 18 GDPR;
- Right to information pursuant to Art. 19 GDPR;
- Right to data portability according to Art. 20 GDPR;
- Right to revoke consent granted in accordance with Art. 7 Para. 3 GDPR;
- Right to complain according to Art. 77 GDPR.
15.2 RIGHT OF OBJECTION
IF WE PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL DATA BASED ON OUR OVERRIDING LEGITIMATE INTEREST AS PART OF A BALANCE OF INTERESTS, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THIS PROCESSING AT ANY TIME FOR REASONS ARISING FROM YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION, WITH EFFECT FOR THE FUTURE.
IF YOU EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO OBJECT, WE WILL STOP PROCESSING THE DATA IN QUESTION. HOWEVER, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CONTINUE PROCESSING IF WE CAN PROVE COMPELLING LEGITIMATE GROUNDS FOR THE PROCESSING WHICH OVERRIDE YOUR INTERESTS, FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS, OR IF THE PROCESSING SERVES TO ASSERT, EXERCISE OR DEFEND LEGAL CLAIMS.
IF WE PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL DATA FOR THE PURPOSE OF DIRECT MARKETING, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME TO THE PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA CONCERNING YOU FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUCH ADVERTISING. YOU CAN EXERCISE YOUR OBJECTION AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
IF YOU EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO OBJECT, WE WILL STOP PROCESSING THE DATA CONCERNED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES.
16) Duration of storage of personal data
The duration for which personal data is stored is determined based on the respective legal basis, the purpose of processing and – if applicable – also on the respective statutory retention period (e.g. retention periods under commercial and tax law).
When processing personal data on the basis of an explicit consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR, the data concerned will be stored until you revoke your consent.
If there are statutory retention periods for data that are processed within the framework of legal or quasi-legal obligations on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR, these data will be routinely deleted after expiry of the retention periods, provided that they are no longer required to fulfill or initiate a contract and/or we no longer have a legitimate interest in continuing to store them.
When processing personal data on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, these data will be stored until you exercise your right of objection in accordance with Art. 21 (1) GDPR, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which outweigh your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.
When processing personal data for the purpose of direct advertising on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, these data will be stored until you exercise your right of objection in accordance with Art. 21 (2) GDPR.
Unless otherwise stated in the other information in this declaration on specific processing situations, stored personal data will be deleted when they are no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed.