3. COOKIES
The Internet pages of our website use cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in a computer system
via an Internet browser.
Many Internet sites and servers use cookies. Many cookies contain a so-called cookie ID. A cookie ID is a
unique identifier of the cookie. It consists of a character string through which Internet pages and servers
can be assigned to the specific Internet browser in which the cookie was stored. This allows visited Internet
sites and servers to differentiate the individual browser of the dats subject from other Internet browsers
that contain other cookies. A specific Internet browser can be recognized and identified using the unique
cookie ID.
Through the use of cookies, we can provide the users of this website with more user-friendly services that
would not be possible without the cookie setting.
By means of a cookie, the information and offers on our website can be optimized with the user in mind.
Cookies allow us, as previously mentioned, to recognize our website users. The purpose of this recognition is
to make it easier for users to utilize our website. The website user that uses cookies, e.g. does not have to
enter access data each time the website is accessed, because this is taken over by the website, and the cookie
is thus stored on the user's computer system. Another example is the cookie of a shopping cart in an online
shop. The online store remembers the articles that a customer has placed in the virtual shopping cart via a
cookie.
The data subject may, at any time, prevent the setting of cookies through our website by means of a
corresponding setting of the Internet browser used, and may thus permanently deny the setting of cookies.
Furthermore, already set cookies may be deleted at any time via an Internet browser or other software
programs. This is possible in all popular Internet browsers. If the data subject deactivates the setting of
cookies in the Internet browser used, not all functions of our website may be entirely usable.
Webtracking – Google Analytics:
We use so-called tracking technologies to continuously improve and optimise our offer. This website uses
Google Analytics, a web analytics service by Google Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses cookies, which
enable analysing your website usage, with the purpose of evaluating our website’s popularity and of
improving the website’s productivity and content. The information about your website use (including your
IP address), generated by the cookies, is transmitted to a Google server in the US and saved there. Google
will use this information, on behalf of the website operator, to assess your website use, to create reports
about the website activities and to provide the website operator other services, related to the website and
internet usage. Where applicable, Google transmits this information to third parties, if required by law and
if third parties process the data on behalf of Google. Under no circumstances is your IP address matched with
other data by Google and/or other web analytics service providers.
You can block cookies with a corresponding setting in your browser software; however, in this case and where
applicable, you may not be able to use all website functions. Furthermore, you can prevent Google from
capturing data related to your website usage (incl. your IP address) with the help of the cookies and from
processing this data, if you download and install the available browser plugin on this link https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en-GB.
Here you find general information about Google Analytics and safeguarding your data: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=en
By using this website you agree to the processing of the collected data by Google and/or other web analytics
service providers in the above described way and mentioned purpose.
4. COLLECTION OF GENERAL DATA AND INFORMATION
Our website collects a series of general data and information when a data subject or automated system calls
up the website. This general data and information are stored in the server log files. Collected may be (1) the
browser types and versions used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from
which an accessing system reaches our website (so-called referrers), (4) the sub-websites, (5) the date and
time of access to the Internet site, (6) an Internet protocol address (IP address), (7) the Internet service
provider of the accessing system, and (8) any other similar data and information that may be used in the event
of attacks on our information technology systems.
When using these general data and information, we do not draw any conclusions about the data subject. Rather,
this information is needed to (1) deliver the content of our website correctly, (2) optimize the content of
our website as well as its advertisement, (3) ensure the long-term viability of our information technology
systems and website technology, and (4) provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for
criminal prosecution in case of a cyber-attack. Therefore, we analyze anonymously collected data and
information statistically, with the aim of increasing the data protection and data security of our enterprise,
and to ensure an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data of the
server log files are stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.
5. CONTACT POSSIBILITY VIA THE WEBSITE
Our website contains information that enables a quick electronic contact to our enterprise, as well as direct
communication with us, which also includes a general address of the so-called electronic mail (e-mail
address). If a data subject contacts the controller by e-mail or via a contact form, the personal data
transmitted by the data subject are automatically stored. Such personal data transmitted on a voluntary basis
by a data subject to the data controller are stored for the purpose of processing or contacting the data
subject. There is no transfer of this personal data to third parties.
6. ROUTINE ERASURE AND BLOCKING OF PERSONAL DATA
The data controller shall process and store the personal data of the data subject only for the period
necessary to achieve the purpose of storage, or as far as this is granted by the European legislator or other
legislators in laws or regulations to which the controller is subject to.
If the storage purpose is not applicable, or if a storage period prescribed by the European legislator or
another competent legislator expires, the personal data are routinely blocked or erased in accordance with
legal requirements.
7. RIGHTS OF THE DATA SUBJECT
a) Right of confirmation
Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller the
confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning him or her are being processed. If a data subject
wishes to avail himself of this right of confirmation, he or she may, at any time, contact any employee of the
controller.
b) Right of access
Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller free
information about his or her personal data stored at any time and a copy of this information. Furthermore, the
European directives and regulations grant the data subject access to the following information:
- the purposes of the processing;
- the categories of personal data concerned;
- the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed, in
particular recipients in third countries or international organisations;
- where possible, the envisaged period for which the personal data will be stored, or, if not possible, the
criteria used to determine that period;
- the existence of the right to request from the controller rectification or erasure of personal data, or
restriction of processing of personal data concerning the data subject, or to object to such processing;
- the existence of the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority;
- where the personal data are not collected from the data subject, any available information as to their
source;
- the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, referred to in Article 22(1) and (4) of
the GDPR and, at least in those cases, meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the
significance and envisaged consequences of such processing for the data subject.
Furthermore, the data subject shall have a right to obtain information as to whether personal data are
transferred to a third country or to an international organisation. Where this is the case, the data subject
shall have the right to be informed of the appropriate safeguards relating to the transfer.
If a data subject wishes to avail himself of this right of access, he or she may, at any time, contact any
employee of the controller.
c) Right to rectification
Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller
without undue delay the rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning him or her. Taking into account
the purposes of the processing, the data subject shall have the right to have incomplete personal data
completed, including by means of providing a supplementary statement.
If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to rectification, he or she may, at any time, contact any
employee of the controller.
d) Right to erasure (Right to be forgotten)
Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller the
erasure of personal data concerning him or her without undue delay, and the controller shall have the
obligation to erase personal data without undue delay where one of the following grounds applies, as long as
the processing is not necessary:
- The personal data are no longer necessary in relation to the purposes for which they were collected or
otherwise processed.
- The data subject withdraws consent to which the processing is based according to point (a) of Article 6(1)
of the GDPR, or point (a) of Article 9(2) of the GDPR, and where there is no other legal ground for the
processing.
- The data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) of the GDPR and there are no
overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or the data subject objects to the processing pursuant to
Article 21(2) of the GDPR.
- The personal data have been unlawfully processed.
- The personal data must be erased for compliance with a legal obligation in Union or Member State law to
which the controller is subject.
- The personal data have been collected in relation to the offer of information society services referred to
in Article 8(1) of the GDPR.
If one of the aforementioned reasons applies, and a data subject wishes to request the erasure of personal
data stored by us, he or she may, at any time, contact any employee of the controller. An employee of our
company shall promptly ensure that the erasure request is complied with immediately.
Where the controller has made personal data public and is obliged pursuant to Article 17(1) to erase the
personal data, the controller, taking account of available technology and the cost of implementation, shall
take reasonable steps, including technical measures, to inform other controllers processing the personal data
that the data subject has requested erasure by such controllers of any links to, or copy or replication of,
those personal data, as far as processing is not required. One of our employees will arrange the necessary
measures in individual cases.
e) Right of restriction of processing
Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller
restriction of processing where one of the following applies:
- The accuracy of the personal data is contested by the data subject, for a period enabling the controller to
verify the accuracy of the personal data.
- The processing is unlawful and the data subject opposes the erasure of the personal data and requests
instead the restriction of their use instead.
- The controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but they are required
by the data subject for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.
- The data subject has objected to processing pursuant to Article 21(1) of the GDPR pending the verification
whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override those of the data subject.
If one of the aforementioned conditions is met, and a data subject wishes to request the restriction of the
processing of personal data stored by us, he or she may at any time contact any employee of the controller.
Our employees will arrange the restriction of the processing.
f) Right to data portability
Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator, to receive the personal data
concerning him or her, which was provided to a controller, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable
format. He or she shall have the right to transmit those data to another controller without hindrance from the
controller to which the personal data have been provided, as long as the processing is based on consent
pursuant to point (a) of Article 6(1) of the GDPR or point (a) of Article 9(2) of the GDPR, or on a contract
pursuant to point (b) of Article 6(1) of the GDPR, and the processing is carried out by automated means, as
long as the processing is not necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in
the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.
Furthermore, in exercising his or her right to data portability pursuant to Article 20(1) of the GDPR, the
data subject shall have the right to have personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another,
where technically feasible and when doing so does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.
In order to assert the right to data portability, the data subject may at any time contact any employee of
our company.
g) Right to object
Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator to object, on grounds relating to
his or her particular situation, at any time, to processing of personal data concerning him or her, which is
based on point (e) or (f) of Article 6(1) of the GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these
provisions.
We shall no longer process the personal data in the event of the objection, unless we can demonstrate
compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override the interests, rights and freedoms of the data
subject, or for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.
If we processe personal data for direct marketing purposes, the data subject shall have the right to object
at any time to processing of personal data concerning him or her for such marketing. This applies to profiling
to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing. If the data subject objects to us to the processing
for direct marketing purposes, we will no longer process the personal data for these purposes.
In addition, the data subject has the right, on grounds relating to his or her particular situation, to
object to processing of personal data concerning him or her by our company for scientific or historical
research purposes, or for statistical purposes pursuant to Article 89(1) of the GDPR, unless the processing is
necessary for the performance of a task carried out for reasons of public interest.
In order to exercise the right to object, the data subject may contact any of our employees In addition, the
data subject is free in the context of the use of information society services, and notwithstanding Directive
2002/58/EC, to use his or her right to object by automated means using technical specifications.
h) Automated individual decision-making, including profiling
Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator not to be subject to a decision
based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning him or her,
or similarly significantly affects him or her, as long as the decision (1) is not is necessary for entering
into, or the performance of, a contract between the data subject and a data controller, or (2) is not
authorised by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject and which also lays down suitable
measures to safeguard the data subject's rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, or (3) is not based on
the data subject's explicit consent.
If the decision (1) is necessary for entering into, or the performance of, a contract between the data
subject and a data controller, or (2) it is based on the data subject's explicit consent, we shall implement
suitable measures to safeguard the data subject's rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, at least the
right to obtain human intervention on the part of the controller, to express his or her point of view and
contest the decision.
If the data subject wishes to exercise the rights concerning automated individual decision-making, he or she
may, at any time, contact us.
i) Right to withdraw data protection consent
Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator to withdraw his or her consent to
processing of his or her personal data at any time.
If the data subject wishes to exercise the right to withdraw the consent, he or she may, at any time, contact
us.
8. DATA PROTECTION PROVISIONS ABOUT THE APPLICATION AND USE OF YOUTUBE
On this website, the controller has integrated components of YouTube. YouTube is an Internet video portal
that enables video publishers to set video clips and other users free of charge, which also provides free
viewing, review and commenting on them. YouTube allows you to publish all kinds of videos, so you can access
both full movies and TV broadcasts, as well as music videos, trailers, and videos made by users via the
Internet portal.
The operating company of YouTube is YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, UNITED STATES. The
YouTube, LLC is a subsidiary of Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, UNITED
STATES.
With each call-up to one of the individual pages of this Internet site, which is operated by the controller
and on which a YouTube component (YouTube video) was integrated, the Internet browser on the information
technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted to download a display of the corresponding
YouTube component. Further information about YouTube may be obtained under
https://www.youtube.com/yt/about/en/. During the course of this technical procedure, YouTube and Google gain
knowledge of what specific sub-page of our website was visited by the data subject.
If the data subject is logged in on YouTube, YouTube recognizes with each call-up to a sub-page that contains
a YouTube video, which specific sub-page of our Internet site was visited by the data subject. This
information is collected by YouTube and Google and assigned to the respective YouTube account of the data
subject.
YouTube and Google will receive information through the YouTube component that the data subject has visited
our website, if the data subject at the time of the call to our website is logged in on YouTube; this occurs
regardless of whether the person clicks on a YouTube video or not. If such a transmission of this information
to YouTube and Google is not desirable for the data subject, the delivery may be prevented if the data subject
logs off from their own YouTube account before a call-up to our website is made.
YouTube's data protection provisions, available at https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/, provide
information about the collection, processing and use of personal data by YouTube and Google.
9. PAYMENT METHOD: DATA PROTECTION PROVISIONS ABOUT THE USE OF PAYPAL AS A PAYMENT PROCESSOR
On this website, the controller has integrated components of PayPal. PayPal is an online payment service
provider. Payments are processed via so-called PayPal accounts, which represent virtual private or business
accounts. PayPal is also able to process virtual payments through credit cards when a user does not have a
PayPal account. A PayPal account is managed via an e-mail address, which is why there are no classic account
numbers. PayPal makes it possible to trigger online payments to third parties or to receive payments. PayPal
also accepts trustee functions and offers buyer protection services.
The European operating company of PayPal is PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. & Cie. S.C.A., 22-24 Boulevard
Royal, 2449 Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
If the data subject chooses "PayPal" as the payment option in the online shop during the ordering
process, we automatically transmit the data of the data subject to PayPal. By selecting this payment option,
the data subject agrees to the transfer of personal data required for payment processing.
The personal data transmitted to PayPal is usually first name, last name, address, email address, IP address,
telephone number, mobile phone number, or other data necessary for payment processing. The processing of the
purchase contract also requires such personal data, which are in connection with the respective order.
The transmission of the data is aimed at payment processing and fraud prevention. The controller will
transfer personal data to PayPal, in particular, if a legitimate interest in the transmission is given. The
personal data exchanged between PayPal and the controller for the processing of the data will be transmitted
by PayPal to economic credit agencies. This transmission is intended for identity and creditworthiness checks.
PayPal will, if necessary, pass on personal data to affiliates and service providers or subcontractors to the
extent that this is necessary to fulfill contractual obligations or for data to be processed in the order.
The data subject has the possibility to revoke consent for the handling of personal data at any time from
PayPal. A revocation shall not have any effect on personal data which must be processed, used or transmitted
in accordance with (contractual) payment processing.
The applicable data protection provisions of PayPal may be retrieved under
https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full.
10. LEGAL BASIS FOR THE PROCESSING
Art. 6(1) lit. a GDPR serves as the legal basis for processing operations for which we obtain consent for a
specific processing purpose. If the processing of personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract
to which the data subject is party, as is the case, for example, when processing operations are necessary for
the supply of goods or to provide any other service, the processing is based on Article 6(1) lit. b GDPR. The
same applies to such processing operations which are necessary for carrying out pre-contractual measures, for
example in the case of inquiries concerning our products or services. Is our company subject to a legal
obligation by which processing of personal data is required, such as for the fulfillment of tax obligations,
the processing is based on Art. 6(1) lit. c GDPR. In rare cases, the processing of personal data may be
necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or of another natural person. This would be the
case, for example, if a visitor were injured in our company and his name, age, health insurance data or other
vital information would have to be passed on to a doctor, hospital or other third party. Then the processing
would be based on Art. 6(1) lit. d GDPR. Finally, processing operations could be based on Article 6(1) lit. f
GDPR. This legal basis is used for processing operations which are not covered by any of the abovementioned
legal grounds, if processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by our company
or by a third party, except where such interests are overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and
freedoms of the data subject which require protection of personal data. Such processing operations are
particularly permissible because they have been specifically mentioned by the European legislator. He
considered that a legitimate interest could be assumed if the data subject is a client of the controller
(Recital 47 Sentence 2 GDPR).
11. THE LEGITIMATE INTERESTS PURSUED BY THE CONTROLLER OR BY A THIRD PARTY
Where the processing of personal data is based on Article 6(1) lit. f GDPR our legitimate interest is to
carry out our business in favor of the well-being of all our employees and the shareholders.
12. PERIOD FOR WHICH THE PERSONAL DATA WILL BE STORED
The criteria used to determine the period of storage of personal data is the respective statutory retention
period. After expiration of that period, the corresponding data is routinely deleted, as long as it is no
longer necessary for the fulfillment of the contract or the initiation of a contract.
13. PROVISION OF PERSONAL DATA AS STATUTORY OR CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENT; REQUIREMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT; OBLIGATION OF THE DATA SUBJECT TO PROVIDE THE PERSONAL DATA; POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES OF FAILURE TO
PROVIDE SUCH DATA
We clarify that the provision of personal data is partly required by law (e.g. tax regulations) or can also
result from contractual provisions (e.g. information on the contractual partner). Sometimes it may be
necessary to conclude a contract that the data subject provides us with personal data, which must subsequently
be processed by us. The data subject is, for example, obliged to provide us with personal data when our
company signs a contract with him or her. The non-provision of the personal data would have the consequence
that the contract with the data subject could not be concluded. Before personal data is provided by the data
subject, the data subject must contact any employee. The employee clarifies to the data subject whether the
provision of the personal data is required by law or contract or is necessary for the conclusion of the
contract, whether there is an obligation to provide the personal data and the consequences of non-provision of
the personal data.
14. EXISTENCE OF AUTOMATED DECISION-MAKING
As a responsible company, we do not use automatic decision-making or profiling.