Privacy Policy
We are very delighted that you
have shown interest in our enterprise. Data protection is of a particularly
high priority for the management of the Grundinvest Real Estate GmbH. The use
of the Internet pages of the Grundinvest Real Estate GmbH is possible without
any indication of personal data; however, if a data subject wants to use
special enterprise services via our website, processing of personal data could
become necessary. If the processing of personal data is necessary and there is no
statutory basis for such processing, we generally obtain consent from the data
subject.
The processing of personal
data, such as the name, address, e-mail address, or telephone number of a data
subject shall always be in line with the General Data Protection Regulation
(GDPR), and in accordance with the country-specific data protection regulations
applicable to the Grundinvest Real Estate GmbH. By means of this data
protection declaration, our enterprise would like to inform the general public
of the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use and
process. Furthermore, data subjects are informed, by means of this data
protection declaration, of the rights to which they are entitled.
As the controller, the
Grundinvest Real Estate GmbH has implemented numerous technical and
organizational measures to ensure the most complete protection of personal data
processed through this website. However, Internet-based data transmissions may
in principle have security gaps, so absolute protection may not be guaranteed.
For this reason, every data subject is free to transfer personal data to us via
alternative means, e.g. by telephone.
1. Definitions
The data protection
declaration of the Grundinvest Real Estate GmbH is based on the terms used by
the European legislator for the adoption of the General Data Protection
Regulation (GDPR). Our data protection declaration should be legible and
understandable for the general public, as well as our customers and business
partners. To ensure this, we would like to first explain the terminology used.
In this data protection
declaration, we use, inter alia, the following terms:
· a)
Personal data
Personal data means any information relating to an identified or
identifiable natural person (“data subject”). An identifiable natural person is
one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference
to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an
online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological,
genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person.
· b) Data subject
Data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person, whose
personal data is processed by the controller responsible for the processing.
· c)
Processing
Processing is any operation or set of operations which is performed on
personal data or on sets of personal data, whether or not by automated means,
such as collection, recording, organisation, structuring, storage, adaptation
or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission,
dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination,
restriction, erasure or destruction.
· d)
Restriction of processing
Restriction of processing is the marking of stored personal data with the
aim of limiting their processing in the future.
· e)
Profiling
Profiling means any form of automated processing of personal data
consisting of the use of personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects
relating to a natural person, in particular to analyse or predict aspects
concerning that natural person's performance at work, economic situation,
health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behaviour, location or
movements.
· f)
Pseudonymisation
Pseudonymisation is the processing of personal data in such a manner that
the personal data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject
without the use of additional information, provided that such additional
information is kept separately and is subject to technical and organisational
measures to ensure that the personal data are not attributed to an identified
or identifiable natural person.
·
g)
Controller or controller responsible for the processing
Controller or controller responsible for the processing is the natural or
legal person, public authority, agency or other body which, alone or jointly
with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal
data; where the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union
or Member State law, the controller or the specific criteria for its nomination
may be provided for by Union or Member State law.
· h)
Processor
Processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other
body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller.
· i)
Recipient
Recipient is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or another
body, to which the personal data are disclosed, whether a third party or not.
However, public authorities which may receive personal data in the framework of
a particular inquiry in accordance with Union or Member State law shall not be
regarded as recipients; the processing of those data by those public
authorities shall be in compliance with the applicable data protection rules
according to the purposes of the processing.
· j)
Third party
Third party is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or body
other than the data subject, controller, processor and persons who, under the
direct authority of the controller or processor, are authorised to process
personal data.
· k)
Consent
Consent of the data subject is any freely given, specific, informed and
unambiguous indication of the data subject's wishes by which he or she, by a
statement or by a clear affirmative action, signifies agreement to the
processing of personal data relating to him or her.
2. Name and
Address of the controller
Controller for the purposes of
the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), other data protection laws
applicable in Member states of the European Union and other provisions related
to data protection is:
Grundinvest Real Estate GmbH
Benrather Str. 7
40213 Düsseldorf
Deutschland
Phone: 0211 9388730
Email: mail@grundinvestgmbh.de
Website:
www.grundinvestgmbh.de
3. Name and
Address of the Data Protection Officer
The Data Protection Officer of
the controller is:
Dr.
Philipp Schulte
Schulte Holding GmbH
Kaiserswerther Str. 199
40474 DÜSSELDORF
Deutschland
Phone: 0211 5989769 0
Email:
info@schulte-holding.com
Website:
www.schulte-holding.com
Any data subject may, at any
time, contact our Data Protection Officer directly with all questions and
suggestions concerning data protection.
4. Cookies
The Internet pages of the
Grundinvest Real Estate GmbH 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,
the Grundinvest Real Estate GmbH 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.
5. Collection of
general data and information
The website of the Grundinvest
Real Estate GmbH 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, the Grundinvest Real Estate GmbH does 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, the Grundinvest Real Estate GmbH analyzes
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.
6. Registration
on our website
The data subject has the
possibility to register on the website of the controller with the indication of
personal data. Which personal data are transmitted to the controller is
determined by the respective input mask used for the registration. The personal
data entered by the data subject are collected and stored exclusively for
internal use by the controller, and for his own purposes. The controller may
request transfer to one or more processors (e.g. a parcel service) that also
uses personal data for an internal purpose which is attributable to the
controller.
By registering on the website
of the controller, the IP address—assigned by the Internet service provider
(ISP) and used by the data subject—date, and time of the registration are also
stored. The storage of this data takes place against the background that this
is the only way to prevent the misuse of our services, and, if necessary, to
make it possible to investigate committed offenses. Insofar, the storage of
this data is necessary to secure the controller. This data is not passed on to
third parties unless there is a statutory obligation to pass on the data, or if
the transfer serves the aim of criminal prosecution.
The registration of the data
subject, with the voluntary indication of personal data, is intended to enable
the controller to offer the data subject contents or services that may only be
offered to registered users due to the nature of the matter in question.
Registered persons are free to change the personal data specified during the
registration at any time, or to have them completely deleted from the data
stock of the controller.
The data controller shall, at
any time, provide information upon request to each data subject as to what
personal data are stored about the data subject. In addition, the data
controller shall correct or erase personal data at the request or indication of
the data subject, insofar as there are no statutory storage obligations. The
entirety of the controller’s employees are available to the data subject in
this respect as contact persons.
7. Subscription
to our newsletters
On the website of the
Grundinvest Real Estate GmbH, users are given the opportunity to subscribe to
our enterprise's newsletter. The input mask used for this purpose determines
what personal data are transmitted, as well as when the newsletter is ordered
from the controller.
The Grundinvest Real Estate
GmbH informs its customers and business partners regularly by means of a
newsletter about enterprise offers. The enterprise's newsletter may only be
received by the data subject if (1) the data subject has a valid e-mail address
and (2) the data subject registers for the newsletter shipping. A confirmation
e-mail will be sent to the e-mail address registered by a data subject for the
first time for newsletter shipping, for legal reasons, in the double opt-in
procedure. This confirmation e-mail is used to prove whether the owner of the
e-mail address as the data subject is authorized to receive the newsletter.
During the registration for
the newsletter, we also store the IP address of the computer system assigned by
the Internet service provider (ISP) and used by the data subject at the time of
the registration, as well as the date and time of the registration. The
collection of this data is necessary in order to understand the (possible)
misuse of the e-mail address of a data subject at a later date, and it
therefore serves the aim of the legal protection of the controller.
The personal data collected as
part of a registration for the newsletter will only be used to send our
newsletter. In addition, subscribers to the newsletter may be informed by
e-mail, as long as this is necessary for the operation of the newsletter
service or a registration in question, as this could be the case in the event
of modifications to the newsletter offer, or in the event of a change in
technical circumstances. There will be no transfer of personal data collected
by the newsletter service to third parties. The subscription to our newsletter
may be terminated by the data subject at any time. The consent to the storage
of personal data, which the data subject has given for shipping the newsletter,
may be revoked at any time. For the purpose of revocation of consent, a
corresponding link is found in each newsletter. It is also possible to
unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time directly on the website of the
controller, or to communicate this to the controller in a different way.
8.
Newsletter-Tracking
The newsletter of the
Grundinvest Real Estate GmbH contains so-called tracking pixels. A tracking
pixel is a miniature graphic embedded in such e-mails, which are sent in HTML
format to enable log file recording and analysis. This allows a statistical
analysis of the success or failure of online marketing campaigns. Based on the
embedded tracking pixel, the Grundinvest Real Estate GmbH may see if and when
an e-mail was opened by a data subject, and which links in the e-mail were called
up by data subjects.
Such personal data collected
in the tracking pixels contained in the newsletters are stored and analyzed by
the controller in order to optimize the shipping of the newsletter, as well as
to adapt the content of future newsletters even better to the interests of the
data subject. These personal data will not be passed on to third parties. Data
subjects are at any time entitled to revoke the respective separate declaration
of consent issued by means of the double-opt-in procedure. After a revocation,
these personal data will be deleted by the controller. The Grundinvest Real
Estate GmbH automatically regards a withdrawal from the receipt of the
newsletter as a revocation.
9. Contact
possibility via the website
The website of the Grundinvest
Real Estate GmbH 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.
10. Comments
function in the blog on the website
The Grundinvest Real Estate
GmbH offers users the possibility to leave individual comments on individual
blog contributions on a blog, which is on the website of the controller. A blog
is a web-based, publicly-accessible portal, through which one or more people
called bloggers or web-bloggers may post articles or write down thoughts in
so-called blogposts. Blogposts may usually be commented by third parties.
If a data subject leaves a
comment on the blog published on this website, the comments made by the data
subject are also stored and published, as well as information on the date of
the commentary and on the user's (pseudonym) chosen by the data subject. In
addition, the IP address assigned by the Internet service provider (ISP) to the
data subject is also logged. This storage of the IP address takes place for
security reasons, and in case the data subject violates the rights of third
parties, or posts illegal content through a given comment. The storage of these
personal data is, therefore, in the own interest of the data controller, so
that he can exculpate in the event of an infringement. This collected personal
data will not be passed to third parties, unless such a transfer is required by
law or serves the aim of the defense of the data controller.
11. Subscription
to comments in the blog on the website
The comments made in the blog
of the Grundinvest Real Estate GmbH may be subscribed to by third parties. In
particular, there is the possibility that a commenter subscribes to the
comments following his comments on a particular blog post.
If a data subject decides to
subscribe to the option, the controller will send an automatic confirmation
e-mail to check the double opt-in procedure as to whether the owner of the
specified e-mail address decided in favor of this option. The option to
subscribe to comments may be terminated at any time.
12. 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.
13. 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:
o
the purposes of the processing;
o
the categories of personal data concerned;
o
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;
o
where possible, the envisaged period for which the personal data will be
stored, or, if not possible, the criteria used to determine that period;
o
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;
o
the existence of the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory
authority;
o
where the personal data are not collected from the data subject, any
available information as to their source;
o
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:
o
The personal data are no longer necessary in relation to the purposes for
which they were collected or otherwise processed.
o
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.
o
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.
o
The personal data have been unlawfully processed.
o
The personal data must be erased for compliance with a legal obligation in
Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject.
o
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 the Grundinvest Real Estate
GmbH, he or she may, at any time, contact any employee of the controller. An
employee of Grundinvest Real Estate GmbH 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. An employees of the Grundinvest Real Estate GmbH
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:
o
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.
o
The processing is unlawful and the data subject opposes the erasure of the
personal data and requests instead the restriction of their use instead.
o
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.
o
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 the
Grundinvest Real Estate GmbH, he or she may at any time contact any employee of
the controller. The employee of the Grundinvest Real Estate GmbH 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 the Grundinvest Real Estate GmbH.
· 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.
The Grundinvest Real Estate GmbH 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 the Grundinvest Real Estate GmbH processes 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 the Grundinvest Real Estate GmbH to the
processing for direct marketing purposes, the Grundinvest Real Estate GmbH 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 the Grundinvest Real Estate GmbH 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
employee of the Grundinvest Real Estate GmbH. 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, the Grundinvest Real Estate GmbH 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 any employee of
the Grundinvest Real Estate GmbH.
·
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 any employee of the Grundinvest Real Estate
GmbH.
14. Data
protection for applications and the application procedures
The data controller shall
collect and process the personal data of applicants for the purpose of the
processing of the application procedure. The processing may also be carried out
electronically. This is the case, in particular, if an applicant submits
corresponding application documents by e-mail or by means of a web form on the
website to the controller. If the data controller concludes an employment
contract with an applicant, the submitted data will be stored for the purpose
of processing the employment relationship in compliance with legal
requirements. If no employment contract is concluded with the applicant by the
controller, the application documents shall be automatically erased two months
after notification of the refusal decision, provided that no other legitimate
interests of the controller are opposed to the erasure. Other legitimate interest
in this relation is, e.g. a burden of proof in a procedure under the General
Equal Treatment Act (AGG).
15. Data
Protection provisions about the application and use of AddThis
On this website, the data
controller has integrated components of the enterprise AddThis. AddThis is a
so-called bookmarking provider. The service allows for simplified bookmarking
of Internet pages via buttons. By clicking on the AddThis component with the
mouse, or by clicking on it, a list of bookmarking and sharing services is
displayed. AddThis is used on over 15 million websites, and the buttons are
displayed, according to the information of the operating enterprise, over 20
billion times a year.
The operating company of
AddThis is AddThis, Inc. 1595 Spring Hill Road, Suite 300, Vienna, VA 22182,
United States.
By calling up one of the
individual pages of the website, which is operated by the controller, and on
which an AddThis component has been integrated, the Internet browser of the
data subject is automatically prompted by the respective AddThis component to
download data from the website www.addthis.com. Within the framework of this
technical procedure, AddThis is informed of the visit and the specific
individual page of this website that was used by the data subject with the help
of information technology. In addition, AddThis is informed about the IP
address of the computer system assigned by the Internet service provider (ISP)
and used by the data subject, the browser type and language, the web page
accessed before our website, the date and the time of the visit to our website.
AddThis uses this data to create anonymous user profiles. The data and
information transmitted to AddThis in this way will enable the enterprise
AddThis, as well as affiliates or their partner-enterprises, to contact
visitors of the web pages of the controller with personalized and
interest-based advertising.
AddThis displays personalized
and interest-based advertising on the basis of a cookie set by the enterprise.
This cookie analyzes the individual surfing behavior of the computer system
used by the data subject. The cookie saves the computer-based outgoing visits
to Internet pages.
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 thus permanently deny
the setting of cookies. Such a setting of the Internet browser used would also
prevent AddThis from setting a cookie on the information technology system of
the data subject. Cookies may also be deleted by AddThis at any time via an
Internet browser or other software programs.
The data subject also has the
possibility of objecting permanently to the processing of personal data by
AddThis. For this purpose, the data subject must click on the opt-out button
under the link http://www.addthis.com/privacy/opt-out, which sets an opt-out
cookie. The opt-out cookie used for this purpose is placed on the information
technology system used by the data subject. If the data subject deletes the
cookies from his system, then the data subject must call up the link again and
set a new opt-out cookie.
With the setting of the
opt-out cookie, however, the possibility exists that the websites of the
controller are not fully usable anymore by the data subject.
The applicable data protection
provisions of AddThis may be accessed under
http://www.addthis.com/privacy/privacy-policy.
16. Data
protection provisions about the application and use of Adobe Analytics
(Omniture) / Adobe marketing cloud
On this website, the controller
has integrated components of the enterprise Adobe. Adobe Analytics (Omniture)
and Adobe Marketing Cloud (hereinafter referred to as "Omniture") is
an instrument that allows for more efficient online marketing and web analysis.
Omniture is part of Adobe Marketing Cloud. Adobe Marketing Cloud enables
real-time analysis of visitor flows on Internet sites. The real-time analysis
includes project reports and allows an ad-hoc analysis of site visitors.
Customer interactions are presented in such a way as to give the controller a
better overview of users' online activities of this website by displaying the
data in simple and interactive dashboards and converting them into reports.
This enables the controller to obtain information in real-time and to identify problems
that occur more quickly.
The operating company for
these services is Adobe Systems Software Ireland Limited, 4-6 Riverwalk,
Citywest Business Campus, Dublin 24, Republic of Ireland.
Omniture sets a cookie on the
information technology system of the data subject (cookies have already been
explained in advance, which may be read above). The controller ensures that the
tracking data transferred to the Adobe data center is anonymized prior to
geolocation. The anonymization is implemented by replacing the last part of the
IP address. The controller has made server-sided settings, which are used to
anonymize the IP address of the data subject prior to processing for
geolocation and range measurement. Adobe will use the data and information
obtained via our website to analyze the user behavior of the data subject on
behalf of the controller. Adobe will also use the data to create reports on
user activity on our behalf, as well as provide other services to our
enterprise related to the use of our website. The IP address of the data
subject is not merged with other personal data by Adobe.
As stated above, 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 thus
permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such a setting of the Internet browser
used would also prevent Omniture from setting a cookie on the information
technology system of the data subject. Cookies may also be deleted by Omniture
at any time via an Internet browser or other software programs.
The data subject also has the
possibility of objecting to and preventing the collection of data generated by
the Adobe cookie on the use of this website and the processing of this data by
Adobe. For this purpose, the data subject must click on the opt-out button
under the link http://www.adobe.com/de/privacy/opt-out.html, which sets an
opt-out cookie. The opt-out cookie used for this purpose is placed on the
information technology system used by the data subject. If the data subject
deletes the cookies from his system, then the data subject must call up the
link again and set a new opt-out cookie.
With the setting of the
opt-out cookie, however, the possibility exists that the websites of the
controller are not fully usable anymore by the data subject.
The applicable data protection
provisions of Adobe may be accessed under http://www.adobe.com/privacy.html.
17. Data
protection provisions about the application and use of Affilinet
On this website, the
controller has integrated components of the enterprise Affilinet. Affilinet is
a German affiliate network, which offers affiliate marketing.
Affiliate marketing is a
web-based form of distribution, which allows commercial operators of Internet
sites, the so-called merchants or advertisers, to show advertising, which will
be paid mostly through click or sale commissions, on third-party Internet sites
that are also called affiliates or publishers. The Merchant provides through
the affiliate network an advertising medium, such as an advertising banner or
other suitable means of Internet advertising, which is subsequently integrated
by an affiliate on its own Internet pages or via other channels such as keyword
advertising or e-mail marketing.
The operating company of Affilinet
is the Affilinet GmbH, Sapporo arc 6-8, 80637 Munich, Germany.
Affilinet sets a cookie on the
information technology system of the data subject. The definition of cookies is
explained above. The tracking cookie by Affilinet stores no personal data. Only
the identification number of the affiliate, that is, the partner mediating the
potential customer, as well as the ordinal number of the visitor of a website
and the clicked advertising medium are stored. The purpose of this data storage
is the processing of commission payments between a merchant and affiliate,
which are processed through the affiliate network, that is Affilinet.
The data subject may, as
stated above, prevent the setting of cookies through our website at any time by
means of a corresponding adjustment of the Internet browser used and, thus,
permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such an adjustment to the Internet
browser used would also prevent Affilinet from setting a cookie on the
information technology system of the data subject. In addition, cookies already
in use by Affilinet may be deleted at any time via a web browser or other
software programs.
The applicable data protection
provisions of Affilinet may be accessed under
https://www.affili.net/uk/footeritem/privacy-policy.
18. Data
protection provisions about the application and use of Econda
On this website, the
controller has integrated components of the enterprise Econda. Econda is a web
analytics service. Web analytics is the collection, gathering and analysis of
data about the behavior of visitors of the websites. A web analysis service
captures, among other things, data pertaining to which website a person has
arrived on via another website (the so-called referrer), which sub-site of the
website was visited, or how often and for what duration a sub-site was viewed.
Web analytics are mainly used for the optimization of a website in order to
carry out a cost-benefit analysis of Internet advertising.
The operating company of
Econda is Econda GmbH, Eisenlohrstr. 43, 76135 Karlsruhe, Germany.
Econda sets a cookie on the
information technology system of the data subject. The definition of cookies is
explained above. With each call up to one of the individual pages of this
Internet site, which is operated by the controller and on which an Econda
component was integrated, the Internet browser on the information technology
system of the data subject is automatically prompted to transmit data for
marketing and optimisation purposes to Econda through the Econda component.
During the course of this technical procedure, Econda obtains data that is used
to create pseudonymous user profiles. The user profiles created in such a way
are used to analyze the behavior of the data subject who has accessed the
website of the controller and are evaluated with the aim of improving and
optimizing the website. The data collected via the Econda component is not used
to identify the data subject without first obtaining separate and explicit
consent from the data subject. These data will not be merged with personal data
or with other data that contain the same pseudonym.
The data subject may, as
stated above, prevent the setting of cookies through our website at any time by
means of a corresponding adjustment of the Internet browser used, and thus permanently
deny the setting of cookies. Such an adjustment to the Internet browser used
would also prevent Econda from setting a cookie on the information technology
system of the data subject. In addition, cookies already set by Econda may be
deleted at any time via a web browser or other software programs.
In addition, the data subject
has the possibility of objecting to a collection of data relating to a use of
this Internet site that are generated by the Econda cookie as well as the
processing of these data by Econda and the chance to preclude any such. For
this purpose, the data subject must press the ‘submit' button under the link
http://www.econda.com/econda/enterprise/data-protection/revocation-of-data-storage/,
which sets the opt-out cookie. The opt-out cookie used for this purpose is
placed on the information technology system used by the data subject. If the
cookies are deleted from the system of the data subject, then the data subject
must call up the link again and set a new opt-out cookie.
With the setting of the
opt-out cookie, however, the possibility exists that the websites of the
controller are not fully usable anymore by the data subject.
The applicable data protection
provisions of Econda may be accessed under http://www.econda.com/econda/enterprise/data-protection/data-privacy-statement/.
19. Data
protection provisions about the application and use of Etracker
On this website, the
controller has integrated components of the enterprise Etracker. Etracker is a
Web analytics service. Web analytics is the collection, gathering and analysis
of data about the behavior of visitors to websites. A web analysis service
captures, among other things, data about from which website a person has
arrived on another website (the so-called referrer), which sub-sites of the
website were visited or how often and for what duration a sub-site was viewed.
Web analytics are mainly used for the optimization of a website and in order to
carry out a cost-benefit analysis of Internet advertising.
The operating company of Etracker
is Etracker GmbH, Erste Brunnenstraße 1, 20459 Hamburg, Germany.
Etracker sets a cookie on the
information technology system of the data subject. The definition of cookies is
explained above. With each call-up to one of the individual pages of this
Internet site, which is operated by the controller and into which an Etracker
component was integrated, the Internet browser on the information technology
system of the data subject is automatically prompted to transmit data for
marketing and optimisation purposes to Etracker through the Etracker component.
During the course of this technical procedure Etracker receives data that is
used to create pseudonymous user profiles. The user profiles created in such a
way are used for the analysis of the behaviour of the data subject, which has
accessed Internet page of the controller and are evaluated with the aim of
improving and optimizing the website. The data collected through the Etracker
component is not used without first obtaining of a separate and explicit
consent of the data subject to identify the data subject. This data is not
merged with personal data or other data which contain the same pseudonym.
The data subject may, as
stated above, at any time prevent the setting of cookies through our website by
means of a corresponding adjustment of the Internet browser used and,
permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such an adjustment to the Internet
browser used would also prevent Etracker from setting a cookie on the
information technology system of the data subject. In addition, cookies already
set by Etracker may be deleted at any time via a Web browser or other software
programs.
In addition, the data subject
has the possibility of objecting to a collection of data relating to a use of
this Internet site that are generated by the Etracker cookie as well as the
processing of these data by Etracker and the chance to preclude such. For this
purpose, the data subject must press the ‘cookie-set’ button under the link
http://www.etracker.de/privacy?sid=58e31c864e66848984dfc79b8f6b51a9&id=privacy&et=V23Jbb&languageId=2,
which sets an opt-out cookie. The opt-out cookie used for this purpose is
placed on the information technology system used by the data subject. If the
cookies are deleted from the system of the data subject, then the data subject
must call up the link again and set a new opt-out cookie.
With the setting of the
opt-out cookie, however, the possibility exists that the websites of the
controller are not fully usable anymore by the data subject.
The applicable data protection
provisions of Etracker may be accessed under
https://www.etracker.com/de/datenschutz.html.
20. Data
protection provisions about the application and use of Facebook
On this website, the
controller has integrated components of the enterprise Facebook. Facebook is a
social network.
A social network is a place
for social meetings on the Internet, an online community, which usually allows
users to communicate with each other and interact in a virtual space. A social
network may serve as a platform for the exchange of opinions and experiences,
or enable the Internet community to provide personal or business-related
information. Facebook allows social network users to include the creation of
private profiles, upload photos, and network through friend requests.
The operating company of
Facebook is Facebook, Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, United States.
If a person lives outside of the United States or Canada, the controller is the
Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2,
Ireland.
With each call-up to one of
the individual pages of this Internet website, which is operated by the
controller and into which a Facebook component (Facebook plug-ins) was
integrated, the web browser on the information technology system of the data
subject is automatically prompted to download display of the corresponding
Facebook component from Facebook through the Facebook component. An overview of
all the Facebook Plug-ins may be accessed under https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/.
During the course of this technical procedure, Facebook is made aware of what
specific sub-site of our website was visited by the data subject.
If the data subject is logged
in at the same time on Facebook, Facebook detects with every call-up to our
website by the data subject—and for the entire duration of their stay on our
Internet site—which specific sub-site of our Internet page was visited by the
data subject. This information is collected through the Facebook component and
associated with the respective Facebook account of the data subject. If the
data subject clicks on one of the Facebook buttons integrated into our website,
e.g. the "Like" button, or if the data subject submits a comment,
then Facebook matches this information with the personal Facebook user account
of the data subject and stores the personal data.
Facebook always receives,
through the Facebook component, information about a visit to our website by the
data subject, whenever the data subject is logged in at the same time on
Facebook during the time of the call-up to our website. This occurs regardless
of whether the data subject clicks on the Facebook component or not. If such a
transmission of information to Facebook is not desirable for the data subject,
then he or she may prevent this by logging off from their Facebook account
before a call-up to our website is made.
The data protection guideline
published by Facebook, which is available at
https://facebook.com/about/privacy/, provides information about the collection,
processing and use of personal data by Facebook. In addition, it is explained
there what setting options Facebook offers to protect the privacy of the data
subject. In addition, different configuration options are made available to
allow the elimination of data transmission to Facebook. These applications may
be used by the data subject to eliminate a data transmission to Facebook.
21. Data
protection provisions about the application and use of Flattr
On this website, the
controller has integrated components of the enterprise Flattr. Flattr is a
social payment service from Sweden, which allows the user to distribute
donations to media providers on the Internet through deposits on a credit
account and by the provision of a monthly budget. The users of the service may
instruct Flattr, by clicking on a Flattr button that is integrated on the
website of a media provider, to distribute its fixed monthly budget to this
media provider.
The operating company of
Flattr is Flattr AB, Box 4111, 203 12 Malmo, Sweden.
With each call-up to one of
the individual pages of this Internet site, which is operated by the controller
and into which a Flattr component was integrated, the Internet browser on the
information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted to
download a display of the corresponding Flattr component from Flattr through
the Flattr component. During the course of this technical procedure, Flattr is
made aware of what specific sub-sites of our website are visited by the data
subject.
If the data subject is logged
in at the same time at Flattr, Flattr detects with each call-up to our website
by the data subject—and for the entire duration of their stay on our Internet
site—what specific sub-site of our Internet page was visited by the data
subject. This information is collected by the Flattr component and associated
with the respective Flattr account of the data subject. If the data subject
clicks on the Flattr button integrated into our website, then this information
is transmitted to Flattr for billing purposes. The data subject has already
agreed to the transmission of such information towards Flattr.
Further information and the
applicable data protection provisions of Flattr may be retrieved under
https://flattr.com/privacy.
22. Data
protection provisions about the application and use of functions of the Amazon
Partner program
On this website, the
controller has integrated Amazon components as a participant in the Amazon
partner program. The Amazon components were created by Amazon with the aim to
mediate customers through advertisements on various websites of the Amazon
group, in particular Amazon.co.uk, Local.Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.de, BuyVIP.com,
Amazon.fr, Amazon.it and Amazon.es in return for the payment of a commission.
By using the Amazon components, the controller may generate advertising
revenue.
The operating company of this
Amazon component is Amazon EU S.à.r.l, 5 Rue Plaetis, L-2338 Luxembourg,
Luxembourg.
Amazon sets a cookie the
information technology system of the data subject. The definition of cookies is
explained above. With each single call-up to one of the individual pages of
this Internet website, which is operated by the controller and in which an
Amazon component was integrated, the Internet browser on the information
technology system of the data subject will automatically submit data for the
purpose of online advertising and the settlement of commissions to Amazon
through the respective Amazon component. During the course of this technical
procedure, Amazon receives personal information that is used to trace the
origin of orders from Amazon, and as a result, to allow the accounting of a
commission. Among other things, Amazon may understand that the data subject has
clicked on an affiliate link on our website.
The data subject may, as
stated above, prevent the setting of cookies through our website at any time by
means of a corresponding adjustment of the web browser used, and thus
permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such an adjustment to the Internet
browser used would also prevent Amazon from setting a cookie on the information
technology system of the data subject. In addition, cookies already in use by
Amazon may be deleted at anytime via a web browser or other software programs.
Further information and the actual
data protection provisions of Amazon may be retrieved under
https://www.amazon.de/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=3312401&language=en_GB.
23. Data
protection provisions about the application and use of functions pertaining to
the collection society WORT (VG WORT)
On this website, the
controller has integrated a tracking pixel. A tracking pixel is a thumbnail
image that is embedded in web pages to enable a log file recording and a log
file analysis so that a statistical analysis may be performed. The integrated
tracking pixels serve the Scalable Central Measurement System (SZMS) of the
collecting society WORT (VG Wort).
The Scalable Central
Measurement System is operated by INFOnline GmbH, Forum Bonn Nord, Brühler Str.
9, 53119 Bonn.
The Scalable Central
Measurement System is used to determine with statistical key figures, the
probability of the copying of texts. The embedded tracking pixel ensures that
the collecting society WORT may detect whether, when, and how various users
(including the data subject) opened our website and what content was retrieved.
The data obtained using the
Scalable Central Measurement System is collected anonymously. To capture the
traffic, either a so-called session cookie is created for the purpose of
recognition of the users of a website, that is a signature, which consists of
various automatically transmitted information, or alternative methods are used.
The IP address of the Internet connection used by the data subject is collected
only in anonymised form and processed. The data subject is not identified at
any time.
The data subject may, as
stated above, prevent the setting of cookies through our website at any time by
means of a corresponding adjustment of the web browser used and thus contradict
the setting of cookies permanently. Such an adjustment to the Internet browser
used would also prevent VG Wort from setting a cookie on the information
technology system of the data subject. In addition, cookies already in use by
VG Wort may be deleted at any time via a web browser or other software
programs.
In addition, the data subject
has the possibility of objecting to a collection of data generated by VG Wort
related to the use of this website, as well as to the processing of these data
through VG Wort and the chance to preclude any such. For this purpose, the data
subject must press the ‘opt-out’ button under the link http://optout.ioam.de,
which sets an opt-out cookie. The opt-out cookie used for this purpose is
placed on the information technology system used by the data subject. If the
cookies are deleted on the system of the data subject, then the data subject
must call up the link again and set a new opt-out cookie.
With the setting of the
opt-out cookie, however, the possibility exists that the websites of the controller
are not fully usable anymore by the data subject.
The applicable data protection
provisions of INFOnline may be accessed under
https://www.infonline.de/datenschutz/.
24. Data
protection provisions about the application and use of Getty Images Photos
On this website, the
controller has integrated components of the enterprise Getty Images. Getty
Images is an American picture agency. A picture agency is an enterprise which
provides images and other image material on the market. Generally, picture
agencies market photographs, illustrations and footage. A picture agency
licenses different customers, in particular Internet website operators, editors
of print and television media and advertising agencies, the images used by
them.
The operating company of the Getty
Images components is Getty Images International, 1st floor, The Herbert
Building, The Park, Carrickmines, Dublin 18, Ireland.
Getty Images allows the
embedding of stock images (where possibly free of charge). Embedding is the
inclusion or integration of any specific foreign content, e.g. text, video or
image data provided by a foreign website, and then appears on the own website.
A so-called embedded code is used to embed. An embedded code is an HTML code
that is integrated into a website from a website owner. When an embedded code
is integrated by a website owner, the external content of the other website is
displayed by default immediately, as long as a website is visited. To display
third-party content, the external content is loaded directly from the other
Internet site. Getty Images provides further information about the embedded of
content under http://www.gettyimages.de/resources/embed.
Through the technical
implementation of the embedded code, which allows the image display of the
images of Getty Images, the IP address of the Internet connection, through
which the data subject accesses our website, is transmitted to Getty Images.
Further, Getty Images collects our website, browser type, browser language, and
time and length of access. In addition, Getty Images may collect navigation
information, which is information about which of our subpages have been visited
by the data subject and which links have been clicked on, as well as other
interactions that the data subject has carried out when visiting our website.
This data may be stored and analyzed by Getty Images.
Further information and the
applicable data protection provisions of Getty Images may be retrieved under
https://www.gettyimages.de/company/privacy-policy.
25. Data
protection provisions about the application and use of Google AdSense
On this website, the
controller has integrated Google AdSense. Google AdSense is an online service
which allows the placement of advertising on third-party sites. Google AdSense
is based on an algorithm that selects advertisements displayed on third-party
sites to match with the content of the respective third-party site. Google
AdSense allows an interest-based targeting of the Internet user, which is
implemented by means of generating individual user profiles.
The operating company of
Google's AdSense component is Alphabet Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain
View, CA 94043-1351, United States.
The purpose of Google's
AdSense component is the integration of advertisements on our website. Google
AdSense places a cookie on the information technology system of the data
subject. The definition of cookies is explained above. With the setting of the
cookie, Alphabet Inc. is enabled to analyze the use of our website. With each
call-up to one of the individual pages of this Internet site, which is operated
by the controller and into which a Google AdSense component is integrated, the
Internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject will
automatically submit data through the Google AdSense component for the purpose
of online advertising and the settlement of commissions to Alphabet Inc. During
the course of this technical procedure, the enterprise Alphabet Inc. gains
knowledge of personal data, such as the IP address of the data subject, which serves
Alphabet Inc., inter alia, to understand the origin of visitors and clicks and
subsequently create commission settlements.
The data subject may, as
stated above, prevent the setting of cookies through our website at any time by
means of a corresponding adjustment of the web browser used and thus
permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such an adjustment to the Internet
browser used would also prevent Alphabet Inc. from setting a cookie on the
information technology system of the data subject. Additionally, cookies
already in use by Alphabet Inc. may be deleted at any time via a web browser or
other software programs.
Furthermore, Google AdSense
also uses so-called tracking pixels. A tracking pixel is a miniature graphic
that is embedded in web pages to enable a log file recording and a log file
analysis through which a statistical analysis may be performed. Based on the
embedded tracking pixels, Alphabet Inc. is able to determine if and when a
website was opened by a data subject, and which links were clicked on by the
data subject. Tracking pixels serve, inter alia, to analyze the flow of
visitors on a website.
Through Google AdSense,
personal data and information—which also includes the IP address, and is
necessary for the collection and accounting of the displayed advertisements—is
transmitted to Alphabet Inc. in the United States of America. These personal
data will be stored and processed in the United States of America. The Alphabet
Inc. may disclose the collected personal data through this technical procedure
to third parties.
Google AdSense is further
explained under the following link
https://www.google.com/intl/en/adsense/start/.
26. Data
protection provisions about the application and use of Google Analytics (with
anonymization function)
On this website, the
controller has integrated the component of Google Analytics (with the
anonymizer function). Google Analytics is a web analytics service. Web
analytics is the collection, gathering, and analysis of data about the behavior
of visitors to websites. A web analysis service collects, inter alia, data
about the website from which a person has come (the so-called referrer), which
sub-pages were visited, or how often and for what duration a sub-page was
viewed. Web analytics are mainly used for the optimization of a website and in
order to carry out a cost-benefit analysis of Internet advertising.
The operator of the Google
Analytics component is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA
94043-1351, United States.
For the web analytics through
Google Analytics the controller uses the application "_gat.
_anonymizeIp". By means of this application the IP address of the Internet
connection of the data subject is abridged by Google and anonymised when
accessing our websites from a Member State of the European Union or another
Contracting State to the Agreement on the European Economic Area.
The purpose of the Google
Analytics component is to analyze the traffic on our website. Google uses the
collected data and information, inter alia, to evaluate the use of our website
and to provide online reports, which show the activities on our websites, and
to provide other services concerning the use of our Internet site for us.
Google Analytics places a
cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. The definition
of cookies is explained above. With the setting of the cookie, Google is
enabled to analyze the use of our website. With each call-up to one of the
individual pages of this Internet site, which is operated by the controller and
into which a Google Analytics component was integrated, the Internet browser on
the information technology system of the data subject will automatically submit
data through the Google Analytics component for the purpose of online
advertising and the settlement of commissions to Google. During the course of
this technical procedure, the enterprise Google gains knowledge of personal
information, such as the IP address of the data subject, which serves Google,
inter alia, to understand the origin of visitors and clicks, and subsequently
create commission settlements.
The cookie is used to store
personal information, such as the access time, the location from which the
access was made, and the frequency of visits of our website by the data
subject. With each visit to our Internet site, such personal data, including
the IP address of the Internet access used by the data subject, will be
transmitted to Google in the United States of America. These personal data are
stored by Google in the United States of America. Google may pass these
personal data collected through the technical procedure to third parties.
The data subject may, as
stated above, prevent the setting of cookies through our website at any time by
means of a corresponding adjustment of the web browser used and thus
permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such an adjustment to the Internet
browser used would also prevent Google Analytics from setting a cookie on the
information technology system of the data subject. In addition, cookies already
in use by Google Analytics may be deleted at any time via a web browser or
other software programs.
In addition, the data subject
has the possibility of objecting to a collection of data that are generated by
Google Analytics, which is related to the use of this website, as well as the
processing of this data by Google and the chance to preclude any such. For this
purpose, the data subject must download a browser add-on under the link
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout and install it. This browser add-on tells
Google Analytics through a JavaScript, that any data and information about the
visits of Internet pages may not be transmitted to Google Analytics. The
installation of the browser add-ons is considered an objection by Google. If
the information technology system of the data subject is later deleted,
formatted, or newly installed, then the data subject must reinstall the browser
add-ons to disable Google Analytics. If the browser add-on was uninstalled by
the data subject or any other person who is attributable to their sphere of
competence, or is disabled, it is possible to execute the reinstallation or
reactivation of the browser add-ons.
Further information and the
applicable data protection provisions of Google may be retrieved under
https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/ and under
http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/us.html. Google Analytics is further
explained under the following Link https://www.google.com/analytics/.
27. Data
protection provisions about the application and use of Google Remarketing
On this website, the
controller has integrated Google Remarketing services. Google Remarketing is a
feature of Google AdWords, which allows an enterprise to display advertising to
Internet users who have previously resided on the enterprise's Internet site.
The integration of Google Remarketing therefore allows an enterprise to create
user-based advertising and thus shows relevant advertisements to interested
Internet users.
The operating company of the
Google Remarketing services is the Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy,
Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, United States.
The purpose of Google
Remarketing is the insertion of interest-relevant advertising. Google
Remarketing allows us to display ads on the Google network or on other
websites, which are based on individual needs and matched to the interests of
Internet users.
Google Remarketing sets a
cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. The definition
of cookies is explained above. With the setting of the cookie, Google enables a
recognition of the visitor of our website if he calls up consecutive web pages,
which are also a member of the Google advertising network. With each call-up to
an Internet site on which the service has been integrated by Google
Remarketing, the web browser of the data subject identifies automatically with
Google. During the course of this technical procedure, Google receives personal
information, such as the IP address or the surfing behaviour of the user, which
Google uses, inter alia, for the insertion of interest relevant advertising.
The cookie is used to store
personal information, e.g. the Internet pages visited by the data subject. Each
time we visit our Internet pages, personal data, including the IP address of
the Internet access used by the data subject, is transmitted to Google in the
United States of America. These personal data are stored by Google in the
United States of America. Google may pass these personal data collected through
the technical procedure to third parties.
The data subject may, as
stated above, prevent the setting of cookies through our website at any time by
means of a corresponding adjustment of the web browser used and thus
permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such an adjustment to the Internet
browser used would also prevent Google from setting a cookie on the information
technology system of the data subject. In addition, cookies already in use by
Google may be deleted at any time via a web browser or other software programs.
In addition, the data subject
has the possibility of objecting to the interest-based advertising by Google.
For this purpose, the data subject must call up the link to
www.google.de/settings/ads and make the desired settings on each Internet
browser used by the data subject.
Further information and the
actual data protection provisions of Google may be retrieved under
https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/.
28. Data
protection provisions about the application and use of Google+
On this website, the
controller has integrated the Google+ button as a component. Google+ is a
so-called social network. A social network is a social meeting place on the
Internet, an online community, which usually allows users to communicate with
each other and interact in a virtual space. A social network may serve as a
platform for the exchange of opinions and experiences, or enable the Internet
community to provide personal or business-related information. Google+ allows
users of the social network to include the creation of private profiles, upload
photos and network through friend requests.
The operating company of
Google+ is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351,
UNITED STATES.
With each call-up to one of
the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the controller and
on which a Google+ button has been integrated, the Internet browser on the
information technology system of the data subject automatically downloads a
display of the corresponding Google+ button of Google through the respective
Google+ button component. During the course of this technical procedure, Google
is made aware of what specific sub-page of our website was visited by the data
subject. More detailed information about Google+ is available under
https://developers.google.com/+/.
If the data subject is logged
in at the same time to Google+, Google recognizes with each call-up to our
website by the data subject and for the entire duration of his or her stay on
our Internet site, which specific sub-pages of our Internet page were visited
by the data subject. This information is collected through the Google+ button
and Google matches this with the respective Google+ account associated with the
data subject.
If the data subject clicks on
the Google+ button integrated on our website and thus gives a Google+ 1
recommendation, then Google assigns this information to the personal Google+
user account of the data subject and stores the personal data. Google stores
the Google+ 1 recommendation of the data subject, making it publicly available
in accordance with the terms and conditions accepted by the data subject in
this regard. Subsequently, a Google+ 1 recommendation given by the data subject
on this website together with other personal data, such as the Google+ account
name used by the data subject and the stored photo, is stored and processed on
other Google services, such as search-engine results of the Google search
engine, the Google account of the data subject or in other places, e.g. on
Internet pages, or in relation to advertisements. Google is also able to link
the visit to this website with other personal data stored on Google. Google
further records this personal information with the purpose of improving or
optimizing the various Google services.
Through the Google+ button,
Google receives information that the data subject visited our website, if the
data subject at the time of the call-up to our website is logged in to Google+.
This occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks or doesn’t click on
the Google+ button.
If the data subject does not
wish to transmit personal data to Google, he or she may prevent such
transmission by logging out of his Google+ account before calling up our
website.
Further information and the
data protection provisions of Google may be retrieved under https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/.
More references from Google about the Google+ 1 button may be obtained under
https://developers.google.com/+/web/buttons-policy.
29. Data
protection provisions about the application and use of Google-AdWords
On this website, the
controller has integrated Google AdWords. Google AdWords is a service for
Internet advertising that allows the advertiser to place ads in Google search
engine results and the Google advertising network. Google AdWords allows an
advertiser to pre-define specific keywords with the help of which an ad on
Google's search results only then displayed, when the user utilizes the search
engine to retrieve a keyword-relevant search result. In the Google Advertising
Network, the ads are distributed on relevant web pages using an automatic
algorithm, taking into account the previously defined keywords.
The operating company of
Google AdWords is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA
94043-1351, UNITED STATES.
The purpose of Google AdWords is
the promotion of our website by the inclusion of relevant advertising on the
websites of third parties and in the search engine results of the search engine
Google and an insertion of third-party advertising on our website.
If a data subject reaches our
website via a Google ad, a conversion cookie is filed on the information
technology system of the data subject through Google. The definition of cookies
is explained above. A conversion cookie loses its validity after 30 days and is
not used to identify the data subject. If the cookie has not expired, the
conversion cookie is used to check whether certain sub-pages, e.g, the shopping
cart from an online shop system, were called up on our website. Through the
conversion cookie, both Google and the controller can understand whether a
person who reached an AdWords ad on our website generated sales, that is,
executed or canceled a sale of goods.
The data and information
collected through the use of the conversion cookie is used by Google to create
visit statistics for our website. These visit statistics are used in order to
determine the total number of users who have been served through AdWords ads to
ascertain the success or failure of each AdWords ad and to optimize our AdWords
ads in the future. Neither our company nor other Google AdWords advertisers
receive information from Google that could identify the data subject.
The conversion cookie stores
personal information, e.g. the Internet pages visited by the data subject. Each
time we visit our Internet pages, personal data, including the IP address of
the Internet access used by the data subject, is transmitted to Google in the
United States of America. These personal data are stored by Google in the
United States of America. Google may pass these personal data collected through
the technical procedure to third parties.
The data subject may, at any
time, prevent the setting of cookies by our website, as stated above, by means
of a corresponding setting of the Internet browser used and thus permanently
deny the setting of cookies. Such a setting of the Internet browser used would
also prevent Google from placing a conversion cookie on the information
technology system of the data subject. In addition, a cookie set by Google
AdWords may be deleted at any time via the Internet browser or other software
programs.
The data subject has a
possibility of objecting to the interest based advertisement of Google.
Therefore, the data subject must access from each of the browsers in use the
link www.google.de/settings/ads and set the desired settings.
Further information and the
applicable data protection provisions of Google may be retrieved under
https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/.
30. Data
protection provisions about the application and use of Instagram
On this website, the
controller has integrated components of the service Instagram. Instagram is a
service that may be qualified as an audiovisual platform, which allows users to
share photos and videos, as well as disseminate such data in other social
networks.
The operating company of the
services offered by Instagram is Instagram LLC, 1 Hacker Way, Building 14 First
Floor, Menlo Park, CA, 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 an Instagram component (Insta button) was integrated, the Internet
browser on the information technology system of the data subject is
automatically prompted to the download of a display of the corresponding
Instagram component of Instagram. During the course of this technical
procedure, Instagram becomes aware of what specific sub-page of our website was
visited by the data subject.
If the data subject is logged
in at the same time on Instagram, Instagram detects with every call-up to our
website by the data subject—and for the entire duration of their stay on our
Internet site—which specific sub-page of our Internet page was visited by the
data subject. This information is collected through the Instagram component and
is associated with the respective Instagram account of the data subject. If the
data subject clicks on one of the Instagram buttons integrated on our website,
then Instagram matches this information with the personal Instagram user
account of the data subject and stores the personal data.
Instagram receives information
via the Instagram component that the data subject has visited our website
provided that the data subject is logged in at Instagram at the time of the
call to our website. This occurs regardless of whether the person clicks on the
Instagram button or not. If such a transmission of information to Instagram is
not desirable for the data subject, then he or she can prevent this by logging
off from their Instagram account before a call-up to our website is made.
Further information and the
applicable data protection provisions of Instagram may be retrieved under
https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388 and
https://www.instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/.
31. Data
protection provisions about the application and use of Jetpack for WordPress
On this website, the
controller has integrated Jetpack. Jetpack is a WordPress plug-in, which
provides additional features to the operator of a website based on WordPress.
Jetpack allows the Internet site operator, inter alia, an overview of the
visitors of the site. By displaying related posts and publications, or the
ability to share content on the page, it is also possible to increase visitor
numbers. In addition, security features are integrated into Jetpack, so a
Jetpack-using site is better protected against brute-force attacks. Jetpack
also optimizes and accelerates the loading of images on the website.
The operating company of
Jetpack Plug-Ins for WordPress is the Automattic Inc., 132 Hawthorne Street,
San Francisco, CA 94107, UNITED STATES. The operating enterprise uses the
tracking technology created by Quantcast Inc., 201 Third Street, San Francisco,
CA 94103, UNITED STATES.
Jetpack sets a cookie on the
information technology system used by the data subject. The definition of cookies
is explained above. With each call-up to one of the individual pages of this
Internet site, which is operated by the controller and on which a Jetpack
component was integrated, the Internet browser on the information technology
system of the data subject is automatically prompted to submit data through the
Jetpack component for analysis purposes to Automattic. During the course of
this technical procedure Automattic receives data that is used to create an
overview of website visits. The data obtained in this way serves the analysis
of the behaviour of the data subject, which has access to the Internet page of
the controller and is analyzed with the aim to optimize the website. The data
collected through the Jetpack component is not used to identify the data
subject without a prior obtaining of a separate express consent of the data
subject. The data comes also to the notice of Quantcast. Quantcast uses the
data for the same purposes as Automattic.
The data subject can, as
stated above, prevent the setting of cookies through our website at any time by
means of a corresponding adjustment of the web browser used and thus
permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such an adjustment to the Internet
browser used would also prevent Automattic/Quantcast from setting a cookie on
the information technology system of the data subject. In addition, cookies
already in use by Automattic/Quantcast may be deleted at any time via a web
browser or other software programs.
In addition, the data subject
has the possibility of objecting to a collection of data relating to a use of
this Internet site that are generated by the Jetpack cookie as well as the
processing of these data by Automattic/Quantcast and the chance to preclude any
such. For this purpose, the data subject must press the ‘opt-out’ button under
the link https://www.quantcast.com/opt-out/ which sets an opt-out cookie. The
opt-out cookie set with this purpose is placed on the information technology
system used by the data subject. If the cookies are deleted on the system of
the data subject, then the data subject must call up the link again and set a
new opt-out cookie.
With the setting of the
opt-out cookie, however, the possibility exists that the websites of the
controller are not fully usable anymore by the data subject.
The applicable data protection
provisions of Automattic may be accessed under https://automattic.com/privacy/.
The applicable data protection provisions of Quantcast can be accessed under
https://www.quantcast.com/privacy/.
32. Data
protection provisions about the application and use of LinkedIn
The controller has integrated
components of the LinkedIn Corporation on this website. LinkedIn is a web-based
social network that enables users with existing business contacts to connect
and to make new business contacts. Over 400 million registered people in more
than 200 countries use LinkedIn. Thus, LinkedIn is currently the largest
platform for business contacts and one of the most visited websites in the
world.
The operating company of
LinkedIn is LinkedIn Corporation, 2029 Stierlin Court Mountain View, CA 94043,
UNITED STATES. For privacy matters outside of the UNITED STATES LinkedIn
Ireland, Privacy Policy Issues, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland,
is responsible.
With each call-up to one of
the individual pages of this Internet site, which is operated by the controller
and on which a LinkedIn component (LinkedIn plug-in) was integrated, the
Internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is
automatically prompted to the download of a display of the corresponding
LinkedIn component of LinkedIn. Further information about the LinkedIn plug-in
may be accessed under https://developer.linkedin.com/plugins. During the course
of this technical procedure, LinkedIn gains knowledge of what specific sub-page
of our website was visited by the data subject.
If the data subject is logged
in at the same time on LinkedIn, LinkedIn detects with every call-up to our
website by the data subject—and for the entire duration of their stay on our
Internet site—which specific sub-page of our Internet page was visited by the
data subject. This information is collected through the LinkedIn component and
associated with the respective LinkedIn account of the data subject. If the
data subject clicks on one of the LinkedIn buttons integrated on our website,
then LinkedIn assigns this information to the personal LinkedIn user account of
the data subject and stores the personal data.
LinkedIn receives information
via the LinkedIn component that the data subject has visited our website,
provided that the data subject is logged in at LinkedIn at the time of the
call-up to our website. This occurs regardless of whether the person clicks on
the LinkedIn button or not. If such a transmission of information to LinkedIn
is not desirable for the data subject, then he or she may prevent this by
logging off from their LinkedIn account before a call-up to our website is
made.
LinkedIn provides under
https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls the possibility to
unsubscribe from e-mail messages, SMS messages and targeted ads, as well as the
ability to manage ad settings. LinkedIn also uses affiliates such as Eire,
Google Analytics, BlueKai, DoubleClick, Nielsen, Comscore, Eloqua, and Lotame.
The setting of such cookies may be denied under
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy. The applicable privacy policy for
LinkedIn is available under https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy. The
LinkedIn Cookie Policy is available under https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy.
33. Data
protection provisions about the application and use of LiveZilla
On this website, the
controller has integrated the LiveZilla component. LiveZilla is a live support
help desk software that enables direct communication in real time (so-called
live chat) with visitors of their own Internet page.
The developer of the LiveZilla
component is LiveZilla GmbH, Byk-Gulden-Straße 18, 78224 Singen, Germany.
With each single call-up to
our website, which is equipped with a LiveZilla component, this component
collects data with the purpose of operating the live chat system and analyzing
the operation of the system. Further information about LiveZilla may be
retrieved under http://www.livezilla.net/home/en/.
The LiveZilla component sets a
cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. The definition
of cookies is explained above. Pseudonymised user profiles may be created with
the help of the LiveZilla cookie. Such pseudonymised usage profiles may be used
by the controller to conduct an analysis of visitor behavior as well as analyze
and maintain a proper operation of the live chat system. The analysis is also
improving our offers. The data collected through the LiveZilla component is not
used to identify the data subject without first obtaining of a separate express
consent of the data subject. These data are not merged with personal data or
other data which contain the same pseudonym.
The data subject may, as
stated above, prevent the setting of cookies through our website at any time by
means of a corresponding adjustment of the web browser used and thus
permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such an adjustment to the Internet
browser used would also prevent the LiveZilla component from setting a cookie
on the information technology system of the data subject. In addition, cookies
already in use by the LiveZilla component may be deleted at any time via a web
browser or other software programs.
The applicable data protection
provisions of LiveZilla GmbH may be accessed under
https://www.livezilla.net/disclaimer/en/.
34. Data
protection provisions about the application and use of Myspace
On this website, the
controller has integrated components of MySpace LLC. MySpace is a so-called
social network. A social network is an Internet social meeting place, an online
community that allows users to communicate and interact with each other in a
virtual space. A social network can serve as a platform for the exchange of
opinions and experiences or allow the Internet community to provide personal or
company-related information. MySpace allows users of the social network to
create free blogs or groups of users, including photos and videos.
The operating company of
MySpace is MySpace LLC, 8391 Beverly Blvd., #349, Los Angeles, California
90048, 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 MySpace component (MySpace plug-in) was integrated, the Internet
browser on the information technology system of the data subject is
automatically prompted to the download through the respective MySpace component
a display of the corresponding MySpace component of MySpace. Further
information about MySpace is available under https://myspace.com. During the
course of this technical procedure, MySpace gains knowledge of what specific
sub-page of our website is visited by the data subject.
If the data subject is logged
in at the same time on MySpace, MySpace detects with every call-up to our
website by the data subject—and for the entire duration of their stay on our
Internet site—which specific sub-page of our Internet page was visited by the
data subject. This information is collected through the MySpace component and
associated with the respective MySpace account of the data subject. If the data
subject clicks on one of the MySpace buttons, integrated on our website, then
MySpace assigns this information with the personal MySpace user account of the
data subject and stores the personal data.
MySpace receives information
via the MySpace component that the data subject has visited our website,
provided that the data subject is logged in at MySpace at the time of the call
to our website. This occurs regardless of whether the person clicks on the MySpace
component or not. If such a transmission of information to MySpace is not
desirable for the data subject, then he or she may prevent this by logging off
from their MySpace account before a call-up to our website is made.
The data protection guideline
published by MySpace, which is available under
https://myspace.com/pages/privacy, provides information on the collection,
processing and use of personal data by MySpace.
35. Data
protection provisions about the application and use of Pinterest
On this website, the
controller has integrated components of Pinterest Inc. Pinterest is a so-called
social network. A social network is an Internet social meeting place, an online
community that allows users to communicate and interact with each other in a
virtual space. A social network may serve as a platform for the exchange of
opinions and experiences, or allow the Internet community to provide personal
or company-related information. Pinterest enables the users of the social
network to publish, inter alia, picture collections and individual pictures as
well as descriptions on virtual pinboards (so-called pins), which can then be
shared by other user's (so-called re-pins) or commented on.
The operating company of
Pinterest is Pinterest Inc., 808 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA 94103,
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 Pinterest component (Pinterest plug-in) was integrated, the
Internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject
automatically prompted to download through the respective Pinterest component a
display of the corresponding Pinterest component. Further information on
Pinterest is available under https://pinterest.com/. During the course of this
technical procedure, Pinterest gains knowledge of what specific sub-page of our
website is visited by the data subject.
If the data subject is logged
in at the same time on Pinterest, Pinterest detects with every call-up to our
website by the data subject—and for the entire duration of their stay on our
Internet site—which specific sub-page of our Internet page was visited by the
data subject. This information is collected through the Pinterest component and
associated with the respective Pinterest account of the data subject. If the
data subject clicks on one of the Pinterest buttons, integrated on our website,
then Pinterest assigns this information to the personal Pinterest user account
of the data subject and stores the personal data.
Pinterest receives information
via the Pinterest component that the data subject has visited our website,
provided that the data subject is logged in at Pinterest at the time of the
call-up to our website. This occurs regardless of whether the person clicks on
the Pinterest component or not. If such a transmission of information to
Pinterest is not desirable for the data subject, then he or she may prevent
this by logging off from their Pinterest account before a call-up to our
website is made.
The data protection guideline
published by Pinterest, which is available under
https://about.pinterest.com/privacy-policy, provides information on the
collection, processing and use of personal data by Pinterest.
36. Data
protection provisions about the application and use of Matomo
On this website, the
controller has integrated the Matomo component. Matomo is an open-source
software tool for web analysis. Web analysis is the collection, gathering and
evaluation of data on the behavior of visitors from Internet sites. A web
analysis tool collects, inter alia, data on the website from which a data
subject came to a website (so-called referrer), which pages of the website were
accessed or how often and for which period of time a sub-page was viewed. A web
analysis is mainly used for the optimization of a website and the cost-benefit
analysis of Internet advertising.
The software is operated on
the server of the controller, the data protection-sensitive log files are
stored exclusively on this server.
The purpose of the Matomo
component is the analysis of the visitor flows on our website. The controller
uses the obtained data and information, inter alia, to evaluate the use of this
website in order to compile online reports, which show the activities on our
Internet pages.
Matomo sets a cookie on the
information technology system of the data subject. The definition of cookies is
explained above. With the setting of the cookie, an analysis of the use of our
website is enabled. With each call-up to one of the individual pages of this
website, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the data
subject is automatically through the Matomo component prompted to submit data
for the purpose of online analysis to our server. During the course of this
technical procedure, we obtain knowledge about personal information, such as
the IP address of the data subject, which serves to understand the origin of
visitors and clicks.
The cookie is used to store
personal information, such as the access time, the location from which access
was made, and the frequency of visits to our website. With each visit of our
Internet pages, these personal data, including the IP address of the Internet
access used by the data subject, are transferred to our server. These personal
data will be stored by us. We do not forward this personal data to third
parties.
The data subject may, as
stated above, prevent the setting of cookies through our website at any time by
means of a corresponding adjustment of the web browser used and thus
permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such an adjustment to the used
Internet browser would also prevent Matomo from setting a cookie on the
information technology system of the data subject. In addition, cookies already
in use by Matomo may be deleted at any time via a web browser or other software
programs.
In addition, the data subject
has the possibility of objecting to a collection of data relating to a use of
this Internet site that are generated by Matomo as well as the processing of
these data by Matomo and the chance to preclude any such. For this, the data
subject must set a "Do Not Track" option in the browser.
With each setting of the
opt-out cookie, however, there is the possibility that the websites of the
controller are no longer fully usable for the data subject.
Further information and the
applicable data protection provisions of Matomo may be retrieved under
https://matomo.org/privacy/.
37. Data
protection provisions about the application and use of Shariff
On this website, the
controller has integrated the component of Shariff. The Shariff component
provides social media buttons that are compliant with data protection. Shariff
was developed for the German computer magazine c't and is published by GitHub,
Inc.
The developers of the
component is GitHub, Inc. 88 Colin P. Kelly Junior Street, San Francisco, CA
94107, United States.
Typically, the button
solutions provided by the social networks already transmits personal data to
the respective social network, when a user visits a website in which a social
media button was integrated. By using the Shariff component, personal data is
only transferred to social networks, when the visitor actively activates one of
the social media buttons. Further information on the Shariff component may be
found in the computer magazine c't under
http://www.heise.de/newsticker/meldung/Datenschutz-und-Social-Media-Der-ct-Shariff-ist-im-Usatz-2470103.
Html provided. The use of the Shariff component is intended to protect the
personal data of the visitors of our website and to enable us to integrate a
button solution for social networks on this website.
Further information and the
applicable data protection provisions of GitHub are retrievable under
https://help.github.com/articles/github-privacy-policy/.
38. Data
protection provisions about the application and use of SlideShare
On this website, the
controller has integrated SlideShare components. LinkedIn SlideShare as a file
hosting service allows you to exchange and archive presentations and other
documents, such as PDF files, videos, and webinars. The file hosting service
allows users to upload media content in all popular formats, with the documents
either publicly-accessible or private-labeled.
The operating company of
SlideShare is LinkedIn Corporation, 2029 Stierlin Court Mountain View, CA
94043, United States. For privacy matters outside of the United States the
LinkedIn Ireland, Privacy Policy Issues, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2,
Ireland, is responsible.
LinkedIn SlideShare provides
so-called embedded codes for the media content (e.g. presentations, PDF files,
videos, photos, etc.) stored there. Embedded codes are program codes that are
embedded in the Internet pages to display external content on their own
website. Embedded codes allow content to be reproduced on its own website
without storing it on its own server, possibly violating the right of
reproduction of the respective author of the content. A further advantage of
the use of an embedded code is that the respective operator of a website does
not use its own storage space and the own server is thereby relieved. An
embedded code may be integrated at any point on another website so that an
external content may also be inserted within the own text. The purpose of using
LinkedIn SlideShare is to relieve our server and to avoid copyright
infringements, while at the same time using third-party content.
With each call-up to our
Internet site, which is equipped with a SlideShare component (embedded code),
this component prompts the browser that you are using to download the according
embedded data from SlideShare. During the course of this technical procedure,
LinkedIn gains knowledge of which specific sub-page of our website is visited
by the data subject.
If the data subject is logged
in on SlideShare at the same time, SlideShare recognizes with each call-up to
our website by the data subject and for the entire duration of their stay on
our Internet site which specific sub-page was visited by the data subject. This
information is collected by SlideShare and assigned to the respective
SlideShare account of the data subject through LinkedIn.
LinkedIn obtains information
via the SlideShare component that the data subject has visited our website,
provided that the data subject is logged in at SlideShare at the time of the
call-up to our website. This occurs regardless of whether the person clicks on
the embedded media data or not. If such a transmission of information to
SlideShare is not desirable for the data subject, then he or she may prevent
this by logging off from their SlideShare account before a call-up to our
website is made.
LinkedIn also uses affiliates
such as Eire, Google Analytics, BlueKai, DoubleClick, Nielsen, Comscore,
Eloqua, and Lotame. The setting of such cookies may be denied under
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy. The applicable data protection
provisions for LinkedIn is available under
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy.
39. Data
protection provisions about the application and use of Tumblr
On this website, the
controller has integrated components of Tumblr. Tumblr is a platform that
allows users to create and run a blog. A blog is a web-based, generally
publicly-accessible portal on which one or more people called bloggers or web
bloggers may post articles or write down thoughts in so-called blogposts. For
example, in a Tumblr blog the user can publish text, images, links, and videos,
and spread them in the digital space. Furthermore, Tumblr users may import
content from other websites into their own blog.
The operating company of
Tumblr is Tumblr, Inc., 35 East 21st St, Ground Floor, New York, NY 10010,
UNITED STATES.
Through each call to one of
the individual pages of this Internet site, which is operated by the controller
and on which a Tumblr component (Tumblr button) has been integrated, the
Internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject
causes automatically the download of a display of the corresponding Tumblr
component of Tumblr. Learn more about the Tumblr-buttons that are available
under https://www.tumblr.com/buttons. During the course of this technical
procedure, Tumblr becomes aware of what concrete sub-page of our website was
visited by the data subject. The purpose of the integration of the Tumblr
component is a retransmission of the contents of this website to allow our
users to introduce this web page to the digital world and to increase our
visitor numbers.
If the data subject is logged
in at Tumblr, Tumblr detects with every call-up to our website by the data
subject—and for the entire duration of their stay on our Internet site—which
specific sub-page of our Internet page was visited by the data subject. This
information is collected through the Tumblr component and associated with the
respective Tumblr account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on
one of the Tumblr buttons, integrated on our website, then Tumblr assigns this
information to the personal Tumblr user account of the data subject and stores
the personal data.
Tumblr receives information
via the Tumblr component that the data subject has visited our website,
provided that the data subject is logged in at Tumblr at the time of the
call-up to our website. This occurs regardless of whether the person clicks on
the Tumblr component or not. If such a transfer of information to Tumblr is not
desirable for the data subject, then he or she may prevent this by logging off
from their Tumblr account before a call-up to our website is made.
The applicable data protection
provisions of Tumblr may be accessed under https://www.tumblr.com/policy/en/privacy.
40. Data
protection provisions about the application and use of Twitter
On this website, the
controller has integrated components of Twitter. Twitter is a multilingual,
publicly-accessible microblogging service on which users may publish and spread
so-called ‘tweets,’ e.g. short messages, which are limited to 280 characters.
These short messages are available for everyone, including those who are not
logged on to Twitter. The tweets are also displayed to so-called followers of the
respective user. Followers are other Twitter users who follow a user's tweets.
Furthermore, Twitter allows you to address a wide audience via hashtags, links
or retweets.
The operating company of
Twitter is Twitter, Inc., 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA
94103, 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 Twitter component (Twitter button) was integrated, the Internet
browser on the information technology system of the data subject is
automatically prompted to download a display of the corresponding Twitter
component of Twitter. Further information about the Twitter buttons is
available under https://about.twitter.com/de/resources/buttons. During the
course of this technical procedure, Twitter gains knowledge of what specific
sub-page of our website was visited by the data subject. The purpose of the
integration of the Twitter component is a retransmission of the contents of
this website to allow our users to introduce this web page to the digital world
and increase our visitor numbers.
If the data subject is logged
in at the same time on Twitter, Twitter detects with every call-up to our
website by the data subject and for the entire duration of their stay on our
Internet site which specific sub-page of our Internet page was visited by the
data subject. This information is collected through the Twitter component and
associated with the respective Twitter account of the data subject. If the data
subject clicks on one of the Twitter buttons integrated on our website, then
Twitter assigns this information to the personal Twitter user account of the
data subject and stores the personal data.
Twitter receives information
via the Twitter component that the data subject has visited our website,
provided that the data subject is logged in on Twitter at the time of the
call-up to our website. This occurs regardless of whether the person clicks on
the Twitter component or not. If such a transmission of information to Twitter
is not desirable for the data subject, then he or she may prevent this by
logging off from their Twitter account before a call-up to our website is made.
The applicable data protection
provisions of Twitter may be accessed under https://twitter.com/privacy?lang=en.
41. Data
protection provisions about the application and use of Webtrekk
On this website, the
controller has integrated components by Webtrekk. Webtrekk is a combination of
analysis and marketing solutions in one system. Webtrekk allows the site
operator to collect data on the use of the website, as well as individualize
marketing activities.
The operating company of
Webtrekk is Webtrekk GmbH, Robert-Koch-Platz 4, 10115 Berlin, Germany.
With each call-up to one of
the individual pages of this Internet site, which is operated by the
controller, Webtrekk collects data for marketing and optimisation purposes and
stores them. The pseudonymized user profiles are used for the purpose of
analyzing visitor behavior and enabling an improvement of our Internet offer.
The data collected via the Webtrekk component are not used to identify the data
subject without first obtaining a separate and explicit consent from the data
subject. These data will not be merged with personal data or with other data
which contains the same pseudonym.
Webtrekk sets a cookie on the
information technology system of the data subject. The definition of cookies is
explained above. Webtrekk uses the data collected from our website and
information on behalf of the controller to analyze user behaviour of the data
subject, who has visited our website. In addition, Webtrekk uses the data to
create reports on user activities on our behalf and provide other services for
our enterprise, which are in relation to the usage of our website. The IP
address of the data subject is not merged by Webtrekk with other personal
information.
The data subject may, as
stated above, prevent the setting of cookies through our website at any time by
means of a corresponding adjustment of the web browser used and thus
permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such an adjustment to the used
Internet browser would also prevent Webtrekk from setting a cookie on the
information technology system of the data subject. In addition, cookies already
in use by Webtrekk may be deleted at any time via a web browser or other
software programs.
In addition, the data subject
has the possibility of objecting to a collection of data that are generated by
the Webtrekk cookie, relating to a use of this Internet site, as well as the
processing of these data by Webtrekk and the chance to preclude any such. To do
this, the data subject must click a link under
https://www.webtrekk.com/en/legal/opt-out-webtrekk/, which is an opt-out
cookie. The opt-out cookie is placed onto the information technology system
used by the data subject. If the data subject deletes the cookies on his
system, then the data subject must call-up the link again and set a new opt-out
cookie.
With the setting of the
opt-out cookie, however, the possibility exists that the websites of the
controller are not fully usable anymore by the data subject.
The applicable data protection
provisions of Webtrekk may be accessed under
https://www.webtrekk.com/en/why-webtrekk/data-protection/.
42. Data
protection provisions about the application and use of WiredMinds
On this website, the
controller has integrated components of WiredMinds. The WiredMinds components
automatically recognize and qualify companies who visit a website. The
WiredMinds component allows the operator of a website that uses the component
to generate leads, thus qualifying potential new customers.
The operating company of
WiredMinds is WiredMinds GmbH, Lindenspürstraße 32, 70176 Stuttgart, Germany.
We use a WiredMinds tracking
pixel. A tracking pixel is a miniature graphic embedded in a web page to enable
log file recording and log file analysis to subsequently perform a statistical
analysis.
WiredMinds also sets a cookie
on the information technology system of the data subject. The definition of cookies
is explained above. The setting of the cookie enables us to analyze the usage
of our website.
Using the data obtained,
pseudonymized usage profiles are created. The pseudonymized usage profiles are
used for the purpose of analyzing visitor behavior and enabling an improvement
of our Internet offer. Data collected through the WiredMinds component are not
used to identify the data subject without first obtaining a separate and
explicit consent from the data subject. These data will not be merged with personal
data or with other data which contains the same pseudonym.
With each call-up to one of
the individual pages of this website, the Internet browser on the information
technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted to submit data
for the purpose of online analysis the WiredMinds component. During the course
of this technical procedure, WiredMinds gains knowledge of personal
information, such as the IP address, which inter alia, serves to understand the
origin of visitors and clicks.
The cookie is used to store
personal information, such as the access time, the location from which access
was made, and the frequency of visits to our website. With each visit of our
Internet pages, these personal data, including the IP address of the Internet
access used by the data subject, are transferred to the WiredMinds server.
These personal data are stored by WiredMinds, but are not forwarded to third
parties.
The data subject may, as
stated above, prevent the setting of cookies through our website at any time by
means of a corresponding adjustment of the web browser used and thus
permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such an adjustment to the Internet
browser used would also prevent WiredMinds from setting a cookie on the
information technology system of the data subject. In addition, cookies already
in use by WiredMinds may be deleted at any time via a web browser or other
software programs.
In addition, the data subject
has the possibility of objecting to the collection of data relating to a use of
this site that are generated by WiredMinds and the chance to preclude any such.
For this purpose, the data subject must click the ‘don’t-track-my-visits'
button under the link
https://wm.wiredminds.de/track/cookie_mgr.php?mode=dont_track_ask&websitesel.
If the information technology system of the data subject is later deleted,
formatted or reinstalled, then the data subject must again set an opt-out
cookie.
Further information and the
applicable data protection provisions of WiredMinds may be retrieved under
https://www.wiredminds.de/1/data-protection-report/.
43. Data
protection provisions about the application and use of Xing
On this website, the
controller has integrated components of XING. XING is an Internet-based social
network that enables users to connect with existing business contacts and to
create new business contacts. The individual users can create a personal
profile of themselves at XING. Companies may, e.g. create company profiles or
publish jobs on XING.
The operating company of XING
is XING SE, Dammtorstraße 30, 20354 Hamburg, Germany.
With each call-up to one of
the individual pages of this Internet site, which is operated by the controller
and on which a XING component (XING plug-in) was integrated, the Internet
browser on the information technology system of the data subject is
automatically prompted to download a display of the corresponding XING
component of XING. Further information about the XING plug-in the may be
accessed under https://dev.xing.com/plugins. During the course of this
technical procedure, XING gains knowledge of what specific sub-page of our
website was visited by the data subject.
If the data subject is logged
in at the same time on XING, XING detects with every call-up to our website by
the data subject—and for the entire duration of their stay on our Internet
site—which specific sub-page of our Internet page was visited by the data
subject. This information is collected through the XING component and
associated with the respective XING account of the data subject. If the data
subject clicks on the XING button integrated on our Internet site, e.g. the
"Share"-button, then XING assigns this information to the personal
XING user account of the data subject and stores the personal data.
XING receives information via
the XING component that the data subject has visited our website, provided that
the data subject is logged in at XING at the time of the call to our website.
This occurs regardless of whether the person clicks on the XING component or
not. If such a transmission of information to XING is not desirable for the
data subject, then he or she can prevent this by logging off from their XING
account before a call-up to our website is made.
The data protection provisions
published by XING, which is available under https://www.xing.com/privacy,
provide information on the collection, processing and use of personal data by
XING. In addition, XING has published privacy notices for the XING share button
under https://www.xing.com/app/share?op=data_protection.
44. 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.
45. Data
protection provisions about the application and use of the scalable and central
measuring system of the INFOnline GmbH
On this website, the data
controller has integrated a tracking pixel for real-time measurement. A
tracking pixel is a miniature graphic embedded in Internet pages to enable log
file recording and log file analysis to subsequently perform a statistical
analysis. The integrated tracking pixels are used for the Scalable Central Measurement
System (SZMS) of INFOnline GmbH.
The Scalable Central
Measurement System is operated by INFOnline GmbH, Forum Bonn Nord, Brühler Str.
9, 53119 Bonn, Germany.
The Scalable Central
Measurement System is used to determine statistical ratios, that is, the realm
range measurement. The embedded tracking pixel is used to determine if, when
and by how many users (including the dataa subject) our website was opened and
what content was retrieved.
The data obtained by means of
the Scalable Central Measurement System are collected anonymously. In order to
detect the access numbers, a so-called session cookie is set up for the purpose
of the recognition of the website users, e.g. a signature is made which
consists of various automatically-transmitted information, or uses alternative
methods. The IP address of the Internet used by the data subject is collected
and processed in an anonymous form only. The data subject is not identified at
any time.
The data subject may, as
stated above, prevent the setting of cookies through our website at any time by
means of a corresponding adjustment of the web browser used and thus
permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such an adjustment to the Internet
browser used would also prevent INFOnline from setting a cookie on the information
technology system of the data subject. In addition, cookies already in use by
INFOnline may be deleted at any time via a web browser or other software
programs.
In addition, the data subject
has the possibility of objecting to the collection of data relating to a use of
this site that are generated by INFOnline and the chance to preclude any such.
For this purpose, the data subject must press the ‘opt-out’ button under the
link http://optout.ioam.de which uses an opt-out cookie. If the cookies are
deleted on the system of the data subject, then the data subject must call up
the link again and set a new opt-out cookie.
With the setting of the
opt-out cookie, however, the possibility exists that the websites of the
controller are not fully usable anymore by the data subject. The applicable
data protection provisions of INFOnline may be accessed at
https://www.infonline.de/datenschutz/.
46. Data
protection provisions about the application and use of DoubleClick
On this website, the
controller has integrated components of DoubleClick by Google. DoubleClick is a
trademark of Google, under which predominantly special online marketing
solutions are marketed to advertising agencies and publishers.
The operating company of
DoubleClick by Google is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA
94043-1351, UNITED STATES.
DoubleClick by Google
transmits data to the DoubleClick server with each impression, clicks, or other
activity. Each of these data transfers triggers a cookie request to the data
subject's browser. If the browser accepts this request, DoubleClick uses a
cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. The definition
of cookies is explained above. The purpose of the cookie is the optimization
and display of advertising. The cookie is used, inter alia, to display and
place user-relevant advertising as well as to create or improve reports on
advertising campaigns. Furthermore, the cookie serves to avoid multiple display
of the same advertisement.
DoubleClick uses a cookie ID
that is required to execute the technical process. For example, the cookie ID
is required to display an advertisement in a browser. DoubleClick may also use
the Cookie ID to record which advertisements have already been displayed in a
browser in order to avoid duplications. It is also possible for DoubleClick to
track conversions through the cookie ID. For instance, conversions are
captured, when a user has previously been shown a DoubleClick advertising ad,
and he or she subsequently makes a purchase on the advertiser's website using
the same Internet browser.
A cookie from DoubleClick does
not contain any personal data. However, a DoubleClick cookie may contain
additional campaign IDs. A campaign ID is used to identify campaigns that the
user has already been in contact with.
With each call-up to one of
the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the controller and
on which a DoubleClick component was integrated, the Internet browser on the
information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted by
the respective DoubleClick component to send data for the purpose of online
advertising and billing of commissions to Google. During the course of this
technical procedure, Google gains knowledge of any data that Google may use to
create commission calculations. Google may, inter alia, understand that the
data subject has clicked on certain links on our website.
The data subject may, as
stated above, prevent the setting of cookies through our website at any time by
means of a corresponding adjustment of the web browser used and thus
permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such an adjustment to the Internet
browser used would also prevent Google from setting a cookie on the information
technology system of the data subject. In addition, cookies already in use by
Google may be deleted at any time via a web browser or other software programs.
Further information and the
applicable data protection provisions of DoubleClick may be retrieved under
DoubleClick by Google https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/.
47. Data
protection provisions about the application and use of Awin
On this website, the
controller has integrated components by Awin. Awin is a German affiliate
network that offers affiliate marketing. Affiliate marketing is an
Internet-based sales form that enables commercial operators of Internet sites,
the so-called merchants or advertisers, to place advertising that is usually
paid via click or sale commissions on third-party websites, also called
affiliates or publishers (e.g. sales partners). The merchant provides, through
the affiliate network, an advertising medium, e.g. an advertising banner or
other suitable means of Internet advertising, which is subsequently integrated
by an affiliate on their own Internet pages or promoted via other channels,
such as keyword advertising or e-marketing.
The operating company of Awin
is Awin AG, Eichhornstraße 3, 10785 Berlin, Germany.
Awin sets a cookie on the
information technology system of the data subject. The definition of cookies is
explained above. The tracking cookie of Awin does not store any personal data.
Only the identification number of the affiliate, that is, the partner mediating
the potential customer, as well as the ordinal number of the visitor of a website
and the clicked advertising medium are stored. The purpose of storing this data
is the processing of commission payments between a merchant and affiliate,
which are processed via the affiliate network, that is Awin.
The data subject may, as
stated above, prevent the setting of cookies through our website at any time by
means of a corresponding adjustment of the web browser used and thus
permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such an adjustment to the Internet
browser used would also prevent Awin from setting a cookie on the information
technology system of the data subject. In addition, cookies already in use by
Awin may be deleted at any time via a web browser or other software programs.
The applicable data protection
provisions of Awin may be retrieved under
http://www.Awin.com/us/about-Awin/privacy/.
48. Data
protection provisions about the application and use of Adcell
On this website, the
controller has integrated components of AdCell. AdCell is a German affiliate
network, which offers affiliate marketing. Affiliate marketing is an
Internet-based sales form that enables commercial operators of Internet sites,
the so-called merchants or advertisers, to place advertising that is usually
paid via click or sale commissions on third-party websites, e.g. sales
partners, also called affiliates or publishers. The merchant provides, through
the affiliate network, an advertising medium, e.g. an advertising banner or
other suitable means of Internet advertising, which is subsequently integrated
by an affiliate on their own Internet pages or promoted via other channels,
such as keyword advertising or e-marketing.
The operating company of
AdCell is Firstlead GmbH, Rosenfelder Str. 15-16, 10315 Berlin, Germany.
AdCell sets a cookie on the
information technology system of the data subject. The definition of cookies is
explained above. The tracking cookie of AdCell stores no personal data. Only
the identification number of the affiliate, that is, the partner mediating the
potential customer, as well as the ordinal number of the visitor of a website
and the clicked advertising medium are stored. The purpose of storing this data
is the processing of commission payments between a merchant and affiliate,
which are processed via the affiliate network, that is AdCell.
The data subject may, as
stated above, prevent the setting of cookies through our website at any time by
means of a corresponding adjustment of the web browser use and thus permanently
deny the setting of cookies. Such an adjustment to the Internet browser used would
also prevent AdCell from setting a cookie on the information technology system
of the data subject. In addition, cookies already in use by AdCell may be
deleted at any time via a web browser or other software programs.
The applicable data protection
provisions of AdCell may be retrieved under https://www.adcell.de/agb.
49. Data
protection provisions about the application and use of Belboon
On this website, the
controller has integrated components by Belboon. Belboon is a German affiliate
network, which offers affiliate marketing. Affiliate marketing is an
Internet-based sales form that enables commercial operators of Internet sites,
the so-called merchants or advertisers, to place advertising that is usually
paid via click or sale commissions on third-party websites, e.g. sales
partners, also called affiliates or publishers. The merchant provides, through
the affiliate network, an advertising medium, e.g. an advertising banner or
other suitable means of Internet advertising, which is subsequently integrated
by an affiliate on their own Internet pages or promoted via other channels,
such as keyword advertising or e-marketing.
The operating company of
AdCell is Belboon GmbH, Weinmeisterstr. 12-14, 10178 Berlin.
Belboon sets a cookie on the
information technology system of the data subject. The definition of cookies is
explained above. The tracking cookie by Belboon stores no personal data. Only
the identification number of the affiliate, that is, the partner mediating the
potential customer, as well as the ordinal number of the visitor of a website
and the clicked advertising medium are stored. The purpose of storing this data
is the processing of commission payments between a merchant and affiliate,
which are processed via the affiliate network, that is Belboon
The data subject may, as
stated above, prevent the setting of cookies through our website at any time by
means of a corresponding adjustment of the web browser used and thus
permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such an adjustment to the Internet browser
used would also prevent Belboon from setting a cookie on the information
technology system of the data subject. In addition, cookies already in use by
Belboon may be deleted at any time via a web browser or other software
programs.
The applicable data protection
provisions of Belboon may be retrieved under
https://www.belboon.com/en/about-us/privacy/.
50. Data
protection provisions about the application and use of TradeTracker
On this website, the
controller has integrated components of TradeTracker. TradeTracker is an
affiliate network that offers affiliate marketing. Affiliate marketing is an
Internet-based sales form that enables commercial operators of Internet sites,
the so-called merchants or advertisers, to place advertising that is usually paid
via click or sale commissions on third-party websites (e.g. sales partners,
also called affiliates or publishers). The merchant provides, through the
affiliate network, an advertising medium, e.g. an advertising banner or other
suitable means of Internet advertising, which is subsequently integrated by an
affiliate on their own Internet pages or promoted via other channels, such as
keyword advertising or e-marketing.
The operating company of
TradeTracker is TradeTracker Germany GmbH, Eiffestraße 426, 20537 Hamburg,
Germany.
TradeTracker sets a cookie on
the information technology system of the data subject. The definition of
cookies is explained above. The tracking cookie of TradeTracker stores no
personal data. Only the identification number of the affiliate, that is, the
partner mediating the potential customer, as well as the ordinal number of the
visitor of a website and the clicked advertising medium are stored. The purpose
of storing this data is the processing of commission payments between a merchant
and affiliate, which are processed via the affiliate network, that is
TradeTracker.
The data subject may, as
stated above, prevent the setting of cookies through our website at any time by
means of a corresponding adjustment of the web browser used and thus
permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such an adjustment to the Internet
browser used would also prevent TradeTracker from setting a cookie on the
information technology system of the data subject. In addition, cookies already
in use by TradeTracker may be deleted at any time via a web browser or other
software programs.
The applicable data protection
provisions of TradeTracker may be retrieved under
https://tradetracker.com/privacy-policy/.
51. Data
protection provisions about the application and use of Adgoal
The controller has integrated
components of Adgoal on this website. Adgoal is a German affiliate network,
which offers affiliate marketing. Affiliate marketing is an Internet-based
sales form that enables commercial operators of Internet sites, the so-called
merchants or advertisers, to place advertising that is usually paid via click
or sale commissions on third-party websites, e.g. sales partners, also called
affiliates or publishers. The merchant provides, through the affiliate network,
an advertising medium, e.g. an advertising banner or other suitable means of
Internet advertising, which is subsequently integrated by an affiliate on their
own Internet pages or promoted via other channels, such as keyword advertising
or e-marketing.
The operating company of
Adgoal is Adgoal GmbH, Schellengasse 2. 74072 Heilbronn, Germany.
Adgoal sets a cookie on the
information technology system of the data subject. The definition of cookies is
explained above. The tracking cookie of Adgoal stores no personal data. Only
the identification number of the affiliate, that is, the partner mediating the
potential customer, as well as the ordinal number of the visitor of a website
and the clicked advertising medium are stored. The purpose of storing this data
is the processing of commission payments between a merchant and affiliate,
which are processed via the affiliate network, that is Adgoal.
The data subject may, as
stated above, prevent the setting of cookies through our website at any time by
means of a corresponding adjustment of the web browser used and thus
permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such an adjustment to the Internet
browser used would also prevent Adogal from setting a cookie on the information
technology system of the data subject. In addition, cookies already in use by
Adgoal may be deleted at any time via a web browser or other software programs.
The applicable data protection
provisions of Adgoal may be retrieved under
https://www.adgoal.de/en/privacy.html.
52. Data
protection provisions about the application and use of YieldKit
On this website, the
controller has integrated components of YieldKit. YieldKit is a German
affiliate network, which offers affiliate marketing. Affiliate marketing is an
Internet-based sales form that enables commercial operators of Internet sites,
the so-called merchants or advertisers, to place advertising that is usually
paid via click or sale commissions on third-party websites, e.g. sales
partners, also called affiliates or publishers. The merchant provides, through
the affiliate network, an advertising medium, e.g. an advertising banner or
other suitable means of Internet advertising, which is subsequently integrated
by an affiliate on their own Internet pages or promoted via other channels,
such as keyword advertising or e-marketing.
The operating company of
YieldKit is YieldKit GmbH, Gänsemarkt 43, 20354 Hamburg.
YieldKit sets a cookie on the
information technology system of the data subject. The definition of cookies is
explained above. The tracking cookie of YieldKit stores no personal data. Only
the identification number of the affiliate, that is, the partner mediating the
potential customer, as well as the ordinal number of the visitor of a website
and the clicked advertising medium are stored. The purpose of storing this data
is the processing of commission payments between a merchant and affiliate,
which are processed via the affiliate network, that is YieldKit.
The data subject may, as
stated above, prevent the setting of cookies through our website at any time by
means of a corresponding adjustment of the web browser used and thus
permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such an adjustment to the Internet
browser used would also prevent YieldKit from setting a cookie on the
information technology system of the data subject. In addition, cookies already
in use by YieldKit may be deleted at any time via a web browser or other
software programs.
The applicable data protection
provisions of YieldKit may be retrieved under
http://yieldkit.com/legal-notes/privacy-policy/.
53. Data
protection provisions about the application and use of Tradedoubler
On this website, the
controller has integrated components of TradeDoubler. TradeDoubler is a German
affiliate network, which offers affiliate marketing. Affiliate marketing is an
Internet-based sales form that enables commercial operators of Internet sites,
the so-called merchants or advertisers, to place advertising that is usually
paid via click or sale commissions on third-party websites, e.g. sales
partners, also called affiliates or publishers. The merchant provides, through
the affiliate network, an advertising medium, e.g. an advertising banner or
other suitable means of Internet advertising, which is subsequently integrated
by an affiliate on their own Internet pages or promoted via other channels,
such as keyword advertising or e-marketing.
The operating company of
TradeDoubler is TradeDoubler GmbH, Herzog-Wilhelm-Straße 26, 80331 München,
Germany.
TradeDoubler sets a cookie on
the information technology system of the data subject. The definition of
cookies is explained above. TradeDoubler's tracking cookie stores no personal
data. Only the identification number of the affiliate, that is, the partner
mediating the potential customer, as well as the ordinal number of the visitor
of a website and the clicked advertising medium are stored. The purpose of
storing this data is the processing of commission payments between a merchant
and affiliate, which are processed via the affiliate network, that is
TradeDoubler.
The data subject may, as
stated above, prevent the setting of cookies through our website at any time by
means of a corresponding adjustment of the web browser used and thus
permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such an adjustment to the Internet
browser used would also prevent TradeDoubler from setting a cookie on the
information technology system of the data subject. In addition, cookies already
in use by TradeDoubler may be deleted at any time via a web browser or other
software programs.
The applicable data protection
provisions of TradeDoubler may be retrieved under
http://www.tradedoubler.com/en/privacy-policy/.
54. Data
protection provisions about the application and use of Oracle Eloqua / Oracle
Marketing Cloud
On this website, the
controller has integrated components of Oracle Eloqua/Oracle Marketing Cloud
(hereinafter referred to as the "Eloqua"). Eloqua compares relevant
Internet content to data from prospective customers and their profiles, to
enable Internet site operators to speak more effectively and specifically to
prospects and customers. The purpose of Eloqua is to increase the conversion
rate of prospective customers and thus increase the turnover of an Internet
site operator.
The operating company of
Eloqua is Oracle Corporation, 500 Oracle Parkway, Redwood Shores, CA 94065,
UNITED STATES.
Eloqua sets a cookie on the
information technology system of the data subject. The definition of cookies is
explained above. Eloqua will use the data collected from our website and
information on behalf of the controller to analyze user behaviour of the data
subject, who has used our Internet page. In addition, Eloqua will use the data
to create reports on user activities on our behalf, as well as to provide other
services for our enterprise, which are in relation to the use of our website.
The data subject may, as
stated above, prevent the setting of cookies through our website at any time by
means of a corresponding adjustment of the web browser used and thus
permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such an adjustment to the Internet
browser used would also prevent Oracle from setting a cookie on the information
technology system of the data subject. In addition, cookies already in use by
Oracle may be deleted at any time via a web browser or other software programs.
In addition, the data subject
has the possibility of objecting to a collection of data relating to a use of
this Internet site that are generated by the Eloqua cookie as well as the
processing of these data by Eloqua and the chance to preclude any such. For
this, the data subject must press the ‘click here’ button under
https://www.oracle.com/marketingcloud/opt-status.html, which sets an opt-out
cookie. The opt-out cookie is placed on the information technology system used
by the data subject. If the data subject deletes the cookies on his system,
then the data subject must call up the link again and set a new opt-out cookie.
With the setting of the
opt-out cookie, however, the possibility exists that the websites of the
controller are not entirely usable anymore by the data subject.
The applicable data protection
provisions of Oracle may be accessed under
https://www.oracle.com/legal/privacy/index.html.
55. Data
protection provisions about the application and use of Lotame
On this website, the controller
has integrated components of Lotame. Lotame is a platform for data management
through which data is imported from third-party sources across devices, in
order to subsequently personalize content, advertising and offers. Lotame is
therefore also an analysis service. An analysis service performs a survey,
collection and analysis of data. It is mainly used to optimize an Internet
site, in order to plan costs and benefits of advertising activities.
The operating company of
Lotame the Lotame Solutions, Inc. Suite 2000 8850 Stanford Blvd. Columbia,
Maryland, 21045, UNITED STATES.
The purpose of Lotame is a
cross-device approach of our customers and prospective customers. Device
interception is a response by the customer if it takes place on a normal computer
system as well as on mobile devices such as notebooks, tablets or mobile
phones. Lotame uses so-called Unique Identifiers (UIDs) for this purpose. A
unique identifier is a technology that can be used to determine which different
technological systems are used by a particular person.
Lotame sets a cookie on the
information technology system of the data subject. The definition of cookies is
explained above. With each call-up to one of the individual pages of this
Internet site, which is operated by the controller and on which a Lotame
component was integrated, the Internet browser on the information technology
system of the data subject is automatically prompted to transmit data through
the Lotame component for optimization purposes to Lotame. During the course of
this technical procedure, Lotame receives data that is used to create user
profiles. The resulting usage profiles are used to determine which different
information technology devices the respective user uses to optimize our
advertising activities as a result.
The data subject may, as
stated above, prevent the setting of cookies through our website at any time by
means of a corresponding adjustment of the Internet browser used and thus
permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such an adjustment to the used
Internet browser would also prevent Lotame from setting a cookie on the
information technology system of the data subject. In addition, cookies already
in use by Lotame may be deleted at any time via a web browser or other software
programs.
There is also the possibility
of objecting to a collection of data elating to a use of this Internet site
that are generated by the Lotame cookie as well as the processing of these data
by Lotame and the chance to preclude any such. For this purpose, the data subject
must press the ‘opt-out’ button under
https://www.lotame.com/opt-out-preference-manager/ through which an opt-out
cookie is set. The opt-out cookie set for this purpose is placed on the
information technology system used by the data subject. If the cookies are
deleted on the system of the data subject, then the data subject must call the
link again and set a new opt-out cookie.
With the setting of the
opt-out cookie, however, the possibility exists that the websites of the
controller are not entirely usable anymore by the data subject.
The applicable data protection
provisions of Lotame may be accessed at https://www.lotame.com/legal/.
56. Data
protection provisions about the application and use of Bloglovin
On this website, the
controller has integrated components of Bloglovin'. Bloglovin' is an online
platform that allows users to organize their favorite blogs. A blog is a
web-based, generally publicly-accessible portal, in which one or more people
called bloggers or web bloggers can post articles or write down thoughts in
so-called blogposts.
The operating company of
Bloglovin' is Bloglovin' Inc., 25 Broadway, New York, NY 10004, 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 Bloglovin' component was integrated, the Internet browser on the
information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted to
download a display of the corresponding Bloglovin' component, through the
Bloglovin' component. During the course of this technical procedure, Bloglovin'
gains knowledge of what specific sub-page of our website was visited by the
data subject.
If the data subject is logged
in at the same time at Bloglovin', Bloglovin' recognizes with each call-up to our
website by the data subject—and for the entire duration of their stay on our
Internet site—which specific sub-page of our Internet page was visited by the
data subject. This information is collected through the Bloglovin' component
and through Bloglovin' assigned to the respective Bloglovin' account of the
data subject. If the data subject clicks on the Bloglovin' button that is
integrated on our website, then this information is delivered to Bloglovin'.
The data subject has already agreed to the transmission of such information to
Bloglovin'.
Further information and the
applicable data protection provisions of Bloglovin' may be retrieved under
https://www.bloglovin.com/tos.
57. Data
protection provisions about the application and use of Amobee
On this website, the
controller has integrated components of Amobee. Amobee is a technological
advertising agency specializing in the delivery of advertising to mobile
devices.
The operating company of
Amobee is Amobee Inc., 950 Tower Lane, Suite 2000, Foster City, CA 94404,
UNITED STATES.
The purpose of Amobee is to
deliver advertising. Amobee uses a cookie on the information technology system
of the data subject The definition of cookies is explained above. With each
call-up to the individual pages of this website, which operated by the
controller and on which an Amobee component is integrated, the Internet browser
on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically
prompted by the respective Amobee component to transmit data to Amobee. During the
course of this technical procedure, Amobee gains knowledge of the data that are
subsequently used to create usage profiles. The resulting usage profiles serve
advertising activities.
The data subject may, as
stated above, prevent the setting of cookies through our website at any time by
means of a corresponding adjustment of the web browser used and thus
permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such an adjustment to the Internet
browser used would also prevent Amobee from setting a cookie on the information
technology system of the data subject. In addition, cookies already in use by
Amobee may be deleted at any time via a web browser or other software programs.
There is also the possibility
of objecting to a collection of data relating to a use of this Internet site
that are generated by the Amobee cookie as well as the processing of these data
by Amobee and the chance to preclude any such. For this purpose, the data
subject must press the ‘click-here-to-opt-out’ button under
http://amobee.com/privacy/technology/ through which an opt-out cookie is set.
The opt-out cookie set for this purpose is placed on the information technology
system used by the data subject. If the cookies are deleted on the system of
the data subject, then the data subject must call up the link again and set a
new opt-out cookie.
With the setting of the
opt-out cookie, however, the possibility exists that the websites of the
controller are not entirely usable anymore by the data subject.
The applicable data protection
provisions of Amobee may be accessed under http://amobee.com/privacy/.
58. Data
protection provisions about the application and use of ADITION
On this website, the
controller has integrated components of ADITION. ADITION is a provider of
data-based digital marketing that provides an advertising platform targeting
advertisers and online marketing agencies.
The operating company of
ADITION is ADITION technologies AG, Oststraße 55, 40211 Düsseldorf, Germany.
The purpose of ADITION is the
insertion of digital advertising media. ADITION uses a cookie on the
information technology system of the data subject. The definition of cookies
has already been explained above. ADITION does not store personal data in the
cookie. All information stored in the cookie is of a technical nature and
enables controller, inter alia, to understand how frequently certain
advertisements are displayed.
The data subject may, as
stated above, prevent the setting of cookies through our website at any time by
means of a corresponding adjustment of the web browser used and thus
permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such an adjustment to the Internet
browser used would also prevent ADITION from setting a cookie on the
information technology system of the data subject. In addition, cookies already
in use by ADITION may be deleted at any time via a web browser or other
software programs.
In addition, the data subject
has the possibility of objecting to a collection of data relating to a use of
this Internet site that are generated by the ADITION cookie as well as the
processing of these data by ADITION and the chance to preclude any such. For
this purpose, the data subject must click a link under
https://www.adition.com/kontakt/datenschutz/, which sets an opt-out cookie. The
opt-out cookie is placed on the information technology system used by the data
subject. If the data subject deletes the cookies on his system, then the data
subject must call up the link again and set a new opt-out cookie.
With the setting of the
opt-out cookie, however, the possibility exists that the websites of the
controller are not entirely usable anymore by the data subject.
The applicable data protection
provisions of ADITION may be accessed under
https://www.adition.com/en/kontakt/datenschutz/.
59. Data
protection provisions about the application and use of AdJug
On this website, the
controller has integrated components of AdJug. AdJug is an advertising exchange
platform that provides online advertising (banner advertising).
The operating company of AdJug
is AdJug GmbH, Bayerstraße 69, 80335 München, Germany.
AdJug sets a cookie.
Furthermore, with each call-up to a single page of this Internet site, which is
operated by the controller and on which an AdJug component was integrated, the
Internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is
automatically prompted to submit data through the corresponding AdJug component
for the purpose of displaying advertisements delivered by AdJug. In this
technical procedure, AdJug gains information that our website was accessed by
the information technology system used by the data subject. The data
transmitted within the framework of the technical procedure of AdJug serve for
billing purposes in relation to the displayed advertising.
The data subject may, as
stated above, prevent the setting of cookies through our website at any time by
means of a corresponding adjustment of the web browser used and thus
permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such an adjustment to the Internet
browser used would also prevent AdJug from setting a cookie on the information
technology system of the data subject. In addition, cookies already in use by
AdJug may be deleted at any time via a web browser or other software programs.
In addition, the data subject
has the possibility of objecting to a collection of data relating to a use of
this Internet site that are generated by the AdJug cookie as well as the
processing of these data by AdJug and the chance to preclude any such. For this
purpose, the data subject must press the consumer cookie opt-out link under
http://www.de.adjug.com/datenschutz.html, which sets an opt-out cookie. The
opt-out cookie, set for this purpose, is placed on the information technology
system used by the data subject. If the cookies on the system of the data
subject are deleted, the data subject must call-up the link again and set a new
opt-out cookie.
With the setting of the
opt-out cookie, however, the possibility exists that the websites of the
controller are not entirely usable anymore by the data subject.
The applicable data protection
provisions of AdJug may be accessed under
http://www.adjug.com/info/privacy.asp.
60. 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).
61. 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.
62. 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.
63. 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.
64. Existence of
automated decision-making
As a responsible company, we
do not use automatic decision-making or profiling.
This Privacy
Policy has been generated by the Privacy Policy Generator of the DGD - Your External DPO that was
developed in cooperation with German Lawyers from WILDE
BEUGER SOLMECKE, Cologne.