Data protection rules

PRIVACY POLICY

 

Privacy

As the operator of these websites, we take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the legal data protection regulations as well as this privacy policy. The use of our website is usually possible without disclosing any personal data. *

To the extent that personal data (e.g. name, address or e-mail addresses) is collected on our website, this is always done on a voluntary basis, as far as possible. This data will not be passed on to third parties without your express consent, unless it is essential for the purpose of fulfilling a service for which we have contracted. (E.g. order processing and sending ordered books by our publisher, ordering products from our shop, booking our seminars or seminar trips). *

The publication of contact details of friendly providers for their services and/or products (https://holistika.de/start/links) or the publication of contact details Reiki practitioners and/or – teacher (https://holistika.de/reiki/gendai-reiki-ho-kontaktliste/) is based on their respective, at any time revocable consent.

Our privacy policy clarifies to you the nature, scope and purpose of processing personal data („data“ below) within our online offering and related websites, functions and content, as well as external online presence; Such as our social media profile (collectively referred to below as an „online offering“). With regard to the concepts used, such as „processing“ or „responsible,“ we refer to the definitions in Article 4 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

 

Responsibility

Responsible body within the meaning of data protection laws, in particular the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is: * *

Oliver Drewes / Holistika
Duererstrasse 23
53340 Meckenheim
Germany

e-mail: info@holistika.de
Manager: Oliver Drewes

 

Types of data processed:

– inventory data (e.g., names, addresses).

– contact details (e.g., e-mail, telephone numbers).

– content data (e.g., text input, photographs, videos).

– usage data (e.g., visited websites, interest in content, access times).

– Meta-/communication data (e.g., device information, IP addresses).

 

Categories of affected persons

Visitors and users of the online offer (below we also refer to the affected persons as „users“).

 

Purpose of processing

– make available the online offer, its features and content.

– respond to contact requests and communicate with users.

– security measures.

– range measurement/Marketing

 

Used terms

„personal data“ are all information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (the person concerned); Identifiable is a natural person who is directly or indirectly identifiable, in particular by assigning it to an identifier such as a name, to a identification number, to location data, to an online identifier (e.g. cookie) or to one or more special features It can be identified that are an expression of the physical, physiological, genetic, psychological, economic, cultural or social identity of this natural person.

„Processing“ is any process performed with or without the help of automated procedures or any such sequence of operations in connection with personal data. The term goes far and encompasses virtually every handling of data.

„Pseudonymization“ means the processing of personal data in such a way that the personal data can no longer be assigned to a specific person concerned without the use of additional information, provided that this additional data Information is kept separately and is subject to technical and organisational measures to ensure that the personal data is not assigned to an identified or identifiable natural person.

„Profiling“ of any type of automated processing of personal data, which consists in this personal data being used to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular aspects To analyze or predict this natural person’s work performance, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behavior, whereabouts or change of location.

The „person responsible“ is the natural or legal person, authority, institution or other body that decides alone or together with others on the purposes and means of processing personal data.

„Order processor“ means a natural or legal person, authority, institution or other body that processes personal data on behalf of the person responsible.

 

Authoritative legal bases

In accordance with Article 13 of the GDPR, we will inform you of the legal basis of our data processing. If the legal basis is not mentioned in the Privacy Statement, the following applies: The legal basis for obtaining consents is Article 6 (1) lit. (a) and Article 7 of the GDPR, the legal basis for processing to fulfil our services and implement contractual measures, as well as answering enquiries is Article 6 (1) lit. b GDPR, the legal basis for processing to fulfil our legal obligations is Article 6 (1) lit. c GDPR, and the legal basis for processing to safeguard our legitimate interests is Article 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. In the event that vital interests of the person concerned or another natural person require the processing of personal data, Article 6 (1) lit serves. D GDPR as the legal basis.

 

Security

We meet in accordance with Article 32 of the GDPR, taking into account the state of the art, the cost of implementation and the nature, scope, circumstances and purposes of processing, as well as the different probability of occurrence and severity of the risk to the risk to the Rights and freedoms of individuals, appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure a level of protection appropriate to the risk.

Measures include, in particular, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data by controlling physical access to the data, as well as access to it, entering, sharing, ensuring availability and its Separation. We have also established procedures to ensure a perception of affected rights, deletion of data and response to data exposure. In addition, we take the protection of personal data into account in the development, or selection of hardware, software and procedures, in accordance with the principle of data protection through technology design and data protection-friendly presets (Article 25 GDPR).

 

Working with contract processors and third parties

If, as part of our processing, we disclose data to other persons and companies (processors or third parties), transmit it to them or otherwise grant them access to the data, this will only be done on the basis of legal permission ( For example, if the data be transmitted to third parties, such as payment service providers, in accordance with Article 6 (1) lit. (F) GDPR is required to fulfil the contract), you have agreed to provide for a legal obligation or on the basis of our legitimate interests (e.g. in the use of agents, web windows, etc.).

If we commission third parties to process data on the basis of a so-called „contract of order processing,“ this is done on the basis of Article 28 of the GDPR.

 

Transfers to third countries

If we process data in a third country (i.e. outside the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA))) or if this is done in the context of the use of third-party services or disclosure or transfer of data to third parties, This is only if it is done to fulfil our (before) contractual obligations, on the basis of your consent, on the basis of a legal obligation or on the basis of our legitimate interests. Subject to legal or contractual permits, we process or leave the data in a third country only in the event of the special requirements of Article 44 ff. GDPR. This means processing is carried out, for example, on the basis of special guarantees, such as the officially recognised finding of a data protection level corresponding to the EU (e.g. for the US by the „Privacy Shield“) or compliance with officially recognised special contractual obligations. Obligations (so-called „standard contract clauses“).

 

Rights of the persons concerned

You have the right to request confirmation as to whether data in question is processed and for information about this data, as well as for further information and copy of the data in accordance with Article 15 GDPR.

You have accordingly. Article 16 of the GDPR has the right to require the completion of the data concerning you or the correction of the incorrect data concerning you.

In accordance with Article 17 of the GDPR, you have the right to request that data in question be deleted immediately or, alternatively, to request a restriction of the processing of the data in accordance with Article 18 of the GDPR.

You have the right to request that the data you have provided to us be received in accordance with Article 20 of the GDPR and to request that it be transmitted to other persons responsible.

You also have the right under Article 77 of the GDPR to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

 

Withdrawal

You have the right to revoke granted consents under Article 7 (3) of the GDPR with effect for the future

 

Right to object

You may object to the future processing of the data concerning you at any time in accordance with Article 21 GDPR. The objection may be made in particular against processing for direct advertising purposes.

 

Cookies and the right to object to direct advertising

„Cookies“ are small files that are stored on users ‚ computers. Different information can be stored within the cookies. A cookie is primarily used to store the information about a user (or the device on which the cookie is stored) during or after his visit within an online offer. Temporary cookies, or „session cookies“ or „transient cookies,“ are referred to as cookies that are deleted after a user leaves an online offer and closes their browser. In such a cookie, for example, the contents of a shopping basket can be stored in an online shop or a login status. Cookies are referred to as „permanent“ or „persistent,“ which remain stored even after the browser is closed. For example, the login status can be saved if the users visit it after several days. Similarly, such a cookie can store the interests of users used for range measurement or marketing purposes. Cookies are referred to as a „third-party cookie“ offered by providers other than the person who runs the online offer (otherwise, if only its cookies are referred to as „first-party cookies“).

We may use temporary and permanent cookies and make up for this as part of our privacy policy.

If users do not want cookies to be stored on their computer, they are asked to disable the option in their browser’s system settings. Saved cookies can be deleted from the browser’s system settings. The exclusion of cookies can lead to functional limitations of this online offer.

A general objection to the use of cookies used for online marketing purposes can be explained by the US side http://www.aboutads.info/choices/or the EU side http://www.youronlinechoices.com/in a large number of services, especially in the case of tracking. In addition, cookies can be stored by switching them down in the browser’s settings. Please note that not all functions of this online offer may be available.

 

Deletion of data

The data we process will be deleted or restricted in processing in accordance with Articles 17 and 18 GDPR. Unless expressly stated in the context of this Privacy Statement, the data stored with us will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for its purpose and no legal retention obligations stand in the way of deletion. Unless the data is deleted because it is necessary for other and legally permissible purposes, its processing will be restricted. This means that the data is blocked and not processed for other purposes. This applies, for example, to data that must be retained for commercial or tax reasons.

According to legal requirements in Germany, the retention takes place in particular for 10 years in accordance with § § 147 (1) AO, 257 (1) points 1 and 4, (4) HGB (books, records, situation reports, booking documents, trading books, for taxation of relevant documents, etc.) and 6 years. Pursuant to § 257 (1) (2) and 3, paragraph 4 of the HGB (trade letters).

According to legal requirements in Austria, the retention is carried out in particular for 7 J in accordance with § 132 (1) BAO (accounting documents, receipt invoices, accounts, receipts, business papers, preparation of revenues and expenses, etc.), for 22 years in connection with Land and for 10 years for documents relating to electronically provided services, telecommunications, radio and television services provided to non-entrepreneurs in EU Member States, for which the Mini-One-Stop Shop (MOSS) is used Is taken.

 

Business-related processing

In addition, we process

– contract data (e.g., subject matter of the contract, term, customer category).

– Payment data (e.g., bank details, payment history)

From our customers, prospects and business partners to provide contractual services, service and customer care, marketing, advertising and market research.

 

Order processing in the online shop and customer account

We process the data of our customers as part of the ordering processes in our online shop in order to enable them to select and order the selected products and services, as well as their payment and delivery, or execution.

Data processed includes inventory data, communications data, contract data, payment data and those affected by the processing include our customers, prospects and other business partners. The processing is carried out for the purpose of providing contract services in the context of the operation of an online shop, billing, delivery and customer service. In doing so, we use session cookies for storing the shopping cart content and permanent cookies for storing login status.

Processing is based on Article 6 (1) lit. b (carrying out ordering) and c (required archiving) GDPR. The information identified as required is necessary to justify and fulfil the contract. We only disclose the data to third parties in the context of extradition, payment or legal permits and obligations to legal advisors and authorities. The data will only be processed in third countries if this is necessary for the fulfillment of the contract (e.g. at the customer’s request for delivery or payment).

Users can create an optional user account by being able to view their orders in particular. As part of the registration process, the required mandatory information will be communicated to the users. The user accounts are not public and cannot be indexed by search engines. If users have terminated their user account, their data will be deleted with respect to the user account, subject to their retention is valid for commercial or tax reasons. Article 6 (1) lit. c GDPR necessary. Information remains in the customer account until it is deleted, followed by archiving in the event of a legal obligation. It is incumbent on users to secure their data before the end of the contract if they are terminated.

As part of the registration and re-registrations as well as use of our online services, we store the IP address and the time of the respective user store. The storage is based on our legitimate interests, as well as the user in terms of protection against abuse and other unauthorized use. In principle, this data is not passed on to third parties unless it is necessary to pursue our claims or there is a legal obligation to do so under Article 6 (1) lit. c GDPR.

The deletion takes place after the expiry of legal warranty and similar obligations, the requirement for the retention of the data is checked every three years; In the case of legal archiving obligations, the deletion takes place after its expiry (end of commercial law (6 years) and tax law (10 years) retention obligation). 

 

Agency services

We process our customers ‚ data as part of our contractual services to those conceptual and strategic consulting, campaign planning, software and design development/care, implementation of campaigns and process/handling, Server administration, data analysis/consulting services and training services.

In doing so, we process inventory data (e.g., customer master data, such as names or addresses), contact data (e.g., e-mail, telephone numbers), content data (e.g., text input, photographs, videos), contract data (e.g., subject matter of the contract, term of the contract), payment data (e.g., Bank details, payment history), usage and metadata (e.g. in the context of the evaluation and measurement of the success of marketing measures). In principle, we do not process special categories of personal data unless they are part of contracted processing. Those affected include our customers, interested parties as well as their customers, users, website visitors or employees as well as third parties. The purpose of the processing is to provide contract services, billing and our customer service. The legal basis for processing derives from Article 6 (1) lit. b GDPR (contractual services), Article 6 (1) lit. f GDPR (analysis, statistics, optimization, security measures). We process data necessary to justify and fulfil the contractual services and indicate the necessity of their disclosure. External disclosure will only take place if required as part of an order. In processing the data handed over to us as part of an order, we act in accordance with the instructions of the clients as well as the legal requirements of an order processing in accordance with Article 28 of the GDPR and process the data to none other than the contract according to the order. Purposes.

We delete the data after the expiry of legal warranty and similar obligations. The need to retain the data is reviewed every three years; In the case of legal archiving obligations, the deletion takes place after its expiry (6 years, in accordance with § 257 (1) of the German Civil Code, 10 years, in accordance with § 147 (1) AO). In the case of data disclosed to us as part of an order by the client, we delete the data according to the requirements of the order, in principle after the end of the order.

 

Health care benefits

We process the data of our patients and interested parties and other clients or contractors (uniformly referred to as „patients“) in accordance with Article 6 (1) lit. (b) GDPR to provide them with our contractual or pre-contractual services. The data processed here, the nature, purpose and purpose and necessity of their processing, are determined by the underlying contractual relationship. The data processed basically includes the inventory and master data of the patients (e.g., name, address, etc.), as well as the contact data (e.g., e-mail address, telephone, etc.), the contract data (e.g., used services, acquired products, costs, names Contact persons) and payment details (e.g., bank details, payment history, etc.).

As part of our services, we may also process specific categories of data in accordance with Article 9 (1) GDPR, in particular information on the health of patients, possibly related to their sex life or sexual orientation. If necessary, we will collect Article 6 (1) lit for this purpose. One., Article 7, Article 9 (2) lit. A. GDPR will consent to express consent of patients and otherwise process the special categories of data for health care purposes on the basis of Article 9 (2)) l. GDPR, § 22 (1) (1) (BDSG).

If required for the fulfillment of the contract or required by law, we disclose or transmit the data of patients as part of our communication with healthcare professionals, third parties involved in the fulfillment of the contract, as required or typically, such as: For example, laboratories, billing bodies or comparable service providers, provided that this serves to provide our services in accordance with Article 6 (1))) of the GDPR, required by law in accordance with Article 6 (1)) of the GDPR, our interests or those of patients in an efficient And cost-effective health care as a legitimate interest in Article 6 (1))) of GDPR serves or is necessary in Article 6 (1) lit d GDPR. In order to protect vital interests of patients or another natural person or within the framework of consent under Article 6 (1) lit. (a), Article 7 GDPR.

The data will be deleted if the data is no longer necessary to fulfil contractual or statutory caring obligations and to deal with any warranty and comparable obligations, bearing the need to retain the data all Is reviewed for three years; In addition, the legal retention obligations apply.

 

Therapeutic services and coaching

We process the data of our clients and interested parties and other clients or contractors (uniformly referred to as „clients“) in accordance with Article 6 (1) lit. (b) GDPR to provide them with our contractual or pre-contractual services. The data processed here, the nature, purpose and purpose and necessity of their processing, are determined by the underlying contractual relationship. The data processed basically includes inventory and master data of the clients (e.g., name, address, etc.), as well as the contact details (e.g., e-mail address, telephone, etc.), the contract data (e.g., claimed services, fees, names of Contacts, etc.) Payment data (e.g., bank details, payment history, etc.).

As part of our services, we may also provide specific categories of data under Article 9 (1) of the GDPR, in particular information relating to the health of clients, possibly related to their sexual life or sexual orientation, ethnic origin or religious, or Vial persuasion, process. If necessary, we will collect Article 6 (1) lit for this purpose. One., Article 7, Article 9 (2) lit. A. GDPR imposes explicit consent on the part of the clients and otherwise processes the special categories of data for the purpose of health care on the basis of Article 9 (2) lit h. GDPR, § 22 (1) (1) (BDSG).

If required for the fulfillment of the contract or required by law, we will disclose or transmit the clients ‚ data as part of our communication with other professionals, third parties, which are required or typically involved in the fulfillment of the contract, such as: Billing bodies or comparable service providers, provided that this serves to provide our services in accordance with Article 6 (1))) of the GDPR, in accordance with Article 6 (1)) of c. GDPR is required to provide our interests or those of clients in an efficient and Cost-effective healthcare as a legitimate interest in Article 6 (1))) of GDPR serves or is required by Article 6 (1) lit d GDPR. In order to protect vital interests of clients or another natural person or within the framework of consent under Article 6 (1) lit. (a), Article 7 GDPR.

The data will be deleted if the data is no longer necessary to fulfil contractual or statutory caring obligations and to deal with any warranty and comparable obligations, bearing the need to retain the data all Is reviewed for three years; In addition, the legal retention obligations apply.

 

Contractual services

We process the data of our contractors and interested parties as well as other clients, customers, clients, clients or contractors (uniformly referred to as „contractors“) in accordance with Article 6 (1) lit. b. GDPR to provide them with our contractual or pre-contractual services. The data processed here, the nature, purpose and purpose and necessity of their processing, are determined by the underlying contractual relationship.

The data processed includes the master data of our contractors (e.g., names and addresses), contact details (e.g. e-mail addresses and telephone numbers) as well as contract data (e.g., services used, contract content, contractual communication, names Contact persons) and payment data (e.g., bank details, payment history).

In principle, we do not process special categories of personal data unless they are part of contracted or contractual processing.

We process data necessary to justify and fulfil the contractual services and indicate the necessity of their disclosure, provided that it is not evident to the contracting parties. Disclosure to external persons or companies will only take place if it is required under a contract. When processing the data handed over to us as part of an order, we act in accordance with the instructions of the clients as well as the legal requirements.

As part of the use of our online services, we can store the IP address and the time of the respective user store. Storage is based on our legitimate interests, as well as the interests of users in protecting against abuse and other unauthorized use. In principle, this data is not passed on to third parties unless it is in accordance with Article 6 (1) lit in order to pursue our claims. A legal obligation under Article 6 (1) lit is required for GDPR. c. GDPR.

The data will be deleted if the data is no longer necessary to fulfil contractual or legal caring obligations and to deal with any warranty and comparable obligations, bearing the need to retain the data. Is reviewed every three years; In addition, the legal retention obligations apply.

 

External payment service providers

We use external payment service providers through whose platforms users and we can make payment transactions (e.g., each with a link to the privacy policy, Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full), Klarna (https://www.klarna.com/de/datenschutz/), Skrill (https://www.skrill.com/de/fusszeile/datenschutzrichtlinie/), Giropay (https://www.giropay.de/rechtliches/datenschutz-agb/), Visa (https://www.visa.de/datenschutz), Mastercard (https://www.mastercard.de/de-de/datenschutz.html), American Express (https://www.americanexpress.com/de/content/privacy-policy-statement.html)

As part of the fulfillment of contracts, we set the payment service providers on the basis of Article 6 (1) lit. b. GDPR. In addition, we set external payment service providers on the basis of our legitimate interests in accordance with Article 6 (1) lit. b. GDPR to provide our users with effective and secure payment.

Data processed by payment service providers includes inventory data, such as the name and address, bank details, such as account numbers or credit card numbers, passwords, TANs and verification totals, as well as contract, sums and receipt claims. The information is required to carry out the transactions. However, the data entered is only processed by the payment service providers and stored with them. This means that we do not receive account or credit card-related information, but only information with confirmation or negative disclosure of the payment. The data may be transmitted by payment service providers to commercial reporting agencies. The purpose of this transfer is to verify identity and credit. To this end, we refer to the terms and conditions and data protection notices of the payment service providers.

The terms and conditions and data protection notices of the respective payment service providers apply to the payment transactions, which can be accessed within the respective websites or transaction applications. We also refer to them for further information and assertion of revocation, information and other rights of concern.

 

Administration, financial accounting, office organization, contact management

We process data in the context of administrative tasks as well as organization of our operation, financial accounting and compliance with legal obligations, such as archiving. In doing so, we process the same data that we process as part of the performance of our contractual services. The basis for processing is Article 6 (1) lit. c. GDPR, Article 6 (1) lit. f. GDPR. The processing affects customers, prospective customers, business partners and website visitors. The purpose and interest in processing lies in administration, financial accounting, office organization, archiving of data, i.e. tasks that govern our business activities, carry out our duties and provide our Benefits serve. The deletion of data relating to contractual services and contractual communication corresponds to the information cited in these processing activities.

We disclose or transmit data to the financial administration, consultants, such as, tax advisors or auditors, as well as other fee agencies and payment service providers.

We also store information about suppliers, organizers and other business partners on the basis of our business interests, e.g. for the purpose of making further contact. In principle, we store this mostly company-related data on a permanent basis.

 

Business analysis and market research

In order to be able to operate our business economically, to recognize market trends, wishes of contractors and users, we analyze the data available to us on business transactions, contracts, inquiries, etc. We process inventory data, communication data, contract data, payment data, usage data, metadata based on Article 6 (1) lit. (GDPR), which includes contractors, interested parties, customers, visitors and users of our online offer.

The analyses are carried out for the purpose of business analysis, marketing and market research. In doing so, we can take into account the profiles of registered users with information, e.g. on their services used. The analyses serve us to increase usability, optimize our offer and be operational. The analyses serve us alone and are not disclosed externally, unless they are anonymous analyses with aggregated values.

If these analyses or profiles are personal, they will be deleted or anonymised with the termination of the users, otherwise after two years from the conclusion of the contract. Moreover, the overall economic analyses and general trend provisions are carried out anonymously where possible. 

 

Registration function

Users can create a user account. As part of the registration process, the required mandatory information will be communicated to the users and on the basis of Article 6 (1) lit. b GDPR processed for the purpose of providing the user account. The data processed includes, in particular, the login information (name, password and an e-mail address). The data entered as part of the registration will be used for the purpose of using the user account and its purpose.

Users can be informed by e-mail about information relevant to their user account, such as technical changes. If users have terminated their user account, their data will be deleted with respect to the user account, subject to a legal retention obligation. It is incumbent on users to secure their data before the end of the contract if they are terminated. We are entitled to irretrievably delete all user data stored during the duration of the contract.

As part of the use of our registration and registration functions as well as the use of the user account, the IP address and the time of the respective user store will be saved. The storage is based on our legitimate interests, as well as the user in terms of protection against abuse and other unauthorized use. In principle, this data is not passed on to third parties unless it is necessary to pursue our claims or there is a legal obligation to do so under Article 6 (1) lit. c GDPR. The IP addresses will be anonymized or deleted after 7 days at the latest.

 

SSL encryption

In order to protect the security of your data during transmission, we have activated SSL encryption for our website, according to the latest technology, the SSL encryption method with our provider 1 & 1. * *

 

Comments and posts

If users leave comments or other posts, their IP addresses may be based on our legitimate interests within the meaning of Article 6 (1) lit. (GDPR) for 7 days. This is done for our safety if someone leaves illegal content in comments and posts (insults, forbidden political propaganda, etc.). In this case, we can be prosecuted for the comment or contribution ourselves and are therefore interested in the identity of the author.

Furthermore, we reserve the right to use Article 6 (1) lit on the basis of our legitimate interests. GDPR to process users ‚ information for spam detection.

The data provided in the context of the comments and posts will be stored by us permanently until the user is at odds.

 

Comment subscriptions

The follow-up comments may be made by users with their consent in Article 6 (1) lit. (GDPR). Users will receive a confirmation email to check that they are the owner of the email address they enter. Users can opt out of ongoing comment subscriptions at any time. The confirmation email will include hints about the revocation options. For the purposes of proving user consent, we store the registration date as well as the users ‚ IP address and delete this information when users opt out of the subscription.

You can cancel the reception of our ABonnemenet at any time, i.e. Resist their consents. We may store the emailed addresses issued for up to three years on the basis of our legitimate interests before deleting them in order to prove prior consent. The processing of this data is limited to the purpose of a possible defense against claims. An individual deletion request is possible at any time, provided that the former existence of consent is confirmed at the same time.

 

Contact

When contacting us (e.g. via contact form, e-mail, telephone or via social media), the user’s details are used to process the contact request and how to process it in accordance with Article 6 (1) lit. b) GDPR. Users ‚ information can be stored in a customer relationship management system („CRM System“) or similar request organization.

We will delete the requests if they are no longer required. We check the requirement every two years; In addition, the legal archiving obligations apply.

 

Newsletter

With the following notices, we inform you about the contents of our newsletter as well as the registration, shipping and statistical evaluation procedure as well as your rights of opposition. By subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to the reception and the procedures described.

Content of the newsletter: We send newsletters, e-mails and other electronic notifications with advertising information („Newsletter“) only with the consent of the recipients or a legal permission. If its contents are specifically described as part of a registration for the newsletter, they are decisive for the consent of the users. Moreover, our newsletters contain information about our services and us.

Double-opt-in and logging: Registration for our newsletter takes place in a so-called double-opt-in procedure. I.e. You will receive an email after signing up asking you to confirm your registration. This confirmation is necessary so that no one can log in with foreign email addresses. Registrations to the newsletter are logged in order to be able to prove the registration process in accordance with the legal requirements. This includes storing the login and confirmation timing, as well as the IP address. The changes to your data stored with the shipping service provider are also logged.

Registration credentials: To sign up for the newsletter, it is sufficient to provide your email address. As an option, we ask you to provide a name for personal contact in the newsletter.

The sending of the newsletter and the measurement of the success associated with it are based on the consent of the recipients in accordance with Article 6 (1) lit. A, Article 7 GDPR (G) § 7 (2) (3) UWG or if consent is not required, on the basis of our legitimate interests in direct marketing in accordance with Article 6 (1) lt.

The registration procedure is logged on the basis of our legitimate interests in accordance with Article 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. Our interest is directed towards the use of a user-friendly and secure newsletter system that serves both our business interests and meets the expectations of users and also allows us to prove consent.

Termination/revocation – You can cancel the receipt of our newsletter at any time, i.e. Resist their consents. A link to the cancellation of the newsletter can be found at the end of each newsletter. We may store the emailed addresses issued for up to three years on the basis of our legitimate interests before deleting them in order to prove prior consent. The processing of this data is limited to the purpose of a possible defense against claims. An individual deletion request is possible at any time, provided that the former existence of consent is confirmed at the same time.

 

Newsletter – Mailchimp

The newsletters are sent via MailChimp, a newsletter delivery platform of the US provider Rocket Science Group, LLC, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE #5000, Atlanta, GA 308, USA. You can view the shipping service provider’s privacy policy here: https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/. The Rocket Science Group LLC d/b/a MailChimp is certified under the Privacy Shield Agreement and thus offers a guarantee to meet the European level of data protection (https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt0000000TO6hAAG&status=Active). The shipping service provider is set on the basis of our legitimate interests in accordance with Article 6 (1) lit. F GDPR and an order processing contract used in accordance with Article 28 (3) of the GDPR.

The shipping service provider may use the data of the recipients in pseudonymous form, i.e. without assigning to a user, to optimize or improve their own services, e.g. to technically optimize the shipment and the presentation of the newsletters or for Use statistical purposes. However, the shipping service provider does not use the data of our newsletter recipients to write them themselves or to pass the data on to third parties.

 

Hosting and e-mail shipping

The hosting services we use are used to provide the following services: Infrastructure and platform services, computing capacity, storage and database services, e-mail delivery, security services and Technical maintenance services that we use for the purpose of operating this online offer.

In doing so, we, or our hosting provider, process inventory data, contact details, content data, contract data, usage data, meta-and communication data of customers, interested parties and visitors based on our legitimate interests. Efficient and secure provision of this online offer in Article 6 (1) lit. F GDPR in Article 28 GDPR (conclusion contract of contract).

 

Collection of access data and log files

We, or our hosting provider, collect on the basis of our legitimate interests within the meaning of Article 6 (1) lit. R. GDPR data about every access to the server on which this service is located (so-called server log files). Access data includes name of the website retrieved, file, date and time of retrieval, amount of data transferred, notification of successful retrieval, browser type plus version, the user’s operating system, referrer URL (the previously visited page), IP address and the requesting providers.

Logfile information is stored for security reasons (e.g. to investigate acts of abuse or fraud) for a maximum period of 7 days and then deleted. Data that is required for further retention for evidentiary purposes are exempt from deletion pending a final resolution of the incident.

 

Google Analytics

Based on our legitimate interests (i.e. interest in the analysis, optimization and economic operation of our online offer within the meaning of Article 6 (1)) of GDPR), we use Google Analytics, a web analytics service of Google LLC („Google“). Google uses cookies. The information generated by the cookie about users ‚ use of the online offer is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there.

Google is certified under the Privacy Shield Agreement and thus offers a guarantee to comply with European data protection law (https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&status=Active).

Google will use this information on our behalf to evaluate the users ‚ use of our online offering, to compile reports on the activities within this online offering, and to provide further information on the use of this online offer and the Internet use related services to provide us. Pseudonymous user profiles can be created from the processed data.
We only use Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled. This means that the IP address of users is being shortened by Google within Member States of the European Union or in other Contracting States to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there.

The IP address transmitted by the user’s browser will not be merged with other Google data. Users can prevent cookies from being stored by adjusting their browser software accordingly; Users can also prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie and related to its use of the online offer to Google, as well as Google’s processing of that data by using it by using the browser plugin available under the following link. Download and install: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de.

For more information on Google’s use of data, hiring and objection, see Google’s Privacy Statement (https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads) and the settings for the presentation of Advertising by Google (https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated).

The personal data of the users will be deleted or anonymised after 14 months.

 

Online presence on social media

We maintain online presence within social networks and platforms in order to communicate with the customers, prospective customers and users who are active there and to inform them about our services there. When calling the respective networks and platforms, the terms and conditions and data processing policies of their respective operators apply.

Unless otherwise stated in the context of our privacy policy, we process users ‚ data as long as they communicate with us within the social networks and platforms, e.g. write posts on our online presence or send us messages. 

 

Integration of third-party services and content

Within our online offer, we set the content or service offerings of Third-party providers to integrate their content and services, such as videos or fonts (referred to below uniformly as „Content“).

This always presupposes that the third-party providers of this content perceive the IP address of the users, since they would not be able to send the content to their browser without the IP address. The IP address is therefore required for the presentation of this content. We make every effort to use only content whose respective providers only use the IP address to deliver the content. Third-party vendors can also use so-called pixel tags (invisible graphics, also known as „web beacons“) for statistical or marketing purposes. The „pixel tags“ allow information to be analysed on the pages of this website. The pseudonymous information can also be stored in cookies on the user’s device and, among other things, technical information about the browser and operating system, referring websites, visiting time as well as other information about the use of our online offer As well as associated with such information from other sources.

 

Vimeo

We can include the videos of the platform „Vimeo“ of the provider Vimeo Inc., Attention: Legal Department, 555 West 18th Street New York, New York 10011, USA. Privacy Policy: https://vimeo.com/privacy. WIr point out that Vimeo can use Google Analytics to refer to the privacy policy (https://www.google.com/policies/privacy) as well as opt-out options for Google Analytics (http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de) or the Google settings for marketing data usage (https://adssettings.google.com/.).

 

Youtube

We include the videos of the platform „YouTube“ of the provider Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Privacy Policy: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/, opt-out: https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated.

 

Using Facebook social plugins

On the basis of our legitimate interests (i.e. interest in the analysis, optimization and economic operation of our online offer within the meaning of Article 6 (1)), we use social plugins („plugins“) of the social network facebook.com, which is Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland („Facebook“). The plugins can display interaction elements or content (e.g. videos, graphics or text posts) and are recognizable by one of the Facebook logos (white „f“ on blue tile, the terms „like,“ „like“ or a „thumbs up“ sign) or are with the addition „Facebook Social plugin.“ The list and appearance of Facebook social plugins can be viewed here: https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/.

Facebook is certified under the Privacy Shield Agreement and thus offers a guarantee to comply with European data protection law (https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt0000000GnywAAC&status=Active).

When a user calls a feature of this online offering that contains such a plugin, their device establishes a direct connection to Facebook’s servers. Facebook transmits the content of the plugin directly to the user’s device and integrates it into the online offering. User profiles of users can be created from the processed data. We therefore have no influence on the amount of data that Facebook collects with the help of this plugin and therefore informs users according to our level of knowledge.

By integrating the plug-ins, Facebook receives the information that a user has accessed the corresponding page of the online offer. If the user is logged into Facebook, Facebook can assign the visit to their Facebook account. When users interact with the plugins, for example by clicking on the Like button or making a comment, the corresponding information is transmitted directly from your device to Facebook and stored there. If a user is not a member of Facebook, there is still the possibility that Facebook will find out and store their IP address. According to Facebook, only an anonymised IP address is stored in Germany.

The purpose and scope of the data collection and the further processing and use of the data by Facebook, as well as the rights and settings to protect the privacy of users in this regard, can be taken from Facebook’s privacy policy: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/.

If a user is a Facebook member and does not want Facebook to collect data about them through this online offer and link it to their member data stored on Facebook, they must log out of Facebook before using our online offer and Delete cookies. Further settings and contradictions regarding the use of data for advertising purposes are possible within the Facebook profile settings: https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads or via the US page http://www.aboutads.info/choices/or the EU side http://www.youronlinechoices.com/. The settings are made on a platform-independent basis, i.e. they are applied to all devices, such as desktop computers or mobile devices.

 

Instagram

Within our online offering, Instagram service features and content can be integrated by Instagram Inc., 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, USA. This may include, for example, content such as images, videos or texts and buttons that allow users to report their favors regarding the content, subscribe to the authors of the content or our posts. If the users are members of the Instagram platform, Instagram can assign the call of the above content and functions to the profiles of the users there. Instagram Privacy Statement: http://instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/.

 

Pinterest

Within our online offering, Pinterest service features and content, offered by Pinterest Inc., 635 High Street, Palo Alto, CA, 94301, USA, can be integrated. This may include, for example, content such as images, videos or texts and buttons that allow users to report their favors regarding the content, subscribe to the authors of the content or our posts. If the users are members of the Pinterest platform, Pinterest can assign the call of the above content and functions to the profiles of the users there. Pinterest Privacy Statement: https://about.pinterest.com/de/privacy-policy.

 

Xing

Functions and content of the Xing service, offered by XING AG, Dammtorstraße 29-32, 20354 Hamburg, Germany, may be integrated into our online offering. This may include, for example, content such as images, videos or texts and buttons with which users can express their liking of the content, subscribe to the authors of the content or subscribe to our posts. If the users are members of the Xing platform, Xing can assign the access to the above-mentioned content and functions to the users‘ profiles there. Privacy policy of Xing: https://www.xing.com/app/share?op=data_protection.

 

Linkedin

Within our online offering, functions and contents of the LinkedIn service, offered by the inkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland, can be integrated. This may include, for example, content such as images, videos or texts and buttons that allow users to report their favors regarding the content, subscribe to the authors of the content or our posts. If the users are members of the platform LinkedIn, LinkedIn can assign the call of the above content and functions to the profiles of the users there. LinkedIn Privacy Statement: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy .. LinkedIn is certified under the Privacy Shield Agreement and thus offers a guarantee to comply with European data protection law (https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt0000000L0UZAA0&status=Active). Privacy Policy: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy, opt-out: https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls/retargeting-opt-out.

 

Sharing functions of AddThis

Within our online offer, the service „AddThis“ (1595 Spring Hill Rd Suite 300 Vienna, VA 22182, USA) is used to share content from this online offer within social networks (so-called sharing). The use is based on our legitimate interests, i.e. interest in the dissemination of our online offer in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f. GDPR. AddThis uses the personal information of users for the provision and execution of the sharing functions. In addition, AddThis may use pseudonymous user information for marketing purposes. This data is stored on the user’s computer using so-called „cookie“ text files. Privacy policy: http://www.addthis.com/privacy, Opt-Out: http://www.addthis.com/privacy/opt-out.

 

Shiff sharing features

We use the privacy-proof „Shariff“ buttons. „Shariff“ is designed to allow more online privacy and replace the usual „share“ buttons of social networks. It is not the user’s browser, but the server on which this online offer is located, that connects to the server of the respective social media platforms and, for example, queries the number of likes, etc. The user remains anonymous. For more information on the Shariff project, see the creators of c’t: www.ct.de.

 

Change to our privacy policy * *

We reserve the right to adjust this Privacy Statement so that it always complies with current legal requirements or in order to implement changes to our services in the Privacy Statement, e.g. when introducing new services. The new privacy policy will apply to your visit again.

 

Questions for the Data Protection Supervisor * *

If you have any questions about privacy, please email us or contact the person in charge of data protection in our organization directly:

Oliver Drewes

Duererstrasse 23

53340 Meckenheim

 

Note: Privacy pattern adjusted by the website owner.

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