General Information

We are very pleased with your interest in our company. Data protection has a particularly high priority for the management of Ferrock Elements Farm UG (limited liability). The use of the Internet pages of Ferrock Elements Farm UG (limited liability) is possible without any indication of personal data. However, if a data subject wants to use special services of our company 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.

Data Protection

The processing of personal data, such as the name, address, email address, or telephone number of a data subject, always occurs in line with the General Data Protection Regulation and in accordance with the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to Ferrock Elements Farm UG (limited liability). With this privacy policy, our company wants to inform the public about the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process. Furthermore, data subjects are informed, by means of this privacy policy, of the rights to which they are entitled.

Security Measures

Ferrock Elements Farm UG (limited liability) 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 have security gaps, so absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, every data subject is free to transfer personal data to us via alternative means, such as by phone.

SSL Encryption

To protect the security of your data during transmission, we use encryption techniques (e.g., SSL) over HTTPS that are in line with current technical standards.

Definitions

The privacy policy of Ferrock Elements Farm UG (limited liability) is based on the terms used by the European legislator for the adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our privacy policy should be legible and understandable for the general public, as well as for our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would like to explain the terminology used.

In this privacy policy, we use the following terms, among others:

1. Personal Data

   Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter referred to as the "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.

2. Data Subject

   Data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person, whose personal data is processed by the controller responsible for the processing.

3. 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, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination, or otherwise making available, alignment, or combination, restriction, erasure, or destruction.

4. Restriction of Processing

   Restriction of processing is the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting their processing in the future.

5. 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 analyze or predict aspects concerning that natural person's performance at work, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behavior, location, or movements.

6. Pseudonymization

   Pseudonymization 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 organizational measures to ensure that the personal data are not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.

7. 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.

8. Processor

   Processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller.

9. 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.

10. 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 authorized to process personal data.

Consent

Consent is any freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of the data subject's wishes by which they, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signify agreement to the processing of personal data relating to them.

Name and Address of the Controller

The controller in terms of the General Data Protection Regulation, other data protection laws applicable in Member states of the European Union, and other provisions related to data protection is:

Ferrock Elements Farm UG (limited liability)
Entenpfuhl 10
56068 Koblenz
Germany

Tel.: +49 26130003246
Email: Pascal.Zech@ferrock-elements.de
Website: www.ferrock-hyroxide.com

Hosting

Hosting by Shopify

We use the services of Shopify International Limited, Victoria Buildings, 2nd Floor, 1-2 Haddington Road, Dublin 4, D04 XN32, Ireland ("Shopify") for the purpose of hosting and displaying the online shop based on a data processing agreement. All data collected on our website will be processed on Shopify's servers. For more information on Shopify's privacy practices, please visit the following website: https://www.shopify.de/legal/datenschutz

Cookies

The websites of Ferrock Elements Farm UG (limited liability) use cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored and saved on a computer system via an Internet browser.

Many websites 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 websites and servers to differentiate the individual browser of the data subject from other Internet browsers that contain other cookies. A specific Internet browser can be recognized and identified using the unique cookie ID.

By using cookies, Ferrock Elements Farm UG (limited liability) can provide users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without the cookie setting.

Through 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.

Please note that you can set your browser to inform you when cookies are set and to allow cookies only in specific cases or to exclude the acceptance of cookies for certain situations or in general. Each browser differs in the way it manages the cookie settings. This is described in the help menu of each browser, which explains how you can change your cookie settings. You can find these for the respective browsers under the following links:

• Internet Explorer
• Firefox
• Chrome
• Safari
• Opera

Please note that disabling cookies may limit the functionality of our website.

Collection of General Data and Information

The website of Ferrock Elements Farm UG (limited liability) collects a series of general data and information with each call-up of the website by a data subject or an automated system. This general data and information are stored in the server log files. The data and information 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, which are accessed via an accessing system on our website,
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, Ferrock Elements Farm UG (limited liability) 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, Ferrock Elements Farm UG (limited liability) 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.

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.

Registration of Data Subject

The registration of the data subject with the voluntary provision of personal data serves the controller to offer the data subject content or services that can only be offered to registered users due to the nature of the matter. Registered individuals are free to modify or completely delete the personal data provided during registration from the controller's database at any time.

The controller shall provide each data subject with information about which personal data concerning the data subject is stored at any time upon request. Furthermore, the controller shall correct or erase personal data at the request or indication of the data subject, insofar as there are no statutory storage obligations to the contrary. The entirety of the controller's employees are available to the data subject in this context as contact persons.

Subscription to Our Newsletter

On the website of Ferrock Elements Farm UG (limited liability), users are given the opportunity to subscribe to our company's newsletter. The personal data that is transmitted to the controller when subscribing to the newsletter is determined by the input mask used for this purpose.

Ferrock Elements Farm UG (limited liability) informs its customers and business partners regularly by means of a newsletter about company offers. The newsletter of our company can only be received by the data subject if:

1. the data subject has a valid email address and
2. the data subject registers for newsletter delivery.

For legal reasons, a confirmation email in the double opt-in procedure will be sent to the email address first entered by the data subject for newsletter delivery. This confirmation email is used to verify whether the owner of the email address, as the data subject, has authorized the receipt of the newsletter.

When subscribing to the newsletter, we also store the IP address assigned by the Internet service provider (ISP) of the data subject's computer system at the time of registration, as well as the date and time of registration. The collection of this data is necessary to understand the (possible) misuse of the email address of a data subject at a later date and, therefore, serves to legally protect the controller.

The personal data collected as part of a registration for the newsletter will only be used to send our newsletter. Subscribers to the newsletter may also be notified by email, 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 changes to the newsletter offer or technical changes. 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 us for the newsletter delivery, can be revoked at any time. For the purpose of revoking consent, there is a corresponding link in each newsletter. Furthermore, it is also possible to unsubscribe from the newsletter delivery directly on the website of the controller or to inform the controller of this in a different way.

Newsletter Tracking

The newsletters of Ferrock Elements Farm UG (limited liability) contain so-called tracking pixels. A tracking pixel is a miniature graphic embedded in such emails, which are sent in HTML format to enable log file recording and log file analysis. This allows a statistical analysis of the success or failure of online marketing campaigns. Based on the embedded tracking pixel, Ferrock Elements Farm UG (limited liability) can recognize whether and when an email was opened by a data subject and which links in the email were called up by the data subject.

Such personal data collected via the tracking pixels contained in the newsletters is stored and analyzed by the controller in order to optimize the newsletter dispatch and to adapt the content of future newsletters even better to the interests of the data subject. This 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, this personal data will be deleted by the controller. Ferrock Elements Farm UG (limited liability) automatically regards a withdrawal from the receipt of the newsletter as a revocation.

Contact Possibility via the Website

The website of Ferrock Elements Farm UG (limited liability) contains information that enables a quick electronic contact to our company, as well as direct communication with us, which also includes a general email address (email address). If a data subject contacts the controller by email or via a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the data subject is 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 disclosure of this personal data to third parties.

Chatbots

To respond to inquiries, we use chatbots. The chat takes place without human assistance. The data provided in the chat is analyzed. Additional data (e.g., name, email address, customer number, etc.) and metadata are also collected. This data is stored on the servers of the chatbot provider.

User profiles can be created from this data. If consent is given, this data can also be used for targeted advertising. Additionally, this data can be used to improve the chatbot's functionality (machine learning).

This data is stored until the data subject requests deletion, revokes consent for storage, or the purpose for storage no longer exists. Mandatory legal retention periods remain unaffected.

If the inquiry is related to the fulfillment of a contract or necessary for the fulfillment of pre-contractual obligations, the legal basis for processing this data is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. Otherwise, the legal basis for processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in efficiently and directly processing inquiries on our website and thus optimizing our service and representation.

Regular Erasure and Blocking of Personal Data

The controller processes and stores personal data of the data subject only for the period necessary to achieve the storage purpose 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.

Rights of the Data Subject

1. Right to Confirmation

   Every data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to request confirmation from the controller as to whether personal data concerning them is being processed. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to confirmation, they can contact an employee of the data controller at any time.

2. Right to Information

   Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to obtain information from the data controller at any time and free of charge about the personal data stored about them and a copy of this information.

   1. The purposes of the processing
   2. The categories of personal data being processed
   3. The recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data has been or will be disclosed, in particular recipients in third countries or international organizations
   4. If possible, the planned duration for which the personal data will be stored, or if this is not possible, the criteria for determining this duration
   5. The existence of a right to rectification or erasure of the personal data concerning them or to restriction of processing by the controller or a right to object to such processing
   6. The existence of a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
   7. If the personal data is not collected from the data subject: All available information about the source of the data
   8. The existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, in accordance with 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 has a right to obtain information as to whether personal data has been transferred to a third country or to an international organization. If this is the case, the data subject also has the right to be informed of the appropriate safeguards relating to the transfer.

   If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to information, they can contact an employee of the data controller at any time.

3. Right to Rectification

   Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to demand the immediate correction of inaccurate personal data concerning them. Furthermore, the data subject has the right to request the completion of incomplete personal data, taking into account the purposes of the processing.

   If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to rectification, they can contact an employee of the data controller at any time.

4. Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten)

   Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to demand that the personal data concerning them be deleted without delay, provided one of the following reasons applies and the processing is not necessary:

   1. The personal data was collected or otherwise processed for purposes for which it is no longer necessary.
   2. The data subject withdraws their consent on which the processing is based according to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR or Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR, and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
   3. The data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Art. 21(1) GDPR, and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or the data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Art. 21(2) GDPR.
   4. The personal data has been unlawfully processed.
   5. Erasure of the personal data is required to fulfill a legal obligation under Union law or the law of the Member States to which the controller is subject.
   6. The personal data was collected in relation to the offer of information society services pursuant to Art. 8(1) GDPR.

   If one of the above reasons applies, and a data subject wishes to request the deletion of personal data stored by Ferrock Elements Farm UG (limited liability), they can contact an employee of the data controller at any time. The employee of Ferrock Elements Farm UG (limited liability) will ensure that the erasure request is complied with immediately.

   If personal data has been made public by Ferrock Elements Farm UG (limited liability), and our company, as the data controller, is obliged to delete personal data pursuant to Art. 17(1) GDPR, Ferrock Elements Farm UG (limited liability), taking into account available technology and implementation costs, will take appropriate measures, including technical measures, to inform other data controllers processing the published personal data that the data subject has requested the erasure of all links to such personal data or copies or replications of such personal data, as far as processing is not required. The employee of Ferrock Elements Farm UG (limited liability) will arrange the necessary in individual cases.

5. Right to Restriction of Processing

   Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to request from the controller the restriction of processing if one of the following conditions is met:

   1. 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.
   2. The processing is unlawful, and the data subject opposes the erasure of the personal data and requests instead the restriction of their use.
   3. 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 defense of legal claims.
   4. The data subject has objected to processing pursuant to Art. 21(1) GDPR pending the verification whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override those of the data subject.

   If any of the conditions mentioned above apply, and a data subject wishes to request the restriction of personal data stored by Ferrock Elements Farm UG (limited liability), they can contact an employee of the data controller at any time. The employee of Ferrock Elements Farm UG (limited liability) will arrange for the restriction of processing.

6. Right to Data Portability

   Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to receive the personal data concerning them, which was provided by the data subject to a controller, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. They also have the right to transmit this data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to which the personal data was provided, where the processing is based on consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR or Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR or on a contract pursuant to Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, and the processing is carried out by automated means, provided that 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 their right to data portability pursuant to Art. 20(1) GDPR, the data subject has the right to have personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible and where this does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.

   To exercise the right to data portability, the data subject can contact an employee of Ferrock Elements Farm UG (limited liability) at any time.

7. Right to Object

   Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to object, on grounds relating to their particular situation, at any time, to the processing of personal data concerning them, which is based on Art. 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions.

   Ferrock Elements Farm UG (limited liability) shall no longer process the personal data in the event of the objection unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that override the interests, rights, and freedoms of the data subject, or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.

   If Ferrock Elements Farm UG (limited liability) processes personal data for direct marketing purposes, the data subject has the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning them for such marketing. This applies to profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing. If the data subject objects to Ferrock Elements Farm UG (limited liability) to the processing for direct marketing purposes, Ferrock Elements Farm UG (limited liability) will no longer process the personal data for these purposes.

   In addition, the data subject has the right to object, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning them by Ferrock Elements Farm UG (limited liability) for scientific or historical research purposes, or for statistical purposes pursuant to Art. 89(1) GDPR, unless such processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest.

   To exercise the right to object, the data subject can directly contact any employee of Ferrock Elements Farm UG (limited liability) or another employee. The data subject is also free, in the context of the use of information society services, notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, to exercise their right to object by automated means using technical specifications.

8. Automated Individual Decision-Making, Including Profiling

   Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has 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 them or similarly significantly affects them, provided that the decision

   1. is not necessary for entering into or the performance of a contract between the data subject and a data controller,
   2. is not authorized 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,
   2. it is based on the data subject's explicit consent, Ferrock Elements Farm UG (limited liability) 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 their point of view, and to contest the decision.

    

   If the data subject wishes to exercise rights concerning automated decisions, they can contact an employee of the data controller at any time.

Use and Deployment of Social Media

1. Facebook

   The data controller has integrated components of the Facebook company into this website. Facebook is a social network.

   A social network is an online meeting place operated on the Internet, an online community that allows users to communicate with each other and interact in the virtual space. A social network can serve as a platform for the exchange of opinions and experiences or enable the internet community to provide personal or company-related information. Facebook allows its users, among other things, to create private profiles, upload photos, and connect via friend requests.

   Facebook is operated by Facebook, Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA. For data subjects living outside the United States or Canada, the data controller responsible for processing personal data is Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

   Each time one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the data controller and on which a Facebook component (Facebook plug-in) has been integrated, is called up, the internet browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Facebook component to download a display of the corresponding Facebook component from Facebook. An overview of all Facebook plug-ins can be found at https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/?locale=en_US. As part of this technical process, Facebook is made aware of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.

   If the data subject is simultaneously logged into Facebook, Facebook recognizes with each call-up to our website by the data subject and for the entire duration of their stay on our website which specific subpage of our website the data subject visits. 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, such as the "Like" button, or if the data subject submits a comment, Facebook assigns this information to the personal Facebook user account of the data subject and stores this personal data.

   Facebook receives information through the Facebook component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged in to Facebook at the same time as they access our website; this happens 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, they can prevent this by logging off from their Facebook account before calling up our website.

2. Facebook

   The data policy published by Facebook, which can be accessed at https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/, provides information on the collection, processing, and use of personal data by Facebook. It also explains the privacy protection options that Facebook offers to individuals. Additionally, various applications are available that allow data transmission to Facebook to be suppressed. Such applications can be used by the individual to prevent data transmission to Facebook.

3. Google+

   The data controller has integrated the Google+ button as a component on this website. Google+ is a social network.

   A social network is an online community and social meeting place operated on the internet, which generally allows users to communicate with each other and interact in the virtual space. A social network can serve as a platform for the exchange of opinions and experiences or allows the internet community to provide personal or business-related information. Google+ enables users of the social network to create private profiles, upload photos, and connect via friend requests, among other features.

   The operator of Google+ is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.

   With each visit to one of the individual pages of this website operated by the data controller and on which a Google+ button has been integrated, the internet browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Google+ button to download a display of the corresponding Google+ button from Google. During this technical process, Google gains knowledge of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject. More information about Google+ can be found at https://developers.google.com/+/.

   If the data subject is logged into Google+ at the same time, Google recognizes with each visit to our website by the data subject and during the entire duration of the respective stay on our website, which specific subpage of our website the data subject visits. This information is collected by the Google+ button and is assigned by Google to the respective Google+ account of the data subject.

   If the data subject presses one of the Google+ buttons integrated on our website and thus gives a Google+1 recommendation, Google assigns this information to the personal Google+ user account of the data subject and stores this personal data. Google stores the Google+1 recommendation of the data subject and makes it publicly available in accordance with the terms accepted by the data subject in this regard. A Google+1 recommendation made by the data subject on this website will subsequently be stored and processed together with other personal data, such as the name of the Google+1 account used by the data subject and the photo stored in this account, in other Google services, such as search engine results of the Google search engine, the Google account of the data subject, or at other places, such as on websites or in connection with advertisements. Furthermore, Google is able to link the visit to this website with other personal data stored at Google. Google records this personal information with the aim of improving or optimizing the various services of Google.

   Google receives information via the Google+ button that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged into Google+ at the same time as they visit our website; this happens regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Google+ button or not.

   If data transmission to Google is not desired by the data subject, they can prevent such transmission by logging out of their Google+ account before accessing our website.

   Further information and the applicable privacy policies of Google can be found at https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/. Additional information about the Google+1 button can be found at https://developers.google.com/+/web/buttons-policy.

4. Instagram

   The data controller has integrated components of the Instagram service on this website. Instagram is a service that qualifies as an audiovisual platform and allows users to share photos and videos, as well as distribute such data on other social networks.

   The operator of the Instagram services is Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2 Ireland.

   With each visit to one of the individual pages of this website operated by the data controller and on which an Instagram component (Insta button) has been integrated, the internet browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Instagram component to download a display of the corresponding component from Instagram. During this technical process, Instagram gains knowledge of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.

   If the data subject is logged into Instagram at the same time, Instagram recognizes with each visit to our website by the data subject and during the entire duration of the respective stay on our website, which specific subpage of our website the data subject visits. This information is collected by the Instagram component and is assigned by Instagram to the respective Instagram account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on one of the Instagram buttons integrated on our website, the data and information transmitted with it is assigned to the personal Instagram user account of the data subject and stored and processed by Instagram.

   Instagram receives information via the Instagram component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged into Instagram at the same time as they visit our website; this happens regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Instagram component or not. If such transmission of information to Instagram is not desired by the data subject, they can prevent it by logging out of their Instagram account before accessing our website.

   Additional information and the applicable privacy policies of Instagram can be found at https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388 and https://www.instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/.

5. LinkedIn

   The data controller has integrated components of LinkedIn Corporation into this website. LinkedIn is an internet-based social network that allows users to connect with existing business contacts and establish new business contacts. With over 400 million registered individuals in more than 200 countries, LinkedIn is currently the largest platform for business contacts and one of the most visited websites in the world.

   The operator of LinkedIn is LinkedIn Corporation, 2029 Stierlin Court Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. For privacy matters outside the United States, LinkedIn Ireland, Privacy Policy Issues, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland, is responsible.

   With each individual call-up to our website, which is equipped with a LinkedIn component (LinkedIn plug-in), this component causes the browser used by the data subject to download a corresponding display of the LinkedIn component. Further information about the LinkedIn plug-ins can be found at https://developer.linkedin.com/plugins.

   If the data subject is logged into LinkedIn at the same time, LinkedIn recognizes with each call-up to our website by the data subject and during the entire duration of their stay on our website which specific subpage of our website was visited by the data subject. This information is collected by the LinkedIn component and assigned to the respective LinkedIn account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on one of the LinkedIn buttons integrated on our website, LinkedIn assigns this information to the personal LinkedIn user account of the data subject and stores this personal data.

   LinkedIn receives information via the LinkedIn component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged in to LinkedIn at the same time as they visit our website; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the LinkedIn component or not. If such transmission of information to LinkedIn is not desired by the data subject, they can prevent this by logging out of their LinkedIn account before accessing our website.

   LinkedIn offers the possibility to unsubscribe from email messages, SMS messages, and targeted ads, as well as to manage ad settings under https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls. LinkedIn also uses partners such as Quantcast, Google Analytics, BlueKai, DoubleClick, Nielsen, Comscore, Eloqua, and Lotame, which may set cookies. Such cookies can be rejected at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy. The applicable privacy policies of LinkedIn can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy. LinkedIn's cookie policy is available at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy.

6. Pinterest

   The data controller has integrated components of Pinterest Inc. into this website. Pinterest is a so-called social network. A social network is an online community and social meeting place operated on the internet, which generally allows users to communicate with each other and interact in the virtual space. A social network can serve as a platform for the exchange of opinions and experiences or allows the internet community to provide personal or business-related information. Pinterest allows users of the social network to publish image collections and individual images as well as descriptions on virtual pinboards (so-called pinning), which can then be shared (so-called repinning) or commented on by other users.

   The operator of Pinterest is Pinterest Europe Ltd., Palmerston House, 2nd Floor, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, Ireland.

   With each call-up to one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the data controller and on which a Pinterest component (Pinterest plug-in) has been integrated, the internet browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Pinterest component to download a display of the corresponding Pinterest component from Pinterest. More information about Pinterest can be found at https://pinterest.com/. During this technical process, Pinterest gains knowledge of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.

   If the data subject is logged in to Pinterest at the same time, Pinterest recognizes with each call-up to our website by the data subject and during the entire duration of their stay on our website which specific subpage of our website was visited by the data subject. This information is collected by the Pinterest component and assigned by Pinterest to the respective Pinterest account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on one of the Pinterest buttons integrated on our website, Pinterest assigns this information to the personal Pinterest user account of the data subject and stores this personal data.

   Pinterest receives information via the Pinterest component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged in to Pinterest at the same time as they visit our website; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Pinterest component or not. If such transmission of information to Pinterest is not desired by the data subject, they can prevent this by logging out of their Pinterest account before accessing our website.

   The data protection policy published by Pinterest, which is available at https://about.pinterest.com/privacy-policy, provides information about the collection, processing, and use of personal data by Pinterest.

7. Twitter

   The data controller has integrated components of Twitter into this website. Twitter is a multilingual, publicly accessible microblogging service on which users can publish and distribute so-called tweets, which are short messages limited to 280 characters. These short messages are available to everyone, including people who are not logged in to Twitter. However, tweets are also displayed to the so-called followers of the respective user. Followers are other Twitter users who follow the tweets of a user. Furthermore, Twitter allows communication to a broad audience through hashtags, links, or retweets.

   The operator of Twitter International Company, One Cumberland Place, Fenian Street Dublin 2, D02 AX07, Ireland.

   With each call-up to one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the data controller and on which a Twitter component (Twitter button) has been integrated, the internet browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Twitter component to download a display of the corresponding Twitter component from Twitter. Further information about the Twitter buttons can be found at https://about.twitter.com/de/resources/buttons. During this technical process, Twitter gains knowledge of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject. The purpose of integrating the Twitter component is to enable our users to redistribute the content of this website, to make this website known in the digital world, and to increase our visitor numbers.

   If the data subject is logged into Twitter at the same time, Twitter recognizes with each call-up of our website by the data subject and during the entire duration of their visit to our website, which specific subpage of our website the data subject visits. This information is collected by the Twitter component and associated by Twitter with the respective Twitter account of the data subject. If the data subject activates one of the Twitter buttons integrated on our website, the data and information transmitted with it are associated with the personal Twitter user account of the data subject and stored and processed by Twitter.

   Twitter always receives information via the Twitter component that the data subject has visited our website if the data subject is logged into Twitter at the same time as they access our website; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Twitter component or not. If the data subject does not want such information to be transmitted to Twitter, they can prevent this transmission by logging out of their Twitter account before accessing our website.

   The applicable privacy policy of Twitter can be accessed at https://twitter.com/privacy?lang=en.

8. Xing

   The data controller has integrated components from Xing on this website. Xing is an internet-based social network that allows users to connect with existing business contacts and establish new business contacts. Individual users can create a personal profile on Xing. Companies, for example, can create company profiles or post job listings on Xing.

   The operator of Xing is XING SE, Dammtorstraße 30, 20354 Hamburg, Germany.

   With each visit to one of the individual pages of this website operated by the data controller and on which a Xing component (Xing plug-in) has been integrated, the internet browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Xing component to download a display of the corresponding Xing component from Xing. Further information about the Xing plug-ins can be found at https://dev.xing.com/plugins. In the course of this technical process, Xing becomes aware of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.

   If the data subject is simultaneously logged into Xing, Xing recognizes with each call-up to our website by the data subject and during the entire duration of their stay on our website which specific subpage of our website the data subject visits. This information is collected by the Xing component and assigned by Xing to the respective Xing account of the data subject. If the data subject activates one of the Xing buttons integrated on our website, for example, the "Share" button, Xing assigns this information to the personal Xing user account of the data subject and stores this personal data.

   Xing always receives information via the Xing component that the data subject has visited our website if the data subject is logged into Xing at the same time as they access our website; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Xing component or not. If the data subject does not want such information to be transmitted to Xing, they can prevent this transmission by logging out of their Xing account before accessing our website.

   The privacy policy published by Xing, which is available at https://www.xing.com/privacy, provides information about the collection, processing, and use of personal data by Xing. Furthermore, Xing has published data protection notices for the XING Share button at https://www.xing.com/app/share?op=data_protection.

9. YouTube

   The data controller has integrated components from YouTube on this website. YouTube is an internet video portal that allows video publishers to upload video clips for free and enables users to view, rate, and comment on these videos for free. YouTube allows the publication of all types of videos, including complete movies and TV shows, as well as music videos, trailers, or videos created by users, through the internet portal.

   The operator of YouTube is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.

   With each visit to one of the individual pages of this website operated by the data controller and on which a YouTube component (YouTube video) has been integrated, the internet browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective YouTube component to download a display of the corresponding YouTube component from YouTube. Further information about YouTube can be found at https://www.youtube.com/yt/about/en/. As part of this technical process, YouTube and Google gain knowledge of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.

   If the data subject is simultaneously logged into YouTube, YouTube recognizes with the call-up of a subpage that contains a YouTube video which specific subpage of our website the data subject visits. This information is collected by YouTube and Google and assigned to the respective YouTube account of the data subject.

   YouTube and Google receive information via the YouTube component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged into YouTube at the same time as they access our website; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on a YouTube video or not. If the data subject does not want such information to be transmitted to YouTube and Google, they can prevent this transmission by logging out of their YouTube account before accessing our website.

   The privacy policy published by YouTube, which is available at https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/, provides information about the collection, processing, and use of personal data by YouTube and Google.

Data Protection Regulations for the Use of Adobe Analytics (Omniture) / Adobe Marketing Cloud

The data controller has integrated components from the company Adobe on this website. Adobe Analytics (Omniture) or Adobe Marketing Cloud (hereinafter referred to as "Omniture") is a tool that enables more efficient online marketing and web analysis. Omniture is part of the Adobe Marketing Cloud. The Adobe Marketing Cloud enables real-time analysis of visitor traffic on websites. Real-time analysis includes project reports and allows ad-hoc analysis of website visitors. Customer interactions are presented in a way that provides the data controller with a better overview of the online activities of users of this website, by displaying the data in simple and interactive dashboards and converting it into reports. This enables the data controller to receive information in real-time and quickly identify any issues that may arise.

The operator of these services is Adobe Systems Software Ireland Limited, 4-6 Riverwalk, Citywest Business Campus, Dublin 24, Ireland.

Omniture places a cookie on the data subject's information technology system (cookies have been explained above; see above for details). The data controller ensures, through server settings, that the tracking records transmitted to Adobe's data center are anonymized before geolocation. Anonymization is implemented by replacing the last part of the IP address. The data controller has made server-side settings that anonymize the IP address of the data subject independently for geolocation and audience measurement before each processing. Adobe will use the data and information obtained through our website to evaluate the user behavior of the data subject. Adobe will also use the data to create reports on user activities on our behalf and to provide other services related to the use of our website. Adobe does not merge the IP address of the data subject with other personal data.

The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website at any time, as described above. This can also prevent Omniture from setting a cookie on the data subject's information technology system. In addition, cookies already set by Omniture can be deleted at any time via an internet browser or other software programs.

Furthermore, the data subject has the option to object to the collection of data generated by the Adobe cookie related to the use of this website and the processing of this data by Adobe, and to prevent such processing. To do this, the data subject must click the opt-out button at http://www.adobe.com/privacy/opt-out.html, which will set an opt-out cookie. The opt-out cookie set with the objection is stored on the data subject's information technology system. If the cookies on the data subject's system are deleted after an objection, the data subject must call up the link again and set a new opt-out cookie.

However, if the opt-out cookie is set, it is possible that the websites of the data controller may not be fully usable for the data subject.

The applicable privacy policy of Adobe can be accessed at http://www.adobe.com/privacy.html.

Data Protection Regulations for the Use of affilinet

The data controller has integrated components from the company affilinet on this website. Affilinet is a German affiliate network that offers affiliate marketing.

Affiliate marketing is an internet-based form of distribution that enables commercial operators of websites, known as merchants or advertisers, to display advertising, usually compensated through click or sale commissions, on third-party websites, i.e., distribution partners, also known as affiliates or publishers. The merchant provides advertising material, such as a banner or other suitable means of internet advertising, via the affiliate network, which is then integrated into its own websites by an affiliate or promoted via other channels, such as keyword advertising or email marketing.

The operator of affilinet is affilinet GmbH, Sapporobogen 6-8, 80637 Munich, Germany.

Affilinet places a cookie on the data subject's information technology system. What cookies are has already been explained above. The tracking cookie from affilinet does not store any personal data. Only the identification number of the affiliate, i.e., the partner mediating potential customers, and the order number of the visitor to a website and the clicked advertising medium are stored. The purpose of storing this data is to process commission payments between a merchant and the affiliate, which are processed via the affiliate network, i.e., affilinet.

The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website at any time, as described above. This can also prevent affilinet from setting a cookie on the data subject's information technology system. In addition, cookies already set by affilinet can be deleted at any time via an internet browser or other software programs.

The applicable privacy policy of affilinet can be accessed at https://www.affili.net/de/footeritem/datenschutz.

Data Protection Regulations for the Use and Application of Amazon Partner Program Functions

The data controller, as part of the Amazon Partner Program, has integrated Amazon components into this website. The Amazon components were created by Amazon to enable customers to earn commissions by displaying advertisements on various Amazon group websites, especially Amazon.co.uk, Local.Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.de, BuyVIP.com, Amazon.fr, Amazon.it, and Amazon.es, through advertisements paid for by a commission. By using Amazon components, the data controller can generate advertising revenue.

The operator of these Amazon components is Amazon EU S.à.r.l, 5 Rue Plaetis, L-2338 Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

Amazon places a cookie on the data subject's information technology system. What cookies are has already been explained above. With each individual call-up to one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the data controller and on which an Amazon component has been integrated, the internet browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Amazon component to transmit data to Amazon for the purpose of online advertising and the settlement of commissions. As part of this technical process, Amazon gains knowledge of personal data, such as the IP address of the data subject, which Amazon uses, among other things, to trace the origin of orders and in the case of commission settlements to enable payment of the commission. Amazon can understand that the data subject has clicked on the partner link on our website.

The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website at any time, as described above. This can also prevent Amazon from setting a cookie on the data subject's information technology system. In addition, cookies already set by Amazon can be deleted at any time via an internet browser or other software programs.

Further information and the applicable privacy policy of Amazon can be found at https://www.amazon.de/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=3312401.

Data Protection Regulations for the Use of Google AdSense

The data controller has integrated Google AdSense on this website. Google AdSense is an online service that 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 the content of the respective third-party site. Google AdSense allows targeted targeting of the internet user, which is implemented by generating individual user profiles.

The operator of the Google AdSense component is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.

The purpose of the Google AdSense component is to include advertising on our website. Google AdSense places a cookie on the data subject's information technology system. What cookies are has already been 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 website, which is operated by the data controller and on which a Google AdSense component has been integrated, the internet browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Google AdSense component to submit data for online advertising and the settlement of commissions to Alphabet Inc. Within the framework of this technical procedure, Alphabet Inc. gains knowledge of personal data, such as the IP address of the data subject, which serves Alphabet Inc., among other things, to understand the origin of visitors and clicks and subsequently to enable commission settlements.

The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website at any time, as described above. This can also prevent Alphabet Inc. from setting a cookie on the data subject's information technology system. Additionally, a cookie already set by Alphabet Inc. can be deleted at any time through the internet browser or other software programs.

Google AdSense also uses so-called web beacons. A web beacon is a miniature graphic embedded in websites to allow log file recording and analysis, enabling statistical evaluation. Using the embedded web beacon, Alphabet Inc. can determine whether and when a webpage was opened by a data subject and which links were clicked by the data subject. Web beacons are used, among other things, to analyze visitor traffic on a website.

Personal data and information, including the IP address, necessary for the collection and billing of displayed advertisements, are transferred to Alphabet Inc. in the United States of America via Google AdSense. These personal data are stored and processed in the United States of America. Alphabet Inc. may, under certain circumstances, share these personally collected data with third parties.

Google AdSense is further explained at this link: https://www.google.de/intl/de/adsense/start/.

Data Protection Regulations for the Use and Application of Google Analytics (with Anonymization Function)

The data controller has integrated the Google Analytics component (with anonymization function) on this website. Google Analytics is a web analytics service that collects, gathers, and analyzes data about the behavior of visitors to websites. Web analytics primarily involves the collection of data regarding from which website a data subject came to a website (so-called referrer), which subpages of the website were accessed or how often and for what duration a subpage was viewed. Web analytics is mainly used for website optimization and cost-benefit analysis of internet advertising.

The operator of the Google Analytics component is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.

The data controller uses the addition "_gat._anonymizeIp" for web analytics with Google Analytics. Through this addition, the IP address of the data subject's internet connection is shortened and anonymized by Google when accessing our websites from a member state of the European Union or from another contracting state to the Agreement on the European Economic Area.

The purpose of the Google Analytics component is to analyze visitor flows on our website. Google uses the data and information obtained to evaluate the use of our website, to compile online reports for us that show activities on our websites, and to provide other services related to the use of our website.

Google Analytics places a cookie on the data subject's information technology system. What cookies are has already been explained above. By setting the cookie, Google is enabled to analyze the use of our website. With each visit to one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the data controller and on which a Google Analytics component has been integrated, the internet browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Google Analytics component to transmit data for online analysis to Google. In the context of this technical process, Google gains knowledge of personal data, such as the IP address of the data subject, which Google uses, among other things, to trace the origin of visitors and clicks, and subsequently to enable commission settlements.

Through the cookie, personal information, such as the access time, the location from which an access originated, and the frequency of visits to our website by the data subject, is stored. With each visit to our website, this personal data, including the IP address of the data subject's internet connection, 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, under certain circumstances, share these personally collected data with third parties.

The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website at any time, as described above. This can also prevent Google from setting a cookie on the data subject's information technology system. Additionally, a cookie already set by Google Analytics can be deleted at any time through the internet browser or other software programs.

Furthermore, the data subject has the option to object to the collection of data generated by Google Analytics related to the use of this website and the processing of this data by Google, and to prevent such processing. To do this, the data subject must download and install a browser add-on at the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This browser add-on informs Google Analytics via JavaScript that data and information about website visits may not be transmitted to Google Analytics. The installation of the browser add-on is considered an objection by Google. If the information technology system of the data subject is later deleted, formatted, or reinstalled, the data subject must reinstall the browser add-on to disable Google Analytics. If the browser add-on is uninstalled or deactivated by the data subject or another person within their control, there is an option to reinstall or reactivate the browser add-on.

Additional information and the applicable privacy policy of Google can be found at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/ and http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/en.html. Google Analytics is further explained at this link: https://www.google.com/intl/en_us/analytics/.

Data Protection Regulations for the Use and Application of Google Remarketing

The data controller has integrated services from Google Remarketing on this website. Google Remarketing is a feature of Google AdWords that allows a company to display advertisements to internet users who have previously visited the company's website. The integration of Google Remarketing allows a company to create user-related advertising and, consequently, to display interest-based advertisements to internet users.

The operating company for Google Remarketing services is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.

The purpose of Google Remarketing is to display interest-relevant advertising. Google Remarketing allows us to display advertisements via the Google advertising network or on other websites that are tailored to the individual needs and interests of internet users.

Google Remarketing places a cookie on the data subject's information technology system. What cookies are has already been explained above. The setting of the cookie by Google Remarketing allows the recognition of the visitor to our website if they subsequently visit web pages that are also members of the Google advertising network. With each visit to a web page on which the Google Remarketing service has been integrated, the web browser of the data subject is automatically prompted to transmit data for the purpose of online advertising and to bill commissions to Google. As part of this technical process, Google gains knowledge of personal data, such as the IP address or user behavior, which Google uses, among other things, to display interest-relevant advertising.

Personal information, such as the internet pages visited by the data subject, is stored through the cookie. On each visit to our website, personal data, including the IP address of the data subject's internet connection, are transmitted to Google in the United States of America. These personal data are stored by Google in the United States of America. Google may, under certain circumstances, share these personally collected data with third parties.

The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website at any time, as described above. This can also prevent Google from setting a cookie on the data subject's information technology system. Additionally, a cookie already set by Google Remarketing can be deleted at any time through the internet browser or other software programs.

Furthermore, the data subject has the option to object to interest-based advertising by Google. To do this, the data subject must call up the link www.google.de/settings/ads from each of the browsers they use and make the desired settings there.

Additional information and the applicable privacy policy of Google can be found at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/.

Data Protection Regulations for the Use and Application of Google AdWords

The data controller has integrated Google AdWords on this website. Google AdWords is an internet advertising service that allows advertisers to display ads both in Google search engine results and on the Google advertising network. Google AdWords allows an advertiser to predefine specific keywords with the help of which an ad on Google's search engine results is only displayed when the user retrieves a keyword-relevant search result using the search engine. In the Google advertising network, ads are distributed on relevant websites using an automatic algorithm, taking into account the previously defined keywords.

The operating company for Google AdWords services is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.

The purpose of Google AdWords is to promote our website through the display of interest-relevant advertising on third-party websites and in the search engine results of the Google search engine, as well as to display third-party advertising on our website.

If a data subject arrives at our website via a Google ad, Google will place a so-called conversion cookie on the data subject's information technology system. What cookies are has already been explained above. A conversion cookie loses its validity after thirty days and is not used to identify the data subject. Through the conversion cookie, both we and Google can determine whether a data subject who came to our website via an AdWords ad generated revenue, i.e., completed or canceled a purchase.

The data and information collected through the use of the conversion cookie are used by Google to generate visit statistics for our website. These visit statistics are used by us to determine the total number of users who were referred to us through AdWords ads, i.e., to determine the success or failure of the respective AdWords ad and to optimize our AdWords ads for the future. Neither our company nor other advertisers who use Google AdWords receive information from Google that could identify the data subject.

Personal data, including the IP address or user behavior of the data subject, is stored through the use of the conversion cookie. With each visit to our web pages, personal data, including the IP address of the data subject's internet connection, are transmitted to Google in the United States of America. These personal data are stored by Google in the United States of America. Google may, under certain circumstances, share these personally collected data with third parties.

The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website at any time, as already described above, by means of an appropriate setting of the internet browser used and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Such a setting of the internet browser used would also prevent Google from setting a conversion cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. In addition, a cookie already set by Google AdWords can be deleted at any time via the internet browser or other software programs.

Furthermore, data subjects have the possibility of objecting to interest-based advertising by Google. To do this, the data subject must call up the link www.google.com/settings/ads from each of the internet browsers they use and make the desired settings there.

Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Google can be accessed at https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/.

Payment Method: Use of Payment Service Providers

Shopify Payments

We use the payment service provider "Shopify Payments," 3rd Floor, Europa House, Harcourt Building, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2. If you choose a payment method offered through the payment service provider Shopify Payments, the payment processing is carried out by the technical service provider Stripe Payments Europe Ltd., 1 Grand Canal Street Lower, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin, Ireland, to whom we transmit the information provided by you during the ordering process, along with information about your order (name, address, account number, bank code, possibly credit card number, invoice amount, currency, and transaction number) in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. Your data is only disclosed to Stripe Payments Europe Ltd. for the purpose of payment processing and only to the extent necessary for this purpose. For more information on data protection from Shopify Payments, please visit the following website: https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy.

Data protection information for Stripe Payments Europe Ltd. can be found here: https://stripe.com/en/privacy

PayPal

The controller has integrated components from PayPal on this website. PayPal is an online payment service provider. Payments are processed via so-called PayPal accounts, which represent virtual private or business accounts. In addition, PayPal offers the possibility to process virtual payments via credit cards if a user does not maintain a PayPal account. A PayPal account is managed via an email address, which is why there are no classic account numbers. PayPal makes it possible to initiate online payments to third parties or to receive payments. PayPal also acts as a trustee and offers buyer protection services.

The European operating company of PayPal is PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A., 22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg.

If the data subject selects "PayPal" as the payment option during the order process in our online shop, data of the data subject will be automatically transmitted to PayPal. By selecting this payment option, the data subject consents to the transfer of personal data required for payment processing.

The personal data transmitted to PayPal usually consists of first name, last name, address, email address, IP address, telephone number, mobile phone number, or other data necessary for payment processing. The transmission of data is for the purpose of payment processing and fraud prevention. The controller will transfer personal data to PayPal in particular if there is a legitimate interest in the transmission. The personal data exchanged between PayPal and the controller may be transferred by PayPal to credit reporting agencies. The purpose of this transmission is to verify identity and creditworthiness.

PayPal may share personal data with affiliated companies and service providers or subcontractors to the extent necessary for fulfilling the contractual obligations or for data to be processed in the order.

The data subject has the possibility to revoke their consent to the handling of personal data at any time by contacting PayPal. A revocation does not affect personal data that must be processed, used, or transmitted for (contractual) payment processing.

The applicable data protection provisions of PayPal can be found at https://www.paypal.com/en/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full.

Sofortüberweisung

The controller has integrated components of Sofortüberweisung on this website. Sofortüberweisung is a payment service that allows cashless payment of products and services on the Internet. Sofortüberweisung represents a technical process by which the online retailer immediately receives a payment confirmation. This enables the online merchant to deliver goods, services, or downloads to the customer immediately after placing the order.

The operating company of Sofortüberweisung is Klarna Bank AB, Sveavägen 46, 111 34 Stockholm, Sweden.

Payment Methods: Use of Payment Service Providers (Payment Services)

Shopify Payments

We use the payment service provider "Shopify Payments," 3rd Floor, Europa House, Harcourt Building, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2. If you choose a payment method offered through Shopify Payments during the ordering process, the payment processing will be carried out by the technical service provider Stripe Payments Europe Ltd., 1 Grand Canal Street Lower, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin, Ireland. We will share the information you provide during the ordering process, including your order details (name, address, account number, bank code, possible credit card number, invoice amount, currency, and transaction number) in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR with Stripe Payments Europe Ltd. The sharing of your data is solely for the purpose of payment processing with Stripe Payments Europe Ltd. Further information on the data protection of Shopify Payments can be found at the following web address: https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy.

Data protection information on Stripe Payments Europe Ltd. can be found here: https://stripe.com/de/privacy

PayPal

The controller has integrated components of PayPal on this website. PayPal is an online payment service provider. Payments are processed via so-called PayPal accounts, which represent virtual private or business accounts. Additionally, PayPal offers the option to make virtual payments by credit card if a user does not maintain a PayPal account. A PayPal account is managed via an email address, which is why there are no traditional account numbers. PayPal makes it possible to trigger online payments to third parties or to receive payments. PayPal also assumes trustee functions and offers buyer protection services.

The European operating company of PayPal is PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A., 22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg.

If the data subject selects "PayPal" as the payment option during the order process in our online shop, we will automatically transmit the data of the data subject to PayPal. By selecting this payment option, the data subject agrees to the transfer of personal data required for payment processing.

The personal data transmitted to PayPal is usually first name, last name, address, email address, IP address, phone number, mobile phone number, or other data necessary for payment processing. The processing of the purchase contract also requires such personal data, which are in connection with the respective order.

The transmission of the data is intended for payment processing and fraud prevention. The controller will transfer personal data to PayPal, in particular, if there is a legitimate interest in the transmission. The personal data exchanged between PayPal and the controller for the processing of the data will be transmitted by PayPal to economic credit agencies. This transmission is intended for identity and creditworthiness checks.

PayPal may also transfer personal data to affiliated companies and service providers or subcontractors to the extent necessary to fulfill its contractual obligations or for data to be processed in the order.

The data subject has the possibility to revoke consent for the handling of personal data at any time from PayPal. A revocation shall not have any effect on personal data which must be processed, used, or transmitted in accordance with (contractual) payment processing.

The applicable data protection provisions of PayPal may be retrieved under https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full.

Sofortüberweisung (Instant Transfer)

If the data subject chooses "Sofortüberweisung" as the payment option during the ordering process in our online shop, data of the data subject will be automatically transmitted to Sofortüberweisung. By selecting this payment option, the data subject consents to the transmission of personal data required for payment processing.

When processing payments through "Sofortüberweisung," the buyer transfers the PIN and TAN to Sofort GmbH. After a technical check of the account balance and retrieval of further data to check the account coverage, Sofortüberweisung carries out the transfer to the online merchant. The execution of the financial transaction is then automatically communicated to the online merchant.

The personal data exchanged with Sofortüberweisung is the first name, last name, address, email address, IP address, phone number, mobile phone number, or other data necessary for payment processing. The transmission of data is aimed at payment processing and fraud prevention. The controller will also transmit other personal data to Sofortüberweisung if there is a legitimate interest in the transmission. The personal data exchanged between Sofortüberweisung and the controller may be transmitted by Sofortüberweisung to credit reporting agencies under certain circumstances. This transmission is intended for identity and creditworthiness checks.

Sofortüberweisung may also transfer personal data to affiliated companies and service providers or subcontractors to the extent necessary to fulfill its contractual obligations or for data to be processed in the order.

The data subject has the possibility to revoke consent for the handling of personal data at any time from Sofortüberweisung. A revocation shall not have any effect on personal data which must be processed, used, or transmitted in accordance with (contractual) payment processing.

The applicable data protection provisions of Sofortüberweisung may be retrieved under https://www.klarna.com/sofort/datenschutz/.

VISA

We use VISA on this website. VISA is a payment service provider. This service is offered by Visa Europe Services Inc., London Branch, 1 Sheldon Square, London W2 6TT, United Kingdom.

For the purpose of processing payments, the payment data of the website visitor is processed as soon as a purchase is made through this website. The respective contract and data protection provisions of the payment service provider apply to the respective transaction.

The legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. The data is processed for the purpose of (pre)contractual obligations.

Furthermore, the operator of this website has a legitimate interest in the processing of this data within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR to ensure a fast and reliable payment transaction.

For data transmission to the USA, the standard contractual clauses (SCC) of the EU Commission apply.

More details: https://www.visa.de/nutzungsbedingungen/visa-privacy-center.html.

Mastercard

We use Mastercard on this website. Mastercard is a payment service provider. This service is offered by Mastercard Europe SA, Chaussée de Tervuren 198A, B-1410 Waterloo, Belgium.

For the purpose of processing payments, the payment data of the website visitor is processed as soon as a purchase is made through this website. The respective contract and data protection provisions of the payment service provider apply to the respective transaction.

The legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. The data is processed for the purpose of (pre)contractual obligations.

Furthermore, we have a legitimate interest in the processing of this data within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR to ensure a fast and reliable payment transaction.

Mastercard may transmit the data to the parent company in the USA. Mastercard has Binding Corporate Rules (BCR) for this purpose.

More details: https://www.mastercard.us/content/dam/mccom/global/documents/mastercard-bcrs.pdf https://www.mastercard.de/de-de/datenschutz.html.

Apple Pay

If you choose the payment method "Apple Pay" from Apple Distribution International (Apple), Hollyhill Industrial Estate, Hollyhill, Cork, Ireland, the payment processing is carried out via the "Apple Pay" function of your iOS, watchOS, or macOS-operated device by debiting a payment card stored in "Apple Pay." Apple Pay uses security features integrated into the hardware and software of your device to protect your transactions. To authorize a payment, you need to enter a code you previously set and verify it using the "Face ID" or "Touch ID" function of your device. For the purpose of payment processing, the information you provide during the ordering process, along with information about your order, is transmitted to Apple in encrypted form. Apple then encrypts this data again with a developer-specific key before transmitting it to the payment service provider of the payment card stored in Apple Pay for the purpose of executing the payment. Encryption ensures that only the website through which the purchase was made can access the payment data. After the payment has been made, Apple sends your device account number and a transaction-specific dynamic security code to the originating website to confirm the success of the payment. If personal data is processed in the described transmissions, the processing is carried out solely for the purpose of payment processing in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. Apple stores anonymized transaction data, including the approximate purchase amount, approximate date and time, and whether the transaction was successfully completed. Anonymization completely excludes any personal reference. Apple uses the anonymized data to improve "Apple Pay" and other Apple products and services. When you use Apple Pay on your iPhone or Apple Watch to complete a purchase made through Safari on your Mac, the Mac and the authorization device communicate with Apple's servers over an encrypted channel. Apple does not process or store any of this information in a format that can identify you. You can disable the use of Apple Pay on your Mac in the settings of your iPhone. Go to "Wallet & Apple Pay" and disable "Allow payments on Mac." For more information on data protection with Apple Pay, please visit the following website: https://support.apple.com/de-de/HT203027

Google Pay

If you choose the payment method "Google Pay" from Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland ("Google"), the payment processing is carried out via the "Google Pay" application on your mobile device with at least Android 4.4 ("KitKat") and equipped with an NFC function by charging a payment card or a payment system verified there (e.g., PayPal) stored in Google Pay. To authorize a payment via Google Pay in excess of €25, you must first unlock your mobile device using the respective authentication method you have set up (such as face recognition, password, fingerprint, or pattern). For the purpose of payment processing, the information you provide during the ordering process, along with information about your order, is transmitted to Google. Google then transmits the payment information stored in Google Pay in the form of a unique transaction number to the originating website to verify a successful payment. This transaction number contains no information about the real payment data of your payment methods stored in Google Pay but is created and transmitted as a one-time valid numeric token. In all transactions via Google Pay, Google acts solely as an intermediary for processing the payment transaction. The execution of the transaction takes place exclusively between the user and the originating website through debiting the payment method stored in Google Pay. If personal data is processed in the described transmissions, the processing is carried out solely for the purpose of payment processing in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. Google reserves the right to collect, store, and analyze certain transaction-specific information for each transaction made via Google Pay. This includes the date, time, and amount of the transaction, merchant location and description, a description of the purchased goods or services provided by the merchant, photos you have attached to the transaction, the name and email address of the seller and buyer or sender and recipient, the payment method used, your description of the reason for the transaction, and any related offers. According to Google, this processing takes place solely in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR based on the legitimate interest in proper accounting, transaction data verification, and optimization and maintenance of the Google Pay service. Google also reserves the right to combine the processed transaction data with other information collected and stored by Google when using other Google services. The terms of use for Google Pay can be found here: https://payments.google.com/payments/apis-secure/u/0/get_legal_document?ldo=0&ldt=googlepaytos&ldl=de For more information on data protection with Google Pay, please visit the following website: https://payments.google.com/payments/apis-secure/get_legal_document?ldo=0&ldt=privacynotice&ldl=de

Legal Basis for Processing

Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DS-GVO 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 a 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 para. 1 lit. b DS-GVO. The same applies to such processing operations which are necessary for carrying out pre-contractual measures, for example in the case of inquiries about our products or services.

If our company is 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 para. 1 lit. c DS-GVO. 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 para. 1 lit. d DS-GVO. Ultimately, processing operations could be based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DS-GVO. This legal basis is used for processing operations which are not covered by any of the above-mentioned 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 customer of the controller (Recital 47 Sentence 2 DS-GVO).

Legitimate Interests Pursued by the Controller or a Third Party

If the processing of personal data is based on Article 6 para. 1 lit. f DS-GVO, our legitimate interest is the conduct of our business for the benefit of all our employees and shareholders.

Duration for Which the Personal Data is Stored

The criterion for the duration of the storage of personal data is the respective statutory retention period. After expiration of the 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.

Legal or Contractual Provisions for the Provision of Personal Data; Necessity for the Conclusion of the Contract; Obligation of the Data Subject to Provide the Personal Data; Possible Consequences of Non-Provision

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 one of our employees. Our employee will clarify 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.

Dispute Resolution

We are not willing or obliged to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board.

Platform of the EU Commission for online dispute resolution: https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr

Existence of Automated Decision-Making

As a responsible company, we do not use automatic decision-making or profiling.