Privacy Notice
"Personal data" means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
Contact
Responsible party
Contact us on request. The contact details of the person responsible for data processing can be found in our imprint.
In-initiative contact of the customer by e-mail
If you make business contact with us by e-mail, we will only collect your personal data (name, e-mail address, message text) to the extent provided by you. The data processing is used to process and answer your contact request.
If the contact of the implementation of pre-contractual measures (e.g. advice in case of purchase interest, preparation of offers) or concerns a contract already concluded between you and us, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
If the contact is made for other reasons, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO for our overriding legitimate interest in processing and answering your request. In this case, you have the right, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to object at any time to this processing of personal data concerning you based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO.
We only use your e-mail address to process your request. Your data will then be deleted in compliance with legal retention periods, unless you have consented to further processing and use.
Collection and processing when using the contact form
When using the contact form, we collect your personal data (name, e-mail address, message text) only to the extent provided by you. The data processing serves the purpose of establishing contact.
If the contact of the implementation of pre-contractual measures (e.g. advice in case of purchase interest, preparation of offers) or concerns a contract already concluded between you and us, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
If the contact is made for other reasons, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO for our overriding legitimate interest in processing and answering your request. In this case, you have the right, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to object at any time to this processing of personal data concerning you based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO.
We only use your e-mail address to process your request. Your data will then be deleted in compliance with legal retention periods, unless you have consented to further processing and use.
Use of Calendly
We use the appointment booking function "Calendly" of the provider Calendly LLC (BB&T Tower, 271 17th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30363, USA) on our website.
When using this function, we collect and process your personal data (first and last name, e-mail address and telephone number, message text, if applicable membership number) only to the extent provided by you. The data processing serves the purpose of making appointments and user-friendliness.
Calendly uses technologies such as cookies. Among other things, the following information can be collected and transmitted to Calendly: IP address, date and time of the page view, device model, information about the browser you are using and the operating system you are using as well as the location.
Your data may be transferred to third countries such as the USA. There is no adequacy decision of the EU Commission for the USA. The data transfer takes place, among other things, on the basis of standard contractual clauses as suitable guarantees for the protection of personal data, which can be found at: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/law-topic/data-protection/international-dimension-data-protection/standard-contractual-clauses-scc_de
The processing of your personal data for booking an appointment is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR for the fulfillment of the contract concluded with us or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures.
The use of cookies or comparable technologies is carried out with your consent on the basis of § 15 para. 3 p. 1 TMG i.V.m. Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. The processing of your personal data through the use of cookies takes place with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation.
Further information on data protection and the use of cookies at Calendly can be found at https://calendly.com/de/pages/privacy
Your data will be transmitted to Canada, among other things. For data transfers to Canada, there is an adequacy decision of the EU Commission.
Reviews advertising
Data collection when writing a comment
When commenting on an article or a contribution, we collect your personal data (name, e-mail address, comment text) only to the extent provided by you. The processing serves the purpose of enabling commenting and displaying comments. By submitting the comment, you consent to the processing of the transmitted data. The processing takes place on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR with your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time by notifying us without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation. Your personal data will then be deleted.
When your comment is published, only the name you provided will be published.
Use of the e-mail address for sending newsletters
Regardless of the contract processing, we use your e-mail address exclusively for our own advertising purposes for sending the newsletter, if you have expressly consented to this. The processing takes place on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR with your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation. You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time by using the corresponding link in the newsletter or by notifying us. Your e-mail address will then be removed from the distribution list.
Use of the e-mail address for sending direct mail
We use your e-mail address, which we have received as part of the sale of a good or service, for the electronic transmission of advertising for our own goods or services that are similar to those you have already purchased from us, insofar as you have not objected to this use. The provision of the e-mail address is necessary for the conclusion of the contract. Failure to provide has the consequence that no contract can be concluded. The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR from our overriding legitimate interest in direct advertising. You can object to this use of your e-mail address at any time by notifying us. The contact details for the exercise of the objection can be found in the imprint. You can also use the link provided for this purpose in the promotional e-mail. There are no costs other than the transmission costs according to the basic tariffs.
Shipping service providers
Disclosure of the e-mail address to shipping companies for information about the shipping status
We will pass on your e-mail address to the transport company as part of the contract processing, if you have expressly agreed to this in the ordering process. The purpose of the transfer is to inform you by e-mail about the shipping status. The processing takes place on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR with your consent. You can revoke the consent at any time by notifying us or the transport company without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation.
Payment service provider credit information
Use of PayPal
All PayPal transactions are subject to the PayPal Privacy Policy. These can be found at https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full
Use of personal data when selecting Klarna payment options
In order to be able to offer you Klarna's payment options, we will transmit personal data, such as contact details and order data, to Klarna. This allows Klarna to assess whether you can take advantage of the payment options offered via Klarna and adapt the payment options to your needs. General information about Klarna can be found at: https://www.klarna.com/de/. Your personal details will be treated by Klarna in accordance with the applicable data protection regulations and in accordance with the information in Klarna's privacy policy at https://cdn.klarna.com/1.0/shared/content/legal/terms/0/de_de/privacy.
Cookies
Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/de-de/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies
We use the consent management tool GDPR Legal Cookie of beeclever GmbH (Universitätsstraße 3, 56070 Koblenz a. Rh.; "beeclever"). The tool allows you to give consent to data processing via the website, in particular the setting of cookies, and to make use of your right of withdrawal for consents already given.
The purpose of data processing is to obtain and document the necessary consents to data processing and thus to comply with legal obligations. Cookies can be used for this purpose. Among other things, the following information can be collected and transmitted to beeclever: anonymized IP address, date and time of consent, URL from which the consent was sent, anonymous, random, encrypted key, consent status. This data will not be passed on to other third parties.
The data processing is carried out to fulfill a legal obligation on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR.
Further information on terms of use and data protection at beeclever can be found at: https://gdpr-legal-cookie.com/pages/terms-conditions and at https://gdpr-legal-cookie.com/pages/datenschutzerklarung.
Use of GDPR Compliance Pro
We use the cookie consent tool GDPR Compliance Pro 2018 from PrestaChamps.com of SC Wedis Complany SRL (Strada Tudor Vladimirescu nr. 19, Târgu Mureș, Romania; "PrestaChamps").
The plug-in allows you to give consent to data processing via the website, in particular the setting of cookies, as well as to make use of your right of withdrawal for consents already given. The purpose of data processing is to obtain and document the necessary consents to data processing and thus to comply with legal obligations.
For this purpose, cookies are used, by means of which, among other things, the consent status is stored and, if necessary, transmitted to PrestaChamps. This data will not be passed on to other third parties.
The data processing is carried out to fulfill a legal obligation on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR.
Further information on data protection at PrestaChamps can be found at: https://www.prestachamps.com/en/content/10-privacy-policy
Advertising tracking
Use of the Facebook Pixel
We use the remarketing function "Custom Audiences" of Facebook Ireland Limited (4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland "Facebook") on our website.
Facebook Ireland and we are jointly responsible for the collection of your data and transmission of this data to Facebook when the service is integrated. The basis for this is an agreement between us and Facebook Ireland on the joint processing of personal data, which defines the respective responsibilities. The agreement can be accessed at https://www.facebook.com/legal/controller_addendum. According to this, we are responsible in particular for the fulfillment of the information obligations in accordance with Art. 13, 14 GDPR, for compliance with the security requirements of Art. 32 GDPR with regard to the correct technical implementation and configuration of the service as well as for compliance with the obligations under Art. 33, 34 GDPR, insofar as a violation of the protection of personal data concerns our obligations under the agreement on joint processing. Facebook Ireland is responsible for enabling the rights of data subjects in accordance with Art. 15 - 20 GDPR, complying with the security requirements of Art. 32 GDPR with regard to the security of the service and the obligations under Art. 33, 34 GDPR, insofar as a breach of the protection of personal data affects the obligations of Facebook Ireland under the agreement on joint processing.
The application serves the purpose of targeting visitors to the website with interest-based advertising on the social network Facebook. For this purpose, Facebook's remarketing tag was implemented on the website. A direct connection to the Facebook servers is established via this day when you visit the website. This transmits to the Facebook server which of our pages you have visited. Facebook assigns this information to your personal Facebook user account. When you visit the social network Facebook, you will then be shown personalized, interest-based Facebook ads.
Your data may be transferred to the USA. There is no adequacy decision of the EU Commission for the USA. The data transfer takes place, among other things, on the basis of standard contractual clauses as suitable guarantees for the protection of personal data, which can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/legal/EU_data_transfer_addendum.
The use of cookies or comparable technologies is based on § 15 para. 3 p. 1 TMG. The processing of your personal data takes place on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR from our overriding legitimate interest to address the site visitors in a targeted manner with interest-based advertising. You have the right, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to object at any time to this processing of personal data concerning you. You can deactivate the remarketing function "Custom Audiences" here.
Further information on the collection and use of data by Facebook, about your rights in this regard and possibilities for protecting your privacy can be found in Facebook's privacy policy at https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/.
We use the online advertising program "Google Ads" on our website and in this context conversion tracking (visit action evaluation). Google Conversion Tracking is an analysis service of Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; "Google"). If you have your habitual residence in the European Economic Area or Switzerland, Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland) is the controller responsible for your data. Google Ireland Limited is therefore the Google affiliate, which is responsible for the processing of your data and compliance with applicable data protection laws.
When you click on an ad placed by Google, a cookie for conversion tracking is stored on your computer. These cookies have a limited validity, do not contain any personal data and therefore do not serve for personal identification. If you visit certain pages of our website and the cookie has not yet expired, Google and we can recognize that you have clicked on the ad and have been redirected to this page. Each Google Ads customer receives a different cookie. Thus, there is no possibility that cookies can be tracked via the websites of Ads customers.
The information obtained with the help of the conversion cookie is used for the purpose of creating conversion statistics. Here we learn the total number of users who clicked on one of our ads and were redirected to a page with a conversion tracking tag. However, we do not receive any information with which users can be personally identified.
Your data may be transferred to the USA. There is no adequacy decision of the EU Commission for the USA. The data transfer is carried out, among other things, on the basis of standard contractual clauses as suitable guarantees for the protection of personal data, which can be found at: https://policies.google.com/privacy/frameworks and https://business.safety.google/adscontrollerterms/.
You can disable personalized advertising for you in the advertising settings on Google. Instructions can be found at https://support.google.com/ads/answer/2662922? hl=de
Alternatively, you can prevent the use of cookies by third-party providers by calling up the deactivation page of the Network Advertising Initiative at https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/ and implementing the further information on opt-out mentioned there. They will then not be included in the conversion tracking statistics.
Further information as well as Google's privacy policy can be found at: https://www.google.de/policies/privacy/
We use the AdSense function of Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; "Google") on our website. If you have your habitual residence in the European Economic Area or Switzerland, Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland) is the controller responsible for your data. Google Ireland Limited is therefore the Google affiliate, which is responsible for the processing of your data and compliance with applicable data protection laws. The data processing serves the purpose of renting advertising space on the website and addressing visitors to the website in a targeted manner with interest-based advertising. This function is used to show visitors to the provider's website personalized, interest-based advertising ads from the Google Display Network. Google uses cookies that enable an analysis of your use of the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. There is no adequacy decision of the EU Commission for the USA. The data transfer is carried out, among other things, on the basis of standard contractual clauses as suitable guarantees for the protection of personal data, which can be found at: https://policies.google.com/privacy/frameworks and https://business.safety.google/adscontrollerterms/. Google may transfer this information to third parties if this is required by law or if third parties process this data on behalf of Google. Under no circumstances will Google associate your IP address with other Google data.
You can permanently deactivate the use of cookies by Google by following the following link and downloading and installing the plug-in provided there: https://support.google.com/ads/answer/7395996? hl=de. Alternatively, you can prevent the use of cookies by third-party providers by visiting the deactivation page of the Network Advertising Initiative at https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/ and implementing the further information on opt-out mentioned there. Further information as well as Google's privacy policy can be found at: https://www.google.com/policies/technologies/ads/ and https://www.google.de/policies/privacy/
We use the remarketing or "similar target groups" function of Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; "Google") on our website. If you have your habitual residence in the European Economic Area or Switzerland, Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland) is the controller responsible for your data. Google Ireland Limited is therefore the Google affiliate, which is responsible for the processing of your data and compliance with applicable data protection laws.
The application serves the purpose of analyzing visitor behavior and visitor interests. Google uses cookies to carry out the analysis of website usage, which forms the basis for the creation of interest-based advertisements. The cookies collect visits to the website as well as anonymous data about the use of the website. There is no storage of personal data of visitors to the website. If you visit another website on the Google Display Network below, you will see advertisements that are highly likely to take into account previously accessed product and information areas.
Your data may be transferred to the USA. There is no adequacy decision of the EU Commission for the USA. The data transfer is carried out, among other things, on the basis of standard contractual clauses as suitable guarantees for the protection of personal data, which can be found at: https://policies.google.com/privacy/frameworks.
The use of cookies or comparable technologies is based on § 15 para. 3 p. 1 TMG. The processing of your personal data takes place on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR from our overriding legitimate interest to address the site visitors in a targeted manner with interest-based advertising. You have the right, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to object at any time to this processing of personal data concerning you.
You can permanently deactivate the use of cookies by Google by following the following link and downloading and installing the plug-in provided there: https://support.google.com/ads/answer/7395996? hl=de
Alternatively, you can prevent the use of cookies by third-party providers by visiting the deactivation page of the Network Advertising Initiative at https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/ and implementing the further information on opt-out mentioned there.
Further information about Google Remarketing and the associated privacy policy can be found at: https://www.google.com/privacy/ads/
Plug-ins and other
We use the Google Tag Manager of Google LLC. (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; "Google") on our website. If you have your habitual residence in the European Economic Area or Switzerland, Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland) is the controller responsible for your data. Google Ireland Limited is therefore the Google affiliate, which is responsible for the processing of your data and compliance with applicable data protection laws.
This application manages JavaScript tags and HTML tags, which are used to implement tracking and analysis tools in particular. The data processing serves the purpose of the needs-based design and optimization of our website.
The Google Tag Manager itself does not store any cookies or process any personal data. However, it enables the triggering of other tags that can collect and process personal data.
Further information on terms of use and data protection can be found here.
Use of social plug-ins
We use social network plug-ins on our website. The integration of social plug-ins and the data processing that takes place serves the purpose of optimizing the advertising for our products.
When integrating social plug-ins, a link is established between your computer and the servers of the providers of the social network and the plug-in is displayed on the page by notifying your browser, if you have expressly agreed to this. Both your IP address and the information about which of our pages you have visited are transmitted to the provider servers. This applies regardless of whether you are registered or logged in to the social network. A transmission also takes place for unregistered or logged-in users. If you are connected to one or more of your social network accounts at the same time, the collected information can also be assigned to your corresponding profiles. When using the plug-in functions (e.g. by pressing the button), this information is also assigned to your user account. You can prevent this assignment from logging out of your social media accounts before visiting our website and before activating the buttons.
The use of cookies or comparable technologies is carried out with your consent on the basis of § 15 para. 3 p. 1 TMG i.V.m. Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. The processing of your personal data takes place with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation.
The following social networks are integrated on our website by means of a social plug-in. Further information on the scope and purpose of the collection and use of the data as well as on your rights in this regard and possibilities for the protection of your privacy can be found in the linked data protection information of the providers.
Facebook of Facebook Ireland Limited (4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland)
Facebook Ireland and we are jointly responsible for the collection of your data and transmission of this data to Facebook when the service is integrated. The basis for this is an agreement between us and Facebook Ireland on the joint processing of personal data, which defines the respective responsibilities. The agreement can be accessed at https://www.facebook.com/legal/controller_addendum. According to this, we are responsible in particular for the fulfillment of the information obligations in accordance with Art. 13, 14 GDPR, for compliance with the security requirements of Art. 32 GDPR with regard to the correct technical implementation and configuration of the service as well as for compliance with the obligations under Art. 33, 34 GDPR, insofar as a violation of the protection of personal data concerns our obligations under the agreement on joint processing. Facebook Ireland is responsible for enabling the rights of data subjects in accordance with Art. 15 - 20 GDPR, complying with the security requirements of Art. 32 GDPR with regard to the security of the service and the obligations under Art. 33, 34 GDPR, insofar as a breach of the protection of personal data affects the obligations of Facebook Ireland under the agreement on joint processing.
Your data may be transferred to the USA. There is no adequacy decision of the EU Commission for the USA. The data transfer takes place, among other things, on the basis of standard contractual clauses as suitable guarantees for the protection of personal data, which can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/legal/EU_data_transfer_addendum.
Further information on the collection and use of data by Facebook, about your rights in this regard and possibilities for protecting your privacy can be found in Facebook's privacy policy at https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/.
https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388
Your data may be transferred to the USA. There is no adequacy decision of the EU Commission for the USA. The data transfer takes place, among other things, on the basis of standard contractual clauses as suitable guarantees for the protection of personal data, which can be found at: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/law-topic/data-protection/international-dimension-data-protection/standard-contractual-clauses-scc_de.
Use of YouTube
We use the function to embed YouTube videos of Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; "YouTube") on our website. YouTube is a company affiliated with Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; "Google").
The function displays videos stored on YouTube in an iFrame on the website. The "Advanced Privacy Mode" option is activated. As a result, YouTube does not store any information about the visitors to the website. Only when you watch a video will information about it be transmitted to YouTube and stored there. Your data may be transferred to the USA. There is no adequacy decision of the EU Commission for the USA. The data transfer is carried out, among other things, on the basis of standard contractual clauses as suitable guarantees for the protection of personal data, which can be found at: https://policies.google.com/privacy/frameworks.
The use of cookies or comparable technologies is based on § 15 para. 3 p. 1 TMG. The processing of your personal data is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO from our overriding legitimate interest in the needs-based and targeted design of the website. You have the right, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to object at any time to this processing of personal data concerning you.
Further information on the collection and use of data by YouTube and Google, about your rights in this regard and ways to protect your privacy can be found in YouTube's privacy policy at https://www.youtube.com/t/privacy.
Data subject rights and storage period
Duration of storage
After complete contract processing, the data will first be stored for the duration of the warranty period, then taking into account legal, in particular tax and commercial retention periods and then deleted after the deadline, unless you have consented to further processing and use.
Rights of the data subject
If the legal requirements are met, you have the following rights according to Art. 15 to 20 GDPR: right to information, to correction, to deletion, to restriction of processing, to data portability.
In addition, according to Art. 21 para. 1 GDPR, you have a right of objection to the processing based on Art. 6 para. 1 f GDPR, as well as against the processing for the purpose of direct advertising.
Right of appeal to the supervisory authority
According to Art. 77 GDPR, you have the right to complain to the supervisory authority if you believe that the processing of your personal data is not lawful.
Right of objection
If the personal data processing listed here is based on our legitimate interest in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO, you have the right, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to object to this processing at any time with effect for the future.
After the objection has been made, the processing of the data concerned will be terminated, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that outweigh your interests, rights and freedoms, or if the processing serves to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.
If the personal data processing is carried out for direct marketing purposes, you can object to this processing at any time by notifying us. After the objection has been made, we will stop processing the data concerned for the purpose of direct marketing.