Data protection declaration

Data protection declaration

This data protection declaration informs you about the type, scope and purpose of the processing of personal data (hereinafter referred to as “data”) within our online offering and the websites, functions and content associated with it as well as external online presences, such as our social media profile (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “online offer”). With regard to the terms used, such as “processing” or “responsible person”, we refer to the definitions in Article 4 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Responsibility

style order service GmbH
Hammer Deich 6-10
20537 Hamburg, Germany

Types of data processed:

• Inventory data (e.g., names, addresses).
• Contact details (e.g., email, telephone numbers).
• Content data (e.g., text entries, photographs, videos).
• Usage data (e.g. websites visited, interest in content, access times).
• Meta/communication data (e.g., device information, IP addresses).

Categories of data subjects

Visitors and users of the online offering (hereinafter we refer to the affected persons collectively as “users”).

Purpose of processing

• Provision of the online offer, its functions and content.
• Answering contact requests and communicating with users.
• Safety measures.
• Reach measurement/marketing

Terms used

„Personal data” means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter “data subject”); A natural person is considered identifiable if he or she 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 (e.g. cookie) or one or more special features, which are an expression of the physical, physiological, genetic, psychological, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person.

„Processing” means any operation or series of operations relating to personal data, carried out with or without the aid of automated procedures. The term is broad and encompasses virtually every way data is handled.

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

„Profiling” means any type of automated processing of personal data, which consists in using that personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular aspects relating to work performance, economic situation, health, personal Analyze or predict the preferences, interests, reliability, behavior, location or movements of that natural person.

The “controller” is the natural or legal person, public authority, institution or other body that alone or jointly with others decides on the purposes and means of processing personal data.

„Processor” means a natural or legal person, public authority, institution or other body that processes personal data on behalf of the controller.

Relevant legal bases

In accordance with Art. 13 GDPR, we will inform you of the legal basis for our data processing. If the legal basis is not stated in the data protection declaration, the following applies: The legal basis for obtaining consent is Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a and Article 7 GDPR, the legal basis for processing to fulfill our services and implement contractual measures as well Answering inquiries is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR, the legal basis for processing to fulfill our legal obligations is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. c GDPR, and the legal basis for processing to protect our legitimate interests is Art 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f GDPR. In the event that the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person require the processing of personal data, Article 6 (1) (d) GDPR serves as the legal basis.

Safety measures

We take appropriate technical measures in accordance with Art. 32 GDPR, taking into account the state of the art, the implementation costs and the type, scope, circumstances and purposes of the processing as well as the different probability of occurrence and severity of the risk for the rights and freedoms of natural persons and organizational measures to ensure a level of protection appropriate to the risk.

The measures include, in particular, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data by controlling physical access to the data, as well as the access, input, distribution, ensuring availability and its separation. We have also set up procedures to ensure the exercise of the rights of those affected, the deletion of data and the response to threats to data. We also take the protection of personal data into account when developing or selecting hardware, software and processes, in accordance with the principle of data protection through technology design and through data protection-friendly default settings (Art. 25 GDPR).

Collaboration with processors and third parties

If, as part of our processing, we disclose data to other people and companies (contract processors or third parties), transmit it to them or otherwise grant them access to the data, this only takes place on the basis of legal permission (e.g. if the data is transmitted to third parties, such as to payment service providers, in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 lit.

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

Transfers to third countries

If we process data in a third country (i.e. outside the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA)) or if this occurs as part of the use of third-party services or disclosure or transmission of data to third parties, this will only occur if it is done to fulfill our (pre-)contractual obligations, on the basis of your consent, on the basis of a legal obligation or on the basis of our legitimate interests. Subject to legal or contractual permissions, we only process or have the data processed in a third country if the special requirements of Art. 44 ff. GDPR are met. This means that the processing is carried out, for example, on the basis of special guarantees, such as the officially recognized determination of a data protection level that corresponds to the EU (e.g. for the USA through the “Privacy Shield”) or compliance with officially recognized special contractual obligations (so-called “standard contractual clauses”).

Rights of data subjects

You have the right to request confirmation as to whether the data in question is being processed and to receive information about this data as well as further information and a copy of the data in accordance with Art. 15 GDPR.

You have accordingly. Art. 16 GDPR gives you the right to request that the data concerning you be completed or that incorrect data concerning you be corrected.

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

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

In accordance with Article 77 of the GDPR, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the responsible supervisory authority.

Right of withdrawal

You have the right to revoke your consent in accordance with Article 7 Paragraph 3 of the GDPR with effect for the future.

Right to object

You can object to the future processing of your data at any time in accordance with Art. 21 GDPR. The objection can in particular be made against processing for direct advertising purposes.

Cookies and right to object to direct advertising

“Cookies” are small files that are stored on users’ computers. Different information can be stored within the cookies. A cookie is primarily used to store information about a user (or the device on which the cookie is stored) during or after their visit to an online offering. Temporary cookies, or “session cookies” or “transient cookies,” are cookies that are deleted after a user leaves an online offering and closes their browser. Such a cookie can, for example, store the contents of a shopping cart in an online shop or a login status. Cookies that remain stored even after the browser is closed are referred to as “permanent” or “persistent”. For example, the login status can be saved if users visit it after several days. The interests of users can also be stored in such a cookie, which is used for range measurement or marketing purposes. “Third-party cookies” are cookies that are offered by providers other than the person responsible for operating the online offering (otherwise, if they are only their cookies, they are referred to as “first-party cookies”).

We can use temporary and permanent cookies and explain this in our data protection declaration.

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

A general objection to the use of cookies used for online marketing purposes can be made for a large number of services, especially in the case of tracking, via the US website http://www.aboutads.info/choices/ or the EU website http://www.youronlinechoices.com/ can be explained. Furthermore, the storage of cookies can be achieved by switching them off in the browser settings. Please note that not all functions of this online offer may then be able to be used.

Deletion of data

The data we process will be deleted or its processing will be restricted in accordance with Articles 17 and 18 of the GDPR. Unless expressly stated in this data protection declaration, the data stored by us will be deleted as soon as they are no longer required for their intended purpose and the deletion does not conflict with any legal retention obligations. Unless the data is deleted because it is required for other legally permissible purposes, its processing will be restricted. This means that the data will be blocked and not processed for other purposes. This applies, for example, to data that must be retained for commercial or tax reasons.

According to legal requirements in Germany, storage takes place in particular for 10 years in accordance with Sections 147 Paragraph 1 AO, 257 Paragraph 1 Nos. 1 and 4, Paragraph 4 HGB (books, records, management reports, accounting documents, trading books, more relevant for taxation). documents, etc.) and 6 years in accordance with Section 257 Paragraph 1 Nos. 2 and 3, Paragraph 4 HGB (commercial letters).

Business-related processing

Additionally we process

• Contract data (e.g., subject matter of the contract, duration, customer category).
• Payment data (e.g., bank details, payment history)
  from our customers, prospects, and business partners for the purpose of providing contractual services, service and customer care, marketing, advertising, and market research.

Order processing in the online shop and customer account

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

The processed data includes inventory data, communication data, contract data, payment data, and the persons affected by the processing include our customers, prospects, and other business partners. The processing is carried out for the purpose of providing contractual services within the operation of an online shop, billing, delivery, and customer services. Here we use session cookies for storing the contents of the shopping cart and permanent cookies for storing the login status.

The processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b (execution of order processes) and c (legally required archiving) GDPR. The data marked as necessary is required for the establishment and fulfillment of the contract. We disclose the data to third parties only within the scope of delivery, payment, or within the framework of legal permissions and obligations towards legal advisors and authorities. The data is processed in third countries only if necessary for the fulfillment of the contract (e.g., on customer request during delivery or payment).

Users can optionally create a user account, through which they can view their orders in particular. During registration, the required mandatory information is communicated to the users. The user accounts are not public and cannot be indexed by search engines. If users have terminated their user account, their data will be deleted with regard to the user account, subject to its retention being necessary for commercial or tax law reasons in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR. Information in the customer account remains until its deletion with subsequent archiving in case of a legal obligation. It is the responsibility of the users to secure their data before the end of the contract in the event of termination.

Registration/registration is done in a so-called double opt-in procedure. That is, after registration, you will receive an email asking you to confirm your registration. This confirmation is necessary so that nobody can register with other email addresses. Registrations are logged in order to be able to prove the registration process in accordance with legal requirements. This includes storing the registration and confirmation time as well as the anonymized IP address. Changes to your data stored with the shipping service provider are also logged. No purchase is possible in our shop without confirmation of your registration.

As part of registration and re-registration, as well as when using our online services, we store an anonymized IP address and the time of the respective user action. The storage is based on our legitimate interests, as well as the users' interest in protection against misuse and other unauthorized use. These data will not be passed on to third parties in principle, unless it is necessary to pursue our claims or there is a legal obligation to do so pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR.

Deletion takes place after the expiry of statutory warranty and comparable obligations, the necessity of retaining the data is reviewed every three years; in the case of statutory archiving obligations, deletion takes place after their expiry (end of commercial (6 years) and tax (10 years) retention obligation).

Agency services

We process the data of our customers within the scope of our contractual services, which include conceptual and strategic consulting, campaign planning, software and design development/consulting, or maintenance, implementation of campaigns and processes/handling, server administration, data analysis/consulting services, and training services.

In doing so, we process inventory data (e.g., customer master data, such as names or addresses), contact data (e.g., email, telephone numbers), content data (e.g., text inputs, photographs, videos), contract data (e.g., subject matter of the contract, term), payment data (e.g., bank details, payment history), usage and metadata (e.g. within the framework of the evaluation and success measurement of marketing measures). We generally do not process special categories of personal data, unless these are part of a commissioned processing. The data subjects include our customers, prospects, as well as their customers, users, website visitors, or employees and third parties. The purpose of processing is to provide contract services, billing, and our customer service. The legal basis for processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR (contractual services), Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (analysis, statistics, optimization, security measures). We process data that is necessary to establish and fulfill contractual services and indicate the necessity of their disclosure. External disclosure only takes place if it is necessary within the framework of an order. When processing the data provided to us within the framework of an order, we act in accordance with the instructions of the client and the legal requirements of order processing pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR and do not process the data for any other purposes than those stipulated in the order.

We delete the data after the expiry of statutory warranty and comparable obligations. The necessity of retaining the data is reviewed every three years; in the case of statutory archiving obligations, deletion takes place after their expiry (end of commercial (6 years) and tax (10 years) retention obligation). In the case of data disclosed to us by the client within the scope of an order, we delete the data in accordance with the specifications of the order, in principle, after the end of the order.

External payment service providers

We use external payment service providers through whose platforms users and we can make payment transactions (e.g., each with a link to the privacy policy, PayPal (https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full), Stripe (https://stripe.com/de/privacy)).

In the context of fulfilling contracts, we use payment service providers on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. Otherwise, we use external payment service providers on the basis of our legitimate interests pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR in order to offer our users effective and secure payment options.

Among the data processed by the payment service providers are inventory data, such as the name and address, bank data, such as account numbers or credit card numbers, passwords, TANs, and checksums, as well as the contract, sums, and recipient-related information. The information is required to complete the transactions. However, the data entered will only be processed and stored by the payment service providers. This means that we do not receive any account or credit card-related information, but only information with confirmation or negative information about the payment. The data may be transmitted by the payment service provider to credit reporting agencies. The purpose of this transmission is to verify identity and creditworthiness. In this regard, we refer to the terms and conditions and data protection information of the payment service providers.

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

Administration, financial accounting, office organization, contact management

We process data in the context of administrative tasks as well as the organization of our company, financial accounting, and compliance with legal obligations, such as archiving. We process the same data that we process within the scope of providing our contractual services. The processing bases are Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c. GDPR, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f. GDPR. Customers, prospects, business partners, and website visitors are affected by the processing. The purpose and our interest in processing lie in administration, financial accounting, office organization, data archiving, i.e. tasks that serve the maintenance of our business activities, performance of our tasks, and provision of our services. The deletion of the data with regard to contractual services and contractual communication corresponds to the information provided in these processing activities.

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

Furthermore, based on our business interests, we store information about suppliers, organizers, and other business partners, e.g. for the purpose of establishing contact at a later date. We generally store this majority of company-related data permanently.

Business analysis and market research

In order to operate our business economically, to identify market trends, customer and user wishes, we analyze the data available to us on business transactions, contracts, inquiries, etc. We process inventory data, communication data, contract data, payment data, usage data, metadata based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f. GDPR, whereby the data subjects include customers, prospects, business partners, visitors, and users of the online offering.

The analyses are carried out for the purpose of business analysis, marketing, and market research. We can take into account the profiles of registered users with information, e.g., on the services they have used. The analyses serve us to increase the user-friendliness, the optimization of our offer, and the business economics. The analyses serve us alone and are not disclosed externally unless they are anonymous analyses with summarized values.

If these analyses or profiles are personal, they will be deleted or anonymized upon termination by the user, otherwise after two years from the conclusion of the contract. Furthermore, the overall business analyses and general trend determinations are created anonymously if possible.

Contact

When contacting us (e.g., via contact form, email, telephone, or via social media), the user's details are processed for the purpose of handling the contact request and processing it in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b) GDPR. The user's details may be stored in a customer relationship management system ("CRM system") or comparable inquiry organization.

We delete the requests if they are no longer necessary. We review the necessity every two years; furthermore, the legal archiving obligations apply.

Comments and posts

If users leave comments or other contributions, their IP addresses may be based on our legitimate interests within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f. GDPR stored for 7 days.

This is done for our security, in case someone leaves illegal content in comments and contributions (insults, prohibited political propaganda, etc.). In this case, we can be sued for the comment or contribution ourselves and are therefore interested in the identity of the author.

Furthermore, we reserve the right, based on our legitimate interests pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f. GDPR, to process user data for the purpose of spam detection.

On the same legal basis, we reserve the right, in the case of surveys, to store the IP addresses of users for their duration and to use cookies to avoid multiple votes.

The data provided in the context of the comments and contributions will be stored by us permanently until the user objects.

Hosting and e-mailing

The hosting services we use serve to provide the following services: infrastructure and platform services, computing capacity, storage space, and database services, e-mailing, security services, and technical maintenance services that we use for the purpose of operating this online offering.

Here we, or our hosting provider, process inventory data, contact data, content data, contract data, usage data, meta- and communication data of customers, interested parties, and visitors to this online offer on the basis of our legitimate interests in the efficient and secure provision of this online offer pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR in conjunction with Art. 28 GDPR (conclusion of an order processing contract).

Collection of access data and log files

We, or our hosting provider, collect data on the basis of our legitimate interests within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f. GDPR on each access to the server on which this service is located (so-called server log files). The access data includes the name of the accessed website, file, date and time of access, transferred data volume, notification of successful access, browser type and version, the user's operating system, referrer URL (the previously visited page), IP address, and the requesting provider.

Log file information is stored for a maximum of seven days for security reasons (e.g., to investigate misuse or fraud) and then deleted. Data, the further storage of which is necessary for evidence purposes, is excluded from deletion until the respective incident has been finally clarified.

Online presence in social media

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

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

Integration of third-party services and content

We use content or service offers from third-party providers within our online offering on the basis of our legitimate interests (i.e., interest in the analysis, optimization, and economic operation of our online offering within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f. GDPR) to integrate their content and services, such as videos or fonts (hereinafter uniformly referred to as "content").

This always presupposes that the third-party providers of this content perceive the IP address of the user, since they would not be able to send the content to their browser without the IP address. The IP address is therefore required for the presentation of this content. We endeavor to use only such content whose respective providers use the IP address solely for the delivery of the content. Third-party providers may also use so-called pixel tags (invisible graphics, also known as "web beacons") for statistical or marketing purposes. The "pixel tags" can be used to evaluate information such as visitor traffic on the pages of this website. The pseudonymous information may also be stored in cookies on the user's device and may contain, among other things, technical information about the browser and operating system, referring websites, visit times, and other information about the use of our online offering, as well as be linked to such information from other sources.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC ("Google"), based on our legitimate interests (i.e., interest in the analysis, optimization, and economic operation of our online offering within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f. GDPR). Google uses cookies. The information generated by the cookie about the use of the online offering by users is generally transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there.

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

Google will use this information on our behalf to evaluate the use of our online offering by users, to compile reports on the activities within this online offering, and to provide us with further services associated with the use of this online offering and the use of the Internet. In doing so, pseudonymous user profiles of the users can be created from the processed data.

We use Google Analytics only with IP anonymization enabled. This means that the IP address of the user is shortened by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there.

The IP address transmitted by the user's browser is not merged with other Google data. Users can prevent the storage of cookies by setting their browser software accordingly; users can also prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie and relating to their use of the online offering to Google and the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plugin available under the following link: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de.

Further information on data use by Google, possible settings, and objections can be found on Google's websites: https://www.google.com/intl/de/policies/privacy/partners ("Data use by Google when you use websites or apps of our partners"), http://www.google.com/policies/technologies/ads ("Data use for advertising purposes"), http://www.google.de/settings/ads ("Manage information Google uses to serve ads to you").

Online marketing

We use services for online marketing purposes provided by third-party providers within our online offering based on our legitimate interests (i.e., interest in the analysis, optimization, and economic operation of our online offering within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f. GDPR).

In this context, third-party providers process usage data and user profiles. This allows advertisements to be displayed within the online offering of third-party providers that are based on the presumed interests of users. For these purposes, so-called tracking pixels are integrated into the website, which enable user behavior to be analyzed after clicking on advertisements. We also use cookies to display advertisements based on user interests.

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense, a service for integrating advertisements provided by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Google AdSense uses cookies. These are files that Google can use to track the behavior of users on websites. Google AdSense also uses web beacons (invisible graphics). These web beacons can be used to evaluate information such as visitor traffic on the pages of this offer.

The information generated by cookies and web beacons about the use of this website (including the user's IP address) and the delivery of advertising formats is transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. This information can be passed on by Google to contractual partners of Google. However, Google will not merge your IP address with other data stored about you.

Users can prevent the installation of cookies by setting their browser software accordingly; users can also prevent the collection of data generated by cookies about their use of the online offering and the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plugin available under the following link: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de.

For more information about Google's data usage, settings and opt-out options, please visit Google's websites: https://www.google.com/intl/de/policies/privacy/partners ("Data use by Google when you use websites or apps of our partners"), http://www.google.com/policies/technologies/ads ("Data use for advertising purposes"), http://www.google.de/settings/ads ("Manage information Google uses to serve ads to you").

Google Remarketing

We use the remarketing function of Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA ("Google"). This function is used to present interest-based advertisements to website visitors within the Google advertising network. A so-called "cookie" is stored in the visitor's browser, which makes it possible to recognize the visitor when he or she visits websites that belong to the advertising network of Google. These pages may then display advertisements to the visitor that relate to content that the visitor has previously viewed on websites that use Google's remarketing function.

According to its own information, Google does not collect any personal data during this process. However, if you do not want Google's remarketing function to work, you can always deactivate it by making the appropriate settings at http://www.google.com/settings/ads. Alternatively, you can disable the use of cookies for interest-based advertising via the advertising network initiative by following the instructions at http://www.networkadvertising.org/managing/opt_out.asp.

Newsletter

With the following information, we inform you about the contents of our newsletter as well as the registration, dispatch, and statistical evaluation procedure and your rights of objection. By subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to receive it and to the described procedures.

Content of the newsletter

We send newsletters, e-mails, and other electronic notifications with advertising information (hereinafter referred to as "newsletter") only with the consent of the recipient or a legal permission. If the contents of the newsletter are specifically described within the framework of a registration, they are decisive for the consent of the user. In addition, our newsletters contain information about our services and us.

Double opt-in and logging

The registration for our newsletter takes place in a so-called double opt-in procedure. This means that after registration, you will receive an email asking you to confirm your registration. This confirmation is necessary so that nobody can register with other email addresses. The registrations for the newsletter are logged in order to be able to prove the registration process in accordance with the legal requirements. This includes the storage of the registration and confirmation time, as well as the IP address. Changes to your data stored with the shipping service provider are also logged.

Registration data

To subscribe to the newsletter, it is sufficient to provide your email address. Optionally, we ask you to enter a name for the purpose of personal contact in the newsletter.

Statistical survey and analyses

The newsletters contain a so-called "web beacon", i.e. a pixel-sized file that is retrieved from our server when the newsletter is opened or, if we use a shipping service provider, from their server. Within the scope of this retrieval, technical information such as information about the browser and your system, as well as your IP address and time of retrieval, are initially collected.

This information is used for the technical improvement of our newsletter on the basis of technical data or target groups and their reading behavior on the basis of their retrieval locations (which can be determined using the IP address) or access times. Statistical surveys also include determining whether newsletters are opened, when they are opened, and which links are clicked. For technical reasons, this information can be assigned to the individual newsletter recipients. However, it is not our intention, nor that of the shipping service provider, to observe individual users. The evaluations serve us much more to recognize the reading habits of our users and to adapt our contents to them or to send different contents according to the interests of our users.

Online access and data management

There are cases in which we direct the newsletter recipients to the websites of MailChimp. For example, our newsletters contain a link with which newsletter recipients can retrieve newsletters online (e.g. in the event of display problems in the email program). Furthermore, newsletter recipients can subsequently correct their data, such as the email address. Likewise, the privacy policy of MailChimp is only available on their page.

In this context, we would like to point out that cookies are used on the websites of MailChimp and thus personal data is processed by MailChimp, its partners, and service providers (e.g., Google Analytics). We have no influence on this data collection. For further information, please refer to MailChimp's privacy policy. We would also like to point out the possibilities of objecting to the collection of data for advertising purposes on the websites http://www.aboutads.info/choices/ and http://www.youronlinechoices.com/ (for the European area).

Cancellation/Revocation

You can cancel the receipt of our newsletter at any time, i.e., revoke your consent. At the same time, your consent to its dispatch by MailChimp and the statistical analyses expires. A separate revocation of the dispatch by MailChimp or the statistical evaluation is unfortunately not possible. You will find a link to cancel the newsletter at the end of each newsletter.

Legal basis General Data Protection Regulation

In accordance with the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which will apply from 25 May 2018, we inform you that the consents to the sending of email addresses are based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a, 7 GDPR, and § 7 para. 2 no. 3, or para. 3 UWG. The use of the shipping service provider MailChimp, carrying out the statistical surveys and analyses as well as logging the registration process, are carried out on the basis of our legitimate interests pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. Our interest is directed towards the use of a user-friendly and secure newsletter system that serves both our business interests and the expectations of the users and also allows us to provide proof of consent.

We would also like to inform you about the legal basis of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on which we rely on for the processing of personal data. If the legal basis is not mentioned in the data protection declaration, the following applies: The legal basis for obtaining consent is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a and Art. 7 GDPR, the legal basis for processing for the performance of our services and performance of contractual measures as well as answering inquiries is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR, the legal basis for processing for the fulfillment of our legal obligations is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR, and the legal basis for processing for the protection of our legitimate interests is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. In the event that vital interests of the data subject or another natural person require the processing of personal data, Article 6(1)(d) GDPR serves as the legal basis.

Duration of storage

The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose of its collection and no legal obligations to retain data prevent deletion. The user's email address is therefore stored as long as the subscription to the newsletter is active.

The other personal data collected during the registration process is usually deleted after a period of seven days.

Language of the privacy policy

The English version of this privacy policy serves for information purposes only. The legally binding version of the privacy policy is the German version.

Created with Datenschutz-Generator.de by RA Dr. Thomas Schwenke

The privacy policy you provided covers a broad range of data processing scenarios that would apply to a variety of businesses and online platforms. Here's a summarized breakdown: Contact Form and Social Media Interaction: Details provided through contact forms, emails, or social media are processed to handle queries and communications. Comments and Posts: IP addresses of users who leave comments or posts may be logged for security reasons and to prevent spam. Hosting, E-mailing, and Access Logs: Data such as inventory, contact, and communication data, among others, are processed to maintain the online service. Log files are collected for security reasons. Data Analytics: Various types of data are analyzed to improve services, marketing strategies, and user experiences. This may include personal data, which is anonymized after a certain period. Third-Party Integrations: External services and content may be integrated into the online offering, which involves sharing certain user data with third parties. Google Analytics and Other Google Services: Web analytics services like Google Analytics are used for insights into user interactions with the online offering. User data is anonymized or pseudonymized where possible. Online Marketing and Advertisement: Online marketing services track user activities to display targeted ads based on user interests. Newsletter: Subscription-based newsletters are sent with the recipient's consent. Data is collected to improve newsletter content and to track user interaction. Legal Basis and Storage Duration: Data processing is based on various legal requirements and stored only for as long as necessary or legally required. Language of Privacy Policy: The German version of the privacy policy is legally binding. It's a comprehensive document that seems to cover the essential aspects of data processing and user privacy. Is there anything specific you're interested in regarding this privacy policy?