Privacy policy

General Information

The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data refers to any data that can be used to personally identify you. For detailed information on data protection, please refer to our Privacy Policy, which is listed below this text.

Data Collection on This Website

Who is responsible for data collection on this website?

Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find the operator’s contact information in the “Information on the Data Controller” section of this Privacy Policy.

How do we collect your data?

Your data is collected, in part, when you provide it to us. This may include, for example, data that you enter into a contact form.

Other data is collected by our IT systems automatically or with your consent when you visit the website. This primarily consists of technical data (e.g., internet browser, operating system, or the time the page was accessed). This data is collected automatically as soon as you access this website.

What do we use your data for?

Some of the data is collected to ensure the website functions properly. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior. If contracts can be concluded or initiated through the website, the data provided will also be processed for contract offers, orders, or other order inquiries.

What rights do you have regarding your data?

You have the right at any time to receive, free of charge, information about the source, recipients, and purpose of your stored personal data. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have given your consent to data processing, you may revoke that consent at any time with future effect. In addition, you have the right, under certain circumstances, to request that the processing of your personal data be restricted. Furthermore, you have the right to file a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

Please feel free to contact us at any time regarding this matter or any other questions you may have about data protection.

Analytics Tools and Third-Party Tools

When you visit this website, your browsing behavior may be analyzed for statistical purposes. This is primarily done using so-called analytics tools.

You can find detailed information about these analytics programs in the following privacy policy.

Hosting

We host our website's content with the following provider:

Hetzner

The provider is Hetzner Online GmbH, Industriestr. 25, 91710 Gunzenhausen (hereinafter “Hetzner”).

For more details, please refer to Hetzner's Privacy Policy: https://www.hetzner.com/de/legal/privacy-policy/.

The use of Hetzner is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in ensuring that our website is displayed as reliably as possible. If consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Section 25(1) of the TDDDG, insofar as the consent covers the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent may be revoked at any time.

Order Processing

We have entered into a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) for the use of the service mentioned above. This is a contract required under data protection law that ensures the service provider processes the personal data of our website visitors only in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

General Information and Mandatory Disclosures

Privacy Policy

The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with applicable data protection laws and this Privacy Policy.

When you use this website, various personal data are collected. Personal data is data that can be used to identify you personally. This privacy policy explains what data we collect and what we use it for. It also explains how and for what purpose this is done.

Please note that data transmission over the Internet (e.g., when communicating via email) may be subject to security vulnerabilities. It is not possible to completely protect data from access by third parties.

Note on the responsible body

The data controller for this website is:

destilat Design Studio GmbH
Laimgrubengasse 4/8
A-1060 Vienna
VAT ID: ATU 64692559

Phone +43 1 97 444 20,
Cell +43 699 104 105 11
Email office@destilat.at

The controller is the natural or legal person who, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).

Retention period

Unless a more specific retention period is stated in this Privacy Policy, we will retain your personal data until the purpose for which it was collected no longer applies. If you submit a valid request for erasure or revoke your consent to data processing, your data will be erased unless we have other legally permissible grounds for storing your personal data (e.g., retention periods under tax or commercial law); in the latter case, the data will be erased once these grounds no longer apply.

General Information on the Legal Basis for Data Processing on This Website

If you have consented to the processing of your data, we process your personal data on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) of the GDPR, provided that special categories of data as defined in Article 9(1) of the GDPR are being processed. In the event of explicit consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, data processing is also carried out on the basis of Article 49(1)(a) of the GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or to access to information on your device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), data processing is additionally based on Section 25(1) of the TDDDG. You may revoke your consent at any time. If your data is necessary for the performance of a contract or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, we process your data on the basis of Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR. Furthermore, we process your data if it is necessary to comply with a legal obligation on the basis of Article 6(1)(c) of the GDPR. Data processing may also be carried out on the basis of our legitimate interest pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. The applicable legal bases in each individual case are described in the following sections of this Privacy Policy.

Notice Regarding the Transfer of Data to Third Countries That Do Not Meet Data Protection Standards, as Well as the Transfer of Data to U.S. Companies That Are Not DPF-Certified

Among other things, we use tools from companies based in third countries that do not meet EU data protection standards, as well as U.S. tools whose providers are not certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF). When these tools are active, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in these countries. Please note that third countries that do not meet EU data protection standards cannot guarantee a level of data protection comparable to that of the EU.

Please note that, as a safe third country, the United States generally maintains a level of data protection comparable to that of the EU. Data transfers to the United States are therefore permitted if the recipient is certified under the “EU-US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF) or has appropriate additional safeguards in place. Information regarding transfers to third countries, including the recipients of the data, can be found in this Privacy Policy.

Recipients of personal data

As part of our business operations, we collaborate with various external parties. In some cases, this requires the transfer of personal data to these external parties. We only disclose personal data to external parties if it is necessary for the performance of a contract, if we are legally obligated to do so (e.g., disclosure of data to tax authorities), if we have a legitimate interest in the disclosure pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, or if another legal basis permits the disclosure of data. When using data processors, we disclose our customers’ personal data only on the basis of a valid data processing agreement. In the case of joint processing, a joint processing agreement is concluded.

Withdrawal of Your Consent to Data Processing

Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You may withdraw any consent you have already given at any time. The lawfulness of the data processing carried out prior to the withdrawal remains unaffected by the withdrawal.

Right to object to data collection in specific cases and to direct marketing (Art. 21 GDPR)

If data processing is based on Article 6(1)(e) or (f) of the GDPR, you have the right at any time to object to the processing of your personal data on grounds relating to your particular situation; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions. The specific legal basis on which processing is based can be found in this Privacy Policy. If you object, we will no longer process your personal data in question unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that override your interests, rights, and freedoms, or the processing is necessary for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims (objection under Article 21(1) of the GDPR).

If your personal data is processed for the purpose of direct marketing, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data for such marketing purposes; this also applies to profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing. If you object, your personal data will no longer be used for direct marketing purposes (objection pursuant to Art. 21(2) of the GDPR).

Right to File a Complaint with the Competent Supervisory Authority

In the event of violations of the GDPR, data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of their habitual residence, their place of work, or the location of the alleged violation. This right to lodge a complaint is without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedies.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to have data that we process automatically—based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract—provided to you or to a third party in a commonly used, machine-readable format. If you request that the data be transferred directly to another data controller, this will be done only to the extent that it is technically feasible.

Access, Correction, and Deletion

In accordance with applicable legal provisions, you have the right at any time to receive, free of charge, information about your stored personal data, its origin and recipients, and the purpose of data processing, as well as the right to have this data corrected or deleted, if applicable. You may contact us at any time regarding this matter or any other questions you may have about personal data.

Right to Restriction of Processing

You have the right to request that the processing of your personal data be restricted. You may contact us at any time to exercise this right. The right to restriction of processing applies in the following cases:

If you dispute the accuracy of your personal data stored by us, we generally need time to verify this. For the duration of the verification process, you have the right to request that the processing of your personal data be restricted.
If the processing of your personal data was or is unlawful, you may request that the processing be restricted instead of having the data erased.
If we no longer need your personal data, but you need it to exercise, defend, or assert legal claims, you have the right to request that the processing of your personal data be restricted instead of being erased.
If you have filed an objection under Article 21(1) of the GDPR, a balancing of your interests against ours must be conducted. Until it is determined whose interests prevail, you have the right to request that the processing of your personal data be restricted.

If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, such data—apart from its storage—may be processed only with your consent, or for the purpose of asserting, exercising, or defending legal claims, or to protect the rights of another natural or legal person, or for reasons of an important public interest of the European Union or a Member State.

SSL or TLS encryption

For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential information—such as orders or inquiries you send to us as the website operator—this site uses SSL or TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the browser’s address bar changes from “http://” to “https://” and by the padlock icon in your browser’s address bar.

If SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

Objection to Marketing Emails

We hereby object to the use of contact information published in accordance with the legal requirement to provide a site notice for the purpose of sending unsolicited advertising and informational materials. The operators of this website expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of the unsolicited transmission of advertising information, such as through spam emails.

Data Collection on This Website

Cookies

Our website uses so-called “cookies.” Cookies are small data packets that do not cause any damage to your device. They are stored on your device either temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently (persistent cookies). Session cookies are automatically deleted at the end of your visit. Persistent cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them yourself or your web browser deletes them automatically.

Cookies may be set by us (first-party cookies) or by third-party companies (so-called third-party cookies). Third-party cookies enable the integration of certain third-party services into websites (e.g., cookies used to process payment services).

Cookies serve various purposes. Many cookies are technically necessary, as certain website features would not work without them (e.g., the shopping cart feature or the display of videos). Other cookies may be used to analyze user behavior or for advertising purposes.

Cookies that are necessary for the electronic communication process, for providing certain functions you have requested (e.g., the shopping cart feature), or for optimizing the website (e.g., cookies for measuring website traffic) are stored on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, unless another legal basis is specified. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing necessary cookies to ensure the technically error-free and optimized provision of its services. If consent to the storage of cookies and similar recognition technologies has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of this consent (Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Section 25(1) of the TDDDG); consent may be revoked at any time.

You can configure your browser to notify you when cookies are set, to allow cookies only on a case-by-case basis, to block cookies in specific cases or generally, and to enable the automatic deletion of cookies when you close your browser. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.

If other cookies and services are used on this website, you can find that information in this Privacy Policy.

Consent to Borlabs' Use of Cookies

Our website uses Borlabs Cookie’s consent technology to obtain your consent to the storage of certain cookies in your browser or to the use of certain technologies, and to document this in compliance with data protection regulations. This technology is provided by Borlabs GmbH, Hamburger Str. 11, 22083 Hamburg (hereinafter “Borlabs”).

When you visit our website, a Borlabs cookie is stored in your browser to record the consents you have given or any revocation of those consents. This data is not shared with the provider of the Borlabs cookie.

The collected data will be stored until you request that we delete it, delete the Borlabs cookie yourself, or the purpose for storing the data no longer applies. Mandatory statutory retention periods remain unaffected. For details on how Borlabs handles data processing, please visit https://de.borlabs.io/kb/welche-daten-speichert-borlabs-cookie/.

Borlabs’ cookie consent technology is used to obtain the legally required consent for the use of cookies. The legal basis for this is Article 6(1)(c) of the GDPR.

Server Log Files

The provider of this website automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These include:

Browser type and version
Operating system used
Referrer URL
Host name of the accessing computer
Time of the server request
IP address

This data is not merged with other data sources.

This data is collected on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in ensuring that its website functions properly and is optimized—to this end, server log files must be collected.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Respond to Customer Inquiries

We use AI-powered software to process and respond to customer inquiries. The AI we use analyzes the content of your message to generate an appropriate response or a suggested response, either autonomously or semi-autonomously. In this context, our AI processes all content in your message, including names, email addresses, communication content, and technical information (e.g., IP addresses, device information).

The use of the AI software is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in ensuring that our customer communications are as efficient as possible through the use of modern technical solutions.

We use the following AI applications:

ChatGPT

We use ChatGPT for our customer communications. The provider is OpenAI, 3180 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA, https://openai.com. Therefore, when you contact us, your inquiries—including metadata—may be transmitted to ChatGPT’s servers and processed there to generate an appropriate response.

We have configured ChatGPT so that the data we forward to it is not used to train the ChatGPT algorithm.

For more information, please visit: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy.

Order Processing

Inquiries by email, phone, or fax

If you contact us by email, phone, or fax, we will store and process your inquiry, including all personal data contained therein (name, inquiry), for the purpose of handling your request. We will not disclose this data without your consent.

This data is processed on the basis of Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR, provided that your inquiry is related to the performance of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of precontractual measures. In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective handling of inquiries directed to us (Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR) or on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR), provided that consent was requested; consent may be withdrawn at any time.

The data you send us via contact requests will remain with us until you request that we delete it, revoke your consent to its storage, or the purpose for storing the data no longer applies (e.g., after your request has been processed). Mandatory legal provisions—in particular statutory retention periods—remain unaffected.

Communication via WhatsApp

We use the instant messaging service WhatsApp, among other tools, to communicate with our customers and other third parties. The provider is WhatsApp Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland.

Communication takes place via end-to-end encryption (peer-to-peer), which prevents WhatsApp or any other third parties from accessing the content of the communications. However, WhatsApp does have access to metadata generated during the communication process (e.g., sender, recipient, and time). We also note that, according to its own statements, WhatsApp shares its users’ personal data with its parent company, Meta, which is based in the United States. For more details on data processing, please see WhatsApp’s Privacy Policy at: https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/#privacy-policy.

We use WhatsApp based on our legitimate interest in communicating as quickly and effectively as possible with customers, prospective customers, and other business and contractual partners (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). If consent has been obtained, data processing is based solely on that consent, which may be revoked at any time with future effect.

The content of communications exchanged between you and us on WhatsApp will remain with us until you request that we delete it, revoke your consent to its storage, or the purpose for storing the data no longer applies (e.g., after your request has been processed). Mandatory legal provisions—in particular retention periods—remain unaffected.

The company is certified under the “EU-US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the United States designed to ensure compliance with European data protection standards when data is processed in the United States. Every company certified under the DPF commits to complying with these data protection standards. For more information, please visit the provider’s website at the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/7735.

We use the "WhatsApp Business" version of WhatsApp.

Data transfers to the United States are based on the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses. For details, please visit: https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/business-data-transfer-addendum.

We have configured our WhatsApp accounts so that they do not automatically sync data with the address book on the smartphones we use.

We have entered into a data processing agreement (DPA) with the provider mentioned above.

Social Media

eRecht24 Safe Sharing Tool

The content on this website can be shared on social networks such as Facebook, X, and others in compliance with data protection regulations. This site uses the eRecht24 Safe Sharing Tool for this purpose. This tool establishes direct contact between the networks and users only when the user actively clicks on one of these buttons. Clicking the button constitutes consent within the meaning of Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Section 25(1) of the TDDDG. This consent may be revoked at any time with future effect.

This tool does not automatically transfer user data to the operators of these platforms. If the user is logged in to one of these social networks, an information window will appear when using social media features from Facebook, X, and others, allowing the user to confirm the text before submitting it.

Our users can share the content of this page in social networks in a privacy-compliant manner without complete surfing profiles being created by the operators of the networks.

This service is used to obtain the legally required consents for the use of certain technologies. The legal basis for this is Article 6(1)(c) of the GDPR.

Facebook

This website incorporates elements of the social network Facebook. The provider of this service is Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland. However, according to Facebook, the data collected is also transferred to the United States and other third countries.

You can find an overview of Facebook's social media elements here: https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/?locale=de_DE.

When the social media feature is active, a direct connection is established between your device and the Facebook server. This informs Facebook that you have visited this website using your IP address. If you click the Facebook “Like” button while logged into your Facebook account, you can link the content of this website to your Facebook profile. This allows Facebook to associate your visit to this website with your user account. Please note that, as the provider of these pages, we have no knowledge of the content of the data transmitted or how Facebook uses it. For more information, please see Facebook’s Privacy Policy at: https://de-de.facebook.com/privacy/explanation.

Use of this service is based on your consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Section 25(1) of the TDDDG. You may withdraw your consent at any time.

To the extent that personal data is collected on our website using the tool described here and forwarded to Facebook, we and Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland, are jointly responsible for this data processing (Art. 26 GDPR). This joint responsibility is limited exclusively to the collection of the data and its transfer to Facebook. The processing carried out by Facebook after the transfer is not part of the joint responsibility. The obligations incumbent upon us jointly have been set forth in a joint processing agreement. The text of the agreement can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/legal/controller_addendum. According to this agreement, we are responsible for providing privacy notices when using the Facebook tool and for ensuring the tool is implemented on our website in compliance with data protection laws. Facebook is responsible for the data security of Facebook products. You can exercise your data subject rights (e.g., requests for information) regarding the data processed by Facebook directly with Facebook. If you exercise your data subject rights with us, we are obligated to forward these requests to Facebook.

Data transfers to the United States are based on the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses. For details, see: https://www.facebook.com/legal/EU_data_transfer_addendum, https://de-de.facebook.com/help/566994660333381, and https://www.facebook.com/policy.php.

Instagram

This website incorporates features from Instagram. These features are provided by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland.

When the social media feature is active, a direct connection is established between your device and the Instagram server. This allows Instagram to receive information about your visit to this website.

If you are logged into your Instagram account, you can link the content of this website to your Instagram profile by clicking the Instagram button. This allows Instagram to associate your visit to this website with your user account. Please note that, as the provider of these pages, we have no knowledge of the content of the data transmitted or how Instagram uses it.

Use of this service is based on your consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Section 25(1) of the TDDDG. You may withdraw your consent at any time.

To the extent that personal data is collected on our website using the tool described here and forwarded to Facebook or Instagram, we and Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland, are jointly responsible for this data processing (Art. 26 GDPR). This joint responsibility is limited exclusively to the collection of the data and its transfer to Facebook or Instagram. The processing carried out by Facebook or Instagram after the data has been transferred is not part of this joint responsibility. The obligations we share have been set forth in a joint processing agreement. The text of the agreement can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/legal/controller_addendum. According to this agreement, we are responsible for providing privacy notices when using the Facebook or Instagram tools and for ensuring the tools are implemented on our website in compliance with data protection laws. Facebook is responsible for the data security of the Facebook or Instagram products. You can exercise your data subject rights (e.g., requests for information) regarding the data processed by Facebook or Instagram directly with Facebook. If you exercise your data subject rights with us, we are obligated to forward them to Facebook.

Data transfers to the United States are based on the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses. For details, see: https://www.facebook.com/legal/EU_data_transfer_addendum, https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy/, and https://de-de.facebook.com/help/566994660333381.

For more information on this, please see Instagram's Privacy Policy: https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy/.

This website uses features from the LinkedIn network. The provider is LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland.

Every time you access a page on this website that contains LinkedIn elements, a connection is established with LinkedIn’s servers. LinkedIn is notified that you have visited this website using your IP address. If you click the LinkedIn “Recommend” button while logged into your LinkedIn account, LinkedIn can associate your visit to this website with you and your user account. Please note that, as the provider of these pages, we have no knowledge of the content of the data transmitted or how it is used by LinkedIn.

Use of this service is based on your consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Section 25(1) of the TDDDG. You may withdraw your consent at any time.

Data transfers to the United States are based on the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses. For details, please visit: https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a1343190/datenubertragung-aus-der-eu-dem-ewr-und-der-schweiz?lang=de

For more information, please see LinkedIn's privacy policy at: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy.

On this website, we use features from the social network Pinterest, which is operated by Pinterest Europe Ltd., Palmerston House, 2nd Floor, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, Ireland.

When you visit a page that contains such an element, your browser establishes a direct connection to Pinterest’s servers. This social media element transmits log data to Pinterest’s server in the United States. This log data may include your IP address, the addresses of the websites you have visited that also contain Pinterest features, your browser type and settings, the date and time of the request, how you use Pinterest, and cookies.

Use of this service is based on your consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Section 25(1) of the TDDDG. You may withdraw your consent at any time.

For more information on the purpose, scope, and further processing and use of your data by Pinterest, as well as your rights in this regard and options for protecting your privacy, please refer to Pinterest’s Privacy Policy: https://policy.pinterest.com/de/privacy-policy.

Analytics Tools and Advertising

Google Tag Manager

We use Google Tag Manager. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Google Tag Manager is a tool that allows us to integrate tracking and analytics tools and other technologies into our website. Google Tag Manager itself does not create user profiles, store cookies, or perform any independent analysis. It is used solely to manage and deploy the tools integrated through it. However, Google Tag Manager collects your IP address, which may also be transferred to Google’s parent company in the United States.

The use of Google Tag Manager is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the quick and straightforward integration and management of various tools on its website. If consent has been obtained, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Section 25(1) of the TDDDG, insofar as the consent covers the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent may be revoked at any time.

Google Analytics

This website uses features of the web analytics service Google Analytics. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Google Analytics enables website operators to analyze the behavior of website visitors. In doing so, website operators receive various usage data, such as page views, time spent on the site, operating systems used, and the user’s location. This data is aggregated into a user ID and assigned to the website visitor’s respective device.

In addition, we can use Google Analytics to track, among other things, your mouse and scroll movements and clicks. Google Analytics also uses various modeling approaches to supplement the collected data sets and employs machine learning technologies in its data analysis.

Google Analytics uses technologies that enable user recognition for the purpose of analyzing user behavior (e.g., cookies or device fingerprinting). The information collected by Google regarding the use of this website is generally transmitted to a Google server in the United States and stored there.

Use of this service is based on your consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Section 25(1) of the TDDDG. You may withdraw your consent at any time.

Data transfers to the United States are based on the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses. For details, please visit: https://business.safety.google/adscontrollerterms/sccs/.

IP Anonymization

Google Analytics IP anonymization is enabled. This means that Google truncates your IP address within member states of the European Union or in other signatory states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area before transmitting it to the United States. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address transmitted to a Google server in the United States and truncated there. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity, and to provide other services related to website and internet usage to the website operator. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other data held by Google.

Browser Plugin

You can prevent Google from collecting and processing your data by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de.

You can find more information on how Google Analytics handles user data in Google's privacy policy: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de.

Google Signals

We use Google Signals. When you visit our website, Google Analytics collects, among other things, your location, search history, and YouTube history, as well as demographic data (visitor data). This data may be used for personalized advertising through Google Signals. If you have a Google Account, the visitor data from Google Signals is linked to your Google Account and used for personalized advertising. The data is also used to generate anonymized statistics on our users’ behavior.

Order Processing

We have entered into a data processing agreement with Google and fully comply with the strict requirements of the German data protection authorities regarding the use of Google Analytics.

Google Analytics E-Commerce Tracking

This website uses the “E-commerce Tracking” feature of Google Analytics. E-commerce tracking enables the website operator to analyze the purchasing behavior of website visitors in order to improve its online marketing campaigns. This involves collecting information such as orders placed, average order values, shipping costs, and the time elapsed from viewing a product to purchasing it. Google may aggregate this data under a transaction ID that is assigned to the respective user or their device.

Hotjar

This website uses Hotjar. The provider is Hotjar Ltd., Level 2, St. Julians Business Center, 3 Elia Zammit Street, St. Julians STJ 1000, Malta, Europe (website: https://www.hotjar.com).

Hotjar is a tool for analyzing user behavior on this website. With Hotjar, we can, among other things, record your mouse and scroll movements as well as your clicks. Hotjar can also determine how long you hovered your mouse pointer over a specific area. Hotjar uses this information to create so-called heatmaps, which help identify which areas of the website visitors tend to view most frequently.

In addition, we can determine how long you stayed on a page and when you left it. We can also determine at which point you stopped filling out a contact form (so-called conversion funnels).

In addition, Hotjar can be used to gather direct feedback from website visitors. This feature is designed to help the website operator improve its online offerings.

Hotjar uses technologies that enable user recognition for the purpose of analyzing user behavior (e.g., cookies or device fingerprinting).

To the extent that consent has been obtained, the use of the aforementioned service is based exclusively on Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Section 25 of the TDDDG. Consent may be revoked at any time. If consent has not been obtained, the use of this service is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR; the website operator has a legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior in order to optimize both its website and its advertising.

Disabling Hotjar

If you would like to disable data collection by Hotjar, click the following link and follow the instructions provided there: https://www.hotjar.com/policies/do-not-track/

Please note that you must disable Hotjar separately for each browser or device.

For more information about Hotjar and the data it collects, please refer to Hotjar’s Privacy Policy at the following link: https://www.hotjar.com/privacy

Order Processing

Google Ads

The website operator uses Google Ads. Google Ads is an online advertising program provided by Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Google Ads allows us to display ads in the Google search engine or on third-party websites when users enter specific search terms into Google (keyword targeting). Furthermore, targeted ads can be displayed based on user data available to Google (e.g., location data and interests) (audience targeting). As website operators, we can quantitatively evaluate this data by, for example, analyzing which search terms led to the display of our ads and how many ads resulted in corresponding clicks.

Use of this service is based on your consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Section 25(1) of the TDDDG. You may withdraw your consent at any time.

Data transfers to the United States are based on the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses. For details, see here: https://policies.google.com/privacy/frameworks and https://business.safety.google/controllerterms/.

Google Ads Remarketing

This website uses Google Ads Remarketing features. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

With Google Ads Remarketing, we can assign people who interact with our online content to specific target groups so that we can subsequently show them interest-based ads on the Google Display Network (remarketing or retargeting).

Furthermore, the ad audiences created with Google Ads Remarketing can be linked to Google’s cross-device features. This allows interest-based, personalized ads—which have been tailored to you based on your previous usage and browsing behavior on one device (e.g., a cell phone)—to also be displayed on another of your devices (e.g., a tablet or PC).

If you have a Google account, you can opt out of personalized ads by clicking the following link: https://adssettings.google.com/anonymous?hl=de.

Use of this service is based on your consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Section 25(1) of the TDDDG. You may withdraw your consent at any time.

For more information and the privacy policy, please see Google's Privacy Policy at: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads?hl=de.

Target Audience Segmentation with Customer Matching

To create target audiences, we use, among other things, Google Ads Remarketing’s customer matching feature. In this process, we share certain customer data (e.g., email addresses) from our customer lists with Google. If the customers in question are Google users and are signed in to their Google accounts, they will see relevant ads within the Google network (e.g., on YouTube, in Gmail, or in the search engine).

Google Conversion Tracking

This website uses Google Conversion Tracking. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

With the help of Google Conversion Tracking, Google and we can determine whether a user has performed certain actions. For example, this allows us to analyze which buttons on our website are clicked and how often, and which products were viewed or purchased particularly frequently. This information is used to generate conversion statistics. We learn the total number of users who clicked on our ads and what actions they took. We do not receive any information that would allow us to personally identify the user. Google itself uses cookies or similar recognition technologies for identification purposes.

Use of this service is based on your consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Section 25(1) of the TDDDG. You may withdraw your consent at any time.

For more information about Google conversion tracking, please see Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.

Meta Pixel (formerly Facebook Pixel)

This website uses Meta's visitor action pixel to measure conversions. The provider of this service is Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, Dublin, D04 X2K5, Ireland. However, according to Meta, the data collected is also transferred to the United States and other third countries.

This allows the behavior of website visitors to be tracked after they have been redirected to the provider’s website by clicking on a Meta ad. As a result, the effectiveness of Meta ads can be evaluated for statistical and market research purposes, and future advertising campaigns can be optimized.

The data collected is anonymous to us as the operator of this website; we cannot draw any conclusions about the identity of the users. However, the data is stored and processed by Meta, which allows it to be linked to the respective user profile on Facebook or Instagram, and enables Meta to use the data for its own advertising purposes in accordance with the Meta Data Use Policy (https://de-de.facebook.com/about/privacy/). This enables Meta to display advertisements on Facebook or Instagram pages and other advertising channels. As the site operator, we have no control over this use of the data.

Use of this service is based on your consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Section 25(1) of the TDDDG. You may withdraw your consent at any time.

We use the advanced alignment feature within Meta-Pixel.

Advanced matching allows us to send various types of data (e.g., city, state, ZIP code, hashed email addresses, names, gender, date of birth, or phone number) about our customers and prospects—which we collect through our website—to Meta. This allows us to tailor our advertising campaigns on Facebook and Instagram even more precisely to people who are interested in our offerings. In addition, enhanced matching improves the attribution of website conversions and expands custom audiences.

To the extent that personal data is collected on our website using the tool described here and forwarded to Meta, we and Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland, are jointly responsible for this data processing (Art. 26 GDPR). This joint responsibility is limited exclusively to the collection of the data and its transfer to Meta. The processing carried out by Meta after the transfer is not part of the joint responsibility. The obligations incumbent upon us jointly have been set forth in a joint processing agreement. The text of the agreement can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/legal/controller_addendum. According to this agreement, we are responsible for providing privacy notices when using the Meta tool and for ensuring the tool is implemented on our website in compliance with data protection laws. Meta is responsible for the data security of Meta products. You can exercise your data subject rights (e.g., requests for access) regarding data processed by Facebook or Instagram directly with Meta. If you exercise your data subject rights with us, we are obligated to forward these requests to Meta.

Data transfers to the United States are based on the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses. For more details, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/legal/EU_data_transfer_addendum and https://de-de.facebook.com/help/566994660333381.

You can find more information about protecting your privacy in Meta's Privacy Policy: https://de-de.facebook.com/about/privacy/.

You can also disable the "Custom Audiences" remarketing feature in the Ad Settings section at https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences/?entry_product=ad_settings_screen. To do this, you must be logged in to Facebook.

If you do not have a Facebook or Instagram account, you can opt out of Meta's interest-based advertising on the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance website: http://www.youronlinechoices.com/de/praferenzmanagement/.

Meta Conversion API

We have integrated the Meta Conversion API into this website. This service is provided by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland. However, according to Meta, the data collected is also transferred to the United States and other third countries.

The Meta Conversion API allows us to track website visitors' interactions with our website and share this data with Meta to improve ad performance on Facebook and Instagram.

In particular, the following information is collected: the time of the visit, the webpage accessed, your IP address, and your user agent, as well as other specific data where applicable (e.g., products purchased, shopping cart total, and currency). A complete overview of the data that may be collected can be found here: https://developers.facebook.com/docs/marketing-api/conversions-api/parameters.

Use of this service is based on your consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Section 25(1) of the TDDDG. You may withdraw your consent at any time.

You can find more information about protecting your privacy in Meta's Privacy Policy: https://de-de.facebook.com/about/privacy/.

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Meta Custom Audiences

We use Meta Custom Audiences. This service is provided by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, Dublin, D04 X2K5, Ireland.

When you visit or use our websites and apps, take advantage of our free or paid services, submit data to us, or interact with our company’s Facebook or Instagram content, we collect your personal data. If you give us your consent to use Meta Custom Audiences, we will share this data with Meta, which Meta can then use to show you relevant advertisements. Furthermore, your data can be used to define target audiences (Lookalike Audiences).

Meta processes this data as our data processor. For details, please refer to Meta's Terms of Service: https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/customaudience.

Use of this service is based on your consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Section 25(1) of the TDDDG. You may withdraw your consent at any time.

Data transfers to the United States are based on the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses. For details, see: https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/customaudience and https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/dataprocessing.

TikTok Pixel

We have integrated the TikTok Pixel into this website. The provider is TikTok Technology Limited, 10 Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin, D02 T380, Ireland (hereinafter “TikTok”).

With the help of the TikTok Pixel, we can display interest-based ads on TikTok (TikTok Ads) to website visitors who have viewed our offerings. At the same time, the TikTok Pixel allows us to determine how effective our advertising on TikTok is. This enables us to evaluate the effectiveness of TikTok ads for statistical and market research purposes and to optimize them for future advertising campaigns. Various usage data are processed in this process, such as IP address, page views, time spent on the site, operating systems used, and the user’s location, as well as information about the ad a person clicked on TikTok or an event that was triggered (timestamp). This data is consolidated into a user ID and assigned to the website visitor’s respective device.

Use of this service is based on your consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Section 25(1) of the TDDDG. You may withdraw your consent at any time.

Data transfers to third countries are based on the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses. For details, see here: https://www.tiktok.com/legal/page/eea/privacy-policy/de-DE and https://ads.tiktok.com/i18n/official/policy/controller-to-controller.

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LinkedIn Insight Tag

This website uses the LinkedIn Insight Tag. The provider of this service is LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland.

Data Processing via the LinkedIn Insight Tag

The LinkedIn Insight Tag allows us to gather information about visitors to our website. If a website visitor is registered on LinkedIn, we can analyze key professional data (e.g., career level, company size, country, location, industry, and job title) and use this information to better tailor our site to specific target audiences. Furthermore, we can use the LinkedIn Insight Tag to measure whether visitors to our website make a purchase or take another action (conversion tracking). Conversion tracking can also be performed across devices (e.g., from a PC to a tablet). LinkedIn Insight Tag also offers a retargeting feature that allows us to display targeted ads to our website visitors outside of the website; however, according to LinkedIn, the recipient of the ad is not identified.

LinkedIn itself also collects so-called log files (URL, referrer URL, IP address, device and browser characteristics, and time of access). IP addresses are truncated or (if used to reach LinkedIn members across devices) hashed (pseudonymized). LinkedIn members’ direct identifiers are deleted by LinkedIn after seven days. The remaining pseudonymized data is then deleted within 180 days.

As the website operator, we cannot link the data collected by LinkedIn to specific individuals. LinkedIn will store the personal data it collects from website visitors on its servers in the United States and use it for its own advertising purposes. For more details, please refer to LinkedIn’s Privacy Policy at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy#choices-oblig.

Legal Basis

To the extent that consent has been obtained, the use of the aforementioned service is based exclusively on Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and § 25 of the TDDDG. Consent may be revoked at any time. If consent has not been obtained, the use of this service is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR; the website operator has a legitimate interest in effective advertising measures, including those on social media.

Data transfers to the United States are based on the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses. For details, see here: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/l/dpa and https://www.linkedin.com/legal/l/eu-sccs.

Objection to the Use of the LinkedIn Insight Tag

Object to LinkedIn's analysis of usage behavior and targeted advertising by clicking the following link: https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls/retargeting-opt-out.

In addition, LinkedIn members can control the use of their personal data for advertising purposes in their account settings. To prevent LinkedIn from linking data collected on our website to your LinkedIn account, you must log out of your LinkedIn account before visiting our website.

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Pinterest Tag

We have integrated the Pinterest tag on this website. The provider is Pinterest Europe Ltd., Palmerston House, 2nd Floor, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, Ireland.

The Pinterest tag is used to track certain actions you take on our website. The data may then be used to show you interest-based ads on our website or on another site within the Pinterest tag advertising network.

For this purpose, the Pinterest tag collects, among other things, a tag ID, your location, and the referrer URL. In addition, campaign-specific data—such as order value, order quantity, order number, category of purchased items, and video views—may be collected.

Pinterest Tag uses technologies that enable cross-site user recognition to analyze user behavior (e.g., cookies or device fingerprinting).

To the extent that consent has been obtained, the use of the aforementioned service is based exclusively on Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Section 25 of the TDDDG. Consent may be revoked at any time. If consent has not been obtained, the use of this service is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR; the website operator has a legitimate interest in marketing measures that are as effective as possible.

Pinterest is a global company, which means that data may be transferred to the United States. According to Pinterest, this data transfer is based on the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses. For details, see here: https://policy.pinterest.com/de/privacy-policy.

For more information about Pinterest Day, click here: https://help.pinterest.com/de/business/article/track-conversions-with-pinterest-tag.

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Newsletter Information

If you would like to subscribe to the newsletter offered on the website, we need your email address as well as information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the email address provided and that you consent to receiving the newsletter. No other data is collected, or is collected only on a voluntary basis. We use newsletter service providers, which are described below, to manage the newsletter.

Mailchimp with tracking disabled

This website uses Mailchimp to send newsletters. The service provider is Rocket Science Group LLC, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Suite 5000, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA.

Mailchimp is a service that can be used, among other things, to organize the distribution of newsletters. If you enter data for the purpose of subscribing to a newsletter (e.g., your email address), this data is stored on Mailchimp’s servers in the United States. We have disabled performance tracking in Mailchimp, so Mailchimp will not track your behavior when you open our newsletters.

If you do not want your data to be transferred to Mailchimp, you must unsubscribe from the newsletter. We provide a link for this purpose in every newsletter message.

The data processing is based on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO). You can revoke this consent at any time by unsubscribing from the newsletter. The legality of the data processing operations already carried out remains unaffected by the revocation.

The data you have provided to us for the purpose of subscribing to the newsletter will be stored by us or the newsletter service provider until you unsubscribe from the newsletter, at which point it will be deleted from the newsletter distribution list. Data stored by us for other purposes remains unaffected by this.

Data transfers to the United States are based on the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses. For details, see here: https://mailchimp.com/eu-us-data-transfer-statement/ and https://mailchimp.com/legal/data-processing-addendum/#Annex_C_-_Standard_Contractual_Clauses.

After you unsubscribe from the newsletter mailing list, your email address may be stored on a blacklist by us or the newsletter service provider, if necessary, to prevent future mailings. The data from the blacklist is used solely for this purpose and is not combined with any other data. This serves both your interest and our interest in complying with legal requirements when sending newsletters (legitimate interest within the meaning of Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR). There is no time limit on storage in the blacklist. You may object to this storage if your interests outweigh our legitimate interest.

For more information, please refer to Mailchimp's privacy policy at: https://mailchimp.com/legal/terms/.

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Plugins and Tools

YouTube with Enhanced Privacy

This website embeds videos from YouTube. The website is operated by Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

When you visit one of these websites that has YouTube embedded, a connection is established with YouTube’s servers. In the process, the YouTube server is informed which of our pages you have visited. If you are logged into your YouTube account, you allow YouTube to associate your browsing activity directly with your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account.

We use YouTube in enhanced privacy mode. According to YouTube, videos played in enhanced privacy mode are not used to personalize the user’s YouTube experience. Ads displayed in enhanced privacy mode are also not personalized. No cookies are set in enhanced privacy mode. Instead, however, so-called local storage elements are stored in the user’s browser; these contain personal data similar to cookies and can be used for recognition purposes. Details about enhanced privacy mode can be found here: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/171780.

In some cases, playing a YouTube video may trigger additional data processing operations over which we have no control.

We use YouTube to ensure that our online offerings are presented in an appealing manner. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. If consent has been obtained, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Section 25(1) of the TDDDG, provided that the consent covers the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) as defined by the TDDDG. Consent may be revoked at any time.

For more information about data protection on YouTube, please see their Privacy Policy at: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.

Vimeo

This website uses plugins from the video portal Vimeo. The provider is Vimeo Inc., 555 West 18th Street, New York, New York 10011, USA.

When you visit one of our pages that contains a Vimeo video, a connection is established with Vimeo’s servers. In the process, the Vimeo server is informed which of our pages you have visited. Vimeo also obtains your IP address. This applies even if you are not logged in to Vimeo or do not have a Vimeo account. The information collected by Vimeo is transmitted to the Vimeo server in the United States.

If you are logged into your Vimeo account, you enable Vimeo to assign your surfing behaviour directly to your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your Vimeo account.

Vimeo uses cookies or similar tracking technologies (e.g., device fingerprinting) to recognize website visitors.

We use Vimeo to ensure an appealing presentation of our online offerings. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. If consent has been obtained, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Section 25(1) of the TDDDG, provided that the consent covers the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent may be revoked at any time.

Data transfers to the United States are based on the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses and, according to Vimeo, on “legitimate business interests.” For details, see here: https://vimeo.com/privacy.

Further information on the handling of user data can be found in Vimeo's privacy policy at: https://vimeo.com/privacy.

Google Fonts (local hosting)

This site uses so-called Google Fonts, provided by Google, to ensure consistent font display. The Google Fonts are installed locally. No connection is made to Google's servers.

For more information about Google Fonts, visit https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and see Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.

Font Awesome (local hosting)

This site uses Font Awesome to ensure consistent font display. Font Awesome is installed locally. No connection is made to servers operated by Fonticons, Inc.

For more information about Font Awesome, please see the Font Awesome Privacy Policy at: https://fontawesome.com/privacy.

Google Maps

This site uses the Google Maps service. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. This service allows us to embed maps on our website.

To use the features of Google Maps, it is necessary to store your IP address. This information is typically transmitted to a Google server in the United States and stored there. The provider of this site has no control over this data transfer. When Google Maps is enabled, Google may use Google Fonts to ensure consistent font display. When you access Google Maps, your browser loads the necessary web fonts into its cache to display text and fonts correctly.

We use Google Maps to ensure that our online offerings are presented in an appealing manner and that the locations listed on our website are easy to find. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. If consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Section 25(1) of the TDDDG, insofar as the consent covers the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent may be revoked at any time.

Data transfers to the United States are based on the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses. For details, see here: https://privacy.google.com/businesses/gdprcontrollerterms/ and https://privacy.google.com/businesses/gdprcontrollerterms/sccs/.

For more information on how user data is handled, please see Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.

Google reCAPTCHA

We use “Google reCAPTCHA” (hereinafter “reCAPTCHA”) on this website. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

reCAPTCHA is used to verify whether data entry on this website (e.g., in a contact form) is performed by a human or by an automated program. To do this, reCAPTCHA analyzes the website visitor’s behavior based on various characteristics. This analysis begins automatically as soon as the website visitor accesses the website. For the analysis, reCAPTCHA evaluates various pieces of information (e.g., IP address, the length of time the website visitor spends on the website, or the user’s mouse movements). The data collected during the analysis is forwarded to Google.

The reCAPTCHA analyses run completely in the background. Website visitors are not made aware that an analysis is taking place.

In this context, Google acts solely as a data processor within the meaning of Article 28 of the GDPR and will not use the data collected in this manner for its own purposes. Use of the tool is based on a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with Google.

The storage and analysis of the data are based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in protecting its web offerings from abusive automated surveillance and from spam. If consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Section 25(1) of the TDDDG, insofar as the consent covers the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent may be revoked at any time.

Wordfence

We have integrated Wordfence into this website. The provider is Defiant Inc., Defiant, Inc., 800 5th Ave Ste 4100, Seattle, WA 98104, USA (hereinafter “Wordfence”).

Wordfence is used to protect our website from unauthorized access or malicious cyberattacks. To this end, our website establishes a persistent connection to Wordfence’s servers so that Wordfence can compare the access attempts made on our website against its databases and block them if necessary.

The use of Wordfence is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in protecting its website as effectively as possible against cyberattacks. If consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Section 25(1) of the TDDDG, insofar as the consent covers the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent may be revoked at any time.

Data transfers to the United States are based on the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses. For details, please visit: https://www.wordfence.com/help/general-data-protection-regulation/.

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Audio and Video Conferences

Data Processing

We use online conferencing tools, among other methods, to communicate with our customers. The specific tools we use are listed below. When you communicate with us via video or audio conference over the Internet, your personal data is collected and processed by us and by the provider of the respective conferencing tool.

The conferencing tools collect all data that you provide or use in connection with the tools (email address and/or your phone number). In addition, the conferencing tools process the duration of the conference, the start and end times of your participation in the conference, the number of participants, and other “contextual information” related to the communication process (metadata).

In addition, the tool provider processes all technical data necessary for handling online communication. This includes, in particular, IP addresses, MAC addresses, device IDs, device type, operating system type and version, client version, camera type, microphone or speaker, and the type of connection.

If content is exchanged, uploaded, or otherwise made available within the tool, it is also stored on the tool provider’s servers. Such content includes, in particular, cloud recordings, chat/instant messages, voicemails, uploaded photos and videos, files, whiteboards, and other information shared while using the service.

Please note that we do not have full control over the data processing activities of the tools we use. Our options depend largely on the corporate policies of the respective provider. For more information on data processing by the conference tools, please refer to the privacy policies of the respective tools, which we have listed below this text.

Purpose and Legal Basis

The conference tools are used to communicate with prospective or existing contractual partners or to offer specific services to our customers (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR). Furthermore, the use of these tools serves to generally simplify and expedite communication with us or our company (legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). To the extent that consent has been requested, the use of the relevant tools is based on this consent; consent may be revoked at any time with future effect.

Retention period

The data we collect directly through our video and conferencing tools is deleted from our systems as soon as you request that we delete it, revoke your consent to its storage, or the purpose for storing the data no longer applies. Stored cookies remain on your device until you delete them. Mandatory statutory retention periods remain unaffected.

We have no control over how long your data is stored by the operators of the conferencing tools for their own purposes. For more details, please contact the operators of the conferencing tools directly.

Conference Tools Used

We use the following conferencing tools:

Zoom

We use Zoom. This service is provided by Zoom Communications Inc., San Jose, 55 Almaden Boulevard, 6th Floor, San Jose, CA 95113, USA. For details on data processing, please refer to Zoom’s Privacy Policy: https://www.zoom.com/de/trust/privacy/privacy-statement/.

Data transfers to the United States are based on the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses. For details, please visit: https://www.zoom.com/de/trust/privacy/privacy-statement/.

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TeamViewer

We use TeamViewer. The provider is TeamViewer Germany GmbH, Jahnstr. 30, 73037 Göppingen. For details on data processing, please refer to TeamViewer’s Privacy Policy: https://www.teamviewer.com/de/datenschutzerklaerung/.

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GoToMeeting

We use GoToMeeting. The provider is LogMeIn, Inc., 320 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02210, USA. For details on data processing, please refer to GoToMeeting’s Privacy Policy: https://www.logmeininc.com/de/legal/privacy.

Data transfers to the United States are based on the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses. For details, please visit: https://logmeincdn.azureedge.net/legal/lmi-customer-dpa-2020v1-de.pdf.

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Microsoft Teams

We use Microsoft Teams. The provider is Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited, One Microsoft Place, South County Business Park, Leopardstown, Dublin 18, Ireland. For details on data processing, please refer to the Microsoft Teams Privacy Statement: https://privacy.microsoft.com/de-de/privacystatement.

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Google Meet

We use Google Meet. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. For details on data processing, please refer to Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.

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Our Own Services

Handling of Applicant Data

We offer you the opportunity to apply for a position with us (e.g., by email, mail, or via our online application form). Below, we provide information about the scope, purpose, and use of your personal data collected as part of the application process. We assure you that the collection, processing, and use of your data are carried out in accordance with applicable data protection laws and all other legal requirements, and that your data will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

Scope and Purpose of Data Collection

If you submit an application to us, we will process your associated personal data (e.g., contact and communication information, application documents, notes taken during job interviews, etc.) to the extent necessary to decide whether to establish an employment relationship. The legal basis for this is Section 26 of the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) (initiation of an employment relationship), Article 6(1)(b) of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (general contract initiation), and—if you have given your consent—Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR. You may withdraw your consent at any time. Your personal data will be shared within our company exclusively with those individuals involved in processing your application.

If your application is successful, the data you submitted will be stored in our data processing systems in accordance with Section 26 of the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) and Article 6(1)(b) of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for the purpose of carrying out the employment relationship.

As part of the application process, we may also conduct an online search regarding you. This primarily includes Google searches, LinkedIn, and Xing. The legal basis for this type of processing is our legitimate interest in obtaining an overall impression of publicly available information about you, in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR.

Data Retention Period

If we are unable to offer you a position, if you decline a job offer, or if you withdraw your application, we reserve the right to retain the data you have provided for up to 6 months from the end of the application process (rejection or withdrawal of the application) based on our legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). After that, the data will be deleted and the physical application documents will be destroyed. This retention serves, in particular, as evidence in the event of a legal dispute. If it becomes apparent that the data will be required after the 6-month period has expired (e.g., due to an impending or pending legal dispute), the data will not be deleted until the purpose for its continued retention no longer applies.

Data may also be retained for a longer period if you have provided the necessary consent (Art. 6(1)(a) of the GDPR) or if statutory retention requirements prevent its deletion.