{"id":564,"date":"2025-03-04T15:04:14","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T14:04:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rieglergut.at\/?page_id=564"},"modified":"2026-05-27T16:23:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T14:23:17","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rieglergut.at\/en\/datenschutzerklaerung\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"E795\">Introduction and overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have drafted this privacy policy (version 29.09.2022-112175112) to inform you in accordance with the requirements of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/DE\/TXT\/HTML\/?uri=CELEX:32016R0679&amp;from=DE&amp;tid=112175112#d1e2269-1-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016\/679<\/a>&nbsp;and applicable national laws, to explain what personal data (hereinafter data) we, as controllers \u2013 and our commissioned processors (e.g. providers) \u2013 process, will process in the future, and what lawful options you have. The terms used are to be understood gender-neutrally.<br><strong>In a nutshell:<\/strong>&nbsp;We will provide you with comprehensive information about data that we process about you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Privacy policies usually sound very technical and use legal jargon. However, this privacy policy aims to describe the most important things to you as simply and transparently as possible. To the extent that it is conducive to transparency, technical&nbsp;<strong>Terms explained in a reader-friendly way<\/strong>, Links to further information are provided and&nbsp;<strong>Graphics<\/strong>&nbsp;put into practice. We use this to inform you in clear and simple language that we only process personal data within the scope of our business activities if there is a corresponding legal basis. This is certainly not possible if one provides explanations that are as brief, unclear, and legally technical as possible, as is often the standard on the internet when it comes to data protection. I hope you find the following explanations interesting and informative, and perhaps there is a piece of information here that you did not already know.<br>Should you still have questions, we kindly ask you to contact the responsible party mentioned below or in the imprint, follow the existing links, and view further information on third-party sites. You will, of course, also find our contact details in the imprint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anwendungsbereich\">Application area<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This privacy policy applies to all personal data processed by us within the company and to all personal data processed by companies commissioned by us (processors). By personal data, we mean information in the sense of Art. 4 No. 1 GDPR, such as a person's name, e-mail address, and postal address. The processing of personal data ensures that we can offer and invoice our services and products, whether online or offline. The scope of this privacy policy includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>all online presences (websites, online shops) that we operate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social media presences and email communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobile apps for smartphones and other devices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In a nutshell:<\/strong>&nbsp;The privacy policy applies to all areas in which personal data is processed in a structured manner within the company via the mentioned channels. If we enter into a legal relationship with you outside these channels, we will inform you separately if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rechtsgrundlagen\">Legal basis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the following privacy policy, we provide you with transparent information on the legal principles and regulations, i.e. the legal bases of the General Data Protection Regulation, which enable us to process personal data.<br>As regards EU law, we refer to REGULATION (EU) 2016\/679 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 27 April 2016. You can, of course, access this EU General Data Protection Regulation online via EUR-Lex, the portal for EU law, at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/DE\/ALL\/?uri=celex%3A32016R0679\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/DE\/ALL\/?uri=celex%3A32016R0679<\/a>&nbsp;read up on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We only process your data if at least one of the following conditions applies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Consent<\/strong>\u00a0(Article 6(1)(a) GDPR): You have given us your consent to process data for a specific purpose. An example would be storing the data you enter into a contact form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contract<\/strong>\u00a0(Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR): We process your data in order to fulfil a contract or pre-contractual obligations with you. For example, if we enter into a contract of sale with you, we will need certain personal information in advance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legal obligation<\/strong>\u00a0(Article 6(1)(c) GDPR): We process your data if we are subject to a legal obligation. For example, we are legally required to keep invoices for accounting purposes. These generally contain personal data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legitimate interests<\/strong>\u00a0(Article 6(1)(f) GDPR): We reserve the right to process personal data in the case of legitimate interests that do not restrict your fundamental rights. For example, we need to process certain data to operate our website securely and economically efficiently. This processing is therefore a legitimate interest.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Further conditions, such as the perception of recordings in the public interest and the exercise of public authority, as well as the protection of vital interests, generally do not arise for us. If such a legal basis should nevertheless apply, it will be indicated at the appropriate point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to the EU regulation, national laws also apply:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>inside\u00a0<strong>Austria<\/strong>\u00a0Is this the Federal Act on the Protection of Natural Persons in the Processing of Personal Data (<strong>Data Protection Act<\/strong>shortly\u00a0<strong>DSG<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>inside\u00a0<strong>Germany<\/strong>\u00a0Does that apply\u00a0<strong>Federal Data Protection Act<\/strong>, short<strong>\u00a0BDSG<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If further regional or national laws apply, we will inform you about them in the following sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"kontaktdaten-verantwortliche\">Contact details of the controller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Should you have any questions regarding data protection or the processing of personal data, please find the contact details of the responsible person or body below:<br>Maria Hirsch<br>Authorised to represent: Maria Hirsch<br>E-mail:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@rieglergut.at\">info@rieglergut.at<\/a><br>Telephone&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:+43 676 60 55 610\">+43 676 60 55 610<\/a><br>Legal Notice:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rieglergut.at\/en\/events\/dsgvo\/\">https:\/\/www.rieglergut.at\/events\/dsgvo\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"speicherdauer\">Storage duration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A general criterion for us is that we only store personal data for as long as it is absolutely necessary for the provision of our services and products. This means that we delete personal data as soon as the reason for data processing no longer exists. In some cases, we are legally obliged to store certain data even after the original purpose has ceased to apply, for example for bookkeeping purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Should you wish for your data to be deleted or withdraw your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted as quickly as possible, provided there is no legal obligation to retain it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Further details on the specific duration of each data processing activity will be provided below, should we have further information on this matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rechte-dsgvo\">Rights under the General Data Protection Regulation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In accordance with Articles 13 and 14 of the GDPR, we inform you of the following rights that you are entitled to, to ensure fair and transparent data processing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Under Article 15 of the GDPR, you have the right to be informed whether we are processing data concerning you. Should this be the case, you have the right to obtain a copy of the data and to be informed of the following:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>for what purpose we carry out the processing;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the categories, i.e. the types of data that are processed;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>who receives this data and, if the data is transferred to third countries, how security can be guaranteed;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>how long the data is stored for;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the right to rectification, erasure or restriction of processing and the right to object to processing;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>that you can complain to a regulatory authority (links to these authorities can be found below);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the origin of the data, if we did not collect it from you;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>whether profiling is carried out, i.e. whether data is automatically evaluated to create a personal profile of you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under Article 16 of the GDPR, you have a right to rectification of your data, which means we must correct any errors you find.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under Article 17 GDPR, you have the right to erasure (the \u201eright to be forgotten\u201c), which specifically means that you can request the deletion of your data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under Article 18 of the GDPR, you have the right to restrict processing, which means we may only store the data but not use it further.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under Article 20 of the GDPR, you have the right to data portability, which means that upon request, we will provide you with your data in a commonly used format.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under Article 21 of the GDPR, you have a right to object, which, once exercised, results in a change in processing.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If the processing of your data is based on Article 6(1)(e) (public interest, exercise of official authority) or Article 6(1)(f) (legitimate interests), you may object to the processing. We will then examine as quickly as possible whether we can legally comply with this objection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If data is used for direct advertising, you can object to this type of data processing at any time. We may no longer use your data for direct marketing thereafter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your data is used for profiling, you may object to this type of data processing at any time. We will then no longer be permitted to use your data for profiling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under Article 22 of the GDPR, you may have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing (for example, profiling).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have the right to lodge a complaint under Article 77 of the GDPR. This means you can complain to the data protection authority at any time if you believe that the processing of personal data is in breach of the GDPR.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In a nutshell:<\/strong>&nbsp;You have rights \u2013 don't hesitate to contact the responsible body listed above!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you believe that the processing of your data infringes data protection law or that your data protection rights have been violated in any other way, you can lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority. For Austria, this is the Data Protection Authority (Datenschutzbeh\u00f6rde), whose website can be found at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dsb.gv.at\/?tid=112175112\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.dsb.gv.at\/<\/a>&nbsp;find. In Germany, there is a data protection officer for each federal state. For more information, you can contact the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bfdi.bund.de\/DE\/Home\/home_node.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (BfDI)<\/a>&nbsp;for our company, the following local data protection authority is responsible:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"kommunikation\">Communication<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Communication Summary<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udc65 Affected individuals: Anyone communicating with us by phone, email, or online form<br>Processed data: e.g. telephone number, name, e-mail address, entered form data. More details can be found for each contact method used.<br>\ud83e\udd1d Purpose: Handling communication with customers, business partners, etc.<br>\ud83d\udcc5 Retention period: Duration of the business case and legal regulations<br>Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (Consent), Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (Contract), Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (Legitimate interests)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you contact us and communicate by telephone, e-mail or online form, personal data may be processed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The data will be processed for the settlement and handling of your query and the associated business transaction. The data will be stored for as long as necessary or as required by law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Affected persons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All those who contact us via the communication channels we provide are affected by the mentioned processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Telephone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you call us, call data will be pseudonymised and stored on the respective end device and with the telecommunications provider used. Furthermore, data such as your name and phone number can subsequently be sent by email and stored for the purpose of responding to your enquiry. The data will be deleted as soon as the business case has been concluded and statutory requirements permit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Email<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you communicate with us by email, data may be stored on the relevant device (computer, laptop, smartphone, etc.) and will also be stored on the email server. The data will be deleted as soon as the business matter has been concluded and in accordance with legal requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Online Forms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you communicate with us via an online form, data will be stored on our web server and, if necessary, forwarded to an email address of ours. The data will be deleted as soon as the business transaction has been concluded and legal requirements permit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal basis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The processing of the data is based on the following legal grounds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (Consent): You give us your consent to store your data and to use it for purposes relating to the business case.;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (Contract): There is a need for the performance of a contract with you, or a processor such as a telephone provider, or we must process the data for pre-contractual activities, such as the preparation of an offer.;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (Legitimate interests): We wish to conduct customer enquiries and business communication within a professional framework. To this end, certain technical facilities such as email programs, Exchange servers, and mobile network operators are necessary to conduct communication efficiently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"auftragsverarbeitungsvertrag-avv\">Processor Agreement (PA)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this section, we would like to explain what a contract for order processing is and why it is needed. Because the word \u201cAuftragsverarbeitungsvertrag\u201d is quite a mouthful, we will also often use the acronym AVV (for Auftragsverarbeitungsvertrag) in this text. Like most companies, we do not work alone, but also use services from other companies or individuals ourselves. By involving various companies or service providers, it may be that we pass on personal data for processing. These partners then act as order processors with whom we conclude a contract, the so-called contract for order processing (AVV). The most important thing for you to know is that the processing of your personal data takes place exclusively according to our instructions and must be regulated by the AVV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who are data processors?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a company and website owner, we are responsible for all data that we process from you. In addition to the controllers, there can also be so-called processors. This includes any company or person who processes personal data on our behalf. To be more precise and according to the GDPR definition: any natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body that processes personal data on our behalf is considered a processor. Processors can therefore be service providers such as hosting or cloud providers, payment or newsletter providers, or large companies such as Google or Microsoft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For better comprehension of the terminology, here is an overview of the three roles in the GDPR:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Affected person<\/strong>&nbsp;(You as a customer or interested party)&nbsp;<strong>Responsible person<\/strong>&nbsp;(we as a company and client)&nbsp;<strong>Data processor<\/strong>&nbsp;(Service providers such as web hosts or cloud providers)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content of a Data Processing Agreement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As mentioned above, we have concluded a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with our partners, who act as data processors. This agreement stipulates, above all, that the data processor shall process the data to be processed exclusively in accordance with the GDPR. The agreement must be concluded in writing, but under these circumstances, an electronic contract conclusion is also considered \u201ein writing\u201c. The processing of personal data only takes place on the basis of the agreement. The agreement must contain the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Obligation to us as the data controller<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Responsibilities and rights of the controller<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Categories of affected persons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type of personal data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nature and purpose of data processing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Subject matter and duration of data processing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place of data processing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Furthermore, the contract contains all the obligations of the order processor. The most important obligations are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Measures to ensure data security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To take possible technical and organisational measures to protect the rights of the data subject<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to maintain a record of data processing activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>on request of the data protection supervisory authority to cooperate with this<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To carry out a risk analysis with regard to the personal data received<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sub-processors may only be engaged with the prior written authorisation of the controller<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can find an example of what an AVV looks like at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wko.at\/service\/wirtschaftsrecht-gewerberecht\/eu-dsgvo-mustervertrag-auftragsverarbeitung.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.wko.at\/service\/wirtschaftsrecht-gewerberecht\/eu-dsgvo-mustervertrag-auftragsverarbeitung.html<\/a>&nbsp;Look at this. A sample contract is presented here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cookies\">Biscuits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Cookie Summary<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udc65 Affected parties: Website visitors<br>Purpose: dependent on the respective cookie. More details can be found below or with the software manufacturer that sets the cookie.<br>Processed data: Depending on the cookie used. More details can be found below or with the manufacturer of the software that sets the cookie.<br>\ud83d\udcc5 Storage duration: depends on the respective cookie, can vary from hours to years<br>Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (Consent), Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (Legitimate interests)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Was sind Cookies?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our website uses HTTP cookies to store user-specific data.<br>The following explains what cookies are and why they are used, so that you can better understand the following privacy policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whenever you browse the internet, you use a browser. Well-known browsers include Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Edge. Most websites store small text files in your browser. These files are called cookies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One thing cannot be denied: cookies are genuinely useful helpers. Almost all websites use cookies. More precisely, they are HTTP cookies, as there are also other cookies for different areas of application. HTTP cookies are small files that are stored on your computer by our website. These cookie files are automatically placed in the cookie folder, which is essentially the \u201cbrain\u201d of your browser. A cookie consists of a name and a value. When defining a cookie, one or more attributes must also be specified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cookies store certain user data, such as language or personal page settings. When you revisit our site, your browser sends the \u201euser-related\u201c information back to our site. Thanks to cookies, our website knows who you are and offers you the settings you are accustomed to. In some browsers, each cookie has its own file, while in others, such as Firefox, all cookies are stored in a single file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following graphic shows a possible interaction between a web browser, such as Chrome, and the web server. The web browser requests a website and receives a cookie back from the server, which the browser reuses when another page is requested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adsimple.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/http-cookie-interaction.svg\" alt=\"HTTP Cookie interaction between browser and web server\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are both first-party and third-party cookies. First-party cookies are created directly by our website, while third-party cookies are created by partner websites (e.g. Google Analytics). Each cookie must be assessed individually, as each cookie stores different data. The expiry time of a cookie also varies from a few minutes to a few years. Cookies are not software programs and do not contain viruses, Trojans or other \u201emalware\u201c. Cookies also cannot access information on your PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, cookie data can look like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Name:<\/strong>&nbsp;_ga<br><strong>Value<\/strong>&nbsp;GA1.2.1326744211.152112175112-9<br><strong>Purpose<\/strong>&nbsp;Distinguishing website visitors<br><strong>Expiry date<\/strong>&nbsp;after 2 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These minimum sizes should be supported by a browser:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At least 4096 bytes per cookie<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimum 50 cookies per domain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At least 3000 cookies in total<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What types of cookies are there?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The specific cookies we use depend on the services employed and are explained in the following sections of the privacy policy. At this point, we would like to briefly touch upon the different types of HTTP cookies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are 4 types of cookies that can be distinguished:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Essential Cookies<br><\/strong>These cookies are necessary to ensure the website\u2019s basic functions. For example, these cookies are needed when a user adds a product to their basket, then browses other pages and only proceeds to the checkout later. These cookies ensure that the basket is not cleared, even if the user closes their browser window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Essential cookies<br><\/strong>These cookies collect information about user behaviour and whether the user receives any error messages. They are also used to measure the website\u2019s loading time and how it performs across different browsers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Targeted cookies<br><\/strong>These cookies improve the user experience. For example, they store locations you have entered, font sizes and form data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Advertising cookies<br><\/strong>These cookies are also known as targeting cookies. They are used to deliver personalised adverts to the user. This can be very useful, but it can also be very annoying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Usually, when you visit a website for the first time, you are asked which of these types of cookies you would like to allow. And, of course, this decision is also stored in a cookie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019d like to find out more about cookies and don\u2019t mind reading technical documentation, we recommend&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/datatracker.ietf.org\/doc\/html\/rfc6265\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/datatracker.ietf.org\/doc\/html\/rfc6265<\/a>, the Request for Comments from the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) called \u201cHTTP State Management Mechanism\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Purpose of processing via cookies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The purpose ultimately depends on the specific cookie. You can find more details on this below or by contacting the manufacturer of the software that sets the cookie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What data is processed?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cookies are small helpers for a variety of tasks. Unfortunately, it's not possible to generalise what data is stored in cookies, but we will inform you about the data processed or stored within the scope of the following privacy policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long cookies are stored for<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The duration for which cookies are stored depends on the specific cookie and is explained in more detail below. Some cookies are deleted after less than an hour, whilst others may remain stored on a computer for several years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You also have control over how long data is stored. You can manually delete all cookies at any time via your browser (see also \u201cRight of Objection\u201d below). Furthermore, cookies that are based on consent will be deleted at the latest after you withdraw your consent, without prejudice to the lawfulness of storage up to that point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Right to object \u2013 how can I delete cookies?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is up to you to decide whether and how you wish to use cookies. Regardless of which service or website the cookies come from, you always have the option to delete, disable or allow only some cookies. For example, you can block third-party cookies but allow all other cookies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you wish to find out which cookies have been stored in your browser, or if you want to change or delete your cookie settings, you can do so in your browser settings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/chrome\/answer\/95647?tid=112175112\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chrome: Deleting, enabling and managing cookies in Chrome<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/de-at\/guide\/safari\/sfri11471\/mac?tid=112175112\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Safari: Managing cookies and website data with Safari<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/support.mozilla.org\/de\/kb\/cookies-und-website-daten-in-firefox-loschen?tid=112175112\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Firefox: Delete cookies to remove data that websites have stored on your computer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/de-de\/windows\/l%C3%B6schen-und-verwalten-von-cookies-168dab11-0753-043d-7c16-ede5947fc64d?tid=112175112\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Internet Explorer: Deleting and managing cookies<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/de-de\/microsoft-edge\/cookies-in-microsoft-edge-l%C3%B6schen-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09?tid=112175112\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Edge: Deleting and Managing Cookies<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you do not wish to accept cookies at all, you can configure your browser to notify you whenever a cookie is about to be set. This allows you to decide on a case-by-case basis whether to accept each individual cookie or not. The procedure varies depending on the browser. The best thing to do is to search for instructions on Google using the search terms \u201cdelete cookies Chrome\u201d or \u201cdisable cookies Chrome\u201d if you are using the Chrome browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal basis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The so-called \u201eCookie Directive\u201c has been in force since 2009. It stipulates that the storage of cookies is a&nbsp;<strong>Consent<\/strong>&nbsp;(Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR) requires you to do so. However, there are still very different responses to these guidelines across EU countries. In Austria, however, this Directive has been implemented in Section 96(3) of the Telecommunications Act (TKG). In Germany, the Cookie Directive has not been transposed into national law. Instead, this Directive has largely been implemented in Section 15(3) of the Telemedia Act (TMG).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For absolutely necessary cookies, even where no consent has been given, there are&nbsp;<strong>legitimate interests<\/strong>&nbsp;(Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR), which are, in most cases, of a commercial nature. We wish to provide visitors to the website with a pleasant user experience, and certain cookies are often absolutely essential for this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unless non-essential cookies are used, this will only happen with your consent. The legal basis for this is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the following sections, you will be informed in more detail about the use of cookies, provided that any software used employs cookies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"webhosting-einleitung\">Web Hosting Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Web Hosting Summary<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udc65 Affected parties: Website visitors<br>\ud83e\udd1d Purpose: Professional website hosting and operational security<br>Diary Processed data: IP address, time of website visit, browser used, and other data. You can find more details about this below or from the respective web hosting provider used.<br>\ud83d\udcc5 Storage duration: dependent on the respective provider, but generally 2 weeks<br>Legal basis: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (Legitimate interests)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Webhosting ist ein Dienst, der es Einzelpersonen und Unternehmen erm\u00f6glicht, ihre Websites im Internet zu ver\u00f6ffentlichen. Ein Webhosting-Anbieter speichert die Dateien Ihrer Website auf seinen Servern und stellt so sicher, dass sie jederzeit f\u00fcr alle Internetnutzer verf\u00fcgbar sind.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you visit websites nowadays, certain information \u2013 including personal data \u2013 is automatically created and saved, and this applies to this website too. This data should be processed as sparingly as possible and only with justification. By website, we mean the entirety of all web pages on a domain, i.e. everything from the start page (homepage) to the very last sub-page (like this one). By domain, we mean, for example, example.co.uk or sample.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you want to view a website on a computer, tablet, or smartphone, you use a programme called a web browser. You probably know some web browsers by name: Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, and Apple Safari. We refer to them simply as browsers or web browsers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To view a website, your browser needs to connect to another computer where the website's code is stored: the web server. Running a web server is a complicated and resource-intensive task, which is why it's usually handled by professional providers. These providers offer web hosting, thereby ensuring reliable and error-free storage of website data. That's quite a lot of technical terms, but please stick with it, it gets even better!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When your browser connects on your computer (desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone) and during data transmission to and from the web server, personal data may be processed. On the one hand, your computer stores data, and on the other hand, the web server also needs to store data for a period of time to ensure proper operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A picture says a thousand words, so the following graphic illustrates the interplay between your browser, the internet, and your hosting provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adsimple.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/browser-und-webserver.svg\" alt=\"Browser and Web Server\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we process personal data?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The purposes of data processing are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Professional website hosting and ensuring smooth operation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to maintain operational and IT security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anonymous analysis of website usage to improve our service and, where necessary, for the purposes of criminal prosecution or the enforcement of claims<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What data is processed?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even as you are visiting our website right now, our web server \u2013 that is, the computer on which this website is hosted \u2013 usually automatically stores data such as<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The complete internet address (URL) of the webpage that was accessed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Browser and browser version (e.g. Chrome 87)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the operating system used (e.g. Windows 10)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the address (URL) of the previously visited page (referrer URL) (e.g.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beispielquellsite.de\/vondabinichgekommen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.beispielquellsite.de\/vondabinichgekommen\/<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the hostname and IP address of the device from which the request is being made (e.g. COMPUTERNAME and 194.23.43.121)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Date and time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>in files, so-called web server log files<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long is data stored for?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a rule, the data mentioned above is stored for two weeks and then automatically deleted. We do not pass this data on to third parties; however, we cannot rule out the possibility that it may be accessed by the authorities in the event of unlawful conduct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In a nutshell:<\/strong>&nbsp;Your visit is logged by our provider (the company that hosts our website on specialised computers (servers)), but we will not pass on your data without your consent!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal basis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lawfulness of the processing of personal data in the context of web hosting is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR (legitimate interests), as the use of professional hosting services provided by a provider is necessary in order to present the company on the internet in a secure and user-friendly manner and, where necessary, to be able to investigate any attacks or claims arising therefrom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We generally have a contract with the hosting provider regarding data processing in accordance with Article 28 et seq. of the GDPR, which ensures compliance with data protection regulations and guarantees data security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"world4you-datenschutzerklaerung\">World4You Privacy Policy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We use World4You for our website, amongst other things as a web hosting provider. The service provider is the Austrian company World4You Internet Services GmbH, Hafenstra\u00dfe 35, 4020 Linz, Austria.\u00a0You can find out more about the data processed through the use of World4You in the privacy policy at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.world4you.com\/de\/unternehmen\/datenschutzerklaerung.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.world4you.com\/de\/unternehmen\/datenschutzerklaerung.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"web-analytics-einleitung\">Web Analytics Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Web Analytics Privacy Policy Summary<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udc65 Affected parties: Website visitors<br>\ud83e\udd1d Purpose: To analyse visitor data in order to optimise the website.<br>Processed data: Access statistics, which include data such as access locations, device data, access duration and time, navigation behaviour, click behaviour, and IP addresses. For more details, please refer to the respective web analytics tool used.<br>\ud83d\udcc5 Retention period: depends on the web analytics tool used<br>\u2696\ufe0f Legal basis: Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR (consent), Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR (legitimate interests)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Web Analytics?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We use software on our website to analyse visitor behaviour, known as web analytics. This involves collecting data that is stored, managed, and processed by the respective analytics tool provider (also referred to as a tracking tool). This data is used to create analyses of user behaviour on our website, which are then made available to us as the website operator. Many tools also offer various testing options. For example, we can test which offers or content are most popular with our visitors. To do this, we present two different offers for a limited period. After the test (known as an A\/B test), we know which product or content our website visitors find more interesting. User profiles can also be created for such testing procedures, as well as for other analytics methods, and the data can be stored in cookies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we use web analytics?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With our website, we have a clear goal in mind: we want to provide the best online offering on the market for our industry. To achieve this goal, we aim, on the one hand, to offer the best and most interesting content and, on the other hand, to ensure that you feel completely at home on our website. Using web analytics tools, we can analyse the behaviour of our website visitors in more detail and then improve our website for both you and us accordingly. For example, we can identify the average age of our visitors, where they come from, when our website receives the most traffic, and which content or products are particularly popular. All this information helps us to optimise the website and thus tailor it as closely as possible to your needs, interests and preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What data is processed?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Exactly what data is stored naturally depends on the analytics tools used. However, as a rule, the data stored includes, for example, the content you view on our website, the buttons or links you click on, when you visit a page, which browser you use, and which device (PC, tablet, smartphone, etc.) you use to visit the website, or which computer system you use. If you have consented to location data also being collected, this may also be processed by the web analytics tool provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, your IP address is also stored. Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), IP addresses constitute personal data. However, your IP address is usually stored in a pseudonymised form (i.e. in an unrecognisable and truncated form). For the purposes of testing, web analytics and web optimisation, no direct data \u2013 such as your name, age, address or email address \u2013 is stored. Any such data that is collected is stored in a pseudonymised form. This means that you cannot be identified as an individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following example shows the schematic functionality of Google Analytics as an example of client-based web tracking with JavaScript code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adsimple.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/google-analytics-dataflow.svg\" alt=\"Schematic data flow in Google Analytics\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How long the respective data is stored always depends on the provider. Some cookies only store data for a few minutes or until you leave the website again, while other cookies can store data for several years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duration of data processing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We provide further details on the duration of data processing below, where we have further information on this matter. As a general rule, we process personal data only for as long as is strictly necessary to provide our services and products. However, where required by law \u2013 as is the case with accounting, for example \u2013 this retention period may be extended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Right to object<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You also have the right and the option to withdraw your consent to the use of cookies or third-party providers at any time. You can do this either via our cookie management tool or via other opt-out functions. For example, you can also prevent data collection via cookies by managing, disabling or deleting cookies in your browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal basis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The use of web analytics requires your consent, which we have obtained via our cookie pop-up. According to<strong>&nbsp;Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (Consent)<\/strong>&nbsp;the legal basis for processing personal data, as may occur during collection by web analytics tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to consent, we have a legitimate interest in analysing the behaviour of website visitors in order to technically and economically improve our offering. With the help of web analytics, we can identify website errors, identify attacks and improve economic efficiency. The legal basis for this is&nbsp;<strong>Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (Legitimate Interests)<\/strong>. However, we only use the tools if they have given their consent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As web analytics tools use cookies, we also recommend reading our general cookie privacy policy. To find out exactly what data is stored and processed about you, you should read the privacy policies of the respective tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Information on special web analytics tools, if available, can be found in the following sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"e-mail-marketing-einleitung\">E-mail Marketing Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>E-mail marketing summary<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udc65 Affected: Newsletter subscribers<br>\ud83e\udd1d Purpose: Direct email advertising, notification of system-relevant events<br>Processed data: Data entered during registration, but at least the email address. More details can be found with the respective email marketing tool used.<br>\ud83d\udcc5 Storage duration: Duration of the subscription's existence<br>Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (Consent), Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (Legitimate interests)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Was ist E-Mail-Marketing?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To keep you up to date, we also use the opportunity of email marketing. If you have agreed to receive our emails or newsletters, your data will also be processed and stored. Email marketing is a sub-area of online marketing. This involves sending news or general information about a company, products, or services via email to a specific group of people who are interested in them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you wish to participate in our email marketing (mostly via newsletter), you will normally just need to sign up with your email address. To do this, you fill out an online form and submit it. However, it may also happen that we ask for your title and name, so that we can address you personally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In principle, subscribing to newsletters works using the so-called \u201edouble opt-in procedure\u201c. After you have subscribed to our newsletter on our website, you will receive an email to confirm your newsletter subscription. This ensures that you own the email address and that nobody has subscribed with someone else's email address. We or a notification tool used by us log every single subscription. This is necessary so that we can also prove the legally correct subscription process. This usually involves storing the time of subscription, the time of subscription confirmation, and your IP address. Additionally, any changes you make to your stored data are also logged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we use email marketing?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We naturally want to stay in touch with you and keep you up-to-date with the most important news about our company. To do this, we use e-mail marketing \u2013 often simply referred to as a \u201cnewsletter\u201d \u2013 as a key part of our online marketing. If you agree to this or if it is legally permitted, we will send you newsletters, system e-mails, or other notifications via e-mail. When we use the term \u201enewsletter\u201c in the following text, we are mainly referring to regularly sent e-mails. We naturally do not wish to bother you with our newsletters in any way. Therefore, we genuinely always strive to offer only relevant and interesting content. For example, you will learn more about our company, our services, or our products. As we are continuously improving our offerings, our newsletter will also keep you informed about any news or special, lucrative offers we currently have. If we commission a service provider that offers a professional dispatch tool for our e-mail marketing, we do so in order to be able to offer you fast and reliable newsletters. The primary purpose of our e-mail marketing is to inform you about new offers and also to help us achieve our corporate goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What data is processed?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By subscribing to our newsletter via our website, you will confirm your membership in an email list via email. In addition to your IP address and email address, your title, name, address, and phone number may also be stored. However, this is only if you agree to these data storages. The data marked as such is necessary for you to participate in the service offered. Providing this information is voluntary, but failure to do so will mean you cannot use the service. Additionally, information about your device or your preferred content on our website may also be stored. More information about data storage when visiting a website can be found in the section \u201cAutomatic Data Storage.\u201d We record your declaration of consent so that we can always prove compliance with our laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duration of data processing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you unsubscribe from our email\/newsletter distribution list, we may store your address for up to three years based on our legitimate interests, so that we can still provide proof of your consent at the time. We may only process this data if we need to defend ourselves against any claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, if you confirm that you have given us consent to subscribe to the newsletter, you can submit an individual request for deletion at any time. If you permanently object to the consent, we reserve the right to store your email address on a blacklist. As long as you have voluntarily subscribed to our newsletter, we will of course also keep your email address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Right to object<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time. To do this, you simply need to withdraw your consent to receive the newsletter. This usually only takes a few seconds or one or two clicks. You can usually find a link to cancel your newsletter subscription directly at the bottom of every email. If you really can't find the link in the newsletter, please contact us by email and we will cancel your newsletter subscription immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal basis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sending of our newsletter is based on your&nbsp;<strong>Consent<\/strong>&nbsp;(Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). This means we may only send you a newsletter if you have actively subscribed to it beforehand. Where appropriate, we may also send you advertising messages based on Section 7(3) of the Unfair Commercial Practices Act, provided you have become our customer and have not objected to the use of your email address for direct advertising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Information about special e-mail marketing services and how they process personal data can be found in the following sections, if applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"online-kartendienste-einleitung\">Online map services Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Online Map Services Privacy Policy Summary<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udc65 Affected parties: Website visitors<br>Purpose: Improvement of user experience<br>Processed Data: The data that is processed depends heavily on the services used. This usually includes IP address, location data, search items, and\/or technical data. More details can be found with the respective tools used.<br>\ud83d\udcc5 Storage duration: dependent on the tools used<br>\u2696\ufe0f Legal basis: Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR (consent), Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR (legitimate interests)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Online-Kartendienste sind webbasierte Anwendungen, die digitale Karten und Navigationsdienste anbieten.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As an extended service, we also use online map services for our website. Google Maps is probably the service you are most familiar with, but there are also other providers that specialise in creating digital maps. Such services allow locations, route plans, or other geographical information to be displayed directly via our website. By using an embedded map service, you no longer have to leave our website to view the route to a location, for example. To ensure the online map works on our website, map sections are embedded using HTML code. The services can then display street maps, the Earth's surface, or aerial or satellite images. When you use the embedded map offering, data will also be transferred to and stored by the tool used. This data may include personal data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we use online map services on our website?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Broadly speaking, our aim is to provide you with an enjoyable experience on our website. And naturally, your experience will only be enjoyable if you can easily navigate our website and find all the information you need quickly and easily. Therefore, we thought an online map system could be a significant optimisation of our service on the website. Without leaving our website, you can easily view route descriptions, locations, or even sights with the help of the map system. It's also super handy, of course, that you can see at a glance where our company headquarters are located, so you can find us quickly and surely. As you can see, there are simply many advantages, and we clearly consider online map services on our website to be part of our customer service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What data is stored by online map services?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you open a page on our website that has an embedded online map function, personal data may be transmitted to the respective service and stored there. This is usually your IP address, which can also be used to determine your approximate location. In addition to the IP address, data such as search terms entered and latitude and longitude coordinates are also stored. For example, if you enter an address for route planning, this data will also be stored. The data is not stored by us, but on the servers of the integrated tools. You can imagine it roughly like this: although you are on our website, when you interact with a map service, this interaction actually takes place on their website. In order for the service to function properly, at least one cookie is usually set in your browser. For example, Google Maps also uses cookies to record user behaviour in order to optimise its own service and to show personalised advertising. You can find out more about cookies in our \u201eCookies\u201c section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long and where will the data be stored?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every online map service processes different user data. If we have further information, we will inform you about the duration of the data processing further down in the relevant sections for individual tools. In principle, personal data is always kept only for as long as is necessary for the provision of the service. Google Maps, for example, stores certain data for a fixed period, while other data you have to delete yourself. With Mapbox, for instance, the IP address is stored for 30 days and then deleted. As you can see, each tool stores data for differing lengths of time. Therefore, we recommend that you examine the privacy policies of the tools used carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The providers also use cookies to store data about your user behaviour with the map service. You can find more general information about cookies in our \u201eCookies\u201c section, but you can also find out which cookies may be used in the privacy policies of the individual providers. However, this is usually only an example list and is not exhaustive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Right to object<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You always have the option and the right to access your personal data and to object to its use and processing. You may also withdraw your consent, which you have given us, at any time. This can usually be done most easily via the cookie consent tool. However, there are also other opt-out tools that you can use. You can also manage, delete, or disable possible cookies set by the providers used yourself with a few mouse clicks. However, it may then happen that some functions of the service no longer work as usual. How you manage cookies in your browser also depends on the browser you are using. In the \u201eCookies\u201c section, you will also find links to the instructions for the most important browsers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal basis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have consented to the use of an online map service, the legal basis for the corresponding data processing is this consent. According to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (Consent), this consent forms the legal basis for the processing of personal data, as may occur when collected by an online map service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also have a legitimate interest in using an online map service to optimise our service on our website. The legal basis for this is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (Legitimate Interests). However, we only ever use an online map service if you have given your consent. We absolutely want to make this clear again here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Information on special online map services, if available, can be found in the following sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"google-maps-datenschutzerklaerung\">Google Maps Privacy Policy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Google Maps Privacy Policy Summary<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udc65 Affected parties: Website visitors<br>\ud83e\udd1d Purpose: Optimising our service provision<br>Processed Data: Data such as search terms entered, your IP address, and also latitude\/longitude coordinates.<br>More details on this can be found further down in this privacy statement.<br>\ud83d\udcc5 Storage duration: dependent on the data stored<br>\u2696\ufe0f Legal basis: Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR (consent), Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR (legitimate interests)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Was ist Google Maps?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We use Google Maps from Google Inc. on our website. For the European region, Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street Dublin 4, Ireland) is responsible for all Google services. Google Maps allows us to better show you locations and thus tailor our service to your needs. By using Google Maps, data is transmitted to Google and stored on Google's servers. Here we would like to go into more detail about what Google Maps is, why we use this Google service, what data is stored and how you can prevent this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Google Maps is an internet mapping service from the company Google. With Google Maps, you can search online via a PC, tablet, or app for exact locations of cities, sights, accommodation, or businesses. If businesses are listed on Google My Business, further information about the company will be displayed alongside the location. To show directions, map sections of a location can be embedded into a website using HTML code. Google Maps displays the Earth's surface as a road map or as an aerial or satellite image. Thanks to Street View images and high-quality satellite images, very accurate representations are possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we use Google Maps on our website?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All our efforts on this site aim to provide you with a useful and fulfilling time on our website. By integrating Google Maps, we can supply you with the most important information for various locations. You can see where our company headquarters are at a glance. The directions will always show you the best or fastest route to us. You can retrieve the route for travel by car, public transport, on foot, or by bicycle. For us, the provision of Google Maps is part of our customer service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Welche Daten werden von Google Maps gespeichert?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Google Maps to offer its full service, the company must record and store data from you. This includes, among other things, the search terms you enter, your IP address, and your latitude and longitude coordinates. If you use the route planner function, the starting address you enter will also be stored. However, this data storage takes place on the Google Maps websites. We can only inform you about this, but we cannot influence it. As we have integrated Google Maps into our website, Google places at least one cookie (Name: NID) in your browser. This cookie stores data about your user behaviour. Google primarily uses this data to optimise its own services and to provide personalised advertising tailored to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following cookie is set in your browser due to the integration of Google Maps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Name:<\/strong>&nbsp;National Identification Register<br><strong>Value<\/strong>&nbsp;188=h26c1Ktha7fCQTx8rXgLyATyITJ112175112-5<br><strong>Purpose<\/strong>&nbsp;NID is used by Google to tailor ads to your Google searches. With the help of the cookie, Google \u201eremembers\u201c your most frequently entered search queries or your previous interaction with ads. This ensures you always receive tailored advertisements. The cookie contains a unique ID that Google uses to collect your personal preferences for advertising purposes.<br><strong>Expiry date<\/strong>&nbsp;after 6 months<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong>&nbsp;We cannot guarantee completeness of the data stored. Changes, particularly with the use of cookies, can never be ruled out. A dedicated test page was created to identify the NID cookie, where only Google Maps was integrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long and where will the data be stored?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Google's servers are located in data centres all over the world. However, most servers are located in America. For this reason, your data is also increasingly stored in the USA. You can read exactly where Google's data centres are located here:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/about\/datacenters\/locations\/?hl=de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.google.com\/about\/datacenters\/locations\/?hl=de<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Google distributes its data across various storage media. This makes the data retrievable faster and better protects it from potential manipulation attempts. Each data centre also has special emergency programmes. For example, if there are problems with Google's hardware or a natural disaster incapacitates the servers, the data remains pretty much safely protected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Google stores some data for a defined period. For other data, Google only offers the option to delete it manually. The company also anonymises information (such as advertising data) in server logs by deleting part of the IP address and cookie information after 9 or 18 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can I delete my data or prevent data storage?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the automatic deletion function for location and activity data introduced in 2019, location data and web\/app activity information is stored for 3 or 18 months, depending on your decision, and then deleted. In addition, you can also manually delete this data from your history at any time via your Google Account. If you want to completely prevent location tracking, you must pause the \u201eWeb &amp; App Activity\u201c section in your Google Account. Click \u201eData &amp; privacy\u201c and then on the \u201eActivity controls\u201c option. Here you can turn activities on or off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also disable, delete or manage individual cookies in your browser. The process varies slightly depending on which browser you use. Under the \u201eCookies\u201c section, you will find links to the relevant guides for the most popular browsers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you do not want cookies at all, you can configure your browser to inform you every time a cookie is to be set. This way, you can decide for each individual cookie whether to allow it or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal basis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have consented to Google Maps being used, the legal basis for the relevant data processing is this consent. According to<strong>&nbsp;Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (Consent)<\/strong>&nbsp;the legal basis for the processing of personal data, as may occur when such data is collected by Google Maps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On our part, there is also a legitimate interest in using Google Maps to optimise our online service. The corresponding legal basis for this is&nbsp;<strong>Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (Legitimate Interests)<\/strong>. We only use Google Maps if you have given your consent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Google processes data from you in, among other places, the USA. We wish to point out that, in the opinion of the European Court of Justice, there is currently no adequate level of protection for data transfers to the USA. This can be accompanied by various risks to the lawfulness and security of data processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the basis of data processing by recipients based in third countries (outside the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and therefore particularly in the USA) or for data transfers there, Google uses so-called Standard Contractual Clauses (= Art. 46(2) and (3) GDPR). Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are model clauses provided by the EU Commission and are intended to ensure that your data complies with European data protection standards even when it is transferred to third countries (such as the USA) and stored there. Through these clauses, Google undertakes to adhere to the European level of data protection when processing your relevant data, even if the data is stored, processed, and managed in the USA. These clauses are based on an implementing decision of the EU Commission. You can find the decision and the corresponding Standard Contractual Clauses here, among other places:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/eli\/dec_impl\/2021\/914\/oj?locale=de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/eli\/dec_impl\/2021\/914\/oj?locale=de<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Google Ads Data Processing Terms, which refer to the Standard Contractual Clauses, can be found at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/business.safety.google\/intl\/de\/adsprocessorterms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/business.safety.google\/intl\/de\/adsprocessorterms\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to learn more about Google's data processing, we recommend the company's own privacy policy at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/policies.google.com\/privacy?hl=de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/policies.google.com\/privacy?hl=de<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"online-buchungssysteme-einleitung\">Online booking systems introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Online Booking Systems Privacy Policy Summary<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udc65 Affected parties: Website visitors<br>Purpose: To improve user experience and organisation<br>Processed Data: Which data is processed largely depends on the services used. This usually involves IP address, contact and payment details, and\/or technical data. More details can be found with the tools used.<br>\ud83d\udcc5 Storage duration: dependent on the tools used<br>\u2696\ufe0f Legal basis: Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR (consent), Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR (legitimate interests)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is an online booking system?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To enable you to make bookings via our website, we use one or more booking systems. This means appointments, for example, can be easily created online. A booking system is a software application integrated into our website which displays available resources (such as free appointments) and through which you can book and usually also pay directly online. You are probably already familiar with such booking systems from the restaurant or hotel industry. However, such systems are now used in a wide variety of sectors. Depending on the tool and settings, booking systems can be used both internally for us and for customers like you. In the usual process, personal data will also be collected and stored from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most of the time, booking works as follows: you will find the booking system on our website, where you can book an appointment for a service directly with a mouse click and by entering your details, and usually pay for it straight away. It may be possible for you to enter various details about yourself via a form. Please be aware that all data entered by you can be stored and managed in a database.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we use an online booking system?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also see our website as a kind of free service for you. You should receive helpful information and feel completely at ease on our site. This also includes an online service that makes booking appointments or services as easy as possible for you. Gone are the days when you had to wait days for booking confirmation via telephone or email. With an online booking system, everything is done in just a few clicks, and you can get back to other things. The system also simplifies the management of all bookings and appointments for us. Therefore, we consider such a booking system to be absolutely sensible for both you and us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What data is processed?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We cannot tell you exactly which data is processed in this general information text about booking systems. This always depends on the tool used and the functions and possibilities it contains. In addition to the conventional booking function, many booking systems also offer a range of other features. For example, many systems also have an integrated external online payment system (e.g. from Stripe, Klarna or PayPal) and a calendar synchronisation function. Accordingly, different and varying amounts of data can be processed depending on the functions. Usually, data such as IP address, name and contact details, technical information about your device, and the time of the booking are processed. If you also make a payment in the system, bank details such as account number, credit card number, passwords, TANs, etc., will also be stored and passed on to the respective payment provider. We recommend that you carefully read the respective data protection declaration of the tool used so that you know exactly which data is processed about you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duration of data processing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each booking system stores data for different lengths of time. For this reason, we are not yet able to provide specific details here regarding the duration of data processing. In principle, however, personal data is only ever stored for as long as is strictly necessary to provide the services. Booking systems also generally use cookies, which store information for varying lengths of time. Some cookies are deleted immediately upon leaving the site, whilst others may be stored for several years. You can find out more about this in our \u201eCookies\u201c section. Please also refer to the respective privacy policies of the providers. These should explain how long your data will be stored in each specific case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Right to object<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have consented to data processing by a booking system, you naturally also always have the option and the right to withdraw this consent. Please be aware at all times that you have rights regarding your personal data and can exercise these rights at any time. If you do not want personal data to be processed, then no personal data may be processed. It's that simple. The easiest way to withdraw data processing is via a cookie consent tool or via other offered opt-out functions. You can, for example, also manage data storage by cookies directly in your browser. Until your revocation, the lawfulness of data management remains unaffected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal basis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have consented to booking systems being used, the legal basis for the relevant data processing is this consent. According to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (Consent), it represents the legal basis for the processing of personal data as may occur through booking systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Furthermore, we also have a legitimate interest in using booking systems, as this allows us to expand our customer service on the one hand and optimise our internal booking organisation on the other. The relevant legal basis for this is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (Legitimate interests). Nevertheless, we only use the tools if you have given your consent. We absolutely want to make this clear again at this point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Information about special booking systems, if any, can be found in the following sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"calendly-datenschutzerklaerung\">Calendly Privacy Policy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We use Calendly, a scheduling and organisation tool, for our website. The service provider is the American company Calendly LCC, 271 17th St NW, Ste 1000, Atlanta, Georgia, 30363, USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Calendly processes data in the USA, among other places. We would like to point out that, in the opinion of the European Court of Justice, there is currently no adequate level of protection for data transfers to the USA. This can be associated with various risks for the lawfulness and security of data processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a basis for data processing by recipients located in third countries (outside the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and in particular the USA) or for data transfers there, Calendly uses Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the EU Commission (= Art. 46(2) and (3) GDPR). These clauses oblige Calendly to maintain the EU data protection level when processing relevant data outside the EU. These clauses are based on an implementing decision of the EU Commission. You can find the decision and the clauses here, among other places:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/germany.representation.ec.europa.eu\/index_de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/germany.representation.ec.europa.eu\/index_de<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can find out more about the data processed through the use of Calendly in the privacy policy at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/de\/privacy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/calendly.com\/de\/privacy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"auftragsverarbeitungsvertrag-avv-calendly\">Processor Agreement (AVV) Calendly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) with Calendly in accordance with Article 28 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You can read more about what a DPA is and, in particular, what must be included in a DPA in our general section \u201eData Processing Agreement (DPA)\u201c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This contract is legally required because Calendly processes personal data on our behalf. It clarifies that Calendly may only process data received from us on our instructions and must comply with GDPR. The link to the Data Processing Agreement (DPA) can be found at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/de\/dpa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/calendly.com\/de\/dpa<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"erklaerung-verwendeter-begriffe\">Explanation of terms used<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We always strive to make our privacy policy as clear and understandable as possible. However, this is not always easy, especially with technical and legal topics. It often makes sense to use legal terms (such as personal data) or specific technical expressions (such as cookies, IP address). However, we do not want to use these without explanation. Below you will find an alphabetical list of important terms used, which we may not have sufficiently covered in the previous privacy policy. If these terms are taken from the GDPR and are definitions, we will also cite the GDPR texts here and add our own explanations where necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"auftragsverarbeiter\">Data processor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Definition of terms in accordance with Article 4 of the GDPR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the purposes of this Regulation, the expression:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>\u201eData processor\u201c<\/strong>&nbsp;a natural or legal person, authority, office or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Explanation<\/strong>&nbsp;As a company and website owner, we are responsible for all data that we process from you. In addition to the controllers, there can also be so-called processors. This includes any company or person who processes personal data on our behalf. Processors can therefore include, in addition to service providers such as tax consultants, also hosting or cloud providers, payment or newsletter providers, or large companies such as Google or Microsoft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"einwilligung\">Consent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Definition of terms in accordance with Article 4 of the GDPR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the purposes of this Regulation, the expression:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>\u201eConsent\u201c<\/strong>&nbsp;the data subject's freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous indication of their wishes by which they signify their agreement to the processing of personal data relating to them by a statement or by a clear affirmative action;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Explanation&nbsp;<\/strong>As a rule, consent for websites is obtained via a cookie consent tool. You'll be familiar with it. Whenever you visit a website for the first time, you are usually asked via a banner whether you agree to or consent to the data processing. You can also usually make individual settings and decide for yourself which data processing you allow and which you do not. If you do not consent, no personal data of yours may be processed. In principle, consent can of course also be given in writing, i.e. not via a tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"personenbezogene-daten\">Personal data<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Definition of terms in accordance with Article 4 of the GDPR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the purposes of this Regulation, the expression:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>\u201epersonal data\u201c<\/em><\/strong><em>&nbsp;all information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter referred to as the \u201edata subject\u201c); a natural person is identifiable who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person may be identified;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Explanation<\/strong>&nbsp;Personal data is therefore any data that can be used to identify you as an individual. This usually includes data such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Postal address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Telephone number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Date of birth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identification numbers such as a National Insurance number, tax identification number, identity card number or student registration number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bank details such as account number, credit information, account balances, and much more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the European Court of Justice (ECJ), your&nbsp;<strong>IP address relating to personal data<\/strong>. IT experts can use your IP address to determine at least the approximate location of your device and, by extension, identify you as the account holder. Therefore, the storage of an IP address also requires a legal basis within the meaning of the GDPR. There are also so-called&nbsp;<strong>\u201especial categories\u201c<\/strong>&nbsp;personal data, which are also particularly worthy of protection. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Racial and ethnic origin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>political views<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>religious or philosophical beliefs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trade union membership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>genetic data, such as data obtained from blood or saliva samples<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>biometric data (i.e. information relating to psychological, physical or behavioural characteristics that can identify a person).<br>Health data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information about sexual orientation or sex life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"profiling\">Profiling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Definition of terms in accordance with Article 4 of the GDPR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the purposes of this Regulation, the expression:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>\u201eProfiling\u201c<\/strong>&nbsp;any form of automated processing of personal data which consists of using such personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyse or predict aspects concerning that person\u2019s work performance, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behaviour, location or movements of that natural person;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Explanation<\/strong>&nbsp;Profiling involves gathering various pieces of information about a person in order to learn more about them. On the internet, profiling is frequently used for advertising purposes or for credit checks. Web or advertising analytics programmes, for example, collect data about your behaviour and interests on a website. This results in a specific user profile, which can be used to target advertising at a specific audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"verantwortlicher\">Responsible person<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Definition of terms in accordance with Article 4 of the GDPR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the purposes of this Regulation, the expression:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>\u201eResponsible person\u201c<\/strong>&nbsp;the natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data; where the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union law or the law of the Member States, the controller or the specific criteria for its designation may be laid down in accordance with Union law or the law of the Member States;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Explanation<\/strong>&nbsp;In our case, we are responsible for the processing of your personal data and are therefore the \u201cdata controller\u201d. If we pass on data we have collected to other service providers for processing, they are \u201cdata processors\u201d. A \u201cData Processing Agreement (DPA)\u201d must be signed for this purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All texts are protected by copyright.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"E795\">Source: Created using the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adsimple.at\/datenschutz-generator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Privacy Policy Generator<\/a>&nbsp;from AdSimple<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Einleitung und \u00dcberblick Wir haben diese Datenschutzerkl\u00e4rung (Fassung 29.09.2022-112175112) verfasst, um Ihnen gem\u00e4\u00df der Vorgaben der&nbsp;Datenschutz-Grundverordnung (EU) 2016\/679&nbsp;und anwendbaren nationalen Gesetzen zu erkl\u00e4ren, welche personenbezogenen Daten (kurz Daten) wir als Verantwortliche \u2013 und die von uns beauftragten Auftragsverarbeiter (z. B. 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