Privacy Policy

1. Data protection at a glance

General information

The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is any data that can be used to personally identify you. Detailed information on data protection can be found in our privacy policy, which is linked below.

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. Their contact details can be found in the section "Information on the responsible body" in this privacy policy.

How do we collect your data?

Your data is collected, firstly, because you provide it to us. This could include, for example, data that you enter into a contact form.

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

What do we use your data for?

Some data is collected to ensure the website functions correctly. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior.

What rights do you have regarding your data?

You have the right to obtain information free of charge at any time regarding the origin, 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 can revoke this consent at any time for the future. Furthermore, you have the right, under certain circumstances, to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

You can contact us at any time with regard to this and other questions concerning data protection.

Analytics tools and third-party tools

When you visit this website, your browsing behavior may be statistically analyzed. This is done primarily using so-called analytics programs.

Detailed information about these analytics programs can be found in the following privacy policy.

2. Hosting

IONOS

We host our website with IONOS SE. The provider is IONOS SE, Elgendorfer Str. 57, 56410 Montabaur (hereinafter referred to as IONOS). When you visit our website, IONOS collects various log files, including your IP address. For details, please see the IONOS privacy policy. https://www.ionos.de/terms-gtc/terms-privacy.

The use of IONOS is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in ensuring the most reliable presentation of our website possible. If corresponding consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TTDSG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user's device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.

Order processing

We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) with the aforementioned provider. This is a legally required contract under data protection law, which ensures that the provider processes the personal data of our website visitors only according to our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

3. 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 the statutory data protection regulations 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) can have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible.

Note regarding the responsible body

The responsible body for data processing on this website is:

Sliced meats – Textile Object Design
Owner: Dipl. Ing. (FH) Silvia Wald
Boxhagener Str. 32
10245 Berlin

Telephone: +49 (0)30 63371548
Email: info@aufschnitt.net

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

Storage duration

Unless a more specific retention period is stated within this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for processing the data no longer applies. If you submit a legitimate request for erasure or withdraw your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted, provided we have no other legally permissible grounds for storing your personal data (e.g., tax or commercial law retention periods); in the latter case, the data will be deleted once these grounds cease to apply.

General information on the legal basis for data processing on this website

If you have consented to data processing, we process your personal data on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR if special categories of data pursuant to Article 9(1) GDPR are processed. In the case of explicit consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, data processing also takes place on the basis of Article 49(1)(a) 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 additionally takes place on the basis of Section 25(1) of the German Telecommunications and Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG). You can withdraw your consent at any time. If your data is required for the performance of a contract or for taking steps prior to entering into a contract, we process your data on the basis of Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. Furthermore, we process your data if it is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation, on the basis of Article 6(1)(c) GDPR. Data processing may also be based on our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. Information on the applicable legal bases in each individual case is provided in the following paragraphs of this privacy policy.

Notice regarding data transfer to the USA and other third countries

We use tools from companies based in the USA or other third countries that do not offer adequate data protection. When these tools are active, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in these third countries. Please note that a level of data protection comparable to that of the EU cannot be guaranteed in these countries. For example, US companies are obligated to disclose personal data to security authorities without you, as the data subject, having any legal recourse. Therefore, it cannot be ruled out that US authorities (e.g., intelligence agencies) may process, analyze, and permanently store your data located on US servers for surveillance purposes. We have no control over these processing activities.

Revocation of your consent to data processing

Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You can revoke your consent at any time. The legality of data processing carried out before the revocation remains unaffected by the revocation.

Right to object to data processing in special 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 to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to processing of personal data concerning you; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions. The specific legal basis for each processing operation can be found in this privacy policy. If you object, we will no longer process your personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms or the processing serves the purpose of establishing, exercising or defending legal claims (objection pursuant to Art. 21 para. 1 GDPR).

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

Right to lodge 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 place of the alleged infringement. This right to lodge a complaint is without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy.

Right to data portability

You have the right to receive the data that we process automatically based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract, either for yourself or for a third party, in a commonly used, machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of the data to another controller, this will only be done if technically feasible.

SSL or TLS encryption

This site uses SSL/TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential information, such as orders or inquiries that you send to us as the site operator. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the browser's address bar changes from "http://" to "https://" and by the lock symbol in your browser's address bar.

When SSL or TLS encryption is enabled, the data you send to us cannot be read by third parties.

Encrypted payment transactions on this website

If, after concluding a paid contract, you are obligated to provide us with your payment details (e.g., account number for direct debit), this data is required for payment processing.

Payments via common payment methods (Visa/MasterCard, direct debit) are processed exclusively via an encrypted SSL or TLS connection. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the browser's address bar changes from "http://" to "https://" and by the padlock symbol in your browser's address bar.

With encrypted communication, your payment details that you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

Information, deletion and correction

Under applicable law, you have the right to request information, free of charge, about your stored personal data, its origin and recipients, and the purpose of the data processing, as well as the right to rectification or erasure of this data. You can contact us at any time with regard to this and any other questions concerning personal data.

Right to restriction of processing

You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. You can contact us at any time to do so. The right to restrict processing exists in the following cases:

If you dispute the accuracy of your personal data stored with us, we generally need time to verify this. For the duration of the verification process, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
If the processing of your personal data was/is unlawful, you can request the restriction of data processing instead of deletion.
If we no longer need your personal data, but you require it for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims, you have the right to request restriction of processing of your personal data instead of erasure.
If you have objected to processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR, a balancing of interests between your interests and ours must be carried out. Until it is determined whose interests prevail, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.

If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, this data – apart from being stored – may only be processed with your consent or for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest of the European Union or of a Member State.

Objection to advertising emails

The use of contact details published as part of the legal notice for sending unsolicited advertising and informational materials is hereby prohibited. The operators of these pages expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited advertising, such as spam emails.

4. Data collection on this website

Cookies

Our website uses so-called "cookies." Cookies are small text files that do not harm 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 after you leave our website. Persistent cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them yourself or until they are automatically deleted by your web browser.

In some cases, cookies from third-party companies may also be stored on your device when you visit our site (third-party cookies). These enable us or you to use certain services provided by the third-party company (e.g., cookies for processing payment services).

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

Cookies that are necessary for carrying out electronic communication, for providing certain functions you have requested (e.g., for the shopping cart function), or for optimizing the website (e.g., cookies for measuring website traffic) (necessary cookies) are stored on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, unless another legal basis is specified. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing necessary cookies to ensure the technically flawless 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) GDPR and Section 25(1) TTDSG); this consent can be revoked at any time.

You can configure your browser to notify you when cookies are set and to allow cookies only in individual cases, to accept cookies in certain cases or to generally reject them, and to automatically delete cookies when you close your browser. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.

If cookies from third-party companies or for analysis purposes are used, we will inform you separately about this within the framework of this privacy policy and, if necessary, request your consent.

Consent with Cookiebot

Our website uses Cookiebot's consent technology to obtain your consent to the storage of certain cookies on your device or the use of certain technologies and to document this in accordance with data protection regulations. The provider of this technology is Cybot A/S, Havnegade 39, 1058 Copenhagen, Denmark (hereinafter "Cookiebot").

When you visit our website, a connection is established to Cookiebot's servers to obtain your consent and other declarations regarding cookie usage. Cookiebot then stores a cookie in your browser to associate your given consent or its revocation with you. The data collected in this way is stored until you request its deletion, delete the Cookiebot cookie yourself, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies. Mandatory legal retention obligations remain unaffected.

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

Server log files

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

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

This data will not be combined with other data sources.

This data is collected on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically flawless presentation and optimization of its website – for this purpose, the server log files must be recorded.

Inquiries via email, telephone or fax

When you contact us by email, telephone, or fax, your inquiry, including all resulting personal data (name, inquiry), will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of handling your request. We will not share this data without your consent.

The processing of this data is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR if your request is related to the performance of a contract or is necessary for taking steps prior to entering into a contract. In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective handling of inquiries addressed to us (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR), if such consent has been obtained; you may withdraw your consent at any time.

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

Registration on this website

You can register on this website to use additional features. We will only use the data you provide for the purpose of providing the specific offer or service for which you registered. All required information requested during registration must be provided in full. Otherwise, we will reject your registration.

For important changes, such as changes to the scope of services or technically necessary changes, we will use the email address you provided during registration to inform you.

The data entered during registration is processed for the purpose of carrying out the user relationship established by the registration and, if applicable, for initiating further contracts (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR).

The data collected during registration will be stored by us for as long as you are registered on this website and will then be deleted. Statutory retention periods remain unaffected.

5. Social Media

Facebook plugins (Like & Share button)

This website integrates plugins from the social network Facebook. The provider of this service is Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland. According to Facebook, the collected data is also transferred to the USA and other third countries.

You can recognize the Facebook plugins by the Facebook logo or the "Like" button on this website. An overview of the Facebook plugins can be found here: https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/?locale=de_DE.

When you visit this website, the plugin establishes a direct connection between your browser and the Facebook server. Facebook then receives the information that you have visited this website with 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 website provider, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by Facebook. You can find further information in Facebook's privacy policy at: https://de-de.facebook.com/privacy/explanation.

If you do not want Facebook to be able to associate your visit to this website with your Facebook user account, please log out of your Facebook user account.

The use of Facebook plugins is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in achieving the broadest possible visibility on social media. If consent has been obtained, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) of the German Telecommunications and Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG), insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user's device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.

To the extent that personal data is collected on our website and forwarded to Facebook using the tool described here, we and Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, 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 subsequent processing by Facebook is not part of this joint responsibility. Our joint obligations are set out in a joint processing agreement. You can find the text of the agreement here: https://www.facebook.com/legal/controller_addendum. According to this agreement, we are responsible for providing data protection information when using the Facebook tool and for ensuring its data protection-compliant implementation on our website. Facebook is responsible for the data security of its products. You can assert your data subject rights (e.g., requests for access) regarding data processed by Facebook directly with Facebook. If you assert your data subject rights with us, we are obligated to forward them to Facebook.

Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/legal/EU_data_transfer_addendum, https://de-de.facebook.com/help/566994660333381 and https://www.facebook.com/policy.php.

Twitter Plugin

This website integrates functions of the Twitter service. These functions are offered by Twitter International Company, One Cumberland Place, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, D02 AX07, Ireland. By using Twitter and the "Retweet" function, the websites you visit are linked to your Twitter account and shared with other users. Data is also transmitted to Twitter in this process. Please note that as the provider of this website, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by Twitter. Further information can be found in Twitter's privacy policy at: https://twitter.com/de/privacy.

The use of the Twitter plugin is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in achieving the broadest possible visibility on social media. If consent has been obtained, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) of the German Telecommunications and Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG), insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user's device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.

Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here: https://gdpr.twitter.com/en/controller-to-controller-transfers.html.

You can adjust your privacy settings on Twitter in your account settings under https://twitter.com/account/settings change.

Instagram Plugin

This website integrates features of the Instagram service. These features are provided by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

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 this website, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by Instagram.

The data is stored and analyzed based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in achieving the broadest possible visibility on social media. If consent has been obtained, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) of the German Telecommunications and Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG), insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user's device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent can be withdrawn 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, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, 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 subsequent processing by Facebook or Instagram is not part of this joint responsibility. Our joint obligations are set out in a joint processing agreement. You can find the text of the agreement here: https://www.facebook.com/legal/controller_addendum. According to this agreement, we are responsible for providing data protection information when using the Facebook or Instagram tool and for ensuring the tool's data protection-compliant implementation on our website. Facebook is responsible for the data security of its products. You can assert your data subject rights (e.g., requests for access) regarding data processed by Facebook or Instagram directly with Facebook. If you assert your data subject rights with us, we are obligated to forward them to Facebook.

Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/legal/EU_data_transfer_addendum, https://help.instagram.com/519522125107875 and https://de-de.facebook.com/help/566994660333381.

You can find more information about this in Instagram's privacy policy: https://instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/.

Pinterest Plugin

This website uses social plugins 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 containing such a plugin, your browser establishes a direct connection to Pinterest's servers. The plugin then transmits log data to Pinterest's server in the USA. This log data may include your IP address, the address of the websites you visit that also contain Pinterest features, your browser type and settings, the date and time of your request, your use of Pinterest, and cookies.

If consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and Section 25 para. 1 TTDSG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user's device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.

For more information about the purpose, scope and further processing and use of data by Pinterest, as well as your related rights and options for protecting your privacy, please see Pinterest's privacy policy: https://policy.pinterest.com/de/privacy-policy.

6. Analytics tools and advertising

Google Analytics

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

Google Analytics allows website operators to analyze the behavior of website visitors. The website operator receives various usage data, such as page views, time spent on the site, operating systems used, and the user's origin. This data is aggregated into a user ID and assigned to the respective device of the website visitor.

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 about the use of this website is generally transmitted to and stored on a Google server in the USA.

The use of this service is based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TTDSG. This consent can be revoked at any time.

Disable Google Analytics from tracking me

Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here: https://privacy.google.com/businesses/controllerterms/mccs/.

IP anonymization

We have activated the IP anonymization function on this website. This means that your IP address will be shortened by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area before being transmitted to the USA. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened 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 relating to website activity 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 Google data.

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.

For more information on how Google Analytics handles user data, please see Google's privacy policy: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de.

Demographic characteristics in Google Analytics

This website uses the "demographic characteristics" feature of Google Analytics to display relevant advertisements to website visitors within the Google advertising network. This allows reports to be generated that contain information about the age, gender, and interests of website visitors. This data comes from Google's interest-based advertising and from third-party visitor data. This data cannot be attributed to any specific individual. You can deactivate this feature at any time via the ad settings in your Google account or generally prohibit the collection of your data by Google Analytics as described in the section "Objection to data collection.".

Order processing

We have concluded a data processing agreement with Google and fully comply with the strict requirements of the German data protection authorities when using Google Analytics.

IONOS WebAnalytics

This website uses the analytics services of IONOS WebAnalytics (hereinafter: IONOS). The provider is 1&1 IONOS SE, Elgendorfer Straße 57, D – 56410 Montabaur. As part of the analysis with IONOS, visitor numbers and behavior (e.g., number of page views, duration of a website visit, bounce rates), visitor sources (i.e., the website from which the visitor came), visitor locations, and technical data (browser and operating system versions) are analyzed. For this purpose, IONOS stores the following data in particular:

Referrer (previously visited website)
requested website or file
Browser type and browser version
Operating system used
Device type used
Time of access
IP address in anonymized form (used only to determine the location of access)

According to IONOS, data collection is completely anonymized, meaning it cannot be traced back to individual persons. IONOS WebAnalytics does not use cookies.

The data is stored and analyzed based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the statistical analysis of user behavior in order to optimize both its website and its advertising. If consent has been obtained, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) of the German Telecommunications and Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG), insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user's device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.

For further information on data collection and processing by IONOS WebAnalytics, please refer to the IONOS privacy policy at the following link:

https://www.ionos.de/terms-gtc/index.php?id=6

Order processing

Facebook Pixel

This website uses Facebook's visitor action pixel for conversion tracking. The provider of this service is Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland. According to Facebook, the collected data is also transferred to the USA 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 Facebook ad. This enables the effectiveness of Facebook ads to be evaluated for statistical and market research purposes and future advertising campaigns to be optimized.

The data collected is anonymous for us as the operators of this website; we cannot draw any conclusions about the identity of the users. However, the data is stored and processed by Facebook, so a connection to the respective user profile is possible, and Facebook uses the data for its own advertising purposes, in accordance with the [relevant policy/guidelines]. Facebook Data Use Policy This allows Facebook to display advertisements on Facebook pages as well as on external platforms. We, as page operators, have no control over this use of data.

The use of this service is based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TTDSG. This consent can be revoked at any time.

Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/legal/EU_data_transfer_addendum and https://de-de.facebook.com/help/566994660333381.

You can find further information on protecting your privacy in Facebook's data policy: https://de-de.facebook.com/about/privacy/.

You can also use the "Custom Audiences" remarketing feature in the ad settings section under https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences/?entry_product=ad_settings_screen deactivate. You must be logged into Facebook to do this.

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

7. Newsletter

Newsletter data

If you wish to subscribe to the newsletter offered on this website, we require your email address and information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the email address provided and that you agree to receive the newsletter. No further data is collected, or only on a voluntary basis. We use newsletter service providers, described below, to process the newsletters.

Data analysis by Brevo

We use the service to send our newsletter. Brevo Sendinblue GmbH, Köpenicker Straße 126, 10179 Berlin, Germany.

With the help of Brevo This allows us to analyze our newsletter campaigns. For example, we can see whether a newsletter message was opened and which links were clicked. In this way, we can determine which content is particularly relevant to our users.

Furthermore, we can evaluate whether certain actions were carried out after opening or clicking on the newsletter (so-called conversion measurement), for example, whether a purchase or registration took place after clicking on a link.

Brevo also allows us to segment newsletter recipients based on various categories, such as interests, location, or other voluntarily provided information. This enables us to tailor newsletters more effectively.

If you do not wish to have your data analyzed by Brevo, you must unsubscribe from the newsletter. You will find an unsubscribe link in every newsletter email.

Data processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of your consent in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. You can withdraw this consent at any time with effect for the future. The lawfulness of the processing already carried out remains unaffected by the withdrawal.

The data you provide for the purpose of subscribing to the newsletter will be stored until you unsubscribe from the newsletter and will then be deleted from both our systems and Brevo's servers, unless there are legal retention obligations.

After unsubscribing, your email address may be stored on a blacklist to prevent future mailings. This storage is based on our legitimate interest, pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, in complying with legal requirements for newsletter distribution. The data from the blacklist will be used exclusively for this purpose and will not be combined with other data.

Further information can be found in Brevo's privacy policy:
Brevo Privacy Policy

8. Plugins and Tools

YouTube with enhanced privacy

This website embeds videos from YouTube. The operator of the site is Google Ireland Limited („Google“), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

We use YouTube in enhanced privacy mode. According to YouTube, this mode prevents YouTube from storing information about visitors to this website before they watch the video. However, enhanced privacy mode does not necessarily prevent data from being shared with YouTube partners. For example, YouTube establishes a connection to the Google DoubleClick network regardless of whether you watch a video.

As soon as you start a YouTube video on this website, a connection to YouTube's servers is established. This informs the YouTube server which of our pages you have visited. If you are logged into your YouTube account, you allow YouTube to directly associate your browsing behavior with your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account.

Furthermore, after a video is started, YouTube may store various cookies on your device or use similar recognition technologies (e.g., device fingerprinting). In this way, YouTube can obtain information about visitors to this website. This information is used, among other things, to compile video statistics, improve user-friendliness, and prevent fraud.

Additional data processing operations may be triggered after a YouTube video starts, over which we have no control.

The use of YouTube is in our legitimate interest in presenting our online content in an appealing way. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. If consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) of the German Telecommunications and Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG), insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user's device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.

Further information about data protection at YouTube can be found in their privacy policy at: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.

Vimeo without tracking (Do-Not-Track)

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 includes Vimeo videos, a connection is established to Vimeo's servers. This informs the Vimeo server which of our pages you have visited. Vimeo also receives your IP address. However, we have configured Vimeo so that it will not track your user activity or set cookies.

The use of Vimeo is in our legitimate interest in presenting our online content in an appealing way. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. If consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR; this consent can be revoked at any time.

Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission's standard contractual clauses and, according to Vimeo, on "legitimate business interests." Details can be found here: https://vimeo.com/privacy.

Further information on how Vimeo handles user data can be found in their privacy policy at: https://vimeo.com/privacy.

Google Web Fonts (local hosting)

This website uses web fonts provided by Google for consistent font display. The Google Fonts are installed locally. No connection to Google servers is established.

You can find more information about Google Web Fonts at https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and in Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.

Font Awesome (local hosting)

This website uses Font Awesome for consistent font display. Font Awesome is installed locally. No connection is made to servers of Fonticons, Inc.

Further information about Font Awesome can be found in the Font Awesome privacy policy at: https://fontawesome.com/privacy.

9. eCommerce and payment providers

Processing of data (customer and contract data)

We collect, process, and use personal data only to the extent necessary for establishing, defining the content of, or amending the contractual relationship (master data). This is done on the basis of Article 6(1)(b) GDPR, which permits the processing of data for the performance of a contract or for taking steps prior to entering into a contract. We collect, process, and use personal data relating to the use of this website (usage data) only to the extent necessary to enable the user to access the service or for billing purposes.

The collected customer data will be deleted after completion of the order or termination of the business relationship. Statutory retention periods remain unaffected.

Data transfer during contract conclusion for online shops, retailers and shipping companies

When you order goods from us, we share your personal data with the transport company responsible for delivery and the payment service provider handling your payment. Only the data required by each service provider to fulfill their task will be shared. The legal basis for this is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR, which permits the processing of data for the performance of a contract or for taking steps prior to entering into a contract. If you have given your consent in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) GDPR, we will share your email address with the transport company responsible for delivery so that they can inform you about the shipping status of your order via email; you can withdraw this consent at any time.

Payment services

We integrate payment services from third-party companies on our website. When you make a purchase with us, your payment data (e.g., name, payment amount, bank account details, credit card number) is processed by the payment service provider for the purpose of payment processing. The respective terms and conditions and privacy policies of the respective providers apply to these transactions. The use of these payment service providers is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (contractual necessity) and in the interest of ensuring the smoothest, most convenient, and most secure payment process possible (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR). Where your consent is requested for specific actions, Article 6(1)(a) GDPR serves as the legal basis for data processing; consent can be withdrawn at any time for the future.

We use the following payment services/payment providers on this website:

PayPal

The provider of this payment service is PayPal (Europe) S.à.rl et Cie, SCA, 22-24 Boulevard Royal, L-2449 Luxembourg (hereinafter referred to as „PayPal“).

Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here: https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/pocpsa-full.

For details, please refer to PayPal's privacy policy: https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full.

Stripe

The provider for customers within the EU is Stripe Payments Europe, Ltd., 1 Grand Canal Street Lower, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as "Stripe").

Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here: https://stripe.com/de/privacy and https://stripe.com/de/guides/general-data-protection-regulation.

You can find more details in Stripe's privacy policy at the following link: https://stripe.com/de/privacy.

Google reCAPTCHA (v2)

This website uses "Google reCAPTCHA v2" from the provider Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

reCAPTCHA verifies whether entries in the ordering process are made by a human or automatically. For this purpose, Google processes, among other things, the visitor's IP address and usage data.

The data is used on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR for protection against misuse, spam, and automated attacks. If consent is given, processing is carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25 TTDSG.

For more information, please see Google's privacy policy:
Google Privacy Policy

10. Own services

Handling of applicant data

We offer you the opportunity to apply to us (e.g., by email, post, or via our online application form). Below, we inform you about the scope, purpose, and use of your personal data collected during the application process. We assure you that the collection, processing, and use of your data will be carried out in accordance with applicable data protection law and all other legal provisions, and that your data will be treated with strict confidentiality.

Scope and purpose of data collection

When you submit an application to us, we process your associated personal data (e.g., contact and communication data, application documents, notes from job interviews, etc.) to the extent necessary for deciding 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 Paragraph 1 Letter b of the GDPR (general contract initiation), and – if you have given your consent – Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of the GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time. Within our company, your personal data will only be shared with individuals involved in processing your application.

If your application is successful, the data you have submitted will be stored in our data processing systems on the basis of Section 26 BDSG and Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter b GDPR for the purpose of carrying out the employment relationship.

Data retention period

If we are unable to offer you a position, you decline a job offer, or you withdraw your application, we reserve the right to retain the data you submitted for up to six months from the conclusion of the application process (rejection or withdrawal of the application) based on our legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR). After this period, the data will be deleted and any physical application documents destroyed. This retention serves, in particular, as evidence in the event of legal proceedings. If it becomes apparent that the data will be required after the six-month period (e.g., due to threatened or pending legal proceedings), deletion will only occur once the purpose for the extended retention no longer applies.

Longer storage may also take place if you have given your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR) or if statutory retention obligations preclude deletion.