Cookie Policy

1. LEGAL BASIS
In accordance with Art. 13 GDPR, we inform you of the legal basis of our data processing. If the legal basis is not stated in the privacy policy, the following applies The legal basis for obtaining consent is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a and Art. 7 GDPR, the legal basis for processing for the performance of our services and implementation of contractual measures as well as responding to inquiries is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR, the legal basis for processing to fulfill our legal obligations is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR, and the legal basis for processing to protect our legitimate interests is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. In the event that vital interests of the data subject or another natural person require the processing of personal data, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. d GDPR serves as the legal basis.

2. CHANGES AND UPDATES TO THE PRIVACY POLICY
We ask you to inform yourself regularly about the content of our privacy policy. We will adapt the privacy policy as soon as changes to the data processing we carry out make this necessary. We will inform you as soon as the changes require an act of cooperation on your part (e.g. consent) or other individual notification.
3. security measures
3.1 We take security measures in accordance with Art. 32 GDPR, taking into account the state of the art, the costs of implementation and the nature, scope, context and purposes of processing as well as the risk of varying likelihood and severity for the rights and freedoms of natural persons, appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk; the measures include, in particular, safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data by controlling physical access to the data, as well as the access, input, disclosure, safeguarding of availability and their separation. We have also set up procedures to ensure that data subjects' rights are exercised, data is deleted and we respond to data threats. Furthermore, we take the protection of personal data into account as early as the development or selection of hardware, software and procedures, in accordance with the principle of data protection through technology design and data protection-friendly default settings (Art. 25 GDPR).

3.2 The security measures include, in particular, the encrypted transmission of data between your browser and our server. - we have done it!

4. COOPERATION WITH PROCESSORS AND THIRD PARTIES
4.1 If we disclose data to other persons and companies (processors or third parties) as part of our processing, transfer it to them or otherwise grant them access to the data, this will only be done on the basis of legal permission (e.g. if the data is transferred to a third party).e.g. if the transfer of data to third parties, such as payment service providers, is necessary for the performance of a contract pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR), you have given your consent, a legal obligation provides for this or on the basis of our legitimate interests (e.g. when using agents, web hosts, etc.).
4.2 If we commission
third parties with the processing of data on the basis of a so-called "order processing contract", this is done on the basis of Art. 28 GDPR.

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

5.2 You have in accordance with. Art. 16 GDPR, you have the right to request the completion of data concerning you or the rectification of inaccurate data concerning you.

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

5.4 You have the right to request to receive the data concerning you that you have provided to us in accordance with Art. 20 GDPR and to request its transfer to other controllers.

5.6 You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority in accordance with Art. 77 GDPR.

5.7 RIGHT OF WITHDRAWAL
You have the right to withdraw your consent in accordance with Art. 7 para. 3 GDPR with effect for the future.

6. right to object
You can object to the future processing of data concerning you at any time in accordance with Art. 21 GDPR.

The objection may be made in particular against processing for direct marketing purposes.

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7. COOKIES AND RIGHT TO OBJECT IN DIRECT ADVERTISING
We use temporary and permanent cookies, i.e. small files that are stored on users' devices (for an explanation of the term and function, see the last section of this privacy policy). Some of the cookies are used for security purposes or are necessary for the operation of our online services (e.g. to display the website) or to save the user's decision when confirming the cookie banner. In addition, we or our technology partners use cookies to measure reach and for marketing purposes, about which users are informed in the course of the privacy policy.

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

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7.1. DELETION OF DATA

1. The data processed by us will be deleted or its processing restricted in accordance with Art. 17 and 18 GDPR. Unless expressly stated in this privacy policy, the data stored by us will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required for its intended purpose and the deletion does not conflict with any statutory retention obligations. If the data is not deleted because it is required for other and legally permissible purposes, its processing will be restricted. This means that the data is blocked and not processed for other purposes. This applies, for example, to data that must be retained for commercial or tax law reasons.

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7.2. CONTACT

1. We process inventory data (e.g., names and addresses as well as contact data of users), contract data (e.g., services used, names of contact persons, payment information) for the purpose of fulfilling our contractual obligations and services in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit b. GDPR. The entries marked as mandatory in online forms are required to respond to the inquiries.

2. When contacting us (via contact form or e-mail), the user's details are processed to process the contact request and its handling in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b) GDPR.

3. User data may be stored in our Customer Relationship Management System ("CRM System") or comparable inquiry organization.

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7.3. COLLECTION OF ACCESS DATA AND LOG FILES

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

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

7.4. COOKIES & REACH MEASUREMENT

1. Cookies are pieces of information that are transferred from our web server or third- party web servers to the user's web browser and stored there for later retrieval. Cookies may be small files or other types of information storage.

2. We use "session cookies", which are only stored for the duration of the current visit to our online presence (e.g. to enable the storage of your login status or the shopping cart function and thus the use of our online offer at all). A randomly generated unique identification number, a so-called session ID, is stored in a session cookie. A cookie also contains information about its origin and the storage period. These cookies cannot store any other data. Session cookies are deleted when you have finished using our online offer and log out or close the browser, for example.

3. Users are informed about the use of cookies in the context of pseudonymous reach measurement in this privacy policy.

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

5. You can object to the use of cookies for reach measurement and advertising purposes via the deactivation page of the Network Advertising Initiative (http://optout.networkadvertising.org/) and additionally the US website (http://www.aboutads.info/choices) or the European website (http://www.youronlinechoices.com/uk/your-ad-choices/).

Please note the requirements for the use of Google Analytics: IP anonymization must be active https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/2905384?hl=de; 2.) and the "Data Processing Addendum" in the Google Analytics administration area must be accepted.

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8. GOOGLE ANALYTICS

1. On the basis of our legitimate interests (i.e. interest in the analysis, optimization and economic operation of our online offer within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f. GDPR), we use Google Analytics, a web analysis service provided by Google LLC ("Google"). GDPR) Google Analytics, a web analysis service of Google LLC ("Google"). Google uses cookies. The information generated by the cookie about the

use of the online offer by the user is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA

and stored there.

1. Google is certified under the Privacy Shield Agreement and thus offers a guarantee of

   compliance with European data protection law (https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&status=Active) .

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

9. HOTJAR

We use Hotjar to better understand the needs of our users and to optimize the offer and experience on this website. Hotjar's technology gives us a better understanding of our users' experiences (e.g. how much time users spend on which pages, which links they click on, what they like and dislike, etc.) and helps us to tailor our offering to our users' feedback. Hotjar works with cookies and other technologies to collect data about the behavior of our users and their end devices, in particular IP address of the device (is only recorded and stored in anonymized form during your website use), screen size, device type (unique device identifiers), information about the browser used, location (country only), preferred language for displaying our website. Hotjar stores this information on our behalf in a pseudonymized user profile. Hotjar is contractually prohibited from selling the data collected on our behalf.

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10. To whom do we pass on this data?

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Category: Always

We may share your data with our service providers in order to operate our services (e.g. storage of data via third party hosting services, provision of technical support, etc.).

We may also disclose your information in the following circumstances: (i) to investigate, detect, prevent or take action regarding illegal activities or other wrongdoing; (ii) to establish or exercise our rights of defense; (iii) to protect our rights, property or personal safety, or the safety of our users or the public; (iv) in the event of a change of control of us or one of our affiliates (by way of merger, acquisition or purchase of (substantially) all of its assets, etc.); (v) to collect and/or manage your information through authorized third party service providers (e.g., cloud service providers, as appropriate for business purposes); (vi) to share your information with authorized third party service providers (e.g., cloud service providers, as etc.); (v) to collect, hold and/or manage your information using authorized third party service providers (e.g. cloud service providers) as appropriate for business purposes; (vi) to work with third parties to improve your user experience. For the avoidance of doubt, please note that we may transfer, disclose or otherwise use non-personal data to third parties at our discretion.

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Category: Blog or forum

Please note that our services enable social interactions (e.g. posting content, information and comments publicly and chatting with other users). Please be aware that any content or data you provide in these areas may be read, collected and used by others. We advise against posting or sharing information that you do not wish to make public. If you upload content to our digital assets or otherwise make it available as part of your use of a service, you do so at your own risk. We cannot control the actions of other users or members of the public with access to your data or content. You acknowledge and confirm that copies of your data may remain accessible even after they have been deleted from cached and archived pages or after a copy/storage of your content has been made by a third party.

Cookies and similar technologies

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When you visit or access our Services, we authorize third parties to use web beacons, cookies, pixel tags, scripts and other technologies and analytics services ("Tracking Technologies"). These Tracking Technologies may allow third parties to automatically collect your data in order to improve the browsing experience on our digital assets, optimize their performance and ensure a tailored user experience, as well as for security and fraud prevention purposes.

To find out more, please read our cookie policy.
Category: The user is NOT connected to an advertising service

We will not pass on your e-mail address or other personal data to advertising companies or advertising networks without your consent.

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Category: The user is connected to an advertising service, a campaign manager or Facebook Ads

We may serve advertising through our Services and our digital assets (including websites and applications that use our Services), which may also be tailored to you, such as ads based on your recent browsing behavior across websites, devices or browsers.

To deliver these ads to you, we may use cookies and/or JavaScript and/or web beacons (including transparent GIFs) and/or HTML5 Local Storage and/or other technologies. We may also use third parties, such as network advertisers (i.e., third parties that serve ads based on your website visits), to serve targeted ads. Third-party ad network providers, advertisers, sponsors and/or website traffic measurement services may also use cookies and/or JavaScript and/or web beacons (including clear GIFs) and/or Flash cookies and/or other technologies to measure the effectiveness of their ads and customize advertising content for you. These third- party cookies and other technologies are governed by the specific privacy policy of the third party and not this one.