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Introduction and general information

Thank you for your interest in ENQT GmbH products. The protection of your personal data is very important to us. Below, we provide information about the processing of personal data when using our website www.enqt.de our social media profiles. Personal data is any data that can be related to a specific natural person, e.g. their name or IP address.

1.1. Contact details

The controller pursuant to Art. 4 (7) of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is ENQT GmbH, Ausschläger Elbdeich 2, 20539 Hamburg, Germany, email: info@enqt.de. We are legally represented by Christopher E. Niemöller.
Our data protection officer can be contacted via heyData GmbH, Schützenstraße 5, 10117 Berlin, www.heydata.eu, email: datenschutz@heydata.eu.

Responsible for the content
Christopher E. Niemöller
Phone: +49 40 35 73 20 65
Fax: +49 721 754 029 68
Mail: info@enqt.de
Web: www.enqt.de

1.2. Scope of data processing, processing purposes and legal bases

The scope of data processing, processing purposes and legal bases are explained in detail below. The following are generally considered to be the legal basis for data processing:

Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR serves as the legal basis for processing operations for which we obtain consent.
Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR is the legal basis insofar as the processing of personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract, e.g. if a website visitor purchases a product from us or we perform a service for them. This legal basis also applies to processing that is necessary for pre-contractual measures, such as enquiries about our products or services.
Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR applies if we fulfil a legal obligation by processing personal data, as may be the case in tax law, for example.
Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR serves as the legal basis when we can invoke legitimate interests for the processing of personal data, e.g. for cookies that are necessary for the technical operation of our website.

1.3. Data processing outside the EEA

Insofar as we transfer data to service providers or other third parties outside the EEA, adequacy decisions by the EU Commission pursuant to Art. 45(3) GDPR guarantee the security of the data during transfer, insofar as these exist, as is the case, for example, for the United Kingdom, Canada and Israel.
When transferring data to service providers in the United States, the legal basis for the data transfer is an adequacy decision by the EU Commission if the service provider has additionally certified itself under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.
In other cases (e.g. if no adequacy decision exists), the legal basis for data transfer is usually standard contractual clauses, unless we indicate otherwise. These are a set of rules adopted by the EU Commission and form part of the contract with the respective third party. Pursuant to Art. 46(2)(b) GDPR, they guarantee the security of data transfer. Many of the providers have given contractual guarantees that go beyond the standard contractual clauses and protect the data beyond the standard contractual clauses. These include, for example, guarantees regarding the encryption of data or regarding the obligation of the third party to notify data subjects if law enforcement agencies want to access data.

Use of the contact form

If you have any questions, you can contact us using the form provided on the website. You must provide a valid email address so that we can respond to your enquiry. Further details can be provided voluntarily.
Data processing for the purpose of contacting us is based on your voluntary consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures or on the basis of our legitimate interest in responding to your enquiry in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (b) and (f) GDPR.
The personal data collected by us for the use of the contact form will be processed exclusively for the purpose of responding to your enquiry and will be deleted after your enquiry has been dealt with, or the use of this data will be restricted if we are legally obliged to retain it.

1.4. Storage period

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 there are no legal retention obligations preventing deletion. If the data is not deleted because it is required for other, legally permissible purposes, its processing will be restricted, i.e. the data will be blocked and not processed for other purposes. This applies, for example, to data that we are required to retain for commercial or tax reasons.

1.5. Rights of data subjects

Data subjects have the following rights vis-à-vis us with regard to their personal data:

  • Right to information
  • Right to rectification or erasure
  • Right to restriction of processing
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time

Data subjects also have the right to complain to a data protection supervisory authority about the processing of their personal data. Contact details of the data protection supervisory authorities are available at https://www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Service/Anschriften/Laender/Laender-node.html.

1.6. Obligation to provide data

Customers, interested parties or third parties must only provide us with personal data within the scope of a business relationship or other relationship that is necessary for the establishment, implementation and termination of the business relationship or other relationship, or that we are legally obliged to collect. Without this data, we will generally have to refuse to conclude a contract or provide a service, or we will no longer be able to perform an existing contract or other relationship.

Mandatory information is marked as such.

1.7. No automated decision-making in individual cases

We do not use fully automated decision-making in accordance with Article 22 GDPR to establish and implement a business relationship or other relationship. Should we use these procedures in individual cases, we will provide separate information on this, provided that this is required by law.

1.8. Contacting us

When you contact us, e.g. by e-mail or telephone, we store the data you provide (e.g. names and e-mail addresses) in order to answer your questions. The legal basis for processing is our legitimate interest (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR) in responding to enquiries addressed to us. We delete the data collected in this context once storage is no longer necessary, or restrict processing if there are legal retention obligations.

1.9. Competitions

We occasionally offer competitions via our website or by other means. We process the data requested in order to determine and notify the winners. We then delete the data. We may also offer competitions exclusively to existing customers. In this case, we only process the name to determine the winners and the contact details to notify the winners. It is in our legitimate interest to offer competitions for the purpose of customer acquisition or interaction with our existing customers. The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.

1.10. Customer surveys

From time to time, we conduct customer surveys to get to know our customers and their wishes better. In doing so, we collect the data requested in each case. It is in our legitimate interest to get to know our customers and their wishes better, so that the legal basis for the associated data processing is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. We delete the data once the results of the surveys have been evaluated.

Right to object

If we process your personal data on the basis of legitimate interests pursuant to Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data pursuant to Art. 21 GDPR, provided that this is done for reasons arising from your particular situation. If the objection is directed against the processing of personal data for direct marketing purposes, you have a general right to object without having to state a special situation.

2. Newsletter

We reserve the right to inform customers who have already used our services or purchased goods from us about our offers from time to time by email or other means, unless they have objected to this. The legal basis for this data processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in direct marketing (Recital 47 GDPR). Customers can object to the use of their email address for advertising purposes at any time without additional costs, for example via the link at the end of each email or by emailing our email address above.
Interested parties have the option of subscribing to a free newsletter. We process the data provided during registration exclusively for the purpose of sending the newsletter. Registration takes place by selecting the appropriate field on our website, by ticking the appropriate box in a paper document or by another clear action, whereby interested parties declare their consent to the processing of their data, so that the legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR. Consent can be revoked at any time, e.g. by clicking on the corresponding link in the newsletter or by sending a message to our email address given above. The processing of data until revocation remains lawful even in the event of revocation.

Based on the consent of the recipients (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR), we also measure the open and click rates of our newsletters to understand which content is relevant to our recipients.
We send newsletters using the rapidmail tool from rapidmail GmbH, Augustinerplatz 2, 79098 Freiburg. The provider processes content, usage, meta/communication data and contact data in the EU. Further information is available in the provider’s privacy policy at https://www.rapidmail.de/datenschutz.
We send newsletters generated from the ECS system using third-party software (in planning). The provider processes content, usage, meta/communication data and contact data.

3. Data processing on our website

  • Right to object
    Our website stores information on the end device of website visitors (e.g. cookies) or accesses information that is already stored on the end device (e.g. IP addresses). The following sections provide details on what information this is.
    This storage and access is based on the following provisions:
    Insofar as this storage or access is absolutely necessary in order for us to provide the service expressly requested by website visitors (e.g. to operate a chatbot used by website visitors or to ensure the IT security of our website), it is carried out on the basis of Section 25(2)(2) of the Telecommunications Digital Services Data Protection Act (TDDDG).
  • Incidentally, this storage or access is based on the consent of website visitors (Section 25 (1) TDDDG).

The following data processing is carried out in accordance with the following sections and on the basis of the provisions of the GDPR.

3.2. Informational use of the website

When the website is used for informational purposes, i.e. when visitors to the site do not send us any information separately, we collect the personal data that the browser transmits to our server in order to ensure the stability and security of our website. This is in our legitimate interest, so the legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.

This data includes:

  • Date and time of the request
  • IP address
  • Time zone difference to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
  • Content of the request (specific page)
  • Access status/HTTP status code
  • Amount of data transferred in each case
  • Website from which the request originates Browser
  • Operating system and its interface Language and version of the browser software

This data is also stored in log files. It is deleted when it is no longer required, at the latest after 14 days.

3.3. Web hosting and provision of the website

Our website is hosted by Hetzner. The provider is Hetzner Online GmbH, Industriestr. 25, 91710 Gunzenhausen, Germany. The provider processes the personal data transmitted via the website, e.g. content, usage, meta/communication data or contact data, within the EU. Further information can be found in the provider’s privacy policy at https://www.hetzner.com/de/rechtliches/datenschutz.
It is in our legitimate interest to provide a website, so that the legal basis for the data processing described is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.

3.4. Contact form

When you contact us via the contact form on our website, we store the data requested there and the content of the message.
The legal basis for processing is our legitimate interest in responding to enquiries addressed to us. The legal basis for processing is therefore Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
We delete the data collected in this context once storage is no longer necessary, or restrict processing if there are legal retention obligations.

3.5. Job advertisements

We publish vacant positions on our website, on pages linked to the website or on third-party websites.

The processing of the data provided as part of the application is carried out for the purpose of implementing the application process. Insofar as this is necessary for our decision to establish an employment relationship, the legal basis is Art. 88 para. GDPR in conjunction with Sec. 26 para. 1 of the German Data Protection Act (Bundesdatenschutzgesetz). We have marked the data required to carry out the application process accordingly or refer to them. If applicants do not provide this data, we cannot process the application.
Further data is voluntary and not required for an application. If applicants provide further information, the basis is their consent (Art. 6 para. 1 s. 1 lit. a GDPR).

We ask applicants to refrain from providing information on political opinions, religious beliefs and similarly sensitive data in their CV and cover letter. They are not required for an application. If applicants nevertheless provide such information, we cannot prevent their processing as part of the processing of the resume or cover letter. Their processing is then also based on the consent of the applicants (Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a GDPR).

Finally, we process the applicants’ data for further application procedures if they have given us their consent to do so. In this case, the legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 s. 1 lit. a GDPR.

We pass on the applicants’ data to the responsible employees in the HR department, to our data processors in the area of recruiting and to the employees otherwise involved in the application process.

If we enter into an employment relationship with the applicant following the application process, we delete the data only after the employment relationship has ended. Otherwise, we delete the data no later than six months after rejecting an applicant.

If applicants have given us their consent to use their data for further application procedures as well, we will not delete their data until one year after receiving the application.

Use of the “Coveto” applicant management system

We use the “Coveto” software from coveto ATS GmbH, Alois-Thums-Straße 11, 63667 Nidda, Germany, to manage our job advertisements and applications. Your data is stored on servers in Germany on our behalf. We have concluded a contract with the provider for order processing (AVV) in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR.

In order to measure the success of our recruiting channels, we use technical means to record which platform (e.g., Indeed, LinkedIn) or link you used to access our job advertisement. This recording is carried out without the use of cookies and without access to information on the end device (no application of § 25 TDDDG). Only URL parameters (e.g., “source” tags) or the referring website (referrer) are read. The legal basis for this analysis is our legitimate interest in optimizing our application processes in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.

3.6. Booking appointments

Visitors to our website can book appointments with us. To do this, we process meta or communication data in addition to the data entered. We have a legitimate interest in offering interested parties a user-friendly way to make appointments. Therefore, the legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. If we use a third-party tool for making appointments, the relevant information can be found under ‘Third-party providers’.
Further data is voluntary and not required for an application. If applicants provide further information, the basis for this is their consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

3.7. Customer account

Visitors to the website can open a customer account on our website. We process the data requested in this context on the basis of the consent of the website visitor. The legal basis for processing is therefore Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.
Consent can be revoked at any time, e.g. via the contact details provided in our privacy policy. Revocation does not affect the lawfulness of processing prior to revocation. If consent is revoked, we will delete the data unless we are obliged or entitled to continue storing it.

3.8. Offer of goods and services

We offer goods and services via our website. In doing so, we process the following data as part of the order process:

  • First name
  • Surname
  • Company name (optional)
  • Address
  • Telephone
  • Email

The data is processed for the purpose of fulfilling the contract concluded with the respective website visitor (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR).
We pass on the aforementioned data to the following service providers, insofar as this is necessary in the context of the order:

  • DHL Express Germany GmbH, Heinrich-Brüning-Straße 5, 53113 Bonn, Germany
  • DHL Paket GmbH, Sträßchensweg 10, 53113 Bonn, Germany
  • Siebe & Oldehaver Logistik GmbH, Industriestraße 16, 27383 Scheeßel, Germany

The legal basis for processing is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, as it is necessary for the performance of the contract.

3.9. Technically necessary cookies

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored in the web browser on the end device of a site visitor. Cookies help to make the website more user-friendly, effective and secure. Insofar as these cookies are necessary for the operation of our website or its functions (hereinafter ‘technically necessary cookies’), the legal basis for the associated data processing is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in providing customers and other visitors to the site with a functional website.

Specifically, we use technically necessary cookies for the following purpose or purposes:

  • Cookies that save the shopping basket
  • Cookies that apply language settings

 

3.10. Third-party providers

3.10.1. Friendly Captcha

We use Friendly Captcha to manage authentication. The provider is Friendly Captcha GmbH, Am Anger 3-5, 82237 Woerthsee. The provider processes usage data (e.g. websites visited, interest in content, access times) and meta/communication data (e.g. device information, IP addresses) in the EU.
The legal basis for processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in ensuring the stability and security of our website and reducing spam.
The data will be deleted when the purpose for which it was collected no longer applies and there is no obligation to retain it. Further information is available in the provider’s privacy policy at https://friendlycaptcha.com/de/privacy/.

3.10.2. Matomo

We use Matomo for analysis. The provider is InnoCraft Ltd., 150 Willis St, 6011 Wellington, New Zealand. The provider processes usage data (e.g. websites visited, interest in content, access times) and meta/communication data (e.g. device information, IP addresses) in the EU.
The legal basis for processing is Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. Processing is based on consent. Data subjects can revoke their consent at any time by contacting us, e.g. using the contact details provided in our privacy policy. Revocation does not affect the lawfulness of processing prior to revocation.
The data will be deleted when the purpose for which it was collected no longer applies and there are no retention obligations. Further information is available in the provider’s privacy policy at https://matomo.org/privacy-policy/.

3.10.3. GDPR Legal Cookie

We use GDPR Legal Cookie to manage consent. The provider is beeclever GmbH, Universitätsstraße 3, 56070 Koblenz. The provider processes meta/communication data (e.g. device information, IP addresses) in the EU.
The legal basis for processing is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in managing website visitors’ consent to cookies in a simple manner.
The data is deleted when the purpose for which it was collected no longer applies and there is no obligation to retain it. Further information is available in the provider’s privacy policy at https://gdpr-legal-cookie.com/pages/datenschutzerklarung.

3.10.4. Germanized for WooCommerce

We use Germanized for WooCommerce to manage orders and invoices. The provider is vendidero GmbH, Schillerstraße 36, 12207 Berlin, Germany. The provider processes contract data (e.g. subject matter of the contract, term), payment data (e.g. bank details, invoices, payment history), contact details (e.g. email addresses, telephone numbers) and master data (e.g. names, addresses) in the EU.
The legal basis for processing is Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is party or in order to take steps at the request of the data subject prior to entering into a contract.
The data will be deleted when the purpose for which it was collected no longer applies and there is no obligation to retain it. Further information is available in the provider’s privacy policy at https://vendidero.de/datenschutzerklaerung.

3.10.5. Polylang

We use Polylang for translations. The provider is WP SYNTEX, 28, rue Jean Sébastien Bach, 38090 Villefontaine, France. The provider processes meta/communication data (e.g. device information, IP addresses) in the EU.
The legal basis for processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in automatically translating information on our website.
The data is deleted when the purpose for which it was collected no longer applies and there is no obligation to retain it. Further information is available in the provider’s privacy policy at https://polylang.pro/privacy-policy/.

3.10.6. DeepL

We use DeepL for translations. The provider is DeepL SE, Maarweg 165, 50825 Cologne, Germany. The provider processes usage data (e.g. websites visited, interest in content, access times), content data (e.g. entries in online forms) and meta/communication data (e.g. device information, IP addresses) in the EU.
The legal basis for processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in offering our products translated into different languages in order to make them more accessible.
The data will be deleted when the purpose for which it was collected no longer applies and there is no obligation to retain it. Further information is available in the provider’s privacy policy at https://www.deepl.com/de/privacy.

3.10.7. Contact Form 7

We use Contact Form 7 to create websites. The provider is Rock Lobster, LLC, 777 W. ROOSEVELT ST. UNIT 5, PHOENIX, 85007, Maricopa, AZ, USA. The provider processes usage data (e.g. websites visited, interest in content, access times), contact data (e.g. email addresses, telephone numbers) and meta/communication data (e.g. device information, IP addresses) in the EU.
The legal basis for processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in setting up and maintaining a website and thus presenting ourselves to the outside world.
The data will be deleted when the purpose for which it was collected no longer applies and there is no obligation to retain it. Further information is available in the provider’s privacy policy at https://contactform7.com/privacy-policy/.

3.10.8. Google My Business

We use Google My Business to communicate with customers, for external presentation and for customer reviews. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. The provider processes contact data (e.g. email addresses, telephone numbers) and meta/communication data (e.g. device information, IP addresses) in the USA.
The legal basis for processing is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in receiving feedback on our services through reviews from our customers.
The transfer of personal data to a country outside the EEA is based on the legal basis of an adequacy decision. The security of the data transferred to the third country (i.e. a country outside the EEA) is guaranteed because the EU Commission has decided, within the framework of an adequacy decision pursuant to Art. 45 (3) GDPR, that the third country offers an adequate level of protection.
The data will be deleted when the purpose for which it was collected no longer applies and there is no obligation to retain it. Further information is available in the provider’s privacy policy at https://business.safety.google/privacy/.

3.10.9. CookieYes

We use CookieYes to manage consent. The provider is CookieYes Limited, 3 Warren Yard Warren Park, Wolverton Mill, Milton Keynes, MK12 5NW, United Kingdom. The provider processes meta/communication data (e.g. device information, IP addresses) in the United Kingdom.
The legal basis for processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in managing website visitors’ consent to cookies in a simple manner.
The transfer of personal data to a country outside the EEA is based on the legal basis of an adequacy decision. The security of the data transferred to the third country (i.e. a country outside the EEA) is guaranteed because the EU Commission has decided, within the framework of an adequacy decision pursuant to Art. 45 (3) GDPR, that the third country offers an adequate level of protection.
The data will be deleted when the purpose for which it was collected no longer applies and there is no obligation to retain it. Further information is available in the provider’s privacy policy at https://www.cookieyes.com/privacy-policy/.

3.10.10. Google Tag Manager

We use Google Tag Manager for analysis and advertising purposes. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. The provider processes usage data (e.g. websites visited, interest in content, access times) in the USA.
The legal basis for processing is Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. Processing is based on consent. Data subjects can revoke their consent at any time by contacting us, e.g. using the contact details provided in our privacy policy. Revocation does not affect the lawfulness of processing prior to revocation.
The transfer of personal data to a country outside the EEA is based on the legal basis of an adequacy decision. The security of the data transferred to the third country (i.e. a country outside the EEA) is guaranteed because the EU Commission has decided, within the framework of an adequacy decision pursuant to Art. 45 (3) GDPR, that the third country offers an adequate level of protection.
We delete the data when the purpose for which it was collected no longer applies. Further information is available in the provider’s privacy policy at https://business.safety.google/privacy/.

3.10.11. Google Merchant Centre

We use Google Merchant Centre to maintain an online shop. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. The provider processes meta/communication data (e.g. device information, IP addresses) in the USA.
The legal basis for processing is Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. Processing is based on consent. Data subjects can revoke their consent at any time by contacting us, e.g. using the contact details provided in our privacy policy. Revocation does not affect the lawfulness of processing prior to revocation.
The transfer of personal data to a country outside the EEA is based on the legal basis of an adequacy decision. The security of the data transferred to the third country (i.e. a country outside the EEA) is guaranteed because the EU Commission has decided, within the framework of an adequacy decision pursuant to Art. 45 (3) GDPR, that the third country offers an adequate level of protection.
The data will be deleted when the purpose for which it was collected no longer applies and there is no obligation to retain it. Further information is available in the provider’s privacy policy at https://business.safety.google/privacy/.

3.10.12. YouTube videos

We use YouTube videos for videos on the website. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. The provider processes usage data (e.g. websites visited, interest in content, access times) and meta/communication data (e.g. device information, IP addresses) in the USA.
The legal basis for processing is Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. Processing is based on consent. Data subjects can revoke their consent at any time by contacting us, e.g. using the contact details provided in our privacy policy. Revocation does not affect the lawfulness of processing until revocation.
The transfer of personal data to a country outside the EEA is based on consent.
Further information is available in the provider’s privacy policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

3.10.13. Google Ads

We use Google Ads for advertising. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. The provider processes usage data (e.g., websites visited, interest in content, access times) and meta/communication data (e.g., device information, IP addresses) in the USA.

The legal basis for processing is Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. Processing is based on consent. Data subjects can revoke their consent at any time by contacting us, e.g., using the contact details provided in our privacy policy. Revocation does not affect the lawfulness of processing prior to revocation.

The transfer of personal data to a country outside the EEA is based on the legal basis of an adequacy decision. The security of the data transferred to the third country (i.e., a country outside the EEA) is guaranteed because the EU Commission has decided, within the framework of an adequacy decision pursuant to Art. 45 (3) GDPR, that the third country offers an adequate level of protection.

We delete the data when the purpose for which it was collected no longer applies. Further information is available in the provider’s privacy policy at https://business.safety.google/privacy/.

3.10.14. Looker Studio

On our website, we use Google Looker Studio, a service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (“Google”), to visualize and present data in the form of interactive dashboards and reports.

Google Looker Studio processes data exclusively within the scope of our configuration by aggregating and visualizing existing data sources such as Google Analytics or other databases. When Looker Studio is integrated, charts or dashboards provided via Google servers may be displayed.

Data processing is generally based on our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR in an appealing and transparent presentation of our key figures and reports. If personal data is involved (e.g., IP addresses when integrated via Google services), processing only takes place with the appropriate consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR via our consent management tool.

Further information on data processing by Google can be found at:

https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de

Google Looker Studio only accesses existing data sources such as Matomo if you have consented to the use of Google Analytics.

3.10.15. Google Search Console

We use Google Search Console for analysis and SEO optimization. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Dublin, Ireland. The provider processes usage data (e.g., visited web pages, interest in content, access times) and meta/communication data (e.g., device information, IP addresses) in the USA.
The legal basis for processing is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in optimizing our performance in search engines.
The transfer of personal data to a country outside the EEA is based on the legal basis of an adequacy decision. The security of the data transferred to the third country (i.e., a country outside the EEA) is guaranteed because the EU Commission has decided, within the framework of an adequacy decision pursuant to Art. 45 (3) GDPR, that the third country offers an adequate level of protection.
The data will be deleted when the purpose for which it was collected no longer applies and there is no obligation to retain it. Further information is available in the provider’s privacy policy at https://business.safety.google/privacy/.

3.10.16. Google Manufacturer Center

We use Google Manufacturer Center to maintain an online store and receive product reviews. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. The provider processes meta/communication data (e.g., device information, IP addresses) in the USA.
The legal basis for processing is Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. Processing is based on consent. Data subjects can revoke their consent at any time by contacting us, e.g., using the contact details provided in our privacy policy. Revocation does not affect the lawfulness of processing prior to revocation.
The transfer of personal data to a country outside the EEA is based on the legal basis of an adequacy decision. The security of the data transferred to the third country (i.e., a country outside the EEA) is guaranteed because the EU Commission has decided, within the framework of an adequacy decision pursuant to Art. 45 (3) GDPR, that the third country offers an adequate level of protection.
The data will be deleted when the purpose for which it was collected no longer applies and there is no obligation to retain it. Further information is available in the provider’s privacy policy at https://business.safety.google/privacy/.

3.10.17. Microsoft Bookings (Outlook)

We use Microsoft Bookings for online appointment scheduling and management. The provider is Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited, One Microsoft Place, South County Business Park, Leopardstown, Dublin 18, Ireland. Depending on the configuration and use, the provider processes contact data (e.g., name, email address, telephone number), appointment-related data (e.g., selected service, time, user notes), and meta/communication data (e.g., device information, IP addresses), potentially in the US or other countries outside the EEA.
The legal basis for processing is your consent pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR, which you give by using the appointment scheduling service, as well as our legitimate interest in efficient appointment management pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.

If the appointment serves to initiate or execute a contract with you, Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR also serves as the legal basis.
The transfer of personal data to countries outside the EEA (such as the USA) is based on the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (adequacy decision pursuant to Art. 45 GDPR), provided that the provider is certified accordingly, or alternatively on the basis of standard contractual clauses pursuant to Art. 46 (2) (c) GDPR, which offer suitable guarantees for the protection of personal data.
The data will be deleted when the purpose for which it was collected no longer applies (e.g., after the appointment has taken place and any follow-up periods have expired) and there are no legal retention obligations to the contrary. Further information is available in the provider’s privacy policy at https://privacy.microsoft.com/de-de/privacystatement.

3.10.18. heyData

We have integrated a data protection seal on our website. The provider is heyData GmbH, Schützenstraße 5, 10117 Berlin, Germany. The provider processes meta/communication data (e.g., IP addresses) in the EU.
The legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in providing website visitors with confirmation of our data protection compliance. At the same time, the provider has a legitimate interest in ensuring that only customers with existing contracts use its seals, which is why a mere image copy of the certificate is not a viable alternative to confirmation.
The data is masked after collection so that it is no longer personally identifiable. Further information is available in the provider’s privacy policy at https://heydata.eu/datenschutzerklaerung.

4. Data processing on social media platforms

We are represented on social media networks in order to present our organization and our services there. The operators of these networks regularly process their users’ data for advertising purposes. Among other things, they create user profiles based on their online behavior, which are used, for example, to display advertising on the network pages and elsewhere on the Internet that corresponds to the interests of the users. To this end, the operators of the networks store information about user behavior in cookies on the users’ computers. It cannot be ruled out that the operators may combine this information with other data. Further information and instructions on how users can object to processing by the site operators can be found in the privacy policies of the respective operators listed below. It is also possible that the operators or their servers are located in non-EU countries, meaning that they process data there. This may pose risks for users, e.g. because it makes it more difficult to enforce their rights or because government agencies may access the data.
When users of the networks contact us via our profiles, we process the data provided to us in order to respond to their inquiries. This is in our legitimate interest, so the legal basis is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.

4.1. YouTube

We maintain a profile on YouTube. The operator is Google Ireland Limited Gordon House, Barrow Street Dublin 4. Ireland. The privacy policy is available here: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.

4.2. LinkedIn

We maintain a profile on LinkedIn. The operator is LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland. The privacy policy is available here: https://https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy?_l=de_DE. You can object to data processing via the ad settings: https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls/retargeting-opt-out.

5. Changes to this privacy policy

We reserve the right to change this privacy policy with future effect. The latest version is available here.

6. Questions and comments

If you have any questions or comments regarding this privacy policy, please do not hesitate to contact us using the contact details provided above.