Data privacy statement

Any collection, processing and use (hereinafter "use") of data is solely for the purpose of providing our services. Our services have been designed to use as little personal information as possible. For that matter, "personal data" is understood as all individual details about a person or factual circumstances of an identifiable natural person (so-called "affected person"). The following statements on data protection describe what types of data are collected when accessing our website, what happens with these data, and how you may object to data usage.

1. General information on data processing on the partner portal
 

1.1 Person Responsible (Controller)

Responsible within the meaning of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the new Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) is:

Janitza electronics GmbH

Address: Vor dem Polstück 6, 35633 Lahnau

Phone: +49 64419642-0

Email: info@janitza.de

Homepage: http://www.janitza.com

 

1.2 Name and address of the Data Protection Officer

The data protection officer is:

Christian Scholtz of WS Datenschutz GmbH

If you have questions about data protection, you can contact WS Datenschutz GmbH at the following email address: janitza@ws-datenschutz.de

WS Datenschutz GmbH

Dircksenstraße 51

D-10178 Berlin

https://webersohnundscholtz.de

 

 

1.3 Protection of your data

We have taken technical and organizational measures to ensure that the requirements of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) are met by us, as well as, by external service providers working for us.

If we work with other companies to provide our services, such as email and server providers, this will only be done after an extensive selection process. In this selection process, each individual service provider is carefully selected for its suitability in terms of technical and organizational data protection skills. This selection procedure will be documented in writing and an agreement on the order processing of data (data processing agreement) will only be concluded if the third party complies with the requirements of Art. 28 GDPR.

Your information will be stored on specially protected servers. Access to it is only possible for a few specially authorized persons. Our website is SSL/TLS encrypted, as can be seen by the https:// at the start of our URL. This also involves e-mail communications, which is encoded via SSL certificate.

 

1.4 Erasure of personal data

We process personal data only if necessary. As soon as the purpose of the data processing is fulfilled, erasure of the data is carried out according to the standards of the erasure concept, unless legal or contractual regulations oppose this.

2 Use of data on this website and in the generation of log-files
 

2.1 Scope of processing personal data

When visiting our website, our web servers temporarily store every access in a log file. The following data is collected and stored until automated erasure:

·       IP-address of the requesting computer

·       Date and time of access

·       Name and URL of the retrieved file

·       Message if the retrieval was successful

·       Detection data of the browser and operating system used

·       Website from which access is made

We or our partners may process additional data occasionally. You will find information about this below.

 

2.2 Legal basis for processing personal data

The legal basis for the temporary storage of the data and log files is Art. 6 para. 1 s. 1 lit. f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest is to make our website accessible for you.

 

2.3 Purpose of data processing

The processing of this data serves: the purpose of enabling the use of the website (connection establishment), system security, the technical administration of the network infrastructure, as well as to optimize the website. The IP address is evaluated only in case of attacks on our network infrastructure or the network infrastructure of our internet provider.

 

2.4 Duration of storage

As soon as the purpose of the data processing is fulfilled, erasure of the data is carried out. This happens as soon as you close our website. Our hosting service might use data for statistical purposes. Any personal data will be anonymized for this. Our hosting service Vercel will delete this data after a period of 7 Days and Host Europe after 14 Days

 

2.5 Right of objection and erasure

The data processing is necessary in order to present the website and to ensure the website’s operation. If you wish to object to the further processing of your data, please contact our data protection officer or the data protection officers of the hosting providers Vercel (privacy@vercel.com) and Host Europe (hosteurope-dsb@rickert.law).

 

2.6 Vercel

As part of our services, we use the hosting provider Vercel to provide our website and web applications. In the course of hosting, Vercel processes personal data that is collected through the use of our website. Responsible for the processing of the data is: Vercel Inc, 340 S Lemon Ave ‘4133, Walnut, CA 91789, USA.

For additional information on data protection at Vercel, please visit: https://vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy
 

2.7 Host Europe

Parts of our offer are additionally hosted by Host Europe. A sophisticated security and redundancy concept has been implemented to guarantee maximum availability of your data. We have concluded a data processing agreement with Host Europe.

Data processing is carried out by: Host Europe GmbH, c/o WeWork Wallarkaden, Pilgrimstraße 6, 50674 Cologne, Germany.

You can view the Data Processing Agreement provided by Host Europe here: https://www.hosteurope.de/download/DE/2022-03-09__MUSTER_AV_KUNDEN_Host%20Europe%20V3.3.2%20(1).pdf

3    Use of cookies


3.1    Description and scope of data processing 
Our website uses cookies. This means that when using the website, cookies are stored on your computer. Cookies are small text files which are assigned to the browser you are using and which are stored on your hard drive. Through this, information flows to us or the party who set the cookie. Cookies cannot run programs on or transmit viruses to your computer. They are used to analyze the use of our website in anonymized or pseudonymized form and to enable personalized advertisements on this website. The following data may be transmitted:
•    Frequency of website visits
•    Which functions of the website are used by you
•    Your cookie-settings
•    Language settings
•    Used search terms
Upon entering our website, a cookie banner informs you about the use of cookies on this website and you are pointed to the privacy policy of this website. 


3.2    Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of data by cookies, which do not only serve the functionality of our website, is Art. 6 para. 1 s. 1 lit. a) GDPR.
The legal basis for the processing of data for cookies, which serve only the functionality of this website, is Art. 6 para. 1 s. 1 lit. f) GDPR.


3.3    Purpose of data processing
Our legitimate interests are to provide you with a working website connection and to ensure a comfortable use of this website. Also, we need to process your personal data to solve occurring safety and security issues, as well as to ensure system stability.
The data processing takes place to allow the statistical evaluation of our website.


3.4    Duration of storage 
This website uses the following types of cookies. The extent and function of each are explained below:
•    Transient cookies (see a)
•    Persistent cookies (see b)
a) Transient cookies are automatically deleted when you close the browser. This is especially true for session cookies, which store your session ID, with which various requests from your browser can be assigned to your session. This will allow your computer to be recognized when you return to our website. Session cookies are deleted when you log out or close the browser.
b) Persistent cookies are automatically deleted after a specified period, which may differ depending on the cookie.


3.5    Right to objection and erasure 
You have the possibility to revoke your consent to the data processing by means of cookies, which do not only serve the functionality of the website. In addition, we do not set cookies until you have agreed to set cookies when you visit the site. In this way, you can prevent data processing via cookies on our website. You can also delete the cookies in your browser's security settings at any time. Please note that you may not be able to use all the features of this website. The setting of cookies can also be prevented at any time by appropriate settings in your internet browser.

4    Contact


4.1    Description and scope of data processing
On our website, it is possible to contact us via e-mail or via contact form. Different data is required to answer the request, which will be automatically saved for processing. This data is collected and processed exclusively for the respective enquiry and is not passed on to third parties without your consent.


4.1.1    Trouble ticket form (service ticket)
You can report problems with a device at any time using a trouble ticket form. The following data is processed as part of the process:
•    Serial number of the device
•    Item number of the device
•    Company name
•    Contact person
•    E-mail address
•    Telephone number
•    Consent to date processing
You can voluntarily provide the following information:
•    Device type
•    Problem description
•    Homepage


4.1.2    Security Issue Ticket Form
You have the option of reporting a security vulnerability to us at any time using a security ticket form. The following data will be processed as part of the process:
•    Product
•    Version
•    E-mail address
•    Consent to data processing
You can voluntarily provide the following information:
•    Description
•    Steps to reproduce
•    Additional information
•    Company name
•    Name
•    Industry
•    Decision to publish the name


4.1.3    Product Brochure Requests 
You have the option of requesting product brochures. The following data will be processed as part of the process:
•    Company
•    First name, surname
•    Address
•    E-mail address
•    Consent to data processing
You can voluntarily provide the following information:
•    Department


4.1.4    Project support
You have the option to request support for your project. The following data will be processed as part of the process:
•    Project name
•    Company
•    First name, surname
•    Address
•    E-mail address
•    Telephone number
•    Consent to data processing
You can voluntarily provide the following information:
•    Project no.
•    Department
•    Salutation


4.1.5    Offer for training courses 
You have the option of requesting offers for training courses. The following data will be processed as part of the process:
•    First name, surname
•    Company
•    Address
•    E-mail address
•    Telephone number
You can voluntarily provide the following information:
•    Subject
•    Title
•    Function
•    Customer number
•    Sector
This data will be collected and processed exclusively for offer for training courses and will not be passed on to third parties without your consent.


4.2    Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis used here is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b) GDPR. If you also enter personal data in the optional fields, the data processing is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 S.1 lit. a) GDPR.


4.3    Purpose of data processing
The data processing takes place exclusively in order to answer your request and, if necessary, to send you the requested support or the requested offer.


4.4    Duration of data storage
The data will be deleted as soon as the purpose of the data processing has been achieved and no legal, contractual or official regulations prevent deletion.


4.5    Right to objection and erasure
You can contact us at any time and object to further processing of your data. In this case, we will unfortunately not be able to continue communicating with you. All personal data processed by us in the course of contacting you will be deleted in this case, unless there are legal obligations to retain.
 

5    SendGrid


5.1    Description and scope of data processing
We use SendGrid (a service provided by Twilio Inc.) as a processor for sending transactional emails, e.g., for registration, password resets, confirmations, and sending brochures. 
In particular, the following data is processed: 
•    Communication data: email address, name/title (if applicable), and content of the respective system email. 
•    Technical metadata: timestamp, IP address, server responses, header and delivery information (e.g., delivery, bounce, or error status), and log data to ensure delivery and error analysis.  
SendGrid processes this data exclusively on our behalf and in accordance with our instructions for the provision and security of email delivery and for the resolution of technical problems. Further information on data protection can be found in their privacy policy: https://www.twilio.com/en-us/legal/privacy. Data processing takes place exclusively on servers within the European Union.
Data processing is carried out by: SendGrid Inc. 1801 California St., Suite 500, Denver, Colorado 80202, USA. 
 

5.2    Legal basis for data processing
Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR (contract fulfilment /initiation), as the emails are necessary for the use of the partner portal, and Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR (legitimate interest) to ensure technical deliverability and IT security.
5.3    Purpose of data processing
The data is processed via SendGrid for the technically secure, reliable, and efficient sending of transactional system emails.
 

5.4    Duration of data storage
The data will only be processed for as long as it is necessary for shipping and technical traceability. Log data will be deleted after the specified retention periods. Any storage beyond this will only take place if there are legal retention obligations.
 

5.5    Right to objection and erasure
You may object to processing on grounds of legitimate interest at any time (Art. 21 GDPR). It is not possible to unsubscribe from transactional emails (e.g., for registration or password reset), as these are necessary for the use of the partner portal.
 

6.1    Registration for training courses

 

6.1.1    Description and scope of data processing
You have the option of taking training courses with us and registering participants at any time. As part of the process, the following data will be processed by you:
•    First name
•    Surname
•    Company name
•    Company address
•    Telephone number
•    E-mail address 
•    First name (training participant)
•    Surname (training participant)
•    E-mail address (training participant)
•    Consent to data processing
You can voluntarily provide the following information:
•    Title
•    Function
•    Customer number
•    Offer number
•    Sector
•    Title (training participant)
•    Function (training participant)
•    Telephone (training participant)
•    Device type
•    Problem description
•    Homepage
This data will be collected and processed exclusively for offer for training courses and will not be passed on to third parties without your consent.
 

6.1.2    Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis used here is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b) GDPR. If you also enter personal data in the optional fields, the data processing is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 S.1 lit. a) GDPR.


6.1.3    Purpose of data processing
The data is processed exclusively for the purpose of allowing you to sign up to training courses.
6.1.4    Duration of data storage
The data will be deleted as soon as the purpose of the data processing has been achieved and no legal, contractual or official regulations prevent deletion. This is usually the case after the seminar has been held.


6.1.5    Right to objection and erasure
You can contact us at any time and object to further processing of your data. In this case, we will unfortunately not be able to continue communicating with you. All personal data processed by us will be deleted in this case, unless there are legal obligations to retain.


6.2    Registration for events

 

6.2.1 Description and scope of data processing

You can register for events on our website. We process the following personal data as part of your registration and participation: 
· Title, first and last name
· Business contact details: email address, telephone number, company, country
· Required details for participation (e.g., subject area, clothing size for protective clothing)
· You can also voluntarily provide your position and department.

 

6.2.2 Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for data processing when registering for and holding events is the fulfillment of a contract in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. If you also enter personal data in the optional input fields, data processing is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR.

 

6.2.3 Purpose of data processing

The data is processed for the purpose of organizing, executing, and following up on the event.

 

6.2.4 Duration of data storage

We only process your data in the context of events for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purpose and as long as there are no legal or official retention obligations that prevent deletion.

 

6.2.5 Right to objection and erasure

The processing of your data is mandatory for your participation in the event. Consequently, there is no option to object. If you wish to have your data erased, please contact our data protection officer

 

6.2.6 U2U Ventari

We use the event management platform U2D Ventari for the registration, organization, and execution of events. Data processing is carried out by: U2D | up2date solutions GmbH, Prinzregentenufer 3, 90489 Nuremberg. When using U2D Ventari, the following data is processed:
· Title, first and last name of participants
· Company contact details: e.g., company, email address, phone number, position, department, country
· Participant history
· User accounts of U2D Ventari users
· Audio and video data (if activated) 
· Technical usage data (participants' IP addresses, device information, meeting metadata such as meeting ID and times) The U2D Ventari privacy policy can be found at: https://u2d.de/datenschutz/

Participant-related data will be deleted from the program or anonymized 90 days after the end of the event. Personal master data will be deleted as soon as there is no longer a link to a user account or participant data record.

7    Registration on the Website


7.1    Description and scope of data processing
You can register on our website. This requires you to enter personal data in the registration form. At least the following data is collected for this: 
•    Email address
•    First name    
•    Last name 
•    Group
•    Position
The information provided by the data subject in the registration mask will be used exclusively for processing and will not be disclosed to third parties. 
Session cookies are set during the login process, which can be used to identify you as logged in. These are technically necessary.


7.2    Legal basis for data processing
If the data subject enters mandatory personal data in the registration form, the legal basis of the data processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 s. 1 lit. b) GDPR. 


7.3    Purpose of data processing
The processing of personal data is used solely for us to finish your registration and organize your website-account.


7.4    Duration of storage
The data are deleted as soon as the purpose of storage is no longer required. This is the case if you delete your account and no statutory or regulatory retention periods of erasure contradict.


7.5    Right to objection and erasure
During and after the registration, the data subject is free to change, correct or delete their personal data. Please contact our customer service department at: web@janitza.de
 

8    Calibration Report Download


8.1    Description and scope of data processing
We process personal data in the form of technical usage data in order to retrieve calibration reports via the partner portal. The access logs are only visible to authorized Janitza administrators.  
When downloading a calibration report, the following data is logged: 
•    Serial number of the requested device, 
•    Date and time of the download,
•    IP address of the requesting system,
•    Access status (successful/failed),
•    User ID (for personalized partner accounts), if applicable.
The calibration reports contain technical information about the respective device and the calibration.


8.2    Legal basis for data processing
Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest) in order to ensure the secure and traceable provision of calibration reports, as well as Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR (performance of a contract).


8.3    Purpose of data processing
The processing serves to provide calibration reports to customers and partners and to ensure traceability in support and warranty cases. In addition, the log data is used to prevent misuse and to be able to trace technical errors (debugging).


8.4    Duration of storage 
The access logs are stored for a maximum of 90 days and then deleted or anonymized. A reduction of the storage period to 14 days is planned. The downloaded calibration logs can be stored locally by the user; there is no central storage beyond this period.


8.5    Right to objection and erasure 
Since logging of the download is technically necessary, there is no way to prevent this processing when using the portal.
However, data subjects have the right to object to future processing at any time or to request deletion of the stored log data, provided that this does not conflict with any statutory retention periods. Please contact our data protection officer for this purpose.
 

9    Newsletter

 

9.1    Description and scope of data processing
On our website, visitors can subscribe to our newsletter. When subscribing to the newsletter, you will be asked to provide personal data for processing. This is the data that is requested in the newsletter registration form. Input fields marked with an "*" are mandatory fields:
•    Surname
•    your email address.
This data is necessary to send the newsletter to its recipients.
The newsletter will be sent via email only after the sign-up process is completed. In order to meet the requirements of the GDPR, we use DOI (Double Opt.-In). If you sign up for our newsletter, we will send a confirmation email to the address you provided us with. This email contains a confirmation link that you must click to complete the sign-up process. Following this procedure, the IP address, date and time of login are stored. This is done to prevent abuses. We won’t transfer the data to third parties.


9.2    Legal basis for data processing
This processing is legally based on Art. 6 para. 1 s.1 lit. a) GDPR, thus your consent. Existing customers may also receive our newsletter without having given their explicit consent. This is carried out only within the strict boundaries of § 7 para. 3 UWG (German Act against unfair Competition) and in accordance to Art. 95 GDPR. This equals the legal basis of Art. 6 para. 1 s.1 lit. f) GDPR. Our legitimate interests are to provide information about our products through promotional e-mails to our existing customers and thereby keep in contact with these customers.


9.3    Purpose of data processing 
The newsletter has the function of informing subscribers about offers and news on a regular basis.

 
9.4    Duration of storage
We process personal data only as long as necessary. As soon as the purpose of the data processing is fulfilled, erasure of the data is carried out according to the standards of the erasure concept, unless legal or contractual regulations oppose this.

9.5    Right to objection and erasure
The consent to receiving the newsletter can be revoked by you at any time. For this purpose, you can click the integrated link in each newsletter to unsubscribe. It is also possible to inform us about the revocation of the consent in any other way, e.g. via mail or email.

9.6    Shipping service provider Pardot


9.6.1    Description and scope of data processing
The dispatch of the newsletter is carried out by means of the provider Pardot. The data processing is carried out by: Pardot LLC, 950 E. Paces Ferry Rd. Suite 3300 Atlanta, GA 30326, USA.
Pardot sets a cookie for better user experience, segmentation, tracking and analysis. If you sign up for our newsletter, emails sent through Pardot contain an email open tracking pixel. Clicks from these emails are also tracked.
While this information can be attributed to individual newsletter recipients for technical reasons, it is neither our nor Pardot's effort to track individual users. We trust in the reliability and IT and data security of Pardot. You can view the privacy policy at https://www.salesforce.com/company/privacy/.


9.6.2    Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the data processing is your consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 p.1 lit. a) GDPR. Existing customers may receive newsletters from us who have not given explicit consent. However, this is only done within the narrow limits of Section 7 para. 3 UWG, which in light of Art. 95 GDPR is to be understood as a mirror image of Art. 6 para. 1 p.1 lit. f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest is to inform our existing customers about our products through promotional e- mails, and thus to maintain contact with these customers.


9.6.3    Purpose of data processing
The newsletter has the function of informing you at regular intervals about offers and news from us. We use Pardot as our shipping service provider to ensure effective address management and to stay in contact with you via the newsletter.


9.6.4    Duration of storage
We only process your data as long as this is necessary to fulfill the purpose, and no legal or official retention obligations prevent deletion. Pardot stores your personal data only as long as we use your personal data for the newsletter dispatch.


9.6.5    Right to objection and erasure
The consent to the processing of personal data in the context of the newsletter order can be revoked at any time. For this purpose, the data subject may click on the unsubscribe link integrated in each newsletter, or notify our data protection officer of the revocation of consent in another manner.
 

10    Social media links


We have integrated social media platforms into our services, which may result in the social media provider receiving data from you. If you click on the social media link, the website of the respective social media provider is loaded. By loading the website of the respective social media provider via our services, the respective reference data is transmitted to the social media provider. The social media provider thereby receives the information that you have visited us. 
Note on data processing to the United States:
If you click on a social media link, data about you may be processed by the respective provider in the United States. According to the European Court of Justice, the data protection standard in the United States is not adequate and there is a risk that your data will be processed by the U.S. authorities for control and monitoring purposes, possibly also without any legal remedy. Provided that you do not click on the links of the social media providers, no data transfer takes place.


Further information on data processing by the social media providers can be found here:
Meta:         https://de-de.facebook.com/help/pages/insights, 
https://de-de.facebook.com/about/privacy, 
https://de-de.facebook.com/full_data_use_policy 
LinkedIn:    https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
Xing:        https://www.xing.com/privacy
YouTube:    https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/
Instagram:     https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388 https://www.instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/
 

11    Social media on our website


We integrated social media platforms on our website via "plug-ins", which may result in social media providers receiving data from you if necessary. We will break this down for you in the following.
 

11.1    Vimeo Video
11.1.1    Description and scope of data processing
We have integrated the services of Vimeo on this website. We use for the integration of videos the provider Vimeo. Data processing is carried out by: Vimeo Inc., 330 West 34th Street, 10th Floor, New York, New York 10001, USA.
If, after you have given your consent, you access the web pages of our website that are provided with such a plugin, a connection to the Vimeo servers is established, and the plugin is displayed. This tells the Vimeo server which of our web pages you have visited. If you are logged in to Vimeo as a member, Vimeo assigns this information to your personal user account. When you use the plugin, e.g. by clicking on the start button of a video, this information is also assigned to your user account. For more information on data protection at Vimeo, we refer to the following data policy of Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/privacy
11.1.2    Legal basis of data processing
The legal basis for data processing is your given consent, Art. 6 para. 1 s. 1 lit. a) GDPR. 


11.1.3    Purpose of data processing
We use social media to promote our company. We also want to give you the opportunity to interact with social media through our website. We also want to give you the opportunity to stream videos through Vimeo.


11.1.4    Duration of storage
By its own admission, Vimeo stores your personal data only as long as you have an account. If you do not have an account, the data will only be stored in an anonymous form, so that the GDPR will not be used for this data.


11.1.5    Right to objection and erasure
You have the option to withdraw your consent to data processing at any time. To do so, please change your consent settings or contact our data protection officer.
To prevent the processing of data by Vimeo, you have the possibility to log out of Vimeo and delete all cookies before visiting our website. Other settings and objections to the use of data for promotional purposes are possible within the Vimeo profile settings or via the US-page or the EU-side of Vimeo. 


11.2    YouTube Video
11.2.1    Description and scope of data processing
We have integrated the services of YouTube on this website. We use, for the integration of videos, the provider YouTube. Dat processing is carried out by: YouTube LLC, 901 Cherry Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066, USA. Data processing for the European Economic Area and for Switzerland is carried out by: Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. 
When you visit our website with embedded videos, your IP address will be sent to YouTube and cookies will be installed on your computer. We have included our YouTube videos in enhanced privacy mode (in which case, YouTube still contacts the Google DoubleClick service, but personal data is not evaluated according to Google's privacy policy). As a result, YouTube does not store any information about visitors unless they watch the embedded video. If you click the video, your IP address will be sent to YouTube and YouTube will know that you've watched the video. If you are logged in to YouTube, this information is also assigned to your user account (you can prevent this by logging out of YouTube before clicking the video). We use no influence on any possible collection or use of your data by YouTube.  For more information about privacy, please refer to the following data policy of YouTube: https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/ 


11.2.2    Legal basis of data processing
The legal basis for this data processing is your given consent, Art. 6 para. 1 s. 1 lit. a) GDPR. 


11.2.3    Purpose of data processing
We use social media to promote our company. We also want to give you the opportunity to interact with social media through our website.


11.2.4    Duration of storage
Data collected by YouTube (Google) will be deleted by the controller after a fixed retention period of 9 to 18 months.


11.2.5    Right to objection and erasure
To prevent the processing of data by YouTube, you have the possibility to log out of YouTube and delete all cookies before visiting our website.
Additional settings and disagreements on the use of data for promotional purposes are available within the YouTube Profile settings. 
 

12    Tracking and analytics

 

For the continuous improvement of our website, we use the following tracking and analytics tools. Below you can find information on which personal data is processed in each case and how you can reach the respective service providers:

 

12.1    Google Analytics 4.0


12.1.1    Description and scope of data processing
Our website uses Google Analytics. This is a service for analyzing access to websites of Google Inc. ("Google") and allows us to improve our website.  Data processing for the European Economic Area and for Switzerland is carried out by:Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Cookies enable us to analyze your use of our website. The information collected may include 
•    IP address 
•    time of access 
•    duration of access
•    From which website you came to our website
•    Interaction on the website
•    Demographic characteristics, if the website visitor is logged into their Google Account
•    Device categories, browser type, operating system, screen resolution
and are transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. The analysis of your activities on our website is transmitted to us in the form of reports. Google may pass on the information collected to third parties if this is required by law or if third parties process this data on behalf of Google. IP anonymization is carried out by Google by default and cannot be deactivated, so IP addresses are only processed further in abbreviated form in order to exclude any possible direct personal reference to you. You can find more information on the terms of use and data protection of Google Analytics at https://policies.google.com, https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?&ref_topic=2919631#zippy=%2Ccookies-und-kennzeichnungen-von-google-analytics, and https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/9019185?#zippy=%2Cthemen-in-diesem-artikel.


12.1.2    Legal basis of data processing
The legal basis is your given consent, Art. 6 para 1 s. 1 lit. a) GDPR. 


12.1.3    Purpose of data processing
By processing the data, we can analyze how our website is used, so we can improve it for our users. 


12.1.4    Duration of storage
The data will be deleted 14 months after your last visit to our website.


12.1.5    Right to objection and erasure
You can withdraw your consent to data processing at any time, with effect for the future. Please use our consent banner for this purpose. You can also prevent the installation of cookies from Google Analytics yourself by making the appropriate settings in your browser software. Google Analytics can also be deactivated and controlled using browser extensions, e.g. http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.  


12.2    Google Tag Manager


12.2.1    Description and scope of data processing
Google Tag Manager is a solution that allows us to manage so-called website tags via an interface (and thus, for example, integrate Google marketing services into our online offer). The Tag Manager serves as a "manager" of the implemented tags. This allows us to centrally manage integrated Google products or other analysis tools on our website. The tags embedded on the website are referred to as sections of code that make it possible to track your activities on our website. By using our website, users download the Google Tag Manager, which automatically results in the user's IP address being forwarded to Google With regard to the processing of personal data, please refer to the information on Google services. Data processing for the European Economic Area and Switzerland is carried out by: Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
You can access the usage guidelines of the Google Tag Manager here: https://www.google.com/intl/de/tagmanager/use-policy.html 
 

12.2.2    Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of personal data is your consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 s. 1 lit. a) GDPR.


12.2.3    Purpose of data processing
Google Tag Manger simplifies the management and organization of the analysis tools used for the website. In order to integrate an analysis tool, JavaScript codes must be integrated into the website. By using Google Tag Manger, it is possible for us to manage these embedded codes from one place. 


12.2.4    Duration of storage
Since data storage is not carried out directly by Google Tag Manager, but the data is forwarded to the tracking tools, it is necessary to check with the individual embedded tracking tools how long the data is stored.


12.2.5    Right to objection and erasure
You have the option at any time to revoke a given consent to data processing with effect for the future. For this, you would have to contact the respective data protection officers of the tools. Further information regarding the management of your data can be found in the data protection statements of the tools used. 
 


12.3    Matomo 


12.3.1    Description and scope of data processing
We use the web analytics service Matomo (formerly PIWIK). The data processing is carried out by:  InnoCraft Ltd, 150 Willis St, 6011 Wellington, New Zealand.
Matomo is located in New Zealand, a third country with an adequate level of protection certified by the EU Commission according to Art. 45 para. 3 GDPR, https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=CELEX%3A32013D0065
Matomo sets a cookie with the user. Regarding the clarification of “cookies”, see the passage on cookies above. The following data is stored:
•    Two bytes of the IP address of the calling system
•    The visited website
•    The websites from which you came to the called website (referrer)
•    The subpages that are called from the called website
•    The length of stay on the website
•    The frequency of calling the website
The software runs exclusively on the servers of our website. Your personal data is only stored there. This data is not passed on to third parties.  
The software is set in a way that the IP addresses are not stored completely, but 2 bytes of the IP address are masked (ex.: 192.168.xxx.xxx). In this way, an assignment of the shortened IP address to the calling computer is no longer possible. For more information on Matomo's privacy policy, please refer to the links below:   https://matomo.org/privacy/ and https://matomo.org/privacy-policy/


12.3.2    Legal basis of data processing
Legal basis for processing data is Art. 6 para. 1 s. 1 lit. a) GDPR.


12.3.3    Purpose of data processing
The web analytics service Matomo is mainly used by us for website optimization and cost-benefit analysis. Matomo will furthermore be used to provide an analysis of users' traffic to the site. It is in our interests to make our website offer clearly structured and user-friendly for you. 


12.3.4    Duration of storage
We process personal data only for as long as necessary. As soon as the purpose of the data processing has been fulfilled, blocking and deletion takes place in accordance with the standards of the deletion concept here, unless legal, official or contractual regulations prevent deletion.


12.3.5    Right to objection and erasure
You have the option to revoke your consent to data processing at any time. Please contact our data protection officer for this purpose. The setting of cookies can also be prevented at any time by making the appropriate settings in your internet browser. The cookies already set can also be deleted for the future in the settings of the Internet browser. We would like to point out that preventing the setting of cookies may mean that not all functions are available without restriction. For questions regarding data protection to Matomo, you can contact Matomo at the following e-mail address: privacy@matomo.org
 

13    Tools for advertisement and marketing


Tools are also included on our website to ensure that our website is displayed to you during an internet search, as a relevant search result or as an advertisement. Below, the programs used in connection with our website have been broken down for you:


13.1    Burda Direct Services 


13.1.1    Description and scope of data processing


Our website uses Burda Direct Services. This is provided by: Burda Direct, Hubert-Burda-Platz 2, 77652 Offenburg, Germany.
Burda Direct is used to analyze your visitor behavior through pixel-code technology when you visit our website. Burda Direct uses information about your visits to this and other websites in order to display advertisements about products and services that interest you. If you would like to know more about these methods or what options you have to prevent this information from being used by Burda Direct, click here: https://www.burdadirect.com/datenschutz#hbmpp-toc-II-general


13.1.2    Legal basis of data processing
The data processing is based on your given consent according to Art. 6 para. 1 s. 1 lit. a) GDPR.


13.1.3    Purpose of data processing
The purpose of data processing is to show you advertisements for products and services that are of interest to you.


13.1.4    Duration of storage
We process personal data only for as long as necessary. As soon as the purpose of the data processing has been fulfilled, blocking and deletion takes place in accordance with the standards of the deletion concept here, unless legal, official or contractual regulations prevent deletion.


13.1.5    Right to objection and erasure
You have the option to revoke your consent to data processing at any time. Please contact our data protection officer for this purpose. The setting of cookies can also be prevented at any time by making the appropriate settings in your internet browser. The cookies already set can also be deleted for the future in the settings of the Internet browser. We would like to point out that preventing the setting of cookies may mean that not all functions are available without restriction. For questions regarding data protection to Burda Direct Services, you can contact Burda Direct Services at the following e-mail address: BurdaVerlag_CSS@datenschutzanfrage.de


13.2    Dealfront


13.2.1    Description and scope of data processing 
We use the Dealfront Website Tracker (“Webvisitor” / Leadfeeder module) from Dealfront Group GmbH, Durlacher Allee 73, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany. This service enables us to analyze website visits, in particular to identify companies that visit our website, and to evaluate user behavior. The aim is to convert anonymous company visits into potential leads and to optimize our marketing and sales activities. Cookies and a JavaScript tracking script are used for analysis. In certain cases, pixels or web beacons may also be used. The following data is collected: 
•    IP address (anonymized or pseudonymized if necessary) 
•    Cookie ID / visitor ID
•    Pages and subpages visited, date and time, length of stay
•    Browser and device information (user agent, operating system)
•    Referrer URL (referring page)
•    Source / medium / campaign parameters
•    Information from completed forms, if applicable 
•    Enriched company and contact data, if assigned via B2B company databases or integrations
Data processing generally takes place within the European Union (hosting in Germany). If data transfer to third countries is necessary, this is done on the basis of the EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) in accordance with Art. 46 (2) (c) GDPR. 
For further information on data protection regulations, please refer to DealFront's privacy policy. This can be found here: https://www.dealfront.com/de/privacy-notice.
 

13.2.2    Legal basis for data processing 
The processing of personal data is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR, which you can give via the consent management tool used on our website.
 

13.2.3    Purpose of data processing 
The data is processed for the purpose of identifying companies that visit our website (B2B lead detection), analyzing visitor behavior to optimize the website and marketing processes, assigning campaign sources, enriching company information for lead evaluation, and supporting marketing and sales activities. 


13.2.4    Duration of storage  
The data will be deleted as soon as the purpose of data processing no longer applies, and there are no legal retention periods preventing deletion. 


13.2.5    Right to objection and erasure  
You can revoke your consent at any time with future effect by deleting the corresponding cookies in your browser or deactivating tracking in our consent management tool. Alternatively, you can contact Dealfront's data protection team directly at privacy@dealfront.com to request information, deletion, or restriction of processing.

 


13.3    Google Ad Manager (former Double Click)

13.3.1    Description and scope of data processing
We use Google Ad Manager. Data processing for the European Economic Area and for Switzerland is carried out by:
Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Google Ad Manager uses information of your visits of this and other websites to generate advertisements of products and services that might interest you. For further information on the methods used or what you can do to prevent Google Ad Manager from using this information, please refer to the following link: https://www.google.de/policies/technologies/ads/.


13.3.2    Legal basis of data processing
Legal basis is Art. 6 para 1 s. 1 lit. a) GDPR. 


13.3.3    Purpose of data processing
We use Google Ad Manager to generate advertisements for our website visitors. Our interest is to cooperate with other companies to reach a broader audience.


13.3.4    Duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer needed for our recording purposes.


13.3.5    Right to objection and erasure
The setting of cookies can be prevented by appropriate settings in your Internet browser at any time. The already set cookies can also be deleted in the settings of the Internet browser. We express our concern that preventing cookies from being set may mean that not all features are fully available.


13.4    Google Ads and Google Conversion Tracking
 

13.4.1    Description and scope of data processing
We have integrated the services of Google Ads (formerly Google AdWords) on our website. Google Ads is an internet advertising service. We use Google Ads to gain relevance in the results of Google's search engine. Data processing for the European Economic Area and for Switzerland is carried out by: Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
If the user accesses our website through a Google ad, Google will set a so-called conversion cookie on the user's system. For the explanation of the cookies, please refer to the pass to the cookies. The conversion cookie is used to create and analyze web-use statistics.
The conversion cookie stores the IP address when visiting the website. This data is stored in the USA. It is possible that Google will share this information with third parties.  
For further privacy notices of Google, refer to: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en&gl=de


13.4.2    Legal basis of data processing
The legal basis is your consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 s. 1 lit. a) GDPR. 


13.4.3    Purpose of data processing
In particular, we use Google Ads to gain relevance in the results of Google's search engine. These advertisements are carried out to reach a greater audience. 


13.4.4    Duration of storage
30 days after setting the conversion cookie, the cookie loses its validity. This means that the user can no longer be identified. Within these 30 days, both - us and Google can track which subpages have been accessed.


13.4.5    Right to objection and erasure
You may revoke your consent to data processing at any time. To do so, please contact our data protection officer. 
You can prevent cookies from being set at any time by adjusting the settings in your Internet browser. Cookies that have already been set can also be deleted in your Internet browser settings. Please note that preventing cookies from being set may mean that not all functions are available without restriction. 
You can permanently prevent data processing in your browser by using this link: http://www.google.com/settings/ads/plugin. As a result, it is possible that functions of our website will no longer be fully available. 
It is also possible in the browser settings to object only to cookies for conversation tracking and thus user-related advertising by Google. To do this, please click on the following link: www.google.de/settings/ads.  Please note that you will need to reset your settings if you delete the cookies in your browser. 
You can also click on the link to deactivate user-related ads that are part of the “About Ads” self-regulation campaign. Please note that you will need to reset your settings if you delete the cookies in your browser.

 


13.5    LinkedIn Ads and Conversion Tracking
 

13.5.1    Description and scope of data processing
We place advertising on LinkedIn. We use LinkedIn analytics and conversion tracking technology to test the effectiveness of this advertising on LinkedIn.
The data processing is carried out by: LinkedIn Ireland, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland.
LinkedIn places a cookie on your computer, from which information about the delivery of advertising can be obtained. The cookie’s text files contain information about your visits to our website and to the pages you have viewed in order to provide specific product recommendations for subsequent visits to our website or third-party websites. The cookie contains a randomly assigned alias. If you revisit our website or LinkedIn within a certain period, LinkedIn will be able to recognize you through this alias. However, this information cannot be linked to your person. Neither we nor LinkedIn will link this information to any personal information and will not share your personal information with third parties.
 

13.5.2    Legal basis of data processing
The data processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 s. 1 lit. a) GDPR.


13.5.3    Purpose of data processing
It is in our legitimate interest to inform you about relevant our offers in a targeted and user-friendly form. This also represents the purpose of the data processing.


13.5.4    Duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer needed for our recording purposes.


13.5.5    Right to objection and erasure
You may object to the described data processing by LinkedIn and use of data, opening this link: https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls/retargeting-opt-out and following the instructions.
If you choose this option, a new cookie (opt-out cookie) will be set in your browser, informing LinkedIn that no data regarding your browser behaviour may be stored. Please note that the setting must be made for all browsers you use. If all your cookies are deleted in a browser, this will also affect the LinkedIn opt-out cookie.
 

14    Recommendation (tell-a-friend)


14.1    Description and scope of data processing 
We offer you the possibility to quickly and easily inform your contacts about us. The purpose of this service is to facilitate the referral to our platform and thus attract new prospects. If a new customer is found on the basis of your referral, new registrations will be rewarded in the form of a voucher.
If a user decides to do so, a link is generated for this purpose on our part, which contains a referrer in encrypted form that points to the recommending party. This link is then shortened in a second step and can then be copied to the clipboard by the user and sent via various services chosen by the user. There is no reference to the user, nor is his IP address transmitted. If a contact uses such an invitation link for registration, the information is validated and decrypted on our part. Only the fact that someone has registered via this link, but not which person exactly, is stored.
 

14.2    Legal basis of data processing 
The data processing is based on your consent according to Art. 6 para. 1 s. 1 lit. a) GDPR.
 

14.3    Purpose of data processing 
It is in our interest that you can also easily inform your contacts about our offer.
 

14.4    Duration of storage 
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required for our recording purposes and there are no legal, regulatory, or contractual provisions preventing its deletion.


14.5    Right to object and erasure 
You have the option to revoke your consent to data processing at any time. Please contact our data protection officer for this purpose. In this case, we can unfortunately not continue the communication with you. All personal data processed by us in the course of contacting you will be deleted in this case.

15    Other tools of third-party providers


We also use third-party providers to help us with the site's appearance and functionality. These are listed below:


15.1    Usercentrics

15.1.1    Description and scope of data processing 
Usercentrics serves the practical implementation of the GDPR and other data protection related law regarding the use of cookies on our website and the integration of analytics tools by means of consent. If you give your consent via the cookie banner, the following data will be processed:
•    Your anonymized IP address
•    Browser type agent
•    URL of the consent web page
•    date and time of consent
•    unique encrypted key.
This is stored, logged and documented at the Usercentrics Cloud vendor's data center, Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd. in Dublin, Ireland. Data processing is performed by: Usercentrics GmbH, Sendlinger Straße 7, 80331 München
For more information about data processing, please visit: https://usercentrics.com/de/datenschutzerklaerung/ 


15.1.2    Legal Basis of data processing 
The data processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 p.1 lit. c) GDPR.


15.1.3    Purpose of data processing 
The purpose coincides with our legitimate interest in data processing and ensuring the full function of our Internet offer in a legally secure manner.


15.1.4    Duration of storage
The data will only be stored as long as it is necessary for the verification, unless legal regulations require a longer storage of the data. 


15.1.5    Right to object and erasure
You cannot object to the processing of your data as it is required to comply with a legal obligation. 


15.2    Google Maps


15.2.1    Description and scope of data processing
This website uses the Google Maps product from Google LLC. Data processing for the European Economic Area and Switzerland is carried out by: Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. 
When you visit a page, your browser loads the necessary geo-information into its browser cache in order to display the map correctly. For this purpose, the browser you are using must connect to Google's servers. This allows Google to know that our website has been accessed via your IP address and which map has been displayed. The terms of use for Google Maps can be found at https://www.google.com/intl/de_de/help/terms_maps.html.


15.2.2    Legal basis of data processing
The legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 s. 1 lit. a) GDPR. It is in our interest to use a modern way to present you our location information in an interactive way.


15.2.3    Purpose of data processing
The use of Google Maps helps you to easily see where places like our location are and additionally provides further means to interact like a route planner.


15.2.4    Duration of storage
We process personal data only as long as necessary. As soon as the purpose of the data processing is fulfilled, erasure of the data is carried out according to the standards of the erasure concept, unless legal or contractual regulations oppose this.


15.2.5    Right of objection and erasure
You may revoke your consent to data processing at any time. To do so, please contact our data protection officer.
If you do not wish to use Google Maps, parts of our website will not be available to you.
 

16    Service providers from third countries


In order to be able to provide our services, we use the support of service providers from third party countries (non-EU countries). In order to ensure the protection of your personal data in this case, we conclude processing contracts with each - carefully selected - service provider. All of our processors provide sufficient guarantees to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures. Our third country data processors are either located in a country with an adequate level of data protection (Art. 45 GDPR) or provide appropriate safeguards (Art 46 GDPR). 
 

Adequate level of protection: The provider comes from a country whose level of data protection has been recognized by the EU Commission. For more information, see: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/law-topic/data-protection/data-transfers-outside-eu/adequacy-protection-personal-data-non-eu-countries_en 
 

EU standard contract clauses: Our provider has submitted to the EU standard contractual clauses to ensure secure data transfer. For more information, see: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2021/914/oj?uri=CELEX%3A32021D0914&locale=en 
 

Binding Corporate Rules: Article 47 of the GDPR provides the possibility of ensuring data protection when transferring data to a third country via Binding Corporate Rules. These are examined and approved by the data security authorities within the framework of the consistency mechanism pursuant to Art. 63 GDPR. 


Consent: In addition, a data transfer to a third country without an adequate level of protection will only take place if you have given us your consent in accordance with Art. 49 sec. 1 lit. a) GDPR for this purpose.
 

17    Your rights


You have the following rights with respect to the personal data concerning you: 


17.1    Right to withdraw a given consent (Art. 7 GDPR)
If you have given your consent to the processing of your data, you can withdraw it at any time. This will affect the admissibility of processing your personal data by us for the time after you have withdrawn your consent. To withdraw your consent, contact us personally or in written form.


17.2    Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
You have the right to obtain a confirmation whether or not personal data concerning you are being processed, and, where that is the case, access to your personal data and the following information:
•    the purpose of processing;
•    the categories of personal data concerned;
•    the recipients or the categories of recipient to whom your personal data have been or will be disclosed, in particular recipients in countries outside the EU or international organisations; 
•    where possible, the envisaged period for which your personal data will be stored, or, if not possible, the criteria used to determine that period;
•    all available information on the source of your personal data; 
•    the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, referred to Art. 22 para. 1 and 4 GDPR and, in those cases, meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and the envisaged consequences of such processing for you.
In the case of such a request, you must provide enough information about your identity to prove that the request concerns your own personal data.


17.3    Right to rectification and erasure (Art. 16, 17 GDPR)
You have the right to obtain, without undue delay, the rectification and completion of inaccurate personal data concerning yourself.
You may also request the erasure of your personal data if any of the following applies to you:
•    the personal data concerning you are no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed;
•    you withdraw consent on which the processing is based according to Art. 6 para. 1 s.1 lit. a) or Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a) GDPR, and where there is no other legal ground of processing;
•    you object to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 para. 1 GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or the object to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 para. 2 GDPR;
•    the personal data have been unlawfully processed;
•    the personal data have to be erased for compliance with a legal obligation in Union or Member State law to which we are subject;
•    the personal data have been collected in relation to the offer of information society services referred to in Art. 8 para. 1.
Where we made the personal data public and are obliged to erase the personal data pursuant to Art. 17 para. 1 GDPR, we, taking account of available technology and the cost of implementation, shall take reasonable steps, including technical measures, to inform controllers which are processing the personal data that you have requested the erasure by such controllers of any links to, or copy or replication of, those personal data.
These rights shall not apply to the extent that processing is necessary:
•    for exercising the right of freedom of expression and information;
•    for compliance with a legal obligation which requires processing by Union or Member State law to which we are subject or for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller;
•    for reasons of public interest in the area of public health in accordance of Art. 9 para. 2 lit. h) and i) as well as Art. 9 para. 3 GDPR;
•    for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes in accordance with Art. 89 para. 1 GDPR, in so far as the right referred to above is likely to render impossible or seriously impair the achievement of the objectives of that processing, or
•    for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.


17.4    Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
You shall have the right to obtain from us restriction of processing where one of the following applies:
•    the accuracy of the personal data is contested by you, for a period enabling us to verify the accuracy of the personal data;
•    the processing is unlawful, and you oppose the erasure of the personal data and request the restriction of their use instead;
•    we no longer need the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but they are required by you for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims;
•    you have objected to processing pursuant to Art. 21 para. 1 GDPR, pending the verification whether our legitimate grounds override yours.
Where processing has been restricted under the aforementioned conditions, such personal data shall, except for storage, only be processed with your consent or for the establishment, exercise or defence 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 Union or of a Member State.
If the limitation of the processing is restricted, you will be informed by us before the restriction is lifted.


17.5    Right to information (Art. 19 GDPR)
If you have asserted to us your right to rectification, erasure or restriction of data processing, we will inform all recipients of your personal data to correct, delete or restrict the processing of data, unless this proves impossible or involves disproportionate effort.
You also have the right to know which recipients have received your personal data.


17.6    Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
You have the right to receive your personal data, which you provided to us, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. Also, you have the right to transmit those data to another controller, where
•    the processing is based on consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 s.1 lit. a) GDPR or of Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a) GDPR or is based on a contract pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 s. 1 lit. b) DS-GVO; and
•    the processing is carried out by automated means.
In exercising your right to data portability, you have the right to obtain that personal data transmitted directly from us to another controller, as far as technically feasible. The right to data portability does not apply to processing of personal data necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority that has been delegated to us.


17.7    Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)
Where we based the processing of your personal data on a legitimate interest (Art. 6 para. 1 s. 1 lit. f) GDPR), you may object to the processing. The same applies if the data processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 s. 1 lit. e).
In this case, we ask you to explain the reasons why we should not process your personal data. Based on this, we will terminate or adapt the data processing or present to you our legitimate reasons why we continue the data processing.


17.8    Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)
Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you shall have the right to complain to a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your residence, place of work or place of alleged infringement, if you believe that the processing of the personal data concerning you is against the infringes of the GDPR.
The supervisory authority to which the complaint has been submitted shall inform you of the status and results of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy according to Article 78 GDPR.
 

18    How you perceive these rights


To exercise these rights, please contact our data protection officer:
Christian Scholtz from Webersohn & Scholtz GmbH 
janitza@ws-datenschutz.com  
or by mail:
WS Datenschutz GmbH
Dircksenstraße 51 
D-10178 Berlin
 

19  Subject to change

We reserve the right to change this privacy policy in compliance with legal requirements.
October 2025