Data protection

Privacy Policy

Waltz Seven GmbH

As of September 1 , 2023

1. Data protection at a glance

General information

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

Data collection on this website

Who is responsible for data collection on this website?

Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. Their contact details can be found in the section "Information on the responsible body" in this privacy policy.

How do we collect your data?

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

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

What do we use your data for?

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

What rights do you have regarding your data?

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

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

Analytics tools and third-party tools

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

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

2. Hosting and Content Delivery Networks (CDN)

We host the content of our website with the following provider:

Shopify

The provider is Shopify International Limited, Victoria Buildings, 1-2 Haddington Road, Dublin 4, D04 XN32, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as “Shopify”).

Shopify is a tool for building and hosting websites. When you visit our website, Shopify collects your IP address and information about the device you are using and your browser. Shopify also analyzes visitor numbers, visitor sources, and customer behavior, and generates user statistics. If you make a purchase on our website, Shopify also collects your name, email address, shipping and billing addresses, payment information, and other data related to the purchase (e.g., phone number, sales volume, etc.). Shopify stores cookies in your browser for these analyses.

For details, please refer to Shopify's privacy policy: https://www.shopify.de/legal/datenschutz .

The use of Shopify is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in ensuring the most reliable presentation of our website. If consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. This consent can be revoked at any time.

Cloudflare

We use the service “Cloudflare”. The provider is Cloudflare Inc., 101 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA 94107, USA (hereinafter “Cloudflare”).

Cloudflare offers a globally distributed Content Delivery Network (CDN) with DNS. Technically, the transfer of information between your browser and our website is routed through the Cloudflare network. This enables Cloudflare to analyze the traffic between your browser and our website and to act as a filter between our servers and potentially malicious traffic from the internet. Cloudflare may also use cookies or other technologies to recognize internet users, but these are used solely for the purpose described here.

The use of Cloudflare is based on our legitimate interest in providing our website in the most error-free and secure way possible (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR).

Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/ .

Further information on security and data protection at Cloudflare can be found here: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/ .

The company is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the USA designed to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the USA. Every company certified under the DPF commits to adhering to these data protection standards. Further information can be obtained from the provider at the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/s/participant-search/participant-detail?contact=true&id=a2zt0000000GnZKAA0&status=Active

3. General information and mandatory disclosures

Data protection

The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.

When you use this website, various personal data are collected. Personal data is data that can be used to identify you personally. This privacy policy explains what data we collect and what we use it for. It also explains how and for what purpose this is done.

Please note that data transmission over the internet (e.g., when communicating via email) can have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible.

Note regarding the responsible body

The responsible body for data processing on this website is:

Waltz Seven GmbH
Sieveringer Straße 103/1/2
1190 Vienna, Austria

Telephone: +43 1 270 6782 - 0
Email: welcome@waltz7.com

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

Storage duration

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

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

If you have consented to data processing, we process your personal data on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR if special categories of data pursuant to Article 9(1) GDPR are processed. In the case of explicit consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, data processing also takes place on the basis of Article 49(1)(a) GDPR. You may withdraw your consent at any time. If your data is required for the performance of a contract or for taking steps prior to entering into a contract, we process your data on the basis of Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. Furthermore, we process your data if it is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation on the basis of Article 6(1)(c) GDPR. Data processing may also take place on the basis of our legitimate interests pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The applicable legal bases in each individual case are explained in the following paragraphs of this privacy policy.

Note regarding data transfer to third countries that do not offer adequate data protection and transfer to US companies that are not DPF-certified.

We use, among other things, tools from companies based in third countries with inadequate data protection laws, as well as US tools whose providers are not certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). When these tools are active, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in these countries. Please note that a level of data protection comparable to that of the EU cannot be guaranteed in third countries with inadequate data protection laws.

Please note that the USA, as a safe third country, generally offers a level of data protection comparable to that of the EU. Data transfers to the USA are therefore permitted if the recipient is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF) or has appropriate additional safeguards in place. Information on transfers to third countries, including data recipients, can be found in this privacy policy.

Recipients of personal data

As part of our business activities, we collaborate with various external parties. This sometimes requires the transfer of personal data to these external parties. We only disclose personal data to external parties if this is necessary for the performance of a contract, if we are legally obligated to do so (e.g., disclosure of data to tax authorities), if we have a legitimate interest in the disclosure pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, or if another legal basis permits the data transfer. When using data processors, we only transfer our customers' personal data on the basis of a valid data processing agreement. In the case of joint processing, a joint processing agreement is concluded.

Revocation of your consent to data processing

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

Right to object to data processing in special cases and to direct marketing (Art. 21 GDPR)

Right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority

In the event of violations of the GDPR, data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of their habitual residence, their place of work, or the place of the alleged infringement. This right to lodge a complaint is without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy.

Right to data portability

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

Information, correction and deletion

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

Right to restriction of processing

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

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

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

SSL or TLS encryption

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

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

Encrypted payment transactions on this website

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

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

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

4. Data collection on this website

Cookies

Our website uses so-called "cookies." Cookies are small data packets and do not harm your device. They are stored on your device either temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently (persistent cookies). Session cookies are automatically deleted after you leave our website. Persistent cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them yourself or until they are automatically deleted by your web browser.

Cookies can originate from us (first-party cookies) or from third-party companies (so-called third-party cookies). Third-party cookies enable the integration of certain services from third-party companies within websites (e.g., cookies for processing payment services).

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

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

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

You can find information about which cookies and services are used on this website in this privacy policy.

Cookie consent with CCM19 by Freyberg Consulting

Our website uses the cookie consent technology from CCM19, hosted and operated by Freyberg Consulting (FC), to obtain your consent to the storage of certain cookies on your device and to document this consent in accordance with data protection regulations. The provider of this technology is Papoo Software & Media GmbH, Auguststr. 4, 53229 Bonn, Germany, website: https://ccm19.de , and Felix Freyberg, Mandrellaplatz 3, 12555 Berlin, Germany, website: https://freyberg-consulting.com .

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

CCM19 is used to obtain the legally required consent for the use of cookies. The legal basis for this is Article 6(1)(c) GDPR.

Server log files

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

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

This data will not be combined with other data sources.

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

Contact form

If you send us inquiries via the contact form, your information from the inquiry form, including the contact details you provided, will be stored by us for the purpose of processing the inquiry and in case of follow-up questions. We will not share this data without your consent.

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

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

Inquiries via email, telephone or fax

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

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

HubSpot CRM

We use HubSpot CRM on this website. The provider is HubSpot Inc., 25th Street, Cambridge, MA 02141 USA (hereinafter referred to as HubSpot CRM).

HubSpot CRM allows us to manage existing and potential customers and customer contacts. With HubSpot CRM, we can capture, categorize, and analyze customer interactions across various channels, including email, social media, and telephone. The personal data collected can then be evaluated and used for communication with potential customers or for marketing activities (e.g., newsletter mailings). HubSpot CRM also enables us to track and analyze the user behavior of our contacts on our website.

The use of HubSpot CRM is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the most efficient possible customer management and communication. If corresponding consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. This consent can be revoked at any time.

For details, please refer to Hubspot's privacy policy: https://legal.hubspot.com/de/privacy-policy .

Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission's standard contractual clauses. Details can be found here: https://www.hubspot.de/data-privacy/privacy-shield .

Registration on this website

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

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

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

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

5. Social Media

Our social media presence

Data processing by social networks

We maintain publicly accessible profiles on social networks. The specific social networks we use are listed below.

Social networks like Facebook, Twitter, etc., can generally analyze your user behavior comprehensively when you visit their website or a website with integrated social media content (e.g., like buttons or advertising banners). Visiting our social media pages triggers numerous data processing operations relevant to data protection. Specifically:

If you are logged into your social media account and visit our social media page, the operator of the social media platform can associate this visit with your user account. Your personal data may also be collected even if you are not logged in or do not have an account with the respective social media platform. In this case, data collection occurs, for example, via cookies stored on your device or by recording your IP address.

Using the data collected in this way, the operators of social media platforms can create user profiles that store your preferences and interests. This allows them to display interest-based advertising to you both on and off the respective social media platform. If you have an account with the respective social network, this interest-based advertising can be displayed on all devices on which you are or have been logged in.

Please also note that we cannot track all data processing activities on social media platforms. Depending on the provider, the operators of the social media platforms may carry out further data processing activities. For details, please refer to the terms of use and privacy policies of the respective social media platforms.

Legal basis

Our social media presence is intended to ensure the broadest possible reach online. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The analysis processes initiated by the social networks may be based on different legal grounds, which must be specified by the operators of the social networks (e.g., consent within the meaning of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).

Responsible party and assertion of rights

When you visit one of our social media pages (e.g., Facebook), we are jointly responsible with the operator of the social media platform for the data processing operations triggered by this visit. You can generally assert your rights (access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and the right to lodge a complaint) against both us and the operator of the respective social media portal (e.g., Facebook).

Please note that despite our joint responsibility with the social media platform operators, we do not have full control over the data processing operations of these platforms. Our options are largely determined by the respective provider's company policy.

Storage duration

The data we collect directly through our social media presence is deleted from our systems as soon as you request its deletion, withdraw your consent to its storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies. Stored cookies remain on your device until you delete them. Mandatory legal provisions – in particular, retention periods – remain unaffected.

We have no control over how long your data is stored by the social network operators for their own purposes. For details, please contact the social network operators directly (e.g., in their privacy policy, see below).

Your rights

You have the right to obtain information free of charge at any time regarding the origin, recipients, and purpose of your stored personal data. You also have the right to object to processing, the right to data portability, and the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority. Furthermore, you can request the rectification, blocking, erasure, and, under certain circumstances, the restriction of the processing of your personal data.

Social networks in detail

Facebook

We have a profile on Facebook. The provider of this service is Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as Meta). According to Meta, the collected data is also transferred to the USA and other third countries.

We have entered into a joint controllership agreement (Controller Addendum) with Meta. This agreement specifies which data processing operations we and Meta are responsible for when you visit our Facebook page. You can view this agreement at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/page_controller_addendum .

You can adjust your advertising settings yourself in your user account. To do this, click on the following link and log in: https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads .

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

For details, please see Facebook's privacy policy: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/ .

Instagram

We have a profile on Instagram. The provider of this service is Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

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

For details on how they handle your personal data, please see Instagram's privacy policy: https://help.instagram.com/519522125107875 .

We have a profile on Pinterest. The operator is Pinterest Europe Ltd., Palmerston House, 2nd Floor, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, Ireland. Details on how they handle your personal data can be found in Pinterest's privacy policy: https://policy.pinterest.com/de/privacy-policy .

YouTube

We have a profile on YouTube. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Details on how they handle your personal data can be found in YouTube's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de .

6. Analytics tools and advertising

Google Tag Manager

We use Google Tag Manager. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

The Google Tag Manager is a tool that allows us to integrate tracking and analytics tools and other technologies into our website. The Google Tag Manager itself does not create user profiles, store cookies, or perform independent analyses. It serves solely to manage and deploy the tools integrated through it. However, the Google Tag Manager does collect your IP address, which may also be transferred to Google's parent company in the United States.

The use of Google Tag Manager is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the quick and easy integration and management of various tools on their website. If corresponding consent has been obtained, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. This consent can be revoked at any time.

Google Analytics

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

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

Furthermore, we can use Google Analytics to record your mouse movements, scrolling, and clicks, among other things. Google Analytics also uses various modeling approaches to supplement the collected data and employs machine learning technologies for data analysis.

Google Analytics uses technologies that enable user recognition for the purpose of analyzing user behavior (e.g., cookies or device fingerprinting). The information collected by Google about the use of this website is generally transmitted to and stored on a Google server in the USA.

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

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

Browser Plugin

You can prevent Google from collecting and processing your data by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de .

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

Google Signals

We use Google Signals. When you visit our website, Google Analytics collects, among other things, your location, search history, YouTube history, and demographic data (visitor data). This data can be used for personalized advertising with the help of Google Signals. If you have a Google account, the visitor data from Google Signals will be linked to your Google account and used for personalized advertising messages. The data is also used to create anonymized statistics on the user behavior of our users.

Google Analytics E-Commerce Measurement

This website uses the "E-commerce Measurement" feature of Google Analytics. E-commerce measurement allows the website operator to analyze the purchasing behavior of website visitors to improve their online marketing campaigns. Information such as orders placed, average order values, shipping costs, and the time from viewing to purchasing a product are collected. This data can be aggregated by Google under a transaction ID that is assigned to the respective user or their device.

Google Ads

The website operator uses Google Ads. Google Ads is an online advertising program of Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Google Ads allows us to display advertisements in the Google search engine or on third-party websites when users enter specific search terms into Google (keyword targeting). Furthermore, targeted advertisements can be displayed based on user data available to Google (e.g., location data and interests) (audience targeting). As website operators, we can quantitatively evaluate this data by, for example, analyzing which search terms led to the display of our advertisements and how many advertisements resulted in clicks.

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

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

Google Conversion Tracking

This website uses Google Conversion Tracking. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

With the help of Google conversion tracking, Google and we can recognize whether a user has performed certain actions. For example, we can analyze which buttons on our website are clicked most frequently and which products are viewed or purchased most often. This information is used to create conversion statistics. We learn the total number of users who clicked on our ads and what actions they performed. We do not receive any information that allows us to personally identify the user. Google itself uses cookies or similar recognition technologies for identification.

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

For more information about Google Conversion Tracking, please see Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de .

Meta-Pixel (formerly Facebook Pixel)

This website uses the Facebook/Meta pixel for conversion tracking. The provider of this service is Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland. According to Facebook, the collected data is also transferred to the USA and other third countries.

This allows the behavior of website visitors to be tracked after they have been redirected to the provider's website by clicking on a Facebook ad. This enables the effectiveness of Facebook ads to be evaluated for statistical and market research purposes and future advertising campaigns to be optimized.

The data collected is anonymous for us as the operators of this website; we cannot draw any conclusions about the identity of the users. However, the data is stored and processed by Facebook, so a connection to the respective user profile is possible, and Facebook can use the data for its own advertising purposes in accordance with the Facebook Data Policy ( https://de-de.facebook.com/about/privacy/ ). This allows Facebook to display advertisements on Facebook pages as well as on websites outside of Facebook. We, as the website operators, have no influence over this use of data.

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

We use the extended matching function within the meta-pixels.

Advanced Matching allows us to share various types of data (e.g., city, state, postal code, hashed email addresses, names, gender, date of birth, or phone number) of our customers and prospects, which we collect through our website, with Meta (Facebook). By activating this feature, we can tailor our Facebook advertising campaigns even more precisely to people interested in our offers. Advanced Matching also improves the attribution of website conversions and expands Custom Audiences.

To the extent that personal data is collected on our website and forwarded to Facebook using the tool described here, we and Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland, are jointly responsible for this data processing (Art. 26 GDPR). This joint responsibility is limited exclusively to the collection of the data and its transfer to Facebook. The processing carried out by Facebook after the transfer is not part of the joint responsibility. Our joint obligations are set out in a joint controllership agreement. You can find the text of the agreement at: https://www.facebook.com/legal/controller_addendum . According to this agreement, we are responsible for providing data protection information when using the Facebook tool and for the data protection-compliant implementation of the tool on our website. Facebook is responsible for the data security of its products. You can assert your data subject rights (e.g., requests for access) regarding data processed by Facebook directly with Facebook. If you assert your data subject rights with us, we are obligated to forward them to Facebook.

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

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

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

Tracify

This website uses the AI-based web analytics service Tracify. The provider is Tracify GmbH, Agnes-Pockels-Bogen 1, 80992 Munich, Germany.

With the help of Tracify, we are able to collect and analyze data about how visitors use our website. This allows us to determine, among other things, when page views occurred and from which region they originated. We also collect various log files (e.g., IP address, referrer, browser and operating system used) and can measure whether our website visitors perform certain actions (e.g., clicks, purchases, etc.).

Tracify enables analysis of website usage and the customer journey without storing cookies or other information on the user's device, but solely based on browser and device information, such as the user's IP address, the configuration of the respective user agent (User Agent String), usage data, order information, contact details, screen resolution, installed fonts and plugins, and the processor of the respective device.

The information transmitted to Tracify is immediately and completely anonymized upon transmission, thus preventing any personal identification. Only the anonymized, aggregated information is analyzed.

Data processing when using Tracify takes place entirely in Germany; no data is transferred to insecure third countries without an adequate level of data protection.

The use of this analytics tool is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior in order to optimize both its website and its advertising. If consent has been obtained, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. This consent can be revoked at any time.

For more information on how user data is handled, please see Tracify's privacy policy: https://www.tracify.ai/pages/privacy-policy

Convert

This website uses the AI-based web analytics service Convertize. The provider is Convertize UK, 1 St Katharine's Way, London, E1W 1UN, United Kingdom.

With the help of Convertize, we are able to collect and analyze data about how visitors use our website. This allows us to determine, among other things, when page views occurred and from which region they originated. We also collect various log files (e.g., IP address, referrer, browser and operating system used) and can measure whether our website visitors perform certain actions (e.g., clicks, purchases, etc.).

Data transfers to the United Kingdom are based on the adequacy decision of the EU Commission.

For more information on how user data is handled, please see Convertize's privacy policy: https://www.convertize.com/privacy/ .

Lucky Orange

This website uses the web analytics service Lucky Orange. The provider is Lucky Orange LLC, 8665 W 96th St Suite #100, Overland Park, KS 66212, United States.

With the help of Luky Orange, we are able to collect and analyze data about how visitors use our website. This allows us to determine, among other things, when page views occurred and from which region they originated. We also collect various log files (e.g., IP address, referrer, browser and operating system used) and can measure whether our website visitors perform certain actions (e.g., clicks, purchases, etc.).

Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs). Further information can be found on the provider's website: https://www.luckyorange.com/legal/terms

For more information on how user data is handled, please see Lucky Orange's privacy policy: https://www.luckyorange.com/legal/privacy .

Lifetime

This website uses the web analytics service Lifetimely. The provider is Lifetimely Oy, Lapinlahdenkatu 16, 00180 Helsinki, Finland.

With the help of Lifetimely, we are able to collect and analyze data about website visitors' usage and calculate so-called "Lifetime Values" for our customers. This allows us to determine, among other things, when page views occurred and from which region they originated. We also collect various log files (e.g., IP address, referrer, browser and operating system used) and can measure whether our website visitors perform specific actions (e.g., clicks, purchases, etc.).

For more information on how user data is handled, please see Lifetimely's privacy policy:

https://www.lifetimely.io/policies/privacy-policy

7. Newsletter

Newsletter data

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

Klaviyo

This website uses Klaviyo's services for sending newsletters. The provider is Klaviyo, Inc., 125 Summer Street, Floor 6, Boston, Massachusetts 02110, USA.

Klaviyo is a service that can be used, among other things, to organize and analyze the sending of newsletters. If you enter data for the purpose of subscribing to the newsletter (e.g., email address), this data will be stored on Klaviyo's servers in the USA.

We use Klaviyo to analyze our newsletter campaigns. When you open an email sent via Klaviyo, a file embedded in the email (a so-called web beacon) connects to Klaviyo's servers in the USA. This allows us to determine whether a newsletter message has been opened and which links, if any, have been clicked. Technical information is also collected (e.g., time of access, IP address, browser type, and operating system). This information cannot be linked to individual newsletter recipients. It is used solely for the statistical analysis of newsletter campaigns. The results of these analyses can be used to better tailor future newsletters to the interests of our recipients.

If you do not want your data analyzed by Klaviyo, you must unsubscribe from the newsletter. We provide a corresponding link for this purpose in every newsletter email.

Data processing is based on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR). You can withdraw this consent at any time by unsubscribing from the newsletter. The lawfulness of data processing operations already carried out remains unaffected by the withdrawal.

The data you provided for the purpose of subscribing to our newsletter will be stored by us or our newsletter service provider until you unsubscribe. After you unsubscribe, your data will be deleted from the newsletter distribution list. Data stored for other purposes will remain unaffected.

Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here: https://www.klaviyo.com/legal/data-processing-agreement

After you unsubscribe from our newsletter mailing list, your email address may be stored on a blacklist by us or our newsletter service provider if this is necessary to prevent future mailings. The data on the blacklist will only be used for this purpose and will not be combined with other data. This serves both your interest and our interest in complying with legal requirements for sending newsletters (legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR). Storage on the blacklist is not time-limited. You can object to this storage if your interests outweigh our legitimate interest.

For more information, please see Klaviyo's privacy policy at: https://www.klaviyo.com/legal/privacy-notice .

8. Plugins and Tools

YouTube with enhanced privacy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Google Fonts (local hosting)

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

Further information about Google Fonts can be found at https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and in Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de .

MyFonts

This website uses MyFonts. These are fonts that are loaded into your browser when you visit our website to ensure a consistent font display. The provider is Monotype Imaging Holdings Inc., 600 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, USA.

To verify compliance with the license terms and the number of monthly page views, MyFonts transfers your IP address, along with the URL of our website and our contract data, to its servers in the USA. According to Monotype, your IP address is anonymized immediately after the transfer, so that no personal identification is possible (anonymization).

For details, please refer to Monotype's privacy policy at https://www.monotype.com/de/rechtshinweise/datenschutzrichtlinie/datenschutzrichtlinie-zum-tracking-von-webschriften .

Google Maps

This page uses the Google Maps service. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

To use the functions of Google Maps, it is necessary to store your IP address. This information is generally transmitted to and stored on a Google server in the USA. The provider of this website has no influence on this data transfer. When Google Maps is activated, Google may use Google Fonts for the purpose of consistent font display. When you access Google Maps, your browser loads the required web fonts into its browser cache to display texts and fonts correctly.

We use Google Maps to present our online services in an appealing way and to make it easy to find the locations we list on our website. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. If consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. This consent can be withdrawn at any time.

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

For more information on how user data is handled, please see Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de .

Google reCAPTCHA

We use “Google reCAPTCHA” (hereinafter “reCAPTCHA”) on this website. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

reCAPTCHA is used to verify whether data entry on this website (e.g., in a contact form) is done by a human or an automated program. To do this, reCAPTCHA analyzes the website visitor's behavior based on various characteristics. This analysis begins automatically as soon as the visitor enters the website. For the analysis, reCAPTCHA evaluates various pieces of information (e.g., IP address, the visitor's time spent on the website, or mouse movements made by the user). The data collected during the analysis is forwarded to Google.

The reCAPTCHA analysis runs entirely in the background. Website visitors are not notified that an analysis is taking place.

The data is stored and analyzed based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in protecting its website from abusive automated access and spam. If consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. This consent can be revoked at any time.

For more information about Google reCAPTCHA, please see the Google Privacy Policy and the Google Terms of Service at the following links: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de and https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=de .

Hextom

This website uses services provided by Hextom for the consistent display of elements. The service provider is Hextom Inc., 702-5255 Yonge St., North York ON, M2N 6P4, Canada.

Data transfers to Canada are based on an adequacy decision by the EU Commission.

Details regarding data processing can be found in Hextom's privacy policy: https://hextom.com/privacy-policy/

LogBase

This website uses LogBase services for the consistent display of elements and optimization of sales opportunities. The service provider is LOGBASE TECHNOLOGIES LLP, DOOR No. 30, MANIYAM VELPPA GOUNDER STREET KK PUDUR COIMBATORE, Coimbatore TN 641038, India.

Data transfers to India are based on the EU Commission's standard contractual clauses.

Details regarding data processing can be found in LogBase's privacy policy: https://www.logbase.io/privacy-policy

Omega Commerce

This website uses services from Omega Commerce to optimize its search function. The service provider is OMEGA COMMERCE LLC, 764 30th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94806, USA.

Data transfers to the USA are based on standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission.

Details regarding data processing can be found in Omega Commerce's privacy policy: https://omegacommerce.com/privacy/

9. Online marketing and partner programs

Affiliate programs on this website

We participate in affiliate partner programs as an advertiser. In affiliate partner programs, advertisements from one company (advertiser) are placed on the websites of other companies within the affiliate partner network (publishers). When you click on one of these affiliate ads, you are redirected to the advertised offer. If you subsequently complete a specific transaction (conversion), the publisher receives a commission. To calculate this commission, the affiliate network operator needs to be able to track which ad led you to the respective offer and to which you completed the predefined transaction. Cookies or similar tracking technologies (e.g., device fingerprinting) are used for this purpose.

The data is stored and analyzed based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the correct calculation of their affiliate commission. If corresponding consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. This consent can be revoked at any time.

We participate in the following affiliate programs:

AWIN

The operator of the affiliate network is AWIN AG, Eichhornstraße 3, 10785 Berlin (hereinafter referred to as “AWIN”).

AWIN and the publisher are jointly responsible for data processing in connection with the partner program. Their joint obligations are set out in a joint processing agreement. According to this agreement, you can address your data protection concerns to either controller. The controller you contact first will respond to your inquiry. Each controller independently maintains data protection information in accordance with Articles 13, 14, and 26 of the GDPR and takes the necessary measures to protect personal data and comply with other GDPR regulations within their organization. The joint processing agreement is available in AWIN's Terms and Conditions at the following link: https://s3.amazonaws.com/docs.awin.com/Legal/Publisher+Terms/2020/DE+Publisher+Terms+GDPR+Annex.pdf

10. eCommerce and payment providers

Processing of customer and contract data

We collect, process, and use personal customer and contract data to establish, define the content of, and modify our contractual relationships. We collect, process, and use personal data relating to the use of this website (usage data) only to the extent necessary to enable the user to access the service or for billing purposes. The legal basis for this is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.

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

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

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

Order processing via dropshipping

When you order goods from us, it's possible that your order will be shipped directly to you by our suppliers (dropshipping). For this purpose, we will share your name, delivery address, and – if necessary for delivery – your telephone number with the shipping company. This information is shared solely for the purpose of delivering the goods.

The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR (performance of a contract) and our legitimate interest in the fastest and most effective possible purchase processing within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

We use the following retailer for dropshipping:

byrd technologies GmbH
Wiedner Hauptstraße 24/12a
1040 Vienna, Austria

Payment services

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

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

PayPal

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

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

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

Apple Pay

The payment service provider is Apple Inc., Infinite Loop, Cupertino, CA 95014, USA. Apple's privacy policy can be found at: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/de-ww/ .

Google Pay

The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Google's privacy policy can be found here: https://policies.google.com/privacy .

Instant bank transfer

The provider of this payment service is Sofort GmbH, Theresienhöhe 12, 80339 Munich (hereinafter referred to as "Sofort GmbH"). Using the "Sofortüberweisung" (instant bank transfer) method, we receive real-time payment confirmation from Sofort GmbH and can immediately begin fulfilling our obligations. If you have chosen the "Sofortüberweisung" payment method, you will submit your PIN and a valid TAN to Sofort GmbH, which they will use to log into your online banking account. After logging in, Sofort GmbH automatically checks your account balance and executes the transfer to us using the TAN you provided. They then immediately send us a transaction confirmation. After logging in, your transactions, overdraft limit, and the existence and balances of any other accounts you may have are also automatically checked. In addition to your PIN and TAN, the payment details you enter and your personal data are also transmitted to Sofort GmbH. The personal data we collect includes your first and last name, address, telephone number(s), email address, IP address, and any other data required for payment processing. Transmitting this data is necessary to verify your identity beyond doubt and to prevent fraud. For details on payment via Sofortüberweisung (instant bank transfer), please see the following links: https://www.sofort.de/datenschutz.html and https://www.klarna.com/sofort/ .

Shopify Payment

The provider of this payment service in the EU is Shopify International Limited, 2nd Floor Victoria Buildings, 1-2 Haddington Road, Dublin 4, D04 XN32, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as “Shopify Payment”).

For details, please refer to Shopify Payment's privacy policy: https://www.shopify.de/legal/datenschutz .

Mastercard

The provider of this payment service is Mastercard Europe SA, Chaussée de Tervuren 198A, B-1410 Waterloo, Belgium (hereinafter referred to as “Mastercard”).

Mastercard may transfer data to its parent company in the USA. This data transfer to the USA is based on Mastercard's Binding Corporate Rules. Details can be found here: https://www.mastercard.de/de-de/datenschutz.html and https://www.mastercard.us/content/dam/mccom/global/documents/mastercard-bcrs.pdf

VISA

The provider of this payment service is Visa Europe Services Inc., London Branch, 1 Sheldon Square, London W2 6TT, United Kingdom (hereinafter referred to as “VISA”).

The UK is considered a safe third country with regard to data protection. This means that the UK has a level of data protection equivalent to that of the European Union.

VISA may transfer data to its parent company in the USA. This data transfer to the USA is based on the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here: https://www.visa.de/nutzungsbedingungen/visa-globale-datenschutzmitteilung/mitteilung-zu-zustandigkeitsfragen-fur-den-ewr.html

For further information, please refer to VISA's privacy policy: https://www.visa.de/nutzungsbedingungen/visa-privacy-center.html .

11. Audio and video conferences

Data processing

We use online conferencing tools, among other methods, to communicate with our customers. The specific tools we use are listed below. When you communicate with us via video or audio conference over the internet, your personal data will be collected and processed by us and the provider of the respective conferencing tool.

The conference tools collect all data that you provide/use to access the tools (email address and/or your phone number). Furthermore, the conference tools process the duration of the conference, the start and end times of your participation, the number of participants, and other "contextual information" related to the communication process (metadata).

Furthermore, the tool provider processes all technical data necessary for handling online communication. This includes, in particular, IP addresses, MAC addresses, device IDs, device type, operating system type and version, client version, camera type, microphone or speaker, and the type of connection.

If content is exchanged, uploaded, or otherwise made available within the tool, it will also be stored on the tool provider's servers. Such content includes, in particular, cloud recordings, chat/instant messages, voicemails, uploaded photos and videos, files, whiteboards, and other information shared during the use of the service.

Please note that we do not have full control over the data processing operations of the tools used. Our options are largely determined by the respective provider's company policy. Further information on data processing by the conference tools can be found in the privacy policies of the respective tools, which we have listed below this text.

Purpose and legal basis

The conference tools are used to communicate with prospective or existing business partners or to offer certain services to our customers (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR). Furthermore, the use of these tools serves to generally simplify and expedite communication with us or our company (legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR). Where consent has been requested, the use of the relevant tools is based on this consent; this consent can be revoked at any time with effect for the future.

Storage duration

The data we collect directly via video and conferencing tools will be deleted from our systems as soon as you request its deletion, withdraw your consent to its storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies. Stored cookies remain on your device until you delete them. Mandatory legal retention periods remain unaffected.

We have no control over how long your data is stored by the operators of the conference tools for their own purposes. For details, please contact the operators of the conference tools directly.

Conference tools used

We use the following conference tools:

zoom

We use Zoom. The provider of this service is Zoom Communications Inc., 55 Almaden Boulevard, 6th Floor, San Jose, CA 95113, USA. Details regarding data processing can be found in Zoom's privacy policy: https://zoom.us/de-de/privacy.html

Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission's standard contractual clauses. Details can be found here: https://zoom.us/de-de/privacy.html

Order processing

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

12. Own services

Handling of applicant data

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

Scope and purpose of data collection

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

If your application is successful, the data you have submitted will be stored in our data processing systems on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR for the purpose of carrying out the employment relationship.

Data retention period

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

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

Inclusion in the applicant pool

If we do not make you a job offer, we may be able to add you to our applicant pool. If you are added, all documents and information from your application will be transferred to the applicant pool so that we can contact you if suitable vacancies arise.

Inclusion in the applicant pool is based solely on your explicit consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR). Providing this consent is voluntary and is not related to the current application process. You may withdraw your consent at any time. In this case, your data will be permanently deleted from the applicant pool, unless there are legal grounds for retention.

The data from the applicant pool will be irrevocably deleted no later than two years after consent has been given.