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Privacy Notice

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Thank you for your interest in our company and for using our website at www.kahlworld.com. We, the Kahl GmbH & Co. KG, would like to inform you about the collection and processing of personal data when using our website and your related rights.

I. Name and address of the person responsible

The person responsible for the purposes of the Data Protection Regulation and other national data protection laws of the Member States as well as other data protection regulations is:

KAHL GmbH & Co. K.G.
Otto-Hahn-Strasse 2
22946 Trittau
Germany

+49 (0)4154 8431-0
info(at)kahlworld.com
www.kahlworld.com

II. Name and address of the data protection officer

The data protection officer of those who are accountable:

DataCo GmbH
Dachauer Strasse 65
80335 München / Munich
Deutschland / Germany

+49 89 7400 45840
www.dataguard.de

III. General information on data processing

1. Scope of processing personal data

In principal, we only process the personal data of our users to the extent necessary in order to provide a functioning website with our content and services. The processing of personal data takes place regularly, and only with the consent of the user in question. Exceptions include cases whereby prior consent could not be obtained and that the processing of the data is, nonetheless, permitted by law.

2. Legal basis for data processing

sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a EU-GDPR serves as the legal basis to obtain the consent of the data subject for the processing of their data. As for the processing of personal data required for the performance of a contract of which the data subject is party, sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b serves as a legal basis. This also applies to processing operations required to carry our pre-contractual activities. When it is necessary to process personal data in order to fulfil a legal obligation to which our company is subject, sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. c GDPR serves as the legal basis. In the event that the interest or well-being of the data subject or any relevant natural person(s) require the processing of personal data, sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. d GDPR serves as the legal basis. If the processing of data is necessary to safeguard the legitimate interests of our company or that of a third-party operator, and the fundamental rights and freedoms of the person(s) concerned do not outweigh the interest of the former, sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR will serve as a legal basis for the processing of data.

3. Data removal and storage duration

The personal data of the data subject will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage has been accomplished. In addition, such storage may be provided by the European or national legislator within the EU regulations, law, or other relevant regulations to which the data controller is subject. Blocking or deletion of the data also takes place when the storage period stipulated by the aforementioned standards expires, unless there is a need to prolong the storage of the data for the purpose of concluding or fulfilling the respective contract.

IV. Rights of the person concerned

When your personal data is processed, you are subsequently a “person concerned” and have the following rights vis-à-vis the person responsible.

1. Right to information

You may ask the person responsible to confirm whether your personal data is processed by us.

If such processing is available, you can request the following information from the person responsible:

the purpose for which the personal data is processed;
the categories of personal data being processed;
the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data relating to you have been disclosed or are still being disclosed;
the planned duration of the storage of your personal data or, if specific information is not available, criteria for determining the duration of storage;
the existence of a right to rectification or erasure of personal data concerning you, a right to restriction of processing by the data controller or a right to object to such processing;
the existence of a right of appeal to a supervisory authority;
all available information on the source of the data if the personal data is not collected from the data subject;
the existence of automated decision-making including profiling under Article 22 (1) and (4) the GDPR and, in certain cases, meaningful information about the data processing system involved, and the scope and intended result of such processing on the data subject.

You have the right to request information on whether your personal information will be transmitted to a third-party country or an international organization. Given that this applies, you can then request for the appropriate guarantees in accordance with sec. 46 GDPR in connection with the transfer.

2. Right to rectification

You have a right to rectification and / or completion to the data controller, if the personal data you process is incorrect or incomplete. The responsible person must make the correction without delay.

3. Right to the restriction of processing

You may request the restriction of the processing of your personal data under the following conditions:

– if you challenge the accuracy of your personal information within a period of time that enables the data controller to verify the accuracy of your personal information;

– the processing is unlawful, and you refuse the deletion of the personal data and instead demand the restriction of the use of the personal data;

– the representative no longer needs the personal data for the purpose of processing, but you need it to assert, exercise or defend legal claims; or

– if you have objected to the processing pursuant to sec. 21 para. 1 GDPR and it is not yet certain whether the legitimate reasons of the person responsible outweigh your reasons.

If the processing of personal data concerning you has been restricted, this data may with the exection of data storage only be used with your consent or for the purpose of asserting, exercising or defending legal claims or protecting the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest, interest to the Union, or a Member State.

If the limitation of the processing after the abovementioned conditions are restricted, you will be informed by the person in charge before the restriction is lifted.

4. Right to delete

a) Obligation to delete

If you request from the person responsible to delete your personal data with immediate effect, he/she is required to do so immediately given that one of the following applies:

Personal data concerning you is no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or processed.
You revoke your consent, to which the processing is allowed pursuant to sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a oder sec. 9 para. 2 lit. a GDPR and there is no other legal basis for processing the data.
According to sec. 21 para. 1 GDPR you object to the processing of the data given that the processing of the data is justified by a legitimate interest, or you object pursuant to sec. 21 para. 2 GDPR.
Your personal data have been processed unlawfully.
The act of deleting your personal data will invoke a legal obligation under the Union law or the law of the Member States to which the data controller is subject.
Your personal data were collected in relation to information business services offered pursuant to sec. 8 para. 1 GDPR erhoben.

b) Information to third parties

If the person responsible has made your personal data public and has to delete the data pursuant to sec. 17 para. 1 GDPR, he/she shall take appropriate measures, including technical means, to inform data controllers who process the personal data that you have been identified as being affected, that a request has been made to delete all links to such personal data or copies or replications of the personal data, taking into account available technology and implementation costs to execute the process.

c) Exceptions

The right to delete does not exist if the processing is necessary

to exercise the right to freedom of speech and information;
to fulfill a legal obligation required by the law of the Union or of the Member States to which the representative is subject, or to perform a task of public interest or in the exercise of public authority delegated to the representative;
for reasons of public interest in the field of public health pursuant to sec. 9 para. 2 lit. h and i and sec. 9 para. 3 GDPR;
for archival purposes of public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes pursuant to sec. 89 para. 1 GDPR, to the extent that the law referred to in subparagraph (a) is likely to render impossible or seriously affect the achievement of the objectives of that processing, or
5. to enforce, exercise or defend legal claims.

5. Right to information

If you have the right of rectification, deletion or restriction of processing over the data controller, he/she is obliged to notify all recipients to whom your personal data have been disclosed of the correction or deletion of the data or restriction of processing, unless this proves to be impossible or involves a disproportionate effort.

You reserve the right to be informed about the recipients of your data by the data controller.

6. Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal data given to the data controller in a structured, standard and machine-readable format. In addition, you have the right to transfer this data to another person without hindrance by the person responsible who was initially given the data, given that

the processing is based on a consent in accordance with sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR or sec. 9 para. 2 lit. a GDPR or on a contract in accordance with sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b GDPR and
the processing is done by automated means.

In exercising this right, you also have the right to maintain that your personal data relating to you are transmitted directly from one person to another, insofar as this is technically feasible. Freedoms and rights of other persons shall not be affected.

The right to data portability does not apply to the processing of personal data necessary for the performance of a task in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority delegated to the data controller.

7. Right to object

Subjective to your situation, you have, at any time, the right to object against the processing of your personal data pursuant to sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. e or f GDPR; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions.

The data controller will no longer process the personal data concerning you unless he can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for processing that outweigh your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing is for the purpose of enforcing, exercising or defending legal claims.

If the personal data relating to you are processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data in regard to such advertising; this also applies to profiling insofar as it is associated with direct mail.

If you object to processing for direct marketing purposes, your personal data will no longer be processed for these purpose.

Regardless of Directive 2002/58/EG &ndash, you have the option, in the context of the use of information society services, to exercise your right to object to automated procedures that use technical specifications.

8. Right to revoke the data protection consent declaration

You have the right to withdraw your data protection declaration at any time. The revocation of consent does not affect the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation.

9. Automated decision on a case-by-case basis, including profiling

You have the right not to subject to a decision based solely on automated processing – including profiling – that will have legal effect or affect you in a similar manner. This does not apply if the decision

is required for the conclusion or execution of a contract between you and the data controller
is permitted by the Union or Member State legislation to which the data controller is subject, and where such legislation contains appropriate measures to safeguard your rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, or
with your expressed consent.

However, these decisions must not be based on special categories of personal data under sec. 9 para. 1 GDPR, unless sec. 9 para. 2 lit. a or g GDPR applies and reasonable measures have been taken to protect the rights and freedoms as well as your legitimate interests.

With regard to the cases referred to in (1) and (3), the data controller shall take appropriate measures to uphold your rights and freedoms as well as your legitimate interests, including the right to obtain assistance from the data controller or their representative, to express your opinion on the matter, and to contest the decision.

10. Right to complain to a supervisory authority

Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you shall have the right to complain to a supervisory authority, in the Member State of their residence, place of work or place of alleged infringement, if you believe that the processing of the personal data concerning you violates the GDPR. The supervisory authority to which the complaint has been submitted shall inform the complainant of the status and results of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy pursuant to sec. 78 GDPR.

V. Provision of website and creation of log files

1. Description and scope of data processing

Each time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and relevant information from the computer system of the calling computer.

The following data is collected:

– Browser type and version used

– The user’s operating system

– The user’s internet service provider

– The IP address of the user

– Date and time of access

– The storage is from the provider (Mittwald). The IP is anonymized and after 4 weeks the entries are completely deleted.

The data is also stored in the log files of our system. The data is not stored with the user’s other personal data.

2. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and logfiles is sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.

3. Purpose of data processing

The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary for the delivery of the website to the computer of the user. For this purpose, the user’s IP address must be kept for the duration of the session.

Storage in log files is done to ensure the functionality of the website. In addition, the data is used to optimize the website and to ensure the security of our information technology (IT) systems. In this case, the evaluation of the respective data for marketing purposes does not take place.

For the aforementioned purposes, our legitimate interest lies in the processing of data in compliance with sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.

4. Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose of its collection. The session is complete when the collection of data for the provision of the website is accomplished.

The data stored in log files will only be stored for a period of up to seven days. Prolonged storage is possible when the IP addresses of the users are deleted or alienated, and that the assignment of the calling client is no longer possible.

5. Objections and removal option

The collection of data for the provision of the website as well as the storage of data in log files are essential for the operation of the website. Therefore, the user may not object to the aforementioned processes

VI. Use of cookies

1. Description and scope of data processing

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in the internet browser or the internet browser on the user’s computer system. If a user calls up a website, a cookie can be stored on the user’s operation system. These cookies contain a string of characters that allows the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is reopened.

We use cookies to make our website more user-friendly. Some elements of our website require the calling browser to be identified even after a page break.

The following data is stored and transmitted in the cookies

– Log-In information

– Cookie accepts information Promo pop-up closed information Download notices accepted information

2. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of personal data using technically necessary cookies is sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.
Given the consent of the user, the legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies for analysis purposes is sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.

3. Purpose of data processing

The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to simplify the use of websites for users. Some features on our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these features, it is necessary that the browser is recognized even after a page break. We require cookies for the following features: The data collected through the technically necessary cookies will not be used to create profiles of the users. In this case, our legitimate interests lie in the processing of personal data in accordance with sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.

4. Duration of storage, objections and removal option

Cookies are stored on the computer of the user and are transmitted to us. Therefore, as a user, you have full control over the use of cookies. By changing the settings in your internet browser, you can disable or restrict the transmission of cookies. Cookies that have been saved can be deleted at any time. This may also occur automatically. If cookies are disabled for our website, it may not be possible to use all the features on the website to its full potential.

The transmission of Flash cookies cannot be prevented by the settings on the internet browser, but by changing the setting on the Flash Player instead.

VII. Newsletter

1. Description and scope of data processing

You can subscribe to a free newsletter on our website. The data from the input mask are transmitted to us when the user subscribes for the newsletter

– email address

– name

To process your data, your consent will be obtained, and you will be referred to this privacy policy. If your purchase goods or services on our website and provide your email address during the process, your email address may subsequently be used for us to send you newsletters. In such an event, the newsletter will only send you mail that are relevant or similar to the goods and/services that your purchased.

When personal data is processed for the purpose of sending newsletters, there will be no disclosure of the said data to third party operators. The data will hence be used solely for the purpose of sending newsletters.

2. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of data after the user has subscribed for the newsletter, and given their consent, is sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR. The legal basis for sending newsletters as a result of the sale of goods or services is § 7 para. 3 UWG.

3. Purpose of data processing

The collection of the user’s email address is to deliver the newsletter. The collection of other personal data during the subscription process serves to prevent the misuse of services or the misuse of the email address provided.

4. Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as they have completed their use for the survey. The user’s email address will be saved for the period at which the newsletter is active. Other personal data collected during the subscription process are typically deleted after seven days.

5. Objections and removal option

Subscription to the newsletter may be terminated at any time by the user concerned. Each newsletter will include a link that offers this option. The user may also revoke their consent to the storage of their personal data collected during the subscription process.

VIII. Email contact

1. Description and scope of data processing

It is possible to contact us via the email address provided on the website. As a result, the user’s personal data transmitted via email will be stored. However, the user’s personal data will not be disclosed to third party operators. The data will be used exclusively for the purpose of processing the conversation.

2. Legal basis for data processing

With the consent of the user, the legal basis for the processing of personal data is pursuant to sec. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of sending an email is sec. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. If the contact via email is made to conclude a contract, sec. & Nbsp; 6 para. & Nbsp; 1 letter & nbsp; b GDPR will also apply.

3. Purpose of data processing

When contact is made via email, the legitimate interest in processing the data is considered.

4. Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose of its collection. This occurs when the conversation with the user has ended. The conversation is considered done when it can be inferred from the content of the conversation that the topics in question have been clarified.

The additional personal data collected during the dispatch process will be deleted after 7 seven days at most.

5. Opposition and removal possibility

The user may, at any time, revoke their consent to the processing of their personal data. If the user contacts us via email, they may object to the storage of their data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot continue.The plugin aks dr. Cera sends an email that data is not stored on the server. If this occurs, all personal data stored during the course of communication will be deleted.

Contact form and email contact

1. Description and scope of data processing

A contact form is available on our website, which may be used for electronic communication. If the user chooses this method of communication, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and saved.

When the message is being sent, the following data will be stored:

– email address

– name

For the purpose of dispatch operations, you are referred to this privacy policy and your consent is obtained for the processing of your personal data. Alternatively, contact via email can also be made, in which case, the user’s personal data transmitted via email will be stored. For this purpose, your personal data will not be disclosed to third parties. The data will be used exclusively for the purpose of processing the conversation.

2. Legal basis for data processing

With the consent of the user, the legal basis for the processing of their data is pursuant to sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR. The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of sending an email is sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR. If the contact via email is made for the conclusion of a contract, sec. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b GDPR also applies.

3. Purpose of data processing

The processing of personal data obtained from the input mask serves only to process the contact that has been established. If contact is made via email, the legitimate interest of processing the data will be considered. Other personal data transmitted during the dispatch process is only processed to prevent the misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of our information technology (IT) systems.

4. Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose of its collection. As for the data collected from the input mask or contact form, as well as those retrieved via email, the data will be deleted when the conversation with the user has ended. The conversation is considered done when it can be inferred from the content of the conversation that the relevant topics discussed have been clarified. The additional personal data collected during the dispatch process will be deleted after a period of seven days at most.

5. Objections and removal possibility

The user may, at any time, revoke their consent to the processing of their personal data. If the user contacts us via email, they may object to the storage of their personal data at any time. In this case, the conversation cannot continue. The plugin aks dr. Cera sends an email that data is not stored on the server. All personal information stored in the course of communication with the user will hence be deleted.

Application per email

1. Extent of personal data processing

You may send us your application via email. We record your email address and the information you provide us within the email. After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email from us. There is no transfer of your data to third parties. The data will be used exclusively for the processing of your application.

2. Legal basis of data processing

The legal basis for the processing your data is sec. 6 para. 1 sentence1 lit. a GDPR und §26 BDSG.

3. Purpose of data processing

The processing of the personal data from the application form only serves to process your application.

4. Duration of storage

After completing the application process, the data will be saved up to undefined. Your data will be deleted after the stipulated storage period. In the event of a legal obligation, the data will be stored under applicable provisions. The additional personal data collected during the dispatching process will be deleted at the latest after a period of seven days.

5. Objections and removal option

The applicant has the possibility, at any time, to revoke their consent to the processing of their personal data. If the applicant contacts us by e-mail, they may also object to the storage of their personal data at any time. In this case, the application will no longer be valid. In this event, all personal data stored in electronic applications will be deleted in this case.

Application form and email

1. Extent of personal data processing

An application form is available on our website which can be used for online applications. If an applicant chooses this option, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and saved. These data include:

In the course of processing your data, a dispatching process will take place. When this occurs, we will refer you to the privacy policy and obtain your consent for this specific action. Alternatively, you can send us your application via email. In this case, we will record your email address as well as the information you provide in the email. After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email from us. There is no transfer of your data to third parties. The data will be used exclusively for the processing of your application.

2. Legal basis of data processing

The legal basis for the processing your data is sec. 6 para. 1 sentence1 lit. a GDPR und §26 BDSG.

3. Purpose of data processing

The processing of the personal data from the application form only serves to process your application. If contact is made via e-mail, we may also process the data found in the contents of the transmitted messages. The other personal data processed during the dispatching process is intended to prevent any misuse of the application form and to ensure the security of our information technology (IT) systems.

4. Duration of storage

After completing the application process, the data will be saved up to undefined. Your data will, at latest, be deleted at the end of the stipulated storage period. In the event of a legal obligation, the data will be stored under applicable provisions. The additional personal data collected during the dispatching process will be deleted at the latest after a period of seven days.

5. Objections and removal option

IX. Fanpage

Usage of our KAHL G.m.b.H. & Co. K.G. – Instagram – company appearance

1. Scope of data processing

We use the corporate identity of KAHL G.m.b.H. & Co. K.G. of Instagram Menlo Park, Kalifornien, Vereinigte Staaten. We provide information and offer Instagram users a medium to communicate. Information about products, sweepstakes, communication with users.

We do not possess or gather information on the processing of your personal data by the Instagram companies jointly responsible for the corporate identity of KAHL G.m.b.H. & Co. K.G. More information can be found in the privacy policy of:
Instagram: help.instagram.com/519522125107875

When you use any given function on the corporate website of Instagram (exp. comments, contributions, likes etc.), you may be making your personal data (exp. name, profile picture etc.) public.

2. Purpose of data processing

Our Instagram corporate identity serves to establish contact with and to inform Instagram users about our on, on, on, on. Each user is free to publish their personal data through various, relevant online activities.

3. Legal basis

The legal basis for the processing of your data in connection with the use of our Instagram corporate identity is art.6 par.1 S.1 lit.f DSGVO.

4. Duration of data storage

We will store data on your activities and personal information published via Instagram on our corporate website for a period of up to keine . The data will be stored within the legally established timeframe.

5. Objections and the possibility of removal

You may, at any time, object to the processing of your personal information that we collect as part of your use of our Instagram corporate identity and make your personal data protection rights listed in section IV of this privacy policy effective. In the said event, please send us an informal email to info(at)kahlworld.com.

For information on the processing of your personal data by Instagram, please refer to: www.instagram.com

Usage of our KAHL G.m.b.H. & Co. K.G. – LinkedIn – company appearance

1. Scope of data processing

We use the corporate identity of KAHL G.m.b.H. & Co. K.G. of LinkedIn Sunnyvale, Kalifornien, Vereinigte Staaten. We provide information and offer LinkedIn users a medium to communicate. Information about products, sweepstakes, communication with users.

We do not possess or gather information on the processing of your personal data by the LinkedIn companies jointly responsible for the corporate identity of KAHL G.m.b.H. & Co. K.G. . More information can be found in the privacy policy of:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy

When you use any given function on the corporate website of LinkedIn (exp. comments, contributions, likes etc.), you may be making your personal data (exp. name, profile picture etc.) public.

2. Purpose of data processing

Our LinkedIn corporate identity serves to establish contact with and to inform LinkedIn users about our on, on, on, on. Each user is free to publish their personal data through various, relevant online activities.

3. Legal basis

The legal basis for the processing of your data in connection with the use of our LinkedIn corporate identity is art.6 par.1 S.1 lit.f DSGVO.

4. Duration of data storage

We will store data on your activities and personal information published via LinkedIn on our corporate website for a period of up to keine . The data will be stored within the legally established timeframe.

5. Objections and the possibility of removal

You may, at any time, object to the processing of your personal information that we collect as part of your use of our LinkedIn corporate identity and make your personal data protection rights listed in section IV of this privacy policy effective. In the said event, please send us an informal email to info(at)kahlworld.com.

For information on the processing of your personal data by LinkedIn, please refer to: de.linkedin.com

Usage of our KAHL G.m.b.H. & Co. K.G. – Xing – company appearance

1. Scope of data processing

We use the corporate identity of KAHL G.m.b.H. & Co. K.G. of Xing Hamburg, Deutschland. We provide information and offer Xing users a medium to communicate. Information about products, sweepstakes, communication with users.

We do not possess or gather information on the processing of your personal data by the Xing companies jointly responsible for the corporate identity of KAHL G.m.b.H. & Co. K.G. . More information can be found in the privacy policy of:
Xing: privacy.xing.com/de/datenschutzerklaerung

When you use any given function on the corporate website of Xing (exp. comments, contributions, likes etc.), you may be making your personal data (exp. name, profile picture etc.) public.

2. Purpose of data processing

Our Xing corporate identity serves to establish contact with and to inform Xing users about our on, on, on, on. Each user is free to publish their personal data through various, relevant online activities.

3. Legal basis

The legal basis for the processing of your data in connection with the use of our Xing corporate identity is art.6 par.1 S.1 lit.f DSGVO.

4. Duration of data storage

We will store data on your activities and personal information published via Xing on our corporate website for a period of up to keine . The data will be stored within the legally established timeframe.

5. Objections and the possibility of removal

You may, at any time, object to the processing of your personal information that we collect as part of your use of our Xing corporate identity and make your personal data protection rights listed in section IV of this privacy policy effective. In the said event, please send us an informal email to info(at)kahlworld.com.

For information on the processing of your personal data by Xing, please refer to: www.xing.com

X. Used Plugins

Use of Instagram Plugin

1. Scope of personal data processing

Plugins by Instagram are incorporated on our pages. These plugins are offered by Instagram Inc., 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, USA.

The Instagram buttons are used to the link the user to our Instagram profile. Similarly, a widget is also incorporated to allow us to map selected photos and videos found on our Instagram profile to our website. This will automatically transfer data to Instagram which are then stored in their servers. This data includes connection information (such as your IP address, date and time of visit, as well as the URL visited), the browser used, and the operating system. Your visit on our pages can be tracked by Instagram, even if you do not actively use the plug-in features.

When you visit a page of ours that contains such a plug-in, your browser directly connects to an Instagram server. The contents of the plug-ins are transmitted directly to your browser and are integrated into the website. If you are logged in to your Instagram account, you can link the content of our pages to your Instagram profile by clicking on the displayed Instagram button. This allows Instagram to associate the relevant visits to our pages with your user account. If you want to prevent this immediate assignment, you must log out of your Instagram account before visiting our website. For more information pertaining this topic, kindly refer to Instagram’s privacy policy: https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388

2. Purpose of data processing

For information pertaining the purpose of personal data processing, kindly refer to Instagram’s privacy policy: https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388

3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

The legal basis for the processing of personal data is Art.6 Para. 1 S.1 lit. f GDPR.

4. Duration of storage

We have no information regarding the duration of the storage.

5. Objections and removal option

For more information, kindly refer to the following link: https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388.

Use of LinkedIn Plug-in

1. Extent of processing

Our website uses features by LinkedIn, LinkedIn Corporation, 2029 Stierlin Court, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.

Each time you visit one of our pages that contains LinkedIn features, a connection is established with the LinkedIn servers. With your IP address, LinkedIn will be informed that you have visited our website. If you click on LinkedIn’s “Recommend” button and are logged on to your LinkedIn account, LinkedIn will be able to associate your visit to our website with you and your user account. Kindly note that, as the provider of these pages, we have no knowledge of the data, nor of its contents, that are beings transmitted to LinkedIn. We are also unaware of how the data is used by LinkedIn.

For more information, please refer to LinkedIn’s privacy policy at: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy.

2. Purpose of data processing

The use of the LinkedIn plug-in serves to improve the functionality of our website.

3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

The legal basis for personal data processing is in accordance with Art. 6 Para. S.1 lit. a GDPR.

4. Duration of storage

We have no information on the duration of data storage.

5. Objections and removal option

If an individual does not want their data transmitted to LinkedIn, they can prevent the transmission process by logging out of their LinkedIn account before visiting our website. At https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls, LinkedIn offers the option to unsubscribe from newsletters (or other email messages), text messages, and targeted ads. The user can also manage ads in the said settings. LinkedIn are partnered with Quantcast, Google Analytics, BlueKai, DoubleClick, Nielsen, Comscore, Eloqua, and Lotame, who are also authorized to place cookies. You may disable the use of cookies at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy. LinkedIn’s privacy policy is available at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy. LinkedIn’s cookie policy is available at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy.

Use of XING-Plugin

1. Scope of personal data processing

Our website uses the “XING Share-Button” by XING SE, Dammtorstraße 29-32, 20354 Hamburg, Germany. When accessing this website, your browser will establish a connection with XING SE (“XING”) servers with which the “XING Share-Button” functions (in particular, the calculation/display of the counter value) will be provided.

2. Purpose of data processing

The incorporation of the “XING Share-Button” is to provide users with a user-friendly experience. If you click on the aforementioned button, you will be redirected to XING’s homepage. If you are logged in to your XING account, you can follow the link to our website.

3. Legal basis for processing personal data

The legal basis for personal data processing is Art.6 Para. 1 S.1 lit. a GDPR.

4. Duration of storage

XING does not store your personal data upon entering this website. In particular, XING does not store any IP addresses. Your user behaviour will not be evaluated or examined via the use of cookies in connection with the “XING Share-Button”.

5. Objection and removal option

The current data protection information on the “XING Share-Button” and additional information can be found at the following link: https://www.xing.com/app/share?op=data_protection.

This Data Protection Policy (October 2018) was created with the assistance of DataGuard.

To manage the cookies and similar technologies used (tracking pixels, web beacons, etc.) and related consents, we use the consent tool “Real Cookie Banner”. Details on how “Real Cookie Banner” works can be found at https://devowl.io/rcb/data-processing/.

The legal basis for the processing of personal data in this context are Art. 6 (1) lit. c GDPR and Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest is the management of the cookies and similar technologies used and the related consents.

The provision of personal data is neither contractually required nor necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide the personal data. If you do not provide the personal data, we will not be able to manage your consents.