Privacy Policy

This privacy policy informs you about the nature, scope, and purpose of the processing of personal data (hereinafter referred to as "data") within our online services and the associated websites, functions, and content, as well as external online presences, such as our social media profiles (hereinafter collectively referred to as "online services"). Regarding the terminology used, such as "processing" or "controller," we refer to the definitions in Article 4 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Responsible

Robert Karczynski
089DJ Booking München
c/o Robert James Perkins
Neufeldstrasse 25
81243 München

Contact:

Telefon: 089/37457104‬
e-Mail: info [at] 089DJ.com

on this website (hereinafter referred to as the “Offer”).
The legal basis for data protection can be found in the Federal Data Protection Act ( BDSG ), the European General Data Protection Regulation ( GDPR ) and the Telemedia Act (TMG).

HERE you can find the legal notice of 089DJ Booking Munich.

Adapted by the website owner

Types of data processed:

- Inventory data (e.g., names, addresses).
- Contact details (e.g., email, phone numbers).
- Content data (e.g., text entries, photographs, videos).
- Usage data (e.g., websites visited, interest in content, access times).
- Metadata/communication data (e.g., device information, IP addresses).

Categories of affected persons

Visitors and users of the online service (hereinafter we will refer to the persons concerned collectively as "users").

Purpose of processing

- Provision of the online service, its functions and content.
- Responding to contact requests and communicating with users.
- Security measures.
- Reach measurement/marketing

Terminology used

“Personal data” means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter referred to as “data subject”); an identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier (e.g. a cookie) or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person.

"Processing" means any operation or set of operations which is performed on personal data or on sets of personal data, whether or not by automated means. The term is broad and encompasses virtually any handling of data.

“Pseudonymisation” means the processing of personal data in such a manner that the personal data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, provided that such additional information is kept separately and is subject to technical and organisational measures to ensure that the personal data are not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.

“Profiling” means any type of automated processing of personal data consisting of the use of personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyze or predict aspects concerning that natural person’s performance at work, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behavior, location or movements.

The term “controller” refers to the natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data.

“Processor” means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller.

Relevant legal bases

In accordance with Article 13 of the GDPR, we inform you of the legal bases for our data processing. Unless otherwise stated in the privacy policy, the following applies: The legal basis for obtaining consent is Article 6(1)(a) and Article 7 of the GDPR; the legal basis for processing data to fulfill our services and implement contractual measures, as well as to respond to inquiries, is Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR; the legal basis for processing data to comply with our legal obligations is Article 6(1)(c) of the GDPR; and the legal basis for processing data to protect our legitimate interests is Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. In the event that processing personal data is necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person, Article 6(1)(d) of the GDPR serves as the legal basis.

Security measures

In accordance with Article 32 GDPR, taking into account the state of the art, the costs of implementation and the nature, scope, context and purposes of processing as well as the varying likelihood and severity of the risk to the rights and freedoms of natural persons, we implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk.

These measures include, in particular, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data by controlling physical access to the data, as well as access to, input of, transfer of, and ensuring the availability and separation of the data. Furthermore, we have established procedures that guarantee the exercise of data subject rights, the deletion of data, and responses to data breaches. We also consider the protection of personal data during the development and selection of hardware, software, and processes, in accordance with the principles of data protection by design and by default (Article 25 GDPR).

Cooperation with processors and third parties

If, in the course of our processing, we disclose data to other persons and companies (processors or third parties), transmit it to them or otherwise grant them access to the data, this is done only on the basis of a legal permission (e.g., if the transfer of data to third parties, such as payment service providers, is necessary for the performance of a contract pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR), if you have given your consent, if a legal obligation requires it, or on the basis of our legitimate interests (e.g., when using agents, web hosts, etc.).

If we commission third parties to process data on the basis of a so-called "data processing agreement", this is done on the basis of Art. 28 GDPR.

Transfers to third countries

If we process data in a third country (i.e., outside the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA)), or if this occurs in the context of using third-party services or disclosing or transferring data to third parties, this will only be done if it is necessary for the performance of our (pre-)contractual obligations, based on your consent, due to a legal obligation, or based on our legitimate interests. Subject to legal or contractual permissions, we will only process or have data processed in a third country if the special requirements of Articles 44 et seq. of the GDPR are met. This means, for example, that processing is based on special guarantees, such as the officially recognized finding of a level of data protection equivalent to that of the EU (e.g., for the USA through the "Privacy Shield") or compliance with officially recognized specific contractual obligations (so-called "standard contractual clauses").

Rights of data subjects

You have the right to request confirmation as to whether data concerning you is being processed, and to access this data as well as further information and a copy of the data in accordance with Article 15 GDPR.

In accordance with Article 16 of the GDPR, you have the right to request the completion of your personal data or the rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning you.

In accordance with Article 17 GDPR, you have the right to request that the data in question be deleted without undue delay, or alternatively, in accordance with Article 18 GDPR, to request a restriction of the processing of the data.

You have the right to request access to the data concerning you that you have provided to us in accordance with Article 20 GDPR and to request its transmission to other controllers.

Furthermore, pursuant to Article 77 GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

Right of withdrawal

You have the right to withdraw your consent pursuant to Art. 7 para. 3 GDPR with effect for the future.

Right to object

You can object to the future processing of your personal data at any time in accordance with Article 21 of the GDPR. This objection can be made, in particular, against processing for direct marketing purposes.

Cookies and the right to object to direct marketing

Cookies are small files that are stored on users' computers. Various types of information can be stored within cookies. A cookie primarily serves to store information about a user (or the device on which the cookie is stored) during or even after their visit to an online service. Temporary cookies, also known as "session cookies" or "transient cookies," are deleted after a user leaves an online service and closes their browser. Such a cookie might, for example, store the contents of a shopping cart in an online store or a login status. "Permanent" or "persistent" cookies remain stored even after the browser is closed. These can, for example, save login status so that users remain logged in when they return to the site after several days. Similarly, user interests can be stored in such a cookie for audience measurement or marketing purposes. Third-party cookies are cookies that are offered by providers other than the operator of the online service (otherwise, if they are only the operator's own cookies, they are called first-party cookies).

We may use temporary and permanent cookies, and we explain this in our privacy policy.

If users do not wish to have cookies stored on their computer, they are asked to deactivate the corresponding option in their browser's system settings. Stored cookies can be deleted in the browser's system settings. Disabling cookies may lead to functional limitations of this online service.

You can generally object to the use of cookies for online marketing purposes with many services, especially in the case of tracking, via the US website http://www.aboutads.info/choices/ or the EU website http://www.youronlinechoices.com/. Furthermore, you can prevent the storage of cookies by disabling them in your browser settings. Please note that this may prevent you from using all the features of this website.

Deletion of data

The data we process will be erased or its processing restricted in accordance with Articles 17 and 18 of the GDPR. Unless expressly stated otherwise in this privacy policy, the data stored by us will be erased as soon as it is no longer required for its intended purpose and there are no legal obligations to retain it. If the data is not erased because it is required for other legally permissible purposes, its processing will be restricted. This means that the data will be blocked and not processed for other purposes. This applies, for example, to data that must be retained for commercial or tax law reasons.

In accordance with legal requirements in Germany, records are retained for 10 years in particular pursuant to Sections 147 Paragraph 1 AO, 257 Paragraph 1 Nos. 1 and 4, Paragraph 4 HGB (books, records, management reports, accounting documents, ledgers, tax-relevant documents, etc.) and for 6 years pursuant to Section 257 Paragraph 1 Nos. 2 and 3, Paragraph 4 HGB (commercial correspondence).

According to legal requirements in Austria, records must be retained for 7 years in particular pursuant to § 132 para. 1 BAO (accounting records, receipts/invoices, accounts, vouchers, business papers, statements of income and expenses, etc.), for 22 years in connection with real estate and for 10 years for documents relating to electronically supplied services, telecommunications, broadcasting and television services provided to non-entrepreneurs in EU member states and for which the Mini One-Stop Shop (MOSS) is used.

Contractual services

We process the data of our contractual partners and prospective clients, as well as other clients, customers, principals, or contractual partners (collectively referred to as "contractual partners") in accordance with Article 6(1)(b) GDPR in order to provide them with our contractual or pre-contractual services. The data processed, its nature, scope, purpose, and the necessity of its processing are determined by the underlying contractual relationship.

The processed data includes the master data of our contractual partners (e.g., names and addresses), contact details (e.g., email addresses and telephone numbers), contract data (e.g., services used, contract content, contractual communication, names of contact persons) and payment data (e.g., bank details, payment history).

We generally do not process special categories of personal data, unless they are part of a commissioned or contractual processing activity.

We process data that is necessary for establishing and fulfilling contractual obligations and will indicate the necessity of providing this data if it is not evident to the contractual partners. Disclosure to external persons or companies only occurs if required within the scope of a contract. When processing data entrusted to us within the scope of a contract, we act in accordance with the instructions of the client and the applicable legal requirements.

When you use our online services, we may store your IP address and the time of each user action. This storage is based on our legitimate interests, as well as the users' interest in protection against misuse and other unauthorized use. We generally do not share this data with third parties, unless it is necessary for the enforcement of our claims pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR or there is a legal obligation to do so pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR.

The data will be deleted when it is no longer required to fulfill contractual or legal obligations of care, as well as to handle any warranty and similar obligations, whereby the necessity of retaining the data is reviewed every three years; otherwise, the statutory retention obligations apply.

Comments and posts

When users leave comments or other contributions, their IP addresses may be stored for 7 days based on our legitimate interests pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. This is done for our security in case someone leaves unlawful content in comments and contributions (insults, prohibited political propaganda, etc.). In this case, we ourselves could be held liable for the comment or contribution and are therefore interested in the author's identity.

Furthermore, we reserve the right, based on our legitimate interests pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f. GDPR, to process user data for spam detection purposes.

On the same legal basis, we reserve the right to store users' IP addresses for the duration of surveys and to use cookies to prevent multiple voting.

The data provided in the comments and posts will be stored by us permanently until the user objects.

Comment subscriptions

Users can subscribe to follow-up comments with their consent in accordance with Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of the GDPR. Users will receive a confirmation email to verify that they are the owner of the email address provided. Users can unsubscribe from ongoing comment subscriptions at any time. The confirmation email will contain information on how to unsubscribe. For the purpose of documenting user consent, we store the registration time along with the user's IP address and delete this information when users unsubscribe.

You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time, i.e., withdraw your consent. We may store unsubscribed email addresses for up to three years based on our legitimate interests before deleting them, in order to be able to prove previously given consent. The processing of this data is limited to the purpose of defending against potential claims. An individual deletion request is possible at any time, provided that the prior existence of consent is confirmed.

Akismet Anti-Spam Check

Our website uses the "Akismet" service, provided by Automattic Inc., 60 29th Street #343, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA. This service is used based on our legitimate interests pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f) GDPR. Akismet helps distinguish comments from real people from spam comments. For this purpose, all comment data is sent to a server in the USA, where it is analyzed and stored for comparison purposes for four days. If a comment is classified as spam, the data is stored beyond this period. This data includes the entered name, email address, IP address, comment content, referrer, information about the browser and operating system used, and the time of entry.

Further information on the collection and use of data by Akismet can be found in Automattic's privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/.

Users are welcome to use pseudonyms or refrain from entering their name or email address. You can completely prevent data transmission by not using our commenting system. That would be a shame, but unfortunately, we see no other equally effective alternatives.

Retrieval of emojis and smileys

Our WordPress blog uses graphical emojis (or smileys), i.e., small graphic files that express emotions, which are retrieved from external servers. The providers of these servers collect users' IP addresses. This is necessary so that the emoji files can be transmitted to users' browsers. The emoji service is provided by Automattic Inc., 60 29th Street #343, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA. Automattic's privacy policy can be found here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. The server domains used are sworg and twemoji.maxcdn.com, which, to our knowledge, are Content Delivery Networks (CDNs). These servers are solely for the fast and secure delivery of the files, and users' personal data is deleted after transmission.

The use of emojis is based on our legitimate interests, i.e., our interest in an attractive design of our online offering pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f. GDPR.

Contact

When you contact us (e.g., via contact form, email, telephone, or social media), your information will be processed in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b (within the framework of contractual/pre-contractual relationships) and Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f (other inquiries) of the GDPR for the purpose of processing and handling your inquiry. Your information may be stored in a customer relationship management system ("CRM system") or a comparable system for managing inquiries.

We delete inquiries when they are no longer needed. We review the necessity of retaining inquiries every two years; statutory archiving obligations also apply.

The following information explains the content of our newsletter, the registration, distribution, and statistical analysis procedures, as well as your rights to object. By subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to receive it and to the procedures described.

Newsletter content: We only send newsletters, emails, and other electronic notifications containing promotional information (hereinafter "newsletters") with the recipient's consent or where legally permitted. If the newsletter's content is specifically described during the registration process, this description is decisive for the user's consent. Otherwise, our newsletters contain information about our services and our company.

Double opt-in and logging: Subscription to our newsletter uses a double opt-in process. This means that after registering, you will receive an email asking you to confirm your subscription. This confirmation is necessary to prevent anyone from subscribing using someone else's email address. Newsletter subscriptions are logged to document the registration process in accordance with legal requirements. This includes recording the time of registration and confirmation, as well as the IP address. Changes to your data stored with the email service provider are also logged.

Registration details: To subscribe to the newsletter, simply provide your email address. Optionally, you can also provide your name for personalized addressing in the newsletter.

The newsletter is sent and its success is measured based on the recipients' consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a, Art. 7 GDPR in conjunction with § 7 para. 2 no. 3 UWG, or if consent is not required, based on our legitimate interests in direct marketing pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f. GDPR in conjunction with § 7 para. 3 UWG.

The registration process is logged based on our legitimate interests pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. Our interest lies in the use of a user-friendly and secure newsletter system that serves both our business interests and meets user expectations, and also allows us to provide proof of consent.

Cancellation/Revocation - You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time, i.e., revoke your consent. You will find an unsubscribe link at the end of each newsletter. We may store unsubscribed email addresses for up to three years based on our legitimate interests before deleting them, in order to be able to prove previously given consent. The processing of this data is limited to the purpose of defending against potential claims. An individual deletion request is possible at any time, provided that the prior existence of consent is confirmed.

Newsletters are sent via the service provider "MailChimp," a newsletter distribution platform of the US provider Rocket Science Group, LLC, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE #5000, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA. You can view the service provider's privacy policy here: https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/. The Rocket Science Group LLC d/b/a MailChimp is certified under the Privacy Shield Framework and thus guarantees compliance with European data protection standards (https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt0000000TO6hAAG&status=Active). The service provider is used on the basis of our legitimate interests pursuant to Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR and a data processing agreement pursuant to Art. 28 Para. 3 Sentence 1 GDPR.

The email service provider may use recipient data in pseudonymized form, i.e., without linking it to a specific user, to optimize or improve its own services, for example, for the technical optimization of email delivery and the display of newsletters, or for statistical purposes. However, the email service provider does not use the data of our newsletter recipients to contact them directly or to share the data with third parties.

The newsletters contain a so-called "web beacon," i.e., a pixel-sized file that is retrieved from our server, or, if we use a mailing service provider, from their server, when the newsletter is opened. During this retrieval, technical information such as browser and system information, as well as your IP address and the time of retrieval, are collected.

This information is used to technically improve our services based on technical data or target groups and their reading behavior, including their location (determined using their IP address) and access times. Statistical analysis also includes determining whether newsletters are opened, when they are opened, and which links are clicked. While this information can be technically associated with individual newsletter recipients, it is neither our intention, nor, if applicable, that of our email service provider, to monitor individual users. Rather, the analyses help us understand our users' reading habits and tailor our content accordingly, or send different content based on their interests.

Unfortunately, it is not possible to separately revoke consent for performance measurement; in this case, the entire newsletter subscription must be cancelled.

Hosting and email delivery

The hosting services we use serve to provide the following services: infrastructure and platform services, computing capacity, storage space and database services, email delivery, security services and technical maintenance services, which we use for the purpose of operating this online service.

In this process, we, or our hosting provider, process inventory data, contact data, content data, contract data, usage data, meta and communication data of customers, prospective customers and visitors of this online service on the basis of our legitimate interests in the efficient and secure provision of this online service pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR in conjunction with Art. 28 GDPR (conclusion of a data processing agreement).

Collection of access data and log files

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

Log file information is stored for a maximum of 7 days for security reasons (e.g., to investigate misuse or fraud) and then deleted. Data that needs to be retained for evidentiary purposes is exempt from deletion until the respective incident has been fully resolved.

Google Analytics

Based on our legitimate interests (i.e., our interest in analyzing, optimizing, and operating our online services economically, in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR), we use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC ("Google"). Google uses cookies. The information generated by the cookie about users' use of the online services is generally transmitted to and stored on a Google server in the USA.

Google is certified under the Privacy Shield agreement and thus guarantees compliance with European data protection law (https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&status=Active).

Google will use this information on our behalf to evaluate users' use of our online services, to compile reports on activity within these online services, and to provide us with other services related to the use of these online services and internet usage. Pseudonymous user profiles may be created from the processed data.

We only use Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled. This means that Google shortens the IP address of users within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there.

The IP address transmitted by the user's browser is not merged with other Google data. Users can prevent the storage of cookies by adjusting their browser settings; furthermore, users can prevent Google from collecting and processing data generated by the cookie and related to their use of the online service by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de.

Further information on data usage by Google, setting and opt-out options can be found in Google's privacy policy ( https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads ) and in the settings for displaying ads by Google (https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated ).

Users' personal data will be deleted or anonymized after 14 months.

Jetpack (WordPress Stats)

Based on our legitimate interests (i.e., our interest in analyzing, optimizing, and operating our online services economically, in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR), we use the Jetpack plugin (specifically the "WordPress Stats" feature), which integrates a tool for statistically evaluating visitor traffic and is provided by Automattic Inc., 60 29th Street #343, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA. Jetpack uses so-called "cookies," text files that are stored on your computer and enable an analysis of your use of the website.

The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is stored on a server in the USA. Usage profiles may be created from the processed data, but these are used solely for analysis and not for advertising purposes. Further information can be found in Automattic's privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/ and in the Jetpack cookie policy: https://jetpack.com/support/cookies/.

META-Pixels, Custom Audiences and META-Conversion

Within our online services, we use the so-called "META-Pixel" of the social network Facebook, operated by Facebook Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA, or, if you are located in the EU, by Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland ("Facebook"), based on our legitimate interests in the analysis, optimization and economic operation of our online services and for these purposes.

Facebook is certified under the Privacy Shield agreement and thus offers a guarantee of compliance with European data protection law (https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt0000000GnywAAC&status=Active).

With the help of the meta pixel, Facebook can identify visitors to our website as a target audience for displaying advertisements (so-called "Facebook Ads"). Accordingly, we use the Facebook pixel to show the Facebook Ads we place only to Facebook users who have shown an interest in our website or who exhibit certain characteristics (e.g., interests in specific topics or products, determined based on the websites they visit) that we transmit to Facebook (so-called "Custom Audiences"). We also use the Facebook pixel to ensure that our Facebook Ads correspond to the potential interests of users and are not perceived as intrusive. Furthermore, the Facebook pixel allows us to track the effectiveness of Facebook ads for statistical and market research purposes by seeing whether users were redirected to our website after clicking on a Facebook ad (so-called "conversion").

Facebook processes data in accordance with its Data Policy. General information on how Facebook ads are displayed can be found in Facebook's Data Policy: https://www.facebook.com/policy. Specific information and details about the Facebook Pixel and how it works can be found in Facebook's Help Center: https://www.facebook.com/business/help/651294705016616.

You can object to the collection of data by the meta pixel and the use of your data for displaying Facebook ads. To adjust which types of ads are displayed to you on Facebook, you can visit the page provided by Facebook and follow the instructions for managing your ad preferences: https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads. These settings are platform-independent, meaning they apply to all devices, such as desktop computers and mobile devices.

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

VG Wort / Scalable Central Measurement Method

We use the "Scalable Central Measurement Method" (SZM) of INFOnline GmbH (INFOnline GmbH, Brühler Str. 9, D-53119 Bonn) to determine statistical metrics for calculating the probability of texts being copied. Anonymous measurements are collected in this process. To recognize computer systems, the access measurement uses either a session cookie or a signature generated from various automatically transmitted information from your browser. IP addresses are processed only in anonymized form. The method was developed with data protection in mind. The sole purpose of the method is to determine the probability of individual texts being copied. Individual users are never identified. Your identity always remains protected. You will not receive any advertising through this system.

Many of our pages contain JavaScript calls that report access to the collecting society VG Wort. This allows our authors to participate in VG Wort's distributions, which ensure the statutory remuneration for the use of copyrighted works in accordance with Section 53 of the German Copyright Act (UrhG).

Usage data and metadata of users are processed, whereby IP addresses are shortened and the measurement methods are pseudonymous. The shortened IP address is stored for a maximum of 60 days. The usage data in conjunction with a pseudonymous identifier is stored for a maximum of 6 months.

Users also have the option to opt out of data collection for the aforementioned purposes: https://optout.ioam.de. Further information can be found in INFOnline's privacy policy: https://www.infonline.de/datenschutz/benutzer.

Online presence on social media

We maintain online presences within social networks and platforms in order to communicate with customers, prospects and users active there and to inform them about our services.

Please note that user data may be processed outside the European Union. This may pose risks for users, as it could, for example, make it more difficult to enforce their rights. With regard to US providers certified under the Privacy Shield, we would like to point out that they are thereby obligated to comply with EU data protection standards.

Furthermore, user data is generally processed for market research and advertising purposes. For example, user profiles can be created based on usage patterns and the resulting user interests. These user profiles can then be used to display advertisements, both on and off the platforms, that are likely to match the users' interests. For these purposes, cookies are typically stored on users' computers, recording their usage patterns and interests. Additionally, user profiles can also store data independent of the devices used by the users (especially if the users are members of the respective platforms and are logged in).

The processing of users' personal data is based on our legitimate interests in effectively informing and communicating with users, pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. If users are asked by the respective providers for their consent to data processing (i.e., by giving their consent, for example, by ticking a checkbox or clicking a button), the legal basis for the processing is Article 6(1)(a) and Article 7 GDPR.

For a detailed description of the respective processing activities and the options for objecting (opt-out), we refer to the information provided by the providers linked below.

Regarding information requests and the assertion of user rights, we would like to point out that these can be most effectively addressed directly with the service providers. Only the providers have access to user data and can take appropriate action and provide information directly. However, should you require assistance, you can contact us.

- Facebook (Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland) - Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/, Opt-Out: https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads and http://www.youronlinechoices.com, Privacy Shield: https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt0000000GnywAAC&status=Active.

- Google (Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA) – Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy, Opt-Out: https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated, Privacy Shield: https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&status=Active.

- Instagram (Instagram Inc., 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, USA) – Privacy Policy/Opt-Out: http://instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/.

- Twitter (Twitter Inc., 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA) - Privacy Policy: https://twitter.com/de/privacy, Opt-Out: https://twitter.com/personalization, Privacy Shield: https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt0000000TORzAAO&status=Active.

- LinkedIn (LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland) - Privacy Policy : https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy, Opt-Out: https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls/retargeting-opt-out, Privacy Shield: https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt0000000L0UZAA0&status=Active.

Integration of third-party services and content

Within our online services, we use content or service offerings from third-party providers based on our legitimate interests (i.e., interest in the analysis, optimization and economic operation of our online services within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f. GDPR) in order to integrate their content and services, such as videos or fonts (hereinafter referred to collectively as “Content”).

This always requires that the third-party providers of this content are aware of the users' IP addresses, as they could not send the content to their browsers without them. The IP address is therefore necessary for displaying this content. We strive to use only content from providers who use the IP address solely for delivering the content. Third-party providers may also use so-called pixel tags (invisible graphics, also known as "web beacons") for statistical or marketing purposes. These pixel tags allow information such as visitor traffic on the pages of this website to be analyzed. The pseudonymized information can also be stored in cookies on the users' devices and may include, among other things, technical information about the browser and operating system, referring websites, time of visit, and other information about the use of our online services, as well as be combined with such information from other sources.

Youtube

We embed videos from the platform “YouTube” provided by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Privacy policy: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/, Opt-out: https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated.

Google Fonts

We integrate fonts ("Google Fonts") from the provider Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Privacy policy: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/, Opt-out: https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated.

Google Maps

We integrate maps from the "Google Maps" service provided by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. The data processed may include, in particular, users' IP addresses and location data, which, however, are not collected without their consent (usually obtained through their mobile device settings). The data may be processed in the USA. Privacy policy: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/, Opt-out: https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated.

Use of Facebook Social Plugins

Based on our legitimate interests (i.e., our interest in analyzing, optimizing and operating our online services economically within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f. GDPR), we use social plugins ("plugins") of the social network facebook.com, which is operated by Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland ("Facebook").
This can include content such as images, videos, or text, as well as buttons that allow users to share content from this website within Facebook. The list and appearance of Facebook Social Plugins can be viewed here: https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/.

When a user accesses a feature of this online service that contains such a plugin, their device establishes a direct connection to Facebook's servers. The plugin's content is transmitted directly from Facebook to the user's device and integrated into the online service. Usage profiles of users can be created from the processed data. We therefore have no control over the scope of data that Facebook collects using this plugin and are informing users accordingly, based on our current knowledge.

By integrating these plugins, Facebook receives information that a user has accessed the corresponding page of the website. If the user is logged into Facebook, Facebook can associate the visit with their Facebook account. When users interact with the plugins, for example, by clicking the Like button or leaving a comment, the corresponding information is transmitted directly from their device to Facebook and stored there. Even if a user is not a member of Facebook, it is still possible that Facebook will learn and store their IP address. According to Facebook, only an anonymized IP address is stored in Germany.

The purpose and scope of data collection and the further processing and use of data by Facebook, as well as the related rights and settings options for protecting users' privacy, can be found in Facebook's privacy policy: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/.

If a user is a Facebook member and does not want Facebook to collect data about them via this website and link it to their Facebook profile data, they must log out of Facebook and delete their cookies before using our website. Further settings and options to object to the use of data for advertising purposes are available within the Facebook profile settings: https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads or via the US website http://www.aboutads.info/choices/ or the EU website http://www.youronlinechoices.com/. These settings are platform-independent, meaning they apply to all devices, such as desktop computers and mobile devices.

Twitter

Our website may include features and content from the Twitter service, offered by Twitter Inc., 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA. This may include, for example, content such as images, videos, or text, and buttons that allow users to share content from this website on Twitter.
If users are members of the Twitter platform, Twitter can associate the access of the aforementioned content and functions with their Twitter profiles. Twitter is certified under the Privacy Shield agreement and thus guarantees compliance with European data protection law (https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt0000000TORzAAO&status=Active). Privacy policy: https://twitter.com/de/privacy, Opt-out: https://twitter.com/personalization.

Instagram

Our website may include features and content from the Instagram service, offered by Instagram Inc., 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, USA. This may include content such as images, videos, or text, as well as buttons that allow users to share content from this website on Instagram. If users are members of the Instagram platform, Instagram may associate the access of the aforementioned content and features with their Instagram profiles. Instagram's privacy policy can be found here: http://instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/.

Our website may include features and content from the LinkedIn service, offered by LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland. This may include content such as images, videos, or text, as well as buttons that allow users to share content from this website on LinkedIn. If users are members of the LinkedIn platform, LinkedIn may associate the access of the aforementioned content and features with their LinkedIn profiles. LinkedIn's privacy policy can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy. LinkedIn is certified under the Privacy Shield Framework and thus guarantees compliance with European data protection law (https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt0000000L0UZAA0&status=Active). LinkedIn's privacy policy can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy, and you can opt out here: https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls/retargeting-opt-out.

Within our online service, the service "AddThis" (1595 Spring Hill Rd Suite 300 Vienna, VA 22182, USA) is used to share content from this online service within social networks (so-called sharing).

The use is based on our legitimate interests, i.e., our interest in disseminating our online services in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f. GDPR.

AddThis uses users' personal information to provide and operate its sharing functions. In addition, AddThis may use pseudonymized user information for marketing purposes. This data is stored on users' computers using so-called "cookie" text files. Privacy policy: http://www.addthis.com/privacy, Opt-out: https://www.oracle.com/legal/privacy/addthis-privacy-policy.html.

We use the privacy-friendly "Shariff" buttons. "Shariff" was developed to provide more privacy online and to replace the usual "share" buttons of social networks. With Shariff, it's not the user's browser, but the server hosting this website that establishes a connection with the servers of the respective social media platforms and retrieves information such as the number of likes. The user remains anonymous in this process. More information about the Shariff project can be found on the website of its developers, the magazine c't: www.ct.de.

Created with Datenschutz-Generator.de by Attorney Dr. Thomas Schwenke