Privacy Statement

1. Overview of Data Protection

General Information

The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data includes all data with which you can be personally identified. Detailed information on data protection can be found in our privacy policy below this text.

Who is responsible for data collection on this website?

The data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find the operator’s contact details in the section “Notice about the responsible party” in this privacy policy.

How do we collect your data?

Your data is collected firstly by you providing it to us. This could be, for example, data you enter into a contact form.

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

What do we use your data for?

Part of the data is collected to ensure the error-free provision of the website. Other data can be used to analyze your user behavior.

What rights do you have regarding your data?

You have the right at any time to receive information free of charge about the origin, recipient, 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 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. Additionally, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

For this purpose, as well as for other questions regarding data protection, you can contact us at any time.

Analysis Tools and Tools from Third Parties

When visiting this website, your surfing behavior can be statistically evaluated. This happens primarily with so-called analysis programs.

Detailed information on these analysis programs can be found in the following privacy policy.

2. Hosting and Content Delivery Networks (CDN)

External Hosting

This website is hosted by an external service provider (host). The personal data collected on this website is stored on the host’s servers. This can include IP addresses, contact requests, meta and communication data, contract data, contact details, names, website access, and other data generated through a website.

The use of the host is for the purpose of fulfilling our contractual obligations to our potential and existing customers (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR) and in the interest of a secure, fast, and efficient provision of our online offer by a professional provider (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR).

Our host will only process your data to the extent necessary to fulfill its performance obligations and follow our instructions regarding this data.

We use the following host: Webspace4All Buddenbaumstr. 4 b D-48231 Warendorf

Order Processing

We have entered into a data processing agreement (DPA) with the above-mentioned provider. This is a contract required by data protection law that ensures this provider processes the personal data of our website visitors only according to our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

3. General Information and Mandatory Information

Data Protection

The operators of these pages 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 with which you can be personally identified. This privacy policy explains what data we collect and what we use it for. It also explains how and for what purpose this happens.

We point out that data transmission on the internet (e.g., communication by email) can have security gaps. A complete protection of data from access by third parties is not possible.

Notice Regarding the Responsible Party

The responsible party for data processing on this website is:

VANTURIOUS LLC
3401 N Miami Ave STE 230
Miami, FL 33127
Phone: +1(818)7969833
Email: info@gajadreams.com

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

Storage Duration

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

Notice Regarding Data Transfer to the USA and Other Third Countries

We use tools from companies based in the USA or other non-secure third countries regarding data protection. When these tools are active, your personal data can be transferred to these third countries and processed there. We point out that these countries do not guarantee a level of data protection comparable to the EU. For instance, US companies are obligated to hand over personal data to security authorities without you being able to take legal action against this. Therefore, it cannot be ruled out that US authorities (e.g., intelligence services) process, analyze, and permanently store your data located on US servers for monitoring purposes. We have no influence over these processing activities.

Revocation of Your Consent to Data Processing

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

Right to Object to Data Collection in Special Cases and to Direct Marketing (Art. 21 GDPR)

IF DATA PROCESSING IS BASED ON ART. 6 PARA. 1 LIT. E OR F GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA AT ANY TIME FOR REASONS ARISING FROM YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING BASED ON THESE PROVISIONS. THE RESPECTIVE LEGAL BASIS ON WHICH A PROCESSING IS BASED CAN BE FOUND IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU OBJECT, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR AFFECTED PERSONAL DATA UNLESS WE CAN DEMONSTRATE COMPELLING LEGITIMATE GROUNDS FOR THE PROCESSING THAT OVERRIDE YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS, AND FREEDOMS OR THE PROCESSING SERVES THE ASSERTION, EXERCISE, OR DEFENSE OF LEGAL CLAIMS (OBJECTION ACCORDING TO ART. 21 PARA. 1 GDPR).

IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS PROCESSED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA FOR SUCH MARKETING; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING TO THE EXTENT THAT IT IS RELATED TO SUCH DIRECT MARKETING. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL NO LONGER BE USED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES (OBJECTION ACCORDING TO ART. 21 PARA. 2 GDPR).

Right to Lodge a Complaint with the Competent Supervisory Authority

In the case of violations of the GDPR, the data subjects have a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the member state of their habitual residence, their place of work, or the place of the alleged violation. The right to lodge a complaint is without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to have data that we process based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract automatically delivered to yourself or to a third party in a common, machine-readable format. If you require the direct transfer of the data to another responsible party, this will only be done to the extent technically feasible.

SSL or TLS Encryption

This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries you send to us as the site operator. An encrypted connection is indicated by the browser’s address line changing from “http://” to “https://” and the padlock icon in your browser line.

If SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transfer to us cannot be read by third parties.

Encrypted Payments on This Website

If there is an obligation to provide us with your payment data (e.g., account number for direct debit authorization) after entering into a fee-based contract, this data will be required for payment processing.

The payment transactions via common means of payment (Visa/MasterCard, direct debit) are carried out exclusively via an encrypted SSL or TLS connection. An encrypted connection is indicated by the browser’s address line changing from “http://” to “https://” and the padlock icon in your browser line.

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

Information, Deletion, and Correction

Within the scope of the applicable legal provisions, you have the right at any time to free information about your stored personal data, its origin and recipient, and the purpose of the data processing and, if applicable, a right to correction or deletion of this data. For this purpose, as well as for further questions on the subject of personal data, you can contact us at any time.

Right to Restriction of Processing

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

If you dispute the accuracy of your personal data stored by us, we usually need time to verify this. For the duration of the verification, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
If the processing of your personal data happened/is happening unlawfully, you can request the restriction of data processing instead of deletion.
If we no longer need your personal data, but you need it to exercise, defend, or assert legal claims, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data instead of deletion.
If you have lodged an objection pursuant to Art. 21 para. 1 GDPR, a balance must be struck between your and our interests. As long as it has not been 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 may only be processed – apart from being stored – with your consent or for the assertion, 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 a member state.

Objection to Promotional Emails

We hereby object to the use of contact data published within the scope of the imprint obligation to send unsolicited advertising and information materials. The operators of these pages expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited advertising being sent, such as spam emails.

4. Data Collection on This Website

Cookies

Our websites use so-called “cookies.” Cookies are small text files that do not harm to your device. They are either temporarily stored for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently stored on your device (permanent cookies). Session cookies are automatically deleted after your visit. Permanent cookies remain on your device until you delete them yourself or your web browser automatically deletes them.

Cookies from third-party companies may also be stored on your device when you enter our site (third-party cookies). These enable us or you to use certain services provided by the third party (e.g., cookies for processing payment services).

Cookies have various functions. Many cookies are technically necessary because certain website functions would not work without them (e.g., the shopping cart function or displaying videos). Other cookies are used to evaluate user behavior or display advertising.

Cookies required to carry out the electronic communication process (necessary cookies) or to provide certain functions you desire (functional cookies, e.g., for the shopping cart function) or to optimize the website (e.g., cookies to measure the web audience) are stored based on Art. 6(1)(f) DSGVO, unless another legal basis is specified. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing cookies for the technically error-free and optimized provision of its services. If consent for the storage of cookies has been requested, the storage of the relevant cookies is based solely on this consent (Art. 6(1)(a) DSGVO); the consent can be revoked at any time.

You can set your browser to inform you about the setting of cookies and allow cookies only on a case-by-case basis, exclude the acceptance of cookies for certain cases or generally, and enable the automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.

Insofar as cookies from third-party companies or for analysis purposes are used, we will inform you separately within this privacy policy and, if necessary, request your consent.

Server Log Files

The provider of the pages automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These are:

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

This data is not merged with other data sources.

The collection of this data is based on Art. 6(1)(f) DSGVO. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically error-free presentation and optimization of its website – for this, the server log files must be recorded.

Contact Form

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

The processing of these data is based on Art. 6(1)(b) DSGVO if your request is related to the performance of a contract or necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective handling of the inquiries directed to us (Art. 6(1)(f) DSGVO) or your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) DSGVO) if requested.

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

Inquiry by E-Mail, Telephone, or Fax

If you contact us by e-mail, telephone, or fax, your inquiry, including all resulting personal data (name, inquiry), will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of processing your request. We do not pass on this data without your consent.

The data you send to us via contact inquiries will remain with us until you request us to delete it, revoke your consent to store it, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g., after your request has been processed). Mandatory statutory provisions – especially statutory retention periods – remain unaffected.

Communication via WhatsApp

We use the instant messaging service WhatsApp for communication with our customers and other third parties. The provider is WhatsApp Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

Communication is carried out via end-to-end encryption (peer-to-peer), which prevents WhatsApp or other third parties from accessing the communication content. However, WhatsApp gains access to metadata arising in the course of the communication process (e.g., sender, recipient, and timestamp). We also inform you that, according to its own statements, WhatsApp shares personal data of its users with its U.S.-based parent company Facebook. Further details on data processing can be found in WhatsApp’s privacy policy at: https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/#privacy-policy.

The use of WhatsApp is based on our legitimate interest in providing as fast and effective communication with customers, interested parties, and other business and contractual partners as possible (Art. 6(1)(f) DSGVO). If the respective consent has been requested, the data processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of the consent; this consent can be revoked at any time with effect for the future.

The communication contents exchanged via WhatsApp remain with us until you request us to delete them, revoke your consent to store them, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g., after your request has been processed). Mandatory statutory provisions – especially retention periods – remain unaffected.

Data transfer to the USA is based on the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission. Details can be found here: https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/business-data-transfer-addendum?lang=en.

We have configured our WhatsApp accounts so that there is no automatic data synchronization with the address book on the smartphones in use.

Data Processing

We have entered into a data processing agreement (DPA) with the above-mentioned provider. This is a data protection legally required contract that ensures that the provider processes the personal data of our website visitors only according to our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

Comment Function on This Website

For the comment function on this page, in addition to your comment, details of the time the comment was created, your email address, and, if you do not post anonymously, the username you chose will be stored.

Storage of IP Address

Our comment function stores the IP addresses of users who post comments. Since we do not check comments on this website before they are published, we need this data to be able to act against the author in case of legal violations such as insults or propaganda.

Subscribing to Comments

As a user of the website, you can subscribe to comments after registering. You will receive a confirmation email to verify that you are the owner of the specified email address. You can unsubscribe from this function at any time via a link in the info emails. The data entered for subscribing to comments will be deleted in this case; if you have submitted this data to us for other purposes and elsewhere (e.g., newsletter subscription), it will remain with us.

Storage Duration of Comments

The comments and the associated data are stored and remain on this website until the commented content has been completely deleted or the comments must be deleted for legal reasons (e.g., offensive comments).

Legal Basis

The storage of comments is based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) DSGVO). You can revoke your consent at any time. An informal message via email to us is sufficient. The legality of the data processing operations already carried out remains unaffected by the revocation.

5. Social Media

Facebook Plugins (Like & Share Button)

This website integrates plugins from the social network Facebook. The service provider is Facebook 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.

You can recognize Facebook plugins by the Facebook logo or the “Like Button” (“Gefällt mir”) on this website. An overview of Facebook plugins can be found here: Facebook Plugins.

When you visit this website, a direct connection is established between your browser and the Facebook server via the plugin. Facebook receives the information that you have visited this website with your IP address. If you click the Facebook “Like Button” while logged into your Facebook account, you can link the content of this website to your Facebook profile. This allows Facebook to associate your visit to this website with your user account. We point out that, as the provider of the pages, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by Facebook. Further information can be found in Facebook’s privacy policy at: Facebook Privacy Policy.

If you do not want Facebook to associate your visit to this website with your Facebook user account, please log out of your Facebook user account.

The use of Facebook plugins is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in being as visible as possible on social media. If a corresponding consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR; consent can be revoked at any time.

Insofar as personal data is collected on our website with the help of the tool described here and forwarded to Facebook, we and Facebook Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland, are jointly responsible for this data processing (Art. 26 GDPR). Joint responsibility is limited exclusively to the collection of the data and its transfer to Facebook. The processing by Facebook after the transfer is not part of the joint responsibility. Our mutual obligations have been set out in an agreement on joint processing. The wording of the agreement can be found here: Facebook Joint Processing. 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 Facebook products. Data subject rights (e.g., requests for information) regarding the data processed by Facebook can be asserted directly with Facebook. If you assert data subject rights with us, we are obliged to forward them to Facebook.

Data transfer to the USA is based on the EU Commission’s standard contractual clauses. Details can be found here: Facebook Data Transfer, Facebook Help, and Facebook Policy.

Twitter Plugin

Functions of the Twitter service are integrated on this website. These functions are offered by Twitter International Company, One Cumberland Place, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, D02 AX07, Ireland. By using Twitter and the “Re-Tweet” function, the websites you visit are linked to your Twitter account and made known to other users. Data is also transferred to Twitter. We point out that, as the provider of the pages, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by Twitter. Further information can be found in Twitter’s privacy policy at: Twitter Privacy.

The use of the Twitter plugin is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in being as visible as possible on social media. If a corresponding consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR; consent can be revoked at any time.

Data transfer to the USA is based on the EU Commission’s standard contractual clauses. Details can be found here: Twitter Data Transfer.

You can change your privacy settings on Twitter in your account settings at: Twitter Settings.

Instagram Plugin

Functions of the Instagram service are integrated on this website. These functions are offered by Facebook Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

If you are logged into your Instagram account, you can link the content of this website to your Instagram profile by clicking the Instagram button. This allows Instagram to associate your visit to this website with your user account. We point out that, as the provider of the pages, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by Instagram.

Data storage and analysis are based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in being as visible as possible on social media. If a corresponding consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR; consent can be revoked at any time.

Insofar as personal data is collected on our website with the help of the tool described here and forwarded to Facebook or Instagram, we and Facebook Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland, are jointly responsible for this data processing (Art. 26 GDPR). Joint responsibility is limited exclusively to the collection of the data and its transfer to Facebook or Instagram. The processing by Facebook or Instagram after the transfer is not part of the joint responsibility. Our mutual obligations have been set out in an agreement on joint processing. The wording of the agreement can be found here: Facebook/Instagram Joint Processing. According to this agreement, we are responsible for providing data protection information when using the Facebook or Instagram tool and for the data protection-compliant implementation of the tool on our website. Facebook is responsible for the data security of Facebook or Instagram products. Data subject rights (e.g., requests for information) regarding the data processed by Facebook or Instagram can be asserted directly with Facebook. If you assert data subject rights with us, we are obliged to forward them to Facebook.

Data transfer to the USA is based on the EU Commission’s standard contractual clauses. Details can be found here: Facebook Data Transfer, Instagram Help, and Facebook Help.

Further information can be found in Instagram’s privacy policy at: Instagram Privacy.

6. Analysis Tools and Advertising

Google Tag Manager

We use Google Tag Manager, provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. This tool allows us to integrate tracking or statistics tools and other technologies on our website. Google Tag Manager itself does not create user profiles, store cookies, or conduct independent analyses. It merely facilitates the management and deployment of tools integrated through it. However, Google Tag Manager captures your IP address, which may be transmitted to Google’s parent company in the United States.

The use of Google Tag Manager is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, reflecting the website operator’s legitimate interest in the quick and easy integration and management of various tools on their website. If consent is requested, processing is based solely on Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR; consent can be withdrawn at any time.

Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Google Analytics allows the website operator to analyze the behavior of website visitors, collecting usage data such as page views, time spent on pages, operating systems used, and the user’s origin. Google may compile these data into a profile linked to the respective user or their device.

Google Analytics can also record mouse and scroll movements, as well as clicks. It uses various modeling approaches and machine learning technologies for data analysis. Google Analytics employs technologies (e.g., cookies or device fingerprinting) that enable user recognition to analyze user behavior. Information collected by Google is typically transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there.

The use of this analysis tool is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, reflecting the website operator’s legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior to optimize both the website and advertising. If consent is requested (e.g., for storing cookies), processing is based solely on Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR; consent can be withdrawn at any time. Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission’s standard contractual clauses. More details can be found here: Google’s Controller Terms.

Browser Plugin

You can prevent Google from collecting and processing your data by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

More information on how Google Analytics handles user data can be found in Google’s privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy.

Google Signals

We use Google Signals, which allows Google Analytics to collect data on your location, search history, YouTube history, and demographic data (visitor data). These data can be used for personalized advertising if you have a Google account, linking visit data with your Google account for personalized ad targeting. The data are also used to create anonymized statistics about user behavior.

Data Processing Agreement

We have entered into a data processing agreement with Google, fully implementing the stringent requirements of German data protection authorities when using Google Analytics.

Google Analytics E-commerce Measurement

This website uses the “E-commerce Measurement” feature of Google Analytics to analyze the purchase behavior of website visitors to improve online marketing campaigns. This includes information such as orders placed, average order values, shipping costs, and the time from viewing to purchasing a product. Google may compile these data under a transaction ID associated with the respective user or device.

Data Retention

User- and event-level data stored by Google, linked to cookies, user IDs (e.g., User ID), or advertising IDs (e.g., DoubleClick cookies, Android advertising ID), are anonymized or deleted after 14 months. More details can be found here: Google Analytics Data Retention.

Hotjar

This website uses Hotjar, provided by Hotjar Ltd., Level 2, St Julians Business Centre, 3, Elia Zammit Street, St Julians STJ 1000, Malta, Europe. Hotjar helps us analyze user behavior on our website, recording mouse and scroll movements, clicks, and the time spent on specific areas of the page. This information is used to create heatmaps, identifying the most viewed areas of the website.

Hotjar can also determine the time spent on a page and when it was exited, as well as where form entries were abandoned (conversion funnels). Direct feedback from website visitors can also be collected using Hotjar to improve the website offerings.

Hotjar uses technologies that enable user recognition for behavior analysis (e.g., cookies or device fingerprinting). The use of this analysis tool is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, reflecting the website operator’s legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior to optimize both the website and advertising. If consent is requested, processing is based solely on Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR; consent can be withdrawn at any time.

Deactivating Hotjar

If you want to disable data collection by Hotjar, click on the following link and follow the instructions: Hotjar Opt-out. Note that Hotjar must be disabled separately for each browser or device.

More information about Hotjar and the data it collects can be found in Hotjar’s privacy policy: Hotjar Privacy Policy.

Data Processing Agreement

We have entered into a data processing agreement (DPA) with the provider mentioned above, ensuring that they process the personal data of our website visitors only according to our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

Google Ads

The website operator uses Google Ads, an online advertising program by 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 (keyword targeting). Additionally, targeted ads can be displayed based on user data (e.g., location and interests) available on Google (audience targeting). We can quantitatively evaluate these data by analyzing which search terms triggered our ads and how many clicks resulted from them.

The use of Google Ads is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, reflecting the website operator’s legitimate interest in effectively marketing their services/products. Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission’s standard contractual clauses. More details can be found here: Google’s Controller Terms.

Google AdSense (Non-personalized)

This website uses Google AdSense, a service for embedding advertisements provided by Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. We use Google AdSense in “non-personalized” mode. Unlike the personalized mode, advertisements are not based on your previous user behavior, and no user profile is created. Instead, contextual information such as your location, the content of the website you are visiting, or your current search terms is used. More on the differences between personalized and non-personalized targeting with Google AdSense can be found here: Google AdSense Help.

Note that even in non-personalized mode, Google AdSense may use cookies or similar recognition technologies (e.g., device fingerprinting) to combat fraud and abuse. The use of AdSense is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, reflecting the website operator’s legitimate interest in effectively marketing their website. If consent is requested, processing is based solely on Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR; consent can be withdrawn at any time. Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission’s standard contractual clauses. More details can be found here: Google’s Controller Terms.

You can adjust your ad settings in your user account by clicking on the following link and logging in: Google Ads Settings.

More information on Google’s advertising technologies can be found here: Google Ads Help and Google Privacy Policy.

Google Remarketing

This website uses the features of Google Analytics Remarketing provided by Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Google Remarketing analyzes your user behavior on our website (e.g., clicking on specific products) to classify you into advertising target groups and then show you appropriate advertisements when you visit other online offers (remarketing or retargeting).

The advertising target groups created with Google Remarketing can also be linked to Google’s cross-device functions. This way, interest-based, personalized advertising messages tailored to your previous usage and surfing behavior on one device (e.g., mobile phone) can be displayed on your other devices (e.g., tablet or PC).

If you have a Google account, you can opt-out of personalized advertising using the following link: Google Ads Settings.

The use of Google Remarketing is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, reflecting the website operator’s legitimate interest in effectively marketing their products. If consent is requested, processing is based solely on Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR; consent can be withdrawn at any time.

More information and Google’s privacy policy can be found here: Google Ads Help.

Audience Formation with Customer Matching

For audience targeting, we use Google Remarketing’s Customer Match. In this process, we provide certain customer data (e.g., email addresses) from our customer lists to Google. If the relevant customers are Google users and logged into their Google account, they will be shown appropriate advertisements within the Google network (e.g., on YouTube, Gmail, or in the search engine).

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, both Google and we can recognize if the user has performed certain actions. For example, we can analyze which buttons on our website are clicked how often and which products are particularly viewed or purchased frequently. 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 personally identifies the user. Google uses cookies or similar recognition technologies for identification.

The use of Google Conversion Tracking is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior to optimize both its web offerings and advertising. If consent is requested (e.g., consent to store cookies), processing is based solely on Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR; consent can be revoked at any time.

For more information on Google Conversion Tracking, please see Google Privacy Policy.

Facebook Pixel

This website uses the visitor action pixel from Facebook for conversion measurement. The provider is Facebook 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 site visitors to be tracked after they have been redirected to the provider’s website by clicking on a Facebook ad. This helps in evaluating the effectiveness of Facebook ads for statistical and market research purposes and to optimize future advertising efforts.

The collected data is anonymous to us as the website operator; we cannot draw any conclusions about the identity of the users. However, the data is stored and processed by Facebook, making a connection to the respective user profile possible, and Facebook can use the data for its own advertising purposes, according to the Facebook Data Use Policy. This allows Facebook to serve ads on Facebook and outside of Facebook. This data use cannot be influenced by us as the website operator.

The use of Facebook Pixel is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in effective advertising measures including social media. If consent is requested (e.g., consent to store cookies), processing is based solely on Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR; consent can be revoked at any time.

Data transfer to the USA is based on the EU Commission’s standard contractual clauses. Details can be found here: Facebook EU Data Transfer Addendum and Facebook Help Center.

If personal data is collected on our website using the described tool and transmitted to Facebook, we and Facebook Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland, are jointly responsible for this data processing (Article 26 GDPR). The joint responsibility is limited to the collection of the data and its transfer to Facebook. The processing by Facebook after the transfer is not part of the joint responsibility. Our joint obligations have been stipulated in an agreement on joint processing. The text of the agreement can be found here: Facebook Controller Addendum. According to this agreement, we are responsible for providing privacy information when using the Facebook tool and for the secure implementation of the tool on our website. Facebook is responsible for the data security of Facebook products. You can assert data subject rights (e.g., requests for information) regarding the data processed by Facebook directly with Facebook. If you assert data subject rights with us, we are obliged to forward them to Facebook.

For more information on how Facebook protects your privacy, please see the Facebook Privacy Policy.

You can also disable the “Custom Audiences” remarketing feature in the ad settings section at Facebook Ad Preferences. You need to be logged into Facebook to do this.

If you do not have a Facebook account, you can opt out of Facebook’s user-based advertising on the website of the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: Your Online Choices.

Order Processing

We have entered into an order processing agreement (AVV) with the above-mentioned provider. This is a data protection legally required contract ensuring that the provider processes the personal data of our website visitors only according to our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

7. Newsletter

Newsletter Data

If you would like to receive the newsletter offered on the website, we require an email address from you along with information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the provided email address and consent to receive the newsletter. No further data is collected, or only on a voluntary basis. We use newsletter service providers described below for the handling of the newsletter.

MailChimp with Disabled Success Measurement

This website uses the services of MailChimp for sending newsletters. The provider is Rocket Science Group LLC, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Suite 5000, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA.

MailChimp is a service that organizes the dispatch of newsletters, among other things. If you enter data for the purpose of receiving the newsletter (e.g., email address), it will be stored on MailChimp’s servers in the USA. We have disabled success measurement in MailChimp, so MailChimp will not analyze your behavior when opening our newsletters.

If you do not want your data to be transferred to MailChimp, you must unsubscribe from the newsletter. We provide a corresponding link in each newsletter message for this purpose.

The data processing is based on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO). You can revoke this consent at any time by unsubscribing from the newsletter. The legality of the data processing operations already carried out remains unaffected by the revocation.

The data you provide to us for the purpose of receiving the newsletter will be stored by us until you unsubscribe from the newsletter and will be deleted from the newsletter distribution list after you unsubscribe. Data stored by us for other purposes remains unaffected.

Data transfer to the USA is based on the EU Commission’s standard contractual clauses. Details can be found here: MailChimp EU-US Data Transfer Statement and MailChimp Data Processing Addendum.

After you unsubscribe from the newsletter distribution list, your email address may be stored in a blacklist by us or the newsletter service provider to prevent future mailings. Data from 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 in the sense of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO). Storage in the blacklist is not time-limited. You can object to the storage if your interests outweigh our legitimate interest.

For more information, see MailChimp’s Privacy Policy: MailChimp Legal Terms.

Data Processing Agreement

We have entered into a data processing agreement (DPA) with the above-mentioned provider. This is a data protection legally required contract that ensures that this provider processes the personal data of our website visitors only according to our instructions and in compliance with the DSGVO.

8. Plugins and Tools

YouTube

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

When you visit one of our web pages with embedded YouTube videos, a connection to YouTube’s servers is established. The YouTube server is informed about which of our pages you have visited.

Additionally, YouTube may store various cookies on your device or use similar recognition technologies (e.g., device fingerprinting). This allows YouTube to gather information about visitors to this website. This information is used, among other things, to collect video statistics, improve user experience, and prevent fraud attempts.

If you are logged into your YouTube account, you enable YouTube to directly associate your browsing behavior with your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account.

The use of YouTube is in the interest of an attractive presentation of our online offerings. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO. If a corresponding consent was requested, the processing is carried out exclusively based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO; the consent can be revoked at any time.

For more information on how YouTube handles user data, please refer to YouTube’s privacy policy at: Privacy Policy – Privacy & Terms – Google.

Google Web Fonts (Local Hosting)

This site uses web fonts provided by Google for uniform font representation. The Google Fonts are installed locally. No connection to Google servers occurs.

For more information on Google Web Fonts, visit Frequently Asked Questions | Google Fonts | Google for Developers and see Google’s privacy policy at Privacy Policy – Privacy & Terms – Google.

Font Awesome (Local Hosting)

This site uses Font Awesome for uniform font representation. Font Awesome is installed locally. No connection to servers of Fonticons, Inc. occurs.

For more information on Font Awesome, see the privacy policy for Font Awesome at: https://fontawesome.com/privacy.

Google Maps

This site uses the Google Maps map 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 a Google server in the USA and stored there. The provider of this site has no influence on this data transmission. If Google Maps is activated, Google may use Google Web Fonts for the uniform representation of fonts. When you call up Google Maps, your browser loads the required web fonts into your browser cache to display texts and fonts correctly.

The use of Google Maps is in the interest of an attractive presentation of our online offers and easy findability of the places indicated by us on the website. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO. If a corresponding consent was requested, the processing is carried out exclusively based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO; the consent can be revoked at any time.

Data transfer to the USA is 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 handling user data, please refer to Google’s privacy policy at: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en.

Wordfence

We have integrated Wordfence on this website. The provider is Defiant Inc., 800 5th Ave Ste 4100, Seattle, WA 98104, USA (hereinafter Wordfence).

Wordfence is designed to protect our website from unwanted access or malicious cyber-attacks. To this end, our website establishes a permanent connection to Wordfence servers so that Wordfence can compare its databases with the accesses made on our website and block them if necessary.

The use of Wordfence is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the most effective protection of its website against cyber-attacks. If a corresponding consent was requested, the processing is carried out exclusively based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO; the consent can be revoked at any time.

Data transfer to the USA is based on the EU Commission’s standard contractual clauses. Details can be found here: https://www.wordfence.com/help/general-data-protection-regulation/.

Data Processing Agreement

We have entered into a data processing agreement (DPA) with the above-mentioned provider. This is a legally required contract under data protection law, which ensures that the provider processes the personal data of our website visitors only according to our instructions and in compliance with the DSGVO.

9. eCommerce and Payment Providers

Processing Data (Customer and Contract Data)

We collect, process, and use personal data only to the extent necessary for establishing, designing, or modifying the legal relationship (inventory data). This is done based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b DSGVO, which permits the processing of data for the fulfillment of a contract or pre-contractual measures. We collect, process, and use personal data regarding the use of this website (usage data) only to the extent necessary to enable the user to utilize the service or to bill for it.

The collected customer data will be deleted after the completion of the order or termination of the business relationship. Legal retention periods remain unaffected.

Data Transfer Upon Contract Conclusion for Online Shops, Dealers, and Goods Shipment

When you order goods from us, we pass on your personal data to the transport company entrusted with the delivery and to the payment service provider responsible for processing payments. Only the data necessary for the fulfillment of their respective tasks will be shared. The legal basis for this is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b DSGVO, which permits the processing of data for the fulfillment of a contract or pre-contractual measures. If you have given your consent according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO, we will provide your email address to the transport company entrusted with the delivery so that they can inform you about the shipping status of your order via email; you can revoke your consent at any time.

Data Transfer Upon Contract Conclusion for Services and Digital Content

We only transmit personal data to third parties if this is necessary within the scope of contract processing, such as to the credit institution responsible for processing payments.

Further data transfer does not occur or only if you have explicitly consented to the transfer. Your data will not be passed on to third parties without your express consent, such as for advertising purposes.

The basis for data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b DSGVO, which permits the processing of data for the fulfillment of a contract or pre-contractual measures.

Payment Services

We integrate payment services from third-party companies on our website. When you make a purchase from us, your payment data (e.g., name, payment amount, account information, credit card number) will be processed by the payment service provider for the purpose of payment processing. These transactions are subject to the respective contractual and data protection provisions of the providers. The use of payment service providers is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b DSGVO (contract processing) and in the interest of a smooth, comfortable, and secure payment process (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO). Where your consent is requested for certain actions, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO is the legal basis for data processing; consents can be revoked at any time for the future.

We use the following payment services/payment service providers within the framework of this website:

PayPal

The provider of this payment service is PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A., 22-24 Boulevard Royal, L-2449 Luxembourg (hereinafter “PayPal”).

Data transfer to the USA is based on the EU Commission’s standard contractual clauses. Details can be found here: PAYPAL ONLINE CARD PAYMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT.

For details, please refer to PayPal’s privacy policy: PayPal Privacy Statement.

Elopage

Some of our products, services, and content are offered through Elopage. The provider and contractual partner is Elopage GmbH, Potsdamer Straße 125, 10783 Berlin. The data that Elopage stores and processes during this website visit is determined by Elopage GmbH as the data controller in its own privacy policy. For more information, please refer to the Elopage privacy policy: https://elopage.com/privacy?locale=en.

10. Audio and Video Conferences

Data Processing

We use online conference tools among other means for communication with our customers. The specific tools we use are listed below. When you communicate with us via video or audio conference through the internet, your personal data is collected and processed by us and the provider of the respective conference tool.

The conference tools collect all the data you provide/use to utilize the tools (e.g., email address and/or phone number). Furthermore, the conference tools process the duration of the conference, the beginning and end (time) of participation in the conference, the number of participants, and other “context information” related to the communication process (metadata).

Additionally, the provider of the tool processes all technical data necessary for the handling of 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 contents are exchanged, uploaded, or otherwise provided within the tool, these are also stored on the servers of the tool provider. Such content includes, in particular, cloud recordings, chat/instant messages, voicemails, uploaded photos and videos, files, whiteboards, and other information shared while using the service.

Please note that we do not have full influence over the data processing procedures of the tools used. Our options are largely determined by the corporate policies of the respective provider. For further information on data processing by the conference tools, please refer to the data protection declarations of the respective tools used, which we have listed below this text.

Purpose and Legal Basis

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

Storage Duration

The data directly collected by us through the video and conference tools will be deleted from our systems as soon as you request us to delete it, revoke your consent to storage, or the purpose for the data storage ceases to apply. Stored cookies remain on your end device until you delete them. Mandatory legal retention periods remain unaffected.

We have no influence over the storage duration of your data, which is stored by the operators of the conference tools for their own purposes. For details, please refer directly to the operators of the conference tools.

Used Conference Tools

We use the following conference tools:

Zoom

We use Zoom. The provider of this service is Zoom Communications Inc., San Jose, 55 Almaden Boulevard, 6th Floor, San Jose, CA 95113, USA. Details on data processing can be found in Zoom’s privacy policy: Privacy | Zoom.

Data transfer to the USA is based on the EU Commission’s standard contractual clauses. Details can be found here: Privacy | Zoom.

Data Processing Agreement

We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) with the above-mentioned provider. This is a contract required under data protection law that ensures the provider processes the personal data of our website visitors only in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the DSGVO.

TeamViewer

We use TeamViewer. The provider is TeamViewer Germany GmbH, Jahnstr. 30, 73037 Göppingen. Details on data processing can be found in TeamViewer’s privacy policy: Privacy & Cookies (teamviewer.com).

Data Processing Agreement

Skype for Business

We use Skype for Business. The provider is Skype Communications SARL, 23-29 Rives de Clausen, L-2165 Luxembourg. Details on data processing can be found in Skype’s privacy policy: Microsoft Privacy Statement – Microsoft privacy.

Data Processing Agreement

Microsoft Teams

We use Microsoft Teams. The provider is Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399, USA. Details on data processing can be found in the privacy policy of Microsoft Teams: Microsoft Privacy Statement – Microsoft privacy.

Data Processing Agreement

Google Hangouts

We use Google Hangouts. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Details on data processing can be found in the privacy policy of Google Hangouts: Privacy Policy – Privacy & Terms – Google.

Data Processing Agreement

Google Meet

We use Google Meet. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Details on data processing can be found in Google’s privacy policy: Privacy Policy – Privacy & Terms – Google.

Data Processing Agreement

11. Own Services

Handling Applicant Data

We offer you the opportunity to apply with us (e.g., via email, postal mail, or 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 conducted in compliance with applicable data protection laws and all other statutory provisions, and 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 taken during interviews, etc.) as far as it is necessary for making a decision about establishing an employment relationship. The legal basis for this is § 26 BDSG under German law (initiation of an employment relationship), Art. 6(1)(b) DSGVO (general contract initiation), and – if you have given consent – Art. 6(1)(a) DSGVO. Consent can be revoked at any time. Your personal data will be shared within our company only with individuals involved in processing your application.

If the application is successful, the data you have submitted will be stored in our data processing systems based on § 26 BDSG and Art. 6(1)(b) DSGVO for the purpose of carrying out the employment relationship.

Data Retention Period

If we cannot offer you a position, you reject a job offer, or withdraw your application, we reserve the right to retain the data you have provided based on our legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) DSGVO) for up to 6 months from the end of the application process (rejection or withdrawal of the application). After this period, the data will be deleted, and physical application documents will be destroyed. Retention serves as evidence in case of a legal dispute. If it is apparent that the data will be needed beyond the 6-month period (e.g., due to an impending or ongoing legal dispute), the data will be deleted only when the purpose for further retention no longer applies.

Longer retention may also occur if you have given your explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) DSGVO) or if statutory retention obligations prevent deletion.

Inclusion in the Applicant Pool

If we do not make you a job offer, there may be an opportunity to include you in our applicant pool. In the event of inclusion, all documents and information from the application will be transferred to the applicant pool to contact you in case of suitable vacancies.

Inclusion in the applicant pool is based solely on your explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) DSGVO). Consent is voluntary and is not related to the ongoing application process. The applicant can revoke their consent at any time. In this case, the data from the applicant pool will be irrevocably deleted unless there are legal retention reasons.

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

Google Drive

We have integrated Google Drive on this website. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Google Drive allows us to integrate an upload area on our website where you can upload content. When you upload content, it is stored on Google Drive servers. Additionally, when you visit our website, a connection to Google Drive is established, enabling Google Drive to recognize that you have visited our website.

The use of Google Drive is based on Art. 6(1)(f) DSGVO. The website operator has a legitimate interest in a reliable upload area on its website. If consent is requested, processing is carried out exclusively based on Art. 6(1)(a) DSGVO; consent can be revoked at any time.

Data Processing Agreement

We have a data processing agreement (DPA) with the above-mentioned provider. This is a legally required contract that ensures the provider processes the personal data of our website visitors only according to our instructions and in compliance with the DSGVO.

Status of the Privacy Policy: July 2023

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