Datenschutzerklärung

Privacy Policy

As per May 2021

Table of Contents

  1. Name and address of the controller
  2. Contact details for the data protection officer
  3. General information about data processing
  4. Rights of the data subject
  5. Provision of the website and creation of log files
  6. Use of cookies
  7. Email contact
  8. Contact form
  9. Applications by email and using the application form
  10. Business presences
  11. Use of business presences in professional networks
  12. Hosting
  13. Plug-ins
  1. Name and address of the controller

The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other data protection regulations is:

SFB Schwäbische Formdrehteile GmbH & Co. KG

Weiherweg 12-16

87727 Babenhausen

Germany

+49 8333 303-01

info@sfbgroup.com

https://www.sfbgroup.com/

  1. Contact details for the data protection officer

The controller’s data protection officer is:

DataCo GmbH

Dachauer Str. 65

80335 Munich

Germany

+49 89 7400 45840

www.dataguard.de

  1. General information about data processing

1. Scope of processing of personal data

We use Google Ads including Google Ads Remarketing of Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, D04 E5W5, Dublin, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as Google).
We use Google Ads to publish advertisements in Google Search, on YouTube and other websites. In addition, we use Google Remarketing to address visitors for advertising purposes. With the help of Google Ads Remarketing, target groups (“similar target groups”) can be created, which, for example, have accessed certain pages. This makes it possible to identify the user on other online presences and display targeted advertising. Google sets a cookie on your computer.

This allows personal data to be stored and evaluated, in particular:

  • the user’s activity (e.g., which pages have been visited and which elements have been clicked on),
  • device and browser information (e.g., the IP address and the operating system),
  • data on the advertisements displayed (e.g., which advertisements have been displayed and whether the user has clicked on them) and
  • data on advertising partners (e.g., pseudonymised user IDs). By using Google Ads, we obtain knowledge of the total number of users who have responded to our ad. We do not use this information for tracking purposes. Google may transfer your personal data to Google affiliates and other processors. Further information on the collection and storage of data by Google can be found here: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en-GB

2. Purpose of data processing

The purpose of processing personal data is to address a specific group with targeted advertising.

3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

The legal basis for the processing of personal data is the user’s given consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR.

4. Duration of storage

Your personal information will be stored for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law, e.g., for tax and accounting purposes.

5. Right to withdraw consent and removal options

You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. The withdrawal of the consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out based on the consent up to the withdrawal. You may prevent the collection and processing of your personal data by Google by preventing the storage of cookies by third parties on your computer, by using the “Do Not Track” function of a supporting browser, by deactivating the execution of script code in your browser or by installing a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser.

With the following link you can deactivate the use of your personal data by Google:
https://adssettings.google.de
Further information on objection and removal options against Google can be found at:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?gln=EN&hl=en

  1. Rights of the data subject

Where personal data concerning you is processed, you are the data subject in the meaning of the GDPR and you have the following rights in regard to the controller:

1. Right to information

You may request confirmation from the controller as to whether it is processing personal data concerning you.

Where processing of this kind takes place, you may obtain from the controller the following information:

    1. the purposes for which the personal data is processed;
    1. the categories of personal data that are processed;
    1. the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data concerning you has been or will be disclosed;
    1. the planned duration of the storage of the personal data concerning you or, if concrete information on this is not possible, criteria for the determination of the storage duration;
    1. the existence of a right to rectification or erasure of personal data concerning you, a right to have processing restricted by the controller or a right to object to such processing;
    1. the existence of a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority;
    1. all available information on the source of the data if the personal data is not collected from the data subject;
    1. the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, pursuant to Article 22 paras. 1 and 4 GDPR and, at least in these cases, meaningful information about the logic involved and the scope and intended effects of such processing for the data subject.

You have the right to obtain information on whether personal data concerning you is transferred to a third country or to an international organisation. You may obtain information in this context on the appropriate safeguards pursuant to Art. 46 DSGVO in connection with this transfer.

2. Right to rectification

You have the right to obtain from the controller rectification and/or completion if the personal data that is processed concerning you is inaccurate or incomplete. The controller must perform this rectification without undue delay.

3. Right to restriction of processing

You may obtain restriction of processing of personal data concerning you where the following conditions apply:

  • the accuracy of the personal data is contested by you, for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data;
  • processing is unlawful and you oppose the erasure of the personal data and request the restriction of their use instead;
  • the controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but they are required by you for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims;
  • you have objected to processing pursuant to Article 21 para. 1 pending the verification whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override your grounds.

Where processing has been restricted, such personal data shall, with the exception of storage, only be processed with your consent or for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest of the Union or of a Member State

If processing has been restricted in accordance with the above conditions, you will be notified by the controller before the restriction is lifted.

4. Right to erasure

a) Obligation to erase

You have the right to obtain from the controller the erasure of personal data concerning you without undue delay and the controller shall have the obligation to erase this data without undue delay where one of the following grounds applies:

    1. The personal data is no longer necessary in relation to the purposes for which it was collected or otherwise processed.
    2. You withdraw consent on which the processing is based according to point a) of Article 6 para. 1 sentence 1, or point a) of Article 9 para. 2 GDPR, and there is no other legal ground for the processing.
    3. You object to the processing pursuant to Article 21 para. 1 GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or you object to the processing pursuant to Article 21 para. 2 GDPR.
    4. The personal data concerning you has been unlawfully processed.
    5. The personal data has to be erased for compliance with a legal obligation in Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject.
    6. The personal data concerning you was collected in relation to the offer of information society services referred to in Article 8(1) GDPR.

b) Disclosure to third parties

Where the controller has made the personal data concerning you public and is obliged pursuant to Art. 17 para. 1 GDPR to erase the personal data, the controller, taking account of available technology and the cost of implementation, shall take reasonable steps, including technical measures, to inform controllers which are processing the personal data that you have requested the erasure by such controllers of any links to, or copy or replication of, this personal data.

c) Exceptions

The right to erasure does not apply where processing is necessary

    1. for exercising the right of freedom of expression and information;
    2. for compliance with a legal obligation which requires processing by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject or for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller;
    3. for reasons of public interest in the area of public health in accordance with points h) and i) of Article 9 para. 2 as well as Article 9 para. 3 GDPR;
    4. for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes in accordance with Article 89 para. 1 insofar as the right referred to in subsection a) is likely to render impossible or seriously impair the achievement of the objectives of that processing; or
    5. for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.

5. Right to notification

If you have exercised the right to rectification, erasure or restriction of processing against the controller, the controller is obliged to communicate this rectification or erasure of the data or restriction of processing to all recipients to whom the personal data concerning you have been disclosed, unless this proves impossible or involves a disproportionate effort.

You have the right to be notified of these recipients by the controller.

6. Right to data portability

You have the right to receive the personal data concerning you, which you have provided to a controller, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. In addition, you have the right to transmit this data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to which the personal data had been provided, where:

    1. processing is based on consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 point a) GDPR or Art. 9 para. 2 point a) GDPR or on a contract pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 point b) GDPR and
    2. processing is carried out by automated means.

In exercising this right, you also have the right to have the personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible. This must not impair the freedoms and rights of other persons.

The exercise of the right to data portability does not apply to processing that is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.

7. Right to object

You have the right to object, on grounds relating to his or her particular situation, at any time to processing of personal data concerning you which is based on point e) or f) of Article 6 para. 1 sentence 1 GDPR, including profiling based on those provisions.

The controller shall no longer process the personal data concerning you unless it demonstrates compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms or for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.

Where personal data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to processing of personal data concerning you for such marketing, which includes profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing.

If you object to processing for direct marketing purposes, the personal data shall no longer be processed for such purposes.

In the context of the use of information society services, and notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, you may exercise your right to object by automated means using technical specifications.

8. Right to withdraw consent under data protection law

You may withdraw your consent under data protection law at any time. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of consent until such time as it is withdrawn.

9. Automated individual decision-making, including profiling

You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you. This does not apply if the decision

    1. is necessary for entering into, or performance of, a contract between you and the controller;
    2. is authorised by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject and which also lays down suitable measures to safeguard your rights and freedoms and legitimate interests; or
    3. takes place with your explicit consent.

However, these decisions must not be based on special categories of personal data pursuant to Art. 9 para. 1 GDPR, unless Art. 9 para. 2 points a) or b) GDPR applies and suitable measures have been implement to safeguard the rights and freedoms and your legitimate interests.

In the cases referred to in subsections 1. 3., the controller shall implement suitable measures to safeguard the rights and freedoms and your legitimate interests, at least the right to obtain human intervention on the part of the controller, to express your point of view and to contest the decision.

10. Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your habitual residence, place of work or place of the alleged infringement if you consider that the processing of personal data relating to you infringes the GDPR.

The supervisory authority with which the complaint has been lodged shall inform the complainant on the progress and the outcome of the complaint including the possibility of a judicial remedy pursuant to Article 78 GDPR.

  1. Provision of the website and creation of log files

1. Description and scope of data processing

Our system automatically collects data and information from the accessing computer system each time our website is accessed.

The following data is collected in this process:

o Information about the browser type and version

o The user’s operating system

o The user’s Internet Service Provider

o The user’s IP address

o Date and time of access

o Referrer web pages

o Web pages that are accessed on our website by the user’s system

This data is stored in our system in log files. Storage of this data together with other personal data concerning the user does not take place.

2. Purpose of data processing

Temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable delivery of the website to the user’s computer. The user’s IP address must be stored for the duration of the session for this purpose.

Storage in log files takes place to ensure that the website functions properly. In addition, we use the data to optimise the website and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. The data is not evaluated for marketing purposes in this context.

These purposes also represent our legitimate interests in data processing pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 point f) GDPR.

3. Legal basis for the data processing

The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and log files is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 point f) GDPR.

4. Duration of storage

The data is erased as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. In the case of the collection of data for provision of the website, this is at the end of the specific session.

This is after seven days at the latest for the storage data in log files. Storage beyond this time is possible. In this case, the users’ IP addresses are deleted or anonymised so that they can no longer be associated with the accessing calling client.

5. Right to object and to rectification

The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of this data in log files are absolutely necessary for operation of the internet presence. It follows, therefore, that the visitor does not have the right to object.

VI. Use of cookies

1. Description and scope of data processing

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in the internet browser or by the internet browser on the user’s computer system. A cookies may be placed on the user’s operating system when the user accesses a website. This cookie contains a unique string of characters that permit clear identification of the browser when the website is next accessed.

We use cookies to improve the usability of our website. Some elements of our internet presence necessitate identification of the accessing browser when navigating between pages.

The following data is stored and transferred in the cookies:

o Language settings

o Login information

o Use of website functions

Technical precautions are applied to pseudonymise the user data collected in this way. It is therefore not possible to associate the data with the accessing user. The data is not stored together with other personal data concerning the user.

2. Purpose of data processing

Technically necessary cookies are processed to simplify use of web pages by users. Some functions of our internet presence cannot be provided without using cookies. They necessitate recognition of the browser even after navigating between pages.

We require cookies for the following applications:

o Transfer of language settings

o Google Maps, YouTube

The user data collected by technically necessary cookies is not used to create user profiles.

3. Legal basis for the data processing

The legal basis for the processing of personal data using technically necessary cookies is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 point f) GDPR.

4. Duration of storage, right to object and to rectification

Cookies are stored on the user’s computer and transferred to our site from there. This is why you as the user have complete control over the use of cookies. You can disable or enable the transfer of cookies by changing the settings in your internet browser. Stored cookies can be deleted at any time. They can even be deleted automatically. It is possible that you may not be able to use all functions of the website in full if cookies are disabled for our website.

Cookies are automatically deleted after seven days if you use a Safari browser in version 12.1 or above. This applies also to opt-out cookies that are placed to prevent forms of tracking.

VII. Email contact

1. Description and scope of data processing

Visitors to our internet presence are invited to make contact with us using the email address provided. If they do so, the user’s personal data transferred with the email will be stored.

The data is used exclusively to process the communication.

2. Purpose of data processing

We also have a legitimate interest in processing the data if you make contact with us by email.

3. Legal basis for the data processing

The legal basis for processing the data is the consent of the user according to Art. 6 para. 1 point a) GDPR.

The legal basis for processing the data that is sent to us with an email is Art. 6 para. 1 point f) GDPR. Where the email contact is connected with the conclusion of a contract, the additional legal basis for processing is Art. 6 para. 1 point b) GDPR.

4. Duration of storage

The data is erased as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. In regard to the personal data that is sent by email, this is the case when communication with the user has come to an end. Communication is considered to have come to an end when the circumstances permit the reasonable conclusion that the matter in question has been fully clarified.

The personal data collected additionally during the transmission process is deleted no later than after a period of seven days.

5. Right to object and to rectification

The user may withdraw their consent to the processing of personal data at any time. Where the user makes contact with us by email, they may object to the storage of their personal data at any time. Communication cannot continue in this case.

By phone on +49 8333 30301 or by email to: info@sfbgroup.com

All personal data that is stored during the process of establishing contact will be deleted in this case.

VIII. Contact form

1. Description and scope of data processing

There is a contact form on our website that can be used to make contact with us electronically. The data entered in the input screen will be sent to us and stored if a user makes use of this option.

The following data is stored when the message is sent:

o Email address

o Surname

o First name

o Address

o Phone/mobile phone number

o IP address of the accessing computer

o Data and time of the contact

Your consent to the processing of data is obtained during the sending process; reference is also made to this Privacy Policy.

Users are also invited to contact us at the email address provided on the contact form. If they do so, the user’s personal data transferred with the email will be stored.

The data is used exclusively to process the communication.

2. Purpose of data processing

The processing of personal data from the input screen takes place exclusively to process the establishment of contact. We also have a legitimate interest in processing the data if you make contact with us by email.

The purpose of the other personal data processed during the sending process is to prevent misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.

3. Legal basis for the data processing

The legal basis for processing the data is the consent of the user according to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 point a) GDPR.

The legal basis for processing the data that is sent to us with an email is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 point f) GDPR. Where the email contact is connected with the conclusion of a contract, the additional legal basis for processing is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 point b) GDPR.

4. Duration of storage

The data is erased as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. In regard to the personal data that is sent using the input screen in the contact form and by email, this is the case when communication with the user has come to an end. Communication is considered to have come to an end when the circumstances permit the reasonable conclusion that the matter in question has been fully clarified.

The personal data collected additionally during the transmission process is deleted no later than after a period of seven days.

5. Right to object and to rectification

The user may withdraw their consent to the processing of personal data at any time. Where the user makes contact with us by email, they may object to the storage of their personal data at any time. Communication cannot continue in this case.

By phone on +49 8333 303-01 or by email to: info@sfbgroup.com

All personal data that is stored during the process of establishing contact will be deleted in this case.

IX. Applications by email and using the application form

1. Scope to which personal data is processed

There is an application form on our website that can be used to submit applications to us electronically. The data entered in the input screen will be sent to us and stored if an applicant makes use of this option. This refers to the following data:

o Salutation

o First name

o Surname

o Address

o Phone/mobile phone number

o Email address

o Information about qualifications and school education

o Language skills

o Curriculum vitae

o Certificates

o Photo

o Marital status, gender, date of birth, place of birth, nationality, residence permit, occupation, strengths, professional experience, languages

Consent to the processing of your data is obtained during the sending process; reference is also made to this Privacy Policy.

You can also send us your application by email. If you do so, we will collect your email address and the data you provide in the email.

Once you have sent us your application, we will send you an email confirming receipt of your application documents.

Your data will not be passed on to third parties. The data is used exclusively to process your application.

2. Purpose of data processing

The processing of personal data from the application form takes place exclusively to process your application. We also have a legitimate interest in processing the data if you make contact with us by email.

The purpose of the other personal data processed during the sending process is to prevent misuse of the application form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.

3. Legal basis for the data processing

The legal basis for the processing of your data is the initiation of a contract at the request of the data subject, Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 point b) rec. 1 GDPR and Section 26 subsection 1 sentence 1 Federal Data Protection Act [BDSG].

4. Duration of storage

The data is stored for a period of six months after the end of the application procedure. Your data will be erased after six months at the latest. The data will be stored in compliance with the applicable regulations if any other legal obligation applies.

The personal data collected additionally during the transmission process is deleted no later than after a period of seven days.

5. Right to object and to rectification

The applicant may withdraw their consent to the processing of personal data at any time. Where the applicant makes contact with us by email, they may object to the storage of their personal data at any time. The application can no longer be taken into consideration in this case.

Please send us an email at info@sfbgroup.com or call us on: +49 8333 303-01

All personal data that is stored during the process of an electronic application will be deleted in this case.

X. Business presences

Use of business presences in social media

Instagram:

Instagram, Part of Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2 Ireland


We provide information on our business page and offer Instagram users the opportunity to communicate. Performing an action on our Instagram business presence (e.g. comments, posts, likes etc.) may lead to you disclosing personal data (e.g. your full name or a photo of your user profile). However, as we generally or largely have no influence on the processing of your personal data by the company Instagram, which is a joint controller of the SFB Schwäbische Formdrehteile GmbH & Co. KG business presence, we are unable to provide any conclusive information on the purpose and scope of the processing of your data.

Our business presence on social media is used to communicate and share information with (potential) customers. In particular, we use the business presence for:

Information about services, competitions, contact with customers, public relations, general information, acquisition of new customers, employee recruitment

Publications on the business presence may have the following contents in this regard:

o Information about products

o Information about services

o Competitions

o Advertising

o Customer contact

o Employee recruitment

It is at the discretion of every user to decide whether they wish to disclose personal data by performing actions.

The legal basis for processing the data is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 point a) GDPR.

The data generated by the business presence is not stored on our own systems.


You can object at any time to the processing of your personal data that we collect in the course of your use of our Instagram business presence and may exercise your rights as the data subject that are set out under Section IV. of this Privacy Policy. Simply send an email to info@sfbgroup.com without adherence to any formal requirements. For further information concerning the processing of your personal data by Instagram and the corresponding options to object, refer to:

Instagram: https://help.instagram.com/519522125107875

YouTube:

YouTube LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, United States


We provide information on our business page and offer YouTube users the opportunity to communicate. Performing an action on our YouTube business presence (e.g. comments, posts, likes etc.) may lead to you disclosing personal data (e.g. your real name or a photo of your user profile). However, as we generally or largely have no influence on the processing of your personal data by the company YouTube, which is a joint controller of the SFB Schwäbische Formdrehteile GmbH & Co. KG business presence, we are unable to provide any conclusive information on the purpose and scope of the processing of your data.

Our business presence on social media is used to communicate and share information with (potential) customers. In particular, we use the business presence for:

Information about services, competitions, contact with customers, public relations, general information, acquisition of new customers, employee recruitment

Publications on the business presence may have the following contents in this regard:

o Information about products

o Information about services

o Competitions

o Advertising

o Customer contact

o Employee recruitment

It is at the discretion of every user to decide whether they wish to disclose personal data by performing actions.

The legal basis for processing the data is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 point a) GDPR.

The data generated by the business presence is not stored on our own systems.


You can object at any time to the processing of your personal data that we collect in the course of your use of our YouTube business presence and may exercise your rights as the data subject that are set out under Section IV. of this Privacy Policy. Simply send an email to info@sfbgroup.com without adherence to any formal requirements. For further information concerning the processing of your personal data by YouTube and the corresponding options to object, refer to:

YouTube: https://policies.google.com/privacy?gl=DE&hl=de

XI. Use of business presences in professional networks

1. Scope of data processing

We take advantage of the opportunity to maintain business presences in professional networks. We have a business presence on the following professional networks:

LinkedIn:

LinkedIn, Unlimited Company Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland

We provide information on our page and offer users the opportunity to communicate.

The business presence is used for applications, information/PR and active sourcing.

We do not have any information concerning the processing of your personal data by the joint controller of the business presence. For more information, please refer to the Privacy Policy of

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy?trk=hb_ft_priv

Performing an action on our LinkedIn business presence (e.g. comments, posts, likes etc.) may lead to you disclosing personal data (e.g. your real name or a photo of your user profile).

2. Legal basis for the data processing

The legal basis for the processing of your data in connection with use of our business presence is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 point a) GDPR.

3. Purpose of data processing

The purpose of our business presence is to inform users about our services. It is at the discretion of every user to decide whether they wish to disclose personal data by performing actions.

4. Duration of storage

We store the actions and personal data disclosed on our business presence until such time as you withdraw your consent. Moreover, we also adhere to the statutory retention periods.

5. Right to object and to rectification

You can object at any time to the processing of your personal data that we collect in the course of your use of our business presence and may exercise your rights as the data subject that are set out under Section IV. of this Privacy Policy. To do so, simply send an email to the email address mentioned in this Privacy Policy. You are not obliged to adhere to any formal requirements.

For further information about your right to object and your right to rectification, click here:

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy?trk=hb_ft_priv

XII. Hosting

The website is hosted on servers operated by a service provider commissioned by us.

Our service provider is:

1&1 IONOS SE, Elgendorfer Str. 57, 56410 Montabaur, Germany

The servers automatically collect and store information in server log files that your browser automatically transfers when you visit the website. The following information is stored:

o Browser type and version

o Operating system

o Referrer URL

o Host name of the accessing computer

o Date and time of the server request

o IP address

This data is not associated with other data sources. Collection of this data takes place on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 point f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the presentation and optimisation of its website without errors, and the log files must be collected for this purpose.

The geographical location of the server is in Germany.

XII. Plug-ins

We use plug-ins for a variety of purposes. The plug-ins we use are listed in the following:

Use of Contact Form 7

1. Scope to which personal data is processed

We use the WordPress plug-in Contact Form 7 by RockLobster LLC., Sakai 810-0001 Fukuoka Prefecture Chuo-ku Tenjin 1-chome 8-1, Fukuoka City Hall, Japan (in the following: RockLobster) to manage contact forms on our online presence. Data added to the form is transferred by email. Personal data may be stored and evaluated, especially regarding the user’s activities (in particular which pages were visited and which elements were clicked on), as well as device and browser information (in particular the IP address and operating system). This may involve the transfer of data to RockLobster servers in Japan. The European Union has issued an adequacy decision for Japan. It can be accessed here:
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/DE/TXT/?uri=OJ:L:2019:076:TOC
For more information about the processing of data by Contact Form 7, click here:

Privacy policy

2. Purpose of data processing

The Contact Form 7 plug-in is intended to improve the usability of our online presence. We use this plug-in for the simple preparation, integration and attractive presentation of contact forms.

3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

The legal basis for the processing of personal data concerning the users is, as a rule, the user’s consent according to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 point a) GDPR.

4. Duration of storage

Your personal information will be stored for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law, for example for tax and accounting purposes.

5. Objection and rectification options

You may withdraw your consent under data protection law at any time. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of consent until such time as it is withdrawn.
You can prevent the collection as well as the processing of your personal data by Contact Form 7 by disabling the storage of third-party cookies on your computer, by using the “Do Not Track” in a compatible browser, by disabling the execution of script code in your browser or by installing a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery ( https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser.
For further information about your right to object and your right to rectification in regard to Contact Form 7, click here:

Privacy policy

Use of Google Maps

1. Scope to which personal data is processed

We use the online map service Google Maps by Google Ireland Ltd, Gordon House, Barrow Street, D04 E5W5, Dublin, Ireland (in the following: Google). We use the Google Maps plug-in for the visual presentation of geographic data, which we embed in our online presence. By using Google Maps on our online presence, information about the use of our online presence, your IP address and addresses entered in the route planning function are transmitted to a Google server and stored there.
For more information about the processing of data by Google, click here:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?gl=DE&hl=de

2. Purpose of data processing

The Google Maps plug-in is intended to improve the usability and visual depiction of our online presence.

3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

The legal basis for the processing of personal data concerning the users is, as a rule, the user’s consent according to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 point a) GDPR.

4. Duration of storage

Your personal information will be stored for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

5. Objection and rectification options

You may withdraw your consent under data protection law at any time. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of consent until such time as it is withdrawn.
You can prevent the collection as well as the processing of your personal data by Google by disabling the storage of third-party cookies on your computer, by using the “Do Not Track” in a compatible browser, by disabling the execution of script code in your browser or by installing a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery ( https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser.
Select the following link to disable the use of your personal data by Google:
https://adssettings.google.de
For further information about your right to object and your right to rectification in regard to Google, click here:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?gl=DE&hl=de

Use of Google ReCaptcha

1. Scope to which personal data is processed

We use Google ReCaptcha by the provider Google Ireland Ltd, Gordon House, Barrow Street, D04 E5W5, Dublin, Ireland. This tool is designed to check whether a data entry is compliant and has not been made by a bot. To this end, Google ReCaptcha analyses and authenticates the behaviour of a visitor to an online presence with regard to a wide range of characteristics. Personal data may be stored and evaluated, especially regarding the user’s activities (in particular mouse movements and which elements were clicked on), as well as device and browser information (in particular the time, IP address and operating system).
The data is not associated with data that may be collected or used in connection with the parallel use of authenticated Google services such as GMail.
For more information about the processing of data by Google, click here:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?gl=DE&hl=de

2. Purpose of data processing

Google ReCaptcha is used to protect our online presence against misuse.

3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

The legal basis for the processing of personal data concerning the users is, as a rule, the user’s consent according to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 point a) GDPR.

4. Duration of storage

Your personal information will be stored for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law, for example for tax and accounting purposes.

5. Objection and rectification options

You may withdraw your consent under data protection law at any time. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of consent until such time as it is withdrawn.
You can prevent the collection as well as the processing of your personal data by Google by disabling the storage of third-party cookies on your computer, by using the “Do Not Track” in a compatible browser, by disabling the execution of script code in your browser or by installing a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery ( https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser.
Select the following link to disable the use of your personal data by Google:
https://adssettings.google.de
For further information about your right to object and your right to rectification in regard to Google, click here:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?gl=DE&hl=de

Use of Gravatar

1. Scope to which personal data is processed

We use Gravatar by Automattic Inc., 60 29th Street #343, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA (in the following: Gravatar). The external avatar service Gravatar is integrated in our online presence to show user imaged in the comments section. The email address provided in the comments will be transmitted to Gravatar in order to display in the comments any user image that is associated with that email address. The email address is transmitted to the Gravatar servers in an encrypted form, which in turn deliver the user images to our online presence and embeds them in the comments on our page. By displaying the images, Gravatar is able to store the users’ IP addresses. Gravatar is able to store your IP address by showing the avatars and can track your activities on internet pages on which Gravatar is used.
For more information about the processing of data by Gravatar, click here:
https://automattic.com/privacy

2. Purpose of data processing

Gravatar is used for marketing and optimisation purposes. In particular, it is used to analyse use of the internet presence and to continuously improve individual functions, services and the user experience. Statistical evaluation of user behaviour enables us to improve the services and make them more interesting for you as the user. This also constitutes our legitimate interest in processing the information described above.

3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

The legal basis for the processing of personal data concerning the users is, as a rule, the user’s consent according to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 point a) GDPR.

4. Duration of storage

Your personal information will be stored for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law, for example for tax and accounting purposes.

5. Objection and rectification options

You may withdraw your consent under data protection law at any time. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of consent until such time as it is withdrawn.
If you do not want an avatar image associated with your Gravatar email address to be uploaded, you should use an email address that is not stored with Gravatar in order to register on this online presence.
For further information about your right to object and your right to rectification in regard to Gravatar, click here:
Privacy Policy

Use of Font Awesome

1. Scope to which personal data is processed

We use fonts by Font Awesome, a service by Fonticons, Inc., 6 Porter Road, Apartment 3R, Cambridge, MA 02140, USA (in the following: Font Awesome). The fonts are transferred to the browser cache when the page is accessed so that they can be used for a more attractive display of various information. Personal data may be stored and evaluated, especially device and browser information (in particular the IP address and operating system).
The text will be shown in a standard font in the event that your browser does not support Font Awesome or prevents access.
No cookies are placed when the visitor accesses the page.
For more information about the processing of data by Font Awesome, click here:
https://origin.fontawesome.com/privacy

2. Purpose of data processing

Google web fonts are used for the attractive display of our texts.

3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

The legal basis for the processing of personal data concerning the users is, as a rule, the user’s consent according to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 point a) GDPR.

4. Duration of storage

Your personal information will be stored for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

5. Objection and rectification options

You may withdraw your consent under data protection law at any time. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of consent until such time as it is withdrawn.
You can prevent the collection as well as the processing of your personal data by Font Awesome by disabling the storage of third-party cookies on your computer, by using the “Do Not Track” in a compatible browser, by disabling the execution of script code in your browser or by installing a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery ( https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser.
For further information about your right to object and your right to rectification in regard to Font Awesome, click here:
https://origin.fontawesome.com/privacy

This Privacy Policy was prepared with the support of DataGuard.