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Privacy policy

We are very delighted that you have shown interest in our enterprise. Data protection is a particular priority for Performanat GmbH's management. The Performanat GmbH website can generally be used without providing any personal data. However, if a data subject wishes to use our company's special services via our website, we may need to process personal data. If processing personal data is necessary and there is no legal basis for such processing, we generally obtain the data subject's consent.

The processing of personal data, such as the name, address, e-mail address, or telephone number of a data subject, shall always be in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to Performanat GmbH. Through this data protection declaration, our company would like to inform the public about the types, scope, and purposes of the personal data we collect, use, and process. Furthermore, data subjects are informed of their rights through this data protection declaration.

As the controller, Performanat GmbH has implemented numerous technical and organisational measures to ensure the most complete protection of personal data processed through this website. Nevertheless, Internet-based data transmissions can generally have security gaps, so absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, every data subject is free to transmit personal data to us by alternative means, for example, by telephone.

Data that is no longer required will be deleted, but in any event no later than required by statutory provisions.

1. Definitions
The data protection declaration of Performanat GmbH is based on the terms used by the European legislator in adopting the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our privacy policy should be easy to read and understand for the public, our customers and our business partners. To ensure this, we would like to explain the terms used in advance.

We use the following terms, among others, in this privacy policy

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

    • b) Data subject

      A data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed by the controller responsible for the processing.

    • c) Processing

      Processing means any operation or set of operations which is performed on personal data or on sets of personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organisation, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure or destruction.

    • d) Restriction of processing

      Restriction of processing is the marking of stored personal data to limit its future processing.

    • e) Profiling

      Profiling means any form of automated processing of personal data consisting of the use of personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyse or predict aspects concerning that natural person's performance at work, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behaviour, location or movements.

    • f) Pseudonymization

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

    • g) Controller or controller responsible for the processing

      Controller, or controller responsible for the processing, is the natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body that, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data. Where the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union or Member State law, the controller or the specific criteria for its nomination may be provided for by Union or Member State law.

    • h) Processor

      A processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body that processes personal data on behalf of the controller.

    • i) Recipient

      Recipient is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or another body to which the personal data are disclosed, whether a third party or not. However, public authorities which may receive personal data in the framework of a particular inquiry in accordance with Union or Member State law shall not be regarded as recipients.

    • j) Third party

      A third party is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or body other than the data subject, controller, processor and persons who, under the direct authority of the controller or processor, are authorised to process personal data.

    • k) Consent

      Consent is any freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous indication of the data subject's wishes by which he or she, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signifies agreement to the processing of personal data relating to him or her.

    • l) SSL or TLS encryption

      This site uses SSL or TLS encryption to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or requests you send to us as the site operator. You can recognise an encrypted connection by the address line of your browser changing from "http://" to "https://" and by the lock icon in your browser's address bar.

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

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2. Name and address of the data controller

The controller, within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation, other data protection laws applicable in the Member States of the European Union and other provisions of a data protection nature is

PerformaNat GmbH

Hohentwielsteig 6

14163Berlin

Phone: 030 265 75 500

info@performanat.de

Managing Director:
Dr. Julia Rosendahl

HRB no.: 166082 B, Charlottenburg Local Court (Berlin)
Registered office: Berlin

3. Cookies

The Internet pages of Performanat GmbH use cookies. Cookies are text files stored on a computer system by an Internet browser.

Numerous websites and servers use cookies. Many cookies contain a so-called cookie ID. A cookie ID is a unique identifier for the cookie. It consists of a string of characters that can be used to assign websites and servers to the specific internet browser in which the cookie was stored. This enables the websites and servers visited to distinguish the data subject's browser from other browsers that contain different cookies. A specific Internet browser can be identified by its unique cookie ID.

By using cookies, Performanat GmbH can provide users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without cookie settings.

Using a cookie, we can optimise the information and offers on our website for the user's benefit. As mentioned earlier, cookies enable us to recognise users of our website. The purpose of this recognition is to make it easier for users to use our website. For example, a website that uses cookies does not require users to re-enter their login credentials each time they visit because the website stores them in a cookie on the user's computer. Another example is the cookie for a shopping basket in an online store. The online store remembers the items that a customer has placed in the virtual shopping cart via a cookie.

The data subject can prevent our website from setting cookies at any time by configuring the Internet browser they use, thereby permanently objecting to the setting of cookies. Furthermore, cookies that have already been set can be deleted at any time via an Internet browser or other software programs. This is possible in all common Internet browsers. If the data subject disables cookie settings in the Internet browser used, not all functions of our website may be fully usable.

4. Collection of general data and information

The website of Performanat GmbH collects a series of general data and information when a data subject or an automated system visits the website. This general data and information are stored in the server log files. The (1) browser types and versions used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system accesses our website (so-called referrer), (4) the sub-websites which are accessed via an accessing system on our website can be recorded, (5) the date and time of access to the website, (6) an internet protocol address (IP address), (7) the internet service provider of the accessing system and (8) other similar data and information used for security purposes in the event of attacks on our information technology systems.

When using this general information, Performanat GmbH does not draw any conclusions about the data subject. Rather, this information is needed to (1) deliver the content of our website correctly, (2) optimise the content of our website as well as its advertisement, (3) ensure the long-term viability of our information technology systems and website technology, and (4) provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for criminal prosecution in case of a cyber-attack. Therefore, Performanat GmbH statistically analyses anonymously collected data and information, with the aim of enhancing data protection and security for our enterprise and ensuring an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. Anonymous data from server log files is stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.

5. Registration on our website
The data subject has the option of registering on the controller's website by providing personal data. Which personal data is transmitted to the controller is determined by the registration input mask. The personal data entered by the data subject is collected and stored exclusively for the controller's internal use. The controller may arrange for the data to be passed on to one or more processors, such as a parcel service provider, who will also use the personal data exclusively for internal use attributable to the controller.

When the data subject registers on the controller's website, the IP address assigned by the data subject's Internet service provider (ISP), as well as the date and time of registration, is also stored. The storage of this data is necessary to prevent the misuse of our services and, if necessary, to enable the investigation of criminal offences. In this respect, storing this data is necessary to safeguard the controller. This data is not disclosed to third parties unless required by law or for criminal prosecution.

The registration of the data subject, with the voluntary provision of personal data, enables the controller to offer the data subject content or services that, due to the nature of the matter, can only be provided to registered users. Registered persons are free to change the personal data provided during registration at any time or to have it completely deleted from the controller's database.

The controller shall provide any data subject, upon request, with information at any time about which personal data relating to the data subject is stored. Furthermore, the controller shall rectify or erase personal data at the request or indication of the data subject, insofar as this does not conflict with any statutory retention obligations. All of the controller's employees are available to the data subject as points of contact in this context.

6. Contact possibility via the website

The website of the Performanat GmbH contains information that enables quick electronic contact with our enterprise, as well as direct communication with us, including a general address for electronic mail (e-mail). If a data subject contacts the controller by email or via a contact form, the personal data transmitted is automatically stored. Such personal data transmitted by a data subject to the controller on a voluntary basis is stored for the purposes of processing or contacting the data subject. This personal data is not shared with third parties.

7. Routine erasure and blocking of personal data

The controller shall process and store the personal data of the data subject only for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of storage, or for as long as this is permitted by the European legislator or other legislators in laws or regulations to which the controller is subject.

If the storage purpose no longer applies or if a storage period prescribed by the European legislator or another competent legislator expires, the personal data is routinely blocked or erased in accordance with the statutory provisions.

8. Rights of the data subject

    • a) Right to confirmation

      Each data subject shall have the right, as granted by the European legislator, to obtain from the controller confirmation as to whether personal data concerning him or her is being processed. If a data subject wishes to avail himself of this right of confirmation, he or she may, at any time, contact any employee of the controller.
    • b) Right of access

      Each data subject shall have the right, as granted by the European legislator, to obtain, free of charge, from the controller information about his or her personal data stored at any time, and a copy of this information. Furthermore, the European legislator has granted the data subject access to the following information
      • The purposes of the processing
      • The categories of personal data being processed
      • The recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed, in particular, recipients in third countries or international organisations
      • Where possible, the envisaged period for which the personal data will be stored, or, if not possible,
      • The criteria used to determine that period
      • The existence of the right to request from the controller rectification or erasure of personal data or restriction of processing of personal data concerning the data subject, or to object to such processing
      • The existence of the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
      • Where the personal data is not collected from the data subject:
      • All available information on the origin of the data
      • The existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, in accordance with Article 22 (1) and (4) GDPR and - at least in these cases - meaningful information on the logic involved and the scope and intended effects of such processing for the data subject

      Furthermore, the data subject has the right of access to information on whether personal data has been transferred to a third country or to an international organisation. If this is the case, the data subject also has the right to be informed of the appropriate safeguards relating to the transfer.

      If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of access, he or she may at any time contact any employee of the controller.


    • c) Right to rectification

      Any person affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by European legislation, to demand the immediate correction of incorrect personal data concerning them. Taking into account the purposes of the processing, the data subject shall also have the right to have incomplete personal data completed, including by means of providing a supplementary statement.

      If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to rectification, he or she may, at any time, contact any employee of the controller.


    • d) Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)

      Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller the erasure of personal data concerning him or her without undue delay, and the controller shall have the obligation to erase personal data without undue delay where one of the following grounds applies, as long as the processing is not necessary:
      • The personal data are no longer necessary in relation to the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed.
      • The data subject withdraws consent on which the processing is based according to point (a) of Article 6(1) of the GDPR, or point (a) of Article 9(2) of the GDPR, and where there is no other legal ground for the processing.
      • The data subject objects to the processing in accordance with Article 21(1) of the GDPR, and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or the data subject objects to the processing in accordance with Article 21(2) of the GDPR.
      • The personal data has been unlawfully processed.
      • The erasure of personal data is necessary to comply with a legal obligation under Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject.
    • The personal data have been collected in relation to the offer of information society services referred to in Article 8(1) of the GDPR.
      If one of the aforementioned reasons applies and a data subject wishes to request the erasure of personal data stored by Performanat GmbH, he or she may at any time contact any employee of the controller. An employee of Performanat GmbH shall promptly ensure that the erasure request is complied with immediately.

      If the personal data has been made public by Performanat GmbH and our company, as the controller, is obliged under Article 17(1) of the GDPR to erase it, we shall no longer process it. 1 GDPR, Performanat GmbH shall take appropriate measures, including technical measures, taking into account the available technology and the implementation costs, to inform other persons responsible for data processing who process the published personal data, that the person concerned has requested the deletion of all links to this personal data or of copies or replications of this personal data from these other persons responsible for data processing, insofar as the processing is not necessary. An employee of Performanat GmbH will arrange the necessary measures on a case-by-case basis.
    • e) Right to restriction of processing

      Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller restriction of processing where one of the following applies:
      • The data subject contests the accuracy of the personal data for a period that allows the controller to verify its accuracy.
      • The processing is unlawful, and the data subject opposes the erasure of the personal data and instead requests the restriction of its use.
      • The controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of processing, but the data subject requires it for the establishment, exercise, or defence of legal claims.
      • The data subject has objected to processing pursuant to Article 21(1) of the GDPR, pending verification of whether the controller's legitimate grounds override the data subject's.

      If one of the aforementioned conditions is met, and a data subject wishes to request the restriction of the processing of personal data stored by the Performanat GmbH, he or she may at any time contact any employee of the controller. The employee of Performanat GmbH will arrange the restriction of the processing.


    • f) Right to data portability

      Each data subject shall have the right, as granted by the European legislator, to receive the personal data concerning him or her that he or she has provided to a controller, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. They also have the right to transmit those data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to which the personal data have been provided, where the processing is based on consent pursuant to point (a) of Article 6(1) of the GDPR or point (a) of Article 9(2) of the GDPR or on a contract pursuant to point (b) of Article 6(1) of the GDPR and where the processing is based on Article 6(1) of the GDPR. 1 letter b GDPR and the processing is carried out by automated means, unless the processing 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.

      Furthermore, in exercising his or her right to data portability pursuant to Art. 20 para. 1 GDPR, the data subject shall have the right to have the personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible and when doing so does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.

      To assert the right to data portability, the data subject may at any time contact any employee of Performanat GmbH.


    • g) Right to object

      Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator to object, on grounds relating to his or her particular situation, at any time, to the processing of personal data concerning him or her, which is based on point (e) or (f) of Article 6(1) of the GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions.

      Performanat GmbH shall no longer process the personal data in the event of an objection, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that override the interests, rights, and freedoms of the data subject, or for the establishment, exercise, or defence of legal claims.

      If the Performanat GmbH processes personal data for direct marketing purposes, the data subject shall have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning him or her for such marketing. This also applies to profiling insofar as it is associated with such direct advertising. If the data subject objects to the processing by Performanat GmbH for direct marketing purposes, Performanat GmbH will no longer process the personal data for these purposes.

      In addition, the data subject has the right, on grounds relating to his or her particular situation, to object to the processing of personal data concerning him or her by the Performanat GmbH for scientific or historical research purposes, or for statistical purposes pursuant to Article 89(1) of the GDPR. 89(1) of the GDPR, unless the processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out for reasons of public interest.

      To exercise the right to object, the data subject may contact any employee of Performanat GmbH. The data subject is also free, in the context of the use of information society services, and notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, to exercise his or her right to object by automated means using technical specifications.


    • h) Automated decisions in individual cases, including profiling

      Any person affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning him or her or similarly significantly affects him or her, if the decision (1) is not necessary for entering into, or performance of, a contract between the data subject and the controller, or (2) is authorized by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject and which also lays down suitable measures to safeguard the data subject's rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, or (3) is based on the data subject's explicit consent.

      If the decision (1) is necessary for entering into, or the performance of, a contract between the data subject and a data controller, or (2) it is based on the data subject's explicit consent, the Performanat GmbH shall implement suitable measures to safeguard the data subject's rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, at least the right to obtain human intervention on the part of the controller, to express his or her point of view and contest the decision.

      If the data subject wishes to exercise their rights regarding automated individual decision-making, they may at any time contact any employee of the controller.


    • i) Right to withdraw data protection consent

      Each data subject shall have the right, as granted by the European legislator, to withdraw his or her consent to the processing of his or her personal data at any time.

      If the data subject wishes to exercise the right to withdraw consent, he or she may at any time contact any employee of the controller.

9. Data protection for applications and in the application process
The controller collects and processes applicants' personal data to handle the application process. Processing may also be carried out electronically. This is particularly the case if an applicant submits the relevant application documents to the controller electronically, for example, by e-mail or via a web form on the website. If the controller concludes an employment contract with an applicant, the transmitted data will be stored to process the employment relationship in compliance with the statutory provisions. If the controller does not conclude an employment contract with the applicant, the application documents will be automatically deleted two months after notification of the rejection decision, provided that no other legitimate interests of the controller prevent deletion. Other legitimate interests in this sense include, for example, the burden of proof in proceedings under the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).

10. data protection provisions about the application and use of Google Analytics (with anonymisation function)

The controller has integrated the Google Analytics component (with an anonymisation function) on this website. Google Analytics is a web analysis service. Web analytics is the collection, analysis, and evaluation of data on the behaviour of website visitors. Among other things, a web analysis service collects data on the website from which a data subject came (the so-called referrer), which subpages were accessed, and how often and for how long each subpage was viewed. Web analysis is mainly used to optimise a website and for the cost-benefit analysis of Internet advertising.

The operating company of the Google Analytics component is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.

The data controller uses the addition "_gat._anonymizeIp" for web analysis via Google Analytics. By means of this addition, the IP address of the person concerned's Internet connection is shortened and anonymised by Google if access to our Internet pages is from a member state of the European Union or from another state party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area.

The purpose of the Google Analytics component is to analyse visitor flow on our website. Google uses the data and information obtained, among other things, to evaluate our website's usage, compile online reports for us showing website activity, and provide other services related to our website's use.

Google Analytics places a cookie on the data subject's IT system. What cookies are has already been explained above. By setting the cookie, Google is enabled to analyse how we use our website. Each time one of the individual pages of this website is accessed, which is operated by the controller and on which a Google Analytics component has been integrated, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted by the respective Google Analytics component to transmit data to Google for the purpose of online analysis. During this technical procedure, Google obtains personal information, such as the data subject's IP address, which enables Google, inter alia, to understand the origin of visitors and clicks and subsequently to create commission settlements.

The cookie is used to store personal information, such as the access time, the location from which access was made and the frequency of visits to our website by the data subject. Each time our website is visited, this personal data, including the IP address of the Internet connection used by the data subject, is transmitted to Google in the United States of America. This personal data is stored by Google in the United States of America. Google may share this personal data collected through the technical process with third parties.

The data subject may, as stated above, prevent the setting of cookies on our website at any time by adjusting the web browser used, thereby permanently preventing the setting of cookies. Such a setting of the Internet browser used would also prevent Google from placing a cookie on the data subject's IT system. In addition, a cookie already set by Google Analytics can be deleted at any time via the Internet browser or other software programs.

Furthermore, the data subject has the option to object to and prevent the collection of data generated by Google Analytics relating to the use of this website and its processing by Google. To do this, the data subject must download and install a browser add-on from the link. This browser add-on informs Google Analytics, via JavaScript, that no data or information about website visits may be transmitted to Google Analytics. Google considers the installation of the browser add-on objectionable. If the data subject's IT system is deleted, formatted, or reinstalled at a later date, the data subject must reinstall the browser add-on to deactivate Google Analytics. If the browser add-on is uninstalled or deactivated by the data subject or another person within their sphere of control, it can be reinstalled or reactivated.

Further information and applicable data protection provisions of Google may be found in Google's Privacy Policy & Terms of Use and in Google Analytics. Google Analytics is explained in more detail at this link.

11. Data protection provisions about the application and use of Google Remarketing

The controller has integrated Google Remarketing services on this website. Google Remarketing is a feature of Google AdWords that enables a company to display advertisements to Internet users who have previously visited its website. The integration of Google Remarketing, therefore, allows a company to create user-based advertising and, consequently, to display advertisements relevant to the Internet user's interests.

The operating company of the Google Remarketing services is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.

The purpose of Google Remarketing is to display interest-based advertising. Google Remarketing enables us to display advertisements via the Google advertising network or on other websites, tailored to the individual needs and interests of Internet users.

Google Remarketing places a cookie on the data subject's IT system. What cookies are has already been explained above. By setting the cookie, Google can recognise the visitor to our website when he or she subsequently visits websites that are also part of the Google advertising network. Each time a website that integrates the Google Remarketing service is accessed, the data subject's web browser automatically identifies itself to Google. As part of this technical process, Google receives information about personal data, such as the user's IP address or browsing behaviour, which Google uses, among other things, to display interest-relevant advertising.

Cookies are used to store personal information, such as the websites the data subject has visited. Each time our website is visited, personal data, including the IP address of the Internet connection used by the data subject, is transmitted to Google in the United States of America. This personal data is stored by Google in the United States of America. Google may share this personal data collected through the technical process with third parties.

The data subject may, as stated above, prevent the setting of cookies on our website at any time by adjusting the web browser used, thereby permanently preventing the setting of cookies. Such a setting of the Internet browser used would also prevent Google from placing a cookie on the data subject's IT system. In addition, a cookie already set by Google Analytics can be deleted at any time via the Internet browser or other software programs.

Furthermore, the data subject may object to Google's interest-based advertising. To do this, the data subject must open the link in each of the Internet browsers they use and make the desired settings there.

Further information and Google's applicable data protection provisions may be retrieved at this link.

12. Data protection provisions about the application and use of Google AdWords

The controller has integrated Google AdWords on this website. Google AdWords is an online advertising service that allows advertisers to place ads in Google's search engine results and across the Google advertising network. Google AdWords allows an advertiser to specify keywords in advance, which are used to display an ad in Google's search results only when a user searches for a keyword-related term. In the Google advertising network, ads are distributed across relevant websites using an automated algorithm that considers previously defined keywords.

The operating company of the Google AdWords services is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.

The purpose of Google AdWords is to advertise our website by displaying interest-relevant advertising on the websites of third-party companies and in the search engine results of the Google search engine, and by displaying third-party advertising on our website.

If a data subject visits our website via a Google ad, Google stores a so-called conversion cookie on the data subject's IT system. What cookies are has already been explained above. A conversion cookie becomes invalid after 30 days and is not used to identify the data subject. If the cookie has not yet expired, the conversion cookie is used to track whether certain sub-pages, such as the shopping cart from an online store system, have been accessed on our website. The conversion cookie enables both Google and us to track whether a data subject who has reached our website via an AdWords ad has generated sales, i.e. completed or cancelled a purchase.

The data collected by the conversion cookie is used by Google to compile visit statistics for our website. These visit statistics are, in turn, used by us to determine the total number of users who were referred to us via AdWords ads, i.e., to assess the success or failure of the respective AdWords ads and to optimise our AdWords ads for the future. Neither our company nor other Google AdWords advertisers receive information from Google that could be used to identify the data subject.

The conversion cookie is used to store personal information, such as the websites the data subject has visited. Each time our website is visited, personal data, including the IP address of the Internet connection used by the data subject, is transmitted to Google in the United States of America. This personal data is stored by Google in the United States of America. Google may share this personal data collected through the technical process with third parties.

The data subject may, as stated above, prevent the setting of cookies on our website at any time by adjusting the web browser used, thereby permanently preventing the setting of cookies. Such a browser setting would also prevent Google from placing a conversion cookie on the data subject's IT system. In addition, a cookie set by Google AdWords can be deleted at any time via a web browser or other software.

Furthermore, the data subject may object to Google's interest-based advertising. To do this, the data subject must open the link in each of the Internet browsers they use and make the desired settings there.

Further information and Google's applicable data protection provisions may be retrieved at this link.

13. Data protection provisions about the application and use of LinkedIn
On this website, the controller has integrated components of LinkedIn Corporation. LinkedIn is an Internet-based social network that enables users to connect with existing and new business contacts. Over 400 million registered people use LinkedIn in more than 200 countries. This makes LinkedIn currently the largest platform for business contacts and one of the most visited websites in the world.

The operating company of LinkedIn is LinkedIn Corporation, 2029 Stierlin Court, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. LinkedIn Ireland, Privacy Policy Issues, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland, is responsible for data protection matters outside the USA.

Each time you visit our website, which includes a LinkedIn component (LinkedIn plug-in), the data subject's browser downloads the corresponding representation of that component. Further information on the LinkedIn plug-ins is available at this link. As part of this technical process, LinkedIn receives information about which specific subpage of our website the data subject visits.

If the data subject is logged in to LinkedIn at the same time, LinkedIn detects, with every visit to our website and for the entire duration of their stay on our website, which specific sub-page the data subject visited. This information is collected by the LinkedIn component and assigned to the data subject's respective LinkedIn account. If the data subject clicks one of the LinkedIn buttons integrated into our website, LinkedIn associates this information with the data subject's personal LinkedIn account and stores it.

LinkedIn always receives information via the LinkedIn component, indicating that the data subject has visited our website when the data subject is logged in to LinkedIn at the same time as accessing our website; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the LinkedIn component. If the data subject does not want this information transmitted to LinkedIn, they can prevent it by logging out of their LinkedIn account before accessing our website.

LinkedIn offers the option to unsubscribe from e-mail and SMS messages, as well as to manage targeted ad settings. LinkedIn also uses partners such as Quantcast, Google Analytics, BlueKai, DoubleClick, Nielsen, Comscore, Eloqua and Lotame, which may set cookies. Such cookies can be rejected here. LinkedIn's applicable data protection provisions are available at this link. LinkedIn's cookie policy is available here

14. Data protection provisions about the application and use of Xing
The controller has integrated Xing components on this website. Xing is an Internet-based social network that enables users to connect with existing business contacts and make new ones. Individual users can create a personal profile for themselves on Xing. Companies can, for example, create company profiles or publish job offers on Xing.

The operating company of Xing is XING SE, Dammtorstraße 30, 20354 Hamburg, Germany.

Each time one of the individual pages of this website is accessed, which is operated by the data controller and on which a Xing component (Xing plug-in) has been integrated, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the person concerned is automatically prompted by the respective Xing component to download a representation of the corresponding Xing component from Xing. Further information about the Xing plug-ins is available at https://dev.xing.com/plugins. As part of this technical process, Xing receives information about which specific subpage of our website the data subject visits.

If the data subject is logged in to Xing at the same time, Xing recognises, with each visit to our website and throughout the duration of the respective stay, which specific subpage the data subject visits. This information is collected by the Xing component and assigned by Xing to the respective Xing account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks one of the Xing buttons integrated on our website, for example, the "Share" button, Xing associates this information with the data subject's personal Xing user account and stores it.

Xing always receives information via the Xing component that the data subject has visited our website if the data subject is logged in to Xing at the same time as accessing our website; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Xing component. If such transmission of this information to Xing is not desirable for the data subject, the delivery may be prevented by logging out of their Xing account before a call to our website is made.

The data protection provisions published by Xing, available here, provide information on how Xing collects, processes, and uses personal data. Xing has also published data protection information for the XING share button at the following link: https://www.xing.com/app/share?op=data_protection.

15. Payment method: Data protection provisions about Klarna as a payment method

The controller has integrated Klarna components on this website. Klarna is an online payment service provider that enables purchases on account or flexible instalment payments. Klarna also offers other services, such as buyer protection and identity and credit checks.

Klarna's operating company is Klarna Bank AB, Sveavägen 46, 111 34 Stockholm, Sweden.

If the data subject selects either "purchase on account" or "instalment purchase" as a payment option during the ordering process in our online store, the data subject's data is automatically transmitted to Klarna. By selecting one of these payment options, the data subject consents to the transfer of personal data required to process the invoice or instalment purchase, or to conduct identity and credit checks.

The personal data transmitted to Klarna usually includes first name, last name, address, date of birth, gender, email address, IP address, telephone number, cell phone number, and other data necessary for processing an invoice or instalment purchase. Personal data relating to the respective order is also required to process the purchase contract. In particular, there may be a mutual exchange of payment information, such as bank details, card number, expiry date and CVC code, number of items, item number, data on goods and services, prices and tax charges, information on previous purchasing behaviour, or other information on the financial situation of the person concerned.

The purpose of transmitting the data is, in particular, identity verification, payment administration and fraud prevention. The controller will transfer personal data to Klarna, in particular, if there is a legitimate interest in doing so. The personal data exchanged between Klarna and the controller will be transmitted by Klarna to credit reference agencies. The purpose of this transfer is to check identity and creditworthiness.

Klarna also passes on personal data to affiliated companies (Klarna Group) and service providers or subcontractors, insofar as this is necessary to fulfil contractual obligations or to process the data on behalf of Klarna.

Klarna collects and uses data and information about the data subject's previous payment behaviour, as well as probability values for their future behaviour (so-called scoring), to decide whether to establish, execute, or terminate a contractual relationship. The scoring is calculated using scientifically recognised mathematical and statistical procedures.

The data subject may revoke their consent to Klarna's processing of their personal data at any time. A revocation does not affect personal data that must be processed, used or transmitted for (contractual) payment processing.

Klarna's applicable data protection provisions are available at this link.

16. Payment method: Data protection provisions about PayPal as a payment method
The controller has integrated PayPal components on this website. PayPal is an online payment service provider. Payments are processed via so-called PayPal accounts, which are virtual private or business accounts. PayPal also offers the option to process credit card payments for users who do not have a PayPal account. A PayPal account is managed via an email address, which is why there is no classic account number. PayPal enables users to initiate online payments to third parties or receive payments. PayPal also assumes trustee functions and offers buyer protection services.

PayPal's European operating company is PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A., 22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg.

If the data subject selects "PayPal" as the payment option during the ordering process in our online store, their data is automatically transmitted to PayPal. By selecting this payment option, the data subject consents to the transfer of personal data required for payment processing.

The personal data transmitted to PayPal usually includes first name, last name, address, email address, IP address, telephone number, cell phone number, or other data required for payment processing. Personal data necessary for processing the purchase contract is also related to the respective order.

The purpose of transmitting the data is payment processing and fraud prevention. The controller will transmit personal data to PayPal, in particular, when there is a legitimate interest in doing so. The personal data exchanged between PayPal and the controller may be transmitted by PayPal to credit reference agencies. The purpose of this transmission is to check identity and creditworthiness.

PayPal may disclose personal data to affiliated companies, service providers, or subcontractors if necessary to fulfil contractual obligations or to process the data on PayPal's behalf.

The data subject may withdraw consent to the processing of personal data by PayPal at any time. A revocation does not affect personal data that must be processed, used or transmitted for (contractual) payment processing.

PayPal's applicable data protection provisions are available here.

17. Payment method: Data protection provisions about Sofortüberweisung as a payment method
On this website, the controller has integrated Sofortüberweisung components. Sofortüberweisung is a payment service that enables cashless payment for products and services on the Internet. Sofortüberweisung is a payment method in which the online retailer immediately receives payment confirmation. This enables a merchant to deliver goods, services, or downloads to the customer immediately after the order is placed.

The operating company of Sofortüberweisung is Klarna Bank AB, Sveavägen 46, 111 34 Stockholm, Sweden.

If the data subject selects "Sofortüberweisung" as the payment option during the ordering process in our online store, the data subject's data is automatically transmitted to Sofortüberweisung. By selecting this payment option, the data subject consents to the transfer of personal data required for payment processing.

In the case of purchase processing via Sofortüberweisung, the buyer transmits the PIN and TAN to Sofort GmbH. Sofortüberweisung then initiates a transfer to the online merchant after a technical check of the account balance and retrieval of additional data to verify account coverage. The online merchant is then automatically notified that the financial transaction has been carried out.

The personal data exchanged with Sofortüberweisung is first name, surname, address, email address, IP address, telephone number, cell phone number or other data required for payment processing. The purpose of transmitting the data is to process payments and prevent fraud. The controller will also transmit other personal data to Sofortüberweisung if there is a legitimate interest in the transmission. The personal data exchanged between Sofortüberweisung and the controller may be transmitted by Sofortüberweisung to credit reference agencies. The purpose of this transfer is to check identity and creditworthiness.

Sofortüberweisung may disclose personal data to affiliated companies, service providers, or subcontractors if necessary to fulfil contractual obligations or to process the data on behalf of the controller.

The data subject may revoke their consent to the processing of personal data at any time with Sofortüberweisung. A revocation does not affect personal data that must be processed, used or transmitted for (contractual) payment processing.

The applicable data protection provisions of Sofortüberweisung can be accessed here.

18 Legal basis of the processing
Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR serves as the legal basis for our company's processing operations for which we obtain consent for a specific processing purpose. If the processing of personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, as is the case, for example, with processing operations necessary for the supply of goods or the provision of any other service or consideration, the processing is based on Art. 6 I lit. b GDPR. The same applies to processing operations necessary to carry out pre-contractual measures, for example, in response to inquiries about our products or services. If our company is subject to a legal obligation which requires the processing of personal data, such as for the fulfilment of tax obligations, the processing is based on Art. 6 I lit. c GDPR. In rare cases, processing personal data may be necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person. This would be the case, for example, if a visitor were injured at our company and their name, age, health insurance details, or other vital information had to be shared with a doctor, hospital, or other third party. The processing would then be based on Art. 6 I lit. d GDPR.

Ultimately, processing operations could be based on Art. 6 I lit. f GDPR. This legal basis is used for processing operations which are not covered by any of the abovementioned legal grounds, if processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by our company or by a third party, except where such interests are overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject which require protection of personal data. We are permitted to carry out such processing operations in particular because they have been specifically mentioned by the European legislator. In this respect, it took the view that a legitimate interest could be presumed if the data subject is a customer of the controller (Recital 47, Sentence 2, GDPR).

19 Legitimate interests in the processing pursued by the controller or a third party
Where the processing of personal data is based on Article 6 (1) (c). Under the GDPR, our legitimate interest is to carry out our business in the best interests of all our employees and shareholders.

20. Duration for which the personal data is stored
The criterion for the duration of personal data storage is the applicable statutory retention period. Once this period has expired, the corresponding data is routinely deleted, provided it is no longer required for the fulfilment or initiation of a contract.

21. Legal or contractual provisions for the provision of personal data; necessity for the conclusion of the contract; obligation of the data subject to provide the personal data; possible consequences of failure to provide

We inform you that the provision of personal data is partly required by law (e.g., tax regulations) and may also result from contractual provisions (e.g., information on the contractual partner).

Sometimes it may be necessary to conclude a contract with a data subject, under which the data subject provides us with personal data that we must subsequently process. For example, the data subject is obliged to provide us with personal data if our company concludes a contract with them. Failure to provide the personal data would mean that the contract with the data subject could not be concluded.

Before providing personal data, the data subject must contact one of our employees. Our employee will inform the data subject, on a case-by-case basis, whether the provision of personal data is required by law or contract, whether it is necessary for the conclusion of the contract, whether there is an obligation to provide the personal data, and what the consequences would be if the personal data were not provided.

22. Existence of automated decision-making

As a responsible company, we do not use automated decision-making or profiling.

This Privacy Policy has been generated by the Privacy Policy Generator of the DGD - Your External DPO that was developed in cooperation with German Lawyers from WILDE BEUGER SOLMECKE, Cologne.