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Privacy Policy

Lovely to see your interest in our fineprint. Data protection is of a particularly high priority for the management of the everstox GmbH (‘everstox’). Here’s our overview of our Privacy Policy. If you just lost your way, don’t worry, just click the logo.

Table of contents

  1. Identity and contact details of the data controller
  2. Contact details of the data protection officer
  3. General information on data processing
  4. Rights of the data subject
  5. Provision of website and creation of log files
  6. Use of cookies
  7. Newsletter
  8. Contact form
  9. Corporate web profiles on social networks
  10. Use of corporate profiles in professionally oriented networks
  11. Hosting
  12. Registration
  13. Content delivery networks
  14. Usage of Plugins

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I. Identity and contact details of the data controller

The data controller responsible in accordance with the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union and other data protection regulations is:

everstox GmbH
Ganghoferstraße 68b
80339
Germany
+49 173 599 6258
contact@everstox.com
https://everstox.com/

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II. Contact details of the data protection officer

The designated data protection officer is:

DataCo GmbH
Dachauer Str. 65
80335 Munich
Germany
+49 89 7400 45840
www.dataguard.de

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III. General information on data processing

1. Scope of processing personal data

In general, we only process the personal data of our users to the extent necessary to provide a functioning website with our content and services. The regular processing of personal data only takes place with the consent of the user. Exceptions include cases where prior consent cannot be technically obtained and where the processing of the data is permitted by law.

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2. Legal basis for data processing

Where consent is appropriate for processing personal data, Art. 6 (1) (1) (a) GDPR serves as the legal basis to obtain the consent of the data subject for the processing of their data.
As for the processing of personal data required for the performance of a contract of which the data subject is party, Art. 6 (1) (1) (b) GDPR serves as the legal basis. This also applies to processing operations required to carry out pre-contractual activities.
When it is necessary to process personal data in order to fulfil a legal obligation to which our company is subject, Art. 6 (1) (1) (c) GDPR serves as the legal basis.
If vital interests of the data subject or another natural person require the processing of personal data, Art. 6 (1) (1) (d) GDPR serves as the legal basis.
If the processing of data is necessary to safeguard the legitimate interests of our company or that of a third party, and the fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject do not outweigh the interest of the former, Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR will serve as the legal basis for the processing of data.

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3. Data removal and storage duration

The personal data of the data subject will be erased or restricted as soon as the purpose of its storage has been accomplished. Additional storage may occur if this is provided for by the European or national legislator within the EU regulations, law, or other relevant regulations to which the data controller is subject. Restriction or erasure of the data also takes place when the storage period stipulated by the aforementioned standards expires, unless there is a need to prolong the storage of the data for the purpose of concluding or fulfiling the respective contract.

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IV. Rights of the data subject

When your personal data is processed, you are a data subject within the meaning of the GDPR and have the following rights:

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1. Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)

You may request the data controller to confirm whether your personal data is processed by them. If such processing occurs, you can request the following information from the data controller:

  • Purposes of processing
  • Categories of personal data being processed.
  • Recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed.
  • Planned storage period or the criteria for determining this period
  • The existence of the rights of rectification, erasure or restriction or opposition.
  • The existence of the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
  • If applicable, origin of the data (if collected from a third party).
  • If applicable, existence of automated decision-making including profiling with meaningful information about the logic involved, the scope and the effects to be expected.
  • If applicable, transfer of personal data to a third country or international organization.

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2. Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)

You have a right to rectification and/or modification of the data, if your processed personal data is incorrect or incomplete. The data controller must correct the data without delay

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3. Right to the restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

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

  • If you challenge the accuracy of your personal data for a period that enables the data controller to verify the accuracy of your personal data.
  • The processing is unlawful, and you oppose the erasure of the personal data and instead request the restriction of their use instead.
  • The data controller or its representative no longer need the personal data for the purpose of processing, but you need it to assert, exercise or defend legal claims; or
  • If you have objected to the processing pursuant and it is not yet certain whether the legitimate interests of the data controller override your interests.

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4. Right to erasure (“Right to be forgotten”) (Art. 17 GDPR)

If you request from the data controller to delete your personal data without undue delay, they are required to do so immediately if one of the following applies:

  • Personal data concerning you is no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or processed.
  • You withdraw your consent on which the processing is based pursuant to and where there is no other legal basis for processing the data.
  • You object to the processing of the data and there are no longer overriding legitimate grounds for processing, or you object pursuant to Art. 21 (2) GDPR.
  • Your personal data has been processed unlawfully.
  • The personal data must be deleted to comply with a legal obligation in Union law or Member State law to which the data controller is subject.
  • Your personal data was collected in relation to information society services offered pursuant to Art. 8 (1) GDPR.

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

  • to exercise the right to freedom of speech and information;
  • to fulfil a legal obligation required by the law of the Union or Member States to which the data controller is subject, or to perform a task of public interest or in the exercise of public authority delegated to the representative.
  • for reasons of public interest in the field of public health.
  • for archival purposes of public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes.
  • to enforce, exercise or defend legal claims.

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6. Right to data portability

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

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7. Right to object

For reasons that arise from your particular situation, you have, at any time, the right to object to the processing of your personal data pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (1) (e) or 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions.
If the personal data relating to you are processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data in regard to such advertising; this also applies to profiling associated with direct marketing.

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10. Right to complain to a supervisory authority

Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you consider that the processing of personal data concerning you infringes the GDPR. The supervisory authority to which the complaint has been lodged shall inform the complainant of the status and outcome of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy under Art. 78 GDPR. A list, of the locally competent supervisory authorities in Germany can be found on the website of the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection at the following link: https://www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Service/Anschriften/Laender/Laender-node.html

You have the right to lodge a complaint about the processing of your personal data with a data protection supervisory authority. Austrian Data Protection Authority Barichgasse 40-42 1030 Vienna Phone: +43 1 52 152-0 E-mail: dsb@dsb.gv.at

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V. Provision of website and creation of log files

1. Description and scope of data processing

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

The following data is collected:

  • Browser type and version used
  • The user’s operating system
  • The user’s internet service provider
  • The IP address of the user
  • Date and time of access
  • Web pages from which the user’s system accessed our website

This data is stored in the log files of our system. This data is not stored together with other personal data of the user.

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2. Purpose of data processing

The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary for the delivery of the website to the computer of the user. For this purpose, the user’s IP address must be kept for the duration of the session.
The storage in logfiles is done to ensure the functionality of the website. The data is also used to optimize the website and to ensure the security of our IT systems. An analysis of the data for marketing purposes does not take place.

For the aforementioned purposes, our legitimate interest lies in the processing of data in compliance with Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR.

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3. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and logfiles is Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR.

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4. Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose of its collection. The session is complete when the collection of data for the provision of the website is accomplished.
If the data is stored in log files, this is the case after seven days at the latest. Storage beyond this is possible. In this case, the IP addresses of the users are deleted or alienated so that an assignment of the calling client is not possible.

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5. Objection and removal

The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of the data in log files is absolutely necessary for the operation of the website. The user can object to this. Whether the objection is successful is to be determined within the framework of a balancing of interests.

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VI. Use of cookies

1. Description and scope of data processing

Cookies are set when you visit our website. Cookies are files that are stored in the Internet browser or by the Internet browser on the user’s computer system. This storage of information on the user’s terminal device can be done using unique identifiers (UID), which allows us to identify or associate it with a natural person.

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

The following data is stored and transmitted in the cookies:

  • Language settings

We also use cookies on our website, which enable us to analyse the browsing behaviour of our users.

As a result, the following data will be transmitted:

  • Frequency of page views
  • Use of website functionalities

The user data collected in this manner is pseudonymised by technical measures. It is therefore not possible to assign the data to the user accessing the site. The data is not stored together with other personal data of the users.

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2. Purpose of data processing

The purpose of using technical cookies is to simplify the use of websites for users. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. These require that the browser is recognized even after a page change.

We need cookies for the following purposes:

  • Applying language settings

The user data collected by technical cookies are not used to create user profiles. The analysis cookies are used for the purpose of improving the quality of our website and its content. Through the analysis cookies, we learn how the website is used and thus can constantly optimize our offer.

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Marketing

3. Legal basis for data processing

The regulations of the Telecommunications-Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG) are relevant for the storage of information in the end user’s terminal equipment and/or access to information already stored in the end user’s terminal equipment. If the setting and reading of cookies is technically necessary, this is done to ensure the functionality of our website. In this case, the storage of and access to cookies on your terminal equipment is carried out on the basis of § 25 (2) (2) TTDSG. This storage of and access to the information in your terminal equipment serves to facilitate your use of our website and to be able to offer you our services as you have requested. Some functions of our website also do not work without the use of these cookies and could therefore not be offered. The cookies are generally deleted after the session ends (e.g. logging out or closing the browser) or after the expiry of a specified duration. Information on different storage periods for cookies can be found in the following sections of this data protection declaration.
As far as cookies are set that are not technically necessary, this is done on the basis of your expressed consent, which you can provide via the cookie banner. The basis for storing and accessing information in this case is § 25 (1) TTDSG in conjunction with. Art. 6 (1) (1) (a), Art. 7 GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future or subsequently grant it again by configuring your settings for cookies accordingly. Alternatively, you can prevent the storage of cookies by making the appropriate settings in your browser software. Please note that the browser settings you make only affect the browser you are using. If personal data is processed following the storage of and access to the information on your terminal equipment, the provisions of the GDPR are relevant. Information on this can be found in the following sections of this privacy policy.

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4. Possibility of objection and removal

The user has the possibility to withdraw his consent to the processing of personal data at any time.

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VII. Newsletter

1. Description and scope of data processing

You can subscribe to a newsletter on our website free of charge. When subscribing for the newsletter, the data from the input mask is transmitted to us.

  • Email address
  • Last name
  • First name

No data will be passed on to third parties in connection with data processing for the dispatch of newsletters. The data will be used exclusively for sending the newsletter.

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2. Purpose of data processing

The user’s email address is collected to deliver the newsletter to the recipient.

Additional personal data as part of the registration process is collected to prevent misuse of the services or email address.

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3. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of data provided by the user after registration for the newsletter is Art. 6 (1) (1) (a) GDPR if the user has given his consent.

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4. Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. The user’s email address will therefore be stored as long as the newsletter subscription is active.
The other personal data collected during the registration process is generally deleted after a period of seven days.

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5. Objection and removal

The subscription for the newsletter can be cancelled by the data subject at any time. For this purpose, every newsletter contains an opt-out link.

Through this, it is also possible to withdraw the consent to the storage of personal data collected during the registration process.

  • Reach out to us and request the deletion of your data.

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VIII. Contact form

1. Description and scope of data processing

A Contact form is available on our website, which can be used for electronic contact. If a user makes use of this option, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and stored.

When sending the message the following data will also be stored:

  • Email address
  • Last name
  • First name
  • IP address of the user’s device
  • Date and time of contact
  • Further input data from contact form (s. contact form input fields)

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2. Purpose of data processing

The processing of the personal data from the input mask as well as if you contact us by mail serves us exclusively for the purpose of establishing contact.

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

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3. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted while sending an email is Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest is to provide you with the best possible response to the request you send to us via the contact form. If the purpose of the email contact is to conclude a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 (1) (1) (b) GDPR.

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4. Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which they were collected. For the personal data from the input mask of the Contact form and those sent by email, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation ends when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the facts in question have been conclusively clarified.

The additional personal data collected during the sending process will be deleted after a period of seven days at the latest.

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5. Objection and removal

If the user contacts us via the input mask in the contact form or via e-mail, the user can object to the storage of his or her personal data at any time.

  • Reach out to us and request the deletion of your data.

In this case, all personal data stored while establishing contact will be deleted.

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IX. Corporate web profiles on social networks

Use of corporate profiles on social networks

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Twitter:

Twitter International Company, One Cumberland Place, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, Ireland

On our company profile we provide information and offer Instagram users the possibility of communication. If you carry out an action on our Instagram company profile (e.g. comments, contributions, likes etc.), you may make personal data (e.g. clear name or photo of your user profile) public. However, as we generally or to a large extent have no influence on the processing of your personal data by Instagram, we cannot make any binding statements regarding the purpose and scope of the processing of your data.Our corporate profile in social networks is used for communication and information exchange with (potential) customers. We use the company’s profile for:

  • Products, Announcements and Advertising

Publications on the company profile can contain the following content:

  • Information about products
  • Information about services
  • Advertisement

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Customer contact

Every user is free to publish personal data.

As far as we process your personal data in order to evaluate your online behavior, to offer you sweepstakes or to conduct lead campaigns, this is done on the basis of your express declaration of consent, Art. 6 (1) (1) (a), Art. 7 GDPR. The legal basis for processing personal data for the purpose of communicating with customers and interested parties is Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR. Thereby, our legitimate interest is to answer your request optimally or to be able to provide the requested information. If the aim of contacting you is to conclude a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 (1) (1) (b) GDPR.

The data generated on the company profile are not stored in our own systems.

For the processing of your personal data in third countries, we have provided appropriate guarantees in form of standard data protection clauses pursuant to Art. 46 (2) (c) GDPR. We have concluded these standard data protection clauses with the above-mentioned social network providers. A copy of the standard data protection clauses can be requested from us.

You can object at any time to the processing of your personal data that we collect within the framework of your use of our Twitter corporate web profile and assert your rights as a data subject mentioned under IV. of this privacy policy. Please send us an informal email to contact@everstox.com.

For further information on the processing of your personal data by Twitter and the corresponding objection options, please click here:Twitter: https://twitter.com/de/privacy

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Facebook

I. Principles
1. Joint controllers of personal data

The purposes and means of processing personal data when visiting our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/everstox (“Facebook page”) are jointly determined by everstox GmbH, Ganghoferstr. 68b, 80339, Germany (“everstox GmbH”)

and Facebook Ireland Ltd. (“Facebook”) in accordance with Art. 26 of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This results from the fact that everstox GmbH, as the operator of the Facebook page, by setting up such a page, allows Facebook to place cookies on the computer or any other device of the person visiting the Facebook page (“Visitor”), regardless of whether the Visitor has a Facebook account or not.

Facebook assumes primary responsibility under the GDPR for the processing of Insights data and fulfils all obligations under the GDPR with regard to the processing of Insights data (including Articles 12 and 13 GDPR, Articles 15 to 22 GDPR and Articles 32 to 34 GDPR). In addition, Facebook makes the essentials of this Page Insights supplement available to the data subjects (the corresponding “Page Insights Controller Addendum” can be found here:
https://en-gb.facebook.com/legal/terms/page_controller_addendum).
Below you will find a description of how everstox GmbH and Facebook handle your personal data when you visit the Facebook page. However, since everstox GmbH generally or to a large extent has no influence on the data collected by Facebook and its processing by Facebook, we are currently unable to provide any conclusive information on the purpose and scope of the processing of your data by Facebook. However, we will monitor further developments in this regard and adapt this privacy policy accordingly if necessary.

We would like to point out that you use this Facebook page and its functions within your own responsibility. This applies in particular to the use of interactive functionalities (e.g. commenting, sharing, rating).

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2. Name and address of the joint controllers

a) The primary controller is:

Facebook
Facebook Ireland Ltd.
4 Grand Canal Square
Grand Canal Harbour
Dublin 2 Ireland

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b) The other controller is:

everstox GmbH
Ganghoferstr. 68b
80339 Munich
Germany
Tel.: +49 173 599 6258
Email: contact@everstox.com
Website: https://everstox.com/

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3. Contact possibilities of the data protection officer of the primary controller Facebook

You can contact the data protection officer of the primary controller Facebook under the following link:
https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/540977946302970

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4. Name and address of the data protection officer of the other controller

You can reach the data protection officer of the other controller everstox GmbH for 2.b) at:

DataCo GmbH
Dachauer Str. 65
80335 Munich
Germany
+49 89 7400 45840
www.dataguard.de

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5. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

If the consent of the data subject is obtained for the processing of personal data, Art. 6 (1) (1) (a) GDPR serves as the legal basis for the processing of personal data.
Art. 6 (1) (1) (b) GDPR serves as a legal basis for the processing of personal data required for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party. This also applies to processing operations required to carry out pre-contractual activities.
If the processing of personal data is necessary to fulfil a legal obligation to which everstox GmbH or Facebook is subject, Art. 6 (1) (1) (c) GDPR serves as the legal basis.

If vital interests of the data subject or another natural person require the processing of personal data, Art. 6 (1) (1) (d) GDPR serves as the legal basis.
If the processing is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of everstox GmbH, Facebook or a third party and if the interests, fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject do not outweigh the legitimate interest, Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR serves as the legal basis for the processing.

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6. Possibility of objection and removal

The visitor has the possibility to withdraw his consent to the processing of personal data at any time (see also rights of the data subjects). If the visitor contacts us by email, he can object to the storage of his personal data at any time.
The collection of data for the provision of the Facebook page and the storage of data in log files is mandatory for the operation of the Facebook page. Consequently, there is no possibility for the visitor to object.

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7. Rights of the data subject

If personal data is processed by you, you are the data subject within the meaning of the GDPR and you are entitled to the following rights regarding those responsible:

  • Right to information about your personal data stored at everstox GmbH or Facebook;
  • Right to correction, deletion or restriction of the processing of your personal data;
  • Right to object to a processing that serves the legitimate interest of everstox GmbH or Facebook, a public interest or profiling, unless everstox GmbH or Facebook can prove compelling legitimate reasons for the processing that outweigh your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves the assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims;
  • Right to data portability;
  • Right to complain to a supervisory authority;
  • Right to withdraw your consent to the collection, processing and use of your personal data at any time with effect for the future.
  • If you wish to make use of your rights, you can address your request to everstox GmbH as well as Facebook. For this you can use for example the contact possibilities listed above. If you contact us, we will forward your request to Facebook as far as questions regarding the processing of Insights data are concerned. Facebook will respond to enquiries in accordance with our obligations under the Page Insights Supplement.

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II. Processing of personal data by everstox GmbH
1. Purpose of the data processing

everstox GmbH maintains web profiles within social networks in order to communicate with interested parties and active users and to inform about our products, events and news.

When you access our Facebook page (regardless of whether you are logged into your Facebook account or not), your browser transmits certain technical data to the web server for which Facebook is responsible. Facebook also uses so-called “cookies”. Cookies are small text files that are stored in the memory of your device via your browser. Cookies set by Facebook are intended, among other things, to enable everstox GmbH, as the operator of the Facebook page, to obtain statistics for the purpose of controlling the marketing of our activities, which Facebook compiles on the basis of visits to this page.

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2. Description and scope of data processing

As the operator of the Facebook page, everstox GmbH can use the Facebook Page Insights function, which Facebook makes available to us free of charge as an indispensable part of the user relationship, to obtain anonymous statistical data regarding visitors to our Facebook page. This data is collected by using cookies set by Facebook, which each contain a unique user code and that are stored by Facebook on the visitor’s device. The user code that can be linked to the login information of those users that are registered on Facebook is collected and processed when they visit the Facebook Page.

In particular, the Facebook fan page operator may receive demographic information provided by Facebook about its target audience – and thus the processing of that information – including trends in age, gender, relationship status and professional situation, information about the lifestyle and interests of its target audience, and information about the purchases and online purchasing behaviour of visitors to its site, the categories of goods or services that interest them most, and geographic information that informs it of where to conduct special promotions or organize events and generally enables it to target its information offering as effectively as possible.
Although the visitor statistics compiled by Facebook are transmitted exclusively in anonymous form to everstox GmbH as the operator of the Facebook page, the compilation of these statistics is based on the previous survey – using cookies set by Facebook on the visitor’s device – and the processing of the personal data of these visitors for these statistical purposes. More information about Facebook Page Insights can be found at:

https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/information_about_page_insights_data
https://en-gb.facebook.com/help/pages/insights

It also provides information about the Facebook groups associated with our Facebook page. Due to the constant development of Facebook, the availability and processing of data is changing, so that we refer you for further details in this regard to the privacy policy provided by Facebook in the previous paragraph and subsequently under “PROCESSING PERSON-RELATED DATA BY FACEBOOK”.

We use this aggregated information to make our contributions and activities on our Facebook page more attractive to users. For example, we use the age and gender distributions for an adaptive customer approach and the preferred visiting times of the users to optimize the planning and timing of our postings. Information about the type of devices used by visitors helps us to adapt the contributions optically and creatively. In accordance with Facebook’s Terms of Use, which each user has agreed to when creating a Facebook profile, we may identify subscribers and fans of the site and view their profiles and other shared information from them.

In addition to this automatically collected anonymous data, we also process the data that you have voluntarily provided us with, e.g. comments on posts or contacts.

If you click on the link https://everstox.com/privacy-policy/ (you are currently on this page), which is on the Facebook fan page of everstox GmbH, you will be taken to a subpage of the everstox GmbH website. Personal data is also processed on this page. You can find the privacy policy applicable to the website here: https://everstox.com/privacy-policy/

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3. Data removal and storage duration

Personal data will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage no longer applies. Storage may also be necessary if provided for by European or national lawmakers in Union regulations, laws or other rules to which everstox GmbH is subject. The data shall also be deleted or the processing shalle be restricted if a storage period prescribed by the aforementioned standards expires, unless it is necessary for further storage of the data for the conclusion or performance of a contract.

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III. Processing of personal data by Facebook

How Facebook uses the data from visits to Facebook pages for its own purposes, to what extent activities on the Facebook page are assigned to individual users, how long Facebook stores this data and whether data from a visit to the Facebook page is passed on to third parties, is not conclusively and clearly stated by Facebook and is not fully known to us. However, we will monitor further developments in this regard and adapt this privacy policy accordingly if necessary. The following information is based on information publicly provided by Facebook regarding the processing of personal data when using Facebook products.

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1. Purpose of the data processing

Facebook processes visitors’ personal data according to its own specifications for the following purposes:

  • Deployment, personalisation and enhancement of Facebook products;
  • Provision of metrics, analysis and other Facebook services;
  • Promotion of protection, integrity and security;
  • Communication with Facebook users;
  • Research and innovation for social purposes.

For more information about Facebook’s data processing purposes, please see the Facebook privacy Policy:
https://en-gb.facebook.com/policy.php

Further information on Facebook’s legitimate interests with regard to the processing of personal data can be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/legal_bases

When you access our Facebook page (regardless of whether you are logged into your Facebook account or not), your browser transmits certain technical data to the web server for which Facebook is responsible. Facebook also uses “cookies”. Facebook uses cookies, among other things, to provide everstox GmbH as the operator of the Facebook page with statistics for the purpose of controlling the marketing of our activities. For more information about Facebook’s use of cookies, see the Facebook Cookie Policy: \n https://en-gb.facebook.com/policies/cookies/

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2. Description and scope of data processing

a) What type of information does Facebook process?

To provide Facebook products, it is necessary for Facebook to process information about visitors. The types of information that Facebook collects depends on how visitors use Facebook products. The following information can be processed by Facebook:

Anything generated and provided by visitors and others, such as information about how the visitor uses Facebook products, information about transactions done on Facebook products, or information about the people, pages, accounts, hashtags, and groups with which the visitor is connected.
Device information such as device properties, identifiers, network and connections, and cookie data.

Partner information that allows advertisers, app developers and publishers to send information to Facebook through the Facebook business tools they use, including social plugins (such as the “Like” button), Facebook login or Facebook pixel. These partners provide Facebook with information about the visitor’s activities outside Facebook.

In addition, Facebook uses cookies that are set on the visitor’s device when the Facebook page is accessed, regardless of whether the visitor is logged into his Facebook account or not. Facebook also processes the information stored in cookies when a person uses the Facebook services, services provided by other members of the Facebook corporate group, and services provided by other companies that use the Facebook services. In addition, other sites, such as Facebook partners and other third parties, may use cookies on Facebook Services to provide services to Facebook or companies advertising on Facebook. For more information about Facebook’s use of cookies, see the Facebook Cookie Policy:
https://en-gb.facebook.com/policies/cookies/

When you access a Facebook page, the IP address assigned to your device is transmitted to Facebook. According to Facebook, this IP address is anonymized (for “German” IP addresses) and deleted after 90 days. In addition, Facebook stores information about its users’ devices (e.g. as part of the “registration notification” function); Facebook may thus be able to assign IP addresses to individual users.

If you want to avoid this, you should log out of Facebook or deactivate the function “stay logged in”, delete the cookies on your device and close and restart your browser. Thus, information that Facebook can use to identifiy you is deleted. This allows you to use our Facebook page without revealing your Facebook account. When you access the interactive features of the page (like, comment, share, news, etc.), a Facebook login screen appears. After an eventual login, you will again be recognisable for Facebook as a specific user.
For information on how to manage or delete existing information about you, please visit the following Facebook Support pages:
https://en-gb.facebook.com/about/privacy

For more information about the type of information that Facebook processes, please see the Facebook Privacy Policy:
https://en-gb.facebook.com/about/privacy

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b) How is the information processed by Facebook shared with others?
Facebook works with third-party partners who help Facebook deliver and enhance its products or use Facebook business tools to grow business. Facebook may share information with the following third parties:

Partners who use Facebook analysis services;

  • Advertisers;
  • Partner for metrics;
  • Partners who offer goods and services in Facebook products;
  • Vendors and service providers;
  • Researchers and scientists;
  • Law enforcement authorities or legal inquiries.

For more information about the information that Facebook may share with third parties, please see the Facebook Privacy Policy:
https://en-gb.facebook.com/about/privacy

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c) How does Facebook process and transmit data as part of its global services?

Facebook shares information worldwide, both internally between Facebook companies and externally with its partners, as well as with those individuals or organisations with whom the visitor connects around the world and with whom the visitor shares something. Data may also be transferred to and processed in the USA or other third countries that do not have an adequate level of data protection. In this regard, Facebook uses standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission or relies on the European Commission’s adequacy decisions regarding certain countries.
For more information about Facebook data submissions, please see the Facebook privacy Policy:
https://en-gb.facebook.com/about/privacy

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3. Data removal and storage duration

Facebook stores data until it is no longer needed to provide its services and Facebook products, or until the user’s Facebook account is deleted, whichever comes first. This is a case-by-case determination and depends on such things as the nature of the data, why it is collected and processed, and the relevant legal or operational storage needs.

For more information about data erasure and retention times, please see the Facebook privacy Policy:
https://en-gb.facebook.com/about/privacy

For more information about how long cookies set by Facebook are stored, see the Facebook Cookie Policy: https://en-gb.facebook.com/policies/cookies/

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X. Use of corporate profiles in professionally oriented networks

1. Scope of data processing

We use corporate profiles on professionally oriented networks. We maintain a corporate presence on the following professionally oriented networks:

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LinkedIn:

LinkedIn, Unlimited Company Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland
On our site we provide information and offer users the possibility of communication.

The corporate profile is used for job applications, information, public relations, and active sourcing.

We do not have any information on the processing of your personal data by the companies jointly responsible for the corporate profile. Further information can be found in the privacy policy of:

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy

If you carry out an action on our company profile (e.g. comments, contributions, likes etc.), you may make personal data (e.g. clear name or photo of your user profile) public.

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2. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of personal data for the purpose of communication with customers and interested parties is Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest is to answer your request optimally or to be able to provide the requested information. If the aim of contacting you is to conclude a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 (1) (1) (b) GDPR.
3. Purpose of the data processing

Our corporate web profile serves to inform users about our services. Every user is free to publish personal data.
4. Duration of storage

We store your activities and personal data published via our corporate web profile until you withdraw your consent. In addition, we comply with the statutory retention periods.
5. Objection and removal

You can object at any time to the processing of your personal data which we collect within the scope of your use of our corporate web profile and assert your rights as a data subject mentioned under IV. of this privacy policy. Please send us an informal email to the email address stated in this privacy policy.
For the processing of your personal data in third countries, we have provided appropriate guarantees in form of standard data protection clauses pursuant to Art. 46 (2) (c) GDPR. We have concluded these standard data protection clauses with the above-mentioned social network providers. A copy of the standard data protection clauses can be requested from us.
You can find further information on objection and removal options here:
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy

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XI. Hosting

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

Our service provider is:

  • WPengine
    • The servers automatically collect and store information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits when you visit the website. The stored information is:
  • Browser type and version
  • Used operating system
  • Referrer URL
  • Hostname of the accessing computer
  • Time and date of the server request
  • IP address of the user’s device

This data will not be merged with other data sources. The data is collected on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically error-free presentation and optimization of his website – and server log files are therefore recorded.
The server of the website is geographically located in Germany.

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XII. Registration

1. Description and scope of data processing

We offer users the opportunity to register by providing personal data. The data is entered into an input mask and transmitted to us and stored. The data will not be passed on to third parties. The following data is collected as part of the registration process:

  • Email address
  • Last name
  • First name
  • Input fields of contact form

As part of the registration process, the user’s consent to the processing of this data is obtained.

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2. Purpose of data processing

Registration of the user is required for the provision of certain content and services on our website.

  • In order to get back to the user’s request

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3. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6 (1) (1) (a) GDPR if the user has given his consent.

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4. Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected.
This is the case for the data collected during the registration process if the registration is cancelled or modified on our website.

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5. Objection and removal

As a user you have the possibility to cancel the registration at any time. You can request a change to the data stored about you at any time.

  • Via Email request

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XIII. Content delivery networks

CloudFlare

1. Description and scope of data processing

On our website we use functions of the content delivery network CloudFlare of CloudFlare Germany GmbH, Rosental 7, 80331 Munich, Germany (Hereinafter referred to as CloudFlare). A Content Delivery Network (CDN) is a network of regionally distributed servers connected via the Internet to deliver content, especially large media files such as videos. CloudFlare offers web optimization and security services that we use to improve the load times of our website and to protect it from misuse. When you visit our website you will be connected to the servers of CloudFlare, e.g. to retrieve content. This allows personal data to be stored and evaluated in server log files, the user’s activity (e.g. which pages have been visited) and device and browser information (e.g. IP address and operating system). Further information on the collection and storage of data by CloudFlare can be found here: https://www.cloudflare.com/en-gb/privacypolicy/

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2. Purpose of data processing

The use of CloudFlare’s features serves to deliver and accelerate online applications and content.

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3. Legal basis for data processing

The data is collected on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically error-free presentation and optimization of his website -and the server log files are therefore recorded.

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4. Duration of storage

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

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5. Objection and removal

Information about objection and removal options regarding CloudFlare can be found at:
https://www.cloudflare.com/en-gb/privacypolicy/

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XIV. Usage of Plugins

We use plugins for various purposes. The plugins used are listed below:

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Use of Google Analytics

1. Scope of the processing of personal data

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA and the representative in the Union Google Ireland Ltd, Gordon House, Barrow Street, D04 E5W5, Dublin, Ireland (hereinafter: Google). Google Analytics examines, among other things, the origin of visitors, the time they spend on individual pages, and the use of search engines, thus allowing better monitoring of the success of advertising campaigns. Google sets a cookie on your computer. This allows personal data to be stored and evaluated, in particular the activity of the user (especially which pages have been visited and which elements have been clicked on), device and browser information (especially the IP address and operating system), data about the advertisements displayed (especially which advertisements were displayed and whether the user clicked on them) and also data from advertising partners (especially pseudonymized user IDs).

We use Google Analytics (Universal Analytics) to evaluate your use of our online presence, to compile reports on your activities and to use further Google services associated with the use of our online presence and internet usage.

We have requested the anonymization of IP addresses, which means that Google will shorten your IP address as promptly as technically possible. However, it cannot be ruled out that your data will be transmitted to the servers of Google LLC based in the USA.
On behalf of the operator of this online presence, Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the online presence, compiling reports on the activities of the online presence and providing other services relating to the use of the online presence and internet usage to the operator of the online presence.

More information on the processing of data by Google can be found here: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en-GB

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2. Purpose of data processing

The purpose of processing personal data is to specifically address a target group that has already expressed an initial interest by visiting the site.

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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) (1) (a) GDPR.

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4. Duration of storage

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

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5. Withdrawal option

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

You can prevent the collection as well as the processing of your personal data by Google by preventing the storage of third-party cookies on your computer, using the “Do Not Track” function of a supporting browser, disabling the execution of script code in your browser or installing a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser.

You can also prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the online presence (including your IP address) to Google and the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plugin available under the following link:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de

You can deactivate the use of your personal data by Google using the following link:
https://adssettings.google.de

For more information on objection and removal options vis-à-vis Google, see:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?gl=DE&hl=de

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6. Danger notice

Your personal data will also be transferred to the USA. There is no adequacy decision for the USA according to Art. 45 (3) GDPR. We would like to point out that data transfer without an adequacy decision entails certain risks, which we would like to inform you about below:
Intelligence services in the USA use certain online identifiers (such as the IP address or unique identification numbers) as a starting point for monitoring individuals. In particular, it cannot be ruled out that these intelligence services have already collected information about you, with the help of which the data transmitted here can be traced back to you.
Providers of electronic communications services headquartered in the U.S. are subject to monitoring by U.S. intelligence services pursuant to 50 U.S. Code § 1881a (“FISA 702”). Accordingly, providers of electronic communications services headquartered in the U.S. have an obligation to provide personally identifiable information to U.S. authorities pursuant to 50 U.S. Code § 1881a, with no possible recourse available to you. Even encryption of data at the electronic communications service provider’s data centers may not provide adequate protection because, with respect to imported data in its possession or custody or under its control, an electronic communications service provider has a direct obligation to provide access to or surrender such data. This obligation may explicitly extend to the cryptographic keys without which the data cannot be read.

The fact that this is not merely a “theoretical risk” is demonstrated by the ECJ ruling of July 16, 2020 (Case C 311/18, ,,Schrems-II”).
With Google, we have concluded guarantees in the form of standard data protection clauses pursuant to Art. 46 (2) lit. c DSGVO. A copy of the standard data protection clauses can be requested from us.

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Use of HubSpot

1. Scope of processing of personal data

We use functions of HubSpot Inc., 2nd Floor, 25 First Street, Cambridge, MA 02141, USA (Hereinafter referred to as HubSpot). This is an integrated software solution that covers various aspects of our online marketing. These include, among other things: Email marketing (newsletters and automated mailings, e.g. to provide downloads), social media publishing & reporting, reporting (especially traffic sources, access, etc. …), contact management (especially user segmentation & CRM), landing pages and contact forms. HubSpot sets a cookie on your computer. This allows personal data to be stored and evaluated, in particular the user’s activity (in particular which pages have been visited and which elements have been clicked on), device and browser information (in particular the IP address and the operating system), data on the advertisements displayed (in particular which advertisements have been displayed and whether the user has clicked on them) and also data on advertising partners (in particular pseudonymised user IDs).
Further information on the collection and storage of data by HubSpot can be found at:
https://legal.hubspot.com/privacy-policy

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2. Purpose of data processing

The use of the HubSpot Plug-In serves exclusively for the optimization of our marketing.

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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) (1) (a) GDPR.

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4. Duration of storage

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

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5. Possibility of revocation of consent and removal

You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The revocation of the consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent up to the revocation.

You can prevent HubSpot from collecting and processing your personal data by preventing the storage of cookies from 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.

You can find further information on objection and removal options against HubSpot at:
https://legal.hubspot.com/privacy-policy

You can also find further information on objection and removal options against HubSpot at:
https://legal.hubspot.com/privacy-policy

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Use of LinkedIn

1. Scope of processing of personal data

We use functions of the network LinkedIn. The provider is LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Irland (Hereafter referred to as LinkedIn). Each time you access one of our pages that contains LinkedIn functions, a connection is established to LinkedIn servers. LinkedIn will be informed that you have visited our website with your IP address. If you click the LinkedIn “Recommend” button and are logged into your LinkedIn account, LinkedIn will be able to associate your visit to our website with you and your user account. This allows personal data to be stored and evaluated, in particular the user’s activity (in particular which pages have been visited and which elements have been clicked on) and device and browser information (in particular the IP address and the operating system).
We would like to point out that, as the provider of the pages, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by LinkedIn.

For more information on LinkedIn’s collection and storage of data, please visit:
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy

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2. Purpose of data processing

The use of the LinkedIn Plugin serves the usability of our online presence.

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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) (1) (a) GDPR.

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4. Duration of storage

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

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5. Possibility of revocation of consent and removal

You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The revocation of the consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent up to the revocation.
You can prevent LinkedIn from collecting and processing your personal data by preventing the storage of third-party cookies 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. Furthermore, the transmission may be prevented by logging out of your LinkedIn account before accessing our website.

The following links will allow you to deactivate the use of your personal data by LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controlsy

For further information on the possibilities of objection to and removal from LinkedIn, please visit:
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy

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Use of Matomo

1. Scope of processing of personal data

We use the open source tracking tool Matomo (https://matomo.org/) to analyse the surfing behavior of our users. Matomo places a cookie on your computer. This allows personal data to be stored and evaluated, in particular the user’s activity (in particular which pages have been visited and which elements have been clicked on), device and browser information (in particular the IP address and the operating system), data on the advertisements displayed (in particular which advertisements have been displayed and whether the user has clicked on them) and also data on advertising partners (in particular pseudonymised user IDs).
The software is set so that the IP addresses are not stored completely, but 2 bytes of the IP address are masked for anonymization (e.g.: 192.168.xxx.xxx). In this way, it is no longer possible to assign the shortened IP address to the calling computer. The data is stored in our MySQL database, logs or report data are not sent to Matomo servers.

For more information about Matomo’s collection and storage of data, please visit:
https://matomo.org/privacy-policy/

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2. Purpose of data processing

The processing of users’ personal data enables us to analyse the surfing behaviour of our users. By evaluating the data collected, we are able to compile information on the use of the individual components of our online presence. This helps us to constantly improve our online presence and its user-friendliness.

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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) (1) (a) GDPR.

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4. Duration of storage

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

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5. Possibility of revocation of consent and removal

You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The revocation of the consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent up to the revocation.

You can prevent Matomo from collecting and processing your personal data by preventing the storage of cookies from 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 using 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 processing of your personal data by Matomo:
https://matomo.org/privacy-policy/

For more information on objection and removal options against Matomo please visit:
https://matomo.org/privacy-policy/

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Use of Google Tag Manager

1. Scope of processing of personal data

We use the Google Tag Manager (https://www.google.com/intl/de/tagmanager/) of Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA and its representative in the Union Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Barrow Street, D04 E5W5, Dublin, Ireland (Hereinafter referred to as Google). With Google Tag Manager, tags from Google and third-party services can be managed and bundled and embedded on an online presence. Tags are small code elements on an online presence that are used, among other things, to measure visitor numbers and behavior, capture the impact of online advertising and social channels, use remarketing and targeting, and test and optimize online presences. When a user visits the online presence, the current tag configuration is sent to the user’s browser. It contains statements about which tags are to be triggered. Google Tag Manager triggers other tags that may themselves collect data. You will find information on this in the passages on the use of the corresponding services in this data protection declaration. Google Tag Manager does not access this data.

For more information about the Google Tag Manager, please visit https://www.google.com/intl/de/tagmanager/faq.html and see Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en

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2. Purpose of data processing

The purpose of the processing of personal data lies in the collected and clear administration as well as an efficient integration of the services of third parties.

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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) (1) (a) GDPR.

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4. Duration of storage

Your personal information will be stored for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Advertising data in server logs is anonymized by Google’s own statements to delete parts of the IP address and cookie information after 9 and 18 months respectively.

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5. Possibility of revocation of consent and removal

You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The revocation of the consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent up to the revocation.

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. your IP address) to Google and to prevent the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available under the following link:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en

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?gl=EN&hl=en

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Use of Usercentrics

1. Scope of processing of personal data

We use the Consent Manament Platform Usercentrics of the Usercentrics GmbH, Rosental 4, 80331 Munich, Germany (hereinafter referred to as Usercentrics). Usercentrics enables us to obtain the consent of the user for data processing, to administer it and to document it in a legally compliant manner. The following data are processed:

  • Date and time of visit
  • Device information
  • Browser information
  • Anonymised IP address
  • Opt-in and Opt-out data

The data are processed geographically in the European Union.
Further information on the collection and storage of data by Usercentrics can be found here:
https://usercentrics.com/de/datenschutzerklaerung/

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2. Purpose of data processing

The processing of personal data serves to comply with the legal obligations of the GDPR and the BDSG.

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3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the purposes of data processing mentioned under 2.

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4. Duration of storage

Your personal information will be stored for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this privacy policy, until you revoke your consent to its storage, or as required by law.

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5. Possibility of objection and removal

You may prevent Usercentrics from collecting and processing your personal data by preventing the storage of third-party cookies on your computer, by using the “Do Not Track” feature of a supporting 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 more information about objection and removal options regarding Usercentrics, please visit:
https://usercentrics.com/privacy-policy/

This privacy policy has been created with the assistance of DataGuard.