We greatly appreciate your interest in our company. Data protection is of particular importance to the management of Uniiqo Minerals GmbH. The use of the Uniiqo Minerals GmbH website is generally possible without providing any personal data. However, if an individual would like to use specific services offered by our company through our website, the processing of personal data may be necessary. If the processing of personal data is required and there is no legal basis for such processing, we will generally seek the consent of the data subject.

The processing of personal data, such as the name, address, email address, or telephone number of an individual, is always carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and in compliance with country-specific data protection regulations applicable to Uniiqo Minerals GmbH. Through this privacy statement, our company aims to inform the public about the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process. Additionally, this privacy statement serves to educate data subjects about their rights.

Uniiqo Minerals GmbH, as the data controller, has implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure the most complete protection of personal data processed through this website. However, it is important to note that internet-based data transmissions may have inherent security vulnerabilities, and therefore, absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, individuals have the option to transmit personal data to us through alternative means, such as by phone.

1. Terms & Definitions

The privacy policy of Uniiqo Minerals GmbH is based on the terms used by the European legislator for the adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our privacy policy is intended to be easy to read and understandable for the public, as well as for our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would like to explain the terminology used in advance.

In this privacy policy, we use, among others, the following terms:

• a) Personal data

  Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person ("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

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

• c) Processing

  Processing is 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, organization, 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 with the aim of limiting their processing in the future.

• 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 analyze or predict aspects concerning that natural person's performance at work, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behavior, 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 organizational 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 which, 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

  Processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which 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; the processing of those data by those public authorities shall be in compliance with the applicable data protection rules according to the purposes of the processing.

• j) Third party

  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 authorized to process personal data.

• k) Consent

  Consent of the data subject 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.

2. Name and Address of the controller

Controller for the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), other data protection laws applicable in Member states of the European Union and other provisions related to data protection is:

Uniiqo Minerals GmbH
Lietzenburger Str. 65 A
10719 Berlin
Germany

Tel.: 03033941164
E-Mail: info@uniiqo.com
Website: https://uniiqo.com/

3. Cookies

The internet pages of Uniiqo Minerals GmbH use cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in a computer system via an Internet browser.

Many Internet sites and servers use cookies. Many cookies contain a so-called cookie ID. A cookie ID is a unique identifier of the cookie. It consists of a character string through which Internet pages and servers can be assigned to the specific Internet browser in which the cookie was stored. This allows visited Internet sites and servers to differentiate the individual browser of the d ata subject from other Internet browsers that contain other cookies. A specific Internet browser can be recognized and identified using the unique cookie ID.

Through the use of cookies, Uniiqo Minerals GmbH can provide the users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without the cookie setting.

By means of a cookie, the information and offers on our website can be optimized with the user in mind. Cookies allow us, as previously mentioned, to recognize our website users. The purpose of this recognition is to make it easier for users to utilize our website. The website user that uses cookies, e.g. does not have to enter access data each time the website is accessed, because this is taken over by the website, and the cookie is thus stored on the user's computer system. Another example is the cookie of a shopping cart in an online shop. The online store remembers the articles that a customer has placed in the virtual shopping cart via a cookie.

The data subject may, at any time, prevent the setting of cookies through our website by means of a corresponding setting of the Internet browser used, and may thus permanently deny the setting of cookies. Furthermore, already set cookies may be deleted at any time via an Internet browser or other software programs. This is possible in all popular Internet browsers. If the data subject deactivates the setting of cookies in the Internet browser used, not all functions of our website may be entirely usable.

4. Collection of general data and information

The website of Uniiqo Minerals GmbH collects a series of general data and information when a data subject or automated system calls up the website. This general data and information are stored in the server log files. Collected may be (1) the browser types and versions used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system reaches our website (so-called referrers), (4) the sub-websites, (5) the date and time of access to the Internet site, (6) an Internet protocol address (IP address), (7) the Internet service provider of the accessing system, and (8) any other similar data and information that may be used in the event of attacks on our information technology systems.

When using these general data and information, Uniiqo Minerals 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) optimize 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, Uniiqo Minerals GmbH analyzes anonymously collected data and information statistically, with the aim of increasing the data protection and data security of our enterprise, and to ensure an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data of the server log files are stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.

5. Subscription to our newsletter

On the website of Uniiqo Minerals GmbH, users are given the opportunity to subscribe to our company's newsletter. Which personal data are transmitted to the controller when the newsletter is ordered results from the input mask used for this purpose.

Uniiqo Minerals GmbH informs its customers and business partners regularly by means of a newsletter about company offers. The newsletter may only be received by the data subject if (1) the data subject has a valid e-mail address and (2) the data subject registers for the newsletter shipping. A confirmation e-mail will be sent to the e-mail address registered by a data subject for the first time for newsletter shipping, for legal reasons, in the double opt-in procedure. This confirmation e-mail is used to prove whether the owner of the e-mail address as the data subject is authorized to receive the newsletter.

During the registration for the newsletter, we also store the IP address of the computer system assigned by the Internet service provider (ISP) and used by the data subject at the time of the registration, as well as the date and time of the registration. The collection of this data is necessary in order to understand the (possible) misuse of the e-mail address of a data subject at a later date, and it therefore serves the aim of the legal protection of the controller.

The personal data collected as part of a registration for the newsletter will only be used to send our newsletter. In addition, subscribers to the newsletter may be informed by e-mail, as long as this is necessary for the operation of the newsletter service or a registration in question, as this could be the case in the event of modifications to the newsletter offer, or in the event of a change in technical circumstances. There will be no transfer of personal data collected by the newsletter service to third parties. The subscription to our newsletter may be terminated by the data subject at any time. The consent to the storage of personal data, which the data subject has given for shipping the newsletter, may be revoked at any time. For the purpose of revocation of consent, a corresponding link is found in each newsletter. It is also possible to unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time directly on the website of the controller, or to communicate this to the controller in a different way.

6. newsletter tracking

The newsletter of Uniiqo Minerals GmbH contains so-called tracking pixels. A tracking pixel is a miniature graphic embedded in such e-mails, which are sent in HTML format to enable log file recording and analysis. This allows a statistical analysis of the success or failure of online marketing campaigns. Based on the embedded tracking pixel, Uniiqo Minerals GmbH may see if and when an e-mail was opened by a data subject, and which links in the e-mail were called up by data subjects.

Such personal data collected in the tracking pixels contained in the newsletters are stored and analyzed by the controller in order to optimize the shipping of the newsletter, as well as to adapt the content of future newsletters even better to the interests of the data subject. These personal data will not be passed on to third parties. Data subjects are at any time entitled to revoke the respective separate declaration of consent issued by means of the double-opt-in procedure. After a revocation, these personal data will be deleted by the controller. Uniiqo Minerals GmbH automatically regards a withdrawal from the receipt of the newsletter as a revocation.

7. Contact possibility via the website

The website of Uniiqo Minerals GmbH contains information that enables a quick electronic contact to our enterprise, as well as direct communication with us, which also includes a general address of the so-called electronic mail (e-mail address). If a data subject contacts the controller by e-mail or via a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the data subject are automatically stored. Such personal data transmitted on a voluntary basis by a data subject to the data controller are stored for the purpose of processing or contacting the data subject. There is no transfer of this personal data to third parties.

8. Routine deletion and blocking of personal data

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

If the storage purpose is not applicable, or if a storage period prescribed by the European legislator or another competent legislator expires, the personal data are routinely blocked or erased in accordance with legal requirements.

9. Rights of the Data Subject

• a) Right to Confirmation

  Every data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to request confirmation from the data controller as to whether personal data concerning them is being processed. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of confirmation, they can contact an employee of the data controller at any time.

• b) Right to Information

  Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain free information from the data controller at any time regarding the personal data stored about them 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 has been or will be disclosed, especially in the case of recipients in third countries or international organizations

  • If possible, the planned duration for which the personal data will be stored, or if not possible, the criteria for determining this duration

  • The existence of the right to rectification or erasure of personal data concerning them or to restriction of processing by the data controller, as well as the right to object to such processing

  • The existence of a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority If the personal data is not collected from the data subject: all available information about the source of the data

  • If the personal data is not collected from the data subject: all available information about the source of the data

  • The existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, pursuant to Article 22(1) and (4) of the GDPR and, at least in those cases, meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and the envisaged consequences of such processing for the data subject

  Furthermore, the data subject has the right to know whether personal data has been transferred to a third country or to an international organization. If this is the case, the data subject also has the right to obtain information about the suitable safeguards related to the transfer.

  If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to information, they can contact an employee of the data controller at any time.

• c) Right to Rectification

  Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to request the immediate correction of inaccurate personal data concerning them. Furthermore, the data subject has the right, taking into account the purposes of the processing, to request the completion of incomplete personal data, including by means of a supplementary statement.

  If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to rectification, they can contact an employee of the data controller at any time.

• d) Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten)

  Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to request the data controller to delete the personal data concerning them without undue delay, provided that one of the following reasons applies and the processing is not necessary:

  • The personal data was collected or otherwise processed for purposes for which it is no longer necessary.

  • The data subject withdraws their consent, on which the processing is based according to Article 6(1)(a) or Article 9(2)(a) of the GDPR, and there is no other legal ground for the processing.

  • The data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) of the GDPR, and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or the data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(2) of the GDPR.

  • The personal data has been unlawfully processed.

  • The erasure of personal data is required to fulfill a legal obligation under Union law or the law of the Member States to which the data controller is subject.

  • The personal data was collected in relation to information society services offered pursuant to Article 8(1) of the GDPR.

  If one of the above-mentioned reasons applies, and a data subject wishes to request the deletion of personal data stored by Uniiqo Minerals GmbH, they can contact an employee of the data controller at any time. The employee of Uniiqo Minerals GmbH will ensure that the request for erasure is complied with promptly.

  If the personal data has been made public by Uniiqo Minerals GmbH and our company, as the data controller, is obliged to erase the personal data pursuant to Article 17(1) of the GDPR, Uniiqo Minerals GmbH will take reasonable steps, including technical measures, to inform other data controllers processing the published personal data that the data subject has requested the erasure of all links to such personal data or copies or replications of such personal data, as far as processing is not required. The employee of Uniiqo Minerals GmbH will initiate the necessary measures on a case-by-case basis.

• e) Right to Restriction of Processing

  Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to demand from the data controller the restriction of processing if one of the following conditions is met:

  • The accuracy of the personal data is contested by the data subject, for a period enabling the data controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data.

  • The processing is unlawful, and the data subject opposes the erasure of the personal data and requests instead the restriction of its use.

  • The data controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but it is required by the data subject for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.

  • The data subject has objected to processing pursuant to Article 21(1) of the GDPR pending the verification whether the legitimate grounds of the data controller override those of the data subject.

  If one of the conditions mentioned above is met, and a data subject wishes to request the restriction of personal data stored by Uniiqo Minerals GmbH, they can contact an employee of the data controller at any time. The employee of Uniiqo Minerals GmbH will initiate the restriction of processing.

• f) Right to Data Portability

  Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to receive the personal data concerning them, which was provided by the data subject to a controller, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. They also have the right to transmit this data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to which the personal data was provided, provided that the processing is based on consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) of the GDPR or on a contract pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR and the processing is carried out by automated means, as long as the processing is not 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, when exercising their right to data portability under Article 20(1) of the GDPR, the data subject has the right to have 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 exercise the right to data portability, the data subject can contact an employee of Uniiqo Minerals GmbH at any time.

• g) Right to Object

  Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to object, on grounds relating to their particular situation, at any time, to the processing of personal data concerning them, which is based on Article 6(1)(e) or (f) of the GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions.

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

  If Uniiqo Minerals 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 them for such marketing. This applies to profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing. If the data subject objects to Uniiqo Minerals GmbH to the processing for direct marketing purposes, Uniiqo Minerals GmbH will no longer process the personal data for these purposes.

  In addition, the data subject has the right, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to object to processing of personal data concerning them by Uniiqo Minerals GmbH for scientific or historical research purposes, or for statistical purposes pursuant to Article 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 can contact an employee of Uniiqo Minerals GmbH directly. In addition, the data subject is free in the context of the use of information society services, and notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, to use their right to object by automated means using technical specifications.

• h) Automated Individual Decision-Making, Including Profiling

  Every data subject 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 them, or similarly significantly affects them, as long as the decision (1) is not necessary for entering into, or the performance of, a contract between the data subject and a data controller, or (2) is not authorized by Union or Member State law to which the data 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 not 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, Uniiqo Minerals 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 data controller, to express their point of view, and to contest the decision.

  If the data subject wishes to exercise the rights concerning automated individual decision-making, they can contact an employee of Uniiqo Minerals GmbH at any time.

• i) Right to Withdraw Data Protection Consent

  Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to withdraw consent to the processing of their personal data at any time.

  If the data subject wishes to exercise the right to withdraw the consent, they can contact an employee of Uniiqo Minerals GmbH at any time.

10. Privacy Policy for the Use of Google Analytics (with Anonymization Function)

The data controller has integrated the Google Analytics component (with anonymization function) on this website. Google Analytics is a web analytics service. Web analytics is the collection, gathering, and analysis of data about the behavior of visitors to websites. A web analytics service collects data about, among other things, from which website a data subject has come to a website (so-called referrers), which subpages of the website were accessed or how often and for what duration a subpage was viewed. Web analytics is mainly used for the optimization of 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 "gat._anonymizeIp" extension for web analytics via Google Analytics. By means of this extension, the IP address of the data subject's Internet connection is truncated and anonymized by Google when accessing our web pages 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 analyze the traffic on our website. Google uses the collected data and information, among other things, to evaluate the use of our website, to compile online reports for us that show the activities on our websites, and to provide other services related to the use of our website.

Google Analytics places a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. What cookies are has already been explained above. By setting the cookie, Google is enabled to analyze the use of our website. With each call-up to one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the data controller and into which a Google Analytics component was integrated, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject will automatically submit data through the Google Analytics component for the purpose of online advertising and the settlement of commissions to Google. During the course of this technical procedure, Google gains knowledge of personal data, such as the IP address of the data subject, which serves Google, among other things, to understand the origin of visitors and clicks, and subsequently create commission settlements.

Using the cookie, 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, is stored. Each time you visit our website, 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 pass on this personal data collected through the technical procedure to third parties.

The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website, as already described above, at any time by means of a corresponding adjustment of the web browser used and thus permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such an adjustment to the Internet browser used would also prevent Google from setting a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. In addition, cookies already set by Google Analytics can be deleted at any time via the web browser or other software programs.

Furthermore, the data subject has the possibility of objecting to and preventing the collection of data generated by Google Analytics for the use of this website and the processing of this data by Google. For this purpose, the data subject must download and install a browser add-on from the link https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This browser add-on informs Google Analytics via JavaScript that no data and information about website visits may be transmitted to Google Analytics. The installation of the browser add-ons is considered an objection by Google. If the data subject's information technology system is later deleted, formatted, or reinstalled, the data subject must reinstall the browser add-ons to disable Google Analytics. If the browser add-on is uninstalled or disabled by the data subject or another person within their sphere of influence, it is possible to reinstall or reactivate the browser add-ons.

Further information and Google's applicable privacy policy can be found at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/ and http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/de.html. Google Analytics is explained in more detail at https://www.google.com/intl/de_de/analytics/.

11. Privacy Policy for the Use of Google Remarketing

The data controller has integrated Google Remarketing services on this website. Google Remarketing is a feature of Google AdWords that allows a company to display advertisements to Internet users who have previously stayed on the company's website. The integration of Google Remarketing allows a company to create user-related advertisements and consequently displays relevant advertisements to Internet users.

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

The purpose of Google Remarketing is the display of interest-based advertising. Google Remarketing allows us to display ads through the Google advertising network or on other websites that are tailored to the individual needs and interests of Internet users.

Google Remarketing sets a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. What cookies are has already been explained above. With the setting of the cookie, Google enables a recognition of the visitor of our website if he calls up consecutive web pages that are also a member of the Google advertising network. With each call-up to an Internet site on which the service has been integrated by Google Remarketing, the web browser of the data subject automatically identifies itself to Google. As part of this technical procedure, Google receives knowledge of personal data, such as the IP address or the surfing behavior of the user, which Google uses, among other things, to display interest-relevant advertising.

Using the cookie, personal information, such as the websites visited by the data subject, is stored. Each time you visit our websites, 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 pass on this personal data collected through the technical procedure to third parties.

The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website, as already described above, at any time by means of a corresponding adjustment of the web browser used and thus permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such an adjustment to the Internet browser used would also prevent Google from setting a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. In addition, cookies already set by Google Analytics can be deleted at any time via the web browser or other software programs.

The data subject also has the possibility of objecting to the interest-based advertising by Google. For this purpose, the data subject must call up the link to www.google.de/settings/ads from each of the Internet browsers they use and make the desired settings there.

Further information and Google's current privacy policy can be found at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/.

12. Privacy Policy for the Use of Google AdWords

The data controller has integrated Google AdWords on this website. Google AdWords is an Internet advertising service that allows advertisers to place ads both in the Google search engine results and in the Google advertising network. Google AdWords allows an advertiser to pre-define keywords with the help of which an ad on Google's search results only then displayed, when the user utilizes the search engine to retrieve a keyword-relevant search result. In the Google Advertising Network, the ads are distributed on relevant web pages using an automatic algorithm, taking into account the previously defined keywords.

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

The purpose of Google AdWords is the promotion of our website by the inclusion of relevant advertising on the websites of third parties and in the search engine results of the search engine Google and an insertion of third-party advertising on our website.

If a data subject reaches our website via a Google ad, a conversion cookie is filed on the information technology system of the data subject through Google. What cookies are has already been explained above. A conversion cookie loses its validity after 30 days and is not used to identify the data subject. If the cookie has not expired, the conversion cookie is used to check whether certain sub-pages, e.g., the shopping cart from an online shop system, were called up on our website.

The data and information collected through the use of the conversion cookie is used by Google to create visit statistics for our website. These visit statistics are used in turn to determine the total number of users who have been served through AdWords ads to ascertain the success or failure of each AdWords ad and to optimize our AdWords ads for the future, neither our company nor other Google AdWords advertisers receive information from Google that could identify the data subject.

The conversion cookie stores personal information, e.g., the websites visited by the data subject. Each time you visit our websites, 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 pass on this personal data collected through the technical procedure to third parties.

The data subject may, at any time, prevent the setting of cookies by our website, as described above, by means of a corresponding adjustment of the web browser used and thus permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such an adjustment to the Internet browser used would also prevent Google from setting a conversion cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. In addition, a cookie set by Google AdWords can be deleted at any time via the Internet browser or other software programs.

The data subject also has the possibility of objecting to the interest-based advertising by Google. For this purpose, the data subject must call up the link to www.google.de/settings/ads from each of the Internet browsers they use and make the desired settings there.

Further information and Google's current privacy policy can be found at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/.

13. Data Protection Provisions for the Use of Facebook

The data controller has integrated components of the company Facebook on this website. Facebook is a social network.

A social network is an online meeting place operated on the Internet, usually allowing users to communicate with each other and interact in the virtual space. A social network can serve as a platform for the exchange of opinions and experiences or allow members of the online community to provide personal or business-related information. Facebook enables users of the social network to create private profiles, upload photos, and connect through friend requests, among other features.

The operator of Facebook is Facebook, Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA. If a data subject lives outside the USA or Canada, the data controller responsible for processing personal data is Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

With each visit to one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the data controller and on which a Facebook component (Facebook plug-in) has been integrated, the internet browser on the data subject's IT system is automatically prompted by the respective Facebook component to download a display of the corresponding Facebook component from Facebook. An overview of all Facebook plugins can be accessed at https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/?locale=de_DE. During this technical process, Facebook is made aware of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is simultaneously logged into Facebook when visiting our website, Facebook recognizes, with each visit to our website by the data subject and during the entire duration of their stay on our website, which specific subpage of our website the data subject visits. This information is collected through the Facebook component and associated with the respective Facebook account of the data subject by Facebook. If the data subject clicks on one of the integrated Facebook buttons on our website, such as the "Like" button, or if the data subject submits a comment, Facebook assigns this information to the data subject's personal Facebook user account and stores this personal data.

Facebook receives information via the Facebook component every time the data subject visits our website, regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Facebook component or not. If such transmission of this information to Facebook is not desired by the data subject, they can prevent it by logging out of their Facebook account before accessing our website.

The data protection guideline published by Facebook, which is available at https://de-de.facebook.com/about/privacy/, provides information on the collection, processing, and use of personal data by Facebook. It also explains the privacy settings Facebook offers to protect the data subject's privacy. In addition, different applications are available that allow the data subject to suppress data transmission to Facebook. Such applications can be used by the data subject to block data transmission to Facebook.

14. Data Protection Provisions for the Use of Instagram

The data controller has integrated components of the Instagram service on this website. Instagram is a service that qualifies as an audiovisual platform, allowing users to share photos and videos, and enables the dissemination of such data on other social networks.

The operator of Instagram services is Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2 Ireland.

With each visit to one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the data controller and on which an Instagram component (Insta button) has been integrated, the internet browser on the data subject's IT system is automatically prompted by the respective Instagram component to download a display of the corresponding component from Instagram. As part of this technical process, Instagram becomes aware of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is simultaneously logged into Instagram when visiting our website, Instagram recognizes with each visit to our website by the data subject and during the entire duration of their stay on our website, which specific subpage the data subject visits. This information is collected through the Instagram component and assigned by Instagram to the data subject's respective Instagram account. If the data subject clicks on one of the integrated Instagram buttons on our website, the data and information transmitted with it is associated with the data subject's personal Instagram user account and stored and processed by Instagram.

Instagram receives information through the Instagram component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged into Instagram at the time of accessing our website; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Instagram component or not. If such transmission of this information to Instagram is not desired by the data subject, they can prevent it by logging out of their Instagram account before accessing our website.

Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Instagram can be found at https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388 and https://www.instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/.

15. Data Protection Provisions for the Use of LinkedIn

The data controller has integrated components of LinkedIn Corporation into this website. LinkedIn is an internet-based social network that enables users to connect with existing business contacts and establish new business contacts. Over 400 million registered individuals use LinkedIn in more than 200 countries, making it 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. For data protection matters outside the USA, LinkedIn Ireland, Privacy Policy Issues, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland, is responsible.

With each visit to an individual page of this website equipped with a LinkedIn component (LinkedIn plug-in), this component prompts the web browser used by the data subject to download a corresponding display of the LinkedIn component. More information about LinkedIn plug-ins can be found at https://developer.linkedin.com/plugins. During this technical process, LinkedIn becomes aware of which specific subpage of our website the data subject is visiting.

If the data subject is simultaneously logged into LinkedIn when visiting our website, LinkedIn recognizes with each visit to our website by the data subject and during the entire duration of their stay on our website which specific subpage of our website the data subject is visiting. This information is collected by the LinkedIn component and assigned by LinkedIn to the data subject's respective LinkedIn account. If the data subject clicks on one of the LinkedIn buttons integrated on our website, LinkedIn assigns this information to the data subject's personal LinkedIn user account and stores and processes this personal data.

LinkedIn receives information via the LinkedIn component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged into LinkedIn at the same time as accessing our website; this happens regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the LinkedIn component or not. If the data subject does not wish to transmit this information to LinkedIn, they can prevent this by logging out of their LinkedIn account before accessing our website.

LinkedIn offers the possibility to unsubscribe from email messages, SMS messages, and targeted ads, as well as to manage ad settings at https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls. 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 at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy. The applicable data protection provisions of LinkedIn can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy. LinkedIn's cookie policy is available at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy.

16. Data Protection Provisions for the Use of Twitter

The data controller has integrated components from Twitter into this website. Twitter is a multilingual, publicly accessible microblogging service where users can publish and distribute short messages, called tweets, limited to 280 characters. These short messages are accessible to anyone, including individuals not registered on Twitter. However, tweets are also displayed to the followers of the respective user. Followers are other Twitter users who follow a user's tweets. Furthermore, Twitter enables addressing a broad audience through hashtags, links, or retweets.

The operating company of Twitter is Twitter International Company, One Cumberland Place, Fenian Street Dublin 2, D02 AX07, Ireland.

With each visit to one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the data controller and on which a Twitter component (Twitter button) has been integrated, the internet browser on the data subject's IT system is automatically prompted by the respective Twitter component to download a display of the corresponding Twitter component from Twitter. More information about Twitter buttons can be found at https://about.twitter.com/de/resources/buttons. During this technical process, Twitter becomes aware of which specific subpage of our website the data subject is visiting. The purpose of integrating the Twitter component is to allow our users to share the content of this website, to make this website known in the digital world, and to increase our visitor numbers.

If the data subject is simultaneously logged into Twitter when visiting our website, Twitter recognizes, with each visit to our website by the data subject and during the entire duration of their stay on our website, which specific subpage of our website the data subject is visiting. This information is collected by the Twitter component and associated with the respective Twitter account of the data subject by Twitter. If the data subject clicks on one of the integrated Twitter buttons on our website, the data and information transmitted with it are associated with the data subject's personal Twitter user account and stored and processed by Twitter.

Twitter receives information through the Twitter component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged into Twitter at the time of accessing our website; this happens regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Twitter component or not. If such transmission of this information to Twitter is not desired by the data subject, they can prevent this by logging out of their Twitter account before accessing our website.

The applicable data protection provisions of Twitter are available at https://twitter.com/privacy?lang=de.

17. Legal Basis for Processing

Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR serves as the legal basis for 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, when processing operations are necessary for the supply of goods or to provide any other service, the processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR. The same applies to such processing operations that are necessary for carrying out pre-contractual measures, for example in the case of inquiries about our products or services. Is our company subject to a legal obligation by which processing of personal data is required, such as for the fulfillment of tax obligations, the processing is based on Art. 6(1)(c) of the GDPR. In rare cases, the processing of personal data may be necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or of another natural person. This would be the case, for example, if a visitor were injured in our company and his name, age, health insurance data, or other vital information would have to be passed on to a doctor, hospital, or other third party. Then the processing would be based on Art. 6(1)(d) of the GDPR. Finally, processing operations could be based on Article 6(1)(f) of the 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. Such processing operations are particularly permissible because they have been specifically mentioned by the European legislator. He considered that a legitimate interest could be assumed if the data subject is a client of the controller (Recital 47 Sentence 2 GDPR).

18. Legitimate Interests in Processing Pursued by the Controller or a Third Party

If the processing of personal data is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, our legitimate interest is to carry out our business in favor of the well-being of all our employees and the shareholders.

19. Duration for Which the Personal Data Will Be Stored

The criteria used to determine the duration of the storage of personal data is the respective statutory retention period. After expiration of that period, the corresponding data is routinely deleted, as long as it is no longer necessary for the fulfillment of the contract or the initiation of a contract.

20. Legal or Contractual Obligation to Provide 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 Such Data

We clarify that the provision of personal data is partly required by law (e.g., tax regulations) or can also result from contractual provisions (e.g., information on the contractual partner). Sometimes it may be necessary to conclude a contract that the data subject provides us with personal data, which must subsequently be processed by us. The data subject is, for example, obliged to provide us with personal data when our company signs a contract with him or her. The non-provision of the personal data would have the consequence that the contract with the data subject could not be concluded. Before personal data is provided by the data subject, the data subject must contact our data protection officer. Our data protection officer clarifies to the data subject whether the provision of the personal data is required by law or contract or is necessary for the conclusion of the contract, whether there is an obligation to provide the personal data, and the consequences of non-provision of the personal data.

21. Existence of Automated Decision-Making

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

This privacy policy was generated by the privacy policy generator of the German Society for Data Protection in cooperation with the media law firm WILDE BEUGER SOLMECKE | Attorneys at Law.