1. Data protection at a glance

General information

The following information provides a brief overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data refers to any information that can be used to identify you personally. For detailed information on data protection, please refer to our privacy policy, which is set out below.

Data collection on this website

Who is responsible for data collection on this website?

Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. Their contact details can be found in the section ‘Information on the data controller’ in this privacy policy.

How do we collect your data?

Your data is collected, firstly, when you provide it to us. This may include, for example, data that you enter into a contact form.

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

What do we use your data for?

Some of the data is collected to ensure the website functions correctly. Other data may be used to analyse your usage behaviour.

What rights do you have regarding your data?

You have the right at any time to obtain, free of charge, information about the source, recipients and purpose of your stored personal data. You also have the right to request the rectification or erasure of this data. If you have given your consent to the processing of your data, you may withdraw this consent at any time with effect for the future. Furthermore, you have the right, under certain circumstances, to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority.

Please feel free to contact us at any time regarding this matter or any other questions you may have about data protection.

Analytics tools and third-party tools

When you visit this website, your browsing behaviour may be analysed for statistical purposes. This is mainly done using so-called analytics tools.

You can find detailed information about these analytics programmes in the following privacy policy.

2. Hosting

We host the content of our website with the following provider:

Host Europe

The provider is Host Europe GmbH, Hansestraße 111, 51149 Cologne (hereinafter ‘Host Europe’). When you visit our website, Host Europe collects various log files, including your IP addresses.

For further details, please refer to Host Europe’s privacy policy: https://www.hosteurope.de/AGB/Datenschutzerklaerung/.

The use of Host Europe is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in ensuring that our website is displayed as reliably as possible. Where consent has been sought, processing takes place exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Section 25(1) of the TDDDG, insofar as the consent covers the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g. for device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent may be withdrawn at any time.

Data processing

We have entered into a data processing agreement (DPA) for the use of the service mentioned above. This is a contract required under data protection law, which ensures that the service provider processes the personal data of our website visitors only in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

3. General information and mandatory disclosures

Data protection

The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data as confidential and in accordance with statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.

When you use this website, various types of personal data are collected. Personal data is information that can be used to identify you personally. This privacy policy explains what data we collect and how we use it. It also explains how and for what purpose this is done.

Please note that data transmission over the internet (e.g. when communicating by email) may be subject to security risks. It is not possible to guarantee complete protection of data against access by third parties.

Information regarding the data controller

The data controller for this website is:

GreenSign Service GmbH
49 Nürnberger Straße
10789 Berlin

Telephone: +49 30 3186280
Email: info@greensign.de

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

Retention period

Unless a more specific retention period is stated in this privacy policy, we will retain your personal data until the purpose for which it is processed no longer applies. If you submit a valid request for erasure or withdraw your consent to data processing, your data will be erased unless we have other legally permissible grounds for storing your personal data (e.g. retention periods under tax or commercial law); in the latter case, erasure will take place once these grounds no longer apply.

General information on the legal basis for data processing on this website

Where you have consented to the processing of your data, we process your personal data on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) of the GDPR, where special categories of data as defined in Article 9(1) of the GDPR are processed. In the event of explicit consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, data processing is also carried out on the basis of Article 49(1)(a) of the GDPR. Where you have consented to the storage of cookies or to access to information on your device (e.g. via device fingerprinting), data processing is additionally carried out on the basis of Section 25(1) of the TDDDG. Consent may be withdrawn at any time. If your data is required for the performance of a contract or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, we process your data on the basis of Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR. Furthermore, we process your data where this is necessary to comply with a legal obligation on the basis of Article 6(1)(c) of the GDPR. Data processing may also take place on the basis of our legitimate interest pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. The relevant legal bases in each individual case are set out in the following paragraphs of this privacy policy.

Data Protection Officer

We have appointed a data protection officer.

Frank Schultz
24 Stendelweg
14052 Berlin

Telephone: +49 30 2350940
Email: datenschutz@sumit.de

Recipients of personal data

As part of our business activities, we work with various external organisations. In some cases, this requires us to transfer personal data to these external organisations. We only disclose personal data to external parties where this is necessary for the performance of a contract, where we are legally obliged to do so (e.g. disclosure of data to tax authorities), where we have a legitimate interest in the disclosure pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, or where another legal basis permits the disclosure of data. When using data processors, we only pass on our customers’ personal data on the basis of a valid data processing agreement. In the case of joint processing, a joint processing agreement is concluded.

Withdrawal of your consent to data processing

Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You may withdraw any consent you have already given at any time. The lawfulness of the data processing carried out prior to the withdrawal remains unaffected by the withdrawal.

Right to object to data collection in specific cases and to direct marketing (Article 21 of the GDPR)

IF DATA PROCESSING IS CARRIED OUT ON THE BASIS OF ARTICLE 6(1)( E OR F OF THE GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT AT ANY TIME TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA ON GROUNDS RELATING TO YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING BASED ON THESE PROVISIONS. YOU CAN FIND THE RELEVANT LEGAL BASIS ON WHICH PROCESSING IS BASED IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU OBJECT, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL DATA, UNLESS WE CAN DEMONSTRATE COMPELLING LEGITIMATE GROUNDS FOR THE PROCESSING WHICH OVERRIDE YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS, OR THE PROCESSING IS NECESSARY FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT, exercise or defence of legal claims (objection under Article 21(1) of the GDPR).

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

Right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority

In the event of infringements of the GDPR, data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of their habitual residence, their place of work or the place where the alleged infringement occurred. This right to lodge a complaint is without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedies.

Right to data portability

You have the right to have data that we process automatically on the basis of your consent or in fulfilment of a contract provided to you or to a third party in a commonly used, machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of the data to another controller, this will only take place to the extent that it is technically feasible.

Access, rectification and erasure

In accordance with the applicable legal provisions, you have the right at any time to obtain, free of charge, information about your stored personal data, its origin and recipients, and the purpose of the data processing, and, where applicable, the right to have this data corrected or erased. Please feel free to contact us at any time regarding this matter or if you have any further questions about personal data.

Right to restriction of processing

You have the right to request that the processing of your personal data be restricted. You may contact us at any time to do so. The right to restriction of processing applies in the following cases:

  • If you dispute the accuracy of your personal data held by us, we will usually need time to verify this. For the duration of this verification, you have the right to request that the processing of your personal data be restricted.
  • If your personal data has been or is being processed unlawfully, you may request that the processing be restricted instead of having the data erased.
  • If we no longer require your personal data, but you need it to exercise, defend or assert legal claims, you have the right to request that the processing of your personal data be restricted rather than deleted.
  • If you have lodged an objection under Article 21(1) of the GDPR, a balancing of interests between yours and ours must be carried out. Until it has been determined whose interests prevail, you have the right to request that the processing of your personal data be restricted.

If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, such data may – apart from its storage – only be processed with your consent, or for the purpose of establishing, exercising or defending legal claims, or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person, or for reasons of an important public interest of the European Union or a Member State.

SSL or TLS encryption

This website uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential information, such as orders or enquiries that you send to us as the website operator. You can recognise an encrypted connection by the fact that the address bar of your browser changes from “http://” to “https://” and by the padlock symbol in your browser bar.

If SSL or TLS encryption is enabled, the data you send to us cannot be intercepted by third parties.

Encrypted payments on this website

If, following the conclusion of a paid contract, you are required to provide us with your payment details (e.g. your account number for direct debit authorisation), these details are required for payment processing.

Payments made using standard payment methods (Visa/MasterCard, direct debit) are processed exclusively via an encrypted SSL or TLS connection. You can recognise an encrypted connection by the fact that the address bar in your browser changes from “http://” to “https://” and by the padlock icon in your browser’s address bar.

With encrypted communication, the payment details you send to us cannot be read by third parties.

Objection to promotional emails

We hereby object to the use of contact details published in accordance with the legal requirement to provide an imprint for the purpose of sending unsolicited advertising and information material. The operators of this website expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited advertising being sent, for example via spam emails.

4. Data collection on this website

Cookies

Our website uses so-called ‘cookies’. Cookies are small data packets and do not cause any damage to your device. They are stored on your device either temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently (persistent cookies). Session cookies are automatically deleted at the end of your visit. Persistent cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them yourself or your web browser deletes them automatically.

Cookies may be set by us (first-party cookies) or by third-party companies (known as third-party cookies). Third-party cookies enable certain third-party services to be integrated into websites (e.g. cookies used to process payment services).

Cookies serve various purposes. Many cookies are technically necessary, as certain website functions would not work without them (e.g. the shopping basket function or the display of videos). Other cookies may be used to analyse user behaviour or for advertising purposes.

Cookies that are required to carry out the electronic communication process, to provide specific functions you have requested (e.g. the shopping basket function) or to optimise the website (e.g. cookies used to measure website traffic) (essential cookies), are stored on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, unless another legal basis is specified. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing necessary cookies to ensure the technically flawless and optimised provision of its services. Where consent has been sought for the storage of cookies and similar recognition technologies, processing takes place exclusively on the basis of this consent (Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Section 25(1) of the TDDDG); consent may be withdrawn at any time.

You can configure your browser to notify you when cookies are set and to allow cookies only on a case-by-case basis, to block cookies in specific cases or generally, and to enable the automatic deletion of cookies when you close your browser. If you disable cookies, the functionality of this website may be limited.

You can find out which cookies and services are used on this website in this privacy policy.

Server log files

The website provider automatically collects and stores information in what are known as server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These include:

  • Browser type and browser version
  • operating system used
  • Referrer URL
  • Hostname of the connecting computer
  • Time of the server request
  • IP address

This data is not combined with other data sources.

This data is collected on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in ensuring that the website functions correctly and is optimised – to this end, server log files must be collected.

Contact form

If you send us enquiries via the contact form, we will store the information you provide in the form, including your contact details, for the purpose of processing your enquiry and in case we need to follow up with further questions. We will not pass on this data without your consent.

The processing of this data is carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR, provided that your enquiry relates to the performance of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective handling of enquiries addressed to us (Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR) or on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR) where this has been sought; consent may be withdrawn at any time.

The data you enter in the contact form will be retained by us until you request its deletion, withdraw your consent to its storage, or the purpose for storing the data no longer applies (e.g. once your enquiry has been dealt with). Mandatory legal provisions – in particular retention periods – remain unaffected.

Enquiries by email, telephone or fax

If you contact us by email, telephone or fax, your enquiry, including any personal data it contains (name, enquiry details), will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of dealing with your request. We will not pass on this data without your consent.

The processing of this data is carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR, provided that your enquiry relates to the performance of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective handling of enquiries addressed to us (Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR) or on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR) where this has been sought; consent may be withdrawn at any time.

The data you send us via contact enquiries will be retained by us until you request its deletion, withdraw your consent to its storage, or the purpose for storing the data no longer applies (e.g. once your enquiry has been dealt with). Mandatory legal provisions – in particular statutory retention periods – remain unaffected.

HubSpot CRM

We use HubSpot CRM on this website. The provider is HubSpot Inc., 25 Street, Cambridge, MA 02141, USA (hereinafter ‘HubSpot CRM’).

Among other things, HubSpot CRM enables us to manage existing and potential customers, as well as customer contacts. With the help of HubSpot CRM, we are able to record, organise and analyse customer interactions via email, social media or telephone across various channels. The personal data collected in this way can be evaluated and used for communication with potential customers or for marketing activities (e.g. newsletter mailings). With HubSpot CRM, we are also able to record and analyse the user behaviour of our contacts on our website.

The use of HubSpot CRM is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in managing and communicating with customers as efficiently as possible. Where consent has been sought, processing takes place exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Section 25(1) of the TDDDG, insofar as the consent covers the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g. device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent may be withdrawn at any time.

For further details, please refer to HubSpot’s privacy policy: https://legal.hubspot.com/de/privacy-policy.

Data transfers to the USA are based on the European Commission’s standard contractual clauses. Further details can be found here: https://www.hubspot.de/data-privacy/privacy-shield.

The company is certified under the ‘EU-US Data Privacy Framework’ (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the US designed to ensure compliance with European data protection standards when data is processed in the US. Every company certified under the DPF undertakes to comply with these data protection standards. Further information on this is available from the provider via the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5812.

Data processing

We have entered into a data processing agreement (DPA) for the use of the service mentioned above. This is a contract required under data protection law, which ensures that the service provider processes the personal data of our website visitors only in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

Registration on this website

You can register on this website to access additional features. We will only use the data you provide for the purpose of using the specific service or feature for which you have registered. The mandatory information requested during registration must be provided in full. Otherwise, we will decline your registration.

In the event of significant changes, such as to the scope of our services or technical adjustments, we will use the email address you provided during registration to inform you.

The data provided during registration is processed for the purpose of fulfilling the contractual relationship established by the registration and, where applicable, to facilitate the conclusion of further contracts (Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR).

We will retain the data collected during registration for as long as you remain registered on this website, after which it will be deleted. This does not affect any statutory retention periods.

5. Analytics tools and advertising

Google Analytics

This website uses features of the web analytics service Google Analytics. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Google Analytics enables website operators to analyse the behaviour of website visitors. In doing so, website operators receive various usage data, such as page views, time spent on the site, operating systems used and the user’s location. This data is associated with the user’s respective device. It is not linked to a user ID.

In addition, we can use Google Analytics to track your mouse and scroll movements and clicks, amongst other things. Google Analytics also uses various modelling techniques to supplement the data collected and employs machine learning technologies in its data analysis.

Google Analytics uses technologies that enable the identification of users for the purpose of analysing user behaviour (e.g. cookies or device fingerprinting). The information collected by Google regarding the use of this website is generally transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there.

Use of this service is based on your consent in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Section 25(1) of the TDDDG. You may withdraw your consent at any time.

Data transfers to the USA are based on the European Commission’s standard contractual clauses. Further details can be found here: https://privacy.google.com/businesses/controllerterms/mccs/.

The company is certified under the ‘EU-US Data Privacy Framework’ (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the US designed to ensure compliance with European data protection standards when data is processed in the US. Every company certified under the DPF undertakes to comply with these data protection standards. Further information on this is available from the provider via the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780.

IP anonymisation

Google Analytics IP anonymisation is enabled. This means that Google will truncate your IP address within Member States of the European Union or in other signatory states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area before it is transmitted to the USA. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and truncated there. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity and to provide other services relating to website and internet usage to the website operator. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other Google data.

Browser Plugin

You can prevent Google from collecting and processing your data by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available via the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de.

For more information on how Google Analytics handles user data, please see Google’s Privacy Policy: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de.

Data processing

We have entered into a data processing agreement with Google and fully comply with the strict requirements of the German data protection authorities when using Google Analytics.

Google Analytics E-commerce Tracking

This website uses the ‘E-commerce Tracking’ feature of Google Analytics. With the help of E-commerce Measurement, the website operator can analyse the purchasing behaviour of website visitors to improve their online marketing campaigns. This involves collecting information such as orders placed, average order values, delivery costs and the time taken from viewing a product to purchasing it. This data may be aggregated by Google under a transaction ID that is assigned to the respective user or their device.

Clarity

This website uses Clarity. The provider is Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited, One Microsoft Place, South County Business Park, Leopardstown, Dublin 18, Ireland, https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/clarity/ (hereinafter referred to as ‘Clarity’).

Clarity is a tool used to analyse user behaviour on this website. In particular, Clarity tracks mouse movements and creates visual representations showing which parts of the website users scroll to most frequently (heatmaps). Clarity can also record sessions, allowing us to view page usage in the form of videos. We also receive information about general user behaviour on our website.

Clarity uses technologies that enable user recognition for the purpose of analysing user behaviour (e.g. cookies or device fingerprinting). Your personal data is stored on Microsoft’s servers (Microsoft Azure Cloud Service) in the USA.

Where consent has been obtained, the use of the above-mentioned service is based exclusively on Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Section 25 of the TDDDG. Consent may be withdrawn at any time. Where consent has not been obtained, the use of this service is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR; the website operator has a legitimate interest in effective user analysis.

You can find further details about Clarity’s privacy policy here: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/clarity/faq.

The company is certified under the ‘EU-US Data Privacy Framework’ (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the US designed to ensure compliance with European data protection standards when data is processed in the US. Every company certified under the DPF undertakes to comply with these data protection standards. Further information on this is available from the provider via the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/6474.

Data processing

We have entered into a data processing agreement (DPA) for the use of the service mentioned above. This is a contract required under data protection law, which ensures that the service provider processes the personal data of our website visitors only in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

Google Conversion-Tracking

This website uses Google Conversion Tracking. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

With the help of Google Conversion Tracking, Google and we can determine whether a user has carried out specific actions. For example, we can analyse which buttons on our website are clicked and how often, and which products are viewed or purchased particularly frequently. This information is used to generate conversion statistics. We are informed of the total number of users who have clicked on our adverts and what actions they have taken. We do not receive any information that would allow us to personally identify the user. Google itself uses cookies or similar recognition technologies for identification purposes.

Use of this service is based on your consent in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Section 25(1) of the TDDDG. You may withdraw your consent at any time.

You can find more information about Google conversion tracking in Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.

The company is certified under the ‘EU-US Data Privacy Framework’ (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the US designed to ensure compliance with European data protection standards when data is processed in the US. Every company certified under the DPF undertakes to comply with these data protection standards. Further information on this is available from the provider via the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780.

6. Newsletter

Newsletter details

If you would like to subscribe to the newsletter offered on the website, we will need your email address and information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the email address provided and that you consent to receiving the newsletter. No further data will be collected, or only on a voluntary basis. We use this data exclusively for the purpose of sending the requested information and do not pass it on to third parties.

The processing of the data entered in the newsletter subscription form is carried out solely on the basis of your consent (Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR). You may withdraw your consent to the storage of your data and email address, and to their use for sending the newsletter, at any time, for example via the “Unsubscribe” link in the newsletter. The lawfulness of any data processing operations that have already taken place remains unaffected by this withdrawal.

The data you have provided to us for the purpose of subscribing to the newsletter will be stored by us or the newsletter service provider until you unsubscribe from the newsletter, and will be deleted from the newsletter distribution list once you have unsubscribed or once the purpose for which it was collected no longer applies. We reserve the right to delete or block email addresses from our newsletter distribution list at our own discretion within the scope of our legitimate interest pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR.

Data stored by us for other purposes remains unaffected by this.

Once you have unsubscribed from the newsletter mailing list, your email address may be stored on a blacklist by us or the newsletter service provider, if this is necessary to prevent future mailings. The data from the blacklist is used solely for this purpose and is not combined with any other data. This serves both your interests and our interest in complying with legal requirements when sending newsletters (legitimate interest within the meaning of Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR). There is no time limit on the storage of data in the blacklist. You may object to the storage of your data if your interests override our legitimate interests.

Sending newsletters to existing customers

If you order goods or services from us and provide your email address in the process, we may subsequently use this email address to send you newsletters, provided we inform you of this in advance. In such cases, the newsletter will only contain direct marketing for our own similar goods or services. You may unsubscribe from this newsletter at any time. A link for this purpose is included in every newsletter. The legal basis for sending the newsletter in this case is Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR in conjunction with Section 7(3) of the Unfair Competition Act (UWG).

Once you have unsubscribed from the newsletter mailing list, your email address may be added to a blacklist to prevent future mailings from being sent to you. The data in the blacklist is used solely for this purpose and is not combined with any other data. This serves both your interests and our interest in complying with legal requirements when sending newsletters (legitimate interest within the meaning of Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR). There is no time limit on storage in the blacklist. You may object to the storage provided that your interests override our legitimate interest.

7. Plugins and tools

Vimeo without tracking (Do Not Track)

This website uses plugins from the video portal Vimeo. The provider is Vimeo Inc., 555 West 18th Street, New York, New York 10011, USA.

When you visit one of our pages featuring Vimeo videos, a connection is established with Vimeo’s servers. In doing so, the Vimeo server is informed which of our pages you have visited. Vimeo also obtains your IP address. However, we have configured Vimeo so that it does not track your user activity or set any cookies.

We use Vimeo to ensure that our online content is presented in an appealing manner. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. Where consent has been obtained, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR; consent may be withdrawn at any time.

Data transfers to the US are based on the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses and, according to Vimeo, on ‘legitimate business interests’. Further details can be found here: https://vimeo.com/privacy.

Further information on how user data is handled can be found in Vimeo’s privacy policy at: https://vimeo.com/privacy.

The company is certified under the ‘EU-US Data Privacy Framework’ (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the US designed to ensure compliance with European data protection standards when data is processed in the US. Every company certified under the DPF undertakes to comply with these data protection standards. Further information on this is available from the provider via the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5711.

Google Fonts (locally hosted)

This site uses Google Fonts, provided by Google, to ensure consistent font display. The Google Fonts are installed locally. No connection is made to Google’s servers.

For more information about Google Fonts, please visit https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and in Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.

Font Awesome (local hosting)

This site uses Font Awesome to ensure consistent font styling. Font Awesome is installed locally. No connection is made to servers operated by Fonticons, Inc.

For further information about Font Awesome, please see the Font Awesome privacy policy at: https://fontawesome.com/privacy.

Bing Maps

We have integrated Bing Maps into this website. The provider is Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399, United States (hereinafter “Bing Maps”). This service enables us to embed map content on our website.

In order to use the features of Bing Maps, it is necessary to store your IP address. This information is usually transmitted to a Microsoft server in the USA and stored there. The provider of this website has no influence over this data transfer.

We use Bing to ensure that our online content is presented in an appealing manner and to make it easy to locate the places listed on our website. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. Where consent has been sought, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Section 25(1) of the TDDDG, insofar as the consent covers the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g. device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent may be withdrawn at any time.

Data transfers to the USA are based on the European Commission’s standard contractual clauses. Further details can be found here: https://learn.microsoft.com/de-de/compliance/regulatory/offering-eu-model-clauses.

For further details, please refer to the provider’s privacy policy at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/maps/bing-maps/product.

Google reCAPTCHA

We use “Google reCAPTCHA” (hereinafter “reCAPTCHA”) on this website. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

reCAPTCHA is used to verify whether data is being entered on this website (e.g. in a contact form) by a human or by an automated programme. To do this, reCAPTCHA analyses the website visitor’s behaviour based on various characteristics. This analysis begins automatically as soon as the website visitor enters the website. For the analysis, reCAPTCHA evaluates various pieces of information (e.g. IP address, the length of time the website visitor spends on the website, or mouse movements made by the user). The data collected during the analysis is forwarded to Google.

The reCAPTCHA analyses run entirely in the background. Website visitors are not notified that an analysis is taking place.

The storage and analysis of data is carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in protecting its website from malicious automated surveillance and spam. Where consent has been sought, processing takes place exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Section 25(1) of the TDDDG, insofar as the consent covers the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g. device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent may be withdrawn at any time.

For further information about Google reCAPTCHA, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service via the following links: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de and https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=de.

The company is certified under the ‘EU-US Data Privacy Framework’ (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the US designed to ensure compliance with European data protection standards when data is processed in the US. Every company certified under the DPF undertakes to comply with these data protection standards. Further information on this is available from the provider via the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780.

8. E-commerce and payment providers

Processing of customer and contract data

We collect, process and use personal customer and contractual data for the purpose of establishing, defining the terms of and amending our contractual relationships. We collect, process and use personal data relating to the use of this website (usage data) only to the extent necessary to enable the user to access the service or to bill for it. The legal basis for this is Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR.

The customer data collected will be deleted once the order has been completed or the business relationship has ended, and any applicable statutory retention periods have expired. Statutory retention periods remain unaffected.

Data transmission upon conclusion of a contract for online shops, retailers and goods dispatch

When you order goods from us, we will pass on your personal data to the transport company responsible for delivery and to the payment service provider responsible for processing the payment. Only data that the respective service provider requires to fulfil its task will be disclosed. The legal basis for this is Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR, which permits the processing of data for the performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures. Provided you have given your consent in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR, we will pass on your email address to the transport company responsible for delivery so that they can inform you by email about the dispatch status of your order; you may withdraw your consent at any time.

Payment services

We integrate third-party payment services into our website. When you make a purchase from us, your payment details (e.g. name, payment amount, bank account details, credit card number) are processed by the payment service provider for the purpose of processing the payment. The respective contractual and data protection provisions of the relevant providers apply to these transactions. The use of payment service providers is based on Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR (performance of a contract) and in the interest of ensuring a payment process that is as smooth, convenient and secure as possible (Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR). Where your consent is sought for specific actions, Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR forms the legal basis for data processing; consent may be withdrawn at any time with future effect.

We use the following payment services / payment service providers on this website:

PayPal

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

Data transfers to the USA are based on the European Commission’s standard contractual clauses. Further details can be found here: https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/pocpsa-full.

For further details, please refer to PayPal’s privacy policy: https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full.

Mollie

This payment service is provided by Mollie B.V., Keizersgracht 126, 1015CW Amsterdam, Netherlands (hereinafter “Mollie”). Mollie enables us to integrate various payment methods on our website. For further details, please refer to Mollie’s privacy policy: https://www.mollie.com/de/privacy.

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