DATA PROTECTION (Privacy policy)

The operators of these pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations and this data protection declaration.

Our website can usually be used without providing any personal data. Insofar as personal data (e.g. name, address or e-mail addresses) is collected on our website, this is always done on a voluntary basis as far as possible. This data will not be passed on to third parties without your express consent.

We would like to point out that data transmission on the Internet (e.g. when communicating by e-mail) can have security gaps. A complete protection of the data against access by third parties is not possible.

 

COOKIES

The Internet pages use so-called cookies. Cookies do not damage your computer and do not contain viruses. Cookies serve to make our offer more user-friendly, effective and secure. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer and saved by your browser.

Most of the cookies we use are so-called “session cookies”. They are automatically deleted after your visit. Other cookies remain stored on your end device until you delete them. These cookies enable us to recognize your browser on your next visit.

You can set your browser so that you are informed about the setting

be informed of cookies and only allow cookies in individual cases, exclude the acceptance of cookies for certain cases or in general and activate the automatic deletion of cookies when the browser is closed. If cookies are deactivated, the functionality of this website may be restricted.

We use cookies within the scope of our legitimate interest in determining the range and improving our online offer on the legal basis of Article 6 Paragraph 1 (1) lit. f GDPR.

 

SERVER LOG FILES

The provider of the pages automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These are:• Browser type and browser version

• operating system used

• Referrer URL

• Host name of the accessing computer

• Time of server request

This data cannot be assigned to specific persons. This data is not merged with other data sources. We reserve the right to subsequently check this data if we become aware of specific indications of illegal use.

If the data should nevertheless allow conclusions to be drawn about a person, we process them within the scope of our legitimate interest in the smooth operation of our website and in the investigation of criminal offenses on the legal basis of Article 6 Paragraph 1 (1) lit f. GDPR

 

CONTACT FORM

If you send us inquiries via the contact form, your details from the inquiry form, including the contact details you provided there, will be stored by us for the purpose of processing the inquiry and in the event of follow-up questions. We do not pass on this data without your consent.

We process your data on the basis of the consent given by you by filling out and sending – clicking the submit button – your data in accordance with Article 6 Paragraph 1 (1) lit. a GDPR. Your data will be stored until the purpose of processing – communication with you – no longer applies and will be deleted when the communication process is completed.

We also process your data collected via the contact form on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 (1) lit b GDPR, insofar as the communication is aimed at concluding a contract.

 

NEWSLETTER DATA

You can subscribe to a free newsletter on our website. When registering for the newsletter, the data from the input mask is transmitted to us. In addition, the following data is collected during registration: IP address of the calling computer, date and time of registration. Your consent will be obtained for the processing of the data as part of the registration process and reference will be made to this data protection declaration.

The legal basis for the processing of the data after the user has registered for the newsletter is Article 6(1)(a) GDPR if the user has given their consent. The collection of the user’s e-mail address serves to deliver the newsletter. The collection of other personal data as part of the registration process serves to prevent misuse of the services or the email address used.

The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer required to achieve the purpose for which they were collected. The e-mail address of the user is therefore stored as long as the subscription to the newsletter is active.

 

GOOGLE ANALYTICS

This website uses functions of the web analysis service Google Analytics. The provider is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheater Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.Google Analytics uses so-called “cookies”. These are text files that are stored on your computer and that enable an analysis of your use of the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there.

IP anonymization

We have activated the IP anonymization function on this website. As a result, your IP address will be shortened by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area before it is transmitted to the USA. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be sent to a Google server in the USA and shortened 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 related to website activity 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 plug-in

You can prevent the storage of cookies by setting your browser software accordingly; we would like to point out to you however that in this case you will if applicable not be able to use all functions of this website in full. You can also prevent Google from collecting the data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (including your IP address) and from processing this data by Google by downloading the browser plug-in available under the following link and install: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de

Objection against data collection

You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by clicking on the following link. An opt-out cookie will be set to prevent your data from being collected on future visits to this website: Disable Google Analytics

You can find more information on how Google Analytics handles user data in the Google data protection declaration: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de

Order data processing

We have concluded an order data processing contract with Google and fully implement the strict requirements of the German data protection authorities when using Google Analytics.

The legal basis for the processing of users’ personal data is Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR.

We use Google Analytics to analyze and regularly improve the use of our website. We can use the statistics obtained to improve our offer and make it more interesting for you as a user.

This website also uses Google Analytics for a cross-device analysis of visitor flows, which is carried out using a user ID. You can deactivate the cross-device analysis of your usage in your customer account under “My data”, “Personal data”.]

For more information from the third party, see:

http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/de.html, overview of data protection: http://www.google.com/intl/de/analytics/learn/privacy.html, as well as the data protection declaration: http: //www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy.

 

HOTJAR

We use the Hotjar website analysis service from Hotjar Ltd on this website. (Level 2, St Julians Business Centre, 3, Elia Zammit Street, St Julians STJ 1000, Malta, Europe Tel: +1 (855) 464-6788 ). This allows movements on the website to be traced (heat maps). For example, you can see how far users scroll and which buttons they click how often. It is also possible to use the tool to obtain feedback directly from the users of the website. In this way we obtain valuable information in order to make our websites even faster and more customer-friendly.

The above analysis is based on our legitimate interests for optimization and marketing purposes and the interest-based design of our website in accordance with Article 6 Paragraph 1 (1) lit. f GDPR.

When using this tool, we pay particular attention to the protection of your personal data. So we can only understand which buttons you click and how far you scroll. Areas of the website in which personal data from you or third parties is displayed are automatically hidden by Hotjar and are therefore not traceable at any time.

Hotjar offers every user the option of using a “Do Not Track header” to prevent the use of the Hotjar tool, so that no data about the visit to the respective website is recorded. This is a setting that all standard browsers support in current versions. To do this, your browser sends a request to Hotjar to deactivate the tracking of the respective user. If you use our website with different browsers/computers, you must set up the “Do Not Track header” for each of these browsers/computers separately.

Detailed instructions with information about your browser can be found at: https://www.hotjar.com/opt-out

Learn more about Hotjar Ltd. and via the Hotjar tool can be found at: https://www.hotjar.com

Hotjar Ltd. Privacy Policy can be found at: https://www.hotjar.com/privacy

 

USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA PLUGINS

We currently use the following social media plug-ins: Facebook. Twitter, LinkedIN and Xing.We use the so-called two-click solution. This means that when you visit our site, no personal data is initially passed on to the providers of the plug-ins. You can identify the provider of the plug-in by the marking on the box above its initials or the logo. We give you the opportunity to communicate directly with the provider of the plug-in via the button. Only if you click on the marked field and thereby activate it will the plug-in provider receive the information that you have accessed the corresponding website of our online offer.

In addition, data is transmitted to the respective plugin provider. These are usually: If you are not logged out, your respective user data (Facebook profile, Twitter profile, etc.), information about the browser type and version used, the user’s operating system, information about the user’s Internet service provider, the IP -Address of the user, date and time of access, websites from which the user’s system accesses our website, websites which are accessed by the user’s system via our website.

In the case of Facebook and Xing, according to the respective providers in Germany, the IP address is anonymized immediately after collection. By activating the plug-in, your personal data is therefore transmitted to the respective plug-in provider and stored there (in the case of US providers in the USA). Since the plug-in provider collects data in particular via cookies, we recommend that you delete all cookies via the security settings of your browser before clicking on the grayed-out box.

We have no influence on the collected data and data processing procedures, nor are we aware of the full extent of the data collection, the purposes of the processing, the storage periods. We also have no information on the deletion of the data collected by the plug-in provider.

The plug-in provider stores the data collected about you as usage profiles and uses them for advertising, market research and/or needs-based design of its website. Such an evaluation is carried out in particular (also for users who are not logged in) to display needs-based advertising and to inform other users of the social network about your activities on our website. You have the right to object to the creation of these user profiles, whereby you must contact the respective plug-in provider to exercise this right. With the plug-ins we offer you the opportunity to interact with social networks and other users, so that we can improve our offer and make it more interesting for you as a user. The legal basis for the use of the plug-ins is Art.6 Para.1 S.1 lit.

The data is passed on regardless of whether you have an account with the plug-in provider and are logged in there. If you are logged in to the plug-in provider, your data collected from us will be assigned directly to your existing account with the plug-in provider. If you press the activated button and e.g. B. link the page, the plug-in provider also stores this information in your user account and shares it publicly with your contacts. We recommend that you log out regularly after using a social network, but especially before activating the button, as this way you can avoid being assigned to your profile with the plug-in provider.

Further information on the purpose and scope of the data collection and its processing by the plug-in provider can be found in the data protection declarations of these providers communicated below. There you will also receive further information on your rights in this regard and setting options to protect your privacy.

More information from the plugin provider:

Facebook Inc.

1601 S California Ave, Palo Alto, California 94304; http://www.facebook.com/policy.php; Further information on data collection: http://www.facebook.com/help/186325668085084, http://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/your-info-on-other#applications and http://www.facebook .com/about/privacy/your-info#everyoneinfo. Facebook has submitted to the EU-US Privacy Shield, https://www.privacyshield.gov/EU-US-Framework.

Twitter, Inc.

Twitter, Inc., 1355 Market St, Suite 900, San Francisco, California 94103, USA; https://twitter.com/privacy. Twitter has submitted to the EU-US Privacy Shield, https://www.privacyshield.gov/EU-US-Framework.

LinkedIn Corporation

LinkedIn Corporation, 2029 Stierlin Court, Mountain View, California 94043, USA; http://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy. LinkedIn has submitted to the EU-US Privacy Shield, https://www.privacyshield.gov/EU-US-Framework.

Xing AG

Xing AG, Gänsemarkt 43, 20354 Hamburg, DE; http://www.xing.com/privacy.

 

YOUTUBE

We have integrated YouTube videos into our online offer, which are stored on http://www.YouTube.com and can be played directly from our website.

By visiting the website, YouTube receives the information that you have accessed the corresponding subpage of our website. In addition, the data mentioned under III.1 of this declaration will be transmitted. This occurs regardless of whether YouTube provides a user account through which you are logged in or whether there is no user account. If you are logged in to Google, your data will be assigned directly to your account. If you do not wish to be associated with your profile on YouTube, you must log out before activating the button. YouTube stores your data as usage profiles and uses them for advertising, market research and/or needs-based design of its website. Such an evaluation is carried out in particular (even for users who are not logged in) to provide needs-based advertising and to inform other users of the social network about your activities on our website. You have the right to object to the creation of these user profiles, whereby you must contact YouTube to exercise this right.

We use YouTube on our website to improve the visitor’s user experience and to increase the attractiveness of our website. This is also our legitimate interest in processing on the basis of Article 6 Paragraph 1 (1) lit. f GDPR.

Further information on the purpose and scope of the data collection and its processing by YouTube can be found in the data protection declaration. There you will also find further information on your rights and setting options to protect your privacy: https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy. Google also processes your personal data in the USA and has submitted to the EU-US Privacy Shield, https://www.privacyshield.gov/EU-US-Framework.

 

GOOGLE MAPS

On this website we use the offer of Google Maps. This enables us to show you interactive maps directly on the website and enables you to conveniently use the map function.By visiting the website, Google receives the information that you have accessed the corresponding subpage of our website. In addition, data is transmitted to Google. These are usually: If you are not logged out, your respective Google account data, information about the browser type and version used, the user’s operating system, information about the user’s Internet service provider, the user’s IP address, the date and time of the access, websites from which the user’s system accesses our website, websites which are accessed by the user’s system via our website. data referred to in this declaration. This takes place regardless of whether Google provides a user account through which you are logged in or whether there is no user account. If you are logged into Google, your data will be assigned directly to your account. If you do not wish to be associated with your profile on Google, you must log out before activating the button. Google stores your data as usage profiles and uses them for advertising, market research and/or needs-based design of its website. Such an evaluation is carried out in particular (even for users who are not logged in) to provide needs-based advertising and to inform other users of the social network about your activities on our website. You have the right to object to the creation of these user profiles, whereby you must contact Google to exercise this right. Google stores your data as usage profiles and uses them for advertising, market research and/or needs-based design of its website. Such an evaluation is carried out in particular (even for users who are not logged in) to provide needs-based advertising and to inform other users of the social network about your activities on our website. You have the right to object to the creation of these user profiles, whereby you must contact Google to exercise this right. Google stores your data as usage profiles and uses them for advertising, market research and/or needs-based design of its website. Such an evaluation is carried out in particular (even for users who are not logged in) to provide needs-based advertising and to inform other users of the social network about your activities on our website. You have the right to object to the creation of these user profiles, whereby you must contact Google to exercise this right. Such an evaluation is carried out in particular (even for users who are not logged in) to provide needs-based advertising and to inform other users of the social network about your activities on our website. You have the right to object to the creation of these user profiles, whereby you must contact Google to exercise this right. Such an evaluation is carried out in particular (even for users who are not logged in) to provide needs-based advertising and to inform other users of the social network about your activities on our website. You have the right to object to the creation of these user profiles, whereby you must contact Google to exercise this right.

We use Google Maps on our website to improve the visitor’s user experience and to make it easier to find our company headquarters. This is also our legitimate interest in processing on the basis of Article 6 Paragraph 1 (1) lit. f GDPR.

Further information on the purpose and scope of the data collection and its processing by the plug-in provider can be found in the provider’s data protection declaration. There you will also receive further information on your rights in this regard

Setting options to protect your privacy:

http://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy. Google also processes your personal data in the USA and has submitted to the EU-US Privacy Shield, https://www.privacyshield.gov/EU-US-Framework.

 

SSL ENCRYPTION

For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as requests, this site uses theyou send to us as the site operator, SSL encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the address line of the browser changes from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock symbol in your browser line.

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

 

APPLICANT INFORMATION

On our homepage we offer you the opportunity to apply for vacancies offered here.

If you want to apply for a job, you can do so by email.

We process your data to carry out an application process, insofar as this is necessary for the application.

Personal data that we regularly process are:

names,

Address,

E-mail address,

phone number,

information about your professional career/curriculum vitae,

testimonials or

any other information that you provide to us as part of your application

Please do not send us any Special Personal Information such as details about your racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, health or sex life.

You are neither legally nor contractually obliged to provide personal data for application purposes. However, please note that if you do not provide any personal information, your application cannot be processed.

The processing takes place on the basis of Article 6 Paragraph 1 S.1 lit. b. DSGVO, to establish a contractual relationship, on the basis of Article 6 Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 lit. GDPR, as part of the consent you gave us when you sent your application documents, and on the basis of Section 26 (1) sentence 1 BDSG (new).

Your data will be deleted when the application process is complete, provided there are no legal storage requirements to the contrary (usually after 6 months).

If we cannot consider you when filling the position, but would like to save your application so that we can possibly consider you in the event of a later vacancy, we will contact you and ask for your consent (Art. 6 Para.1 S.1 lit. a GDPR).

 

SUBJECT RIGHTS

You have the right:• to request information about your personal data processed by us in accordance with Art. 15 GDPR. In particular, you can obtain information about the processing purposes, the category of personal data, the categories of recipients to whom your data has been or will be disclosed, the planned storage period, the existence of a right to correction, deletion, restriction of processing or objection, the existence of a Right to complain, the origin of your data, if not collected from us, and the existence of automated decision-making including profiling and, if necessary, meaningful information about their details;

• In accordance with Art. 16 GDPR, to immediately request the correction of incorrect or incomplete personal data stored by us;

• According to Art. 17 GDPR, to request the deletion of your personal data stored by us, unless the processing is necessary to exercise the right to freedom of expression and information, to fulfill a legal obligation, for reasons of public interest or to assert, exercise or defend legal claims is required;

• pursuant to Art. 18 GDPR to demand the restriction of the processing of your personal data if you dispute the accuracy of the data, the processing is unlawful, but you refuse to delete it and we no longer need the data, but you need them to assert, You need to exercise or defend legal claims or you have objected to processing in accordance with Art. 21 GDPR;

• in accordance with Art. 20 GDPR, to receive your personal data that you have provided to us in a structured, common and machine-readable format or to request transmission to another person responsible;

• According to Art. 7 Para. 3 GDPR, to revoke your consent given to us at any time. As a result, we are no longer allowed to continue the data processing based on this consent for the future and

  • to complain to a supervisory authority in accordance with Art. 77 GDPR. As a rule, you can contact the supervisory authority of your usual place of residence or work or our office.

 

RIGHT TO OBJECT

If your personal data is processed on the basis of legitimate interests in accordance with Article 6 Paragraph 1 Clause 1 Letter f GDPR, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data in accordance with Article 21 GDPR, provided there are reasons for this, which arise from your particular situation or the objection is directed against direct advertising. In the latter case, you have a general right to object, which we will implement without specifying a particular situation.

If you would like to make use of your right of revocation or objection, an e-mail to [email protected] is sufficient.

 

DATA SECURITY

When you visit our website, we use the widespread SSL (Secure Socket Layer) method in conjunction with the highest level of encryption supported by your browser. This is usually a 256-bit encryption. If your browser does not support 256-bit encryption, we use 128-bit v3 technology instead. You can tell whether an individual page of our website is transmitted in encrypted form by the closed representation of the key or lock symbol in the lower status bar of your browser.

We also use appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data against accidental or intentional manipulation, partial or complete loss, destruction or against unauthorized access by third parties. Our security measures are continuously improved in line with technological developments.