Yagora

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

 

As of May 2024

 

Who we are


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

Yagora GmbH

Dornhofstr. 67-69

63263 Neu-Isenburg

Germany

+49 (0) 6102-29036-0

info@yagora.com

www.yagora.com

 

How to contact the data protection officer

The designated data protection officer is:

Niels Kill

c/o Althammer & Kill GmbH & Co. KG

Neuer Zollhof 3

40221 Düsseldorf

Deutschland

Telefon +49 211 936748-0

Telefax +49 211 936748-48

www.althammer-kill.de

 

General information on data processing

On this page, we provide you with information regarding the processing of your personal data on our website.

How we collect and use your personal data will depend on how you interact with us or the services you use. We only collect, use or share your personal data where we have a legitimate purpose and a legal basis for doing so.

 

What do we mean by ‘legal basis’?

Consent (Art. 6(1) (a) GDPR)– You have given us your consent to process your personal data for the specific purpose we have explained to you. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. For further information on how to withdraw consent, please see the ‘Exercising your rights’ subsections in the subsequent sections of this Privacy Policy.

Contract (Art 6(1) (b) GDPR) – We need to use your data to fulfil a contract you have with us. Alternatively, it’s necessary to use your data because we have asked you to, or you have taken yourself, specific steps before entering that contract.

Legal Obligation (Art 6(1) (c) GDPR) – We need to use you’re your data to comply with the law.

Vital Interests (Art 6(1) (d) GDPR) – Processing your data is necessary to protect your vital interests or of another person. For example, to prevent you from serious physical harm.

Public Task (Art 6(1) (e) GDPR) – Using your data is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest, or because it is covered by a task set out in law, for example, for a statutory function.

Legitimate Interests (Art 6(1) (f) GDPR) – Processing your data is necessary to support a legitimate interest we or another party has, only where this is not outweighed by your own interests.

Please note where your data is processed under the performance of a contract or for a legal obligation, if you do not provide the data requested, we may be unable to provide you with our app.

 

Data sharing and international transfers

As explained throughout this Privacy Policy, we use various service providers to help us deliver our services and keep your data secure. When we use these service providers, it is necessary for us to share your personal data with them.

We have agreements in place with all our service providers that we share your data with that oblige them to protect your data.

Where your personal data is shared outside the EU, we ensure that your personal data is given an equivalent level of protection, either because the jurisdiction to which your data is transferred has an ‘adequate’ data protection standard according to the European Commission, or by using another safeguard such as an enhanced contractual agreement, i.e. Standard Contractual Clauses adopted by the European Commission (SCCs).

For example, where we use US service providers, we either rely on SCCs or the EU-US Data Protection Framework, depending on the specific provider. You can request a copy of SCCs we have concluded with our service providers by sending an email to the email address provided in this Privacy Policy.

 

Your rights

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

1. Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)

You may request the data controller to confirm whether your personal data is processed by them.

If such processing occurs, you can request the following information from the data controller:

 

2. Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)

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

 

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

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

 

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

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

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

 

5. Right to data portability

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

 

6. Right to object

For reasons that arise from your particular situation, you have, at any time, the right to object to the processing of your personal data pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (e) or 6 (1) (f) GDPR; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions.

If the personal data relating to you are processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data in regard to such advertising; this also applies to profiling associated with direct marketing.

 

7. Right to complain to a supervisory authority

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

 

Data processing when you load our website

1. Description and scope of data processing

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

The following data is collected:

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

 

2. Purpose of data processing

The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary for the delivery of the website to the computer of the user. For this purpose, the user’s IP address must be kept for the duration of the session.

The storage in logfiles is done to ensure the functionality of the website. The data is also used to optimize the website and to ensure the security of our IT systems. An analysis of the data for marketing purposes does not take place.

 

3. Legal basis for data processing

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

 

4. Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose of its collection. The session is complete when the collection of data for the provision of the website is accomplished.

If the data is stored in log files, this is the case after seven days at the latest. Storage beyond this is possible. In this case, the IP addresses of the users are deleted or alienated so that an assignment of the calling client is not possible.

 

5. Exercising your rights

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

 

Use of cookies

1. Description and scope of data processing

When you visit our website, we use technical tools for various functions, in particular cookies, which can be stored on your device. When you visit our website for the first time and at any time later, you have the choice of whether you generally permit the setting of cookies or which individual additional functions you would like to select. You can make changes in your browser settings or via our consent manager. Cookies are text files or information in a database that are stored on your hard drive and assigned to the browser you are using so that certain information can be passed to the entity that sets the cookie.

We use technically necessary cookies, which are required for the technical structure of the website. Without these cookies, our website cannot be displayed (completely correctly) or the support functions are not possible.

The following data is stored and transmitted in the technical necessary cookies:

We use cookies on our website that are not technically necessary. Technically unnecessary cookies are text files that are not only used for the functionality of the website, but also collect other data.

As a result, the following data will be processed:

 

2. Purpose of data processing

The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to ensure the functionality of our website. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these, it is necessary that the browser is recognized even after a page change.

We need technical necessary cookies for the following purposes:

The use of technically not necessary cookies is carried out for the purpose of improving the quality of our website, its content and thus our reach and profitability. By setting these cookies, we learn how the website is used and can thus constantly optimize our offer. These cookies serve us particularly for the following purposes:

improving the quality of our website, improving the content of our website, optimizing the website

 

3. Legal basis for data processing

The regulations of the Telecommunications-Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG) are relevant for the storage of information in the end user's terminal equipment and/or access to information already stored in the end user's terminal equipment. If the setting and reading of cookies is technically necessary, this is done to ensure the functionality of our website. In this case, the storage of and access to cookies on your terminal equipment is carried out based on § 25(2)(2) TTDSG. This storage of and access to the information in your terminal equipment serves to facilitate your use of our website and to be able to offer you our services as you have requested. Some functions of our website also do not work without the use of these cookies and could therefore not be offered. The cookies are generally deleted after the session ends (e.g. logging out or closing the browser) or after the expiry of a specified duration. Information on different storage periods for cookies can be found in the following sections of this data protection declaration.

As far as cookies are set that are not technically necessary, this is done based on your expressed consent, which you can provide via the cookie banner. The basis for storing and accessing information in this case is § 25(1) TTDSG in conjunction with. Art. 6(1)(1)(a), Art. 7 GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future or subsequently grant it again by configuring your settings for cookies accordingly. Alternatively, you can prevent the storage of cookies by making the appropriate settings in your browser software. Please note that the browser settings you make only affect the browser you are using. If personal data is processed following the storage of and access to the information on your terminal equipment, the provisions of the GDPR are relevant. Information on this can be found in the following sections of this privacy policy.

 

4. Exercising your rights

You can revoke consent to the use of cookies and manage your consent preferences at any time at the following link: www.yagora.com

 

Newsletter

1. Description and scope of data processing

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

We collect the following data from you in order to provide this service:

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

 

2. Purpose of data processing

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

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

 

3. Legal basis for data processing

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

 

4. Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. The user's email address will therefore be stored as long as the newsletter subscription is active.

The other personal data collected during the registration process is generally deleted after a period of seven days.

 

5. Exercising your rights

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

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

 

Contact form

1. Description and scope of data processing

A contact form is available on our website, which can be used for electronic contact. If you make use of this option, the data entered in the contact form will be transmitted to us and stored.

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

 

2. Purpose of data processing

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

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

 

3. Legal basis for data processing

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

 

4. Duration of storage

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

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

 

5. Exercising your rights

If you contact us via the contact form or via email (info@yagora.com), you can object to the storage of your personal data at any time.

Either an email must be written or other means of contact must be requested, e.g. via telephone or the contact form

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

 

Application via Email

1. Description and scope of data processing

There is an application form on our website which can be used for electronic applications. For the provision of the application form we use the recruiting page of the personnel and applicant management software Personio of the Personio GmbH, Rundfunkplatz 4, 80335, Munich, Germany.

If an applicant uses the application form, the data entered into the input mask will be transmitted to Personio and stored there.


Further information can be found in Personio’s privacy policy: https://www.personio.com/privacy-policy/

The following data is processed:

Alternatively, you can send us your application by email. In this case, we collect your email address and the information you provide in the email.

After sending your application, you will receive confirmation of receipt of your application documents from us by email.

The data will be used exclusively for processing your application.

 

2.Purpose of data processing

The processing of your personal data serves us solely to process your application.

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

 

3.Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of the data is the initiation of the contractual relationship at the request of the data subject, Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR and § 26 (1) BDSG.

 

4.Duration of storage

After completion of the application procedure, the data will be stored for up to three months. Your data will be deleted after three months at the latest. In the event of a legal obligation, the data will be stored within the framework of the applicable provisions.

 

5.Objection and removal

The applicant has the possibility to object to the processing of his/her personal data at any time by sending an email to info@yagora.com. In such a case, the application can no longer be considered.

All personal data stored in the course of electronic applications will be deleted in this case.

 

Corporate web profiles on social networks

YouTube:

YouTube LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, United States

On our company profile we provide information and offer Youtube users the possibility of communication. If you carry out an action on our Youtube company profile (e.g. comments, contributions, likes etc.), you may make personal data (e.g. clear name or photo of your user profile) public. However, as we generally or to a large extent have no influence on the processing of your personal data by Youtube, we cannot make any binding statements regarding the purpose and scope of the processing of your data.

Our corporate profile in social networks is used for communication and information exchange with(potential) customers. We use the company's profile for: This website integrates videos from YouTube. The operator of the site is Google Ireland Limited ("Google"), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Publications on the company profile can contain the following content:

Every user is free to publish personal data.

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

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

You can object at any time to the processing of your personal data that we collect within the framework of your use of our corporate web profiles and assert your rights as a data subject mentioned the"Your rights" section of this privacy policy. Please send us an informal email to info@yagora.com. For further information on the processing of your personal data by Youtube and the corresponding objection options, please click here:

YouTube: https://policies.google.com/privacy?gl=DE&hl=en

 

Use of corporate profiles in professionally oriented networks

1. Scope of data processing

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

On our site we provide information and offer users the possibility of communication.

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

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

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

XING: https://privacy.xing.com/en

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

 

2. Legal basis for data processing

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

 

3. Purpose of the data processing

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

 

4. Duration of storage

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

 

5. Exercising your rights

You can object at any time to the processing of your personal data that we collect within the framework of your use of our corporate web profiles and assert your rights as a data subject mentioned the"Your rights" section of this privacy policy. Please send us an informal email to the email address stated in this privacy policy.

You can find further information on objection and removal options here:

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

XING: https://privacy.xing.com/en

 

Hosting

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

Our service provider is:

1&1 IONOS SE, Elgendorfer Str. 57, 56410 Montabaur, Germany.

For further information on the processing of personal data by 1&1 please see: https://www.ionos.com/termsgtc/privacy-policy/

The servers automatically collect and store information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits when you visit the website. The stored information is:

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

The server of the website is geographically located in Germany.

 

Affiliate programs

Createsend Newsletter Tool 

1. Description and scope of data processing

On our app we use the Createsend Newsletter Tool of Byrne Ventures Ltd. CreateSend, Suite 1 Clare Technology Park, Ennis Co. Claire, Ireland . When you visit our website, Createsend Newsletter Tool sets a cookie on your device. Personal data can thus be stored and evaluated, above all the activity of the user (e.g. which pages were visited and on which elements were clicked), device and browser information (e.g. IP address and operating system), data about the advertisements displayed (e.g. which advertisements were displayed and whether the user clicked on them) and also data from advertising partners (e.g. pseudonymised user IDs).

Further information on the collection and storage of data by Createsend Newsletter Tool can be found here:https://createsend.ie/privacy-policy/

 

2. Purpose of data processing

We use Createsend Newsletter Tool to generate advertising revenue.

 

3. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR.

 

4. Duration of storage

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

 

5. Exercising your rights

You can manage your consent preferences and revoke your consent to the use of cookies by Createsend Newsletter Tool here: www.yagora.com

You can find further information on objections and remedies against Createsend Newsletter Tool here: https://createsend.ie/privacy-policy/

 

Integrated third-party services

We use various service providers to deliver the service we offer through the app.

Generally, where such services are essential to providing the basic service offered by the website, we have a legitimate interest in sharing your data with the relevant service providers in order to provide the relevant website service.

Where such services are required for additional services, enhanced functionalities, or additional purposes, your personal data will only be transferred to service providers if you provide consent.

You can manage your consent preferences at any time here: www.yagora.com

 

Use of the Google Consent Mode v2

As part of the Digital Market Act (DMA), the EU Commission has imposed various obligations on the gatekeepers (Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta and Microsoft). The gatekeepers are obliged to ensure compliance with all legal requirements of the Digital Market Act. Google has therefore introduced Google Consent Mode V2.

Based on your consent, Consent Mode v2 decides whether or not Google tags may be loaded or executed. If you consent to the use of cookies, Google tags and trackers for Google services will be loaded and your personal data will be processed in accordance with our website settings.

If you do not give your consent, the Google tags will be loaded with a delay or not at all. Your personal data will not be forwarded to Google.

 

Google Analytics 4

1. Description and scope of data processing

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (hereinafter: Google).

Google Analytics examines, among other things, how website visitors use our site. Google sets cookies on your terminal device. During the visit, user behaviour is recorded in the form of "events". As a result, personal data can be stored and analysed, including:

We use the User ID feature. User ID allows us to assign a unique, persistent ID to one or more sessions (and the activities within those sessions) and analyse user behaviour across devices.

By default, GA 4 has IP address anonymisation enabled. This means that your IP address is shortened by Google within the member states of the European Union or other contracting states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Exceptionally, only in rare cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there. Google states that the IP address transmitted by your browser will not be merged with other Google data within the scope of Google Analytics.You can obtain further information on the processing of data by Google here: https://policies.google.com/privacy

 

2. Purpose of the data processing

We use GA 4 to evaluate the use of our online presence and to generate reports about the activities on our website. The reports are used to analyse the performance of our website and to target advertising to those people who have already expressed an initial interest by visiting our site.

 

3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

The legal basis for the processing of the users' personal data is, in principle, the user's consent in accordance with Art. 6(1) (a) GDPR.

 

4. Duration of the storage

After 2 months your personal data will be deleted. This deletion takes place automatically once a month.

 

5. Exercising your rights

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

You can find further information on objection and removal options vis-à-vis Google at: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

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

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

 

Use of Google Webfonts  

1. Scope of processing of personal data

We use Google web fonts of Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA and its representative in the Union Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Barrow Street, D04 E5W5, Dublin, Ireland (Hereinafter referred to as Google).

The web fonts are transferred to the browser's cache when the page is called up in order to be able to use them for the visually improved display of various information. If the browser does not support Google Web Fonts or does not allow access, the text will be displayed in a default font. When the page is accessed, no cookies are stored for the online presence visitor. Data transmitted in connection with the page view is sent to resource-specific domains such as https://fonts.googleapis.com or https://fonts.gstatic.com. It may be used to store and analyse personal data, in particular user activity (in particular which pages have been visited and which elements have been clicked on) and device and browser information (in particular IP address and operating system). The data will not be associated with any data that may be collected or used in connection with the parallel use of authenticated Google services such as Gmail. For more information about the collection and storage of data by Google, please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en-GB

 

2. Purpose of data processing

The use of Google Webfonts serves an appealing representation of our texts. If your browser does not support this feature, a standard font will be used by your computer to display it.

 

3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

The legal basis for the processing of personal data is the user's given consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR.

 

4. Duration of storage

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

 

5. Exercising your right

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

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

With the following link you can deactivate the use of your personal data by Google: https://adssettings.google.com Further information on objection and removal options against Google can be found at: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en-GB

 

Use of Google Maps

1. Scope of processing of personal data

We use the online map service Google Maps of Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043 , USA and the representative in the Union Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Barrow Street, D04 E5W5, Dublin, Ireland (Hereinafter referred to as Google). We use the Google Maps plugin to visually display geographical data and embed it on our online presence. Through the use of Google Maps on our online presence, information about the use of our online presence, your IP address and addresses entered with the route plan function are transmitted to a Google server and stored there.Further information on the collection and storage of data by Google can be found here: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en-GB

 

2. Purpose of data processing

The use of the Google Maps plug-in serves to improve user friendliness and an appealing presentation of our online presence.

 

3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

The legal basis for the processing of personal data is the user's given consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR.

 

4. Duration of storage

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

 

5. Exercising your rights

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

You can prevent the collection and processing of your personal data by Google by preventing the storage of cookies from third parties on your computer, by using the "Do Not Track" function of a supporting browser, by deactivating the execution of script code in your browser or by using a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser. With the following link you can deactivate the use of your personal data by Google: https://adssettings.google.com

Further information on objection and removal options against Google can be found at: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en-GB

 

Use of LinkedIn

1. Scope of processing of personal data

We use functions of the network LinkedIn. The provider is LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Place,Dublin 2, Irland (Hereafter referred to as LinkedIn). Each time you access one of our pages that contains LinkedIn functions, a connection is established to LinkedIn servers. LinkedIn will be informed that you have visited our website with your IP address. If you click the LinkedIn "Recommend" button and are logged into your LinkedIn account, LinkedIn will be able to associate your visit to our website with you and your user account. This allows personal data to be stored and evaluated, in particular the user's activity (in particular which pages have been visited and which elements have been clicked on) and device and browser information (in particular the IP address and the operating system).

We would like to point out that, as the provider of the pages, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by LinkedIn. For more information on LinkedIn's collection and storage of data, please visit: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy

 

2. Purpose of data processing

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

 

3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

The legal basis for the processing of personal data is the user's given consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR.

 

4. Duration of storage

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

 

5. Exercising your rights

You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The revocation of the consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent up to the revocation.You can prevent LinkedIn from collecting and processing your personal data by preventing the storage of third-party cookies on your computer, by using the "Do Not Track" function of a supporting browser, by deactivating the execution of script code in your browser or by installing a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser. Furthermore, the transmission may be prevented by logging out of your LinkedIn account before accessing our website. The following links will allow you to deactivate the use of your personal data by LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controlsy

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

 

Use of YouTube

1. Scope of processing of personal data

We use the plugin operated by Google from YouTube, YouTube LLC, 901 Cherry Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066,USA and their representatives in the Union Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (Hereinafter referred to as Google). We use the plugin from YouTube to embed videos from YouTube on our online presence. When you visit our website, your browser connects to YouTube's servers. It may be used to store and analyse personal data, in particular user activity (which pages have been visited and which elements have been clicked on) and device and browser information (in particular IP address and operating system).

We have no influence on the content of the plug-in. If you are logged into your YouTube account during your visit, YouTube can assign your online presence visit to this account. By interacting with this plug-in, this corresponding information is transmitted directly to YouTube and stored there.

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

 

2. Purpose of data processing

The use of the YouTube PlugIn serves the improvement of the user friendliness and an appealing representation of our on-line operational readiness level.

 

3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

The legal basis for the processing of personal data is the user's given consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR.

 

4. Duration of storage

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

 

5. Exercising your rights

You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The revocation of the consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent up to the revocation.You can prevent the collection and processing of your personal data by Google by preventing the storage of cookies from third parties on your computer, by using the "Do Not Track" function of a supporting browser, by deactivating the execution of script code in your browser or by using a script blocker such as a NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (www.ghostery.com=EN&hl=e) in your browser. With the following link you can deactivate the use of your personal data by Google: https://adssettings.google.com

Further information on objection and removal options against Google can be found at: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en-GB

 

Use of Calendly

1. Scope of processing of personal data

We use functionalities of the Calendly appointment scheduling software from Calendly LLC, 271 17th St NW, 30363, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (hereinafter: Calendly).

Calendly supports the user with functions such as minimum planning deadlines, automated reminder emails and calendar integration for appointment management.

Calendly cookies are stored on your end device. The following personal data is processed by Calendly as a result:

Data is transferred to Calendly servers in the USA. For users from the European Economic Area, an additional data transfer addendum applies. This contains, among other things, standard data protection clauses as a suitable guarantee for data transfer to the USA in accordance with Art. 46 (2) (c) GDPR. You can find the data transfer addendum at: https://calendly.com/pages/dpa

Your personal data will also be transferred to the USA. An adequacy decision "EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework" pursuant to Art. 45 III GDPR has been in place for the USA since 10 July 2023. The European Commission has adopted the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and determined in the decision that the United States ensures an adequate level of protection for personal data. However, the transfer of personal data to the United States only applies if the respective US data recipient is also certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework by the US Department of Commerce. A list of certified companies can be viewed at the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/s/participant-search

Calendly LLC is certified under the Data Privacy Framework.

Other recipients of the data are subcontractors of Calendly, which are used, among other things, for the purposes of customer service, debt collection and IT infrastructure. Calendly also reserves the right to share data with subsidiaries or future subsidiaries. Further information on the processing of data by Calendly can be found here: https://calendly.com/de/pages/privacy

 

2. Purpose of data processing

The use of Calendly helps us to optimise scheduling.

 

3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. An explicit declaration of consent for data transmission is obtained before cookies are set or appointments are coordinated.

 

4. Duration of storage

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

 

5. Exercising your rights

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

Further information on objection and removal options vis-à-vis Calendly can be found at: https://calendly.com/de/pages/privacy

 

Use of Campaign Monitor

1. Scope of processing of personal data 

Newsletters on this website are sent via the services of Campaign Monitor. The provider is Campaign Monitor Pty Ltd, 631 Howard St., 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA. Campaign Monitor is a service that is used, among other things, to organise and analyse the sending of newsletters. The data you enter for the purpose of subscribing to the newsletter, such as your email address, is stored on Campaign Monitor's servers in the USA.

By using Campaign Monitor, we can analyse the performance of our newsletter campaigns. When you open an email sent via Campaign Monitor, a file contained in the email (known as a web beacon) is connected to Campaign Monitor's servers in the USA. This is used to check whether the newsletter message has been opened and which links may have been clicked on. Technical data is also collected, such as the time of access, the IP address, the browser type and the operating system. This information cannot be assigned to a specific person and is used exclusively for the statistical analysis of newsletter campaigns. The results of these analyses can be used to better tailor future newsletters to the interests of the recipients.

If you do not wish Campaign Monitor to carry out analyses, you can unsubscribe from the newsletter. We provide a link for this purpose in every newsletter message. Alternatively, you can also unsubscribe from the newsletter directly on our website.

 

2. Purpose of data processing

The personal data collected as part of a registration for the newsletter will be used exclusively for sending our newsletter, possibly for invitations to events and, if you are already our customer, for our customer mail. Furthermore, subscribers to the newsletter may be informed by email if this is necessary for the operation of the newsletter service or a registration in this regard, as could be the case in the event of changes to the newsletter offer or changes to the technical circumstances.

 

3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

The legal basis for the processing of users' personal data is generally the consent of the user in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR.

 

4. Duration of storage

Your personal information will be stored for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this privacy policy or as required by law.

The data you provide us with for the purpose of subscribing to the newsletter will be stored until you unsubscribe from the newsletter, and deleted from both our servers and the Campaign Monitor servers after you unsubscribe. Other data stored by us will remain unaffected. Further information can be found in Campaign Monitor's privacy policy at: https://www.campaignmonitor.com/policies/

 

5. Exercising your rights

You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. You can withdraw your consent to the storage of the data and its use for sending the newsletter by Campaign Monitor at any time. You can revoke your consent at any time by sending an email to Campaign Monitor or by clicking on the link provided in every newsletter. You can find further information on objection and cancellation options vis-à-vis Campaign Monitor at: https://www.campaignmonitor.com/policies/

 

Use of Cookiebot

1. Scope of processing of personal data

We use functionalities of the Cookie Content solution Cookiebot from Cybot A/S, Havnegade 39, 1058 Copenhagen, Denmark (hereinafter referred to as Cybot).

Cookiebot offers a software solution that takes care of the collection of consent about cookie usage and the tracking of online users. Cookiebot informs the users of our website about the cookies used on our website. You also have the possibility to deactivate cookie groups except for functional cookies (which are necessary for the smooth display of our website). We are obliged to document your consent or refusal in accordance with Art. 7 para. 1 GDPR.

The following personal data will be processed by Cybot:

Cookies of Cybot are stored on your device.

The key and consent status are also stored in the user's browser in the cookie of Cybot called "CookieConsent". This enables the website to automatically read and follow the end user's consent in all subsequent page requests and future user sessions for up to 12 months. The key will be used for the proof of consent and for an additional option to check if the consent status stored in the user's browser is unmodified compared to the original consent sent to Cybot.

If the "Collective Consent-feature" is enabled to control the consent for multiple web pages through a single user consent, Cybot will also store another separate, random, unique ID with the user's consent. If all the following criteria are met, this key will be stored in an encrypted form in the cookie "CookieConsentBulkTicket" in the user's browser.

All data is hosted in an Azure data centre of the cloud provider Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd, South County Business Park, One Microsoft Court, Carmanhall and Leopardstown, Dublin, D18 P521, Ireland.

For further information on the processing of data by Cybot, please click here: https://www.cookiebot.com/en/privacy-policy/

 

2. Purpose of data processing

We use Cookiebot to create and display cookie statements for users and to store and display cookie scan reports in the privacy policy. This enables us to comply with our information obligations towards the users of our website in accordance with Art. 13, 14 GDPR and to obtain and document consents to the use of cookies in compliance with the data protection laws.

Furthermore, we use Cookiebot to obtain aggregated information about the selection decisions of users regarding accepted cookie types and to create a graphical representation of these in the Service-Manager.

 

3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest here lies in the data processing purposes mentioned under 2. The interests and rights of users are considered accordingly by anonymising the IP address.

 

4. Duration of storage

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

The cookies used by Cookiebot are stored on the users' device for up to 12 months.

 

5. Exercising your rights

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

For more information on how to object and remove a complaint against Cybot, please see: https://www.cookiebot.com/en/privacy-policy/

 

Changes to the privacy policy

We reserve the right to amend the privacy policy in order to adapt it to any changes in the legal situation or changes to the service and data processing.