Privacy Policy

We are delighted that you have shown interest in our company. Data protection is of particular importance to the management of V4 GmbH. In principle, the websites of V4 GmbH can be used without providing any personal data. However, if a data subject wishes to use specific services offered by our company via our website, the processing of personal data may become necessary. Where the processing of personal data is required and there is no legal basis for such processing, we generally obtain the consent of the data subject.

The processing of personal data, such as the name, address, email address, or telephone number of a data subject, is always carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and in compliance with the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to V4 GmbH. By means of this Privacy Policy, our company aims to inform the public about the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process. Furthermore, this Privacy Policy informs data subjects of the rights to which they are entitled.

As the controller responsible for processing personal data, V4 GmbH has implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure the most comprehensive protection possible of the personal data processed through this website. Nevertheless, internet-based data transmissions may inherently have security vulnerabilities, meaning that absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, every data subject is free to transmit personal data to us by alternative means, for example by telephone.

The Privacy Policy of V4 GmbH is based on the terminology used by the European legislator in adopting the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our Privacy Policy is intended to be easy to read and understand for the public, as well as for our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would first like to explain the terminology used.

In this Privacy Policy, we use, among others, the following terms:

a) Personal Data

Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter referred to as the “data subject”). An identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier, or one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity of that natural person.

b) Data Subject

A data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed by the controller.

c) Processing

Processing means any operation or set of operations performed on personal data or on sets of personal data, whether or not by automated means. This includes the collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure, or destruction of personal data.

d) Restriction of Processing

Restriction of processing means the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting its processing in the future.

e) Profiling

Profiling means any form of automated processing of personal data consisting of the use of personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyze or predict aspects concerning that person’s work performance, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behavior, location, or movements.

f) Pseudonymization

Pseudonymization means the processing of personal data in such a manner that the personal data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, provided that such additional information is kept separately and is subject to technical and organizational measures to ensure that the personal data is not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.

g) Controller

The controller is the natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data. Where the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union or Member State law, the controller or the specific criteria for its designation may be provided for by Union or Member State law.

h) Processor

A processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller.

i) Recipient

A recipient is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or another body to which personal data is disclosed, whether or not it is a third party. However, public authorities that may receive personal data in the framework of a particular inquiry in accordance with Union or Member State law shall not be regarded as recipients.

j) Third Party

A third party is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or body other than the data subject, the controller, the processor, and persons who, under the direct authority of the controller or processor, are authorized to process personal data.

k) Consent

Consent means any freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of the data subject’s wishes by which they, through a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signify agreement to the processing of personal data relating to them.

The data controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation, other data protection laws applicable in the member states of the European Union, and other provisions relating to data protection is:

V4 GmbH
Naststraße 23
70376 Stuttgart
Germany

Represented by the Managing Director
Sascha Haas
Email: move@v-4.de
Website: www.v-4.de

The websites of V4 GmbH use cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored on a computer system through an internet browser.

Many websites and servers use cookies. Numerous cookies contain a so-called cookie ID. A cookie ID is a unique identifier assigned to a cookie. It consists of a string of characters that enables websites and servers to associate the cookie with the specific internet browser in which it was stored. This allows visited websites and servers to distinguish the individual browser of the data subject from other internet browsers that contain different cookies. A particular internet browser can therefore be recognized and identified by means of its unique cookie ID.

By using cookies, V4 GmbH can provide users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without the use of cookies.

Cookies enable us to optimize the information and services offered on our website in the interests of the user. As already mentioned, cookies allow us to recognize users of our website. The purpose of this recognition is to make it easier for users to use our website. For example, a user of a website that uses cookies does not have to re-enter their login credentials each time they visit the website, as this information is stored by the website and the cookie placed on the user’s computer system. Another example is the shopping cart cookie used in an online store. The online store remembers the items that a customer has placed in the virtual shopping cart by means of a cookie.

The data subject may, at any time, prevent the setting of cookies by our website by adjusting the settings of the internet browser they use and may thus permanently object to the use of cookies. Furthermore, cookies that have already been set can be deleted at any time using an internet browser or other software programs. This is possible in all commonly used internet browsers. If the data subject disables the use of cookies in the internet browser they use, not all functions of our website may be fully available.

The website of V4 GmbH collects a series of general data and information whenever the website is accessed by a data subject or an automated system. This general data and information is stored in the server’s log files. The following information may be collected: (1) the browser types and versions used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system reaches our website (so-called referrer), (4) the subpages accessed via an accessing system on our website, (5) the date and time of access to the website, (6) an Internet Protocol address (IP address), (7) the Internet service provider of the accessing system, and (8) other similar data and information used to prevent threats in the event of attacks on our information technology systems.

When using this general data and information, V4 GmbH does not draw any conclusions about the data subject. Rather, this information is required to (1) deliver the content of our website correctly, (2) optimize the content of our website as well as the advertising associated with it, (3) ensure the continued functionality of our information technology systems and the technology of our website, and (4) provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for prosecution in the event of a cyberattack.

These anonymously collected data and information are therefore evaluated by V4 GmbH both for statistical purposes and with the aim of increasing data protection and data security within our company, ultimately ensuring an optimal level of protection for the personal data processed by us. The anonymous data contained in the server log files is stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.

The website of V4 GmbH contains information required by law that enables rapid electronic contact with our company as well as direct communication with us, including a general address for electronic mail (email address). If a data subject contacts the controller by email or via a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the data subject will be automatically stored. Such personal data voluntarily provided by a data subject to the controller are stored for the purpose of processing the request or contacting the data subject. This personal data will not be disclosed to third parties.

The controller shall process and store the personal data of the data subject only for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of storage, or where this is provided for by the European legislator or another legislator in laws or regulations to which the controller is subject.

If the purpose of storage no longer applies, or if a retention period prescribed by the European legislator or another competent legislator expires, the personal data shall be routinely restricted or deleted in accordance with legal requirements.

a) Right to Confirmation

Every data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator to obtain confirmation from the controller as to whether personal data concerning them are being processed. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of confirmation, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time.

b) Right of Access

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data shall have the right granted by the European legislator to obtain, at any time and free of charge, information from the controller regarding the personal data stored concerning them, as well as a copy of this information. Furthermore, the European legislator has granted the data subject the right to obtain information regarding the following:

• the purposes of the processing;
• the categories of personal data being processed;
• the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed, in particular recipients in third countries or international organizations;
• where possible, the envisaged period for which the personal data will be stored, or, if this is not possible, the criteria used to determine that period;
• the existence of the right to request rectification or erasure of personal data concerning them, or restriction of processing by the controller, or to object to such processing;
• the existence of the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority;
• where the personal data are not collected from the data subject: all available information regarding the origin of the data;
• the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, pursuant to Article 22(1) and (4) GDPR and, at least in these cases, meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the scope and intended consequences of such processing for the data subject.

Furthermore, the data subject shall have the right to obtain information as to whether personal data have been transferred to a third country or to an international organization. Where this is the case, the data subject shall also have the right to obtain information about the appropriate safeguards relating to the transfer.

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

c) Right to Rectification

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

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

d) Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data shall have the right granted by the European legislator to request the controller to erase personal data concerning them without undue delay where one of the following grounds applies and where the processing is not necessary:

• The personal data were collected or otherwise processed for purposes for which they are no longer necessary.
• The data subject withdraws their consent on which the processing was based pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR, and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
• The data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or the data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(2) GDPR.
• The personal data have been unlawfully processed.
• The erasure of personal data is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation under Union law or the law of Member States to which the controller is subject.
• The personal data have been collected in relation to information society services offered pursuant to Article 8(1) GDPR.

If one of the above-mentioned grounds applies and a data subject wishes to request the erasure of personal data stored by V4 GmbH, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time. An employee of V4 GmbH shall promptly ensure that the erasure request is complied with.

Where personal data have been made public by V4 GmbH and our company is obliged as controller pursuant to Article 17(1) GDPR to erase the personal data, V4 GmbH shall, taking into account available technology and the costs of implementation, take appropriate measures, including technical measures, to inform other controllers processing the published personal data that the data subject has requested the erasure by such controllers of all links to, or copies or replications of, those personal data, insofar as processing is not required.

An employee of V4 GmbH shall arrange the necessary measures in individual cases.

e) Right to Restriction of Processing

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data shall have the right granted by the European legislator to request the controller to restrict processing where one of the following conditions applies:

• The accuracy of the personal data is contested by the data subject, for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data.
• The processing is unlawful, and the data subject refuses the erasure of the personal data and requests instead the restriction of their use.
• The controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of processing, but the data subject requires them for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.
• The data subject has objected to processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR and it has not yet been determined whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override those of the data subject.

If one of the above-mentioned conditions applies and a data subject wishes to request the restriction of personal data stored by V4 GmbH, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time. An employee of V4 GmbH shall arrange for the restriction of processing.

f) Right to Data Portability

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data shall have the right granted by the European legislator to receive the personal data concerning them, which have been provided to a controller by the data subject, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. They shall also have the right to transmit those data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to whom the personal data were provided, where the processing is based on consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR, or on a contract pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) GDPR, and where the processing is carried out by automated means, unless the processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.

Furthermore, when exercising their right to data portability pursuant to Article 20(1) GDPR, the data subject shall have the right to have personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible and where this does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.

To exercise the right to data portability, the data subject may contact an employee of V4 GmbH at any time.

g) Right to Object

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

V4 GmbH shall no longer process the personal data in the event of an objection, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override the interests, rights, and freedoms of the data subject, or unless the processing serves the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.

Where V4 GmbH processes personal data for the purpose of direct marketing, the data subject shall have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning them for such marketing purposes. This also applies to profiling insofar as it is related to such direct marketing. If the data subject objects to V4 GmbH processing their personal data for direct marketing purposes, V4 GmbH shall no longer process the personal data for these purposes.

In addition, the data subject shall have the right, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to object to the processing of personal data concerning them which is carried out by V4 GmbH for scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes pursuant to Article 89(1) GDPR, unless such processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest.

To exercise the right to object, the data subject may directly contact any employee of V4 GmbH or another employee. The data subject shall also be free to exercise their right to object in connection with the use of information society services, notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, by automated means using technical specifications.

h) Automated Individual Decision-Making, Including Profiling

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data shall have the right granted by the European legislator not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning them or similarly significantly affects them, provided that the decision:

1. is not necessary for entering into, or the performance of, a contract between the data subject and the controller; or
2. is not authorized by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject, and such law lays down suitable measures to safeguard the data subject’s rights and freedoms and legitimate interests; or
3. is not based on the data subject’s explicit consent.

Where the decision:

1. is necessary for entering into, or the performance of, a contract between the data subject and the controller; or
2. is based on the data subject’s explicit consent,

V4 GmbH shall implement suitable measures to safeguard the data subject’s rights and freedoms as well as their legitimate interests, including at least the right to obtain human intervention on the part of the controller, to express their own point of view, and to contest the decision.

If the data subject wishes to exercise rights relating to automated decision-making, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time.

i) Right to Withdraw Consent Under Data Protection Law

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

If the data subject wishes to exercise their right to withdraw consent, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time.

The controller collects and processes the personal data of applicants for the purpose of handling the application process. The processing may also be carried out electronically. This is particularly the case where an applicant submits relevant application documents electronically, for example by email or via a web form provided on the website, to the controller.

If the controller enters into an employment contract with an applicant, the data provided shall be stored for the purpose of processing the employment relationship in compliance with legal requirements.

If the controller does not enter into an employment contract with the applicant, the application documents shall be automatically deleted two months after notification of the rejection decision, unless deletion is opposed by other legitimate interests of the controller.

Another legitimate interest in this context may, for example, be a duty to provide evidence in proceedings under the German General Act on Equal Treatment (Allgemeines Gleichbehandlungsgesetz – AGG).

The controller has integrated the Google Analytics component (with anonymization function) on this website. Google Analytics is a web analytics service. Web analytics is the collection, compilation, and evaluation of data regarding the behavior of visitors to websites. A web analytics service collects, among other things, data regarding the website from which a data subject accessed a website (so-called referrer), which subpages of the website were accessed, or how often and for how long a subpage was viewed. Web analytics is primarily used to optimize a website and to perform a cost-benefit analysis of online advertising.

The operating company of the Google Analytics component is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.

The controller uses the “_gat._anonymizeIp” extension for web analytics via Google Analytics. By means of this extension, the IP address of the data subject’s internet connection is shortened and anonymized by Google when access to our websites occurs from a Member State of the European Union or from another contracting state of the Agreement on the European Economic Area.

The purpose of the Google Analytics component is to analyze visitor traffic on our website. Google uses the data and information collected, among other things, to evaluate the use of our website, to compile online reports for us showing activities on our websites, and to provide further services related to the use of our website.

Google Analytics places a cookie on the data subject’s information technology system. The meaning of cookies has already been explained above. By setting the cookie, Google is enabled to analyze the use of our website. Each time one of the individual pages of this website is accessed, which is operated by the controller and on which a Google Analytics component has been integrated, the internet browser on the data subject’s information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Google Analytics component to transmit data to Google for the purpose of online analysis. As part of this technical process, Google receives knowledge of personal data, such as the IP address of the data subject, which Google uses, among other things, to track the origin of visitors and clicks and subsequently enable commission calculations.

By means of the cookie, personal information such as the time of access, the location from which access originated, and the frequency of visits to our website by the data subject are stored. During each visit to our website, this personal data, including the IP address of the internet connection used by the data subject, is transmitted to Google in the United States of America. This personal data is stored by Google in the United States of America. Google may disclose this personal data collected through the technical process to third parties.

The data subject may, as already described above, prevent the setting of cookies by our website at any time by means of an appropriate setting in the internet browser used and thereby permanently object to the setting of cookies. Such a setting of the internet browser used would also prevent Google from placing a cookie on the data subject’s information technology system. In addition, a cookie already set by Google Analytics may be deleted at any time via the internet browser or other software programs.

Furthermore, the data subject has the possibility to object to the collection of data generated by Google Analytics relating to the use of this website, as well as to the processing of such data by Google, and to prevent such processing. For this purpose, the data subject must download and install a browser add-on available at the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This browser add-on informs Google Analytics via JavaScript that no data or information regarding visits to websites may be transmitted to Google Analytics. The installation of the browser add-on is considered an objection by Google. If the data subject’s information technology system is deleted, formatted, or reinstalled at a later date, the data subject must reinstall the browser add-on in order to deactivate Google Analytics again. If the browser add-on is uninstalled or deactivated by the data subject or another person within their sphere of control, there is the possibility of reinstalling or reactivating the browser add-on.

Further information and Google’s applicable privacy policy can be accessed at:
https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/
and
http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/de.html

Google Analytics is explained in more detail at:
https://www.google.com/intl/de_de/analytics/

The controller has integrated Jetpack on this website. Jetpack is a WordPress plugin that provides additional functions to the operator of a website based on WordPress. Among other things, Jetpack allows the website operator to obtain an overview of visitors to the website. By displaying related posts and publications or providing the option to share content on the website, it is also possible to increase visitor numbers. In addition, security functions are integrated into Jetpack, meaning that a website using Jetpack is better protected against brute-force attacks. Jetpack also optimizes and accelerates the loading of images integrated into the website.

The operating company of the Jetpack plugin for WordPress is Automattic Inc., 132 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA. The operating company uses the tracking technology of Quantcast Inc., 201 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA.

Jetpack places a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. The meaning of cookies has already been explained above. Each time one of the individual pages of this website is accessed, which is operated by the controller and on which a Jetpack component has been integrated, the internet browser on the data subject’s information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Jetpack component to transmit data to Automattic for analytical purposes. As part of this technical process, Automattic obtains knowledge of data which are subsequently used to create an overview of website visits. The data obtained in this manner are used to analyze the behavior of the data subject who accessed the controller’s website and are evaluated with the aim of optimizing the website.

The data collected through the Jetpack component are not used to identify the data subject without first obtaining separate explicit consent from the data subject. The data are also made available to Quantcast. Quantcast uses the data for the same purposes as Automattic.

The data subject may, as already described above, prevent the setting of cookies by our website at any time by means of an appropriate setting in the internet browser used and thereby permanently object to the setting of cookies. Such a setting of the internet browser used would also prevent Automattic/Quantcast from placing a cookie on the data subject’s information technology system. In addition, cookies already placed by Automattic may be deleted at any time via the internet browser or other software programs.

Furthermore, the data subject has the option to object to the collection of data generated by the Jetpack cookie relating to the use of this website, as well as to the processing of such data by Automattic/Quantcast, and to prevent such processing. For this purpose, the data subject must click the opt-out button available at the following link: https://www.quantcast.com/opt-out/, which places an opt-out cookie.

The opt-out cookie set as a result of the objection is stored on the information technology system used by the data subject. If the cookies on the data subject’s system are deleted following an objection, the data subject must access the link again and set a new opt-out cookie.

However, by setting the opt-out cookie, it is possible that the websites of the controller may no longer be fully usable by the data subject.

The applicable privacy policy of Automattic can be accessed at:
https://automattic.com/privacy/

The applicable privacy policy of Quantcast can be accessed at:
https://www.quantcast.com/privacy/

The controller has integrated components of YouTube on this website. YouTube is an internet video portal that enables video publishers to upload video clips and other users to view, rate, and comment on them free of charge. YouTube allows the publication of all types of videos, which means that complete films and television programs, as well as music videos, trailers, and videos created by users themselves, can be accessed via the internet portal.

The operating company of YouTube is YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA. YouTube, LLC is a subsidiary of Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.

Each time one of the individual pages of this website is accessed, which is operated by the controller and on which a YouTube component (YouTube video) has been integrated, the internet browser on the data subject’s information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective YouTube component to download a display of the corresponding YouTube component from YouTube. Further information about YouTube can be accessed at https://www.youtube.com/yt/about/de/.

As part of this technical process, YouTube and Google become aware of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is simultaneously logged into YouTube, YouTube recognizes, when accessing a subpage containing a YouTube video, which specific subpage of our website the data subject is visiting. This information is collected by YouTube and Google and assigned to the data subject’s respective YouTube account.

YouTube and Google receive information via the YouTube component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged into YouTube at the time of accessing our website. This occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on a YouTube video or not. If the data subject does not wish such information to be transmitted to YouTube and Google, they may prevent the transmission by logging out of their YouTube account before accessing our website.

The privacy policy published by YouTube, which can be accessed at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/, provides information about the collection, processing, and use of personal data by YouTube and Google.

The controller has integrated components of Vimeo on this website. Vimeo is an internet video portal that enables video publishers to upload video clips and other users to view, rate, and comment on them free of charge. Vimeo allows the publication of all types of videos, which means that complete films and television programs, as well as music videos, trailers, and videos created by users themselves, can be accessed via the internet portal.

The operating company of Vimeo is Vimeo.com, Inc., 330 West 34th Street, 5th Floor, New York, New York 10001, USA.

Each time one of the individual pages of this website is accessed, which is operated by the controller and on which a Vimeo component (Vimeo video) has been integrated, the internet browser on the data subject’s information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Vimeo component to download a display of the corresponding Vimeo component from Vimeo.

Further information about Vimeo can be accessed at https://vimeo.com/privacy. As part of this technical process, Vimeo becomes aware of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is simultaneously logged into Vimeo, Vimeo recognizes, when accessing a subpage containing a Vimeo video, which specific subpage of our website the data subject is visiting. This information is collected by Vimeo and assigned to the data subject’s respective Vimeo account.

Vimeo receives information via the Vimeo component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged into Vimeo at the time of accessing our website. This occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on a Vimeo video or not. If the data subject does not wish such information to be transmitted to Vimeo, they may prevent the transmission by logging out of their Vimeo account before accessing our website.

The privacy policy published by Vimeo, which can be accessed at https://vimeo.com/privacy, provides information about the collection, processing, and use of personal data by Vimeo.

Article 6(1)(a) GDPR serves as the legal basis for our company’s processing operations where we obtain consent for a specific processing purpose. If the processing of personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, such as processing operations required for the delivery of goods or the provision of another service or consideration, the processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. The same applies to processing operations that are necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, for example in cases of inquiries regarding our products or services.

If our company is subject to a legal obligation requiring the processing of personal data, such as for the fulfillment of tax obligations, the processing is based on Article 6(1)(c) GDPR.

In rare cases, the processing of personal data may become necessary in order to protect the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person. This would be the case, for example, if a visitor were injured on our premises and it became necessary to disclose their name, age, health insurance details, or other vital information to a doctor, hospital, or other third parties. In such a case, the processing would be based on Article 6(1)(d) GDPR.

Finally, processing operations may be based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. This legal basis applies to processing operations that are not covered by any of the aforementioned legal grounds, where processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by our company or by a third party, except where such interests are overridden by the interests, fundamental rights, and freedoms of the data subject.

Such processing operations are permitted in particular because they have been specifically recognized by the European legislator. The legislator considered that a legitimate interest may exist, for example, where the data subject is a customer of the controller (Recital 47, sentence 2 GDPR).

Where the processing of personal data is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, our legitimate interest is the performance of our business activities for the benefit of the well-being of all our employees and our shareholders.

The criterion for the duration of personal data storage is the applicable statutory retention period. Once this period has expired, the relevant data is routinely deleted, provided it is no longer necessary for the performance or initiation of a contract.

20. Legal or contractual requirements regarding the provision of personal data; necessity for the conclusion of the contract; the data subject’s obligation to provide personal data; possible consequences of failure to provide such data

We would like to inform you that the provision of personal data is, in some cases, required by law (e.g., tax regulations) or may also result from contractual provisions (e.g., information about the contracting party).
In some cases, it may be necessary for a data subject to provide us with personal data in order to conclude a contract, which we must then process. For example, the data subject is obligated to provide us with personal data when our company enters into a contract with them. Failure to provide the personal data would mean that the contract with the data subject could not be concluded.
Before providing personal data, the data subject must contact one of our employees. Our employee will explain to the data subject, on a case-by-case basis, whether the provision of personal data is required by law or contract, or is necessary for the conclusion of the contract; whether there is an obligation to provide the personal data; and what the consequences of failing to provide the personal data would be.

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

The State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information in Baden-Württemberg

Lautenschlagerstraße 20
70173 Stuttgart
Germany

Phone: 0711 / 61 55 41 0
www.baden-wuerttemberg.datenschutz.de/

Our website is hosted by an external provider. The data collected through this website is stored on the host’s servers.

We use the following hosting provider:

ALL-INKL.COM – Neue Medien München
Owner: René Münnich
Hauptstraße 68
D-02742 Friedrichsdorf

We have entered into a data processing agreement with our hosting provider. This agreement ensures that the personal data of our website visitors is processed only in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

This Privacy Policy was generated using the Privacy Policy Generator provided by DGD Deutsche Gesellschaft für Datenschutz GmbH, acting as the external data protection officer for Lower Franconia, in cooperation with the data protection attorneys of the law firm WILDE BEUGER SOLMECKE | Attorneys at Law.

Please note that this English version of the Privacy Policy has been automatically translated from the original German version. It is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute the legally binding version of this Privacy Policy. In the event of any discrepancies or inconsistencies between the German and English versions, the German version shall prevail.