Privacy Policy

June 2025

§ 1 General Information

Here, we would like to inform you about the type, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process. This privacy policy also informs data subjects about their rights.

In principle, you can use our website https://rotaryeurope.eu/ without providing any personal data. If you, as a data subject, use a service that requires the provision of personal data, this is done on the basis of legal provisions in accordance with Art. 6 I lit. a EU General Data Protection Regulation (hereinafter referred to as “GDPR”) or only with your consent.

If you have any questions about our privacy policy, you can contact the following persons by telephone, letter, or email:

1. Name and address of the controller

Rotary Europe GmbH

Gutbrodstraße 1

66500 Hornbach

E-Mail: info@rotaryeurope.eu

Tel.: 06338-994450

2. Name and address of the data protection officer

netvocat GmbH

Großherzog-Friedrich-Str. 40

D-66111 Saarbrücken

Tel.:

3. Definitions

Definitions Our privacy policy is based on the terms defined in Art. 4 GDPR. The following terms are used in our privacy policy:

1.   Personal data

Personal data is defined in Art. 4 GDPR as any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. This information may include your name, address, telephone number, and/or email address.

1.   Processing

Processing means any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organization, storage, use, disclosure, and erasure or destruction.

1.   Pseudonymization

Pseudonymization is the processing of personal data in such a manner that the data can no longer be attributed to a specific individual without using additional information, provided that such additional information is kept separately and is subject to technical and organizational measures.

Further definitions can be found in Art. 4 GDPR.

§ 2 General information on the processing of personal data

1. Hosting

This website is hosted on the servers of N4, Kaiserstrasse 95-101a, 66133 Saarbrücken. The hosting services we use serve to provide the following services: infrastructure and platform services, computing capacity, storage space and database services, security services, and technical maintenance services that we use for the purpose of operating this website. The legal basis for the use of hosting services is the protection of our legitimate interests in the analysis, optimization, and economical and secure operation of our website (see Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR).

In doing so, our hosting provider processes personal data. The data is stored for as long as there is a purpose for doing so. After that, the data is deleted unless statutory retention obligations prevent this.

2. Collection of general data and information

Our website collects a series of general data and information each time the website is accessed by a data subject or an automated system. This general data and information is stored in the server log files. The following may be recorded: (1) the browser types and versions used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system reaches our website (so-called referrers), (4) the sub-websites that are 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 that serve to protect against attacks on our information technology systems.

When using this general data and information, we do not draw any conclusions about the data subject. This information is required in order to (1) deliver the content of our website correctly, (2) optimize the content of our website and the advertising for it, (3) ensure the long-term 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 cyber attack. This anonymously collected data and information is therefore evaluated by us on the one hand statistically and on the other hand with the aim of increasing data protection and data security in our company in order to ultimately ensure an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data in the server log files is stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.

3. Type of data processed

We collect and process inventory data (e.g., names, addresses), contact data (e.g., email addresses, telephone numbers, fax numbers, postal addresses), usage data (e.g., websites visited, links clicked, interest in content, access times, access locations), content data (e.g., comments, text entries, photos, videos) and meta and communication data (e.g., device information, browser information, IP addresses).

4. Categories of data subjects

The data subjects affected by the processing of personal data are all visitors to our website.

5. Purpose of processing

We collect and process the personal data of visitors to our website in order to communicate with you and provide you with information (e. e.g. contact and other inquiries, newsletters) and, where applicable, to compile statistics, measure reach and perform analyses (e.g. using marketing and analysis tools) so that we can better design and optimize content and functions, to manage the website technically, to optimize it and to close security gaps.

6. Routine deletion and blocking of personal data

The controller processes and stores personal data of the data subject only for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of storage or if this has been provided for by the European directive and regulation issuer or another legislator in laws or regulations to which the controller is subject.

If the storage purpose no longer applies or if a storage period prescribed by European directive and regulation issuers or other competent legislators expires, the personal data will be routinely blocked or deleted in accordance with the statutory provisions.

7. Rights of the data subject

a) Right to confirmation

Every data subject has the right granted by European Directive and Regulation to obtain from the controller confirmation as to whether or not 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 to information

Every person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by European directives and regulations to obtain, at any time, free of charge, from the controller responsible for processing, information about the personal data stored about them and a copy of this information. Furthermore, European directives and regulations grant the data subject the right to obtain the following information:

•     the purposes of the processing

•     the categories of personal data that are 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 planned duration for which the personal data will be stored or, if this is not possible, the criteria for determining this duration

•     the existence of a right to rectify or erase personal data concerning them or to restrict processing by the controller or a right to object to such processing

•     the existence of a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

•     if the personal data are not collected from the data subject: all available information on the origin of the data

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

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

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

c) Right to rectification

Any person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by European directives and regulations to request the immediate rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning them. Furthermore, the data subject has the right to request the completion of incomplete personal data, including by means of a supplementary statement, taking into account the purposes of the processing.

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

d) Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)

Any person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by European directives and regulations to request that the controller delete personal data concerning them without delay if one of the following reasons applies and if the processing is not necessary:

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

The data subject withdraws the consent on which the processing is based in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 letter a GDPR or Art. 9 para. 2 letter a GDPR, and there is no other legal basis for the processing.

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

The personal data has been processed unlawfully.

The erasure of the personal data is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which the controller is subject under Union law or the law of the Member States.

The personal data was collected in relation to information society services offered in accordance with Art. 8 (1) GDPR.

If one of the above reasons applies and a data subject wishes to have personal data stored by us deleted, they can contact an employee of the controller at any time. Our employee will ensure that the deletion request is complied with immediately.

If the personal data has been made public by us and our company is obliged to delete the personal data in accordance with Art. 17 (1) GDPR, we shall take appropriate measures, including technical measures, taking into account the available technology and the implementation costs, to inform other data controllers who process the published personal data that the data subject has requested the deletion of all links to this personal data or copies or replications of this personal data from these other data controllers, unless the processing is necessary. Our employee will take the necessary steps in each individual case.

e) Right to restriction of processing

Any person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by European directives and regulations to request the controller to restrict processing if one of the following conditions is met:

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

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

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

The data subject has objected to the processing pursuant to Art. 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 conditions is met and a data subject wishes to request the restriction of personal data stored by us, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time. Our employee will arrange for the processing to be restricted.

f) Right to data portability

Any person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European Directive and Regulation to receive the personal data concerning them, which they have provided to a controller, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. They also have the right to transmit this data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to whom the personal data was provided, provided that the processing is based on consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 letter a GDPR or Art. 9 para. 2 letter a GDPR or on a contract pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR and 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 Art. 20 (1) GDPR, the data subject has the right to have the personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible and provided that this does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.

To exercise the right to data portability, the data subject may contact one of our employees at any time.

g) Right to object

Any person affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European Directive and Regulation, to object at any time, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning them on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. e or f GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions.

In the event of an objection, we will no longer process the personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that override the interests, rights, and freedoms of the data subject, or the processing serves to assert, exercise, or defend legal claims.

If we process personal data for direct marketing purposes, the data subject has the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data for such marketing purposes. This also applies to profiling insofar as it is related to such direct marketing. If the data subject objects to Rotary Europe GmbH processing their data for direct marketing purposes, we will no longer process the personal data for these purposes.

In addition, the data subject has the right to object, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning them for scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes in accordance with Art. 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 contact any employee of Rotary Europe GmbH or another employee directly. The data subject is also free to exercise their right to object in relation to the use of information society services, notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, by means of automated procedures using technical specifications.

h) Automated individual decision-making, including profiling

Every data subject whose personal data is processed has the right granted by European directives and regulations not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning him or her or similarly significantly affects him or her, unless the decision (1) is necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between the data subject and the controller, or (2) is authorized by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject and that law provides for appropriate measures to safeguard the rights and freedoms and legitimate interests of the data subject, or (3) is made with the express consent of the data subject.

If the decision (1) is necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between the data subject and the controller, or (2) is made with the express consent of the data subject, Rotary Europe GmbH shall take appropriate measures to safeguard the rights and freedoms and legitimate interests of the data subject, including at least the right to obtain intervention by 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 decisions, they may contact an employee of the controller responsible for processing at any time.

i) Right to withdraw consent under data protection law

Any person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by European directives and regulations to withdraw 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.

j) Duration of storage of personal data

The criterion for the duration of storage of personal data is the respective statutory retention period. After expiry of this period, the corresponding data will be routinely deleted, provided that it is no longer necessary for the fulfillment of the contract or for the initiation of a contract.

8. Use of cookies

a. Description, scope, and purpose of data processing

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored on a computer system via an Internet browser.

Numerous websites and servers use cookies. Many cookies contain a so-called cookie ID. A cookie ID is a unique identifier for the cookie. It consists of a string of characters that enables websites and servers to be assigned to the specific Internet browser in which the cookie was stored. This enables the websites and servers visited to distinguish the individual browser of the person concerned from other Internet browsers that contain other cookies. A specific Internet browser can be recognized and identified via the unique cookie ID.

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

Cookies enable us to optimize the information and offers on our website for the benefit of the user. As already mentioned, cookies enable 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, users of a website that uses cookies do not have to re-enter their access data each time they visit the website, as this is stored by the website and the cookie stored on the user's computer system. Another example is the cookie used in an online shopping cart. The online shop uses a cookie to remember the items that a customer has placed in their virtual shopping cart.

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

The following data is stored and transmitted in the cookies:

•     Language settings

•     Items in a shopping cart

•     Login information

•     Search terms entered

•     Frequency of page views

•     Use of website functions

b. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies for analysis purposes is Art. 6 I lit. a GDPR, provided that the user has given their consent.

The legal basis for the processing of personal data using technically necessary cookies is otherwise Art. 6 I lit. f GDPR.

c. Duration of storage, objection and removal options

Cookies are stored on the user's computer and transmitted to our site. As a user, you therefore have full control over the use of cookies. You can deactivate or restrict the storage of cookies by changing the settings in your Internet browser. Cookies that have already been stored can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are deactivated for our website, it may no longer be possible to use all functions of the website to their full extent.

9. TSL/SSL encryption

This website uses TLS/SSL encryption to ensure the security of your data during transmission. This means that all personal data you enter, such as your name, address, or payment information, is transmitted securely and protected over the Internet.

 

§ 3 Special information on the processing of personal data

1. Registration on our website

The data subject has the option of registering on the website of the controller by providing personal data. The personal data transmitted to the controller is determined by the input mask used for registration. The personal data entered by the data subject is collected and stored exclusively for internal use by the controller and for its own purposes. The controller may arrange for the data to be passed on to one or more processors, such as a parcel service provider, who will also use the personal data exclusively for internal purposes attributable to the controller.

By registering on the website of the controller, the IP address assigned by the Internet service provider (ISP) of the data subject, the date and time of registration are also stored. This data is stored for the sole purpose of preventing misuse of our services and, if necessary, enabling the investigation of criminal offenses. In this respect, the storage of this data is necessary for the protection of the controller. This data will not be passed on to third parties unless there is a legal obligation to do so or the disclosure serves the purpose of criminal prosecution.

The registration of the data subject by voluntarily providing personal data serves the purpose of enabling the controller to offer the data subject content or services that, due to their nature, can only be offered to registered users. Registered persons are free to change the personal data provided during registration at any time or to have it completely deleted from the data controller's database.

The controller shall provide any data subject with information on the personal data stored about them at any time upon request. Furthermore, the controller shall correct or delete personal data at the request or on the instruction of the data subject, unless there are legal obligations to retain such data. All employees of the controller are available to the data subject as contact persons in this regard.

2. Contact option via the website

Due to legal requirements, our website contains information that enables quick electronic contact with our company and direct communication with us, including a general address for electronic mail (e-mail 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 stored automatically. Such personal data transmitted on a voluntary basis by a data subject to the controller will be stored for the purpose of processing or contacting the data subject. This personal data will not be passed on to third parties.

3. Comment function on the blog on the website

We offer users the opportunity to leave individual comments on individual blog posts on a blog located on the website of the controller. A blog is a portal maintained on a website, usually publicly accessible, where one or more persons, known as bloggers or web bloggers, can post articles or write down their thoughts in so-called blog posts. The blog posts can usually be commented on by third parties.

If a data subject leaves a comment in the blog published on this website, in addition to the comments left by the data subject, information about the time of the comment entry and the user name (pseudonym) chosen by the data subject will also be stored and published. Furthermore, the IP address assigned by the Internet service provider (ISP) of the person concerned is also logged. This IP address is stored for security reasons and in the event that the person concerned violates the rights of third parties or posts illegal content through a comment. The storage of this personal data is therefore in the legitimate interest of the controller, so that the latter can exonerate itself in the event of a legal violation. This personal data will not be passed on to third parties unless such disclosure is required by law or serves to defend the legal interests of the controller.

4. Webshop

a. Registration

We offer a web shop for business customers on this website. To order goods, you must register as a customer. To do so, you must send an explicit registration request to Rotary Europe GmbH. Upon receipt of this request, we will ask you to provide personal data, among other things, to verify whether you can be registered as a business customer. As part of the registration process, we collect contact, billing, and delivery information from customers (e.g., name, shipping address, billing address, email address, delivery service, company name, department, sales tax ID) as well as the address information of the recipient if the shipping address is different.

The legal basis for the collection of data is the fulfillment of pre-contractual or contractual measures in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.

After successful registration, the customer can log in to the website with a user name and password and place orders and add products to their wish list.

The data is stored for the purpose of contract processing and for warranty and guarantee claims. In addition, the data is also stored for the purpose of fulfilling further legal requirements even if registration is unsuccessful. The legal basis for this is the fulfillment of legal obligations in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR.

b. Transfer of data to third parties

For the purpose of contract processing, e.g. for payment, invoicing, and shipping, the data collected will be passed on to parcel and postal service providers (e.g., UPS, DHL), payment service providers (e.g., banks, credit institutions, PayPal), and credit agencies (e.g., Creditreform). The legal basis for this is the fulfillment of pre-contractual measures in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR or the protection of our legitimate interests in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

The data is transmitted in encrypted form using state-of-the-art technology.

The data is stored for the purpose of contract processing and for warranty and guarantee claims. In addition, the data may be stored for longer periods to comply with further legal requirements. The legal basis for this is the fulfillment of legal obligations in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR.

c. Deletion of the customer account

You can request the deletion of your customer account at any time. You are responsible for backing up the data contained therein before deleting the account.

After deletion of the account, we are nevertheless entitled to continue to store contract documents for the fulfillment of legal obligations in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR. The data will then be blocked.

 

§ 4 Legal basis

1. Legal basis for processing

Art. 6 I lit. a DS-GVO serves as the legal basis for our company for processing operations in which we obtain consent for a specific processing purpose. If the processing of personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is party, as is the case, for example, with processing operations necessary for the delivery of goods or the provision of other services or consideration, the processing is based on Art. 6 I lit. b GDPR. The same applies to such processing operations that are necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, for example in cases of inquiries about our products or services. If our company is subject to a legal obligation that requires the processing of personal data, such as for the fulfillment of tax obligations, the processing is based on Art. 6 I lit. c GDPR. In rare cases, the processing of personal data may be necessary 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 their name, age, health insurance details, or other vital information had to be passed on to a doctor, hospital, or other third party. In this case, the processing would be based on Art. 6 I lit. d GDPR. Ultimately, processing operations could be based on Art. 6 I lit. f GDPR. Processing operations that are not covered by any of the above legal bases are based on this legal basis if the processing is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of our company or a third party, provided that the interests, fundamental rights, and freedoms of the data subject do not prevail. We are permitted to carry out such processing operations in particular because they have been specifically mentioned by the European legislator. In this regard, it took the view that a legitimate interest could be assumed if the data subject is a customer of the controller (Recital 47, sentence 2 GDPR).

2. Legitimate interests in processing pursued by the controller or a third party

If the processing of personal data is based on Article 6 I lit. f GDPR, our legitimate interest is the performance of our business activities for the benefit of all our employees and our shareholders.

3. EU-US Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework

If personal data is processed in the USA, this is done in accordance with the provisions of the Data Privacy Framework (DPF).

Within the framework of the Data Privacy Framework (DPF), the EU Commission has recognized the level of data protection for certain companies from the USA as adequate in an adequacy decision dated July 10, 2023. The list of certified companies and further information on the DPF can be found on the website of the US Department of Commerce at https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/.

§ 5 Integration of third-party services and content

1. Tracking and analysis tools

a. Data protection provisions on the use of Google Analytics (with anonymization function)

The controller has integrated the Google Analytics component (with anonymization function) into this website. Google Analytics is a web analytics service. Web analytics is the collection, gathering, and analysis of data about the behavior of visitors to websites. A web analytics service collects, among other things, data about which website a data subject came from (known as referrers), which subpages of the website were accessed, how often and for how long a subpage was viewed. Web analytics is mainly used to optimize a website and to analyze the cost-benefit ratio of Internet advertising.

The operating company of the Google Analytics component is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.

The controller uses the addition “_gat._anonymizeIp” for web analysis via Google Analytics. This addition shortens and anonymizes the IP address of the Internet connection of the person concerned by Google if access to our Internet pages is made 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 obtained, among other things, to evaluate the use of our website, to compile online reports for us showing the activities on our website, and to provide other services related to the use of our website.

Google Analytics places a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. What cookies are has already been explained above. By placing the cookie, Google is enabled to analyze the use of our website. Each time one of the individual pages of this website operated by the controller and on which a Google Analytics component has been integrated is accessed, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject 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 obtains knowledge of personal data, such as the IP address of the data subject, which Google uses, among other things, to trace the origin of visitors and clicks and subsequently to enable commission settlements.

The cookie stores 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. Each time you visit our website, this personal data, including the IP address of the Internet connection used by the data subject, is transmitted to Google in the United States of America. This personal data is stored by Google in the United States of America. Google may pass on this personal data collected through the technical process to third parties.

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

Furthermore, the data subject has the option of objecting to and preventing the collection of data generated by Google Analytics relating to the use of this website and the processing of this data by Google. To do this, the data subject must download and install a browser add-on from the link https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This browser add-on informs Google Analytics via JavaScript that no data and information relating to visits to websites may be transmitted to Google Analytics. The installation of the browser add-on is considered by Google as an objection. If the information technology system of the data subject is deleted, formatted, or reinstalled at a later point in time, the data subject must reinstall the browser add-on to deactivate Google Analytics. If the browser add-on is uninstalled or deactivated by the data subject or another person within their sphere of influence, it is possible to reinstall or reactivate the browser add-on.

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

2. Social media

a. Privacy policy on the use of Facebook

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

A social network is a social meeting place operated on the Internet, an online community that generally allows users to communicate with each other and interact in a virtual space. A social network can serve as a platform for exchanging opinions and experiences or enable the Internet community to provide personal or company-related information. Facebook allows users of the social network to create private profiles, upload photos, and network via friend requests, among other things.

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

Each time one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the controller and on which a Facebook component (Facebook plug-in) has been integrated, is accessed, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted by the respective Facebook component to download a representation of the corresponding Facebook component from Facebook. A complete overview of all Facebook plug-ins can be found at https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/?locale=de_DE. As part of this technical process, Facebook receives information about which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.

If the person is logged into Facebook at the same time, Facebook recognizes which specific subpage of our website the person is visiting each time they access our website and for the entire duration of their stay on our website. This information is collected by the Facebook component and assigned by Facebook to the respective Facebook account of the person. If the person clicks on one of the Facebook buttons integrated into our website, such as the “Like” button, or if the person leaves a comment, Facebook assigns this information to the personal Facebook user account of the person and stores this personal data.

Facebook always receives information via the Facebook component that the person has visited our website if the person is logged into Facebook at the same time as visiting our website; this happens regardless of whether the person clicks on the Facebook component or not. If the data subject does not want this information to be transferred to Facebook, they can prevent this by logging out of their Facebook account before visiting our website.

The data policy published by Facebook, which can be accessed at https://de-de.facebook.com/about/privacy/, provides information about the collection, processing, and use of personal data by Facebook. It also explains the settings options Facebook offers to protect the privacy of the data subject. Various applications are also available that allow data transmission to Facebook to be suppressed. Such applications can be used by the data subject to suppress data transmission to Facebook.

b. Data protection provisions for the use of LinkedIn

The controller has integrated components of LinkedIn Corporation on this website. LinkedIn is an Internet-based social network that enables users to connect with existing business contacts and establish new business contacts. Over 400 million registered users use LinkedIn in more than 200 countries. This makes LinkedIn currently the largest platform for business contacts and one of the most visited websites in the world.

LinkedIn is operated by LinkedIn Corporation, 2029 Stierlin Court Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. LinkedIn Ireland, Privacy Policy Issues, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland, is responsible for data protection matters outside the USA.

Each time you visit our website that contains a LinkedIn component (LinkedIn plug-in), this component causes the browser used by the data subject to download a corresponding representation of the LinkedIn component. Further information about LinkedIn plug-ins can be found at https://developer.linkedin.com/plugins. As part of this technical process, LinkedIn receives information about which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is logged into LinkedIn at the same time, LinkedIn recognizes which specific subpage of our website the data subject visits each time the data subject accesses our website and for the entire duration of the data subject's visit to our website. This information is collected by the LinkedIn component and assigned by LinkedIn to the respective LinkedIn account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on a LinkedIn button integrated into our website, LinkedIn assigns this information to the personal LinkedIn user account of the data subject and stores this personal data.

LinkedIn always receives information via the LinkedIn component that the person has visited our website if the person is logged into LinkedIn at the same time as visiting our website; this happens regardless of whether the person clicks on the LinkedIn component or not. If the data subject does not want this information to be transferred to LinkedIn, they can prevent the transfer by logging out of their LinkedIn account before visiting our website.

LinkedIn offers the option to unsubscribe from email messages, SMS messages, and targeted ads, as well as to manage ad settings, at https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls. LinkedIn also uses partners such as Quantcast, Google Analytics, BlueKai, DoubleClick, Nielsen, Comscore, Eloqua, and Lotame, which may set cookies. Such cookies can be rejected at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy. LinkedIn's applicable privacy policy is available at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy. LinkedIn's cookie policy is available at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy.

c. Data protection provisions for the use of YouTube

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

The operating company of YouTube is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.

Each time one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the controller and on which a YouTube component (YouTube video) has been integrated, is accessed, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted by the respective YouTube component to download a representation of the corresponding YouTube component from YouTube. Further information about YouTube can be found at https://www.youtube.com/yt/about/de/. As part of this technical process, YouTube and Google are informed of the specific subpage of our website that is visited by the data subject.

If the person is logged into YouTube at the same time, YouTube recognizes which specific subpage of our website the person is visiting when they call up a subpage that contains a YouTube video. This information is collected by YouTube and Google and assigned to the respective YouTube account of the person.

YouTube and Google always receive information via the YouTube component that the data subject has visited our website if 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 want this information to be transmitted to YouTube and Google, they can prevent this by logging out of their YouTube account before visiting our website.

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

d. Data protection provisions for the use of Kanunu

We maintain a social media company profile (hereinafter referred to as “kununu page(s)”) on kununu. We use these kununu pages to communicate with users of social networks and share content on a regular basis. The operator of the social networks, - New Work SE, Dammtorstraße 30, 20354 Hamburg (hereinafter referred to as “kununu”), may use cookies and similar technologies to track your usage behavior. When you use kununu, the type, scope, and purposes of data processing on kununu are primarily determined by kununu. We can essentially view statistics on various ratings when you visit our kununu page or interact with it.

You are responsible for your use of our kununu pages. If you do not want your data to be processed in connection with kununu, you are welcome to contact us via our website.

kununu processes user data within the scope of the company profile page we have set up primarily for the purpose of providing analysis and advertising services. For more information on data processing by kununu, please refer to Xing's privacy policy for the kununu service, which can be accessed here.

Kununu uses cookies, among other things, to store and further process this information. These are text files that are stored on users' end devices.

Kununu, as the operator of the Kununu pages, provides us with page statistics, i.e., statistical data on the use of our Kununu pages.

These are aggregated statistics that are compiled based on certain selection criteria that are logged by the kununu servers when people interact with pages and their associated content, in particular when they submit reviews. For certain categories (followers, page visitors, employer and application reviewers, etc.) and time periods, kununu provides the following information in particular, but not exclusively:

Job/application status, company, company location, company division, position of the reviewer including the associated review title, points rating in the respective categories, overall review score, and date of the review.

We use the statistics to improve our business processes in the long term and thus achieve the highest possible level of satisfaction among our employees and applicants.

The statistics and overviews are provided to us by kununu without directly disclosing your personal data, so they cannot be traced back to individuals. In rare cases, however, due to the combination of information within a user review, it cannot be ruled out that a link to a specific person can be established if the review is highly individual.

The processing of this data by dm is based on Art. 6 (1) f) GDPR. The processing enables us to improve our offers and processes for employees and applicants. These purposes also constitute our legitimate interest in the processing of the data in accordance with Art. 6 (1) f) GDPR.

If you provide us with personal data directly via our kununu page (e.g., email/chat), we will use this data exclusively for the purpose of communicating with you about the matter in question and, if necessary, to document the result of the processing in case of further inquiries.

In this context, we process data on the basis of our overriding legitimate interest (Art. 6 para. 1 f) GDPR) in answering questions in a targeted and user-oriented manner and in maintaining our image in the long term.

The stored personal data will be deleted if you have objected to the processing of your data, if knowledge of the data is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was stored, or if storage is inadmissible for other legal reasons.

Please note that kununu also collects and stores your data when you visit our kununu page. This also applies to cookies that kununu uses to provide functionalities/statistics. We have no influence on this. In this respect, please note the information provided by kununu.

You have the right to obtain information about the processing of your personal data, the right to data portability and, where applicable, the right to erasure, rectification, restriction of processing and/or objection to processing, as well as the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. For further information, please contact our data protection officer, whose contact details can be found below.

We generally recommend that you contact kununu directly to exercise your rights. If you need assistance or have any questions, please contact us using the contact details below. We will then forward your request to kununu.

Further information can be found in the privacy policy at https://privacy.xing.com/de/datenschutzerklaerung.

3. Other tools

a. Google Web Fonts

This website uses script libraries and font libraries with fonts from Google Ireland, Google Building Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland (“Google Fonts,” https://www.google.com/webfonts/) to display the content of the website in a graphically appealing manner. The legal basis for data processing within the scope of this application is the protection of our legitimate interests in the analysis, optimization, and economical and secure operation of our website (see Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR).

Within the scope of this application, the browser of the user visiting our website automatically calls up the Google server, which is usually located in the USA.

The Google Fonts are then transferred to the browser's memory (cache) so that they can be used for display. If the browser does not support Google Fonts or access is not possible, the text on our website will be displayed in a standard font.

When accessing the Google server, the following data is also collected and stored: name of the browser used, browser version, website from which the request originates, operating system of the visitor, screen resolution of the visitor, IP address of the visitor, language settings of the browser or of the operating system used by the visitor.

This data, which is transmitted to Google in connection with the page request, is sent to resource-specific domains such as fonts.googleapis.com or fonts.gstatic.com. No cookies are stored on your devices. The data stored by Google is not linked to data collected or used in connection with the parallel use of other Google services such as Gmail.

You can set your browser so that the fonts are not loaded from Google's servers (e.g., by installing add-ons such as NoScript (www.noscript.net) or Ghostery for the Firefox browser (https://addons.mozilla.org/de/firefox/addon/ghostery/).

You can also set your advertising preferences for Google applications here: https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated.You Further information on the Google Fonts library can be found here: https://fonts.google.com/about or https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq#Privacy.

The privacy policy of the library operator Google can be found here: http://www.google.com/intl/de-DE/privacy/ or https://policies.google.com/privacy/update?hl=de

4. Payment methods

a. Payment method: Privacy policy for invoices as a payment method

If you select invoice as your payment method, we will process your personal data to enable payment and process the contract.

In order to issue the invoice, data such as your name, address, email address, and, if applicable, bank details will be collected if these are required for payment.

Your data will be processed in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR (contract processing) and Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR (legitimate interests).

The data will only be stored for as long as is necessary for the execution of the payment and the processing of the contract, as well as for the fulfillment of statutory retention obligations.

Your data will be passed on to the credit institution responsible for the payment and, if necessary, to other service providers involved in the payment (e.g. payment service providers). The data will only be passed on to the extent necessary.