Privacy Policy

We are very pleased that you are interested in our company. Data protection is of a particularly high priority for the management of the MD Group of Companies. It is generally possible to use the MD Group websites without providing any personal data. However, if a data subject wishes to make use of special services offered by our company via our website, it may be necessary to process personal data. If the processing of personal data is necessary and there is no legal basis for such processing, we generally obtain the consent of the person concerned.

The processing of personal data, such as the name, address, e-mail address, or telephone number of a data subject shall always be in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and in accordance with the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to the MD Group of Companies. By means of this privacy policy, our company would like to inform the public about the nature, scope and purpose of the personal data we collect, use and process. Furthermore, data subjects are informed of the rights they are entitled to by means of this privacy policy.

As the controller, the MD Unternehmungsgruppe has implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure the most complete protection of personal data processed through this website. However, Internet-based data transmissions can generally have security gaps, meaning that absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, every data subject is free to transfer personal data to us by alternative means, for example by telephone.

1. Definitions

The data protection declaration of the MD Group of Companies is based on the terms used by the European legislator for the adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our privacy policy should be easy to read and understand both for the public and for our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would like to explain the terms used in advance.

In this privacy statement, we use the following terms, among others:

• a) Personal data
• Personal data is any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter “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 to one or more particular characteristics that are an expression of the physical, physiological, genetic, psychological, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person.
• b) Data subject
• Data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed by the controller.
• c) Processing
• Processing is any process carried out with or without the aid of automated processes or any such series of processes in connection with personal data, such as collecting, organizing, storing, adapting or modifying, reading, querying, using, disclosing through transmission, dissemination or any other form of provision, reconciliation or linking, restriction, deletion or destruction.
• d) Restriction of processing
• Restriction of processing is the marking of stored personal data with the aim of restricting their future processing.
• e) Profiling
• Profiling is any type of automated processing of personal data that consists of using this personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyze or predict aspects relating to the work performance, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behavior, whereabouts or changes of location of that natural person.
• f) Pseudonymization
• Pseudonymization is the processing of personal data in such a way that the personal data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, provided that this additional information is stored separately and is subject to technical and organizational measures which ensure that the personal data is not assigned to an identified or identifiable natural person.
• g) Responsible person or person responsible for processing
• The person responsible or responsible for processing is the natural or legal person, authority, agency or other body which, alone or together with others, decides on the purposes and means of processing personal data. Where the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union law or the law of the Member States, the controller or the specific criteria for its nomination may be provided for by Union law or the law of the Member States.
• h) Contract processor
• Contract processor is a natural or legal person, authority, agency or other body that processes personal data on behalf of the person responsible.
• i) Recipient
• The recipient is a natural or legal person, authority, institution or other body to which personal data is disclosed, regardless of whether it is a third party or not. However, public authorities that may receive personal data as part of a specific investigation mandate under Union or Member State law are not considered recipients.
• j) Third party
• A third party is a natural or legal person, authority, agency or body other than the data subject, the controller, the processor and the persons who, under the direct responsibility of the controller or processor, are authorized to process personal data.
• k) Consent
• Consent is any expression of will given voluntarily by the data subject in an informed and unequivocal manner in the form of a statement or other unequivocal affirmative action by which the data subject indicates that he or she agrees to the processing of personal data concerning him or her.

2. Name and address of the person responsible for processing

Responsible person within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation, other data protection laws applicable in member states of the European Union and other provisions related to data protection law is:

MD Group of Companies

Salierring 42

50677 Cologne

germany

Phone: 0221/2019383

email: info@md-job.work

Site: www.md-unternehmungsgruppe.de

3rd cookies

The Internet pages of the MD Group of Companies use cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored and 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 of the cookie. It consists of a string of characters through which websites and servers can 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 data subject from other Internet browsers that contain other cookies. A specific Internet browser can be recognized and identified via the unique cookie ID.

Through the use of cookies, the MD Unternehmungsgruppe can provide the users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without the cookie setting.

By means of a cookie, the information and offers on our website can be optimized for 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, the user of a website that uses cookies does not have to re-enter his login data every time he visits the website, because this is taken over by the website and the cookie stored on the user's computer system. Another example is the cookie from a shopping cart in an online shop. The online shop uses a cookie to remember the items that a customer has placed in the virtual shopping cart.

The data subject can prevent cookies from being set by our website at any time by means of an appropriate setting of the Internet browser used and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. In addition, 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.

4. Collection of general data and information

The website of the MD Group of Companies collects a series of general data and information when a data subject or automated system calls up the website. This general data and information is stored in the server's log files. The (1) browser types and versions used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system accesses our website (so-called referrer), (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 serves to avert threats in the event of attacks on our information technology systems.

When using these general data and information, the MD Unternehungsgruppe does not draw any conclusions about the data subject. Rather, this information is required to (1) correctly deliver the content of our website, (2) to optimize the content of our website and advertising for it, (3) to ensure the long-term functionality of our information technology systems and the technology of our website, and (4) to 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 the MD Unternehungsgruppe both statistically and with the aim of increasing data protection and data security in our company, and to 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.

5. Registration on our website

The data subject has the option of registering on the controller's website by providing personal data. Which personal data is transmitted to the person responsible for processing is determined by the respective input mask that is used for registration. The personal data entered by the data subject is collected and stored exclusively for internal use by the person responsible for processing and for its own purposes. The person responsible for processing may arrange for the transfer to one or more order processors, such as a parcel service provider, who also uses the personal data exclusively for internal use attributable to the controller.

By registering on the website of the person responsible for processing, the IP address assigned by the data subject's Internet service provider (ISP), the date and time of registration are also stored. This data is stored in view of the fact that this is the only way to prevent misuse of our services and, if necessary, enables this data to solve crimes committed. In this respect, the storage of this data is necessary to secure the person responsible for processing. In principle, this data will not be passed on to third parties unless there is a legal obligation to do so or the transfer is for law enforcement purposes.

The registration of the data subject, voluntarily providing personal data, enables the controller to offer the data subject content or services which, due to the nature of the matter, 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 them completely deleted from the data set of the person responsible for processing.

The controller shall provide any data subject with information on request at any time as to which personal data is stored about the data subject. Furthermore, the person responsible for processing corrects or deletes personal data at the request or notice of the data subject, provided that there are no legal storage requirements to the contrary. All employees of the person responsible for processing are available to the data subject as contact persons in this context.

6. Subscription to our newsletter

On the website of the MD Group of Companies, users are given the opportunity to subscribe to our enterprise's newsletter. The input mask used for this purpose shows which personal data is transmitted to the person responsible for processing when ordering the newsletter.

The MD Unternehungsgruppe informs its customers and business partners regularly by means of a newsletter about enterprise offers. In principle, the data subject can only receive our company's newsletter if (1) the data subject has a valid e-mail address and (2) the data subject registers to receive the newsletter. For legal reasons, a confirmation email will be sent to the e-mail address entered by a data subject for the first time for sending the newsletter using a double opt-in procedure. This confirmation email is used to check whether the owner of the email address has authorized the receipt of the newsletter as the person concerned.

When signing up for the newsletter, we also store the IP address assigned by the Internet service provider (ISP) of the computer system used by the data subject at the time of registration, as well as the date and time of registration. The collection of this data is necessary in order to be able to trace the (possible) misuse of a data subject's email address at a later date and therefore serves to provide legal protection for the person responsible for processing.

The personal data collected as part of a subscription to the newsletter is used exclusively to send our newsletter. In addition, subscribers to the newsletter could be informed by e-mail if this is necessary to operate the newsletter service or to register in this regard, as could be the case in the event of changes to the newsletter offer or if technical conditions change. There is no transfer of personal data collected as part of the newsletter service to third parties. The subscription to our newsletter can be cancelled by the person concerned at any time. The consent to the storage of personal data that the data subject has given us for sending the newsletter can be withdrawn at any time. For the purpose of withdrawing consent, there is a corresponding link in every newsletter. It is also possible to unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time directly on the website of the person responsible for processing or to inform the person responsible for processing this in another way.

7. Newsletter tracking

The newsletters of the MD Group of Companies contain so-called tracking pixels. A tracking pixel is a miniature graphic that is embedded in such emails, which are sent in HTML format to enable log file recording and log file analysis. As a result, a statistical evaluation of the success or failure of online marketing campaigns can be carried out. Based on the embedded tracking pixel, the MD Group of Companies can see whether and when an e-mail was opened by a data subject and which links in the e-mail were called up by the data subject.

Such personal data collected via the tracking pixels contained in the newsletters is stored and evaluated by the person responsible for processing in order to optimize newsletter delivery and to adapt the content of future newsletters even better to the interests of the data subject. This personal data will not be shared with third parties. Data subjects are entitled at any time to withdraw the relevant separate declaration of consent submitted via the double opt-in procedure. After a revocation, this personal data will be deleted by the person responsible for processing. The MD Group automatically interprets a cancellation from receiving the newsletter as a revocation.

8. Contact options via the website

The website of the MD Unternehungsgruppe contains information that enables a quick electronic contact to our company and direct communication with us, which also includes a general address of the so-called electronic mail (e-mail address). If a data subject contacts the controller by email or via a contact form, the personal data provided by the data subject is automatically stored. Such personal data provided voluntarily by a data subject to the controller will be stored for the purpose of processing or contacting the data subject. There is no transfer of this personal data to third parties.

9. Comment function in the blog on the website

The MD Group of Companies offers users the opportunity to leave individual comments on individual blog posts on a blog, which is on the website of the person responsible for processing. A blog is a portal maintained on a website, usually publicly accessible, in which one or more people called bloggers or web bloggers can post articles or write down thoughts in so-called blog posts. The blog posts can usually be commented on by third parties.

If a data subject leaves a comment on the blog published on this website, in addition to the comments left by the data subject, information about the time the comment was entered and the username (pseudonym) chosen by the data subject will be stored and published. In addition, the IP address assigned by the data subject's Internet service provider (ISP) is also logged. The IP address is stored for security reasons and in the event that the data subject violates the rights of third parties or posts illegal content through a comment. The storage of this personal data is therefore in the personal interest of the person responsible for processing, so that he could exculpate himself in the event of a violation of the law. There will be no transfer of this collected personal data to third parties unless such transfer is required by law or serves the legal defense of the person responsible for processing.

10. Subscription to blog comments on the website

The comments posted on the MD Group blog can generally be subscribed to by third parties. In particular, it is possible for a commentator to subscribe to the comments following their comment on a specific blog post.

If a data subject opts for the option to subscribe to comments, the person responsible for processing sends an automatic confirmation email to verify in a double opt-in process whether the owner of the email address provided has really opted for this option. You can cancel the option to subscribe to comments at any time.

11. 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 storage purpose or if this has been provided for by the European legislator of directives and regulations or another legislator in laws or regulations to which the controller is subject.

If the storage purpose ceases to apply or if a storage period prescribed by the European legislator of directives and regulations or another competent legislator expires, the personal data will be blocked or deleted routinely and in accordance with legal requirements.

12. Rights of the person concerned

• a) Right to confirmation
• Every data subject has the right granted by the European legislator of directives and regulations to request confirmation from the controller as to whether personal data concerning them is being processed. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of confirmation, they can 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 the European legislator of directives and regulations, to receive free information from the controller about the personal data stored about him and a copy of this information. In addition, the European legislator has provided the data subject with information on the following information:
• the purposes of processing
• the categories of personal data that are 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
• If 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 correct or delete personal data concerning you or to restrict processing by the person responsible or a right to object to this processing
• the existence of a right of appeal to a supervisory authority
• if the personal data is not collected from the data subject: All available information about the origin of the data
• the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, in accordance with Article 22 (1) and (4) GDPR and — at least in these cases — meaningful information about the logic involved and the scope and intended effects of such processing for the data subject
• In addition, the data subject has the right to information as to 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 about the appropriate guarantees in connection with the transfer.
• If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to information, they can contact an employee of the controller at any time.
• c) Right to rectification
• Every person affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator of directives and regulations, to request the immediate correction of incorrect personal data concerning him or her. In addition, the data subject has the right, taking into account the purposes of the processing, to request the completion of incomplete personal data — including by means of a supplementary statement.
• If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of rectification, they can contact an employee of the controller at any time.
• d) Right to delete (right to be forgotten)
• Every person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator of directives and regulations to request that the person responsible delete the personal data concerning him or her immediately, provided that one of the following reasons applies and insofar as processing is not necessary:
• The personal data was collected or otherwise processed for purposes for which they are no longer necessary.
• The data subject withdraws the consent on which the processing was based in accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) GDPR or Article 9 (2) (a) GDPR and there is no other legal basis for processing.
• The data subject objects to processing in accordance with Article 21 (1) of the GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate reasons for the processing, or the data subject objects to the processing in accordance with Article 21 (2) of the GDPR.
• The personal data was processed unlawfully.
• The deletion of personal data is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation under Union law or the law of the Member States to which the person responsible is subject.
• The personal data was collected in relation to information society services offered in accordance with Article 8 (1) GDPR.
• If one of the aforementioned reasons applies, and a data subject wishes to request the erasure of personal data stored by the MD Unternehmungsgruppe, he or she may, at any time, contact any employee of the controller. An employee of the MD Group of Companies shall promptly ensure that the erasure request is complied with immediately.
• If the personal data has been made public by the MD group of companies and our company, as the controller, is obliged to delete the personal data in accordance with Article 17 (1) of the GDPR, the MD group of companies, taking into account the available technology and implementation costs, takes appropriate measures, including technical measures, to inform other data controllers who process the published personal data that the data subject has has asked other data controllers to delete all links to this personal data or copies or replications of this personal data, unless processing is necessary. An employee of the MD Group of Companies will arrange the necessary measures in individual cases.
• e) Right to restrict processing
• Every person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator of directives and regulations to demand that the person responsible restrict processing if one of the following conditions is met:
• The accuracy of the personal data is disputed by the data subject, for a period of time which enables the person responsible to verify the accuracy of the personal data.
• The processing is unlawful, the data subject refuses to delete the personal data and instead demands that the use of the personal data be restricted.
• The controller no longer needs the personal data for processing purposes, but the data subject needs them to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.
• The data subject has objected to processing in accordance with Article 21 (1) of the GDPR and it is not yet clear whether the legitimate reasons of the person responsible outweigh those of the data subject.
• If one of the aforementioned conditions is met, and a data subject wishes to request the restriction of the processing of personal data stored by the MD Unternehmungsgruppe, he or she may at any time contact any employee of the controller. The employee of the MD Group of Companies will arrange the restriction of the processing.
• f) Right to data portability
• Every person affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator of directives and regulations, to receive personal data concerning him or her, which has been provided by the data subject to a controller, in a structured, common and machine-readable format. It also has the right to transfer this data to another person responsible without hindrance from the person responsible to whom the personal data has been provided, provided that the processing is based on consent in accordance with Article 6 (1) letter a GDPR or Article 9 (2) letter a GDPR or on a contract in accordance with Article 6 (1) (b) GDPR and the processing is carried out using automated procedures, provided that the processing is not necessary for the performance of a task that is in the public interest or in The exercise of public authority is carried out, which has been delegated to the person responsible.
• Furthermore, when exercising their right to data portability in accordance with Article 20 (1) GDPR, the data subject has the right to have the personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another controller, insofar as this is technically feasible and provided that this does not affect the rights and freedoms of other persons.
• In order to assert the right to data portability, the data subject may at any time contact any employee of the MD Unternehmungsgruppe.
• g) Right to object
• Every person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator of directives and regulations to object at any time, for reasons arising from their particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning them carried out on the basis of Article 6 (1) (e) or (f) GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions.
• The MD Group of Companies shall no longer process the personal data in the event of the objection, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override the interests, rights and freedoms of the data subject, or for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.
• If the MD Unternehmungsgruppe processes personal data for direct marketing purposes, the data subject shall have the right to object at any time to processing of personal data concerning him or her for such marketing. This also applies to profiling, insofar as it is associated with such direct advertising. If the data subject objects to the MD Group of Companies to the processing for direct marketing purposes, the MD Group of Companies will no longer process the personal data for these purposes.
• In addition, the data subject has the right, on grounds relating to his or her particular situation, to object to processing of personal data concerning him or her by the MD Unternehmungsgruppe for scientific or historical research purposes, or for statistical purposes in accordance with Article 89 (1) of the GDPR, unless the processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out for reasons of public interest.
• In order to exercise the right to object, the data subject may directly contact any employee of the MD Group of Companies or another employee. Notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, the data subject is also free to exercise his right of objection in connection with the use of information society services by means of automated procedures using technical specifications.
• h) Automated decisions in individual cases, including profiling
• Any person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator of directives and regulations not to be subject to a decision based exclusively on automated processing — including profiling — which has legal effect against him or similarly significantly affects him, provided that the decision (1) is not necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between the data subject and the controller, or (2) due to Union or Member State legislation to which the controller is subject is permitted and this legislation contains appropriate measures to protect the rights and freedoms and legitimate interests of the data subject or (3) is carried out 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, the MD group of companies shall take appropriate measures to protect the rights and freedoms and legitimate interests of the data subject, including at least the right to obtain the intervention of a person on the part of the person responsible, to state its own position and to challenge the decision.
• If the data subject wishes to assert rights with regard to automated decisions, he or she may contact an employee of the controller at any time.
• i) Right to withdraw consent under data protection law
• Every person affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator of 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 can contact an employee of the controller at any time.

13. Data protection in applications and in the application process

The person responsible for processing collects and processes the personal data of applicants for the purpose of processing the application process. Processing can also be carried out electronically. This is particularly the case if an applicant submits corresponding application documents electronically, for example by e-mail or via a web form on the website, to the person responsible for processing. If the person responsible for processing concludes an employment contract with an applicant, the transmitted data will be stored for the purpose of processing the employment relationship in compliance with legal requirements. If the person responsible for processing does not conclude an employment contract with the applicant, the application documents will be automatically deleted two months after notification of the rejection decision, provided that deletion does not conflict with any other legitimate interests of the controller. Other legitimate interest in this sense is, for example, a burden of proof in proceedings under the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).

14. Data protection regulations on the application and use of AddThis

The person responsible for processing has integrated components from the company AddThis on this website. AddThis is a so-called bookmarking provider. The service makes it easy to bookmark websites via buttons. By moving over the AddThis component with the mouse or clicking on it, a list of bookmarking and sharing services is displayed. AddThis is used on over 15 million websites and, according to the operating company, the buttons are displayed over 20 billion times a year.

The operating company of AddThis is AddThis, Inc. 1595 Spring Hill Road, Suite 300, Vienna, VA 22182, USA.

Each time you access one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the person responsible for processing and on which an AddThis component has been integrated, the Internet browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective AddThis component to download data from the website www.addthis.com. As part of this technical process, AddThis receives information about the visit and which specific individual page of this website is being used by the information technology system used by the data subject. AddThis also receives information about the IP address assigned by the Internet service provider (ISP) of the computer system used by the data subject, the browser type, the browser language, the website accessed before our website, the date and time of the visit to our website. AddThis uses this data to create anonymized user profiles. The data and information transferred to AddThis in this way enable AddThis itself and the companies affiliated with AddThis or its partner companies to target visitors to the websites of the person responsible for processing with personalized and interest-based advertising.

AddThis displays personalized and interest-based advertising based on a cookie set by the company. This cookie analyses the individual surfing behavior of the computer system used by the data subject. The cookie stores visits to websites made by the computer system.

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

The data subject also has the option to permanently object to the processing of personal data by AddThis. To do this, the data subject must press the opt-out button under the link http://www.addthis.com/privacy/opt-out, which sets an opt-out cookie. The opt-out cookie set with the objection is stored on the information technology system used by the data subject. If the cookies are deleted from the data subject's system following an objection, the data subject must call up 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 person responsible for processing may no longer be fully usable by the data subject.

The applicable privacy policy of AddThis can be found at http://www.addthis.com/privacy/privacy-policy.

15. Data protection regulations about the application and use of Adobe Analytics (Omniture)/Adobe Marketing Cloud

The person responsible for processing has integrated Adobe components on this website. Adobe Analytics (Omniture) or Adobe Marketing Cloud (hereinafter referred to as “Omniture”) is a tool that enables more efficient online marketing and web analysis. Omniture is part of Adobe Marketing Cloud. The Adobe Marketing Cloud enables real-time analysis of visitor flows on websites. The real-time analyses include project reports and allow an ad-hoc analysis of website visitors. Customer interactions are presented in such a way that the data controller has a better overview of the online activities of users of this website by displaying the data in simple and interactive dashboards and converting them into reports. This enables the person responsible for processing to receive information in real time and to identify problems that arise as a result more quickly.

The operating company of these services is Adobe Systems Software Ireland Limited, 4-6 Riverwalk, Citywest Business Campus, Dublin 24, Republic of Ireland.

Omniture places a cookie on the data subject's information technology system (cookies have already been explained in advance; the corresponding information can be found above). The person responsible for processing ensures through a server setting that the tracking records transmitted to the Adobe data center are anonymized before geolocation. Anonymization is implemented by replacing the last part of the IP address. The person responsible for processing has made settings on the server side which make the IP address of the data subject anonymous independently of each other before processing for geolocation and range measurement. On behalf of the person responsible for processing, Adobe will use the data and information obtained via our website to evaluate the user behavior of the data subject. Adobe will also use the data to create reports on user activity on our behalf and to provide other services for our company related to the use of our website. Adobe does not combine the IP address of the data subject with other personal data.

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

In addition, the data subject has the option of objecting to and preventing the collection of data generated by the Adobe cookie relating to the use of this website and to the processing of this data by Adobe. To do this, the data subject must press the unsubscribe button under the link http://www.adobe.com/de/privacy/opt-out.html, which sets an opt-out cookie. The opt-out cookie set with the objection is stored on the information technology system used by the data subject. If the cookies are deleted from the data subject's system following an objection, the data subject must call up 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 person responsible for processing may no longer be fully usable by the data subject.

Adobe's current privacy policy can be found at http://www.adobe.com/de/privacy.html.

16. Data protection regulations on the application and use of affilinet

The person responsible for processing has integrated components from the company affilinet on this website. Affilinet is a German affiliate network that offers affiliate marketing.

Affiliate marketing is an internet-based form of distribution that enables commercial operators of websites, the so-called merchants or advertisers, to display advertising, which is usually paid via click or sale commissions, on third-party websites, i.e. with sales partners, who are also known as affiliates or publishers. Through the affiliate network, the merchant provides an advertising medium, i.e. an advertising banner or other suitable means of Internet advertising, which are subsequently integrated by an affiliate on its own websites or advertised via other channels, such as keyword advertising or e-mail marketing.

The operating company of Affilinet is affilinet GmbH, Sapporobogen 6-8, 80637 Munich, Germany.

Affilinet places a cookie on the data subject's information technology system. What cookies are has already been explained above. The Affilinet tracking cookie does not store any personal data. Only the identification number of the affiliate, i.e. the partner referring the potential customer, as well as the serial number of the visitor to a website and the advertising material clicked on are stored. The purpose of storing this data is to process commission payments between a merchant and the affiliate, which are processed via the affiliate network, i.e. Affilinet.

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

Affilinet's current privacy policy can be found at https://www.affili.net/de/footeritem/datenschutz.

17. Data protection regulations on the application and use of econda

The person responsible for processing has integrated econda components on this website. Econda is a web analysis service. Web analysis is the collection, collection and evaluation of data about the behavior of visitors to websites. Among other things, a web analysis service collects data about which website a data subject came to a website from (so-called referrer), which sub-pages of the website were accessed or how often and for how long a subpage was viewed. Web analysis is primarily used to optimize a website and to analyze the cost-benefit of Internet advertising.

The operating company of econda is econda GmbH, Eisenlohrstr. 43, 76135 Karlsruhe, Germany.

Econda places a cookie on the data subject's information technology system. What cookies are has already been explained above. Each time you access one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the person responsible for processing and on which an econda component has been integrated, the Internet browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective econda component to transmit data to econda for marketing and optimization purposes. As part of this technical process, econda gains knowledge of data that is subsequently used to create pseudonymous user profiles. The user profiles obtained in this way are used to analyze the behavior of the data subject who has accessed the website of the person responsible for processing and are evaluated with the aim of improving and optimizing the website. The data collected via the econda component will not be used to identify the data subject without prior separate and express consent from the data subject. This data is not combined with personal data or with other data that contains the same pseudonym.

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

In addition, the data subject has the option of objecting to and preventing the collection of data generated by the econda cookie relating to the use of this website and to the processing of this data by econda. To do this, the data subject must press the submit button under the link http://www.econda.de/econda/unternehmen/datenschutz/widerspruchscookie/, which sets the opt-out cookie. The opt-out cookie set with the objection is stored on the information technology system used by the data subject. If the cookies are deleted from the data subject's system following an objection, the data subject must call up 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 person responsible for processing may no longer be fully usable by the data subject.

Econda's current data protection regulations can be found at http://www.econda.de/econda/unternehmen/datenschutz/datenschutzerklaerung/.

18. Data protection regulations on the application and use of etracker

The person responsible for processing has integrated etracker components on this website. Etracker is a web analysis service. Web analysis is the collection, collection and evaluation of data about the behavior of visitors to websites. Among other things, a web analysis service collects data about which website a data subject came to a website from (so-called referrer), which sub-pages of the website were accessed or how often and for how long a subpage was viewed. Web analysis is primarily used to optimize a website and to analyze the cost-benefit of Internet advertising.

The operating company of etracker is etracker GmbH, Erste Brunnenstraße 1, 20459 Hamburg, Germany.

Etracker places a cookie on the data subject's information technology system. What cookies are has already been explained above. Each time you access one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the person responsible for processing and on which an etracker component has been integrated, the Internet browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective etracker component to transmit data to etracker for marketing and optimization purposes. As part of this technical process, etracker gains knowledge of data that is subsequently used to create pseudonymous user profiles. The user profiles obtained in this way are used to analyze the behavior of the data subject who has accessed the website of the person responsible for processing and are evaluated with the aim of improving and optimizing the website. The data collected via the etracker component will not be used to identify the data subject without prior consent from the data subject. This data is not combined with personal data or with other data that contains the same pseudonym.

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

In addition, the data subject has the option of objecting to and preventing the collection of data generated by the etracker cookie relating to the use of this website and to the processing of this data by etracker. To do this, the data subject must press the set cookie button under the link http://www.etracker.de/privacy?et=V23Jbb, which sets an opt-out cookie. The opt-out cookie set with the objection is stored on the information technology system used by the data subject. If the cookies are deleted from the data subject's system following an objection, the data subject must call up 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 person responsible for processing may no longer be fully usable by the data subject.

etracker's current privacy policy can be found at https://www.etracker.com/de/datenschutz.html.

19. Data protection regulations on the application and use of Facebook

The person responsible for processing has integrated Facebook components on this website. Facebook is a social network.

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

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 person responsible for processing personal data is Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

Each time you access one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the person responsible for processing and on which a Facebook component (Facebook plug-in) has been integrated, the Internet browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Facebook component to download a presentation 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 becomes aware of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is logged in to Facebook at the same time, Facebook recognizes which specific sub-page of our website the data subject visits each time the data subject accesses our website and for the entire duration of the respective stay on our website. This information is collected by the Facebook component and assigned by Facebook to the respective Facebook account of the person concerned. If the data subject clicks on one of the Facebook buttons integrated on our website, such as the “Like” button, or if the data subject makes a comment, Facebook assigns this information to the data subject's personal Facebook user account and stores this personal data.

Facebook receives information via the Facebook component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged in to Facebook at the same time as accessing our website; this takes place regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Facebook component or not. If the data subject does not want this information to be transmitted to Facebook in this way, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their Facebook account before accessing our website.

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

20. Data protection regulations on the application and use of Google AdSense

The person responsible for processing has integrated Google AdSense on this website. Google AdSense is an online service that enables advertising to be placed on third-party sites. Google AdSense is based on an algorithm that selects the advertisements displayed on third-party sites to match the content of the respective third-party site. Google AdSense allows interest-based targeting of Internet users, which is implemented by generating individual user profiles.

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

The purpose of the Google AdSense component is to integrate advertisements on our website. Google AdSense places a cookie on the data subject's information technology system. What cookies are has already been explained above. By setting the cookie, Alphabet Inc. is able to analyze the use of our website. Each time you access one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the person responsible for processing and on which a Google AdSense component has been integrated, the Internet browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Google AdSense component to transmit data to Alphabet Inc., for the purpose of online advertising and billing of commissions. As part of this technical process, Alphabet Inc. Knowledge of personal data, such as the IP address of the person concerned, which Alphabet Inc. uses, among other things, to trace the origin of visitors and clicks and subsequently to enable commission statements.

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

Google AdSense also uses so-called tracking pixels. A tracking pixel is a miniature graphic that is embedded in Internet pages to enable log file recording and log file analysis, which allows statistical evaluation to be carried out. Based on the embedded tracking pixel, Alphabet Inc. can see whether and when a website was opened by a data subject and which links were clicked on by the data subject. Tracking pixels are used, among other things, to evaluate the flow of visitors to a website.

Google AdSense transfers personal data and information, which also includes the IP address and is necessary to collect and bill the advertisements displayed, to Alphabet Inc. in the United States of America. This personal data is stored and processed in the United States of America. Alphabet Inc. may share this personal data collected via the technical process with third parties.

Google AdSense is explained in more detail at this link https://www.google.de/intl/de/adsense/start/.

21. Data protection regulations on the application and use of Google Analytics (with anonymization function)

The person responsible for processing has integrated the Google Analytics component (with anonymization function) on this website. Google Analytics is a web analysis service. Web analysis is the collection, collection and evaluation of data about the behavior of visitors to websites. Among other things, a web analysis service collects data about which website a data subject came to a website from (so-called referrer), which sub-pages of the website were accessed or how often and for how long a subpage was viewed. Web analysis is primarily used to optimize a website and to analyze the cost-benefit of Internet advertising.

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

The person responsible for processing uses the addition “_gat” for web analysis via Google Analytics. _anonymizeIp”. By means of this addition, the IP address of the data subject's Internet connection is abbreviated and anonymized by Google if access to our websites is from a member state of the European Union or from another state party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area.

The purpose of the Google Analytics component is to analyze visitor flows 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, which show the activities on our websites, and to provide other services related to the use of our website.

Google Analytics places a cookie on the data subject's information technology system. What cookies are has already been explained above. By setting the cookie, Google is able to analyze the use of our website. Each time you access one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the person responsible for processing 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 gains knowledge of personal data, such as the IP address of the data subject, which Google uses, among other things, to understand the origin of visitors and clicks and subsequently to enable commission statements.

The cookie is used to store personal information, such as the access time, the location from which access was made 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 share this personal data collected via the technical process with third parties.

As already described above, the data subject can prevent cookies from being set by our website at any time by means of an appropriate setting of 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.

In addition, 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 to 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 tells Google Analytics via JavaScript that no data and information about 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 to deactivate Google Analytics. If the browser add-on is uninstalled or deactivated by the data subject or another person within their sphere of control, 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/.

22. Data protection regulations on the application and use of Google Remarketing

The person responsible for processing has integrated Google Remarketing services on this website. Google Remarketing is a feature of Google AdWords that allows a company to display advertising to Internet users who have previously visited the company's website. The integration of Google Remarketing therefore allows a company to create user-related advertising and therefore display interest-based advertisements to the Internet user.

The operating company of Google Remarketing services is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.

The purpose of Google Remarketing is to display interest-based advertising. Google Remarketing allows us to display advertisements via the Google advertising network or to have them displayed on other websites that are tailored to the individual needs and interests of Internet users.

Google Remarketing places a cookie on the data subject's information technology system. What cookies are has already been explained above. By setting the cookie, Google is able to recognize the visitor to our website when they subsequently access websites that are also members of the Google advertising network. Each time you visit a website on which the Google Remarketing service has been integrated, the data subject's Internet browser automatically identifies itself with Google. As part of this technical process, Google receives personal data, such as the user's IP address or surfing behavior, which Google uses, among other things, to display interest-based advertising.

The cookie is used to store personal information, such as the websites visited by the data subject. Each time you visit our website, personal data, including the IP address of the Internet connection used by the data subject, is therefore transmitted to Google in the United States of America. This personal data is stored by Google in the United States of America. Google may share this personal data collected via the technical process with third parties.

As already described above, the data subject can prevent cookies from being set by our website at any time by means of an appropriate setting of 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.

In addition, the data subject has the option of objecting to interest-based advertising by Google. To do this, the data subject must access the link www.google.de/settings/ads from each of the Internet browsers they use and make the desired settings there.

Further information and Google's applicable privacy policy can be found at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/.

23. Data protection regulations about the application and use of Google+

The person responsible for processing has integrated the Google+ button as a component on this website. Google+ is a so-called social network. A social network is a social meeting place operated on the Internet, an online community that usually enables users to communicate with each other and interact in virtual space. A social network can serve as a platform for exchanging opinions and experiences or enables the Internet community to provide personal or company-related information. Google+ allows users of the social network to create private profiles, upload photos and connect via friend requests, among other things.

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

Each time you access one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the person responsible for processing and on which a Google+ button has been integrated, the Internet browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Google+ button to download a representation of the corresponding Google+ button from Google. As part of this technical process, Google becomes aware of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject. More detailed information about Google+ is available at https://developers.google.com/+/.

If the data subject is logged in to Google+ at the same time, Google recognizes which specific sub-page of our website the data subject visits each time the data subject accesses our website and for the entire duration of the respective stay on our website. This information is collected through the Google+ button and assigned by Google to the respective Google+ account of the person concerned.

If the data subject clicks on one of the Google+ buttons integrated on our website and thus makes a Google+1 recommendation, Google assigns this information to the data subject's personal Google+ user account and stores this personal data. Google stores the data subject's Google+1 recommendation and makes it publicly available in accordance with the terms accepted by the data subject in this regard. A Google+1 recommendation made by the data subject on this website is then stored and processed together with other personal data, such as the name of the Google+1 account used by the data subject and the photo stored in this website, such as the search engine results of the Google search engine, the data subject's Google account or in other places, for example on websites or in connection with advertisements. Google is also able to link your visit to this website with other personal data stored by Google. Google also records this personal information for the purpose of improving or optimizing Google's various services.

Google receives information via the Google+ button that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged in to Google+ at the same time as accessing our website; this takes place regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Google+ button or not.

If the data subject does not wish to transfer personal data to Google, they can prevent such transmission by logging out of their Google+ account before accessing our website.

Further information and Google's applicable privacy policy can be found at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/. Further information from Google about the Google+1 button can be found at https://developers.google.com/+/web/buttons-policy.

24. Data protection regulations on the application and use of Google AdWords

The person responsible for processing has integrated Google AdWords on this website. Google AdWords is an Internet advertising service that allows advertisers to place ads both in Google's search engine results and in the Google advertising network. Google AdWords allows an advertiser to define specific keywords in advance, which are used to display an ad in Google's search engine results only when the user retrieves a keyword-relevant search result with the search engine. In the Google advertising network, ads are distributed on topic-relevant websites using an automatic algorithm and taking into account the previously defined keywords.

The operating company of Google AdWords services is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.

The purpose of Google AdWords is to promote our website by displaying interest-based advertising on the websites of third-party companies and in the search engine results of the Google search engine and to display third-party advertising on our website.

If a data subject reaches our website via a Google ad, a so-called conversion cookie is stored on the data subject's information technology system by Google. What cookies are has already been explained above. A conversion cookie loses its validity after thirty days and is not used to identify the person concerned. If the cookie has not yet expired, the conversion cookie is used to track whether certain sub-pages, such as the shopping cart from an online shop system, have been accessed on our website. With the conversion cookie, both we and Google can understand whether a data subject who came to our website via an AdWords ad generated revenue, i.e. completed or canceled a purchase of goods.

The data and information collected through the use of conversion cookies is used by Google to create visit statistics for our website. These visit statistics are in turn used by us to determine the total number of users who were referred to us via AdWords ads, i.e. to determine the success or failure of the respective AdWords ad and to optimize our AdWords ads for the future. Neither our company nor other Google AdWords advertisers receive information from Google that could identify the data subject.

Conversion cookies are used to store personal information, such as the websites visited by the data subject. Each time you visit our website, personal data, including the IP address of the Internet connection used by the data subject, is therefore transmitted to Google in the United States of America. This personal data is stored by Google in the United States of America. Google may share this personal data collected via the technical process with third parties.

As already described above, the data subject can prevent cookies from being set by our website at any time by means of an appropriate setting of 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 conversion cookie on the data subject's information technology system. In addition, a cookie already set by Google AdWords can be deleted at any time via the Internet browser or other software programs.

In addition, the data subject has the option of objecting to interest-based advertising by Google. To do this, the data subject must access the link www.google.de/settings/ads from each of the Internet browsers they use and make the desired settings there.

Further information and Google's applicable privacy policy can be found at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/.

25. Data protection regulations about the application and use of Instagram

The person responsible for processing has integrated components of the Instagram service on this website. Instagram is a service that qualifies as an audiovisual platform and allows users to share photos and videos and also to share such data on other social networks.

The operating company of Instagram services is Instagram LLC, 1 Hacker Way, Building 14 First Floor, Menlo Park, CA, USA.

Each time you access one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the person responsible for processing and on which an Instagram component (Insta button) has been integrated, the Internet browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Instagram component to download a representation of the corresponding component from Instagram. As part of this technical process, Instagram becomes aware of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is logged in to Instagram at the same time, Instagram recognizes which specific sub-page the data subject visits each time the data subject accesses our website and for the entire duration of the respective stay on our website. This information is collected by the Instagram component and assigned by Instagram to the respective Instagram account of the person concerned. If the data subject clicks on one of the Instagram buttons integrated on our website, the data and information transferred with it is assigned to the data subject's personal Instagram user account and stored and processed by Instagram.

Instagram receives information via the Instagram component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged in to Instagram at the same time as accessing our website; this takes place regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Instagram component or not. If the data subject does not want this information to be transmitted to Instagram in this way, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their Instagram account before accessing our website.

Further information and Instagram's applicable privacy policy can be found at https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388 and https://www.instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/.

26. Data protection regulations on the application and use of LinkedIn

The person responsible for processing has integrated components from LinkedIn Corporation on this website. LinkedIn is an internet-based social network that allows users to connect with existing business contacts and make new business contacts. Over 400 million registered people 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 issues outside the USA.

Each time you access our website, which is equipped with a LinkedIn component (LinkedIn plug-in), this component causes the browser used by the person concerned to download a corresponding representation of the LinkedIn component. More information about LinkedIn plug-ins can be found at https://developer.linkedin.com/plugins. As part of this technical process, LinkedIn becomes aware of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is logged in to LinkedIn at the same time, LinkedIn recognizes which specific sub-page of our website the data subject visits each time the data subject accesses our website and for the entire duration of the respective stay on our website. This information is collected by the LinkedIn component and assigned by LinkedIn to the respective LinkedIn account of the person concerned. If the data subject clicks on a LinkedIn button integrated on our website, LinkedIn assigns this information to the personal LinkedIn user account of the data subject and stores this personal data.

LinkedIn receives information via the LinkedIn component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged in to LinkedIn at the same time as accessing our website; this takes place regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the LinkedIn component or not. If the data subject does not want this information to be transmitted to LinkedIn, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their LinkedIn account before accessing 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, who can set cookies. Such cookies can be rejected at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy. LinkedIn's current 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.

27. Data protection regulations on the application and use of Myspace

The person responsible for processing has integrated components of Myspace LLC on this website. Myspace is a so-called social network. A social network is a social meeting place operated on the Internet, an online community that usually enables users to communicate with each other and interact in virtual space. A social network can serve as a platform for exchanging opinions and experiences or enables the Internet community to provide personal or company-related information. Myspace allows users of the social network, among other things, to set up user profiles that contain photos and videos, blogs or groups free of charge.

The operating company of Myspace is Myspace LLC, 8391 Beverly Blvd., #349, Los Angeles, California 90048, USA.

Each time you access one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the person responsible for processing and on which a Myspace component (Myspace plug-in) has been integrated, the Internet browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Myspace component to download a representation of the corresponding Myspace component from Myspace. More information about Myspace is available at https://myspace.com. As part of this technical process, Myspace becomes aware of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is logged in to Myspace at the same time, Myspace recognizes which specific sub-page of our website the data subject visits each time the data subject accesses our website and for the entire duration of the respective stay on our website. This information is collected by the Myspace component and assigned by Myspace to the respective Myspace account of the person concerned. If the data subject clicks on a Myspace button integrated on our website, Myspace assigns this information to the data subject's personal Myspace user account and stores this personal data.

Myspace receives information via the Myspace component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged in to Myspace at the same time as accessing our website; this takes place regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Myspace component or not. If the data subject does not want this information to be transmitted to Myspace, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their Myspace account before accessing our website.

The privacy policy published by Myspace, which is available at https://myspace.com/pages/privacy, provides information about the collection, processing and use of personal data by Myspace.

28. Data protection regulations about the application and use of Pinterest

The person responsible for processing has integrated Pinterest Inc. components on this website. Pinterest is a so-called social network. A social network is a social meeting place operated on the Internet, an online community that usually enables users to communicate with each other and interact in virtual space. A social network can serve as a platform for exchanging opinions and experiences or enables the Internet community to provide personal or company-related information. Pinterest allows users of the social network, among other things, to publish image collections and individual images as well as descriptions on virtual bulletin boards (so-called pinning), which in turn can be shared or commented on by other users (so-called reprinting).

The operating company of Pinterest is Pinterest Inc., 808 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA.

Each time you access one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the person responsible for processing and on which a Pinterest component (Pinterest plug-in) has been integrated, the Internet browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Pinterest component to download a representation of the corresponding Pinterest component from Pinterest. More information about Pinterest is available at https://pinterest.com/. As part of this technical process, Pinterest becomes aware of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is logged in to Pinterest at the same time, Pinterest recognizes which specific sub-page of our website the data subject visits each time the data subject accesses our website and for the entire duration of the respective stay on our website. This information is collected by the Pinterest component and assigned by Pinterest to the respective Pinterest account of the person concerned. If the data subject clicks on a Pinterest button integrated on our website, Pinterest assigns this information to the data subject's personal Pinterest user account and stores this personal data.

Pinterest receives information via the Pinterest component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged in to Pinterest at the same time as accessing our website; this takes place regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Pinterest component or not. If the data subject does not want this information to be transmitted to Pinterest in this way, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their Pinterest account before accessing our website.

The privacy policy published by Pinterest, which is available at https://about.pinterest.com/privacy-policy, provides information about the collection, processing and use of personal data by Pinterest.

29. Data protection regulations on the application and use of Matomo

The person responsible for processing has integrated the Matomo component on this website. Matomo is an open-source software tool for web analysis. Web analysis is the collection, collection and evaluation of data about the behavior of visitors to websites. Among other things, a web analysis tool collects data about which website a data subject came to a website from (so-called referrer), which sub-pages of the website were accessed or how often and for how long a subpage was viewed. Web analysis is primarily used to optimize a website and to analyze the cost-benefit of Internet advertising.

The software is operated on the server of the person responsible for processing; the data protection-sensitive log files are stored exclusively on this server.

The purpose of the Matomo component is to analyze visitor flows on our website. The person responsible for processing uses the data and information obtained, among other things, to evaluate the use of this website in order to compile online reports showing the activities on our websites.

Matomo places a cookie on the data subject's information technology system. What cookies are has already been explained above. By setting the cookie, we are able to analyze the use of our website. Each time you access one of the individual pages of this website, the Internet browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the Matomo component to transmit data to our server for the purpose of online analysis. As part of this technical process, we obtain personal data, such as the IP address of the person concerned, which, among other things, helps us to understand the origin of visitors and clicks.

Cookies are used to store personal information, such as the access time, the location from which access was made and the frequency of visits to our website. Each time you visit our website, this personal data, including the IP address of the Internet connection used by the person concerned, is transmitted to our server. This personal data is stored by us. We do not share this personal information with third parties.

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

In addition, the data subject has the option of objecting to the collection of data generated by Matomo relating to the use of this website and to prevent such collection. To do this, the person concerned must set “Do Not Track” in their browser.

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

Further information and Matomo's applicable privacy policy can be found at https://matomo.org/privacy/.

30. Data protection regulations on the application and use of Shariff

The person responsible for processing has integrated the Shariff component on this website. The Shariff component provides social media buttons that comply with data protection regulations. Shariff was developed for the German computer magazine c't and is published via GitHub, Inc.

The developer of the component is GitHub, Inc. 88 Colin P. Kelly Junior Street, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA.

The button solutions provided by social networks usually transfer personal data to the respective social network as soon as a user visits a website into which a social media button has been integrated. By using the Shariff component, personal data is only transmitted to social networks when the visitor to a website actively clicks on one of the social media buttons. More information about the Shariff component is available from the computer magazine c't at http://www.heise.de/newsticker/meldung/Datenschutz-und-Social-Media-Der-c-t-Shariff-ist-im-Einsatz-2470103.html. The purpose of using the Shariff component is to protect the personal data of visitors to our website and at the same time to enable us to integrate a button solution for social networks on this website.

More information and GitHub's applicable privacy policy can be found at https://help.github.com/articles/github-privacy-policy/.

31. Data protection regulations on the application and use of SlideShare

The person responsible for processing has integrated SlideShare components on this website. As a file hosting service, LinkedIn SlideShare allows you to exchange and archive presentations and other documents such as PDF files, videos, and webinars. The file hosting service allows users to upload media content in all common formats, and the documents can either be made publicly available or marked privately.

The operating company of SlideShare is 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 issues outside the USA.

LinkedIn SlideShare provides so-called embed codes for the media content (presentations, PDF files, videos, photos, etc.) stored there. Embed codes are program codes that are embedded in websites with the aim of displaying external content on their own website. Embed codes make it possible to reproduce content on your own website without storing it on your own server and possibly infringing the reproduction rights of the respective author of the content. Another advantage of using an embedded code is that the respective operator of a website does not use their own storage space and this reduces the load on their own server. An embed code can be integrated anywhere on another website, so that external content can also be inserted within your own text. The purpose of using LinkedIn SlideShare is to relieve our server and avoid copyright infringements while using third-party content at the same time.

Each time you access our website, which is equipped with a SlideShare component (embedded codes), this component causes the browser you are using to download embedded data from SlideShare accordingly. As part of this technical process, LinkedIn becomes aware of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is logged in to SlideShare at the same time, SlideShare recognizes which specific sub-page the data subject visits each time our website is accessed by the data subject and for the entire duration of the respective stay on our website. This information is collected by SlideShare and assigned by LinkedIn to the respective SlideShare account of the person concerned.

LinkedIn receives information via the SlideShare component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged in to SlideShare at the same time as accessing our website; this takes place regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the integrated media data or not. If the data subject does not want this information to be transmitted to LinkedIn, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their SlideShare account before accessing our website.

LinkedIn also uses partners such as Quantcast, Google Analytics, BlueKai, DoubleClick, Nielsen, Comscore, Eloqua and Lotame, who can set cookies. Such cookies can be rejected at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy. LinkedIn's current privacy policy is available at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy.

32. Data protection regulations about the application and use of Tumblr

The person responsible for processing has integrated Tumblr components on this website. Tumblr is a platform that allows users to create and run a blog. A blog is a portal maintained on a website, usually publicly accessible, in which one or more people called bloggers or webloggers can post articles or write down thoughts in so-called blog posts. In a blog on Tumblr, users can, for example, publish texts, images, links and videos and distribute them in the digital space. Tumblr users can also transfer content from third-party websites to their own blog.

The operating company of Tumblr is Tumblr, Inc., 35 East 21st St, Ground Floor, New York, NY 10010, USA.

Each time you access one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the person responsible for processing and on which a Tumblr component (Tumblr button) has been integrated, the Internet browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Tumblr component to download a representation of the corresponding Tumblr component from Tumblr. More information about the Tumblr buttons is available at https://www.tumblr.com/buttons. As part of this technical process, Tumblr becomes aware of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject. The purpose of integrating the Tumblr component is to enable our users to redistribute the content of this website, to make this website known in the digital world and to increase our number of visitors.

If the data subject is logged in to Tumblr at the same time, Tumblr recognizes which specific sub-page of our website the data subject visits each time the data subject accesses our website and for the entire duration of the respective stay on our website. This information is collected by the Tumblr component and assigned by Tumblr to the respective Tumblr account of the person concerned. If the data subject clicks on one of the Tumblr buttons integrated on our website, the data and information transferred with it is assigned to the data subject's personal Tumblr user account and stored and processed by Tumblr.

Tumblr receives information via the Tumblr component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged in to Tumblr at the same time as accessing our website; this takes place regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Tumblr component or not. If the data subject does not want this information to be transmitted to Tumblr in this way, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their Tumblr account before accessing our website.

Tumblr's current privacy policy is available at https://www.tumblr.com/policy/en/privacy.

33. Data protection regulations about the application and use of Twitter

The person responsible for processing has integrated components from Twitter on this website. Twitter is a multilingual, publicly accessible microblogging service, on which users can publish and distribute so-called tweets, i.e. short messages limited to 280 characters. These short messages are available to everyone, including people who are not logged in to Twitter. However, the tweets are also displayed to the so-called followers of the respective user. Followers are other Twitter users who follow a user's tweets. Twitter also makes it possible to address a wide audience via hashtags, links or retweets.

The operating company of Twitter is Twitter, Inc., 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA.

Each time you access one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the person responsible for processing and on which a Twitter component (Twitter button) has been integrated, the Internet browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Twitter component to download a presentation of the corresponding Twitter component from Twitter. More information about the Twitter buttons is available at https://about.twitter.com/de/resources/buttons. As part of this technical process, Twitter becomes aware of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject. The purpose of integrating the Twitter component is to enable our users to redistribute the content of this website, to make this website known in the digital world and to increase our number of visitors.

If the data subject is logged in to Twitter at the same time, Twitter recognizes which specific sub-page of our website the data subject visits each time the data subject accesses our website and for the entire duration of the respective stay on our website. This information is collected by the Twitter component and assigned by Twitter to the respective Twitter account of the person concerned. If the data subject clicks on one of the Twitter buttons integrated on our website, the data and information transferred with it is assigned to the data subject's personal Twitter user account and stored and processed by Twitter.

Twitter receives information via the Twitter component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged in to Twitter at the same time as accessing our website; this takes place regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Twitter component or not. If the data subject does not want this information to be transmitted to Twitter in this way, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their Twitter account before accessing our website.

Twitter's current privacy policy is available at https://twitter.com/privacy?lang=de.

34. Data protection regulations about the application and use of Webtrekk

The person responsible for processing has integrated Webtrekk components on this website. Webtrekk is a combination of analysis and marketing solution in one system. Webtrekk enables the site operator to collect data about the use of the website and to individualize marketing activities.

The operating company of Webtrekk is Webtrekk GmbH, Robert-Koch-Platz 4, 10115 Berlin, Germany.

Each time you access one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the person responsible for processing, Webtrekk collects and stores data for marketing and optimization purposes. Pseudonymized user profiles are created using the data obtained. The pseudonymized user profiles are used for the purpose of analyzing visitor behavior and make it possible to improve our website. The data collected via the Webtrekk component will not be used to identify the data subject without prior separate and express consent from the data subject. This data is not combined with personal data or with other data that contains the same pseudonym.

Webtrekk places a cookie on the data subject's information technology system. What cookies are has already been explained above. On behalf of the person responsible for processing, Webtrekk will use the data and information obtained via our website to evaluate the user behavior of the data subject who has visited our website. Webtrekk will also use the data to create reports on user activity on our behalf and to provide other services for our company related to the use of our website. Webtrekk does not combine the IP address of the person concerned with other personal data.

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

In addition, the data subject has the option of objecting to and preventing the collection of data generated by the Webtrekk cookie relating to the use of this website and to the processing of this data by Webtrekk. To do this, the data subject must click on a link to https://www.webtrekk.com/de/legal/opt-out-webtrekk/, which sets an opt-out cookie. The opt-out cookie set with the objection is stored on the information technology system used by the data subject. If the cookies are deleted from the data subject's system following an objection, the data subject must call up 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 person responsible for processing may no longer be fully usable by the data subject.

Webtrekk's current privacy policy can be found at https://www.webtrekk.com/de/warum-webtrekk/datenschutz/.

35. Data protection regulations on the application and use of Xing

The person responsible for processing has integrated Xing components on this website. Xing is an internet-based social network that enables users to connect with existing business contacts and make new business contacts. Individual users can create a personal profile for themselves on Xing. For example, companies can create company profiles or publish job offers on Xing.

The operating company of Xing is XING SE, Dammtorstraße 30, 20354 Hamburg, Germany.

Each time you access one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the person responsible for processing and on which a Xing component (Xing plug-in) has been integrated, the Internet browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Xing component to download a representation of the corresponding Xing component from Xing. More information about the Xing plug-ins can be found at https://dev.xing.com/plugins. As part of this technical process, Xing becomes aware of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is logged in to Xing at the same time, Xing 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 respective stay on our website. This information is collected by the Xing component and assigned by Xing to the respective Xing account of the person concerned. If the data subject clicks one of the Xing buttons integrated on our website, such as the “Share” button, Xing assigns this information to the data subject's personal Xing user account and stores this personal data.

Xing receives information via the Xing component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged in to Xing at the same time as accessing our website; this takes place regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Xing component or not. If the person concerned does not want this information to be transmitted to Xing in this way, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their Xing account before accessing our website.

The privacy policy published by Xing, which is available at https://www.xing.com/privacy, provides information about the collection, processing and use of personal data by Xing. Xing has also published data protection information for the XING share button at https://www.xing.com/app/share?op=data_protection.

36. Data protection regulations about the application and use of YouTube

The person responsible for processing has integrated YouTube components 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 broadcasts, but also music videos, trailers or videos made 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 you access one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the person responsible for processing 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 presentation of the corresponding YouTube component from YouTube. More information about YouTube can be found 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 logged in to YouTube at the same time, YouTube recognizes which specific subpage of our website the data subject is visiting by calling 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 concerned.

YouTube and Google receive information via the YouTube component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged in to YouTube at the same time as accessing our website; this takes place 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 in this way, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their YouTube account before accessing our website.

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

37. Data protection regulations on the application and use of the scalable central measurement method of INFOnline GmbH

The person responsible for processing has integrated a tracking pixel on this website to measure the range. A tracking pixel is a miniature graphic that is embedded in Internet pages to enable log file recording and log file analysis in order to subsequently carry out a statistical evaluation. The integrated tracking pixels are used by INFOnline GmbH's Scalable Central Measurement Method (SZM).

The Scalable Central Measurement Method is operated by INFOnline GmbH, Forum Bonn Nord, Brühler Str. 9, 53119 Bonn, Germany.

The scalable central measurement method is used to determine statistical key figures, i.e. to measure the range. The embedded tracking pixel is used to understand whether, when and by how many users (including the data subject) our website was opened and which content was accessed.

The data obtained using the Scalable Central Measurement Method is collected anonymously. To record access figures, a so-called session cookie is either set for the purpose of recognizing the users of a website, i.e. a signature is created which consists of various automatically transmitted information or uses alternative methods. The IP address of the Internet connection used by the data subject is only collected and processed in anonymized form. The person concerned is not identified at any time.

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

In addition, the data subject has the option of objecting to and preventing the collection of data generated by INFOnline relating to the use of this website and the processing of this data by INFOnline. To do this, the data subject must press the opt-out button under the link http://optout.ioam.de, which sets an opt-out cookie. The opt-out cookie set with the objection is stored on the information technology system used by the data subject. If the cookies are deleted from the data subject's system following an objection, the data subject must call up the link again and set a new opt-out cookie.

Setting the opt-out cookie means that the websites of the person responsible for processing may no longer be fully usable. The applicable data protection regulations of INFOnline can be found at https://www.infonline.de/datenschutz/.

38. Data protection regulations on the application and use of DoubleClick

The person responsible for processing has integrated DoubleClick by Google components on this website. DoubleClick is a Google brand under which mainly special online marketing solutions are marketed to advertising agencies and publishers.

The operating company of DoubleClick by Google is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.

DoubleClick by Google transfers data to the DoubleClick server with every impression as well as with clicks or other activities. Each of these data transfers triggers a cookie request to the data subject's browser. If the browser accepts this request, DoubleClick sets a cookie on the data subject's information technology system. What cookies are has already been explained above. The purpose of the cookie is to optimize and display advertising. The cookie is used, among other things, to place and display user-relevant advertising and to create reports on advertising campaigns or to improve them. The cookie is also used to prevent multiple displays of the same advertisement.

DoubleClick uses a cookie ID, which is required to complete the technical process. The cookie ID is required, for example, to display an ad in a browser. DoubleClick can also use the cookie ID to record which advertisements have already been displayed in a browser in order to avoid duplication. DoubleClick also allows DoubleClick to record conversions using the cookie ID. Conversions are recorded, for example, when a user has previously been shown a DoubleClick ad and then makes a purchase on the advertiser's website using the same Internet browser.

A DoubleClick cookie does not contain any personal data. However, a DoubleClick cookie may contain additional campaign identifiers. A campaign ID is used to identify the campaigns with which the user has already been in contact.

Each time you access one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the person responsible for processing and on which a DoubleClick component has been integrated, the Internet browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective DoubleClick component to transmit data to Google for the purpose of online advertising and billing of commissions. As part of this technical process, Google receives information that Google also uses to create commission statements. Among other things, Google can understand that the person concerned has clicked on certain links on our website.

As already described above, the data subject can prevent cookies from being set by our website at any time by means of an appropriate setting of 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, cookies already set by Google can be deleted at any time via an Internet browser or other software programs.

Further information and the applicable privacy policy of DoubleClick by Google can be found at https://www.google.com/intl/de/policies/.

39. Data protection regulations on the application and use of Awin

The person responsible for processing has integrated components from Awin on this website. Awin is a German affiliate network that offers affiliate marketing. Affiliate marketing is an internet-based form of distribution that enables commercial operators of websites, the so-called merchants or advertisers, to display advertising, which is usually paid via click or sale commissions, on third-party websites, i.e. with sales partners, who are also known as affiliates or publishers. Through the affiliate network, the merchant provides an advertising medium, i.e. an advertising banner or other suitable means of Internet advertising, which are subsequently integrated by an affiliate on its own websites or promoted via other channels, such as keyword advertising or e-mail marketing.

The operating company of Awin is Awin AG, Eichhornstraße 3, 10785 Berlin, Germany.

Awin places a cookie on the data subject's information technology system. What cookies are has already been explained above. The Awin tracking cookie does not store any personal data. Only the identification number of the affiliate, i.e. the partner referring the potential customer, as well as the serial number of the visitor to a website and the advertising material clicked on are stored. The purpose of storing this data is to process commission payments between a merchant and the affiliate, which are processed via the affiliate network, i.e. Awin.

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

Awin's current privacy policy can be found at http://www.Awin.com/de/ueber-Awin/datenschutz/.

40. Data protection regulations on the application and use of Adcell

The person responsible for processing has integrated Adcell components on this website. Adcell is a German affiliate network that offers affiliate marketing. Affiliate marketing is an internet-based form of distribution that enables commercial operators of websites, the so-called merchants or advertisers, to display advertising, which is usually paid via click or sale commissions, on third-party websites, i.e. with sales partners, who are also known as affiliates or publishers. Through the affiliate network, the merchant provides an advertising medium, i.e. an advertising banner or other suitable means of Internet advertising, which are subsequently integrated by an affiliate on its own websites or advertised via other channels, such as keyword advertising or e-mail marketing.

The operating company of Adcell is Firstlead GmbH, Rosenfelder Str. 15-16, 10315 Berlin, Germany.

Adcell places a cookie on the data subject's information technology system. What cookies are has already been explained above. The Adcell tracking cookie does not store any personal data. Only the identification number of the affiliate, i.e. the partner referring the potential customer, as well as the serial number of the visitor to a website and the advertising material clicked on are stored. The purpose of storing this data is to process commission payments between a merchant and the affiliate, which are processed via the affiliate network, i.e. Adcell.

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

Adcell's current privacy policy can be found at https://www.adcell.de/agb.

41. Data protection regulations about the application and use of Belboon

The person responsible for processing has integrated Belboon components on this website. Belboon is a German affiliate network that offers affiliate marketing. Affiliate marketing is an internet-based form of distribution that enables commercial operators of websites, the so-called merchants or advertisers, to display advertising, which is usually paid via click or sale commissions, on third-party websites, i.e. with sales partners, who are also known as affiliates or publishers. Through the affiliate network, the merchant provides an advertising medium, i.e. an advertising banner or other suitable means of Internet advertising, which are subsequently integrated by an affiliate on its own websites or promoted via other channels, such as keyword advertising or e-mail marketing.

The operating company of Adcell is belboon GmbH, Weinmeisterstr. 12-14, 10178 Berlin.

Belboon places a cookie on the data subject's information technology system. What cookies are has already been explained above. The Belboon tracking cookie does not store any personal data. Only the identification number of the affiliate, i.e. the partner referring the potential customer, as well as the serial number of the visitor to a website and the advertising material clicked on are stored. The purpose of storing this data is to process commission payments between a merchant and the affiliate, which are processed via the affiliate network, i.e. Belboon.

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

Belboon's current privacy policy can be found at https://www.belboon.com/de/ueber-uns/datenschutz/.

42. Data protection regulations about the application and use of TradeTracker

The person responsible for processing has integrated TradeTracker components on this website. TradeTracker is an affiliate network that offers affiliate marketing. Affiliate marketing is an internet-based form of distribution that allows commercial operators of websites, the so-called. Merchants or advertisers, allows advertising, which is usually paid via click or sale commissions, to be displayed on third-party websites, i.e. with sales partners, who are also known as affiliates or publishers. Through the affiliate network, the merchant provides an advertising medium, i.e. an advertising banner or other suitable means of Internet advertising, which are subsequently integrated by an affiliate on its own websites or promoted via other channels, such as keyword advertising or e-mail marketing.

TradeTracker is operated by TradeTracker Deutschland GmbH, Eiffestrasse 426, 20537 Hamburg, Germany.

TradeTracker places a cookie on the data subject's information technology system. What cookies are has already been explained above. TradeTracker's tracking cookie does not store any personal data. Only the identification number of the affiliate, i.e. the partner referring the potential customer, as well as the serial number of the visitor to a website and the advertising material clicked on are stored. The purpose of storing this data is to process commission payments between a merchant and the affiliate, which are processed via the affiliate network, i.e. TradeTracker.

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

TradeTracker's current privacy policy can be found at https://tradetracker.com/de/privacy-policy/.

43. Data protection regulations about the application and use of adgoal

The person responsible for processing has integrated components from adgoal on this website. Adgoal is a German affiliate network that offers affiliate marketing. Affiliate marketing is an internet-based form of distribution that enables commercial operators of websites, the so-called merchants or advertisers, to display advertising, which is usually paid via click or sale commissions, on third-party websites, i.e. with sales partners, who are also known as affiliates or publishers. Through the affiliate network, the merchant provides an advertising medium, i.e. an advertising banner or other suitable means of Internet advertising, which are subsequently integrated by an affiliate on its own websites or advertised via other channels, such as keyword advertising or e-mail marketing.

The operating company of adgoal is adgoal GmbH, Schellengasse 2. 74072 Heilbronn, Germany.

Adgoal places a cookie on the data subject's information technology system. What cookies are has already been explained above. The adgoal tracking cookie does not store any personal data. Only the identification number of the affiliate, i.e. the partner referring the potential customer, as well as the serial number of the visitor to a website and the advertising material clicked on, are stored. The purpose of storing this data is to process commission payments between a merchant and the affiliate, which are processed via the affiliate network, i.e. adgoal.

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

The applicable data protection regulations of adgoal can be found at https://www.adgoal.de/de/privacy.html.

44. Data protection regulations about the application and use of YieldKit

The person responsible for processing has integrated YieldKit components on this website. YieldKit is a German affiliate network that offers affiliate marketing. Affiliate marketing is an internet-based form of distribution that enables commercial operators of websites, the so-called merchants or advertisers, to display advertising, which is usually paid via click or sale commissions, on third-party websites, i.e. with sales partners, who are also known as affiliates or publishers. Through the affiliate network, the merchant provides an advertising medium, i.e. an advertising banner or other suitable means of Internet advertising, which are subsequently integrated by an affiliate on its own websites or advertised via other channels, such as keyword advertising or e-mail marketing.

YieldKit is operated by YieldKit GmbH, Gänsemarkt 43, 20354 Hamburg.

YieldKit places a cookie on the data subject's information technology system. What cookies are has already been explained above. YieldKit's tracking cookie does not store any personal data. Only the identification number of the affiliate, i.e. the partner referring the potential customer, as well as the serial number of the visitor to a website and the advertising material clicked on are stored. The purpose of storing this data is to process commission payments between a merchant and the affiliate, which are processed via the affiliate network, i.e. YieldKit.

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

YieldKit's applicable privacy policy can be found at http://yieldkit.com/legal-notes/privacy-policy/.

45. Data protection regulations on the application and use of Tradedoubler

The person responsible for processing has integrated Tradedoubler components on this website. Tradedoubler is a German affiliate network that offers affiliate marketing. Affiliate marketing is an internet-based form of distribution that enables commercial operators of websites, the so-called merchants or advertisers, to display advertising, which is usually paid via click or sale commissions, on third-party websites, i.e. with sales partners, who are also known as affiliates or publishers. Through the affiliate network, the merchant provides an advertising medium, i.e. an advertising banner or other suitable means of Internet advertising, which are subsequently integrated by an affiliate on its own websites or advertised via other channels, such as keyword advertising or e-mail marketing.

Tradedoubler is operated by Tradedoubler GmbH, Herzog-Wilhelm-Straße 26, 80331 Munich, Germany.

Tradedoubler places a cookie on the data subject's information technology system. What cookies are has already been explained above. Tradedoubler's tracking cookie does not store any personal data. Only the identification number of the affiliate, i.e. the partner referring the potential customer, as well as the serial number of the visitor to a website and the advertising material clicked on are stored. The purpose of storing this data is to process commission payments between a merchant and the affiliate, which are processed via the affiliate network, i.e. Tradedoubler.

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

Tradedoubler's current privacy policy can be found at http://www.tradedoubler.com/de/datenschutzrichtlinie/.

46. Data protection regulations on the deployment and use of Oracle Eloqua/Oracle Marketing Cloud

The person responsible for processing has integrated Oracle Eloqua/Oracle Marketing Cloud components (hereinafter referred to as “Eloqua”) on this website. Eloqua aligns relevant website content with data from prospects, customers and their profiles in order to enable website operators to address prospects and customers more effectively and specifically. The purpose of Eloqua is to increase the conversion rate of prospects into customers and thus increase the turnover of a website operator.

The operating company of Eloqua is Oracle Corporation, 500 Oracle Parkway, Redwood Shores, CA 94065, USA.

Eloqua places a cookie on the data subject's information technology system. What cookies are has already been explained above. On behalf of the person responsible for processing, Eloqua will use the data and information obtained via our website to evaluate the user behavior of the data subject who has used our website. Eloqua will also use the data to create reports on user activity on our behalf and to provide other services for our company related to the use of our website.

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

In addition, the data subject has the option of objecting to and preventing the collection of data generated by the Eloqua cookie relating to the use of this website and to the processing of this data by Oracle. To do this, the data subject must press the click here button at https://www.oracle.com/marketingcloud/opt-status.html, which sets an opt-out cookie. The opt-out cookie set with the objection is stored on the information technology system used by the data subject. If the cookies are deleted from the data subject's system following an objection, the data subject must call up 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 person responsible for processing may no longer be fully usable by the data subject.

Oracle's applicable privacy policy can be found at https://www.oracle.com/legal/privacy/index.html.

47. Data protection regulations about the application and use of Amobee

The person responsible for processing has integrated Amobee components on this website. Amobee is a technological advertising agency that specializes in delivering advertising on mobile devices.

The operating company of Amobee is Amobee Inc., 950 Tower Lane, Suite 2000, Foster City, CA 94404, USA.

The purpose of Amobee is to deliver advertising. Amobee places a cookie on the data subject's information technology system. What cookies are has already been explained above. Each time you access one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the person responsible for processing and on which an Amobee component has been integrated, the Internet browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Amobee component to transmit data to Amobee. As part of this technical process, Amobee gains knowledge of data that is subsequently used to create user profiles. The user profiles obtained in this way are used for advertising activities.

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

It is also possible to object to and prevent the collection of data generated by the Amobee cookie relating to the use of this website and to the processing of this data by Amobee. To do this, the data subject must press the Click-Here-To-Opt-Out button at http://amobee.com/privacy/technology/, which sets an opt-out cookie. The opt-out cookie set with the objection is stored on the information technology system used by the data subject. If the cookies are deleted from the data subject's system following an objection, the data subject must call up 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 person responsible for processing may no longer be fully usable by the data subject.

Amobee's current privacy policy can be found at http://amobee.com/privacy/.

48. Data protection regulations on the application and use of ADITION

The person responsible for processing has integrated ADITION components on this website. ADITION is a provider of data-based digital marketing that provides an advertising platform aimed at advertisers and online marketing agencies.

The operating company of ADITION is ADITION technologies AG, Oststraße 55, 40211 Düsseldorf, Germany.

The purpose of ADITION is to display digital advertising material. ADITION places a cookie on the data subject's information technology system. What cookies are has already been explained above. ADITION does not store any personal data in the cookie. All information stored in the cookie is of a technical nature and makes it possible, among other things, to understand how often certain advertising materials are displayed.

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

It is also possible to object to and prevent the collection of data generated by the ADITION cookie relating to the use of this website and to the processing of this data by ADITION. To do this, the data subject must click on a link at https://www.adition.com/kontakt/datenschutz/, which sets an opt-out cookie. The opt-out cookie set with the objection is stored on the information technology system used by the data subject. If the cookies are deleted from the data subject's system following an objection, the data subject must call up 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 person responsible for processing may no longer be fully usable by the data subject.

The applicable data protection regulations of ADITION can be found at https://www.adition.com/kontakt/datenschutz/.

49. Data protection regulations on the application and use of AdJug

The person responsible for processing has integrated AdJug components on this website. AdJug is an advertising exchange platform that provides online advertising spaces (banner advertising).

AdJug is operated by AdJug GmbH, Bayerstraße 69, 80335 Munich, Germany.

AdJug sets a cookie. Furthermore, whenever one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the person responsible for processing and on which an AdJug component has been integrated, is accessed, the Internet browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective AdJug component to transmit data to AdJug for the purpose of displaying advertisements. As part of this technical process, AdJug becomes aware that our website was accessed by the information technology system used by the data subject. The data transferred to AdJug as part of the technical process is used for billing purposes in relation to the advertising displayed.

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

In addition, the data subject has the option of objecting to and preventing the collection of data generated by the AdJug cookie relating to the use of this website and to the processing of this data by AdJug. To do this, the data subject must click on the consumer cookie opt-out link at http://www.de.adjug.com/datenschutz.html, which sets an opt-out cookie. The opt-out cookie set with the objection is stored on the information technology system used by the data subject. If the cookies are deleted from the data subject's system following an objection, the data subject must call up 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 person responsible for processing may no longer be fully usable by the data subject.

AdJug's current privacy policy can be found at http://www.de.adjug.com/datenschutz.html.

50. Legal basis of processing

Art. 6 I lit. a GDPR 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 to fulfill a contract to which the data subject is a party, as is the case, for example, in processing operations that are necessary for the delivery of goods or the provision of another service or consideration, the processing is based on Art. 6 I lit. b GDPR. The same applies to such processing operations that are necessary to carry out pre-contractual measures, for example in cases of inquiries about our products or services. If our company is subject to a legal obligation which requires the processing of personal data, such as to fulfill tax obligations, the processing is based on Art. 6 I lit. c GDPR. In rare cases, the processing of personal data could 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 in our company and his name, age, health insurance data or other vital information would then have to be passed on to a doctor, hospital or other third party. Processing would then 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 processing is necessary to protect a legitimate interest of our company or a third party, provided that the interests, fundamental rights and fundamental 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 respect, he took the view that a legitimate interest could be assumed if the data subject is a customer of the person responsible (recital 47 sentence 2 GDPR).

51. Legitimate interests in processing pursued by the person responsible or a third party

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

52. Duration for which personal data is stored

The criterion for the duration of storage of personal data is the respective legal retention period. At the end of the period, the corresponding data will be routinely deleted, provided that it is no longer required to fulfill or initiate a contract.

53. Statutory or contractual provisions for the provision of personal data; necessity for the conclusion of the contract; obligation of the data subject to provide the personal data; possible consequences of failure to provide

We would like to inform you that the provision of personal data is partly required by law (e.g. tax regulations) or may also result from contractual regulations (e.g. information about the contractual partner). In order to conclude a contract, it may be necessary for a data subject to provide us with personal data, which must then be processed by us. For example, the data subject is obliged to provide us with personal data when our company concludes a contract with him or her. Failure to provide personal data would mean that the contract with the person concerned could not be concluded. Before personal data is provided by the person concerned, the person concerned must contact one of our employees. Our employee will inform the person concerned 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 consequences the failure to provide the personal data would have.

54. Existence of automated decision-making

As a responsible company, we refrain from automatic decision-making or profiling.

This privacy policy was created by the data protection declaration generator of DGD Deutsche Gesellschaft für Datenschutz GmbH, which as External data protection officer Munich operates in cooperation with Cologne IT and data protection lawyer Christian Solmecke created.