Data protection

1) Introduction and contact details of the controller

1.1 We are pleased that you are visiting our website and thank you for your interest. Below, we inform you about how we handle your personal data when you use our website. Personal data means any data that can be used to personally identify you.

1.2 The controller responsible for data processing on this website within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is Licht-Design Skapetze GmbH & Co. KG, Passauerstr. 136, 84359 Simbach, Germany, Tel.: +49 (0) 08571 6600, E-Mail: service@skapetze.com. The controller responsible for the processing of personal data is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data.

1.3 The controller has appointed a data protection officer, who can be reached as follows: "IITR Datenschutz GmbH, Dr. Sebastian Kraska, Marienplatz 2, 80331 Munich E-Mail: email@iitr.de, Telephone: 089-18917360"

2) Data collection when visiting our website

2.1 If you use our website for informational purposes only, i.e. if you do not register or otherwise transmit information to us, we only collect the data that your browser transmits to the page server (so-called "server log files"). When you access our website, we collect the following data that is technically necessary for us to display the website to you:

• Our visited website
• Date and time of access
• Amount of data sent in bytes
• Source/referral from which you reached the page
• Browser used
• Operating system used
• IP address used (if applicable: in anonymized form)

Processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR on the basis of our legitimate interest in improving the stability and functionality of our website. The data will not be passed on or otherwise used. However, we reserve the right to subsequently review the server log files if there are concrete indications of unlawful use.

2.2 For security reasons and to protect the transmission of personal data and other confidential content (e.g. orders or inquiries to the controller), this website uses SSL or TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the character string "https://" and the lock symbol in your browser bar.

3) Hosting & Content Delivery Network

3.1 Amazon Web Services

For the hosting of our website and the presentation of its content, we use the system of the following provider: Amazon Web Services, Inc., 410 Terry Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109, USA

All data collected on our website is processed on the provider's servers.
We have concluded an order processing agreement with the provider, which ensures the protection of our website visitors' data and prohibits unauthorized disclosure to third parties. 

For data transfers to the USA, the provider has joined the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, which, on the basis of an adequacy decision by the European Commission, ensures compliance with European

ensures an adequate level of data protection.

3.2 Shopify

For the hosting of our website and the display of page content, we use the system of the following provider: Shopify International Limited, Victoria Buildings, 2nd Floor, 1-2 Haddington Road, Dublin 4, D04 XN32, Ireland („Shopify“)

Data is also transferred to: Shopify Inc., 150 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L4, Canada

All data collected on our website is processed on the provider’s servers. We have concluded a data processing agreement with the provider, which ensures the protection of our website visitors’ data and prohibits unauthorized disclosure to third parties.

In the event of data transfer to Canada, an adequate level of data protection is guaranteed by an adequacy decision of the European Commission.

3.3 AWS-CloudFront

We use a content delivery network of the following provider: Amazon Web Services, Inc., 410 Terry Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109, USA

This service enables us to deliver large media files such as graphics, page content, or scripts faster via a network of regionally distributed servers. Processing is carried out to safeguard our legitimate interest in improving the stability and functionality of our website pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. We have concluded a data processing agreement with the provider, which ensures the protection of our website visitors’ data and prohibits unauthorized disclosure to third parties.

For data transfers to the USA, the provider has joined the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, which, on the basis of an adequacy decision of the European Commission, ensures compliance with the European level of data protection. 

3.4 Cloudflare

We use a content delivery network of the following provider: Cloudflare Inc., 101 Townsend St. San Francisco, CA 94107, USA

This service enables us to deliver large media files such as graphics, page content, or scripts faster via a network of regionally distributed servers. Processing is carried out to safeguard our legitimate interest in improving the stability and functionality of our website pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. We have concluded a data processing agreement with the provider, which ensures the protection of our website visitors’ data and prohibits unauthorized disclosure to third parties.

For data transfers to the USA, the provider has joined the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, which, on the basis of an adequacy decision of the European Commission, ensures compliance with the European level of data protection.

4) Cookies

To make visiting our website attractive and to enable the use of certain functions, we use cookies, i.e. small text files that are stored on your device. Some of these cookies are automatically deleted after you close your browser (so-called “session cookies”), while others remain on your device for longer and enable the saving of page settings (so-called “persistent cookies”). In the latter case, you can find the storage period in the overview of the cookie settings in your web browser.

To the extent that personal data are also processed by individual cookies used by us, the processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 Art. 1(1)(a) GDPR in the event that consent has been given, or pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR to safeguard our legitimate interests in the best possible functionality of the website as well as a customer-friendly and effective design of the site visit.

You can set your browser so that you are informed about the setting of cookies and can decide individually whether to accept them or can exclude the acceptance of cookies for certain cases or in general.

Please note that if cookies are not accepted, the functionality of our website may be restricted.

5) Contacting Us

5.1 Judge.me

For review reminders, we use the services of the following provider: Judge.me Ltd., c/o Buckworths, 2nd Floor, 1-3 Worship Street, London, England, EC2A 2AB, United Kingdom

Exclusively on the basis of your express consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, we transmit your email address and, where applicable, other customer data to the provider so that they can contact you by email with a review reminder.

You can withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by informing us or the provider.

We have concluded a data processing agreement with the provider, which ensures the protection of our site visitors' data and prohibits unauthorized disclosure to third parties.

In the event of data transfer to the provider's location, an adequate level of data protection is guaranteed by an adequacy decision of the European Commission.

5.2 Trusted Shops

For review reminders, we use the services of the following provider: Trusted Shops AG, Subbelrather Str. 15c, 50823 Cologne, Germany

Exclusively on the basis of your express consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, we transmit your email address and, where applicable, other customer data to the provider so that they can contact you by email with a review reminder.

You can withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by informing us or the provider.

We are jointly responsible with the provider for the processing described above pursuant to Art. 26 GDPR. The agreement on joint controllership can be viewed here: https://help.etrusted.com/hc/de/articles/4402587369105-Vertrag-%C3%BCber-die-gemeinsame-Verantwortlichkeit-nach-DSGVO

5.3 Cituro

To provide an online appointment booking function, we use the services of the following provider: Florian Heymel Consulting, Gustav-Stresemann-Str. 13, 86199 Augsburg, Germany

For the purpose of appointment scheduling, first and last name as well as email address (and, if applicable, the telephone number, if a telephone appointment is desired) are collected pursuant to Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR and transmitted to the provider on the basis of our legitimate interest in effective customer management and efficient appointment administration pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, where they are stored for appointment organization.

After the appointment has taken place or after the agreed appointment period has expired, your data will be deleted by the provider.

We have concluded a data processing agreement with the provider, which ensures the protection of our site visitors' data and prohibits unauthorized disclosure to Third parties prohibited.

5.4 When you contact us (e.g. via contact form or e-mail), personal data is processed – exclusively for the purpose of handling and responding to your request and only to the extent necessary for this purpose.

The legal basis for processing this data is our legitimate interest in responding to your request pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. If your contact is aimed at entering into a contract, the additional legal basis for processing is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. Your data will be deleted when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the matter in question has been conclusively clarified and provided that no statutory retention obligations prevent deletion.

6) Data processing when opening a customer account

Pursuant to Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, personal data will continue to be collected and processed to the extent necessary if you provide it to us when opening a customer account. Which data is required to open an account can be seen from the input mask of the corresponding form on our website.

Deletion of your customer account is possible at any time and can be requested by sending a message to the controller’s address stated above. After deletion of your customer account, your data will be deleted, provided that all contracts concluded via the account have been fully processed, no statutory retention periods prevent deletion, and we no longer have a legitimate interest in storing it further.

7) Use of customer data for direct advertising

7.1 Subscription to our e-mail newsletter

When you subscribe to our e-mail newsletter, we will regularly send you information about our offers. The only mandatory information required to send the newsletter is your e-mail address. Providing any further data is voluntary and is used to address you personally. For newsletter dispatch, we use the so-called double opt-in procedure, which ensures that you only receive newsletters once you have expressly confirmed your consent to receive the newsletter by clicking a verification link sent to the e-mail address provided.

By activating the confirmation link, you grant us your consent to use your personal data in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. In doing so, we store the IP address entered by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) as well as the date and time of registration in order to be able to trace any possible misuse of your e-mail address at a later date. The data collected by us when you register for the newsletter is used strictly for the specified purpose.

You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time via the link provided for this purpose in the newsletter or by sending a corresponding message to the controller named at the beginning. After you unsubscribe, your e-mail address will be deleted immediately from our newsletter distribution list, unless you have expressly consented to further use of your data or we reserve the right to use your data beyond this, which is permitted by law and of which we inform you in this statement.

7.2 Sending the e-mail newsletter to existing customers

If you have provided us with your e-mail address when purchasing goods or services, we reserve the right to regularly send you offers for similar To send goods or services, such as those already purchased, from our product range by email. For this purpose, pursuant to Section 7 (3) UWG, we do not need to obtain your separate consent. To that extent, data processing is carried out solely on the basis of our legitimate interest in personalized direct marketing in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. If you initially objected to the use of your email address for this purpose, no email will be sent by us.

You are entitled to object at any time, with effect for the future, to the use of your email address for the aforementioned advertising purpose by notifying the controller named at the beginning. In this case, you will only incur transmission costs according to the basic rates. Upon receipt of your objection, the use of your email address for advertising purposes will be stopped immediately.

7.3 Klaviyo

Our email newsletters and other advertising email communications are sent via this provider: Klaviyo, Inc., 125 Summer St., Ste 600, Boston, MA 02110, USA

Based on our legitimate interest in effective and user-friendly email marketing, we pass on the data you provided during registration to this provider in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR so that it can handle email delivery on our behalf.

Subject to your express consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR, the provider also carries out statistical performance analysis of email campaigns using web beacons or tracking pixels in the emails sent, which can measure open rates and specific interactions with the newsletter content. Device information (e.g. time of access, IP address, browser type and operating system) is also collected and evaluated, but not merged with other data sets.

You can withdraw your consent to email tracking at any time with effect for the future.

We have concluded a data processing agreement with the provider, which protects the data of our site visitors and prohibits disclosure to third parties.

For data transfers to the USA, the provider has joined the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, which ensures compliance with the European level of data protection on the basis of an adequacy decision by the European Commission. 

7.4 Email cart reminders

In the event that you abandon your purchase with us before completing the order, you have the option of being reminded once by email of the contents of your virtual shopping cart.

The only mandatory information required to send this reminder is your email address. Providing any additional data is voluntary and may be used to address you personally. For email delivery, we use the so-called double opt-in procedure, which ensures that you only receive a notification once you have expressly confirmed your consent by activating a verification link sent to the email address provided.

By activating the confirmation link, you consent to the use of your personal data in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR for sending a shopping cart reminder. In doing so, we store the IP address entered by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) as well as the date and time of registration in order to prevent possible misuse of your email address at a later date to be able to understand. The data collected by us when you register for our e-mail notification service is used strictly for the intended purpose.

You can unsubscribe from cart reminders at any time by sending the corresponding message to the controller named at the beginning. After unsubscribing, your e-mail address will be deleted immediately from our mailing list set up for this purpose, provided that you have not expressly consented to any further use of your data or that we reserve the right to use data beyond this, which is permitted by law and about which we inform you in this notice.

8) Data processing for order handling

8.1 Where necessary for the processing of the contract for delivery and payment purposes, the personal data collected by us will be passed on to the commissioned transport company and the commissioned credit institution in accordance with Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.

If, on the basis of a corresponding contract, we owe you updates for goods with digital elements or for digital products, we process the contact data you provided when placing the order in order to personally inform you within the scope of our statutory information obligations pursuant to Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR. Your contact data will be used strictly for the purpose of notifications about updates owed by us and will only be processed by us for this purpose to the extent necessary for the respective information.

To process your order, we also work with the following service provider(s), who support us in whole or in part in the performance of concluded contracts. Certain personal data will be transmitted to these service providers in accordance with the following information.

8.2 To fulfill our contractual obligations to our customers, we work with external shipping partners. We pass on your name as well as your delivery address and, where necessary for delivery, your telephone number, exclusively for the purpose of delivering the goods in accordance with Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR to a shipping partner selected by us.

8.3 Disclosure of personal data to shipping service providers

- Deutsche Post

We use the following transport service provider: Deutsche Post AG, Charles-de-Gaulle-Straße 20, 53113 Bonn, Germany

We pass on your e-mail address and/or telephone number in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR to the provider before delivery of the goods for the purpose of arranging a delivery date or for delivery notification, provided that you have given your express consent to this during the ordering process. Otherwise, for the purpose of delivery we only pass on the recipient's name and delivery address to the provider in accordance with Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. The transfer takes place only insofar as this is necessary for the delivery of the goods. In this case, prior coordination of the delivery date with the provider or delivery notification is not possible.

Consent can be revoked at any time with effect for the future vis-à-vis the controller named above or vis-à-vis the provider.
- DHL

We use the following transport service provider: DHL Paket GmbH, Sträßchensweg 10, 53113 Bonn, Germany

We pass on your e-mail address and/or telephone number in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR before delivery of the goods for the purpose of arranging the coordination of a delivery date or delivery notification to the provider, provided that you have given your express consent for this during the order process. Otherwise, for the purpose of delivery in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR, we will only pass on the name of the recipient and the delivery address to the provider. The transfer takes place only insofar as this is necessary for the delivery of the goods. In this case, prior coordination of the delivery date with the provider or delivery notification is not possible.

The consent can be revoked at any time with effect for the future vis-à-vis the controller named above or vis-à-vis the provider.
- Austrian Post

As our transport service provider, we use the following provider: Österreichische Post Aktiengesellschaft, Rochusplatz 1, 1030 Vienna, Austria

We pass on your email address and/or telephone number in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR before the delivery of the goods for the purpose of coordinating a delivery date or for delivery notification to the provider, provided that you have given your express consent for this during the order process. Otherwise, for the purpose of delivery in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR, we will only pass on the name of the recipient and the delivery address to the provider. The transfer takes place only insofar as this is necessary for the delivery of the goods. In this case, prior coordination of the delivery date with the provider or delivery notification is not possible.

The consent can be revoked at any time with effect for the future vis-à-vis the controller named above or vis-à-vis the provider.

8.4 Use of payment service providers (payment services)

- Apple Pay

If you choose the payment method “Apple Pay” of Apple Distribution International (Apple), Hollyhill Industrial Estate, Hollyhill, Cork, Ireland, payment is processed via the “Apple Pay” function of your end device running iOS, watchOS or macOS by debiting a payment card stored with “Apple Pay”. Apple Pay uses security features integrated into your device’s hardware and software to protect your transactions. To authorize a payment, you must therefore enter a code you previously set and verify yourself using the “Face ID” or “Touch ID” function of your end device.

For the purpose of payment processing, the information provided by you during the ordering process together with information about your order is transmitted to Apple in encrypted form. Apple then encrypts this data again with a developer-specific key before the data is transmitted to the payment service provider of the payment card stored in Apple Pay for the purpose of executing the payment. Encryption ensures that only the website through which the purchase was made can access the payment data. After the payment has been made, Apple sends your device account number and a transaction-specific, dynamic security code to the originating website to confirm the successful payment.

Insofar as personal data are processed in the transmissions described, the processing takes place exclusively for the purpose of payment processing in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.

Apple stores anonymized transaction data, including the approximate purchase amount, the approximate date and approximate time as well as information on whether the transaction was completed successfully. Anonymization completely excludes any personal reference. Apple uses the anonymized data to improve “Apple Pay” and other Apple products and services.

If you use Apple Pay on the iPhone or Apple Watch to complete a purchase you made via Safari on the Mac, the Mac and the authorization device communicate via an encrypted channel on Apple’s servers. Apple does not process or store any of this information in a format that can identify you as a person. You can disable the ability to use Apple Pay on your Mac in the settings on your iPhone. Go to “Wallet & Apple Pay”, and deactivate “Allow payments on Mac”.

Further information on data protection for Apple Pay can be found at the internet address below: https://support.apple.com/de-de/HT203027
- Billie GmbH

One or more online payment methods from the following provider are available on this website: Billie GmbH, Charlottenstraße 4, 10969 Berlin, Germany

If you choose a payment method offered by the provider in which you make an advance payment (for example, credit card payment), the payment data provided by you during the ordering process (including name, address, bank and card information, currency and transaction number) as well as information about the contents of your order will be passed on to this provider in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. In this case, your data will be passed on exclusively for the purpose of processing the payment with the provider and only to the extent necessary for this purpose.

If you choose a payment method in which the provider makes an advance payment (for example, purchase on account or in installments, or direct debit), you will also be asked during the ordering process to provide certain personal data (first and last name, street, house number, postal code, city, date of birth, email address, telephone number, and, if applicable, data relating to an alternative means of payment).

In order to protect our legitimate interest in determining our customers’ ability to pay, we forward this data to the provider in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR for the purpose of a credit check. Based on the personal data you provide and other data (such as shopping cart, invoice amount, order history, payment experiences), the provider checks whether the payment option you have selected can be granted with regard to payment and/or default risks.

In addition to provider-specific criteria in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR, identity and credit information from the following credit agencies may also be included in the decision during the application review:

• Creditreform Berlin Wolfram KG, Karl-Heinrich-Ulrichs-Straße 1, 10787 Berlin, Germany
• Creditreform Boniversum GmbH, Hammfelddamm 13, 41460 Neuss, Germany
• SCHUFA Holding AG, Kormoranweg 5, 65201 Wiesbaden, Germany
• Euler Hermes Deutschland, Friedensallee 254, 22763 Hamburg, Germany

The credit report may contain probability values (so-called score values). Insofar as score values are included in the result of the credit report, they are based on a scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical procedure. The calculation of the score values includes, among other things, but not exclusively, address data.

You can object to this processing of your data at any time by sending us or the provider a message. However, the provider may still be entitled to process your personal data if this is necessary for the contractual processing of payment.
- Google Pay

If you choose the payment method “Google Pay” from Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland (“Google”), payment processing will be carried out via the “Google Pay” application on your mobile device running at least Android 4.4 (“KitKat”) and equipped with an NFC function, by charging a payment card stored with Google Pay or a payment system verified there (e.g. PayPal). To approve a payment via Google Pay of more than €25, you must first unlock your mobile device using the verification method you have set up (such as facial recognition, password, fingerprint or pattern).

For the purpose of payment processing, the information you provide during the ordering process, together with information about your order, will be passed on to Google. Google then transmits your payment information stored in Google Pay in the form of a transaction number assigned once to the originating website, with which a completed payment is verified. This transaction number contains no information about the actual payment details of the payment methods stored with Google Pay, but is generated and transmitted as a one-time valid numerical token. In all transactions via Google Pay, Google acts solely as an intermediary for processing the payment transaction. The transaction is carried out exclusively between the user and the originating website by debiting the payment method stored with Google Pay.

If personal data is processed in the described transfers, the processing takes place solely for the purpose of payment processing in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.

Google reserves the right to collect, store and evaluate certain process-specific information for each transaction carried out via Google Pay. This includes the date, time and amount of the transaction, merchant location and description, a description of the goods or services purchased provided by the merchant, photos you have attached to the transaction, the name and email address of the seller and buyer or the sender and recipient, the payment method used, your description of the reason for the transaction and, where applicable, the offer associated with the transaction.

According to Google, this processing is carried out solely in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR on the basis of the legitimate interest in proper accounting, verification of transaction data, and optimization and maintenance of the Google Pay service.

Google also reserves the right to combine the processed transaction data with other information collected and stored by Google when using other Google services.

The Google Pay terms of use can be found here:

https://payments.google.com/payments/apis-secure/u/0/get_legal_document?ldo=0&ldt=googlepaytos&ldl=de
Further information on data protection at Google Pay can be found at the following Internet address:
https://payments.google.com/payments/apis-secure/get_legal_document?ldo=0&ldt=privacynotice&ldl=de
- Klarna

On this website, one or more online payment methods from the following provider are available: Klarna Bank AB, Sveavägen 46, 111 34 Stockholm, Sweden

If you select a payment method from the provider for which you make an advance payment (for example, credit card payment), the payment data you provide during the order process (including name, address, bank and card information, currency and transaction number) as well as information about the contents of your order will be passed on to them in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. In this case, your data will be transferred solely for the purpose of processing the payment with the provider and only to the extent necessary for this purpose.

If you select a payment method for which the provider makes an advance payment (for example, invoice or instalment purchase or direct debit), you will also be asked during the ordering process to provide certain personal data (first and last name, street, house number, postal code, city, date of birth, email address, telephone number, if applicable data on an alternative means of payment).

In order to safeguard our legitimate interest in determining our customers' ability to pay, we will pass this data on to the provider in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR for the purpose of a credit check. On the basis of the personal data you have provided as well as other data (such as shopping cart, invoice amount, order history, payment experience), the provider checks whether the payment option you have selected can be granted with regard to payment default and/or receivables default risks.

For the decision within the scope of the application review, identity and credit information from the following credit agencies may also be included in addition to provider-internal criteria in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR:

https://cdn.klarna.com/1.0/shared/content/legal/terms/0/de_de/credit_rating_agencies

The credit report may contain probability values (so-called score values). If score values are included in the result of the credit report, they are based on a scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical procedure. The calculation of the score values includes address data, among other things, but not exclusively.

You may object to this processing of your data at any time by sending us or the provider a message. However, the provider may still be entitled to process your personal data if this is necessary for contractual payment processing.
- Mollie

On this website, one or more online payment methods from the following provider are available: Mollie B.V., Keizersgracht 313, 1016 EE Amsterdam, Netherlands

If you select a payment method from the provider for which you make an advance payment (for example, credit card payment), the payment data you provide during the order process (including name, address, bank and payment card information, currency and transaction number) as well as information about the content of your order in accordance with Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. In this case, your data will be disclosed exclusively for the purpose of payment processing with the provider and only to the extent necessary for this purpose.
- Paypal

On this website, one or more online payment methods from the following provider are available: PayPal (Europe) S.a.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A., 22-24 Boulevard Royal, L-2449 Luxembourg

If you select a payment method from the provider for which you make advance payment, your payment data provided during the order process (including name, address, bank and payment card information, currency and transaction number) as well as information about the content of your order will be disclosed to this provider in accordance with Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. In this case, your data will be disclosed exclusively for the purpose of payment processing with the provider and only to the extent necessary for this purpose.

If you select a payment method for which we make advance payment, you will also be asked during the ordering process to provide certain personal data (first and last name, street, house number, postcode, city, date of birth, email address, telephone number, if applicable data relating to an alternative means of payment).

In order to safeguard our legitimate interest in determining your ability to pay in such cases, we will transmit this data to the provider for the purpose of a credit check in accordance with Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Based on the personal data you provide and other data (such as shopping basket, invoice amount, order history, payment experiences), the provider checks whether the payment option you have selected can be granted with regard to payment default and/or bad debt risks.

The credit information may contain probability values (so-called score values). If score values are included in the result of the credit information, they are based on a scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical procedure. The calculation of the score values includes, among other things, but not exclusively, address data.

You may object to this processing of your data at any time by sending us or the provider a message. However, the provider may still be entitled to process your personal data if this is necessary for contractual payment processing.
- Shopify Payments

On this website, one or more online payment methods from the following provider are available: Shopify International Limited, Victoria Buildings, 1-2 Haddington Road, Dublin 4, D04 XN32, Ireland

If you select a payment method from the provider for which you make advance payment (for example credit card payment), your payment data provided during the order process (including name, address, bank and payment card information, currency and transaction number) as well as information about the content of your order will be disclosed to this provider in accordance with Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. In this case, your data will be disclosed exclusively for the purpose of payment processing with the provider and only to the extent necessary for this purpose.

8.5 We reserve the right to pass on your data to the debt collection service provider mediaFinanz GmbH, Weiße Breite 5, 49084 Osnabrück, insofar as our payment claim has not been settled despite prior reminder. In this case will be collected directly by the debt collection service provider.

The transfer of your data serves the performance of the contract pursuant to Art. 6(1) sentence 1 lit. b GDPR as well as the safeguarding of our overriding legitimate interests in the effective assertion or enforcement of our payment claim pursuant to Art. 6(1) sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.

9) Online Marketing

Google AdSense

This website uses Google AdSense, a web advertising service of Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland ("Google"). Google AdSense uses so-called cookies, which are text files stored on your computer that enable an analysis of your use of the website. In addition, Google AdSense uses so-called "web beacons" (small invisible graphics) to collect information, through which simple actions such as visitor traffic on the website can be recorded, collected and evaluated. The information generated by the cookie and/or web beacon (including your IP address) about your use of this website is usually transmitted to and stored on a Google server. This may also involve transmission to the servers of Google LLC. in the USA.

Google uses the information obtained in this way to evaluate your user behaviour with regard to the AdSense ads. The IP address transmitted by your browser within the framework of Google AdSense is not merged with other Google data. The information collected by Google may be transferred to third parties if this is required by law and/or if third parties process this data on behalf of Google.
All of the processing operations described above, in particular the reading of information on the end device used via cookies and/or web beacons, will only be carried out if you have given us your express consent in accordance with Art. 6(1) lit. a GDPR. Without this consent, Google AdSense will not be used during your visit to the website.

You may revoke your consent at any time with future effect by deactivating this service in the „cookie consent tool“ provided on the website.

For data transfers to the USA, the provider has joined the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, which ensures compliance with the European level of data protection on the basis of an adequacy decision by the European Commission.

Further information on Google's privacy policy can be found here: https://business.safety.google/intl/de/privacy/ and https://www.google.de/policies/privacy/

10) Web analysis services

10.1 Google Analytics 4

This website uses Google Analytics 4, a web analytics service of Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland ("Google"), which enables analysis of your use of our website.

By default, when you visit the website, Google Analytics 4 sets cookies that are stored as small text fragments on your end device and collect certain information. This information also includes your IP address, which is however shortened by Google by the last digits is used to exclude any direct personal identification.

The information is transmitted to Google servers and processed there. This may also involve transmission to Google LLC in the United States.

Google uses the collected information on our behalf to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity for us, and provide further services related to website and internet usage. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics and shortened in the process will not be merged with other Google data. The data collected through the use of Google Analytics 4 is stored for a period of two months and then deleted.

All processing described above, in particular the setting of cookies on the device used, only takes place if you have given us your express consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.
Without your consent, Google Analytics 4 will not be used during your visit to the site. You may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future. To exercise your right of withdrawal, please deactivate this service via the „Cookie Consent Tool“ provided on the website.

We have concluded a data processing agreement with Google, which ensures the protection of our site visitors' data and prohibits unauthorized disclosure to third parties.

Further legal information on Google Analytics 4 can be found at https://business.safety.google/intl/de/privacy/, https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de&gl=de and at https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

Demographic characteristics
Google Analytics 4 uses the special function „demographic characteristics“ and can use it to create statistics that provide information about the age, gender and interests of site visitors. This is done through the analysis of advertising and information from third-party providers. This can identify target groups for marketing activities. However, the collected data cannot be assigned to any specific person and is deleted after being stored for a period of two months.

Google Signals
As an extension to Google Analytics 4, Google Signals may be used on this website to create cross-device reports. If you have enabled personalized ads and linked your devices to your Google Account, Google may, subject to your consent to the use of Google Analytics pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR, analyze your usage behavior across devices and create database models, including for cross-device conversions. We do not receive any personal data from Google, only statistics. If you want to stop cross-device analysis, you can deactivate the "Personalized advertising" function in your Google Account settings. To do so, follow the instructions on this page: https://support.google.com/My-Ad-Center-Help/answer/12155764?hl=de
Further Information about Google Signals can be found at the following link: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/7532985?hl=de

User IDs
As an extension to Google Analytics 4, the "User IDs" function can be used on this website. If you have consented to the use of Google Analytics 4 in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR, created an account on this website, and log in with this account on different devices, your activities, including conversions, can be analyzed across devices.

For data transfers to the USA, the provider has joined the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, which ensures compliance with the European level of data protection on the basis of an adequacy decision by the European Commission. 

10.2 Google Tag Manager

This website uses the "Google Tag Manager," a service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (hereinafter: "Google").

The Google Tag Manager provides a technical basis for bundling various web applications, including tracking and analytics services, and for calibrating, controlling, and linking them to conditions via a unified user interface. The Google Tag Manager itself does not store or read any information on users' end devices. The service also does not carry out any independent data analyses. However, when a page is accessed, your IP address is transmitted to Google by the Google Tag Manager and may be stored there. Transmission to servers of Google LLC. in the USA is also possible.

This processing is only carried out if you have given us your express consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. Without this consent, Google Tag Manager will not be used during your visit to the website. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future. To exercise your revocation, please deactivate this service in the "Cookie Consent Tool" provided on the website.

We have concluded a data processing agreement with the provider, which ensures the protection of our website visitors' data and prohibits unauthorized disclosure to third parties.

For data transfers to the USA, the provider has joined the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, which ensures compliance with the European level of data protection on the basis of an adequacy decision by the European Commission. 

Further legal information on Google Tag Manager can be found at https://business.safety.google/intl/de/privacy/ and https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de&gl=de

10.3 Microsoft Clarity

This website uses the web analytics service provided by the following provider: Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399 USA

Using cookies and/or comparable technologies (tracking pixels, web beacons, algorithms for reading device and browser information), the service collects and stores pseudonymized visitor data, including information from the end device used, such as the IP address and browser information, in order to use it for statistical analyses of the To evaluate usage behavior on our website and create pseudonymized usage profiles. This makes it possible, among other things, to analyze movement patterns (so-called heatmaps), which show the duration of page visits as well as interactions with page content (e.g. text entries, scrolling, clicks, and mouse-overs). Pseudonymization generally excludes direct personal identification. No merging with your personal data collected in any other way takes place.

All processing described above, in particular reading or storing information on the end device used, is only carried out if you have given us your express consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future by deactivating this service in the “Cookie Consent Tool” provided on the website.

We have concluded a data processing agreement with the provider that ensures the protection of our site visitors’ data and prohibits unauthorized disclosure to third parties.

For data transfers to the USA, the provider has joined the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, which ensures compliance with the European level of data protection on the basis of an adequacy decision by the European Commission.

10.4 Shopify Analytics

This website uses the web analytics service of the following provider: Shopify International Limited, Victoria Buildings, 2nd Floor, 1-2 Haddington Road, Dublin 4, D04 XN32, Ireland

Data is also transferred to: Shopify Inc., 150 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L4, Canada

Using cookies and/or comparable technologies (tracking pixels, web beacons, algorithms for reading end device and browser information), the service collects and stores pseudonymized visitor data, including information about the end device used such as the IP address and browser information, in order to evaluate it for statistical analyses of usage behavior on our website and create pseudonymized usage profiles. Among other things, this makes it possible to analyze movement patterns (so-called heatmaps), which show the duration of page visits as well as interactions with page content (e.g. text entries, scrolling, clicks, and mouse-overs). Pseudonymization generally excludes direct personal identification. No merging with your personal data collected in any other way takes place.

All processing described above, in particular reading or storing information on the end device used, is only carried out if you have given us your express consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future by deactivating this service in the “Cookie Consent Tool” provided on the website.

We have concluded a data processing agreement with the provider that protects the data of our site visitors and prohibits disclosure to third parties.

In the case of data transfer to Canada, an adequate level of data protection is ensured by an adequacy decision of the European Commission.

11) Retargeting/ Remarketing and Conversion Tracking

11.1 Meta Pixel

Within our online offering, we use the service "Meta Pixel" of the following provider: Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland ("Meta")

When a user clicks on an advertisement we have placed on Facebook and/or Instagram, the URL of our linked page is extended by a parameter using "Meta Pixel". This URL parameter is then written into the user’s browser after redirection by a cookie set by our linked page itself.

This enables Meta, on the one hand, to identify visitors to our online offering as a target audience for displaying advertisements (so-called "Ads"). Accordingly, we use the service to show the Facebook and/or Instagram ads placed by us only to users who have also shown an interest in our online offering or who display certain characteristics (e.g. interests in specific topics or products determined based on the websites visited), which we transmit to Meta (so-called „Custom Audiences“).

On the other hand, the „Meta Pixel“ can track whether users were redirected to our website after clicking on an advertisement and which actions they take there (so-called „Conversion Tracking“).

The data collected is anonymous to us and therefore does not allow us to draw any conclusions about the identity of users. However, the data is stored and processed by Meta, so that a connection to the respective user profile is possible and Meta can use the data for its own advertising purposes.

All processing described above, in particular the setting of cookies for reading information on the end device used, is only carried out if you have given us your express consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future by deactivating this service in the „Cookie Consent Tool“ provided on the website.

We have concluded a data processing agreement with the provider, which ensures the protection of our site visitors’ data and prohibits unauthorized disclosure to third parties.

The information generated by Meta is generally transmitted to and stored on a Meta server; in this context, a transfer to servers of Meta Platforms Inc. in the USA may also occur.

For data transfers to the USA, the provider has joined the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, which ensures compliance with the European level of data protection on the basis of an adequacy decision by the European Commission.

11.2 Google Ads Remarketing

This website uses retargeting technology from the following provider: Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland

For this purpose, Google sets a cookie in the browser of your end device, which automatically enables interest-based advertising by means of a pseudonymous cookie ID and on the basis of the pages you visit. Any further data processing only takes place if you have consented to Google linking your Internet and app browsing history with your Google account and using information from your Google account to personalize ads you see on the web. If, in this case, you are logged into Google during your visit to our website, Google uses your data together with Google Analytics data to create and define audience lists for cross-device remarketing. For this purpose, your Google temporarily links personal data with Google Analytics data to create audiences. As part of the use of Google Ads Remarketing, personal data may also be transmitted to the servers of Google LLC in the USA.

All processing described above, in particular the setting of cookies to read information on the device used, is only carried out if you have given us your express consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. Without this consent, the use of retargeting technology will not take place during your visit to the site.

You may revoke any consent you have given at any time with effect for the future. To exercise your revocation, please deactivate this service in the „Cookie-Consent-Tool“ provided on the website.

For data transfers to the USA, the provider has joined the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, which ensures compliance with the European level of data protection on the basis of an adequacy decision by the European Commission.

Details on the processing initiated by Google and Google’s handling of data from websites can be found here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

Further information on Google’s privacy policies can be found here: https://business.safety.google/intl/de/privacy/ and https://www.google.de/policies/privacy/

11.3 Microsoft Advertising

This website uses the retargeting technology of the following provider: Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399, USA

This makes it possible to target visitors to our website with personalized, interest-based advertising who have already shown interest in our shop and our products. The advertising materials are displayed on the basis of a cookie-based analysis of previous and current usage behavior.

In the case of retargeting technology, a cookie is stored on your computer or mobile device in order to collect pseudonymized data about your interests and thus adapt the advertising individually to the stored information. These cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device. This allows you to be shown advertising that is highly likely to correspond to your product and information interests.

All processing described above, in particular the setting of cookies to read information on the device used, is only carried out if you have given us your express consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. Without this consent, the use of retargeting technology will not take place during your visit to the site.

You may revoke any consent you have given at any time with effect for the future. To exercise your revocation, please deactivate this service in the „Cookie-Consent-Tool“ provided on the website.

For data transfers to the USA, the provider has joined the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, which ensures compliance with the ensures the European level of data protection.

11.4 releva.nz

This website uses retargeting technology from the following provider: releva GmbH, Feilnerstr. 10, 10969 Berlin, Germany

This enables us to target visitors to our website with personalized, interest-based advertising if they have already shown interest in our shop and our products. Advertising materials are displayed on the basis of a cookie-based analysis of previous and current usage behavior.

In the case of retargeting technology, a cookie is stored on your computer or mobile device in order to collect pseudonymized data about your interests and thus tailor advertising individually to the stored information. These cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device. This means you will be shown advertising that is highly likely to match your product and information interests.

All processing described above, in particular the setting of cookies for reading information on the end device used, is carried out only if you have given us your express consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. Without this consent, retargeting technology will not be used during your visit to the site.

You can withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future. To exercise your withdrawal, please deactivate this service in the „Cookie-Consent-Tool“ provided on the website.

11.5 Microsoft Advertising Universal Event Tracking

This website uses conversion tracking technology from the following provider: Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399, USA

For the use of Universal Event Tracking, a tag is embedded on every page of our website that interacts with the conversion cookie set by Microsoft. This interaction makes user behavior on our website traceable and sends the information collected in this way to Microsoft. The purpose of this is to statistically record and evaluate certain predefined goals, such as purchases or leads, so that the targeting and content of our offers can be made more relevant to user interests. The tags are never used to personally identify users.

All processing described above, in particular the setting of cookies for reading information on the end device used, is carried out only if you have given us your express consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. Without this consent, retargeting technology will not be used during your visit to the site.

You can withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future. To exercise your withdrawal, please deactivate this service in the „Cookie-Consent-Tool“ provided on the website.

For data transfers to the USA, the provider has joined the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, which, on the basis of an adequacy decision by the European Commission, ensures compliance with the European level of data protection.

12) Site functionalities

12.1 Youtube

This website uses plugins to display and play videos from the following provider: Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland

Data may also be transmitted to: Google LLC., USA

When you access a page of our website that contains such a plugin, your browser establishes a direct connection to the provider’s servers at the latest when the video is played in order to load the content. Certain information, including your IP address, is transmitted to the provider in this process.

If playback of embedded videos is started via the plugin, the provider also uses cookies to collect information about user behavior, create playback statistics, and prevent abusive behavior.

If you are logged into a user account with the provider during your visit to our site, your data will be assigned directly to your account when you click on a video. If you do not want your data to be assigned to your account, you must log out before pressing the playback button.

All of the aforementioned processing activities, in particular the setting of cookies for reading information on the end device used, take place only if you have given us your express consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by deactivating this service via the „Cookie Consent Tool“ provided on the website.

For data transfers to the USA, the provider has joined the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, which ensures compliance with the European level of data protection on the basis of an adequacy decision by the European Commission. 

12.2 idealo logo

Our website integrates graphic elements from the following provider to display external customer reviews and/or an externally awarded seal of approval: idealo internet GmbH, Zimmerstraße 50, 10888 Berlin, Germany

When you access a page of our website that contains such graphic elements, your browser establishes a direct connection to the provider’s servers in order to load the elements properly. Certain browser information, including your IP address, is transmitted to the provider in this process.

If personal data is also processed in this context, this is done pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR on the basis of our legitimate interest in the optimal marketing of our offer and the appealing presentation of our website.

12.3 Judge.me

Our website integrates graphic elements from the following provider to display external customer reviews and/or an externally awarded seal of approval: Judge.me Ltd., c/o Buckworths, 2nd Floor, 1-3 Worship Street, London, England, EC2A 2AB, United Kingdom

When you access a page of our website that contains such graphic elements, your browser establishes a direct connection to the provider’s servers in order to load the elements properly. Certain browser information, including your IP address, is transmitted to the provider in this process.

If personal data is also processed in this context, this is done pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR on the basis of our legitimate interest in the optimal marketing of our offer and the appealing presentation of our website.

We have concluded a data processing agreement with the provider, which ensures the protection of our site visitors’ data and prohibits unauthorized disclosure to third parties.

In the event of data transfer to the provider’s location, an adequate level of data protection ensured by an adequacy decision of the European Commission.

12.4 Trustami trust seal

Our website integrates graphic elements from the following provider for displaying external customer reviews and/or an externally awarded quality seal: Trustami GmbH, Schröderstraße 5, 10115 Berlin, Germany

When you access a page on our website that contains such graphic elements, your browser establishes a direct connection to the provider’s servers in order to load the elements properly. In this process, certain browser information, including your IP address, is transmitted to the provider.

If personal data is also processed in this context, this is done in accordance with Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR on the basis of our legitimate interest in the optimal marketing of our offer and the appealing design of our website.

12.5 Trusted Shops Trustbadge

Our website integrates graphic elements from the following provider for displaying external customer reviews and/or an externally awarded quality seal: Trusted Shops AG, Subbelrather Str. 15C, 50823 Cologne, Germany

When you access a page on our website that contains such graphic elements, your browser establishes a direct connection to the provider’s servers in order to load the elements properly. In this process, certain browser information, including your IP address, is transmitted to the provider.

If personal data is also processed in this context, this is done in accordance with Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR on the basis of our legitimate interest in the optimal marketing of our offer and the appealing design of our website.

In the event of an online order placed with us, further processing may take place.

Depending on your express consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, after completion of an order your order information (order total, order number, possibly purchased product) as well as your email address will be transmitted in encrypted form to the provider via the Trustbadge in order to verify whether you are already registered for the provider’s services (in particular the “Buyer Protection”) and, if necessary, to enable a new registration.

If existing registration is confirmed or if you register anew with the provider for its services (in particular Buyer Protection), your order information (order total, order number, purchased product) as well as your email address will be transmitted to the provider on the basis of the contractual agreement with the provider pursuant to Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR and further processed by the provider in order to provide the services (in particular Buyer Protection).

We are jointly responsible with the provider for the processing described above pursuant to Art. 26 GDPR. The agreement on joint controllership can be viewed here: https://help.etrusted.com/hc/de/articles/23970817960082

12.6 Google Web Fonts

This site uses so-called Web Fonts from the following provider for the uniform display of fonts: Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland

When a page is accessed, your browser loads the required Web Fonts into its browser cache in order to display texts and fonts correctly and establishes a direct connection to the servers of the Provider. In doing so, certain browser information, including your IP address, is transmitted to the provider.

Data may also be transmitted to: Google LLC, USA

The processing of personal data in connection with contacting the provider of the fonts is only carried out if you have given us your express consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. You may revoke your consent at any time with future effect by deactivating this service via the “cookie consent tool” provided on the website. If your browser does not support web fonts, a standard font from your computer will be used.

For data transfers to the USA, the provider has joined the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, which, on the basis of an adequacy decision by the European Commission, ensures compliance with the European level of data protection.

Further information on Google’s privacy policy can be found here: https://business.safety.google/intl/de/privacy/

12.7 Applications for job advertisements by email

On our website, we currently advertise vacant positions in a separate section, to which interested parties can apply by email using the contact address provided.

Applicants must provide all personal data required for a sound assessment, including general information such as name, address and contact details, as well as evidence of qualifications and, where applicable, health-related information. Details of the application can be found in the job advertisement.

After receipt of the application by email, the data will be stored and evaluated exclusively for the purpose of processing the application. If we have any questions, we will use either the applicant’s email address or telephone number. The processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR (or Section 26 para. 1 BDSG), under which participation in the application process is considered to be the initiation of an employment relationship.

Insofar as special categories of personal data within the meaning of Art. 9 para. 1 GDPR (e.g. health data such as information about severe disability status) are requested from applicants as part of the application process, processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 9 para. 2 lit. b GDPR so that we can exercise the rights arising from employment law and social security and social protection law and comply with our related obligations.

In addition or alternatively, the processing of special categories of data may also be based on Art. 9 para. 1 lit. h GDPR if it is carried out for the purposes of preventive health care or occupational medicine, for assessing the applicant’s working capacity, for medical diagnosis, the provision or treatment in the health or social sector, or for the administration of systems and services in the health or social sector.

If the applicant is not selected or withdraws their application prematurely, the transmitted data and all electronic correspondence, including the application email, will be deleted no later than 6 months after notification. This period is determined by our legitimate interest in answering any follow-up questions regarding the application and, if applicable, our to be able to comply with the obligations to provide evidence under the regulations on equal treatment of applicants.

In the event of a successful application, the data provided will be processed on the basis of Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (in the case of processing in Germany in conjunction with Section 26(1) BDSG) for the purpose of carrying out the employment relationship.

12.8 Online applications via a form

On our website, we currently advertise vacant positions in a separate section, to which interested parties can apply using the corresponding form.

Applicants must provide all personal data required for a sound assessment, including general information such as name, address and contact details, as well as evidence relating to performance and, where applicable, health-related information. Details of the application can be found in the job advertisement.

When the form is submitted, the applicant data is transmitted to us in encrypted form in line with the current state of the art, stored by us, and evaluated solely for the purpose of processing the application. The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (or Section 26(1) BDSG), according to which the initiation of an employment relationship is deemed to be the commencement of an employment contract.

Insofar as special categories of personal data within the meaning of Art. 9(1) GDPR (e.g. health data such as information on severe disability status) are requested from applicants as part of the application process, the processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 9(2)(b) GDPR so that we can exercise rights arising from employment law and social security and social protection law and comply with our related obligations.

In addition or alternatively, the processing of special categories of data may also be based on Art. 9(1)(h) GDPR if it is carried out for the purposes of preventive or occupational medicine, for the assessment of the applicant's working capacity, for medical diagnosis, the provision of care or treatment in the health or social sector, or for the management of systems and services in the health or social sector.

If the applicant is not selected or withdraws their application prematurely, the data submitted via the form and all electronic correspondence, including the application email, will be deleted after a corresponding notification and at the latest after 6 months. This period is determined by our legitimate interest in answering any follow-up questions regarding the application and, where applicable, being able to comply with our obligations to provide evidence under the regulations on equal treatment of applicants.

In the event of a successful application, the data provided will be processed on the basis of Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (in the case of processing in Germany in conjunction with Section 26(1) BDSG) for the purpose of carrying out the employment relationship.

13) Tools and Miscellaneous

Cookie consent tool

This website uses a so-called „cookie consent tool“ to obtain valid user consent for cookies requiring consent and cookie-based applications. The „cookie consent tool“ is displayed to users when they access the site in the form of an interactive user interface, on which consent can be given for certain cookies and/or cookie-based applications by ticking boxes. In doing so, of the tools, all cookies/services requiring consent are loaded only when the respective user gives the corresponding consent by ticking the checkbox. This ensures that such cookies are set on the respective end device of the user only in the event that consent has been granted.

The tool sets technically necessary cookies to save your cookie preferences. In principle, no personal user data is processed in this process.

If, in individual cases, personal data (such as the IP address) is nevertheless processed for the purpose of storing, assigning, or logging cookie settings, this is done in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR on the basis of our legitimate interest in legally compliant, user-specific, and user-friendly consent management for cookies and thus in the legally compliant design of our website.

Another legal basis for processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR. As the controller, we are under a legal obligation to make the use of technically non-essential cookies dependent on the respective user's consent.

Where necessary, we have concluded a data processing agreement with the provider, which ensures the protection of our site visitors' data and prohibits unauthorized disclosure to third parties.

You can find further information about the operator and the settings options of the cookie consent tool directly in the corresponding user interface on our website.

14) Data subject rights

14.1 The applicable data protection law grants you the following data subject rights (rights of access and intervention) vis-à-vis the controller with regard to the processing of your personal data, whereby reference is made to the cited legal basis for the respective conditions for exercising them:

• Right of access pursuant to Art. 15 GDPR;
• Right to rectification pursuant to Art. 16 GDPR;
• Right to erasure pursuant to Art. 17 GDPR;
• Right to restriction of processing pursuant to Art. 18 GDPR;
• Right to information pursuant to Art. 19 GDPR;
• Right to data portability pursuant to Art. 20 GDPR;
• Right to withdraw consent granted pursuant to Art. 7 para. 3 GDPR;
• Right to lodge a complaint pursuant to Art. 77 GDPR.

14.2 RIGHT TO OBJECT

IF, IN THE COURSE OF BALANCING OF INTERESTS, WE PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL DATA ON THE BASIS OF OUR OVERRIDING LEGITIMATE INTEREST, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT, ON GROUNDS RELATING TO YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION, TO OBJECT TO THIS PROCESSING AT ANY TIME WITH EFFECT FOR THE FUTURE.

IF YOU EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO OBJECT, WE WILL STOP PROCESSING THE DATA CONCERNED. HOWEVER, FURTHER PROCESSING REMAINS RESERVED IF WE CAN DEMONSTRATE COMPELLING PROTECTIVE GROUNDS FOR THE PROCESSING THAT OVERRIDE YOUR INTERESTS, FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS, OR IF THE PROCESSING SERVES THE ASSERTION, EXERCISE OR DEFENSE OF LEGAL CLAIMS.

IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS PROCESSED BY US FOR THE PURPOSE OF DIRECT ADVERTISING, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME TO THE PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA CONCERNING YOU FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUCH ADVERTISING. YOU CAN EXERCISE THE OBJECTION AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.

IF YOU EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO OBJECT, WE WILL STOP PROCESSING THE DATA CONCERNED FOR FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES.

15) Duration of storage of personal data

The duration of storage of personal data is determined by the respective legal basis, the purpose of processing and – where applicable – additionally by the respective statutory retention period (e.g. retention periods under commercial and tax law).

When processing personal data on the basis of express consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, the data concerned will be stored until you withdraw your consent.

If statutory retention periods apply to data processed in the context of obligations arising from contractual or similar legal relationships on the basis of Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, such data will be routinely deleted after expiry of the retention periods, provided it is no longer required for the performance or initiation of a contract and/or we no longer have a legitimate interest in continued storage.

When processing personal data on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, such data will be stored until you exercise your right to object pursuant to Art. 21(1) GDPR, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.

When processing personal data for the purpose of direct marketing on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, such data will be stored until you exercise your right to object pursuant to Art. 21(2) GDPR.

Unless otherwise stated in the other information in this policy regarding specific processing situations, stored personal data will otherwise be deleted when they are no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed.