Privacy Policy

<h1>Privacy Policy</h1>
<h2 id="m716">Preamble</h2>
With the following privacy policy, we would like to inform you about the types of your personal data (hereinafter also briefly referred to as "data") that we process, for what purposes and to what extent. The privacy policy applies to all processing of personal data carried out by us, both in the context of providing our services and, in particular, on our websites, in mobile applications, and within external online presences, such as our social media profiles (hereinafter collectively referred to as "online offering").
The terms used are not gender-specific.

Status: May 20, 2026<h2>Table of Contents</h2> <ul class="index"><li><a class="index-link" href="#m716">Preamble</a></li><li><a class="index-link" href="#m3">Controller</a></li><li><a class="index-link" href="#mOverview">Overview of processing operations</a></li><li><a class="index-link" href="#m2427">Relevant legal bases</a></li><li><a class="index-link" href="#m27">Security measures</a></li><li><a class="index-link" href="#m25">Transfer of personal data</a></li><li><a class="index-link" href="#m24">International data transfers</a></li><li><a class="index-link" href="#m12">General information on data storage and deletion</a></li><li><a class="index-link" href="#m10">Rights of data subjects</a></li><li><a class="index-link" href="#m317">Business services</a></li><li><a class="index-link" href="#m326">Payment methods</a></li><li><a class="index-link" href="#m225">Provision of the online offering and web hosting</a></li><li><a class="index-link" href="#m134">Use of cookies</a></li><li><a class="index-link" href="#m182">Contact and inquiry management</a></li><li><a class="index-link" href="#m136">Presences in social networks (social media)</a></li><li><a class="index-link" href="#m15">Amendment and update</a></li><li><a class="index-link" href="#m42">Definitions of terms</a></li></ul><h2 id="m3">Controller</h2>Maximilia Pfeifer, Catharina Stehnke Belted Collective GbR. Goernestrasse 36 20249 Hamburg 
Authorized representatives: Maximilia Pfeifer, Catharina Stehnke
Email address: <a href="mailto:belted.collective@gmail.com">belted.collective@gmail.com</a>

<h2 id="mOverview">Overview of processing operations</h2>The following overview summarizes the types of data processed and the purposes of their processing, and refers to the data subjects.<h3>Types of data processed</h3>
<ul><li>Inventory data.</li><li>Employee data.</li><li>Payment data.</li><li>Contact data.</li><li>Content data.</li><li>Contract data.</li><li>Usage data.</li><li>Meta, communication, and procedural data.</li><li>Log data.</li></ul><h3>Categories of data subjects</h3><ul><li>Service recipients and clients.</li><li>Employees.</li><li>Prospective customers.</li><li>Communication partners.</li><li>Users.</li><li>Business and contract partners.</li><li>Third parties.</li><li>Whistleblowers.</li></ul><h3>Purposes of processing</h3><ul><li>Provision of contractual services and fulfillment of contractual obligations.</li><li>Communication.</li><li>Security measures.</li><li>Office and organizational procedures.</li><li>Organizational and administrative procedures.</li><li>Feedback.</li><li>Provision of our online offering and user-friendliness.</li><li>Information technology infrastructure.</li><li>Whistleblower protection.</li><li>Public relations.</li><li>Business processes and business administration procedures.</li></ul><h2 id="m2427">Relevant legal bases</h2>Relevant legal bases under the GDPR: Below you will find an overview of the legal bases of the GDPR on which we process personal data. Please note that in addition to the provisions of the GDPR, national data protection regulations in your or our country of residence or establishment may apply. Furthermore, if more specific legal bases are relevant in individual cases, we will inform you about them in the privacy policy.
<ul><li>Consent (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a) GDPR) - The data subject has given consent to the processing of his or her personal data for one or more specific purposes.</li><li>Performance of a contract and pre-contractual inquiries (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b) GDPR) - Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is party or in order to take steps at the request of the data subject prior to entering into a contract.</li><li>Legal obligation (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. c) GDPR) - Processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which the controller is subject.</li><li>Legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f) GDPR) - Processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the controller or by a third party, except where such interests are overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject which require protection of personal data.</li></ul>National data protection regulations in Germany: In addition to the data protection regulations of the GDPR, national data protection regulations apply in Germany. This includes, in particular, the Federal Data Protection Act (Bundesdatenschutzgesetz – BDSG). The BDSG contains specific provisions regarding the right to information, the right to erasure, the right to object, the processing of special categories of personal data, processing for other purposes, and transfer and automated individual decision-making, including profiling. Furthermore, the data protection laws of the individual federal states may apply.</p&3e;
Note on the applicability of GDPR and Swiss FADP: These privacy notices serve to provide information both according to the Swiss FADP and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). For this reason, please note that due to the broader spatial application and comprehensibility, the terms of the GDPR are used. In particular, instead of the terms "processing" of "personal data", "overriding interest" and "particularly sensitive personal data" used in the Swiss FADP, the terms "processing" of "personal data", as well as "legitimate interest" and "special categories of data" used in the GDPR are used. However, the legal meaning of the terms will continue to be determined by the Swiss FADP within the scope of its applicability.
Applicability of data protection regulations in the country of establishment: In the country where the controller is established, national data protection regulations apply in addition to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

<h2 id="m27">Security measures</h2>In accordance with legal requirements, and taking into account the state of the art, implementation costs, the nature, scope, context and purposes of processing as well as the varying likelihood and severity of the risk to the rights and freedoms of natural persons, we implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk.
Measures include, in particular, safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data by controlling physical and electronic access to the data, as well as access, input, transfer, ensuring availability and their separation. Furthermore, we have established procedures that ensure the exercise of data subjects' rights, the deletion of data, and responses to data breaches. We also consider the protection of personal data during the development or selection of hardware, software, and procedures, in accordance with the principle of data protection by design and by default.
Securing online connections with TLS/SSL encryption technology (HTTPS): To protect user data transmitted via our online services from unauthorized access, we use TLS/SSL encryption technology. Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) are the cornerstones of secure data transmission on the internet. These technologies encrypt the information transmitted between the website or app and the user's browser (or between two servers), thereby protecting the data from unauthorized access. TLS, as the more advanced and secure version of SSL, ensures that all data transmissions comply with the highest security standards. When a website is secured with an SSL/TLS certificate, this is indicated by HTTPS in the URL. This serves as an indicator to users that their data is being transmitted securely and encrypted.

<h2 id="m25">Transfer of personal data</h2>In the course of our processing of personal data, it may happen that they are transferred to other bodies, companies, legally independent organizational units or persons, or disclosed to them. Recipients of this data may include, for example, service providers commissioned with IT tasks or providers of services and content that are integrated into a website. In such cases, we comply with legal requirements and, in particular, conclude appropriate contracts or agreements with the recipients of your data that serve to protect your data.

<h2 id="m24">International data transfers</h2>Data processing in third countries: If we transfer data to a third country (i.e., outside the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA)) or if this happens in the context of using third-party services or disclosing or transferring data to other persons, bodies or companies (which is recognizable by the postal address of the respective provider or if the privacy policy expressly refers to data transfer to third countries), this is always done in accordance with legal requirements.
For data transfers to the USA, we primarily rely on the Data Privacy Framework (DPF), which was recognized as a secure legal framework by an adequacy decision of the EU Commission dated July 10, 2023. In addition, we have concluded standard contractual clauses with the respective providers that comply with the requirements of the EU Commission and establish contractual obligations for the protection of your data.
This double safeguard ensures comprehensive protection of your data: The DPF forms the primary level of protection, while the standard contractual clauses serve as additional security. Should there be changes within the DPF, the standard contractual clauses will act as a reliable fallback option. This ensures that your data remains adequately protected even in the event of any political or legal changes.
For individual service providers, we will inform you whether they are certified under the DPF and whether standard contractual clauses are in place. Further information on the DPF and a list of certified companies can be found on the website of the US Department of Commerce at <a href="https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/" target="_blank">https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/</a> (in English).
For data transfers to other third countries, corresponding security measures apply, in particular standard contractual clauses, explicit consents, or legally required transfers. Information on third-country transfers and applicable adequacy decisions can be found in the information provided by the EU Commission: <a href="https://commission.europa.eu/law/law-topic/data-protection/international-dimension-data-protection_en?prefLang=de" target="_blank">https://commission.europa.eu/law/law-topic/data-protection/international-dimension-data-protection_en?prefLang=de.</a>

<h2 id="m12">General information on data storage and deletion</h2>We delete personal data that we process in accordance with legal provisions as soon as the underlying consents are revoked or there are no further legal bases for processing. This applies to cases where the original processing purpose ceases or the data is no longer required. Exceptions to this rule exist if legal obligations or special interests require longer retention or archiving of the data.
In particular, data that must be retained for commercial or tax reasons, or whose storage is necessary for legal prosecution or to protect the rights of other natural or legal persons, must be archived accordingly.
Our privacy notices contain additional information on the retention and deletion of data that applies specifically to certain processing processes.
If there are multiple specifications for the retention period or deletion deadlines for data, the longest period is always decisive. Data that is no longer used for the originally intended purpose, but is retained due to legal requirements or other reasons, will be processed by us exclusively for the reasons justifying its retention.
Retention and deletion of data: The following general periods apply to retention and archiving under German law:<ul> <li>10 years - Retention period for books and records, annual financial statements, inventories, management reports, opening balance sheets, and the work instructions and other organizational documents required for their understanding (§ 147 para. 1 no. 1 in conjunction with para. 3 AO, § 14b para. 1 UStG, § 257 para. 1 no. 1 in conjunction with para. 4 HGB).</li><li>8 years - Accounting vouchers, such as invoices and expense receipts (§ 147 para. 1 no. 4 and 4a in conjunction with para. 3 sentence 1 AO and § 257 para. 1 no. 4 in conjunction with para. 4 HGB).</li><li>6 years - Other business documents: received commercial or business letters, reproductions of dispatched commercial or business letters, other documents insofar as they are relevant for taxation, e.g., hourly wage slips, cost accounting sheets, calculation documents, price markings, but also payroll documents, insofar as they are not already accounting vouchers and cash register receipts (§ 147 para. 1 no. 2, 3, 5 in conjunction with para. 3 AO, § 257 para. 1 no. 2 and 3 in conjunction with para. 4 HGB).</li><li>3 years - Data required to consider potential warranty and compensation claims or similar contractual claims and rights, as well as to process related inquiries, based on previous business experience and usual industry practices, will be stored for the duration of the regular statutory limitation period of three years (§§ 195, 199 BGB).</li> </ul>
Start of period at the end of the year: If a period does not explicitly begin on a specific date and is at least one year, it automatically starts at the end of the calendar year in which the event triggering the period occurred. In the case of ongoing contractual relationships in which data is stored, the event triggering the period is the time the termination or other termination of the legal relationship becomes effective.

<h2 id="m10">Rights of Data Subjects</h2>Rights of data subjects under the GDPR: As a data subject, you have various rights under the GDPR, particularly those arising from Articles 15 to 21 of the GDPR:<ul><li>Right to object: You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to processing of personal data concerning you which is based on Article 6(1)(e) or (f) of the GDPR, including profiling based on those provisions. Where personal data concerning you are processed for direct marketing purposes, you shall have the right to object at any time to processing of personal data concerning you for such marketing, which includes profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing.</li><li>Right to withdraw consent: You have the right to withdraw given consent at any time.</li><li>Right of access: You have the right to obtain confirmation as to whether or not data concerning you are being processed, and to obtain information about these data as well as further information and a copy of the data in accordance with legal requirements.</li><li>Right to rectification: In accordance with legal requirements, you have the right to request the completion of data concerning you or the rectification of inaccurate data concerning you.</li><li>Right to erasure and restriction of processing: In accordance with legal requirements, you have the right to request that data concerning you be erased without undue delay, or, alternatively, to request a restriction of the processing of the data in accordance with legal requirements.</li><li>Right to data portability: You have the right to receive data concerning you, which you have provided to us, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format in accordance with legal requirements, or to request their transmission to another controller.</li><li>Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority: Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your habitual residence, place of work or place of the alleged infringement, if you consider that the processing of personal data relating to you infringes the provisions of the GDPR.</li></ul>

<h2 id="m317">Business Services</h2>We process personal data of our contractual and business partners, such as customers, clients, prospective customers, suppliers and other cooperation partners (collectively "contractual partners"), for the initiation, execution and processing of contractual relationships and similar legal relationships. This also includes pre-contractual measures taken upon request, as well as communication in connection with the respective contractual relationship.
The processing serves in particular to fulfill our primary and secondary contractual obligations. This includes the provision of agreed services, any updating and information obligations, the processing of warranty and other service disruptions, the handling of cancellations, terminations of continuing obligations, reversals, refunds, and the processing of other contract-related declarations and inquiries. Both one-off contracts and ongoing contractual relationships are covered.
In particular, master data such as name, address and, if applicable, company, contact data such as email address and telephone number, contract and service data such as contract subject, contract duration, order or transaction number, usage and performance data, payment and billing data as well as communication content and histories are processed. Where necessary, we also process data that is disclosed or transmitted to us in the course of carrying out an order.
In addition, we process the data to protect our rights and to fulfill legal obligations. This includes, in particular, commercial and tax law retention obligations, documentation obligations and, if applicable, proof and accountability obligations. Furthermore, processing is carried out on the basis of our legitimate interests in proper business management, internal administration, risk control and IT security, as well as in the protection of our business operations and our contractual partners from misuse, endangerment of data, secrets and other legal assets. This may also include the involvement of external service providers such as IT and telecommunications providers, transport and logistics companies, payment service providers, banks, tax and legal advisors or other vicarious agents, insofar as this is necessary for the execution of the contract or to fulfill legal obligations.
Personal data is only passed on to third parties if this is necessary for the fulfillment of the contract, for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, for the protection of legitimate interests or for the fulfillment of legal obligations. We will inform you separately about further processing, especially for marketing purposes, within the scope of this privacy policy.
We inform contractual partners about which data is required in individual cases as part of the data collection, for example in online forms by appropriate marking or in personal contact.
The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer required for the aforementioned purposes and no legal retention obligations prevent deletion. Legal retention periods, in particular under commercial and tax law, may require longer storage. Data transmitted in the context of a specific order will be deleted by us after completion of the order and expiry of any retention periods, unless there are further legal or contractual obligations to store the data.
The legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR for the implementation of pre-contractual measures and for the fulfillment of the respective contractual relationship, and Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR for the fulfillment of legal obligations. Insofar as the processing is based on legitimate interests, it is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. Insofar as the processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR, it is carried out to protect our legitimate interests in proper and efficient business organization, internal administration and documentation of business processes, enforcement and defense of legal claims, ensuring IT and data security, preventing misuse and fraud, and the economic management and development of our business operations. These interests consist in particular in ensuring a secure and legally compliant business operation as well as in safeguarding our entrepreneurial capacity to act.
<ul class="m-elements"><li>Types of data processed: Inventory data (e.g., full name, residential address, contact information, customer number, etc.); Payment data (e.g., bank details, invoices, payment history); Contact data (e.g., postal and email addresses or telephone numbers); Contract data (e.g., subject of contract, term, customer category); Usage data (e.g., page views and dwell time, click paths, usage intensity and frequency, device types and operating systems used, interactions with content and functions). Meta, communication and procedural data (e.g., IP addresses, time stamps, identification numbers, involved persons).</li><li>Data subjects: Service recipients and clients; Prospective customers. Business and contractual partners.</li><li>Purposes of processing and legitimate interests: Provision of contractual services and fulfillment of contractual obligations; Security measures; Communication; Office and organizational procedures; Organizational and administrative procedures. Business processes and business administration procedures.</li><li>Retention and deletion: Deletion according to information in the section "General information on data storage and deletion".</li><li class="">Legal bases: Performance of contract and pre-contractual inquiries (Art. 6 (1) (1) (b) GDPR); Legal obligation (Art. 6 (1) (1) (c) GDPR). Legitimate interests (Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR).</li></ul>Further information on processing processes, procedures and services:<ul class="m-elements"><li>Online shop, order forms, e-commerce and service fulfillment: We process our customers' data to enable them to select, purchase, or order the chosen products, goods and associated services, as well as their payment and provision, or delivery, or execution. If necessary for the execution of an order, we use service providers, in particular postal, forwarding and shipping companies, to carry out the delivery or execution to our customers. For the processing of payment transactions, we use the services of banks and payment service providers. The required information is marked as such within the order or comparable purchase process and includes the information required for delivery or provision and billing, as well as contact information to enable any follow-up inquiries; Legal bases: Performance of contract and pre-contractual inquiries (Art. 6 (1) (1) (b) GDPR).</li></ul>
<h2 id="m326">Payment Procedures</h2>Within the scope of contractual and other legal relationships, due to legal obligations or otherwise on the basis of our legitimate interests, we offer affected persons efficient and secure payment options and use other service providers in addition to banks and credit institutions for this purpose (collectively "payment service providers"). Payment transactions are carried out exclusively via encrypted connections according to the state of the art, so that the entered data is protected from unauthorized access during transmission.
The data processed by the payment service providers includes inventory data, such as name and address, bank data, such as account numbers or credit card numbers, passwords, TANs and checksums, as well as contract, sum and recipient-related information. This information is required to carry out the transactions. However, the entered data is only processed by the payment service providers and stored by them. This means that we do not receive any account or credit card-related information, but only information with confirmation or negative notification of the payment. Under certain circumstances, the data may be transmitted by the payment service providers to credit agencies. This transmission is intended for identity and credit checks. We refer to the terms and conditions and privacy notices of the payment service providers in this regard. 
The terms and conditions and privacy notices of the respective payment service providers apply to payment transactions, which can be accessed on their respective websites or transaction applications. We also refer to these for further information and for asserting rights of withdrawal, information, and other data subject rights.
<ul class="m-elements"><li>Types of data processed: Inventory data (e.g., full name, residential address, contact information, customer number, etc.); Payment data (e.g., bank details, invoices, payment history); Contract data (e.g., subject of contract, term, customer category); Usage data (e.g., page views and dwell time, click paths, usage intensity and frequency, device types and operating systems used, interactions with content and functions); Meta, communication and procedural data (e.g., IP addresses, time stamps, identification numbers, involved persons). Contact data (e.g., postal and email addresses or telephone numbers).</li><li>Data subjects: Service recipients and clients; Business and contractual partners. Prospective customers.</li><li>Purposes of processing and legitimate interests: Provision of contractual services and fulfillment of contractual obligations. Business processes and business administration procedures.</li><li>Retention and deletion: Deletion according to information in the section "General information on data storage and deletion".</li><li class="">Legal bases: Performance of contract and pre-contractual inquiries (Art. 6 (1) (1) (b) GDPR). Legitimate interests (Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR).</li></ul>Further information on processing processes, procedures and services:<ul class="m-elements"><li>Apple Pay: Payment services (technical integration of online payment methods); Service provider: Apple Inc., Infinite Loop, Cupertino, CA 95014, USA; Legal bases: Performance of contract and pre-contractual inquiries (Art. 6 (1) (1) (b) GDPR); Website: <a href="https://www.apple.com/de/apple-pay/" target="_blank">https://www.apple.com/de/apple-pay/</a>. Privacy Policy: <a href="https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/de-ww/" target="_blank">https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/de-ww/</a>.</li><li>Google Pay: Payment services (technical integration of online payment methods); Service provider: Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; Legal bases: Performance of contract and pre-contractual inquiries (Art. 6 (1) (1) (b) GDPR); Website: <a href="https://pay.google.com/intl/de_de/about/" target="_blank">https://pay.google.com/intl/de_de/about/</a>. Privacy Policy: <a href="https://policies.google.com/privacy" target="_blank">https://policies.google.com/privacy</a>.</li><li>Mastercard: Payment services (technical integration of online payment methods); Service provider: Mastercard Europe SA, Chaussée de Tervuren 198A, B-1410 Waterloo, Belgium; Legal bases: Performance of contract and pre-contractual inquiries (Art. 6 (1) (1) (b) GDPR); Website: <a href="https://www.mastercard.de/de-de.html" target="_blank">https://www.mastercard.de/de-de.html</a>. Privacy Policy: <a href="https://www.mastercard.de/de-de/datenschutz.html" target="_blank">https://www.mastercard.de/de-de/datenschutz.html</a>.</li><li>PayPal: Payment services (technical integration of online payment methods) (e.g., PayPal, PayPal Plus, Braintree); Service provider: PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. et Cie, S.C.A., 22-24 Boulevard Royal, L-2449 Luxembourg; Legal bases: Performance of contract and pre-contractual inquiries (Art. 6 (1) (1) (b) GDPR); Website: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/de" target="_blank">https://www.paypal.com/de</a>. Privacy Policy: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/de/legalhub/paypal/privacy-full" target="_blank">https://www.paypal.com/de/legalhub/paypal/privacy-full</a>.</li><li>Visa: Payment services (technical integration of online payment methods); Service provider: Visa Europe Services Inc., London Branch, 1 Sheldon Square, London W2 6TT, UK; Legal bases: Performance of contract and pre-contractual inquiries (Art. 6 (1) (1) (b) GDPR); Website: <a href="https://www.visa.de" target="_blank">https://www.visa.de</a>. Privacy Policy: <a href="https://www.visa.de/nutzungsbedingungen/visa-privacy-center.html" target="_blank">https://www.visa.de/nutzungsbedingungen/visa-privacy-center.html</a>.</li></ul>
<h2 id="m225">Provision of the Online Offering and Web Hosting</h2>We process user data to enable them to access our online services. For this purpose, we process the user's IP address, which is necessary to transmit the content and functions of our online services to the user's browser or end device.
<ul class="m-elements"><li>Types of data processed: Usage data (e.g., page views and dwell time, click paths, usage intensity and frequency, device types and operating systems used, interactions with content and functions); Meta, communication and procedural data (e.g., IP addresses, time stamps, identification numbers, involved persons). Log data (e.g., log files concerning logins or data retrieval or access times).</li><li>Data subjects: Users (e.g., website visitors, users of online services).</li><li>Purposes of processing and legitimate interests: Provision of our online offering and user-friendliness; Information technology infrastructure (operation and provision of information systems and technical devices (computers, servers, etc.)). Security measures.</li><li>Retention and deletion: Deletion according to information in the section "General information on data storage and deletion".</li><li class="">Legal bases: Legitimate interests (Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR).</li></ul>Further information on processing processes, procedures and services:<ul class="m-elements"><li>Provision of online offering on rented storage space: To provide our online offering, we use storage space, computing capacity and software that we rent or otherwise obtain from a corresponding server provider (also called "web hoster"); Legal bases: Legitimate interests (Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR).</li><li>Collection of access data and log files: Access to our online offering is logged in the form of so-called "server log files". Server log files may include the address and name of the accessed web pages and files, date and time of access, transferred data volume, notification of successful access, browser type and version, the user's operating system, referrer URL (the previously visited page) and, as a rule, IP addresses and the requesting provider. Server log files can be used for security purposes, e.g., to prevent overloading of servers (especially in the case of abusive attacks, so-called DDoS attacks), and secondly, to ensure server utilization and stability; Legal bases: Legitimate interests (Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR). Deletion of data: Logfile information is stored for a maximum of 30 days and then deleted or anonymized. Data whose further retention is necessary for evidentiary purposes is excluded from deletion until the final clarification of the respective incident.</li></ul>
<h2 id="m134">Use of Cookies</h2>The term "cookies" refers to functions that store and read information from users' end devices. Cookies can also be used for various purposes, such as the functionality, security, and convenience of online offerings, as well as the creation of analyses of visitor flows. We use cookies in accordance with legal requirements. To do this, we obtain the user's consent in advance, if required. If consent is not necessary, we rely on our legitimate interests. This applies if the storage and reading of information is essential to provide expressly requested content and functions. This includes, for example, the storage of settings and ensuring the functionality and security of our online offering. Consent can be revoked at any time. Wir informieren klar über deren Umfang und welche Cookies genutzt werden.
Notes on data protection legal bases: Whether we process personal data using cookies depends on consent. If consent is given, it serves as the legal basis. Without consent, we rely on our legitimate interests, which are explained above in this section and in the context of the respective services and procedures.
Storage period: With regard to the storage period, the following types of cookies are distinguished:<ul><li>Temporary cookies (also: session cookies): Temporary cookies are deleted at the latest after a user has left an online offering and closed their device (e.g., browser or mobile application).</li><li>Permanent cookies: Permanent cookies remain stored even after the device is closed. For example, the login status can be saved and preferred content can be displayed directly when the user revisits a website. User data collected with the help of cookies can also be used for reach measurement. If we do not explicitly inform users about the type and storage period of cookies (e.g., within the scope of obtaining consent), they should assume that these are permanent and the storage period can be up to two years.</li></ul>General information on revocation and objection (opt-out): Users can revoke their given consents at any time and also declare an objection to the processing in accordance with legal requirements, also via their browser's privacy settings.
<ul class="m-elements"><li>Types of data processed: Meta, communication, and procedural data (e.g., IP addresses, timestamps, identification numbers, involved persons).</li><li>Persons affected: Users (e.g., website visitors, users of online services).</li><li class="">Legal bases: Legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f) GDPR). Consent (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a) GDPR).</li></ul>Further information on processing operations, procedures, and services:<ul class="m-elements"><li>Processing of cookie data based on consent: We use a consent management solution that obtains users' consent for the use of cookies or for the procedures and providers named in the consent management solution. This procedure serves to obtain, log, manage, and revoke consents, particularly in relation to the use of cookies and similar technologies that are used to store, read, and process information on users' end devices. Within the scope of this procedure, users' consents for the use of cookies and the associated processing of information, including the specific processing and providers named in the consent management procedure, are obtained. Users also have the option to manage and revoke their consents. The consent declarations are stored to avoid repeated requests and to be able to prove consent in accordance with legal requirements. Storage takes place server-side and/or in a cookie (so-called opt-in cookie) or by means of comparable technologies, to be able to assign the consent to a specific user or their device. If no specific information is available about the providers of consent management services, the following general information applies: The storage period for consent is up to two years. A pseudonymous user identifier is created and stored together with the time of consent, information about the scope of consent (e.g., relevant categories of cookies and/or service providers), and information about the browser, system, and device used; Legal bases: Consent (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a) GDPR).</li></ul>
<h2 id="m182">Contact and inquiry management</h2>When contacting us (e.g., by mail, contact form, email, phone, or via social media) and within the scope of existing user and business relationships, the data of the inquiring persons are processed to the extent necessary to answer the contact inquiries and any requested measures.
<ul class="m-elements"><li>Types of data processed: Contact data (e.g., postal and email addresses or phone numbers); Content data (e.g., text or image messages and posts as well as information relating to them, such as authorship or time of creation). Meta, communication, and procedural data (e.g., IP addresses, timestamps, identification numbers, involved persons).</li><li>Persons affected: Communication partners.</li><li>Purposes of processing and legitimate interests: Communication; Organizational and administrative procedures; Feedback (e.g., collecting feedback via online form). Provision of our online offering and user-friendliness.</li><li>Retention and deletion: Deletion in accordance with the information in the "General information on data storage and deletion" section.</li><li class="">Legal bases: Legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f) GDPR). Fulfillment of contract and pre-contractual inquiries (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b) GDPR).</li></ul>Further information on processing operations, procedures, and services:<ul class="m-elements"><li>Contact form: When contacting us via our contact form, by email, or other communication channels, we process the personal data transmitted to us to answer and handle the respective request. This usually includes details such as name, contact information, and, if applicable, further information communicated to us and necessary for appropriate processing. We use this data exclusively for the stated purpose of contact and communication; Legal bases: Fulfillment of contract and pre-contractual inquiries (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b) GDPR), Legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f) GDPR).</li></ul>
<h2 id="m136">Presences on social networks (Social Media)</h2>We maintain online presences within social networks and process user data in this context to communicate with users active there or to offer information about us.
We point out that user data may be processed outside the European Union. This may result in risks for users, for example, because the enforcement of user rights could be made more difficult.
Furthermore, user data within social networks is generally processed for market research and advertising purposes. For example, user profiles can be created based on user behavior and resulting interests. These may in turn be used to place advertisements within and outside the networks that presumably correspond to the users' interests. Therefore, cookies are generally stored on users' computers, in which user behavior and interests are stored. In addition, data independent of the devices used by users can also be stored in the user profiles (especially if they are members of the respective platforms and logged in there).
For a detailed description of the respective forms of processing and the objection options (opt-out), we refer to the data protection declarations and information of the operators of the respective networks.
Even in the case of information requests and the assertion of data subject rights, we point out that these can be asserted most effectively with the providers. Only the latter have access to the user data and can directly take appropriate measures and provide information. Should you still need help, you can contact us.
<ul class="m-elements"><li>Types of data processed: Contact data (e.g., postal and email addresses or phone numbers); Content data (e.g., text or image messages and posts as well as information relating to them, such as authorship or time of creation). Usage data (e.g., page views and dwell time, click paths, usage intensity and frequency, device types and operating systems used, interactions with content and functions).</li><li>Persons affected: Users (e.g., website visitors, users of online services).</li><li>Purposes of processing and legitimate interests: Communication; Feedback (e.g., collecting feedback via online form). Public relations.</li><li>Retention and deletion: Deletion in accordance with the information in the "General information on data storage and deletion" section.</li><li class="">Legal bases: Legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f) GDPR).</li></ul>Further information on processing operations, procedures, and services:<ul class="m-elements"><li>Instagram: Social network, allows sharing of photos and videos, commenting on and liking posts, sending messages, subscribing to profiles and pages; Service provider: Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland; Legal bases: Legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f) GDPR); Website: <a href="https://www.instagram.com" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com</a>; Privacy policy: <a href="https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy/" target="_blank">https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy/</a>. Basis for third-country transfers: Data Privacy Framework (DPF).</li><li>LinkedIn: Social network - Together with LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, we are responsible for the collection (but not the further processing) of data of visitors used to create the "Page Insights" (statistics) of our LinkedIn profiles. This data includes information about the types of content users view or interact with, as well as the actions they take. In addition, details about the devices used are collected, such as IP addresses, operating system, browser type, language settings and cookie data, as well as information from user profiles, such as job function, country, industry, hierarchy level, company size and employment status. Data protection information on the processing of user data by LinkedIn can be found in LinkedIn's privacy policy: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy.</a> We have concluded a special agreement with LinkedIn Ireland ("Page Insights Joint Controller Addendum", <a href="https://legal.linkedin.com/pages-joint-controller-addendum" target="_blank">https://legal.linkedin.com/pages-joint-controller-addendum</a>) which, in particular, regulates what security measures LinkedIn must observe and in which LinkedIn has agreed to fulfill the rights of the data subjects (i.e., users can, for example, address information or deletion requests directly to LinkedIn). The rights of users (in particular the right to information, deletion, objection and complaint to the competent supervisory authority) are not restricted by the agreements with LinkedIn. The joint responsibility is limited to the collection and transmission of data to LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, a company based in the EU. The further processing of the data is exclusively the responsibility of LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, particularly with regard to the transmission of data to the parent company LinkedIn Corporation in the USA; Service provider: LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Plaza, Dublin 2, Ireland; Legal bases: Legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f) GDPR); Website: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com</a>; Privacy policy: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy</a>; Basis for third-country transfers: Data Privacy Framework (DPF), Standard Contractual Clauses (<a href="https://legal.linkedin.com/dpa" target="_blank">https://legal.linkedin.com/dpa</a>). Objection option (Opt-Out): <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls/retargeting-opt-out" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls/retargeting-opt-out</a>.</li></ul>
<h2 id="m15">Amendment and update</h2>We kindly ask you to regularly inform yourself about the content of our privacy policy. We will adapt the privacy policy as soon as changes to the data processing carried out by us make this necessary. We will inform you as soon as the changes require an act of cooperation on your part (e.g., consent) or any other individual notification.
If we provide addresses and contact information of companies and organizations in this privacy policy, please note that the addresses may change over time and please check the information before contacting them.

<h2 id="m42">Definitions of Terms</h2>In this section, you will find an overview of the terms used in this privacy policy. Insofar as the terms are legally defined, their legal definitions apply. The following explanations are primarily intended to aid understanding.
<ul class="glossary"><li>Employees: Employees are persons who are in an employment relationship, be it as staff, employees or in similar positions. An employment relationship is a legal relationship between an employer and an employee, established by an employment contract or agreement. It involves the employer's obligation to pay the employee remuneration, while the employee performs their work. The employment relationship comprises various phases, including its establishment, when the employment contract is concluded, its execution, when the employee performs their work, and its termination, when the employment relationship ends, whether by notice of termination, settlement agreement or otherwise. Employee data are all information relating to these persons and are in the context of their employment. This includes aspects such as personal identification data, identification numbers, salary and bank details, working hours, holiday entitlements, health data and performance reviews. </li><li>Inventory Data: Inventory data includes essential information necessary for the identification and management of contractual partners, user accounts, profiles, and similar assignments. This data may include personal and demographic information such as names, contact details (addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses), dates of birth, and specific identifiers (user IDs). Inventory data forms the basis for any formal interaction between individuals and services, institutions, or systems, enabling unique assignment and communication. </li><li>Content Data: Content data includes information generated in the course of creating, editing, and publishing content of all kinds. This category of data can include texts, images, videos, audio files, and other multimedia content published on various platforms and media. Content data is not limited to the content itself but also includes metadata that provides information about the content itself, such as tags, descriptions, author information, and publication dates. </li><li>Contact Data: Contact data is essential information that enables communication with individuals or organizations. It includes, among other things, phone numbers, postal addresses, and email addresses, as well as communication tools such as social media handles and instant messaging identifiers. </li><li>Meta, Communication, and Process Data: Meta, communication, and process data are categories that contain information about how data is processed, transmitted, and managed. Metadata, also known as data about data, includes information that describes the context, origin, and structure of other data. It can include details about file size, creation date, the author of a document, and revision histories. Communication data records the exchange of information between users through various channels, such as email traffic, call logs, social network messages, and chat histories, including the individuals involved, timestamps, and transmission paths. Process data describes the processes and procedures within systems or organizations, including workflow documentation, transaction and activity logs, and audit trails used to track and review operations. </li><li>Usage Data: Usage data refers to information that captures how users interact with digital products, services, or platforms. This data includes a wide range of information that shows how users use applications, which features they prefer, how long they stay on certain pages, and what paths they navigate through an application. Usage data can also include frequency of use, activity timestamps, IP addresses, device information, and location data. It is particularly valuable for analyzing user behavior, optimizing user experiences, personalizing content, and improving products or services. Furthermore, usage data plays a crucial role in identifying trends, preferences, and potential problem areas within digital offerings. </li><li>Personal Data: "Personal data" means 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 (e.g. cookie) or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person. </li><li>Log Data: Log data is information about events or activities that have been logged in a system or network. This data typically includes information such as timestamps, IP addresses, user actions, error messages, and other details about the usage or operation of a system. Log data is often used to analyze system problems, for security monitoring, or to generate performance reports. </li><li>Controller: The "controller" means the natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data. </li><li>Processing: "Processing" means any operation or set of operations which is performed on personal data or on sets of personal data, whether or not by automated means. The term is broad and covers virtually any handling of data, be it collection, evaluation, storage, transmission, or deletion. </li><li>Contract Data: Contract data are specific information relating to the formalization of an agreement between two or more parties. They document the conditions under which services or products are provided, exchanged, or sold. This data category is essential for the management and fulfillment of contractual obligations and includes both the identification of the contracting parties and the specific terms and conditions of the agreement. Contract data may include contract start and end dates, the type of agreed services or products, price agreements, payment terms, termination rights, renewal options, and special conditions or clauses. It serves as a legal basis for the relationship between the parties and is crucial for clarifying rights and obligations, enforcing claims, and resolving disputes. </li><li>Payment Data: Payment data includes all information necessary for processing payment transactions between buyers and sellers. This data is crucial for e-commerce, online banking, and any other form of financial transaction. It includes details such as credit card numbers, bank details, payment amounts, transaction dates, verification numbers, and billing information. Payment data can also contain information about payment status, chargebacks, authorizations, and fees. </li></ul><a href="https://datenschutz-generator.de/" title="Legal text by Dr. Schwenke - click for more information." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Created with free Datenschutz-Generator.de by Dr. Thomas Schwenke</a>

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