Privacy policy
Unless otherwise provided below, the provision of your personal data is not required by law or contract, nor is it necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obligated to provide the data. Failure to deploy has no consequences. This applies only to the extent that no other indication is given in the subsequent processing operations.
“Personal Data” means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR based on our overriding legitimate interest in ensuring the trouble-free operation of our website and improving our offering.
Your data may be transferred to third countries outside the European Union for which the EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision.
Contact
Person responsible
Please contact us if you wish. The person responsible for data processing is Angela Bailey, Sylvester-Jordan-Str. 4, 35039 Marburg Germany, +49 (0)6421/9824444, angela@elfen-und-helden.de
Proactive contact by the customer by e-mail
If you contact us by e-mail on your own initiative, we will only collect your personal data (name, e-mail address, message text) to the extent provided by you. The purpose of data processing is to process and respond to your contact request.
If the establishment of contact serves the implementation of pre-contractual measures (e.g. advice in the event of an interest in purchasing, preparation of an offer) or concerns a contract already concluded between you and us, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. 1 lit. b GDPR.
If contact is made for other reasons, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR from our overriding legitimate interest in processing and responding to your request. In this case, you have the right, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to exercise this right at any time on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR-based processing of your personal data in your area.
We will only use your e-mail address to process your request. Your data will then be deleted in compliance with statutory retention periods, unless you have consented to further processing and use.
Collection and processing when using the contact form
When you use the contact form, we only collect your personal data (name, email address, message text) to the extent that you provide it. The purpose of data processing is to contact us.
If the establishment of contact serves the implementation of pre-contractual measures (e.g. advice in the event of an interest in purchasing, preparation of an offer) or concerns a contract already concluded between you and us, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. 1 lit. b GDPR.
If contact is made for other reasons, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR from our overriding legitimate interest in processing and responding to your request. In this case, you have the right, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to exercise this right at any time on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR-based processing of your personal data in your area.
We only use your e-mail address to process your request. Your data will then be deleted in compliance with statutory retention periods, unless you have consented to further processing and use.
Use of Calendly
We use the “Calendly” appointment booking feature on our website, provided by Calendly LLC (BB&T Tower, 271 17th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30363, USA).
When you use this feature, we collect and process your personal data (first and last name, email address, phone number, and message text) only to the extent that you provide it. Data processing serves the purpose of scheduling appointments and ensuring user-friendliness.
Calendly uses technologies such as cookies. In doing so, the following information, among other things, may be collected and transmitted to Calendly: IP address, date and time of the page visit, device model, information about the browser and operating system you are using, and your location.
Your data may be transferred to third countries such as the United States. An adequacy decision by the European Commission exists for the United States: the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Calendly is certified under the TADPF and is therefore committed to complying with European data protection principles.
The processing of your personal data for appointment booking is based on Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR to fulfill the contract concluded with us or to carry out precontractual measures.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent pursuant to Section 25(1), Sentence 1 of the German Telecommunications Data Protection Act (TDDDG) in conjunction with Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR. The processing of your personal data resulting from the use of cookies is carried out with your consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR. You may withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent prior to its withdrawal.
For more information on data protection and the use of cookies at Calendly, please visit https://calendly.com/privacy.
WhatsApp Business
If you contact us via WhatsApp, we use the WhatsApp Business version of WhatsApp Ireland Limited (4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland; “WhatsApp”). If you are located outside the European Economic Area, this service is provided by WhatsApp Inc. (1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA).
The purpose of data processing is to process and respond to your contact request. For this purpose, we collect and process your mobile phone number stored with WhatsApp, your name if provided and other data to the extent provided by you. We use a mobile device for the service, the address book of which only contains data from users who have contacted us via WhatsApp. Personal data will not be passed on to WhatsApp without your prior consent.
Your data will be transmitted by WhatsApp to servers of Meta Platforms Inc. in the USA. There is an adequacy decision by the EU Commission for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Meta Platforms Inc. is certified in accordance with the TADPF and is therefore committed to complying with European data protection principles. If the contact is for the purpose of implementing pre-contractual measures (e.g. advice on an interest in purchasing, preparation of an offer) or relates to a contract already concluded between you and us, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
If contact is made for other reasons, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR from our overriding legitimate interest in providing a quick and easy way to contact you and in responding to your request. In this case, you have the right, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to exercise this right at any time on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR-based processing of your personal data in your area.
We only use your personal data to process your request. Your data will then be deleted in compliance with statutory retention periods, unless you have consented to further processing and use.
You can find more information on terms of use and data protection when using WhatsApp at https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/#terms-of-service and https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/#privacy-policy.
Customer account Orders
Customer account
When you open a customer account, we collect your personal data to the extent specified there. The purpose of data processing is to improve your shopping experience and simplify order processing. The processing is carried out on the basis of Article 6(4) of the European 1 lit. a GDPR with your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time by notifying us without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation. Your customer account will then be deleted.
Your data may be transferred to third countries outside the European Union for which the EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision.
Reviews Advertising
Data collection when writing a comment or rating
When you comment/rate an article or post, we only collect your personal data (name, email address, comment text) to the extent that you provide it. The processing serves the purpose of enabling a comment/rating and displaying comments/ratings.
We also collect the following data for the purpose of verifying your rating/comment: Order number, , , .
By submitting your comment or review, you consent to the processing of the data you have provided. Processing is carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR with your consent. You may revoke your consent at any time by notifying us, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent prior to revocation. Your personal data will then be deleted.
Use of your personal data for the sending of postal advertising
We use your personal data (name, address) that we have received in connection with the sale of a product or service to send you direct mail, provided you have not objected to this use. Providing this data is necessary for the conclusion of the contract. Failure to provide this data means that a contract cannot be concluded.
The processing is carried out on the basis of Article 6(4) of the European 1 lit. f GDPR from our overriding legitimate interest in direct advertising. You can object to this use of your address data at any time by notifying us. You will find the contact details for exercising your objection in the legal notice.
Use of the email address for sending newsletters
We use your email address to send you information and offers via newsletter, provided you have expressly consented to this. The data processing serves solely the purpose of promotional communication. For this purpose, we process your email address and, if applicable, other data that you voluntarily provided when subscribing to our newsletter.
The processing is based on Article 6(1)(a) GDPR with your consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out based on the consent before its withdrawal.
You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time by using the corresponding link in the newsletter or by notifying us. Your email address will then be removed from the mailing list. Even after removal from the mailing list, we may still store your email address on a so-called blacklist to prevent you from receiving future newsletter emails from us. This storage is based on Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f of the GDPR, due to our and your legitimate interest in preventing the reuse of your email address for sending our newsletter. You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to processing of personal data concerning you.
Use of the email address for sending direct marketing.
We use your email address, which we obtained in connection with the sale of goods or services, to send you electronic advertising for our own goods or services that are similar to those you have already purchased from us, unless you have objected to this use. Providing your email address is necessary for the conclusion of the contract. Failure to provide it will result in the contract not being concluded. This processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, due to our overriding legitimate interest in direct marketing. You can object to this use of your e-mail address at any time by notifying us. You will find the contact details for exercising your objection in the legal notice. You can also use the link provided in the promotional e-mail. This will not incur any costs other than the transmission costs according to the basic rates.
We offer a product availability notification service on our website. If an item is temporarily out of stock, you have the option to enter your email address on the product page and be notified by email when it becomes available, provided you have consented to this. Once the item becomes available, you will receive a one-time email notification regarding the availability of that item. This processing is based on Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR with your consent. You may withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent prior to its withdrawal. You may unsubscribe from the availability notification at any time by notifying us. Your email address will then be removed from the mailing list.
Shipping service provider Merchandise management
Forwarding of the e-mail address to shipping companies for information about the shipping status
We forward your e-mail address to the shipping company as part of the contract processing, provided that you have expressly agreed to this during the ordering process. The purpose of the transfer is to inform you by e-mail about the shipping status. The processing is carried out on the basis of Article 6(4) of the European 1 lit. a GDPR with your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time by notifying us or the transport company without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation.
Use of an external merchandise management system
We use a merchandise management system for contract processing as part of order processing. For this purpose, your personal data collected during the order will be sent to
Cowis
transmitted.
The processing of your personal data serves the purpose of fulfilling the contract concluded with you and is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
Payment service provider
Use of PayPal Express
We use the PayPal Express payment service provided by PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A. (22-24 Boulevard Royal, L-2449, Luxembourg; “PayPal”) on our website. The purpose of this data processing is to enable us to offer you payment via the PayPal Express payment service. To integrate this payment service, it is necessary for PayPal to collect, store, and analyze data (e.g., IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, and your device’s location) when you visit the website. Cookies may also be used for this purpose. The cookies enable your browser to be recognized.
The processing of your personal data is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, which is grounded in our overriding legitimate interest in offering a customer-oriented selection of various payment methods. You have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data for reasons arising from your particular situation.
When you select and use PayPal Express, the data required for payment processing is transmitted to PayPal in order to fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR. For more information on data processing when using the PayPal Express payment service, please see the corresponding privacy policy at www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full?locale.x=de_DE#Updated_PS.
Use of PayPal Check-Out
We use the PayPal Check-Out payment service of PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A. (22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; “PayPal”) on our website. The purpose of data processing is to be able to offer you payment via the payment service. By selecting and using payment via PayPal, credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal or “Pay later” via PayPal, the data required for payment processing will be transmitted to PayPal in order to fulfill the contract with you with the selected payment method. This processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
In this process, cookies may be stored that allow us to recognize your browser. The data processing that takes place as a result is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, which is grounded in our overriding legitimate interest in offering a customer-oriented selection of various payment methods. You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to processing of personal data concerning you.
Credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal, and “Pay Later” via PayPal
For certain payment methods, such as credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal, or “Pay Later” via PayPal, PayPal reserves the right to obtain a credit check, if necessary, based on mathematical and statistical methods using credit bureaus. To this end, PayPal transmits the personal data required for a credit check to a credit bureau and uses the information received regarding the statistical probability of a payment default to make a balanced decision regarding the establishment, execution, or termination of the contractual relationship. The credit check may include probability scores calculated using scientifically recognized mathematical and statistical methods, which incorporate, among other things, address data. Your legitimate interests will be taken into account in accordance with legal provisions. The data processing serves the purpose of conducting a credit check for the initiation of a contract. The processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, grounded in our overriding legitimate interest in protecting against payment default when PayPal makes an advance payment.
You have the right to object to this processing at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR by notifying PayPal of your objection to the processing of personal data concerning you. The provision of the data is necessary for the conclusion of the contract with the payment method you have requested. Failure to provide the data means that the contract cannot be concluded with the payment method you have selected.
Third-party provider
When paying via the payment method of a third-party provider, the data required for payment processing is transmitted to PayPal. Such processing is carried out on the basis of Article 6(3). 1 lit. b GDPR. PayPal may then forward the data to the respective provider in order to process this payment method. Such processing is carried out on the basis of Article 6(3). 1 lit. b GDPR. Local third-party providers can be, for example:
- Apple Pay (Apple Distribution International Ltd., Hollyhill Industrial Estate, Hollyhill, Cork, Ireland)
- Google Pay (Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland)
Purchase on Account via PayPal
When paying via the “Purchase on Account” payment method, the data required for payment processing is first transmitted to PayPal. To process this payment method, PayPal then transmits the data to Ratepay GmbH (Franklinstraße 28-29, 10587 Berlin; “Ratepay”) in order to fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR. Ratepay may conduct a credit check based on mathematical-statistical methods (probability or score values) using credit reporting agencies, following the procedure described above. The data processing serves the purpose of conducting a credit check for the initiation of a contract. The processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, grounded in our overriding legitimate interest in protecting against payment default when Ratepay makes an advance payment. For more information on data protection and which credit bureaus Ratepay uses, please visit https://www.ratepay.com/legal-payment-dataprivacy/ and https://www.ratepay.com/legal-payment-creditagencies/.
Further information on data processing when using PayPal can be found in the associated privacy policy at https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full.
In this process, cookies may be stored that enable your browser to be recognized. The data processing that takes place as a result is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, based on our overriding legitimate interest in offering a customer-oriented selection of various payment methods. You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to processing of personal data concerning you.
All Stripe transactions are subject to the Stripe Privacy Policy. This can be found at https://stripe.com/de/privacy
Cookies
Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored in the internet browser or the internet browser on a user’s computer system. When a user accesses a website, a cookie can be stored on the user’s operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic string that allows the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is re-accessed.
Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/de-de/microsoft-edge/cookies-in-microsoft-edge-lB6schen-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09
Affiliate advertising tracking analysis
Use of Google Analytics 4
We use the web analysis service Google Analytics from Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; “Google”) on our website.
The purpose of data processing is to analyse this website and its visitors, as well as for marketing and advertising purposes. For this purpose, Google will use the information obtained on behalf of the operator of this website to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity and to provide other services relating to website activity and internet usage to the website operator.
The following information may be collected in the process: IP address, date and time of the page view, click path, information about the browser you are using and the device you are using, pages visited, referrer URL (website from which you accessed our website), location data, purchase activities. Your data may be linked by Google with other data, such as your search history, your personal accounts, your usage data from other devices and all other data that Google has about you.
The IP address is shortened beforehand by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area.
The processing of your personal data takes place with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation.
The information generated by this about your use of this website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. There is an adequacy decision by the EU Commission for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified itself in accordance with the TADPF and is therefore obliged to comply with European data protection principles. Both Google and US government authorities have access to your data.
Further information on terms of use and data protection can be found at https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites at https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de&gl=de and at https://business.safety.google/privacy/.
You can deactivate the remarketing function “Custom Audiences” here. For more information on the collection and use of data by Meta, your rights in this regard and ways to protect your privacy, please refer to Meta’s privacy policy at https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/.
We use the online advertising program “Google Ads” on our website and in this context conversion tracking (visit action evaluation). Google Conversion Tracking is an analysis service of Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; Google).
If you click on an advertisement placed by Google, a cookie for conversion tracking is stored on your computer. These cookies are limited in validity, do not contain any personal data and are therefore not used for personal identification. If you visit certain pages of our website and the cookie has not yet expired, Google and we can recognize that you have clicked on the ad and have been redirected to this page. Each Google Ads customer receives a different cookie. Thus, there is no way that cookies can be tracked through the websites of Ads customers.
The information collected with the help of the conversion cookie is used to create conversion statistics. We find out the total number of users who clicked on one of our ads and were redirected to a page with a conversion tracking tag. However, we do not receive any information that can be used to personally identify users.
Your data may be transmitted to the servers of Google LLC in the USA. There is an adequacy decision by the EU Commission for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified itself in accordance with the TADPF and is therefore committed to complying with European data protection principles.
You can find more information and Google’s privacy policy at: https://www.google.de/policies/privacy/ or https://business.safety.google/privacy/
Use of the Pinterest Tag
We use the Pinterest Tag from Pinterest Europe Limited (Palmerston House, 2nd Floor, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, Ireland, “Pinterest”) on our website.
The purpose of this application is to target website visitors with interest-based advertising on the Pinterest social network. To this end, the Pinterest conversion tag has been implemented on the website. When you visit the website, this tag establishes a direct connection to Pinterest’s servers. This transmits information to Pinterest’s servers about which of our pages you have visited. Pinterest associates this information with your personal Pinterest user account if you are logged into the social network. When you visit Pinterest, you will then be shown personalized, interest-based Pinterest ads.
If you arrive at our website via a pin on the social network Pinterest, a cookie for conversion tracking is stored on your computer. These cookies have a limited validity period, do not contain any personal data, and therefore cannot be used to identify you personally. If you visit certain pages on our website and the cookie has not yet expired, Pinterest and we can recognize that you clicked on the pin and were redirected to that page. The information collected via the conversion cookie is used to generate conversion statistics and thereby optimize our website. The following information, among others, may be processed: Total number of users who clicked on one of our Pins and were redirected to our website; subpages visited on our website (e.g., category or product pages); search queries on our website; your shopping cart contents; and completed transactions.
Your data may be transferred to the United States. An adequacy decision by the European Commission exists for the United States: the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Pinterest is not certified under the TADPF. Data transfers are based, among other things, on standard contractual clauses as appropriate safeguards for the protection of personal data, which can be viewed at: https://commission.europa.eu/law/law-topic/data-protection/international-dimension-data-protection/standard-contractual-clauses-scc_de.
The use of cookies or comparable technologies takes place with your consent on the basis of § 25 para. 1 sentence 1 TDDDG i.V.m. Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. The processing of your personal data takes place with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
For more information on the collection and use of data by Pinterest, your rights in this regard and ways to protect your privacy, please refer to Pinterest’s privacy policy at https://policy.pinterest.com/de/privacy-policy.
We use the “AmazonPartnerNet” partner program of Amazon EU S.a.r.l. (5 Rue Plaetis, L-2338 Luxembourg; “Amazon”).
We have set up advertisements on our website as links to offers on various Amazon websites. Amazon uses cookies. The cookies serve the purpose of correct billing as part of the partner program. The cookies enable Amazon to determine that you have clicked on an ad link and to trace the origin of the order generated via the ad link.
Your data may be transferred to the USA. There is an adequacy decision by the EU Commission for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Amazon has certified itself in accordance with the TADPF and is therefore committed to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or comparable technologies takes place with your consent on the basis of § 25 para. 1 sentence 1 TDDDG i.V.m. Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. The processing of your personal data takes place with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
The privacy policy with detailed information on the use of data by Amazon can be found at https://www.amazon.de/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=footer_privacy?ie=UTF8&nodeId=3312401.
Plug-ins and miscellaneous
We use the Google Tag Manager of Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; “Google”) on our website.
This application is used to manage JavaScript tags and HTML tags that are used to implement tracking and analysis tools in particular. The purpose of data processing is to design and optimize our website according to your needs.
The Google Tag Manager itself neither stores cookies nor does it process personal data. However, it enables the triggering of other tags that can collect and process personal data.
You can find more information on terms of use and data protection here.
Use of Social Plug-ins
We use social network plug-ins on our website. The integration of social plug-ins and the data processing that takes place in connection therewith serve the purpose of optimizing advertising for our products.
When social plug-ins are integrated, a connection is established between your computer and the servers of the social network providers, and the plug-in is displayed on the page via a notification sent to your browser, provided you have expressly consented to this. In this process, both your IP address and information about which of our pages you have visited are transmitted to the provider’s servers. This applies regardless of whether you are registered with or logged into the social network. This transmission also occurs for users who are not registered or logged in. If you are simultaneously logged into one or more of your social network accounts, the collected information may also be associated with your corresponding profiles. When you use the plug-in functions (e.g., by clicking a button), this information is also associated with your user account. You can prevent this association by logging out of your social media accounts before visiting our website and before activating the buttons.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent pursuant to Section 25(1), Sentence 1 of the TDDDG in conjunction with Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR. The processing of your personal data is based on your consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR. You may withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent prior to withdrawal.
The social networks listed below are integrated into our website via social plug-ins. For more information on the scope and purpose of data collection and use, as well as your rights in this regard and options for protecting your privacy, please refer to the providers’ privacy policies linked below.
Facebook, operated by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland)
Meta Platforms Ireland and we are joint controllers for the collection of your data that occurs when the service is integrated and for the transfer of this data to Facebook. This is based on an agreement between us and Meta Platforms Ireland regarding the joint processing of personal data, which defines our respective responsibilities. The agreement is available at https://www.facebook.com/legal/controller_addendum. According to this agreement, we are specifically responsible for fulfilling the information obligations under Articles 13 and 14 of the GDPR, for complying with the security requirements of Article 32 of the GDPR regarding the proper technical implementation and configuration of the service, and for complying with the obligations under Articles 33 and 34 of the GDPR, to the extent that a personal data breach affects our obligations under the joint processing agreement. Meta Platforms Ireland is responsible for enabling data subjects’ rights in accordance with Articles 15–20 of the GDPR, for complying with the security requirements of Article 32 of the GDPR regarding the security of the service, and for fulfilling the obligations under Articles 33 and 34 of the GDPR, to the extent that a breach of personal data protection affects Meta Platforms Ireland’s obligations under the joint processing agreement.
Your data may be transferred to the United States. An adequacy decision by the European Commission is in place for the United States: the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Meta has certified itself in accordance with the TADPF and is therefore committed to complying with European data protection principles.
For more information on the collection and use of data by Facebook, your rights in this regard and options for protecting your privacy, please refer to Facebook’s privacy policy at https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/.
Your data may be transferred to the USA. There is an adequacy decision by the EU Commission for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Meta has certified itself in accordance with the TADPF and is therefore committed to complying with European data protection principles.
LinkedIn (LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland)
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy?trk=uno-reg-guest-home-privacy-policy
Your data may be transferred to the United States. An adequacy decision by the European Commission is in place for the United States: the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). LinkedIn has certified itself in accordance with the TADPF and is therefore committed to complying with European data protection principles.
Pinterest by Pinterest Inc. (635 High Street, Palo Alto, CA, 94301, USA)
https://policy.pinterest.com/de/privacy-policy
Your data may be transferred to the United States. The European Commission has issued an adequacy decision for the United States, known as the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Pinterest is not certified under the TADPF.
https://twitter.com/personalization
Your data may be transferred to the United States. An adequacy decision by the European Commission is in place for the United States: the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). X has obtained TADPF certification and is therefore committed to complying with European data protection principles.
https://www.xing.com/privacy
Your data may be transferred to the USA. There is an adequacy decision by the EU Commission for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Xing is not certified according to the TADPF. Data is transferred on the basis of standard contractual clauses as suitable guarantees for the protection of personal data, which can be viewed at: https://commission.europa.eu/law/law-topic/data-protection/international-dimension-data-protection/standard-contractual-clauses-scc_de.
Use of Google reCAPTCHA
We use the reCAPTCHA service of Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; “Google”) on our website within the framework of commissioned data processing. The purpose of the query is to distinguish the input by a human being or by automated, machine processing. For this purpose, your input will be transmitted to Google and reused there. In addition, the IP address and, if necessary, any other data required by Google for the service reCAPTCHA will be transmitted to Google. This data is processed by Google within the European Union and may also be transmitted to servers of Google LLC in the USA. There is an adequacy decision by the EU Commission for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified itself in accordance with the TADPF and is thus committed to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or comparable technologies takes place with your consent on the basis of § 25 para. 1 sentence 1 TDDDG i.V.m. Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. The processing of your personal data takes place with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation.
Use of Google invisible reCAPTCHA
We use the invisible reCAPTCHA service of Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; “Google”) on our website.
This is done to distinguish between input entered by a human and that generated by automated, machine-based processing. In the background, Google collects and analyzes usage data, which is used by Invisible reCAPTCHA to distinguish regular users from bots. To this end, your input is transmitted to Google and processed there. In addition, the IP address and, if applicable, other data required by Google for the Invisible reCAPTCHA service are transmitted to Google.
This data is processed by Google within the European Union and may also be transmitted to servers of Google LLC in the USA. There is an adequacy decision by the EU Commission for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified itself in accordance with the TADPF and is therefore committed to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or comparable technologies takes place with your consent on the basis of § 25 para. 1 sentence 1 TDDDG i.V.m. Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. The processing of your personal data takes place with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Further information on Google reC APTCHA and the associated privacy policy can be found at: https://www.google.com/recaptcha/intro/android.html and https://www.google.com/privacy
Use of Cloudflare
We use the Cloudflare CDN content delivery network from Cloudflare Inc (101 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA; “Cloudflare”) on our website. This is a supra-regional network of servers in various data centers to which our web server connects and via which certain content on our website is delivered.
The data processing serves the purpose of optimizing the loading times of our website and thus making our offer more user-friendly.
Among other things, the following information may be collected: IP address, system configuration information, information about traffic from and to customer websites (so-called server log files).
Your data may be transferred to the United States. There is an adequacy decision by the EU Commission for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Cloudflare has certified itself in accordance with the TADPF and is therefore committed to complying with European data protection principles.
The processing of your personal data takes place on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR from our overriding legitimate interest on the needs-based and targeted design of the website. You have the right to use Article 6(6) of the law at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation. 1 lit. f GDPR-based processing of your personal data in your area.
You can find more information on data protection when using Cloudflare at https://www.cloudflare.com/de-de/privacypolicy/.
Use of Google Maps
We use the feature on our website that embeds Google Maps from Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, “Google”).
This feature enables the visual display of geographic information and interactive maps. When pages containing Google Maps are accessed, Google also collects, processes, and uses data from website visitors.
Your data may also be transferred to the United States in some cases. An adequacy decision by the European Commission is in place for the United States: the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified itself in accordance with the TADPF and is therefore committed to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or comparable technologies takes place with your consent on the basis of § 25 para. 1 sentence 1 TDDDG i.V.m. Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. The processing of your personal data takes place with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
For more information on the collection and use of data by Google, please refer to Google’s privacy policy at https://www.google.com/privacypolicy.html. You can also change your settings there in the data protection center so that you can manage and protect your data processed by Google.
Use of YouTube
We use the feature for embedding YouTube videos provided by Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; “YouTube”) on our website. YouTube is an affiliate of Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; “Google”).
This feature displays videos hosted on YouTube within an iFrame on the website. The “Enhanced Privacy Mode” option is enabled. As a result, YouTube does not store any information about website visitors. Only when you watch a video is information about it transmitted to YouTube and stored there. Your data may be transferred to the United States. An adequacy decision by the European Commission is in place for the United States: the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). YouTube has certified itself in accordance with the TADPF and is therefore committed to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or comparable technologies takes place with your consent on the basis of § 25 para. 1 sentence 1 TDDDG i.V.m. Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. The processing of your personal data takes place with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
For more information on the collection and use of data by YouTube and Google, your rights in this regard and ways to protect your privacy, please refer to YouTube’s privacy policy at https://www.youtube.com/t/privacy.
Affected rights and storage time
Duration of storage
Once the contract has been fully processed, the data will initially be stored for the duration of the warranty period, then in accordance with statutory retention periods, in particular under tax and commercial law, and then deleted after this period has expired, unless you have consented to further processing and use.
Rights of the data subject
If the legal requirements are met, you have the following rights under Art. 15 to 20 GDPR: right of access, right to rectification, right to erasure, right to restriction of processing, right to data portability.
You also have the right to data portability under Art. 21 (1) GDPR. 1 GDPR has a right of objection to the processing, which is based on Article 6(0). 1 f GDPR, as well as against processing for direct marketing purposes.
Right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority
In accordance with Art. 77 GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority if you believe that your personal data is being processed unlawfully.
You can lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority responsible for us, which you can reach using the following contact details:
Hessian Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information
P.O. Box 3163
65021 Wiesbaden
Tel.: +49 611 14080
Fax: +49 611 1408900 or +49 611 1408901
E-mail: poststelle@datenschutz.hessen.de
Right to object
If the personal data processing listed here is based on our legitimate interest in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR, you have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to such processing with effect for the future.
Once you have objected, the processing of the data concerned will be terminated unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms or if the processing serves the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims.
If the personal data processing is carried out for the purpose of direct marketing, you can object to this processing at any time by notifying us. After objections, we will terminate the processing of the data concerned for the purpose of direct marketing.