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Privacy Policy

The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.

The processing of personal data – such as a data subject’s name, address, email address or telephone number – is always carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and in compliance with the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to smart-travelling.net. Through this privacy policy, our company aims to inform the public about the nature, scope and purpose of the personal data we collect, use and process. Furthermore, this privacy policy informs data subjects of their rights.

As the data controller, smart-travelling.net has implemented numerous technical and organisational measures to ensure the most comprehensive possible protection of the personal data processed via this website. Nevertheless, internet-based data transmissions may, in principle, be subject to security vulnerabilities, meaning that absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, any data subject is free to provide us with personal data via alternative channels, such as by telephone. Definitions

The smart-travelling.net Privacy Policy is based on the terminology used by the European legislators and regulators when enacting the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our Privacy Policy is intended to be easy to read and understand for the general public as well as for our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would like to explain the terminology used at the outset.

In this privacy policy, we use the following terms, amongst others:

  • a) personal data

    Personal data is any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter referred to as the ‘data subject’). A natural person is regarded as identifiable if they can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person.

  • b) data subject

    A data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed by the controller.

  • c) Processing

    Processing means any operation or set of operations which is carried out on personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organisation, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, distribution or any other form of making available, the comparison or linking, the restriction, erasure or destruction.

  • d) Restriction of processing

    Restriction of processing means the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting their future processing.

  • e) Profiling

    Profiling means any form of automated processing of personal data consisting of the use of such personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyse or predict aspects concerning that natural person’s work performance, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behaviour, location or movements.

  • f) Pseudonymisation

    Pseudonymisation is the processing of personal data in such a way that the personal data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, provided that such additional information is kept separately and is subject to technical and organisational measures to ensure that the personal data is not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.

  • g) Data controller or controller

    The controller is 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. Where the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union law or the law of the Member States, the controller or the specific criteria for its designation may be provided for by Union law or the law of the Member States.

  • h) Data processor

    A data processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the data controller.

  • i) Recipient

    A recipient is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body to whom personal data are disclosed, irrespective of whether or not they are a third party. However, public authorities which may receive personal data in the course of a specific investigation mandate under Union law or the law of the Member States are not considered to be recipients.

  • j) Third party

    A third party is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body other than the data subject, the controller, the processor and the persons authorised to process the personal data under the direct responsibility of the controller or the processor.

  • k) Consent

    Consent means any freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous indication of the data subject’s wishes, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, by which the data subject signifies agreement to the processing of personal data relating to them.

Name and address of the data controller

 

The data controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation, other data protection laws applicable in the Member States of the European Union, and other provisions relating to data protection is:

smart-travelling.net web UG
Nicola Bramigk

Lückhoffstraße, 24

14129 Berlin

Tel.: +491714855138

Email: info [at] smart-travelling.net

Website: www.smart-travelling.net

 

Cookies

 

Some parts of this website use so-called cookies. Cookies do not cause any damage to your computer and do not contain viruses. Cookies serve to make our website more user-friendly, effective and secure. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer and saved by your browser.

Most of the cookies we use are so-called ‘session cookies’. They are automatically deleted at the end of your visit. Other cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them. These cookies enable us to recognise your browser the next time you visit.

You can configure your browser so that you are notified when cookies are set and can choose to allow cookies only on a case-by-case basis, block the acceptance of cookies in specific cases or generally, and enable the automatic deletion of cookies when you close your browser. If you disable cookies, the functionality of this website may be restricted.

 

Server log files

 

The provider of these pages automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These are:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system used
  • Referrer URL
  • Host name of the accessing computer
  • Time of the server request

This data cannot be attributed to specific individuals. This data is not combined with other data sources. We reserve the right to review this data retrospectively should we become aware of specific indications of unlawful use.

 

Newsletter data

 

If you wish to subscribe to the newsletter offered on the website, we require your email address and information that enables us to verify that you are the owner of the email address provided and that you consent to receiving the newsletter. No further data is collected. We use this data exclusively for sending the requested information and do not pass it on to third parties.

You may withdraw your consent to the storage of your data and email address, and to their use for sending the newsletter, at any time, for example via the ‘Unsubscribe’ link in the newsletter.

 

Google Analytics

 

This website uses features of the web analytics service Google Analytics. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Google Analytics uses so-called ‘cookies’. These are text files that are stored on your computer and enable an analysis of your use of the website. The information generated by the cookie regarding your use of this website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there.

IP anonymisation

We have enabled the IP anonymisation feature on this website. This means that your IP address is truncated by Google within Member States of the European Union or in other signatory states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area before being transmitted to the USA. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address transmitted to a Google server in the USA and truncated there. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity and to provide the website operator with other services relating to website and internet usage. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other data held by Google.

Browser Plugin

You can prevent cookies from being stored by adjusting your browser settings accordingly; however, please note that in this case you may not be able to make full use of all the features of this website. You can also prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie and relating to your use of the website

(including your IP address) by Google, as well as the processing of this data by Google, by downloading and installing the browser plugin available via the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de

Object to data collection

You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data
by clicking on the following link. An opt-out cookie will be set, which prevents your data from being collected during future visits to this website: Disable Google Analytics.

Further information on how Google Analytics handles user data can be found in Google’s privacy policy:
https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de

Data processing on behalf of the controller

We have entered into a data processing agreement with Google and fully comply with the
strict requirements of the German data protection authorities when using Google Analytics.

Demographic characteristics in Google Analytics

This website uses the “demographic characteristics” feature of Google Analytics. This enables reports to be generated that provide information on the age, gender and interests of website visitors. This data is derived from Google’s interest-based advertising and from visitor data provided by third parties. This data cannot be attributed to any specific individual. You can disable this feature at any time via the ad settings in your Google account, or generally prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data as described in the section ‘Objection to data collection’.

 

YouTube

 

Our website uses plugins from YouTube, a site operated by Google. The operator of the site is YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA. When you visit one of our pages featuring a YouTube plugin, a connection is established with YouTube’s servers. In doing so, the YouTube server is informed which of our pages you have visited.

If you are logged into your YouTube account, you allow YouTube to link your browsing behaviour directly to your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account.

Further information on the handling of user data can be found in YouTube’s privacy policy at: https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy

 

Comment function on this website

 

For the comment function on this site, in addition to your comment, details of the time the comment was posted, your email address and, if you are not posting anonymously, the username you have chosen are stored.

Storage of IP addresses

Our comments feature stores the IP addresses of users who post comments. As we do not moderate comments on our site before they are published, we require this data so that we can take action against the author in the event of legal infringements such as insults or propaganda.

Subscribing to comments

As a user of the site, you can subscribe to comments once you have logged in. You will receive a confirmation email to verify that you are the owner of the email address provided. You can unsubscribe from this service at any time via a link in the notification emails.

 

Right to access, erasure and restriction of processing

 

You have the right at any time to obtain, free of charge, information about your stored personal data, its source and recipients, and the purpose of the data processing, as well as the right to have this data rectified, restricted or erased. You may contact us at any time at the address given in the legal notice regarding this matter and any other questions relating to personal data.

 

Routine erasure and blocking of personal data

 

The data controller processes and stores the data subject’s personal data only for the period necessary to fulfil the purpose of storage, or insofar as this is provided for by the European legislator or another competent legislator in laws or regulations to which the data controller is subject.

If the purpose of storage no longer applies or if a retention period prescribed by the European legislative and regulatory authorities or another competent legislator expires, the personal data will be routinely blocked or deleted in accordance with the statutory provisions.

 

Rights of the data subject

 

  • a) Right to confirmation

    Every data subject has the right, as granted by the European legislator, to request confirmation from the controller as to whether personal data concerning them is being processed. Should a data subject wish to exercise this right to confirmation, they may contact a member of staff of the controller at any time.

  • b) Right of access

    Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, as granted by the European legislator, to obtain from the controller, at any time and free of charge, information regarding the personal data stored about them and a copy of that information. Furthermore, the European legislator has granted the data subject the right to be informed of the following:

    • the purposes of the processing
    • the categories of personal data being processed
    • the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed, in particular where recipients are in third countries or are international organisations
    • where possible, the envisaged period for which the personal data will be stored, or, if this is not possible, the criteria used to determine that period
    • the existence of a right to rectification or erasure of personal data concerning them, or to restriction of processing by the controller, or a right to object to such processing
    • the existence of a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
    • where the personal data are not collected from the data subject: All available information regarding the origin of the data
    • the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, in accordance with Article 22(1) and (4) of the GDPR and — at least in such cases — meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and the intended consequences of such processing for the data subject

    Furthermore, the data subject has the right to be informed as to whether personal data has been transferred to a third country or to an international organisation. Where this is the case, the data subject is also entitled to receive information about the appropriate safeguards in connection with the transfer.

    If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of access, they may contact a member of staff of the data controller at any time.

  • c) Right to rectification

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

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

  • d) Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)

    Any data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by European legislation (directives and regulations), to request that the controller erase personal data relating to them without delay, provided that one of the following grounds applies and insofar as the processing is not necessary:

    • The personal data was collected or otherwise processed for purposes for which it is no longer necessary.
    • The data subject withdraws their consent on which the processing was based in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) of the GDPR, and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
    • The data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) of the GDPR, and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or the data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(2) of the GDPR.
    • The personal data has been processed unlawfully.
    • The erasure of the personal data is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation under Union law or the law of the Member States to which the controller is subject.
    • The personal data was collected in relation to information society services offered in accordance with Article 8(1) of the GDPR.

    If any of the above grounds apply and a data subject wishes to request the erasure of personal data stored by smart-travelling.net, they may contact a member of staff of the data controller at any time. The smart-travelling.net staff member will ensure that the request for erasure is complied with without delay.

    If personal data has been made public by smart-travelling.net and our company, as the data controller, is obliged under Article 17(1) of the GDPR to erase the personal data, smart-travelling.net shall take appropriate measures, taking into account the available technology and the costs of implementation, including technical measures, to inform other data controllers processing the published personal data that the data subject has requested those other data controllers to delete all links to that personal data, or copies or replicas of that personal data, insofar as the processing is not necessary. The smart-travelling.net staff member will take the necessary steps on a case-by-case basis.

  • e) Right to restriction of processing

    Any data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to request that the controller restrict processing if one of the following conditions is met:

    • The data subject disputes the accuracy of the personal data, for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data.
    • The processing is unlawful; the data subject objects to the erasure of the personal data and instead requests that the use of the personal data be restricted.
    • The controller no longer requires the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but the data subject requires it for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.
    • The data subject has objected to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) of the GDPR, and it has not yet been determined whether the controller’s legitimate grounds override those of the data subject.

    If any of the above conditions are met and a data subject wishes to request the restriction of personal data stored by smart-travelling.net, they may contact a member of staff of the data controller at any time. The smart-travelling.net staff member will arrange for the processing to be restricted.

  • f) Right to data portability

    Any data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, as granted by the European legislator, to receive the personal data concerning them, which they have provided to a controller, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. They also have the right to transmit this data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to whom the personal data was provided, provided that the processing is based on consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) of the GDPR or on a contract pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR, and the processing is carried out by automated means, provided that the processing is not necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.

    Furthermore, when exercising their right to data portability under Article 20(1) of the GDPR, the data subject has the right to have the personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another, in so far as this is technically feasible and provided that this does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.

    To exercise the right to data portability, the data subject may contact a member of staff at smart-travelling.net at any time.

  • g) Right to object

    Any data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to object at any time, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning them which is carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(e) or (f) of the GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions.

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

    If smart-travelling.net processes personal data for the purpose of direct marketing, the data subject has the right to object at any time to the processing of their personal data for the purposes of such marketing. This also applies to profiling insofar as it is related to such direct marketing. If the data subject objects to smart-travelling.net processing their personal data for the purposes of direct marketing, smart-travelling.net will no longer process the personal data for these purposes.

    Furthermore, the data subject has the right, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to object to the processing of personal data concerning them carried out by smart-travelling.net for scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes in accordance with Article 89(1) of the GDPR, unless such processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest.

    To exercise the right to object, the data subject may contact any member of staff at smart-travelling.net or another member of staff directly. The data subject is also free, in connection with the use of information society services, notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, to exercise their right to object by means of automated procedures using technical specifications.

  • h) Automated individual decision-making, including profiling

    Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing — including profiling — which produces legal effects concerning them or similarly significantly affects them, provided that the decision (1) is not necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between the data subject and the controller; or (2) is authorised by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject, and that law provides for appropriate measures to safeguard the rights and freedoms and legitimate interests of the data subject; or (3) is based on the data subject’s explicit consent.

    If the decision (1) is necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between the data subject and the controller, or (2) is it made with the data subject’s explicit consent, smart-travelling.net shall take appropriate measures to safeguard the data subject’s rights and freedoms as well as their legitimate interests, including at least the right to obtain human intervention on the part of the controller, to express their point of view and to contest the decision.

    If the data subject wishes to exercise rights relating to automated decision-making, they may contact a member of staff of the data controller at any time.

  • i) Right to withdraw consent under data protection law

    Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by European legislation (directives and regulations), to withdraw their consent to the processing of personal data at any time.

    If the data subject wishes to exercise their right to withdraw consent, they may contact a member of staff of the data controller at any time.

 

Privacy policy regarding the use of functions of the Amazon Associates Programme

 

As a participant in the Amazon Associates Programme, the data controller has integrated Amazon components into this website. The Amazon components were designed by Amazon with the aim of directing customers, via advertisements, to various websites within the Amazon Group, in particular Amazon.co.uk, Local.Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.de, BuyVIP.com, Amazon.fr, Amazon.it and Amazon.es. The data controller may generate advertising revenue through the use of the Amazon components.

The operator of these Amazon components is Amazon EU S.à.r.l, 5 Rue Plaetis, L-2338 Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

Amazon places a cookie on the data subject’s IT system. What cookies are has already been explained above. Each time a user visits one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the data controller and on which an Amazon component has been integrated, the web browser on the data subject’s IT system is automatically prompted by the respective Amazon component to transmit data to Amazon for the purposes of online advertising and the settlement of commissions. As part of this technical process, Amazon obtains personal data which it uses to trace the origin of orders received by Amazon and, consequently, to enable commission settlement. Among other things, Amazon can track that the data subject has clicked on an affiliate link on our website.

As explained above, the data subject may at any time prevent our website from setting cookies by adjusting the settings of their web browser accordingly, thereby permanently objecting to the setting of cookies. Adjusting the settings of the web browser used in this way would also prevent Amazon from setting a cookie on the data subject’s IT system. Furthermore, cookies already set by Amazon can be deleted at any time via a web browser or other software programmes.

Further information and Amazon’s applicable privacy policy can be found at https://www.amazon.de/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=3312401.

 

Privacy policy regarding the use of Instagram

 

The data controller has integrated components of the Instagram service into this website. Instagram is a service that qualifies as an audiovisual platform and enables users to share photos and videos, as well as to repost such content on other social networks.

The operator of Instagram’s services is Instagram LLC, 1 Hacker Way, Building 14, First Floor, Menlo Park, CA, USA.

Each time a user accesses one of the individual pages of this website – which is operated by the data controller and on which an Instagram component (Instagram button) has been integrated – the web browser on the data subject’s IT system is automatically prompted by the relevant Instagram component to download a representation of that Instagram component. As part of this technical process, Instagram becomes aware of which specific subpage of our website is being visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is logged into Instagram at the same time, Instagram recognises which specific subpage the data subject is visiting each time they access our website and throughout the entire duration of their visit to our website. This information is collected by the Instagram component and assigned by Instagram to the data subject’s respective Instagram account. If the data subject clicks on one of the Instagram buttons integrated into our website, the data and information transmitted in this way are linked to the data subject’s personal Instagram user account and are stored and processed by Instagram.

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

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

 

Privacy policy regarding the use of Jetpack for WordPress

 

The data controller has integrated Jetpack into this website. Jetpack is a WordPress plug-in that offers additional functions to the operator of a website built on WordPress. Among other things, Jetpack provides website operators with an overview of their site’s visitors. It is also possible to increase visitor numbers by displaying related posts and publications or by offering the option to share content on the site. In addition, security features are integrated into Jetpack, meaning that a website using Jetpack is better protected against brute-force attacks. Jetpack also optimises and speeds up the loading of images embedded on the website.

The operator of the Jetpack plug-in for WordPress is Automattic Inc., 132 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA. The operating company uses tracking technology provided by Quantcast Inc., 201 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA.

Jetpack sets a cookie on the data subject’s IT system. What cookies are has already been explained above. Each time a user accesses one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the data controller and on which a Jetpack component has been integrated, the web browser on the data subject’s IT system is automatically prompted by the relevant Jetpack component to transmit data to Automattic for analytical purposes. As part of this technical process, Automattic receives data which is subsequently used to compile an overview of visits to the website. The data collected in this way is used to analyse the behaviour of the data subject who has accessed the data controller’s website and is evaluated with the aim of optimising the website. The data collected via the Jetpack component will not be used to identify the data subject without first obtaining their separate, explicit consent. The data is also made available to Quantcast. Quantcast uses the data for the same purposes as Automattic.

As outlined above, the data subject may at any time prevent our website from setting cookies by adjusting the settings of their web browser accordingly, thereby permanently objecting to the setting of cookies. Adjusting the settings of the web browser used in this way would also prevent Automattic/Quantcast from setting a cookie on the data subject’s IT system. In addition, cookies already set by Automattic can be deleted at any time via the web browser or other software programmes.

Furthermore, the data subject has the option to object to and prevent the collection of data generated by the Jetpack cookie relating to the use of this website, as well as the processing of such data by Automattic/Quantcast. To do this, the data subject must click the opt-out button at the link https://www.quantcast.com/opt-out/, which sets an opt-out cookie. The opt-out cookie set upon objection is stored on the data subject’s IT system. If the cookies are deleted from the data subject’s system following an opt-out, the data subject must access the link again and set a new opt-out cookie.

However, setting the opt-out cookie may mean that the data subject is no longer able to use the data controller’s websites to their full extent.

Automattic’s current privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. Quantcast’s current privacy policy is available at https://www.quantcast.com/privacy/.

 

Privacy policy regarding the use of Shariff

 

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

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

Üblicherweise übertragen die von den sozialen Netzwerken bereitgestellten Button-Lösungen bereits dann personenbezogene Daten an das jeweilige soziale Netzwerk, wenn ein Nutzer eine Internetseite besucht, in welche ein Social-Media-Button integriert wurde. Durch die Nutzung der Shariff-Komponente werden erst dann personenbezogene Daten an soziale Netzwerke übermittelt, wenn der Besucher einer Internetseite aktiv einen der Social-Media-Buttons betätigt. Weitere Informationen zur Shariff-Komponente werden von der Computerzeitschrift c’t unter http://www.heise.de/newsticker/meldung/Datenschutz-und-Social-Media-Der-c-t-Shariff-ist-im-Einsatz-2470103.html bereitgehalten. Der Einsatz der Shariff-Komponente hat den Zweck, die personenbezogenen Daten der Besucher unserer Internetseite zu schützen und uns gleichzeitig zu ermöglichen, eine Button-Lösung für soziale Netzwerke auf dieser Internetseite zu integrieren.

Weitere Informationen und die geltenden Datenschutzbestimmungen von GitHub können unter https://help.github.com/articles/github-privacy-policy/ abgerufen werden.

 

Verwendung von Webfonts

 

Auf diesen Internetseiten werden externe Schriften, Google Fonts verwendet. Google Fonts ist ein Dienst der Google Inc. (“Google”). Die Einbindung dieser Web Fonts erfolgt durch einen Serveraufruf, in der Regel ein Server von Google in den USA. This sends information to the server about which of our web pages you have visited. Google also stores the IP address of the browser on the visitor’s device. Further information can be found in Google’s privacy policy, which you can access here:
www.google.com/fonts#AboutPlace:about
www.google.com/policies/privacy/

These web fonts are used on the basis of a heightened interest in design and performance in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR.

 

Legal basis for processing

 

Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR serves as the legal basis for our company’s processing operations where we obtain consent for a specific processing purpose. Where the processing of personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party – as is the case, for example, with processing operations required for the delivery of goods or the provision of other services or consideration – the processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR. The same applies to processing operations necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, such as in the case of enquiries regarding our products or services. Where our company is subject to a legal obligation requiring the processing of personal data, such as to fulfil tax obligations, the processing is based on Article 6(1)(c) of the GDPR. In rare cases, the processing of personal data may be necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person. This would be the case, for example, if a visitor were to be injured on our premises and their name, age, health insurance details or other vital information subsequently had to be disclosed to a doctor, a hospital or other third parties. In such cases, the processing would be based on Article 6(1)(d) of the GDPR.
Finally, processing operations may be based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. This legal basis applies to processing operations not covered by any of the aforementioned legal bases, where the processing is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of our company or a third party, provided that the interests, fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject do not override those interests. We are permitted to carry out such processing operations in particular because they have been specifically mentioned by the European legislator. In this regard, the legislator took the view that a legitimate interest might be presumed if the data subject is a customer of the controller (Recital 47, second sentence, of the GDPR).

 

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

 

Where the processing of personal data is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, our legitimate interest is the conduct of our business activities for the benefit of the well-being of all our employees and our shareholders.

 

Period for which the personal data will be stored

 

The criterion for the period of storage of personal data is the relevant statutory retention period. Once this period has expired, the relevant data is routinely deleted, provided it is no longer required for the performance of a contract or for entering into a contract.

 

Legal or contractual requirements for the provision of personal data; necessity for the conclusion of a contract; the data subject’s obligation to provide personal data; possible consequences of failure to provide such data

 

We would like to inform you that the provision of personal data is, in some cases, required by law (e.g. tax regulations) or may also arise from contractual provisions (e.g. details of the contracting party).
In some cases, it may be necessary for a data subject to provide us with personal data in order to conclude a contract, which we must then process. For example, the data subject is obliged to provide us with personal data when our company enters into a contract with them. Failure to provide the personal data would mean that the contract with the data subject could not be concluded.
Before providing personal data, the data subject must contact one of our staff members. Our staff member will explain to the data subject, on a case-by-case basis, whether the provision of personal data is required by law or under a contract, or is necessary for the conclusion of a contract; whether there is an obligation to provide the personal data; and what the consequences of not providing the personal data would be.

Use of automated decision-making

 

As a responsible company, we do not use automated decision-making or profiling.

 

Google Maps Privacy Policy

 

This website uses Google Maps, a product provided by Google Inc. By using this website, you consent to the collection, processing and use of automatically collected data by Google Inc, its agents and third parties. The Google Maps Terms of Service can be found at ‘Google Maps Terms of Service’.