PRIVACY STATEMENT

We would like to thank you for your interest in our company. The management team at ATF Ammendorfer Plastisole takes the protection of information and data provided to us very seriously. The ATF Ammendorfer Plastisole GmbH website can generally be used without the provision of personal data. If the data subject wishes to use the special services offered on our website, the processing of personal data may be required. We will obtain consent from the data subject if the processing of personal data is required and no legal basis exists for processing. Personal data, such as the name, address, email address or telephone number of the data subject is always processed in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation and the applicable national data protection laws to which ATF Ammendorfer Plastisole GmbH is subject. This privacy policy outlines the type, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use and process. The rights of data subjects are also included in this privacy policy. As the data controller of this website, ATF Ammendorfer Plastisole GmbH uses a variety of technical and organisational measures to ensure the best possible protection of the personal data processed on this website. Nevertheless, online data transmissions are often subject to security flaws and complete protection cannot be guaranteed. All data subjects are consequently free to disclose personal data to us using alternative means, such as via telephone.

1. Definitions
The privacy policy for ATF Ammendorfer Plastisole GmbH is based on the terminology used by the European legislative bodies when adopting the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our privacy policy is intended to be easy to read and understand for both the public as well as our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would first like to provide definitions for the terminology used. This privacy policy uses the following terms, amongst others:

a) Personal Data
Personal data refers to any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter “data subject”). An identifiable natural person is an individual who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by assignment to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier, or to one or more characteristics specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person.

b) Data subjects
A data subject is an identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed by the data controller.

c) Processing
Processing refers to any process or set of processes associated with personal data, with or without the use of automated means, such as collecting, recording, organising, structuring, storing, adapting or altering, retrieving, consulting, using, disclosing by transmission, disseminating or otherwise making available, aligning or combining, restricting, erasing or destroying.

d) Restriction of processing
Restriction of processing is the marking of stored personal data in such a way that future processing is restricted.

e) Profiling
Profiling refers to any form of automated processing of personal data related to the use of personal data to evaluate certain personal characteristics concerning a natural person, in particular to analyse or predict characteristics regarding that natural person's performance at work, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behaviour, location or movements.

f) Pseudonymisation
Pseudonymisation refers to 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 data processor
The data 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 or Member State law, the controller or the specific criteria for its nomination may be designated by Union or Member State law.

h) Processors
The processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body tasked with processing personal data on behalf of the controller.

i) Recipients
A recipient is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or another body, to whom personal data is disclosed, regardless of whether this is a third party or not. However, authorities which may receive personal data under EU or national law in connection with a particular contract are not considered as recipients.

j) Third parties
A third party is a natural or legal person, authority, institution or other body other than the data subject, responsible party, assigned processor and those authorised to process personal data under the direct responsibility of the responsible party or assigned processor.

k) Consent
Consent from the data subject is a freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous indication of the data subject’s wishes by which they, by means of a statement or a clear affirmative action, signifies agreement to the processing of their personal data.

2. Controller name and address

In accordance with the GDPR, as well as other directives applicable in the member states of the European Union and other guidelines pertaining to data protection, the controller for this website is:

ATF Ammendorfer Plastisole GmbH
Camillo-Irmscher-Str.2
06132 Halle (Saale)
Germany
Tel.: +49 (0) 345 7777 419
Email: info@plastisole.de
Website: http://www.plastisole.de

Please contact us directly with any questions ... and suggestions regarding data protection at ATF Ammendorfer Plastisole GmbH.

3. Cookies
The ATF Ammendorfer Plastisole GmbH websites use cookies. Cookies are text files which are placed and stored on a device’s browser. Numerous websites and servers use cookies. Many cookies contain a so-called cookie ID. A cookie ID is a unique identifier for the cookie. It consists of a string, through which web pages and servers can be allocated to the precise browser in which the cookie was stored. This makes it possible to distinguish the visited web pages and servers as well as the data subject’s individual browser from other browsers which contain other cookies. Specific browsers can be recognised and identified by means of the unique cookie ID.
ATF Ammendorfer Plastisole GmbH uses cookies to provide users of this website with more user-friendly services, which would not be possible without the use of cookies. Cookies enable information and offers on our website to be optimised in the interest of website visitors. As previously mentioned, cookies allow us to recognise the users of our website. The purpose of this recognition is to simplify the use of our website for users. The user of a website that uses cookies, for example, does not have to re-enter their access data during each visit, as this is done by the website and the cookie placed on the user's device.
Another example are cookies used by shopping carts in online shops. Online shops use cookies to remember the products a customer added to their virtual shopping cart. Data subjects can object to the use of cookies on our website at any time by applying the respective settings in their browser to permanently object to cookies. Cookies that have already been stored can be deleted at any time via your browser or other software. This is possible with all standard browsers. If a data subject objects to the use of cookies in their browser, the full range of functions on our website may not be available.

4. Collection of general data and information
Each time a data subject or automated system visits our website, ATF Ammendorfer Plastisole GmbH collects a series of general data and information. This general data and information is stored in the log files of our server. Data that could be collected is: (1) browser type and version used, (2) the accessing operating system used, (3) the originating website from which our website was accessed (so-called referrer), (4) the subpages, which directed the accessing system to our website, (5) the date and time of access to our website, (6) an Internet protocol address (IP address), (7) the Internet Service Provider of the accessing system and (8) other similar data and information to prevent security breaches and attacks on our servers. ATF Ammendorfer Plastisole GmbH does not draw conclusions about the data subject when using the general data and information. This information is solely required (1) to properly deliver the contents of our website, (2) to optimise the contents of our website as well as the advertising thereof, (3) to ensure the permanent functionality of our servers and the technology of our website as well as to (4) provide law enforcement authorities with the necessary information in the event of a cyber attack. On the one hand, the data and information is anonymously collected for the purpose of statistical analysis and with the objective of increasing data protection and data security in our company, in order to ultimately ensure an adequate level of protection for the personal data we process. Anonymous data from the server log files is stored separately from personal data disclosed by a data subject.

5. Registration on our website
The data subject can register for the data controller’s website through the provision of personal data. The personal data required to be disclosed to the data controller for the registration process is stipulated in the input mask for registration. The personal data entered by the data subject is collected and stored solely for internal purposes of the controller. The controller reserves the right to disclose personal data to processors, such as a parcel service provider, who will process the data solely for internal use to fulfil contractual obligations to the controller. When registering on the website of the data controller, the IP address assigned to the data subject by the Internet Service Provider (ISP), the date and time of registration are also saved. This information is saved to prevent the misuse of services and provide clarification in the case of committed crimes. Storage of this data is therefore necessary to protect the data controller. This data is not disclosed to third parties unless there is a legal obligation to disclose it or it is required for criminal proceedings. The provision of data by data subjects during the registration process enables the controller to provide the data subject content or services which, by their very nature, can only be provided to registered users. Registered users are entitled to rectify their disclosed personal data at any time or to have it completely erased from the controller’s database. Data subjects can request information on personal data stored by the controller at any time and the controller must provide this information. The controller is also obliged to rectify or erase personal data at the request or following notice from the data subject unless legal requirements stipulate otherwise. All staff members employed by the controller are available as contact persons for the data subject in this regard.

6. Subscribing to our newsletter
ATF Ammendorfer Plastisole GmbH offers its website visitors the opportunity to subscribe to its newsletter on its website. The personal data required to be disclosed to the data controller to subscribe is stipulated in the subscription input mask. The ATF Ammendorfer Plastisole GmbH newsletter provides customers and business partners information on company offers at regular intervals. Data subjects are only able to receive our newsletter if (1) they have a valid email address and (2) they register to receive our newsletter. We use a double opt-in process when users enter their email address. We’ll send a confirmation link once an email address has been entered in the subscription form. This confirmation link is used to verify whether the owner of the email address authorised subscribing to the newsletter. When subscribing to the newsletter, we also store the IP address assigned by the Internet Service Provider (ISP) of the device used by the data subject at the time of subscribing as well as the date and time of subscription. The collection of this data is required to enable us to retrace any potential misuse of the data subject’s email address at a later point in time and consequently provide legal protection for the data controller. The personal data collected when subscribing for the newsletter is used solely for the purpose of sending our newsletter. It is also used to contact subscribers by email if required for the provision of the newsletter or within the scope of registration, provided this relates to changes to the newsletter service or the applicable technical conditions. Personal data collected within the scope of subscribing to the newsletter is not transmitted to third parties. The data subject can unsubscribe to our newsletter at any time. Consent provided by the data subject for the sending of the newsletter can be revoked at any time. A corresponding link to unsubscribe can be found in each newsletter. Data subjects can also unsubscribe from the newsletter on the data controller’s website at any time or by informing the data controller using another communication method.

7. Newsletter Tracking
ATF Ammendorfer Plastisole GmbH newsletters contain so-called web beacons. A web beacon is a miniature picture embedded in emails, which are sent in HTML format, to enable a log file recording or a log file analysis. This enables a statistical analysis of the success or failure of an online marketing campaign. Web beacons inform ATF Ammendorfer Plastisole GmbH if and when an email was opened by the data subject and which links included in the email are visited. Personal data collected via the web beacons from the newsletters is stored and analysed by the data controller to optimise the sending of the newsletter and to better tailor future newsletters to the interests of the data subjects. This personal data is not disclosed to third parties. Data subjects reserve the right to revoke their consent via the double-opt-in process at any time. Any stored personal data will be erased by the data controller following a revocation of consent. Unsubscribing to a newsletter is automatically considered a revocation by ATF Ammendorfer Plastisole GmbH.

8. Contact options on the website
Due to statutory provisions, the ATF Ammendorfer Plastisole GmbH website contains information that enables swift electronic contact as well as direct communication with our company and also includes a general address and email address. If a data subject contacts the data controller via email or the contact form, the personal data disclosed by the data subject is automatically stored. Personal data disclosed by the data subject to the data processor on a voluntary basis in this way is stored for the purpose of processing or contacting the data subject. This personal data is not transmitted to third parties.

9. Routine erasure and blocking of personal data
The data processor processes and stores the data subject's personal data only for the time period needed to achieve the purpose of storage or if this is prescribed by the European legislative bodies, or any other legislator for directives or regulations to which the processor is subject. In the event that the purpose of storage no longer applies, or if a limitation period prescribed by the European legislative bodies or any other competent legislator applies, the personal data will be routinely blocked or erased in accordance with the statutory provisions.

10. Rights of the data subject

a) Right to confirmation Every data subject reserves the right granted by the European legislative bodies to obtain from the data processor confirmation whether their personal data was processed. If a data subject wishes to exercise the right to confirmation, they can contact our data protection officer or any other staff member employed by the processor at any time.

b) Right of access
The European legislative bodies grant every data subject the right to obtain from the data processor information regarding the data stored relating to them and to receive a copy of this information free of charge. Furthermore, the European legislative bodies grant the data subject the right to access the following information:

  • the purposes of processing
  • the categories of personal data being processed
  • the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data has been or will be disclosed, in particular recipients in third countries or international organisations
  • where possible, the envisaged period for which the personal data will be stored, or, if not possible, the criteria used to determine that period
  • the existence of the right to request from the controller rectification or erasure of personal data or restriction of processing of personal data concerning the data subject or to object to such processing
  • the existence of the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
  • If the personal data was not collected from the data subject:
  • All available information on the origin of the data
  • the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, pursuant to Article 22(1) and (4) and, in those cases, meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and the envisaged consequences of such processing for the data subject.

Furthermore, the data subject has a right to obtain information regarding the transmission of personal data to a third country or international organisation. Where personal data is transferred to a third country or international organisation, the data subject also has the right to receive information on adequate safeguards relating to the transmission. If a data subject wishes to exercise the right to access, they can contact our data protection officer or any other staff member employed by the processor at any time.

c) Right to rectification
The European legislative bodies grant every data subject the right to obtain from the controller without undue delay the rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning him or her. Taking into account the purposes of the processing, the data subject has the right to have incomplete personal data completed, including by means of providing a supplementary statement. If a data subject wishes to exercise the right to rectification, they can contact our data protection officer or any other staff member employed by the processor at any time. d) Right to erasure (right to be forgotten) The European legislative bodies grant every data subject the right to obtain from the controller the erasure of their personal data at any time and the controller must erase the personal data without undue delay where one of the following grounds applies and if processing is not required:

  • The personal data is no longer necessary in relation to the purposes for which it was collected or otherwise processed.
  • The data subject withdraws their consent on which the processing was based pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) of the GDPR and there is no other legal basis for said processing.
  • The data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) of the GDPR and there are no paramount legitimate reasons for said processing or the data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(2) of the GDPR.
  • The personal data was processed illegally.
  • Erasure of the personal data is required in compliance with a legal obligation according to the law of the EU or its member states to which the controller is subject.
  • The personal data was collected with in relation to the offered services of the information society pursuant to Art. 8(1) of the GDPR.

If one of the aforementioned grounds applies and a data subject wishes to exercise the right to erasure for the data stored by ATF Ammendorfer Plastisole GmbH, they can contact our data protection officer or any other staff member employed by the data controller at any time. The data protection officer of ATF Ammendorfer Plastisole GmbH or another staff member will immediately respond to the erasure request. If ATF Ammendorfer Plastisole GmbH made the personal data public and is obliged to erase the personal data pursuant to Article 17(1) of the GDPR, then ATF Ammendorfer Plastisole GmbH shall take reasonable steps, taking account of available technology and the cost of implementation, including technical measures, to inform other controllers that the data subject has requested erasure by such controllers of any links to, or copies or replications of this personal data if processing is not necessary. The data protection officer of ATF Ammendorfer Plastisole GmbH will immediately respond as appropriate on a case-by-case basis.

e) Right to restriction of processing
According to the European legislative bodies, every data subject has the right to request the restriction of processing from the controller if one of the following requirements applies:

  • The accuracy of the personal data is contested by the data subject for a period which enables the data controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data
  • The processing is illegal, the data subject objects to the erasure of the personal data and instead requests the restriction of its use.
  • The controller no longer requires the personal data for the purpose of processing; however, the data subject requires the data to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.
  • The data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 (1) of the GDPR and it is yet to be determined if the controller’s legitimate reasons outweigh those of the data subject.

If one of the aforementioned prerequisites applies and a data subject wishes to exercise the right to restriction for the personal data processed by ATF Ammendorfer Plastisole GmbH, they can contact any staff member employed by the controller at any time. The ATF Ammendorfer Plastisole GmbH staff member will immediately restrict processing.

f) Right to data portability
According to the European legislative bodies, every data subject has the right to receive all personal data pertaining to the data subject, which was disclosed to a controller by the data subject, in a structured, conventional and machine-readable format. Furthermore, the data subject has the right to transmit this data to another controller without being hindered by the controller to whom the personal data was made available to, provided that 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 processing is conducted with the help of automated processes, provided that processing is not required for the performance of a task that is in the public interest or takes place in exercising public authority, which was transferred to the controller. Further, pursuant to Article 20(1) of the GDPR, the data subject, in exercising their right to data portability, also has the right to demand that the personal data is directly transferred from one controller to another controller, insofar as this is technically feasible and provided that this does not affect the rights and freedoms of other persons. To exercise the right to data portability, the data subject can contact any employee of ATF Ammendorfer Plastisole GmbH.

g) Right to object
According to the European legislative bodies, every data subject has the right to object to the processing of personal data concerning the data subject at any time, on grounds relating to their particular situation based on Article 6(1)(e) or (f) of the GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions. In the event of an objection, ATF Ammendorfer Plastisole GmbH shall no longer process the personal data of the data subject unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override the interests, rights and freedoms of the data subject or for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims. If ATF Ammendorfer Plastisole GmbH processes personal data for the purpose of direct advertising, the data subject has the right to object to the processing of personal data for the purpose of such advertising. This also applies to profiling, provided that it is linked to such direct advertising. If the data subject objects to the processing by ATF Ammendorfer Plastisole GmbH for purposes of direct advertising, ATF Ammendorfer Plastisole GmbH will no longer process personal data for these purposes. Furthermore, the data subject reserves the right, for reasons resulting from their special situation, to object to the processing of personal data pertaining to the data subject, which takes place at ATF Ammendorfer Plastisole GmbH for scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes pursuant to Article 89 (1) of the GDPR, unless such processing is required for the fulfillment of a task, which is in the public interest. To exercise the right to object, the data subject can directly contact any employee of ATF Ammendorfer Plastisole GmbH. Irrespective of Directive 2002/58/EC, the data subject has the option, in connection with the use of information society services, to exercise their right right to object via automated procedures that use technical specifications.

h) Automated individual decision-making, including profiling
According to the European legislative bodies, every data subject whose personal data is processed has the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing — including profiling —, which takes effect in view of the data subject or significantly comprises the data subject in a similar manner, provided that the decision (1) is not required for the conclusion or fulfillment of a contract between the data subject and the data controller, or is permissible (2) based on the legal guidelines of the European Union or member states, to whose laws the data controller is subject and these legal guidelines contain appropriate measures for maintaining the rights and freedom, as well as the legitimate interest of the data subject, or (3) explicit consent has been granted by the data subject. If the decision (1) is required for the conclusion or fulfillment of a contract between the data subject and the data controller, or (2) the data subject grants explicit consent, ATF Ammendorfer Plastisole GmbH will take appropriate measures to protect the rights and freedoms as well as the legitimate interests of the data subject, which include the controller’s right to engage a person in the decision, the right to explain their point of view and the right to contest the decision. If a data subject wishes to exercise their rights relating to automated decisions, they can contact any staff member employed by the controller at any time.

i) Right to revoke data privacy consent
The European legislative bodies grant every data subject whose personal data is processed the right to revoke their consent from the controller to the processing of their personal data at any time. If a data subject wishes to exercise their right to revoke consent, they can contact any staff member employed by the controller at any time.

11. Data protection and applications
The controller collects and processes the personal data of applicants in order to process applications. Data may also be processed electronically. This particularly applies if an applicant submits the respective application documents to the controller electronically, for example by email or using the web form on the website. If the controller enters into an employment contract with an applicant, the transmitted data will be saved for employment purposes in compliance with statutory provisions. If the controller does not enter into an employment contract with the applicant, the application documents will automatically be erased two months after the rejection is communicated unless required for other legitimate interests of the controller. Legitimate interest in this context also includes, for example, the burden of proof for proceedings under the German General Act on Equal Treatment (AGG).

12. Data protection regulations on the use and application of Facebook
The data controller uses integrated components from Facebook on this website. Facebook is a social network. A social network is an Internet-based social meeting place, an online community that enables users to communicate with each other and interact in a virtual space. It can serve as a platform for exchanging opinions and experiences or to enable its users to post personal or company-related information. Facebook allows its users to create private profiles, upload photos and network via friend requests, amongst other things. Facebook is provided by Facebook, Inc. 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA. If a data subject lives outside the USA or Canada, the competent data controller is Facebook Ireland Ltd, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland. Each time the data subject visits one of the individual pages of this website operated by the data controller which features an integrated Facebook component (Facebook plug-in), the browser on the data subject’s device is automatically prompted by the respective Facebook component to download a representation of the corresponding Facebook component from Facebook.
A complete overview of all Facebook plug-ins can be found at https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/?locale=de_DE Facebook is informed which specific subpage of our website the data subject visits as part of this technical process. If the data subject accesses our website whilst logged into Facebook, Facebook will receive information on which specific subpage of our website the data subject visited each time the data subject visits our website and for the entire duration of their visit to our website. This information is collected by the Facebook component and assigned by Facebook to the data subject’s Facebook account. If the data subject clicks one of the Facebook buttons integrated on our website, for example the "Like" button, or if the data subject posts a comment, Facebook assigns this information to the data subject’s personal Facebook user account and stores this personal data. The Facebook component informs Facebook that the data subject has visited our website if the data subject is logged into Facebook when they visit our website; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Facebook component or not. If the data subject does not want this information to be disclosed to Facebook, they can prevent this transfer by logging out of their Facebook account prior to visiting our website.
Please read Facebook’s privacy policy to learn more about how Facebook collects, processes and uses personal data: https://de-de.facebook.com/about/privacy/. It also provides information on which settings can be applied on Facebook to protect personal data. Numerous applications can also be downloaded to prevent Facebook from receiving personal data. These applications can be used by the data subject to prevent Facebook from collecting data.

13. Data protection regulations for the use and application of Google Analytics (with anonymisation)
The data controller of this website uses integrated components from Google Analytics (with anonymisation). Google Analytics is a web analysis service. Web analysis services collect, store and evaluate data regarding user behaviour on websites. Amongst other things, web analysis services collect data on which website the data subject accessed our website from (so-called referrer), which subpages of the website were visited and how often and for how long a subpage was visited. Web analyses are primarily used to optimise websites and in order to carry out a cost-benefit analysis of internet advertising. Google Analytics is provided by Google Inc, 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA. Please note that on this website, Google Analytics code is supplemented by "_gat._anonymizeIp" for web analysis. With this addition, Google shortens and anonymises the IP address of the data subject’s internet network if our website is visited by a user in a member state of the European Union or from another contracting state of the Agreement on the European Economic Area. The purpose of the Google Analytics component is to analyse the flow of visitors to our website. Google uses this information on behalf of the data controller to evaluate visitor use of our website, to compile reports on website activity, and to provide other services regarding website activity and Internet usage. Google sets cookies on user devices. Please refer to the aforementioned definition of a cookie for more information on this.
Google Analytics uses cookies to analyse visitor use of our website. Each time the data subject visits one of the individual pages of this website operated by the data controller which features an integrated Google Analytics component, the browser on the data subject’s device is automatically prompted by the respective Google Analytics component to transfer data to Google for the purposes of online analysis. As part of this technical process, personal data such as the data subject’s IP address is disclosed to Google which Google uses, amongst other things, to trace the origin of visitors and the data subject’s clicks on the page to subsequently enable commission billing. Cookies are used to store personal information, such as access time, location, and the frequency of visits to our websites by the data subject. Whenever a data subject visits our website, this information, including IP address, is transmitted to Google servers in the United States of America.
The personal data is stored in the United States of America by Google. Google may disclose the personal data collected through the technical process to third parties in certain circumstances. The data subject can prevent our website from installing cookies at any time by configuring the respective settings in their browser to permanently object to cookies. This also prevents Google from setting cookies on the data subject’s device. Furthermore, previously placed cookies from Google Analytics can be deleted at any time via the data subject’s browser or other software. The data subject also reserves the right to object to the collection of data generated by Google Analytics and relating to the use of this website, as well as to object to the processing of this data by Google and to prevent such processing. In order to object to this processing, the data subject must download and install a browser add-on using the following link https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout This browser add-on informs Google Analytics via JavaScript that no data or information regarding visits to our website may be transmitted to Google Analytics. Google classifies the installation of the browser add-on as an objection. If the data subject's operating system is deleted, formatted or reinstalled at a later date, the data subject must reinstall the browser add-on in order to deactivate Google Analytics. If the browser add-on was uninstalled or disabled by the data subject or any other person who is attributable to their sphere of competence, the browser add-ons can be reinstalled or reactivated. Please visit https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/ and http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/de.html for more information on Google’s privacy policy. Learn more about Google Analytics using this link https://www.google.com/intl/de_de/analytics/.

14. Data protection regulations on the use and application of Google+
The data controller uses integrated components from Google+ on this website. Google+ is a social network. A social network is an Internet-based social meeting place, an online community that enables users to communicate with each other and interact in a virtual space. It can serve as a platform for exchanging opinions and experiences or to enable its users to post personal or company-related information. Google+ allows its users to create private profiles, upload photos and network via friend requests, amongst other things. Google+ is provided by Google Inc, 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA. Each time the data subject visits one of the individual pages of this website operated by the data controller which features an integrated Google+ button, the browser on the data subject’s device is automatically prompted by the respective Google+ button to download a representation of the corresponding Google+ button from Google.
As part of this technical process, Google+ is informed which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject. More detailed information on Google+ is available at https://developers.google.com/+/. If the data subject accesses our website whilst logged into Google+, Google+ will receive information on which specific subpage of our website the data subject visited each time the data subject visits our website and for the entire duration of their visit to our website. This information is collected by Google+ and assigned by Google+ to the data subject’s Google+ account. If the data subject clicks one of the Google+ buttons integrated on our website and submits a Google+1 recommendation, Google assigns this information to the data subject’s personal Google+ user account and stores this personal data.
Google will store the data subject’s Google+1 recommendation and make it publicly available in accordance with the terms and conditions agreed to by the data subject in this regard. A Google+1 recommendation made by the data subject on this website will subsequently be stored and processed together with other personal data, such as the name and photo of the data subject’s Google+1 account, for other Google services, i.e. the search engine results provided by the Google search engine, the data subject’s Google account or in other places, i.e. on websites or in connection with advertisements. Google is able to link the data subject’s visit to this website to other personal data stored by Google. Google also records this personal information for the purpose of improving and optimising services provided by Google. The Google+ button informs Google that the data subject has visited our website if the data subject is logged into Google+ when visiting our website, regardless of whether or not the data subject clicks the Google+ button. If the data subject does not wish their personal data to be transferred to Google, they can prevent this by logging out of their Google+ account prior to visiting our website. Further information and Google's applicable privacy policy can be found at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/. Further advice from Google on the Google+1 button can be found at https://developers.google.com/+/web/buttons-policy.

15. Data protection regulations on the use and application of LinkedIn
The data controller uses integrated components from LinkedIn on this website. LinkedIn is an Internet-based social network that enables its users to connect with existing business contacts and network with new business contacts. Over 400 million registered users use LinkedIn in over 200 countries. This makes LinkedIn the largest platform for business networking and one of the most visited websites worldwide.
LinkedIn is provided by Linkedln Corporation, 2029 Stierlin Court, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA LinkedIn Ireland, Privacy Policy Issues, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland, is responsible for all data protection matters outside the USA. Whenever a data subjects visits our website, which features a LinkedIn component (LinkedIn plug-in), this component causes the browser used by the person concerned to download a corresponding representation of the LinkedIn component. Learn more about LinkedIn plug-ins at: https://developer.linkedin.com/plugins This technical process informs LinkedIn which specific page of our website the data subject visits.
If the data subject accesses our website whilst logged into LinkedIn, LinkedIn will receive information on which specific subpages of our website the data subject visited each time the data subject visits our website for the entire duration of their visit to our website. This information is collected by the LinkedIn component and assigned by LinkedIn to the data subject’s LinkedIn account. If the data subject clicks on a LinkedIn button integrated on our website, LinkedIn assigns this information to the data subject’s personal LinkedIn user account and stores this personal data. LinkedIn will be informed by the LinkedIn component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged into LinkedIn when visiting our website, regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the LinkedIn component or not. If the data subject does not want this information to be sent to LinkedIn, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their LinkedIn account prior to visiting our website.
Data subjects can unsubscribe from emails, text message and targeted ads and manage their LinkedIn settings at https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls. LinkedIn also uses partners such as Quantcast, Google Analytics, BlueKai, DoubleClick, Nielsen, Comscore, Eloqua and Lotame to set cookies. Data subjects can object to the use these cookies at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy. The applicable privacy policies for LinkedIn can be accessed at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy . Please visit the following link to read LinkedIn’s cookie policy: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy.

16. Data protection regulations on the use and application of Twitter
The data controller uses integrated components from Twitter on this website. Twitter is a multilingual, publicly accessible microblogging service which allows its users to post and share tweets, i.e. short messages limited to 280 characters. Tweets are accessible to everyone, including non-registered Twitter users. The tweets are also displayed to the user’s followers. Followers are other Twitter users who follow tweets posted by a user. Twitter users can also reach a wider audience by using hashtags, links and retweets. Twitter is provided by the Twitter Inc. 1355 Market St, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, U.S.A.
Each time the data subject visits one of the individual pages of this website operated by the data controller which features an integrated Twitter component (Twitter button), the browser on the data subject’s device is automatically prompted by the respective Twitter component to download a representation of the corresponding Twitter component from Twitter. Learn more about the Twitter button at: https://about.twitter.com/de/resources/buttons. This technical process informs Twitter which specific subpages of our website the data subject visits. We use the Twitter component to enable our users to share content from our website and consequently increase our digital presence and visitor traffic.
If the data subject accesses our website whilst logged into Twitter, Twitter will receive information on which specific subpages of our website the data subject visited each time the data subject visits our website for the entire duration of their visit to our website. This information is collected by the Twitter component and assigned by Twitter to the data subject’s Twitter account. If the data subjects clicks on one of the Twitter buttons integrated on our website, the data and information transferred to Twitter is then assigned to the data subject’s personal Twitter account and stored by Twitter. The Twitter component informs Twitter that the data subject has visited our website if the data subject is logged into Twitter when visiting our website, regardless of whether or not the data subject clicks the Twitter button. If the data subject does not want this information sent to Twitter, they can prevent this transmission by logging out of their Twitter account prior to visiting our website. The applicable privacy policies for Twitter can be accessed at https://twitter.com/privacy?lang=de .

17. Data protection regulations on the use and application of Xing
The data controller uses integrated components from Xing on this website. Xing is an Internet-based social network that enables its users to connect with existing business contacts and network with new business contacts. Xing enables its users to create a personal profile. Companies can use Xing to create a company profile or publish vacancies. Xing is provided by XING AG, Dammtorstraße 29- 30, 20354 Hamburg, Germany. Each time the data subject visits one of the individual pages of this website operated by the data controller which features an integrated Xing component (Xing plug-in), the browser on the data subject’s device is automatically prompted by the respective Xing component to download a representation of the corresponding Xing component from Xing.
Learn more about Xing plug-ins at: https://dev.xing.com/plugins This technical process informs Xing which specific subpages of our website the data subject visits. If the data subject accesses our website whilst logged into Xing, Xing will receive information on which specific subpages of our website the data subject visited each time the data subject visits our website for the entire duration of their visit to our website. This information is collected by the Xing component and assigned by Xing to the data subject’s Xing account. If the data subject clicks on a Xing plug-in integrated on our website, Xing assigns this information to the data subject’s personal Xing user account and stores this personal data.
The Xing component informs Xing that the data subject has visited our website if the data subject is logged into Xing when visiting our website, regardless of whether or not the data subject clicks the Xing button. If the data subject does not want this information sent to Xing, they can prevent this transmission by logging out of their Xing account prior to visiting our website. Please read Xing’s privacy policy to learn more about how Xing collects, processes and uses personal data: https://www.xing.com/privacy. You can also learn more about data protection regulations for use of the XING share button by visiting https://www.xing.com/app/share?op=data_protection.

18. Data protection regulations on the use and application of YouTube
The data controller uses integrated components from YouTube on this website. YouTube is an online video portal that allows its users to post videos for free and enables other users to view, rate and comment on these videos, also without paying a fee. YouTube permits all types of videos to be posted. This enables users to upload complete films and TV episodes, music videos, trailers and videos made by themselves. YouTube is provided by YouTube, LLC 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno CA 94066, USA YouTube, LLC is a subsidiary of Google Inc, 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA. Each time the data subject visits one of the individual pages of this website operated by the data controller which features an integrated YouTube component (YouTube video), the browser on the data subject’s device is automatically prompted by the respective YouTube component to download a representation of the corresponding YouTube component from YouTube. Learn more about YouTube at:
https://www.youtube.com/yt/about/de/ As part of this technical process, YouTube is informed which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject. If the data subject accesses our website whilst logged into YouTube, YouTube will receive information on which specific subpages of our website featuring a YouTube video were visited by the data subject. This information is collected by YouTube and Google and assigned to the data subject’s YouTube account. The YouTube component informs YouTube and Google that the data subject has visited our website if the data subject is logged into YouTube when visiting our website, regardless of whether or not the data subject clicks on the YouTube video. If the data subject does not want this information sent to YouTube or Google, they can prevent this transmission by logging out of their YouTube account prior to visiting our website. Please read YouTube’s privacy policy to learn more about how YouTube and Google collect, process and use personal data: https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/.

19. Legal basis for processing
Article 6 (I) (a) of the GDPR provides the legal basis for processing operations by our company, for which we obtain consent for a specified processing purpose. If the processing of personal data is required for the fulfillment of a contract to which the data subject is a contracting party, as is the case, for example, for processing operations required for the delivery of services or return services, Article 6 (I) (b) of the GDPR serves as the legal basis for processing.
The same applies to processing operations required for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, for instance in cases of enquiries regarding our products or services. If our company is subject to a legal obligation requiring the processing of personal data, for instance for the fulfillment of tax obligations, said processing is based on Article 6 (I) (c) of the GDPR.
In rare cases, the processing of personal data may become necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person. For example, this may be the case if a visitor is injured on our premises and their name, age, insurance information, or other vital information needs to be disclosed to a doctor, hospital, or other third parties. The legal basis for processing in this case would be Article 6 (I) (d) of the GDPR. Article 6 (I) (f) of the GDPR could also provide the legal basis for certain processing operations. Processing operations which are not covered by any of the aforementioned legal bases are based on this legal basis if processing is required to protect a legitimate interest of our company or third party, provided that the interests, basic rights and fundamental freedom of the data subject are not deemed predominant. We reserve the right to carry out these types of processing operations in particular because they are specifically mentioned by the European legislative bodies. The legislative bodies assume legitimate interest if the data subject is a customer of the data controller (Recital 47, Sentence 2 of the GDPR).

20. Legitimate interest in processing undertaken by the controller or a third party
Based on the processing of personal data pursuant to Article 6 (I) (f) of the GDPR, our legitimate interest is the operation of our business to benefit all of our employees and shareholders.

21. Duration for which personal data is stored
The criterion for the storage period of personal data is the respective retention period stipulated by law. After the expiration of this retention period, data is routinely erased if it is no longer required for the fulfilment of the contract or contract conclusion.

22. Legal or contractual provisions regarding the provision of personal data; necessity for the conclusion of a contract; obligation of the data subject to provide personal data; possible consequences of the failure to provide data
We hereby point out that the provision of personal data is partially prescribed by law (e.g. tax law) or may emerge from contractual requirements (e.g. information on the contractual partner). In the context of concluding a contract, it may be necessary for a data subject to provide us with personal data, which we are then required to process. For example, the data subject is required to provide us with personal data if our company enters a contract with them. Failure to provide the personal data may make it impossible to conclude the contract with the data subject. Before the data subject provides personal data, the data subject must contact one of our staff members. Our staff member will inform the data subject on a case-by-case basis, whether the provision of the personal data is legally or contractually required and whether a requirement to provide personal data exists, as well as the consequences that may result from the failure to provide personal data.

23. Automated decision-making
As a responsible company, we do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling.