I. Name and address of the person responsible
The person responsible within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other national
data protection laws of the member states as well as other data protection regulations is:
Thorsten Niemeyer
Karolinenstraße 26
48488 Emsbüren
Germany
Tel.: +49 0157 – 89640263
E- Mail: me@thorstenniemeyer.com
II. General information on data processing
1. Scope and purpose of processing personal data
We only process our users personal data to the extent that this is necessary to provide a functioning website and our content and services. The processing of personal data of our users takes place regularly only with the consent of the user (e.g. through the use of a cookie banner). An exception applies in such cases in which it is not possible to obtain prior consent for actual reasons and the processing of the data is permitted by statutory provisions.
2. Legal basis for the processing of personal data
Insofar as we obtain the consent of the person concerned for the processing of personal data, Article 6 (1) (a) GDPR serves as the legal basis.
Article 6 (1) (b) GDPR serves as the legal basis for the processing of personal data required to fulfill a contract to which the data subject is a party. This also applies to processing operations that are necessary to carry out pre-contractual measures.
Insofar as processing of personal data is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation to which our company is subject,Article 6 (1) (c) GDPR serves as the legal basis.
In the event that vital interests of the data subject or another natural person require the processing of personal data, Article 6 Paragraph 1 lit. d GDPR serves as the legal basis.
If the processing is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of our company or a third party and if the interests, fundamental rights and fundamental freedoms of the person concerned do not outweigh the first interest, Article 6 Paragraph 1 lit. f GDPR serves as the legal basis for the processing.
3. Data deletion and storage duration
The personal data of the person concerned will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage no longer applies. Storage can also take place if this has been provided for by the European or national legislator in EU regulations, laws or other regulations to which the person responsible is subject. The data will also be blocked or deleted if a storage period prescribed by the standards mentioned expires, unless there is a need for further storage of the data for the conclusion or fulfillment of a contract.
4. Data transmission to third parties, processors and joint controllers
We only transmit personal data if the transmission is lawful under the applicable data protection laws. This can be the case, for example, if we are obliged by law to transmit data to (investigating) authorities. However, a transfer is also possible if we transfer personal data to processors or share them with joint controllers.
If it is possible or even required by law, every data transmission is recorded in writing and regulated by clearly defined rights and obligations. This means that we conclude contracts with our processors, for example, which are intended to help protect your personal data.
If data is transmitted, you will be informed accordingly.
III. Provision of the website and creation of log files
1. Description and scope of data processing
Each time our website is accessed, our system (and possibly also the system of our hosting provider) automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the accessing computer.
As a rule, the following data is collected:
(1) Information about the browser type and version used
(2) The user’s operating system The user’s
(3) Internet service provider The user’s
(4) IP address
(5) Date and time of access
(6) Websites from which the user’s system accesses our Internet page reaches
(7) websites that are called up by the user’s system via our website.
The data is also stored in the log files of our system. This data is not stored together with other personal data of the user.
2. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and log files is Article 6 (1) (f) of the GDPR.
3. Purpose of data processing
The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable delivery of the website to the user’s computer. For this purpose, the IP address of the user must remain stored for the duration of the session.
Storage in log files takes place to ensure the functionality of the website. In addition, we use the data to optimize the website and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. An evaluation of the data for marketing purposes does not take place in this context.
Our legitimate interest in data processing in accordance with Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR also lies in these purposes.
4. Duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer required to achieve the purpose for which they were collected. In the case of the collection of data for the provision of the website, this is the case when the respective session has ended.
If the data is stored in log files, this is the case after seven days at the latest. The reason for the storage are various security reasons (e.g. to investigate criminal offenses) – for this reason, further storage is possible. If the data is stored elsewhere, the IP addresses of the users will be deleted or alienated so that it is no longer possible to assign the calling client.
5. Objection and elimination
The collection of the data for the provision of the website and the storage of the data in log files is absolutely necessary for the operation of the website. Consequently, there is no possibility of objection on the part of the user.
IV. Use of cookies
a) Description and scope of data processing
Our website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in the internet browser or by the internet browser on the user’s computer system. If a user calls up a website, a cookie can be stored on the user’s operating system. A cookie contains a characteristic character string that enables the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is called up again.
We use cookies to make our website more user-friendly. Some elements of our website require that the accessing browser can be identified even after a page change (e.g. log-in information, website settings, etc.).
We also use cookies on our website, which enable an analysis of the surfing behavior of users.
In this way, data can be transmitted that says something about the frequency of page views or the use of website functions.
The user data collected in this way is pseudonymized by technical precautions. It is therefore no longer possible to assign the data to the calling user. The data is not stored together with other personal data of the user.
When accessing our website, users are informed by an information banner (cookie banner) about the use of cookies for analysis purposes and are referred to this data protection declaration. The use of cookies for analysis purposes (or range measurement) requires your consent. Consent is only given by clicking on the corresponding button on the info banner. Processing for analysis purposes will not take place without your consent. In this context, there may also be an indication of how the storage of cookies can be prevented in the browser settings.
b) Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of personal data using technically necessary cookies is Art. 6(1)(f) of the GDPR.
The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies for analysis purposes and range measurement is Article 6(1)(a) GDPR if the user has given their consent.
c) Purpose of data processing
The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to simplify the use of websites for users. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these it is necessary that the browser is recognized
even after a page change.
The user data collected by technically necessary cookies are not used to create user profiles.
Analysis cookies are used to improve the quality of our website and its content. Through the analysis cookies we learn how the website is used and can thus continuously optimize our offer.
Our legitimate interest in the processing of personal data in accordance with Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR and for analysis purposes in accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) GDPR also lies in these purposes.
e) Duration of storage, possibility of objection and removal
Cookies are stored on the user’s computer and transmitted to our site. Therefore, as a user, you also have full control over the use of cookies. By changing the settings in your Internet browser, you can deactivate or restrict
the transmission of cookies. Cookies that have already been saved can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are deactivated for our website, it may no longer be possible to use all the functions
of the website to their full extent.
V. Contact
Whenever contact is made with us (e.g. via contact form, e-mail, telephone or via social media), the information provided by the user is used to process the specific contact request and its processing in accordance with Art.
6(1)(b) (in the context of contractual/pre-contractual relationships), Art. 6 Paragraph 1 lit. f. (other inquiries) GDPR processed. Furthermore, we would like to point out that the information can be stored on a computer/software
system (e.g. in a "CRM system"). The reason for storage in a computer/software system is the objective of optimizing and accelerating our processes (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
We delete the data as soon as they are no longer required. Check the necessity every two years (the necessity of storage can also be given by legal regulations).
VI. Contact form and e-mail contact
1. Description and scope of data processing
There is a contact form on our website which can be used for electronic contact. If a user takes advantage of this
option, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and saved. This data is:
(1) Name
(3) E-mail
(4) Subject
(5) Message/Text
At the time the message is sent, the following data can also be stored:
(1) The IP address of the user
(2) Date and time of registration
Your consent is obtained for the processing of the data as part of the sending process and referred to this privacy policy.
Alternatively, you can contact us via the email address provided. In this case, the user’s personal data transmitted with the e-mail will be stored.
In this context, the data will not be passed on to third parties. The data will only be used to process the conversation.
2. Legal basis for data processing
If the user has given his or her consent, the legal basis for data processing is Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.
The legal basis for the processing of the data transmitted in the course of sending an e-mail is Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. If the e-mail contact is aimed at concluding a contract, the additional legal basis for processing is Article 6 (1) (b) GDPR.
3. Purpose of data processing
The processing of personal data from the input mask serves us solely to process the contact. If contact is made by e-mail, this is also the necessary legitimate interest in the processing of the data.
The other personal data processed during the sending process serve to prevent misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.
4. Duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer required to achieve the purpose for which they were collected. For the personal data from the input mask of the contact form and those sent by e-mail, this is the case
when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation is over when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the facts in question have been finally clarified.
The additional personal data collected during the sending process will be deleted after a period of seven days at the latest.
5. objection and elimination
The user has the possibility to revoke his consent to the processing of personal data at any time. If the user contacts us by email, he can object to the storage of his personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued.
The revocation of consent must be sent to us in writing (our contact details can be found above – name and address of the person responsible ).
All personal data stored in the course of contacting us will be deleted in this case.
6. Online conference tools, video meeting tools
In order to be able to guarantee a smooth exchange of communication, we use various online conference tools
and video conference tools. This means that your personal data will be processed by other persons responsible
when you use the service and therefore the processing of your personal data is not within our sphere of influence.
The use of the video conference and online conference tools is voluntary and based on your consent in
accordance with Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR.
Further data protection information can be found on the websites of the individual providers listed below.
● Microsoft Teams: Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way – Redmond, WA 98052-6399 USA;
Information on data protection: https://www.microsoft.com/de-de/microsoft-365/microsoft-teams/security and
https://docs.microsoft.com/de-de/microsoftteams/security-compliance-overview
● Zoom: Zoom Video Communications, Inc., 55 Almaden Blvd Suite 600 – San Jose, CA 95113 – USA;
Information on data protection: https://explore.zoom.us/de/privacy/
● Google Meet: Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street Dublin 4, Ireland, information on data
protection: https://policies.google.com/privacy
7. Web analysis by Google Analytics / Google Tag Manager
For the purpose of demand-oriented design and ongoing optimization of our pages, we use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc (https://www.google.de/intl/de/about/) (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; hereinafter “Google”). Google provides guarantees to comply with European data protection regulations (https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/9019185?hl=de&ref_topic=2919631).
In this context, pseudonymized usage profiles are created on our behalf and cookies (see below) are used. The information generated by a cookie about your use of this website such as
Browser type/version
Operating system used
Referrer URL
Host name of the accessing computer
Time of the server request
are transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. The information is used to evaluate the use of the website, to compile reports on website activity and to provide other services related to the use of the website and the Internet for the purposes of market research and demand-oriented design of these Internet pages. This information may also be transferred to third parties if this is required by law or if third parties process this data on our behalf. Under no circumstances will your IP address be merged with other Google data. The IP addresses are anonymized so that an assignment is not possible (IP masking).
In principle, the use of Google Analytics requires your consent pursuant to Art. 6 (1) lit. a DS-GVO. You will be informed of this when you access our site (cookie banner).
You may also refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website.
You can also prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (including your IP address) and the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing a browser add-on (https:// tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en).
As an alternative to the browser add-on, especially for browsers on mobile devices, you can also prevent the collection by Google Analytics by clicking on this link. An opt-out cookie will be set, which prevents the future collection of your data when visiting this website. The opt-out cookie is only valid in this browser and only for our website and is stored on your device. If you delete the cookies in this browser, you must set the opt-out cookie again.
Further information on data protection in connection with Google Analytics can be found, for example, in the Google Analytics help (https://support.google.com/analytics?source=404#topic=3544906),in the setting for the display of advertising by Google https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated as well as in the privacy policy of Google https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.
In any case, the personal data will be deleted or anonymized after 14 months.
Furthermore, we use the Google Tag Manager:
Google Tag Manager is a solution with which we can manage so-called website tags via an interface and thus integrate other services into our online offering (please refer to further details in this privacy policy). With the Tag Manager itself (which implements the tags), therefore, no profiles of users are created or cookies are stored, for example. Google only learns the IP address of the user, which is necessary to run the Google Tag Manager;
Service provider: Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, parent company: Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA;
Legal basis: consent (Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. a) DSGVO);
Website: https://marketingplatform.google.com;
Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy; Order processing agreement: https://business.safety.google/adsprocessorterms;
Standard contractual clauses (ensuring level of data protection in case of processing in third countries): https://business.safety.google/adsprocessorterms;
Further information: https://privacy.google.com/businesses/adsservices (types of processing and data processed).
8. Rights of the data subject
If personal data is processed by you, you are a data subject within the meaning of the GDPR and you have the
following rights vis-à-vis the person responsible: Right to
8.11. information
You can request confirmation from the person responsible as to whether personal data relating to you is from us
are processed.
If such processing is available, you can request information from the person responsible for the following
information:
(1) the purposes for which the personal data are processed;
(2) the categories of personal data being processed;
(3) the recipients or categories of recipients to whom your personal data has been or will be disclosed;
(4) the planned duration of the storage of the personal data concerning you or, if specific information on this
is not possible, criteria for determining the storage duration;
(5) the existence of a right to rectification or erasure of personal data concerning you, a right to restriction of
processing by the person responsible or a right to object to this processing;
(6) the existence of a right of appeal to a supervisory authority;
(7) all available information about the origin of the data if the personal data are not collected from the data
subject;
(8) the existence of automated decision-making including profiling in accordance with Art. 22 Para. 1 and 4
GDPR and – at least in these cases – meaningful information about the logic involved as well as the
scope and intended effects of such processing for the data subject.
You have the right to request information as to whether your personal data is being transmitted to a third country
or to an international organization. In this context, you can request to be informed about the appropriate
guarantees pursuant to Art. 46 GDPR in connection with the transmission.
8.2. Right to rectification
You have the right to rectification and/or completion from the person responsible if the processed personal data
concerning you is incorrect or incomplete. The person responsible must make the correction immediately.
8.3. Right to restriction of processing
Under the following conditions, you can request the restriction of the processing of your personal data:
(1) if you contest the accuracy of the personal data concerning you for a period of time that enables the
person responsible to verify the accuracy of the personal data check over;
(2) the processing is unlawful and you refuse to delete the personal data and instead request that the use of
the personal data be restricted;
(3) the person responsible no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of processing, but you need
them to assert, exercise or defend legal claims, or
(4) if you object to the processing in accordance with Art. 21 Para. 1 GDPR filed and it is not yet certain
whether the legitimate reasons of the person responsible outweigh your reasons.
If the processing of personal data concerning you has been restricted, this data – apart from its storage – may only
be used with your consent or to assert, exercise or defend legal claims or to protect the rights of another natural
or legal person or for reasons of important public interest of the Union or a Member State are processed.
If the restriction of processing has been restricted according to the above conditions, you will be informed by the
person responsible before the restriction is lifted.
8.4. Right to erasure
a) Erasure
You can request the person responsible to delete the personal data concerning you immediately, and the person
responsible is obliged to delete this data immediately if one of the following reasons applies:
(1) The personal data concerning you are for the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise
processed are no longer necessary.
(2) You revoke your consent on which the processing was based in accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) or
Article 9 (2) (a) GDPR and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
(3) You object to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate
reasons for the processing, or you object to the processing pursuant to Article 21(2) GDPR processing
on.
(4) The personal data concerning you was processed unlawfully.
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(5) The deletion of personal data concerning you is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation under Union law or
the law of the Member States to which the person responsible is subject.
(6) The personal data concerning you was collected in relation to information society services offered
pursuant to Article 8(1) GDPR.
b) Information to third parties
If the person responsible has made the personal data relating to you public and is obliged to delete it in
accordance with Article 17 (1) GDPR, he shall take appropriate measures, including technical ones, taking into
account the available technology and the implementation costs. to inform those responsible for data processing
who process the personal data that you, as the data subject, have requested them to delete all links to this
personal data or copies or replications of this personal data.
c) Exceptions
The right to erasure does not exist if the processing is necessary
(1) to exercise the right to freedom of expression and information;
(2) to fulfill a legal obligation that requires processing under Union or Member State law to which the
controller is subject, or to perform a task that is in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority
vested in the controller became;
(3) for reasons of public interest in the field of public health pursuant to Article 9 (2) lit. h and i and Article 9
(3) GDPR;
(4) for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical
purposes pursuant to Article 89 (1) GDPR, insofar as the law referred to under Section a) is likely to
make it impossible or seriously impair the achievement of the objectives of this processing , or
(5) to establish, exercise or defend legal claims.
8.5. Right to information
If you have asserted the right to correction, deletion or restriction of processing against the person responsible, he
is obliged to inform all recipients to whom the personal data concerning you have been disclosed of this correction
or deletion of the data or restriction of processing, it unless this proves impossible or involves a disproportionate
effort.
You have the right to be informed about these recipients by the person responsible.
8.6. Right to data portability
You have the right to receive the personal data that you have provided to the person responsible in a structured,
common and machine-readable format. You also have the right to transmit this data to another person
responsible without hindrance from the person responsible to whom the personal data was provided, provided
that
(1) the processing is based on consent pursuant to Article 6 (1) (a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR or on a
contract pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) GDPR and
(2) the processing is carried out using automated procedures.
In exercising this right, you also have the right to have the personal data concerning you transmitted directly from
one person responsible to another person responsible, insofar as this is technically feasible. The freedoms and
rights of other people must not be impaired by this.
The right to data portability does not apply to processing of personal data that is required to perform a task that is
in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority that has been assigned to the controller.
8.7. Objection
You have the right, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to object at any time to the processing of
your personal data, which is based on Article 6 (1) (e) or (f) GDPR; this also applies to profiling based on these
provisions.
The person responsible no longer processes the personal data relating to you unless he can demonstrate
compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which outweigh your interests, rights and freedoms, or the
processing serves to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.
If the personal data concerning you is processed in order to operate direct advertising, you have the right to object
at any time to the processing of your personal data for the purpose of such advertising; this also applies to
profiling insofar as it is associated with such direct advertising.
If you object to the processing for direct marketing purposes, the personal data relating to you will no longer be
processed for these purposes.
In connection with the use of information society services, you have the option – notwithstanding Directive
2002/58/EC – to exercise your right to object by means of automated procedures that use technical specifications.
8.8. Right to revoke the declaration of consent under data protection
law You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The
revocation of the consent does not affect the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent up
to the point of revocation.
8.9. Automated decision-making in individual cases, including profiling
You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing – including profiling –
which has legal effect on you or significantly affects you in a similar way. This does not apply if the decision
(1) is necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between you and the person responsible,
(2) is permissible on the basis of legal provisions of the Union or the Member States to which the person
responsible is subject and these legal provisions take appropriate measures included to protect your
rights and freedoms and your legitimate interests or
(3) is done with your express consent.
However, these decisions must not be based on special categories of personal data pursuant to Article 9 (1)
GDPR unless Article 9 (2) lit. a or g GDPR applies and appropriate measures are taken to protect the rights and
freedoms and your legitimate interests have been met.
With regard to the cases referred to in (1) and (3), the person responsible shall take appropriate measures to
safeguard your rights and freedoms and your legitimate interests, including at least the right to obtain human
intervention on the part of the person responsible, to express his or her point of view and to challenge the
decision.
8.10. Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a
supervisory authority, in particular in the member state of your habitual residence, your place of work or the place
of the alleged infringement, if you believe that the processing of the personal data concerning you violates the
GDPR.
The supervisory authority to which the complaint was lodged will inform the complainant about the status and the
results of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy under Article 78 GDPR.