Privacy Policy

Unless otherwise stated below, the provision of your personal data is neither legally nor contractually required, nor is it necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obligated to provide the data. Failure to provide it will have no consequences. This only applies unless otherwise stated during the subsequent processing operations.
"Personal data" means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.


Server log files
You can visit our websites without providing any personal information.
Each time you access our website, usage data is transmitted to us or our web host/IT service provider through your Internet browser and stored in protocol data (so-called server log files). This stored data includes z.B. the name of the page accessed, the date and time of access, the IP address, the amount of data transferred and the requesting provider.
The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in ensuring the smooth operation of our website and improving our offering.

Your data will be u.a. transferred to Canada. An adequacy decision from the EU Commission has been issued for data transfers to Canada.

contact

Person responsible
Please contact us if you wish. The person responsible for data processing is: Marvin Moik, Hildegard-von-Bingen Str. 9, 65462 Ginsheim Germany, 030 41737421, support@essentialbag.de

Customer's proactive contact via email
If you initiate business contact with us via email, we will only collect your personal data (name, email address, message text) to the extent you provide it. This data processing serves to process and respond to your contact request.
If the contact serves to carry out pre-contractual measures (e.g. advice in the event of purchase interest, preparation of an offer) or concerns a contract already concluded between you and us, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.
If contact is made for other reasons, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in processing and answering your request. In this case, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, for reasons arising from your particular situation.
We will only use your email address to process your request. Your data will then be deleted in compliance with statutory retention periods unless you have consented to further processing and use.


Collection and processing when using the contact form
When you use the contact form, we collect your personal data (name, email address, message text) only to the extent you provide it. Data processing serves the purpose of establishing contact.

If the contact is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures (e.g.If the contact form is used for the purpose of providing information (e.g. advice in the event of purchase interest, preparation of an offer) or concerns a contract already concluded between you and us, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.
If contact is made for other reasons, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in processing and answering your request. In this case, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, for reasons arising from your particular situation.
We will only use your email address to process your request. Your data will then be deleted in compliance with statutory retention periods unless you have consented to further processing and use.

Collection and processing of applications by email
If interested, visitors can apply for vacancies advertised on our website by email. We will only collect your personal data to the extent you provide it. This includes your contact details (z.B. Name, email address, telephone number), information about your professional qualifications and training, information about further professional training and performance-specific evidence.
The data processing serves the purpose of establishing contact and deciding on the establishment of an employment relationship with you. Providing the data is necessary to carry out the application process. Your personal data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. i.V.mSection 26 (1) BDSG for the implementation of pre-contractual measures (going through the application process as a preparatory step for an employment contract).
If you have given us your consent to process personal data for inclusion in our applicant pool, z.BBy checking a checkbox, the processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation.
If, as part of the application process, applicants are asked to provide special categories of personal data within the meaning of Art. 9 (1) GDPR, such as z.B. Information on the degree of severe disability, this is done on the basis of Art. 9 (2) (b) GDPR, so that we can exercise the rights arising from labor law and social security and social protection law and fulfill our obligations in this regard.
We will store your personal data for as long as necessary to decide on your application. Your data will then be deleted after six months at the latest, unless you have consented to further processing and use. If an employment relationship is established following the application process, the data provided will be processed on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. i.V. m. Section 26 Para. 1 BDSG for the purposes of carrying out the employment relationship and then transferred to the personnel file.

Collection and processing when using the application form
When you use the application form, we only collect your personal data to the extent you provide it. This includes your contact details (z.B.Name, email address, telephone number), information about your professional qualifications and training, information about further professional training and performance-specific evidence.

The data processing serves the purpose of establishing contact and deciding on the establishment of an employment relationship with you. Providing the data is necessary to carry out the application process. Your personal data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. i.V.mSection 26 (1) BDSG for the implementation of pre-contractual measures (going through the application process as a preparatory step for an employment contract).
If you have given us your consent to process personal data for inclusion in our applicant pool, z.BBy checking a checkbox, the processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation.

If, as part of the application process, applicants are asked to provide special categories of personal data within the meaning of Art. 9 (1) GDPR, such as z.B. Information on the degree of severe disability, this is done on the basis of Art. 9 (2) (b) GDPR, so that we can exercise the rights arising from labor law and social security and social protection law and fulfill our obligations in this regard.

We will store your personal data for as long as necessary to decide on your application. Your data will then be deleted after six months at the latest, unless you have consented to further processing and use. If an employment relationship is established following the application process, the data provided will be processed on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. i.V. m. Section 26 Para. 1 BDSG for the purposes of carrying out the employment relationship and then transferred to the personnel file.

Collection and processing when sending images via upload
We provide an upload function for image files on our website. This allows you to send images to us via encrypted data transmission. When you submit your images, we may collect your personal data (image of an identifiable person) only to the extent provided by you. The data is processed for the purpose of creating personalized products. The submitted image serves as a template for the product and is used for this purpose (e.g., T-shirt printing). Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR and is necessary for the fulfillment of a contract with you.
EYour data will not be passed on if necessary, to service providers whom we use for order processing. Any transfer to other third parties will not.
DWe will only use the image you send us for the purpose of providing our services. Your data will then be deleted in compliance with statutory retention periods unless you have consented to further processing and use.

Collection and processing when sending images by email
You have the option of sending us images by email in connection with ordering a personalized product.
When you send us your pictures, we may collectYour personal data (image of an identifiable person) will only be processed to the extent you have provided it. Data processing serves the purpose of creating personalized products. The image you send serves as a template for the product and is used for this purpose (e.g., T-shirt printing). Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR and is necessary for the fulfillment of a contract with you.
Your data will not be passed on.
We will only use the image you send us for the purpose of providing our services. Your data will then be deleted in compliance with statutory retention periods unless you have consented to further processing and use.

WhatsApp Business
If you contact us via WhatsApp, we use the WhatsApp Business version of WhatsApp Ireland Limited (4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland; "WhatsApp"). If you are located outside the European Economic Area, this service is provided by WhatsApp Inc. (1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA).
The data processing serves to process and respond to your contact request. For this purpose, we collect and process your mobile phone number stored with WhatsApp, your name if provided, and other data to the extent you provide it. We use a mobile device for the service, whose address book only stores data from users who have contacted us via WhatsApp. Personal data will therefore not be transferred to WhatsApp without your prior consent.
Your data will be transferred by WhatsApp to Meta Platforms Inc. servers in the USA. For the USA, the EU Commission has adopted an adequacy decision, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Meta Platforms Inc. has certified itself according to the TADPF and is therefore committed to complying with European data protection principles. If the contact serves to carry out pre-contractual measures (e.g. advice in the event of purchase interest, preparation of an offer) or concerns a contract already concluded between you and us, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.

If contact is made for other reasons, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in providing quick and easy contact and in answering your inquiry. In this case, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, for reasons arising from your particular situation.
We use your personal data only to process your request. Your data will then be deleted in compliance with statutory retention periods unless you have consented to further processing and use.
Further information on terms of use and data protection when using WhatsApp can be found at https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/#terms-of-service and https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/#privacy-policy.


Use of WeTransfer
We use the WeTransfer service from WeTransfer B.V(Willem Fenengastraat 19, 1096 BL Amsterdam, Netherlands; “WeTransfer”) to send files up to 2 GB in size at your request.
The purpose of this service is to transfer large files in high quality. For this purpose, we share your email address and the file to be transferred with WeTransfer.WeTransfer generates a download link, which is sent to you and us via email. The data is encrypted during transmission and storage by WeTransfer and can only be accessed via the download link.
Your personal data may be transferred to WeTransfer servers in the USA and stored there (sometimes unencrypted). For the US, the EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). WeTransfer is not certified under the TADPF. The data transmission takes place u.a. based on standard contractual clauses as appropriate safeguards for the protection of personal data, available at: https://commission.europa.eu/law/law-topic/data-protection/international-dimension-data-protection/standard-contractual-clauses-scc_de.
The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR with your consent, provided that you have expressly agreed to the use of WeTransfer.
You can revoke your consent at any time by notifying us, without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
For more information on data protection when using WeTransfer, please visit: https://wetransfer.com/legal/privacy.


Customer account      Orders

Customer account
When you open a customer account, we collect your personal data to the extent specified therein. The data processing serves the purpose of improving your shopping experience and simplifying order processing. Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR with your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time by notifying us, without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation. Your customer account will then be deleted.


Collection, processing and transfer of personal data when placing orders
When you place an order, we collect and process your personal data only to the extent necessary to fulfill and process your order and to process your inquiries. Providing this data is required to conclude a contract. Failure to provide this data will result in no contract being concluded. Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR and is necessary to fulfill a contract with you.
Your data will be shared, for example, with your chosen shipping companies and dropshipping providers, payment service providers, order processing service providers, and IT service providers. In all cases, we strictly adhere to legal requirements. The scope of data transfer is limited to a minimum.
Your data will be u.a. transferred to Canada. An adequacy decision from the EU Commission has been issued for data transfers to Canada.

Reviews Advertising


Data collection when writing a comment or review
When you comment on or rate an article or post, we collect your personal data (name, email address, comment text) only to the extent you provide it. This processing serves the purpose of enabling commenting/rating and displaying comments/ratings.


By submitting the comment/review, you consent to the processing of the submitted data. This processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR with your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time by notifying us, without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation. Your personal data will then be deleted.

When your comment/review is published, only the name you provided published.

Website logo for Google Customer Reviews
The website logo for Google Customer Reviews of Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; “Google”) is integrated into our website.
The purpose of the integration is to display the number and results of the reviews we have received via Google so far and to promote participation in this program.
To display the logo on our website and to show you personalized ads on Google, Google uses cookies. u.a. Your IP address will be processed and transmitted to Google.
Your data may be transferred to the USA. For the USA, the EU Commission has adopted an adequacy decision, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google
has certified itself according to the TADPF and is therefore committed to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) (s) 1 TTDSG i.V.mArt. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. Your personal data will be processed with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
For more information about terms of use and privacy when using Google Customer Reviews, please visit https://www.google.com/shopping/customerreviews/static/tos/de/1_01_tos.html and under https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de


Review reminder
After you place your order, we would like to ask you to rate your purchase with us.
For this purpose, we use your personal data (name, email address, order information) independently of the contract processing to send you a review reminder by email after you have placed an order, provided you have expressly consented to this.
Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR with your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time by using the corresponding link in the email or by notifying us, without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.

Use of the email address for sending newsletters
We use your email address, regardless of contract processing, exclusively for our own advertising purposes to send newsletters, provided you have expressly consented to this. Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR with your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation. You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time by using the corresponding link in the newsletter or by notifying us. Your email address will then be removed from the mailing list.


Use of the email address for sending direct mail
We use your email address, which we received as part of the sale of a product or service, to electronically send advertising for our own products or services similar to those you have already purchased from us, unless you have objected to this use. Providing your email address is necessary for the conclusion of the contract. Failure to provide it will result in no contract being concluded. Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, based on our overriding legitimate interest in direct advertising. You can object to this use of your email address at any time by notifying us. The contact details for exercising your right to object can be found in the imprint. You can also use the link provided in the promotional email. There will be no additional costs for this other than the transmission costs according to the basic rates.


Using Klaviyo
We use the service of Klaviyo Inc. (125 Totalr St Floor 7, Boston, MA 02111, USA; “Klaviyo”) within the scope of order processing.
We will forward the information you provide during newsletter registration (email address, first and last name, if applicable) to Klaviyo. Data processing serves the purpose of sending the newsletter and its statistical analysis.
In order to evaluate newsletter campaigns, the newsletters sent contain a 1x1 pixel graphic (tracking pixel) or a tracking link. This allows us to determine whether you have opened the newsletter and whether you have clicked on any integrated links. In this context, we collect your personal data such as IP address, browser type and device, as well as the time. From this data, user profiles can be created under a pseudonym. The collected data will not be used to identify you personally. The collected data is only used to statistical analysis to improve newsletter campaigns.
Your data is generally transferred to and stored on Klaviyo servers in the USA. For the USA, the EU Commission has adopted an adequacy decision, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Klaviyo has certified itself according to the TADPF and is therefore committed to complying with European data protection principles.
Your personal data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR based on our overriding legitimate interest in a targeted, effective and user-friendly newsletter system. You have the right to object to the processing of personal data concerning you at any time for reasons related to your particular situation.

For more information about Klaviyo’s privacy policy, please visit https://www.klaviyo.com/legal/privacy-notice and under https://www.klaviyo.com/legal/data-processing-agreement.

Use of the mobile phone number for sending SMS advertising
Regardless of the contract, we will use your mobile phone number exclusively for our own advertising purposes to send SMS advertising, provided you have expressly consented to this.
Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR with your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time by notifying us, without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation. Your mobile phone number will then be removed from the mailing list.


Your mobile phone number will be passed on to a service provider for sending SMS messages as part of order processing.

Shipping service provider Inventory management

Passing on the email address to shipping companies to inform them about the shipping status
We will share your email address with the shipping company as part of the contract processing, provided you have expressly consented to this during the ordering process. This sharing serves the purpose of informing you about the shipping status by email. Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR with your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time by notifying us or the shipping company, without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.


Use of an external inventory management system
We use a merchandise management system to process your order. For this purpose, your personal data collected during the order process will be transferred to

JTL-Software-GmbH, Rheinstr. 7, 41836 Hückelhoven
FFN Connect GmbH Oberauer Straße 28 01689 Niederau
transmitted.

Payment service providers Credit report

Using PayPal
We use the payment service PayPal from PayPal (Europe) S.à. on our website.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A(22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; "PayPal"). Data processing serves the purpose of offering you payment via the payment service. By selecting and using payment via PayPal, the data required for payment processing will be transmitted to PayPal in order to fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.

All PayPal transactions are subject to the PayPal Privacy Policy, which can be found at https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full


Using PayPal Express
We use the payment service PayPal Express from PayPal (Europe) S.à. on our website.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A(22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; "PayPal"). The data processing serves the purpose of being able to offer you payment via the PayPal Express payment service. To integrate this payment service, PayPal must collect data (z.B. IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, location of your device). Cookies may also be used for this purpose. The cookies enable the recognition of your browser.
The processing of your personal data is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR based on our overriding legitimate interest on a customer-oriented offering of various payment methods. You have the right to object to the processing of personal data concerning you at any time for reasons related to your particular situation.
By selecting and using PayPal Express, the data required for payment processing will be transmitted to PayPal in order to fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. Further information on data processing when using the PayPal Express payment service can be found in the associated privacy policy at www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full?locale.x=de_DE#Updated_PS.


Using Amazon Payments
We use the payment service Amazon Payments from Amazon Payments Europe on our website s.c.a. (38 avenue John F. Kennedy, L-1855 Luxembourg; “Amazon Payments”).
The data processing serves the purpose of being able to offer you payment via the Amazon Payments payment service.
To integrate this payment service, Amazon Payments must collect data (z.B. IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, location of your device). Cookies may also be used for this purpose. The cookies enable the recognition of your browser.
Your personal data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR from our overriding legitimate interest in offering a customer-oriented range of different payment methods. You have the right to object to the processing of personal data concerning you at any time for reasons related to your particular situation.
By selecting and using "Amazon Payments," the data required for payment processing will be transmitted to Amazon Payments in order to fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.
Further information on data processing when using the Amazon Payments payment service can be found in the associated privacy policy at: https://pay.amazon.com/de/help/201212490


Using Klarna payment options
We use the payment service of Klarna Bank AB (publ) (Sveavägen 46, 111 34 Stockholm, Sweden; "Klarna") on our website. By selecting and using payment via Klarna, the data required for payment processing will be transmitted to Klarna in order to fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.

Cookies may be stored that enable your browser to be recognized. The resulting data processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, based on our overriding legitimate interest in offering a customer-oriented range of payment methods. You have the right to object to the processing of personal data concerning you at any time for reasons related to your particular situation.
“Pay Later” (invoice), “Pay Now” (payment by direct debit), “Financing” (installment purchase)
At Single PackFor payment methods such as “Pay Later” (invoice), “Pay Now” (payment by direct debit), “Financing” (installment purchase), Klarna reserves the right, if necessary, to obtain a credit report based on mathematical-statistical procedures using credit agencies.
For this purpose, Klarna the personal data required for a credit check, such as first and last name, address, gender, email address, IP address, and data related to the order, for the purpose of identity and credit checks to a credit agency and uses the information received on the statistical probability of a payment default to make a balanced decision about the establishment, implementation, or termination of the contractual relationship. The credit report may contain probability values ​​(score values) calculated on the basis of scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical procedures, the calculation of which includes, among other things, address data. Your legitimate interests will be taken into account in accordance with the statutory provisions. The data processing serves the purpose of the credit check for the initiation of a contract. The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in protection against payment default, if Klarna makes advance payments. You have the right to object to this processing of personal data concerning you based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR at any time by notifying Klarna, for reasons arising from your particular situation. Providing the data is necessary for concluding the contract using your preferred payment method. Failure to provide this data will result in the contract not being concluded using your chosen payment method.
For further information, in particular to which credit agencies Klarna passes on your personal data, please see for Germany at https://cdn.klarna.com/1.0/shared/content/legal/terms/0/de_de/credit_rating_agencies and for Austria under https://cdn.klarna.com/1.0/shared/content/legal/terms/0/de_at/credit_rating_agencies
General information about Klarna for Germany can be found at: https://www.klarna.com/de/ and for Austria under https://www.klarna.com/at/Your personal information will be processed by Klarna in accordance with applicable data protection regulations and as set out in Klarna’s privacy policy for Germany at https://cdn.klarna.com/1.0/shared/content/legal/terms/0/de_de/privacy and for Austria under https://cdn.klarna.com/1.0/shared/content/legal/terms/0/de_at/privacy treated.
Using SOFORT
We use the payment service provider SOFORT GmbH (Theresienhöhe 12, 80339 Munich, Germany; "SOFORT") for payment processing on our website. Sofort GmbH is a company of the Klarna Group (Klarna Bank AB (publ), Sveavägen 46, 11134 Stockholm, Sweden). The data processing serves the purpose of being able to offer you various payment methods by processing payments via the payment service provider SOFORT. If you have chosen this payment option, the data required for payment processing will be transmitted to SOFORT. This data processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. Further information on data processing when using the payment service provider SOFORT can be found at https://www.sofort.com/1.0/shared/content/legal/terms/de-DE/SOFORT/ and https://www.klarna.com/sofort/.
Use of the payment service provider Stripe
We use the payment service Stripe from Stripe Payments Europe Ltd., 1 Grand Canal Street Lower, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin, Ireland, on our website. Data processing serves the purpose of offering you payment via the payment service. By selecting and using Stripe, the data required for payment processing will be transmitted to Stripe in order to fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.
Stripe reserves the right, if necessary, to obtain a credit report based on mathematical-statistical procedures using credit agencies. For this purpose, Stripe transmits the personal data required for a credit check to a credit agency and uses the information received on the statistical probability of a payment default to make a balanced decision about the establishment, implementation, or termination of the contractual relationship. The credit report may contain probability values ​​(score values) calculated on the basis of scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical procedures and which, among other things, include address data in their calculation. Your legitimate interests will be taken into account in accordance with the statutory provisions. The data processing serves the purpose of the credit check for the initiation of a contract. The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in protecting against payment default when Stripe makes advance payments.
You have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR by notifying Stripe, for reasons related to your particular situation. Providing the data is necessary for concluding the contract using your preferred payment method. Failure to provide this data will result in the contract not being concluded using your chosen payment method.
All Stripe transactions are subject to the Stripe Privacy Policy, which can be found at https://stripe.com/de/privacy

Cookies

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored in the internet browser or by the internet browser on a user's computer system. When a user visits a website, a cookie may be stored on the user's operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic string that allows the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is visited again.
Cookies are stored on your computer. Therefore, you have full control over the use of cookies. By selecting the appropriate technical settings in your Internet browser, you can be notified before cookies are set and about the acceptance Single Pack and prevent the storage of cookies and the transmission of the data they contain. Cookies already stored can be deleted at any time. However, please note that this may prevent you from fully using all of the features of this website.
The links below will tell you how to manage cookies in the main browsers (u.a. also deactivate):
Technically necessary cookies
Unless otherwise stated in the privacy policy below, we only use these technically necessary cookies for the purpose of making our offering more user-friendly, effective and secure.Furthermore, cookies enable our systems to recognize your browser even after you change pages and to offer you services. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. These require that the browser be recognized even after you change pages.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on Section 25 (2) TTDSG. The processing of your personal data is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR based on our overriding legitimate interest. to ensure the optimal functionality of the website and a user-friendly and effective design of our offering.
You have the right to object to the processing of personal data concerning you at any time for reasons related to your particular situation.

analysis      Advertising tracking      communication

Use of Google Analytics 4
We use the web analysis service Google Analytics from Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; “Google”) on our website.
The data processing serves the purpose of analyzing this website and its visitors, as well as for marketing and advertising purposes. Google will use the information obtained on behalf of the website operator to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity, and to provide the website operator with other services related to website activity and internet usage.
This can u.aThe following information is collected: IP address, date and time of the page visit, click path, information about the browser and device you use, pages visited, referrer URL (website through which you accessed our website), location data, purchasing activities. Google may link your information with other information, such as your search history, your personal accounts, your usage data from other devices, and any other information Google has about you.

Your IP address will be shortened by us on our own servers beforehand. This means that Google only receives pseudonymized data.

Google uses technologies such as cookies, web storage in the browser and tracking pixels that enable an analysis of your use of the website. The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) (s) 1 TTDSG i.V.m. Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR.

Your personal data is processed with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.

In this context, we also use the Google Signals service. Google Signals enables cross-device tracking. Your data can therefore be analyzed across devices if you have activated "personalized advertising" in your account settings and your devices are linked to your Google Account. This makes it possible to recognize which device you use to search for products and return later to make purchases on another device, such as z.B.a tablet.
The cross-device reports created in this context contain only aggregated data. We therefore only receive statistics based on Google Signals. To prevent Google Signals from collecting and storing data across devices, you can deactivate the "personalized ads" function in your Google Account settings. For more information, see https://support.google.com/ads/answer/2662922?hl=de.
Further information on data processing and data protection for Google Signals can be found at https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/7532985?hl=de.
The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there. For the USA, the EU Commission has adopted an adequacy decision, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified itself according to the TADPF and is therefore committed to complying with European data protection principles. Both Google and US government agencies have access to your data.

Further information on terms of use and data protection can be found at https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites and under https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de&gl=de.

Use of Hotjar
We use the analysis tool of Hotjar Ltd. (Level 2, St Julian's Business Centre, 3, Elia Zammit Street, St Julians STJ1000, Malta; “Hotjar”) on our website.
The data processing serves the purpose of needs-based design, optimization and analysis of our website.
The tool randomly records visitors' movements on the website. This creates a log of mouse movements, scrolling behavior, time spent on the website, and clicks (a so-called heatmap).
For this purpose, Hotjar uses u.a. Cookies. u.aThe following information is collected: IP address (in anonymized form), information about the device you use (screen size, device, unique device identifier), information about the browser you use, location data (country only), preferred language for displaying the website, and the operating system used. Detailed information about the cookies used, their function, and the storage period can be found here: https://help.hotjar.com/hc/en-us/articles/115011789248-Hotjar-Cookies.
User profiles are created from this data under a pseudonym. The data is not used to personally identify the website visitor and is not merged with the personal data of the person using the pseudonym. Hotjar is contractually prohibited from selling the collected data to other third parties.
Your data may be transferred to the USA. For the USA, the EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Hotjar is not certified under the TADPF. Data transfer takes place u.a. based on appropriate safeguards. Hotjar will provide you with further information on the measures taken upon request.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) (s) 1 TTDSG i.V.mArt. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. Your personal data will be processed with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
Further information on data protection when using Hotjar can be found here: https://www.hotjar.com/legal/policies/privacy#enduserenglish.


Using Shopify Statistics
We use the statistical and analytical functions of Shopify International Limited (2nd Floor Victoria Buildings, 1-2 Haddington Road, Dublin 4, D04 XN32, Ireland; "Shopify") on our website as part of a contract processing agreement. Shopify is an affiliate of Shopify Inc. (151 O'Connor Street, Ground Floor, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2L8, Canada).
The data processing serves the purpose of analyzing this website and its visitors. For this purpose, data is stored for marketing and optimization purposes and made available in reports, analyses, and statistics. u.a. collects and processes the following device information: information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies installed on your device. As you navigate the website, information about the web pages or products you visit, the referrer URL (the website from which you accessed our website), and information about how you interact with the website is also collected. Technologies such as cookies, web beacons, tags, and pixels (electronic files used to collect information about how you navigate the website) are used for this purpose.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) (s) 1 TTDSG i.V.mArt. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. Your personal data will be processed with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
You can find more information about Shopify’s privacy policy at https://www.shopify.com/de/legal/datenschutz, Information on the order processing contract at https://www.shopify.com/de/legal/dpa and information about the cookies used at https://www.shopify.com/de/legal/cookies.


Using the Meta Pixel
We use the meta pixel of Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland; "Meta") on our website.
Meta and we are jointly responsible for the collection of your data when integrating the service and the transmission of this data to Meta. This is based on an agreement between us and Meta regarding the joint processing of personal data, which defines the respective responsibilities. The agreement is available at https://de-de.facebook.com/legal/terms/businesstools We are then responsible, in particular, for fulfilling the information obligations pursuant to Art. 13 and 14 GDPR, for adhering to the security requirements of Art. 32 GDPR with regard to the correct technical implementation and configuration of the service, and for complying with the obligations under Art. 33 and 34 GDPR, insofar as a breach of the protection of personal data affects our obligations under the joint processing agreement. Meta is responsible for enabling the rights of data subjects pursuant to Art. 15-20 GDPR, for adhering to the security requirements of Art. 32 GDPR with regard to the security of the service, and for complying with the obligations under Art. 33 and 34 GDPR, insofar as a breach of the protection of personal data affects Meta's obligations under the joint processing agreement.
The application serves the purpose of targeting website visitors with interest-based advertising on the social networks Facebook and Instagram.For this purpose, the Meta remarketing tag has been implemented on the website. This tag establishes a direct connection to the Meta servers when you visit the website. This transmits to the Meta server which of our pages you have visited. Meta assigns this information to your personal Facebook and/or Instagram user account. When you visit the social networks Facebook or Instagram, you will then be shown personalized, interest-based ads.
The application also serves the purpose of compiling conversion statistics. This allows us to learn the total number of users who clicked on one of our ads and were redirected to a page with a conversion tracking tag, as well as what actions were taken after being redirected to this website. However, we do not receive any information that could personally identify users.
Your data may be transferred to the USA. For the US, the EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Meta has certified itself under the TADPF. and therefore obliged to comply with European data protection principles.
Your personal data is processed with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
You can deactivate the "Custom Audiences" remarketing feature here. For more information about Meta's collection and use of data, your rights in this regard, and options for protecting your privacy, please see Meta's privacy policy at https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/.

Use of Google Ads Conversion Tracking
We use the online advertising program "Google Ads" on our website, including conversion tracking (visit action analysis). Google Conversion Tracking is an analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; Google).
When you click on an ad served by Google, a conversion tracking cookie is stored on your computer. These cookies have a limited validity period, contain no personal data, and are therefore not used for personal identification. If you visit certain pages of our website and the cookie has not yet expired, Google and we can recognize that you clicked on the ad and were redirected to this page. Each Google Ads customer receives a different cookie. This means that cookies cannot be tracked across the websites of Google Ads customers.
The information collected through the conversion cookie is used to compile conversion statistics. This tells us the total number of users who clicked on one of our ads and were redirected to a page with a conversion tracking tag. However, we do not receive any information that can be used to personally identify users.
Your data may be transferred to Google LLC servers in the USA. For the USA, the EU Commission has adopted an adequacy decision, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google
has certified itself according to the TADPF and is therefore committed to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) (s) 1 TTDSG i.V.m. Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR.Your personal data is processed with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
Further information and Google’s privacy policy can be found at: https://www.google.de/policies/privacy/

Use of Google AdSense
We use the AdSense feature of Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; "Google") on our website. The data processing serves the purpose of renting advertising space on the website and targeting visitors with interest-based advertising. This feature enables visitors to the provider's website to see personalized, interest-based advertising from the Google Display Network. Google uses cookies that enable an analysis of your website use. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there. For the USA, the EU Commission has adopted an adequacy decision, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google
has certified itself according to the TADPF and is therefore committed to complying with European data protection principles. Google may transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the data on Google's behalf. Google will never associate your IP address with any other data held by Google.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) (s) 1 TTDSG i.V.mArt. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. Your personal data will be processed with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
Further information and Google’s privacy policy can be found at: https://www.google.com/policies/technologies/ads/ and https://www.google.de/policies/privacy/


Use of the remarketing or “similar audiences” function of Google Inc.
We use the remarketing or "similar audiences" function of Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; "Google") on our website.
The application is used to analyze visitor behavior and interests. Google uses cookies to analyze website usage, which forms the basis for creating interest-based ads. These cookies record visits to the website and anonymized data about website usage. No personal data of website visitors is stored. If you subsequently visit another website in the Google Display Network, you will see ads that are highly likely to reflect previously viewed product and information areas.
Your data may be transferred to Google LLC servers in the USA. For the USA, the EU Commission has adopted an adequacy decision, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google
has certified itself according to the TADPF and is therefore committed to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) (s) 1 TTDSG i.V.m. Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR.Your personal data is processed with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
Further information on Google Remarketing and the associated privacy policy can be found at: https://www.google.com/privacy/ads/

Use of Microsoft Advertising
We use Microsoft Advertising from Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399, USA; “Microsoft”) on our website.
The data processing serves marketing and advertising purposes and the purpose of measuring the success of the advertising measures (conversion tracking). We learn the total number of users who have clicked on one of our ads and were redirected to a page with a conversion tracking tag. However, a personal identification of these users is not possible. Microsoft Advertising uses technologies such as cookies and web beacons that enable an analysis of your website use. When you click on an ad placed by Microsoft Advertising, a cookie for conversion tracking is stored on your computer. This cookie has a limited validity and is not used for personal identification. If you visit certain pages of our website and the cookie has not yet expired, Microsoft and we can recognize that you have clicked on the ad and were redirected to this page. u.aThe following information is collected: IP address, identifiers assigned by Microsoft, information about the browser you use and the device you use, referrer URL (website from which you accessed our website), URL of our website.
Your data may be transferred to the USA. For the USA, an adequacy decision of the EU Commission exists, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Microsoft
has certified itself according to the TADPF and is therefore committed to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) (s) 1 TTDSG i.V.mArt. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. Your personal data will be processed with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
For more information about data protection and the cookies used by Microsoft, please see here.


Use of the LinkedIn Insight Tag
We use the LinkedIn Insight Tag of LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company (Attn: Legal Dept., Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland; "LindedIn") on our website for conversion tracking (visit action analysis) and retargeting (displaying personalized advertisements).
The LinkedIn Insight Tag places a unique LinkedIn browser cookie (conversion cookie) in your browser and enables the collection of the following data for this cookie: metadata such as IP address, timestamp, and page events (e.g., page views). These cookies have a limited lifespan. If you visit certain pages of our website and the cookie has not yet expired, LinkedIn and we can recognize that you clicked on the ad and were redirected to that page.
The LinkedIn Insight Tag also enables LinkedIn to collect data about visits to our website, including URL, referrer URL, IP address, device and browser properties (user agent), and timestamps. This data is transferred to LinkedIn, encrypted, IP addresses are shortened, and the direct IDs of LinkedIn members are stored within seven daysn is removed to pseudonymize the data. These remaining pseudonymized data are then deleted within 90 daysn deleted from LinkedIn.
LinkedIn does not share any personal data with us, but only provides aggregated reports on website audience and ad performance. LinkedIn members can control the use of their personal data for advertising purposes in their account settings.
The information collected through the conversion cookie is used to compile conversion statistics. This tells us the total number of users who clicked on one of our ads and were redirected to a page with a conversion tracking tag.
Your data may be transferred to the USA. For the USA, the EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). LinkedIn is not certified under the TADPF.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) (s) 1 TTDSG i.V.mArt. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. Your personal data will be processed with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
Further information on cookies and LinkedIn’s privacy policy can be found at: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy and https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy.

Using the Pinterest Tag
We use the Pinterest Tag of Pinterest Europe Limited (Palmerston House, 2nd Floor, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, Ireland "Pinterest") on our website.
The application serves the purpose of targeting website visitors with interest-based advertising on the Pinterest social network. For this purpose, the Pinterest conversion tag has been implemented on the website. This tag establishes a direct connection to the Pinterest servers when you visit the website. This transmits to the Pinterest server which of our pages you have visited. Pinterest assigns this information to your personal Pinterest user account if you are logged into the social network. When you visit Pinterest, you will then see personalized, interest-based Pinterest ads.
If you access our website via a pin on the Pinterest social network, a cookie for conversion tracking is stored on your computer. These cookies have a limited validity, do not contain any personal data, and are therefore not used for personal identification. If you visit certain pages of our website and the cookie has not yet expired, Pinterest and we can recognize that you clicked on the pin and were redirected to this page. The information collected using the conversion cookie is used to create conversion statistics and thus to optimize our website. u.a. the following information is processed: total number of users who clicked on one of our pins and were redirected to our website, subpages visited on our website (z.B. category or product pages), search queries on our website, your shopping cart contents, completed transactions.
Your data may be transferred to the USA. For the USA, the EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Pinterest is not certified under the TADPF. Data transfer takes place u.a. based on standard contractual clauses as appropriate safeguards for the protection of personal data, available at: https://commission.europa.eu/law/law-topic/data-protection/international-dimension-data-protection/standard-contractual-clauses-scc_de.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) (s) 1 TTDSG i.V.mArt. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. Your personal data will be processed with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
For more information about how Pinterest collects and uses data, your rights in this regard, and options for protecting your privacy, please see Pinterest’s privacy policy at https://policy.pinterest.com/de/privacy-policy.

Use of TikTok Pixel
We use the TikTok Pixel of TikTok Technology Limited (10 Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin, D02 T380, Ireland; “TikTok Ireland”) and TikTok Information Technologies UK Limited (6th Floor, One London Wall, London, EC2Y 5EB, United Kingdom; “TikTok UK”). Both companies are joint controllers for data processing (hereinafter “TikTok”).
The data processing serves the purpose of identifying and analyzing our customers' website access, as well as improving customer engagement through targeted advertising and evaluating the effectiveness of advertisements on TikTok. TikTok uses technologies such as cookies and pixels to recognize your browser. u.aThe following information is collected and transmitted to TikTok: the date and time of your visit, information about the browser and device type you use, screen resolution, and IP address. TikTok can assign this information to your personal TikTok user account. User profiles can be created from the data collected using pseudonyms. However, this does not allow for personal identification of users.
Your data may be transferred to third countries, such as the USA. For the USA, the EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). TikTok is not certified under the TADPF. Data transfer to the USA and to third countries without an adequacy decision takes place u.a. based on standard contractual clauses as appropriate safeguards for the protection of personal data, available at: https://commission.europa.eu/law/law-topic/data-protection/international-dimension-data-protection/standard-contractual-clauses-scc_de.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) (s) 1 TTDSG i.V.mArt. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. Your personal data will be processed with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
Further information on data protection can be found at https://www.tiktok.com/legal/new-privacy-policy?lang=de-DE and https://ads.tiktok.com/i18n/official/policy/controller-to-controller.


Use of the live chat system “Zendesk Chat”
We use the live chat system of Zendesk Inc. (1019 Market Street, 6th Floor, San Francisco, California 94103, USA; “Zendesk”) on our website.
The system serves the purpose of communication between you and us as the provider.This data can be used to create user profiles under a pseudonym. Cookies are used for this purpose. Cookies enable the internet browser to be recognized.
Your data may be transferred to the USA. For the USA, the EU Commission has adopted an adequacy decision, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Zendesk
has certified itself according to the TADPF and is therefore committed to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) (s) 1 TTDSG i.V.mArt. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. Your personal data will be processed with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
For more information about how Zendesk collects and uses data, your rights in this regard, and options for protecting your privacy, please see Zendesk’s privacy policy at https://www.zendesk.com/company/customers-partners/privacy-policy/.

Plug-ins and other

Using Google Tag Manager
We use the Google Tag Manager of Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; "Google") on our website.
This application manages JavaScript and HTML tags, which are used, in particular, to implement tracking and analysis tools. Data processing serves the purpose of tailoring and optimizing our website to meet your needs.
The Google Tag Manager itself does not store cookies, nor does it process personal data. However, it does allow the activation of additional tags that can collect and process personal data.
Further information on terms of use and data protection can be found here.

Use of Google reCAPTCHA
We use the reCAPTCHA service on our website from Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; “Google”). The query serves the purpose of distinguishing between input by a human and automated, machine-based processing. For this purpose, your input is transmitted to Google and processed there. In addition, the IP address and, if applicable, other data required by Google for the reCAPTCHA service are transmitted to Google. This data is processed by Google within the European Union and may also be transferred to Google LLC servers in the USA. For the USA, the EU Commission has adopted an adequacy decision, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified itself according to the TADPF and is therefore committed to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) (s) 1 TTDSG i.V.mArt. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. Your personal data will be processed with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
Further information about Google reCAPTCHA and the associated privacy policy can be found at: https://www.google.com/recaptcha/intro/android.html as well as https://www.google.com/privacy.
Use of Google invisible reCAPTCHA
We use the invisible reCAPTCHA service provided by Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; "Google") on our website.
This serves the purpose of distinguishing between input by a human and automated, machine-based processing. In the background, Google collects and analyzes usage data that Invisible reCAPTCHA uses to distinguish regular users from bots. For this purpose, your input is transmitted to Google, where it is further processed. In addition, the IP address and any other data required by Google for the Invisible reCAPTCHA service are transmitted to Google.

This data is processed by Google within the European Union and may also be transferred to Google LLC servers in the USA. For the USA, the EU Commission has adopted an adequacy decision, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified itself according to the TADPF and is therefore committed to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) (s) 1 TTDSG i.V.mArt. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. Your personal data will be processed with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
More information about Google reC
APTCHA and the associated privacy policy can be found at: https://www.google.com/recaptcha/intro/android.html as well as https://www.google.com/privacy

Use of Google Maps
We use the function to embed GoogleMaps on our website.Cardn Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, “Google”).
The function enables the visual representation of geographical information and interactive landCardn. When you visit the pages in which GoogleMaps isCardn are integrated, data of visitors to the websites is also collected, processed and used.
Your data may also be transferred to the USA. For the USA, the EU Commission has adopted an adequacy decision, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google
has certified itself according to the TADPF and is therefore committed to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) (s) 1 TTDSG i.V.mArt. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. Your personal data will be processed with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
For more information about the collection and use of data by Google, please see Google’s privacy policy at https://www.google.com/privacypolicy.htmlThere, you also have the option to change your settings in the privacy center so that you can manage and protect the data processed by Google.


Use of YouTube
We use the function for embedding YouTube videos from Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; “YouTube”) on our website. YouTube is an affiliated company of Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; “Google”).
This feature displays videos stored on YouTube in an iFrame on the website. The "Enhanced Privacy Mode" option is enabled. This prevents YouTube from storing any information about website visitors. Only when you watch a video is information about it transmitted to YouTube and stored there. Your data may be transferred to the USA. For the USA, the EU Commission has adopted an adequacy decision, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). YouTube
has certified itself according to the TADPF and is therefore committed to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) (s) 1 TTDSG i.V.mArt. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. Your personal data will be processed with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
For more information about the collection and use of data by YouTube and Google, your rights in this regard and options for protecting your privacy, please see YouTube’s privacy policy at https://www.youtube.com/t/privacy.


Use of Vimeo
We use plug-ins from Vimeo Inc. (555 West 18th Street New York, New York 10011, USA; “Vimeo”) on our website to embed videos from the “Vimeo” portal.
When you access pages of our website containing such a plug-in, a connection to Vimeo's servers is established, and the plug-in is displayed on the page by sending a message to your browser. This transmits both your IP address and information about which of our pages you have visited to Vimeo's servers.
If you are logged in to Vimeo, Vimeo assigns this information to your personal user account. When using the plug-in functions (z.B. by starting a video by pressing the corresponding button) this information will also be assigned to your Vimeo account.
Your data may be transferred to the USA. For the USA, the EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Vimeo is not certified under the TADPF. Data transfer takes place u.a. based on standard contractual clauses as appropriate safeguards for the protection of personal data, available at:
https://commission.europa.eu/law/law-topic/data-protection/international-dimension-data-protection/standard-contractual-clauses-scc_de.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) (s) 1 TTDSG i.V.mArt. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. Your personal data will be processed with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
Further information on the purpose and scope of the collection and further use and processing of the data by Vimeo as well as your rights and options for protecting your privacy can be found in Vimeo's privacy policy: https://vimeo.com/privacy


Use of Google Fonts
We use Google Fonts from Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; “Google”) on our website.
The purpose of data processing is to ensure consistent font display on our website. To load the fonts, a connection to Google servers is established when the page is accessed.Cookies may be used for this purpose. u.aYour IP address and information about the browser you use are processed and transmitted to Google. This data is not linked to your Google Account.

Your data may be transferred to the USA. For the USA, the EU Commission has adopted an adequacy decision, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified itself according to the TADPF and is therefore committed to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) (s) 1 TTDSG i.V.mArt. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. Your personal data will be processed with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
Further information on data processing and data protection can be found at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/ and under https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq.

Use of Adobe Fonts
We use Adobe Fonts from Adobe Systems Software Ireland Limited (4-6 Riverwalk Citywest Business Campus, Dublin 24, Ireland; “Adobe”) on our website.
The data processing serves the purpose of uniformly displaying fonts on our website. To load the fonts, a connection to Adobe servers is established when the page is accessed. Cookies may be used for this purpose. u.aYour IP address and information about the browser and operating system you use are processed and transmitted to Adobe.

Your data may be transferred to third countries, such as the USA and India. There is no adequacy decision from the EU Commission for India. For the USA, there is an adequacy decision from the EU Commission, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Adobe has certified itself according to the TADPF and is therefore committed to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) (s) 1 TTDSG i.V.mArt. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. Your personal data will be processed with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
Further information on data processing and data protection can be found at https://www.adobe.com/de/privacy/policy.html and under https://www.adobe.com/de/privacy/policies/adobe-fonts.html.

Using Google Translate
We use the translation service of
Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland).
The data processing serves the purpose of displaying the information provided on the website in another language. To ensure that the translation is automatically displayed according to your choice of language, the browser you use connects to Google's servers. Cookies may be used for this purpose. Among other things, the following information may be collected and processed: IP address, URL of the visited page, date and time.
Your data may be transferred to the USA.For the USA, there is an adequacy decision of the EU Commission, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified itself according to the TADPF and is therefore committed to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) (s) 1 TTDSG i.V.mArt. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. Your personal data will be processed with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
For more information about how Google collects and uses your data, please visit: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/.
Rights of data subjects and storage period

Duration of storage
After the contract has been fully processed, the data will initially be stored for the duration of the warranty period, then in accordance with statutory retention periods, in particular those under tax and commercial law, and then deleted after the expiry of the period unless you have consented to further processing and use.


Rights of the data subject
If the legal requirements are met, you are entitled to the following rights under Articles 15 to 20 GDPR: Right to information, to rectification, to erasure, to restriction of processing, to data portability.
In addition, according to Art. 21 (1) GDPR, you have the right to object to processing based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR and to processing for direct marketing purposes.


Right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority
According to Art. 77 GDPR, you have the right to complain to the supervisory authority if you believe that the processing of your personal data is unlawful.


You can lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority responsible for us, which you can reach using the following contact details:

Hessian Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information
PO Box 3163
65021 Wiesbaden
Phone: +49 611 14080
Fax: +49 611 1408900 or +49 611 1408901
E-mail: poststelle@datenschutz.hessen.de


Right of objection
If the personal data processing listed here is based on our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, you have the right to object to this processing at any time with future effect for reasons arising from your particular situation.
Once you have objected, the processing of the data in question will be stopped unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that outweigh your interests, rights and freedoms, or if the processing serves to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.


If personal data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you can object to this processing at any time by notifying us. Once you object, we will stop processing the data in question for direct marketing purposes.

Last update: January 11, 2024