Privacy Policy

Unless otherwise stated below, the provision of your personal data is neither legally nor contractually required, nor is it necessary for entering into a contract. You are not obligated to provide the data. Failure to provide it will have no consequences. This applies only insofar as no other information is provided in the following 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, your internet browser transmits usage data to us or our web host/IT service provider, which is then stored in log files (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 based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in ensuring the smooth operation of our website and improving our services.

Your data will be used in this process. u.a. transferred to Canada. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for data transfers to Canada.

contact

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

Customer initiates contact via email
If you contact us proactively via email, we collect your personal data (name, email address, message text) only to the extent that you provide it. This data processing serves the purpose of processing and responding to your inquiry.
If the contact is for the purpose of carrying out pre-contractual measures (e.g., providing advice on purchase interest, preparing an offer) or relates to a contract already concluded between you and us, this data processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
If contact is made for other reasons, this data processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in processing and responding to your request. In this case, you have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to processing of personal data concerning you which is based on point (f) of Article 6(1) of the GDPR.
We will only use your email address to process your request. Your data will then be deleted in accordance with statutory retention periods, unless you have consented to further processing and use.


Data 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 that you provide it. The data is processed for the purpose of contacting you.

If the contact is made for the implementation of pre-contractual measures (e.g.If the processing of your personal data is for the purpose of providing advice on purchase interest, preparing offers, or relating to a contract already concluded between you and us, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
If contact is made for other reasons, this data processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in processing and responding to your request. In this case, you have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to processing of personal data concerning you which is based on point (f) of Article 6(1) of the GDPR.
We will only use your email address to process your request. Your data will then be deleted in accordance with statutory retention periods, unless you have consented to further processing and use.

Collection and processing of data for applications submitted via email
Website visitors can apply for open positions advertised on our website via email if they are interested. We collect your personal data only to the extent that you provide it. This includes your contact details (z.B. Name, email address, telephone number), details of your professional qualifications and education, details of professional development courses and performance-related evidence.
The data processing serves the purpose of contacting you and deciding whether to establish an employment relationship with you. Providing this data is necessary to carry out the application process. Your personal data is processed on the basis of Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. i.V.m. Section 26 Paragraph 1 BDSG regarding the implementation of pre-contractual measures (going through the application process as initiation of an employment contract).
If you have given us your consent to process your personal data for inclusion in our applicant pool, z.BBy ticking a checkbox, processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
If, during the application process, special categories of personal data within the meaning of Article 9(1) GDPR are requested from applicants, how z.BInformation regarding the degree of disability is processed on the basis of Article 9(2)(b) GDPR, so that we can exercise the rights arising from employment law and social security and social protection law and fulfill our obligations in this regard.
We store your personal data for as long as necessary to process your application. Your data will then be deleted no later than six months after this point, unless you have consented to further processing and use. If an employment relationship results from the application process, the data provided will be processed on the basis of Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. i.V. m. § 26 para. 1 BDSG for the purposes of carrying out the employment relationship and subsequently transferred to the personnel file.

Data collection and processing when using the application form
When you use the application form, we collect your personal data only to the extent that you provide it. This includes your contact details (z.B.Name, email address, telephone number), details of your professional qualifications and education, details of professional development courses and performance-related evidence.

The data processing serves the purpose of contacting you and deciding whether to establish an employment relationship with you. Providing this data is necessary to carry out the application process. Your personal data is processed on the basis of Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. i.V.m. Section 26 Paragraph 1 BDSG regarding the implementation of pre-contractual measures (going through the application process as initiation of an employment contract).
If you have given us your consent to process your personal data for inclusion in our applicant pool, z.BBy ticking a checkbox, processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

If, during the application process, special categories of personal data within the meaning of Article 9(1) GDPR are requested from applicants, how z.BInformation regarding the degree of disability is processed on the basis of Article 9(2)(b) GDPR, so that we can exercise the rights arising from employment law and social security and social protection law and fulfill our obligations in this regard.

We store your personal data for as long as necessary to process your application. Your data will then be deleted no later than six months after this point, unless you have consented to further processing and use. If an employment relationship results from the application process, the data provided will be processed on the basis of Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. i.V. m. § 26 para. 1 BDSG for the purposes of carrying out the employment relationship and subsequently transferred to the personnel file.

Collection and processing of data when images are sent via upload
We provide an image file upload function on our website. This allows you to send us images via encrypted data transmission. By submitting your images, we may collect your personal data (images of identifiable individuals) only to the extent that you provide it. This data processing serves 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). This processing is based on Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter b of the GDPR and is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
EYour data will not be shared in this process. If necessary, we may share your data with service providers whom we use for order processing. Data will not be shared with any other third parties. not.
DWe will only use the image you send us for the purpose of providing our services. Your data will then be deleted in accordance with statutory retention periods, unless you have consented to further processing and use.

Collection and processing when images are sent via email
You have the option of sending us pictures via email in connection with ordering a personalized product.
By submitting your images, we may collect data.Your personal data (image of an identifiable person) will only be processed to the extent you provide it. This data processing serves the purpose of creating personalized products. The image you submit serves as a template for the product and is used for this purpose (e.g., T-shirt printing). This processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR and is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
Your data will not be shared with third parties.
We will only use the image you sent us for the purpose of providing our services. Your data will then be deleted in accordance with statutory retention periods, unless you have consented to further processing and use.

WhatsApp Business
If you contact us for business purposes via WhatsApp, we use the WhatsApp Business version provided by 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 registered with WhatsApp, your name if provided, and other data to the extent you have made it available. We use a mobile device for this service whose address book contains only data from users who have contacted us via WhatsApp. Therefore, no personal data is shared with WhatsApp without your prior consent to this.
Your data will be transferred by WhatsApp to servers of Meta Platforms Inc. in the USA. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Meta Platforms Inc. has certified itself according to the TADPF and has therefore committed itself to complying with European data protection principles. If the contact is for the purpose of carrying out pre-contractual measures (e.g., providing advice on purchase interest, preparing an offer) or relates to a contract already concluded between you and us, this data processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.

If contact is made for other reasons, this data processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in providing quick and easy contact and answering your request. In this case, you have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to processing of personal data concerning you which is based on point (f) of Article 6(1) of the GDPR.
We use your personal data only to process your request. Your data will then be deleted in accordance with statutory retention periods, unless you have consented to further processing and use.
For more information on terms of use and data protection when using WhatsApp, please see [link to terms of use and privacy policy]. https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/#terms-of-service and https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/#privacy-policy.


Using WeTransfer
We use the WeTransfer service. B.V. (Willem Fenengastraat 19, 1096 BL Amsterdam, Netherlands; “WeTransfer”), to send files up to 2 GB in size upon your request.
This service is used 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 that will be sent to you and us via email. The data is encrypted by WeTransfer during transmission and storage and can only be accessed via the download link.
Your personal data may be transferred to WeTransfer servers in the USA and temporarily stored there (partly unencrypted). For the USA, there is an adequacy decision by the EU Commission, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). WeTransfer is not certified under the TADPF. The data is transmitted u.a. based on standard contractual clauses as suitable 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 based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR with your consent, provided you have expressly agreed to the use of WeTransfer.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by notifying us, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the withdrawal.
Further information on data protection when using WeTransfer can be found at: 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 there. This data processing serves the purpose of improving your shopping experience and simplifying order processing. The processing is based on Article 6(1)(a) GDPR with your consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time by notifying us, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out based on the consent before its withdrawal. Your customer account will then be deleted.


Collection, processing and transfer of personal data during 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 handle your inquiries. Providing this data is necessary for entering into a contract. Failure to provide this data will result in the contract not being concluded. This processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR and is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
Your data will be shared with, for example, 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 the minimum necessary.
Your data will be used in this process. u.a. transferred to Canada. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision 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 that you provide it. This data is processed for the purpose of enabling and displaying comments and ratings.


By submitting your comment/review, you consent to the processing of the data you provide. This processing is based on Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR with your consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time by notifying us, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. 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
Our website incorporates the Google Customer Reviews website logo of Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; “Google”).
The purpose of this integration is to display the number and results of our reviews received so far via Google and to promote participation in this program.
Google uses cookies to display the logo on our website and to show you personalized ads on Google. This may involve... u.aYour IP address will be processed and transmitted to Google.
Your data may be transferred to the USA. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google
has certified itself according to the TADPF and has therefore committed itself to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent pursuant to Section 25 Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 TTDSG. i.V.mArticle 6 paragraph 1 letter a GDPR. Your personal data is processed with your consent on the basis of Article 6 paragraph 1 letter a GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until its withdrawal.
For more information on terms of service and privacy when using Google Customer Reviews, please see [link to Google Customer Reviews policy]. https://www.google.com/shopping/customerreviews/static/tos/de/1_01_tos.html as under https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de


Review reminder
After placing 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 an order has been placed, provided you have expressly agreed to this.
The processing is based on Article 6(1)(a) GDPR with your consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time by using the corresponding link in the email or by notifying us, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out based on the consent before its withdrawal.

Use of the email address for sending newsletters
We use your email address, independently of contract processing, exclusively for our own advertising purposes to send you newsletters, provided you have expressly consented to this. This processing is based on Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of the GDPR with your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out based on the consent before its 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 marketing.
We use your email address, which we obtained in connection with the sale of goods or services, to send you electronic advertising for our own goods or services that are similar to those you have already purchased from us, unless you have objected to this use. Providing your email address is necessary for the conclusion of the contract. Failure to provide it will result in the contract not being concluded. This processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, due to our overriding legitimate interest in direct marketing. You can object to this use of your email address at any time by notifying us. The contact details for exercising your right to object can be found in the legal notice. You can also use the link provided in the promotional email. No costs other than standard transmission fees will be incurred.


Using Klaviyo
We use the service of Klaviyo Inc. (125) for sending newsletters. Totalr St Floor 7, Boston, MA 02111, USA; “Klaviyo”) within the framework of commissioned data processing.
We forward the information you provide during newsletter registration (email address, and optionally first and last name) to Klaviyo. This data processing serves the purpose of sending the newsletter and its statistical evaluation.
To evaluate newsletter campaigns, the sent newsletters 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 embedded links. In this context, we collect your personal data such as IP address, browser type and device, and the time of access. Usage profiles can be created from this data under a pseudonym. The collected data is not used to personally identify you. The collected data is used solely for... statistical analysis used to improve newsletter campaigns.
Your data is generally transferred to and stored on Klaviyo servers in the USA. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Klaviyo has certified itself according to the TADPF and has therefore committed itself to complying with European data protection principles.
Your personal data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in a targeted, effective and user-friendly newsletter system. You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you.

Further information on data protection at Klaviyo can be found at https://www.klaviyo.com/legal/privacy-notice as under https://www.klaviyo.com/legal/data-processing-agreement.

Use of mobile phone number for sending SMS advertising
We use your mobile phone number, independently of the contract processing, exclusively for our own advertising purposes to send SMS advertising, provided you have expressly agreed to this.
The processing of your data is based on Article 6(1)(a) GDPR with your consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time by notifying us, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out based on your consent before its withdrawal. 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 SMS sending as part of order processing.

Shipping service provider Inventory management

Sharing of the email address with shipping companies to inform about the shipping status
We will share your email address with the shipping company as part of the order processing, provided you have expressly consented to this during the ordering process. This sharing is for the purpose of informing you about the shipping status via email. This processing is based on Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR with your consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time by notifying us or the shipping company, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.


Use of an external merchandise management system
We use an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system for order processing. For this purpose, your personal data collected during the ordering process will be transferred to...

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

Payment service provider Credit report

Using PayPal
We use the PayPal payment service 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 offering you payment via the payment service. By selecting and using payment via PayPal, the data required for payment processing is transmitted to PayPal in order to fulfill the contract with you using the chosen payment method. This processing is based on Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter b GDPR.

All PayPal transactions are subject to the PayPal Privacy Statement. You can find it at https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full


Using PayPal Express
We use the PayPal Express payment service 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 offering you payment via the PayPal Express payment service. To integrate this payment service, it is necessary that PayPal collects data when you access the website (z.BThe website collects, stores, and analyzes your IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, and device location. Cookies may also be used for this purpose. These cookies enable the recognition of your browser.
Your personal data is processed on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest. a customer-oriented range of different payment methods. You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you.
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 chosen payment method. This processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. Further information on data processing when using the PayPal Express payment service can be found in the corresponding privacy policy at [link to privacy policy]. www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full?locale.x=de_DE#Updated_PS.


Using Amazon Payments
We use the Amazon Payments service 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 enabling you to offer payment via the Amazon Payments service.
To integrate this payment service, it is necessary that Amazon Payments collects data when the website is accessed (z.BThe website collects, stores, and analyzes your IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, and device location. Cookies may also be used for this purpose. These cookies enable the recognition of your browser.
Your personal data is processed on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. due to our overriding legitimate interest in offering a customer-oriented range of payment methods. You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you.
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 chosen payment method. This processing is based on Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter b GDPR.
Further information on data processing when using the Amazon Payments service can be found in the corresponding 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 is transmitted to Klarna in order to fulfill the contract with you using the chosen payment method. This processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.

Cookies may be stored that enable your browser to be recognized. The resulting data processing is based on Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f GDPR, due to our overriding legitimate interest in offering a customer-oriented range of payment methods. You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you.
"Pay Later" (invoice), "Pay Now" (direct debit), "Financing" (installment purchase)
At Single PackFor payment methods such as “Pay Later” (invoice), “Pay Now” (direct debit payment), “Financing” (installment purchase), Klarna reserves the right to obtain a credit report based on mathematical-statistical procedures using credit agencies.
This is transmitted Klarna The personal data required for a credit check, such as first and last name, address, gender, email address, IP address, and order-related data, will be transmitted to a credit agency for identity and creditworthiness verification. The information obtained regarding the statistical probability of payment default will be used to make a balanced decision about establishing, executing, or terminating the contractual relationship. The credit report may include probability values ​​(score values) calculated using scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical methods, which incorporate address data, among other factors. Your legitimate interests will be protected in accordance with legal regulations. Data processing serves the purpose of credit assessment for initiating a contract. This processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, stemming from our overriding legitimate interest in protecting against payment defaults, when Klarna pays in advance. You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you which is based on point (f) of Article 6(1) of the GDPR by notifying Klarna. Providing this data is necessary for concluding the contract with your chosen payment method. Failure to provide this data will result in the contract not being able to be concluded with your selected payment method.
Further information, in particular regarding which credit agencies Klarna shares your personal data with, can be found for Germany at [link to Klarna website]. 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 data will be processed by Klarna in accordance with applicable data protection regulations and as described in Klarna's privacy policy for Germany at [link to Klarna's privacy policy]. 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.
Use of 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 offering you various payment methods through payment processing via the payment service provider SOFORT. If you have chosen a payment option, the data required for payment processing will be transmitted to SOFORT. This data processing is based on Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter b GDPR. You can find more information about data processing when using the payment service provider SOFORT at [link to SOFORT's privacy policy]. https://www.sofort.com/1.0/shared/content/legal/terms/de-DE/SOFORT/ and https://www.klarna.com/sofort/.
Using the payment service provider Stripe
We use the payment service Stripe, provided by Stripe Payments Europe Ltd., 1 Grand Canal Street Lower, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin, Ireland, on our website. The data processing serves the purpose of offering you the option of payment via this service. By selecting and using Stripe, the data required for payment processing is transmitted to Stripe in order to fulfill the contract with you using the chosen payment method. This processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.
Stripe reserves the right to obtain a credit report, if necessary, based on mathematical-statistical methods using credit reference agencies. For this purpose, Stripe transmits the personal data required for a credit check to a credit reference agency and uses the information received about the statistical probability of payment default to make a balanced decision regarding the establishment, execution, or termination of the contractual relationship. The credit report may include probability values ​​(score values) calculated using scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical methods, which incorporate, among other things, address data. Your legitimate interests are taken into account in accordance with legal regulations. The data processing serves the purpose of credit assessment for initiating a contract. This processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, due to our overriding legitimate interest in protection against payment default when Stripe provides services in advance.
You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you which is based on point (f) of Article 6(1) of the GDPR, by notifying Stripe. Providing this data is necessary for concluding the contract with your chosen payment method. Failure to provide this data will result in the contract not being able to be concluded with your selected payment method.
All Stripe transactions are subject to the Stripe Privacy Policy. You can find it at https://stripe.com/de/privacy

Cookies

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored in or by the internet browser on a user's computer system. When a user visits a website, a cookie can be stored on the user's operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic string that enables the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is visited again.
Cookies are stored on your computer. Therefore, you have full control over their use. By selecting the appropriate technical settings in your internet browser, you can be notified before cookies are set and informed about their acceptance. Single Pack You can decide whether to allow cookies and prevent the storage and transmission of the data they contain. Cookies that have already been stored can be deleted at any time. However, please note that you may then not be able to fully utilize all the functions of this website.
The links below provide information on how to manage cookies in the most common browsers (u.a(also deactivate) can:
Technically necessary cookies
Unless otherwise stated below in the privacy policy, we only use these technically necessary cookies for the purpose of making our offer more user-friendly, effective and secure.Furthermore, cookies enable our systems to recognize your browser even after you navigate to a different page and to offer you services. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these functions, it is necessary that the browser is recognized even after a page change.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on Section 25 Paragraph 2 of the German Telecommunications and Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG). The processing of your personal data is based on Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f of the GDPR, due to our overriding legitimate interest. to ensure the optimal functionality of the website as well as a user-friendly and effective design of our offer.
You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you.

analysis      Ad tracking      communication

Use of Google Analytics 4
We use the web analytics 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. To this end, Google, on behalf of the operator of this website, will use the information obtained to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity, and to provide other services related to website activity and internet usage to the website operator.
This can u.aThe following information will be collected: IP address, date and time of the page request, click path, information about the browser and device you are using, pages visited, referrer URL (website from which you accessed our website), location data, and purchase activity. Your data may be linked by Google with other data, such as your search history, your personal accounts, your usage data from other devices, and any other data Google has about you.

Your IP address is shortened by us on our own servers beforehand. Google thus receives only pseudonymized data.

Google uses technologies such as cookies, web storage in the browser and tracking pixels, which enable an analysis of your use of the website. The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent pursuant to Section 25 Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 TTDSG. i.V.mArticle 6 paragraph 1 letter a GDPR.

Your personal data is processed with your consent on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

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 identify which device you use to search for products and later return to make purchases on a different device. z.B.to complete a tablet.
The cross-device reports generated 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 disable the "personalized ads" feature in your Google account settings. Further information can be found here. https://support.google.com/ads/answer/2662922?hl=de.
Further information on data processing and data protection regarding Google Signals can be found at https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/7532985?hl=de.
The information generated about your use of this website is generally transmitted to and stored on a Google server in the USA. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified itself according to the TADPF and has therefore committed itself to complying with European data protection principles. Both Google and US government authorities have access to your data.

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

Using Hotjar
We use the analytics tool from 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 designing, optimizing and analyzing our website to meet user needs.
The tool randomly records the movements of website visitors. 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. This may u.aThe following information is collected: IP address (in anonymized form), information about the device you are using (screen size, device type, unique device identifier), information about the browser you are using, location data (country only), preferred language for displaying the website, and operating system used. Detailed information about the cookies used, their function, and storage duration 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 website visitors and is not combined with the personal data of the pseudonym holder. Hotjar is contractually prohibited from selling the collected data to other third parties.
Your data may be transferred to the USA. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for the USA, 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 further information on the measures taken upon request.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent pursuant to Section 25 Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 TTDSG. i.V.mArticle 6 paragraph 1 letter a GDPR. Your personal data is processed with your consent on the basis of Article 6 paragraph 1 letter a GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until its withdrawal.
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 statistics and analytics 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 order processing. Shopify is a company affiliated with 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.aThe following device information is collected and processed: information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies installed on your device. When 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 are 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 pursuant to Section 25 Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 TTDSG. i.V.mArticle 6 paragraph 1 letter a GDPR. Your personal data is processed with your consent on the basis of Article 6 paragraph 1 letter a GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until its withdrawal.
You can find more information about data protection at Shopify here. https://www.shopify.com/de/legal/datenschutz, Information on the data processing agreement can be found at https://www.shopify.com/de/legal/dpa as well as information about the cookies used under https://www.shopify.com/de/legal/cookies.


Use of 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 and its transfer to Meta when you use this service. This is based on an agreement between us and Meta regarding the joint processing of personal data, which defines our respective responsibilities. The agreement is available at https://de-de.facebook.com/legal/terms/businesstools accessible. We are then specifically responsible for fulfilling the information obligations pursuant to Articles 13 and 14 of the GDPR, for complying with the security requirements of Article 32 of the GDPR with regard to the correct technical implementation and configuration of the service, and for complying with the obligations under Articles 33 and 34 of the GDPR, insofar as a personal data breach affects our obligations under the joint processing agreement. Meta is responsible for enabling the data subject rights pursuant to Articles 15 to 20 of the GDPR, for complying with the security requirements of Article 32 of the GDPR with regard to the security of the service, and for complying with the obligations under Articles 33 and 34 of the GDPR, insofar as a personal data breach 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 was implemented on the website. This tag establishes a direct connection to the Meta servers when you visit the website. This transmits information to the Meta server about which of our pages you have visited. Meta then associates this information with 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 generating conversion statistics. This allows us to see 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 they took after being redirected to that website. However, we do not receive any personally identifiable information.
Your data may be transferred to the USA. For the USA, there is an adequacy decision by the EU Commission, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Meta is certified according to the TADPF. and is therefore obliged to comply with European data protection principles.
Your personal data is processed with your consent on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
You can deactivate the "Custom Audiences" remarketing feature here. Further information about the collection and use of data by Meta, your related rights, and options for protecting your privacy can be found in Meta's privacy policy at [link to Meta privacy policy]. https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/.

Using Google Ads conversion tracking
We use the online advertising program "Google Ads" on our website and, within this framework, conversion tracking (visit action evaluation). 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 placed on your computer. These cookies have a limited lifespan, do not contain any personally identifiable information, 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 different Ads customers.
The information collected using the conversion cookie is used to generate 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 personally identify users.
Your data may be transferred to Google LLC servers in the USA. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF).
has certified itself according to the TADPF and has therefore committed itself to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent pursuant to Section 25 Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 TTDSG. i.V.mArticle 6 paragraph 1 letter a GDPR.Your personal data is processed with your consent on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Further information and Google's privacy policy can be found at: https://www.google.de/policies/privacy/

Using 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 using this space to target website visitors with interest-based advertising. This feature displays personalized, interest-based advertisements from the Google Display Network to visitors of the provider's website. Google uses cookies to analyze your use of the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is generally transmitted to and stored on a Google server in the USA. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF).
has certified itself according to the TADPF and has therefore committed itself to complying with European data protection principles. Google may transfer this information to third parties if required to do so by law, or if third parties process this data on Google's behalf. Google will under no circumstances associate your IP address with other data held by Google.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent pursuant to Section 25 Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 TTDSG. i.V.mArticle 6 paragraph 1 letter a GDPR. Your personal data is processed with your consent on the basis of Article 6 paragraph 1 letter a GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until its withdrawal.
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.
This application serves the purpose of analyzing visitor behavior and interests. Google uses cookies to analyze website usage, which forms the basis for creating interest-based advertisements. These cookies record website visits 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 be shown advertisements that are highly likely to reflect previously viewed product and information areas.
Your data may be transferred to servers of Google LLC in the USA. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF).
has certified itself according to the TADPF and has therefore committed itself to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent pursuant to Section 25 Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 TTDSG. i.V.mArticle 6 paragraph 1 letter a GDPR.Your personal data is processed with your consent on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Further information about 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 advertising campaigns (conversion tracking). We learn the total number of users who clicked on one of our ads and were redirected to a page with a conversion tracking tag. However, personal identification of these users is not possible. Microsoft Advertising uses technologies such as cookies and tracking pixels, which enable analysis of your website usage. When you click on an ad placed by Microsoft Advertising, a conversion tracking cookie is stored on your computer. This cookie has a limited lifespan 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 clicked on the ad and were redirected to this page. u.aThe following information will be collected: IP address, identifiers (markers) assigned by Microsoft, information about the browser and device you are using, referrer URL (website from which you accessed our website), and the URL of our website.
Your data may be transferred to the USA. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Microsoft
has certified itself according to the TADPF and has therefore committed itself to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent pursuant to Section 25 Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 TTDSG. i.V.mArticle 6 paragraph 1 letter a GDPR. Your personal data is processed with your consent on the basis of Article 6 paragraph 1 letter a GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until its withdrawal.
You can find more information about data protection and the cookies used by Microsoft here. here.


Using the LinkedIn Insight Tag
We use the LinkedIn Insight Tag from LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company (Attn: Legal Dept., Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland; "LindedIn") on our website for conversion tracking (visit action evaluation) and retargeting (displaying personalized advertisements).
The LinkedIn Insight Tag places a unique LinkedIn browser cookie (conversion cookie) in your browser and allows 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 this page.
The LinkedIn Insight Tag also allows LinkedIn to collect data about visits to our website, including URL, referrer URL, IP address, device and browser characteristics (user agent), and timestamps. This data is transmitted to LinkedIn, encrypted, IP addresses are shortened, and the direct IDs of LinkedIn members are removed within seven days. daysn is removed to pseudonymize the data. These remaining pseudonymized data are then processed within 90 daysdeleted from LinkedIn.
LinkedIn does not share any personally identifiable information 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 using the conversion cookie is used to generate 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. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for the USA, 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 pursuant to Section 25 Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 TTDSG. i.V.mArticle 6 paragraph 1 letter a GDPR. Your personal data is processed with your consent on the basis of Article 6 paragraph 1 letter a GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until its withdrawal.
Further information about 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, Fenian Street, Floor, Dublin 2, Ireland "Pinterest") on our website.
This application is designed to target website visitors with interest-based advertising on the social network Pinterest. To achieve this, the Pinterest conversion tag has been implemented on the website. This tag establishes a direct connection to Pinterest's servers when you visit the website. This transmits information to Pinterest's servers about which of our pages you have visited. Pinterest associates this information with your personal Pinterest user account if you are logged into the social network. When you visit Pinterest, you will then be shown personalized, interest-based Pinterest ads.
When you access our website via a pin on the social network Pinterest, a conversion tracking cookie is stored on your computer. These cookies have a limited lifespan, 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 optimize our website. u.aThe following information will be 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. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Pinterest is not TADPF certified. Data transfer takes place u.a. based on standard contractual clauses as suitable 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 pursuant to Section 25 Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 TTDSG. i.V.mArticle 6 paragraph 1 letter a GDPR. Your personal data is processed with your consent on the basis of Article 6 paragraph 1 letter a GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until its withdrawal.
For more information about how Pinterest collects and uses data, your related rights, and options for protecting your privacy, please see Pinterest's privacy policy at [link to Pinterest privacy policy]. https://policy.pinterest.com/de/privacy-policy.

Use of TikTok Pixel
We use the TikTok Pixel on our website, provided by 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 visits, improving customer targeting through the placement of targeted advertisements, and evaluating the effectiveness of advertisements on TikTok. For this purpose, TikTok uses technologies such as cookies and pixels, which enable the recognition of your browser. This may involve... u.aThe following information is collected and transmitted to TikTok: date and time of the visit, information about the browser and device type you are using, screen resolution, and IP address. TikTok can associate this information with your personal TikTok user account. Usage profiles can be created from the data collected in this way using pseudonyms. However, personal identification of users is not possible.
Your data may be transferred to third countries, such as the USA. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). TikTok is not certified under the TADPF. Data transfers to the USA and to third countries without an adequacy decision will therefore take place at your own risk. u.a. based on standard contractual clauses as suitable 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 pursuant to Section 25 Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 TTDSG. i.V.mArticle 6 paragraph 1 letter a GDPR. Your personal data is processed with your consent on the basis of Article 6 paragraph 1 letter a GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until its withdrawal.
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.


Using 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.Usage profiles can be created from this data under a pseudonym. Cookies are used for this purpose. The cookies enable the recognition of the internet browser.
Your data may be transferred to the USA. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Zendesk
has certified itself according to the TADPF and has therefore committed itself to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent pursuant to Section 25 Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 TTDSG. i.V.mArticle 6 paragraph 1 letter a GDPR. Your personal data is processed with your consent on the basis of Article 6 paragraph 1 letter a GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until its withdrawal.
For more information about how Zendesk collects and uses data, your related rights, and options for protecting your privacy, please see Zendesk's privacy policy at [link to Zendesk privacy policy]. https://www.zendesk.com/company/customers-partners/privacy-policy/.

Plug-ins and other

Using Google Tag Manager
We use the Google Tag Manager from Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; "Google") on our website.
This application manages JavaScript and HTML tags used to implement tracking and analytics tools. The data processing serves the purpose of tailoring and optimizing our website to user needs.
The Google Tag Manager itself does not store cookies, nor does it process personal data. However, it enables the triggering of other tags that can collect and process personal data.
You can find more information about terms of use and data protection here. here.

Using Google reCAPTCHA
We use the reCAPTCHA service on our website. Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; “Google”). This query serves the purpose of distinguishing between input from a human and input from automated, machine processing. For this purpose, your input is transmitted to Google and further processed there. Additionally, your 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 servers of Google LLC in the USA. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). has certified itself according to the TADPF and has therefore committed itself to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent pursuant to Section 25 Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 TTDSG. i.V.mArticle 6 paragraph 1 letter a GDPR. Your personal data is processed with your consent on the basis of Article 6 paragraph 1 letter a GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until its withdrawal.
Further information about Google reCAPTCHA and its privacy policy can be found at: https://www.google.com/recaptcha/intro/android.html as well as https://www.google.com/privacy.
Using Google invisible reCAPTCHA
We use the invisible reCAPTCHA service from Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; "Google") on our website.
This serves the purpose of distinguishing between input from a human and input from automated, machine processing. In the background, Google collects and analyzes usage data, which Invisible reCAPTCHA uses to differentiate regular users from bots. For this purpose, your input is transmitted to Google and further processed there. Additionally, your IP address and, if applicable, other data required by Google for the Invisible reCAPTCHA service are transmitted to Google.

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

Using Google Maps
We use the Google Maps embedding function 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 land use.Cardn. In this process, Google collects data when accessing pages containing Google Maps.Cardn are integrated, also collect, process and use data from visitors to the websites.
Your data may also be transferred to the USA. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google
has certified itself according to the TADPF and has therefore committed itself to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent pursuant to Section 25 Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 TTDSG. i.V.mArticle 6 paragraph 1 letter a GDPR. Your personal data is processed with your consent on the basis of Article 6 paragraph 1 letter a GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until its withdrawal.
Further information on the collection and use of data by Google can be found in Google's privacy policy at https://www.google.com/privacypolicy.html. There, in the Privacy Center, you also have the option to change your settings so that you can manage and protect your data processed by Google.


Using YouTube
We use the YouTube video embedding function on our website, provided by Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; “YouTube”). YouTube is a company affiliated with Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; “Google”).
This feature displays videos hosted on YouTube within an iFrame on the website. The "Enhanced Privacy Mode" option is enabled. This means that YouTube does not store any information about website visitors. Information is only transmitted to and stored by YouTube when you actually watch a video. Your data may be transferred to the USA. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). YouTube
has certified itself according to the TADPF and has therefore committed itself to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent pursuant to Section 25 Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 TTDSG. i.V.mArticle 6 paragraph 1 letter a GDPR. Your personal data is processed with your consent on the basis of Article 6 paragraph 1 letter a GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until its withdrawal.
For more information about how YouTube and Google collect and use data, your related rights and options for protecting your privacy, please see YouTube's privacy policy at [link to YouTube's privacy policy]. https://www.youtube.com/t/privacy.


Using Vimeo
We use plugins 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 on our website that contain such a plug-in, a connection is established to Vimeo's servers, 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 into Vimeo, Vimeo will associate this information with your personal user account. When using the plug-in functions (z.B(e.g., by starting a video by pressing the corresponding button) this information will also be associated with your Vimeo account.
Your data may be transferred to the USA. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Vimeo is not certified under the TADPF. Data transfer will take place. u.a. based on standard contractual clauses as suitable 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 pursuant to Section 25 Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 TTDSG. i.V.mArticle 6 paragraph 1 letter a GDPR. Your personal data is processed with your consent on the basis of Article 6 paragraph 1 letter a GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until its withdrawal.
For more information on the purpose and scope of the data collection, as well as on the further use and processing of the data by Vimeo, and on your related rights and options for protecting your privacy, please see 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 data processing serves the purpose of ensuring consistent font display on our website. To load the fonts, a connection to Google's servers is established when the page is accessed.Cookies may be used in this process. u.aYour IP address and information about the browser you are using are processed and transmitted to Google. This data is not linked to your Google account.

Your data may be transferred to the USA. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified itself according to the TADPF and has therefore committed itself to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent pursuant to Section 25 Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 TTDSG. i.V.mArticle 6 paragraph 1 letter a GDPR. Your personal data is processed with your consent on the basis of Article 6 paragraph 1 letter a GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until its withdrawal.
Further information on data processing and data protection can be found at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/ as 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 ensuring consistent font display on our website. To load the fonts, a connection to Adobe servers is established when the page is accessed. Cookies may be used in this process. u.aYour IP address, as well as information about the browser and operating system you are using, is 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 has therefore committed itself to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent pursuant to Section 25 Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 TTDSG. i.V.mArticle 6 paragraph 1 letter a GDPR. Your personal data is processed with your consent on the basis of Article 6 paragraph 1 letter a GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until its withdrawal.
Further information on data processing and data protection can be found at https://www.adobe.com/de/privacy/policy.html as under https://www.adobe.com/de/privacy/policies/adobe-fonts.html.

Using Google Translate
We use the translation service of [Company Name] on our website via an API integration.
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 other languages. To ensure that the translation is displayed automatically according to your chosen language, your browser connects to Google's servers. Cookies may be used in this process. 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 by the EU Commission, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified itself according to the TADPF and has therefore committed itself to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent pursuant to Section 25 Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 TTDSG. i.V.mArticle 6 paragraph 1 letter a GDPR. Your personal data is processed with your consent on the basis of Article 6 paragraph 1 letter a GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until its withdrawal.
For more information about how Google collects and uses your data, please visit: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/.
Data subject rights and storage period

Storage duration
After complete contract fulfillment, the data will initially be stored for the duration of the warranty period, then taking into account legal, in particular tax and commercial law retention periods, and then deleted after the expiry of the period, unless you have consented to further processing and use.


Rights of the data subject
Provided the legal requirements are met, you have the following rights under Articles 15 to 20 GDPR: right of access, right to rectification, right to erasure, right to restriction of processing, right to data portability.
Furthermore, pursuant to Article 21 Paragraph 1 GDPR, you have the right to object to processing based on Article 6 Paragraph 1 f GDPR, as well as to processing for direct marketing purposes.


Right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority
According to Article 77 of the GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with 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
Tel.: +49 611 14080
Fax: +49 611 1408900 or +49 611 1408901
E-mail: poststelle@datenschutz.hessen.de


Right to object
If the processing of personal data listed here is based on our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR, you have the right to object to this processing at any time with effect for the future on grounds relating to your particular situation.
After an objection has been lodged, the processing of the data in question will cease, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves the purpose of establishing, exercising or defending legal claims.


If your personal data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you can object to this processing at any time by notifying us. Upon receipt of your objection, we will cease processing the data in question for direct marketing purposes.

Last updated: January 11, 2024