We are very delighted that you have shown interest in our enterprise. Data protection is of a particularly high priority for the management of the GET a GIG GmbH. The use of the Internet pages of the GET a GIG GmbH ( www.gigmit.com , www.gigmit.de , www.livemusic.berlin , www.ines-festivals.eu ) is possible without any indication of personal data; however, if a data subject wants to use special enterprise services via our website, processing of personal data could become necessary. If the processing of personal data is necessary and there is no statutory basis for such processing, we generally obtain consent from the data subject.
The processing of personal data, such as the name, address, e-mail address, or telephone number of a data subject shall always be in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and in accordance with the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to the GET a GIG GmbH. By means of this data protection declaration, our enterprise would like to inform the general public of the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use and process. Furthermore, data subjects are informed, by means of this data protection declaration, of the rights to which they are entitled.
As the controller, the GET a GIG GmbH has implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure the most complete protection of personal data processed through this website. However, Internet-based data transmissions may in principle have security gaps, so absolute protection may not be guaranteed. For this reason, every data subject is free to transfer personal data to us via alternative means, e.g. by telephone.
The data protection declaration of the GET a GIG GmbH is based on the terms used by the European legislator for the adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our data protection declaration should be legible and understandable for the general public, as well as our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would like to first explain the terminology used.
In this data protection declaration, we use, inter alia, the following terms:
Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (“data subject”). An identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person.
Data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person, whose personal data is processed by the controller responsible for the processing.
Processing is any operation or set of operations which is performed on personal data or on sets of personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organisation, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure or destruction.
Restriction of processing is the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting their processing in the future.
Profiling means any form of automated processing of personal data consisting of the use of personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyse or predict aspects concerning that natural person's performance at work, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behaviour, location or movements.
Pseudonymisation is the processing of personal data in such a manner that the personal data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, provided that such additional information is kept separately and is subject to technical and organisational measures to ensure that the personal data are not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.
Controller or controller responsible for the processing is the natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data; where the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union or Member State law, the controller or the specific criteria for its nomination may be provided for by Union or Member State law.
Processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller.
Recipient is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or another body, to which the personal data are disclosed, whether a third party or not. However, public authorities which may receive personal data in the framework of a particular inquiry in accordance with Union or Member State law shall not be regarded as recipients; the processing of those data by those public authorities shall be in compliance with the applicable data protection rules according to the purposes of the processing.
Third party is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or body other than the data subject, controller, processor and persons who, under the direct authority of the controller or processor, are authorised to process personal data.
Consent of the data subject is any freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous indication of the data subject's wishes by which he or she, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signifies agreement to the processing of personal data relating to him or her.
Controller for the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), other data protection laws applicable in Member states of the European Union and other provisions related to data protection is:
GET a GIG GmbH
Urbanstr. 116
10967 Berlin
Germany
Email: hello@gigmit.com
Website: www.gigmit.com
The Data Protection Officer of the controller is:
Data Protection Officer
Christian Kessels
Urbanstr. 116
10967 Berlin
Germany
E-Mail: privacy@gigmit.com
Any data subject may, at any time, contact our Data Protection Officer directly with all questions and suggestions concerning data protection.
The Internet pages of the GET a GIG GmbH use cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in a computer system via an Internet browser.
Many Internet sites and servers use cookies. Many cookies contain a so-called cookie ID. A cookie ID is a unique identifier of the cookie. It consists of a character string through which Internet pages and servers can be assigned to the specific Internet browser in which the cookie was stored. This allows visited Internet sites and servers to differentiate the individual browser of the data subject from other Internet browsers that contain other cookies. A specific Internet browser can be recognized and identified using the unique cookie ID.
Through the use of cookies, the GET a GIG GmbH can provide the users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without the cookie setting.
By means of a cookie, the information and offers on our website can be optimized with the user in mind. Cookies allow us, as previously mentioned, to recognize our website users. The purpose of this recognition is to make it easier for users to utilize our website. The website user that uses cookies, e.g. does not have to enter access data each time the website is accessed, because this is taken over by the website, and the cookie is thus stored on the user's computer system. Another example is the cookie of a shopping cart in an online shop. The online store remembers the articles that a customer has placed in the virtual shopping cart via a cookie.
The data subject may, at any time, prevent the setting of cookies through our website by means of a corresponding setting of the Internet browser used, and may thus permanently deny the setting of cookies. Furthermore, already set cookies may be deleted at any time via an Internet browser or other software programs. This is possible in all popular Internet browsers. If the data subject deactivates the setting of cookies in the Internet browser used, not all functions of our website may be entirely usable.
The website of the GET a GIG GmbH collects a series of general data and information when a data subject or automated system calls up the website. This general data and information are stored in the server log files. Collected may be (1) the browser types and versions used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system reaches our website (so-called referrers), (4) the sub-websites, (5) the date and time of access to the Internet site, (6) an Internet protocol address (IP address), (7) the Internet service provider of the accessing system, and (8) any other similar data and information that may be used in the event of attacks on our information technology systems. When using these general data and information, the GET a GIG GmbH does not draw any conclusions about the data subject. Rather, this information is needed to (1) deliver the content of our website correctly, (2) optimize the content of our website as well as its advertisement, (3) ensure the long-term viability of our information technology systems and website technology, and (4) provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for criminal prosecution in case of a cyber-attack.
Therefore, the GET a GIG GmbH analyzes anonymously collected data and information statistically, with the aim of increasing the data protection and data security of our enterprise, and to ensure an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data of the server log files are stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.
The data subject has the possibility to register on the website of the controller with the indication of personal data. Which personal data are transmitted to the controller is determined by the respective input mask used for the registration. The personal data entered by the data subject are collected and stored exclusively for internal use by the controller, and for his own purposes. The controller may request transfer to one or more processors (e.g. a parcel service) that also uses personal data for an internal purpose which is attributable to the controller.
By registering on the website of the controller, the IP address—assigned by the Internet service provider (ISP) and used by the data subject—date, and time of the registration are also stored. The storage of this data takes place against the background that this is the only way to prevent the misuse of our services, and, if necessary, to make it possible to investigate committed offenses. Insofar, the storage of this data is necessary to secure the controller. This data is not passed on to third parties unless there is a statutory obligation to pass on the data, or if the transfer serves the aim of criminal prosecution.
The registration of the data subject, with the voluntary indication of personal data, is intended to enable the controller to offer the data subject contents or services that may only be offered to registered users due to the nature of the matter in question. Registered persons are free to change the personal data specified during the registration at any time, or to have them completely deleted from the data stock of the controller.
The data controller shall, at any time, provide information upon request to each data subject as to what personal data are stored about the data subject. In addition, the data controller shall correct or erase personal data at the request or indication of the data subject, insofar as there are no statutory storage obligations. The entirety of the controller’s employees are available to the data subject in this respect as contact persons.
On the website of the GET a GIG GmbH, users are given the opportunity to subscribe to our enterprise's newsletter. The input mask used for this purpose determines what personal data are transmitted, as well as when the newsletter is ordered from the controller.
The GET a GIG GmbH informs its customers and business partners regularly by means of a newsletter about enterprise offers. The enterprise's newsletter may only be received by the data subject if (1) the data subject has a valid e-mail address and (2) the data subject registers for the newsletter shipping. A confirmation e-mail will be sent to the e-mail address registered by a data subject for the first time for newsletter shipping, for legal reasons, in the double opt-in procedure. This confirmation e-mail is used to prove whether the owner of the e-mail address as the data subject is authorized to receive the newsletter.
During the registration for the newsletter, we also store the IP address of the computer system assigned by the Internet service provider (ISP) and used by the data subject at the time of the registration, as well as the date and time of the registration. The collection of this data is necessary in order to understand the (possible) misuse of the e-mail address of a data subject at a later date, and it therefore serves the aim of the legal protection of the controller.
The personal data collected as part of a registration for the newsletter will only be used to send our newsletter. In addition, subscribers to the newsletter may be informed by e-mail, as long as this is necessary for the operation of the newsletter service or a registration in question, as this could be the case in the event of modifications to the newsletter offer, or in the event of a change in technical circumstances. There will be no transfer of personal data collected by the newsletter service to third parties. The subscription to our newsletter may be terminated by the data subject at any time. The consent to the storage of personal data, which the data subject has given for shipping the newsletter, may be revoked at any time. For the purpose of revocation of consent, a corresponding link is found in each newsletter. It is also possible to unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time directly on the website of the controller, or to communicate this to the controller in a different way.
The newsletter of the GET a GIG GmbH contains so-called tracking pixels. A tracking pixel is a miniature graphic embedded in such e-mails, which are sent in HTML format to enable log file recording and analysis. This allows a statistical analysis of the success or failure of online marketing campaigns. Based on the embedded tracking pixel, the GET a GIG GmbH may see if and when an e-mail was opened by a data subject, and which links in the e-mail were called up by data subjects.
Such personal data collected in the tracking pixels contained in the newsletters are stored and analyzed by the controller in order to optimize the shipping of the newsletter, as well as to adapt the content of future newsletters even better to the interests of the data subject. These personal data will not be passed on to third parties. Data subjects are at any time entitled to revoke the respective separate declaration of consent issued by means of the double-opt-in procedure. After a revocation, these personal data will be deleted by the controller. The GET a GIG GmbH automatically regards a withdrawal from the receipt of the newsletter as a revocation.
We send out our newsletters using Mailchimp, a popular e-mail marketing tool. The company behind it is “The Rocket Science Group”, founded in 2001. The company’s seat is in the USA, at 1526 DeKalb Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307. It currently employs 800 people. Mailchimp saves data such as your name, your e-mail address, and your firm. You can find more information on their use of user data in Mailchimp’s Privacy Policy, under https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/
We occasionally send out newsletters and e-mails using Yet another Mail Merge (YAMM), a product of Awesome Gapps Inc. The company’s seat is in the USA, at 221 KEARNY STREET SUITE 300, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94108. YAMM uses GoogleDocs for data storage. You can find more information in their Terms of Use, available at https://sites.google.com/site/scriptsexamples/available-web-apps/mail-merge/terms-of-use We have no knowledge of how YAMM makes further use of your data. You can read more about the way YAMM collects and uses your data in its Privacy Policy, at https://sites.google.com/site/scriptsexamples/available-web-apps/privacy-policy
We send system e-mails, notifications and other e-mails using Mailgun, a mailing solution which provides us with high-performance APIs for the delivery and analysis of our e-mails. MailGun is a product of “Mailjet SAS”. The company’s seat is in France, 13-13 bis, rue de l’Aubrac, 75012 Paris. Mailgun saves data such as your name, your e-mail address, and your company. You can find out more about how Mailgun handles user data in their privacy policy, available under https://www.mailjet.de/privacy-policy/ .
The website of the GET a GIG GmbH contains information that enables a quick electronic contact to our enterprise, as well as direct communication with us, which also includes a general address of the so-called electronic mail (e-mail address). If a data subject contacts the controller by e-mail or via a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the data subject are automatically stored. Such personal data transmitted on a voluntary basis by a data subject to the data controller are stored for the purpose of processing or contacting the data subject. There is no transfer of this personal data to third parties.
The comments made in the blog of the GET a GIG GmbH may be subscribed to by third parties. In particular, there is the possibility that a commenter subscribes to the comments following his comments on a particular blog post.
If a data subject decides to subscribe to the option, the controller will send an automatic confirmation e-mail to check the double opt-in procedure as to whether the owner of the specified e-mail address decided in favor of this option. The option to subscribe to comments may be terminated at any time.
The data controller shall process and store the personal data of the data subject only for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of storage, or as far as this is granted by the European legislator or other legislators in laws or regulations to which the controller is subject to.
If the storage purpose is not applicable, or if a storage period prescribed by the European legislator or another competent legislator expires, the personal data are routinely blocked or erased in accordance with legal requirements.
Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller the confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning him or her are being processed. If a data subject wishes to avail himself of this right of confirmation, he or she may, at any time, contact any employee of the controller.
Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller free information about his or her personal data stored at any time and a copy of this information. Furthermore, the European directives and regulations grant the data subject access to the following information:
Furthermore, the data subject shall have a right to obtain information as to whether personal data are transferred to a third country or to an international organisation. Where this is the case, the data subject shall have the right to be informed of the appropriate safeguards relating to the transfer.
If a data subject wishes to avail himself of this right of access, he or she may, at any time, contact any employee of the controller.
Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller without undue delay the rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning him or her. Taking into account the purposes of the processing, the data subject shall have the right to have incomplete personal data completed, including by means of providing a supplementary statement.
If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to rectification, he or she may, at any time, contact any employee of the controller.
Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller the erasure of personal data concerning him or her without undue delay, and the controller shall have the obligation to erase personal data without undue delay where one of the following grounds applies, as long as the processing is not necessary:
If one of the aforementioned reasons applies, and a data subject wishes to request the erasure of personal data stored by the GET a GIG GmbH, he or she may, at any time, contact any employee of the controller. An employee of GET a GIG GmbH shall promptly ensure that the erasure request is complied with immediately.
Where the controller has made personal data public and is obliged pursuant to Article 17(1) to erase the personal data, the controller, taking account of available technology and the cost of implementation, shall take reasonable steps, including technical measures, to inform other controllers processing the personal data that the data subject has requested erasure by such controllers of any links to, or copy or replication of, those personal data, as far as processing is not required. An employees of the GET a GIG GmbH will arrange the necessary measures in individual cases.
Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller restriction of processing where one of the following applies:
If one of the aforementioned conditions is met, and a data subject wishes to request the restriction of the processing of personal data stored by the GET a GIG GmbH, he or she may at any time contact any employee of the controller. The employee of the GET a GIG GmbH will arrange the restriction of the processing.
Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator, to receive the personal data concerning him or her, which was provided to a controller, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. He or she shall have the right to transmit those data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to which the personal data have been provided, as long as the processing is based on consent pursuant to point (a) of Article 6(1) of the GDPR or point (a) of Article 9(2) of the GDPR, or on a contract pursuant to point (b) of Article 6(1) of the GDPR, and the processing is carried out by automated means, as long as the processing is not necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.
Furthermore, in exercising his or her right to data portability pursuant to Article 20(1) of the GDPR, the data subject shall have the right to have personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible and when doing so does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.
In order to assert the right to data portability, the data subject may at any time contact any employee of the GET a GIG GmbH.
Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator to object, on grounds relating to his or her particular situation, at any time, to processing of personal data concerning him or her, which is based on point (e) or (f) of Article 6(1) of the GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions.
The GET a GIG GmbH shall no longer process the personal data in the event of the objection, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override the interests, rights and freedoms of the data subject, or for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.
If the GET a GIG GmbH processes personal data for direct marketing purposes, the data subject shall have the right to object at any time to processing of personal data concerning him or her for such marketing. This applies to profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing. If the data subject objects to the GET a GIG GmbH to the processing for direct marketing purposes, the GET a GIG GmbH will no longer process the personal data for these purposes.
In addition, the data subject has the right, on grounds relating to his or her particular situation, to object to processing of personal data concerning him or her by the GET a GIG GmbH for scientific or historical research purposes, or for statistical purposes pursuant to Article 89(1) of the GDPR, unless the processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out for reasons of public interest.
In order to exercise the right to object, the data subject may contact any employee of the GET a GIG GmbH. In addition, the data subject is free in the context of the use of information society services, and notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, to use his or her right to object by automated means using technical specifications.
Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning him or her, or similarly significantly affects him or her, as long as the decision (1) is not is necessary for entering into, or the performance of, a contract between the data subject and a data controller, or (2) is not authorised by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject and which also lays down suitable measures to safeguard the data subject's rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, or (3) is not based on the data subject's explicit consent.
If the decision (1) is necessary for entering into, or the performance of, a contract between the data subject and a data controller, or (2) it is based on the data subject's explicit consent, the GET a GIG GmbH shall implement suitable measures to safeguard the data subject's rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, at least the right to obtain human intervention on the part of the controller, to express his or her point of view and contest the decision.
If the data subject wishes to exercise the rights concerning automated individual decision-making, he or she may, at any time, contact any employee of the GET a GIG GmbH.
Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator to withdraw his or her consent to processing of his or her personal data at any time.
If the data subject wishes to exercise the right to withdraw the consent, he or she may, at any time, contact any employee of the GET a GIG GmbH.
The data controller shall collect and process the personal data of applicants for the purpose of the processing of the application procedure. The processing may also be carried out electronically. This is the case, in particular, if an applicant submits corresponding application documents by e-mail or by means of a web form on the website to the controller. If the data controller concludes an employment contract with an applicant, the submitted data will be stored for the purpose of processing the employment relationship in compliance with legal requirements. If no employment contract is concluded with the applicant by the controller, the application documents shall be automatically erased two months after notification of the refusal decision, provided that no other legitimate interests of the controller are opposed to the erasure. Other legitimate interest in this relation is, e.g. a burden of proof in a procedure under the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).
On this website, the data controller has integrated components of the enterprise AddThis. AddThis is a so-called bookmarking provider. The service allows for simplified bookmarking of Internet pages via buttons. By clicking on the AddThis component with the mouse, or by clicking on it, a list of bookmarking and sharing services is displayed. AddThis is used on over 15 million websites, and the buttons are displayed, according to the information of the operating enterprise, over 20 billion times a year. The operating company of AddThis is AddThis, Inc. 1595 Spring Hill Road, Suite 300, Vienna, VA 22182, United States.
By calling up one of the individual pages of the website, which is operated by the controller, and on which an AddThis component has been integrated, the Internet browser of the data subject is automatically prompted by the respective AddThis component to download data from the website www.addthis.com. Within the framework of this technical procedure, AddThis is informed of the visit and the specific individual page of this website that was used by the data subject with the help of information technology. In addition, AddThis is informed about the IP address of the computer system assigned by the Internet service provider (ISP) and used by the data subject, the browser type and language, the web page accessed before our website, the date and the time of the visit to our website. AddThis uses this data to create anonymous user profiles. The data and information transmitted to AddThis in this way will enable the enterprise AddThis, as well as affiliates or their partner-enterprises, to contact visitors of the web pages of the controller with personalized and interest-based advertising.
AddThis displays personalized and interest-based advertising on the basis of a cookie set by the enterprise. This cookie analyzes the individual surfing behavior of the computer system used by the data subject. The cookie saves the computer-based outgoing visits to Internet pages.
The data subject may, at any time, prevent the setting of cookies through our website by means of a corresponding setting of the Internet browser used, and thus permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such a setting of the Internet browser used would also prevent AddThis from setting a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. Cookies may also be deleted by AddThis at any time via an Internet browser or other software programs.
The data subject also has the possibility of objecting permanently to the processing of personal data by AddThis. For this purpose, the data subject must click on the opt-out button under the link https://www.addthis.com/privacy/opt-out which sets an opt-out cookie. The optout cookie used for this purpose is placed on the information technology system used by the data subject. If the data subject deletes the cookies from his system, then the data subject must call up the link again and set a new opt-out cookie.
With the setting of the opt-out cookie, however, the possibility exists that the websites of the controller are not fully usable anymore by the data subject. The applicable data protection provisions of AddThis may be accessed under https://www.addthis.com/privacy/privacy-policy
If you use any of the fee-based services and products offered on our website, we may, under certain circumstances, have to collect more data for billing purposes and for security reasons. This will most likely include your name, a valid e-mail address, and, where appropriate, your address and telephone number. In specific cases, it may include further information. It may also include any content that allows us to verify the information you have provided, such as, for instance, whether you are in fact the owner of the provided e-mail address. For legal reasons, we must ensure that you do indeed wish to receive the service in question, and that we will then be able to duly issue an invoice for it. In order to ensure the security of your personal information during payment transfers, we use the encryption standard SSL, which you can recognise by the "https://" prefix in your browser line.
Our website uses SSL encryption technology to transfer any confidential or personal information pertaining to our users. This encryption is activated, for instance, for the processing of payment transactions, or for any inquiries you send us through our webpage. Please ensure that the SSL encryption has been activated on your side for these activities. It is easy to see whether encryption technology is being used: the address prefix on your browser line will change from “http://” to “https://”. Any information transmitted using an SSL encryption is not visible to third parties. Transmit any and all confidential information only using the SSL encryption. When in doubt, please get in touch with us.
On this website, the controller has integrated components of the enterprise Affilinet. Affilinet is a German affiliate network, which offers affiliate marketing.
Affiliate marketing is a web-based form of distribution, which allows commercial operators of Internet sites, the so-called merchants or advertisers, to show advertising, which will be paid mostly through click or sale commissions, on third-party Internet sites that are also called affiliates or publishers. The Merchant provides through the affiliate network an advertising medium, such as an advertising banner or other suitable means of Internet advertising, which is subsequently integrated by an affiliate on its own Internet pages or via other channels such as keyword advertising or e-mail marketing. The operating company of Affilinet is the Affilinet GmbH, Sapporo arc 6-8, 80637 Munich, Germany.
Affilinet sets a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. The definition of cookies is explained above. The tracking cookie by Affilinet stores no personal data. Only the identification number of the affiliate, that is, the partner mediating the potential customer, as well as the ordinal number of the visitor of a website and the clicked advertising medium are stored. The purpose of this data storage is the processing of commission payments between a merchant and affiliate, which are processed through the affiliate network, that is Affilinet.
The data subject may, as stated above, prevent the setting of cookies through our website at any time by means of a corresponding adjustment of the Internet browser used and, thus, permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such an adjustment to the Internet browser used would also prevent Affilinet from setting a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. In addition, cookies already in use by Affilinet may be deleted at any time via a web browser or other software programs. The applicable data protection provisions of Affilinet may be accessed under https://www.affili.net/uk/footeritem/privacy-policy
On this website, the controller has integrated components of the enterprise Facebook. Facebook is a social network. A social network is a place for social meetings on the Internet, an online community, which usually allows users to communicate with each other and interact in a virtual space. A social network may serve as a platform for the exchange of opinions and experiences, or enable the Internet community to provide personal or business-related information. Facebook allows social network users to include the creation of private profiles, upload photos, and network through friend requests.
The operating company of Facebook is Facebook, Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, United States. If a person lives outside of the United States or Canada, the controller is the Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland. With each call-up to one of the individual pages of this Internet website, which is operated by the controller and into which a Facebook component (Facebook plug-ins) was integrated, the web browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted to download display of the corresponding Facebook component from Facebook through the Facebook component. An overview of all the Facebook Plug-ins may be accessed under https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/ During the course of this technical procedure, Facebook is made aware of what specific sub-site of our website was visited by the data subject.
If the data subject is logged in at the same time on Facebook, Facebook detects with every call-up to our website by the data subject—and for the entire duration of their stay on our Internet site—which specific sub-site of our Internet page was visited by the data subject. This information is collected through the Facebook component and associated with the respective Facebook account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on one of the Facebook buttons integrated into our website, e.g. the "Like" button, or if the data subject submits a comment, then Facebook matches this information with the personal Facebook user account of the data subject and stores the personal data.
Facebook always receives, through the Facebook component, information about a visit to our website by the data subject, whenever the data subject is logged in at the same time on Facebook during the time of the call-up to our website. This occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Facebook component or not. If such a transmission of information to Facebook is not desirable for the data subject, then he or she may prevent this by logging off from their Facebook account before a call-up to our website is made. The data protection guideline published by Facebook, which is available at https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/ provides information about the collection, processing and use of personal data by Facebook. In addition, it is explained there what setting options Facebook offers to protect the privacy of the data subject. In addition, different configuration options are made available to allow the elimination of data transmission to Facebook. These applications may be used by the data subject to eliminate a data transmission to Facebook.
On this website, the controller has integrated the component of Google Analytics (with the anonymizer function). Google Analytics is a web analytics service. Web analytics is the collection, gathering, and analysis of data about the behavior of visitors to websites. A web analysis service collects, inter alia, data about the website from which a person has come (the so-called referrer), which sub-pages were visited, or how often and for what duration a sub-page was viewed. Web analytics are mainly used for the optimization of a website and in order to carry out a cost-benefit analysis of Internet advertising.
The operator of the Google Analytics component is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, United States. For the web analytics through Google Analytics the controller uses the application "_gat. _anonymizeIp". By means of this application the IP address of the Internet connection of the data subject is abridged by Google and anonymised when accessing our websites from a Member State of the European Union or another Contracting State to the Agreement on the European Economic Area.
The purpose of the Google Analytics component is to analyze the traffic on our website. Google uses the collected data and information, inter alia, to evaluate the use of our website and to provide online reports, which show the activities on our websites, and to provide other services concerning the use of our Internet site for us.
Google Analytics places a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. The definition of cookies is explained above. With the setting of the cookie, Google is enabled to analyze the use of our website. With each call-up to one of the individual pages of this Internet site, which is operated by the controller and into which a Google Analytics component was integrated, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject will automatically submit data through the Google Analytics component for the purpose of online advertising and the settlement of commissions to Google. During the course of this technical procedure, the enterprise Google gains knowledge of personal information, such as the IP address of the data subject, which serves Google, inter alia, to understand the origin of visitors and clicks, and subsequently create commission settlements.
The cookie is used to store personal information, such as the access time, the location from which the access was made, and the frequency of visits of our website by the data subject. With each visit to our Internet site, such personal data, including the IP address of the Internet access used by the data subject, will be transmitted to Google in the United States of America. These personal data are stored by Google in the United States of America. Google may pass these personal data collected through the technical procedure to third parties. The data subject may, as stated above, prevent the setting of cookies through our website at any time by means of a corresponding adjustment of the web browser used and thus permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such an adjustment to the Internet browser used would also prevent Google Analytics from setting a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. In addition, cookies already in use by Google Analytics may be deleted at any time via a web browser or other software programs.
In addition, the data subject has the possibility of objecting to a collection of data that are generated by Google Analytics, which is related to the use of this website, as well as the processing of this data by Google and the chance to preclude any such. For this purpose, the data subject must download a browser add-on under the link https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout and install it. This browser add-on tells Google Analytics through a JavaScript, that any data and information about the visits of Internet pages may not be transmitted to Google Analytics. The installation of the browser add-ons is considered an objection by Google. If the information technology system of the data subject is later deleted, formatted, or newly installed, then the data subject must reinstall the browser add-ons to disable Google Analytics. If the browser add-on was uninstalled by the data subject or any other person who is attributable to their sphere of competence, or is disabled, it is possible to execute the reinstallation or reactivation of the browser add-ons.
Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Google may be retrieved under https://policies.google.com/privacy and under https://www.google.com/analytics/terms/gb.html . Google Analytics is further explained under the following link https://www.google.com/analytics/
On this website, the controller has integrated Google Remarketing services. Google Remarketing is a feature of Google AdWords, which allows an enterprise to display advertising to Internet users who have previously resided on the enterprise's Internet site. The integration of Google Remarketing therefore allows an enterprise to create user-based advertising and thus shows relevant advertisements to interested Internet users.
The operating company of the Google Remarketing services is the Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, United States.
The purpose of Google Remarketing is the insertion of interest-relevant advertising. Google Remarketing allows us to display ads on the Google network or on other websites, which are based on individual needs and matched to the interests of Internet users.
Google Remarketing sets a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. The definition of cookies is explained above. With the setting of the cookie, Google enables a recognition of the visitor of our website if he calls up consecutive web pages, which are also a member of the Google advertising network. With each call-up to an Internet site on which the service has been integrated by Google Remarketing, the web browser of the data subject identifies automatically with Google. During the course of this technical procedure, Google receives personal information, such as the IP address or the surfing behaviour of the user, which Google uses, inter alia, for the insertion of interest relevant advertising.
The cookie is used to store personal information, e.g. the Internet pages visited by the data subject. Each time we visit our Internet pages, personal data, including the IP address of the Internet access used by the data subject, is transmitted to Google in the United States of America. These personal data are stored by Google in the United States of America. Google may pass these personal data collected through the technical procedure to third parties.
The data subject may, as stated above, prevent the setting of cookies through our website at any time by means of a corresponding adjustment of the web browser used and thus permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such an adjustment to the Internet browser used would also prevent Google from setting a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. In addition, cookies already in use by Google may be deleted at any time via a web browser or other software programs.
In addition, the data subject has the possibility of objecting to the interest-based advertising by Google. For this purpose, the data subject must call up the link to www.google.de/ settings/ads and make the desired settings on each Internet browser used by the data subject.
Further information and the actual data protection provisions of Google may be retrieved under https://policies.google.com/privacy
On this website, the controller has integrated Google AdWords. Google AdWords is a service for Internet advertising that allows the advertiser to place ads in Google search engine results and the Google advertising network. Google AdWords allows an advertiser to predefine specific keywords with the help of which an ad on Google's search results only then displayed, when the user utilizes the search engine to retrieve a keyword-relevant search result. In the Google Advertising Network, the ads are distributed on relevant web pages using an automatic algorithm, taking into account the previously defined keywords.
The operating company of Google AdWords is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, UNITED STATES.
The purpose of Google AdWords is the promotion of our website by the inclusion of relevant advertising on the websites of third parties and in the search engine results of the search engine Google and an insertion of third-party advertising on our website.
If a data subject reaches our website via a Google ad, a conversion cookie is filed on the information technology system of the data subject through Google. The definition of cookies is explained above. A conversion cookie loses its validity after 30 days and is not used to identify the data subject. If the cookie has not expired, the conversion cookie is used to check whether certain sub-pages, e.g, the shopping cart from an online shop system, were called up on our website. Through the conversion cookie, both Google and the controller can understand whether a person who reached an AdWords ad on our website generated sales, that is, executed or canceled a sale of goods. The data and information collected through the use of the conversion cookie is used by Google to create visit statistics for our website. These visit statistics are used in order to determine the total number of users who have been served through AdWords ads to ascertain the success or failure of each AdWords ad and to optimize our AdWords ads in the future. Neither our company nor other Google AdWords advertisers receive information from Google that could identify the data subject.
The conversion cookie stores personal information, e.g. the Internet pages visited by the data subject. Each time we visit our Internet pages, personal data, including the IP address of the Internet access used by the data subject, is transmitted to Google in the United States of America. These personal data are stored by Google in the United States of America. Google may pass these personal data collected through the technical procedure to third parties.
The data subject may, at any time, prevent the setting of cookies by our website, as stated above, by means of a corresponding setting of the Internet browser used and thus permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such a setting of the Internet browser used would also prevent Google from placing a conversion cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. In addition, a cookie set by Google AdWords may be deleted at any time via the Internet browser or other software programs. The data subject has a possibility of objecting to the interest based advertisement of Google. Therefore, the data subject must access from each of the browsers in use the link https://www.google.com/settings/ads and set the desired settings.
Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Google may be retrieved under https://policies.google.com/privacy
Our website uses Hotjar. Hotjar is an analysis software and the product of Hotjar Ltd. It is available at https://www.hotjar.com . The seat of the company is in Malta, at 3 Lyons Range- 20 Bisazza Street- Sliema SLM 1640. This software allows us to analyse our visitors’ user behaviour, by counting and evaluating clicks, mouse movements, etc. This information, collected with the help of a tracking code and cookies, is sent to the Hotjar server. It involves mostly device-related information, such as your device’s IP address and your e-mail with your first name and surname, to the extent that you have made this information available to us. The collected information also includes the screen size of your device and its type, as well as browser information such as type and version, your geographical location and your preferred language. Hotjar also collects typical log file data, such as domain, visited pages, date and duration of visit. The software uses this information for analysis, and in some occasions uses third party services such as Google Analytics and others. These third party service providers may also process and save the user data in question. You can opt out of the collection and use of your information by Hotjar by clicking on the following link: https://www.hotjar.com/opt-out . Please also pay attention to the data protection provisions regarding other service providers such as Google Analytics in the present Privacy policy.
On this website, the controller has integrated components of the service Instagram. Instagram is a service that may be qualified as an audiovisual platform, which allows users to share photos and videos, as well as disseminate such data in other social networks. The operating company of the services offered by Instagram is Instagram LLC, 1 Hacker Way, Building 14 First Floor, Menlo Park, CA, UNITED STATES. With each call-up to one of the individual pages of this Internet site, which is operated by the controller and on which an Instagram component (Insta button) was integrated, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted to the download of a display of the corresponding Instagram component of Instagram. During the course of this technical procedure, Instagram becomes aware of what specific sub-page of our website was visited by the data subject.
If the data subject is logged in at the same time on Instagram, Instagram detects with every call-up to our website by the data subject—and for the entire duration of their stay on our Internet site—which specific sub-page of our Internet page was visited by the data subject. This information is collected through the Instagram component and is associated with the respective Instagram account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on one of the Instagram buttons integrated on our website, then Instagram matches this information with the personal Instagram user account of the data subject and stores the personal data.
Instagram receives information via the Instagram component that the data subject has visited our website provided that the data subject is logged in at Instagram at the time of the call to our website. This occurs regardless of whether the person clicks on the Instagram button or not. If such a transmission of information to Instagram is not desirable for the data subject, then he or she can prevent this by logging off from their Instagram account before a call-up to our website is made. Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Instagram may be retrieved under https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388 and https://www.instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/ .
On this website, the controller has integrated components of Twitter. Twitter is a multilingual, publicly-accessible microblogging service on which users may publish and spread so-called ‘tweets,’ e.g. short messages, which are limited to 280 characters. These short messages are available for everyone, including those who are not logged on to Twitter. The tweets are also displayed to so-called followers of the respective user. Followers are other Twitter users who follow a user's tweets. Furthermore, Twitter allows you to address a wide audience via hashtags, links or retweets.
The operating company of Twitter is Twitter, Inc., 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, UNITED STATES.
With each call-up to one of the individual pages of this Internet site, which is operated by the controller and on which a Twitter component (Twitter button) was integrated, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted to download a display of the corresponding Twitter component of Twitter. Further information about the Twitter buttons is available under https://about.twitter.com/de/resources/buttons During the course of this technical procedure, Twitter gains knowledge of what specific subpage of our website was visited by the data subject. The purpose of the integration of the Twitter component is a retransmission of the contents of this website to allow our users to introduce this web page to the digital world and increase our visitor numbers.
If the data subject is logged in at the same time on Twitter, Twitter detects with every call-up to our website by the data subject and for the entire duration of their stay on our Internet site which specific sub-page of our Internet page was visited by the data subject. This information is collected through the Twitter component and associated with the respective Twitter account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on one of the Twitter buttons integrated on our website, then Twitter assigns this information to the personal Twitter user account of the data subject and stores the personal data.
Twitter receives information via the Twitter component that the data subject has visited our website, provided that the data subject is logged in on Twitter at the time of the call-up to our website. This occurs regardless of whether the person clicks on the Twitter component or not. If such a transmission of information to Twitter is not desirable for the data subject, then he or she may prevent this by logging off from their Twitter account before a call-up to our website is made. The applicable data protection provisions of Twitter may be accessed under https://twitter.com/privacy .
On this website, the controller has integrated components of YouTube and makes use of YouTube API services. YouTube is an Internet video portal that enables video publishers to set video clips and other users free of charge, which also provides free viewing, review and commenting on them. YouTube allows you to publish all kinds of videos, so you can access both full movies and TV broadcasts, as well as music videos, trailers, and videos made by users via the Internet portal.
The operating company of YouTube is YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, UNITED STATES. The YouTube, LLC is a subsidiary of Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, UNITED STATES.
With each call-up to one of the individual pages of this Internet site, which is operated by the controller and on which a YouTube component (YouTube video) was integrated, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted to download a display of the corresponding YouTube component. Further information about YouTube may be obtained under https://www.youtube.com/yt/about/ During the course of this technical procedure, YouTube and Google gain knowledge of what specific sub-page of our website was visited by the data subject.
If the data subject is logged in on YouTube, YouTube recognizes with each call-up to a subpage that contains a YouTube video, which specific sub-page of our Internet site was visited by the data subject. This information is collected by YouTube and Google and assigned to the respective YouTube account of the data subject.
YouTube and Google will receive information through the YouTube component that the data subject has visited our website, if the data subject at the time of the call to our website is logged in on YouTube; this occurs regardless of whether the person clicks on a YouTube video or not. If such a transmission of this information to YouTube and Google is not desirable for the data subject, the delivery may be prevented if the data subject logs off from their own YouTube account before a call-up to our website is made.
YouTube's data protection provisions, available at https://policies.google.com/privacy , provide information about the collection, processing and use of personal data by YouTube and Google.
By using this website and any YouTube component the data subject agrees to be bound by the YouTube Terms of Service.
Data subjects can revoke access to their data via the Google security settings page at https://security.google.com/settings/security/permissions
On this website, the controller has integrated components by Webtrekk. Webtrekk is a combination of analysis and marketing solutions in one system. Webtrekk allows the site operator to collect data on the use of the website, as well as individualize marketing activities. The operating company of Webtrekk is Webtrekk GmbH, Robert-Koch-Platz 4, 10115 Berlin, Germany.
With each call-up to one of the individual pages of this Internet site, which is operated by the controller, Webtrekk collects data for marketing and optimisation purposes and stores them. The pseudonymized user profiles are used for the purpose of analyzing visitor behavior and enabling an improvement of our Internet offer. The data collected via the Webtrekk component are not used to identify the data subject without first obtaining a separate and explicit consent from the data subject. These data will not be merged with personal data or with other data which contains the same pseudonym.
Webtrekk sets a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. The definition of cookies is explained above. Webtrekk uses the data collected from our website and information on behalf of the controller to analyze user behaviour of the data subject, who has visited our website. In addition, Webtrekk uses the data to create reports on user activities on our behalf and provide other services for our enterprise, which are in relation to the usage of our website. The IP address of the data subject is not merged by Webtrekk with other personal information.
The data subject may, as stated above, prevent the setting of cookies through our website at any time by means of a corresponding adjustment of the web browser used and thus permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such an adjustment to the used Internet browser would also prevent Webtrekk from setting a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. In addition, cookies already in use by Webtrekk may be deleted at any time via a web browser or other software programs.
In addition, the data subject has the possibility of objecting to a collection of data that are generated by the Webtrekk cookie, relating to a use of this Internet site, as well as the processing of these data by Webtrekk and the chance to preclude any such. To do this, the data subject must click a link under https://www.webtrekk.com/en/legal/opt-out-webtrekk/ which is an opt-out cookie. The opt-out cookie is placed onto the information technology system used by the data subject. If the data subject deletes the cookies on his system, then the data subject must call-up the link again and set a new opt-out cookie.
With the setting of the opt-out cookie, however, the possibility exists that the websites of the controller are not fully usable anymore by the data subject.
The applicable data protection provisions of Webtrekk may be accessed under https://www.webtrekk.com/en/why-webtrekk/data-protection/ .
On this website, the controller has integrated components of Google Ad Manager by Google. Google Ad Manager is a trademark of Google, under which predominantly special online marketing solutions are marketed to advertising agencies and publishers.
The operating company of Google Ad Manager by Google is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, UNITED STATES.
Google Ad Manager by Google transmits data to the Google Ad Manager server with each impression, clicks, or other activity. Each of these data transfers triggers a cookie request to the data subject's browser. If the browser accepts this request, Google Ad Manager uses a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. The definition of cookies is explained above. The purpose of the cookie is the optimization and display of advertising. The cookie is used, inter alia, to display and place user-relevant advertising as well as to create or improve reports on advertising campaigns. Furthermore, the cookie serves to avoid multiple display of the same advertisement.
Google Ad Manager uses a cookie ID that is required to execute the technical process. For example, the cookie ID is required to display an advertisement in a browser. Google Ad Manager may also use the Cookie ID to record which advertisements have already been displayed in a browser in order to avoid duplications. It is also possible for Google Ad Manager to track conversions through the cookie ID. For instance, conversions are captured, when a user has previously been shown a Google Ad Manager advertising ad, and he or she subsequently makes a purchase on the advertiser's website using the same Internet browser.
A cookie from Google Ad Manager does not contain any personal data. However, a Google Ad Manager cookie may contain additional campaign IDs. A campaign ID is used to identify campaigns that the user has already been in contact with. With each call-up to one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the controller and on which a Google Ad Manager component was integrated, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted by the respective Google Ad Manager component to send data for the purpose of online advertising and billing of commissions to Google. During the course of this technical procedure, Google gains knowledge of any data that Google may use to create commission calculations. Google may, inter alia, understand that the data subject has clicked on certain links on our website.
The data subject may, as stated above, prevent the setting of cookies through our website at any time by means of a corresponding adjustment of the web browser used and thus permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such an adjustment to the Internet browser used would also prevent Google from setting a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. In addition, cookies already in use by Google may be deleted at any time via a web browser or other software programs.
Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Google Ad Manager may be retrieved under Google Ad Manager by Google https://policies.google.com/privacy .
The data of all fee-paying users and clients are processed using the accounting software Chargebee. By completing a transaction, users agree to transmit their data to Chargebee. Chargebee provides a subscription billing solution that is independent of payment gateways, supporting gateways such as Stripe, Braintree, PayPal, Adyen, and many others. CHARGEBEE INC. is based in the USA, 340 S Lemon Avenue, #1537, Walnut, California 91789. Chargebee supports the engines for recurring sales of B2B- and B2C-services in many sectors such as SaaS, Digital Media, eCommerce and IoT. It was founded in 2011, and has more than 7,000 customers in 53 countries.
You can find out more about the way they collect and use data in Chargebee’s Privacy Policy, available at https://www.chargebee.com/privacy/ .
We use DATEV for our bookkeeping. The information of all fee-paying users and clients is processed using the accounting software DATEV. DATEV eG - the name stands for “Datenverarbeitung”, or “Data processing” - is an association with more than 40,000 members. Its seat is in Germany, Paumgartnerstr. 6-14, 90429 Nürnberg. The company was ranked 3rd among business software providers in Germany in 2016 (source: IDC, 2017). They provide services such as accounting, human resources management, business consulting, taxes, office management, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), IT services, as well as training and consulting. The solutions provided by DATEV, founded in 1966 and based in Nürnberg, make operating processes easier for businesses, municipalities, associations and institutions.
You can find out more about the way they collect and use data in the DATEV privacy policy, available at https://www.datev.de/web/de/m/ueber-datev/datenschutz/ .
We protect your data throughout all payment transactions. For security reasons, and in order to ensure the privacy of your confidential and personal information transmitted during a payment transfer, we use SSL encryption technology. You can easily verify whether the SSL encryption is activated or not. You can tell when the encryption is used by looking at the address line of your browser. The data transfer is only encrypted when the address prefix changes from the ordinary “http://” to “https://”. The prefix “https://” indicates the use of SSL encryption technology and all payment transfers are encrypted while that prefix appears. The activation of SSL encryption makes it impossible for third parties to have access to your confidential information. Therefore, you must only transfer your information when the SSL encryption is activated.
On this website, the Controller has integrated components of PayPal. PayPal is an online payment service provider. Payments are processed via so-called PayPal accounts, which represent virtual private or business accounts. PayPal is also able to process virtual payments through credit cards when a user does not have a PayPal account. A PayPal account is managed via an e-mail address, which is why there are no classic account numbers. PayPal makes it possible to trigger online payments to third parties or to receive payments. PayPal also accepts trustee functions and offers buyer protection services. The European operating company of PayPal is PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. & Cie. S.C.A., 22-24 Boulevard Royal, 2449 Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
If the data subject chooses "PayPal" as the payment option in the online shop during the ordering process, we automatically transmit the data of the data subject to PayPal. By selecting this payment option, the data subject agrees to the transfer of personal data required for payment processing. The personal data transmitted to PayPal is usually first name, last name, address, email address, IP address, telephone number, mobile phone number, or other data necessary for payment processing. The processing of the purchase contract also requires such personal data, which are in connection with the respective order.
The transmission of the data is aimed at payment processing and fraud prevention. The controller will transfer personal data to PayPal, in particular, if a legitimate interest in the transmission is given. The personal data exchanged between PayPal and the controller for the processing of the data will be transmitted by PayPal to economic credit agencies. This transmission is intended for identity and creditworthiness checks.
PayPal will, if necessary, pass on personal data to affiliates and service providers or subcontractors to the extent that this is necessary to fulfill contractual obligations or for data to be processed in the order.
The data subject has the possibility to revoke consent for the handling of personal data at any time from PayPal. A revocation shall not have any effect on personal data which must be processed, used or transmitted in accordance with (contractual) payment processing.
The applicable data protection provisions of PayPal may be retrieved under https://www.paypal.com/uk/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full .
On this website, the Controller has integrated components of Stripe. Stripe is an online payment service provider for credit card payments. Payments are executed by the respective credit card providers. The European operating company for Stripe is Stripe Payments Europe Ltd., based in Block 4, Harcourt Centre, Harcourt Road, Dublin 2, Ireland.
When a client selects the “credit card” payment option in our online shop, his/her information is automatically transmitted to Stripe. By selecting this payment option, the client consents to the transfer of personal information that is necessary for processing the payment. Information transmitted to Stripe normally includes the client’s first name, surname, address, e-mail address, or other information necessary for processing the payment. The execution of the purchase may also require access to any personal information that may be associated with the specific order.
The transfer of data is necessary for the processing of payments, as well as for fraud prevention. The Controller will specifically transmit information to Stripe, if there is a legitimate reason for the transfer. The personal information exchanged between Stripe and the Controller may, under certain circumstances, be transmitted by Stripe to credit agencies. These exchanges aim to verify your identity and creditworthiness.
Stripe may also, when appropriate, transmit personal information to affiliated companies and service providers or subcontractors, to the extent that it is necessary for the execution of their contractual duties, or if further processing of that information is required as part of your order. Data subjects have the option to withdraw their consent regarding the handling of their personal information by Stripe. Consent withdrawal does not affect personal data which must necessarily be processed, used or transmitted for the execution of a (contractual) payment.
You can access Stripe’s Data Protection Policy at https://stripe.com/privacy .
On this website, the Controller has integrated components of GoCardless. GoCardless is an online payment service provider for direct debit payments. Payments are executed by the respective banks. The European operating company for GoCardless is GoCardless Ltd., Sutton Yard, 65 Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7EN, United Kingdom.
When a client selects the “direct debit” payment option in our online shop, his/her information is automatically transmitted to GoCardless. By selecting this payment option, the client consents to the transfer of personal information that is necessary for processing the payment.
Information transmitted to GoCardless normally includes the client’s first name, surname, address, e-mail address, or other information necessary for processing the payment. The execution of the purchase may also require access to any personal information that may be associated with the specific order.
The transfer of data is necessary for the processing of payment transfers, as well as for fraud prevention. The Controller will specifically transmit information to GoCardless, if there is a legitimate reason. The personal information exchanged between GoCardless and the Controller may, under certain circumstances, be transmitted by GoCardless to credit agencies. These exchanges aim to verify your identity and creditworthiness.
GoCardless may also, when appropriate, transmit personal information to affiliated companies and service providers or subcontractors, to the extent that that is necessary for the execution of their contractual duties, or if further processing of that information is required as part of your order.
Data subjects have the option to withdraw their consent regarding the handling of their personal information by GoCardless. Consent withdrawal does not affect personal data which must necessarily be processed, used or transmitted for the execution of a (contractual) payment.
You can access GoCardless’s Data Protection Policy at https://gocardless.com/en-eu/legal/privacy/ .
On this website, the controller has integrated components of Debitoor. Debitoor is an online service provider for invoice payments. The European operating company for Debitoor is Debitoor GmbH, Choriner Str. 34, 10435 Berlin, Germany.
When a client receives an invoice or selects the “invoice” payment option in our online shop, his/her information is automatically transmitted to Debitoor. By selecting this payment option, the client consents to the transfer of his/her personal information that is necessary for processing the payment.
Information transmitted to Debitoor normally includes the client’s first name, surname, address, e-mail address, or other information necessary for processing the payment. The execution of the purchase may also require access to any personal information that may be associated with the specific order.
The transfer of data is necessary for the processing of payments, as well as for fraud prevention. The Controller will specifically transmit information to Debitoor, if there is a legitimate reason. The personal information exchanged between Debitoor and the Controller may, under certain circumstances, be transmitted by Debitoor to credit agencies. These exchanges aim to verify your identity and creditworthiness.
Debitoor may also, when appropriate, transmit personal information to affiliated companies and service providers or subcontractors, to the extent that that is necessary for the execution of their contractual duties, or if the further processing of that information is required as part of your order.
Data subjects have the option to withdraw their consent regarding the handling of their personal information by Debitoor. Consent withdrawal does not affect personal data which must necessarily be processed, used or transmitted for the execution of a (contractual) payment.
You can access Debitoor’s Data Protection Policy at https://debitoor.com/privacy .
In order to manage our user and client information, we use HubSpot. HubSpot is a software platform for inbound marketing, which helps businesses attract interest, convert leads and retain customers. The European subsidiary of HubSpot Inc. is based at 2nd Floor, 30 North Wall Quay, Dublin 1, Ireland. We use HubSpot to store personal information, as well as process data (such as notes on any conversations), e-mails, telephone numbers, etc., in order to have a clear overview of our communication with our users. Users can withdraw their consent to the storage of their information using HubSpot at any time. It is possible that HubSpot may transmit anonymised information to third parties and affiliated businesses. We have no knowledge of how HubSpot uses the information it collects.
You can find out more about the way HubSpot collects and uses your information in their Privacy Policy, at https://legal.hubspot.com/privacy-policy .
Certain user and customer data are processed using Citrix Podio, which helps develop workflows and processes. Citrix Podio is a teamwork tool, which allows us to create applications and establish distinct workspaces, facilitating workflows and helping us work more efficiently. It is a complete project management software. The firm is based at 851 West Cypress Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309 U.S.A., and its European subsidiary is at Rheinweg 9, Schaffhausen, 8200, Switzerland.
We have no knowledge of how Citrix Podio uses the information it collects. Find out more about the way they collect and use your information in Citrix Podio’s Privacy Policy, at https://www.citrix.com/about/legal/privacy/ .
We use Intercom in order to manage support requests, selected user and customer data, and e-mail delivery. Intercom is an event-based customer messaging platform. It collects information on users, as well as on specific events associated with the users. More than 25,000 businesses use Intercom today to communicate with a billion people around the world. Intercom has obtained 116 million US dollars in venture capital funding, and employs 350 people at the company’s seat in San Francisco and its R&D branch in Dublin. Moreover, they recently opened new offices in Chicago. The European branch is based in Dublin, 3rd Floor, Stephens Ct., 18-21 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, Ireland.
We have no knowledge of how Intercom uses the information it collects. Find out more about the way Intercom collects and uses your information in their Privacy Policy, at https://www.intercom.com/terms-and-policies#terms .
In order to make it easier for you to integrate and play music and videos on your artist profiles, we use plug-ins by the following external music players:
Our website uses plug-ins by the mixcloud.com webpage, operated by Mixcloud Limited, in order to allow our users to access music that is available on mixcloud.com. Mixcloud Limited is based at 1st Floor, 96 Leonard Street, London, EC2A 4RH, England. When you visit one of our pages that uses the Mixcloud plug-in, you connect to the Mixcloud servers, which can keep track of which of our pages you have visited. You can find more about their data handling in Mixcloud’s Privacy Policy at https://www.mixcloud.com/terms/#privacy
Our website uses plug-ins by the bandcamp.com webpage, operated by Bandcamp, Inc., in order to allow our users to access music that is available on bandcamp.com. Bandcamp, Inc. is based at 178 Castro St. San Francisco, CA 94114, USA. When you visit one of our pages that uses the Bandcamp plug-in, you connect to the Bandcamp servers, which can keep track of which of our pages you have visited. You can find more about their data handling in Bandcamp’s Privacy Policy at https://bandcamp.com/privacy .
Our website uses plug-ins by the vimeo.com webpage, operated by Vimeo, Inc., in order to allow our users to access videos that are available on vimeo.com. Vimeo, Inc. is based at 555 West 18th Street, New York, New York 10011, USA. When you visit one of our pages that uses the Vimeo plugin, you connect to the Vimeo servers, which can keep track of which of our pages you have visited. You can find more about their data handling in Vimeo’s Privacy Policy at https://vimeo.com/privacy .
For analysis and performance assessment, we use the product analytics tool Amplitude, based in the USA, at 2918 Gilmerton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90064. Amplitude provides support through product analysis, which helps businesses create better products. Launched in 2014, and backed by IVP, Battery Ventures and Benchmark Capital, Amplitude is the analytics solution of choice for product-led companies who want to understand user behavior, ship faster and drive strong business outcomes. Amplitude customers include Microsoft, PayPal, Hubspot, Autodesk, Booking.com and Twitter.
We have no knowledge of how Amplitude uses the information it collects. Find out more about how they collect and use your information in Amplitude’s Privacy Policy, at https://amplitude.com/privacy .
We use Sipgate for telephone and SMS services. Sipgate is an Internet and telecommunications provider based in Germany, operated by Sipgate GmbH, Düsseldorf, Gladbacher Straße 74, D-40219 Düsseldorf. Sipgate is currently also available in the United Kingdom, and was also present in the USA from June 2009 to October 2013.
We have no knowledge of how Sipgate uses the information it collects. Find out more about how they collect and use your information in Sipgate’s Privacy Policy, at https://www.sipgate.de/datenschutz .
We use Typeform for ready-made templates, which help us create our own questionnaires and online forms. The company is based in Spain, at Carrer Bac de Roda, 163, 08018 Barcelona. We have no knowledge of what data Typeform collects, and how these are being used. Find out more about how they collect and use your information in Typeform’s Privacy Policy, at https://admin.typeform.com/to/dwk6gt .
Certain of our pages use Unbounce. It is the easiest way to create and test tailor-made landing pages, pop-ups and sticky bars. Unbounce has more than 14,000 customers. It was founded in 2009, and is based in Canada, 400-401 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC. We have no knowledge of what data Unbounce collects, and how these are being used. Find out more about how they collect and use your information in Unbounce’s Privacy Policy, at https://unbounce.com/privacy/ .
Zapier helps us to automate actions between the web applications we use. Zapier, Inc. was founded in 2011 and is based in the USA, at 548 Market St. #62411, San Francisco, CA 94104-5401. We have no knowledge of what data Zapier collects, and how these are being used. Find out more about how they collect and use your information in Zapier’s Privacy Policy, at https://zapier.com/privacy/ .
We use Sentry, a service that allows us to collect, aggregate and evaluate system notifications that result from the use of our services. The service is operated by Functional Software Inc., 132 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, California 94107, USA. The content of these system notifications can vary greatly. It mostly concerns error messages. System notifications may also contain personal data, where available. These are limited to the IP address, e-mail address, user ID, profile ID and profile name of the user who triggered the system notification. Find out more about how Sentry collects and uses your information in their Privacy Policy, at https://sentry.io/privacy/ .
Satismeter, a service provided by SatisMeter s.r.o., Česká 1113/1, Prague 5, 158 00, Czech Republic, helps us evaluate customer satisfaction using the NPS method (Net Promoter Score, statistical method). Find out more about how Satismeter collects and uses your information in their Privacy Policy, at https://www.satismeter.com/privacy-policy .
Certain parts of our server infrastructure are hosted on the servers of Amazon Web Services, Inc., P.O. Box 81226 Seattle, WA 98108-1226, USA. You can read more about Amazon Web Services Inc.’s technical and organisational security measures here: https://aws.amazon.com/security/ . The sections regarding Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) and Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) are relevant to our services. Find out more about how AWS collects and uses your information in their Privacy Policy, at https://aws.amazon.com/privacy/ .
Certain parts of our server infrastructure are hosted on the servers of DigitalOcean, LLC, 101 Avenue of the Americas, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10013, USA. Find out more about how DigitalOcean collects and uses your information in their Privacy Policy, at https://www.digitalocean.com/security/ .
Certain parts of our server infrastructure are hosted on the servers of Hetzner Online GmbH, Industriestr. 25, 91710 Gunzenhausen, Germany. Find out more about how Hetzner Online collects and uses your information in their Privacy Policy, at https://www.hetzner.com/rechtliches/datenschutz?country=gb finden.
Art. 6(1) lit. a GDPR serves as the legal basis for processing operations for which we obtain consent for a specific processing purpose. If the processing of personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is party, as is the case, for example, when processing operations are necessary for the supply of goods or to provide any other service, the processing is based on Article 6(1) lit. b GDPR. The same applies to such processing operations which are necessary for carrying out pre-contractual measures, for example in the case of inquiries concerning our products or services. Is our company subject to a legal obligation by which processing of personal data is required, such as for the fulfillment of tax obligations, the processing is based on Art. 6(1) lit. c GDPR. In rare cases, the processing of personal data may be necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or of another natural person. This would be the case, for example, if a visitor were injured in our company and his name, age, health insurance data or other vital information would have to be passed on to a doctor, hospital or other third party. Then the processing would be based on Art. 6(1) lit. d GDPR. Finally, processing operations could be based on Article 6(1) lit. f GDPR. This legal basis is used for processing operations which are not covered by any of the abovementioned legal grounds, if processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by our company or by a third party, except where such interests are overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject which require protection of personal data. Such processing operations are particularly permissible because they have been specifically mentioned by the European legislator. He considered that a legitimate interest could be assumed if the data subject is a client of the controller (Recital 47 Sentence 2 GDPR).
Where the processing of personal data is based on Article 6(1) lit. f GDPR our legitimate interest is to carry out our business in favor of the well-being of all our employees and the shareholders.
The criteria used to determine the period of storage of personal data is the respective statutory retention period. After expiration of that period, the corresponding data is routinely deleted, as long as it is no longer necessary for the fulfillment of the contract or the initiation of a contract.
We clarify that the provision of personal data is partly required by law (e.g. tax regulations) or can also result from contractual provisions (e.g. information on the contractual partner). Sometimes it may be necessary to conclude a contract that the data subject provides us with personal data, which must subsequently be processed by us. The data subject is, for example, obliged to provide us with personal data when our company signs a contract with him or her. The non-provision of the personal data would have the consequence that the contract with the data subject could not be concluded. Before personal data is provided by the data subject, the data subject must contact any employee. The employee clarifies to the data subject whether the provision of the personal data is required by law or contract or is necessary for the conclusion of the contract, whether there is an obligation to provide the personal data and the consequences of non-provision of the personal data.
As a responsible company, we do not use automatic decision-making or profiling.
