Privacy Policy| ASATEX AG

Status 18.06.2024

Who we are

The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other data protection regulations is:

ASATEX AG

August-Borsig-Str. 2

50126 Bergheim

Germany

+49 (0) 22 71 - 47 77- 0

info@asatex.de

Contacting the data protection officer

The data protection officer of the controller is:

DataCo GmbH

Nymphenburger Str. 86

80636 München

Deutschland

+49 89 7400 45840

On this page we inform you about the processing of your personal data on the website.

How we collect and use your personal data depends on how you interact with us or which services you use. We only collect, use or share your personal data if we have a legitimate purpose and a legal basis for doing so.

What do we mean by legal basis?

Consent (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR)- You have given us your consent to process your personal data for the specific purpose we have explained to you. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. For more information on how you can withdraw your consent,please refer to the subsections "Exercising your rights" in the following sections of this Privacy Policy.

Contract (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b GDPR) - We need to use your data to fulfil a contract you have with us. Alternatively, it is necessary to use your data because we have asked you to do so or you have taken certain steps yourself before entering into this contract.

Legal obligation (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. c GDPR) - We must use your data to comply with the law.

Vital interests (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. d GDPR) - The processing of your data is necessary to protect your vital interests or those of another person. For example, to protect you from serious physical harm.

Public task (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. e GDPR) - The processing of your data is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or because it is covered by a task defined by law, e.g. for a statutory function.

Legitimate interests (Art. 6 para.1 p.1 lit. f GDPR) - The processing of your data is necessary to support a legitimate interest that we or another party have, only if your own interests do not override this.

Please note that we may not be able to provide you with our website services if your data is processed to fulfil a contract or legal obligation and you do not provide the requested data.

Data sharing and international transfers

As explained in this Privacy Policy, we use various service providers to help us provide our services and keep your data secure. When we use these service providers, it is necessary for us to share your personal data with them.

We have concluded agreements with all service providers to whom we pass on your data, which oblige them to protect your data.

If your personal data is transferred outside the EU, we will ensure that your personal data receives an equivalent level of protection, either because the country to which your data is transferred has an "adequate" standard of data protection according to the European Commission, or by applying another safeguard, such as an enhanced contractual arrangement, i.e. the Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) adopted by the European Commission.

For example, when we use US service providers, we rely on either the SCCs or the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, depending on the provider. You can request a copy of the SCCs we have entered into with our service providers by sending an email to the email address provided in this Privacy Policy.

Your rights

If your personal data is processed, you are a data subject within the meaning of the GDPR and you have the following rights vis-à-vis the controller:

1. The right to information (Art. 15 GDPR)

You have the right to request confirmation from us as to whether personal data concerning you is being processed; if this is the case, you have a right to information about this data and to the following information:

Purposes of processing
Categories of personal data
Recipients or categories of recipients
Planned storage duration or the criteria for determining this duration
The existence of the rights to rectification, erasure, restriction or objection
Right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority
If applicable, origin of the data (if collected from a third party)
If applicable, the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, with meaningful
information about the logic involved, the scope and the expected effects
If applicable, transfer of personal data to a third country or international organisation

2. Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)

If your personal data is incorrect or incomplete, you have the right to request that the personal data be corrected or completed without undue delay.

3. Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

If one of the following conditions is met, you have the right to request that the processing of your personal data be restricted:

You contest the accuracy of your personal data for a period enabling us to verify the accuracy of the personal data.
In the case of unlawful processing, you oppose the erasure of the personal data and request the restriction of their use instead.
We no longer need your personal data for the purposes of the processing, but you require your personal data for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims, or
after you have lodged an objection to the processing, for the duration of the examination as to whether our legitimate reasons outweigh your reasons.

4. Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten") (Art. 17 GDPR)

If one of the following reasons applies, you have the right to demand that your personal data be erased without undue delay:

Your data is no longer necessary for the processing purposes for which it was originally collected.
You withdraw your consent and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
You object to the processing and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing or you object pursuant to Art. 21 para. 2 GDPR.
Your personal data is being processed unlawfully.
The deletion is necessary to fulfil a legal obligation under Union law or the law of the Member State to which we are subject.
The personal data have been collected in relation to the offer of information society services referred to in Article 8(1) GDPR.

Please note that the above reasons do not apply if processing is necessary:

For exercising the right of freedom of expression and information;
For compliance with a legal obligation or for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest to which we are subject
For reasons of public interest in the area of public health.
For archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes.
For the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.

5. Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format or to request that it be transmitted to another controller.

6. Right to object to certain data processing (Art. 21 GDPR)

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 (e) or (f) of Article 6(1) GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions.

If the personal data concerning you are processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you for such marketing, which includes profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing.

7. Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you consider that the processing of personal data relating to you infringes the GDPR.

The supervisory authority with which the complaint has been lodged shall inform the complainant of the status and outcome of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy pursuant to Art. 78 GDPR.

A list of the competent supervisory authorities in Germany can be found on the website of the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection under the following link: https://www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Service/Anschriften/Laender/Laender-node.html

Use of cookies

1. Description and scope of data processing

When you visit our website, we use technical aids for various functions, in particular cookies, which can be stored on your end device. When you access our website and at any time thereafter, you have the choice of whether you generally allow cookies to be set or which individual additional functions you would like to select. You can make changes in your browser settings or via our Consent Manager.

Cookies are text files or information in a database that are stored on your hard drive and assigned to the browser you are using so that certain information can flow to the organisation that sets the cookie. Below we describe the type of cookies we use:

We use technically necessary cookies, which are required for the technical structure of the website. Without these cookies, our website cannot be displayed (completely correctly) or the support functions are not possible.

The following data is stored and transmitted by the technically necessary cookies:

Language settings
Log-in information
Utilisation of website functions
Session, CSRF protection, time zone

We use cookies on our website that are not technically necessary. Cookies that are not technically necessary are text files that are not solely used for the functionality of the website, but also collect other data.

The following data is processed when technically unnecessary cookies are set:

IP address
Location of the internet user
Date and time the website was accessed
Tracking of the surfing behaviour

2. Zweck der Datenverarbeitung

The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to ensure the functionality of our website. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these, it is necessary for the browser to be recognised even after a page change.

We require technically necessary cookies for the following applications:

Adoption of language settings
Functionality of the website

Cookies that are not technically necessary are used for the purpose of improving the quality of our website, its content and thus our reach and efficiency. By setting these cookies, we learn how the website is used and can thus constantly optimise our offer. In particular, these cookies serve the following purposes:

Analysis cookies are used for the purpose of improving the quality of our website and its content. Through the analysis cookies, we learn how the website is used and can thus constantly optimise our offer.

3. Legal basis for data processing

The provisions of the Telecommunications Digital Services Data Protection Act (TDDDG) apply to the storage of information in the end user's terminal equipment and/or access to information already stored in the end user's terminal equipment. If the setting and reading of cookies is technically necessary, this is done to ensure the functionality of our website. guarantee the functionality of our website. In this case, cookies are stored and accessed on your terminal equipment on the basis of Section 25 (2) No. 2 TDDDG. This storage and access to the information in your end device serves to make it easier for you to use our website and to be able to offer you our services as you have requested. Some functions of our website do not work without the use of these cookies and could therefore not be offered. The cookies are generally deleted after the end of the session (e.g. logging out or closing the browser) or after the expiry of a specified period. Information on deviating storage periods for cookies can be found in the following sections of this privacy policy.

Insofar as cookies are used that are not technically necessary, this is done on the basis of your express consent, which you can give via the cookie banner. In this case, the basis for the storage and access to information is § 25 para. 1 TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a), Art. 7 GDPR. Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a), Art. 7 GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future or subsequently grant it again by configuring your cookie settings accordingly. Alternatively, you can prevent the storage of cookies by making the appropriate settings in your browser software. Please note that the browser settings you make only apply to the browser you are using. If personal data is processed following the storage of and access to the information on your end device, the provisions of the GDPR apply. You can find information on this in the following sections of this privacy policy.

4. Exercising your rights

You can withdraw your consent to the use of cookies at any time and manage your consent preferences at the following link: https://www.asatex.eu/

E-mail contact

1. Description and scope of data processing

It is possible to contact us via the email address provided on our website. In this case, the user's personal data transmitted with the email will be stored.

The data is used exclusively for processing the conversation.

2. Purpose of data processing

In the case of contact by e-mail, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in the processing of the data.

3. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of sending an e-mail is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest is to answer your enquiry that you send by email in the best possible way.

If the e-mail contact is aimed at the conclusion of a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.

4. Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected. For personal data sent by email, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation is ended when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the matter in question has been conclusively clarified.

The additional personal data collected during the sending process will be deleted after a period of seven days at the latest.

5. Exercising your rights

If the user contacts us by e-mail, they can object to the storage of their personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued.

All personal data stored in the course of contacting us will be deleted in this case.

Contact form

1. Description and scope of data processing

There is a contact form on our website that can be used to contact us electronically. If a user makes use of this option, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and stored.

The following data is stored when the message is sent:

Email address
Surname
First name
Title, company, subject, message
IP address of the accessing computer
Date and time
Information about the browser type and version used, the user's operating system, the user's Internet service provider, websites that are accessed by the user's system via our website

2. Purpose of the data processing

The processing of personal data from the input mask of the contact form or via the e-mail address provided serves us solely to process the contact.

The other personal data processed during the sending process serves to prevent misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.

3. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of sending an email is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest is to answer your enquiry, which you send to us via the contact form, in the best possible way. If the e-mail contact is aimed at the conclusion of a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b GDPR.

4. Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected. For the personal data from the input mask of the contact form and those sent by e-mail, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation is ended when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the matter in question has been conclusively clarified.

The additional personal data collected during the sending process will be deleted after a period of seven days at the latest.

5. Exercising your rights

If the user contacts us via the input mask in the contact form, they can object to the storage of their personal data at any time in the following manner:

Consent can be revoked at any time by sending an email to info@asatex.de.

All personal data stored in the course of making contact will be deleted in this case.

Application by e-mail and application form

1. Description and scope of data processing

There is an application form on our website that can be used for electronic applications. If an applicant makes use of this option, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and stored. These data are:

Surname
First name
email address
Curriculum vitae
Certificates
Cover letter, Other documents, How did you hear about us?

Alternatively, you can also send us your application by e-mail. In this case, we will record your e-mail address and the data you provide in the e-mail.

After sending your application, you will receive an e-mail from us confirming receipt of your application documents.

Your data will not be passed on to third parties. The data will be used exclusively for processing your application.

2. Purpose of data processing

We process the personal data from the application form solely for the purpose of processing your application. If you contact us by email, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in processing the data.

The other personal data processed during the sending process serves to prevent misuse of the application form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.

3. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of your data is the initiation of a contract at the request of the data subject, Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b Alt. 1 GDPR and § 26 para. 1 sentence 1 BDSG.

4. Duration of storage

After completion of the application process, the data will be stored for up to 6 months. Your data will be deleted after 6 months at the latest. In the event of a legal obligation, the data will be stored in accordance with the applicable provisions.

The additional personal data collected during the sending process will be deleted after a period of seven days at the latest.

Hosting

The website is hosted on servers of a service provider commissioned by us.

Our service provider is:

Profihost AG of the provider Profihost GmbH Expo Plaza 1 30539 Hannover. Further information can be found in the provider's privacy policy: https://www.profihost.com/unternehmen/datenschutzerklaerung

The servers automatically collect and store information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits when you visit the website. The information stored is

Information about the browser type and version used
The user's operating system
The user's internet service provider
Date and time of access
Websites from which the user's system accesses our website
Websites that are accessed by the user's system via our website

This data is not merged with other data sources. This data is collected on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest in processing this data is to display our website without errors and to optimise its functions.

The website server is geographically located in Germany.

Geotargeting

We use the IP address and other information provided by the user (in particular postcode during registration or ordering) for regional targeting (so-called "geotargeting").

Regional targeting is used, for example, to automatically show you regional offers or adverts that are often more relevant to users. The legal basis for the use of the IP address and any other information provided by the user (in particular postcode) is

Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR, based on our interest in ensuring a more precise target group approach and thus providing offers and advertising with greater relevance for users.

Part of the IP address and the additional information provided by the user (in particular the postcode) is only read out and not stored separately.

You can prevent geotargeting by using a VPN or proxy server, for example, which prevent precise localisation. In addition, depending on the browser used, you can also deactivate location localisation in the corresponding browser settings (if supported by the respective browser).

We use geotargeting on our website for the following purposes:

Customer approach

Registration

1. Description and scope of data processing

On our website, we offer users the opportunity to register by providing personal data. The data is entered into an input mask and transmitted to us and stored. The data is not passed on to third parties. The following data is collected as part of the registration process:

Email address
Surname
First name
Your address
Telephone / mobile phone number
VAT ID

As part of the registration process, the user's consent to the processing of this data is obtained.

2. Purpose of data processing

Registration of the user is necessary for the fulfilment of a contract with the user or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures.

3. Legal basis for data processing

If the registration serves the fulfilment of a contract to which the user is a party or the implementation of pre-contractual measures, the additional legal basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b GDPR.

4. Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected.

This is the case for the data collected during the registration process for the fulfilment of a contract or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures if the data is no longer required for the implementation of the contract. Even after conclusion of the contract, it may be necessary to store personal data of the contractual partner in order to fulfil contractual or legal obligations.

5. Exercising your rights

As a user, you have the option of cancelling your registration at any time. You can have the data stored about you amended at any time.

Specifically, you can request deletion in the following ways:

The data collected during registration will be stored by us for as long as you are registered on this website and will then be deleted. Statutory retention periods remain unaffected. The deletion of the account or the modification of the data is possible via info@asatex.de.

If the data is required for the fulfilment of a contract or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, premature deletion of the data is only possible insofar as contractual or legal obligations do not prevent deletion.

Integrated third-party services

We use various service providers to provide the services we offer on the Website.

In general, we have a legitimate interest in sharing your data with the relevant service providers if these services are essential for the provision of the basic service offered on the website in order to provide the relevant website service.

If such services are required for additional services, extended functions or additional purposes, your personal data will only be shared with service providers if you give your consent.

You can withdraw your consent to the use of integrated third-party services at any time and manage your consent settings here: https://www.asatex.eu/

Use of Bootstrap

1. Scope of the processing of personal data

We use the open source framework Bootstrap. This is loaded via the bootstrapcdn.com content delivery network. The provider of this service is MaxCDN DBA StackPath, 2021 McKinney Ave, Suite 1100, Dallas, TX 75201, USA (hereinafter referred to as: StackPath). By using BootstrapCDN, cookies are set on your computer and the usage data is stored. This allows personal data to be stored and analysed, in particular the user's activity (in particular which pages have been visited and which elements have been clicked on) as well as device and browser information (in particular the IP address and operating system).

Further information on the processing of data by StackPath can be found here: https://www.bootstrapcdn.com/privacy-policy/

2 Purpose of the data processing

Bootstrap is used to improve our online presence and its user-friendliness.

3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

The legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the purposes of data processing mentioned under 2.

4. Duration of storage

Your personal information will be stored for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law, e.g. for tax and accounting purposes.

5. Exercising your rights

You can prevent the collection and processing of your personal data by StackPath by preventing the storage of third-party cookies on your computer, by using the "Do Not Track" function of a supporting browser, by deactivating the execution of script code in your browser or by using a script blocker.

deactivate the execution of script code in your browser or install a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser.

Further information on objection and removal options vis-à-vis StackPath can be found at: https://www.bootstrapcdn.com/privacy-policy/

Use of Google Analytics 4 (GA 4)

1. Scope of the processing of personal data

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrom Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (hereinafter: Google).

Google Analytics analyses, among other things, how website visitors use our website. Google places cookies on your end device. During the visit, user behaviour is recorded in the form of "events". This allows personal data to be stored and analysed, including:

First visit to the website
Interaction with the website, usage path
Clicks on external links
Video usage
File downloads
Advertising impressions and clicks
Scrolling behaviour (if to the end of the page)
Searches on the website
Language selection
Page visits
Location (region)
Your IP address (in truncated form)
Technical information about your browser and the end devices you use (e.g. language setting, screen resolution)
Your internet provider
Referrer URL

We use the User ID function. The user ID allows us to assign a unique, permanent ID to one or more sessions (and the activities within these sessions) and analyse user behaviour across devices.

IP address anonymisation is activated by default in GA 4. This means that your IP address will be truncated by Google within the member states of the European Union or other parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. As an exception, only in rare cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and truncated there. Google states that the IP address transmitted by your browser will not be merged with other Google data in the context of Google Analytics.

Further information on the processing of data by Google can be found here: https://policies.google.com/privacy

2. Purpose of the data processing

We use GA 4 to analyse the use of our online presence and to generate reports on the activities on our website. The reports are used to analyse the performance of our website and to target advertising to people who have already shown an initial interest by visiting our website.

3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

The legal basis for the processing of users' personal data is generally the consent of the user in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a) GDPR.

4. Duration of storage

Your personal data will be deleted after 2 months. This deletion takes place automatically once a month.

5. Exercising your rights

You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. You can withdraw your consent via our Cookie Consent Tool.

You can prevent the collection and processing of your personal data by Google by preventing the storage of third-party cookies on your computer, using the "Do Not Track" function of a supporting browser, deactivating the execution of script code in your browser or installing a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser.

Further information on objection and removal options vis-à-vis Google can be found at: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

You can also prevent Google from collecting the data generated by the cookie and relating to your use of the online presence (including your IP address) and from processing this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available at the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de

You can use the following link to deactivate the use of your personal data by Google: https://adssettings.google.de

Use of Google Web Fonts

1. Scope of the processing of personal data

We use Google Web Fonts from Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA and the representative in the Union Google Ireland Ltd, Gordon House, Barrow Street, D04 E5W5, Dublin, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as: Google). The web fonts are transferred to the cache of the browser when the page is called up in order to be able to use them for the visually improved display of various information. If the browser does not support Google web fonts or prevents access, the text is displayed in a standard font. No cookies are stored on the visitor's computer when the page is accessed. Data that is transmitted in connection with the page view is sent to resource-specific domains such as https://fonts.googleapis.com or https://fonts.gstatic.com. This allows personal data to be stored and analysed, in particular the user's activity, in particular which pages have been visited and which elements have been clicked on, and device and browser information, in particular the IP address and operating system.

2. Purpose of the data processing

The use of Google Web Fonts serves the purpose of an appealing presentation of our texts. If your browser does not support this function, a standard font will be used by your computer for display.

3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

The legal basis for the processing of users' personal data is generally the consent of the user in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 S.1 lit. a GDPR.

4. Duration of storage

Your personal information will be stored for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this privacy policy or as required by law, e.g. for tax and accounting purposes.

5. Exercising your rights

You can prevent the collection and processing of your personal data by Google by preventing the storage of third-party cookies on your computer, using the "Do Not Track" function of a supporting browser, deactivating the execution of script code in your browser or installing a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser.

You can use the following link to deactivate the use of your personal data by Google: https://adssettings.google.de

Further information on objection and removal options vis-à-vis Google can be found at: https://policies.google.com/privacy?gl=DE&hl=de

Use of Matomo

1. Scope of the processing of personal data

We use the open source tracking tool Matomo (https://matomo.org/) to analyse the surfing behaviour of our users. Matomo places a cookie on your computer. This allows personal data to be stored and analysed, in particular the user's activity (in particular which pages have been visited and which elements have been clicked on), device and browser information (in particular the IP address and operating system), data about the advertisements displayed (in particular which advertisements have been displayed and whether the user has clicked on them) and also data from advertising partners (in particular pseudonymised user IDs).

The software is set so that the IP addresses are not stored in full, but 2 bytes of the IP address are masked for anonymisation (e.g. 192.168.xxx.xxx). In this way, it is no longer possible to assign the shortened IP address to the calling computer. The data is stored in our MySQL database; logs or report data are not sent to Matomo servers.

Further information on the processing of data by Matomo can be found here: https://matomo.org/privacy-policy/

2. Purpose of data processing

The processing of users' personal data enables us to analyse the surfing behaviour of our users. By analysing the data obtained, we are able to compile information about the use of the individual components of our online presence. This helps us to improve our online presence and its user-friendliness.

3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

The legal basis for the processing of users' personal data is generally the consent of the user in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.

4. Duration of storage

Your personal information will be stored for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this privacy policy or as required by law, e.g. for tax and accounting purposes.

5 Exercising your rights

You have the right to withdraw your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

You can prevent the collection and processing of your personal data by Matomo by preventing the storage of third-party cookies on your computer, using the "Do Not Track" function of a supporting browser, deactivating the execution of script code in your browser or installing a script blocker such as NoScript ( or Ghostery () in your browser deactivate the execution of script code in your browser or install a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser.

You can use the following link to deactivate the processing of your personal data by Matomo: https://matomo.org/privacy-policy/

Further information on objection and removal options for Matomo can be found at: https://matomo.org/privacy-policy/

Use of Google Tag Manager

1. Scope of the processing of personal data

We use the Google Tag Manager (https://www.google.com/intl/de/tagmanager/) of Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA and the representative in the Union Google Ireland Ltd, Gordon House, Barrow Street, D04 E5W5, Dublin, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as: Google). Google Tag Manager can be used to manage and bundle tags from Google and third-party services and embed them on an online presence. Tags are small code elements on an online presence that are used, among other things, to measure visitor numbers and behaviour, to record the impact of online advertising and social channels, to use remarketing and targeting and to test and optimise online presences. When a user visits the online presence, the current tag configuration is sent to the user's browser. It contains instructions on which tags should be triggered. Google Tag Manager triggers other tags, which in turn may collect data. Information on this can be found in the sections on the use of the corresponding services in this privacy policy. Google Tag Manager does not access this data.

Further information on Google Tag Manager can be found at https://www.google.com/intl/de/tagmanager/faq.html and in Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de

2. Purpose of the data processing

The purpose of the processing of personal data lies in the collected and clear administration and efficient integration of third-party services.

3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

The legal basis for the processing of users' personal data is generally the consent of the user in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.

4. Duration of storage

Your personal information will be stored for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this privacy policy or as required by law.

Advertising data in server logs is anonymised by Google deleting parts of the IP address and cookie information after 9 or 18 months.

5. Exercising your rights

You can prevent the collection and processing of your personal data by Google by preventing the storage of third-party cookies on your computer, using the "Do Not Track" function of a supporting browser, deactivating the execution of script code in your browser or installing a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser.

You can also prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the online presence (including your IP address) to Google and the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de

You can use the following link to deactivate the use of your personal data by Google: https://adssettings.google.de

Further information on objection and removal options vis-à-vis Google can be found at: https://policies.google.com/privacy?gl=DE&hl=de

Use of Doo Finder

1. Scope of the processing of personal data

We use Doo Finder, a search engine optimisation tool provided by Doo Finder S.L., C. de Rufino González, 23 bis, 1 1, San Blas-Canillejas, 28037 Madrid, Spain. This service is designed to improve the search functionality on our website and make it easier for users to find the information they are looking for. When you use the search functions on our website, your browser connects to the Doo Finder servers and your IP address is shared.

2. Purpose of data processing

The main purpose of using Doo Finder is to improve the efficiency and accuracy of search results on our website.

3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

The processing of personal data by Doo Finder is based on the legitimate interest of our company (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR) to provide a user-friendly search experience and to improve the functionality of the website.

4. Duration of storage

Data collected by Doo Finder is only stored for as long as is necessary to analyse search trends and improve search functionalities. As soon as the data is no longer required for these purposes, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

5. Ausübung Ihrer Rechte

You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data collected by Doo Finder. For more detailed information on how Doo Finder processes personal data, please refer to Doo Finder's Privacy Policy.

This privacy policy was created with the support of DataGuard.