Privacy Policy

We are very pleased about your interest in our company. Data protection is of particularly high importance to Immigrate2DE/Lawyer Helmer Tieben. The use of the Immigrate2DE/Lawyer Helmer Tieben websites is generally possible without providing any personal data. However, if a data subject wishes to use special services provided by our company via our website, processing of personal data may become necessary. If the processing of personal data is required and there is no legal basis for such processing, we generally obtain the consent of the data subject.

The processing of personal data, such as the name, address, email address, or telephone number of a data subject, is always carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and in compliance with the applicable national data protection regulations for Immigrate2DE/Lawyer Helmer Tieben. With this privacy policy, our company aims to inform the public about the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data collected, used, and processed by us. Furthermore, this privacy policy informs data subjects about their rights.

Immigrate2DE/Lawyer Helmer Tieben, as the data controller, has implemented numerous technical and organisational measures to ensure the most complete protection of personal data processed through this website. Nevertheless, internet-based data transmissions may generally have security vulnerabilities, so absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, any data subject is free to also transmit personal data to us via alternative means, such as by telephone.

1. Definitions

The privacy policy of Immigrate2DE/Lawyer Helmer Tieben is based on the terminology used by the European legislator in the enactment of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our privacy policy is intended to be easily readable and understandable for both the public and our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would like to explain the terminology used in advance.

In this privacy policy, we use the following terms, among others:

• a) Personal Data

  Personal data refers to any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter referred to as the "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, identification number, location data, online identifier, or one or more specific features that express the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity of that person.

• b) Data Subject

  A data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed by the data controller.

• c) Processing

  Processing refers to any operation or set of operations performed on 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.

• d) Restriction of Processing

  Restriction of processing means marking stored personal data with the aim of limiting its processing in the future.

• e) Profiling

  Profiling refers to any form of automated processing of personal data that involves using the data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyse or predict aspects concerning their work performance, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behaviour, location, or movements.

• f) Pseudonymisation

  Pseudonymisation refers to the processing of personal data in such a manner that the 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 cannot be attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.

• g) Controller or Data Controller

  Controller or data controller refers to the natural or legal person, authority, agency, or other body that, 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 designation may be provided for by Union or Member State law.

• h) Processor

  Processor refers to a natural or legal person, authority, agency, or other body that processes personal data on behalf of the controller.

• i) Recipient

  Recipient refers to a natural or legal person, authority, agency, or other body to whom personal data is disclosed, whether or not a third party. However, authorities that may receive personal data under a particular investigation mandate in accordance with Union or Member State law are not considered recipients.

• j) Third Party

  Third party refers to a natural or legal person, authority, agency, or other body other than the data subject, the controller, the processor, and persons who, under the direct authority of the controller or processor, are authorised to process the personal data.

• k) Consent

  Consent refers to any freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of the data subject’s wishes by which they, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signify their agreement to the processing of personal data relating to them.

2. Name and Address of the Data Controller

The data controller in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), other applicable data protection laws in the member states of the European Union, and other data protection regulations is:

Immigrate2DE/Lawyer Helmer Tieben

Sachsenring 34

50677 Cologne

Germany

Tel.: 0221 80187670

Email: info@mth-partner.de

Website: www.mth-partner.de

3. Cookies

The websites of Immigrate2DE/Lawyer Helmer Tieben use cookies. Cookies are text files that are placed and stored on a computer system via an internet browser.

Many websites and servers use cookies. Many cookies contain a so-called cookie ID. A cookie ID is a unique identifier for the cookie. It consists of a string of characters that allows websites and servers to assign the specific internet browser where the cookie is stored. This enables the visited websites and servers to distinguish the individual browser of the data subject from other internet browsers that contain different cookies. A particular internet browser can be recognised and identified by its unique cookie ID.

By using cookies, Immigrate2DE/Lawyer Helmer Tieben can provide users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without the setting of cookies.

Through the use of cookies, information and offers on our website can be optimised in the interest of the user. Cookies allow us, as mentioned, to recognise the users of our website. The purpose of this recognition is to make it easier for users to use our website. For example, a user of a website that uses cookies does not need to enter their access data again every time they visit the site, as this is taken over by the website and the cookie stored on the user's computer system. Another example is the cookie of a shopping cart in an online shop. The online shop remembers the items a customer has placed in the virtual shopping cart via a cookie.

The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website at any time by adjusting the settings of the used internet browser and thereby permanently object to the setting of cookies. Furthermore, already set cookies can be deleted at any time via an internet browser or other software programs. This is possible in all common internet browsers. If the data subject disables the setting of cookies in the used internet browser, not all functions of our website may be fully usable.

4. Collection of General Data and Information

The website of Lawyer Helmer Tieben collects a range of general data and information each time a data subject or an automated system accesses the website. This general data and information are stored in the server log files. The data collected may include (1) the types and versions of browsers used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system reaches our website (the so-called referrer), (4) the subwebsites that are accessed via an accessing system on our website, (5) the date and time of access to the website, (6) an Internet Protocol (IP) address, (7) the Internet Service Provider of the accessing system, and (8) other similar data and information used to defend against attacks on our information technology systems.

When using this general data and information, Lawyer Helmer Tieben does not draw conclusions about the data subject. This information is needed to (1) deliver the contents of our website correctly, (2) optimise the contents of our website and the advertising for it, (3) ensure the long-term functionality of our information technology systems and the technology of our website, and (4) provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for prosecution in the event of a cyber attack. Therefore, this anonymised data and information are evaluated statistically and with the aim of increasing data protection and data security in our company to ultimately ensure an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymised data from server log files are stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.

5. Регистрация на Нашем Сайте

The data subject has the opportunity to register on the website of the data controller by providing personal data. The specific personal data transferred to the data controller is determined by the respective input mask used for registration. The personal data entered by the data subject are collected and stored exclusively for internal use by the data controller and for its own purposes. The data controller may instruct one or more processors, such as a package delivery service, to process the personal data, which will also be used exclusively for internal purposes attributable to the data controller.

By registering on the website of the data controller, the IP address assigned by the data subject’s Internet Service Provider (ISP), as well as the date and time of registration, are also stored. The storage of this data is necessary to prevent misuse of our services and to enable the clarification of committed crimes if necessary. Therefore, the storage of this data is required to safeguard the data controller. These data are generally not shared with third parties unless there is a legal obligation to disclose or the disclosure is for law enforcement purposes.

The registration of the data subject with the voluntary provision of personal data serves the data controller to offer the data subject content or services that, due to their nature, can only be offered to registered users. Registered persons have the option to change the personal data provided during registration at any time or to have it completely deleted from the data controller’s database.

The data controller provides each data subject with information upon request about which personal data is stored about the data subject. Furthermore, the data controller corrects or deletes personal data at the request or notification of the data subject, provided that there are no legal obligations to retain the data. All employees of the data controller are available to the data subject as contacts in this regard.

6. Contact Possibility via the Website

The website of Immigrate2DE/Lawyer Helmer Tieben contains information required by law to enable rapid electronic contact with our company and immediate communication with us, including a general electronic mail address (email address). If a data subject contacts the data controller by email or through a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the data subject are automatically stored. Such personal data provided voluntarily by a data subject to the data controller are stored for the purpose of processing or contacting the data subject. These personal data are not disclosed to third parties.

7. Comment Function on the Blog on the Website

Immigrate2DE/Lawyer Helmer Tieben offers users the ability to leave individual comments on specific blog posts on the blog located on the data controller's website. A blog is an online platform typically accessible to the public, where one or more persons, known as bloggers, can post articles or write down thoughts in so-called blog posts. Blog posts can generally be commented on by third parties.

If a data subject leaves a comment on the blog published on this website, the comments left by the data subject, as well as the time of comment submission and the chosen username (pseudonym) of the data subject, are stored and published. Additionally, the IP address assigned by the data subject’s Internet Service Provider (ISP) is logged. The storage of the IP address is done for security reasons and in case the data subject violates third-party rights or posts illegal content through a comment. The storage of this personal data is therefore in the data controller’s own interest to be able to exculpate itself in case of a legal violation. This collected personal data is not disclosed to third parties unless required by law or for the defence of the data controller.

8. Routine Deletion and Blocking of Personal Data

The data controller processes and stores personal data of the data subject only for the period necessary to achieve the storage purpose or as provided by the European directive and regulation or any other legislator in laws or regulations applicable to the data controller.

When the storage purpose ceases or a storage period prescribed by the European directive and regulation or any other competent legislator expires, the personal data are routinely and in accordance with legal requirements blocked or deleted.

9. Rights of the Data Subject

• a) Right to Confirmation

  Every data subject has the right granted by the European legislative and regulatory bodies to request confirmation from the data controller as to whether their personal data is being processed. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of confirmation, they can contact a staff member of the data controller at any time.

• b) Right to Access

  Every data subject has the right granted by the European legislative and regulatory bodies to receive, free of charge, information from the data controller about the personal data stored concerning them and a copy of this information. Additionally, the European legislative and regulatory bodies have granted the data subject the right to be informed about the following:

  • The purposes of processing
  • The categories of personal data being processed
  • The recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data has been or will be disclosed, particularly in third countries or international organisations
  • If possible, the planned duration for which the personal data will be stored, or, if that is not possible, the criteria used to determine this duration
  • The existence of the right to rectification or erasure of the personal data concerning them, or to restrict processing by the controller, or the right to object to such processing
  • The existence of a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
  • If the personal data is not collected from the data subject: All available information about the source of the data
  • The existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, according to Articles 22(1) and (4) GDPR, and—at least in these cases—meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and the intended consequences of such processing for the data subject

  Additionally, the data subject has the right to be informed whether personal data has been transferred to a third country or an international organisation. If this is the case, the data subject also has the right to be informed about the appropriate safeguards related to the transfer.

  If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of access, they can contact a staff member of the data controller at any time.

• c) Right to Rectification

  Every data subject has the right granted by the European legislative and regulatory bodies to request the immediate correction of inaccurate personal data concerning them. Additionally, the data subject has the right, taking into account the purposes of processing, to request the completion of incomplete personal data—also by means of a supplementary statement.

  If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to rectification, they can contact a staff member of the data controller at any time.

• d) Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)

  Every data subject has the right granted by the European legislative and regulatory bodies to request the data controller to delete personal data concerning them without undue delay, provided that one of the following reasons applies and the processing is not necessary:

  • The personal data were collected or otherwise processed for purposes no longer necessary.
  • The data subject withdraws consent on which the processing was based according to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR, and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
  • The data subject objects to the processing according to Article 21(1) GDPR, and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or the data subject objects to the processing according to Article 21(2) GDPR.
  • The personal data was processed unlawfully.
  • The erasure of the personal data is required to fulfil a legal obligation under Union or Member State law to which the data controller is subject.
  • The personal data was collected in relation to the offer of information society services according to Article 8(1) GDPR.

  If any of the above reasons apply and a data subject wishes to request the deletion of personal data held by Immigrate2DE/Lawyer Helmer Tieben, they can contact a staff member of the data controller at any time. The staff member of Immigrate2DE/Lawyer Helmer Tieben will ensure that the deletion request is processed promptly.

  If the personal data was made public by Immigrate2DE/Lawyer Helmer Tieben and our company, as the data controller, is obliged under Article 17(1) GDPR to delete the personal data, Lawyer Helmer Tieben will take reasonable measures, including technical measures, considering available technology and implementation costs, to inform other data controllers processing the published personal data that the data subject has requested the deletion of all links to, or copies or replications of, this personal data, provided that processing is not necessary. The staff member of Immigrate2DE/Lawyer Helmer Tieben will take the necessary actions on a case-by-case basis.

• e) Right to Restriction of Processing

  Every data subject has the right granted by the European legislative and regulatory bodies to request the data controller to restrict processing if one of the following conditions is met:

  • The accuracy of the personal data is contested by the data subject, for a period that allows the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data.
  • The processing is unlawful, and the data subject opposes the erasure of the personal data and requests the restriction of its use instead.
  • The controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of processing, but the data subject requires it for the establishment, exercise, or defence of legal claims.
  • The data subject has objected to processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR and it has not yet been determined whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override those of the data subject.

  If one of the above conditions is met and a data subject wishes to request the restriction of personal data held by Immigrate2DE/Lawyer Helmer Tieben, they can contact a staff member of the data controller at any time. The staff member of Immigrate2DE/Lawyer Helmer Tieben will arrange for the restriction of processing.

• f) Right to Data Portability

  Every data subject has the right granted by the European legislative and regulatory bodies to receive the personal data concerning them, which they have provided to a controller, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. They also have the right to transmit those data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to whom the personal data was provided, provided that the processing is based on consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR or on a contract pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) GDPR and the processing is carried out by automated means, unless the processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.

  In exercising their right to data portability pursuant to Article 20(1) GDPR, the data subject has the right to have the personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible and provided that this does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.

  To assert the right to data portability, the data subject may contact a staff member of Immigrate2DE/Lawyer Helmer Tieben at any time.

• g) Right to Object

  Every data subject has the right granted by the European legislative and regulatory bodies to object, on grounds relating to their particular situation, at any time to the processing of personal data concerning them, which is based on Article 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions.

  Immigrate2DE/Lawyer Helmer Tieben will no longer process the personal data in the event of an objection, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that override the interests, rights, and freedoms of the data subject, or the processing is for the establishment, exercise, or defence of legal claims.

  If Immigrate2DE/Lawyer Helmer Tieben processes personal data for direct marketing purposes, the data subject has the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data for such marketing. This also applies to profiling related to such direct marketing. If the data subject objects to Immigrate2DE/Lawyer Helmer Tieben processing for direct marketing purposes, Immigrate2DE/Lawyer Helmer Tieben 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 Immigrate2DE/Rechtsanwalt Helmer Tieben 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.

  To exercise the right to object, the data subject may contact any staff member of Immigrate2DE/Lawyer Helmer Tieben directly. The data subject is also free to exercise their right to object in connection with the use of information society services, notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, by automated means using technical specifications.

• h) Automated Individual Decisions, Including Profiling

  Every data subject has the right granted by the European legislative and regulatory bodies not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning them or similarly significantly affects them, unless the decision (1) is necessary for entering into, or the performance of, a contract between the data subject and the controller, or (2) is 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 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 the controller, or (2) is based on the data subject's explicit consent, Immigrate2DE/Lawyer Helmer Tieben will implement suitable measures to safeguard the data subject's rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, including at least the right to obtain human intervention on the part of the controller, to express their point of view, and to contest the decision.

  If the data subject wishes to exercise their rights concerning automated individual decisions, they can contact a staff member of the data controller at any time.

• i) Right to Withdraw Data Protection Consent

  Every data subject has the right granted by the European legislative and regulatory bodies to withdraw consent to the processing of personal data at any time.

  If the data subject wishes to exercise their right to withdraw consent, they can contact a staff member of the data controller at any time.

10. Data Protection in Applications and the Application Process

The data controller collects and processes the personal data of applicants for the purpose of managing the application process. The processing may also occur electronically. This is particularly the case when an applicant submits corresponding application documents electronically, for example, by email or via a web form on the website. If the data controller concludes an employment contract with an applicant, the transmitted data will be stored for the purpose of managing the employment relationship in compliance with legal requirements. If no employment contract is concluded with the applicant by the data controller, the application documents will be automatically deleted two months after the rejection decision has been communicated, provided that no other legitimate interests of the data controller oppose such deletion. A legitimate interest in this sense could be, for example, the need to provide evidence in a procedure under the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).

11. Data Protection Provisions on the Use of Facebook

The data controller has integrated components of the company Facebook on this website. Facebook is a social network.

A social network is an online meeting place, a virtual community that generally allows users to communicate and interact with each other in the virtual space. A social network can serve as a platform for sharing opinions and experiences or enable the internet community to provide personal or business-related information. Facebook enables users of the social network, among other things, to create private profiles, upload photos, and connect through friend requests.

The operating company of Facebook is Facebook, Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA. The data controller, if a data subject lives outside the USA or Canada, is Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

By each visit to one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the data controller and on which a Facebook component (Facebook plug-in) has been integrated, the internet browser on the data subject’s information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Facebook component to download a representation of the corresponding Facebook component from Facebook. An overview of all Facebook plug-ins can be accessed at https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/?locale=en_GB. As part of this technical process, Facebook gains knowledge of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is simultaneously logged into Facebook, Facebook recognises with each visit to our website by the data subject—and for the entire duration of their stay on our website—which specific subpage of our website the data subject visits. This information is collected by the Facebook component and assigned by Facebook to the respective Facebook account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks one of the Facebook buttons integrated on our website, such as the "Like" button, or submits a comment, Facebook assigns this information to the data subject's personal Facebook user account and stores the personal data.

Facebook always receives information via the Facebook component that the data subject has visited our website if the data subject is simultaneously logged into Facebook at the time of the visit to our website; this happens regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Facebook component or not. If such transmission of this information to Facebook is not desired by the data subject, they can prevent this by logging out of their Facebook account before accessing our website.

The data policy published by Facebook, which is available at https://en-gb.facebook.com/about/privacy/, provides information about the collection, processing, and use of personal data by Facebook. Additionally, it explains what settings Facebook offers to protect the privacy of the data subject. Furthermore, different applications are available that make it possible to suppress data transmission to Facebook. Such applications can be used by the data subject to prevent data transmission to Facebook.

12. Data Protection Provisions on the Use of Google Analytics (with Anonymisation Function)

The data controller has integrated the Google Analytics component (with anonymisation function) on this website. Google Analytics is a web analysis service. Web analysis involves the collection, gathering, and evaluation of data on the behaviour of visitors to websites. A web analysis service collects data, among other things, on the website from which a data subject has come to a website (known as the referrer), which subpages of the website were accessed, or how often and for what duration a subpage was viewed. Web analysis is primarily used to optimise a website and for cost-benefit analysis of internet advertising.

The operating company of the Google Analytics component is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.

The data controller uses the "_gat._anonymizeIp" extension for web analysis via Google Analytics. By means of this extension, the IP address of the internet connection of the data subject is truncated and anonymised by Google when accessing our website from a Member State of the European Union or from another contracting state to the Agreement on the European Economic Area.

The purpose of the Google Analytics component is to analyse the flow of visitors to our website. Google uses the data and information obtained, among other things, to evaluate the use of our website, to compile online reports showing the activities on our websites for us, and to provide other services related to the use of our website.

Google Analytics places a cookie on the data subject's information technology system. What cookies are has already been explained above. By setting the cookie, Google is enabled to analyse the use of our website. Each time one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the data controller and on which a Google Analytics component has been integrated, is called up, the internet browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Google Analytics component to transmit data to Google for the purpose of online analysis. As part of this technical process, Google gains knowledge of personal data, such as the IP address of the data subject, which Google uses, among other things, to track the origin of visitors and clicks and subsequently enable commission calculations.

Using the cookie, personal information such as the access time, the location from which access originated, and the frequency of visits to our website by the data subject is stored. With each visit to our website, this personal data, including the IP address of the internet connection used by the data subject, is transmitted to Google in the United States of America. This personal data is stored by Google in the United States of America. Google may pass this personal data collected through the technical process on to third parties.

The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website, as already described above, at any time by making the appropriate settings in the internet browser used and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Such a setting in the internet browser used would also prevent Google from setting a cookie on the data subject's information technology system. In addition, a cookie already set by Google Analytics can be deleted at any time via the internet browser or other software programs.

Furthermore, the data subject has the option of objecting to and preventing the collection of data generated by Google Analytics related to the use of this website, as well as the processing of this data by Google. To do this, the data subject must download and install a browser add-on under the link https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This browser add-on tells Google Analytics via JavaScript that no data or information about visits to websites may be transmitted to Google Analytics. The installation of the browser add-on is considered an objection by Google. If the data subject's information technology system is later deleted, formatted, or reinstalled, the data subject must reinstall the browser add-on to deactivate Google Analytics. If the browser add-on is uninstalled or deactivated by the data subject or another person within their control, there is the option of reinstalling or reactivating the browser add-on.

Further information and the applicable Google data protection provisions can be accessed at https://www.google.de/intl/en/policies/privacy/ and at http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/us.html. Google Analytics is further explained under the following link: https://www.google.com/intl/en_uk/analytics/.

13. Data Protection Provisions for the Use of Google AdWords

The data controller has integrated Google AdWords on this website. Google AdWords is an internet advertising service that allows advertisers to place ads both in Google’s search engine results and within the Google advertising network. Google AdWords enables an advertiser to predefine specific keywords by means of which an advertisement is displayed in Google's search engine results only when the user retrieves a keyword-relevant search result with the search engine. In the Google advertising network, the advertisements are distributed on relevant web pages using an automatic algorithm that takes into account the predefined keywords.

The operating company of the Google AdWords services is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.

The purpose of Google AdWords is to promote our website by displaying interest-relevant advertising on third-party websites and in Google’s search engine results, as well as displaying third-party advertising on our website.

If a data subject reaches our website via a Google advertisement, a conversion cookie is placed on the data subject's information technology system by Google. What cookies are has already been explained above. A conversion cookie loses its validity after thirty days and is not used to identify the data subject. If the cookie has not expired, it helps track whether certain subpages, such as the shopping cart of an online shop system, were accessed on our website. Through the conversion cookie, both we and Google can determine whether a person who clicked on an AdWords ad on our website generated revenue, such as completing or cancelling a purchase.

The data and information collected through the use of the conversion cookie are used by Google to create visit statistics for our website. These visit statistics are used by us to determine the total number of users who were referred to us via AdWords ads, to assess the success or failure of each AdWords ad, and to optimise our AdWords ads in the future. Neither our company nor other Google AdWords advertisers receive information from Google that could identify the data subject.

Using the conversion cookie, personal information such as the web pages visited by the data subject is stored. Each time our website is visited, personal data, including the IP address of the internet connection used by the data subject, is transmitted to Google in the United States of America. This personal data is stored by Google in the United States of America. Google may pass this personal data collected through the technical process on to third parties.

The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website, as already described above, at any time by adjusting the settings of the internet browser used and thereby permanently object to the setting of cookies. Such a setting in the internet browser used would also prevent Google from setting a conversion cookie on the data subject's information technology system. In addition, a cookie already set by Google AdWords can be deleted at any time via the internet browser or other software programs.

Furthermore, the data subject has the option of objecting to interest-based advertising by Google. To do this, the data subject must access the link www.google.de/settings/ads from each of the internet browsers they use and make the desired settings there.

Further information and Google's applicable data protection provisions can be accessed at https://www.google.de/intl/en/policies/privacy/.

14. Data Protection Provisions for the Use of Instagram

The data controller has integrated components of the Instagram service on this website. Instagram is a service that qualifies as an audiovisual platform, allowing users to share photos and videos, and also enabling the dissemination of such data on other social networks.

The operating company for Instagram services is Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

With each visit to one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the data controller and on which an Instagram component (Insta-Button) has been integrated, the internet browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Instagram component to download a representation of the corresponding Instagram component. During this technical process, Instagram becomes aware of which specific sub-page of our website was visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is logged in to Instagram at the same time, Instagram detects with each visit to our website by the data subject—and for the entire duration of their stay on our website—exactly which sub-page of our website the data subject visited. This information is collected through the Instagram component and 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, the data and information transferred are assigned to the personal Instagram user account of the data subject and stored and processed by Instagram.

Instagram always receives information via the Instagram component that the data subject has visited our website, provided that the data subject is logged in to Instagram at the time of accessing our website; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Instagram component or not. If such a transmission of this information to Instagram is not desired by the data subject, they can prevent it by logging out of their Instagram account before accessing our website.

Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Instagram can be accessed at https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388 and https://www.instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/.

15. Data Protection Provisions for the Use of LinkedIn

The data controller has integrated components of LinkedIn Corporation on this website. LinkedIn is an internet-based social network that allows users to connect with existing business contacts and make new business connections. Over 400 million registered users use LinkedIn in more than 200 countries, making it currently the largest platform for business contacts and one of the most visited websites globally.

The operating company for LinkedIn is LinkedIn Corporation, 2029 Stierlin Court Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. For data protection issues outside the USA, LinkedIn Ireland, Privacy Policy Issues, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland, is responsible.

Each time an individual page of this website, which is operated by the data controller and on which a LinkedIn component (LinkedIn Plug-In) has been integrated, is accessed, this component prompts the browser used by the data subject to download a corresponding representation of the LinkedIn component. More information about LinkedIn Plug-Ins can be found at https://developer.linkedin.com/plugins. During this technical process, LinkedIn becomes aware of which specific sub-page of our website the data subject visited.

If the data subject is logged in to LinkedIn at the same time, LinkedIn recognizes with each visit to our website by the data subject—and for the entire duration of their stay on our website—exactly which sub-page of our website the data subject visited. This information is collected through the LinkedIn component and linked to the respective LinkedIn account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on a LinkedIn button integrated into our website, LinkedIn assigns this information to the personal LinkedIn user account of the data subject and stores this personal data.

LinkedIn always receives information via the LinkedIn component that the data subject has visited our website, provided that the data subject is logged in to LinkedIn at the time of accessing our website; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the LinkedIn component or not. If the data subject does not want this information to be transmitted to LinkedIn, they can prevent this by logging out of their LinkedIn account before accessing our website.

LinkedIn offers the ability to unsubscribe from emails, SMS messages, and targeted ads, as well as to manage ad settings, under https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls. LinkedIn also uses partners like Quantcast, Google Analytics, BlueKai, DoubleClick, Nielsen, Comscore, Eloqua, and Lotame, who may set cookies. Such cookies can be rejected under https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy. The applicable data protection provisions of LinkedIn can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy. LinkedIn's cookie policy is available at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy.

16. Data Protection Provisions for the Use of Twitter

The data controller has integrated components from Twitter on this website. Twitter is a multilingual, publicly accessible microblogging service where users can publish and distribute "tweets," short messages limited to 280 characters. These short messages are accessible to everyone, including those not registered on Twitter. The tweets are also displayed to the so-called followers of the respective user. Followers are other Twitter users who follow a user's tweets. Twitter also allows addressing a wide audience through hashtags, links, or retweets.

The operating company of Twitter International Company is located at One Cumberland Place, Fenian Street Dublin 2, D02 AX07, Ireland.

Each time one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the data controller and on which a Twitter component (Twitter button) is integrated, is accessed, the internet browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Twitter component to download a representation of the corresponding Twitter component from Twitter. More information about the Twitter buttons can be found at https://about.twitter.com/de/resources/buttons. During this technical process, Twitter becomes aware of which specific sub-page of our website was visited by the data subject. The purpose of integrating the Twitter component is to enable our users to spread the content of this website, to make this website known in the digital world, and to increase our visitor numbers.

If the data subject is logged in to Twitter at the same time, Twitter recognizes with each visit to our website by the data subject—and for the entire duration of their stay on our website—exactly which sub-page of our website the data subject visited. This information is collected through the Twitter component and linked to the respective Twitter account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on a Twitter button integrated into our website, Twitter assigns this information to the personal Twitter user account of the data subject and stores this personal data.

Twitter always receives information via the Twitter component that the data subject has visited our website, provided that the data subject is logged in to Twitter at the time of accessing our website; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Twitter component or not. If the data subject does not want this information to be transmitted to Twitter, they can prevent this by logging out of their Twitter account before accessing our website.

The applicable data protection provisions of Twitter can be found at https://twitter.com/privacy?lang=de.

17. Data Protection Provisions for the Use of Xing

The data controller has integrated components of Xing on this website. Xing is an internet-based social network that enables users to connect with existing business contacts and make new business connections. Individual users can create a personal profile on Xing. Companies can create corporate profiles or post job offers on Xing.

The operating company for Xing is XING SE, Dammtorstraße 30, 20354 Hamburg, Germany.

Each time one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the data controller and on which a Xing component (Xing Plug-In) has been integrated, is accessed, the internet browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Xing component to download a representation of the corresponding Xing component from Xing. More information about Xing Plug-Ins can be found at https://dev.xing.com/plugins. During this technical process, Xing becomes aware of which specific sub-page of our website was visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is logged in to Xing at the same time, Xing recognizes with each visit to our website by the data subject—and for the entire duration of their stay on our website—exactly which sub-page of our website the data subject visited. This information is collected through the Xing component and linked to the respective Xing account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on a Xing button integrated into our website, such as the "Share" button, Xing assigns this information to the personal Xing user account of the data subject and stores this personal data.

Xing always receives information via the Xing component that the data subject has visited our website, provided that the data subject is logged in to Xing at the time of accessing our website; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Xing component or not. If the data subject does not want this information to be transmitted to Xing, they can prevent this by logging out of their Xing account before accessing our website.

The data protection provisions published by Xing, which are available at https://www.xing.com/privacy, provide information on the collection, processing, and use of personal data by Xing. Xing has also published data protection information for the XING Share button at https://www.xing.com/app/share?op=data_protection.

18. Legal Basis of Processing

Art. 6 I lit. a GDPR serves as the legal basis for our company 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 a party, as is the case, for example, with processing operations necessary for the supply of goods or to provide any other service or consideration, the processing is based on Art. 6 I lit. b GDPR. The same applies to such processing operations that are necessary for carrying out pre-contractual measures, such as in cases of inquiries about our products or services. If our company is 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 I lit. c GDPR. In rare cases, the processing of personal data may be necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person. This would be the case, for example, if a visitor were injured in our company and their 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 I lit. d GDPR. Finally, processing operations could be based on Art. 6 I lit. f GDPR. This legal basis is used for processing operations that are not covered by any of the above-mentioned legal grounds, if the 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 permitted 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).

19. Legitimate Interests in the Processing Pursued by the Controller or by a Third Party

If the processing of personal data is based on Article 6 I lit. f GDPR, our legitimate interest is to carry out our business in favor of the well-being of all our employees and shareholders.

20. Period for Which the Personal Data Will Be Stored

The criterion used to determine the period of storage of personal data is the respective statutory retention period. After the expiration of that period, the corresponding data are routinely deleted, provided that they are no longer necessary for the fulfillment of the contract or the initiation of a contract.

21. Legal or Contractual Requirements for Providing the Personal Data; Necessity for the Conclusion of the Contract; Obligation of the Data Subject to Provide the Personal Data; Possible Consequences of Failure to Provide Such Data

We inform you 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 them. 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 one of our employees. Our 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 the non-provision of the personal data.

22. Existence of Automated Decision-Making

As a responsible company, we do not use automatic decision-making or profiling.

This model privacy policy was created by the privacy policy generator of DGD Deutsche Gesellschaft für Datenschutz GmbH, which Data protection audits conducts, in cooperation with the Media law firm WILDE BEUGER SOLMECKE created.