We are very pleased about your interest in our company. Data protection is of particularly high importance to the management of the following publisher of this website: Be2Byte GmbH. The use of the Be2Byte GmbH website is generally possible without providing any personal data. However, if a data subject wishes to use certain services offered by our company via our website, the processing of personal data may become necessary. Where 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 the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to Be2Byte GmbH.
Through this Privacy Policy, our company seeks to inform the public about the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process. Furthermore, this Privacy Policy informs data subjects of the rights to which they are entitled.
As the controller responsible for processing, Be2Byte GmbH has implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure the most comprehensive protection possible for personal data processed through this website. Nevertheless, internet-based data transmissions may generally have security vulnerabilities, meaning that absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, every data subject is free to provide personal data to us by alternative means, for example by telephone.
1. Definitions
The Privacy Policy of Be2Byte GmbH is based on the terminology used by the European legislator when adopting the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our Privacy Policy is intended to be easy to read and understand for the general public as well as for our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would first like to explain the terminology used.
In this Privacy Policy, we use the following terms, among others:
1.1. Personal Data
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 country-specific data protection regulations applicable to Be2Byte GmbH. Through this Privacy Policy, our company seeks to inform the public about the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process. Furthermore, this Privacy Policy informs data subjects of the rights to which they are entitled.
Personal data means 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, an identification number, location data, an online identifier, or one or more specific characteristics expressing the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity of that natural person.
1.2. Data Subject
A data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed by the controller.
1.3. Processing
As the controller responsible for processing, Be2Byte GmbH has implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure the most comprehensive protection possible for personal data processed through this website. Nevertheless, internet-based data transmissions may generally have security vulnerabilities, meaning that absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, every data subject is free to provide personal data to us by alternative means, for example by telephone.
Processing means any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or any other form of making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure, or destruction.
1.4. Processing
Restriction of processing means the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting their processing in the future.
1.5. Profiling
Profiling means any form of automated processing of personal data consisting of the use of such personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyze or predict aspects concerning that natural person’s work performance, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behavior, location, or movements.
1.6. Pseudonymization
Pseudonymization means 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 organizational measures ensuring that the personal data is not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.
1.7. Controller or Controller Responsible for Processing
Controller or controller responsible for processing means 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 law or the law of the Member States, the controller or the specific criteria for its nomination may be provided for by Union law or the law of the Member States.
1.8. Processor
A processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body that processes personal data on behalf of the controller.
1.9. Recipient
A recipient is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body to which personal data is disclosed, whether or not it is a third party. However, public authorities that may receive personal data in the context of a particular inquiry in accordance with Union law or the law of the Member States shall not be regarded as recipients.
1.10. Third Party
A third party is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body other than the data subject, the controller, the processor, and the persons authorized to process personal data under the direct authority of the controller or processor.
1.11. Consent
Consent means any freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of the data subject’s wishes by which, through a statement or a clear affirmative action, the data subject signifies agreement to the processing of personal data relating to them.
2. Name and address of the data controller
The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation, other data protection laws applicable in the Member States of the European Union and other provisions of a data protection nature is:
Publisher: Be2Byte GmbH
Address: Halberstädter Str. 29
39112 Magdeburg
Tel.: 0391 8869 5100
Email: hello@be2byte.io
Website: https://www.labthunder.com
3. Name and address of the data protection officer
The data protection officer of the controller is:
Data Protection Officer:Roberth José Perez Sequera
Address: Halberstädter Str. 29
39112 Magdeburg
Tel.: 0391 8869 5100
Email: hello@be2byte.io
Website: ________
Any affected person can contact our data protection officer directly at any time with any questions or suggestions regarding data protection.
4. Cookies
The websites of Be2Byte GmbH use cookies. Cookies are text files that are placed and stored on a computer system via an internet browser.
Numerous 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 associate the cookie with the specific web browser in which it was stored. This enables the visited websites and servers to distinguish the individual browser of the data subject from other web browsers that contain different cookies. A specific web browser can be recognized and identified via the unique cookie ID.
By using cookies, Be2Byte GmbH can provide users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without setting cookies.
Cookies allow us to optimize the information and offers on our website for the user. As mentioned, cookies enable us to recognize returning users. The purpose of this recognition is to make it easier for users to navigate our website. For example, a user of a website that uses cookies does not have to re-enter their login details every time they visit the site, because this is handled by the website and the cookie stored on the user's computer system. Another example is the shopping cart cookie in an online store. The online store uses a cookie to remember the items a customer has placed in their virtual shopping cart.
We also use cookies on our website that allow us to analyze users' browsing behavior.
In addition, we use Microsoft Clarity, an analytics service from Microsoft Corporation, which uses cookies and similar technologies to help us evaluate the use of our website (e.g., through heatmaps and session replays). Details can be found below in the "Microsoft Clarity" section.
The following data can be transmitted in this way:
Frequency of page views
Entered search terms
Use of website functions
The user data collected in this way is pseudonymized through technical measures. Therefore, it is no longer possible to associate the data with the user who accessed the site. The data is not stored together with other personal data of the users.
When you visit our website, you will be informed about the use of cookies for analytical purposes and asked to consent to the processing of the personal data used in this context. You will also be referred to this privacy policy.
The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies for analytical purposes is, if the user has given their consent, Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.
The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website at any time by adjusting the corresponding setting in their internet browser and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Furthermore, cookies that have already been set 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 deactivates the setting of cookies in their internet browser, some functions of our website may not be fully usable.
5. Collection of general data and information
The Be2Byte GmbH website 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 is stored in the server's log files. The following may be collected: (1) the browser types and versions used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system reached our website (known as the referrer), (4) the sub-pages accessed on our website by an accessing system, (5) the date and time of access to the website, (6) an internet protocol address (IP address), (7) the internet service provider of the accessing system, and (8) other similar data and information that serves to prevent attacks on our IT systems.
When using this general data and information, Be2Byte 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 and its advertising, (3) ensure the long-term functionality of our IT systems and the technology of our website, and (4) provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for prosecution in the event of a cyberattack. Be2Byte GmbH therefore uses this anonymously collected data and information for statistical analysis and also with the aim of increasing data protection and data security within our company, in order to ensure the highest level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data in the server log files is stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.
You can visit this website without providing any personal information. However, to improve our online services, we store your access data to this website (without any personal reference). This access data includes, for example, the file you requested or the name of your internet provider. Due to the anonymization of the data, it is not possible to draw any conclusions about your identity. This does not include the user's IP address or other data that would allow the data to be linked to a specific user. This data is not stored together with other personal data of the user.
6. SSL encryption
To protect the security of your data during transmission, we use state-of-the-art encryption methods (e.g. SSL) via HTTPS.
7. Subscribe to our newsletter
On the Be2Byte GmbH website, users have the option to subscribe to our company's newsletter. The personal data transmitted to the data controller when subscribing to the newsletter is determined by the input form used for this purpose.
Be2Byte GmbH informs its customers and business partners about company offers via a regular newsletter. A person can only receive our newsletter if (1) they have a valid email address and (2) they have registered to receive the newsletter. For legal reasons, a confirmation email is sent to the email address provided by a person registering for the newsletter for the first time. This confirmation email, sent via a double opt-in process, serves to verify that the email address owner has authorized the receipt of the newsletter.
When you subscribe to our newsletter, we also store the IP address assigned by your internet service provider (ISP) to the computer system you used at the time of registration, as well as the date and time of registration. Collecting this data is necessary to be able to trace any (potential) misuse of your email address at a later date and therefore serves to protect the data controller's legal interests.
The personal data collected during newsletter registration is used exclusively for sending our newsletter. Furthermore, newsletter subscribers may be contacted by email if this is necessary for the operation of the newsletter service or related registration, such as in the event of changes to the newsletter content or technical requirements. Personal data collected through the newsletter service will not be shared with third parties. Subscribers can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time. Consent to the storage of personal data provided for newsletter distribution can be withdrawn at any time. A corresponding link for withdrawing consent is included in every newsletter. Alternatively, subscribers can unsubscribe directly on the website of the data controller or notify the data controller of their wish to unsubscribe by other means.
Parts of our newsletter may contain promotional material.
8. Newsletter-Tracking
Be2Byte GmbH's newsletters contain tracking pixels. A tracking pixel is a miniature graphic embedded in HTML emails to enable log file recording and analysis. This allows for statistical evaluation of the success or failure of online marketing campaigns. Using the embedded tracking pixel, Be2Byte GmbH can determine if and when an email was opened by a recipient and which links within the email were clicked.
Personal data collected via tracking pixels in newsletters is stored and analyzed by the data controller to optimize newsletter distribution and better tailor the content of future newsletters to the interests of the recipient. This personal data will not be shared with third parties. Recipients have the right to revoke their separate consent, given via the double opt-in process, at any time. Upon revocation, this personal data will be deleted by the data controller. Be2Byte GmbH automatically interprets unsubscribing from the newsletter as a revocation of consent.
9. Contact options via the website
Due to legal requirements, the Be2Byte GmbH website contains information that enables quick electronic contact with our company and direct communication with us, including a general email address. If a data subject contacts the data controller via email or a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the data subject will be stored automatically. Such personal data transmitted voluntarily by a data subject to the data controller will be stored for the purpose of processing the inquiry or contacting the data subject. This personal data will not be disclosed to third parties.
10. Comment function in the blog on the website
Be2Byte GmbH offers users the opportunity to leave individual comments on blog posts via a blog located on the website of the data controller. A blog is a website-based, generally publicly accessible portal where one or more people, known as bloggers or web bloggers, can post articles or write down their thoughts in so-called blog posts. These blog posts can usually be commented on by third parties.
If a data subject leaves a comment on the blog published on this website, the comment itself, the time it was submitted, and the username (pseudonym) chosen by the data subject will be stored and published. Furthermore, the IP address assigned by the data subject's internet service provider (ISP) will also be logged. This IP address is stored for security reasons and in case the data subject infringes the rights of third parties or posts unlawful content through a comment. The storage of this personal data is therefore in the legitimate interest of the data controller, enabling them to defend themselves in the event of a legal dispute. This personal data will not be disclosed to third parties unless such disclosure is required by law or is necessary for the legal defense of the data controller.
11. Subscription to comments on the blog on the website
Comments posted on the Be2Byte GmbH blog can generally be subscribed to by third parties. In particular, a commenter can subscribe to subsequent comments on a specific blog post.
If a data subject chooses to subscribe to comments, the data controller will send an automatic confirmation email to verify, using a double opt-in procedure, that the owner of the specified email address has indeed opted for this service. The option to subscribe to comments can be cancelled at any time.
12. Routine deletion and blocking of personal data
The controller shall process and store personal data of the data subject only for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of storage or as far as this is provided for by the European legislator or another legislator in laws or regulations to which the controller is subject.
If the purpose for which the data was stored ceases to exist, or if a storage period prescribed by the European legislator or another competent legislator expires, the personal data will be routinely blocked or deleted in accordance with legal requirements.
13. Rights of the data subject
13.1. Right to confirmation
Every data subject has the right, granted by the European legislator, to obtain from the controller confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning him or her are being processed. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of confirmation, he or she may, at any time, contact an employee of the controller.
13.2. Right to information
Every data subject has the right, granted by the European legislator, to obtain from the controller, free of charge, information about the personal data stored concerning him or her and a copy of this information. Furthermore, the European legislator has granted the data subject access to the following information:
Furthermore, the data subject has the right to obtain information as to whether personal data has been transferred to a third country or to an international organization. If this is the case, the data subject also has the right to be informed of the appropriate safeguards relating to the transfer. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of access, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time.
13.3. Right to rectification
Every data subject has the right, granted by the European legislator, to obtain the immediate rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning him or her. Furthermore, the data subject has the right, taking into account the purposes of the processing, 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 contact an employee of the data controller at any time.
13.4. Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)
Every data subject has the right, granted by the European legislator, to request from the controller the erasure of personal data concerning him or her without undue delay where one of the following grounds applies and where the processing is not necessary:
If one of the aforementioned grounds applies and a data subject wishes to have their personal data stored by Be2Byte GmbH erased, they may contact an employee of the data controller at any time. The employee of Be2Byte GmbH will ensure that the erasure request is complied with immediately. If Be2Byte GmbH has made the personal data public and our company, as the controller, is obligated to erase the personal data pursuant to Article 17(1) GDPR, Be2Byte GmbH, taking into account available technology and the cost of implementation, will take reasonable steps, including technical measures, to inform other data controllers processing the published personal data that the data subject has requested the erasure of all links to, or copies or replications of, such personal data from those other data controllers, insofar as processing is not necessary. The employee of Be2Byte GmbH will take the necessary steps in each individual case.
13.5. Right to restriction of processing
Every data subject whose personal data is being processed has the right, granted by the European legislator, to request from the controller the restriction of processing where one of the following applies:
The accuracy of the personal data is contested by the data subject, for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data.
The processing is unlawful, the data subject refuses to have their personal data erased and requests instead the restriction of its use.
The controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of processing, but the data subject needs it for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims.
The data subject has objected to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR and it is not yet clear whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override those of the data subject.
If one of the aforementioned conditions is met and a data subject wishes to restrict the processing of their personal data stored by Be2Byte GmbH, they may contact an employee of the data controller at any time. The employee of Be2Byte GmbH will then arrange for the restriction of processing.
13.6. Right to data portability
Every data subject has the right, granted by the European legislator, to receive the personal data concerning him or her, which he or she has provided to a controller, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. He or she also has the right to transmit those data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to whom the personal data have been provided, where the processing is based on consent pursuant to point (a) of Article 6(1) 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, provided that 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, when exercising their right to data portability pursuant to Article 20(1) GDPR, the data subject has the right to have their 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 their right to data portability, the data subject may contact an employee of Be2Byte GmbH at any time.
13.7. Right to object
Every data subject has 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. Be2Byte GmbH will no longer process the personal data in the event of such an objection, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override the interests, rights and freedoms of the data subject, or the processing serves the purpose of establishing, exercising or defending legal claims. Where Be2Byte GmbH processes personal data for direct marketing purposes, the data subject has the right to object at any time to processing of personal data concerning him or her for such marketing. This also applies to profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing. If the data subject objects to the processing of their personal data by Be2Byte GmbH for direct marketing purposes, Be2Byte GmbH will no longer process the personal data for these purposes. Furthermore, the data subject has the right to object, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning them which is carried out by Be2Byte GmbH for scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes pursuant to Article 89(1) GDPR, unless such processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest. To exercise the right to object, the data subject may contact any employee of Be2Byte GmbH directly. The data subject is also free, in the context of the use of information society services, and notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, to exercise their right to object by automated means using technical specifications.
13.8. Automated individual decision-making, including profiling
Every data subject has 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, unless the decision (1) is necessary for entering into, or performing, a contract between the data subject and a data controller, or (2) is authorized 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 performing, a contract between the data subject and the controller, or (2) is based on the data subject’s explicit consent, Be2Byte 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 to contest the decision. If the data subject wishes to exercise rights relating to automated decision-making, he or she may contact an employee of the controller at any time.
13.9. Right to withdraw consent under data protection law
Every data subject has the right, granted by the European legislator, to withdraw their consent to the processing of their personal data at any time. If a data subject wishes to exercise their right to withdraw consent, they may contact an employee of the data controller at any time.
14. Use of Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses "cookies," which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website will generally be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. However, due to the activation of IP anonymization on this website, your IP address will be shortened by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity, and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage to the website operator. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other Google data.
The purposes of data processing are to analyze website usage and compile reports on website activity. Based on this website and internet usage, further related services will then be provided. This processing is based on the legitimate interest of the website operator.
You can prevent the storage of cookies by adjusting your browser settings; however, please note that in this case you may not be able to fully utilize all the functions of this website. Furthermore, you can prevent Google from collecting and processing data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (including your IP address) by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link: Browser Add-on for deactivating Google Analytics.
In addition to or as an alternative to the browser add-on, you can prevent tracking by Google Analytics on our pages by clicking this link. This will install an opt-out cookie on your device. This will prevent data collection by Google Analytics for this website and for this browser in the future, as long as the cookie remains installed in your browser.
14a. Microsoft Clarity
This website uses Microsoft Clarity, a web analytics service (heatmaps and session replays) that helps us understand how visitors use our website and how we can improve our offering.
Data processed (depending on usage and consent):
Microsoft Clarity is designed not to capture sensitive input. Nevertheless, sensitive personal data should not be submitted in free text fields.
Purpose of processing:
Analysis of website usage, creation of usage statistics, optimization of user guidance and improvement of our online offering.
Legal basis:
Data processing only takes place with your consent via our cookie/consent banner in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future (e.g. via the cookie settings).
Recipient / Third-country transfer:
The provider is Microsoft Corporation or its affiliated companies. It cannot be ruled out that data may be processed in countries outside the EU/EEA (especially the USA). In such cases, the transfer will be based on appropriate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses) and/or on a recognized adequacy decision, where applicable.
Storage duration:
The storage period depends on the settings in Microsoft Clarity and our cookie/consent settings. We delete or anonymize data as soon as it is no longer required for the aforementioned purposes.
Objection / Revocation:
You can withdraw your consent at any time via our cookie settings. You can also delete cookies in your browser or prevent the storage of cookies through appropriate browser settings.
15. Google Ads
This website uses Google Ads. Google Ads is an online advertising program of Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
We use conversion tracking as part of Google Ads. When you click on an ad served by Google, a conversion tracking cookie is set. Cookies are small text files that your web browser stores on your computer. These cookies expire after 30 days and are not used to personally identify users. If you visit certain pages of this website and the cookie has not yet expired, Google and we can recognize that you clicked on the ad and were redirected to this page.
Each Google Ads customer receives a different cookie. These cookies cannot be tracked across the websites of different Google Ads customers. The information collected using the conversion cookie is used to generate conversion statistics for Google Ads customers who have opted in to conversion tracking. Customers see the total number of users who clicked on their ad and were redirected to a page with a conversion tracking tag. However, they do not receive any information that can personally identify users. If you do not wish to participate in tracking, you can easily disable the Google conversion tracking cookie in your browser's user settings. You will then not be included in the conversion tracking statistics.
The storage of "conversion cookies" and the use of this tracking tool are based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior in order to optimize both its website and its advertising. If corresponding consent has been requested (e.g., consent to the storage of cookies), processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR; this consent can be revoked at any time.
For more information about Google Ads and Google Conversion Tracking, please see Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.
You can configure your browser to notify you when cookies are set and to allow cookies only in individual cases, to accept cookies in certain cases or to generally reject them, and to automatically delete cookies when you close your browser. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.
16. Google Remarketing
This website uses the remarketing function of Google Inc. This function serves to present website visitors with interest-based advertisements within the Google advertising network. A so-called "cookie" is stored in the website visitor's browser, which makes it possible to recognize the visitor when they visit websites that belong to Google's advertising network. On these pages, the visitor may be presented with advertisements that relate to content that the visitor previously viewed on websites that use Google's remarketing function.
According to Google, no personal data is collected during this process. However, if you do not wish to use Google's remarketing function, you can deactivate it by adjusting the settings at http://www.google.com/settings/ads. Alternatively, you can deactivate the use of cookies for interest-based advertising via the Network Advertising Initiative by following the instructions at http://www.networkadvertising.org/managing/opt_out.asp.
17. Legal basis for processing
Article 6(1)(a) GDPR serves as the legal basis for our company's processing operations where 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 delivery of goods or the provision of other services or consideration, then the processing is based on Article 6(1)(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 that requires the processing of personal data, such as for the fulfillment of tax obligations, then the processing is based on Article 6(1)(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 on our premises and their name, age, health insurance details, or other vital information had to be shared with a doctor, hospital, or other third party. In that case, the processing would be based on Article 6(1)(d) GDPR. Finally, processing operations could be based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. This legal basis applies to processing operations not covered by any of the aforementioned legal bases, if the processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by our company or a third party, except where such interests are overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject. We are permitted to carry out such processing operations in particular because they have been specifically mentioned by the European legislator. The legislator took the view that a legitimate interest could be assumed where the data subject is a client of the controller (Recital 47, second sentence, GDPR).
18. Legitimate interests pursued by the controller or a third party in the processing
If the processing of personal data is based on Article 6 I lit. f GDPR, our legitimate interest is the conduct of our business activities for the benefit of all our employees and our shareholders.
19. Duration for which the personal data will be stored
The criterion for the duration of storage of personal data is the respective statutory retention period. After this period expires, the corresponding data is routinely deleted, unless it is still required for the performance of a contract or for initiating a contract.
20. Legal or contractual requirements for providing personal data; necessity for entering into a contract; obligation of the data subject to provide the personal data; possible consequences of not providing the data
We would like to inform you that the provision of personal data is sometimes required by law (e.g., tax regulations) or may also arise from contractual provisions (e.g., information about the contracting party). In some cases, it may be necessary for a data subject to provide us with personal data that we subsequently need to process in order to conclude a contract. For example, the data subject is obligated to provide us with personal data if our company enters into a contract with them. Failure to provide personal data would mean that the contract with the data subject could not be concluded. Before providing personal data, the data subject must contact one of our employees. Our employee will explain to the data subject, on a case-by-case basis, whether the provision of personal data is required by law or contract, or necessary for the conclusion of the contract, whether there is an obligation to provide the personal data, and what the consequences of not providing the personal data would be.
21. Amendment to the Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy to ensure it always complies with current legal requirements or to reflect changes to our services, such as the introduction of new services. The new privacy policy will then apply to your next visit.
22. Existence of automated decision-making
As a responsible company, we refrain from automated decision-making or profiling.
