Data protection

The data controller is:
Young Innovations YI GmbH
Düsseldorfer Str. 26
51379, Leverkusen

Email: contact@younginnovations.de

Thank you for your interest in our online shop. The protection of your privacy is very important to us. Below we inform you in detail about the handling of your data.

1. Access Data and Hosting

You can visit our websites without providing any personal information. Each time a website is accessed, the web server automatically stores a so-called server log file, which, for example, contains the name of the requested file, your IP address, the date and time of the retrieval, the amount of data transferred, and the requesting provider (access data), and documents the retrieval. This access data is exclusively evaluated for the purpose of ensuring trouble-free operation of the site and improving our offer. This serves to protect our legitimate interests in a correct presentation of our offer, which outweigh our interests in a balancing of interests, in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. All access data will be deleted no later than seven days after the end of your visit to the site.

1.1 Hosting

The services for hosting and displaying the website are partly provided by our service providers as part of processing on our behalf. Unless otherwise explained in this privacy policy, all access data and all data collected in the forms provided on this website are processed on their servers. If you have any questions about our service providers and the basis of our cooperation with them, please contact the contact person described in this privacy policy.

Our service providers are located and/or use servers in the following countries for which the European Commission has issued a decision on an adequate level of data protection: Canada

Our service providers are located and/or use servers in the USA and other countries outside the EU and the EEA. For these countries, there is no adequacy decision by the European Commission. Our cooperation with them is based on standard data protection clauses of the European Commission.

1.2 Content Delivery Network

To reduce loading times, we use a so-called Content Delivery Network ("CDN") for some offers. With this service, content, e.g. large media files, are delivered via regionally distributed servers of external CDN service providers. Therefore, access data is processed on the servers of the service providers. Our service providers act as processors for us. Our service providers are located and/or use servers in countries outside the EU and the EEA. For these countries, there is no adequacy decision by the European Commission. Our cooperation with them is based on standard data protection clauses of the European Commission. If you have any questions about our service providers and the basis of our cooperation with them, please contact the contact person described in this privacy policy.

2. Data processing for contract execution and contact

2.1 Data processing for contract execution

For the purpose of contract execution (including inquiries about and processing of existing warranty and performance disruption claims as well as any legal update obligations) in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR, we collect personal data if you voluntarily provide it to us as part of your order. Mandatory fields are marked as such, because in these cases we absolutely need the data for contract execution and cannot send the order without their provision. Which data is collected can be seen from the respective input forms.

Further information on the processing of your data, in particular on the disclosure to our service providers for the purpose of order, payment and shipping processing, can be found in the following sections of this privacy policy. After complete execution of the contract, your data will be restricted for further processing and deleted after the expiry of the tax and commercial law retention periods in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. c GDPR, unless you have expressly consented to further use of your data in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR or we reserve the right to further data use that is legally permitted and about which we inform you in this statement.

2.2 Customer account

If you have given your consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR by deciding to open a customer account, we use your data for the purpose of opening the customer account and for storing your data for future orders on our website. Deletion of your customer account is possible at any time and can be done either by sending a message to the contact option described in this privacy policy or by using a dedicated function in the customer account. After deletion of your customer account, your data will be deleted unless you have expressly consented to further use of your data in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR or we reserve the right to further data use that is legally permitted and about which we inform you in this statement.

2.3 Contacting us

In the context of customer communication, we collect personal data to process your inquiries in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR if you voluntarily provide it to us when contacting us (e.g. via contact form or e-mail). Mandatory fields are marked as such, as we absolutely need this data to process your contact. Which data is collected can be seen from the respective input forms. After complete processing of your inquiry, your data will be deleted, unless you have expressly consented to further use of your data in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR or we reserve the right to further data use that is legally permitted and about which we inform you in this statement.

3. Data processing for shipping purposes

For the fulfillment of the contract in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR, we pass on your data to the shipping service provider commissioned with the delivery, insofar as this is necessary for the delivery of ordered goods.

Data transfer to shipping service providers for the purpose of shipping notification

If you have given us your express consent to do so during or after your order, we will pass on your e-mail address and telephone number to the selected shipping service provider in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR so that they can contact you for the purpose of delivery notification or coordination before delivery.
Consent can be revoked at any time by sending a message to the contact option described in this privacy policy or directly to the shipping service provider at the contact address listed below. After revocation, we will delete the data you provided for this purpose, unless you have expressly consented to further use of your data or we reserve the right to further data use that is legally permitted and about which we inform you in this statement.

General Logistics Systems Germany GmbH & Co. OHG
GLS Germany-Straße 1 - 7
DE-36286 Neuenstein
Germany

United Parcel Service Deutschland S.à r.l. & Co. OHG
Görlitzer Straße 1
41460 Neuss
Germany

Hermes Germany GmbH
Essener Straße 89
D-22419 Hamburg
Germany

DHL Paket GmbH
Sträßchensweg 10
53113 Bonn
Germany

DPD Deutschland GmbH
Wailandtstraße 1
63741 Aschaffenburg
Germany

4. Data processing for payment processing

When processing payments in our online shop, we work with the following partners: technical service providers, credit institutions, payment service providers.

4.1 Data processing for transaction processing

Depending on the selected payment method, we transmit the data necessary for processing the payment transaction to our technical service providers, who act on our behalf as processors, or to the commissioned credit institutions or to the selected payment service provider, insofar as this is necessary for payment processing. This serves to fulfill the contract in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR. In some cases, the payment service providers collect the data required for payment processing themselves, e.g. on their own website or via a technical integration in the ordering process. In this respect, the privacy policy of the respective payment service provider applies.
If you have any questions about our partners for payment processing and the basis of our cooperation with them, please contact the contact person described in this privacy policy.

4.2 Data processing for the purpose of fraud prevention and optimization of our payment processes

If applicable, we provide our service providers with additional data, which they use together with the data necessary for payment processing as our processors for the purpose of fraud prevention and optimization of our payment processes (e.g., invoicing, processing of disputed payments, support of accounting). This serves, in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR, to protect our overriding legitimate interests in securing ourselves against fraud or in efficient payment management.

4.3 Identity and credit check when selecting Klarna payment services

Klarna direct debit, purchase on account via Klarna, Klarna installment purchase
If you choose to use the payment services of Klarna Bank AB (publ), Sveavägen 46, 111 34 Stockholm, Sweden (hereinafter Klarna), we ask for your consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR, that we may transmit the data necessary for payment processing and an identity and credit check to Klarna. In Germany, for identity and credit checks, the credit agencies mentioned in Klarna's privacy policy may be used. Klarna uses the information received about the statistical probability of a payment default for a balanced decision on the establishment, execution or termination of the contractual relationship. You can revoke your consent at any time by sending a message to the contact option mentioned in this privacy policy. This may result in us no longer being able to offer you certain payment options. You can also revoke your consent to this use of personal data at any time directly with Klarna.

4.4 Identity and credit check when choosing Billpay payment services (operated by Klarna Bank AB)

If you choose the payment services of Klarna Bank AB (publ.), Sveavägen 46, 111 34 Stockholm, Sweden (hereinafter BillPay), we ask for your consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR, that we may transmit the data necessary for payment processing and an identity and credit check to Billpay. In Germany, for identity and credit checks, the credit agencies mentioned in Billpay's privacy policy may be used. Billpay uses the information received about the statistical probability of a payment default for a balanced decision on the establishment, execution or termination of the contractual relationship. You can revoke your consent at any time by sending a message to the contact option mentioned in this privacy policy. This may result in us no longer being able to offer you certain payment options. You can also revoke your consent to this use of personal data at any time directly with BillPay.

4.5 Identity and credit check when selecting purchase on account via PayOne

If you choose the payment method purchase on account (offered via PayOne GmbH, Lyoner Str. 9, 60528 Frankfurt a. M., Germany (hereinafter PayOne)), we ask for your consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR, that we may transmit the data necessary for payment processing and an identity and credit check to PayOne. In Germany, for identity and credit checks, the credit agencies mentioned in PayOne's privacy policy may be used. PayOne uses the information received about the statistical probability of a payment default for a balanced decision on the establishment, execution or termination of the contractual relationship. You can revoke your consent at any time by sending a message to the contact option mentioned in this privacy policy. This may result in us no longer being able to offer you certain payment options.

4.6 Identity and credit check when selecting purchase on account via PayPal and Ratepay

If you choose the payment method "purchase on account" (offered via Ratepay GmbH, Franklinstraße 28-29, 10587 Berlin (hereinafter Ratepay) and PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. et Cie, S.C.A., 22-24 Boulevard Royal, 2449 Luxembourg (hereinafter PayPal)), we ask for your consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR, that we may transmit the data necessary for payment processing and an identity and credit check to Ratepay. In Germany, for identity and credit checks, the credit agencies mentioned in Ratepay's privacy policy may be used. Ratepay uses the information received about the statistical probability of a payment default for a balanced decision on the establishment, execution or termination of the contractual relationship. You can revoke your consent at any time by sending a message to the contact option mentioned in this privacy policy. This may result in us no longer being able to offer you certain payment options. Additional information on data protection at PayPal can be found here.

5. Email Advertising

5.1 Email Newsletter with Registration and Newsletter Tracking

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we use the data required for this or separately provided by you to send you our e-mail newsletter regularly based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR. You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time either by sending a message to the contact option described below or via a dedicated link in the newsletter. After unsubscribing, we will delete your e-mail address from the recipient list, unless you have expressly consented to further use of your data in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR or we reserve the right to further data use that is legally permitted and about which we inform you in this statement.

We would like to point out that we evaluate your user behavior when sending the newsletter. For this purpose, we also analyze your interaction with our newsletter by measuring, storing and evaluating opening rates and click rates for the purpose of designing future newsletter campaigns ("newsletter tracking").

For this evaluation, the e-mails sent contain one-pixel technologies (e.g., so-called web beacons, tracking pixels) that are stored on our website. For the evaluations, we link in particular the following "newsletter data"

• the page from which the page was requested (so-called referrer URL),
• the date and time of access,
• the description of the type of web browser used,
• the IP address of the requesting computer,
• the email address,
• the date and time of registration and confirmation

and the one-pixel technologies with your e-mail address or your IP address and, if applicable, an individual ID. Links contained in the newsletter may also contain this ID.

If you do not wish to have newsletter tracking, it is possible to unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time as described above.

The information is stored for as long as you are subscribed to the newsletter.

5.2 Newsletter Delivery

The newsletter and the newsletter tracking described above may also be sent by our service providers as part of processing on our behalf. If you have any questions about our service providers and the basis of our cooperation with them, please contact the contact option described in this privacy policy.

5.3 WhatsApp Marketing

We use the KEAZ app to send you automated WhatsApp messages related to your order. For this purpose, your name, telephone number and order number are transmitted to the operator of the KEAZ app, Pocket Agency GmbH. This data is required to enable communication via WhatsApp. If you provide your telephone number, you will automatically receive a message about your order status. Further information on data protection and the detailed data protection provisions can be found at the following link: www.keaz.app

6. Cookies and Other Technologies

General Information

To make visiting our website attractive and to enable the use of certain functions, we use technologies, including so-called cookies, on various pages. Cookies are small text files that are automatically stored on your device. Some of the cookies we use are deleted after the end of the browser session, i.e. after you close your browser (so-called session cookies). Other cookies remain on your device and enable us to recognize your browser on your next visit (persistent cookies).

Privacy Protection on End Devices
When using our online offering, we employ absolutely necessary technologies to provide the expressly requested telemedia service. The storage of information on your device or access to information already stored on your device does not require consent in this respect.

For functions that are not absolutely necessary, the storage of information on your device or access to information already stored on your device requires your consent. We inform you that if consent is not given, parts of the website may not be fully usable. Any consents you have given remain valid until you adjust or reset the respective settings on your device.

Potential Subsequent Data Processing by Cookies and Other Technologies
We use technologies that are strictly necessary for the use of certain functions of our website (e.g., shopping cart function). Through these technologies, IP address, time of visit, device and browser information, and information about your use of our website (e.g., information about the contents of the shopping cart) are collected and processed. This serves, within the scope of a balancing of interests, predominantly legitimate interests in an optimized presentation of our offer in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 S. 1 lit. f GDPR.

In addition, we use technologies to fulfill legal obligations to which we are subject (e.g., to be able to prove consents to the processing of your personal data) as well as for web analytics and online marketing. Further information on this, including the respective legal basis for data processing, can be found in the following sections of this privacy policy.

You can find the cookie settings for your browser under the following links: Microsoft Edge™ / Safari™ / Chrome™ / Firefox™ / Opera™

If you have consented to the use of technologies in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 S. 1 lit. a GDPR, you can revoke your consent at any time by sending a message to the contact option described in the privacy policy.

7. Use of Cookies and Other Technologies

If you have given your consent according to Art. 6 Para. 1 S. 1 lit. a GDPR, we use the following cookies and other third-party technologies on our website. After the purpose ceases and we stop using the respective technology, the data collected in this context will be deleted. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future. Further information on your revocation options can be found in the "Cookies and other technologies" section. Further information, including the basis of our cooperation with the individual providers, can be found for the individual technologies. For questions about the providers and the basis of our cooperation with them, please contact the contact option described in this privacy policy.

7.1 Use of Google Services

We use the technologies of Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland ("Google") described below. The information automatically collected by Google technologies about your use of our website is usually transmitted to a Google LLC server, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043, USA, and stored there. The European Commission has not issued an adequacy decision for the USA. Our cooperation with them is based on standard contractual clauses of the European Commission. If your IP address is collected via Google technologies, it will be truncated by activating IP anonymization before being stored on Google's servers. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server and truncated there. Unless otherwise specified for the individual technologies, data processing is carried out on the basis of an agreement between joint controllers according to Art. 26 GDPR concluded for the respective technology. Further information on data processing by Google can be found in Google's privacy policy.

Google Analytics

For the purpose of website analysis, data (IP address, time of visit, device and browser information, and information about your use of our website) is automatically collected and stored with Google Analytics, from which usage profiles are created using pseudonyms. Cookies may be used for this purpose. Your IP address is generally not merged with other Google data. Data processing is based on an order processing agreement with Google.

For the purpose of optimized marketing of our website, we have activated the data sharing settings for "Google products and services". This allows Google to access the data collected and processed by Google Analytics and subsequently use it to improve Google services. Data sharing with Google within the framework of these data sharing settings is based on an additional agreement between controllers. We have no influence on the subsequent data processing by Google.

To create and run tests, we also use the Google Analytics extension function Google Optimize.

For the purpose of optimized marketing of our website, we use the so-called User-ID function. With the help of this function, we can assign a unique, permanent ID to your interaction data from one or more sessions on our online presence and thus analyze your user behavior across devices and sessions.

For web analysis, the Google Analytics extension function Google Signals enables so-called "cross-device tracking". If your internet-enabled devices are linked to your Google account and you have activated the "personalized advertising" setting in your Google account, Google can create reports on your usage behavior (especially cross-device user numbers), even if you change your device. We do not process personal data in this respect; we only receive statistics created based on Google Signals.

For web analysis and advertising purposes, the Google Analytics extension function, the so-called DoubleClick cookie, enables your browser to be recognized when visiting other websites. Google will use this information to compile reports on website activities and to provide further services related to website usage.

Google AdSense

Our website markets space for third-party advertisements via Google AdSense. These advertisements are displayed to you at various points on this website. The so-called DoubleClick cookie enables the display of interest-based advertising by collecting and processing data (IP address, time of visit, device and browser information, and information about your use of our website) and the automatic assignment of a pseudonymous UserID, with the help of which interests are determined based on visits to this and other websites.

Google Ads

For advertising purposes in Google search results and on third-party websites, the Google Remarketing cookie is set when you visit our website. This automatically enables interest-based advertising by collecting and processing data (IP address, time of visit, device and browser information, and information about your use of our website) using a pseudonymous cookie ID and based on the pages you have visited. Further data processing only takes place if you have activated the "personalized advertising" setting in your Google account. If you are logged into Google during your visit to our website in this case, Google uses your data together with Google Analytics data to create and define audience lists for cross-device remarketing.

For website analysis and event tracking, we measure your subsequent usage behavior via Google Ads Conversion Tracking if you have reached our website via a Google Ads advertisement. Cookies may be used for this purpose, and data (IP address, time of visit, device and browser information, and information about your use of our website based on events specified by us, such as visiting a website or subscribing to a newsletter) may be collected, from which usage profiles are created using pseudonyms.

Google Maps

For the visual representation of geographical information, Google Maps collects data about your use of the Maps functions, in particular the IP address and location data, transmits it to Google, and then Google processes it. We have no influence on this subsequent data processing.

Google reCAPTCHA

To protect against misuse of our web forms and against spam by automated software (so-called bots), Google reCAPTCHA collects data (IP address, time of visit, browser information, and information about your use of our website) and analyzes your use of our website using a so-called JavaScript and cookies. In addition, other cookies stored by Google services in your browser are evaluated. No personal data from the input fields of the respective form is read or stored.

Google Tag Manager

Google Tag Manager allows us to manage various codes and services on our website. When implementing individual tags, Google may also process personal data (e.g., IP address, online identifiers (including cookies)). Data processing is based on an order processing agreement with Google.

The use of Google Tag Manager allows for the integration of various services/technologies.
If you do not wish to use individual tracking services and have therefore deactivated them, the deactivation remains for all affected tracking tags integrated via Google Tag Manager.

YouTube Video Plugin

For the integration of third-party content, data (IP address, time of visit, device and browser information) is collected via the YouTube Video Plugin in the extended data protection mode we use, transmitted to Google, and subsequently processed by Google, only when you play a video.

7.2 Use of Microsoft Services

We use the technologies described below from Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd., One Microsoft Place, South County Business Park, Leopardstown, Dublin 18, D18 P521, Ireland ("Microsoft"). Data processing is based on an agreement between joint controllers in accordance with Art. 26 GDPR. The information automatically collected by Microsoft technologies about your use of our website is usually transmitted to a server of Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399, USA, and stored there. There is no adequacy decision by the European Commission for the USA. Our cooperation with them is based on standard contractual clauses of the European Commission. Further information about data processing by Microsoft can be found in Microsoft's privacy policy.

Microsoft Advertising

For advertising purposes in Bing, Yahoo, and MSN search results, as well as on third-party websites, the Microsoft Advertising Remarketing cookie is set when you visit our website. This automatically enables interest-based advertising by collecting and processing data (IP address, time of visit, device and browser information, and information about your use of our website) using a pseudonymous cookie ID and based on the pages you have visited.

For website analysis and event tracking, we measure your subsequent usage behavior via Microsoft Advertising Universal Event Tracking (UET) if you have reached our website via a Microsoft Advertising advertisement. For this purpose, cookies may be used and data (IP address, time of visit, device and browser information, and information about your use of our website based on events specified by us, such as visiting a website or subscribing to a newsletter) may be collected, from which usage profiles are created using pseudonyms. If your internet-enabled devices are linked to your Microsoft account and you have not deactivated the "Interest-based advertising" setting in your Microsoft account, Microsoft can create reports on usage behavior (especially cross-device user numbers), even if you change your device, known as "Cross-Device Tracking". We do not process personal data in this respect; we only receive statistics created based on Microsoft UET.

Bing Maps

For the visual representation of geographical information, Bing Maps collects data about your use of the Maps functions, in particular the IP address and location data, transmits it to Microsoft, and Microsoft processes it. We have no influence on this data processing.

7.3 Use of Facebook Services

Use of Facebook Pixel

We use the Facebook Pixel within the framework of the technologies described below from Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland ("Facebook (by Meta)" or "Meta Platforms Ireland"). With the Facebook Pixel, data (IP address, time of visit, device and browser information, and information about your use of our website based on events specified by us, such as visiting a website or subscribing to a newsletter) is automatically collected and stored, from which usage profiles are created using pseudonyms. Within the scope of the so-called extended data matching, information for matching purposes is also collected and stored in hashed form, with which individuals can be identified (e.g., names, email addresses, and telephone numbers). For this purpose, when you visit our website, the Facebook Pixel automatically sets a cookie that automatically enables your browser to be recognized when visiting other websites using a pseudonymous cookie ID. Facebook (by Meta) will combine this information with other data from your Facebook account and use it to compile reports on website activities and to provide further services related to website usage, in particular personalized and group-based advertising.
The information automatically collected by Facebook (by Meta) technologies about your use of our website is generally transmitted to a server of Meta Platforms, Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, California 94025, USA, and stored there. There is no adequacy decision by the European Commission for the USA. If the data transfer to the USA falls within our responsibility, our cooperation is based on standard contractual clauses of the European Commission. Further information on data processing by Facebook can be found in the privacy policy of Facebook (by Meta).

Facebook Analytics

Within the framework of Facebook Business Tools, statistics on visitor activities on our website are created from the data collected via the Facebook Pixel about your use of our website. Data processing is based on an order processing agreement with Facebook (by Meta). Your analysis serves the optimal presentation and marketing of our website.

Facebook Ads (Ads Manager)

Through Facebook Ads, we advertise this website on Facebook (by Meta) as well as on other platforms. We determine the parameters of the respective advertising campaign. Facebook (by Meta) is responsible for the exact implementation, in particular the decision on the placement of advertisements for individual users. Unless otherwise specified for the individual technologies, data processing is carried out on the basis of an agreement between joint controllers in accordance with Art. 26 GDPR. Joint responsibility is limited to the collection of data and its transmission to Meta Platforms Ireland. Subsequent data processing by Meta Platforms Ireland is not covered by this.

Based on the statistics on visitor activities on our website created via Facebook Pixel, we run group-based advertising on Facebook (by Meta) via Facebook Custom Audience by determining the characteristics of the respective target audience. Within the framework of the extended data matching (see above) that takes place to determine the respective target audience, Facebook (by Meta) acts as our processor.

Based on the pseudonymous cookie ID set by Facebook Pixel and the data collected on your user behavior on our website, we use Facebook Pixel for remarketing personalized advertising.

We use Facebook Pixel Conversions to measure your subsequent user behavior for web analysis and event tracking when you have reached our website via a Facebook Ads advertisement. The data processing is based on an agreement on order processing by Facebook (by Meta).

7.4 Other providers of web analysis and online marketing services

Use of Hotjar for web analysis

For the purpose of website analysis, data (IP address, time of visit, device and browser information, and information about your use of our website) is automatically collected and stored using technologies from Hotjar Ltd., Level 2, St Julians Business Centre, 3, Elia Zammit Street, St Julians STJ 3155, Malta ("Hotjar"), from which user profiles are created using pseudonyms. Cookies may be used for this purpose. The pseudonymized user profiles are not merged with personal data about the bearer of the pseudonym without separate, explicit consent. Hotjar acts on our behalf.

Use of Vimeo Video Plugin for integrating third-party content

For the integration of third-party content, data (IP address, time of visit, device and browser information) is collected via the video plugin from Vimeo LLC, 555 West 18th Street, New York 10011, USA ("Vimeo"), transmitted to Vimeo and then processed by Vimeo. Data processing is based on an agreement between jointly responsible parties in accordance with Art. 26 GDPR. Google Analytics is automatically integrated into the Vimeo Video Plugin. For the purpose of website analysis, data (IP address, time of visit, device and browser information, and information about your use of our website) is automatically collected and stored with Google Analytics, from which user profiles are created using pseudonyms. Cookies may be used for this purpose. Google Analytics is a service of Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland ("Google"). The information automatically collected by Google about your use of our website is usually transmitted to a server of Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043, USA and stored there. Your IP address is shortened by activating IP anonymization before being stored on Google's servers. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there. We have no influence or access to the data processing by Vimeo, including the settings and results of Google Analytics. There is no adequacy decision by the European Commission for the USA. Our cooperation with them is based on standard data protection clauses of the European Commission.

8. Social Media

8.1 Social Plugins from Facebook (by Meta), Instagram (by Meta), Pinterest, Whatsapp

Social buttons from social networks are used on our website. These are only integrated into the page as HTML links, so that no connection with the servers of the respective provider is established when our website is called up. If you click on one of the buttons, the website of the respective social network opens in a new window of your browser. There you can, for example, press the Like or Share button.

8.2 Our online presence on Facebook (by Meta), Instagram (by Meta), YouTube, LinkedIn

If you have given your consent to the respective social media provider in accordance with Art. 6 (1) sentence 1 lit. a GDPR, your data will be automatically collected and stored for market research and advertising purposes when you visit our online presences on the social media mentioned above, from which user profiles are created using pseudonyms. These can be used, for example, to place advertisements within and outside the platforms that presumably correspond to your interests. Cookies are generally used for this purpose. For detailed information on the processing and use of data by the respective social media provider, as well as contact options and your rights and setting options for protecting your privacy, please refer to the data protection notices of the providers linked below. Should you still need help with this, you can contact us.

Facebook (by Meta) is a service of Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland ("Meta Platforms Ireland"). The information about your use of our online presence on Facebook (by Meta) automatically collected by Meta Platforms Ireland is usually transferred to a server of Meta Platforms, Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, California 94025, USA and stored there. There is no adequacy decision by the European Commission for the USA. Our cooperation with them is based on standard data protection clauses of the European Commission. The data processing in connection with visiting a Facebook (by Meta) fan page is based on an agreement between jointly responsible parties in accordance with Art. 26 GDPR. Further information (information on Insights data) can be found here.

Instagram (by Meta) is a service of Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland ("Meta Platforms Ireland"). The information about your use of our online presence on Instagram automatically collected by Meta Platforms Ireland is usually transferred to a server of Meta Platforms, Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, California 94025, USA and stored there. There is no adequacy decision by the European Commission for the USA. Our cooperation with them is based on standard data protection clauses of the European Commission. The data processing in connection with visiting an Instagram (by Meta) fan page is based on an agreement between jointly responsible parties in accordance with Art. 26 GDPR. Further information (information on Insights data) can be found here.

YouTube is a service of Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland ("Google"). The information about your use of our online presence on YouTube automatically collected by Google is usually transferred to a server of Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043, USA and stored there. There is no adequacy decision by the European Commission for the USA. Our cooperation with them is based on standard data protection clauses of the European Commission.

LinkedIn is a service of LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland ("LinkedIn"). The information about your use of our online presence on LinkedIn automatically collected by LinkedIn is usually transferred to a server of LinkedIn Corporation, 1000 W. Maude Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, USA and stored there. There is no adequacy decision by the European Commission for the USA. Our cooperation with them is based on standard data protection clauses of the European Commission.

9. Contact options and your rights

9.1 Your rights

As a data subject, you have the following rights:

• in accordance with Art. 15 GDPR, the right to request information about your personal data processed by us to the extent specified therein;
• in accordance with Art. 16 GDPR, the right to request immediate rectification of inaccurate or completion of your personal data stored by us;
• in accordance with Art. 17 GDPR, the right to request the erasure of your personal data stored by us, unless further processing is
• in accordance with Art. 18 GDPR, the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data, provided that
• in accordance with Art. 20 GDPR, the right to receive your personal data that you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format or to request transmission to another controller;
• in accordance with Art. 77 GDPR, the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. As a rule, you can contact the supervisory authority of your usual place of residence or workplace or our company headquarters for this purpose.

Right to object

If we process personal data as explained above to safeguard our legitimate interests, which prevail in the context of a balancing of interests, you can object to this processing with effect for the future. If the processing is carried out for direct marketing purposes, you can exercise this right at any time as described above. If the processing is carried out for other purposes, you have a right to object only if there are reasons arising from your particular situation.

After exercising your right to object, we will no longer process your personal data for these purposes, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that override your interests, rights and freedoms, or if the processing serves the assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims.

This does not apply if the processing is carried out for direct marketing purposes. In that case, we will no longer process your personal data for this purpose.

9.2 Contact options

For questions regarding the collection, processing or use of your personal data, for information, correction, restriction or erasure of data, as well as revocation of granted consents or objection to a specific data use, please contact us directly using the contact details in our imprint.

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