data protection
Data protection -General information and mandatory information

Designation of the responsible body
The responsible body for data processing on this website is:
According to § 5 TMG
Optimal Bees
Christoph Bloch
Vedersö Klitvej 38
6990 Ulfborg/Vedersö Klit
Denmark

TAX NUMBER
cvr/se no. 39239191

WEBSITE
www.save-our-bees.com

E-MAIL
info@save-our-bees.com

PHONE
Christoph Bloch - Denmark
004521964091
Best reached between 5pm and 10pm.
I like to call you back!

Person responsible for content: Christoph Bloch, hereinafter referred to as "Owner"
The responsible body decides alone or jointly with others on the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g. names, contact details, etc.).

Dispute resolution notice:
The EU Commission provides a platform for out-of-court dispute resolution. This gives consumers the opportunity to initially settle disputes relating to their online order out of court. You can find the dispute resolution platform here:

EMAIL: info@save-our-bees.com
We are not willing or obliged to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board.

Revocation of your consent to data processing

Some data processing operations are only possible with your express consent. You can revoke your consent at any time. To revoke your consent, simply send an informal email. The legality of the data processing carried out up to the time of revocation remains unaffected by the revocation.


Right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority
As the person affected, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the responsible supervisory authority in the event of a data protection violation. The responsible supervisory authority for data protection issues is the state data protection officer of the federal state in which our company is based. The following link provides a list of data protection officers and their contact details: https://www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Infothek/Anschriften_Links/anschriften_links-node.html.


Right to data portability
You have the right to have data that we process automatically based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract handed over to you or to third parties. The data will be provided in a machine-readable format. If you request that the data be transferred directly to another responsible party, this will only be done if it is technically feasible.


Right to information, correction, blocking, deletion
Within the framework of the applicable legal provisions, you have the right at any time to obtain free information about your stored personal data, the origin of the data, its recipients and the purpose of the data processing and, if applicable, a right to correction, blocking or deletion of this data. In this regard and for other questions on the subject of personal data, you can contact us at any time using the contact options listed in the imprint.


SSL or TLS encryption
For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content that you send to us as the website operator, our website uses SSL or TLS encryption. This means that data that you transmit via this website cannot be read by third parties. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the "https://" address line in your browser and the lock symbol in the browser line.


Data transmission when concluding a contract for the purchase and dispatch of goods
Personal data will only be transmitted to third parties if this is necessary for the performance of the contract. Third parties may be, for example, payment service providers or logistics companies. The data will not be transmitted to any other parties or will only be transmitted if you have expressly consented to this.


The basis for data processing is Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR, which permits the processing of data to fulfill a contract or for pre-contractual measures.

contact form
Data transmitted via the contact form, including your contact details, will be stored in order to process your request or to be available for follow-up questions. This data will not be passed on without your consent.


The data entered in the contact form is processed exclusively on the basis of your consent (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR). You can revoke your consent at any time. An informal notification by email is sufficient for the revocation. The legality of the data processing operations carried out up to the revocation remains unaffected by the revocation.

Data transmitted via the contact form will remain with us until you request deletion, revoke your consent to storage or there is no longer any need to store the data. Mandatory legal provisions - in particular retention periods - remain unaffected.

Newsletter data
To send you our newsletter, we need an email address from you. The email address provided must be verified and you must consent to receive the newsletter. Additional data is not collected or is voluntary. The data is used exclusively for sending the newsletter.


The data provided when registering for the newsletter will be processed exclusively on the basis of your consent (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR). You can revoke your consent at any time. To revoke your consent, simply send an informal email or unsubscribe using the "unsubscribe" link in the newsletter. The legality of the data processing operations that have already taken place remains unaffected by the revocation.

Data entered to set up the subscription will be deleted if you unsubscribe. If this data has been sent to us for other purposes and elsewhere, it will remain with us.

YouTube
Our website uses YouTube plugins to integrate and display video content. The provider of the video portal is YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA.

When you visit a page with an integrated YouTube plug-in, a connection is established to YouTube's servers. This allows YouTube to know which of our pages you have visited.

YouTube can assign your surfing behavior directly to your personal profile if you are logged into your YouTube account. You can prevent this by logging out beforehand.

We use YouTube in the interest of presenting our online offerings in an appealing manner. This represents a legitimate interest in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.

Details on how user data is handled can be found in YouTube’s privacy policy at:

https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy.

Source: Data protection configurator from mein-datenschutzbeauftragter.de


The collection and use of personal data of users of our website takes place exclusively in compliance with the data protection laws of the Federal Republic of Germany. Below we inform you how, to what extent and for what purpose we collect and use your personal data. You can access the information on data protection at any time on this website.
Transmission and storage of data for technical reasons and for the purposes of statistics and market research.

When you access our website, your Internet browser automatically transmits certain data to our server for technical reasons. This includes, for example, the date and time of the page visit, the URL of the website you previously visited, the files accessed from our website, the amount of data sent, the type and version of your web browser, your operating system and your IP address. We store this data separately from other data that you may enter when using our website. We cannot therefore assign this data to you personally; it is only statistically evaluated and then deleted.

Collection and use of inventory data
In most cases, our website can be used without providing personal data (e.g. name, address, email address, telephone number). If a contract is concluded between you and us or if the content of such a contract is to be changed, we will collect and use personal data from you. Your data will only be collected and used to the extent necessary for these purposes. We will not pass on personal data collected by us to third parties without your express consent.

Inventory data will only be passed on to authorities if we are obliged to do so in individual cases on the basis of existing laws, for example for the purposes of criminal prosecution, threat prevention or to protect copyrights.


Collection and use of usage data
In order to enable the use of our Internet offering, to improve the usage options or to bill for services, we collect and use personal data of visitors to our websites to the extent necessary. This includes, for example, identification features of the user as well as the start, end and extent of the visit to our websites.

We may create user profiles for the purposes of marketing, market research and the user-friendly design of our website, provided that we use pseudonyms for this purpose. You may object to such use of your user data. We may not link such user profiles with data about the bearer of the pseudonym.

Usage data will only be passed on to authorities if we are obliged to do so in individual cases on the basis of existing laws, for example for the purposes of criminal prosecution, threat prevention or to protect copyrights.


Use of cookies
In order to improve the application options of our website and make it more convenient for users, we use so-called "cookies", small text files that are stored on your computer and contain information about your use of our website and the Internet. You can prevent cookies from being stored on your computer by making the appropriate settings in your browser. However, this may prevent you from using our website to its full extent.


User’s right to information
As a user of our website, you can request information from us about the data we have stored about you or your pseudonym. Such information can also be provided electronically upon request.


Data access by unauthorized persons
Data transmission via the Internet always involves the risk that unauthorized third parties may access your data. Complete protection of your communication, for example via email, cannot be guaranteed.


Sending unsolicited advertising to us
We hereby expressly object to any use of our contact data published in the context of the imprint obligation by third parties for the purpose of sending unsolicited advertising and information materials. We reserve the right to take legal action against the senders of unsolicited spam emails or other advertising mailings.


Privacy Policy Facebook
Our websites contain plugins from the social network Facebook (Facebook Inc., 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, California, 94025, USA). These plugins display, for example, the Facebook logo or the "Like button". The following link gives you an overview of all plugins from the social network Facebook:
http://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/
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As soon as you visit our site, a direct connection is established between your browser and the Facebook server using these plugins. This means that Facebook learns that our website has been accessed from your IP address. If you click on a Facebook button while you are logged into your Facebook account, you can, for example, link your Facebook profile to our pages. However, Facebook can also determine that you (as a user known to Facebook) have visited our pages. We expressly point out that we do not know which data is transmitted to Facebook in detail and how Facebook uses this data. If you do not want Facebook to be able to associate your user account with the use of our website, you should log out of your Facebook account while you are on our pages.
For information on how Facebook handles personal data, please see Facebook’s privacy policy at: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy
Privacy Policy Google Analytics
On our website we use Google Analytics, an analysis service of the US company Google Inc. ("Google"), 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Google Analytics uses "cookies", which are small text files that are stored on your computer. These cookies are used to analyze your use of our website. The corresponding data on your user behavior is forwarded to a Google server in the USA and evaluated and stored there.
If IP anonymization is activated on this website within the member states of the European Union and the Agreement on the European Economic Area, Google will shorten your IP address for anonymization purposes. Only in exceptional cases will the IP address be transmitted in full to the USA and shortened on a server there.
Google will use this information at the instigation of the owner of this website to evaluate how you use the website. In addition, Google will use this information to compile reports on website activity and to provide other services relating to website activity and internet usage for its operators. Google will not combine the IP address transmitted by your browser through the use of Google Analytics with any other data held by Google.
You can prevent cookies from being saved by selecting the appropriate settings in your browser. However, if you do this, you may not be able to use all of the website's functions to their full extent. You can prevent Google from collecting the data generated by the cookie (including your IP address) about your use of the website and from processing this data. All you have to do is download and install an additional browser plug-in. You can download this plug-in using the following link: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de.
Liability for content of our websites and disclaimer
According to Section 7 Paragraph 1 of the Telemedia Act (TMG), we as service providers are responsible for our own content on these websites within the framework of general law. However, according to Sections 8 to 10 of the TMG, we as service providers are not obliged to monitor submitted or stored third-party information or to search for indications of illegal activities. Legal obligations to remove or block content or information or to block options for using our website are excluded from this. However, liability can only arise from the time at which we have become aware of a specific violation of law. As soon as we learn of a violation of law within the scope of our website, we will remove the relevant content immediately.
Liability for links
Our website contains links to external third-party websites. We expressly point out that we have no influence on the content of these websites. Accordingly, we cannot accept any liability or guarantee for the content of these external websites. Their respective providers or operators are responsible. We checked these pages for possible violations of the law at the time of linking and found no illegal content. However, it is not possible to constantly monitor linked pages. A check can only be carried out if there is concrete evidence of a violation of law. If we learn of a violation of law on the linked pages, we will immediately remove the corresponding link from our website.
copyright
German copyright law applies to the content and works published on our website. Any reproduction, processing, distribution and use requires the written consent of the respective author or creator. Downloads and copies of these pages are permitted exclusively for private, non-commercial use.
Our pages may contain content that was not created by the operator himself. The copyrights of third parties have been observed in this content. Content to which third parties hold the copyright is marked accordingly. If you nevertheless discover a copyright infringement on our website, please let us know. We will then remove the relevant content from our website immediately.
All reproduction rights are reserved. All elements of our web pages, the web design, all texts, graphics, retrievable documents, etc. are the intellectual property of the owners and are protected by all rights. The reproduction of the entire page or only a part of it on any electronic medium or on paper is prohibited unless expressly authorized by the owner.
Content of our online offer
The owner/author assumes no liability for the topicality, correctness, completeness or quality of the information provided. Liability claims against the author relating to material or immaterial damage caused by the use or non-use of the information provided or by the use of incorrect or incomplete information are fundamentally excluded, unless the author can be proven to have acted intentionally or with gross negligence. All offers are non-binding and subject to change. The author reserves the express right to change, add to or delete parts of the pages or the entire offer, or to temporarily or permanently stop publication thereof without prior notice.
References and links
In the case of direct or indirect references to external websites ("links") that lie outside the author's area of responsibility, liability would only come into force if the author was aware of the contents and it would be technically possible and reasonable for him to prevent use in the event of illegal content. The author therefore expressly declares that at the time the links were set, the corresponding linked pages were free of illegal content. The author has no influence whatsoever on the current and future design and content of the linked/connected pages. He therefore hereby expressly distances himself from all content of all linked/connected pages that were changed after the links were set. This statement applies to all links and references set within the author's own website as well as to third-party entries in guest books, discussion forums, and mailing lists set up by the author. For illegal, incorrect or incomplete contents and in particular for damages resulting from the use or non-use of such information, the provider of the page to which reference was made is solely liable, not the person who merely refers to the respective publication via links.
If illegal pages are accessible via the hyperlinks, please notify us by email. We will then check this and remove the links if necessary.
Copyright, trademark and branding law
The author endeavors to respect the copyrights of graphics, audio documents, video sequences and texts used in all publications, and to only use objects that he has created himself, that are license-free or for which he has licenses. All brands and trademarks mentioned on the website and possibly protected by third parties are subject without restriction to the provisions of the applicable trademark law and the ownership rights of the respective registered owners. The mere mention of a trademark does not imply that it is not protected by third-party rights.
The mention of company names, product names, brand names or trademarks is made in recognition of all rights of their respective owners. The mention serves only as an indication of the purpose of our products and services.
Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service provided by Google Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses "cookies", 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 (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity for website operators and to provide other services related to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required by law, or where such third parties process the data on Google's behalf. Google will never associate your IP address with other Google data. You may prevent cookies from being installed by setting your browser software accordingly, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above.
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Note according to the GDPR regulation:

1. Scope of processing of personal data
We generally only process our users' personal data to the extent that this is necessary to provide a functional website and our content and services. Our users' personal data is generally only processed with the user's consent. An exception applies in cases where prior consent cannot be obtained for actual reasons and the processing of the data is permitted by law.
Legal basis for the processing of personal data
If we obtain consent from the data subject for processing personal data, Art. 6 (1) (a) of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) serves as the legal basis.
When processing personal data that is necessary to fulfill a contract to which the data subject is a party, Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR serves as the legal basis. This also applies to processing operations that are necessary to carry out pre-contractual measures.
If the processing of personal data is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation to which our company is subject, Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR serves as the legal basis.
In the event that vital interests of the data subject or another natural person require the processing of personal data, Art. 6 (1) (d) GDPR serves as the legal basis.
If processing is necessary to protect a legitimate interest of our company or a third party and the interests, fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject do not outweigh the former interest, Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR serves as the legal basis for processing.
Data deletion and storage period
The personal data of the data subject will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose for which they were stored no longer applies. Data may also be stored if this has been provided for by the European or national legislator in EU regulations, laws or other provisions to which the controller is subject. Data will also be blocked or deleted if a storage period prescribed by the aforementioned standards expires, unless there is a need to continue storing the data for the conclusion or fulfillment of a contract.
Provision of the website and creation of log files
1. Description and scope of data processing
Each time our website is accessed, our system automatically records data and information from the computer system of the accessing computer.
The following data is collected:
(1) Information about the browser type and version used
(2) The user’s operating system
(3) The user’s Internet service provider
(4) The user’s IP address
(5) Date and time of access
(6) Websites from which the user’s system accesses our website
(7) Websites accessed by the user’s system via our website
The data is also stored in the log files of our system. This data is not stored together with other personal data of the user.
Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and log files is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.
Purpose of data processing
The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable the website to be delivered to the user's computer. For this purpose, the user's IP address must be stored for the duration of the session.
The data is stored in log files to ensure the functionality of the website. We also use the data to optimize the website and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. The data is not evaluated for marketing purposes in this context.
Our legitimate interest in data processing pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR also lies in these purposes.
Duration of storage
The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. If the data is collected to provide the website, this is the case when the respective session has ended.
If the data is stored in log files, this is the case after seven days at the latest. Storage beyond this period is possible. In this case, the users' IP addresses are deleted or altered so that it is no longer possible to assign the calling client.
Possibility of objection and removal
The collection of data to provide the website and the storage of data in log files is essential for the operation of the website. Consequently, the user has no option to object.
Use of cookies
a) Description and scope of data processing
Our website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in the Internet browser or by the Internet browser on the user's computer system. When a user visits a website, a cookie can be stored on the user's operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic string of characters that enables the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is visited again.
We use cookies to make our website more user-friendly. Some elements of our website require that the browser that is accessing the website can be identified even after a page change.
The following data is stored and transmitted in the cookies:
(1) Language settings
(2) Items in a shopping cart
(3) Log-in information
We also use cookies on our website that enable us to analyze users’ surfing behavior.
In this way, the following data can be transmitted:
(1) Search terms entered
(2) Frequency of page views
(3) Use of website functions
The user data collected in this way is pseudonymized using technical precautions. It is therefore no longer possible to assign the data to the user who accessed the site. The data is not stored together with other personal data of the user.
When you visit our website, an information banner will inform you about the use of cookies for analysis purposes and will refer you to this privacy policy. In this context, there will also be information on how you can prevent cookies from being saved in your browser settings.
When you visit our website, you will be informed about the use of cookies for analysis purposes and your consent will be obtained for the processing of personal data used in this context. In this context, you will also be referred to this privacy policy.
b) Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.
The legal basis for the processing of personal data using technically necessary cookies is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.
The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies for analysis purposes is Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR if the user has given their consent.
c) Purpose of data processing
The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to simplify the use of websites for users. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these, it is necessary that the browser is recognized even after changing pages.
We need cookies for the following applications:
shopping cart
Adoption of language settings
Remembering search terms
The user data collected through technically necessary cookies are not used to create user profiles.
The analysis cookies are used to improve the quality of our website and its content. The analysis cookies tell us how the website is used and enable us to continually optimize our offering.
Process of page views
Links Usage
Calling up search terms
Our legitimate interest in processing personal data for these purposes also lies in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.
e) Duration of storage, possibility of objection and removal
Cookies are stored on the user's computer and transmitted from there to our site. Therefore, as a user, you have full control over the use of cookies. You can deactivate or restrict the transmission of cookies by changing the settings in your Internet browser. Cookies that have already been stored can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are deactivated for our website, it may no longer be possible to fully use all of the website's functions.
The transmission of Flash cookies cannot be prevented via the browser settings, but by changing the settings of the Flash Player.
Newsletter
1. Description and scope of data processing
The newsletter is sent based on the user’s registration on the website:
On our website you have the option to subscribe to a free newsletter. When you register for the newsletter, the data from the input mask is transmitted to us as follows:
e-mail account, name, telephone number, message, button to subscribe to the newsletter.
In addition, the following data is collected during registration:
(1) IP address of the accessing computer
(2) Date and time of registration
Your consent to the processing of data will be obtained during the registration process and reference will be made to this privacy policy.
In connection with data processing for sending newsletters, no data will be passed on to third parties. The data will be used exclusively for sending the newsletter.
Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of data after the user has registered for the newsletter is Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR if the user has given his consent.
Purpose of data processing
The purpose of collecting the user’s email address is to deliver the newsletter.
Duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. The user's email address will therefore be stored as long as the newsletter subscription is active.
Possibility of objection and removal
The user can cancel the newsletter subscription at any time. For this purpose, there is a corresponding link in every newsletter.
Registration
1. Description and scope of data processing
On our website, we offer users the opportunity to register by providing personal data. The data is entered into an input mask and transmitted to us and stored. The data is not passed on to third parties. The following data is collected as part of the registration process:
Username
password
Name, first name, street, house number, country, postal code, city, additional comments
At the time of registration, the following data is also stored:
(1) The user’s IP address
(2) Date and time of registration
As part of the registration process, the user’s consent to process this data is obtained.
Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of data is Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR if the user has given their consent.
If the registration serves to fulfill a contract to which the user is a party or to carry out pre-contractual measures, the additional legal basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.
Purpose of data processing
Registration of the user is necessary to fulfil a contract with the user or to carry out pre-contractual measures,
if a user as a customer wants to order again and have his data saved for this purpose.
Duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the purpose for which it was collected.
This is the case for the data collected during the registration process if the registration on our website is canceled or changed.
This is the case during the registration process for the performance of a contract or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures if the data is no longer required for the implementation of the contract. Even after the conclusion of the contract, there may be a need to store the contractual partner's personal data in order to comply with contractual or legal obligations.
Continuing obligations require the storage of personal data for the duration of the contract. In addition, warranty periods must be observed and data must be stored for tax purposes. It is not possible to set a blanket rule for which storage periods must be observed, but must be determined on a case-by-case basis for each contract and contracting party.
Possibility of objection and removal
As a user, you have the option to cancel your registration at any time. You can have the data stored about you changed at any time.
You can delete your account at: My account/Delete account
If the data is required to fulfil a contract or to carry out pre-contractual measures, early deletion of the data is only possible if contractual or legal obligations do not prevent deletion.
Contact form and email contact
1. Description and scope of data processing
There is a contact form on our website that can be used to contact us electronically. If a user takes advantage of this option, the data entered in the input mask will be sent to us and stored. This data is:
Name, e-mail address, telephone number, message, button to receive the newsletter can be clicked.
At the time the message is sent, the following data is also stored:
(1) The user’s IP address
(2) Date and time of registration
Your consent will be obtained for the processing of the data during the sending process and reference will be made to this data protection declaration.
Alternatively, you can contact us using the email address provided. In this case, the user's personal data transmitted with the email will be stored.
In this context, the data will not be passed on to third parties. The data will be used exclusively for processing the conversation.
Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of data is Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR if the user has given their consent.
The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted when sending an email is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. If the email contact is aimed at concluding a contract, the additional legal basis for processing is Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.
Purpose of data processing
The processing of personal data from the input mask serves us solely to process the contact. In the case of contact by email, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in processing the data.
The other personal data processed during the sending process serve to prevent misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.
Duration of storage
The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. For the personal data from the input mask of the contact form and those that were sent by email, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation is ended when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the matter in question has been conclusively clarified.
The additional personal data collected during the sending process will be deleted after a period of seven days at the latest.
Possibility of objection and removal
The user has the option to revoke his consent to the processing of personal data at any time. If the user contacts us by email, he can object to the storage of his personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued.
The revocation of consent and the objection to storage is possible by: e-mail, letter to company headquarters.
In this case, all personal data stored during the contact process will be deleted.
Web analysis by Matomo (formerly PIWIK)
1. Scope of processing of personal data
We use the open source software tool Matomo (formerly PIWIK) on our website to analyze the surfing behavior of our users. The software places a cookie on the user's computer (see above for information on cookies). When individual pages of our website are accessed, the following data is stored:
(1) Two bytes of the IP address of the user’s calling system
(2) The website accessed
(3) The website from which the user accessed the requested website (referrer)
(4) The subpages accessed from the website accessed
(5) The time spent on the website
(6) The frequency of visits to the website
The software runs exclusively on the servers of our website. Users' personal data is only stored there. The data is not passed on to third parties.
Note: Since the user does not have given their consent, the “Automatically Anonymize Visitor IPs” function must be activated. This assumes that the IP address is shortened to 2 bytes. Further information can be found here: https://matomo.org/docs/privacy/ .
The software is set up so that the IP addresses are not stored in full, but 2 bytes of the IP address are masked (e.g.: 192.168.xxx.xxx). In this way, it is no longer possible to assign the shortened IP address to the calling computer.
2. Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the processing of users’ personal data is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.
Purpose of data processing
The processing of users' personal data enables us to analyse the surfing behaviour of our users. By evaluating the data obtained, we are able to compile information about the use of the individual components of our website. This helps us to continuously improve our website and its user-friendliness. For these purposes, we also have a legitimate interest in processing the data in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. By anonymising the IP address, the user's interest in the protection of their personal data is sufficiently taken into account.
Duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required for our recording purposes.
The exact time of deletion must be specified here. This can be set in the software (see: https://matomo.org/docs/privacy/).
In our case this is the case after 7 days.
Possibility of objection and removal
Cookies are stored on the user's computer and transmitted from there to our site. Therefore, as a user, you have full control over the use of cookies. You can deactivate or restrict the transmission of cookies by changing the settings in your Internet browser. Cookies that have already been stored can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are deactivated for our website, it may no longer be possible to fully use all of the website's functions.
If the opt-out option is offered on the website:
We offer our users the option of opting out of the analysis process on our website. To do this, you must follow the corresponding link. In this way, another cookie is placed on your system, which signals our system not to save the user's data. If the user deletes the corresponding cookie from their own system in the meantime, they must set the opt-out cookie again.
Further information on the privacy settings of the Matomo software can be found under the following link: https://matomo.org/docs/privacy/.
Rights of the data subject
The following list includes all the rights of those affected under the GDPR. Rights that are not relevant to your own website do not need to be mentioned. In this respect, the list can be shortened.
If your personal data is processed, you are a data subject within the meaning of the GDPR and you have the following rights vis-à-vis the controller:
1. Right to information
You can request confirmation from the controller as to whether personal data concerning you are being processed by us.
If such processing takes place, you can request the following information from the controller:
(1) the purposes for which the personal data are processed;
(2) the categories of personal data being processed;
(3) the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data concerning you have been or will be disclosed;
(4) the planned duration for which the personal data concerning you will be stored or, if specific information is not possible, the criteria for determining that period;
(5) the existence of a right to rectification or erasure of personal data concerning you, a right to restriction of processing by the controller or a right to object to such processing;
(6) the existence of a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority;
(7) all available information as to their origin, where the personal data are not collected from the data subject;
(8) the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, referred to in Article 22(1) and (4) of the GDPR and, at least in those cases, meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and envisaged consequences of such processing for the data subject.
You have the right to request information as to whether the personal data concerning you will be transferred to a third country or to an international organization. In this context, you can request to be informed of the appropriate guarantees in accordance with Art. 46 GDPR in connection with the transfer.
When processing data for scientific, historical or statistical research purposes:
This right to information may be restricted to the extent that it is likely to make the realisation of the research or statistical purposes impossible or seriously compromises it and the restriction is necessary for the fulfilment of the research or statistical purposes.
Right to rectification
You have the right to request rectification and/or completion from the controller if the personal data concerning you that are processed are incorrect or incomplete. The controller must carry out the rectification immediately.
When processing data for scientific, historical or statistical research purposes:
Your right to rectification may be restricted to the extent that it is likely to make the realisation of the research or statistical purposes impossible or seriously compromises it and the restriction is necessary to fulfil the research or statistical purposes.
Right to restriction of processing
You can request the restriction of the processing of personal data concerning you under the following conditions:
(1) if you contest the accuracy of the personal data concerning you for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data;
(2) the processing is unlawful and you oppose the erasure of the personal data and request the restriction of the use of the personal data instead;
(3) the controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but you require them to assert, exercise or defend legal claims, or
(4) if you have objected to processing pursuant to Art. 21 (1) GDPR and it has not yet been determined whether the legitimate reasons of the controller outweigh your reasons.
If the processing of personal data concerning you has been restricted, these data may – with the exception of storage – only be processed with your consent or for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims or to protect the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest of the Union or of a Member State.
If the restriction of processing has been restricted in accordance with the above-mentioned requirements, you will be informed by the controller before the restriction is lifted.
When processing data for scientific, historical or statistical research purposes:
Your right to restrict processing may be restricted to the extent that it is likely to make the realisation of the research or statistical purposes impossible or seriously compromises it and the restriction is necessary to fulfil the research or statistical purposes.
Right to erasure
a) Obligation to delete
You may request that the controller delete the personal data concerning you immediately and the controller is obliged to delete this data immediately if one of the following reasons applies:
(1) The personal data concerning you are no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed.
(2) You withdraw your consent on which the processing is based according to Art. 6 (1) (a) or Art. 9 (2) (a) GDPR, and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
(3) You object to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 Para. 1 GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or you object to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 Para. 2 GDPR.
(4) The personal data concerning you have been processed unlawfully.
(5) The erasure of personal data concerning you is necessary to fulfil a legal obligation under Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject.
(6) The personal data concerning you were collected in relation to information society services offered in accordance with Art. 8 (1) GDPR.
Information to third parties
If the controller has made the personal data concerning you public and is obliged to erase them pursuant to Art. 17 Para. 1 GDPR, the controller shall take appropriate measures, including technical ones, taking into account the available technology and the implementation costs, to inform data controllers which process the personal data that you, as the data subject, have requested the erasure by them of all links to these personal data or of copies or replications of these personal data.
Exceptions
The right to erasure does not exist if processing is necessary
(1) to exercise the right to freedom of expression and information;
(2) for compliance with a legal obligation which requires processing by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject or for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller;
(3) for reasons of public interest in the area of public health pursuant to Art. 9 (2)(h) and (i) and Art. 9 (3) GDPR;
(4) for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes pursuant to Art. 89 (1) GDPR, insofar as the right referred to in section a) is likely to render impossible or seriously compromise the achievement of the objectives of that processing, or
(5) to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.
Right to information
If you have asserted your right to rectification, erasure or restriction of processing vis-à-vis the responsible party, this party is obliged to inform all recipients to whom the personal data concerning you were disclosed of said rectification, erasure or restriction of processing, unless doing so should prove impossible or involve disproportionate expenditure.
You have the right to be informed by the controller about these recipients.
Right to data portability
You have the right to receive the personal data concerning you that you have made available to the controller in a structured, common and machine-readable format. In addition, you have the right to transmit this data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to whom the personal data was made available, provided that
(1) the processing is based on consent pursuant to Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR or Art. 9 (2)(a) GDPR or on a contract pursuant to Art. 6 (1)(b) GDPR and
(2) the processing is carried out by automated means.
In exercising this right, you also have the right to have the personal data concerning you transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible. This must not affect the freedoms and rights of other persons.
The right to data portability does not apply to the processing of personal data necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.
Right to object
You have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you which is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (e) or (f) GDPR, for reasons related to your particular situation; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions.
The controller will no longer process the personal data concerning you unless he can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or unless the processing serves to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.
If the personal data concerning you is processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you for the purposes of such advertising; this also applies to profiling insofar as it is related to such direct marketing.
If you object to processing for direct marketing purposes, the personal data concerning you will no longer be processed for these purposes.
In connection with the use of information society services, you have the option of exercising your right of objection by means of automated procedures that use technical specifications, regardless of Directive 2002/58/EC.
You also have the right to object, for reasons related to your particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you for scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes in accordance with Art. 89 (1) GDPR.
Your right of objection may be restricted to the extent that it is likely to make the realisation of the research or statistical purposes impossible or seriously compromises it and the restriction is necessary to fulfil the research or statistical purposes.
Right to revoke the declaration of consent under data protection law
You have the right to revoke your consent to data protection at any time. The revocation of the consent does not affect the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation.
Automated decision-making in individual cases including profiling
You have the right not to be subjected to a decision based solely on automated processing – including profiling – which produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you. This shall not apply if the decision
(1) is necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between you and the controller,
(2) is permitted by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject and which contains appropriate measures to safeguard your rights and freedoms as well as your legitimate interests, or
(3) with your express consent.
However, these decisions must not be based on special categories of personal data pursuant to Art. 9 (1) GDPR, unless Art. 9 (2)(a) or (g) GDPR applies and appropriate measures to protect your rights and freedoms as well as your legitimate interests have been taken.
In the cases referred to in (1) and (3), the controller shall implement suitable measures to safeguard your rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, including at least the right to obtain human intervention on the part of the controller, to express your point of view and to contest the decision.
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your residence, place of work or place of the alleged infringement if you consider that the processing of personal data concerning you infringes the GDPR.
The supervisory authority with which the complaint was submitted shall inform the complainant of the status and outcome of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy under Art. 78 GDPR.
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