Privacy Policy for the Website of TTP Holding GmbH

for the domain: www.triplan.com

As of 08.02.2024

Who we are

The data controller responsible in accordance with the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union and other data protection regulations is:

TTP Holding GmbH
Bahnhofstraße 15
83022 Rosenheim
Germany
+49 8031 282000
info@ttp-group.eu
www.ttp-group.eu

How to contact the data protection officer

The designated data protection officer is:

DataCo GmbH
Nymphenburger Str. 86
80636 München
Germany
+49 89 7400 45840
www.dataguard.de

General information on data processing
On this page, we provide you with information regarding the processing of your personal data on our website.

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

What do we mean by ‘legal basis’?

Consent (Art. 6(1) (a) GDPR)– You have given us your consent to process your personal data for the specific purpose we have explained to you. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. For further information on how to withdraw consent, please see the ‘Exercising your rights’ subsections in the subsequent sections of this Privacy Policy.

Contract (Art 6(1) (b) GDPR) – We need to use your data to fulfil a contract you have with us. Alternatively, it’s necessary to use your data because we have asked you to, or you have taken yourself, specific steps before entering that contract.

Legal Obligation (Art 6(1) (c) GDPR) – We need to use you’re your data to comply with the law.

Vital Interests (Art 6(1) (d) GDPR) – Processing your data is necessary to protect your vital interests or of another person. For example, to prevent you from serious physical harm.

Public Task (Art 6(1) (e) GDPR) – Using your data is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest, or because it is covered by a task set out in law, for example, for a statutory function.

Legitimate Interests (Art 6(1) (f) GDPR) – Processing your data is necessary to support a legitimate interest we or another party has, only where this is not outweighed by your own interests.

Please note where your data is processed under the performance of a contract or for a legal obligation, if you do not provide the data requested, we may be unable to provide you with our app.

Data sharing and international transfers

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

We have agreements in place with all our service providers that we share your data with that oblige them to protect your data.

Where your personal data is shared outside the EU, we ensure that your personal data is given an equivalent level of protection, either because the jurisdiction to which your data is transferred has an ‘adequate’ data protection standard according to the European Commission, or by using another safeguard such as an enhanced contractual agreement, i.e. Standard Contractual Clauses adopted by the European Commission (SCCs).

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

Your rights

When your personal data is processed, you are a data subject within the meaning of the GDPR and have the following rights:

1. Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
You may request the data controller to confirm whether your personal data is processed by them. If such processing occurs, you can request the following information from the data controller:

  • Purposes of processing
  • Categories of personal data being processed.
  • Recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed.
  • Planned storage period or the criteria for determining this period
  • The existence of the rights of rectification, erasure or restriction or opposition.
  • The existence of the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
  • If applicable, origin of the data (if collected from a third party).
  • If applicable, existence of automated decision-making including profiling with meaningful information about the logic involved, the scope and the effects to be expected.
  • If applicable, transfer of personal data to a third country or international organization.
2. Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
You have a right to rectification and/or modification of the data, if your processed personal data is incorrect or incomplete. The data controller must correct the data without delay.
3. Right to the restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)#
You may request the restriction of the processing of your personal data under the following conditions:
  • If you challenge the accuracy of your personal data for a period that enables the data controller to verify the accuracy of your personal data.
  • The processing is unlawful, and you oppose the erasure of the personal data and instead request the restriction of their use instead.
  • The data controller or its representative no longer need the personal data for the purpose of processing, but you need it to assert, exercise or defend legal claims; or
  • If you have objected to the processing pursuant and it is not yet certain whether the legitimate interests of the data controller override your interests.
4. Right to erasure (“Right to be forgotten”) (Art. 17 GDPR)#
If you request from the data controller to delete your personal data without undue delay, they are required to do so immediately if one of the following applies:
  • Personal data concerning you is no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or processed.
  • You withdraw your consent on which the processing is based pursuant to and where there is no other legal basis for processing the data.
  • You object to the processing of the data and there are no longer overriding legitimate grounds for processing, or you object pursuant to Art. 21 (2) GDPR.
  • Your personal data has been processed unlawfully.
  • The personal data must be deleted to comply with a legal obligation in Union law or Member State law to which the data controller is subject.
  • Your personal data was collected in relation to information society services offered pursuant to Art. 8 (1) GDPR.

The right to deletion does not exist if the processing is necessary

  • to exercise the right to freedom of speech and information;
  • to fulfil a legal obligation required by the law of the Union or Member States to which the data controller is subject, or to perform a task of public interest or in the exercise of public authority delegated to the representative.
  • for reasons of public interest in the field of public health.
  • for archival purposes of public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes.
  • to enforce, exercise or defend legal claims.

5. Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
You have the right to receive your personal data given to the data controller in a structured and machine-readable format. In addition, you have the right to transfer this data to another person without hindrance by the data controller who was initially given the data.

6.Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)
For reasons that arise from your particular situation, you have, at any time, the right to object to the processing of your personal data pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (e) or 6 (1) (f) GDPR; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions.

If the personal data relating to you are processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data in regard to such advertising; this also applies to profiling associated with direct marketing.

7. Right to complain to a supervisory authority
Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you consider that the processing of personal data concerning you infringes the GDPR. The supervisory authority to which the complaint has been lodged shall inform the complainant of the status and outcome of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy under Art. 78 GDPR.

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

Data processing when you load our website

1. Description and scope of data processing
Each time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and relevant information from the computer system of the calling device.

The following data is collected:

  • IP-Adress of the user
  • Information about the browser type and the version used
  • The user’s operating system
  • The Internet service provider of the user
  • Date and time of access
  • Websites from which the user’s system accessed our website

This data is stored in the log files of our system.

This data is not stored together with other personal data of the user.

2. Purpose of data processing
The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary for the delivery of the website to the computer of the user. For this purpose, the user’s IP address must be kept for the duration of the session.

The storage in logfiles is done to ensure the functionality of the website. The data is also used to optimize the website and to ensure the security of our IT systems. An analysis of the data for marketing purposes does not take place.

3. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and logfiles is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.

4. Duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose of its collection. The session is complete when the collection of data for the provision of the website is accomplished.

If the data is stored in log files, this is the case after seven days at the latest. Storage beyond this is possible. In this case, the IP addresses of the users are deleted or alienated so that an assignment of the calling client is not possible.

5. Exercising your rights
The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of the data in log files is absolutely necessary for the operation of the website. The user can object to this. Whether the objection is successful is to be determined within the framework of a balancing of interests.

Use of cookies

1. Description and scope of data processing
When you visit our website, we use technical tools for various functions, in particular cookies, which can be stored on your device. When you visit our website for the first time and at any time later, you have the choice of whether you generally permit the setting of cookies or which individual additional functions you would like to select. You can make changes in your browser settings or via our consent manager. Cookies are text files or information in a database that are stored on your hard drive and assigned to the browser you are using so that certain information can be passed to the entity that sets the cookie.

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

The following data is stored and transmitted in the technical necessary cookies:

  • Language settings
  • Frequency of page views
  • Use of website functionalities

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

As a result, the following data will be processed:

  • Internet user location
  • Date and time of the website request
  • Tracking of the surfing behavior


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

We need technical necessary cookies for the following purposes:

  • Storage of language settings
  • Functionality of the website

The use of technically not necessary cookies is carried out for the purpose of improving the quality of our website, its content and thus our reach and profitability. By setting these cookies, we learn how the website is used and can thus constantly optimize our offer.

These cookies serve us particularly for the following purposes: Matomo

3. Legal basis for data processing
The regulations of the Telecommunications-Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG) are relevant for the storage of information in the end user’s terminal equipment and/or access to information already stored in the end user’s terminal equipment. If the setting and reading of cookies is technically necessary, this is done to ensure the functionality of our website. In this case, the storage of and access to cookies on your terminal equipment is carried out on the basis of § 25(2)(2) TTDSG. This storage of and access to the information in your terminal equipment serves to facilitate your use of our website and to be able to offer you our services as you have requested. Some functions of our website also do not work without the use of these cookies and could therefore not be offered. The cookies are generally deleted after the session ends (e.g. logging out or closing the browser) or after the expiry of a specified duration. Information on different storage periods for cookies can be found in the following sections of this data protection declaration.

As far as cookies are set that are not technically necessary, this is done on the basis of your expressed consent, which you can provide via the cookie banner. The basis for storing and accessing information in this case is § 25(1) TTDSG in conjunction with. Art. 6(1)(1)(a), Art. 7 GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future or subsequently grant it again by configuring your settings for cookies accordingly. Alternatively, you can prevent the storage of cookies by making the appropriate settings in your browser software. Please note that the browser settings you make only affect the browser you are using. If personal data is processed following the storage of and access to the information on your terminal equipment, the provisions of the GDPR are relevant. Information on this can be found in the following sections of this privacy policy.

 

Contact via Email

1. Description and scope of data processing
You can contact us via the email address provided on our website. In this case the personal data of the user transmitted with the email will be stored.

The data will be used exclusively for the processing of the conversation.

2. Purpose of data processing
If you contact us via email, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in the processing of the data.

3. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of sending an e-mail is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest is to optimally answer your request that you send by e-mail.

If the purpose of the email contact is to conclude a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.

4. Duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. For personal data sent by email, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation ends when it can be concluded from the circumstances that the matter in question has been conclusively resolved.

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

5. Exercising your rights
You have the possibility to withdraw consent to the processing of their personal data at any time. If you contact us via email, you can object to the storage of his personal data at any time, by the following means:

If the data subject wishes to exercise their right to withdraw consent or to object to storage, they can send an email to info@ttp-group.eu at any time and request this.

In this case, all personal data stored while establishing contact will be deleted.

 

Contact form

1. Description and scope of data processing
A contact form is available on our website, which can be used for electronic contact. If you make use of this option, the data entered in the contact form will be transmitted to us and stored.

When sending the message the following data will also be stored:

  • Company
  • Email address
  • Last name
  • First name
  • Address
  • Telephone / mobile phone number
  • Messages
  • IP address of the user’s device
  • Date and time
  • Browser, site, transmission protocol

2. Purpose of data processing
The processing of the personal data from the form as well as if you contact us by mail serves us exclusively for the purpose of establishing contact.

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.

3. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted while sending an email is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest is to provide you with the best possible response to the request you send to us via the contact form. If the purpose of the email contact is to conclude a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.


4. Duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which they were collected. For the personal data from the contact form and those sent by email, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation ends when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the facts in question have been conclusively clarified.

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

5. Exercising your rights
If you contact us via the the contact form or via e-mail, you can object to the storage of your personal data at any time, by the following means:

If the data subject wishes to exercise their right to withdraw consent or to object to storage, they can send an email to info@ttp-group.eu at any time and request this.

In this case, all personal data stored while establishing contact will be deleted.

 

Application via Email and Form

1. Description and scope of data processing
There is a form on our website which can be used for electronic job applications. If an applicant makes use of this possibility, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and stored. The data is:

  • Title
  • Last name
  • First name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Gender
  • Adress
  • Country and region selection
  • Location of the application
  • Salary expectations
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Certificates
  • Photo

Alternatively, you can send us your application by email. In this case, we collect your email address and the information you provide in the email.

After sending your application, you will receive confirmation of receipt of your application documents from us by email.

In addition, we offer an applicant/talent pool.

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

2. Purpose of data processing
The processing of personal data from the application form serves us solely to process your application. If you contact us by email, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in the processing of the data.

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

3. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of the data is the initiation of the contractual relationship at the request of the data subject, Art. 6 (1) (b) Alt. 1 GDPR and § 26 (1) BDSG (Federal Act of Data Protection).

The legal basis for the processing of data within the context of the applicant pool is the applicant’s express consent, Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR.

4. Duration of storage
After completion of the application procedure, the data will be stored for up to 6 months. Your data will be deleted after 6 months at the latest. In the event of a legal obligation, the data will be stored within the framework of the applicable provisions.

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

 

Use of corporate profiles in professionally oriented networks

1. Scope of data processing
We use corporate profiles on professionally oriented networks. We maintain a corporate presence on the following professionally oriented networks:

  • LinkedIn
  • XING

On our site we provide information and offer users the possibility of communication.

The corporate profile is used for job applications, information, public relations, and active sourcing.

We do not have any information on the processing of your personal data by the companies jointly responsible for the corporate profile. Further information can be found in the privacy policy of:

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy

XING:
https://privacy.xing.com/en

If you carry out an action on our company profile (e.g. comments, contributions, likes etc.), you may make personal data (e.g. clear name or photo of your user profile) public.

2. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of personal data for the purpose of communication with customers and interested parties is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest is to answer your request optimally or to be able to provide the requested information. If the aim of contacting you is to conclude a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.

3. Purpose of the data processing
Our corporate web profile serves to inform users about our services. Every user is free to publish personal data.

4. Duration of storage
The data generated on the company profile are not stored in our own systems.

5. Exercising your rights
You can object at any time to the processing of your personal data that we collect within the framework of your use of our corporate web profiles and assert your rights as a data subject mentioned the “Your rights” section of this privacy policy. Please send us an informal email to the email address stated in this privacy policy.

You can find further information on objection and removal options here:

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy

XING:
https://privacy.xing.com/en

 

Hosting

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

Our service provider is:

Netzplan GmbH
Am Diebsteich 31
22761 Hamburg

For further information on the processing of personal data by Netzplan please see:
https://www.netzplan.de/datenschutzerklaerung/

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

  • Information about the browser type and the version used
  • The user’s operating system
  • The Internet service provider of the user
  • Date and time of access
  • Websites from which the user’s system accessed our website

This data will not be merged with other data sources. The data is collected on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically error-free presentation and optimization of his website -and server log files are therefore recorded.

The server of the website is geographically located in Germany.

 

Integrated third-party services

We use various service providers to deliver the service we offer through the app.

Generally, where such services are essential to providing the basic service offered by the website, we have a legitimate interest in sharing your data with the relevant service providers in order to provide the relevant website service.

Where such services are required for additional services, enhanced functionalities, or additional purposes, your personal data will only be transferred to service providers if you provide consent.

 

Use of Bootstrap

1. Scope of processing of personal data
We use the OpenSource Framework Bootstrap. This is loaded via the content delivery network of bootstrapcdn.com. This service is provided by MaxCDN DBA StackPath, 2021 McKinney Ave, Suite 1100, Dallas, TX 75201, USA (Hereinafter referred to as StackPath). By using BootstrapCDN, cookies are set on your computer and usage data is stored. Personal data can be stored and evaluated, especially the activity of the user (especially which pages have been visited and which elements have been clicked on) as well as device and browser information (especially the IP address and the operating system).
For further information on StackPath’s collection and storage of data please visit:
https://www.bootstrapcdn.com/privacy-policy/

2. Purpose of data processing
The use of Bootstrap is to improve our online presence and its usability.

3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the processing of personal data is the user’s given consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR.

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

5. Exercising your rights
You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The revocation of the consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent up to the revocation.
You may prevent StackPath from collecting and processing your personal information by preventing the storage of third-party cookies on your computer, by using the “Do Not Track” feature of a supporting browser, by disabling the execution of script code in your browser, or by installing a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser.

For more information about objection and removal options regarding StackPath, please visit:
https://www.bootstrapcdn.com/privacy-policy/).

 

Use of LinkedIn

1. Scope of processing of personal data
We use functions of the network LinkedIn. The provider is LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Irland (Hereafter referred to as LinkedIn). Each time you access one of our pages that contains LinkedIn functions, a connection is established to LinkedIn servers. LinkedIn will be informed that you have visited our website with your IP address. If you click the LinkedIn “Recommend” button and are logged into your LinkedIn account, LinkedIn will be able to associate your visit to our website with you and your user account. This allows personal data to be stored and evaluated, in particular the user’s activity (in particular which pages have been visited and which elements have been clicked on) and device and browser information (in particular the IP address and the operating system).
We would like to point out that, as the provider of the pages, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by LinkedIn. For more information on LinkedIn’s collection and storage of data, please visit:
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy

2. Purpose of data processing
The use of the LinkedIn Plugin serves the usability of our online presence.

3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the processing of personal data is the user’s given consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR.

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

5. Exercising your rights
You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The revocation of the consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent up to the revocation.
You can prevent LinkedIn from collecting and processing your personal data by preventing the storage of third-party cookies on your computer, by using the “Do Not Track” function of a supporting browser, by deactivating the execution of script code in your browser or by installing a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser. Furthermore, the transmission may be prevented by logging out of your LinkedIn account before accessing our website.
The following links will allow you to deactivate the use of your personaldata by LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controlsy

For further information on the possibilities of objection to and removal from LinkedIn, please visit:
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy

 

Use of MailChimp

1. Scope of processing of personal data
We use the service provider MailChimp of The Rocket Science Group, LLC, 512 Means Street, Suite 404, Atlanta, GA 30318, USA (Hereinafter referred to as MailChimp) to send our newsletter. MailChimp is a provider for email marketing and enables us to communicate directly with potential customers via email newsletters. If you register for the newsletter, the data you enter when registering for the newsletter will be transferred to MailChimp and stored there. This allows further personal data to be stored and evaluated, in particular the user’s activity (in particular which pages have been visited and which elements have been clicked) and device and browser information (in particular the IP address and operating system).
Therefore your data will also be stored by MailChimp. Your data will not be passed on to third parties to receive the newsletter and MailChimp does not have the right to pass on your data. After registration MailChimp will send you an email to confirm your registration. In addition, MailChimp offers various analysis options on how the sent newsletters are opened and used, e.g. how many users an email was sent to, whether emails were rejected and whether users unsubscribed from the list after receiving an email.

Further information on the collection and storage of data by MailChimp can be found here:
https://MailChimp.com/legal/privacy/

2. Purpose of data processing
The personal data collected during registration for the newsletter will be used exclusively for sending our newsletter, possibly for invitations to events and, if you are already our customer, for our customer e-mail. Furthermore, subscribers to the newsletter could be informed by e-mail if this is necessary for the operation of the newsletter service or registration in this respect, as might be the case in the event of changes to the newsletter offering or changes to the technical conditions.

3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the processing of personal data is the user’s given consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR.

4. Duration of storage
Your personal information will be stored for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. In addition, you can contact MailChimp and request the deletion of your data.

5. Exercising your rights
You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The revocation of the consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent up to the revocation.
Your consent to the storage of the data, as well as their use for the dispatch of the newsletter by MailChimp can be revoked at any time. You can exercise your right of withdrawal at any time by sending an email to MailChimp or by clicking on the link provided in each newsletter.

Further information on objection and removal options against MailChimp can be found at:
https://MailChimp.com/legal/privacy/

 

Use of Matomo

1. Scope of processing of personal data
We use the open source tracking tool Matomo (https://matomo.org/) to analyse the surfing behavior of our users. Matomo places a cookie on your computer. This allows personal data to be stored and evaluated, in particular the user’s activity (in particular which pages have been visited and which elements have been clicked on), device and browser information (in particular the IP address and the operating system), data on the advertisements displayed (in particular which advertisements have been displayed and whether the user has clicked on them) and also data on advertising partners (in particular pseudonymised user IDs).
The software is set so that the IP addresses are not stored completely, but 2 bytes of the IP address are masked for anonymization (e.g.: 192.168.xxx.xxx). In this way, it is no longer possible to assign the shortened IP address to the calling computer. The data is stored in our MySQL database, logs or report data are not sent to Matomo servers.

For more information about Matomo’s collection and storage of data, please visit:
https://matomo.org/privacy-policy/

2. Purpose of data processing
The processing of users’ personal data enables us to analyse the surfing behaviour of our users. By evaluating the data collected, we are able to compile information on the use of the individual components of our online presence. This helps us to constantly improve our online presence and its user-friendliness.

3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the processing of personal data is the user’s given consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR.

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

5. Exercising your rights
You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The revocation of the consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent up to the revocation.
You can prevent Matomo from collecting and processing your personal data by preventing the storage of cookies from third parties on your computer, by using the “Do Not Track” function of a supporting browser, by deactivating the execution of script code in your browser or by using a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser.

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

For more information on objection and removal options against Matomo please visit:
https://matomo.org/privacy-policy/

 

Use of Wordfence Security

1. Scope of processing of personal data
Our online presence uses functions of Defiant Inc., 800 5th Ave., Suite 4100, Seattle, WA 98104, USA (Hereinafter referred to as Defiant). Wordfence Security secures our online presence and protects visitors from viruses and malware. When you visit a page with a plugin, a direct connection is established between your computer and the Defiant Server. In order to recognize whether the visitor is a human or a bot, the plug-in sets cookies. Additional personal data may be stored and evaluated, in particular device and browser information (in particular IP address and operating system).
It is possible to evaluate the behaviour from the sent notifications (e.g. how often a page is called up). To protect against brute force and DDoS attacks or comment spam, IP addresses are stored on the Wordfence servers. IP addresses that are classified as acceptable are placed on a white list.

Further information on the collection and storage of data by Defiant can be found here:
https://www.wordfence.com/privacy-policy/

2. Purpose of data processing
The online presence uses the plug-in to protect against viruses and malware and to ward off attacks by computer criminals.

3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the processing of personal data is the user’s given consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR.

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

5. Exercising your rights
You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The revocation of the consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent up to the revocation.

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

You can find further information on objection and removal options against Wordfence Security at:
https://www.wordfence.com/privacy-policy/

 

Use of Xing Share Button

1. Scope of processing of personal data
The XING Share button of XING SE, Dammtorstraße 29-32, 20354 Hamburg, Germany, is used by our online presence to process personal data. When you access this website, your browser establishes a connection to servers of XING SE (Hereinafter referred to as XING) at short notice, which provide the “XING Share Button” functions (in particular the calculation/display of the meter value). These servers are configured to be particularly data protection-friendly. Thus, no data is stored on the call of visitors from which a direct personal reference could be derived. In particular, XING does not store any IP addresses of visitors to the Internet pages that contain the XING Share button.

Further information on the collection and storage of data by XING can be found here:
https://www.xing.com/app/share?op=data_protection

4. Purpose of data processing
The integration of the “XING-Share-Button” serves to improve the user friendliness of our online presence. If you click this button, you will be redirected to the XING homepage. If you are logged in to your profile, you can recommend the link to our online presence.

3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the processing of personal data is the user’s given consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR.

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

5. Exercising your rights
You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The revocation of the consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent up to the revocation.

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

For more information on objections and remedies to XING, see:
https://www.xing.com/app/share?op=data_protection

 

Use of WPML

1. Scope of processing of personal data
We use WPML of OnTheGoSystems Limited, 22/F 3 Lockhart Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong (Hereinafter referred to as WPML). WPML is a multilingual plugin for WordPress. We use WPML to present our online presence in different languages. When you visit our online presence, WPML stores a cookie on your device to store the language setting you have selected. This allows personal data to be stored and evaluated, in particular the user’s activity (in particular which pages have been visited and which elements have been clicked on) as well as device and browser information (in particular the IP address and the operating system).

Further information on the collection and storage of data by WPML can be found here:
https://wpml.org/de/documentation-3/privacy-policy-and-gdpr-compliance/

2. Purpose of the data processing of personal data
The use of WPML serves to be able to represent our online presence multilingually.

3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in addressing visitors to our online presence in their native language.

4. Duration of storage
WPML stores cookies on your terminal. You can find information on the storage duration of cookies at: https://wpml.org/documentation/privacy-policy-and-GDPR-compliance

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

You can find further information on objection and removal options against WPML at:
https://wpml.org/de/documentation-3/privacy-policy-and-gdpr-compliance/

 

Use of Font Awesome

1. Scope of processing of personal data
We use fonts from Font Awesome, a service of Fonticons, Inc., 6 Porter Road, Apartment 3R, Cambridge, MA 02140, USA (Hereinafter referred to as Font Awesome). The fonts are transferred to the browser’s cache when the page is called up in order to be able to use them for the visually improved display of various information. Personal data may be stored, transmitted and evaluated, in particular device and browser information (in particular the IP address and operating system).
If the browser does not support or prevent access to Font Awesome, the text will be displayed in a standard font.
When you visit the site, Font Awesome will not set cookies
For further information on the collection and storage of data by Font Awesome, please visit:
https://origin.fontawesome.com/privacy

2. Purpose of data processing
The use of Google Webfonts serves an appealing representation of our texts.

3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the processing of personal data is the user’s given consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR.

4. Duration of storage
Your personal information will be stored for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

5. Exercising your rights
You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The revocation of the consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent up to the revocation.
You can prevent Font Awesome from collecting and processing your personal data by preventing the storage of third-party cookies on your computer, by using the “Do Not Track” function of a supporting browser, by deactivating the execution of script code in your browser, or by using a script blocker such as Font Awesome’s “Do Not Track” function.B. Install NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser.

For more information on how Font Awesome can be challenged visit:
https://origin.fontawesome.com/privacy

 

SociableKIT

1. Scope of processing of personal data
A social wall from SociableKIT is integrated on our website. The operating company of SociableKIT is Codalify Software Development, 1110 Eastwood Ave, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines (hereinafter: Codalify).  SociableKIT collects a minimum of anonymized data to enable the user to make better use of the system. It will not share any type of data with social networks. In particular, the following personal data is processed by SociableKIT:

  • Account information
  • payment information
  • Communication data with SociableKIT
  • Usage information
  • Location data

2. Purpose of data processing
The SociableKIT system offers the possibility of bundling social media activities in a social feed and placing it as a social wall on a website. SociableKIT offers us the option of integrating posts from LinkedIn. The social wall can be accessed by anyone, including people who are not registered with LinkedIn.

3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the use of SociableKIT is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR, i.e. the use serves our legitimate interest to improve the effectiveness and reach of our LinkedIn posts and to make our website more interesting for you.

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

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

You can find further information on objection and removal options against SociableKIT at:
https://www.sociablekit.com/privacy-policy/

 

Moove GDPR Compliance Plugin

1. Scope of processing of personal data
We use the Moove GDPR Compliance Plugin from Moove Agency Ltd, 20 Wenlock Road, Lodon, N17GU, United Kingdom. We use the Moove GDPR plugin to design our cookie consent manager. In particular, the following personal data is processed by Moove Agency Ltd:

  • IP address (in anonymized form, the last 3 digits are set to 0)
  • Date and time the consent is given
  • Website URL
  • Technical browser data
  • Encrypted, anonymous key
  • Cookies you have allowed (as proof of consent)

2. Purpose of processing
The use of the Moove GDPR Compliance Plugin serves to implement the use of cookies on our website in compliance with data protection law. In particular, the plugin serves to provide information about the cookies used and to enable a decision about their use.

3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the use of Moove GDPR Compliance Plugin is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the purposes of data processing mentioned under 2.

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

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

You can find further information on objection and removal options against Moove Agency Ltd. at:
https://www.mooveagency.com/privacy-policy/

 

Integration of third-party services via external service providers

1. Description and scope of data processing
We integrate certain plugins on our website via external service providers in the form of content delivery networks. When you access our website, a connection is established to the servers of the providers used by us to retrieve content and store it in the cache of the user’s browser. This allows personal data to be stored and evaluated in server log files, in particular device and browser information (e.g. IP address and operating system). We use the following services:

  • Bootstrap CDN

2. Purpose of data processing
The use of the functions of these services serves the delivery and acceleration of online applications and content.

3. Legal basis for data processing
This data is collected on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. The website operator has a justified interest in the technically correct presentation and optimization of the website.

4. Duration of storage
Your personal information will be retained for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

5. Exercising your rights
You can find further information on objection and removal options regarding StackPath at:

https://www.bootstrapcdn.com/privacy-policy/

This privacy policy has been created with the assistance of DataGuard.