{"id":698,"date":"2026-08-20T13:20:13","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T13:20:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/batteryquest.de\/?page_id=698"},"modified":"2026-09-14T12:28:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T12:28:50","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.batteryquest.de\/en\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"698\" class=\"elementor elementor-698\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-137ef2ce e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-137ef2ce-afb90be\" data-id=\"137ef2ce\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"137ef2ce\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1eb6ab25 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1eb6ab25\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5aeaffca e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5aeaffca\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"130bd814\" class=\"e-130bd814-2b104cf e-heading-base\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"130bd814\">Privacy Policy<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-787b32e3 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"787b32e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"m716\">Preamble<\/h3>\nWith the following Privacy Policy, we would like to inform you about the types of personal data (hereinafter also referred to as \u201edata\u201c) we process, the purposes for which we process it, and the scope of such processing. This Privacy Policy applies to all processing of personal data carried out by us, both in connection with the provision of our services and, in particular, on our websites, in mobile applications, and on external online platforms, such as our social media profiles (hereinafter collectively referred to as the \u201eOnline Offering\u201c).\n\nThe terms used are gender-neutral.\n\nEffective as of September 14, 2026\n<h3>Table of Contents<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"index\">\n \t<li><a class=\"index-link\" href=\"#m716\">Preamble<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a class=\"index-link\" href=\"#m3\">Person in Charge<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a class=\"index-link\" href=\"#mOverview\">Overview of Processing Methods<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a class=\"index-link\" href=\"#m2427\">Relevant Legal Bases<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a class=\"index-link\" href=\"#m27\">Safety Measures<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a class=\"index-link\" href=\"#m25\">Transfer of Personal Data<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a class=\"index-link\" href=\"#m12\">General Information on Data Storage and Deletion<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a class=\"index-link\" href=\"#m10\">Rights of Data Subjects<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a class=\"index-link\" href=\"#m225\">Provision of Online Services and Web Hosting<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a class=\"index-link\" href=\"#m134\">Use of Cookies<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a class=\"index-link\" href=\"#m182\">Contact and Inquiry Management<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a class=\"index-link\" href=\"#m136\">Social Media Presence<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a class=\"index-link\" href=\"#m15\">Changes and Updates<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a class=\"index-link\" href=\"#m42\">Definitions of Terms<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"m3\">Person in Charge<\/h3>\nDr.-Ing. Frederic Schuh <br>\nBatteryQuest GmbH<br>\nAm Schlehdorn 15<br>\n37077 G\u00f6ttingen<br>\n\nEmail address: <a href=\"mailto:info@batteryquest.de\">info@batteryquest.de<\/a>\n<h3 id=\"mOverview\">Overview of Processing Methods<\/h3>\nThe following overview summarizes the types of data processed and the purposes of such processing, and identifies the data subjects.\n<h3>Types of Data Processed<\/h3>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Inventory data.<\/li>\n \t<li>Employee data.<\/li>\n \t<li>Contact Information.<\/li>\n \t<li>Table of Contents.<\/li>\n \t<li>Usage data.<\/li>\n \t<li>Meta data, communication data, and procedural data.<\/li>\n \t<li>Log data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Categories of Data Subjects<\/h3>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Service Recipients and Clients.<\/li>\n \t<li>Employees.<\/li>\n \t<li>Communication partner.<\/li>\n \t<li>Users.<\/li>\n \t<li>Third parties.<\/li>\n \t<li>Whistleblower.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Purposes of Processing<\/h3>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Communication.<\/li>\n \t<li>Safety measures.<\/li>\n \t<li>Organizational and Administrative Procedures.<\/li>\n \t<li>Feedback.<\/li>\n \t<li>Provision of our online services and user-friendliness.<\/li>\n \t<li>Information Technology Infrastructure.<\/li>\n \t<li>Whistleblower Protection.<\/li>\n \t<li>Public Relations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"m2427\">Relevant Legal Bases<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Relevant legal bases under the GDPR: <\/strong>Below is an overview of the legal bases under the GDPR on which we process personal data. Please note that, in addition to the provisions of the GDPR, national data protection regulations may apply in your country or our country of residence or incorporation. Furthermore, should more specific legal bases apply in individual cases, we will inform you of these in the Privacy Policy.\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>Consent (Art. 6(1), first sentence, (a) of the GDPR)<\/strong> \u2013 The data subject has given consent to the processing of personal data concerning him or her for a specific purpose or for several specific purposes.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Contract Performance and Pre-Contractual Inquiries (Art. 6(1), first sentence, subparagraph (b) of the GDPR)<\/strong> \u2013 The processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, or for the implementation of precontractual measures taken at the data subject\u2019s request.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Legal obligation (Art. 6(1), sentence 1, subparagraph (c) of the GDPR)<\/strong> \u2013 The processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation to which the controller is subject.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1), first sentence, subparagraph (f) of the GDPR)<\/strong> \u2013 the processing is necessary to safeguard the legitimate interests of the controller or a third party, provided that the interests, fundamental rights, and fundamental freedoms of the data subject that require the protection of personal data do not take precedence.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>National Data Protection Regulations in Germany: <\/strong>In addition to the data protection provisions of the GDPR, national data protection regulations apply in Germany. These include, in particular, the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG). The BDSG contains, in particular, specific provisions regarding the right of access, the right to erasure, the right to object, the processing of special categories of personal data, processing for other purposes, and the transfer of data, as well as automated decision-making in individual cases, including profiling. Furthermore, state data protection laws of the individual federal states may apply.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"m27\">Safety Measures<\/h3>\n<p>We implement technical and organizational measures in accordance with legal requirements, taking into account the state of the art, the costs of implementation, and the nature, scope, circumstances, and purposes of the processing, as well as the varying likelihoods and severity of threats to the rights and freedoms of natural persons, to ensure a level of protection appropriate to the risk.\n\nThese measures include, in particular, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data by controlling physical and electronic access to the data, as well as access to, input of, and disclosure of the data, ensuring its availability, and maintaining data segregation. Furthermore, we have established procedures that ensure the exercise of data subjects\u2019 rights, the erasure of data, and responses to data breaches. Furthermore, we take the protection of personal data into account from the very beginning of the development or selection of hardware, software, and procedures, in accordance with the principle of data protection through technical design and privacy-friendly default settings.\n\nSecuring online connections using TLS\/SSL encryption technology (HTTPS): To protect user data transmitted via our online services from unauthorized access, we rely on TLS\/SSL encryption technology. Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) are the cornerstones of secure data transmission on the Internet. These technologies encrypt the information transmitted between the website or app and the user\u2019s browser (or between two servers), thereby protecting the data from unauthorized access. TLS, as the more advanced and secure version of SSL, ensures that all data transmissions meet the highest security standards. When a website is secured by an SSL\/TLS certificate, this is indicated by the presence of \u201cHTTPS\u201d in the URL. This serves as an indicator to users that their data is being transmitted securely and in an encrypted form.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"m25\">Transfer of Personal Data<\/h3><p>\nAs part of our processing of personal data, such data may be transferred to or disclosed to other agencies, companies, legally independent organizational units, or individuals. Recipients of this data may include, for example, service providers contracted to perform IT tasks or providers of services and content integrated into a website. In such cases, we comply with legal requirements and, in particular, enter into appropriate contracts or agreements with the recipients of your data to ensure the protection of your data.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"m12\">General Information on Data Storage and Deletion<\/h3>\n<p>\nWe delete the personal data we process in accordance with legal requirements as soon as the underlying consents are revoked or there is no longer a legal basis for processing. This applies to cases in which the original purpose of processing no longer applies or the data is no longer needed. Exceptions to this rule apply when legal obligations or specific interests require the data to be retained or archived for a longer period.<\/p><p>\nIn particular, data that must be retained for commercial or tax law purposes, or whose storage is necessary for legal proceedings or to protect the rights of other natural or legal persons, must be archived accordingly.<\/p><p>\nOur privacy notices contain additional information regarding the retention and deletion of data that applies specifically to certain processing operations.<\/p><p>\nIf there are multiple specifications regarding the retention period or deletion deadlines for a particular piece of data, the longest period shall always apply. We process data that is no longer retained for its originally intended purpose\u2014but rather due to legal requirements or other reasons\u2014exclusively for the purposes that justify its retention.<\/p><p>\nData Retention and Deletion: The following general time limits apply to data retention and archiving under German law:\n<ul>\n \t<li>10 years\u2014retention period for books and records, annual financial statements, inventories, management reports, opening balance sheets, as well as the work instructions and other organizational documents necessary for their understanding (Section 147(1)(1) in conjunction with (3) of the German Fiscal Code (AO), \u00a7 257(1)(1) in conjunction with (4) of the German Commercial Code (HGB)).<\/li>\n \t<li>8 years \u2013 accounting documents, such as invoices and expense receipts (Section 147(1)(4) and (4a) in conjunction with (3), first sentence, of the German Tax Code (AO), \u00a7 14b(1) of the Value-Added Tax Act (UStG) and \u00a7 257(1)(4) in conjunction with (4) of the Commercial Code (HGB)).<\/li>\n \t<li>6 years \u2013 Other business records: received commercial or business correspondence, copies of sent commercial or business correspondence, and other documents to the extent they are relevant for tax purposes, e.g., hourly wage slips, payroll sheets, cost calculation documents, price tags, as well as payroll records, provided they are not already accounting entries, and cash register receipts (Section 147(1)(2), 3, 5 in conjunction with para. 3 of the German Tax Code (AO), \u00a7 257(1)(2) and (3) in conjunction with para. 4 of the German Commercial Code (HGB)).<\/li>\n \t<li>3 years \u2013 Data necessary to address potential warranty and damages claims or similar contractual claims and rights, as well as to process related inquiries, based on past business experience and standard industry practices, are stored for the duration of the standard statutory limitation period of three years (Sections 195, 199 of the German Civil Code (BGB)).<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/p><p>\nStart of the Time Period at the End of the Year: If a time period does not expressly begin on a specific date and lasts at least one year, it automatically begins at the end of the calendar year in which the event triggering the time period occurred. In the case of ongoing contractual relationships under which data is stored, the event triggering the time limit is the date on which the termination or other termination of the legal relationship takes effect.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"m10\">Rights of Data Subjects<\/h3>\n<p>Rights of Data Subjects Under the GDPR: As a data subject, you have various rights under the GDPR, which arise in particular from Articles 15 through 21 of the GDPR:\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>Right to Object: You have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of your personal data based on Article 6(1)(e) or (f) of the GDPR; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions. If your personal data is processed for the purpose of direct marketing, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data for such marketing purposes; this also applies to profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing.<\/strong><\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Right to Revoke Consent:<\/strong> You have the right to withdraw any consent you have given at any time.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Right to Information:<\/strong> You have the right to request confirmation as to whether the relevant data is being processed, as well as access to that data, additional information, and a copy of the data in accordance with legal requirements.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Right to Correction:<\/strong> In accordance with legal requirements, you have the right to request that the data concerning you be completed or that any inaccurate data concerning you be corrected.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Right to erasure and restriction of processing:<\/strong> In accordance with legal requirements, you have the right to request that data concerning you be deleted immediately or, alternatively, to request that the processing of such data be restricted in accordance with legal requirements.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Right to Data Portability:<\/strong> You have the right to receive the personal data you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, in accordance with legal requirements, or to request that it be transferred to another data controller.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Complaint to the regulatory authority:<\/strong> Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority if you believe that the processing of your personal data violates the GDPR. In particular, you may file a complaint with a supervisory authority in the Member State of your habitual residence, your place of work, or the location of the alleged infringement.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"m225\">Provision of Online Services and Web Hosting<\/h3>\n<p>\nWe process users' data in order to provide them with our online services. For this purpose, we process the user's IP address, which is necessary to deliver the content and features of our online services to the user's browser or device.\n<ul class=\"m-elements\">\n \t<li><strong>Types of Data Processed:<\/strong> Usage data (e.g., page views and time spent on the site, click paths, usage intensity and frequency, types of devices and operating systems used, interactions with content and features); Meta, communication, and procedural data (e.g., IP addresses, timestamps, identification numbers, individuals involved); log data (e.g., log files regarding logins, data retrieval, or access times). Content data (e.g., text or image-based messages and posts, as well as related information, such as details regarding authorship or the time of creation).<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Affected individuals:<\/strong> Users (e.g., website visitors, users of online services).<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Purposes of processing and legitimate interests:<\/strong> Provision of our online services and user-friendliness; IT infrastructure (operation and provision of information systems and technical equipment (computers, servers, etc.)). Security measures.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Retention and Deletion:<\/strong> Deletion in accordance with the information provided in the section \u201eGeneral Information on Data Storage and Deletion.\u201c.<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"\"><strong>Legal Basis:<\/strong> Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1), first sentence, subparagraph (f) of the GDPR).<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/p><p>\n<strong>Additional information on processing procedures, methods, and services:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"m-elements\">\n \t<li><strong>Hosting an online service on rented server space: <\/strong>To provide our online services, we use storage space, computing capacity, and software that we rent or otherwise obtain from a server provider (also known as a \u201eweb host\u201c); <span class=\"\"><strong>Legal Basis:<\/strong> Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1), first sentence, subparagraph (f) of the GDPR).<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Collection of access data and log files: <\/strong>Access to our online services is logged in the form of so-called \u201eserver log files.\u201c Server log files may include the address and name of the web pages and files accessed, the date and time of the request, the amount of data transferred, a notification of a successful request, the browser type and version, the user\u2019s operating system, the referrer URL (the previously visited page), and, as a rule, IP addresses and the requesting provider. The server log files may be used, on the one hand, for security purposes\u2014for example, to prevent server overload (particularly in the case of malicious attacks, known as DDoS attacks)\u2014and, on the other hand, to ensure server capacity and stability; <span class=\"\"><strong>Legal Basis:<\/strong> Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1), first sentence, subparagraph (f) of the GDPR). <\/span><strong>Deletion of Data:<\/strong> Log file information is stored for a maximum of 30 days and is then deleted or anonymized. Data that must be retained for evidentiary purposes is exempt from deletion until the incident in question has been fully resolved.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Email Delivery and Hosting: <\/strong>The web hosting services we use also include the sending, receiving, and storage of emails. For these purposes, the addresses of the recipients and senders, as well as other information regarding email transmission (e.g., the providers involved) and the contents of the respective emails, are processed. The aforementioned data may also be processed for the purpose of detecting spam. Please note that emails are generally not sent in encrypted form over the Internet. Although emails are typically encrypted during transmission, they are not encrypted on the servers from which they are sent and received (unless a so-called end-to-end encryption method is used). We therefore cannot assume any responsibility for the transmission of emails between the sender and our server; <span class=\"\"><strong>Legal Basis:<\/strong> Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1), first sentence, subparagraph (f) of the GDPR).<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li><strong>STRATO: <\/strong>Services related to the provision of information technology infrastructure and related services (e.g., storage space and\/or computing capacity); <strong>Service Provider:<\/strong> STRATO AG, Pascalstra\u00dfe 10, 10587 Berlin, Germany; <span class=\"\"><strong>Legal Basis:<\/strong> Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1), first sentence, subparagraph (f) of the GDPR); <\/span><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strato.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.strato.de<\/a>; <strong>Privacy Policy:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strato.de\/datenschutz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.strato.de\/datenschutz\/<\/a>. <strong>Data Processing Agreement:<\/strong> Provided by the service provider.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"m134\">Use of Cookies<\/h3>\n<p>The term \u201ecookies\u201c refers to functions that store and retrieve information on users\u2019 devices. Cookies may also be used for various purposes, such as ensuring the functionality, security, and convenience of online services, as well as analyzing visitor traffic. We use cookies in accordance with legal requirements. To this end, we obtain users\u2019 consent in advance when necessary. If consent is not required, we rely on our legitimate interests. This applies when the storage and retrieval of information is essential to provide explicitly requested content and features. This includes, for example, saving settings and ensuring the functionality and security of our online services. Consent may be revoked at any time. We provide clear information about the scope of our use and which cookies are used.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Information on the Legal Basis for Data Protection: <\/strong>Whether we process personal data using cookies depends on consent. If consent has been given, it serves as the legal basis. Without consent, we rely on our legitimate interests, which are explained above in this section and in the context of the respective services and procedures.<\/p><p>\n\n<strong>Retention period:\u00a0<\/strong>With regard to storage duration, the following types of cookies are distinguished:\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>Temporary cookies (also known as session cookies):<\/strong> Temporary cookies are deleted at the latest after a user leaves an online service and closes their device (e.g., browser or mobile app).<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Persistent cookies:<\/strong> Persistent cookies remain stored even after the device is turned off. This allows, for example, the user\u2019s login status to be saved and preferred content to be displayed immediately when the user visits a website again. Similarly, user data collected via cookies may be used to measure reach. Unless we provide users with explicit information about the type and storage duration of cookies (e.g., when obtaining consent), they should assume that these cookies are persistent and may be stored for up to two years.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/p><p>\n<strong>General Information on Revocation and Opt-Out:\u00a0<\/strong>Users may revoke the consents they have provided at any time and may also object to the processing of their data in accordance with legal requirements, including through their browser's privacy settings.\n<ul class=\"m-elements\">\n \t<li><strong>Types of Data Processed:<\/strong> Meta data, communication data, and transaction data (e.g., IP addresses, timestamps, identification numbers, individuals involved).<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Affected individuals:<\/strong> Users (e.g., website visitors, users of online services).<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"\"><strong>Legal Basis:<\/strong> Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1), sentence 1, subparagraph (f) of the GDPR). Consent (Art. 6(1), sentence 1, subparagraph (a) of the GDPR).<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/p><p>\n<strong>Additional information on processing procedures, methods, and services:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"m-elements\">\n \t<li><strong>Processing of cookie data based on consent: <\/strong>We use a consent management solution to obtain users\u2019 consent to the use of cookies or to the procedures and providers specified within the consent management solution. This process is used to obtain, log, manage, and revoke consents, particularly with regard to the use of cookies and similar technologies that are used to store, read, and process information on users\u2019 devices. As part of this process, users\u2019 consent is obtained for the use of cookies and the associated processing of information, including the specific processing activities and providers mentioned in the consent management process. Users also have the option to manage and revoke their consents. The consent declarations are stored to avoid repeated requests and to maintain proof of consent in accordance with legal requirements. Storage takes place on the server and\/or in a cookie (known as an \u201copt-in cookie\u201d) or via comparable technologies to enable the consent to be assigned to a specific user or their device. Unless specific information regarding the providers of consent management services is available, the following general guidelines apply: Consent is stored for up to two years. A pseudonymous user identifier is created and stored along with the time of consent, details regarding the scope of consent (e.g., relevant categories of cookies and\/or service providers), and information about the browser, the system, and the end device used; <span class=\"\"><strong>Legal Basis:<\/strong> Consent (Art. 6(1), first sentence, letter a) of the GDPR).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"m182\">Contact and Inquiry Management<\/h3>\n<p>When you contact us (e.g., by mail, contact form, email, phone, or social media), as well as in the context of existing user and business relationships, we process the information provided by the individuals making the inquiry to the extent necessary to respond to their inquiries and take any requested actions.\n<ul class=\"m-elements\">\n \t<li><strong>Types of Data Processed:<\/strong> Contact information (e.g., mailing and email addresses or phone numbers); content data (e.g., text or image-based messages and posts, as well as related information, such as details regarding authorship or the time of creation). Meta, communication, and process data (e.g., IP addresses, timestamps, identification numbers, and individuals involved).<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Affected individuals:<\/strong> Communication partner.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Purposes of processing and legitimate interests:<\/strong> Communication; organizational and administrative procedures; feedback (e.g., collecting feedback via an online form). Provision of our online services and user-friendliness.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Retention and Deletion:<\/strong> Deletion in accordance with the information provided in the section \u201eGeneral Information on Data Storage and Deletion.\u201c.<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"\"><strong>Legal Basis:<\/strong> Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1), first sentence, subparagraph (f) of the GDPR). Performance of a contract and pre-contractual inquiries (Art. 6(1), first sentence, subparagraph (b) of the GDPR).<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/p><p>\n<strong>Additional information on processing procedures, methods, and services:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"m-elements\">\n \t<li><strong>Contact Form: <\/strong>When you contact us via our contact form, by email, or through other communication channels, we process the personal data you provide to us in order to respond to and handle your inquiry. This generally includes information such as your name, contact information, and, if applicable, any additional information provided to us that is necessary for proper processing. We use this data exclusively for the stated purpose of establishing contact and communication; <span class=\"\"><strong>Legal Basis:<\/strong> Performance of a contract and pre-contractual inquiries (Art. 6(1), first sentence, subparagraph (b) of the GDPR), legitimate interests (Art. 6(1), first sentence, subparagraph (f) of the GDPR).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"m136\">Social Media Presence<\/h3>\n<p>We maintain online presences on social media platforms and, in this context, process user data in order to communicate with users active on those platforms or to provide information about us.<\/p>\n\n<p>Please note that user data may be processed outside the European Union in this context. This may pose risks to users, as it could, for example, make it more difficult to enforce their rights.<\/p>\n\n<p>Furthermore, user data within social networks is generally processed for market research and advertising purposes. For example, usage profiles can be created based on users\u2019 behavior and the resulting interests. These profiles may in turn be used, for instance, to display advertisements both within and outside the networks that are presumed to correspond to users\u2019 interests. For this reason, cookies are typically stored on users\u2019 computers to record their usage behavior and interests. In addition, data may also be stored in the usage profiles regardless of the devices used by users (particularly if they are members of the respective platforms and are logged in there).<\/p>\n\n<p>For a detailed description of the specific processing methods and opt-out options, please refer to the privacy policies and information provided by the operators of the respective networks.<\/p>\n\n<p>We would also like to point out that requests for information and the exercise of data subject rights are most effectively handled by the service providers themselves. Only the providers have access to user data and can take appropriate action and provide information directly. If you still need assistance, please feel free to contact us.\n<ul class=\"m-elements\">\n \t<li><strong>Types of Data Processed:<\/strong> Contact information (e.g., mailing and email addresses or phone numbers); content data (e.g., text or image-based messages and posts, as well as related information such as details regarding authorship or the time of creation). Usage data (e.g., page views and time spent on the site, click paths, usage intensity and frequency, types of devices and operating systems used, interactions with content and features).<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Affected individuals:<\/strong> Users (e.g., website visitors, users of online services).<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Purposes of processing and legitimate interests:<\/strong> Communication; Feedback (e.g., collecting feedback via an online form). Public relations.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Retention and Deletion:<\/strong> Deletion in accordance with the information provided in the section \u201eGeneral Information on Data Storage and Deletion.\u201c.<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"\"><strong>Legal Basis:<\/strong> Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1), first sentence, subparagraph (f) of the GDPR).<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Additional information on processing procedures, methods, and services:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"m-elements\">\n \t<li><strong>LinkedIn: <\/strong>Social Network \u2013 Together with LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, we are responsible for the collection (but not the further processing) of visitor data used to generate \u201ePage Insights\u201c (statistics) for our LinkedIn profiles. This data includes information about the types of content users view or interact with, as well as the actions they take. Details about the devices used are also collected, such as IP addresses, operating system, browser type, language settings, and cookie data, as well as information from user profiles, such as job title, country, industry, hierarchical level, company size, and employment status. Privacy information regarding LinkedIn\u2019s processing of user data can be found in LinkedIn\u2019s Privacy Policy: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/legal\/privacy-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/legal\/privacy-policy.<\/a>\nWe have entered into a special agreement with LinkedIn Ireland (\u201ePage Insights Joint Controller Addendum,\u201c, <a href=\"https:\/\/legal.linkedin.com\/pages-joint-controller-addendum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/legal.linkedin.com\/pages-joint-controller-addendum<\/a>), which specifically sets forth the security measures LinkedIn must adhere to and in which LinkedIn has agreed to uphold the rights of data subjects (i.e., users can, for example, submit requests for access or deletion directly to LinkedIn). Users\u2019 rights (in particular the right to access, erasure, objection, and filing a complaint with the competent supervisory authority) are not restricted by the agreements with LinkedIn. Joint responsibility is limited to the collection and transfer of data to LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, a company based in the EU. Further processing of the data is the sole responsibility of LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, particularly with regard to the transfer of data to the parent company, LinkedIn Corporation, in the United States; <strong>Service Provider:<\/strong> LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Plaza, Dublin 2, Ireland; <span class=\"\"><strong>Legal Basis:<\/strong> Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1), first sentence, subparagraph (f) of the GDPR); <\/span><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.linkedin.com<\/a>; <strong>Privacy Policy:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/legal\/privacy-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/legal\/privacy-policy<\/a>; <strong>Basis for Transfers to Third Countries:<\/strong> Data Privacy Framework (DPF), Standard Contractual Clauses (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/legal\/privacy-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/legal\/privacy-policy<\/a>). <strong>Right to Opt Out:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/psettings\/guest-controls\/retargeting-opt-out\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/psettings\/guest-controls\/retargeting-opt-out<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"m15\">Changes and Updates<\/h3>\n<p>We ask that you review the contents of our Privacy Policy regularly. We will update the Privacy Policy as soon as changes to our data processing practices make it necessary. We will notify you as soon as the changes require action on your part (e.g., consent) or any other individual notification.<\/p>\n\n<p>If we provide addresses and contact information for companies and organizations in this Privacy Policy, please note that these addresses may change over time, and we ask that you verify the information before contacting them.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"m42\">Definitions of Terms<\/h3>\n<p>This section provides an overview of the terms used in this Privacy Policy. To the extent that these terms are defined by law, their legal definitions apply. The explanations below, however, are intended primarily to aid understanding.\n<ul class=\"glossary\">\n \t<li><strong>Besch\u00e4ftigte:<\/strong> Als Besch\u00e4ftigte werden Personen bezeichnet, die in einem Besch\u00e4ftigungsverh\u00e4ltnis stehen, sei es als Mitarbeiter, Angestellte oder in \u00e4hnlichen Positionen. Ein Besch\u00e4ftigungsverh\u00e4ltnis ist eine rechtliche Beziehung zwischen einem Arbeitgeber und einem Arbeitnehmer, die durch einen Arbeitsvertrag oder eine Vereinbarung festgelegt wird. Es beinhaltet die Verpflichtung des Arbeitgebers, dem Arbeitnehmer eine Verg\u00fctung zu zahlen, w\u00e4hrend der Arbeitnehmer seine Arbeitsleistung erbringt. Das Besch\u00e4ftigungsverh\u00e4ltnis umfasst verschiedene Phasen, darunter die Begr\u00fcndung, in der der Arbeitsvertrag geschlossen wird, die Durchf\u00fchrung, in der der Arbeitnehmer seine Arbeitst\u00e4tigkeit aus\u00fcbt, und die Beendigung, wenn das Besch\u00e4ftigungsverh\u00e4ltnis endet, sei es durch K\u00fcndigung, Aufhebungsvertrag oder anderweitig. Besch\u00e4ftigtendaten sind alle Informationen, die sich auf diese Personen beziehen und im Kontext ihrer Besch\u00e4ftigung stehen. Dies umfasst Aspekte wie pers\u00f6nliche Identifikationsdaten, Identifikationsnummern, Gehalts- und Bankdaten, Arbeitszeiten, Urlaubsanspr\u00fcche, Gesundheitsdaten und Leistungsbeurteilungen.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Bestandsdaten:<\/strong> Bestandsdaten umfassen wesentliche Informationen, die f\u00fcr die Identifikation und Verwaltung von Vertragspartnern, Benutzerkonten, Profilen und \u00e4hnlichen Zuordnungen notwendig sind. Diese Daten k\u00f6nnen u.a. pers\u00f6nliche und demografische Angaben wie Namen, Kontaktinformationen (Adressen, Telefonnummern, E-Mail-Adressen), Geburtsdaten und spezifische Identifikatoren (Benutzer-IDs) beinhalten. Bestandsdaten bilden die Grundlage f\u00fcr jegliche formelle Interaktion zwischen Personen und Diensten, Einrichtungen oder Systemen, indem sie eine eindeutige Zuordnung und Kommunikation erm\u00f6glichen.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Inhaltsdaten:<\/strong> Inhaltsdaten umfassen Informationen, die im Zuge der Erstellung, Bearbeitung und Ver\u00f6ffentlichung von Inhalten aller Art generiert werden. Diese Kategorie von Daten kann Texte, Bilder, Videos, Audiodateien und andere multimediale Inhalte einschlie\u00dfen, die auf verschiedenen Plattformen und Medien ver\u00f6ffentlicht werden. Inhaltsdaten sind nicht nur auf den eigentlichen Inhalt beschr\u00e4nkt, sondern beinhalten auch Metadaten, die Informationen \u00fcber den Inhalt selbst liefern, wie Tags, Beschreibungen, Autoreninformationen und Ver\u00f6ffentlichungsdaten<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Kontaktdaten:<\/strong> Kontaktdaten sind essentielle Informationen, die die Kommunikation mit Personen oder Organisationen erm\u00f6glichen. Sie umfassen u.a. Telefonnummern, postalische Adressen und E-Mail-Adressen, sowie Kommunikationsmittel wie soziale Medien-Handles und Instant-Messaging-Identifikatoren.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Meta-, Kommunikations- und Verfahrensdaten:<\/strong> Meta-, Kommunikations- und Verfahrensdaten sind Kategorien, die Informationen \u00fcber die Art und Weise enthalten, wie Daten verarbeitet, \u00fcbermittelt und verwaltet werden. Meta-Daten, auch bekannt als Daten \u00fcber Daten, umfassen Informationen, die den Kontext, die Herkunft und die Struktur anderer Daten beschreiben. Sie k\u00f6nnen Angaben zur Dateigr\u00f6\u00dfe, dem Erstellungsdatum, dem Autor eines Dokuments und den \u00c4nderungshistorien beinhalten. Kommunikationsdaten erfassen den Austausch von Informationen zwischen Nutzern \u00fcber verschiedene Kan\u00e4le, wie E-Mail-Verkehr, Anrufprotokolle, Nachrichten in sozialen Netzwerken und Chat-Verl\u00e4ufe, inklusive der beteiligten Personen, Zeitstempel und \u00dcbertragungswege. Verfahrensdaten beschreiben die Prozesse und Abl\u00e4ufe innerhalb von Systemen oder Organisationen, einschlie\u00dflich Workflow-Dokumentationen, Protokolle von Transaktionen und Aktivit\u00e4ten, sowie Audit-Logs, die zur Nachverfolgung und \u00dcberpr\u00fcfung von Vorg\u00e4ngen verwendet werden.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Nutzungsdaten:<\/strong> Nutzungsdaten beziehen sich auf Informationen, die erfassen, wie Nutzer mit digitalen Produkten, Dienstleistungen oder Plattformen interagieren. Diese Daten umfassen eine breite Palette von Informationen, die aufzeigen, wie Nutzer Anwendungen nutzen, welche Funktionen sie bevorzugen, wie lange sie auf bestimmten Seiten verweilen und \u00fcber welche Pfade sie durch eine Anwendung navigieren. Nutzungsdaten k\u00f6nnen auch die H\u00e4ufigkeit der Nutzung, Zeitstempel von Aktivit\u00e4ten, IP-Adressen, Ger\u00e4teinformationen und Standortdaten einschlie\u00dfen. Sie sind besonders wertvoll f\u00fcr die Analyse des Nutzerverhaltens, die Optimierung von Benutzererfahrungen, das Personalisieren von Inhalten und das Verbessern von Produkten oder Dienstleistungen. Dar\u00fcber hinaus spielen Nutzungsdaten eine entscheidende Rolle beim Erkennen von Trends, Vorlieben und m\u00f6glichen Problembereichen innerhalb digitaler Angebote<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Personenbezogene Daten:<\/strong> &#8222;Personenbezogene Daten&#8220; sind alle Informationen, die sich auf eine identifizierte oder identifizierbare nat\u00fcrliche Person (im Folgenden &#8222;betroffene Person&#8220;) beziehen; als identifizierbar wird eine nat\u00fcrliche Person angesehen, die direkt oder indirekt, insbesondere mittels Zuordnung zu einer Kennung wie einem Namen, zu einer Kennnummer, zu Standortdaten, zu einer Online-Kennung (z.\u00a0B. Cookie) oder zu einem oder mehreren besonderen Merkmalen identifiziert werden kann, die Ausdruck der physischen, physiologischen, genetischen, psychischen, wirtschaftlichen, kulturellen oder sozialen Identit\u00e4t dieser nat\u00fcrlichen Person sind.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Protokolldaten:<\/strong> Protokolldaten sind Informationen \u00fcber Ereignisse oder Aktivit\u00e4ten, die in einem System oder Netzwerk protokolliert wurden. Diese Daten enthalten typischerweise Informationen wie Zeitstempel, IP-Adressen, Benutzeraktionen, Fehlermeldungen und andere Details \u00fcber die Nutzung oder den Betrieb eines Systems. Protokolldaten werden oft zur Analyse von Systemproblemen, zur Sicherheits\u00fcberwachung oder zur Erstellung von Leistungsberichten verwendet.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Verantwortlicher:<\/strong> Als &#8222;Verantwortlicher&#8220; wird die nat\u00fcrliche oder juristische Person, Beh\u00f6rde, Einrichtung oder andere Stelle, die allein oder gemeinsam mit anderen \u00fcber die Zwecke und Mittel der Verarbeitung von personenbezogenen Daten entscheidet, bezeichnet.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Verarbeitung:<\/strong> &#8222;Verarbeitung&#8220; ist jeder mit oder ohne Hilfe automatisierter Verfahren ausgef\u00fchrte Vorgang oder jede solche Vorgangsreihe im Zusammenhang mit personenbezogenen Daten. Der Begriff reicht weit und umfasst praktisch jeden Umgang mit Daten, sei es das Erheben, das Auswerten, das Speichern, das \u00dcbermitteln oder das L\u00f6schen.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/p>\n<p class=\"seal\"><a title=\"Rechtstext von Dr. Schwenke - f\u00fcr weitere Informationen bitte anklicken.\" href=\"https:\/\/datenschutz-generator.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Erstellt mit kostenlosem Datenschutz-Generator.de von Dr. Thomas Schwenke<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Datenschutzerkl\u00e4rung Pr\u00e4ambel Mit der folgenden Datenschutzerkl\u00e4rung m\u00f6chten wir Sie dar\u00fcber aufkl\u00e4ren, welche Arten Ihrer personenbezogenen Daten (nachfolgend auch kurz als &#8222;Daten&#8220; bezeichnet) wir zu welchen Zwecken und in welchem Umfang verarbeiten. 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