Privacy policy

As of August 2022

Table of contents

  1. Identity and contact details of the data controller
  2. Contact details of the data protection officer
  3. General information on data processing
  4. Rights of the data subject
  5. Provision of website and creation of log files
  6. Use of cookies
  7. Newsletter
  8. Contact form
  9. Corporate web profiles on social networks
  10. Use of corporate profiles in professionally oriented networks
  11. Hosting
  12. Content delivery networks
  13. Usage of Plugins

1. Identity and contact details of the data controller

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:

gridX GmbH
Dennewart Straße 25
52068 Aachen
Deutschland
+49 241 312 597 10
info@gridx.ai
https://www.gridx.ai/

2. Contact details of the data protection officer

The designated data protection officer is:

DataCo GmbH
Dachauer Str. 65
80335 München
Deutschland
+49 89 7400 45840
www.dataguard.de

 

3. General information on data processing

3.1 Scope of processing personal data

In general, we only process the personal data of our users to the extent necessary to provide a functioning website with our content and services. The regular processing of personal data only takes place with the consent of the user. Exceptions include cases where prior consent cannot be technically obtained and where the processing of the data is permitted by law.

3.2 Legal basis for data processing

Where consent is appropriate for processing personal data, Art. 6 (1) (1) (a) GDPR serves as the legal basis to obtain the consent of the data subject for the processing of their data.

As for the processing of personal data required for the performance of a contract of which the data subject is party, Art. 6 (1) (1) (b) GDPR serves as the legal basis. This also applies to processing operations required to carry out pre-contractual activities.

When it is necessary to process personal data in order to fulfill a legal obligation to which our company is subject, Art. 6 (1) (1) (c) GDPR serves as the legal basis.

If vital interests of the data subject or another natural person require the processing of personal data, Art. 6 (1) (1) (d) GDPR serves as the legal basis.

If the processing of data is necessary to safeguard the legitimate interests of our company or that of a third party, and the fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject do not outweigh the interest of the former, Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR will serve as the legal basis for the processing of data.

3.3 Data removal and storage duration

The personal data of the data subject will be erased or restricted as soon as the purpose of its storage has been accomplished. Additional storage may occur if this is provided for by the European or national legislator within the EU regulations, law, or other relevant regulations to which the data controller is subject. Restriction or erasure of the data also takes place when the storage period stipulated by the aforementioned standards expires, unless there is a need to prolong the storage of the data for the purpose of concluding or fulfiling the respective contract.

4. Rights of the data subject

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

4.1 Right to information

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:

  • The purpose for which the personal data is processed.
  • The categories of personal data being processed.
  • The recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed.
  • The planned duration of the storage of your personal data or, if specific information is not available, criteria for determining the duration of storage.
  • The existence of the right to request from the controller rectification or erasure of personal data or restriction of processing of personal data concerning you or to object to such processing.
  • The existence of the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
  • Where personal data are not collected from you any available information as to their source.
  • The existence of automated decision-making including profiling under Article 22 (1) and Article 22 (4) GDPR and, in certain cases, meaningful information about the data processing system involved, and the scope and intended result of such processing on the data subject.

You have the right to request information on whether your personal data will be transmitted to a third country or an international organization. In this context, you can then request for the appropriate guarantees in accordance with Art. 46 GDPR in connection with the transfer.

4.2 Right to rectification

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

4.3 Right to the restriction of processing

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 to Art. 21 (1) GDPR and it is not yet certain whether the legitimate interests of the data controller override your interests.

If the processing of personal data concerning you has been restricted, this data may – with the exception of data storage – only be used with your consent or for the purpose of asserting, exercising or defending legal claims or protecting the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest of the Union or of a Member State.

If the processing has been restricted according to the aforementioned conditions, you will be informed by the data controller before the restriction is lifted.

4.4 Right to erasure

a) Obligation to erase

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:

  1. Personal data concerning you is no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or processed.
  2. You withdraw your consent on which the processing is based pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (1) (a) and Art. 9 (2) (a) GDPR and where there is no other legal basis for processing the data.
  3. According to Art. 21 (1) GDPR 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.
  4. Your personal data has been processed unlawfully.
  5. 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.
  6. Your personal data was collected in relation to information society services offered pursuant to Art. 8 (1) GDPR.

b) Information to third parties

If the data controller has made your personal data public and must delete the data pursuant to Art. 17 (1) GDPR, they shall take appropriate measures, including technical means, to inform data processors who process the personal data, that a request has been made to delete all links to such personal data or copies or replications of the personal data, taking into account available technology and implementation costs to execute the process.

c) Exceptions

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

  1. to exercise the right to freedom of speech and information.
  2. 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.
  3. for reasons of public interest in the field of public health pursuant to Art. 9 (2) (h) and Art. 9 (2) (i) and Art. 9 (3) GDPR.
  4. for archival purposes of public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes pursuant to Art. 89 (1) GDPR, to the extent that the law referred to in subparagraph (a) is likely to render impossible or seriously affect the achievement of the objectives of that processing, or
  5. to enforce, exercise or defend legal claims.

4.5 Right to information

If you have the right of rectification, erasure or restriction of processing over the data controller, they are obliged to notify all recipients to whom your personal data have been disclosed of the correction or erasure of the data or restriction of processing, unless this proves to be impossible or involves a disproportionate effort.

You reserve the right to be informed about the recipients of your data by the data controller.

4.6 Right to data portability

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, if:

  1. the processing is based on consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (1) (a) GDPR or Art. 9 (2) (a) GDPR or performance of a contract in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (1) (b) GDPR and
  2. the processing is done by automated means.

In exercising this right, you also have the right to transmit your personal data directly from one person to another, insofar as this is technically feasible. Freedoms and rights of other persons shall not be affected.

The right to data portability does not apply to the processing of personal data necessary for the performance of a task in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority delegated to the data controller.

4.7 Right to object

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) (1) (e) or 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions.

The data controller will no longer process the personal data concerning you unless he can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for processing that outweigh your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing is for the purpose of enforcing, exercising or defending legal claims.

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.

If you object to processing for direct marketing purposes, your personal data will no longer be processed for these purposes.

Regardless of Directive 2002/58/EG, you have the option, in the context of the use of information society services, to exercise your right to object to automated decisions that use technical specifications.

4.8 Right to withdraw the data protection consent declaration

You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the withdrawal.

4.9 Automated decisions on a case-by-case basis, including profiling

You have the right to not be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing – including profiling – that will have a legal effect or substantially affect you in a similar manner. This does not apply if the decision:

  1. is required for the conclusion or execution of a contract between you and the data controller,
  2. is permitted by the Union or Member State legislation to which the data controller is subject, and where such legislation contains appropriate measures to safeguard your rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, or
  3. is based on your explicit consent.

However, these decisions must not be based on special categories of personal data under Art. 9 (1) GDPR, unless Art. 9 (2) (a) or Art. 9 (2) (b) GDPR applies and reasonable measures have been taken to protect your rights and freedoms as well as your legitimate interests.

With regard to the cases referred to in (1) and (3), the data controller shall take appropriate measures to uphold your rights and freedoms as well as your legitimate interests, including the right to obtain assistance from the data controller or his representative, to express your opinion on the matter, and to contest the decision.

4.10 Right to complain to a supervisory authority

Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you shall have the right to complain to a supervisory authority, in the Member State of your residence, or your place of work or place of alleged infringement, if you believe that the processing of the personal data concerning you violates the GDPR.

The supervisory authority to which the complaint has been submitted shall inform the complainant of the status and results of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy pursuant to Art. 78 GDPR.

The supervisory authority responsible for you is:

The State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information of North Rhine-Westphalia.
P.O. Box 20 04 44, 40102 Düsseldorf
Kavalleriestraße 2-4, 40213 Düsseldorf, Germany
Tel.: 0211/384 24 – 0
Fax: 0211/384 24 – 10
E-mail: poststelle@ldi.nrw.de
Internet: www.ldi.nrw.de

5. Provision of website and creation of log files

5.1 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:

  • Browser type and version used

The data is also stored in the log files of our system. Not included are the IP addresses of the user or other data that enable the assignment of the data to a user. The data is not stored with the user’s other personal data.

5.2. Purpose of data processing

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.

For the aforementioned purposes, our legitimate interest lies in the processing of data in compliance with Art. 6 (1) 1 (f) GDPR.

5.3 Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the temporary storage of data is Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR.

5.4 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.

5.5 Objection and removal

The collection of data for the provision of the website as well as the storage of data in log files are essential for the operation of the website. Therefore, the user may not object to the aforementioned processes.

6. Use of cookies

6.1 Description and scope of data processing

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in the internet browser or the internet browser on the user’s computer system. If a user calls up a website, a cookie can be stored on the user’s operating system. These cookies contain a string of characters that allows the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is reopened.

We use cookies to make our website more user-friendly. Some elements of our website require the calling browser to be identified even after a page break.

The following data is stored and transmitted in the cookies:

  • Language settings

We also use cookies on our website, which enable us to analyse the browsing behaviour of our users.

As a result, the following data will be transmitted:

  • Frequency of page views
  • Use of website functionalities

The user data collected in this manner is pseudonymised by technical measures. It is therefore not possible to assign the data to the user accessing the site. The data is not stored together with other personal data of the users.

6.2 Purpose of data processing

The purpose of using technical cookies is to simplify the use of websites for users. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. These require that the browser is recognized even after a page change.

We need cookies for the following purposes:

  • Applying language settings

The user data collected by technical cookies are not used to create user profiles.

The analysis cookies are used for the purpose of improving the quality of our website and its content. Through the analysis cookies, we learn how the website is used and thus can constantly optimize our offer.

Cookies werden eingesetzt, um das Verhalten der Nutzer auf der Webseite analysieren und die Seite so verbessern zu können.

6.3 Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the use of technically necessary cookies and related data processing is § 25 para. 2 TTDSG in conjunction with. Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. The processing serves to facilitate your use of our website and to be able to offer you our services as desired. Some functions of our website also do not work without the use of these cookies and could therefore not be offered. Our legitimate interest in processing the cookies results from the aforementioned purposes. 

The legal basis for the use of technically unnecessary cookies is your consent, which you give us via the cookie banner in accordance with Section 25 (1) TTDSG in conjunction with. Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. For these services, you can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future or subsequently grant it again by accessing your cookie and privacy settings online via our privacy information and configuring them accordingly. Alternatively, you can prevent the storage of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser software. Please note that the browser settings you make only affect the browser you are using.

6.4 Duration of storage and possibility of objection and removal

Cookies are stored on the user's device and transmitted to our site by the user. Therefore, you as a user also have full control over the use of cookies. You can deactivate or restrict the transmission of cookies by changing the settings in your Internet browser. Cookies that have already been saved can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are deactivated for our website, it is possible that not all functions of the website can be used to their full extent.

If you use the Safari browser version 12.1 or higher, cookies will be automatically deleted after seven days. This also applies to opt-out cookies, which are used to prevent the use of tracking mechanisms.

7. Newsletter

7.1 Description and scope of data processing

On our website there is the possibility to subscribe to a free newsletter with your consent. When registering for the newsletter, the personal data from the input mask will be transmitted to us. In addition, after entering and sending your personal data, you will receive a confirmation message to the e-mail address you provided, so that we can verify your identity. After your confirmation, you are subscribed to our newsletter. If you have not ordered the newsletter, we regret the incorrect sending. You have nothing further to do in this case, your e-mail address will be automatically deleted by us.

We will evaluate your user behavior on our websites as well as within the newsletters we send out and assign them to your e-mail address/user profile within our database. We also store information about the browser you use and the settings you have made in your operating system, as well as information about your Internet connection with which you reach our website. In the newsletter sent to you, we receive, among other things, receipt and read confirmations as well as information about the links you have clicked on in our newsletter. We also store which areas you have visited within our web presence and in our apps. By creating a personal user profile, we want to tailor our advertising approach to your interests and optimize our offers on our website for you.

7.2 Purpose of processing

The processing of the user's personal data serves to deliver the newsletter and to create statistics and evaluations in the context of user behavior.

The processing of other personal data during the registration process serves to prevent misuse of the services or the e-mail address used.

7.3 Legal basis for processing

The legal basis for the processing of data after registration for the newsletter by the user is, if the user has given his consent, Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR.

7.4 Retention period

The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. Accordingly, the email address of the user is stored as long as the subscription to the newsletter is active.

7.5 Revocation

All information is voluntary. Your consent to the mailing can be revoked at any time, e.g. by sending an e-mail to info@gridx.ai or to the revocation option indicated in the newsletter, so-called "opt-out". The revocation of your consent does not affect the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation.

8. Contact form

8.1 Description and scope of data processing

A Contact form is available on our website, which can be used for electronic contact. If a user makes use of this option, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and stored.

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

  • E-mail address
  • Last name
  • First name
  • Telephone / mobile phone number
  • Date and time of contact
  • Seniority, company name, branch

As part of the sending process, your consent will be obtained for the processing of your data and reference will be made to this privacy policy.

Alternatively, you can contact us via the email address provided. 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.

8.2 Purpose of data processing

The processing of the personal data from the input mask serves us exclusively for the purpose of establishing contact. If you contact us by email, this also constitutes our necessary legitimate interest in the processing of the data.

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

8.3 Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of personal data transmitted in the course of sending an e-mail is Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. If the e-mail contact aims at the conclusion of a contract, the legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR.

8.4 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 input mask of 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.

8.5 Objection

You have the right to object to the form of processing based on our legitimate interest at any time in accordance with Art. 21 DS-GVO, which you can address to info@gridx.ai.

9. Corporate web profiles on social networks

Use of corporate profiles on social networks

Instagram:

Instagram, Part of Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2 Ireland

On our company profile we provide information and offer Instagram users the possibility of communication. If you carry out an action on our Instagram company profile (e.g. comments, contributions, likes etc.), you may make personal data (e.g. clear name or photo of your user profile) public. However, as we generally or to a large extent have no influence on the processing of your personal data by Instagram, we cannot make any binding statements regarding the purpose and scope of the processing of your data.

In order to ensure appropriate safeguards for the protection of the transfer and processing of personal data outside the EU, the transfer of data to and processing of data by Instagram shall be based on appropriate safeguards pursuant to Art. 46 et seq. of the GDPR, in particular by concluding so-called standard data protection clauses pursuant to Art. 46 (2) (c) GDPR.

Our corporate profile in social networks is used for communication and information exchange with (potential) customers. We use the company's profile for:

We use social networks to increase awareness of our brand and provide information about our product.

Publications on the company profile can contain the following content:

  • Information about products
  • Advertisement
  • Customer contact

Every user is free to publish personal data.

The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 (1) (1) (a) GDPR.

The data generated on the company profile are not stored in our own systems.

You can object at any time to the processing of your personal data that we collect within the framework of your use of our Instagram corporate web profile and assert your rights as a data subject mentioned under IV. of this privacy policy. Please send us an informal email to info@gridx.ai. For further information on the processing of your personal data by Instagram and the corresponding objection options, please click here:

Instagram: https://help.instagram.com/519522125107875

Twitter:

Twitter International Company, One Cumberland Place, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, Ireland

On our company profile we provide information and offer Instagram users the possibility of communication. If you carry out an action on our Instagram company profile (e.g. comments, contributions, likes etc.), you may make personal data (e.g. clear name or photo of your user profile) public. However, as we generally or to a large extent have no influence on the processing of your personal data by Instagram, we cannot make any binding statements regarding the purpose and scope of the processing of your data.

In order to ensure appropriate safeguards for the protection of the transfer and processing of personal data outside the EU, the transfer of data to and processing of data by Instagram shall be based on appropriate safeguards pursuant to Art. 46 et seq. of the GDPR, in particular by concluding so-called standard data protection clauses pursuant to Art. 46 (2) (c) GDPR.

Our corporate profile in social networks is used for communication and information exchange with (potential) customers. We use the company's profile for:

We use social networks to increase awareness of our brand and provide information about our product.

Publications on the company profile can contain the following content:

  • Information about products
  • Advertisement
  • Customer contact

Every user is free to publish personal data.

The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 (1) (1) (a) GDPR.

The data generated on the company profile are not stored in our own systems.

You can object at any time to the processing of your personal data that we collect within the framework of your use of our Twitter corporate web profile and assert your rights as a data subject mentioned under IV. of this privacy policy. Please send us an informal email to info@gridx.ai. For further information on the processing of your personal data by Twitter and the corresponding objection options, please click here:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/de/privacy

10. Use of corporate profiles in professionally oriented networks

10.1 Scope of data processing

We use corporate profiles on professionally oriented networks. We maintain a corporate presence on the following professionally oriented networks:

LinkedIn:

LinkedIn, Unlimited Company Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland

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.

In order to ensure appropriate safeguards for the protection of the transfer and processing of personal data outside the EU, the transfer of data to and processing of data by Instagram shall be based on appropriate safeguards pursuant to Art. 46 et seq. of the GDPR, in particular by concluding so-called standard data protection clauses pursuant to Art. 46 (2) (c) GDPR.

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

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.

4.2 Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of your data in connection with the use of our corporate web profile is Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR.

4.3 Purpose of the data processing

Our corporate web profile serves to inform users about our services. Every user is free to publish personal data.

4.4 Duration of storage

We store your activities and personal data published via our corporate web profile until you withdraw your consent. In addition, we comply with the statutory retention periods.

4.5 Objection and removal

You can object at any time to the processing of your personal data which we collect within the scope of your use of our corporate web profile and assert your rights as a data subject mentioned under IV. 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

11. Hosting

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

Our service provider is:

Webflow

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:

  • Browser type and version
  • Used operating system
  • Referrer URL
  • Hostname of the accessing computer
  • Time and date of the server request
  • IP address of the user's device

This data will not be merged with other data sources. The data is collected on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (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 location of the server of the website is geographically in the country in which our website is accessed. So-called third countries are not excluded from this.

We use a content distribution network. As a result, the geographical hosting location depends on the access location.

12. Content delivery networks

Amazon CloudFront

1. Description and scope of data processing

We use functions of the Amazon CloudFront content delivery network of Amazon Web Service Inc, 410 Terry Avenue North, Seattle WA 98109, USA (hereinafter referred to as Amazon CloudFront). A Content Delivery Network (CDN) is a network of regionally distributed servers connected via the Internet to deliver content, especially large media files such as videos. Amazon CloudFront provides web optimization and security services that we use to improve the load times of our website and protect it from misuse. When you visit our website, a connection will be established to Amazon CloudFront's servers to retrieve content, for example. This allows personal data to be stored and evaluated in server log files, the user's activity (in particular which pages have been visited) and device and browser information (in particular the IP address and the operating system). For more information on Amazon CloudFront's collection and storage of data, please visit: https://aws.amazon.com/privacy/?nc1=h_ls

2. Purpose of data processing

Amazon CloudFront features are used to deliver and accelerate online applications and content.

3. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of the users' personal data is basically the user's consent according to Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR.

4. Duration of storage

Your personal information will be stored as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

5. Objection and removal

Information about objection and removal options regarding Amazon CloudFront can be found at:
https://aws.amazon.com/privacy/?nc1=h_ls

13. Usage of Plugins

We use plugins for various purposes. The plugins used are listed below:

Use of Google Analytics

1. Scope of processing of personal data

We use Google Analytics, a web analysis service provided by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA and its representative in the Union Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Barrow Street, D04 E5W5, Dublin, Ireland (Hereinafter referred to as Google). Google Analytics examines, among other things, the origin of visitors, their length of stay on individual pages and the use of search engines, thus allowing better monitoring of the success of advertising campaigns. Google 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 information generated by the cookie about your use of this website will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. However, if IP anonymization is enabled on this online presence, Google will previously truncate your IP address within member states of the European Union or other signatory states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there.
On behalf of the operator of this online presence, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the online presence, to compile reports on the activities of the online presence and to provide further services associated with the use of the online presence and the Internet use to the operator of the online presence. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics is not combined with other data from Google. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of our website.\Further information on the collection and storage of data by Google can be found here:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en-GB

2. Purpose of data processing

The purpose of processing personal data is to specifically address a target group that has already expressed an initial interest by visiting the site.

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) (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. Advertising data in server logs is anonymized by Google's own statements to delete parts of the IP address and cookie information after 9 and 18 months respectively.

5. Possibility of revocation of consent and removal
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 the collection and processing of your personal data by Google by preventing the storage of cookies by 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 installing a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser. your IP address) to Google and to prevent the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available under the following link:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en
With the following link you can deactivate the use of your personal data by Google:
https://adssettings.google.com\Further information on objection and removal options against Google can be found at:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?gl=EN&hl=en

Use of HubSpot

1. Scope of processing of personal data
We use functions of HubSpot Inc., 2nd Floor, 25 First Street, Cambridge, MA 02141, USA (Hereinafter referred to as HubSpot). This is an integrated software solution that covers various aspects of our online marketing. These include, among other things: Email marketing (newsletters and automated mailings, e.g. to provide downloads), social media publishing & reporting, reporting (especially traffic sources, access, etc. ...), contact management (especially user segmentation & CRM), landing pages and contact forms. HubSpot sets 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).
Further information on the collection and storage of data by HubSpot can be found at:
https://legal.hubspot.com/privacy-policy

2. Purpose of data processing
The use of the HubSpot Plug-In serves exclusively for the optimization of our marketing.

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) (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. Possibility of revocation of consent and removal
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 HubSpot 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 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 HubSpot at:
https://legal.hubspot.com/privacy-policy
You can also find further information on objection and removal options against HubSpot at:
https://legal.hubspot.com/privacy-policy

Use of Google Tag Manager

1. Scope of processing of personal data
We use the Google Tag Manager (https://www.google.com/intl/de/tagmanager/) of Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA and its representative in the Union Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Barrow Street, D04 E5W5, Dublin, Ireland (Hereinafter referred to as Google). With Google Tag Manager, tags from Google and third-party services can be managed and bundled and embedded on an online presence. Tags are small code elements on an online presence that are used, among other things, to measure visitor numbers and behavior, capture the impact of online advertising and social channels, use remarketing and targeting, and test and optimize online presences. When a user visits the online presence, the current tag configuration is sent to the user's browser. It contains statements about which tags are to be triggered. Google Tag Manager triggers other tags that may themselves collect data. You will find information on this in the passages on the use of the corresponding services in this data protection declaration. Google Tag Manager does not access this data.
For more information about the Google Tag Manager, please visit https://www.google.com/intl/de/tagmanager/faq.html and see Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en

2. Purpose of data processing
The purpose of the processing of personal data lies in the collected and clear administration as well as an efficient integration of the services of third parties.

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) (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. Advertising data in server logs is anonymized by Google's own statements to delete parts of the IP address and cookie information after 9 and 18 months respectively.

5. Possibility of revocation of consent and removal
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 the collection and processing of your personal data by Google by preventing the storage of cookies by 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 installing a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser. your IP address) to Google and to prevent the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available under the following link:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en
With the following link you can deactivate the use of your personal data by Google:
https://adssettings.google.de\Further information on objection and removal options against Google can be found at:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?gl=EN&hl=en

Use of LinkedIn Analytics

1. Scope of processing of personal data
We use the LinkedIn Analytics service of LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as LinkedIn). Through the use of LinkedIn Analytics, pseudonymized user profiles are created. The profiles are used to analyse user behavior and to optimize our services. The following data will be processed:
- Operating System Information
- Device ID
- Internet Service Provider
- IP Address
- Referrer URL
- Browser Information
Further information on the collection and storage of data by LinkedIn can be found here:
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy

2. Purpose of data processing
The processing of users' personal data by LinkedIn Analytics enables us to analyse the browsing behaviour of our users. By evaluating the data obtained, we are able to compile information on the use of the individual components of our offer. This helps us to constantly improve our online presence and in this context also to increase 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) (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. Possibility of revocation of consent and removal
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 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 use of your personal data by LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/62931/manage-advertising-preferences
For more information on opposition and removal options against LinkedIn, please visit:
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy

Use of LinkedIn Insight Tag

1. Scope of processing of personal data
We use functionalities of the marketing plugin LinkedIn Insight Tag from LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Irland (hereinafter referred to as LinkedIn).
The plugin allows us to obtain information about the website visitors and maintain detailed campaign reports.
In particular, the following personal data is processed by LinkedIn:
- URL
- Referrer URL
- IP address shortened or hashed
- Device and browser properties (User Agent) and timestamps.
Cookies from LinkedIn are stored on your end device. Further information about the cookies used can be found here:
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy
LinkedIn does not share any personally identifiable information with us, but only provides aggregated audience reports and advertisements. LinkedIn also offers a remarketing feature that allows us to display targeted personalized advertising outside of our website without revealing your identity.
For more information on how LinkedIn processes the data, please click here:
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy

2. Purpose of data processing
We use LinkedIn Insight Tag to collect information about visitors to our website.

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) (1) (a) GDPR.

4. Duration of storage
The direct identifiers of members will be removed within seven days in order to pseudonymize the data. These remaining pseudonymized data will then be deleted within 180 days.

5. Possibility of revocation and removal

You have the right to revoke your data protection declaration of consent at any time. Revocation of your consent does not affect the legality of the processing that has taken place on the basis of your consent until revocation.You can prevent LinkedIn from collecting and processing your personal information by preventing third-party cookies from being stored on your computer, by using the "Do Not Track" function 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 further information on objection and removal options against Linked Insight Tag, please visit:https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy