Privacy Policy

We are very pleased that you are interested in our company. Data protection is a top priority for the management of gefeba Elektro GmbH & gefeba Engineering GmbH. In general, you can use the websites of gefeba Elektro GmbH & gefeba Engineering GmbH without providing any personal data. However, if a data subject wishes to use specific services offered by our company via our website, the processing of personal data may be necessary. If the processing of personal data is necessary and there is no legal basis for such processing, we generally obtain the consent of the data subject.

The processing of personal data—such as a data subject’s name, address, email address, or phone number—is always carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and in compliance with the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to gefeba Elektro GmbH & gefeba Engineering GmbH. Through this Privacy Policy, our company aims to inform the public about the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process. Furthermore, this Privacy Policy informs data subjects of their rights.

As the data controller, gefeba Elektro GmbH & gefeba Engineering GmbH has implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure the most comprehensive protection possible of the personal data processed through this website. However, Internet-based data transmissions may generally involve security vulnerabilities, meaning that absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, any data subject is free to provide personal data to us through alternative means, such as by telephone.

1. Definitions

The privacy policy of gefeba Elektro GmbH & gefeba Engineering GmbH is based on the terminology used by European legislators and regulators when enacting the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our Privacy Policy is intended to be easy to read and understand for the general public as well as for our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would like to explain the terms used in advance.

In this Privacy Policy, we use the following terms, among others:

• a) personal data

  Personal data refers to any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter referred to as the “data subject”). A natural person is considered identifiable if they can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by association with an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier, or one or more specific characteristics that reflect the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity of that natural person.

• b) data subject

  A data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed by the controller.

• c) Processing

  Processing means any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, distribution, or any other form of disclosure, as well as the alignment or combination, restriction, erasure, or destruction of such data.

• d) Restriction of processing

  Restriction of processing refers to the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting its future processing.

• e) Profiling

  Profiling is any form of automated processing of personal data that consists of using such personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyze or predict aspects concerning that person’s work performance, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behavior, location, or movements of that natural person.

• f) Pseudonymization

  Pseudonymization is the processing of personal data in such a way that the personal data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, provided that such additional information is kept separately and is subject to technical and organizational measures that ensure the personal data is not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.

• (g) Data controller or controller

  The controller is the natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body that, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data. If the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union law or the law of the Member States, the controller or the specific criteria for its designation may be provided for by Union law or the law of the Member States.

• h) Data processor

  A processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body that processes personal data on behalf of the controller.

• i) Recipient

  A recipient is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body to whom personal data is disclosed, regardless of whether or not that entity is a third party. However, public authorities that may receive personal data in the course of a specific investigative mandate under Union law or the law of the Member States are not considered recipients.

• j) Third party

  A “third party” is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other entity other than the data subject, the controller, the processor, and the persons authorized to process the personal data under the direct responsibility of the controller or the processor.

• k) Consent

  Consent means any freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of the data subject’s wishes, expressed in the form of a statement or other unambiguous affirmative action, by which the data subject indicates that he or she consents to the processing of personal data relating to him or her.

2. Name and address of the data controller

The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation, other data protection laws in force in the Member States of the European Union, and other provisions relating to data protection is:

gefeba Elektro GmbH
Dechenstraße 40
45966 Gladbeck
Germany

gefeba Engineering GmbH
Dechenstraße 42
45966 Gladbeck
Germany

Phone: 020435020
Email: info@gefeba.de
Website: www.gefeba.de

3. Collection of General Data and Information

The website of gefeba Elektro GmbH & gefeba Engineering GmbH collects a range of general data and information each time a data subject or an automated system accesses the website. This general data and information is stored in the server’s log files. The following may be collected: (1) the types and versions of browsers used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system reaches our website (known as the referrer), (4) the subpages on our website accessed via the accessing system, (5) the date and time of access to the website, (6) an Internet Protocol (IP) address, (7) the Internet service provider of the accessing system, and (8) other similar data and information used for security purposes in the event of attacks on our information technology systems.

When using this general data and information, gefeba Elektro GmbH & gefeba Engineering GmbH does not draw any conclusions about the data subject. Rather, this information is needed to (1) correctly display the content of our website, (2) to optimize the content of our website and the advertising on it, (3) to ensure the ongoing functionality of our information technology systems and the technology of our website, and (4) to provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for criminal prosecution in the event of a cyberattack. This anonymously collected data and information is therefore evaluated by gefeba Elektro GmbH & gefeba Engineering GmbH both for statistical purposes and with the aim of enhancing data protection and data security within our company, ultimately to ensure an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data from the server log files is stored separately from any personal data provided by a data subject.

4. Contact options via the website

In accordance with legal requirements, the website of gefeba Elektro GmbH & gefeba Engineering GmbH contains information that enables users to quickly contact our company electronically and communicate directly with us, including a general electronic mail address (e-mail address). If a data subject contacts the data controller via email or through a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the data subject is automatically stored. Such personal data, transmitted voluntarily by a data subject to the data controller, is stored for the purpose of processing the request or contacting the data subject. This personal data is not disclosed to third parties.

5. Subscribing to blog comments on the website

Comments posted on the blog of gefeba Elektro GmbH & gefeba Engineering GmbH can generally be subscribed to by third parties. In particular, a commenter has the option to subscribe to comments posted in response to their own comment on a specific blog post.

If a data subject chooses to subscribe to comments, the data controller will send an automatic confirmation email to verify, via a double opt-in process, that the owner of the provided email address has indeed chosen this option. The option to subscribe to comments can be canceled at any time.

6. Routine Deletion and Blocking of Personal Data

The data controller processes and stores the data subject’s personal data only for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of storage, or to the extent provided for by the European legislator (in directives and regulations) or another legislator in laws or regulations to which the data controller is subject.

If the purpose of storage no longer applies or if a retention period prescribed by European directives and regulations or by another competent legislative body expires, the personal data will be routinely blocked or deleted in accordance with legal requirements.

7. Rights of the Data Subject

• a) Right to Confirmation

  Every data subject has the right, as granted by European legislation, to request confirmation from the data controller as to whether personal data concerning them is being processed. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to confirmation, they may contact a representative of the data controller at any time.

• b) Right of Access

  Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by European legislation, to obtain from the controller, at any time and free of charge, information about the personal data stored regarding them and a copy of that information. Furthermore, the European legislative and regulatory authorities have granted the data subject the right to receive the following information:

  • the purposes of processing
  • the categories of personal data that are processed
  • the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed, in particular recipients in third countries or international organizations
  • if possible, the planned period for which the personal data will be stored, or, if this is not possible, the criteria used to determine that period
  • the existence of a right to have personal data concerning them rectified or erased, or to have the processing restricted by the controller, or a right to object to such processing
  • the existence of a right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority
  • If the personal data is not collected from the data subject: All available information regarding the origin of the data
  • the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, pursuant to Article 22(1) and (4) of the GDPR; and—at least in such cases—meaningful information regarding the logic involved, as well as the scope and intended effects of such processing on the data subject

  Furthermore, the data subject has the right to be informed whether personal data has been transferred to a third country or to an international organization. If this is the case, the data subject also has the right to be informed of the appropriate safeguards in connection with the transfer.

  If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of access, he or she may contact a representative of the data controller at any time.

• c) Right to Rectification

  Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by European legislation, to request the immediate rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning them. Furthermore, the data subject has the right, taking into account the purposes of the processing, to request that incomplete personal data be completed—including by means of a supplementary statement.

  If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to rectification, they may contact a representative of the data controller at any time.

• d) Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)

  Every data subject whose personal data is being processed has the right, granted by European legislation, to request that the controller erase the personal data concerning them without delay, provided that one of the following grounds applies and the processing is not necessary:

  • The personal data was collected or otherwise processed for purposes for which it is no longer necessary.
  • The data subject withdraws their consent on which the processing was based pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) of the GDPR, and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
  • The data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) of the GDPR, and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or the data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(2) of the GDPR.
  • The personal data was processed unlawfully.
  • The erasure of personal data is necessary to comply with a legal obligation under Union law or the law of the Member States to which the controller is subject.
  • The personal data was collected in connection with the information society services offered, in accordance with Article 8(1) of the GDPR.

  If any of the above reasons apply and a data subject wishes to request the deletion of personal data stored by gefeba Elektro GmbH & gefeba Engineering GmbH, they may contact a representative of the data controller at any time. The employee of gefeba Elektro GmbH & gefeba Engineering GmbH will ensure that the request for erasure is complied with without delay.

  If personal data has been made public by gefeba Elektro GmbH & gefeba Engineering GmbH and our company, as the controller, is obligated under Article 17(1) of the GDPR to erase the personal data, then gefeba Elektro GmbH & gefeba Engineering GmbH shall take appropriate measures, including technical measures, taking into account available technology and the costs of implementation, to inform other data controllers who process the published personal data that the data subject has requested that these other data controllers delete all links to such personal data or copies or replicas of such personal data, provided that the processing is not necessary. The employee of gefeba Elektro GmbH & gefeba Engineering GmbH will take the necessary steps on a case-by-case basis.

• e) Right to restriction of processing

  Any data subject whose personal data is being processed has the right, granted by European legislation, to request that the controller restrict the processing if any of the following conditions are met:

  • The data subject disputes the accuracy of the personal data for a period that allows the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data.
  • The processing is unlawful; the data subject objects to the erasure of the personal data and instead requests that the use of the personal data be restricted.
  • The controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of processing, but the data subject needs it to assert, exercise, or defend legal claims.
  • The data subject has objected to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) of the GDPR, and it has not yet been determined whether the controller’s legitimate interests outweigh those of the data subject.

  If any of the above conditions are met and a data subject wishes to request the restriction of personal data stored by gefeba Elektro GmbH & gefeba Engineering GmbH, they may contact an employee of the data controller at any time. The employee of gefeba Elektro GmbH & gefeba Engineering GmbH will arrange for the restriction of processing.

• f) Right to data portability

  Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by European legislation, to receive the personal data concerning them—which they have provided to a controller—in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. The data subject also has the right to transmit this data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to whom the personal data was provided, provided that the processing is based on consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) of the GDPR or Art. 9(2)(a) of the GDPR or on a contract pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR, and the processing is carried out by automated means, provided that the processing is not necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.

  Furthermore, when exercising their right to data portability pursuant to Art. 20(1) of the GDPR, the data subject has the right to have the personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another, provided that this is technically feasible and does not infringe upon the rights and freedoms of others.

  To exercise the right to data portability, the data subject may contact a representative of gefeba Elektro GmbH & gefeba Engineering GmbH at any time.

• g) Right to object

  Any data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to object at any time, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to object at any time to the processing of their personal data carried out pursuant to Article 6(1)(e) or (f) of the GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions.

  In the event of an objection, gefeba Elektro GmbH & gefeba Engineering GmbH will no longer process the personal data, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that override the interests, rights, and freedoms of the data subject, or the processing is necessary for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.

  If gefeba Elektro GmbH & gefeba Engineering GmbH processes personal data for the purpose of direct marketing, the data subject has the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data for such marketing purposes. This also applies to profiling, insofar as it is related to such direct marketing. If the data subject objects to gefeba Elektro GmbH & gefeba Engineering GmbH regarding the processing for direct marketing purposes, gefeba Elektro GmbH & gefeba Engineering GmbH will no longer process the personal data for these purposes.

  In addition, the data subject has the right, on grounds relating to his or her particular situation, to object to the processing of personal data concerning him or her that is carried out by gefeba Elektro GmbH & gefeba Engineering GmbH for scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes pursuant to Article 89(1) of the GDPR, unless such processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest.

  To exercise the right to object, the data subject may contact any employee of gefeba Elektro GmbH & gefeba Engineering GmbH directly or any other employee. The data subject is also free, in connection with the use of information society services, notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, to exercise their right to object by means of automated procedures that use technical specifications.

• h) Automated decisions in individual cases, including profiling

  Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by European legislation, not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing—including profiling — that produces legal effects concerning the data subject or similarly significantly affects the data subject, provided that the decision (1) is not necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between the data subject and the controller, or (2) is authorized by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject, and that law provides for appropriate measures to safeguard the data subject’s rights and freedoms as well as legitimate interests, or (3) is based on the data subject’s explicit consent.

  If the decision (1) is necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between the data subject and the controller, or (2) is made with the data subject’s explicit consent, gefeba Elektro GmbH & gefeba Engineering GmbH shall take appropriate measures to safeguard the rights, freedoms, and legitimate interests of the data subject, including, at a minimum, the right to request human intervention by the controller, to present the data subject’s own point of view, and to challenge the decision.

  If the data subject wishes to exercise rights related to automated decision-making, he or she may contact a representative of the data controller at any time.

• i) Right to withdraw consent under data protection law

  Every individual whose personal data is being processed has the right, granted by European legislation, to withdraw consent to the processing of personal data at any time.

  If the data subject wishes to exercise their right to withdraw consent, they may contact a representative of the data controller at any time.

8. Data Protection for Job Applications and During the Hiring Process

The data controller collects and processes applicants’ personal data for the purpose of conducting the application process. Processing may also be carried out electronically. This is particularly the case when an applicant submits the relevant application documents to the data controller electronically, for example via email or through a web form on the website. If the data controller enters into an employment contract with an applicant, the data submitted will be stored for the purpose of administering the employment relationship in accordance with legal requirements. If the data controller does not enter into an employment contract with the applicant, the application documents will be automatically deleted two months after notification of the rejection decision, provided that no other legitimate interests of the data controller preclude such deletion. Other legitimate interests in this context include, for example, the burden of proof in proceedings under the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).

9. Privacy Policy Regarding the Use of Facebook

The data controller has integrated components from Facebook into this website. Facebook is a social network.

A social network is a social gathering place on the Internet—an online community that generally allows users to communicate with one another and interact in a virtual space. A social network can serve as a platform for exchanging opinions and experiences or enable the online community to share personal or business-related information. Among other things, Facebook allows users of the social network to create private profiles, upload photos, and connect with others through friend requests.

Facebook is operated by Facebook, Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA. If a data subject lives outside the United States or Canada, the controller responsible for the processing of personal data is Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

Each time a user accesses one of the individual pages of this website—which is operated by the data controller and on which a Facebook component (Facebook plug-in) has been integrated, the web browser on the data subject’s IT system is automatically prompted by the respective Facebook component to download a representation of the corresponding Facebook component from Facebook. A complete overview of all Facebook plug-ins is available at https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/?locale=de_DE. As part of this technical process, Facebook learns which specific subpage of our website the data subject is visiting.

If the data subject is logged into Facebook at the same time, Facebook recognizes which specific subpage of our website the data subject is visiting each time the data subject accesses our website and throughout the entire duration of the data subject’s visit to our website. This information is collected by the Facebook component and assigned by Facebook to the data subject’s respective Facebook account. If the data subject clicks one of the Facebook buttons integrated into our website—such as the “Like” button—or posts a comment, Facebook associates this information with the data subject’s personal Facebook account and stores this personal data.

Facebook receives information via the Facebook component whenever the data subject visits our website, provided that the data subject is logged into Facebook at the time of accessing our website; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Facebook component or not. If the data subject does not wish for this information to be transmitted to Facebook, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their Facebook account before visiting our website.

The Data Policy published by Facebook, which is available at https://de-de.facebook.com/about/privacy/, provides information about Facebook’s collection, processing, and use of personal data. It also explains the settings options Facebook offers to protect the data subject’s privacy. In addition, various applications are available that allow users to prevent data from being transmitted to Facebook. Data subjects can use such applications to prevent data from being transmitted to Facebook.

10. Privacy Policy Regarding the Use of Instagram

The data controller has integrated components of the Instagram service into this website. Instagram is a service that qualifies as an audiovisual platform and enables users to share photos and videos, as well as to repost such content on other social networks.

The company that operates Instagram’s services is Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

Each time a user accesses one of the individual pages of this website—which is operated by the data controller and on which an Instagram component (Insta button) has been integrated, the web browser on the data subject’s IT system is automatically prompted by the respective Instagram component to download a display of the corresponding Instagram component. As part of this technical process, Instagram learns which specific subpage of our website the data subject is visiting.

If the data subject is logged into Instagram at the same time, Instagram recognizes which specific subpage the data subject is visiting each time the data subject accesses our website and throughout the entire duration of the data subject’s visit to our website. This information is collected by the Instagram component and assigned by Instagram to the data subject’s respective Instagram account. If the data subject clicks one of the Instagram buttons integrated into our website, the data and information transmitted through that button are associated with the data subject’s personal Instagram user account and are stored and processed by Instagram.

Instagram receives information via the Instagram component whenever the data subject visits our website, provided that the data subject is logged into Instagram at the time of accessing our website; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Instagram component or not. If the data subject does not wish for this information to be transmitted to Instagram, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their Instagram account before visiting our website.

Further information and Instagram’s current privacy policy can be found at https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388 and https://www.instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/.

11. Privacy Policy Regarding the Use of LinkedIn

The data controller has integrated components from LinkedIn Corporation into this website. LinkedIn is an Internet-based social network that enables users to connect with existing business contacts and establish new business connections. Over 400 million registered users access LinkedIn in more than 200 countries. This makes LinkedIn the largest platform for business contacts and one of the most visited websites in the world.

LinkedIn is operated by LinkedIn Corporation, 2029 Stierlin Court, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. LinkedIn Ireland, Privacy Policy Issues, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland, is responsible for data protection matters outside the United States.

Each time our website, which includes a LinkedIn component (LinkedIn plug-in), is accessed, this component causes the browser used by the data subject to download a corresponding representation of the LinkedIn component. Further information about the LinkedIn plug-ins is available at https://developer.linkedin.com/plugins. As part of this technical process, LinkedIn receives information about which specific subpage of our website the data subject is visiting.

If the data subject is logged into LinkedIn at the same time, LinkedIn recognizes which specific subpage of our website the data subject is visiting each time the data subject accesses our website and throughout the entire duration of the data subject’s visit to our website. This information is collected by the LinkedIn component and assigned by LinkedIn to the data subject’s respective LinkedIn account. If the data subject clicks a LinkedIn button integrated into our website, LinkedIn assigns this information to the data subject’s personal LinkedIn user account and stores this personal data.

LinkedIn receives information via the LinkedIn component whenever the data subject visits our website, provided that the data subject is logged into LinkedIn at the time of accessing our website; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the LinkedIn component or not. If the data subject does not wish for this information to be transmitted to LinkedIn, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their LinkedIn account before visiting our website.

LinkedIn offers the option to opt out of email messages, text messages, and targeted ads, as well as to manage ad settings, at https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls. LinkedIn also uses partners such as Quantcast, Google Analytics, BlueKai, DoubleClick, Nielsen, Comscore, Eloqua, and Lotame, which may set cookies. These cookies can be opted out of at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy. LinkedIn’s current privacy policy is available at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy. LinkedIn’s cookie policy is available at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy.

12. Privacy Policy Regarding the Use of Xing

The data controller has integrated Xing components into this website. Xing is an online social network that enables users to connect with existing business contacts and establish new ones. Individual users can create a personal profile on Xing. Companies can, for example, create company profiles or post job openings on Xing.

Xing is operated by XING SE, Dammtorstraße 30, 20354 Hamburg, Germany.

Each time a user accesses one of the individual pages of this website—which is operated by the data controller and on which a Xing component (Xing plug-in) has been integrated, the web browser on the data subject’s IT system is automatically prompted by the respective Xing component to download a display of the corresponding Xing component from Xing. Further information about the Xing plug-ins is available at https://dev.xing.com/plugins. As part of this technical process, Xing learns which specific subpage of our website the data subject is visiting.

If the data subject is logged in to Xing at the same time, Xing detects which specific subpage of our website the data subject is visiting each time the data subject accesses our website and throughout the entire duration of the data subject’s visit to our website. This information is collected by the Xing component and assigned by Xing to the data subject’s respective Xing account. If the data subject clicks one of the Xing buttons integrated into our website—for example, the “Share” button—Xing associates this information with the data subject’s personal Xing user account and stores this personal data.

Xing receives information via the Xing component whenever the data subject visits our website, provided that the data subject is logged into Xing at the time of accessing our website; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Xing component or not. If the data subject does not wish for this information to be transmitted to Xing, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their Xing account before visiting our website.

The privacy policy published by Xing, which is available at https://www.xing.com/privacy, provides information about Xing’s collection, processing, and use of personal data. In addition, Xing has published a privacy notice for the XING Share button at https://www.xing.com/app/share?op=data_protection.

13. Privacy Policy Regarding the Use of YouTube

The data controller has integrated YouTube components into this website. YouTube is an online video portal that allows video publishers to upload video clips for free and enables other users to view, rate, and comment on them, also free of charge. YouTube allows the publication of all types of videos, which is why complete movies and television programs, as well as music videos, trailers, and user-generated videos, are available via the website.

YouTube is operated by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.

Each time a user accesses one of the individual pages of this website—which is operated by the data controller and on which a YouTube component (YouTube video) has been integrated, the web browser on the data subject’s IT system is automatically prompted by the respective YouTube component to download a representation of the corresponding YouTube component from YouTube. Further information about YouTube is available at https://www.youtube.com/yt/about/de/. As part of this technical process, YouTube and Google are informed of which specific subpage of our website the data subject is visiting.

If the user is logged into YouTube at the same time, YouTube can determine which specific subpage of our website the user is visiting when the user accesses a subpage that contains a YouTube video. This information is collected by YouTube and Google and associated with the user’s respective YouTube account.

YouTube and Google receive information via the YouTube component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged into YouTube at the same time as accessing our website; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on a YouTube video or not. If the data subject does not wish for this information to be transmitted to YouTube and Google, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their YouTube account before visiting our website.

The privacy policy published by YouTube, which is available at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/, provides information about the collection, processing, and use of personal data by YouTube and Google.

14. Legal Basis for Processing

Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR serves as the legal basis for our company’s processing activities in which we obtain consent for a specific processing purpose. If the processing of personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party—as is the case, for example, with processing operations required for the delivery of goods or the provision of other services or consideration— the processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR. The same applies to processing operations necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, such as in cases of inquiries regarding our products or services. If our company is subject to a legal obligation that requires the processing of personal data—such as to fulfill tax obligations—the processing is based on Article 6(1)(c) of the GDPR. In rare cases, the processing of personal data may be necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person. This would be the case, for example, if a visitor were injured on our premises and, as a result, their name, age, health insurance information, or other vital information had to be disclosed to a doctor, a hospital, or other third parties. In such cases, the processing would be based on Article 6(1)(d) of the GDPR.
Finally, processing operations may be based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. This legal basis applies to processing operations not covered by any of the aforementioned legal bases, provided that the processing is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of our company or a third party, unless the interests, fundamental rights, and fundamental freedoms of the data subject take precedence. We are permitted to carry out such processing operations in particular because they have been specifically mentioned by the European legislator. In this regard, the legislator took the view that a legitimate interest could be assumed if the data subject is a customer of the controller (Recital 47, Sentence 2 of the GDPR).

15. Legitimate interests in processing pursued by the controller or a third party

If the processing of personal data is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, our legitimate interest is the conduct of our business operations for the benefit of all our employees and shareholders.

16. Length of time for which personal data is stored

The criterion for the duration of personal data storage is the applicable statutory retention period. Once this period has expired, the relevant data is routinely deleted, provided it is no longer necessary for the performance or initiation of a contract.

17. Legal or contractual requirements regarding the provision of personal data; necessity for the conclusion of the contract; the data subject’s obligation to provide personal data; possible consequences of failure to provide such data

We would like to inform you that the provision of personal data is, in some cases, required by law (e.g., tax regulations) or may also result from contractual provisions (e.g., information about the contracting party).
In some cases, it may be necessary for a data subject to provide us with personal data in order to conclude a contract, which we must then process. For example, the data subject is obligated to provide us with personal data when our company enters into a contract with them. Failure to provide the personal data would mean that the contract with the data subject could not be concluded.
Before providing personal data, the data subject must contact one of our employees. Our employee will explain to the data subject, on a case-by-case basis, whether the provision of personal data is required by law or contract, or is necessary for the conclusion of the contract; whether there is an obligation to provide the personal data; and what the consequences of failing to provide the personal data would be.

18. Use of Automated Decision-Making

As a responsible company, we do not use automated decision-making or profiling.

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