Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This website is operated by: finperks GmbH.

It is very important to us to handle the data of our website visitors confidentially and to protect it in the best possible way. For this reason, we make every effort to comply with the requirements of the GDPR.

Below we explain how we process your data on our website. We use the clearest and most transparent language possible so that you really understand what happens to your data.

2. General information

2.1 Processing of personal data and other terms

Data protection applies to the processing of personal data. Personal data means all data with which you can be personally identified. This is, for example, the IP address of the device (PC, laptop, smartphone, etc.) you are currently using. Such data is processed when 'something happens to it'. Here, for example, the IP is transmitted from the browser to our provider and automatically stored there. This is then a processing (according to Art. 4 No. 2 GDPR) of personal data (according to Art. 4 No. 1 GDPR).
These and other legal definitions can be found in Art. 4 GDPR.

2.2 Applicable regulations/laws - GDPR, BDSG and TDDDG

The scope of data protection is regulated by law. In this case, these are the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) as a European regulation and the BDSG (Federal Data Protection Act) as a national law.
In addition, the TDDDG supplements the provisions of the GDPR as far as the use of cookies is concerned.

2.3 The controller

The controller within the meaning of the GDPR is responsible for data processing on this website. This is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data.

You can contact the controller at
finperks GmbH
c/o Mindspace
Uhlandstr. 32
10719 Berlin
Berlin, Germany
pivacy@finperks.com

2.4 How data is generally processed on this website

As we have already established, some data (e.g. IP address) is collected automatically. This data is mainly required for the technical provision of the website. If we also use personal data or collect other data, we will inform you of this or ask for your consent.

You provide us with other personal data consciously.

You will find detailed information on this below.

2.5 Your rights

The GDPR provides you with comprehensive rights. These include, for example, free information about the origin, recipient and purpose of your stored personal data. You can also request the rectification, blocking or erasure of this data or lodge a complaint with the competent data protection supervisory authority. You can withdraw your consent at any time.

You can find out what these rights look like in detail and how to exercise them in the last section of this Privacy Policy.

2.6 Data protection - our view

Data protection is more than just a chore for us! Personal data has great value and careful handling of this data should be a matter of course in our digitalized world. As a website visitor, you should also be able to decide for yourself what "happens" to your data, when and by whom. We therefore undertake to comply with all legal provisions, collect only the data that is necessary for us and, of course, treat it confidentially.

2.7 Disclosure and deletion

The transfer and deletion of data are also important and sensitive issues. We would therefore like to briefly inform you in advance about our general approach to this.

Data is only passed on on the basis of a legal basis and only if this is unavoidable. This may be the case in particular if it is a so-called Data Processor and a Data Processing Agreement has been concluded in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR.

We delete your data when the purpose and legal basis for processing no longer apply and the deletion does not conflict with any other legal obligations. Art. 17 GDPR also provides a 'good' overview of this.

For further information, please refer to this Privacy Policy and contact the controller if you have any specific questions.

2.8 Hosting

This website is hosted externally. The personal data collected on this website is stored on the hoster's servers. This includes the automatically collected and stored log files (see below for more details) as well as all other data provided by website visitors.

External hosting is carried out for the purpose of secure, fast and reliable provision of our website and in this context serves to fulfill the contract with our potential and existing customers.

The legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a, b and f GDPR, as well as § 25 para. 1 TDDDG, insofar as consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information in the terminal device of the website visitor or user within the meaning of the TDDDG.

Our hoster only processes data that is necessary to fulfill its service obligation and acts as our Data Processor, i.e. it is subject to our instructions. We have concluded a corresponding Data Processing Agreement with our hoster.

We use the following hoster: Webflow

Webflow, Inc, 398 11th Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA.

privacy@webflow.com

https://webflow.com/legal/eu-privacy-policy.

2.9 Legal basis

The processing of personal data always requires a legal basis. The GDPR provides for the following possibilities in Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1:

a) The data subject has given consent to the processing of their personal data for one or more specific purposes;

b) processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is party or in order to take steps at the request of the data subject prior to entering into a contract

c) processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which the controller is subject

d) processing is necessary in order to protect the vital interests of the data subject or of another natural person

e) processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller

f) processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the controller or by a third party, except where such interests are overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject which require protection of personal data, in particular where the data subject is a child.

1. The data subject has given consent to the processing of their personal data for one or more specific purposes;
2. processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is party or in order to take steps at the request of the data subject prior to entering into a contract
3. processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which the controller is subject
4. processing is necessary in order to protect the vital interests of the data subject or of another natural person
5. processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller
6. processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the controller or by a third party, except where such interests are overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject which require protection of personal data, in particular where the data subject is a child.

In the following sections, we will provide you with the specific legal basis for the respective processing.

3. What happens on our website

When you visit our website, we process your personal data.

We use SSL or TLS encryption to protect this data in the best possible way against unauthorized access by third parties. You can recognize this encrypted connection by the https:// or lock symbol in the address bar of your browser.

Below you can find out what data is collected when you visit our website, for what purpose this is done and on what legal basis.

3.1 Data collection when accessing the website

When you visit the website, information is automatically stored in so-called server log files. This involves the following information

• Browser type and browser version
• Operating system used
• Referrer URL
• Host name of the accessing computer
• Time of the server request
• IP address

This data is required temporarily in order to be able to display our website to you permanently and without problems. In particular, this data is used for the following purposes

• System security of the website
• System stability of the website
• Troubleshooting on the website
• Establishing a connection to the website
• Presentation of the website

Data processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR and is based on our legitimate interest in the processing of this data, in particular our interest in the functionality of the website and its security.

Where possible, this data is stored in pseudonymized form and deleted once the respective purpose has been achieved.

If the server log files allow the data subject to be identified, the data is stored for a maximum period of 14 days. An exception is made if a security-relevant event occurs. In this case, the server log files are stored until the security relevant event has been resolved and finally clarified.

Otherwise, no merging with other data takes place.

3.2 Cookies

3.2.1 General information

This website uses so-called cookies. This is a data record, information that is stored in the browser of your end device and is related to our website. The use of cookies makes it easier for visitors to navigate the website. In our cookie consent tool, you will find all information about the cookies that we use on our website (if applicable, with your consent).

3.2.2 Rejecting cookies

You can manage all cookies that are not technically necessary directly via our cookie consent tool. You can prevent cookies from being set by adjusting your browser settings. Here you will find the corresponding links to frequently used browsers:

Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/de/kb/cookies-und-website-datenin-firefox-loschen?redirectslug=Cookies+l%C3%B6schen&redirectlocale=enGoogle Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=de

Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/de-de/windows/l%C3%B6schen-und-verwaltenvon-cookies-168dab11-0753-043d-7c16-ede5947fc64d

Safari: https://support.apple.com/de-de/guide/mdm/mdmf7d5714d4/web and https://support.apple.com/de-de/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac.

Soweit If you are using a different browser, we recommend that you enter the name of your browser and 'delete and manage cookies' in a search engine and follow the official link to your browser.

Alternatively, you can also manage your cookie settings at

www.aboutads.info/choices/

oder www.youronlinechoices.com.

However, we must point out that blocking/deleting cookies completely may impair your use of the website.

3.2.3 Technically necessary cookies

We use technically necessary cookies on this website to ensure that our website functions properly and in accordance with the applicable laws. They help to make the website user-friendly. Some functions of our website cannot be displayed without the use of cookies.

The legal basis for this is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b, c and/or f GDPR, depending on the individual case.

3.2.4 Cookies that are not technically necessary

We also use cookies on our website that are not technically necessary. These cookies are used, among other things, to analyze the surfing behavior of the website visitor or to offer functions of the website that are not technically necessary.

The legal basis for this is your consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.

Cookies that are not technically necessary are only set with your consent, which you can revoke at any time in the cookie consent tool.

3.3 Data processing through user input

3.3.1 Contacting us

1. By e-mail If you contact us by email, we process your email address and any other data contained in the email. This data is stored on the mail server and in some cases on the respective end devices. Depending on the request, the legal basis for this is regularly Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR or Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. The data will be deleted as soon as the respective purpose no longer applies and it is possible in accordance with the legal requirements.
2. Contact form We offer a contact form. This is used to contact our company.

In this form, we generally process your first and last name, your telephone number, your e-mail address, a postal address and the content of the message. The data is stored on our web server and forwarded internally to the relevant e-mail addresses.

The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR, as we have a legitimate interest in responding to your request and in an uncomplicated way of contacting you. If the contact is aimed at concluding a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.

We integrate the contact form of Webflow

Webflow, Inc, 398 11th Street, 2nd Floor San Francisco, CA 94103, United

States of America https://webflow.com/legal/eu-privacy-policy on our website.

3.4 Cookie consent tool

3.4.1 Cookiebot

We use the consent management tool Cookiebot from Cybot A/S, havnegade 39, 1058 Copenhagen, Denmark, to ensure that only those cookies are set on our website for which there is a legal basis.This service is used to obtain the website visitor's consent to the storage of certain cookies in their browser or the use of certain technologies and to document them in accordance with data protection regulations.

When this website is accessed, the consent given by the website visitor or the withdrawal of consent is stored as a Cookibot cookie in the website visitor's browser. A connection to the Cookiebot servers is established for this purpose.

The legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR. Cookiebot is used to obtain the legally required consent for the use of cookies.

The data collected will be stored until the website visitor requests us to delete it or deletes Cookiebot itself or the purpose for storing the data no longer applies. The mandatory statutory retention periods remain unaffected by this.

3.5 Website construction kit system

3.5.1 Webflow

We use Webflow to create our website. This is a service provided by Webflow, Inc, 398 11th Street, 2nd Floor San Francisco, CA 94103, United States of America.Webflow is a website construction kit system. With this service, we can design our website according to our wishes and meet our goal of user-friendliness.

Webflow uses cookies for browsing security and to prevent cross-site request forgery (session cookies), as well as for secure transactions.

The service is technically necessary to display our website. The legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

Webflow also processes data in the USA. We have concluded standard contractual clauses (SCCs) with webflow.

Further information: https://webflow.com/legal/privacy.

3.6 Analysis and tracking tools

3.6.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics on this website. Google Analytics is a web analysis service. This service is provided by Google Ireland Limited ("Google"), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.Google Analytics uses cookies to recognize the user and thus analyze usage behavior. These cookies are only set with consent. Consent can be revoked at any time and managed in our cookie consent tool.

The legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para.

1 TDDDG.

Die hier gesammelten Informationen werden in der Regel an einen Server von Google in den USA übertragen und dort gespeichert.

Am 10. Juli 2023 hat die Europäische Kommission einen Angemessenheitsbeschluss für die USA angenommen. Google LLC ist nach dem EU-US-Privacy Framework zertifiziert. Da die Google Server jedoch weltweit stationiert sind und eine Datenübertragung in Drittländer (z.B.10 Singapur) nicht ausgeschlossen werden kann, greifen die Standardvertragsklauseln (SCC) der EU-Kommission.

The use of Google Analytics results in IP anonymization. The IP address of the respective user is shortened on servers within the member states of the EU (or the European Economic Area) in such a way that it is no longer possible to trace it back to a natural person. In addition, Google undertakes to provide appropriate data protection via the Google Ads data processing conditions and creates an evaluation of website use and website activity and provides the services associated with use. The Google Ads Data Processing Terms apply to companies that are subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Economic Area (EEA), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or similar regulations.

An additional browser plugin can be used to prevent the information collected (such as the IP address) from being sent to Google and used by Google. You can find the plugin and further information on this at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de.

Otherwise, the storage period depends on the type of data processed. Each customer can choose how long Google Analytics stores data before it is automatically deleted. The maximum lifespan of a Google Analytics cookie is two years.

You can also find more information on data use by Google at https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de. For all otherqueries, you can also contact us directly at support-deutschland@google.com
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3.6.2 Google Consent Mode  

We use Google Consent Mode on our website to customize the use of Google services based on your consent. This means that, depending on your consent, we either use the full functionality of these services or only carry out limited data collection.

Google Consent Mode allows a certain amount of data processing, even if consent is refused, but in anonymized form.

We use the Advanced Consent Mode. This enables more detailed data collection if you have consented to the use of cookies in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. This data helps us to evaluate the performance of our marketing measures more precisely and to carry out user-defined analyses.

The processing is carried out in our legitimate interest in being able to better control and use certain functions of the Google services used on the website that require consent. The legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.

Further information on Google Consent Mode can be found at: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/9976101.

3.7 Social media profiles

Besides our website, we are also present on social networks. Here we want to present our company and create the opportunity to get in touch with us.

We also use the option of placing advertisements and job applications on social media.

We inform you about which data we and the respective social network process when visiting and interacting with our profile.

3.7.1 LinkedIn

We operate a LinkedIn profile on https://www.linkedin.com/. This social network is operated by LinkedIn Corporation, 2029 Stierlin Court, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.

1. Interaction with our company profile. When visiting our LinkedIn profile and interacting with us through it, we process personal data. On the one hand, the publicly available data on the profile. On the other hand, also the personal data contained in posts, comments or direct messages to us. Through interactions such as liking or sharing, we can see the user profile with the public information. The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. It is in our legitimate interest to provide relevant and interesting content and to enable the use and functionality of our LinkedIn profile. Insofar as an inquiry is related to the fulfillment of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, our processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
2. Page insights
   LinkedIn provides us with summarized statistics and insights (so-called Page Insights) that give us information about how people interact with our company page. Among other things, we receive information about the number of profiles that view, comment on or otherwise interact with our posts, as well as aggregated demographic and other information that helps us learn about the interaction with our page or LinkedIn profile. Pages Insights provided to us by LinkedIn consist of aggregated data, and LinkedIn does not provide us with any personally identifiable information about members in relation to Page Insights. We also have no way of linking Page Insights to individual members.When placing ads, LinkedIn provides us with information about the types of people who see our ads and the success of our ads. Personal data is only passed on to us if this person has consented to such processing. We also receive information from LinkedIn that enables us to understand which of our ads led to a purchase being made or an action being taken.
   This data is processed for the purpose of analyzing our reach and adapting our content and ads to user interests. By evaluating this data, we can recognize how our content, our profile and our advertising are consumed. This enables us to create target-group-specific content and place advertisements in order to better market our company and our services.
   The processing is based on our legitimate interest in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.
   When processing personal data in the course of the so-called Page Insights,
   the processing is carried out in joint responsibility with LinkedIn in accordance
   with Art. 26 para. 1 GDPR.
   We have concluded a corresponding agreement with LinkedIn, which can be
   viewed here (https://legal.linkedin.com/pages-joint-controller-addendum).
   LinkedIn's contact details are as follows:
   LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland.
   For LinkedIn, you can contact the data protection officer at the following link
   https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/ask/TSO-DPO

3.7.2 Processing by LinkedIn

In connection with your visit to our company profile, LinkedIn may also process additional personal data. In this case, the processing is carried out under the sole responsibility of LinkedIn and without our knowledge. You can find more information from LinkedIn on this at https://de.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy.

3.7.3 LinkedIn Ads

We also integrate the functions of LinkedIn Ads on our website.With the help of LinkedIn Ads, we can easily create effective ads that can be seen by a large target group on LinkedIn.

LinkedIn collects personal data through cookies for this purpose. This is used to evaluate the behavior of users in order to analyze the effectiveness of advertising measures and to adapt them to future campaigns in a more useroriented manner.

These cookies are only set with consent. Consent can be revoked at any time. The legal basis for this is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.

Otherwise, the legal basis for the processing of data by LinkedIn Ads is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in expanding and optimizing our advertising presence on the LinkedIn platform.

3.7.4 Facebook

We operate a Facebook fan page on https://www.facebook.com/. This social network is operated by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

1. Interaction with our company profile
   When you visit our Facebook profile and interact with us via it, we process personal data. On the one hand, the data made publicly available on the profile. On the other hand, we also process the personal data contained in posts, comments or direct messages to us. Through interactions such as liking or sharing, we can see the user profile with the public information.The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. It is in our legitimate interest to provide relevant and interesting content and to enable the use and functionality of our Facebook profile.
   Insofar as a request is related to the performance of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, our processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
2. Page Insights
   As explained in the Meta Privacy Policy under "How do we use your information?" (Meta also collects and uses information to provide analytics services, so-called Page Insights, for page operators. This also applies to our Facebook page.
   Page Insights are summarized statistics that are created based on certain interactions of visitors with pages and the content associated with them (e.g. viewing a page or a video, subscribing to a page, marking a page with "Like" or "No longer like", etc.) and are logged by the Meta servers.
   Meta provides us with summarized statistics and insights in connection with the Page Insights, which give us information about how people interact with our company website. We do not have access to any personal data, only to the summarized Page Insights. With the help of Page Insights, we can view anonymous statistics, e.g. the reach of our account, page views, likes, etc.. These also contain evaluations according to the age, gender and location of the users (as specified by them in their respective Facebook profiles).  To evaluate the reach, we can make settings or set appropriate filters with regard to the selection of a time period, the viewing of a specific post and demographic groupings. This data is anonymized. It is not possible for us to draw conclusions about specific individuals.
   The purpose of processing this data is to analyze our reach and adapt our content and advertisements to user interests so that visitors can derive the greatest possible benefit from them. By evaluating this data, we can recognize how our content, our profile and our advertising are consumed. This enables us to create target-group-specific content and place advertising to better market our company and our services.
   The processing is based on our legitimate interest in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR
   When processing personal data in the course of the so-called Page Insights, we are jointly responsible with Facebook in accordance with Art. 26 para. 1 GDPR.
   We have concluded a corresponding agreement with Facebook for this purpose, which can be viewed here(https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/page_controller_addendum).
   Facebook's contact details are as follows:
   Online contact: https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/1650115808681298
   Postal: Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, ATTN: Privacy Operations, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland.
   For Facebook, you can contact the data protection officer at the following link
   https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/540977946302970.
   Further information about the Page Insights:
   https://de-de.facebook.com/legal/terms/page_cntroller_addendum
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3. Processing of personal data and cookies by Meta
   When you access a Facebook page, the IP address assigned to your end device is transmitted to Facebook. According to Facebook, this IP address is anonymized (for "German" IP addresses). Facebook also stores information about the end devices of its users (e.g. as part of the "login notification" function); Facebook may thus be able to assign IP addresses to individual users. If you are currently logged in to Facebook as a user, a cookie with your Facebook ID is stored on your device. This enables Facebook to track that you have visited this page and how you have used it. Facebook buttons integrated into websites enable Facebook to record your visits to these websites and assign them to your Facebook profile. This data can be used to tailor content or advertising to you.
   Information on how personal data can be managed or deleted can be found in Facebook's Privacy Center:
   https://www.facebook.com/privacy/center/.
   More information on how Facebook handles data can be found here:
   http://de-de.facebook.com/about/privacy.
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3.7.5 Instagram

We operate an Instagram profile. This social media platform is offered by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

1. Interaction with our company profile
   When you visit our Instagram profile and interact with us, we process personal data. On the one hand, the data made publicly available on the profile. On the other hand, we also process the personal data contained in posts, comments or direct messages to us. Through interactions such as liking or sharing, we can see the user profile with the public information.
   The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. It is in our legitimate interest to provide relevant and interesting content and to enable the use and functionality of our Instagram profile.
   Insofar as a request is related to the performance of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, our processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
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2. Insights
   As explained in the meta privacy policy under "How do we use your information?" (https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy/? entry_point=ig_help_center_data_policy_redirect), Meta also collects and uses information to provide analytics services, known as insights, for website operators. This also applies to our Instagram profile.
   Insights are summarized statistics that are created based on certain interactions of visitors with pages and the content associated with them and are logged by the Meta servers. This includes the following information, among others
   • How many people see and interact with our products, services orcontent, such as posts, videos, Instagram pages, listings, stores andn advertisements (if the advertisement is shown on Meta products);
   • How people interact with our content, websites, apps and services;
   • Which group of people interact with our content and which group of people use our services
   Meta provides us with aggregated reports and insights that tell us how well our content, features, products and services are performing.
   We do not have access to personal data, only to the summarized reports.
   To evaluate the reach, we can make settings or set appropriate filters with regard to the selection of a time period, the viewing of a specific post and demographic groupings. This data is anonymized. It is not possible for us to draw conclusions about specific individuals.
   The purpose of processing this data is to analyze our reach and adapt our content and advertisements to user interests so that visitors can derive the greatest possible benefit from them. By evaluating this data, we can recognize how our content, our profile and our advertising are consumed. This enables us to create target-group-specific content and place advertising to better market our company and our services.
   The processing is based on our legitimate interest in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.
   The processing is based on our legitimate interest in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.
   We have concluded a corresponding agreement with Meta for this purpose, which can be viewed here
   (https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/page_controller_addendum.).
   Meta's contact details are as follows:Online contact: https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/1650115808681298 Postal: Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, ATTN: Privacy Operations, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland.
   For Instagram, you can contact the data protection officer at the following link https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/540977946302970.
   
   Further information about the Insights:
   https://de-de.facebook.com/help/pages/insights.
   
   You can find Instagram's full privacy policy here: https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy/?entry_point=ig_help_center_data_policy_redirect
   
   Processing of personal data and cookies by Meta
   When you access an Instagram page, the IP address assigned to your device is transmitted to Meta. According to Meta, this IP address is anonymized (for "German" IP addresses). Meta also stores information about the end devices of its users (e.g. as part of the "login notification" function); Meta may thus be able to assign IP addresses to individual users. If you are currently logged in to Instagram as a user, a cookie with your Instagram ID is stored on your device. This enables Meta to track that you have visited this page and how you have used it. Meta buttons integrated into websites enable Meta to record your visits to these websites and assign them to your Instagram profile. This data can be used to tailor content or advertising to you.
   
   Further information:
   https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy/? entry_point=ig_help_center_data_policy_redirect.

3.8 Audio and video conferencing

3.8.1 Microsoft Teams

We use Microsoft Teams to communicate with customers. Microsoft Teams is an online conferencing tool. This service is provided by Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited, One Microsoft Place, South County Business Park, Leopardstown, Dublin 18, Ireland.

When communicating with this tool via video or audio conferencing, personal data is processed by us and the provider of the tool. The data collected includes all information that you provide when using the tool. Metadata relating to the conference is also processed. Furthermore, technical information is processed that is required for the function of online communication. Furthermore, all files that are shared within the tool are stored on the tool provider's servers.Microsoft Teams can also set cookies. These cookies are only set with consent. This consent can be revoked at any time. The legal basis for this is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.

Otherwise, the legal basis for the processing of data by Microsoft Teams is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. The communication is related to the performance of a contract or is necessary for the fulfillment of pre-contractual obligations. Furthermore, this tool is used to simplify communication with our company. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

This data is stored until the data subject requests deletion, the consent to storage is revoked or the purpose for storage no longer applies. Cookies remain on the end device until the user deletes them. Mandatory statutory provisions on retention periods remain unaffected.

Further details:

https://privacy.microsoft.com/de-de/privacystatement.

4. What else is important

Finally, we would like to inform you in detail about your rights and how you will be informed about changes to data protection requirements.

4.1 Your rights in detail

4.1.1 Right to information in accordance with Art. 15 GDPR

You can request information about whether your personal data is being processed. If this is the case, you can request further information on the type and manner of processing. A detailed list can be found in Art. 15 para. 1 lit. a to h GDPR.

4.1.2 Right to rectification pursuant to Art. 16 GDPR

This right includes the rectification of inaccurate data and the completion of incomplete personal data.

4.1.3 Right to erasure in accordance with Art. 17 GDPR

This so-called 'right to be forgotten' gives you the right, under certain conditions, to request the erasure of personal data by the controller. This is generally the case if the purpose of the data processing no longer applies, if consent has been withdrawn or the initial processing took place without a legal basis. A detailed list of reasons can be found in Art. 17 para. 1 lit. a to f GDPR. This "right to be forgotten" also corresponds to the controller's obligation under Art. 17 para. 2 GDPR to take reasonable measures to ensure that the data is generally erased.

4.1.4 Right to restriction of processing pursuant to Art. 18 GDPR

This right is subject to the conditions set out in Art. 18 (1) (a) to (d).

4.1.5 Right to data portability pursuant to Art. 20 GDPR

This regulates the basic right to receive your own data in a commonly used form and to transmit it to another controller. However, this only applies to data processed on the basis of consent or a contract in accordance with Art. 20 (1) (a) and (b) and insofar as this is technically feasible.

4.1.6 Right to object pursuant to Art. 21 GDPR

In principle, you can object to the processing of your personal data. This applies in particular if your interest in objecting outweighs the legitimate interest of the controller in the processing and if the processing relates to direct marketing and/or profiling.

4.1.7 Right to "individual decision-making" pursuant to Art. 22 GDPR

In principle, you have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing (including profiling) which produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you. However, this right is also subject to restrictions and additions in Art. 22 (2) and (4) GDPR.

4.1.8 Further rights

The GDPR contains comprehensive rights to inform third parties about whether or how you have asserted rights under Art. 16, 17, 18 GDPR. However, this is only possible or feasible with reasonable effort.

At this point, we would like to draw your attention once again to your right to withdraw your consent in accordance with Art. 7 (3) GDPR. However, this does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out up to that point.

We would also like to draw your attention to your rights under Sections 32 et seq. BDSG, which, however, are largely congruent with the rights just described.

4.1.9 Right to lodge a complaint pursuant to Art. 77 GDPR

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority if you believe that the processing of personal data concerning you is in breach of this regulation.

5. What if the GDPR is abolished tomorrow or other changestake place?

The current status of this Privacy Policy is 23.09.2025. From time to time it is necessary to adapt the content of the Privacy Policy to respond to factual and legal changes. We therefore reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time. We will publish the amended version in the same place and recommend that you read the Privacy Policy regularly.
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