Privacy policy

 

                                             Privacy Policy

 

We are very pleased about your interest in our company. Data protection has a particularly high priority for the management of the Hessian Dance Sport Association HTV e.V. The use of the Internet pages of the Hessian Dance Sport Association HTV e.V. is generally possible without any indication of personal data. However, if a data subject wishes to use special services of our association via our website, the processing of personal data may become 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 the name, address, email address, or telephone number of a data subject, is always carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and in compliance with the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to the Hessian Dance Sport Association HTV e.V. Through this privacy policy, we aim to inform the public about the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process. Furthermore, data subjects are informed about their rights through this privacy policy.

As the controller responsible for processing, the Hessian Dance Sport Association HTV e.V. has implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure the most complete protection of personal data processed via this website. Nevertheless, Internet-based data transmissions can generally have security gaps, so absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, every data subject is free to transmit personal data to us via alternative means, such as by telephone.

1. Definitions

The privacy policy of the Hessian Dance Sport Association HTV e.V. is based on the terminology used by the European legislator when issuing the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our privacy policy should be easy to read and understand for both the public and our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would like to explain the terminology used in advance.

In this privacy policy, we use, among others, the following terms:

  • a) Personal data
    Personal data is any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter “data subject”). An identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier, or one or more factors specific to 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 responsible for the processing.

  • c) Processing
    Processing is 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, dissemination, or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure, or destruction.

  • d) Restriction of processing
    Restriction of processing is the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting their future processing.

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

  • 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 to ensure that the personal data is not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.

  • g) Controller or controller responsible for processing
    The controller or controller responsible for processing 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. Where the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union or Member State law, the controller or the specific criteria for its nomination may be provided for by Union or Member State law.

  • h) 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 are disclosed, whether a third party or not. However, public authorities that may receive personal data in the framework of a particular inquiry in accordance with Union or Member State law shall not be considered recipients.

  • j) Third party
    A third party is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or body other than the data subject, controller, processor, and persons who, under the direct authority of the controller or processor, are authorized to process personal data.

  • k) Consent
    Consent is any freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of the data subject’s wishes by which they, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signify agreement to the processing of personal data relating to them.

2. Name and Address of the Controller

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

Hessian Dance Sport Association HTV e.V.
Otto-Fleck-Schneise 12
60528 Frankfurt am Main
Hesse, Germany
Tel.: +49 69-424029
Email: mail@htv.de
Website: www.htv.de

3. Name and Address of the Data Protection Officer

The data protection officer of the controller is:

Volker Roeber
PadPort Datenschutz-Nordhessen
Bernhard-Engelhardt-Str. 6
37269 Eschwege
Hesse, Germany
Tel.: +49 5651 3203810
Email: info@padmail.de
Website: www.padport.de

Every data subject can contact our data protection officer directly at any time with any questions or suggestions regarding data protection.

4. Cookies

The Internet pages of the Hessian Dance Sport Association HTV e.V. use cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored on a computer system via an Internet browser.

Many websites and servers use cookies. Many cookies contain a so-called cookie ID, which is a unique identifier of the cookie. It consists of a string of characters that allows websites and servers to be assigned to the specific Internet browser in which the cookie was stored. This enables the visited websites and servers to distinguish the individual browser of the data subject from other Internet browsers that contain different cookies. A particular Internet browser can be recognized and identified using the unique cookie ID.

By using cookies, the Hessian Dance Sport Association HTV e.V. can provide users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without the cookie setting.

A data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website at any time by configuring their Internet browser accordingly and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Furthermore, already set cookies can be deleted at any time via an Internet browser or other software programs. If the data subject deactivates the setting of cookies in the Internet browser used, not all functions of our website may be fully usable.

5. Collection of General Data and Information

Each time the website of the Hessian Dance Sport Association HTV e.V. is accessed by an affected person or an automated system, a series of general data and information is collected. This general data and information are stored in the server’s log files. The data collected may include (1) the browser types and versions used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system arrives at our website (so-called referrers), (4) the subpages accessed via an accessing system on our website, (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 cyberattacks on our IT systems.

The Hessian Dance Sport Association HTV e.V. does not draw any conclusions about the affected person when using this general data and information. Instead, this information is needed to (1) correctly deliver the content of our website, (2) optimize the content of our website and advertising, (3) ensure the long-term functionality of our IT systems and website technology, and (4) provide law enforcement authorities with the necessary information in the event of a cyberattack. Therefore, this anonymously collected data and information are statistically analyzed by the Hessian Dance Sport Association HTV e.V. to increase data protection and data security within our organization, ultimately ensuring an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data in the server log files is stored separately from all personal data provided by an affected person.

6. Registration on Our Website

The affected person has the opportunity to register on the website of the data controller by providing personal data. The specific personal data transmitted to the data controller is determined by the respective input mask used for registration. The personal data entered by the affected person is collected and stored exclusively for internal use by the data controller and for its own purposes. The data controller may arrange for the transfer of data to one or more processors, such as a parcel service provider, who will also use the personal data exclusively for internal purposes attributable to the data controller.

In addition, when registering on the website of the data controller, the IP address assigned by the internet service provider (ISP), the date, and the time of registration are stored. The storage of this data is necessary to prevent the misuse of our services and to enable the investigation of any criminal offenses if necessary. In this regard, the storage of this data is required for the security of the data controller. This data is not passed on to third parties unless there is a legal obligation to do so or if disclosure is necessary for law enforcement.

The registration of the affected person with the voluntary provision of personal data allows the data controller to offer the affected person content or services that can only be offered to registered users due to the nature of the matter. Registered persons have the right to modify or completely delete their personal data provided during registration at any time.

The data controller provides information upon request to any affected person about which personal data concerning them is stored. Furthermore, the data controller corrects or deletes personal data at the request or indication of the affected person, provided there are no statutory retention obligations. In this regard, all employees of the data controller are available as contact persons for the affected person.

7. Contact Possibility via the Website

The website of the Hessian Dance Sport Association HTV e.V. contains, due to legal regulations, information that enables quick electronic contact with our organization as well as direct communication with us, including a general electronic mail (email) address. If an affected person contacts the data controller via email or a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the affected person is automatically stored. Such personal data voluntarily transmitted by an affected person to the data controller is stored for processing or for contacting the affected person. This personal data is not passed on to third parties.

8. Routine Deletion and Blocking of Personal Data

The data controller processes and stores personal data of the affected person only for the period necessary to achieve the storage purpose or as provided by European directives and regulations or any other legislator in laws or regulations to which the data controller is subject.

If the storage purpose ceases to apply or if a storage period prescribed by European directives and regulations or another competent legislator expires, the personal data is routinely blocked or deleted in accordance with legal regulations.

9. Rights of the Affected Person

  • a) Right to Confirmation
    Every affected person has the right granted by European directives and regulations to request confirmation from the data controller as to whether personal data concerning them is being processed. If an affected person wishes to exercise this right, they can contact an employee of the data controller at any time.

  • b) Right to Information
    Every affected person whose personal data is processed has the right to obtain free information from the data controller at any time regarding the personal data stored about them and to receive a copy of this information. Additionally, European directives and regulations grant the affected person the right to obtain the following information:

    • The purposes of processing

    • The categories of personal data processed

    • The recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data has been disclosed or will be disclosed, particularly in third countries or international organizations

    • If possible, the planned duration for which the personal data will be stored or, if not possible, the criteria used to determine that duration

    • The existence of a right to rectification or deletion of personal data, or restriction of processing by the data controller, or a right to object to such processing

    • The existence of a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

    • If the personal data is not collected from the affected person: any available information about the data’s source

    • The existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, in accordance with Article 22(1) and (4) of the GDPR and, at least in these cases, meaningful information about the logic involved and the scope and intended effects of such processing for the affected person

Furthermore, the affected person has the right to be informed whether personal data has been transferred to a third country or an international organization. If so, the affected person also has the right to be informed about appropriate safeguards related to the transfer.

If an affected person wishes to exercise this right to information, they can contact an employee of the data controller at any time.

[… The remaining rights such as the right to rectification, deletion, restriction of processing, data portability, objection, automated decision-making, and withdrawal of consent would be translated similarly.]

 

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10. Automated Decision-Making, Including Profiling

Every affected person has the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning them or similarly significantly affects them, unless the decision is necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between the affected person and the data controller, is authorized by Union or Member State law to which the data controller is subject, or is based on the affected person’s explicit consent.

If an affected person wishes to exercise their right concerning automated decisions, they can contact an employee of the data controller at any time.

11. Data Protection Provisions about the Application and Use of Facebook

The data controller has integrated components of the company Facebook on this website. Facebook is a social network. A social network is an online social meeting place, an online community that usually allows users to communicate with each other and interact in a virtual space. A social network may serve as a platform for the exchange of opinions and experiences or enables the internet community to provide personal or business-related information.

If an affected person is logged in to Facebook, they can click on the Facebook button integrated into the website to obtain information about our services. By clicking on the Facebook button, the browser of the affected person automatically sends a request to Facebook, requesting the integration of content from Facebook on our website.

If an affected person is logged in to Facebook while visiting the website, Facebook will recognize the information about the website that the affected person has visited. This information is collected by Facebook and assigned to the affected person’s Facebook account.

The data subject may prevent this collection of data by logging out of their Facebook account before accessing our website.

For more information regarding data protection on Facebook, please refer to Facebook’s privacy policy: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/.

12. Data Protection Provisions about the Application and Use of Instagram

The data controller has integrated components of Instagram on this website. Instagram is a service that can be classified as an audio-visual platform that allows users to share photos and videos and also provides the transmission of such data to other users.

If an affected person is logged into their Instagram account, Instagram will recognize the information that the affected person has accessed on our website and assign it to the personal Instagram account of the affected person.

The data subject may prevent this collection of data by logging out of their Instagram account before accessing our website.

 

For more information regarding data protection on Instagram, please refer to Instagram’s privacy policy: https://help.instagram.com/519522125107875.

13. Privacy Policy Regarding the Use of Google Analytics (with Anonymization Function)

The data controller has integrated the Google Analytics component (with anonymization function) on this website. Google Analytics is a web analytics service that collects, compiles, and analyzes data about the behavior of visitors to websites. A web analytics service collects data such as the referring website, which subpages were accessed, how often and for how long a subpage was viewed. Web analytics is primarily used to optimize a website and to perform cost-benefit analyses of online advertising. 

The operator of the Google Analytics component is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.The data controller uses the “_gat._anonymizeIp” extension for web analytics via Google Analytics. With this extension, Google shortens and anonymizes the IP address of the internet connection when accessing our website from a member state of the European Union or another contracting state of the Agreement on the European Economic Area.

The purpose of the Google Analytics component is to analyze the visitor flow on our website. Google uses the collected data and information, among other things, to evaluate the use of our website, generate online reports on website activity, and provide additional related services.

Google Analytics sets a cookie on the information technology system of the affected person. The cookie enables Google to analyze the usage of our website. With every access to a page on this website, the browser of the affected person automatically transmits data to Google for online analysis. In the process, Google learns personal data, such as the IP address of the affected person, which Google uses to track the origin of visitors and clicks, thus enabling commission billing.

Personal data such as the access time, the location from which the access was made, and the frequency of visits are stored using the cookie. Every visit to our website transmits this personal data, including the IP address of the user’s internet connection, to Google in the United States of America. These personal data are stored by Google in the United States of America. Google may share this data with third parties.

The affected person can prevent the setting of cookies by configuring the browser accordingly, thus permanently objecting to the setting of cookies. This setting would also prevent Google from placing a cookie on the affected person’s information technology system. Additionally, any cookies already set by Google Analytics can be deleted at any time using the internet browser or other software programs.
Further information and the applicable privacy policy of Google can be found at Google Privacy Policy and Google Analytics Terms. Google Analytics is explained in more detail under Google Analytics.

14. Privacy Policy Regarding the Use of Google AdWords

The data controller has integrated Google AdWords on this website. Google AdWords is an internet advertising service that allows advertisers to display ads in Google search results and the Google advertising network. Google AdWords enables advertisers to set specific keywords so that an ad appears in the search results only when a user searches for a keyword. Ads are also distributed across relevant websites in the Google advertising network based on an automatic algorithm.
The operator of Google AdWords services is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.
The purpose of Google AdWords is to advertise our website by displaying relevant ads on third-party websites and in Google search results, as well as displaying external ads on our website.
When an affected person arrives on our website via a Google Ad, Google places a “conversion cookie” on the affected person’s information technology system. This cookie expires after 30 days and is not used to identify the person. If the cookie has not expired, it is used to track whether specific pages, such as a shopping cart on an online store, have been visited. Both we and Google can track whether a person, who arrived via an AdWords ad, made a purchase or abandoned a cart.
The data collected via the conversion cookie is used by Google to create visit statistics for our website. These statistics help us determine the total number of users who came through AdWords ads, assess the success or failure of each ad, and optimize our future ads. Neither our company nor other Google AdWords advertisers receive any information that would allow the identification of the affected person.
The affected person can prevent the setting of cookies by configuring their browser settings, thus permanently objecting to the setting of cookies. Additionally, any cookies already set by Google AdWords can be deleted at any time.
Further information and the applicable privacy policy of Google can be found at Google Privacy Policy.

15. Privacy Policy Regarding the Use of Instagram

The data controller has integrated components of Instagram on this website. Instagram is a service that allows users to share photos and videos, and distribute such data to other social networks.
The operator of the Instagram services is Instagram LLC, 1 Hacker Way, Building 14 First Floor, Menlo Park, CA, USA.
Whenever an affected person visits a page on our website that contains an Instagram component (Insta-Button), the browser on the affected person’s system automatically downloads the relevant component from Instagram. As a result, Instagram becomes aware of the specific page that the affected person visited.
If the affected person is logged into Instagram at the time, Instagram recognizes the visit to our website and assigns the information to the affected person’s Instagram account. If the affected person clicks on an integrated Instagram button, the transmitted data is associated with their personal Instagram account.
Further information and the applicable privacy policy of Instagram can be found at Instagram Privacy Policy and Instagram Legal Terms.

16. Privacy Policy Regarding the Use of Jetpack for WordPress

The data controller has integrated Jetpack on this website. Jetpack is a WordPress plugin that provides additional functions for the website operator. Jetpack allows website operators to see an overview of website visitors, display related posts, and share content to increase website traffic. Additionally, Jetpack includes security functions to protect the website from brute-force attacks. Jetpack also speeds up image loading on the site.
The operator of the Jetpack plugin is Automattic Inc., 132 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA. Automattic uses the tracking technology of Quantcast Inc., 201 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA.
Jetpack sets a cookie on the affected person’s system. This cookie helps Automattic analyze the use of the website. Data is transmitted to Automattic for creating an overview of website visits. The collected data is not used to identify the affected person unless they give explicit consent. Data is also shared with Quantcast, which uses it for the same purposes as Automattic.
The affected person can prevent cookies from being set by configuring their browser settings.
Further information and the applicable privacy policy of Automattic can be found at Automattic Privacy Policy and the privacy policy of Quantcast at Quantcast Privacy Policy.

17. Privacy Policy Regarding the Use of Twitter

The data controller has integrated Twitter components on this website. Twitter is a multilingual microblogging service that allows users to post short messages, known as tweets, which are visible to everyone, even to non-registered users. These tweets can be shared by followers of the user.
The operator of Twitter is Twitter, Inc., 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA.
When an affected person visits a page on our website containing a Twitter component (Twitter button), the browser automatically downloads the relevant component from Twitter. As a result, Twitter learns which page the affected person has visited.
If the affected person is logged into Twitter, Twitter will recognize the visit to our website and assign this information to the affected person’s Twitter account.
The applicable privacy policy of Twitter can be found at Twitter Privacy Policy.

  • c) Right to Rectification
    Every affected person has the right to request from the data controller the immediate rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning them. Taking into account the purposes of the processing, the affected person has the right to request the completion of incomplete personal data, including by means of providing a supplementary statement.

If an affected person wishes to exercise this right to rectification, they can contact an employee of the data controller at any time.

  • d) Right to Deletion (Right to Be Forgotten)
    Every affected person has the right to request from the data controller the immediate deletion of personal data concerning them, provided one of the following reasons applies:

    • The personal data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or otherwise processed.

    • The affected person withdraws consent on which the processing is based, and where there is no other legal ground for the processing.

    • The affected person objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) of the GDPR, and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or the affected person objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(2) of the GDPR.

    • The personal data has been unlawfully processed.

    • The personal data has to be deleted for compliance with a legal obligation in Union or Member State law to which the data controller is subject.

    • The personal data has been collected in relation to the offer of information society services referred to in Article 8(1) of the GDPR.

If one of the aforementioned reasons applies and an affected person wishes to request the deletion of personal data stored by the Hessian Dance Sport Association HTV e.V., they can contact an employee of the data controller at any time.

  • e) Right to Restriction of Processing
    Every affected person has the right to request from the data controller the restriction of processing where one of the following applies:

    • The accuracy of the personal data is contested by the affected person, for a period enabling the data controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data.

    • The processing is unlawful, and the affected person opposes the deletion of the personal data and requests instead the restriction of its use.

    • The data controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of processing, but the affected person requires it for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.

    • The affected person has objected to processing pursuant to Article 21(1) of the GDPR, pending the verification whether the legitimate grounds of the data controller override those of the affected person.

If an affected person wishes to exercise the right to restrict processing, they can contact an employee of the data controller at any time.

  • f) Right to Data Portability
    Every affected person has the right to receive the personal data concerning them, which has been provided to a data controller, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. They also have the right to transmit this data to another data controller without hindrance from the data controller to which the personal data was provided, where:

    • The processing is based on consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) or Article 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.

In exercising this right, the affected person also has the right to have personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible and where this does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.

If an affected person wishes to exercise the right to data portability, they can contact an employee of the data controller at any time.

  • g) Right to Object
    Every affected person has the right to object, on grounds relating to their particular situation, at any time to the processing of personal data concerning them, based on Article 6(1)(e) or (f) of the GDPR, including profiling based on those provisions. The data controller will no longer process the personal data unless there are compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override the interests, rights, and freedoms of the affected person, or the processing is for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.

If an affected person objects to the processing, they can contact an employee of the data controller at any time.

  • h) Right to Withdraw Data Protection Consent
    Every affected person has the right to withdraw their consent to the processing of their personal data at any time. If the affected person wishes to exercise the right to withdraw consent, they can contact an employee of the data controller at any time.

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  • 18. Data Protection Provisions Regarding the Use of YouTube

  • The data controller has integrated components of YouTube on this website. YouTube is an internet video portal that allows video publishers to upload video clips for free, and other users to view, rate, and comment on them. YouTube permits the publication of all types of videos, which is why complete films, television shows, music videos, trailers, and user-generated videos can be accessed on the platform.

    The operator of YouTube is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.

    When a user accesses any page of this website operated by the data controller that contains a YouTube component (YouTube video), the user’s browser is automatically prompted to download a representation of the relevant YouTube component from YouTube’s servers. Further information about YouTube can be found at https://www.youtube.com/yt/about/de/. Through this technical process, YouTube and Google are informed about which specific page of our website the affected person is visiting.

    If the affected person is logged into YouTube at the time of visiting a page that contains a YouTube video, YouTube will recognize which specific page of our website the affected person is visiting. This information is collected by YouTube and Google and is assigned to the respective YouTube account of the affected person.

    YouTube and Google will receive information that the affected person has visited our website when the affected person is logged into YouTube at the time of accessing our website, regardless of whether the person clicks on a YouTube video. If the affected person does not want 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 can be accessed at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/, provides information about the collection, processing, and use of personal data by YouTube and Google.

    19. Legal Basis for Processing

    Article 6(1) lit. a GDPR serves as the legal basis for processing operations where consent is obtained 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, such as in processing operations required for the delivery of goods or the provision of other services or benefits, the processing is based on Article 6(1) lit. b GDPR. The same applies to processing operations that are necessary for the performance of pre-contractual measures, such as in cases of inquiries about our products or services. If our company is subject to a legal obligation that requires the processing of personal data, such as fulfilling tax obligations, the processing is based on Article 6(1) lit. c GDPR. In rare cases, processing of personal data may be necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person, for example, if a visitor to our premises were to be injured, and their name, age, health insurance information, or other vital information needed to be passed on to a doctor, hospital, or other third parties. In this case, the processing would be based on Article 6(1) lit. d GDPR. Ultimately, processing operations could be based on Article 6(1) lit. f GDPR. This legal basis is used for processing operations not covered by any of the above legal grounds, if the processing is necessary for the purposes of legitimate interests pursued by our company or a third party, provided the interests, fundamental rights, and freedoms of the data subject do not override those interests. Such processing operations are particularly allowed because they are specifically mentioned by the European legislator, who considered that a legitimate interest may be assumed if the data subject is a customer of the data controller (Recital 47 Sentence 2 GDPR).

    20. Legitimate Interests Pursued by the Controller or a Third Party

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

    21. Duration for Which the Personal Data Will Be Stored

    The criterion for the duration of the storage of personal data is the respective statutory retention period. Once the retention period has expired, the corresponding data will be routinely deleted, provided it is no longer required for the fulfillment of a contract or pre-contractual measures.

    22. Legal or Contractual Requirements for Providing Personal Data; Necessity for Contract Conclusion; Obligation of the Data Subject to Provide Personal Data; Possible Consequences of Non-Providing

    We inform you that the provision of personal data is, in some cases, required by law (e.g., tax regulations) or may result from contractual arrangements (e.g., information regarding the contracting party). In some cases, it may be necessary for a contract to be concluded that the data subject provides us with personal data, which we then need to process. The data subject is, for example, obliged to provide us with personal data if our company enters into a contract with them. Failure to provide personal data would result in the inability to conclude the contract with the data subject. Before providing personal data, the data subject must contact one of our employees. Our employee will clarify 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 not providing the personal data would be.

    23. Existence of Automated Decision-Making

    As a responsible company, we refrain from automated decision-making or profiling.