Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Unless otherwise stated below, the provision of your personal data is neither legally nor contractually required, nor is it necessary for entering into a contract. You are not obligated to provide the data. Failure to provide it will have no consequences. This applies only insofar as no other information is provided in the following processing operations.
"Personal data" means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.

Server log files
You can visit our websites without providing any personal information.
Each time you access our website, your internet browser transmits usage data to us or our web host/IT service provider, which is then stored in log files (server log files). This stored data includes, for example, the name of the page accessed, the date and time of access, the IP address, the amount of data transferred, and the requesting provider.
The processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in ensuring the smooth operation of our website and improving our services.

Your data may be transferred to and processed in third countries outside the EU, in particular Canada and the USA. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for Canada. The EU Commission has also issued an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Shopify is not certified under the TADPF. This data transfer is based on contractual obligations comparable to the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses.

contact

Person responsible
Please contact us if you wish. The data controller is: Andreas Scholz, Krenzliner Str. 32, 19288 Ludwigslust , Germany, +49 174 2431065, office@chairclassics.com

Customer's proactive contact via email
If you contact us proactively via email, we collect your personal data (name, email address, message text) only to the extent that you provide it. This data processing serves the purpose of processing and responding to your inquiry.
If the contact is for the purpose of carrying out pre-contractual measures (e.g., providing advice on purchase interest, preparing an offer) or relates to a contract already concluded between you and us, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
If you contact us for other reasons, this data processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, due to our overriding legitimate interest in processing and responding to your inquiry. In this case, you have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you which is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.
We will only use your email address to process your request. Your data will then be deleted in accordance with statutory retention periods, unless you have consented to further processing and use.

Collection and processing when using the contact form
When you use the contact form, we collect your personal data (name, email address, message text) only to the extent that you provide it. The data is processed for the purpose of contacting you.

If the contact is for the purpose of carrying out pre-contractual measures (e.g., providing advice on purchase interest, preparing an offer) or relates to a contract already concluded between you and us, this data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
If you contact us for other reasons, this data processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, due to our overriding legitimate interest in processing and responding to your inquiry. In this case, you have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you which is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.
We will only use your email address to process your request. Your data will then be deleted in accordance with statutory retention periods, unless you have consented to further processing and use.

Using WeTransfer
We use the WeTransfer service provided by WeTransfer BV (Willem Fenengastraat 19, 1096 BL Amsterdam, Netherlands; “WeTransfer”) to send files up to 2 GB in size upon your request.
This service is used to transfer large files in high quality. For this purpose, we share your email address and the file to be transferred with WeTransfer. WeTransfer generates a download link, which is sent to you and us via email. The data is encrypted during transmission and storage by WeTransfer and can only be accessed via the download link.
Your personal data may be transferred to WeTransfer servers in the USA and temporarily stored there (partially unencrypted). The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). WeTransfer is not certified under the TADPF. Data transfers are based, among other things, on standard contractual clauses as suitable safeguards for the protection of personal data, which can be viewed at: https://commission.europa.eu/law/law-topic/data-protection/international-dimension-data-protection/standard-contractual-clauses-scc_de .
The processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR with your consent, provided you have expressly agreed to the use of WeTransfer.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by notifying us, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the withdrawal.
Further information on data protection when using WeTransfer can be found at: https://wetransfer.com/legal/privacy .

Orders

Collection, processing and transfer of personal data when placing orders
When you place an order, we collect and process your personal data only to the extent necessary to fulfill and process your order and to process your inquiries. Providing this data is required to conclude a contract. Failure to provide this data will result in no contract being concluded. Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR and is necessary to fulfill a contract with you.
Your data will be shared with, for example, shipping companies, dropshipping and fulfillment providers, payment service providers, order processing service providers, and IT service providers. In all cases, we strictly adhere to legal requirements. The scope of data transfer is limited to the minimum necessary.
Your data may be transferred to and processed in third countries outside the EU, in particular Canada and the USA. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for Canada. The EU Commission has also issued an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Shopify is not certified under the TADPF. This data transfer is based on contractual obligations comparable to the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses.

Advertising


Use of the email address for sending newsletters
We use your email address to send you information and offers via newsletter, provided you have expressly consented to this. The data processing serves solely the purpose of promotional communication. For this purpose, we process your email address and, if applicable, other data that you voluntarily provided when subscribing to our newsletter.
The processing is based on Article 6(1)(a) GDPR with your consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out based on the consent before its withdrawal.
You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time by using the corresponding link in the newsletter or by notifying us. Your email address will then be removed from the mailing list. Despite removal from the mailing list, we may still store your email address on a so-called blacklist to prevent you from receiving newsletter emails from us in the future. This storage is based on Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f GDPR, due to our and your legitimate interest in preventing the reuse of your email address for sending our newsletter. You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you.

Use of the email address for sending direct mail
We use your email address, which we received as part of the sale of a product or service, to electronically send advertising for our own products or services that are similar to those you have already purchased from us, unless you have objected to this use. Providing the email address is necessary to conclude the contract. Failure to provide it will result in no contract being concluded. Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR due to our overriding legitimate interest in direct advertising. You can object to this use of your email address at any time by notifying us. The contact details for exercising your objection can be found in the legal notice. You can also use the link provided for this purpose in the advertising email. There are no costs for this other than the transmission costs according to the basic rates.

Using Klaviyo
We use the service of Klaviyo Inc. (125 Summer St Floor 7, Boston, MA 02111, USA; “Klaviyo”) for sending newsletters as part of a data processing agreement.
We forward the information you provide during newsletter registration (email address, and optionally first and last name) to Klaviyo. This data processing serves the purpose of sending the newsletter and its statistical evaluation.
To evaluate newsletter campaigns, the newsletters we send contain a 1x1 pixel graphic (tracking pixel) or a tracking link. This allows us to determine whether you have opened the newsletter and whether you have clicked on any embedded links. In this context, we collect your personal data, such as your IP address, browser type and device, and the time of access. Usage profiles can be created from this data under a pseudonym. The collected data is not used to personally identify you. It is used solely for statistical analysis to improve our newsletter campaigns.
Your data is generally transferred to and stored on Klaviyo's servers in the USA. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Klaviyo is certified under the TADPF and has therefore committed to complying with European data protection principles.
Your personal data is processed on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, based on our overriding legitimate interest in a targeted, effective, and user-friendly newsletter system. You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you.
Further information on data protection at Klaviyo can be found at https://www.klaviyo.com/legal/privacy-notice and at https://www.klaviyo.com/legal/data-processing-agreement .

Shipping service provider

Passing on the email address to shipping companies to inform them about the shipping status
We will share your email address with the shipping company as part of the contract processing, provided you have expressly consented to this during the ordering process. This sharing serves the purpose of informing you about the shipping status by email. Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR with your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time by notifying us or the shipping company, without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.


Payment service provider credit report

Using PayPal Checkout
We use the PayPal Checkout payment service from PayPal (Europe) S.à.rl et Cie, SCA (22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg; "PayPal") on our website. The data processing serves the purpose of offering you the option of paying via this service. By selecting and using payment via PayPal, credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal, or "Pay Later" via PayPal, the data required for payment processing is transmitted to PayPal in order to fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.

Cookies may be stored that allow your browser to be recognized. The resulting data processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, due to our overriding legitimate interest in offering a customer-oriented range of payment methods. You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you.

Credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal & "Pay later" via PayPal
For certain payment methods, such as credit card via PayPal, direct debit via PayPal, or "Pay Later" via PayPal, PayPal reserves the right to obtain a credit report based on mathematical-statistical methods using credit reference agencies. For this purpose, PayPal transmits the personal data required for a credit check to a credit reference agency and uses the information received about the statistical probability of payment default to make a balanced decision regarding the establishment, execution, or termination of the contractual relationship. The credit report may include probability values ​​(score values) calculated using scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical methods, which may incorporate address data, among other factors. Your legitimate interests are protected in accordance with legal regulations. The data processing serves the purpose of credit assessment for initiating a contract. This processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, due to our overriding legitimate interest in protecting against payment defaults when PayPal provides services in advance.
You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to the processing of your personal data based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR by notifying PayPal. Providing this data is necessary for concluding the contract with your chosen payment method. Failure to provide this data will result in the contract not being able to be concluded with your chosen payment method.

Third-party providers
When paying via a third-party payment method, the data required for payment processing is transmitted to PayPal. This processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. To process this payment method, PayPal may then forward the data to the respective provider. This processing is also based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. Local third-party providers may include, for example:
  • Apple Pay (Apple Distribution International Ltd., Hollyhill Industrial Estate, Hollyhill, Cork, Ireland)
  • Google Pay (Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland)

Purchase on account via PayPal
When paying via invoice, the data required for payment processing is initially transmitted to PayPal. To process this payment method, PayPal then transmits the data to Ratepay GmbH (Franklinstrasse 28-29, 10587 Berlin; "Ratepay") in order to fulfill the contract with you using the selected payment method. This processing is based on Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter b GDPR. Ratepay may conduct a credit check using mathematical-statistical methods (probability or score values) with credit agencies, following the procedure described above. The data processing serves the purpose of credit assessment for initiating a contract. This processing is based on Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f GDPR, due to our overriding legitimate interest in protecting against payment defaults when Ratepay provides services in advance. Further information on data protection and which credit agencies Ratpay uses can be found at https://www.ratepay.com/legal-payment-dataprivacy/ and https://www.ratepay.com/legal-payment-creditagencies/ .

Further information on data processing when using PayPal can be found in the associated privacy policy at https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full .

Using Klarna payment options
We use the payment service of Klarna Bank AB (publ) (Sveavägen 46, 111 34 Stockholm, Sweden; "Klarna") on our website. By selecting and using payment via Klarna, the data required for payment processing is transmitted to Klarna in order to fulfill the contract with you using the chosen payment method. This processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.

Cookies may be stored that allow your browser to be recognized. The resulting data processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, due to our overriding legitimate interest in offering a customer-oriented range of payment methods. You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you.
"Pay Later" (invoice), "Pay Now" (payment by direct debit, credit card, instant bank transfer), "Financing" (installment purchase)
For certain payment methods such as " Pay Later" (invoice), "Pay Now" (payment by direct debit, credit card, instant bank transfer), "Financing" (installment purchase), Klarna reserves the right to obtain a credit report based on mathematical-statistical procedures using credit agencies.
For this purpose, Klarna transmits the personal data required for a credit check, such as first and last name, address, gender, email address, IP address, and order-related data, to a credit agency for identity and credit verification. Klarna uses the information obtained about the statistical probability of payment default to make a balanced decision regarding the establishment, execution, or termination of the contractual relationship. The credit report may include probability values ​​(score values) calculated using scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical methods, which incorporate address data, among other factors. Your legitimate interests are protected in accordance with legal regulations. The data processing serves the purpose of credit assessment for initiating a contract. This processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, due to our overriding legitimate interest in protecting against payment defaults when Klarna provides services in advance. You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to the processing of your personal data based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR by notifying Klarna. Providing this data is necessary for concluding the contract with your chosen payment method. Failure to provide this data will result in the contract not being able to be concluded with your chosen payment method.
Further information, in particular regarding which credit agencies Klarna shares your personal data with, can be found at https://cdn.klarna.com/1.0/shared/content/legal/terms/0/de_de/credit_rating_agencies .
General information about Klarna can be found at: https://www.klarna.com/de/ . Your personal data will be processed by Klarna in accordance with applicable data protection regulations and as described in Klarna's privacy policy at https://cdn.klarna.com/1.0/shared/content/legal/terms/0/de_de/privacy .
Use of the payment service provider Stripe
We use the payment service Stripe, provided by Stripe Payments Europe Ltd., 1 Grand Canal Street Lower, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin, Ireland, on our website. The data processing serves the purpose of offering you the option of payment via this service. By selecting and using Stripe, the data required for payment processing is transmitted to Stripe in order to fulfill the contract with you using the chosen payment method. This processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.
Stripe reserves the right to obtain a credit report, if necessary, based on mathematical-statistical methods using credit reference agencies. For this purpose, Stripe transmits the personal data required for a credit check to a credit reference agency and uses the information received about the statistical probability of payment default to make a balanced decision regarding the establishment, execution, or termination of the contractual relationship. The credit report may include probability values ​​(score values) calculated using scientifically recognized mathematical-statistical methods, which incorporate, among other things, address data. Your legitimate interests are taken into account in accordance with legal regulations. The data processing serves the purpose of credit assessment for initiating a contract. This processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, due to our overriding legitimate interest in protection against payment default when Stripe provides services in advance.
You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to the processing of your personal data based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR by notifying Stripe. Providing this data is necessary for concluding the contract with your chosen payment method. Failure to provide this data will result in the contract not being able to be concluded with your chosen payment method.
All Stripe transactions are subject to the Stripe Privacy Policy, which can be found at https://stripe.com/de/privacy 

Cookies

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored in the internet browser or by the internet browser on a user's computer system. When a user visits a website, a cookie may be stored on the user's operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic string that allows the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is visited again.
Cookies are stored on your computer. Therefore, you have full control over their use. By selecting the appropriate technical settings in your internet browser, you can be notified before cookies are set and decide individually whether to accept them, as well as prevent the storage of cookies and the transmission of the data they contain. Cookies that have already been stored can be deleted at any time. However, please note that you may then not be able to fully utilize all the functions of this website.
The links below provide information on how to manage (including disable) cookies in the most common browsers:
Technically necessary cookies
Unless otherwise stated in the privacy policy below, we only use technically necessary cookies to make our website more user-friendly, effective, and secure. Furthermore, cookies enable our systems to recognize your browser even after you change pages and to offer you services. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. These require that the browser is recognized even after you change pages.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on Section 25 Paragraph 2 of the German Telemedia Act (TDDG). The processing of your personal data is based on Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f of the GDPR, due to our overriding legitimate interest in ensuring the optimal functionality of the website and a user-friendly and effective design of our services.
You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you.
How to use the Shopify Consent tool (Shopify Privacy & Compliance)
We use the “Shopify Privacy & Compliance” consent tool from Shopify International Ltd. (Victoria Buildings, 2nd Floor, 1-2 Haddington Road, Dublin 4, D04 XN32, Ireland; “Shopify”) on our website. Shopify is a company affiliated with Shopify Inc. (151 O'Connor Street, Ground Floor, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2L8, Canada).
This tool allows you to grant consent for data processing via the website, in particular the setting of cookies, and to exercise your right to withdraw previously granted consent. The data processing serves the purpose of obtaining and documenting necessary consents for data processing and thus complying with legal obligations. Cookies may be used for this purpose. User information, including your IP address, is collected and transmitted to Shopify.
Your data may be transferred to and processed in third countries outside the EU, in particular Canada and the USA. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for Canada. The EU Commission has also issued an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Shopify is not certified under the TADPF. This data transfer is based on contractual obligations comparable to the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses.
The data processing is carried out to fulfill a legal obligation on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR.
Further information on data protection at Shopify can be found at https://www.shopify.com/de/legal/datenschutz .


Analysis Communication

Using Shopify Statistics
We use the statistics and analytics functions of Shopify International Ltd. (Victoria Buildings, 2nd Floor, 1-2 Haddington Road, Dublin 4, D04 XN32, Ireland; "Shopify") on our website as part of order processing. Shopify is a company affiliated with Shopify Inc. (151 O'Connor Street, Ground Floor, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2L8, Canada).
The data processing serves the purpose of analyzing this website and its visitors. For this purpose, data is stored for marketing and optimization purposes and made available in reports, analyses, and statistics. This includes the collection and processing of the following device information: information about the web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies installed on your device. When you navigate the website, information about the web pages or products visited, the referrer URL (the website from which you accessed our website), and information about how you interact with the website are also collected. Technologies such as cookies, web beacons, tags, and pixels (electronic files used to collect information about how you navigate the website) are used for this purpose.
Your data may be transferred to and processed in third countries outside the EU, in particular Canada and the USA. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for Canada. The EU Commission has also issued an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Shopify is not certified under the TADPF. This data transfer is based on contractual obligations comparable to the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) (s) 1 of the Telemedia Act (TDDDG) in conjunction with Article 6 (1) (a) of the GDPR. Your personal data is processed with your consent in accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) of the GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
You can find more information about data protection at Shopify at https://www.shopify.com/de/legal/datenschutz , information about the data processing agreement at https://www.shopify.com/de/legal/dpa and information about the cookies used at https://www.shopify.com/de/legal/cookies .


Using Shopify Inbox
We use the Shopify Inbox live chat system on our website,
provided by Shopify International Ltd. (Victoria Buildings, 2nd Floor, 1-2 Haddington Road, Dublin 4, D04 XN32, Ireland; "Shopify") as part of a data processing agreement. Shopify is a subsidiary of Shopify Inc. (151 O'Connor Street, Ground Floor, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2L8, Canada).
The data processing serves the purpose of direct and efficient communication between you and us as the provider. Data is stored and processed for the operation of the system and for the purpose of optimizing the service.
Cookies may be used to operate the live chat system, enabling browser recognition. The following information may be collected and processed: IP address and any personal data you provide when using the chat system.
Your data may be transferred to and processed in third countries outside the EU, in particular Canada and the USA. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for Canada. The EU Commission has also issued an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Shopify is not certified under the TADPF. This data transfer is based on contractual obligations comparable to the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) (s) 1 of the Telemedia Act (TDDDG) in conjunction with Article 6 (1) (a) of the GDPR. Your personal data is processed with your consent in accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) of the GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
Further information on data protection at Shopify can be found at https://www.shopify.com/de/legal/datenschutz and https://www.shopify.com/de/legal/dpa .

Plug-ins and other


Using Google Tag Manager
We use the Google Tag Manager from Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; "Google") on our website.
This application manages JavaScript and HTML tags used to implement tracking and analytics tools. The data processing serves the purpose of tailoring and optimizing our website to user needs.
The Google Tag Manager itself does not store cookies, nor does it process personal data. However, it does allow the activation of additional tags that can collect and process personal data.
Further information on terms of use and data protection can be found here .
Use of social plug-ins
We use social network plugins on our website. The integration of social plugins and the associated data processing serve the purpose of optimizing advertising for our products.
When social plugins are integrated, a connection is established between your computer and the servers of the social network provider. The plugin is then displayed on the page by sending a message to your browser, provided you have explicitly consented to this. In this process, both your IP address and information about which of our pages you have visited are transmitted to the provider's servers. This applies regardless of whether you are registered with or logged into the social network. Even unregistered or logged-out users are subject to this transmission. If you are simultaneously connected to one or more of your social network accounts, the collected information can also be associated with your corresponding profiles. When you use the plugin functions (e.g., by clicking the button), this information is also associated with your user account. You can prevent this association by logging out of your social media accounts before visiting our website and before activating the buttons.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) (s) 1 of the Telemedia Act (TDDDG) in conjunction with Article 6 (1) (a) of the GDPR. Your personal data is processed with your consent in accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) of the GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
The social networks listed below are integrated into our website via social plugins. Further information on the scope and purpose of data collection and use, as well as your related rights and options for protecting your privacy, can be found in the linked privacy policies of the providers.

Facebook of Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland)
Meta Platforms Ireland and we are jointly responsible for the collection of your data and its transfer to Facebook when you use this service. This is based on an agreement between us and Meta Platforms Ireland regarding the joint processing of personal data, which defines the respective responsibilities. The agreement can be accessed at https://www.facebook.com/legal/controller_addendum . Specifically, we are responsible for fulfilling the information obligations under Articles 13 and 14 of the GDPR, for complying with the security requirements of Article 32 of the GDPR with regard to the correct technical implementation and configuration of the service, and for complying with the obligations under Articles 33 and 34 of the GDPR insofar as a personal data breach affects our obligations under the joint processing agreement. Meta Platforms Ireland is responsible for enabling the data subject rights in accordance with Articles 15-20 GDPR, complying with the security requirements of Article 32 GDPR with regard to the security of the service, and fulfilling the obligations under Articles 33 and 34 GDPR insofar as a personal data breach affects Meta Platforms Ireland's obligations under the joint processing agreement.
Your data may be transferred to the USA. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Meta is certified under the TADPF and has therefore committed to complying with European data protection principles.
Further information on the collection and use of data by Facebook, your related rights and options for protecting your privacy can be found in Facebook's privacy policy at https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/ .
Instagram of Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland):
https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388
Your data may be transferred to the USA. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Meta is certified under the TADPF and has therefore committed to complying with European data protection principles.

LinkedIn ( LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland )
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy?trk=uno-reg-guest-home-privacy-policy
Your data may be transferred to the USA. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). LinkedIn is certified under the TADPF and has therefore committed to complying with European data protection principles.

Use of YouTube
We use the YouTube video embedding function on our website, provided by Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; “YouTube”). YouTube is a company affiliated with Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; “Google”).
This feature displays videos hosted on YouTube within an iFrame on the website. The "Enhanced Privacy Mode" option is enabled. This means that YouTube does not store any information about website visitors. Information is only transmitted to and stored by YouTube when you actually watch a video. Your data may be transferred to the USA. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). YouTube has certified itself under the TADPF and has therefore committed to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) (s) 1 of the Telemedia Act (TDDDG) in conjunction with Article 6 (1) (a) of the GDPR. Your personal data is processed with your consent in accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) of the GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
Further information on the collection and use of data by YouTube and Google, your related rights and options for protecting your privacy can be found in YouTube's privacy policy at https://www.youtube.com/t/privacy .


Use of Google Fonts
We use Google Fonts from Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; “Google”) on our website.
The data processing serves the purpose of ensuring consistent font display on our website. To load the fonts, a connection to Google's servers is established when the page is accessed. Cookies may be used in this process. Among other things, your IP address and information about the browser you are using are processed and transmitted to Google. This data is not linked to your Google account.
Your data may be transferred to the USA. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified itself under the TADPF and has therefore committed to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) (s) 1 of the Telemedia Act (TDDDG) in conjunction with Article 6 (1) (a) of the GDPR. Your personal data is processed with your consent in accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) of the GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
Further information on data processing and data protection can be found at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/ and at https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq .

Using Google Translate
We use the translation service of [Company Name] on our website via an API integration.
Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland).
The data processing serves the purpose of displaying the information provided on the website in other languages. To ensure that the translation is automatically displayed according to your chosen language, your browser connects to Google's servers. Cookies may be used in this process. Among other things, the following information may be collected and processed: IP address, URL of the visited page, date and time.
Your data may be transferred to the USA. The EU Commission has issued an adequacy decision for the USA, the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). Google has certified itself under the TADPF and has therefore committed to complying with European data protection principles.
The use of cookies or similar technologies is based on your consent in accordance with Section 25 (1) (s) 1 of the Telemedia Act (TDDDG) in conjunction with Article 6 (1) (a) of the GDPR. Your personal data is processed with your consent in accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) of the GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
Further information on the collection and use of your data by Google can be found at: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/ .
Data subject rights and storage period

Duration of storage
After the contract has been fully processed, the data will initially be stored for the duration of the warranty period, then in accordance with statutory retention periods, in particular those under tax and commercial law, and then deleted after the expiry of the period unless you have consented to further processing and use.


Rights of the data subject
If the legal requirements are met, you are entitled to the following rights under Articles 15 to 20 GDPR: Right to information, to rectification, to erasure, to restriction of processing, to data portability.
In addition, according to Art. 21 (1) GDPR, you have the right to object to processing based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR and to processing for the purposes of direct marketing.

Right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority
According to Art. 77 GDPR, you have the right to complain to the supervisory authority if you believe that the processing of your personal data is unlawful.


You can lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority responsible for us, which you can reach using the following contact details:

State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Werderstraße 74a
19055 Schwerin
Tel.: +49 385 594940
Fax: +49 385 5949458
Email: info@datenschutz-mv.de

Right of objection
If the personal data processing listed here is based on our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, you have the right to object to this processing at any time with future effect for reasons arising from your particular situation.
Once you have objected, the processing of the data in question will be stopped unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that outweigh your interests, rights and freedoms, or if the processing serves to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.


If personal data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you can object to this processing at any time by notifying us. Once you object, we will stop processing the data in question for direct marketing purposes.

last updated: 22.10.2024