DATA PROTECTION

Principle

We take the protection of your personal data very seriously and treat your personal information confidentially in accordance with applicable data protection regulations and this Privacy Policy.

Data Collection on Our Website

Who Is Responsible for Data Collection on This Website?

Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find the operator’s contact details in the legal notice (Imprint) of this website.

How Do We Collect Your Data?

Some data is collected when you provide it to us directly. This may include, for example, data entered into a contact form.

Other data is collected automatically by our IT systems when you visit the website. This primarily includes technical data such as your internet browser, operating system, or the time of page access. This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter our website.

What Do We Use Your Data For?

Part of the data is collected to ensure the website is provided without errors. Other data may be used to analyze user behavior.

What Rights Do You Have Regarding Your Data?

You have the right at any time to receive free information about the origin, recipients, and purpose of your stored personal data. You also have the right to request correction, restriction, or deletion of this data.

For this purpose, as well as for any further questions regarding data protection, you may contact us at any time using the address provided in the legal notice (Imprint). Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

 

Analytics Tools and Third-Party Tools

When visiting our website, your browsing behavior may be statistically analyzed. This is primarily done using cookies and so-called analytics programs.

The analysis of your browsing behavior is generally anonymous and cannot be traced back to you personally. You may object to this analysis or prevent it by not using certain tools.

Detailed information can be found in the following Privacy Policy.

You may object to this analysis at any time. We will inform you about the available objection options within this Privacy Policy.

Notice Regarding the Responsible Party

The responsible entity for data processing on this website is:

sl design® Full-Service Advertising Agency

Alexander Schulz
Prinzregentenstraße 68
81675 Munich
Munich, Germany

Phone: +49 (0) 89 – 27 27 35 00
Email: info@s-l-design.de

The responsible entity is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).


Withdrawal of Your Consent to Data Processing

Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You may withdraw your consent at any time. An informal email is sufficient for this purpose. The legality of data processing carried out prior to the withdrawal remains unaffected.


Right to Lodge a Complaint with the Supervisory Authority

In the event of data protection violations, the data subject has the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

The competent authority for data protection matters is the State Data Protection Officer of the federal state in which our company is based.

A list of data protection officers and their contact details can be found at:
https://www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Infothek/Anschriften_Links/anschriften_links-node.html


Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive data that we process automatically on the basis of your consent or in fulfillment of a contract in a commonly used, machine-readable format.

If you request direct transfer of the data to another controller, this will only be carried out where technically feasible.


SSL or TLS Encryption

For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries, this site uses SSL or TLS encryption.

You can recognize an encrypted connection by the change in the browser address bar from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock icon in your browser bar.

When SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit cannot be read by third parties.


Right of Access, Blocking, and Deletion

Within the framework of applicable legal provisions, you have the right at any time to obtain free information about your stored personal data, its origin and recipients, and the purpose of data processing. You also have the right to request correction, blocking, or deletion of this data.

For further questions regarding personal data, you may contact us at any time using the address provided in the legal notice (Imprint).


Objection to Promotional Emails

The use of contact data published within the framework of legal notice obligations for the purpose of sending unsolicited advertising and informational materials is hereby prohibited.

The operators of the website expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited promotional material being sent, such as spam emails.

Server Log Files

The provider of these pages automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These include:

  • Browser type and browser version
  • Operating system used
  • Referrer URL
  • Hostname of the accessing device
  • Time of the server request
  • IP address

This data is not merged with other data sources.

The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, which permits the processing of data for the performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures.


Contact Form

If you send us inquiries via the contact form, your details from the inquiry form, including the contact data you provide, will be stored for the purpose of processing the request and for follow-up questions.

We do not share this data without your consent.

The processing of data entered into the contact form is based solely on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). You may revoke this consent at any time by sending us an informal email. The legality of the data processing carried out prior to the revocation remains unaffected.

The data you enter in the contact form will remain with us until you request deletion, revoke your consent, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g., after your request has been fully processed). Mandatory legal provisions, in particular retention periods, remain unaffected.


Registration on This Website

You may register on our website to use additional features. The data entered during registration is used exclusively for the purpose of using the respective service for which you registered.

Mandatory information requested during registration must be provided in full. Otherwise, we will reject the registration.

For important changes, such as changes to the scope of services or technically necessary adjustments, we use the email address provided during registration to inform you.

The processing of data entered during registration is based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). You may revoke this consent at any time by sending us an informal email. The legality of data processing already carried out remains unaffected.

The data collected during registration will be stored as long as you are registered on our website and will then be deleted. Statutory retention periods remain unaffected.


Registration with Facebook Connect

Instead of direct registration on our website, you may register using Facebook Connect. The provider of this service is Facebook Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland.

If you choose to register via Facebook Connect and click the “Login with Facebook” / “Connect with Facebook” button, you will be redirected to Facebook. There you can log in using your user data.

This links your Facebook profile with our website or services. Through this connection, we gain access to data stored in your Facebook profile, including:

  • Facebook name
  • Profile and cover picture
  • Email address stored on Facebook
  • Facebook ID
  • Friends list
  • Likes
  • Birthday
  • Gender
  • Country
  • Language

This data is used to set up, provide, and personalize your account.

Further information can be found in Facebook’s terms of use and privacy policy:
https://de-de.facebook.com/about/privacy/
https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/


Cookie Settings

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Facebook Plugins (Like & Share Button)

Our website includes plugins from the social network Facebook, operated by Facebook Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, California 94025, USA.

You can recognize Facebook plugins by the Facebook logo or the “Like” (“Gefällt mir”) button on our site. An overview of Facebook plugins can be found here: https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/.

When you visit our pages, a direct connection between your browser and the Facebook server is established via the plugin. Facebook thereby receives information that you have visited our site using your IP address. If you click the Facebook “Like” button while logged into your Facebook account, you can link the content of our pages to your Facebook profile. This allows Facebook to associate your visit with your user account.

We would like to point out that, as the website provider, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by Facebook. Further information can be found in Facebook’s privacy policy: https://de-de.facebook.com/policy.php.

If you do not want Facebook to associate your visit to our pages with your Facebook user account, please log out of your Facebook account.


Twitter Plugin

Our website includes functions of the service Twitter, provided by Twitter Inc., 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA.

By using Twitter and the “Re-Tweet” function, the websites you visit are linked to your Twitter account and made known to other users. Data is also transmitted to Twitter in this process.

We would like to point out that, as the website provider, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by Twitter. Further information can be found in Twitter’s privacy policy: https://twitter.com/privacy.

You can change your privacy settings in your Twitter account settings at: https://twitter.com/account/settings.


Google+ Plugin

Our website uses functions of Google+. The provider is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.

Collection and Sharing of Information

Using the Google+ button, you can publish information worldwide. Through the +1 button, you and other users receive personalized content from Google and our partners.

Google stores both the fact that you have given +1 to a piece of content and information about the page you viewed when clicking +1. Your +1s may appear together with your profile name and photo in Google services such as search results or your Google profile, or elsewhere on websites and advertisements on the internet.

Google records information about your +1 activity in order to improve Google services for you and others. To use the Google+ button, you need a globally visible, public Google profile containing at least the name chosen for the profile.

Further information can be found in Google’s privacy policy.


Instagram Plugin

Our website includes functions of Instagram, provided by Instagram Inc., 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA.

If you are logged into your Instagram account, you can link content from our pages to your Instagram profile by clicking the Instagram button. This allows Instagram to associate your visit to our website with your user account.

We would like to point out that, as the website provider, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by Instagram.

Further information can be found in Instagram’s privacy policy: https://instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/

## 5. Analytics Tools and Advertising ### Google Analytics This website uses functions of the web analytics service Google Analytics. The provider is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Google Analytics uses so-called cookies. These are text files stored on your computer that enable an analysis of your use of the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the United States and stored there. The storage of Google Analytics cookies is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior in order to optimize both its website and advertising. --- ### IP Anonymization We have activated IP anonymization on this website. This means your IP address is shortened by Google within member states of the European Union or other parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area before transmission to the USA. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services related to website and internet usage. The IP address transmitted by your browser within the framework of Google Analytics is not merged with other Google data. --- ### Browser Plugin You may prevent cookies from being stored by adjusting your browser settings. However, please note that in this case you may not be able to use all functions of this website fully. You can also prevent the collection of data generated by cookies and related to your use of the website (including your IP address) by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at: [https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de) --- ### Opt-Out of Data Collection You can prevent the collection of your data by Google Analytics by clicking the following link. An opt-out cookie will be set, which prevents future data collection: Google Analytics deactivate More information on how Google handles user data can be found here: [https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de](https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de) --- ### Data Processing Agreement We have concluded a data processing agreement with Google and fully comply with the strict requirements of the German data protection authorities when using Google Analytics. --- ### Demographic Features in Google Analytics This website uses the “demographic features” function of Google Analytics. This allows reports to be created containing statements about the age, gender, and interests of website visitors. This data comes from interest-based advertising from Google as well as visitor data from third-party providers and cannot be assigned to any specific person. You may deactivate this function at any time via the ad settings in your Google account or generally prevent data collection as described above. --- ## Google reCAPTCHA We use Google reCAPTCHA on our websites. The provider is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. reCAPTCHA is used to verify whether data input on our website (e.g. in a contact form) is made by a human or by an automated program. For this purpose, reCAPTCHA analyzes the behavior of website visitors based on various characteristics. This analysis begins automatically as soon as the website is accessed. Various data is evaluated, such as IP address, time spent on the website, or mouse movements. The data collected during analysis is forwarded to Google. reCAPTCHA analyses run entirely in the background. Visitors are not informed that such analysis is taking place. Data processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in protecting its website from abusive automated spying and spam. Further information about Google reCAPTCHA and Google’s privacy policy can be found here: [https://www.google.com/intl/de/policies/privacy/](https://www.google.com/intl/de/policies/privacy/) [https://www.google.com/recaptcha/intro/android.html](https://www.google.com/recaptcha/intro/android.html)

Newsletterdaten

Wenn Sie den auf der Website angebotenen Newsletter beziehen möchten, benötigen wir von Ihnen eine E-Mail-Adresse sowie Informationen, welche uns die Überprüfung gestatten, dass Sie der Inhaber der angegebenen E-Mail-Adresse sind und mit dem Empfang des Newsletters einverstanden sind. Weitere Daten werden nicht bzw. nur auf freiwilliger Basis erhoben. Diese Daten verwenden wir ausschließlich für den Versand der angeforderten Informationen und geben diese nicht an Dritte weiter.

Die Verarbeitung der in das Newsletteranmeldeformular eingegebenen Daten erfolgt ausschließlich auf Grundlage Ihrer Einwilligung (Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. a DSGVO). Die erteilte Einwilligung zur Speicherung der Daten, der E-Mail-Adresse sowie deren Nutzung zum Versand des Newsletters können Sie jederzeit widerrufen, etwa über den “Austragen”-Link im Newsletter. Die Rechtmäßigkeit der bereits erfolgten Datenverarbeitungsvorgänge bleibt vom Widerruf unberührt.

Die von Ihnen zum Zwecke des Newsletter-Bezugs bei uns hinterlegten Daten werden von uns bis zu Ihrer Austragung aus dem Newsletter gespeichert und nach der Abbestellung des Newsletters gelöscht. Daten, die zu anderen Zwecken bei uns gespeichert wurden (z.B. E-Mail-Adressen für den Mitgliederbereich) bleiben hiervon unberührt.

Rapidmail

Diese Website nutzt Rapidmail für den Versand von Newslettern. Anbieter ist die rapidmail GmbH, Augustinerplatz 2, 79098 Freiburg i.Br., Deutschland.

Rapidmail ist ein Dienst, mit dem u.a. der Versand von Newslettern organisiert und analysiert werden kann. Die von Ihnen zum Zwecke des Newsletterbezugs eingegeben Daten werden auf den Servern von Rapidmail in Deutschland gespeichert.

Wenn Sie keine Analyse durch Rapidmail wollen, müssen Sie den Newsletter abbestellen. Hierfür stellen wir in jeder Newsletternachricht einen entsprechenden Link zur Verfügung. Des Weiteren können Sie den Newsletter auch direkt auf der Website abbestellen.

Datenanalyse durch Rapidmail

Zum Zwecke der Analyse enthalten die mit Rapidmail versandten E-Mails ein sog. “Tracking-Pixel”, das sich beim Öffnen der E-Mail mit den Servern von Rapidmail verbindet. Auf diese Weise kann festgestellt werden, ob eine Newsletter-Nachricht geöffnet wurde.

Des Weiteren können wir mit Hilfe von Rapidmail ermitteln, ob und welche Links in der Newsletternachricht angeklickt werden. Bei allen Links in der E-Mail handelt es sich um sogenannte Tracking-Links, mit denen Ihre Klicks gezählt werden können.

Näheres zu den Analyse-Funktionen von Rapidmail entnehmen Sie folgendem Link: https://de.rapidmail.wiki/kategorien/statistiken/.

Rechtsgrundlage

Die Datenverarbeitung erfolgt auf Grundlage Ihrer Einwilligung (Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. a DSGVO). Sie können diese Einwilligung jederzeit widerrufen. Die Rechtmäßigkeit der bereits erfolgten Datenverarbeitungsvorgänge bleibt vom Widerruf unberührt.

Speicherdauer

Die von Ihnen zum Zwecke des Newsletter-Bezugs bei uns hinterlegten Daten werden von uns bis zu Ihrer Austragung aus dem Newsletter gespeichert und nach der Abbestellung des Newsletters sowohl von unseren Servern als auch von den Servern von Rapidmail gelöscht. Daten, die zu anderen Zwecken bei uns gespeichert wurden (z.B. E-Mail-Adressen für den Mitgliederbereich) bleiben hiervon unberührt.

Näheres entnehmen Sie den Datensicherheitshinweisen von Rapidmail unter: https://www.rapidmail.de/datensicherheit.

Abschluss eines Vertrags über Auftragsdatenverarbeitung

Wir haben mit Rapidmail einen Vertrag abgeschlossen, in dem wir Rapidmail verpflichten, die Daten unserer Kunden zu schützen und sie nicht an Dritte weiterzugeben. Dieser Vertrag kann unter folgendem Link eingesehen werden: https://de.rapidmail.wiki/files/adv/muster-auftragsdatenverarbeitung.pdf.

YouTube

Our website uses plugins from the YouTube platform operated by Google. The provider of the service is YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA.

When you visit one of our pages equipped with a YouTube plugin, a connection is established to YouTube servers. This informs the YouTube server which of our pages you have visited.

If you are logged into your YouTube account, you allow YouTube to directly associate your browsing behavior with your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account.

The use of YouTube is in the interest of an appealing presentation of our online services. This constitutes a legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

Further information on how user data is handled can be found in YouTube’s privacy policy:
https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy


Google Web Fonts

This site uses so-called Web Fonts provided by Google for uniform font display.

When you access a page, your browser loads the required web fonts into its cache to correctly display text and fonts.

For this purpose, your browser must connect to Google servers. As a result, Google becomes aware that our website has been accessed via your IP address.

The use of Google Web Fonts is in the interest of a consistent and attractive presentation of our online services. This constitutes a legitimate interest under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

If your browser does not support web fonts, a default font from your computer will be used.

Further information:
https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq
https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/


Google Maps

This website uses the Google Maps service via an API. The provider is Google, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.

To use Google Maps features, your IP address must be stored. This information is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. We have no influence on this data transmission.

The use of Google Maps is in the interest of an appealing presentation of our online services and to make locations easier to find. This constitutes a legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

More information on how Google handles user data:
https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/

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