Privacy Policy
We greatly appreciate your interest in our company. Data protection is of particularly high importance to the management of GL Service GmbH. The use of the GL Service GmbH website is generally possible without providing any personal data. However, if a data subject wishes to use special services offered by our company via our website, the processing of personal data may become necessary. If the processing of personal data is required 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 (GDPR) and in compliance with the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to GL Service GmbH. Through this privacy policy, our company aims to inform the public about the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process. Furthermore, data subjects are informed of their rights through this privacy policy.
As the controller responsible for processing, GL Service GmbH has implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure the most complete protection possible of personal data processed through 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 GL Service GmbH is based on the terms used by the European legislator for the adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our privacy policy is intended to be easy to read and understand for the general public as well as for our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would like to explain the terminology used in advance.
In this privacy policy, we use, among others, the following terms:
Personal Data
Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter referred to as the “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 to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity of that natural person.Data Subject
A data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed by the controller responsible for the processing.Processing
Processing is any operation or set of operations which is performed on personal data or on sets of 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.Restriction of Processing
Restriction of processing is the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting their processing in the future.Profiling
Profiling means any form of automated processing of personal data consisting of the use of personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyze or predict aspects concerning that natural person’s performance at work, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behavior, location or movements.Pseudonymization
Pseudonymization is the processing of personal data in such a manner 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 are not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.Controller or Controller Responsible for the Processing
The controller or controller responsible for the processing is the natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which, 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.Processor
A processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller.Recipient
A recipient is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or another body, to which the personal data are disclosed, whether a third party or not. However, public authorities which may receive personal data in the framework of a particular inquiry in accordance with Union or Member State law shall not be regarded as recipients.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.Consent
Consent is any freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous indication of the data subject’s wishes by which he or she, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signifies agreement to the processing of personal data relating to him or her.
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 provisions related to data protection is:
GL Service GmbH
Dieselstraße 8
50859 Cologne
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)2234 / 9678301
Email: info@totalbrass.de
Website: www.totalbrass.de
3. Cookies
The websites of GL Service GmbH 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. A cookie ID is a unique identifier of the cookie. It consists of a string of characters through which websites and servers can be assigned to the specific internet browser in which the cookie was stored. This allows visited websites and servers to distinguish the individual browser of the data subject from other internet browsers that contain different cookies. A specific internet browser can be recognized and identified using the unique cookie ID.
Through the use of cookies, GL Service GmbH can provide users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without the cookie setting.
By means of a cookie, the information and offers on our website can be optimized with the user in mind. As mentioned above, cookies allow us to recognize the users of our website. The purpose of this recognition is to make it easier for users to utilize our website. For example, the user of a website that uses cookies does not have to enter access data each time the website is visited, because this is taken over by the website and the cookie stored on the user's computer system. Another example is the cookie of a shopping cart in an online shop. The online shop remembers the items that a customer has placed in the virtual shopping cart via a cookie.
The data subject can, at any time, prevent the setting of cookies through our website by means of a corresponding setting of the internet browser used and may thus permanently deny the setting of cookies. Furthermore, cookies that have already been set can be deleted at any time via an internet browser or other software programs. This is possible in all common internet browsers. If the data subject deactivates the setting of cookies in the internet browser used, not all functions of our website may be fully usable.
4. Collection of General Data and Information
Each time the website of GL Service GmbH is accessed by a data subject or an automated system, a series of general data and information is collected. This general data and information is 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 reaches our website (so-called referrer), (4) the sub-pages accessed via an accessing system on our website, (5) the date and time of access to the website, (6) an Internet Protocol address (IP address), (7) the Internet service provider of the accessing system, and (8) other similar data and information that may be used in the event of attacks on our information technology systems.
When using this general data and information, GL Service GmbH does not draw any conclusions about the data subject. Rather, this information is needed to (1) deliver the content of our website correctly, (2) optimize the content of our website as well as its advertising, (3) ensure the long-term viability of our information technology systems and website technology, and (4) provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for criminal prosecution in the event of a cyberattack.
5. Registration on Our Website
The data subject has the possibility to register on the website of the controller by providing personal data. Which personal data is transmitted to the controller is determined by the respective input form used for the registration. The personal data entered by the data subject is collected and stored exclusively for internal use by the controller and for their own purposes. The controller may arrange for the data to be passed on 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 controller.
By registering on the website of the controller, the IP address assigned by the Internet Service Provider (ISP) to the data subject, as well as the date and time of the registration, are also stored. The storage of this data is necessary to prevent the misuse of our services and, if necessary, to enable the investigation of committed offenses. In this respect, the storage of this data is required to safeguard the controller. This data is not passed on to third parties unless there is a legal obligation to do so or the disclosure serves the purpose of criminal prosecution.
The registration of the data subject, with the voluntary provision of personal data, is intended to enable the controller to offer the data subject content or services that may only be offered to registered users due to the nature of the matter. Registered persons are free to change the personal data provided during registration at any time or to have it completely deleted from the controller’s database.
The controller shall, at any time upon request, provide information to each data subject as to what personal data is stored about the data subject. Furthermore, the controller shall correct or delete personal data at the request or indication of the data subject, insofar as there are no statutory retention obligations. All employees of the controller are available to the data subject as contact persons in this context.
6. Subscription to Our Newsletter
On the website of GL Service GmbH, users are given the opportunity to subscribe to our company’s newsletter. The input form used for this purpose determines which personal data is transmitted to the controller when the newsletter is ordered.
GL Service GmbH regularly informs its customers and business partners about company offers by means of a newsletter. The newsletter can only be received by the data subject if (1) the data subject has a valid email address and (2) the data subject registers for the newsletter.
For legal reasons, a confirmation email is sent to the email address entered by a data subject for the first time for newsletter delivery using the double opt-in procedure. This confirmation email is used to verify whether the owner of the email address, as the data subject, has authorized the receipt of the newsletter.
When registering for the newsletter, we also store the IP address assigned by the Internet Service Provider (ISP) to the computer system used by the data subject at the time of registration, as well as the date and time of registration. The collection of this data is necessary to trace any (potential) misuse of a data subject’s email address at a later date and therefore serves the legal protection of the controller.
The personal data collected as part of a newsletter registration will be used exclusively for sending our newsletter. Subscribers may also be informed by email if this is necessary for the operation of the newsletter service or a related registration, such as in the case of changes to the newsletter offer or technical circumstances. There is no transfer of personal data collected as part of the newsletter service to third parties.
The subscription to our newsletter may be terminated by the data subject at any time. Consent to the storage of personal data, which the data subject has given us for the purpose of sending the newsletter, may be revoked at any time. A corresponding link for the purpose of revoking consent is included in each newsletter. Furthermore, it is also possible to unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time directly on the website of the controller or to inform the controller of this in another way.
7. Newsletter Tracking
The newsletters of GL Service GmbH contain so-called tracking pixels. A tracking pixel is a miniature graphic embedded in emails sent in HTML format to enable log file recording and analysis. This allows for a statistical evaluation of the success or failure of online marketing campaigns. Based on the embedded tracking pixel, GL Service GmbH can determine whether and when an email was opened by a data subject and which links in the email were accessed by the data subject.
Personal data collected via the tracking pixels contained in the newsletters is stored and evaluated by the controller in order to optimize the newsletter delivery and to better tailor the content of future newsletters to the interests of the data subject. These personal data are not disclosed to third parties. Data subjects are entitled at any time to revoke the separate consent given via the double opt-in procedure. Upon revocation, these personal data will be deleted by the controller. Unsubscribing from the newsletter is automatically interpreted by GL Service GmbH as a revocation of consent.
8. Contact Option via the Website
Due to legal requirements, the website of GL Service GmbH contains information that enables quick electronic contact with our company as well as direct communication with us. This also includes a general address for electronic mail (email address). If a data subject contacts the controller by email or via a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the data subject is automatically stored. Such personal data transmitted on a voluntary basis by a data subject to the controller is stored for the purpose of processing or contacting the data subject. There is no disclosure of this personal data to third parties.
9. Comment Function in the Blog on the Website
GL Service GmbH offers users the opportunity to leave individual comments on specific blog posts on the controller’s website. A blog is a publicly accessible portal on a website, through which one or more people—called bloggers or web bloggers—can post articles or express thoughts in so-called blog posts. Blog posts can usually be commented on by third parties.
If a data subject leaves a comment on the blog published on this website, the comments made by the data subject are stored and published along with the time of the comment and the pseudonym (username) chosen by the data subject. In addition, the IP address assigned by the Internet Service Provider (ISP) to the data subject is also logged. This IP address is stored for security reasons and in case the data subject violates the rights of third parties or posts unlawful content through a comment. The storage of this personal data is therefore in the controller’s own interest, so that the controller can potentially exonerate itself in the event of a legal violation. There is no disclosure of this collected personal data to third parties unless such disclosure is required by law or serves the legal defense of the controller.
10. Routine Erasure and Blocking of Personal Data
The controller processes and stores the personal data of the data subject only for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of storage or as provided by the European legislator or another competent legislator in laws or regulations to which the controller is subject.
If the storage purpose no longer applies or if a storage period prescribed by the European legislator or another competent legislator expires, the personal data will be routinely blocked or deleted in accordance with legal requirements.
11. Rights of the Data Subject
Right to Confirmation
Every data subject has the right, granted by the European legislator, to obtain from the controller confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning them is being processed. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of confirmation, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time.
Right to Access
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to obtain from the controller, at any time and free of charge, information about the personal data stored about them and a copy of this information. Furthermore, the European legislator has granted the data subject access to the following information:
- the purposes of the processing;
- the categories of personal data being processed;
- the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed, in particular recipients in third countries or international organizations;
- where possible, the envisaged period for which the personal data will be stored, or, if not possible, the criteria used to determine that period;
- the existence of the right to request rectification or erasure of personal data, or restriction of processing of personal data concerning the data subject, or to object to such processing;
- the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority;
- where the personal data are not collected from the data subject: any available information as to their source;
- the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, referred to in Article 22(1) and (4) GDPR and—at least in those cases—meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and the envisaged consequences of such processing for the data subject.
Furthermore, the data subject has the right to be informed whether personal data is transferred to a third country or to an international organization. Where this is the case, the data subject shall have the right to be informed of the appropriate safeguards relating to the transfer.
If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of access, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time.
Right to Rectification
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to request the immediate rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning them. Taking into account the purposes of the processing, the data subject also has the right to have incomplete personal data completed, including by means of providing a supplementary statement.
If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to rectification, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time.
Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)
Every data subject has the right, granted by the European legislator, to request from the controller the erasure of personal data concerning them without undue delay, where one of the following grounds applies and insofar as the processing is not necessary:
- The personal data are no longer necessary in relation to the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed.
- The data subject withdraws consent on which the processing is based according to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR, and where there is no other legal ground for the processing.
- The data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or the data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(2) GDPR.
- The personal data have been unlawfully processed.
- The erasure of personal data is required for compliance with a legal obligation under Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject.
- The personal data have been collected in relation to the offer of information society services referred to in Article 8(1) GDPR.
If one of the above reasons applies and a data subject wishes to request the erasure of personal data stored by GL Service GmbH, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time. The employee of GL Service GmbH shall promptly ensure that the erasure request is complied with.
Where GL Service GmbH has made the personal data public and is obliged pursuant to Article 17(1) GDPR to erase the personal data, GL Service GmbH, taking account of available technology and the cost of implementation, shall take reasonable steps, including technical measures, to inform other controllers processing the published personal data that the data subject has requested the erasure of any links to, or copies or replications of, those personal data, insofar as processing is not required. The employee of GL Service GmbH will take the necessary steps in individual cases.
Right to Restriction of Processing
Every data subject has the right, granted by the European legislator, to obtain from the controller restriction of processing where one of the following conditions applies:
- The accuracy of the personal data is contested by the data subject, for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data.
- The processing is unlawful and the data subject opposes the erasure of the personal data and requests the restriction of their use instead.
- The controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but they are required by the data subject for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims.
- The data subject has objected to processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR pending the verification whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override those of the data subject.
If one of the above conditions is met and a data subject wishes to request the restriction of personal data stored by GL Service GmbH, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time. The employee of GL Service GmbH will arrange the restriction of processing.
Right to Data Portability
Every data subject has the right, granted by the European legislator, to receive the personal data concerning them, which they have provided to a controller, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. They also have the right to transmit those data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to which the personal data have been provided, where the processing is based on consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR or on a contract pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) GDPR, and the processing is carried out by automated means, provided that the processing is not necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.
In exercising their right to data portability pursuant to Article 20(1) GDPR, the data subject also has the right to have the personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible and provided that this does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.
To assert the right to data portability, the data subject may contact an employee of GL Service GmbH at any time.
Right to Object
Every data subject has the right, granted by the European legislator, to object at any time, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning them which is based on Article 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions.
GL Service GmbH shall no longer process the personal data in the event of an objection, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override the interests, rights, and freedoms of the data subject, or the processing serves the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.
Where GL Service GmbH processes personal data for direct marketing purposes, the data subject has the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning them for such marketing. This also applies to profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing. If the data subject objects to GL Service GmbH to the processing for direct marketing purposes, GL Service GmbH will no longer process the personal data for these purposes.
In addition, the data subject has the right, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to object to the processing of personal data concerning them by GL Service GmbH for scientific or historical research purposes, or for statistical purposes pursuant to Article 89(1) GDPR, unless the processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out for reasons of public interest.
To exercise the right to object, the data subject may contact any employee of GL Service GmbH directly. The data subject is also free to exercise their right to object in the context of the use of information society services, notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, by automated means using technical specifications.
Automated Individual Decision-Making, Including Profiling
Every data subject has the right, granted by the European legislator, 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 (1) is necessary for entering into, or the performance of, a contract between the data subject and a data controller, or (2) is authorized by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject and which also lays down suitable measures to safeguard the data subject’s rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, or (3) is based on the data subject’s explicit consent.
If the decision (1) is necessary for entering into or the performance of a contract between the data subject and the controller, or (2) is based on the data subject’s explicit consent, GL Service GmbH shall implement suitable measures to safeguard the data subject’s rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, at least the right to obtain human intervention on the part of the controller, to express their point of view, and to contest the decision.
If the data subject wishes to exercise rights concerning automated decisions, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time.
Right to Withdraw Consent
Every data subject has the right, granted by the European legislator, to withdraw their consent to the processing of their personal data at any time.
If the data subject wishes to exercise the right to withdraw consent, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time.
12. Data Protection Provisions Regarding the Use of Facebook
The controller has integrated components of the company Facebook on this website. Facebook is a social network.
A social network is an online platform that serves as a social meeting place and online community, typically allowing users to communicate and interact with each other in a virtual space. It can serve as a platform for sharing opinions and experiences or enable users to provide personal or business-related information. Facebook allows users to create private profiles, upload photos, and connect with others through friend requests.
The operating company of Facebook is Facebook, Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA. If a data subject lives outside the United States or Canada, the controller responsible for the processing of personal data is Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.
With each visit to one of the individual pages of this website operated by the controller and on which a Facebook component (Facebook plug-in) has been integrated, the internet browser on the data subject’s IT system is automatically prompted by the respective Facebook component to download a display of the corresponding Facebook component from Facebook. A complete overview of all Facebook plug-ins can be accessed at: https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/?locale=en_EN. As part of this technical process, Facebook is informed about which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.
If the data subject is logged in to Facebook at the same time, Facebook detects with each visit to our website by the data subject—and for the entire duration of their stay on our website—which specific subpage of our website was visited. This information is collected by the Facebook component and associated with the respective Facebook account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on one of the Facebook buttons integrated on our website, such as the "Like" button, or submits a comment, Facebook assigns this information to the personal Facebook user account of the data subject and stores the personal data.
Facebook receives information via the Facebook component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged in to Facebook at the time of accessing our website—regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Facebook component or not. If such transmission of information to Facebook is not desired by the data subject, they can prevent this by logging out of their Facebook account before accessing our website.
The data policy published by Facebook, available at https://de-de.facebook.com/about/privacy/, provides information about the collection, processing, and use of personal data by Facebook. It also explains the privacy settings Facebook offers to protect the data subject’s privacy. In addition, various applications are available that allow users to suppress data transmission to Facebook. Such applications can be used by the data subject to prevent data transmission to Facebook.
13. Data Protection Provisions Regarding the Use of Google Analytics (with Anonymization Function)
The controller has integrated the component Google Analytics (with anonymization function) on this website. Google Analytics is a web analytics service. Web analytics is the collection, gathering, and evaluation of data about the behavior of visitors to websites. A web analytics service collects, among other things, data about the website from which a data subject has come (the so-called referrer), which subpages were accessed, or how often and for what duration a subpage was viewed. Web analytics is mainly used to optimize a website and to carry out a cost-benefit analysis of internet advertising.
The operating company of the Google Analytics component is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.
The controller uses the add-on "_gat._anonymizeIp" for web analytics via Google Analytics. By means of this add-on, the IP address of the data subject’s internet connection is shortened and anonymized by Google when access to our website is made from a member state of the European Union or another contracting state to the Agreement on the European Economic Area.
The purpose of the Google Analytics component is to analyze the traffic on our website. Google uses the data and information collected, among other things, to evaluate the use of our website, to compile online reports showing the activities on our websites, and to provide other services related to the use of our website.
Google Analytics sets a cookie on the data subject’s IT system. What cookies are has already been explained above. By setting the cookie, Google is enabled to analyze the use of our website. With each visit to one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the controller and on which a Google Analytics component has been integrated, the internet browser on the data subject’s IT system is automatically prompted by the respective Google Analytics component to transmit data to Google for the purpose of online analysis. As part of this technical process, Google gains knowledge of personal data, such as the IP address of the data subject, which Google uses, among other things, to trace the origin of visitors and clicks and subsequently to enable commission settlements.
The cookie stores personal information, such as the access time, the location from which access originated, and the frequency of visits to our website by the data subject. With each visit to our website, such personal data, including the IP address of the internet connection used by the data subject, is transmitted to Google in the United States of America. These personal data are stored by Google in the USA. Google may pass these personal data collected through the technical process to third parties.
The data subject may, at any time, prevent the setting of cookies by our website, as described above, by means of a corresponding setting of the internet browser used and thus permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such a setting of the internet browser used would also prevent Google from setting a cookie on the data subject’s IT system. In addition, cookies already set by Google Analytics can be deleted at any time via the internet browser or other software programs.
Furthermore, the data subject has the possibility of objecting to and preventing the collection of data generated by Google Analytics related to the use of this website and the processing of this data by Google. To do this, the data subject must download and install a browser add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This browser add-on informs Google Analytics via JavaScript that no data and information about website visits may be transmitted to Google Analytics. The installation of the browser add-on is considered an objection by Google. If the data subject’s IT system is later deleted, formatted, or reinstalled, the data subject must reinstall the browser add-on to disable Google Analytics. If the browser add-on is uninstalled or deactivated by the data subject or another person within their sphere of control, it is possible to reinstall or reactivate the browser add-on.
Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Google may be retrieved at https://www.google.de/intl/en/policies/privacy/ and at http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/en.html. Google Analytics is further explained at https://www.google.com/intl/en_en/analytics/.
14. Data Protection Provisions Regarding the Use of Instagram
The controller has integrated components of the Instagram service on this website. Instagram is a service that can be classified as an audiovisual platform, which allows users to share photos and videos, as well as to disseminate such data in other social networks.
The operating company of Instagram’s services is Instagram LLC, 1 Hacker Way, Building 14 First Floor, Menlo Park, CA, USA.
With each visit to one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the controller and on which an Instagram component (Insta button) has been integrated, the internet browser on the data subject’s IT system is automatically prompted by the respective Instagram component to download a representation of the corresponding component from Instagram. As part of this technical process, Instagram becomes aware of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.
If the data subject is logged in to Instagram at the same time, Instagram detects with each visit to our website by the data subject—and for the entire duration of their stay on our website—which specific subpage the data subject visits. This information is collected by the Instagram component and associated with the respective Instagram account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on one of the Instagram buttons integrated on our website, the data and information transmitted are assigned to the personal Instagram user account of the data subject and stored and processed by Instagram.
Instagram receives information via the Instagram component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged in to Instagram at the time of accessing our website—regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Instagram component or not. If such transmission of information to Instagram is not desired by the data subject, they can prevent this by logging out of their Instagram account before accessing our website.
Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Instagram may be retrieved at: https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388 and https://www.instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/
15. Data Protection Provisions Regarding the Use of Twitter
The controller has integrated components of Twitter on this website. Twitter is a multilingual, publicly accessible microblogging service on which users may publish and disseminate so-called tweets—short messages limited to 140 characters. These short messages are available to everyone, including those not logged into Twitter. The tweets are also displayed to the followers of the respective user. Followers are other Twitter users who follow a user’s tweets. Furthermore, Twitter enables a broad audience reach through hashtags, links, or retweets.
The operating company of Twitter is Twitter, Inc., 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA.
With each visit to one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the controller and on which a Twitter component (Twitter button) has been integrated, the internet browser on the data subject’s IT system is automatically prompted by the respective Twitter component to download a representation of the corresponding Twitter component from Twitter. Further information about the Twitter buttons is available at: https://about.twitter.com/en/resources/buttons. As part of this technical process, Twitter becomes aware of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.
If the data subject is logged in to Twitter at the same time, Twitter detects with each visit to our website by the data subject—and for the entire duration of their stay on our website—which specific subpage of our website was visited. This information is collected by the Twitter component and associated with the respective Twitter account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on one of the Twitter buttons integrated on our website, the data and information transmitted are assigned to the personal Twitter user account of the data subject and stored and processed by Twitter.
Twitter receives information via the Twitter component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged in to Twitter at the time of accessing our website—regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Twitter component or not. If such transmission of information to Twitter is not desired by the data subject, they can prevent this by logging out of their Twitter account before accessing our website.
The applicable data protection provisions of Twitter may be accessed at: https://twitter.com/privacy?lang=en
16. Data Protection Provisions Regarding the Use of YouTube
The controller has integrated components of YouTube on this website. YouTube is an internet video portal that allows video publishers to upload video clips free of charge and other users to view, rate, and comment on them, also free of charge. YouTube permits the publication of all types of videos, which is why complete films and TV shows, as well as music videos, trailers, or user-generated content, can be accessed via the platform.
The operating company of YouTube is YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA. YouTube, LLC is a subsidiary of Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.
With each visit to one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the controller and on which a YouTube component (YouTube video) has been integrated, the internet browser on the data subject’s IT system is automatically prompted by the respective YouTube component to download a representation of the corresponding YouTube component from YouTube. More information about YouTube can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/yt/about/en/. As part of this technical process, YouTube and Google become aware of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.
If the data subject is logged in to YouTube at the same time, YouTube recognizes which specific subpage of our website the data subject visits when a subpage containing a YouTube video is accessed. This information is collected by YouTube and Google and associated with the respective YouTube account of the data subject.
YouTube and Google receive information via the YouTube component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged in to YouTube at the time of accessing our website—regardless of whether the data subject clicks on a YouTube video or not. If such transmission of information to YouTube and Google is not desired by the data subject, they can prevent this by logging out of their YouTube account before accessing our website.
The data protection provisions published by YouTube, which are available at https://www.google.de/intl/en/policies/privacy/, provide information about the collection, processing, and use of personal data by YouTube and Google.
17. Data Protection Provisions Regarding the Use of PayPal as a Payment Method
The controller has integrated components of PayPal on this website. PayPal is an online payment service provider. Payments are processed via so-called PayPal accounts, which represent virtual private or business accounts. In addition, PayPal also allows virtual payments to be made via credit cards for users who do not maintain a PayPal account. A PayPal account is managed via an email address, which means there is no traditional account number. PayPal enables users to initiate online payments to third parties or receive payments. It also offers escrow services and buyer protection.
The European operating company of PayPal is PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. & Cie. S.C.A., 22-24 Boulevard Royal, 2449 Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
If the data subject selects "PayPal" as the payment option during the ordering process in our online shop, personal data of the data subject is automatically transmitted to PayPal. By selecting this payment option, the data subject consents to the transmission of personal data required for payment processing.
The personal data transmitted to PayPal usually includes first name, last name, address, email address, IP address, telephone number, mobile phone number, or other data necessary for payment processing. Personal data related to the respective order is also necessary to fulfill the purchase contract.
The transmission of the data is intended for payment processing and fraud prevention. The controller will transmit personal data to PayPal in particular if there is a legitimate interest in the transmission. The personal data exchanged between PayPal and the controller may be transmitted by PayPal to credit agencies. This transmission is intended for identity and creditworthiness checks.
PayPal may pass on personal data to affiliated companies and service providers or subcontractors, insofar as this is necessary to fulfill contractual obligations or if the data is to be processed on behalf of PayPal.
The data subject has the option to revoke their consent to the handling of personal data at any time with PayPal. A revocation does not affect personal data that must be processed, used, or transmitted for (contractual) payment processing.
The applicable data protection provisions of PayPal can be accessed at: https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full
18. Legal Basis for Processing
Article 6(1)(a) GDPR serves as the legal basis for our company for processing operations for which we obtain consent for a specific processing purpose.
If the processing of personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party—as is the case, for example, with processing operations required for the delivery of goods or the provision of any other service—then the processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. The same applies to processing operations that are necessary for carrying out pre-contractual measures, such as inquiries about our products or services.
If our company is subject to a legal obligation that requires the processing of personal data, such as for compliance with tax obligations, the processing is based on Article 6(1)(c) GDPR.
In rare cases, the processing of personal data may be necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person. This would be the case, for example, if a visitor were injured on our premises and their name, age, health insurance data, or other vital information had to be passed on to a doctor, hospital, or other third party. In that case, the processing would be based on Article 6(1)(d) GDPR.
Ultimately, processing operations could be based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. This legal basis is used for processing operations that are not covered by any of the aforementioned legal grounds, if the processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by our company or by a third party, provided that such interests are not overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject. Such processing operations are particularly permissible because they have been specifically mentioned by the European legislator. In this regard, the legislator considered that a legitimate interest could be assumed if the data subject is a customer of the controller (Recital 47, Sentence 2 GDPR).
21. Legal or Contractual Requirements for the Provision of Personal Data; Necessity for the Conclusion of a Contract; Obligation of the Data Subject to Provide the Personal Data; Possible Consequences of Failure to Provide Such Data
We inform you that the provision of personal data is partly required by law (e.g., tax regulations) or may also result from contractual provisions (e.g., information about the contractual partner).
Sometimes it may be necessary for the conclusion of a contract that a data subject provides us with personal data, which must subsequently be processed by us. For example, the data subject is obliged to provide us with personal data when our company enters into a contract with them. Failure to provide the personal data would mean that the contract with the data subject could not be concluded.
Before providing personal data, the data subject must contact one of our employees. Our employee will inform the data subject on a case-by-case basis whether the provision of the personal data is legally or contractually required or 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.
22. Existence of Automated Decision-Making
As a responsible company, we do not use automated decision-making or profiling.
This privacy policy was created using the privacy policy generator of DGD Deutsche Gesellschaft für Datenschutz GmbH, which acts as the external data protection officer in Hamburg, in cooperation with RC GmbH, which recycles used computers, and the law firm WILDE BEUGER SOLMECKE | Rechtsanwälte.