Co-Brain is a GDPR-compliant AI operating system for bid, sales, legal and compliance teams. It provides secure, auditable AI agent workflows that work from your company knowledge and to your standards - from the tender to the internal knowledge request.

Co-Brain is built for bid, sales, legal and compliance teams, particularly in regulated industries that require security, quality and compliance.

Will my data be used to train AI models?

No. Your data does not train any models - neither Co-Brain's nor those of providers such as OpenAI, Anthropic or Mistral.

How does Co-Brain protect customer data?

Co-Brain uses TLS encryption for all network connections, AES-256-GCM encryption at rest via AWS KMS, and encrypted redundant backups. It is GDPR-compliant, hosted in the EU, and available as private cloud, hybrid or on-premise deployment. Existing permissions are always preserved so each user only sees what they are allowed to.

Which AI models does Co-Brain use?

Co-Brain is model-agnostic. It can use GPT-5.1, Claude, Gemini, Mistral or your own models, selecting the best model for each task with no vendor lock-in.

Where is Co-Brain's data hosted?

Data is hosted in the EU. Co-Brain can be deployed as private cloud, hybrid or on-premise, and operates under German law.

What makes Co-Brain different from generic AI chatbots?

Co-Brain delivers auditable AI, not generative AI. It orchestrates specialized agent workflows with team collaboration and approval instead of a simple chat. Every answer includes a source citation and confidence score - no black box.

Data Privacy

Effective as of May 8, 2025

Thank you for your interest in our company. Protecting your privacy is a top priority for the management of Co-Brain GmbH. You can generally use our website without providing any personal data. However, if you wish to use specific services on our website, processing your personal data may become necessary. If there is no legal basis for such processing, we will always obtain your consent.

The processing of personal data, such as your name, address, email address, or telephone number, always aligns with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and local data protection regulations applicable to Co-Brain GmbH. This privacy policy informs the public about the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process, and explains your rights.

As the controller, Co-Brain GmbH has implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure the most complete protection of personal data processed through this website. However, internet-based data transmissions can inherently have security gaps, meaning absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, you are always welcome to submit personal data to us via alternative methods, such as by phone.

1. Definitions

This privacy policy is based on the terminology used by the European legislator when adopting the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our privacy policy is designed to be clear and easy to understand for the public, as well as for our clients and business partners. To ensure this, we would like to clarify the terms used beforehand.

In this privacy policy, we use terms including the following:

a) Personal Data

Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person ("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.

b) Data Subject

A data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed by the controller.

c) Processing

Processing means any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure, or destruction.

d) Restriction of Processing

Restriction of processing means the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting their processing in the future.

e) 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.

f) Pseudonymization

Pseudonymization means 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.

g) Controller or Person Responsible for Processing

Controller means 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.

h) Processor

Processor means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller.

i) Recipient

Recipient means 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.

j) Third Party

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

k) Consent

Consent of the data subject means 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 for the purposes of the GDPR, other data protection laws applicable in Member States of the European Union, and other provisions related to data protection is:

Co-Brain GmbH
Represented by management:
Alain Dimbenzi
Escher Weg 1
26121 Oldenburg
Germany
Tel.: +49 172 5855596
Email: contact@co-brain.ai
Website: https://co-brain.ai

3. Cookies
The website of Co-Brain GmbH uses cookies. Cookies are text files stored on a computer system via an internet browser.

Many websites and servers use cookies. Most cookies contain a cookie ID, which is a unique identifier. It consists of a string of characters through which websites and servers can be associated with the custom 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.

By using cookies, Co-Brain GmbH can provide users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without setting cookies.

Cookies allow us to optimize information and offers on our website for the user. As mentioned, cookies enable us to recognize our website visitors to make it easier for them to use our website. For example, a user who accepts cookies does not have to enter their credentials on every visit because this is managed by the website and the cookie stored on the user's system.

The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website at any time by configuring their internet browser, thereby permanently denying cookies. Furthermore, already set cookies can be deleted at any time via an internet browser or other software. This is possible in all common internet browsers. If the data subject deactivates the setting of cookies in the internet browser used, some functions of our website may not be fully usable.

Our employees are always available to help the data subject with any questions they may have regarding this process.

4. Collection of General Data and Information

The website of Co-Brain GmbH collects general data and information when a data subject or automated system visits it. This general data is stored in server log files. Collected data may include (1) 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 (referrer), (4) sub-websites accessed via an accessing system, (5) the date and time of access, (6) an internet protocol (IP) address, (7) the internet service provider of the accessing system, and (8) other similar data and information used for security purposes in the event of attacks on our information technology systems.

When using this general data, Co-Brain GmbH does not draw conclusions about the data subject. Rather, this information is needed to (1) deliver website content correctly, (2) optimize website content and advertising, (3) ensure the permanent viability of our IT systems and website technology, and (4) provide law enforcement with necessary information in the event of a cyberattack. Therefore, Co-Brain GmbH analyzes anonymously collected data statistically and with the aim of increasing data protection and security within our company to ensure an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. Anonymous server log file data is stored separately from any personal data provided by a data subject.

5. Registration on Our Website

The data subject has the option to register on the controller's website by providing personal data. The input mask used for registration determines which personal data is transmitted. This data is collected and stored solely for internal use by the controller and for its own purposes. The controller may transfer this data to one or more processors, such as a parcel delivery service, who will also use it solely for internal purposes attributable to the controller.

By registering on the website, the IP address assigned by the internet service provider (ISP), the date, and the time of registration are also stored. This data is stored to prevent service abuse and, if necessary, to help investigate offenses. Thus, storing this data is necessary for the security of the controller. Under no circumstances will this data be shared with third parties, unless required by law or for law enforcement purposes.

Registration, with the voluntary provision of personal data, enables the controller to offer contents or services that can only be offered to registered users due to the nature of the matter. Registered persons can modify their personal data provided during registration at any time, or have it completely deleted from the controller's database.

The controller will provide information to any data subject at any time upon request as to what personal data is stored about them. In addition, the controller will correct or delete personal data upon request, provided there are no legal preservation duties. All of the controller's employees are available to assist the data subject in this regard.

6. Newsletter Subscription

Users are given the opportunity to subscribe to our company newsletter on the Co-Brain GmbH website. The input mask used for this purpose determines what personal data is transmitted.

Co-Brain GmbH regularly informs its customers and business partners about company offers via newsletter. The newsletter can only be received if (1) the data subject has a valid email address and (2) registers for the newsletter. For legal reasons, a confirmation email will be sent to the email address registered by a data subject for the first time using the double-opt-in procedure. This confirmation email helps to verify whether the owner of the email address authorized the receipt of the newsletter.

When registering for the newsletter, we also store the IP address of the computer system used at the time of registration, as assigned by the internet service provider (ISP), as well as the date and time of registration. This data must be collected to track any potential misuse of the email address of a data subject later, thereby providing legal protection for the controller.

The personal data collected during newsletter registration is used exclusively to send our newsletter. Subscribers may also be informed by email if it is necessary for the operation of the newsletter service or registration, such as in the case of modifications to the newsletter offer or technical changes. No personal data collected by the newsletter service is passed on to third parties. The subscription to our newsletter can be terminated by the data subject at any time. Consent to store personal data for sending the newsletter can be revoked at any time. A link for revoking consent is included in each newsletter. Alternatively, subscribers can unsubscribe directly on the controller's website or notify the controller through other means.

7. Newsletter Tracking

The newsletters of Co-Brain GmbH contain tracking pixels. A tracking pixel is a miniature graphic embedded in HTML emails to enable log file recording and analysis. This allows for statistical evaluation of online marketing campaigns. Based on the embedded tracking pixel, Co-Brain GmbH can see if and when an email was opened and which links in the email were clicked.

Such personal data collected via tracking pixels is stored and analyzed by the controller to optimize newsletter delivery and tailor future newsletters to the interests of the data subject. This personal data is not shared with third parties. Data subjects can revoke their consent given via the double-opt-in procedure at any time. Upon revocation, this personal data will be deleted by the controller. Unsubscribing from the newsletter is automatically interpreted as a revocation by Co-Brain GmbH.

8. Direct Contact via the Website

Due to legal requirements, the Co-Brain GmbH website contains information that enables quick electronic contact and direct communication with us, which includes a general email address. If a data subject contacts the controller by email or via a contact form, the personal data transmitted is automatically stored. Such personal data provided voluntarily is stored for processing or contacting the data subject. This personal data is not shared with third parties.

9. Routine Deletion 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 permitted by European law or other applicable legal regulations.

If the storage purpose no longer applies or a storage period prescribed by European law or another competent legislator expires, the personal data is routinely blocked or deleted in accordance with legal requirements.

10. Rights of the Data Subject

a) Right of Confirmation

Each 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, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time.

b) Right of Access

Each data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain free information about their stored personal data and a copy of this information from the controller at any time. The European legislator also grants access to the following information:

the purposes of the processing;
the categories of personal data concerned;
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 envisioned 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 from the controller rectification or erasure of personal data, or restriction of processing of personal data concerning the data subject, or to object to such processing;
the existence of 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) of the GDPR and, at least in those cases, meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and envisioned 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 also has 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.

c) Right to Rectification

Each data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller without undue delay the rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning them. Taking into account the purposes of the processing, the data subject 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 of rectification, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time.

d) Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)

Each data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller the erasure of personal data concerning them without undue delay, and the controller is obligated to erase personal data without undue delay where one of the following grounds applies, as long as processing is not necessary:

The personal data is 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 point (a) of Article 6(1) of the GDPR, or point (a) of Article 9(2) of the GDPR, and where there is no other legal ground for the processing.
The data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) of the GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or the data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(2) of the GDPR.
The personal data has been unlawfully processed.
The personal data must be erased for compliance with a legal obligation in Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject.
The personal data has been collected in relation to the offer of information society services referred to in Article 8(1) of the GDPR.

If one of the aforementioned reasons applies and a data subject wishes to request the erasure of personal data stored by Co-Brain GmbH, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time. The employee of Co-Brain GmbH will ensure that the erasure request is complied with immediately.

Where Co-Brain GmbH has made personal data public and is obliged pursuant to Article 17(1) of the GDPR to erase the personal data, Co-Brain GmbH, taking into account available technology and the cost of implementation, will take reasonable steps, including technical measures, to inform other controllers processing the personal data that the data subject has requested erasure by such controllers of any links to, or copy or replication of, those personal data, as far as processing is not required. The employee of Co-Brain GmbH will arrange the necessary measures in individual cases.

e) Right to Restriction of Processing

Each data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller restriction of processing where one of the following 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 instead the restriction of their use.
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) of the GDPR pending the verification whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override those of the data subject.

If one of the aforementioned conditions is met and a data subject wishes to request the restriction of personal data stored by Co-Brain GmbH, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time. The employee of Co-Brain GmbH will arrange the restriction of processing.

f) Right to Data Portability

Each data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to receive the personal data concerning them, which was provided to a controller, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. They have the right to transmit those data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to which the personal data has been provided, as long as the processing is based on consent pursuant to point (a) of Article 6(1) of the GDPR or point (a) of Article 9(2) of the GDPR, or on a contract pursuant to point (b) of Article 6(1) of the GDPR, and the processing is carried out by automated means, as long as 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.

Furthermore, in exercising their right to data portability pursuant to Article 20(1) of the GDPR, the data subject has the right to have personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible and when doing so 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 Co-Brain GmbH at any time.

g) Right to Object

Each data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to object, on grounds relating to their particular situation, at any time, to processing of personal data concerning them which is based on point (e) or (f) of Article 6(1) of the GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions.

Co-Brain GmbH will 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 for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.

If Co-Brain GmbH processes personal data for direct marketing purposes, the data subject has the right to object at any time to processing of personal data concerning them for such marketing. This applies to profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing. If the data subject objects to Co-Brain GmbH processing data for direct marketing purposes, Co-Brain 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 processing of personal data concerning them by Co-Brain GmbH for scientific or historical research purposes, or for statistical purposes pursuant to Article 89(1) of the 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 Co-Brain GmbH directly. In addition, the data subject is free in the context of the use of information society services, and notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, to use their right to object by automated means using technical specifications.

h) Automated Individual Decision-Making, Including Profiling

Each 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, as long as the decision (1) is not necessary for entering into, or the performance of, a contract between the data subject and a data controller, or (2) is not 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 not 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 a data controller, or (2) it is based on the data subject's explicit consent, Co-Brain GmbH will 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 individual decision-making, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time.

i) Right to Withdraw Data Protection Consent

Each data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to withdraw their consent to 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.

11. Data Protection for Applications and the Application Process

The controller collects and processes the personal data of applicants for the purpose of processing the application procedure. The processing may also be carried out electronically. This is the case, in particular, if an applicant submits corresponding application documents by electronic means, for example by email or via a web form on the website, to the controller. If the controller enters into an employment contract with an applicant, the submitted data will be stored for the purpose of processing the employment relationship in compliance with legal requirements. If no employment contract is concluded with the applicant by the controller, the application documents will be automatically deleted two months after notification of the refusal decision, provided that no other legitimate interests of the controller oppose the deletion. Other legitimate interest in this relation is, for example, a burden of proof in a procedure under the General Act on Equal Treatment (AGG).

12. Data Protection Regulations on the Application and Use of econda

The controller has integrated components of the company econda on this website. Econda 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 on which website a data subject has come from (referred referrer), which sub-pages have been accessed, or how often and for what duration a sub-page has been viewed. Web analytics are mainly used for the optimization of a website and to carry out a cost-benefit analysis of internet advertising.

The operating company of econda is econda GmbH, Eisenlohrstr. 43, 76135 Karlsruhe, Germany.

Econda sets a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. What cookies are has already been explained above. With each call-up of one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the controller and on which an econda component was integrated, the internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted by the respective econda component to transmit data for marketing and optimization purposes to econda. In the course of this technical procedure, econda gains knowledge of data that is subsequently used to create pseudonymous user profiles. The user profiles obtained in this way serve to analyze the behavior of the data subject who has accessed the website of the controller and are evaluated with the aim of improving and optimizing the website. The data collected via the econda component will not be used to identify the data subject without first obtaining a separate and explicit consent of the data subject. These data will not be merged with personal data or with other data containing the same pseudonym.

The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website, as already described above, at any time by means of a corresponding setting of the internet browser used and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Such a setting of the internet browser used would also prevent econda from setting a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. In addition, cookies already set by econda can be deleted at any time via an internet browser or other software programs.

Furthermore, the data subject has the opportunity to object to the collection of data generated by the econda cookie and relating to a use of this website, as well as the processing of this data by econda, and to prevent such processing. For this purpose, the data subject must press the submit button under the link http://www.econda.de/econda/unternehmen/datenschutz/widerspruchscookie/, which sets an opt-out cookie. The opt-out cookie set with the objection is placed on the information technology system used by the data subject. If the cookies on the system of the data subject are deleted after an objection, the data subject must access the link again and set a new opt-out cookie.

With the setting of the opt-out cookie, however, there is the possibility that the websites of the controller are no longer fully usable for the data subject.

The applicable data protection provisions of econda can be retrieved under http://www.econda.de/econda/unternehmen/datenschutz/datenschutzerklaerung/.

13. Data Protection Regulations on the Application and Use of etracker

The controller has integrated components of the company etracker on this website. Etracker 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 on which website a data subject has come from (referrer), which sub-pages have been accessed, or how often and for what duration a sub-page has been viewed. Web analytics are mainly used for the optimization of a website and to carry out a cost-benefit analysis of internet advertising.

The operating company of etracker is etracker GmbH, Erste Brunnenstraße 1, 20459 Hamburg, Germany.

Etracker sets a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. What cookies are has already been explained above. With each call-up of one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the controller and on which an etracker component was integrated, the internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted by the respective etracker component to transmit data for marketing and optimization purposes to etracker. In the course of this technical procedure, etracker gains knowledge of data that is subsequently used to create pseudonymous user profiles. The user profiles obtained in this way serve to analyze the behavior of the data subject who has accessed the website of the controller and are evaluated with the aim of improving and optimizing the website. The data collected via the etracker component will not be used to identify the data subject without first obtaining a separate and explicit consent of the data subject. These data will not be merged with personal data or with other data containing the same pseudonym.

The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website, as already described above, at any time by means of a corresponding setting of the internet browser used and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Such a setting of the internet browser used would also prevent etracker from setting a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. In addition, cookies already set by etracker can be deleted at any time via the internet browser or other software programs.

Furthermore, the data subject has the opportunity to object to the collection of data generated by the etracker cookie and relating to a use of this website, as well as the processing of this data by etracker, and to prevent such processing. For this purpose, the data subject must press the set-cookie button under the link http://www.etracker.de/privacy?et=V23Jbb, which sets an opt-out cookie. The opt-out cookie set with the objection is placed on the information technology system used by the data subject. If the cookies on the system of the data subject are deleted after an objection, the data subject must access the link again and set a new opt-out cookie.

With the setting of the opt-out cookie, however, there is the possibility that the websites of the controller are no longer fully usable for the data subject.

The applicable data protection provisions of etracker can be retrieved under https://www.etracker.com/de/datenschutz.html.

14. Data Protection Regulations on the Application and 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 community that allows users to communicate and interact in a virtual space. It serves as a platform for sharing opinions and experiences or enabling the internet community to provide personal or business-related information. Facebook allows users to create private profiles, upload photos, and connect via 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 USA or Canada, the controller of personal data is Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

With each call-up of one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the controller and on which a Facebook component (Facebook plug-in) has been integrated, the internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted by the respective Facebook component to download a display of the corresponding Facebook component from Facebook. An overview of all Facebook plug-ins can be accessed at https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/?locale=de_DE. In the course of this technical procedure, Facebook gains knowledge of which specific sub-page of our website is visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is logged in at the same time on Facebook, Facebook detects with every call-up of our website by the data subject—and for the entire duration of their stay on our website—which specific sub-page of our website the data subject is visiting. This information is collected by the Facebook component and associated by Facebook with the respective Facebook account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on one of the Facebook buttons integrated into our website, such as the "Like" button, or if the data subject submits a comment, Facebook associates this information with the personal Facebook user account of the data subject and stores this personal data.

Facebook always receives information via the Facebook component that the data subject has visited our website if the data subject is logged in to Facebook at the same time as calling up our website; this takes place regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Facebook component or not. If such a transmission of this information to Facebook is not wanted by the data subject, they can prevent it by logging out of their Facebook account before calling up our website.

The data protection guideline published by Facebook, which is available at https://de-de.facebook.com/about/privacy/, provides information on the collection, processing, and use of personal data by Facebook. It also explains the setting options Facebook offers to protect the privacy of the data subject. In addition, various applications are available to suppress data transmission to Facebook.

15. Data Protection Regulations on the Application and Use of Google AdSense

The controller has integrated Google AdSense on this website. Google AdSense is an online service that enables the placement of advertising on third-party sites. Google AdSense is based on an algorithm that selects the advertisements displayed on third-party sites to match the content of the respective third-party site. Google AdSense allows interest-based targeting of the internet user, which is implemented by generating individual user profiles. The operating company of the Google AdSense component is Alphabet Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.

The purpose of the Google AdSense component is the integration of advertisements on our website. Google AdSense sets a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. What cookies are has already been explained above. By setting the cookie, Alphabet Inc. is enabled to analyze the use of our website. With each call-up of one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the controller and on which a Google AdSense component was integrated, the internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted by the respective Google AdSense component to transmit data for the purpose of online advertising and the billing of commissions to Alphabet Inc. In the course of this technical procedure, Alphabet Inc. gains knowledge of personal data, such as the IP address of the data subject, which serves Alphabet Inc., among other things, to trace the origin of visitors and clicks and subsequently enable commission settlements.

The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website, as already described above, at any time by means of a corresponding setting of the internet browser used and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Such a setting of the internet browser used would also prevent Alphabet Inc. from setting a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. In addition, a cookie already set by Alphabet Inc. can be deleted at any time via the internet browser or other software programs.

Google AdSense also uses so-called tracking pixels. A tracking pixel is a miniature graphic embedded in web pages to enable log file recording and analysis, which allows for statistical evaluation. Based on the embedded tracking pixel, Alphabet Inc. can see if and when a web page was opened by a data subject and which links were clicked by the data subject. Tracking pixels serve, among other things, to analyze the flow of visitors to a website.

Via Google AdSense, personal data and information, which also includes the IP address and is necessary for the collection and billing of the displayed advertisements, is transmitted to Alphabet Inc. in the United States of America. This personal data is stored and processed in the United States of America. Alphabet Inc. may pass this personal data collected via the technical procedure on to third parties.

Google AdSense is explained in more detail under the link https://www.google.de/intl/de/adsense/start/.

16. Data Protection Regulations on the Application and 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 on which website a data subject has come from (referrer), which sub-pages have been accessed, or how often and for what duration a sub-page has been viewed. Web analytics are mainly used for the optimization of 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.

For web analysis via Google Analytics, the controller uses the application "_gat._anonymizeIp". By means of this application, the IP address of the internet connection of the data subject is shortened and anonymized by Google if the access to our websites is made from a Member State of the European Union or from another state party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area.

The purpose of the Google Analytics component is the analysis of the visitor flows on our website. Google uses the data and information obtained, among other things, to evaluate the use of our website, to compile online reports for us 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 information technology system of the data subject. What cookies are has already been explained above. By setting the cookie, Google is enabled to analyze the use of our website. With each call-up of one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the controller and on which a Google Analytics component was integrated, the internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted by the respective Google Analytics component to transmit data for the purpose of online analysis to Google. In the course of this technical procedure, Google gains knowledge of personal data, such as the IP address of the data subject, which serves Google, among other things, to trace the origin of visitors and clicks and subsequently enable commission settlements.

By means of the cookie, personal information, such as the access time, the location from which access was made, and the frequency of visits to our website by the data subject, is stored. With each visit to our websites, this 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. This personal data is stored by Google in the United States of America. Google may pass this personal data collected via the technical procedure on to third parties.

The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website, as already described above, at any time by means of a corresponding setting of the internet browser used and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Such a setting of the internet browser used would also prevent Google from setting a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. In addition, a cookie 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 opportunity to object to the collection of data generated by Google Analytics and relating to a use of this website, as well as the processing of this data by Google, and to prevent such processing. For this purpose, the data subject must download and install a browser add-on under the link 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 by Google as an objection. If the information technology system of the data subject is later deleted, formatted, or reinstalled, the data subject must reinstall the browser add-on to deactivate Google Analytics. If the browser add-on is uninstalled or deactivated by the data subject or another person who is attributable to their sphere of control, the option of reinstalling or reactivating the browser add-on exists.

Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Google can be retrieved under https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/ and under http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/de.html. Google Analytics is explained in more detail under the link https://www.google.com/intl/de_de/analytics/.

17. Data Protection Regulations on the Application and Use of Google Analytics (with Anonymization Function)

18. Data Protection Regulations on the Application and Use of Google Remarketing

The controller has integrated services of Google Remarketing on this website. Google Remarketing is a feature of Google AdWords that allows a company to display advertising to internet users who have previously visited the company's website. The integration of Google Remarketing therefore allows a company to create user-related advertising and consequently show interest-relevant advertisements to the internet user.

The operating company of the Google Remarketing services is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.

The purpose of Google Remarketing is the display of interest-relevant advertising. Google Remarketing enables us to display ads via the Google advertising network or to have them displayed on other websites, which are tailored to the individual needs and interests of internet users.

Google Remarketing sets a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. What cookies are has already been explained above. By setting the cookie, Google is enabled to recognize the visitor of our website when they subsequently call up websites that are also members of the Google advertising network. With each call-up of a website on which the service of Google Remarketing has been integrated, the internet browser of the data subject automatically identifies itself to Google. In the course of this technical procedure, Google gains knowledge of personal data, such as the IP address or browsing behavior of the user, which Google uses, among other things, to display interest-relevant advertising.

By means of the cookie, personal information, such as the websites visited by the data subject, is stored. With each visit to our websites, this 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. This personal data is stored by Google in the United States of America. Google may pass this personal data collected via the technical procedure on to third parties.

The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website, as already described above, at any time by means of a corresponding setting of the internet browser used and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Such a setting of the internet browser used would also prevent Google from setting a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. In addition, a cookie 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 opportunity to object to interest-based advertising by Google. For this purpose, the data subject must access the link www.google.de/settings/ads from each of the internet browsers they use and make the desired settings there.

Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Google can be retrieved under https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/.

19. Data Protection Regulations on the Application and Use of Google+

The controller has integrated the Google+ button as a component on this website. Google+ is a social network. A social network is an online community that allows users to communicate and interact in a virtual space. It serves as a platform for sharing opinions and experiences or enabling the internet community to provide personal or business-related information. Google+ allows users to create private profiles, upload photos, and connect via friend requests.

The operating company of Google+ is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.

With each call-up of one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the controller and on which a Google+ button has been integrated, the internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted by the respective Google+ button to download a display of the corresponding Google+ button from Google. In the course of this technical procedure, Google gains knowledge of which specific sub-page of our website is visited by the data subject. More detailed information on Google+ is available at https://developers.google.com/+/.

If the data subject is logged in at the same time on Google+, Google detects with every call-up of our website by the data subject—and for the entire duration of their stay on our website—which specific sub-page of our website the data subject is visiting. This information is collected by the Google+ button and associated by Google with the respective Google+ account of the data subject.

If the data subject clicks on one of the Google+ buttons integrated into our website and thus gives a Google+1 recommendation, Google associates this information with the personal Google+ user account of the data subject and stores this personal data. Google stores the Google+1 recommendation of the data subject and makes it publicly accessible in accordance with the terms and conditions accepted by the data subject in this regard. A Google+1 recommendation made by the data subject on this website will subsequently be stored and processed together with other personal data, such as the name of the Google+1 account used by the data subject and the photo stored in it, in other Google services, such as the search engine results of the Google search engine, the Google account of the data subject, or in other places, for example on websites or in connection with advertisements. Furthermore, Google is able to link the visit to this website with other personal data stored at Google. Google also records this personal information with the purpose of improving or optimizing the various services of Google.

Google always receives information via the Google+ button that the data subject has visited our website if the data subject is logged in to Google+ at the same time as calling up our website; this takes place regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Google+ button or not.

If a transmission of personal data to Google is not wanted by the data subject, they can prevent it by logging out of their Google+ account before calling up our website.

Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Google can be retrieved under https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/. Further guidance from Google on the Google+1 button can be retrieved under https://developers.google.com/+/web/buttons-policy.

20. Data Protection Regulations on the Application and Use of Google AdWords

The controller has integrated Google AdWords on this website. Google AdWords is an internet advertising service that allows advertisers to place ads in both Google search engine results and the Google advertising network. Google AdWords enables an advertiser to predefined specific keywords, by means of which an ad in the Google search engine results is displayed exclusively when the user retrieves a keyword-relevant search result with the search engine. In the Google advertising network, the ads are distributed on topic-relevant websites by means of an automatic algorithm and taking into account the previously defined keywords.

The operating company of the Google AdWords services is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.

The purpose of Google AdWords is the promotion of our website by displaying interest-relevant advertising on the websites of third-party companies and in the search engine results of the Google search engine, as well as the display of third-party advertising on our website.

If a data subject reaches our website via a Google ad, a so-called conversion cookie is placed on the information technology system of the data subject by Google. What cookies are has already been explained above. A conversion cookie loses its validity after thirty days and is not used to identify the data subject. Via the conversion cookie, if the cookie has not yet expired, it is tracked whether certain sub-pages, such as the shopping cart of an online shop system, were called up on our website. Through the conversion cookie, both we and Google can track whether a data subject who reached our website via an AdWords ad generated a sale, i.e., completed or canceled a purchase.

The data and information collected through the use of the conversion cookie are used by Google to compile visit statistics for our website. These visit statistics are used by us in turn to determine the total number of users who were referred to us via AdWords ads, i.e., to determine the success or failure of the respective AdWords ad and to optimize our AdWords ads for the future. Neither our company nor other Google AdWords advertisers receive information from Google by means of which the data subject could be identified.

By means of the conversion cookie, personal information, such as the websites visited by the data subject, is stored. With each visit to our websites, this 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. This personal data is stored by Google in the United States of America. Google may pass this personal data collected via the technical procedure on to third parties.

The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website, as already described above, at any time by means of a corresponding setting of the internet browser used and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Such a setting of the internet browser used would also prevent Google from setting a conversion cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. In addition, a cookie already set by Google AdWords can be deleted at any time via the internet browser or other software programs.

Furthermore, the data subject has the opportunity to object to interest-based advertising by Google. For this purpose, the data subject must access the link www.google.de/settings/ads from each of the internet browsers they use and make the desired settings there.

Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Google can be retrieved under https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/.

21. Data Protection Regulations on the Application and Use of Instagram

The controller has integrated components of the Instagram service on this website. Instagram is a service that qualifies as an audiovisual platform and allows users to share photos and videos and also redistribute such data in other social networks.

The operating company of the Instagram services is Instagram LLC, 1 Hacker Way, Building 14 First Floor, Menlo Park, CA, USA.

With each call-up of 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 information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted by the respective Instagram component to download a display of the corresponding component from Instagram. In the course of this technical procedure, Instagram gains knowledge of which specific sub-page of our website is visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is logged in at the same time on Instagram, Instagram detects with every call-up of our website by the data subject—and for the entire duration of their stay on our website—which specific sub-page the data subject is visiting. This information is collected by the Instagram component and associated by Instagram with the respective Instagram account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on one of the Instagram buttons integrated into our website, the data and information transmitted are associated with the personal Instagram user account of the data subject and stored and processed by Instagram.

Instagram always receives information via the Instagram component that the data subject has visited our website if the data subject is logged in to Instagram at the same time as calling up our website; this takes place regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Instagram component or not. If such a transmission of this information to Instagram is not wanted by the data subject, they can prevent it by logging out of their Instagram account before calling up our website.

Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Instagram can be retrieved under https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388 and https://www.instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/.

22. Data Protection Regulations on the Application and Use of LinkedIn

The controller has integrated components of LinkedIn Corporation on this website. LinkedIn is an internet-based social network that allows users to connect with existing business contacts and make new business contacts. Over 400 million registered individuals use LinkedIn in more than 200 countries. This makes LinkedIn currently the largest platform for business contacts and one of the most visited websites in the world.

The operating company of LinkedIn is LinkedIn Corporation, 2029 Stierlin Court Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. For data protection matters outside the USA, LinkedIn Ireland, Privacy Policy Issues, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland, is responsible.

With each individual call-up of our website, which is equipped with a LinkedIn component (LinkedIn plug-in), this component prompts the browser used by the data subject to download a corresponding display of the LinkedIn component. Further information about the LinkedIn plug-ins can be retrieved under https://developer.linkedin.com/plugins. In the course of this technical procedure, LinkedIn gains knowledge of which specific sub-page of our website is visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is logged in at the same time on LinkedIn, LinkedIn detects with every call-up of our website by the data subject—and for the entire duration of their stay on our website—which specific sub-page of our website the data subject is visiting. This information is collected by the LinkedIn component and associated by LinkedIn with the respective LinkedIn account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on a LinkedIn button integrated into our website, LinkedIn associates this information with the personal LinkedIn user account of the data subject and stores this personal data.

LinkedIn always receives information via the LinkedIn component that the data subject has visited our website if the data subject is logged in to LinkedIn at the same time as calling up our website; this takes place regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the LinkedIn component or not. If such a transmission of this information to LinkedIn is not wanted by the data subject, they can prevent it by logging out of their LinkedIn account before calling up our website.

LinkedIn offers under https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls the option to unsubscribe from email messages, SMS messages, and targeted ads, as well as to manage ad settings. LinkedIn also uses partners such as Quantcast, Google Analytics, BlueKai, DoubleClick, Nielsen, Comscore, Eloqua, and Lotame, which may set cookies. Such cookies can be rejected under https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy. The applicable data protection provisions of LinkedIn are available under https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy. The cookie policy of LinkedIn is available under https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy.

23. Data Protection Regulations on the Application and Use of Matomo

The controller has integrated the component Matomo on this website. Matomo is an open-source software tool for web analysis. Web analysis is the collection, gathering, and evaluation of data about the behavior of visitors to websites. A web analysis tool collects, among other things, data on which website a data subject has come from (referrer), which sub-pages have been accessed, or how often and for what duration a sub-page has been viewed. Web analysis is mainly used for the optimization of a website and to carry out a cost-benefit analysis of internet advertising.

The software is operated on the server of the controller; the data protection-sensitive log files are stored exclusively on this server.

The purpose of the Matomo component is the analysis of visitor flows on our website. The controller uses the data and information obtained, among other things, to evaluate the use of this website to compile online reports showing activities on our websites.

Matomo sets a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. What cookies are has already been explained above. By setting the cookie, we are enabled to analyze the use of our website. With each call-up of one of the individual pages of this website, the internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted by the Matomo component to transmit data for the purpose of online analysis to our server. In the course of this technical procedure, we gain knowledge of personal data, such as the IP address of the data subject, which serves us, among other things, to trace the origin of visitors and clicks.

By means of the cookie, personal information, such as the access time, the location from which access was made, and the frequency of visits to our website, is stored. With each visit to our websites, this personal data, including the IP address of the internet connection used by the data subject, is transmitted to our server. This personal data is stored by us. We do not pass this personal data on to third parties.

The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website, as already described above, at any time by means of a corresponding setting of the internet browser used and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Such a setting of the internet browser used would also prevent Matomo from setting a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. In addition, a cookie already set by Matomo can be deleted at any time via an internet browser or other software programs.

Furthermore, the data subject has the opportunity to object to the collection of data generated by Matomo and relating to a use of this website and to prevent such collection. For this purpose, the data subject must set "Do Not Track" in their browser.

With the setting of the opt-out cookie, however, there is the possibility that the websites of the controller are no longer fully usable for the data subject.

Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Matomo can be retrieved under https://matomo.org/privacy/.

24. Data Protection Regulations on the Application and Use of Webtrekk

The controller has integrated components of Webtrekk on this website. Webtrekk is a combination of analysis and marketing solution in one system. Webtrekk enables the page operator to collect data about the use of the website and to individualize marketing activities.

The operating company of Webtrekk is Webtrekk GmbH, Robert-Koch-Platz 4, 10115 Berlin, Germany. With each call-up of one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the controller, Webtrekk collects data for marketing and optimization purposes and stores it. By means of the data obtained, pseudonymized user profiles are created. The pseudonymized user profiles are used for the purpose of analyzing visitor behavior and enable an improvement of our internet presence. The data collected via the Webtrekk component will not be used to identify the data subject without first obtaining a separate and explicit consent of the data subject. These data will not be merged with personal data or with other data containing the same pseudonym.

Webtrekk sets a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. What cookies are has already been explained above. Webtrekk will use the data and information obtained via our website on behalf of the controller to evaluate the user behavior of the data subject who has visited our website. Furthermore, Webtrekk will use the data to compile reports on user activities on our behalf and to provide other services for our company related to the use of our website. The IP address of the data subject will not be merged by Webtrekk with other personal data.

The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website, as already described above, at any time by means of a corresponding setting of the internet browser used and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Such a setting of the internet browser used would also prevent Webtrekk from setting a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. In addition, cookies already set by Webtrekk can be deleted at any time via an internet browser or other software programs.

Furthermore, the data subject has the opportunity to object to the collection of data generated by the Webtrekk cookie and relating to a use of this website, as well as the processing of this data by Webtrekk, and to prevent such processing. For this purpose, the data subject must click on a link on https://www.webtrekk.com/de/legal/opt-out-webtrekk/, which sets an opt-out cookie.

The opt-out cookie set with the objection is placed on the information technology system used by the data subject. If the cookies on the system of the data subject are deleted after an objection, the data subject must access the link again and set a new opt-out cookie. With the setting of the opt-out cookie, however, there is the possibility that the websites of the controller are no longer fully usable for the data subject.

The applicable data protection provisions of Webtrekk can be retrieved under https://www.webtrekk.com/de/warum-webtrekk/datenschutz/.

25. Data Protection Regulations on the Application and Use of Xing

The controller has integrated components of Xing on this website. Xing is an internet-based social network that allows users to connect with existing business contacts and make new business contacts. Individual users can create a personal profile on Xing. Companies can, for example, create company profiles or publish job offers on Xing.

The operating company of Xing is XING SE, Dammtorstraße 30, 20354 Hamburg, Germany.

With each call-up of one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the controller and on which a Xing component (Xing plug-in) has been integrated, the internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted by the respective Xing component to download a display of the corresponding Xing component from Xing. Further information about the Xing plug-ins can be retrieved under https://dev.xing.com/plugins. In the course of this technical procedure, Xing gains knowledge of which specific sub-page of our website is visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is logged in at the same time on Xing, Xing detects with every call-up of our website by the data subject—and for the entire duration of their stay on our website—which specific sub-page of our website the data subject is visiting. This information is collected by the Xing component and associated by Xing with the respective Xing account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on one of the Xing buttons integrated into our website, such as the "Share" button, Xing associates this information with the personal Xing user account of the data subject and stores this personal data.

Xing always receives information via the Xing component that the data subject has visited our website if the data subject is logged in to Xing at the same time as calling up our website; this takes place regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Xing component or not. If such a transmission of this information to Xing is not wanted by the data subject, they can prevent it by logging out of their Xing account before calling up our website.

The data protection provisions published by Xing, which are available under https://www.xing.com/privacy, provide information on the collection, processing, and use of personal data by Xing. Furthermore, Xing has published data protection information for the XING Share button under https://www.xing.com/app/share?op=data_protection.

26. Data Protection Regulations on the Application and Use of YouTube

The controller has integrated components of YouTube on this website. YouTube is an internet video portal that allows video publishers to set up 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 kinds of videos, which is why complete film and television broadcasts, but also music videos, trailers, or videos made by users themselves are accessible via the internet portal.

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 call-up of 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 information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted by the respective YouTube component to download a display of the corresponding YouTube component from YouTube. Further information about YouTube can be retrieved under https://www.youtube.com/yt/about/de/. In the course of this technical procedure, YouTube and Google gain knowledge of which specific sub-page of our website is visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is logged in at the same time on YouTube, YouTube detects with the call-up of a sub-page containing a YouTube video which specific sub-page of our website the data subject is visiting. This information is collected by YouTube and Google and associated with the respective YouTube account of the data subject.

YouTube and Google always receive information via the YouTube component that the data subject has visited our website if the data subject is logged in to YouTube at the same time as calling up our website; this takes place regardless of whether the data subject clicks on a YouTube video or not. If such a transmission of this information to YouTube and Google is not wanted by the data subject, they can prevent it by logging out of their YouTube account before calling up our website.

The data protection provisions published by YouTube, which are available under https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/, provide information on the collection, processing, and use of personal data by YouTube and Google.

27. Data Protection Regulations on the Application and Use of Adcell

The controller has integrated components of Adcell on this website. Adcell is a German affiliate network offering affiliate marketing. Affiliate marketing is an internet-based sales form that allows commercial operators of websites, so-called merchants or advertisers, to display advertising, which is usually paid via click or sale commissions, on the websites of third parties, i.e., sales partners, also called affiliates or publishers. The merchant provides an advertising medium via the affiliate network, i.e., an advertising banner or other suitable means of internet advertising, which is subsequently integrated by an affiliate on their own websites or advertised via other channels, such as keyword advertising or email marketing.

The operating company of Adcell is Firstlead GmbH, Rosenfelder Str. 15-16, 10315 Berlin, Germany.

Adcell sets a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. What cookies are has already been explained above. The tracking cookie from Adcell does not store any personal data. Only the identification number of the affiliate, i.e., the partner referring the potential customer, as well as the order number of the visitor to a website and the clicked advertising medium are stored. The purpose of storing this data is the processing of commission payments between a merchant and the affiliate, which are handled via the affiliate network, i.e., Adcell.

The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website, as already described above, at any time by means of a corresponding setting of the internet browser used and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Such a setting of the internet browser used would also prevent Adcell from setting a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. In addition, cookies already set by Adcell can be deleted at any time via an internet browser or other software programs.

The applicable data protection provisions of Adcell can be retrieved under https://www.adcell.de/agb.

28. Data Protection Regulations on the Application and Use of adgoal

The controller has integrated components of adgoal on this website. adgoal is a German affiliate network offering affiliate marketing. Affiliate marketing is an internet-based sales form that allows commercial operators of websites, so-called merchants or advertisers, to display advertising, which is usually paid via click or sale commissions, on the websites of third parties, i.e., sales partners, also called affiliates or publishers. The merchant provides an advertising medium via the affiliate network, i.e., an advertising banner or other suitable means of internet advertising, which is subsequently integrated by an affiliate on their own websites or advertised via other channels, such as keyword advertising or email marketing.

The operating company of adgoal is adgoal GmbH, Schellengasse 2, 74072 Heilbronn, Germany.

adgoal sets a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. What cookies are has already been explained above. The tracking cookie from adgoal does not store any personal data. Only the identification number of the affiliate, i.e., the partner referring the potential customer, as well as the order number of the visitor to a website and the clicked advertising medium are stored. The purpose of storing this data is the processing of commission payments between a merchant and the affiliate, which are handled via the affiliate network, i.e., adgoal.

The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website, as already described above, at any time by means of a corresponding setting of the internet browser used and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Such a setting of the internet browser used would also prevent adgoal from setting a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. In addition, cookies already set by adgoal can be deleted at any time via an internet browser or other software programs.

The applicable data protection provisions of adgoal can be retrieved under https://www.adgoal.de/de/privacy.html.

29. Data Protection Regulations on the Application and Use of AdJug

The controller has integrated components of AdJug on this website. AdJug is an advertising exchange platform that mediates online advertising spaces (banner advertising).

The operating company of AdJug is AdJug GmbH, Bayerstraße 69, 80335 Munich, Germany.

AdJug sets a cookie. Furthermore, with each call-up of one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the controller and on which an AdJug component was integrated, the internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted by the respective AdJug component to transmit data for the purpose of displaying advertisements to AdJug. In the course of this technical procedure, AdJug gains knowledge that our website was called up by the information technology system used by the data subject. The data transmitted to AdJug in the course of the technical procedure serves billing purposes in relation to the displayed advertising.

The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website, as already described above, at any time by means of a corresponding setting of the internet browser used and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Such a setting of the internet browser used would also prevent AdJug from setting a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. In addition, cookies already set by AdJug can be deleted at any time via an internet browser or other software programs.

Furthermore, the data subject has the opportunity to object to the collection of data generated by the AdJug cookie and relating to a use of this website, as well as the processing of this data by AdJug, and to prevent such processing. For this purpose, the data subject must press the consumer cookie opt-out link under http://www.de.adjug.com/datenschutz.html, which sets an opt-out cookie. The opt-out cookie set with the objection is placed on the information technology system used by the data subject. If the cookies on the system of the data subject are deleted after an objection, the data subject must access the link again and set a new opt-out cookie.

With the setting of the opt-out cookie, however, there is the possibility that the websites of the controller are no longer fully usable for the data subject.

The applicable data protection provisions of AdJug can be retrieved under http://www.de.adjug.com/datenschutz.html.

30. Legal Basis for Processing

Art. 6 I lit. a GDPR serves our company as the legal basis 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 party, as is the case, for example, for processing operations necessary for the supply of goods or the provision of any other service or consideration, the processing is based on Art. 6 I lit. b GDPR. The same applies to such processing operations which are necessary for carrying out pre-contractual measures, for example in cases of inquiries concerning our products or services. If our company is subject to a legal obligation by which processing of personal data is required, such as for the fulfillment of tax obligations, the processing is based on Art. 6 I lit. c GDPR. In rare cases, the processing of personal data might become necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or of another natural person. This would be the case, for example, if a visitor were injured in our company and his name, age, health insurance data, or other vital information had to be passed on to a doctor, hospital, or other third parties. Then the processing would be based on Art. 6 I lit. d GDPR. Finally, processing operations could be based on Art. 6 I lit. f GDPR. This legal basis is used for processing operations which are not covered by any of the aforementioned legal grounds, if processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by our company or by a third party, except where such interests are 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. He took the view that a legitimate interest could be assumed if the data subject is a client of the controller (Recital 47 Sentence 2 GDPR).

31. Legitimate Interests in Processing Pursued by the Controller or a Third Party

Where the processing of personal data is based on Article 6 I lit. f GDPR, our legitimate interest is the performance of our business activities for the well-being of all our employees and our shareholders.

32. Period for Which the Personal Data Will Be Stored

The criterion for the duration of the storage of personal data is the respective statutory retention period. After expiration of that period, the corresponding data is routinely deleted, as long as it is no longer needed for contract fulfillment or contract initiation.

33. Statutory or Contractual Provisions for Providing Personal Data; Necessity for Entering Into a Contract; Obligation of the Data Subject to Provide Personal Data; Possible Consequences of Non-Provision

We clarify that the provision of personal data is partly required by law (e.g. tax laws) or can also result from contractual regulations (e.g. information on the contractual partner). Sometimes, to conclude a contract, it may be necessary for a data subject to provide us with personal data, which must subsequently be processed by us. The data subject is, for example, obligated to provide us with personal data when our company enters into a contract with them. The non-provision of the personal data would have the consequence that the contract with the data subject could not be concluded. Before personal data is provided by the data subject, the data subject must contact one of our employees. Our employee clarifies to the data subject on a case-by-case basis whether the provision of personal data is required by law or contract or is necessary for the conclusion of the contract, whether there is an obligation to provide the personal data, and what the consequences of the non-provision of the personal data would be.

34. Existence of Automated Decision-Making

As a responsible company, we do not use automatic decision-making or profiling.

This privacy policy was created by the privacy policy generator of DGD Deutsche Gesellschaft für Datenschutz GmbH, acting as External Data Protection Officer Passau , in cooperation with the Data Protection Lawyer Christian Solmecke.