Privacy Policy

We are very pleased about your interest in our company. Data protection has a particularly high priority for the management of Földiklinik GmbH & Co. KG. The use of the websites of Földiklinik GmbH & Co. KG is generally possible without the specification of personal data. However, if a data subject wishes to use special services provided 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, for example, names, addresses, email addresses, or phone numbers of a data subject, is always carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and in accordance with the applicable country-specific data protection regulations for Földiklinik GmbH & Co. KG. With this privacy policy, our company wants to inform the public about the type, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process. Furthermore, the data subjects are informed of their rights through this privacy policy.

Földiklinik GmbH & Co. KG, as the data controller, has implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of protection for personal data that is as complete as possible while being processed through this website. Nevertheless, internet-based data transmissions may in principle have security gaps, so an absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, every data subject is free to transmit personal data to us by alternative means, for example by telephone.

1. Definitions

The privacy policy of Földiklinik GmbH & Co. KG is based on the terminology used by the European Directive and Regulation Maker when adopting the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our privacy policy should be easy to read and understand for the public as well as for our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would like to explain the terms used in advance.

We use the following terms in this privacy policy:

  • a)    Personal data

    Personal data is any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter referred to as "data subject"). An identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by assigning it to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier, or to one or more specific characteristics which express 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 data controller.

  • c)    Processing

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

  • d)    Restriction of processing

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

  • e)    Profiling

    Profiling is 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 work performance, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behaviour, location or movements of that natural person.

  • f)    Pseudonymization

    Pseudonymization is the processing of personal data in such a way that 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 that ensure that the personal data is not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.

  • g)    Data controller or controller

    The controller or data controller is the natural or legal person, 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 regulated by Union law or the law of the Member States, the controller or the specific criteria for their designation under Union law or the law of the Member States may be provided.

  • h)    Processor

    A processor is a natural or legal person, authority, agency, or other body that processes personal data on behalf of the controller.

  • i)    Recipient

    A recipient is a natural or legal person, authority, agency, or other body to whom personal data is disclosed, whether a third party or not. Authorities that may receive personal data under a particular inquiry pursuant to Union law or the law of the Member States shall not be considered recipients.

  • j)    Third party

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

  • k)    Consent

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

2. Name and address of the controller

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

Földiklinik GmbH & Co. KG
represented by managing director Berthold Müller
Rösslehofweg 2-6
79856 Hinterzarten
Germany

Tel.: 07652 124 0
E-Mail: info@foeldiklinik.de
Website: www.foeldiklinik.de 

3. Name and address of the data protection officer

The data protection officer for the controller is:

Christian Dicken
Support-IT Christian Dicken GmbH
Faulerstr. 12
79098 Freiburg
Germany

Tel.: +49 (0)761 630 96 82

E-Mail: kontakt@support-it.de
Website: www.support-it.de 

Every data subject can contact our data protection officer at any time with all questions and suggestions concerning data protection directly.

4. Cookies

The websites of Földiklinik GmbH & Co. KG use cookies. Cookies are text files that are placed and stored on a computer system via an Internet browser.

Numerous 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 that enables websites and servers to assign the specific internet browser to 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 by the unique cookie ID.

Through the use of cookies, Földiklinik GmbH & Co. KG can provide users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without the setting of cookies.

Cookies are used to optimize the information and offers on our website in the user’s interest. Cookies enable us, as previously mentioned, to recognize the users of our website. The purpose of this recognition is to make it easier for users to utilize our website. A user of a website that uses cookies does not have to re-enter their access data each time they visit the website, 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 prevent the setting of cookies through our website at any time by means of a corresponding setting of the internet browser used and can thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Furthermore, already set cookies can be deleted at any time via an internet browser or other software programs. This is possible in all common internet browsers. If the data subject disables the setting of cookies in the internet browser used, it may not be possible to use all functions of our website fully.

5. Collection of general data and information

Each time the website of Földiklinik GmbH & Co. KG 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 log files of the server. The following data may be collected: (1) the types and versions of the browsers 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-websites that are 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 serve to avert threats in the event of attacks on our information technology systems.

When using this general data and information, Földiklinik GmbH & Co. KG does not draw any conclusions about the data subject. Instead, this information is needed to (1) deliver the content of our website correctly, (2) optimize the content of our website as well as the advertisements for it, (3) ensure the sustainable functionality of our information technology systems and the technology of our website, and (4) provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for criminal prosecution in the event of a cyber attack. These anonymised data and information are therefore evaluated statistically by Földiklinik GmbH & Co. KG and further with the aim of increasing data protection and data security in our company, ultimately to ensure an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data of the server log files are stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.

6. Routine deletion and blocking of personal data

The controller processes and stores personal data of the data subject only for the period necessary to achieve the storage purpose or as far as this is provided for by the European Directive and Regulation Maker or another legislator in laws or regulations to which the controller is subject.

If the storage purpose ceases to exist or a storage period prescribed by the European Directive and Regulation Maker or another competent legislator expires, the personal data will be routinely blocked or deleted in accordance with the statutory provisions.

7. Rights of the data subject

  • a)    Right to confirmation

    Every data subject has the right granted by the European Directive and Regulation Maker to obtain from the controller confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning them is being processed. If a data subject wishes to assert this right of confirmation, they can contact any employee of the controller at any time.

  • b)    Right to information

    Every person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European Directive and Regulation Maker to obtain information free of charge at any time from the controller about the personal data stored concerning them and to obtain a copy of this information. Furthermore, the European Directive and Regulation Maker has granted the data subject access to the following information:

    • the purposes of processing
    • the categories of personal data that are processed
    • the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been disclosed or will be disclosed, in particular recipients in third countries or international organizations
    • if possible, the planned duration for which the personal data will be stored, or if that is not possible, the criteria for determining that duration
    • the existence of the right to rectification or erasure of personal data concerning them or to restriction of processing by the controller or a right to object to this processing
    • the existence of a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
    • if the personal data are not collected from the data subject: all available information about the source of the data
    • the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, pursuant to Article 22(1) and (4) GDPR and, at least in these cases, meaningful information about the logic involved as well as the significance and the intended consequences of such processing for the data subject

    Furthermore, the data subject has the right to obtain information on whether personal data has been transferred to a third country or to an international organization. If this is the case, the data subject also has the right to be informed about the appropriate safeguards in connection with the transfer.

    If a data subject wishes to assert this right to information, they can contact any employee of the controller at any time.

  • c)    Right to rectification

    Every person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European Directive and Regulation Maker to demand the rectification without undue delay of inaccurate personal data concerning them. Furthermore, the data subject has the right to request that incomplete personal data be completed, including by means of a supplementary statement, taking into account the purposes of the processing.

    If a data subject wishes to assert this right to rectification, they can contact any employee of the controller at any time.

  • d)    Right to erasure (Right to be forgotten)

    Every person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European Directive and Regulation Maker to request from the controller that personal data concerning them be erased without undue delay, provided that one of the following grounds applies and the processing is not necessary:

    • The personal data were collected for such purposes or processed in any other way, for which they are no longer necessary.
    • 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 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 pursuant to Article 21(2) GDPR.
    • The personal data have been unlawfully processed.
    • The erasure of personal data is necessary to comply with a legal obligation under Union law or the law of the Member States to which the controller is subject.
    • The personal data were collected in relation to the offer of information society services as defined by Article 8(1) GDPR.

    If one of the above-mentioned reasons applies and a data subject wishes to request the erasure of personal data stored at Földiklinik GmbH & Co. KG, they can contact any employee of the controller at any time. The employee of Földiklinik GmbH & Co. KG will ensure that the erasure request is complied with immediately.

    If the personal data have been made public by Földiklinik GmbH & Co. KG and our company is as the controller obliged to delete the personal data under Article 17(1) GDPR, Földiklinik GmbH & Co. KG, taking into account the available technology and the cost of implementation, will take reasonable measures, including technical measures, to inform other data controllers processing the published personal data that the data subject has requested the erasure of all links to such personal data or of copies or replications of such personal data, unless the processing is necessary. The employee of Földiklinik GmbH & Co. KG will act accordingly in individual cases.

  • e)    Right to restriction of processing

    Every person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European Directive and Regulation Maker to request the controller to restrict the processing if 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 processing, but the data subject requires it for the establishment, exercise, or defence of legal claims.
    • The data subject has objected to processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR and it is not yet clear 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 at Földiklinik GmbH & Co. KG, they can contact any employee of the controller at any time. The employee of Földiklinik GmbH & Co. KG will initiate the restriction of processing.

  • f)    Right to data portability

    Every person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European Directive and Regulation Maker to receive their personal data which they have 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 whom the personal data have been provided, provided that 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, unless the processing is 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) GDPR, the data subject has the right to request that the personal data be transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible, and where this does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.

    To assert the right to data portability, the data subject can contact any employee of Földiklinik GmbH & Co. KG at any time.

  • g)    Right to object

    Every person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European Directive and Regulation Maker 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.

    If a data subject objects, Földiklinik GmbH & Co. KG will no longer process the personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override the interests, rights and freedoms of the data subject, or the processing is for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.

    In the event that Földiklinik GmbH & Co. KG processes personal data in order to carry out direct advertising, the data subject has the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data for the purposes of such advertising. This applies also to profiling to the extent that it is connected with such direct advertising. If the data subject objects to Földiklinik GmbH & Co. KG processing for direct marketing purposes, Földiklinik GmbH & Co. KG will no longer process the personal data for these purposes.

    Furthermore, the data subject has the right to object, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning them which is carried out by Földiklinik GmbH & Co. KG for scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes in accordance with Article 89(1) GDPR, unless the processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest.

    To exercise the right to object, the data subject can contact any employee of Földiklinik GmbH & Co. KG directly or another employee. The data subject is also free to exercise their right to object in connection with the use of services of the information society, notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, by automated means using technical specifications.

  • h)    Automated individual decision-making, including profiling

    Every person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European Directive and Regulation Maker 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 the controller, or (2) is authorised 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 is (1) necessary for entering into, or the performance of, a contract between the data subject and the controller or (2) it is based on the data subject's explicit consent, Földiklinik GmbH & Co. KG will implement suitable measures to safeguard the rights and freedoms and legitimate interests of the data subject, 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 a data subject wishes to assert rights in relation to automated decisions, they can contact any employee of the controller at any time.

  • i)    Right to withdraw consent to data processing

    Every person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European Directive and Regulation Maker to withdraw consent to the processing of their personal data at any time.

    If a data subject wishes to assert their right to withdraw consent, they can contact any employee of the controller at any time.

8. Data protection provisions regarding the use and application of Facebook

The controller has integrated components from Facebook on this website. Facebook is a social network.

A social network is a place for social interaction operated on the Internet, an online community that generally allows users to communicate with each other and interact in the virtual space. A social network can serve as a platform for exchanging opinions and experiences or enables the internet community to provide personal or business-related information. Facebook allows users of the social network, among other things, to create private profiles, upload photos, and connect through friend requests.

The operating company of Facebook is Facebook, Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA. For personal data processing matters, if a data subject resides outside the USA or Canada, Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland, is responsible.

Each time 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, is called up, the internet browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Facebook component to download a representation of the corresponding Facebook component from Facebook. An overview of all Facebook Plug-Ins can be retrieved at https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/?locale=en_GB. In the course of this technical procedure, Facebook learns which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is simultaneously logged into Facebook, Facebook recognizes with each access of our website by the data subject and during the entire duration of their stay on our website which specific subpage of our website the data subject visits. This information is collected by the Facebook component and assigned to the respective Facebook account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on one of the Facebook buttons integrated into our website, for example the "Like" button, or submits a comment, Facebook assigns this information to the personal Facebook user account of the data subject and stores this personal data.

Facebook obtains information through the Facebook component whenever the data subject visits our website, provided the data subject is logged in to Facebook at the time of access; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Facebook component or not. If the data subject does not want to transmit this information to Facebook, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their Facebook account before accessing our website.

The data policy published by Facebook, which can be accessed at https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/, provides information regarding the collection, processing and use of personal data by Facebook. It also explains what options Facebook offers to protect the data subject's privacy. Additionally, various applications are available that allow the suppression of data transmission to Facebook. Such applications can be used by the data subject to suppress data transmission to Facebook.

9. Data protection provisions regarding the use and application of Instagram

The controller has integrated components from the service Instagram on this website. Instagram is a service that can be qualified as an audiovisual platform and allows users to share photos and videos and furthermore share such data across other social networks.

The operating company of the services of Instagram is Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

Each time 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, is called up, the internet browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Instagram component to download a representation of the corresponding component of Instagram. In the course of this technical procedure, Instagram learns which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is simultaneously logged into Instagram, Instagram recognizes with each access of our website by the data subject and during the entire duration of their stay on our website which specific subpage of our website is being visited. This information is collected by the Instagram component and assigned to the respective Instagram account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on one of the Instagram buttons integrated into our website, the transmitted data and information are assigned to the personal Instagram user account of the data subject and stored and processed by Instagram.

Instagram obtains information through the Instagram component whenever the data subject visits our website, provided the data subject is logged in to Instagram at that time; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Instagram component or not. If the data subject does not want to transmit this information, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their Instagram account before accessing our website.

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

10. Data protection provisions regarding the use and application of LinkedIn

The controller has integrated components from LinkedIn Corporation on this website. LinkedIn is an internet-based social network that allows users to connect with existing business contacts as well as to establish new business contacts. Over 400 million registered people use LinkedIn in more than 200 countries. Hence, LinkedIn is 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.

Whenever an individual retrieves 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 representation of the LinkedIn component. Further information about LinkedIn Plug-Ins can be retrieved at https://developer.linkedin.com/plugins. In the course of this technical procedure, LinkedIn learns which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is simultaneously logged into LinkedIn, LinkedIn recognizes with each access of our website by the data subject and during the entire duration of their stay on our website which specific subpage of our website the data subject visits. This information is collected by the LinkedIn component and assigned to the respective LinkedIn account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on one of the buttons integrated into our website, LinkedIn assigns this information to the personal LinkedIn user account of the data subject and stores this personal data.

LinkedIn obtains information through the LinkedIn component whenever the data subject visits our website, provided the data subject is logged into LinkedIn at the time of access; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the LinkedIn component or not. If the data subject does not want to transmit this information to LinkedIn, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their LinkedIn account before accessing our website.

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

11. Data protection provisions regarding the use and application of Xing

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

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

Each time 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, is called up, the internet browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Xing component to download a representation of the corresponding Xing component from Xing. Further information about Xing Plug-Ins can be retrieved at https://dev.xing.com/plugins. In the course of this technical procedure, Xing learns which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is simultaneously logged into Xing, Xing recognizes with each access of our website by the data subject and during the entire duration of their stay on our website which specific subpage of our website the data subject visits. This information is collected by the Xing component and assigned to the respective Xing account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on one of the Xing buttons integrated into our website, for example the "Share" button, Xing assigns this information to the personal Xing user account of the data subject and stores this personal data.

Xing receives information through the Xing component whenever the data subject visits our website, provided the data subject is logged into Xing at the time of access; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Xing component or not. If the data subject does not want to transmit this information to Xing, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their Xing account before accessing our website.

The data protection provisions published by Xing, which can be retrieved at https://www.xing.com/privacy, provide information regarding the collection, processing, and use of personal data by Xing. Furthermore, Xing has published data protection notices for the XING Share button at https://www.xing.com/app/share?op=data_protection.

12. Data protection provisions regarding the use and application of YouTube

The controller has integrated components from 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, evaluate, and comment on these for free. YouTube allows the publication of all kinds of videos, which is why complete films and television shows, as well as music videos, trailers, or videos created by users are accessible via the internet portal.

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

Each time 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, is called up, the internet browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective YouTube component to download a representation of the corresponding YouTube component from YouTube. Further information about YouTube can be retrieved at https://www.youtube.com/yt/about/en/. In the course of this technical procedure, YouTube and Google learn which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is simultaneously logged into YouTube, YouTube recognizes with the access of a subpage containing a YouTube video which specific subpage of our website the data subject is visiting. This information is collected by YouTube and Google and assigned to the respective YouTube account of the data subject.

YouTube and Google receive information through the YouTube component whenever the data subject visits our website, provided the data subject is logged into YouTube at the time of access; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on a YouTube video or not. If the data subject does not want to transmit this information to YouTube and Google, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their YouTube account before accessing our website.

The data protection provisions published by YouTube, which can be retrieved at https://www.google.de/intl/en/policies/privacy/, provide information regarding the collection, processing, and use of personal data by YouTube and Google.

13. Legal basis for processing

Article 6(1)(a) GDPR serves as our 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 a party, as is the case, for example, in processing operations necessary for the delivery of goods or the provision of any other service or consideration, the processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. The same applies to processing operations that are necessary for the performance of pre-contractual measures, for example, in cases of inquiries regarding our products or services. If our company is subject to a legal obligation which requires the processing of personal data, such as for the fulfilment of tax obligations, the processing is based on Article 6(1)(c) GDPR. In rare cases, processing of personal data may be necessary to protect vital interests of the data subject or another natural person. This would be the case, for instance, if a visitor were to be injured in our company and their name, age, health insurance data, or other vital information had to be disclosed to a doctor, hospital, or other third parties. In this case, 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 covers processing operations that are not covered by any of the preceding legal bases if the processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by our company or a third party, provided that the interests, fundamental rights, and freedoms of the data subject do not override those interests. Such processing operations are particularly permitted because they have been specifically mentioned by the European legislator. He expressed the view that a legitimate interest could be presumed if the data subject is a customer of the controller (Recital 47, sentence 2 of the GDPR).

14. Legitimate interests in processing pursued by the controller or a third party

If the processing of personal data is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, our legitimate interest is the execution of our business activities in favour of the welfare of all our employees. This legitimate interest is balanced against the interests of the data subjects in the sense of Recital 47 of the GDPR.

15. The duration for which the personal data will be stored

The data will be deleted after the purpose of collection has been fulfilled or upon withdrawal of consent, unless there are legal obligations to retain it. After the expiration of the last legal retention period, the data will be deleted.

16. Legal or contractual provisions regarding the provision of personal data; necessity for contract conclusion; obligation of the data subject to provide personal data; possible consequences of non-provision

We inform you that the provision of personal data is partly required by law (e.g. tax regulations) or may result from contractual arrangements (e.g. information on the contractual partner). It may sometimes be necessary for a data subject to provide us with personal data, which must subsequently be processed by us to conclude a contract. The data subject is, for example, obliged to provide us with personal data when our company concludes a contract with them. Failure to provide personal data would result in the contract with the data subject not being able to be concluded. Before providing personal data, the data subject should contact one of our employees. Our employee will clarify on a case-by-case basis whether the provision of personal data is legally or contractually required or necessary for contract conclusion, whether there is an obligation to provide personal data, and what the consequences of non-provision of personal data would be.

17. Existence of automated decision-making

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

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