Data protection

1.Introduction

This website is operated by: Gestalt Automation GmbH.

It is very important to us to handle the data of our website visitors with confidence and to protect them in the best possible way. For this reason, we make every effort to comply with the requirements of the GDPR.

In the following, we explain how we process your data on our website. We use the clearest and most transparent language possible so that you really understand what happens with your data.

2.General information

2.1Processing of personal data and other terms

Data protection applies to the processing of personal data. Personal data means all data with which you can be personally identified. This is, for example, the IP address of the device (PC, laptop, smartphone, etc.) in front of which you are currently sitting. Such data is processed when 'something happens to it'. Here, for example, the IP is transmitted from the browser to our provider and stored there automatically. This is then a processing (according to Art. 4 No. 2 GDPR) of personal data (according to Art. 4 No. 1 GDPR).

These and other legal definitions can be found in Art. 4 GDPR.

2.2Applicable regulations/laws - GDPR, BDSG and TDDDG

The scope of data protection is regulated by laws. In this case, these are the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) as a European regulation and the BDSG (Federal Data Protection Act) as a national law.

In addition, the TDDDG supplements the provisions of the GDPR as far as the use of cookies is concerned.

2.3The person in charge

The person responsible for data processing on this website is the controller within the meaning of the GDPR. This is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data.

You can reach the responsible person under:

Gestalt Automation GmbH

Schlesische Strasse 26 10997 Berlin

info@gestalt-robotics.com

2.4This is how data is basically processed on this website

As we have already established, there is data (e.g. IP address) that is collected automatically. This data is mainly required for the technical provision of the website. If we also use personal data or collect other data, we will inform you of this or ask for your consent.

Other personal data you share with us consciously.

You will find more detailed information below.

2.5Yours Right

The GDPR provides you with comprehensive rights. These include, for example, free information about the origin, recipient and purpose of your stored personal data. You can also request the rectification, blocking or erasure of this data or lodge a complaint with the competent data protection supervisory authority. You can revoke your consent at any time.

You can find out in detail what these rights are and how to exercise them in the last section of this Privacy Policy.

2.6Data protection - Our view

Data protection is more than just a chore for us! Personal data is of great value and careful handling of this data should be a matter of course in our digitalized world. In addition, you as a website visitor should be able to decide for yourself what "happens" to your data, when and by whom. Therefore, we commit ourselves to comply with all legal requirements, collect only the data necessary for us and treat them confidentially.

2.7Disclosure and deletion

The transfer and deletion of data are also important and sensitive topics. Therefore, we would like to briefly inform you in advance about our general approach to this.

A transfer of data only takes place on the basis of a legal basis and only if this is unavoidable. This may be the case in particular if it is a so-called Data Processor and a Data Processing Agreement has been concluded in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR.

We delete your data when the purpose and the legal basis for processing cease to exist and the deletion is not contrary to any other legal obligations. A 'good' overview of this is also provided by Art. 17 GDPR.

For further information, please refer to this Privacy Policy and contact the responsible person if you have any specific questions.

2.8Hosting

This website is hosted externally. The personal data collected on this website is stored on the host's servers. This includes the automatically collected and stored log files (see below for more details), as well as all other data provided by website visitors.

External hosting is used for the purpose of secure, fast and reliable provision of our website and in this context serves to fulfill the contract with our potential and existing customers.

The legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a, b and f GDPR, as well as § 25 para. 1 TDDDG, insofar as consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information in the terminal device of the website visitor or user within the meaning of the TDDDG.

Our hoster only processes data that is necessary for the fulfillment of its service obligation and acts as our Data Processor, which means that it is subject to our instructions. We have concluded a corresponding Data Processing Agreement with our hoster.

We use the following hoster:

https://www.gestalt-robotics.com

2.9Legal basis

The processing of personal data always requires a legal basis. The GDPR provides for the following possibilities in Art. 6 (1) Sentence 1:

a)The data subject has given his/her consent to the processing of personal data concerning him/her for one or more specific purposes;

b)the processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is party or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures taken at the data subject's request;

c)processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to whichthe person responsible is subject to;

d)the processing is necessary in order to protect the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person;

e)processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested inthe person in charge was transferred;

f)processing is necessary for the purposes of safeguarding the legitimate interests ofof the responsible person(s) orof a/an third party necessary, unless the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject which require the protection of personal data override this, in particular where the data subject is a child.

In the following sections, we will provide you with the specific legal basis for the respective processing.

3.What happens on our website

In the following, you will learn which data is collected when you visit our website, for what purpose this is done and on what legal basis.

3.1Data collection when calling up the website

By calling up the website, information is automatically stored in so-called server log files. This is the following information:

-Browser type and version

-Operating system used

-Referrer URL

-Host name of the accessing computer

-Time of the server request

-IP address

This data is temporarily required in order to be able to display our website to you permanently and without problems. In particular, this data serves the following purposes:

-System security of the website

-System stability of the website

-Website troubleshooting

-Connecting to the website

-Website presentation

The data processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR and is based on our legitimate interest in the processing of this data, in particular the interest in the functionality of the website as well as its security.

If possible, this data is stored pseudonymously and deleted after the respective purpose has been achieved.

Insofar as the server log files allow the identification of the person concerned, the data is stored for a maximum period of 14 days. An exception exists if a security-relevant event occurs. In this case, the server log files are stored until the elimination and final clarification of the security-relevant event.

For the rest, a consolidation with other data does not take place.

3.2Cookies

3.2.1General

This website uses so-called cookies. This is a data record, information that is stored in the browser of your terminal device and is related to our website.

By setting cookies, the navigation of the website in particular can be made easier for the visitor.

3.2.2Reject cookies

The setting of cookies can be prevented by adjusting the settings of your browser.

Here you can find the corresponding links to frequently used browsers:

Mozilla Firefox:https://support.mozilla.org/de/kb/cookies-und-website-daten-in-firefox-loschen?redirectslug=Cookies+l%C3%B6schen&redirectlocale=en

Google Chrome:https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=de

Microsoft Edge:https://support.microsoft.com/de-de/windows/l%C3%B6schen-und-verwalten-von-cookies-168dab11-0753-043d-7c16-ede5947fc64d

Safari:https://support.apple.com/de-de/guide/mdm/mdmf7d5714d4/web andhttps://support.apple.com/de-de/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac. As far asYou another browserusesit is recommended to use the nameYours browser and 'delete and manage cookies' in a search engine and follow the official link toYour browser to follow.

Alternativeyou can use your Cookie settings also underwww.aboutads.info/choices/ orwww.youronlinechoices.com manage.

However, we must inform you that a comprehensive blocking/deletion of cookies can lead to impairments in the use of the website.

3.2.3Technically necessary cookies

We use technically necessary cookies on this website to ensure that our website functions without errors and in accordance with applicable laws. They help to make the website user-friendly. Some functions of our website cannot be displayed without the use of cookies.

The legal basis for this is, depending on the individual case, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b, c and/or f GDPR.

3.2.4Technically unnecessary cookies

We also use cookies on our website that are not technically necessary. These cookies are used, among other things, to analyze the surfing behavior of the website visitor or to offer functions of the website that are not technically necessary.

The legal basis for this is your consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.

Technically unnecessary cookies are only set with your consent, which you can revoke at any time in the cookie consent tool.

3.3Data processing through user input

3.3.1Own data collection

We offer the following (service) on our website: Booking a meeting.

For this purpose, we collect the following data:

Name

E-mail address

Phone number

The legal basis for this data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.

The data will be deleted as soon as the respective purpose ceases to apply and it is possible in accordance with the legal requirements.

3.3.2Contact

a)E-mail

When you contact us by email, we process your email address and any other data contained in the email. This data is stored on the mail server and in some cases on the respective end devices. Depending on the request, the legal basis for this is regularly Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR or Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. The data will be deleted as soon as the respective purpose no longer applies and it is possible in accordance with the legal requirements.

b) Phone

If you contact us by phone, the call data may be stored pseudonymously on the respective terminal device and with the telecommunications provider used. Personal data collected during the telephone call will only be processed in order to handle your request. Depending on the request, the legal basis for this is regularly Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR or Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. The data will be deleted as soon as the respective purpose ceases to apply and it is possible according to the legal requirements.

c) Contact form

We offer a contact form. This is used to contact our company.

In this form, we usually process your first and last name, your telephone number, your e-mail address, a postal address and the content of the message. The data is stored on our web server and forwarded internally to the relevant e-mail addresses.

The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR, as we have a legitimate interest in responding to your request and in an uncomplicated way of contacting you. If the contact is aimed at the conclusion of a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.

We delete this data no later than 3 months after receipt, unless it is required for a contractual relationship that has arisen.

We bind the contact form of

Personio

Personio GmbH, Rundfunkplatz 4, 80335, Munich, Germany

https://www.personio.de/datenschutzerklaerung/

Outlook

Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399, USA https://privacy.microsoft.com/de-de/privacystatement

on our website.

d)Appointment tool

Calendly

In order to be able to make an appointment with us, we integrate the functions of Calendly on our website. This service is offered by Calendly LLC, 271 17th St NW, 10th Floor, Atlanta, georgia 30363, USA.

The data requested for this purpose will be used for the planning, execution and follow-up of the appointment and stored on Calendly servers.

Calendly uses cookies to collect and store data on our website. These cookies are only set with your consent. You can revoke and manage your consent at any time in our cookie consent tool. The legal basis for this is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TDDDG, insofar as this consent includes access to information in the user's terminal device or the storage of cookies within the meaning of the TDDDG.

In addition, the legal basis for the use of Calendly is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR, as we have a legitimate interest in entering into direct exchange with customers, potential customers and other interested parties and to process inquiries directly and as quickly as possible.

The data will be stored until the person concerned requests deletion, revokes consent to storage or the purpose for storage no longer applies. Mandatory legal provisions regarding retention periods remain unaffected.

In the case of data transfer to the USA, the standard contractual clauses (SCC) of the EU Commission apply.

You can find more information here:

https://calendly.com/de/pages/privacy

https://calendly.com/pages/dpa.

3.4Analysis and tracking tools

3.4.1Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics on this website. Google Analytics is a web analytics service. This service is provided by Google Ireland Limited ("Google"), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Google Analytics uses cookies to recognize the user and thus analyze usage behavior. These cookies are only set with consent. Consent can be revoked at any time and managed in our cookie consent tool.

The legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TDDDG.

The information collected here is usually transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there. On July 10, 2023, the European Commission adopted an adequacy decision for the USA. Google LLC is certified under the EU-US Privacy Framework. However, as the Google servers are located worldwide and data transfer to third countries (e.g. Singapore) cannot be ruled out, the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) apply.

The use of Google Analytics results in IP anonymization. The IP address of the respective user is shortened on servers within the member states of the EU (or the European Economic Area) in such a way that it is no longer possible to trace it back to a natural person. In addition, Google undertakes to provide appropriate data protection via the Google Ads data processing conditions and creates an evaluation of website use and website activity and provides the services associated with use. The Google Ads Data Processing Terms apply to companies that are subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Economic Area (EEA), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or similar regulations.

An additional browser plugin can be used to prevent the information collected (such as the IP address) from being sent to Google and used by Google. The plugin and further informationyou will find underhttps://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de.

Otherwise, the storage period depends on the type of data processed. Each customer can choose how long Google Analytics stores data before it is automatically deleted. The maximum lifespan of a Google Analytics cookie is two years.

Further information on the use of data by Googleyou will find also underhttps://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de. For all further questionsyou can also directly tosupport-deutschland@google.com turn.

3.4.2YouTube

On this website we embed YouTube videos. YouTube is an online video platform. This service is offered by Google Ireland Limited ("Google"), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

As soon as you start a video on our website, a connection to the YouTube servers is established. After starting a video, YouTube can set cookies on the website visitor's device to save settings and preferences and subsequently display personalized advertising. The information obtained from this is also used for video statistics, to improve user-friendliness and to prevent attempted fraud.

The legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TDDDG, insofar as this consent includes access to information in the user's terminal device or the storage of cookies within the meaning of the TDDDG. This consent can be revoked at any time.

More information:

https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.

3.4.3Google Tag Manager

On this website we use Google Tag Manager. Google Tag Manager is a web analytics service. This service is provided by Google Ireland Limited ("Google"), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

The Google Tag Manager does not store cookies and does not analyze independently. It only serves to manage the tools integrated via it. However, the IP address of the website visitor is recorded, which can be transferred to the parent company of Google in the USA.

The legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in the uncomplicated integration and management of various tools on its website.

More details:

https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en.

3.4.4Google Ads

We use Google Ads on this website. Google Ads is an online advertising program of Google Ireland Limited ("Google"), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

The service enables us to link advertisements in the Google search engine to specific keywords and to place targeted advertisements based on existing user data. Cookies are used for conversion tracking.

The legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

In the case of data transfer to the USA, the standard contractual clauses (SCC) of the EU Commission apply.

More details:

https://privacy.google.com/businesses/controllerterms/mccs/.

3.4.5Hotjar

We use Hotjar on this website. Hotjar is a web analysis service. This service is provided by Hotjar Ldt, Level 2, St Julians Business Centre, 3, Elia Zammit Street, St Julians STJ 1000, Malta.

We can use Hotjar to analyze user behavior on the corresponding website. Hotjar creates so-called heat maps, which can be used to understand which areas of the website are preferred by the website visitor. It also determines how long the website visitor stayed on the website and when they left it.

Hotjar uses cookies to recognize the website visitor and to analyze user behavior.

More details:

https://www.hotjar.com/policies/do-not-track/

https://www.hotjar.com/privacy.

3.4.6Calendly

We use the Calendly service for analysis and tracking purposes. This service is provided by Calendly LLC, 271 17th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30363, USA. Calendly enables us to analyze usage data and interactions on our website in order to improve the user experience and optimize the performance of our services.

The data processed in this context includes technical information such as IP addresses, browser types, operating systems, error logs and usage data. This data is used to improve the stability and performance of our web applications and to identify and resolve technical problems. The service in question stores the data on servers worldwide, including the USA, and may set cookies for data collection and storage. These cookies are only set with consent. This consent can be revoked at any time. The legal basis for the use of cookies is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TDDDG, insofar as this consent includes access to information in the user's terminal device or the storage of cookies within the meaning of the TDDDG.

The legal basis for the processing of the collected data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR, as we have a legitimate interest in using this tool to optimize our website and to integrate analysis and tracking functionalities.

The data will be stored until the data subject requests deletion, revokes consent to storage or the purpose for storage no longer applies. Mandatory statutory provisions on retention periods remain unaffected.

In the case of data transfer to the USA, the standard contractual clauses (SCC) of the EU Commission apply.

More information:

https://calendly.com/legal/privacy-notice.

3.5Social media plugins

3.6Social media profiles

In addition to our website, our company is also present on social networks. Here we want to present our company and create the opportunity to get in touch with us.

We also use the opportunity to place advertisements and job advertisements on social media.

In the following, we provide information about what data we and the respective social network process when you visit and interaction with our profile.

3.6.1LinkedIn

We operate a LinkedIn profile onhttps://www.linkedin.com/. This social network is operated by LinkedIn Corporation, 2029 Stierlin Court, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.

a)Interaction with our company profile

When you visit our LinkedIn profile and interact with us via it, we process personal data. personal data. On the one hand, the data made publicly available on the profile. On the other hand, we also process the personal data contained in posts, comments or direct messages to us. Through interactions such as liking or sharing, we can see the user profile with the public information.

The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. It is in our legitimate interest interest to provide relevant and interesting content and to enable the use and functionality of our LinkedIn profile

Insofar as an inquiry is related to the fulfillment of a contract or is necessary to carry out pre-contractual measures, our processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.

b)Page Insights

LinkedIn provides us with aggregated statistics and insights (called Page Insights) that tell us how people interact with our Company Page. Among other things, we receive information about the number of profiles that view, comment on or otherwise interact with our posts, as well as aggregated demographic and other information that helps us learn about the interaction with our page or LinkedIn profile. Pages Insights provided to us by LinkedIn consist of aggregated data, and LinkedIn does not provide us with any personally identifiable information about members in relation to Page Insights. We also have no way of linking Page Insights to individual members.

When placing ads, LinkedIn provides us with information about the types of people who see our ads and about the success of our ads. Personal data is only passed on to us if this person has consented to such processing. We also receive information from LinkedIn that allows us to understand which of our ads led to a purchase being made or an action being taken.

The purpose of processing this data is to analyze our reach and to adapt our content and advertisements to user interests. By evaluating this data, we can recognize how our content, our profile and our advertising are consumed. This enables us to create target group-specific content and place advertisements in order to better market our company and our services.

The processing is based on our legitimate interest in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.

When processing personal data in the course of the so-called Page Insights, the processing is carried out in joint responsibility with LinkedIn in accordance with Art. 26 para. 1 GDPR.

To this end, we have entered into a corresponding agreement with LinkedIn, which is available here (https://legal.linkedin.com/pages-joint-controller-addendum) can be viewed.

The contact details of LinkedIn are:

LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland.

For LinkedIn, you can contact the data protection officer at the following link:

https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/ask/TSO-DPO.

3.6.2Processing by LinkedIn

In connection with your visit to our company profile, LinkedIn may also process additional personal data. In this case, the processing is carried out under the sole responsibility of LinkedIn and without our knowledge. You can find more information from LinkedIn on this at:

https://de.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy.

3.7Facebook

We operate a Facebook fan page at https://www.facebook.com/. This social network is operated by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

3.7.1Interaction with our company profile

When you visit our Facebook profile and interact with us via it, we process personal data. On the one hand, the data made publicly available on the profile. On the other hand, we also process the personal data contained in posts, comments or direct messages to us. Through interactions such as liking or sharing, we can see the user profile with the public information.

The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. It is in our legitimate interest to provide relevant and interesting content and to enable the use and functionality of our Facebook profile.

Insofar as an inquiry is related to the performance of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, our processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.

3.7.2Page Insights

As explained in the Meta Privacy Policy under "How do we use your information?" (Meta also collects and uses information to provide analytics services, known as Page Insights, for site operators. This also applies to our Facebook page.

Page insights are summarized statistics that are created based on certain interactions of visitors with pages and the content associated with them (e.g. viewing a page or a video, subscribing to a page, marking a page with "Like" or "No longer like", etc.) and are logged by the meta servers.

In connection with the Page Insights, Meta provides us with summarized statistics and insights that give us information about how people interact with our company website. We do not have access to any personal data, only to the summarized Page Insights. With the help of Page Insights, we can view anonymous statistics, e.g. the reach of our account, page views, likes, etc.. These also contain evaluations according to the age, gender and location of the users (as specified by them in their respective Facebook profiles). To evaluate the reach, we can make settings or set appropriate filters with regard to the selection of a time period, the viewing of a specific post and demographic groupings. This data is anonymized. It is not possible for us to draw conclusions about specific individuals.

The purpose of processing this data is to analyze our reach and adapt our content and advertisements to user interests so that visitors can derive the greatest possible benefit from them. By evaluating this data, we can recognize how our content, our profile and our advertising are consumed. This enables us to create target group-specific content and place advertisements in order to better market our company and our services.

The processing is based on our legitimate interest in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.

When processing personal data in the course of the so-called Page Insights, we are jointly responsible with Facebook in accordance with Art. 26 para. 1 GDPR.

We have concluded a corresponding agreement with Facebook for this purpose, which can be viewed here (https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/page_controller_addendum).

The contact details for Facebook are:

Online contact: https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/1650115808681298

Postal: Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, ATTN: Privacy Operations, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland.

For Facebook, you can contact the data protection officer at the following link:

https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/540977946302970.

Further information about the Page Insights:

https://de-de.facebook.com/legal/terms/page_cntroller_addendum

3.7.3Processing of personal data and cookies by Meta

When you access a Facebook page, the IP address assigned to your end device is transmitted to Facebook. According to Facebook, this IP address is anonymized (for "German" IP addresses). Facebook also stores information about the end devices of its users (e.g. as part of the "login notification" function); Facebook may thus be able to assign IP addresses to individual users. If you are currently logged in to Facebook as a user, a cookie with your Facebook ID is stored on your device. This enables Facebook to track that you have visited this page and how you have used it. Facebook buttons integrated into websites enable Facebook to record your visits to these websites and assign them to your Facebook profile. This data can be used to tailor content or advertising to you.

Information on how personal data can be managed or deleted can be found in Facebook's Privacy Center:

https://www.facebook.com/privacy/center/.

Further information on the handling of data by Facebook can be found here:

http://de-de.facebook.com/about/privacy.

3.8Instagram

We operate an Instagram profile. This social media platform is offered by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

3.8.1Interaction with our company profile

When you visit our Instagram profile and interact with us, we process personal data. On the one hand, the data made publicly available on the profile. On the other hand, we also process the personal data contained in posts, comments or direct messages to us. Through interactions such as liking or sharing, we can see the user profile with the public information.

Insofar as an inquiry is related to the performance of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, our processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.

3.8.2Insights

As explained in the Meta Privacy Policy under "How do we use your information?" (https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy/?entry_point=ig_help_center_data_policy_redirect), Meta also collects and uses information to provide analytics services, known as insights, for site operators. This also applies to our Instagram profile.

Insights are summarized statistics that are created based on certain interactions of visitors with pages and the content associated with them and are logged by the meta servers. This includes the following information, among others

-How many people see and interact with our products, services or content, such as posts, videos, Instagram pages, listings, stores and advertisements (if the advertisement is shown on meta-products);

-How people interact with our content, websites, apps and services;

-Which group of people interact with our content and which group of people use our services.

Meta provides us with summarized reports and insights that tell us how well our content, features, products and services are performing.

We do not receive access to personal data, but only to the summarized reports.

To evaluate the reach, we can make settings or set appropriate filters with regard to the selection of a time period, the viewing of a specific post and demographic groupings. This data is anonymized. It is not possible for us to draw conclusions about specific individuals.

The processing is based on our legitimate interest in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.

When processing personal data in the course of the so-called Insights, the processing is carried out under joint responsibility with Meta in accordance with Art. 26 para. 1 GDPR.

We have concluded a corresponding agreement with Meta, which can be viewed here (https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/page_controller_addendum.).

Meta's contact details are as follows:

Online contact: https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/1650115808681298

Postal: Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, ATTN: Privacy Operations, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland.

For Instagram, you can contact the data protection officer at the following link:

https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/540977946302970.

Further information about the Insights:

https://de-de.facebook.com/help/pages/insights.

You can find Instagram's full privacy policy here:

https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy/?entry_point=ig_help_center_data_policy_redirect

Processing of personal data and cookies by Meta

When you access an Instagram page, the IP address assigned to your device is transmitted to Meta. According to Meta, this IP address is anonymized (for "German" IP addresses). Meta also stores information about the end devices of its users (e.g. as part of the "login notification" function); Meta may thus be able to assign IP addresses to individual users. If you are currently logged in to Instagram as a user, a cookie with your Instagram ID is stored on your device. This enables Meta to track that you have visited this page and how you have used it. Meta buttons integrated into websites enable Meta to record your visits to these websites and assign them to your Instagram profile. This data can be used to tailor content or advertising to you.

Further information:

https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy/?entry_point=ig_help_center_data_policy_redirect.

3.9Xing

We operate a Xing page. This social media platform is offered by New Work SE, Dammtorstraße 30, 20354 Hamburg, Germany.

3.9.1Interaction with our company profile

When you visit our Xing profile and interact with us via it, we process personal data. On the one hand, the data made publicly available on the profile. On the other hand, we also process the personal data contained in posts, comments or direct messages to us. Through interactions such as liking or sharing, we can see the user profile with the public information.

The company profile also gives you the opportunity to contact us as the operator using the contact details provided.

If users are logged in to XING with their user account when they access the company page, information about accessing the service can be assigned to the respective user account. This information is also available to us as the operator of the company profile. The provision of information can be avoided by logging out of the XING user account before accessing the company page.

The legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. It is in our legitimate interest to provide relevant and interesting content, to maintain business contacts, to draw attention to our services and job advertisements and to get in touch with visitors to our profile and interested parties.

Insofar as an inquiry is related to the performance of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, our processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.

3.9.2Processing of personal data and cookies by Xing

When using and accessing our company profile, personal data is also processed by Xing. Xing is solely responsible for this processing. We have no influence on the processing by Xing.

If you have given your consent (for example by setting your XING status to "actively looking for a job"), Xing will contact you directly to suggest suitable job offers.

The processing of data can be restricted in the privacy settings.

Xing's Privacy Policy can be viewed here:

https://privacy.xing.com/de/datenschutzerklaerung

3.10X (formerly Twitter)

We use the short message service "X" (formerly Twitter). This is a service of X Corp, 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103 USA. Twitter International Company, One Cumberland Place, Fenian Street, Dublin 2 D02 AX07, Ireland, is responsible for the data processing of persons living outside the United States.

3.10.1Interactions with our account

In principle, we do not collect and process any data from you when you use our short message service. The data you enter on X, in particular your user name and the content published under your account, will be processed by us on the basis of your consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR, insofar as your tweets are retweeted, we reply to them or tweets are written that refer to your account. The data freely published and disseminated on X is thus included by us and made accessible to our followers.

3.10.2Data processed by X

We have no control over the nature and extent of the data processed by X Corp., how it is processed and used, or whether it is disclosed to third parties. When you use X, your personal data will be collected, transferred, stored, disclosed and used by X Corp. and transferred to, stored and used in the United States, Ireland and any other country in which X Corp. does business, regardless of your country of residence.

On the one hand, X processes all voluntarily entered data such as name and user name, e-mail address, telephone number or the contacts in the address book, insofar as these have been uploaded or synchronized.

On the other hand, X also evaluates the shared content to determine which topics the user is interested in. X processes and stores confidential messages that are sent directly to other users. Using GPS data, information on wireless networks or the IP address, X can determine the user's location.

X also receives information about what content is viewed, even if the user has not created an account.

X processes so-called "log data". This includes the IP address, the browser type, the operating system, information on the previously accessed website and the pages accessed, the location, the mobile phone provider, the end device used (including device ID and application ID), the search terms used and cookie information.

Due to the fact that X Corp. is a non-European provider that only has a European branch in Ireland, it is not bound by German data protection regulations in its own opinion. This concerns, for example, the rights to information, blocking or deletion of data or the possibility of objecting to the use of usage data for advertising purposes.

The processing of data can be restricted in the general settings of the X account and under "Data protection and security". In addition, on mobile devices (smartphones, tablet computers), X's access to contact and calendar data, photos, location data, etc. can be restricted in the settings options there. However, this depends on the operating system used.

Further information can be found here:

https://help.twitter.com/de/safety-and-security/x-privacy-settings.

Information on the processing of data by X can be found in X's Privacy Policy:

https://twitter.com/de/privacy.

Information can also be requested via the X data protection form or the archive requests:

https://support.twitter.com/forms/privacy.

3.10.3YouTube

We operate a profile on YouTube. This is a video platform of Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, which enables us to publish video content and interact with our audience.

3.10.4Data processing by us

We also process the data of profile visitors. In doing so, we process data from your use of our profile, which is provided to us by YouTube.

This information includes statistics on visits to our profile, reports on the playback time of our videos, user interaction (e.g. "I like" or comments), as well as information about individual people who actively interact with our page, e.g. by subscribing or using YouTube's communication options.

The data entered on YouTube, in particular the user name and the content published under the account, is made visible and processed by us through interactions with our profile.

We process this data to enable communication and to optimize our content in terms of reach and target group.

The legal basis for the processing is a legitimate interest in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR for the purposes mentioned.

3.10.5Data processing by YouTube

When visiting our YouTube channel or interacting with our YouTube channel, YouTube collects personal data such as IP address, device information, geographic information, as well as activity on the platform, including videos viewed, interactions such as likes, comments and subscriptions. This data may be collected through cookies and similar technologies that are stored on the device.

YouTube uses this information to operate and improve the platform, to serve personalized ads and to perform analytics and measurements to understand how users interact with the content. In addition, data processing helps to evaluate and improve the reach and effectiveness of content.

The processing of data by YouTube takes place, among other things, on the basis of your consent, which is expressed by accepting the cookie policy on YouTube.

The data collected by YouTube may be shared within the Google group of companies and with third parties who may be located in countries outside the European Union, including the USA. Google LLC is certified by the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, which ensures that an adequate level of data protection is maintained even when data is transferred to third countries.

We have no influence on the scope of the data processed by YouTube, the type of processing and use or the transfer of this data to third parties. We also have no effective control options in this respect.

Information on what data is processed by YouTube and for what purposes can be found in YouTube's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de&gl=de.

3.11 Third-party content

3.11.1 Vimeo

This website uses Vimeo. Vimeo is a plugin that enables the integration of videos from the video platform Vimeo. This service is offered by Vimeo Inc., 555 West 18th Street, New York, New York 10011, USA.

If a website is visited that embeds Vimeo videos with this service, a connection to the servers of Vimeo is established. Vimeo determines from which website and with which IP address the connection is established.

If you are logged in as a member of Vimeo, Vimeo assigns this information to your personal user account. When you click on the start button of a video, this information can also be assigned to an existing user account. This assignment can be prevented by logging out of your Vimeo user account before using our website.

The legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

In the case of data transfer to the USA, the standard contractual clauses (SCC) of the EU Commission apply.

More information:

https://vimeo.com/privacy.

3.11.2Calendly

https://calendly.com

4.This is also important

Finally, we would like to inform you in detail about your rights and how you will be informed about changes in data protection requirements.

4.1Yours Rights in detail

4.1.1Right to information according to Art. 15 GDPR

You can request information about whether your personal data is being processed. If this is the case, you can request further information about the type and manner of processing. A detailed list can be found in Art. 15 (1) a) to h) GDPR.

4.1.2Right to rectification according to Art. 16 GDPR

This right includes the correction of inaccurate data and the completion of incomplete personal data.

4.1.3Right to deletion according to Art. 17 GDPR

This so-called 'right to be forgotten' gives you the right, under certain conditions, to demand the deletion of personal data by the controller. This is generally the case if the purpose of the data processing has ceased to exist, if consent has been revoked or if the initial processing took place without a legal basis. You can find a detailed list of reasons in Art. 17 (1) lit. a to f GDPR. Furthermore, this "right to be forgotten" corresponds with the obligation of the controller under Art. 17 (2) GDPR to take appropriate measures to bring about a general erasure of the data.

4.1.4Right to restriction of processing according to Art. 18 GDPR

This right is subject to the conditions set out in Art. 18(1)(a) to (d).

4.1.5Right to data portability according to Art. 20 GDPR

Here, the basic right to receive one's own data in a common form and to transfer it to another data controller is regulated. However, this only applies to data processed on the basis of consent or a contract pursuant to Art. 20 (1) (a) and (b) and to the extent that this is technically feasible.

4.1.6Right of objection according to Art. 21 GDPR

In principle, you can object to the processing of your personal data. This applies in particular if your interest in objecting outweighs the legitimate interest of the controller in the processing and if the processing relates to direct marketing and/or profiling.

4.1.7Right to "decision in individual cases" according to Art. 22 GDPR

In principle, you have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing (including profiling) which produces legal effects vis-à-vis you or similarly significantly affects you. However, this right is also subject to restrictions and additions in Art. 22 (2) and (4) GDPR.

4.1.8Other rights

The GDPR contains comprehensive rights to inform third parties about whether or how you have asserted rights under Art. 16, 17, 18 GDPR. However, this only applies insofar as this is possible or feasible with reasonable effort.

At this point, we would like to inform you once again of your right to withdraw your consent in accordance with Article 7 (3) of the GDPR. However, this does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out up to that point.

In addition, we would like to inform you about your rights according to §§ 32 ff. BDSG, which, however, are largely congruent with the rights just described.

4.1.9Right of appeal according to Art. 77 GDPR

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority if you consider that the processing of personal data relating to you infringes this Regulation.

5.What if tomorrow the GDPR is abolished or other changes take place?

The current status of this Privacy Policy is 11.12.2024. From time to time it is necessary to adapt the content of the Privacy Policy in order to react to actual and legal changes. We therefore reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time. We will publish the amended version in the same place and recommend that you read the Privacy Policy regularly.

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