Privacy Policy
We are very pleased about your interest in our company. Data protection is of a particularly high priority for the management of Stranger Cats. The use of the Internet pages of Stranger Cats is possible without any indication of personal data; however, if a data subject wants to use special enterprise services via our website, processing of personal data could become necessary. If the processing of personal data is necessary and there is no statutory basis for such processing, we generally obtain consent from the data subject.
The processing of personal data, such as the name, address, e-mail address, or telephone number of a data subject, shall always be in line with the General Data Protection Regulation and in accordance with the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to Stranger Cats. By means of this privacy policy, our enterprise would like to inform the general public of the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process. Furthermore, data subjects are informed of their rights by means of this privacy policy.
Stranger Cats 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 may in principle have security gaps, so absolute protection may not be guaranteed. For this reason, every data subject is free to transfer personal data to us via alternative means, e.g., by telephone.
1. Definitions
The data protection declaration of Stranger Cats is based on the terms used by the European legislator for the adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our data protection declaration should be legible and understandable for the general public as well as our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would like to first explain the terminology used.
We use, inter alia, the following terms in this data protection declaration:
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a) Personal Data
Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter “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.
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b) Data Subject
Data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed by the controller responsible for the processing.
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c) Processing
Processing is any operation or set of operations which is performed on personal data or on sets of personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination, or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure, or destruction.
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d) Restriction of Processing
Restriction of processing is the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting their processing in the future.
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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.
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f) Pseudonymization
Pseudonymization is the processing of personal data in such a manner that the personal data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, provided that such additional information is kept separately and is subject to technical and organizational measures to ensure that the personal data are not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.
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g) Controller or Controller Responsible for the Processing
Controller or controller responsible for the processing is the natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data; where the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union or Member State law, the controller or the specific criteria for its nomination may be provided for by Union or Member State law.
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h) Processor
Processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller.
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i) Recipient
Recipient is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or another body, to which the personal data are disclosed, whether a third party or not. However, public authorities which may receive personal data in the framework of a particular inquiry in accordance with Union or Member State law shall not be regarded as recipients.
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j) Third Party
Third party is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or body other than the data subject, controller, processor, and persons who, under the direct authority of the controller or processor, are authorized to process personal data.
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k) Consent
Consent of the data subject is any freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of the data subject’s wishes by which he or she, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signifies agreement to the processing of personal data relating to him or her.
2. Name and Address of the Controller
Controller for the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), other data protection laws applicable in Member states of the European Union and other provisions related to data protection is:
Jonas Heider
Koppelberg 4-6
24159 Kiel
Germany
Tel.: +491706503116
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://strangerrcats.de
3. Cookies
The Internet pages of Stranger Cats use cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in a computer system via an Internet browser.
Many websites and servers use cookies. Many cookies contain a so-called cookie ID. A cookie ID is a unique identifier of the cookie. It consists of a string through which websites and servers can be assigned to the specific internet browser in which the cookie was stored. This allows the visited websites and servers to distinguish the individual browser of the data subject from other internet browsers that contain different cookies. A particular internet browser can be recognized and identified via the unique cookie ID.
By using cookies, Stranger Cats can provide users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without the cookie setting.
By means of a cookie, the information and offers on our website can be optimized with the user in mind. As mentioned earlier, cookies allow us to recognize the users of our website. The purpose of this recognition is to make it easier for users to use our website. For example, a user of a website that uses cookies does not have to re-enter his or her access data every time he or she visits the website, because this is taken over by the website and the cookie stored on the user’s computer system. Another example is a cookie for 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 by our website at any time by means of a corresponding setting of the internet browser used and 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 deactivates the setting of cookies in the internet browser used, not all functions of our website may be fully usable.
4. Collection of general data and information
Stranger Cats’s website collects a series of general data and information each time the website is accessed by a data subject or an automated system. These general data and information are stored in the server’s log files. The following data can be collected: (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 (so-called referrers), (4) the sub-websites 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 used to avert threats in the event of attacks on our information technology systems.
When using this general data and information, Stranger Cats does not draw any conclusions about the data subject. Rather, this information is needed to (1) deliver the content of our website correctly, (2) optimize the content of our website and its advertising, (3) ensure the long-term functionality of our information technology systems and the technology of our website, and (4) provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for prosecution in the event of a cyber attack. These anonymously collected data and information are therefore evaluated by Stranger Cats both statistically and with the aim of increasing data protection and data security within 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.
5. Contact option via the website
Stranger Cats’s website contains information that enables quick electronic contact with our company and direct communication with us, which also includes a general address for electronic mail (email address). If a data subject contacts the controller via email or a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the data subject is automatically stored. Such personal data transmitted on a voluntary basis by a data subject to the controller are stored for the purpose of processing or contacting the data subject. There is no transfer of this personal data to third parties.
6. Comment function on the blog on the website
Stranger Cats offers users the possibility to leave individual comments on blog entries located on the website of the controller. A blog is a regularly updated, publicly accessible portal on a website, typically consisting of posts displayed in reverse chronological order so the most recent post appears first. Users can usually leave comments on blog posts.
If a data subject leaves a comment on the blog published on this website, in addition to the comments left by the data subject, information on the time of entry of the comment and the user name (pseudonym) chosen by the data subject are stored and published. Furthermore, the IP address assigned by the Internet service provider (ISP) to the data subject is logged. This storage of the IP address is done for security reasons and in case the data subject violates the rights of third parties or posts illegal content through a given comment. The storage of these personal data is, therefore, in the interest of the controller, so that he can exculpate himself in case of an infringement. There is no transfer of this collected personal data to third parties unless such transfer is required by law or serves the aim of the defense of the controller.
7. Routine erasure 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 granted by the European legislator or other legislators in laws or regulations to which the controller is subject to.
If the storage purpose is not applicable or if a storage period prescribed by the European legislator or another competent legislator expires, the personal data are routinely blocked or erased in accordance with legal requirements.
8. Rights of the data subject
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a) Right to confirmation
Every data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning him or her are being processed. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to confirmation, he or she may contact an employee of the controller at any time.
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b) Right to information
Any data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller free information about the personal data stored about him or her and a copy of this information at any time. Furthermore, the European legislator has granted the data subject access to the following information:
- the purposes of the processing
- the categories of personal data processed
- the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed, in particular recipients in third countries or international organizations
- if possible, the envisaged period for which the personal data will be stored, or, if not possible, the criteria used to determine that period
- the existence of the right to request rectification or erasure of personal data or restriction of processing by the controller or a right 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, pursuant to 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 envisaged consequences of such processing for the data subject
Furthermore, the data subject has the right to obtain information as to whether personal data have been transferred to a third country or to an international organization. If this is the case, the data subject also has the right to obtain information about the appropriate safeguards relating to the transfer.
If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to information, he or she may contact an employee of the controller at any time.
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c) Right to rectification
Any data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to request the immediate correction of inaccurate personal data concerning him or her. Furthermore, the data subject has the right to request the completion of incomplete personal data, including by means of a supplementary statement, taking into account the purposes of the processing.
If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to rectification, he or she may contact an employee of the controller at any time.
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d) Right to erasure (Right to be forgotten)
Any data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to demand from the controller the immediate erasure of personal data concerning him or her, provided that one of the following reasons applies and the processing is not necessary:
- The personal data are no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed.
- The data subject withdraws consent to which the processing is based according to Art. 6(1) lit. a GDPR or Art. 9(2) lit. a GDPR, and where there is no other legal ground for the processing.
- The data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Art. 21(1) GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or the data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Art. 21(2) GDPR.
- The personal data have been unlawfully processed.
- The erasure of personal data is required to fulfil a legal obligation under Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject.
- The personal data have been collected in relation to the offer of information society services referred to in Article 8(1) GDPR.
If one of the aforementioned reasons applies, and a data subject wishes to request the erasure of personal data stored by Stranger Cats, he or she may at any time contact an employee of the controller. An employee of Stranger Cats shall promptly ensure that the erasure request is complied with.
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e) Right to restriction of processing
Any data subject affected by the processing of personal data 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 defence of legal claims.
- The data subject has objected to processing pursuant to Art. 21(1) GDPR pending the verification whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override those of the data subject.
If one of the conditions above is met and a data subject wishes to request the restriction of the processing of personal data stored by Stranger Cats, he or she may at any time contact an employee of the controller. The employee of Stranger Cats will initiate the restriction of processing.
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f) Right to data portability
Any data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to receive the personal data concerning him or her, which was provided to a controller, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. He or she shall have the right to transmit those data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to which the personal data have been provided, as long as the processing is based on consent pursuant to Art. 6(1) lit. a GDPR or Art. 9(2) lit. a GDPR, or on a contract pursuant to Art. 6(1) lit. b 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 his or her right to data portability pursuant to Art. 20(1) GDPR, the data subject shall have
g) Right to Object
Every individual affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to object at any time, for reasons arising from their particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning them, which is based on Article 6(1)(e) or (f) of the GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions.
Stranger Cats will no longer process the personal data in the event of 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 Stranger Cats processes personal data for direct marketing purposes, the data subject has the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning them for such marketing. This also applies to profiling insofar as it is related to such direct marketing. If the data subject objects to Stranger Cats processing for direct marketing purposes, Stranger Cats will no longer process the personal data for these purposes.
Furthermore, the data subject has the right, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to object to the processing of personal data concerning them by Stranger Cats for scientific or historical research purposes, or 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 directly contact any employee of Stranger Cats or another employee. The data subject is also free, in the context of the use of information society services, notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, to exercise their right to object by automated means using technical specifications.
h) Automated Decisions Including Profiling
Every individual affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to object at any time, for reasons arising from their particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning them, which is based on Article 6(1)(e) or (f) of the GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions.
If the decision (1) is necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between the data subject and the controller, or (2) it is made with the explicit consent of the data subject, Stranger Cats will take appropriate measures to safeguard the data subject’s rights, freedoms, and legitimate interests, including 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 assert rights relating to automated decisions, they may contact an employee of the data controller at any time.
i) Right to Withdraw Consent for Data Processing
Every individual affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to withdraw consent for the processing of personal data at any time.
If the data subject wishes to exercise their right to withdraw consent, they may do so by contacting an employee of the data controller at any time.
9. Data Protection in Job Applications and Application Procedures
The data controller collects and processes the personal data of applicants for the purpose of handling the application process. The processing may also be carried out electronically. This is particularly the case if an applicant submits corresponding application documents electronically, for example by e-mail or via a web form on the website of the data controller. If the data controller concludes an employment contract with an applicant, the data transmitted will be stored for the purpose of processing the employment relationship in compliance with legal requirements. If the data controller does not conclude an employment contract with the applicant, the application documents will be automatically deleted two months after notification of the decision to reject the application, unless deletion is contrary to the data controller’s legitimate interests. Other legitimate interests in this sense may include a burden of proof in a procedure under the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).
10. Data Protection Provisions Regarding the Use of Facebook
The data controller has integrated components of the company Facebook on this website. Facebook is a social network.
A social network is an online meeting place operated on the Internet, which usually enables 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 enable the Internet community to provide personal or business-related information. Facebook enables users of the social network to create private profiles, upload photos, and network through friend requests.
The operating company of Facebook is Facebook, Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA. If an affected person lives outside the USA or Canada, the data controller responsible for processing personal data 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 data controller and on which a Facebook component (Facebook plug-in) has been integrated, is called up, 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 found at https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/?locale=en_US. As part of this technical process, Facebook is made aware of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.
If the data subject is logged in to Facebook at the same time, Facebook recognizes with each call-up of our website by the data subject and for 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 by Facebook 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 if the data subject makes a comment, Facebook assigns this information to the personal Facebook user account of the data subject and saves this personal data.
Facebook receives information through the Facebook component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged in to Facebook at the same time as accessing our website, regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Facebook component or not. If such a transmission of this information to Facebook is not desirable for the data subject, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their Facebook account before calling up our website.
The data policy published by Facebook, which is available at https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/, provides information on the collection, processing, and use of personal data by Facebook. It also explains the options available to Facebook to protect the privacy of the data subject. In addition, various applications are available that make it possible to suppress data transmission to Facebook. Such applications can be used by the data subject to suppress data transmission to Facebook.
11. Data Protection Provisions Regarding the Use of Instagram
The data 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 disseminate such data in 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 data controller and on which an Instagram component (Insta button) has been integrated, is called up, 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. As part of this technical process, Instagram becomes aware of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.
If the data subject is logged in to Instagram at the same time, Instagram recognizes with each call-up of our website by the data subject and for the entire duration of their stay on our website which specific subpage the data subject visits. This information is collected by the Instagram component and assigned by Instagram 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 data and information transmitted with it are assigned to the personal Instagram user account of the data subject and stored and processed by Instagram.
Instagram receives information via the Instagram component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged in to Instagram at the same time as accessing our website; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Instagram component or not. If such transmission of this information to Instagram is not desired by the data subject, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their Instagram account before accessing our website.
Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Instagram can be found at https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388 and https://www.instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/.
12. Data Protection Provisions Regarding the Use of Jetpack for WordPress
The data controller has integrated Jetpack on this website. Jetpack is a WordPress plugin that provides additional features to the operator of a website built on WordPress. Jetpack allows the website operator, among other things, to view visitor statistics. By displaying related posts and publications or enabling content sharing on the site, it also increases visitor numbers. Additionally, security features are integrated into Jetpack, making a website using Jetpack better protected against brute force attacks. Jetpack also optimizes and accelerates the loading of images integrated on the website.
The operating company of the Jetpack plugin for WordPress is Aut O’Mattic A8C Ireland Ltd., Business Centre, No.1 Lower Mayor Street, International Financial Services Centre, Dublin 1, Ireland.
Jetpack sets a cookie on the affected person’s information technology system. 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 data controller and on which a Jetpack component has been integrated, the Internet browser on the affected person’s information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Jetpack component to send data to Automattic for analysis purposes. As part of this technical process, Automattic becomes aware of data that will subsequently be used to generate an overview of website visits. The data collected in this way is used to analyze the behavior of the affected person, who accessed the website of the data controller, and is evaluated with the aim of optimizing the website. The data collected via the Jetpack component is not used to identify the affected person without prior obtaining of a separate express consent of the affected person. The data is also known to Quantcast. Quantcast uses the data for the same purposes as Automattic.
The affected person 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 Automattic/Quantcast from setting a cookie on the affected person’s information technology system. In addition, cookies already set by Automattic can be deleted at any time via the Internet browser or other software programs.
Furthermore, the affected person has the possibility of objecting to and preventing the collection of data generated by the Jetpack cookie regarding the use of this website and the processing of this data by Automattic/Quantcast. For this purpose, the affected person must press the opt-out button under the link https://www.quantcast.com/opt-out/, which sets an opt-out cookie. The opt-out cookie set with the objection is stored on the information technology system used by the affected person. If the cookies on the affected person’s system are deleted after an objection, the affected person must call up the link again and set a new opt-out cookie.
However, the setting of the opt-out cookie may result in the website of the data controller not being fully functional for the affected person.
The applicable data protection provisions of Automattic are available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. The applicable data protection provisions of Quantcast are available at https://www.quantcast.com/privacy/.
13. Data Protection Provisions Regarding the Use of YouTube
The data controller has integrated components of YouTube on this website. YouTube is an Internet video portal that enables video publishers to freely upload video clips and allows other users to view, rate, and comment on these clips free of charge. YouTube allows the publication of all types of videos, which is why complete films and TV shows, but also music videos, trailers, or videos made by users themselves, can be accessed via the Internet portal.
The operating company of YouTube is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.
With each call-up of one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the data controller and on which a YouTube component (YouTube video) has been integrated, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the affected person is automatically prompted by the respective YouTube component to download a display of the corresponding YouTube component from YouTube. Further information on YouTube can be found at https://www.youtube.com/yt/about/.
If the affected person is logged into YouTube at the same time, YouTube recognizes with each call-up to our website by the affected person and for the entire duration of their stay on our website, which specific sub-page of our website was visited by the affected person. This information is collected by YouTube and Google and assigned to the respective YouTube account of the affected person.
YouTube and Google receive information through the YouTube component that the affected person has visited our website whenever the affected person is logged into YouTube at the same time as accessing our website; this occurs regardless of whether the affected person clicks on a YouTube video or not. If such transmission of this information to YouTube and Google is not desired by the affected person, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their YouTube account before accessing our website.
The privacy policy published by YouTube, which is available at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/, provides information on the collection, processing, and use of personal data by YouTube and Google.
14. Legal Basis for Processing
Art. 6 I lit. a GDPR serves 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, when processing operations are necessary for the supply of goods or to provide any other service, the processing is based on Article 6 I lit. b GDPR. The same applies to such processing operations which are necessary for carrying out pre-contractual measures, for example in the case of inquiries concerning our products or services. Is our company 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 may be 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 would have to be passed on to a doctor, hospital, or other third party. Then the processing would be based on Art. 6 I lit. d GDPR.
Finally, processing operations could be based on Article 6 I lit. f GDPR. This legal basis is used for processing operations which are not covered by any of the abovementioned 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 which require protection of personal data. Such processing operations are particularly permissible because they have been specifically mentioned by the European legislator. He considered that a legitimate interest could be assumed if the data subject is a client of the controller (Recital 47 Sentence 2 GDPR).15. Legitimate Interests in Processing Pursued by the Controller or a Third Party
If the processing of personal data is based on Article 6 I lit. f GDPR, our legitimate interest is to carry out our business activities for the well-being of all our employees and shareholders.
16. Duration 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 necessary for the fulfillment of the contract or the initiation of a contract.
17. Legal or Contractual Obligation to Provide Personal Data; Necessity for the Conclusion of the Contract; Obligation of the Data Subject to Provide the Personal Data; Possible Consequences of Failure to Provide Such Data
We clarify that the provision of personal data is partly required by law (e.g., tax regulations) or can also result from contractual provisions (e.g., information on the contractual partner).
Sometimes it may be necessary to conclude a contract that the data subject provides us with personal data, which must subsequently be processed by us. The data subject is, for example, obliged to provide us with personal data when our company signs a contract with him or her. 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 any of our employees. Our employee clarifies to the data subject whether the provision of the 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 the consequences of non-provision of the personal data.18. Existence of Automated Decision-Making
As a responsible company, we do not use automatic decision-making or profiling.
This data protection declaration was created by the data protection declaration generator of the DGD Deutsche Gesellschaft für Datenschutz GmbH, which is active as an external data protection officer Regensburg, in cooperation with the Cologne IT and data protection lawyer Christian Solmecke.