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Privacy policy


Data protection information

Since 25 May 2018, the uniform requirements of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) have applied in the area of data protection throughout Europe. In the following data protection information, we inform you about the processing of personal data carried out by us in accordance with the GDPR and the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).

Controller

The controller responsible for data processing in connection with our services, i.e. the body deciding on the purposes and means of processing personal data, is:

BWTS Energy Services GmbH
Michael Richter
Erlenweg 6
D-18198 Stäbelow
Phone: +49(0) 160 906 201 98
Fax: +49(0) 410 865 091 78
Email: info@bwts-info.de

Data protection officer

You can reach our data protection officer via the following contact details:

Axel Lehmann
Data Protection North-East
Goldberger Str. 81a
D-18273 Güstrow
Phone: +49 38 43 - 22 91 33
Fax: +49 38 43 - 24 56 021
Email: moin@datenschutz-nordost.de

Scope of application

This privacy policy applies to our online services on the website operated by us. 

Use of our website

Each time you access our webpages, information is sent to the server of our website by the respective Internet browser of your end device and temporarily stored in log files. The data records stored in the process may contain the following data, which are stored until they are automatically erased:

  • Date and time of retrieval
  • Name of the page accessed
  • IP address of the requesting device
  • Referrer URL (origin URL from which you came to our website)
  • Amount of data transferred
  • Loading time
  • Product and version information of the browser you are using, your operating system and the name of your access provider.

The legal basis for the processing of these data is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

Our legitimate interest arises from

  • ensuring a smooth connection setup,
  • ensuring a convenient use of our webpages
  • evaluating system security and stability.

It is not possible to draw any direct conclusions about your identity from this information and we will not do so. You can object to the processing of your personal data on the basis of our legitimate interests at any time.

Security measures

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures in accordance with legal requirements to ensure a level of protection appropriate to the risk. In doing so, we take into account the state of the art, the costs of implementation, the nature, scope, context and purposes of processing as well as the likelihood and severity of the threat to the rights and freedoms of natural persons.

These measures include, in particular, safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data by controlling physical and electronic access to the data as well as controlling access, input, transfer, safeguarding availability and separation of the data. In addition, we have established procedures to exercise the rights of data subjects, erase data and respond to threats to the data. We also take data protection into account in the development and selection of hardware, software and processes through data protection by design and data protection-friendly default settings.

In the following, we describe further processing procedures and services that we use in this context:

Truncating the IP address: If we or the service providers and technologies we use process IP addresses and it is not necessary to process the full IP address, the IP address is truncated ("IP masking"). This involves removing the last two digits or the last part of the IP address after a dot, or replacing them with placeholders. Truncating the IP address is intended to prevent or at least make it considerably more difficult for a person to be identified by their IP address.

TLS/SSL encryption (https): We use TLS/SSL encryption to protect user data transmitted via our online services. Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a standard technology that ensures the security of Internet connections by encrypting the data transmitted between a website or app and a browser (or between two servers). Transport Layer Security (TLS) is an updated and more secure version of SSL. You can recognise that a website is protected by an SSL/TLS certificate by the display of Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) in the URL.

International data transfers

Data processing in third countries: The transfer of data to third countries, i.e. countries outside the European Union, is carried out strictly in accordance with the legal admissibility requirements.

If the data transfer to a third country does not serve to fulfil our contract with you, we do not have your express consent, the transfer is not necessary for the assertion, exercise or defence of legal claims and no derogation pursuant to Article 49 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies, your data will only be transferred to a third country if either an adequacy decision pursuant to Article 45 GDPR exists or appropriate safeguards pursuant to Article 46 GDPR are met.

By concluding the EU standard data protection clauses issued by the European Commission with the receiving body, we fulfil the requirements for verification with regard to appropriate safeguards in accordance with Art. 46(2)(c) GDPR, as well as with regard to an adequate level of data protection in the third country. You can download the EU standard data protection clauses from the European Commission's website here.

EU-US Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework: As part of the 'Data Privacy Framework' (DPF), the EU Commission has also certified a secure level of data protection for certain companies from the USA in an adequacy decision dated 10 July 2023. For more information on this DPF and a list of certified companies, visit the US Department of Commerce website at www.dataprivacyframework.gov.

Erasure of data

In accordance with the legal requirements, the data processed by us will be erased as soon as the original consent to processing is withdrawn or if other legal requirements cease to apply (e.g. if the purpose of processing no longer exists or the data is no longer required for this purpose). If the data cannot be erased because it is required for other legally permissible purposes, its processing will be limited to these specific purposes. This means that the data is blocked and used exclusively for such purposes. This may, for example, relate to data that must be retained for reasons under commercial or tax law or for the enforcement, exercise or defence of legal claims or the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person. Information on the retention and erasure of data that applies to specific processing purposes can be found in our data protection notices.

Amendments and updates to the privacy policy

If we make changes to our data processing procedures, we will also adapt the privacy policy accordingly. We will inform you if such changes require your cooperation (e.g. consent) or a personal notification from you. For all other changes, please check our privacy policy regularly to stay informed about its content.

Please note that the addresses and contact details of companies and organisations stated in our privacy policy may change over time. We therefore ask you to check the details before contacting us.

Your rights

You are entitled to data subject rights in connection with the processing of your personal data by us. For example, you have the right to request information about the data we have stored about you. You can also withdraw any consent you have given us and object to individual data processing operations. In addition, you have the right to have inaccurate data rectified and can request that we send you specific data in a commonly used electronic format. You also have the right to have the data we have stored about you erased. Please note in this regard that we may be obligated for legal reasons to continue to store the data despite the assertion of your right to erasure. Furthermore, in certain constellations we have an interest in the continued storage of your data that outweighs your interest in its erasure (e.g. if we still have outstanding claims against you).

Your rights in detail

You can assert the rights to which you are entitled in connection with your dealing with us as set out in this section either by directly contacting us (controller) or our data protection officer. The respective contact details can be found at the top of this privacy policy.

In addition to the right to withdraw your consent given to us, you have the following additional rights if the respective legal requirements are met:

  • the right to information about your personal data stored by us (Art. 15 GDPR); in particular you can request information about the processing purposes, the category of personal data, the categories of recipients to whom your data has been or will be disclosed, the planned storage duration, the origin of your data if it has not been collected directly from you;
  • the right to rectification of inaccurate data or to completion of accurate data (Art. 16 GDPR),
  • the right to erasure of your data stored by us ('right to be forgotten') (Art. 17 GDPR), insofar as we are not required to comply with any statutory or contractual retention periods or other statutory obligations or rights to further storage,
  • the right to restriction of processing of your data (Art. 18 GDPR), in the event that you contest the accuracy of the data, the processing is unlawful but you oppose the erasure of the data, we no longer need the data but you need it for the assertion, exercise or defence of legal claims or you have objected to processing pursuant to Art. 21 GDPR,
  • the right to data portability pursuant to Art. 20 GDPR, i.e. the right to receive selected data stored by us about you in a commonly used, machine-readable format or to request the transfer of the data to another controller,
  • the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. As a rule, you can contact the supervisory authority of your usual place of residence or workplace or our company headquarters (see below) for this purpose.

Right to object

Under the conditions of Art. 21(1) GDPR, data processing may be objected to on grounds relating to the particular situation of the data subject.

The above general right to object applies to all processing purposes described in this data protection information that are processed on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. In contrast to the specific right to object to data processing for advertising purposes, we are only obligated under the GDPR to implement such a general objection if you give us reasons of overriding importance (e.g. a possible danger to life or health).

Right of withdrawal

Insofar as we process data on the basis of your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. The withdrawal of consent does not have the consequence that the data processing carried out on the basis of your consent up to the time of withdrawal becomes ineffective.

Supervisory authority and right to lodge a complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority responsible for our company. The supervisory authority responsible for our company is:

Der Landesbeauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit Mecklenburg-Vorpommern / The State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Lennéstraße 1
D-19053 Schwerin
Phone: +49 385 59494-0
Email: info@datenschutz-mv.de
Website: www.datenschutz-mv.de

Establishment, performance and/or termination of a contract

If you conclude a contract with us or contact us via our website for the purpose of concluding a contract, we process the data required for the conclusion, performance and/or termination of the contract with you. These include:

  • User/contact data (e.g. names, addresses)
  • Payment data (e.g. bank details, invoices, payment history)
  • Contract data (e.g. subject matter of the contract, term)
  • Usage and communication data (e.g. IP addresses, websites visited, access times)

The legal basis for this is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, i.e. you provide us with the data on the basis of the respective contractual relationship (e.g. fulfilment of a contract) between you and us. We also process your data on the basis of legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c)) and on the basis of legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)).

The purpose of processing is to provide the agreed services and fulfil our contractual obligations. In addition, we take security measures to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of the data. We use office and organisational procedures to ensure that everything runs smoothly. Enquiries are managed and answered by us. We may carry out performance analyses to measure the effectiveness of our marketing measures. We may also create user profiles in order to provide personalised content.

Data that we store in connection with the conclusion, performance and/or termination of the contract with you will be erased after the expiry of statutory warranty and similar obligations. As a rule, this period is four years, unless the data is stored in a customer account, e.g. due to legal archiving obligations. Tax-relevant documents such as trading books, inventories, opening balance sheets, annual financial statements and the associated work instructions, organisational documents and accounting records are kept for 10 years. Commercial and business letters received and copies of letters sent are retained for six years. The retention period begins at the end of the calendar year in which the last entry was made, the inventory was drawn up, the annual financial statements or management report was prepared, the letter was received or sent or the accounting voucher was prepared, and the record was made or the other documents were created.

In the following, we describe further processing procedures and services that we use in this context:

  • Sales and services: We process your personal data to enable you to purchase products and utilise our services. This also includes the processing of the purchase, the payment and the execution of the desired service. When a contract is concluded or an order is placed, we collect the data required to perform the contract, which is marked accordingly. This includes, in particular, contact information and details required for delivery, invoicing or queries.

    Legal bases: Contract fulfilment and pre-contractual enquiries (Art. 6(1) Sentence 1 (b) GDPR).

Web hosting and provision of our online services

We use rented storage space or rented dedicated servers to host our website and other online services. Certain personal data are processed within the scope of web hosting. This generally includes information such as IP address, access data, server log files and cookies. The exact data that we process varies depending on the type of online offer and the associated functions.

Purpose and legal basis: The processing of your data in web hosting is carried out for the purpose of providing and technically managing our website and other online services. The legal basis for processing your data arises from our legitimate interest in operating our online services in a secure and stable manner (pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).

Transfer to third parties: We may use third parties to provide and manage the rented storage space. These may be hosting providers or IT service providers, for example. Your data will only be passed on to the extent necessary and in accordance with the applicable data protection regulations.

Data security: We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access or disclosure. We use encryption technologies and access controls to ensure that your data is processed securely.

Retention period: We only store your data for as long as is necessary for the provision of the rented storage space and the lawful functioning of our online services. Your data will generally be erased after the end of use of the storage space, provided there are no statutory retention obligations.

In the following, we describe further processing procedures and services that we use in this context:

 

Email communication

If you communicate with us via the email addresses provided on our website, we may use email providers to manage and support email sending and communication. Personal data such as your email address, the content of your email and other information associated with the communication may be processed.

Purpose and legal basis: The processing of your data in connection with the use of email providers for communication with website users is carried out for the purpose of communication and the fulfilment of your individual enquiries or orders. The legal basis for processing your data arises either from your consent (pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) or from our legitimate interest in efficient communication and processing of enquiries and orders (pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).

Transfer to third parties: We may use email providers or third parties to process email sending and communication on our behalf. Your data may be transferred to external email providers. We ensure that these third parties take appropriate data protection measures and treat your data confidentially.

Data security: We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access or disclosure. We select our email providers carefully and ensure that they take appropriate security precautions.

Storage: We only store your emails and other communication-related data for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purpose for which they were collected. After the communication has ended, your data will generally be erased, provided there are no statutory retention obligations.

Your rights: You have the right to obtain information about the processing of your personal data, to request the rectification or erasure of your data and to object to the processing of your data and the right to data portability. Please contact us for further information and to exercise your rights.

Contact and enquiry management

If you contact us via our contact form or by email, we store the information you provide, such as your name, email address and your message. In addition to this data, other technical usage data (e.g. websites visited, IP addresses, time data) may be processed.

We use this data exclusively to process your enquiry and to communicate with you. We will erase your data as soon as it is no longer required to fulfil the purpose for which you contacted us or if you request us to do so. Your data will only be passed on to third parties if this is necessary to answer your enquiry.

Please note that data transmission via the Internet is not completely secure. We therefore recommend that you do not send any sensitive information via the contact form, but use alternative communication channels if necessary.

Purpose of the processing: We only process your personal data for the purpose of processing your enquiries and providing you with the answers or solutions you require. We do not use your data for other purposes unless you have expressly authorised us to do so.

Legal basis of the processing: We process your personal data on the basis of our legitimate interest in providing fast and effective communication and on the basis of your voluntary consent in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

Storage duration: We only store your personal data for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purpose for which you contacted us or until you ask us to erase your data. The duration of storage depends on the type of enquiry, but as a rule we do not store your data for longer than 12 months.

Data transfer to third parties: Your data will only be transferred to third parties if this is necessary to fulfil your enquiry or to fulfil our legal obligations. We do not pass on your data to third parties unless we are legally obligated to do so or have received your express consent to do so.

In the following, we describe further processing procedures and services that we use in this context:

  • Contact form: 
    We provide a contact form on our website for you to send us a message. When you use this contact form, we process certain personal data about you in order to process your enquiry and provide you with an answer or solution. This data may include, for example, your name, your email address, your telephone number and the content of your message.
    Purpose of the processing: We process your personal data exclusively for the purpose of processing and responding to your enquiry. Your data will only be used to communicate with you and not for any other purpose.
    Legal basis of the processing: Your personal data is processed on the basis of your voluntarily granted consent in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. By using the contact form and submitting your data, you consent to the processing in accordance with this privacy policy. 
    Storage duration: We only store your personal data for as long as is necessary to process your enquiry or until you ask us to erase your data. As a rule, we do not store your data for longer than 12 months. 
    Data transfer to third parties: We do not transfer your data to third parties unless this is necessary to process your enquiry or to fulfil legal obligations. Your data will not be sold, rented or passed on to other companies or organisations unless you have expressly authorised us to do so or we are legally obligated to do so.

Customer reviews and rating procedures

As part of our service, we offer our customers the opportunity to submit customer reviews and ratings of products or services. These customer reviews and ratings can help other users to make an informed decision about their purchase.

Your participation in customer reviews and rating procedures enables us to provide you with this function.

When you participate in customer reviews and rating procedures, certain types of data are processed. This includes, for example, your name, your email address, the content of your rating or review, the date of your participation and, if applicable, other information that you provide voluntarily.

Purpose of the processing: The purpose of the processing is to give you the opportunity to share your opinion on products or services and to help other users make informed purchasing decisions. The processed data helps us to ensure the authenticity and quality of customer reviews and ratings and to promote interaction between our customers.

Legal basis: The legal basis for the processing of your data in this context results from Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, as you give your consent to the processing of your data for participation in customer reviews and rating procedures. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. Please note, however, that if you withdraw your consent, your customer review or rating may be removed.

Storage duration: The processed data will be stored for the duration of the publication of your customer review or rating. If you would like to remove your entry, you can contact us at any time. We may, however, be legally obligated to retain certain data for longer, for example in connection with legal requirements or to enforce claims.

Data transfer to third parties: We do not pass on your data to third parties in the context of participation in customer reviews and rating procedures, unless this is necessary to fulfil our contractual obligations or to carry out the rating procedures. Your data will only be passed on to third parties to the extent necessary for the publication and administration of your customer review or rating.

In the following, we describe further processing procedures and services that we use in this context:

  • Rating widget: We integrate third-party rating widgets on our website to give our customers and users a comprehensive overview of the reviews and opinions of other customers about our products or services. By integrating such widgets, you can see the aggregated ratings of other users and, if you want, submit your own ratings. When rating widgets are integrated, certain types of data may be processed. This includes, for example, your name, your user name on the third-party platform, the content of your rating or comments, the date of your rating and, if applicable, other voluntarily provided information.
    Purpose of the processing: The purpose of the processing is to provide you as the user a comprehensive overview of the opinions of other customers about our products or services and to give you the opportunity to submit your own ratings. Processing the data also enables us to ensure the authenticity and quality of the ratings and to promote user interaction on our website.
    Legal basis: The legal basis for the processing of data in this context results from Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the improvement of our products and services as well as transparency for our customers. We ensure that the third-party providers take appropriate data protection measures to protect your data.
    Storage duration: The processed data is stored for the duration of the display of the ratings and opinions in the widgets. If you wish to remove a rating that you have previously submitted, we recommend that you contact the third-party provider directly. The storage duration may vary depending on the data protection guidelines of the third-party provider.
    Data transfer to third parties: We do not transfer your data to third parties unless this is necessary to display the ratings and opinions in the widgets or to fulfil our contractual obligations. Your data will only be passed on to the extent necessary for the integration and display of the rating widgets. We take appropriate measures to ensure that the third-party providers handle your data in accordance with the applicable data protection regulations.
  • kununu: We offer you the opportunity to participate in the kununu platform and submit your ratings of your employer. By participating in this platform, you can share your experiences and help other users make informed decisions about potential employers. Various types of data may be processed as part of your participation. This includes, for example, your name, your email address, your user name on the kununu platform, your ratings and comments about your employer, information about your professional activity and, if applicable, other voluntarily provided information. Service provider: XING AG, Dammtorstraße 29–32, 20354 Hamburg, Germany; website: https://www.kununu.com/de; privacy policy: https://privacy.xing.com/de/datenschutzerklaerung.
  • Purpose of the processing: The purpose of the processing is to give you as a user the opportunity to submit your experiences and ratings of your employer on kununu and to share them with other users. Your ratings provide other potential employees with insights into the working conditions and working atmosphere. The processing of this data also enables us to monitor the quality of our platform and, if necessary, to take measures to improve the employer ratings.
    Legal basis: The legal basis for the processing of your data in the context of participation in the kununu platform is your consent in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. By participating in the platform, you consent to the processing of your data for the aforementioned purposes. You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us or by changing your data in your user profile on the platform bewertet.de.
    Storage duration: Your data will be stored for as long as you participate in the kununu platform and your user account is active. If you wish to delete your user account or terminate your participation, you can do so at any time. Please note, however, that we may store certain data, such as ratings already submitted, in anonymised form in order to ensure the integrity and comparability of the platform.
    Data transfer to third parties: We do not transfer your data to third parties unless this is necessary to fulfil our contractual obligations or required by law. We ensure that, where it is necessary to transfer data to third parties, we take appropriate measures to guarantee the protection of your data.
    Please note that when you participate in the kununu platform, kununu's data protection regulations and terms of use also apply. We therefore recommend that you read their privacy policy and terms of use in order to understand your rights and obligations as a user.
  • Google ratings: We offer you the opportunity to share your experiences with our services and leave ratings on the Google ratings platform. By participating, you can help other users make informed decisions about our offers. As part of your participation, various types of data may be processed, such as your name, your email address, your Google user name, your ratings and comments, as well as any other information you provide voluntarily. Service provider: Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; website: https://www.google.com; privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy. Purpose of the processing: The purpose of the processing is to give you the opportunity to share your experiences and reviews of our services on Google ratings. These ratings provide other potential customers with insights into the quality of our services. Processing this data also enables us to monitor our services and, if necessary, take improvement measures. Legal basis: The legal basis for the processing of your data in the context of participation in Google ratings is your consent in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. By submitting a rating, you consent to the processing of your data for the stated purposes. You can withdraw your consent at any time by deleting your rating via your Google account or by contacting us. Storage duration: Your data will be stored for as long as your rating is publicly visible on the Google ratings platform or your Google account is active. If you delete your rating or deactivate your Google account, the data will be removed from the platform accordingly. Please note that anonymised data may still be stored by Google for the purpose of analysing the ratings. Data transfer to third parties: Your data may be transferred to Google LLC in the USA. We ensure that appropriate protection measures, such as the EU-US Data Privacy Framework or standard contractual clauses, are adhered to in order to guarantee the protection of your data. Further information can be found in Google's privacy policy. Please note that when you participate in Google ratings, Google's data protection regulations and terms of use also apply. We recommend that you read their privacy policy and terms of use to understand your rights and obligations as a user.

Presence on social networks (social media)

Our website integrates functions and content from various social networks to offer you the opportunity to share our content on these platforms or to follow us there. This allows you to actively participate in the content of our company and get in touch with us. Various types of data may be processed during interactions via our presence on social networks (social media). This includes your public profile picture, your user name, your comments or contributions, reactions to content, sharing of content and private messages that you send us via these platforms.

Purpose of the processing
This data is processed for the purpose of public relations in order to present our activities, provide you with interesting content and communicate with you about our products, services or events. We also use these platforms to receive your feedback and respond to your enquiries.

Legal basis of the processing
The legal basis for processing your data arises from your consent, insofar as you provide us with personal data via social networks or interact with our posts. Processing is carried out in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent) and Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

Storage duration
We only store your data for as long as is necessary for the purposes of publication and communication via our presence on social networks. Please note that the operators of social networks may store your data for a longer period of time.

Data transfer to third parties
The data you provide via our presence on social networks may be processed by the operators of these platforms for their own purposes. We have no influence on data processing by the social networks. Please contact the operators directly to find out about their data protection guidelines and how they handle your data.

In the following, we describe further processing procedures and services that we use in this context:

  • Instagram: Our website integrates content from Instagram, an online service for sharing photos and videos. This gives you the opportunity to see the latest posts from our Instagram account directly on our website. The following types of data are processed when Instagram content is integrated: your IP address, the website on which the Instagram content is displayed, information about your browser type and operating system, the date and time of access and, if applicable, other data provided by Instagram. Service provider: Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland; website: https://www.instagram.com; privacy policy: https://instagram.com/about/legal/privacy.
    Purpose of the processing: This data is processed for the purpose of displaying Instagram content on our website. This gives you the opportunity to view and interact with our Instagram posts. The integration of Instagram content enriches our online services and enables us to keep you informed about current developments, projects and events.
    Legal basis of the processing: The processing of the aforementioned data is based on our legitimate interest in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our legitimate interest is to provide you with up-to-date and relevant information about our activities. We have taken appropriate measures to ensure that your interests and fundamental rights in relation to the protection of personal data are safeguarded.
    Storage duration: The personal data processed by us is only stored for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected. We do not store your data permanently on our own servers. However, Instagram may store the data you provide – please refer to Instagram's privacy policy.
    Data transfer to third parties: As part of the integration of Instagram content, your data will be transferred to Instagram. Instagram may also transfer your data to third countries outside the European Union. However, we have no control over Instagram's data processing and security measures.
  • LinkedIn: Our website integrates content from LinkedIn, an online service for sharing photos, videos and other content. This gives you the opportunity to see the latest posts from our LinkedIn account directly on our website. The following types of data are processed when LinkedIn content is integrated: your IP address, the website on which the LinkedIn content is displayed, information about your browser type and operating system, the date and time of access and, if applicable, other data provided by LinkedIn. Service provider: LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Plaza Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland; website: https://www.linkedin.com; privacy policy: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy; data processing contract: https://legal.linkedin.com/dpa; basis for third country transfers: standard contractual clauses (https://legal.linkedin.com/dpa); option to object (opt-out): https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls/retargeting-opt-out.
    Purpose of the processing: This data is processed for the purpose of displaying LinkedIn content on our website. This gives you the opportunity to view and interact with our LinkedIn posts. The integration of LinkedIn content enriches our online services and enables us to inform you about current developments, projects and events.
    Legal basis of the processing: The processing of the aforementioned data is based on our legitimate interest in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our legitimate interest is to provide you with up-to-date and relevant information about our activities. We have taken appropriate measures to ensure that your interests and fundamental rights in relation to the protection of personal data are safeguarded.
    Storage duration: The personal data processed by us is only stored for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected. We do not store your data permanently on our own servers. However, LinkedIn may store the data you provide – please refer to LinkedIn's privacy policy.
    Data transfer to third parties: As part of the integration of LinkedIn content, your data will be transferred to LinkedIn. LinkedIn may also transfer your data to third countries outside the European Union. However, we have no control over LinkedIn's data processing and security measures.
  • Xing: Our website offers you the opportunity to get in touch with us via Xing and to visit our Xing profile.  The following types of data are processed when Xing content is integrated: your IP address, the website on which the Xing content is displayed, information about your browser type and operating system, the date and time of access and, if applicable, other data provided by Xing. Service provider: New Work SE, Am Strandkai 1, 20457 Hamburg, Germany; website: https://www.xing.de; privacy policy: https://privacy.xing.com/de/datenschutzerklaerung.
    Purpose of the processing: This data is processed for the purpose of displaying Xing content on our website. This gives you the opportunity to view and interact with our Xing posts. The integration of Xing content enriches our online services and enables us to inform you about current developments, projects and events.
    Legal basis of the processing: The processing of the aforementioned data is based on our legitimate interest in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our legitimate interest is to provide you with up-to-date and relevant information about our activities. We have taken appropriate measures to ensure that your interests and fundamental rights in relation to the protection of personal data are safeguarded.
    Storage duration: The personal data processed by us is only stored for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected. We do not store your data permanently on our own servers. However, Xing may store the data you provide – please refer to Xing's privacy policy.
    Data transfer to third parties: As part of the integration of Xing content, your data will be transferred to Xing. Xing may also transfer your data to third countries outside the European Union. However, we have no control over Xing's data processing and security measures. 

Analysis tools and advertising

Matomo (formerly Piwik)
This website uses the open-source web analytics service Matomo. Matomo employs technologies that enable cross-site recognition of users for analyzing user behavior (e.g., cookies or device fingerprinting). The information collected by Matomo about the use of this website is stored on our server. The IP address is anonymized before storage.
With the help of Matomo, we are able to collect and analyze data on how visitors use our website. This allows us to determine, among other things, when certain page views occurred and from which region they originated. We also collect various log files (e.g., IP address, referrer, browsers and operating systems used) and can measure whether our website visitors perform certain actions (e.g., clicks, purchases, etc.).
The use of this analytics tool is based solely on your consent in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR in conjunction with § 25(1) TTDSG. You grant this consent via our cookie consent banner by actively agreeing to the use of analytics cookies. Consent can be revoked at any time.

IP Anonymization
When analyzing with Matomo, we use IP anonymization. Your IP address is shortened before analysis so that it can no longer be uniquely assigned to you.

Hosting
We host Matomo exclusively on our own servers, so all analytics data remains with us and is not shared.

Revocation of Consent
You can revoke your consent to the analysis of your user behavior at any time. This protects your privacy but prevents us from learning from your actions and improving usability for you and other users.

Last updated: 11 November 2025

You have the option to prevent actions you take here from being analysed and linked. This will protect your privacy, but will also prevent the owner from learning from your actions and improving usability for you and other users