1. Data Protection at a Glance
General Information
The following
information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data
when you visit this website. Personal data includes all data with which you can
be personally identified.
Data Collection on this
Website
Who is responsible for data
collection on this website?
Data processing on
this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find their contact
details in the "Controller Information" section of this privacy
policy.
How do we collect your data?
Your data is
collected, in part, by you providing it to us. This can, for example, be data
that you enter into a contact form.
Other data is
automatically collected or with your consent when you visit the website through
our IT systems. This primarily includes technical data (e.g., internet browser,
operating system, or time of page access). The collection of this data occurs
automatically as soon as you enter this website.
What do we use your data for?
Some of the data is
collected to ensure the error-free provision of the website. Other data may be
used to analyze your user behavior.
What rights do you have
regarding your data?
You have the right
to receive information about the origin, recipient, and purpose of your stored
personal data at any time, free of charge. You also have the right to request
the correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent for data processing,
you can revoke this consent at any time for the future. Additionally, under
certain circumstances, you have the right to request the restriction of the
processing of your personal data. Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a
complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
For this and other
questions regarding data protection, you can contact us at any time.
Analysis Tools and Third-Party
Tools
When visiting this
website, your surfing behavior may be statistically evaluated. This is
primarily done with so-called analysis programs.
Detailed
information about these analysis programs can be found in the following text.
2. Hosting
We host the content
of our website with the following provider: netcup GmbH, Daimlerstraße
25, D-76185 Karlsruhe. For more information on the handling of personal data,
please refer to the homepage of our hosting provider (www.netcup.de).
The personal data
collected on this website is stored on the servers of the hosting provider(s).
This may include, in particular, IP addresses, contact inquiries, meta- and
communication data, contract data, contact details, names, website access, and
other data generated through a website.
External hosting is
based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR for the purpose of fulfilling the contract with our
potential and existing customers. We have a legitimate interest in the most
reliable presentation of our website. If the corresponding consent has been requested,
processing is carried out exclusively based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1)
TTDSG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to
information on the user's device (e.g., device fingerprinting) in the sense of
TTDSG. The consent can be revoked at any time.
Our hosting
provider(s) will only process your data to the extent necessary to fulfill its
contractual obligations and will follow our instructions regarding this data.
Data Processing Agreement
We have entered
into a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) for the use of the above-mentioned
service. This is a data protectionally required contract that ensures that the
hosting provider processes the personal data of our website visitors only
according to our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.
3. General Information and
Mandatory Information
Data Protection
The operators of
these pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat
your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the statutory data
protection regulations and this privacy policy.
When you use this
website, various personal data is collected. Personal data is data that can be
used to personally identify you. This privacy policy explains what data we
collect and how we use it. It also explains how and for what purpose this is
done.
We would like to
point out that data transmission over the Internet (e.g., communication by
email) may have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data from
access by third parties is not possible.
Controller Information
The controller
responsible for the processing of data on this website is:
intellcert
GmbH
Rauchstr. 2, 13587 Berlin
E-Mail: info@intellcert.com
The controller is
the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others decides on the purposes
and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).
Storage Duration
Unless a specific
storage period is specified within this privacy policy, your personal data will
remain with us until the purpose for data processing ceases to exist. If you
assert a justified request for deletion or revoke your consent to data processing,
your data will be deleted, unless we have other legally permissible reasons for
storing your personal data (e.g., tax or commercial retention periods); in the
latter case, deletion will occur after these reasons cease to exist.
General Information on the
Legal Basis for Data Processing on this Website
If you have given
your consent to data processing, we process your personal data based on Art. 6(1)(a)
GDPR or Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR if special categories of data under Art. 9(1) GDPR
are processed. In the case of explicit consent to the transfer of personal data
to third countries, data processing also occurs based on Art. 49(1)(a) GDPR. If
you have consented to the storage of cookies or access to information on your
device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), data processing additionally takes
place based on § 25(1) TTDSG. The consent can be revoked at any time. If your
data is required for the fulfillment of a contract or for the implementation of
pre-contractual measures, we process your data based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.
Furthermore, we process your data if it is necessary to fulfill a legal
obligation based on Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR. Data processing may also occur based on
our legitimate interest under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The relevant legal bases for
each individual case are provided in the following paragraphs of this privacy
policy.
Note on Data Transfer to the
USA and Other Third Countries
We use tools from
companies based in the USA or other data protectionally unsafe third countries.
When these tools are active, your personal data may be transferred to and
processed in these third countries. We would like to point out that in these
countries, a data protection level comparable to that of the EU cannot be
guaranteed. For example, US companies are obligated to disclose personal data
to security authorities without you as the data subject being able to take
legal action against this. Therefore, it cannot be ruled out that US
authorities (e.g., intelligence agencies) process, evaluate, and permanently
store your data located on US servers for surveillance purposes. We have no
influence on these processing activities.
Revocation of Your Consent to
Data Processing
Many data
processing operations are only possible with your express consent. You can
revoke consent already given at any time. The legality of the data processing
carried out before the revocation remains unaffected by the revocation.
Right to Object to
Data Collection in Special Cases and Against Direct Marketing (Art. 21 GDPR)
If data processing
is based on Art. 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR, you have the right to object at any time,
for reasons arising from your particular situation, to the processing of your
personal data, including profiling based on these provisions. The specific legal
basis for each processing operation can be found in this privacy policy. If you
object, we will no longer process your affected personal data unless we can
demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for processing that override your
interests, rights, and freedoms, or the processing serves the establishment,
exercise, or defense of legal claims (objection pursuant to Art. 21(1) GDPR).
If your personal
data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object
at any time to the processing of your personal data for such marketing,
including profiling related to such direct marketing. If you object, your
personal data will subsequently no longer be used for direct marketing purposes
(objection pursuant to Art. 21(2) GDPR).
Right to Lodge a Complaint
with the Competent Supervisory Authority
In the event of
violations of the GDPR, data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with
a supervisory authority, especially in the Member State of their habitual
residence, place of work, or the place of the alleged infringement. The right
to lodge a complaint is without prejudice to any other administrative or
judicial remedies.
Right to Data Portability
You have the right
to receive the personal data that we process based on your consent or for the
performance of a contract in a commonly used and machine-readable format. If
you request the direct transfer of the data to another controller, this will
only be done if it is technically feasible.
Information, Deletion, and
Correction
Within the scope of
applicable legal provisions, you have the right to obtain free information
about your stored personal data, its origin, recipients, and the purpose of
data processing at any time. You also have the right to request the correction
or deletion of this data, as well as other rights. For this and other questions
related to personal data, you can contact us at any time.
Right to Restriction of
Processing
You have the right to
request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. To exercise
this right, you can contact us at any time. The right to restriction of
processing exists in the following cases:
- If you dispute the
accuracy of your personal data stored by us, we usually need time to
verify this. During the verification period, you have the right to request
the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
- If the processing of your
personal data is unlawful, you can request the restriction of data
processing instead of deletion.
- If we no longer need your
personal data but you require it for the exercise, defense, or
establishment of legal claims, you have the right to request the
restriction of the processing of your personal data instead of deletion.
- If you have objected
pursuant to Art. 21(1) GDPR, a balance must be struck between your
interests and ours. As long as it is not yet clear whose interests
prevail, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing
of your personal data.
If you have
restricted the processing of your personal data, these data may – except for
their storage – only be processed with your consent or for the assertion,
exercise, or defense of legal claims, or for the protection of the rights of
another natural or legal person, or for reasons of important public interest of
the European Union or a member state.
SSL/TLS Encryption
For security
reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders
or inquiries that you send to us as the site operator, this site uses SSL/TLS
encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the
address line of the browser changes from "http://" to
"https://" and by the lock symbol in your browser line.
When SSL/TLS
encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third
parties.
Objection to Promotional
Emails
The use of contact
data published within the framework of the imprint obligation for the
transmission of not expressly requested advertising and informational materials
is hereby objected to. The operators of the pages expressly reserve the right
to take legal action in the event of the unsolicited sending of advertising
information, such as spam emails.
4. Data Collection on this
Website
Cookies
Our websites use
so-called "cookies." Cookies are small data packets that do not harm your
end device. They are either temporarily stored for the duration of a session
(session cookies) or permanently (permanent cookies) on your end device.
Session cookies are automatically deleted after the end of your visit, while
permanent cookies remain stored on your end device until you delete them
yourself or automatic deletion occurs through your web browser.
Cookies can
originate from us (first-party cookies) or from third-party companies
(so-called third-party cookies). Third-party cookies enable the integration of
certain services from third-party companies within websites (e.g., cookies for
processing payment services).
Cookies serve
various functions. Many cookies are technically necessary because certain
website functions would not work without them (e.g., the shopping cart function
or the display of videos). Other cookies may be used to analyze user behavior
or for advertising purposes.
Cookies that are
necessary for the execution of the electronic communication process, the
provision of certain functions requested by you (e.g., for the shopping cart
function), or for the optimization of the website (e.g., cookies for measuring
web audience) are stored based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, unless another legal basis
is specified. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing
necessary cookies for the technically flawless and optimized provision of its
services. If consent has been requested for the storage of cookies and similar
recognition technologies, the processing is carried out exclusively based on
this consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TTDSG); the consent can be revoked
at any time.
You can configure
your browser settings to be informed about the setting of cookies, allow
cookies only in individual cases, exclude the acceptance of cookies for
specific cases or in general, and activate the automatic deletion of cookies
when closing the browser. If cookies are deactivated, the functionality of this
website may be limited.
Information on
which cookies and services are used on this website can be found in this
privacy policy..
Contact Form
If you submit
inquiries to us via the contact form, the information provided in the inquiry
form, including the contact details you provide, will be stored by us for the
purpose of processing the inquiry and for follow-up questions. We will not
disclose this data without your consent.
The processing of
this data is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR if your inquiry is related to the
performance of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual
measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate
interest in the effective processing of inquiries directed to us (Art. 6(1)(f)
GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), if requested; the consent can be
revoked at any time.
The data you enter
in the contact form will remain with us until you request deletion, revoke your
consent to storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g.,
after the completion of processing your inquiry). Mandatory legal provisions –
especially retention periods – remain unaffected.
Inquiries via Email, Phone, or
Fax
When you contact us
via email, phone, or fax, your inquiry, including all resulting personal data
(name, inquiry), will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of
processing your request. We will not disclose this data without your consent.
The processing of
this data is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR if your inquiry is related to the
performance of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of
pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our
legitimate interest in the effective processing of inquiries directed to us
(Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), if requested; the
consent can be revoked at any time.
The data you send
us via contact inquiries will remain with us until you request deletion, revoke
your consent to storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies
(e.g., after the completion of processing your request). Mandatory legal
provisions – especially statutory retention periods – remain unaffected.
5. Analysis Tools and
Advertising
Google Tag Manager
We use Google Tag
Manager. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street,
Dublin 4, Ireland.
Google Tag Manager
is a tool that allows us to integrate tracking or analytics tools and other
technologies on our website. Google Tag Manager itself does not create user
profiles, store cookies, or perform independent analyses. It is solely used for
the management and deployment of tools integrated through it. However, Google
Tag Manager captures your IP address, which may also be transmitted to Google's
parent company in the United States.
The use of Google
Tag Manager is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a
legitimate interest in the quick and uncomplicated integration and management
of various tools on their website. If the corresponding consent has been
obtained, the processing is carried out exclusively based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR
and § 25(1) TTDSG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or
access to information on the user's device (e.g., device fingerprinting) in the
sense of TTDSG. The consent can be revoked at any time.
Clarity
This website uses
Clarity. The provider is Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited, One Microsoft
Place, South County Business Park, Leopardstown, Dublin 18, Ireland, [Clarity Documentation](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/clarity/)
(hereinafter "Clarity").
Clarity is a tool
for analyzing user behavior on this website. Clarity specifically captures
mouse movements and creates a graphical representation of which part of the
website users frequently scroll (heatmaps). Clarity can also record sessions,
allowing us to view page usage in the form of videos. Furthermore, we receive
information about general user behavior within our website.
Clarity uses
technologies that enable the recognition of the user for the purpose of
analyzing user behavior (e.g., cookies or the use of device fingerprinting).
Your personal data is stored on Microsoft's servers (Microsoft Azure Cloud
Service) in the United States.
If consent has been
obtained, the use of the aforementioned service is based solely on Art. 6(1)(a)
GDPR and § 25 TTDSG. The consent can be revoked at any time. If no consent has
been obtained, the use of this service is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR; the website
operator has a legitimate interest in effective user analysis.
Further details on
Clarity's data protection can be found here: [Clarity FAQ](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/clarity/faq).
Order Processing
We have entered
into a contract for order processing (AVV) for the use of the service mentioned
above. This is a legally required data protection contract that ensures that
the personal data of our website visitors is processed only according to our
instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.
Google Ads
The website
operator uses Google Ads, an online advertising program provided by Google
Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Google Ads allows
us to display advertisements in the Google search engine or on third-party
websites when users enter specific search terms on Google (keyword targeting).
Targeted advertisements can also be displayed based on user data available at
Google (e.g., location data and interests) (audience targeting). As website
operators, we can quantitatively evaluate this data by analyzing, for example,
which search terms led to the display of our advertisements and how many ads
resulted in corresponding clicks.
The use of this
service is based on your consent according to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1)
TTDSG. The consent can be revoked at any time.
The data transfer
to the USA is based on the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission.
Details can be found here: [Google Privacy Frameworks](https://policies.google.com/privacy/frameworks)
and [Controller Terms for Google Ads](https://privacy.google.com/businesses/controllerterms/mccs/).
6. Plugins and Tools
Google reCAPTCHA
We use "Google
reCAPTCHA" (hereinafter "reCAPTCHA") on this website. The
provider is Google Ireland Limited ("Google"), Gordon House, Barrow
Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
reCAPTCHA is used
to check whether data input on this website (e.g., in a contact form) is done
by a human or by an automated program. To do this, reCAPTCHA analyzes the
behavior of the website visitor based on various characteristics. This analysis
begins automatically as soon as the website visitor enters the website. For the
analysis, reCAPTCHA evaluates various information (e.g., IP address, duration
of the website visitor's stay on the website, or mouse movements made by the
user). The data collected during the analysis is forwarded to Google.
The reCAPTCHA
analyses run entirely in the background. Website visitors are not notified that
an analysis is taking place.
The storage and
analysis of data are based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a
legitimate interest in protecting its web offerings from abusive automated
spying and spam. If the corresponding consent has been requested, processing is
carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TTDSG,
insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information
on the user's device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of TTDSG.
The consent can be revoked at any time.
For more
information on Google reCAPTCHA, please refer to Google's Privacy Policy and
Google's Terms of Service at the following links: [Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en)
and [Terms of Service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en).
7. Social Media
Facebook
This website
incorporates features of the Facebook social network. The provider of this
service is Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, located at 4 Grand Canal Square,
Dublin 2, Ireland. According to Facebook, the data collected is also
transferred to the United States and other third countries.
A compilation of
Facebook social media elements can be found at: [Facebook Social Media Elements](https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/?locale=de_DE).
When the social
media element is activated, a direct connection is established between your
device and the Facebook server. As a result, Facebook receives information that
you have visited this website with your IP address. If you click the Facebook "Like"
button while logged into your Facebook account, you can share content from this
website on your Facebook profile. This allows Facebook to associate your visit
to this website with your user account. We would like to point out that, as the
provider, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its
use by Facebook. Further information can be found in Facebook's privacy policy
at: [Facebook Privacy Policy](https://de-de.facebook.com/privacy/explanation).
If consent
(Consent) has been given, the use of the mentioned service is carried out in
accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 TTDSG. This consent can be
revoked at any time. If no consent is given, we use the service based on our
legitimate interest in a comprehensive presence in social media.
If, through the
described tool, personal data is collected on our website and transmitted to
Facebook, we, together with Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal
Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland, share responsibility for this
data processing (Art. 26 GDPR). This joint responsibility is limited solely to
the collection and transmission of data to Facebook. The processing by Facebook
after transmission is not covered by joint responsibility. The obligations
imposed on us jointly are set out in an agreement on joint processing, the text
of which can be found at: [Facebook Controller Addendum](https://www.facebook.com/legal/controller_addendum).
According to this agreement, we are responsible for providing data protection
information when using the Facebook tool and for the data protection-compliant
implementation of the tool on our website. The data security of Facebook
products is the responsibility of Facebook. Rights of data subjects (e.g.,
requests for information) regarding data processed by Facebook can be asserted
directly with Facebook. If you assert your rights as a data subject with us, we
are obligated to forward these to Facebook.
The data transfer
to the USA is based on the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission.
Further details can be found at: [EU Data Transfer Addendum] (https://www.facebook.com/legal/EU_data_transfer_addendum),
[Facebook Help](https://de-de.facebook.com/help/566994660333381),
and [Facebook Data Policy](https://www.facebook.com/policy.php).
XING
This website uses
elements of the XING network, provided by New Work SE located at
Dammtorstraße 30, 20354 Hamburg, Germany.
When accessing
pages containing XING elements, a connection to XING's servers is established.
To the best of our knowledge, no personal data is stored during this process,
and neither IP addresses nor user behavior are evaluated.
If consent has been
given, the use of the mentioned service complies with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a
GDPR and § 25 TTDSG. This consent can be revoked at any time. In the absence of
consent, we use the service based on our legitimate interest in a comprehensive
presence on social media.
For more
information on data protection and the XING Share-Button, please refer to
XING's privacy policy at: [XING Privacy Policy](https://www.xing.com/app/share?op=data_protection).
LinkedIn
This website uses
elements of the LinkedIn network, provided by LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited
Company located at Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland.
When accessing a
page of this website with LinkedIn elements, a connection to LinkedIn's servers
is established. LinkedIn is informed that you have visited this website with
your IP address. If you click the "Recommend" button on LinkedIn and
are logged into your LinkedIn account, LinkedIn can associate your visit to
this website with you and your user account. We would like to point out that,
as the provider, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data
and its use by LinkedIn.
If consent has been
given, the use of the mentioned service complies with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a
GDPR and § 25 TTDSG. This consent can be revoked at any time. In the absence of
consent, we use the service based on our legitimate interest in a comprehensive
presence on social media.
The data transfer
to the USA is based on the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission.
Further details can be found here: [LinkedIn Data Transfer] (https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/62538/datenubertragung-aus-der-eu-dem-ewr-und-der-schweiz?lang=de)
Additional
information can be found in LinkedIn's privacy policy at: [LinkedIn Privacy
Policy] (https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy).