Data Protection

1. An overview of data protection

General information

The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit our Website: https://www.geocs.de. The term “personal data” is any data that can be used to personally identify you. For detailed information on the subject of data protection, please refer to our privacy policy listed below this text.

Data collection on this website

Who is the responsible party for the recording of data on this website (i.e., the “controller”)?

The data on this website is processed by the operator of the website, whose contact information is available under section “Information about the responsible party” in this Privacy Policy. (referred to as the 'controller' in the GDPR).

How do we collect your data?

Your data is collected when you provide it to us. This may include data that you enter in a contact form. for example: Your Name, your E-mail etc. Other data shall be collected automatically by our IT systems or with your consent when you visit the website.This data comprises primarily technical information (e.g., web browser, operating system, or time the site was accessed). This information is collected automatically when you access this website.

What are the purposes 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 analyse your user patterns.

What rights do you have as far as your information is concerned?

You have the right to receive information about the source, recipients, and purposes of your stored personal data at any time without having to pay a fee for such disclosures.You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of your data. If you have given your consent to data processing, you have the option to revoke this consent at any time, which shall affect all future data processing. Moreover, you have the right to demand that the processing of your data be restricted under certain circumstances. Furthermore, you have the right to file a complaint with the competent supervising authority. Please do not hesitate to contact us at any time if you have questions about this or any other data protection related issues.

Analysis tools and tools provided by third parties

When you visit this website, your surfing behaviour may be statistically evaluated. This is mainly done using so-called analysis programmes. For detailed information about these analysis programs can be found in the following Data Protection Declaration in this Privacy Policy.

2. Hosting

We host the content of our website with the following provider: Checkdomain GmbH The provider is Checkdomain GmbH Große Burgstraße 27/29 23552 Lübeck Germany (hereinafter 'Checkdomain'). Owner: Daniel Hagemeier und Dr. Florian Kopshoff. For details, please visit the privacy policy of Checkdomain: https://www.checkdomain.net/en/legal/privacy/ . The use of Checkdomain is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in the most reliable representation of our website. If appropriate consent has been obtained, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG, insofar the consent includes the storage of cookies or the access to information in the user’s end device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. This consent can be revoked at any time.

Data processing

We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) for the use of the above-mentioned service. This is a contract mandated by data protection laws which ensures that they process personal data of our website visitors only based on our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

3. General information and mandatory information

Data protection

The operators of this website and its pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We handle your personal data as confidential information and in compliance with the statutory data protection regulations and this Data Protection Declaration. When you use this website, a variety of personal data will be collected. Personal data is data that can be used to identify you personally. This Data Protection Declaration explains which data we collect as well as the purposes we use this data for. It also explains how, and for which purpose the information is collected. We herewith advise you that the transmission of data via the Internet (i.e., through e-mail communications) may be prone to security gaps. It is not possible to completely protect data from access by third parties.

Information about the responsible party (referred to as the “controller” in the GDPR)

The data processing controller on this website is:

• Bross Beratung Einzelunternehmen
• Hammer Landstrasse 51
• 41460 Neuss
• Germany


• E-mail: support@geocs.de
• Telephone: +49 2131 4740166
• Website: https://www.geocs.de

The controller is the natural person or legal entity that single-handedly or jointly with others makes decisions as to the purposes of and resources for the processing of personal data (e.g., names, e-mail addresses, etc.).

Storage duration

Unless a more specific storage period has been specified in this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for which it was collected no longer applies. 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 law retention periods); in the latter case, the deletion will take place after these reasons cease to apply.

General information on the legal basis for the data processing on this website

If you have consented to data processing, we will process your personal data on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR or Art. 9 (2)(a) GDPR, if special categories of data are processed according to Art. 9 (1) GDPR. In the case of explicit consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, the data processing is also based on Art. 49 (1)(a) GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or to the access to information in your end device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), the data processing is additionally based on § 25 (1) TDDDG. 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 on the basis of Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. Furthermore, if your data is required for the fulfillment of a legal obligation, we process it on the basis of Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR. Furthermore, the data processing may be carried out on the basis of our legitimate interest according to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Information on the relevant legal basis in each individual case is provided in the following paragraphs of this privacy policy

Data protection officer

We have appointed a data protection officer.

• Data protection officer
• Name: Tamanna Sarkar
• Email: support@geocs.de

Note on data transfer to the USA and other third countries

We use tools from companies based in the USA or other third countries that are not secure under data protection law. When these tools are active, your personal data may be transferred to these third countries and processed there. We would like to point out that these countries cannot guarantee a level of data protection comparable to that in the EU. For example, US companies are obliged to disclose personal data to security authorities without you, as the data subject, being able to take legal action against this. It cannot therefore be ruled out that US authorities (e.g. secret services) may process, evaluate and permanently store your data located on US servers for monitoring purposes. We have no influence on these processing activities.

Recipients of personal data

In the scope of our business activities, we cooperate with various external parties. In some cases, this also requires the transfer of personal data to these external parties. We only disclose personal data to external parties if this is required as part of the fulfillment of a contract, if we are legally obligated to do so (e.g., disclosure of data to tax authorities), if we have a legitimate interest in the disclosure pursuant to Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR, or if another legal basis permits the disclosure of this data. When using processors, we only disclose personal data of our customers on the basis of a valid contract on data processing. In the case of joint processing, a joint processing agreement is concluded.

Revocation of your consent to the processing of data

Many data processing operations are only possible with your express consent. You can also revoke at any time any consent you have already given us. This shall be without prejudice to the lawfulness of any data collection that occurred prior to your revocation.

Right to object to the collection of data in special cases; right to object to direct advertising (Art. 21 GDPR)

If the data processing is based on Art. 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation, this also applies to profiling based on these provisions. The respective legal basis on which processing is based 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 the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves to assert, exercise or defend legal claims (objection pursuant to Art. 21 (1) GDPR).

If your personal data is being processed in order to operate direct advertising, you have the right to object to the processing of your affected personal data for the purpose of such advertising at any time. This also applies to profiling to the extent that it is affiliated with such direct advertising. If you object, your personal data will then no longer be used for direct advertising purposes (objection pursuant to Art. 21(2) GDPR).

Right to log a complaint with the competent supervisory authority

In the event of violations of the GDPR, data subjects are entitled to log a complaint with a supervisory agency, in particular in the member state where they usually maintain their domicile, place of work or at the place where the alleged violation occurred. The right to log a complaint is in effect regardless of any other administrative or court proceedings available as legal recourses.

Right to data portability

You have the right to have data that we process automatically on the basis of your consent or in fulfillment of a contract handed over to you or to a third party in a common, machine-readable format. If you should demand the direct transfer of the data to another controller, this will be done only if it is technically feasible.

Right to demand Information, rectification and eradication of data

Within the scope of the applicable legal provisions, you have the right to demand information about your archived personal data, their source and recipients as well as the purpose of the processing of your data at any time. You may also have a right to have your data rectified or eradicated. If you have questions about this subject matter or any other questions about personal data, please do not hesitate to contact us at any time.

Right to demand processing restrictions

You have the right to demand the imposition of restrictions as far as the processing of your personal data is concerned. To do so, you may contact us at any time. The right to demand restriction of processing applies in the following cases:

1. In the event that you should dispute the correctness of your data archived by us, we will usually need some time to verify this claim. During the time that this investigation is ongoing, you have the right to demand that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
2. If the processing of your personal data was/is conducted in an unlawful manner, you have the option to demand the restriction of the processing of your data instead of demanding the eradication of this data.
3. If we do not need your personal data any longer and you need it to exercise, defend or claim legal entitlements, you have the right to demand the restriction of the processing of your personal data instead of its eradication.
4. If you have raised an objection pursuant to Art. 21(1) GDPR, your rights and our rights will have to be weighed against each other. As long as it has not been determined whose interests prevail, you have the right to demand a restriction of the processing of your personal data.

If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, these data – with the exception of their archiving – may be processed only subject to your consent or to claim, exercise or defend legal entitlements or to protect the rights of other natural persons or legal entities or for important public interest reasons cited by the European Union or a member state of the EU.

SSL and/or TLS encryption

This site uses either an SSL or a TLS encryption program for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as purchase orders or enquiries that you send to us as the site operator. You can recognise 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. If SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

Objection to advertising e-mails

We herewith object to the use of contact information published in conjunction with the mandatory information to be provided in our imprint to send us promotional and information material that we have not expressly requested. The operators of this website and its pages reserve the express right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited advertising information being sent, for example via SPAM emails.

4. Recording of data on this website

Cookies

Our websites and pages use so-called ''cookies''. Cookies are small data packages that do not cause any damage to your device. They are either stored temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) or they are permanently archived on your device (permanent cookies). Session cookies are automatically deleted at the end of your visit. Permanent cookies remain stored on your device until you actively delete them, or they are automatically deleted by your web browser.

Cookies may 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 handling payment services).

Cookies have a variety of functions. Many cookies are technically essential since certain website functions would not work in the absence of these cookies (e.g., the shopping basket function or the display of videos). Other cookies may be used to analyze user behavior or for promotional purposes.

Cookies, which are required for the performance of electronic communication transactions, for the provision of certain functions you want to use (e.g., for the shopping basket function) or those that are necessary for the optimization ( necessary cookies) of the website (e.g. cookies to measure the web audience), shall be stored on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, unless a another legal basis is specified. The operator of the website has a legitimate interest in the storage of required cookies to ensure the technically error-free and optimized provision of the operator’s services. If your consent to the storage of the cookies and similar recognition technologies has been requested, the processing occurs exclusively on the basis of the consent obtained (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG); this consent may be revoked at any time.

You can set your browser so that you are informed about the setting of cookies and only allow cookies in individual cases, exclude the acceptance of cookies for certain cases or in general, or activate the delete-function for the automatic deletion of cookies when the browser closes. If cookies are deactivated, the functions of this website may be limited.

Which cookies and services are used on this website can be found in this privacy policy.

Consent with Consent Manager

Our website uses ConsentManager consent technology to obtain your consent to the storage of certain cookies on your device or to the use of certain technologies and to document this in accordance with data protection regulations. This technology is provided by

Jaohawi AB

• Håltegelvägen 1b
• 72348 Västerås
• Sweden
• Website: www.consentmanager.de
  (hereinafter referred to as ‘ConsentManager’).

When you enter our website, a connection to the ConsentManager servers is established to obtain your consent and other declarations regarding the use of cookies. ConsentManager then stores a cookie in your browser to assign the consents you have given or revoked to you. The data collected in this way is stored until you request us to delete it, delete the Consent Manager provider cookie yourself or the purpose for data storage no longer applies. Mandatory legal storage obligations remain unaffected.

ConsentManager is used to obtain the legally required consent for the use of cookies. The legal basis for this is Art. 6 (1) c GDPR.

Order processing

We have concluded a contract for order processing (AVV) for the use of the above-mentioned service. This is a contract required by data protection law, which ensures that the personal data of our website visitors is only processed in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

Server log files

The website provider automatically collects and stores information that your browser automatically transmits to us in "server log files". These are:

• Browser type and browser version
• Operating system used
• Referrer URL
• Host name of the accessing computer
• Time of the server request
• IP address

This data is not merged with other data sources.
This data is collected on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically error-free presentation and optimisation of its website – for this purpose, the server log files must be collected

Contact form

If you submit inquiries to us via our contact form, the information provided in the contact form as well as any contact information provided therein will be stored by us in order to handle your inquiry and in the event that we have further questions. We will not share this information without your consent.

The processing of these data is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, if your request is related to the execution of a contract or if it is necessary to carry out pre-contractual measures. In all other cases the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective processing of the requests addressed to us (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your agreement (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) if this has been requested; the consent can be revoked at any time.

The information you have entered into the contact form shall remain with us until you ask us to eradicate the data, revoke your consent to the archiving of data or if the purpose for which the information is being archived no longer exists (e.g., after we have concluded our response to your inquiry). This shall be without prejudice to any mandatory legal provisions, in particular retention periods.

Request by e-mail, telephone, or fax

If you contact us by e-mail, telephone or fax, your request, including all resulting personal data (name, request) will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of processing your request. We do not pass these data on without your consent.

These data are processed on the basis of Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, if your inquiry is related to the fulfillment of a contract or is required for the performance of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the data are processed on the basis of our legitimate interest in the effective handling of inquiries submitted to us (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on the basis of your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) if it has been requested; the consent can be revoked at any time.

The data sent by you to us via contact requests remain with us until you request us to delete, revoke your consent to the storage or the purpose for which it was stored no longer applies (e.g. after completion of your request). Mandatory statutory provisions – in particular statutory retention periods – remain unaffected.

5. Analysis tools and advertising

Google Analytics

This website uses functions of the web analysis service ''Google Analytics''. The provider of this service is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland

Google Analytics enables the website operator to analyze the behavior patterns of website visitors. To that end, the website operator receives a variety of user data, such as pages accessed, time spent on the page, the utilized operating system and the user’s origin. This data is assigned to the respective end device of the user. An assignment to a user-ID does not take place

Furthermore, Google Analytics allows us to record your mouse and scroll movements and clicks, among other things. Google Analytics uses various modeling approaches to augment the collected data sets and uses machine learning technologies in data analysis.

Google Analytics uses technologies that make the recognition of the user for the purpose of analyzing the user behavior patterns (e.g., cookies or device fingerprinting). The website use information recorded by Google is, as a rule transferred to a Google server in the United States, where it is stored.

The use of these services occurs on the basis of your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG. You may revoke your consent at any time.

Data Transfer to the USA

Data transmission to the US is based on the Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) of the European Commission. Details can be found here: https://privacy.google.com/businesses/controllerterms/mccs/.

The company is certified in accordance with the “EU-US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the US, which is intended to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the US. Every company certified under the DPF is obliged to comply with these data protection standards. For more information, please contact the provider under the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780

IP anonymization

Google Analytics IP anonymization is active. As a result, your IP address will be abbreviated by Google within the member states of the European Union or in other states that have ratified the Convention on the European Economic Area prior to its transmission to the United States. The full IP address will be transmitted to one of Google’s servers in the United States and abbreviated there only in exceptional cases. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google shall use this information to analyze your use of this website to generate reports on website activities and to render other services to the operator of this website that are related to the use of the website and the Internet. The IP address transmitted in conjunction with Google Analytics from your browser shall not be merged with other data in Google’s possession.

Browser plug-in

You can prevent the recording and processing of your data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plugin available under the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en

For more information about the handling of user data by Google Analytics, please consult Google’s privacy policy at: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=en.

Data processing

We have concluded a contract with Google for data processing and fully implement the strict requirements of the German data protection authorities when using Google Analytics.

Hotjar

This website uses Hotjar. The provider is

• Hotjar Ltd.
• Level 2, St Julians Business Centre 3, Elia Zammit Street
• St Julians STJ 1000, Malta, Europe (Website: www.hotjar.com).

Hotjar is a tool for analysing your user behaviour on this website. With Hotjar, we can record your mouse and scroll movements and clicks, among other things. Hotjar can also determine how long you have remained with the mouse pointer on a specific spot. Hotjar uses this information to create so-called heat maps, which can be used to determine which areas of the website are preferred by website visitors.

Furthermore, we can determine how long you stayed on a page and when you left it. We can also determine at which point you abandoned your entries in a contact form (so-called conversion funnels).

In addition, Hotjar can be used to obtain direct feedback from website visitors. This function serves to improve the website operator's web offerings.

Hotjar uses technologies that enable user recognition for the purpose of analysing user behaviour (e.g. cookies or device fingerprinting).

If consent has been obtained, the use of this service is based exclusively on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25 TDDDG. 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 analysing user behaviour in order to optimise both its website and its advertising.

Deactivating Hotjar

If you wish to deactivate data collection by Hotjar, click on the following link and follow the instructions there: www.hotjar.com/policies/do-not-track/
Please note that Hotjar must be deactivated separately for each browser and each device.

For more information about Hotjar and the data it collects, please refer to Hotjar's privacy policy at the following link: www.hotjar.com/privacy

Order processing

We have concluded a contract for order processing (AVV) for the use of the above-mentioned service. This is a contract required by data protection law, which ensures that the personal data of our website visitors is only processed in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

Microsoft Clarity

This website uses Clarity. The provider is

• Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited
• One Microsoft Place, South County Business Park, Leopardstown, Dublin 18, Ireland
• docs.microsoft.com/en-us/clarity/ (hereinafter referred to as ‘Clarity’).

Clarity is a tool for analysing user behaviour on this website. In particular, Clarity records mouse movements and creates a graphical representation of which parts of the website users scroll through most frequently (heat maps). Clarity can also record sessions so that we can view page usage in the form of videos. We also receive information about general user behaviour within our website.

Clarity uses technologies that enable user recognition for the purpose of analysing user behaviour (e.g. cookies or device fingerprinting). Your personal data is stored on Microsoft servers (Microsoft Azure Cloud Service) in the USA.

If consent has been obtained, the above-mentioned service will be used exclusively on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25 TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time. If consent has not 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: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacystatement

Order processing

We have concluded a contract for order processing (AVV) for the use of the above-mentioned service. This is a contract required by data protection law, which ensures that the personal data of our website visitors is only processed in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

Google Ads

The website operator uses Google Ads.Google Ads is an online advertising programme provided by Google Ireland Limited (‘Google’), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Google Ads enables us to display advertisements in the Google search engine or on third-party websites when the user enters certain search terms in Google (keyword targeting). Furthermore, targeted advertisements can be displayed based on user data available to Google (e.g. location data and interests) (target group targeting). As the website operator, we can evaluate this data quantitatively, for example by analysing which search terms led to the display of our advertisements and how many advertisements led to corresponding clicks.

The use of this service is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

Data transfer to the USA is based on the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission. Details can be found here: policies.google.com/privacy/frameworks and privacy.google.com/businesses/controllerterms/mccs/

Google Ads Remarketing

This website uses the functions of Google Ads Remarketing. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (‘Google’) Gordon House, Barrow Street Dublin 4, Ireland.

With Google Ads Remarketing, we can assign people who interact with our online offering to specific target groups in order to subsequently display interest-based advertising to them in the Google advertising network (remarketing or retargeting).

Furthermore, the advertising target groups created with Google Ads Remarketing can be linked to Google's cross-device functions. This allows interest-based, personalised advertising messages that have been tailored to you based on your previous usage and browsing behaviour on one device (e.g. mobile phone) to also be displayed on another of your devices (e.g. tablet or PC).

If you have a Google account, you can opt out of personalised advertising at the following link: www.google.com/settings/ads/onweb/

The use of this service is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time

Data transfer to the USA is based on the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission. Details can be found here: policies.google.com/privacy/frameworks and privacy.google.com/businesses/controllerterms/mccs/

6. Social Media

Social Media

We are present on various social media platforms to represent ourselves, to provide information, to interact with the respective users and to communicate with them.

When visiting our online profiles and websites, we do not directly process data of users. However, the respective provider processes personal data of users. In addition, processing of personal data on our end may happen, when visiting our websites and profiles. This may be the case when the user actively reaches out by posting comments, for example. This especially concerns the respective username and the content published on the user’s account.

Furthermore, the users’ data sourced from social media is generally processed for market research and advertising purposes. This way, user profiles can be created via analysing user behaviour and interests derived from their behaviour, for example. The user profiles can then be used to place advertisement banners within and outside social media that might correspond to the users’ interests. For these purposes, cookies are generally saved on the users’ computers, storing information on user behaviour and user interests. In addition, data may be saved in the user profiles independently of the devices used by the users (especially if the users have an account on the respective platforms and are logged in to them). When visiting our online profiles and websites, you are using the respective service and its functionalities on your own responsibility. We generally cannot influence the type and extend of data processed by the respective service, the type of data processing, data usage or the transfer of data to third parties.

The processing of personal data by us is based on our legitimate interest regarding the representation of our company toward third parties as well as the effective exchange with users of our online profiles and websites (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) and Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.

If you visit our Facebook page , Facebook is provided by Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland (hereinafter: “Facebook”). You can find information on data processing by Facebook in privacy policy by clicking on the following link: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy

If you visit our Instagram page, Instagram is a Facebook product provided by Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland (hereinafter: “Facebook”). You can find information on data processing by Facebook in Instagram’s privacy policy by clicking on the following link: https://instagram.com/about/legal/privacy.

LinkedIn is provided by der LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland. Their privacy policy is available under https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy You can opt out of LinkedIn advertising cookies by clicking on the following link: https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls/retargeting-opt-out?trk=microsites frontend_legal_cookie-policy

7. Plug-ins and Tools

Google Fonts (local embedding)

This website uses so-called Google Fonts provided by Google to ensure the uniform use of fonts on this site. These Google fonts are locally installed so that a connection to Google’s servers will not be established in conjunction with this application.

For more information on Google Fonts, please follow this link: https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and consult Google’s Data Privacy Declaration under https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en

Conference tools (Online-based Audio and Video Conferences)

Data Processing:

We use online conference tools, among other things, for communication with our customers. The tools we use are listed in detail below. If you communicate with us by video or audio conference using the Internet, your personal data will be collected and processed by the provider of the respective conference tool and by us.

The conference tools collect all data that you provide / use to use the tools (email address and / or your telephone number). Furthermore, the conference tools process the duration of the conference, start and end (time) of participation in the conference, number of participants and other “context information” in connection with the communication process (metadata).

Furthermore, the provider of the tool processes all technical data that are required to process online communication. This includes in particular IP addresses, MAC addresses, device IDs, device type, operating system type and version, client version, camera type, microphone or loudspeaker as well as the type of connection.

Should content be exchanged, uploaded, or otherwise made available within the tool, it is also stored on the servers of the tool provider. Such content includes, but is not limited to, cloud recordings, chat/ instant messages, voicemail uploaded photos and videos, files, whiteboards, and other information shared while using the service.

Please note that we do not have complete influence on the data processing procedures of the tools used. Our possibilities are largely determined by the corporate policy of the respective provider. Further information on data processing by the conference tools can be found in the data protection declarations of the tools used, and which we have listed below this text.

Purpose and legal bases

The conference tools are used to communicate with prospective or existing contractual partners or to offer certain services to our customers (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR). Furthermore, the use of the tools serves to generally simplify and accelerate communication with us or our company (legitimate interest in the meaning of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). Insofar as consent has been requested, the tools in question will be used on the basis of this consent; the consent may be revoked at any time with effect from that date.

Storage duration

Data collected directly by us via the video and conference tools will be deleted from our systems immediately after you request us to delete it, revoke your consent to storage, or the reason for storing the data no longer applies. Stored cookies remain on your end device until you delete them. Mandatory legal retention periods remain unaffected

We have no influence on the duration of storage of your data that is stored by the operators of the conference tools for their own purposes. For details, please directly contact the operators of the conference tools.

Conference tools used

We employ the following conference tools

Google Meet

We use Google Meet. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Details on data processing can be found in Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy ?hl=en

Data processing

We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) for the use of the above-mentioned service. This is a contract mandated by data privacy laws that guarantees that they process personal data of our website visitors only based on our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

8. Custom Services

Handling applicant data (Job, Study, and vocational Training Applications)

We process personal data submitted as part of job applications, study applications, and vocational training program applications for the following purposes:

• Reviewing and assessing applications
• Communicating with applicants during the application process
• Selecting suitable candidates for employment, study or
• training opportunities
• Managing and documenting application procedures
• Forwarding application documents to relevant partners or
• institutions only with the applicant’s consent.

As part of the application process, we may process the following personal data: Personal details (name, date of birth, address), Contact details (email address, phone number), Application documents (CV, cover letter, certificates, diplomas, transcripts etc.), Educational and professional information, Language skills and qualifications, Communication data (emails, messages, notes etc.)

The processing of applicant personal data is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR – performance of pre contractual measures (job, study, or training application), Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – consent (e.g. for longer storage or forwarding to third parties) and in conjunction with the German Federal Data Protection Act § 26 BDSG – where applicable, for employment-related data processing. Applicant data will only be shared with third parties if, it is necessary for the application of employment – study – vocational training process or the applicant has given explicit consent, or there is a legal obligation to do so. Possible recipients may include employers, educational institutions, training providers, or cooperation partners.

Applicant data sent by you to us remain with us until you request us to delete, revoke your consent to the storage or the purpose for which it was stored no longer applies (e.g. after completion of your request). Mandatory statutory provisions – in particular statutory retention periods – remain unaffected.

Applicants have the right to Access their personal data (Art. 15 GDPR), Rectification of inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR), Erasure of data (Art. 17 GDPR), Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR), Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR) and Withdrawal of consent at any time with future effect (Art. 7(3) GDPR).

We apply appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect application documents and personal data against unauthorized access, or unlawful processing.

9. eCommerce and payment service providers

Data transfer upon closing of contracts for services and digital content

We share personal data with third parties only if this is necessary in conjunction with the handling of the contract; for instance, with the financial institution tasked with the processing of payments.

Any further transfer of data shall not occur or shall only occur if you have expressly consented to the transfer. Any sharing of your data with third parties in the absence of your express consent, for instance for advertising purposes, shall not occur.

The basis for the processing of data is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, which permits the processing of data for the fulfilment of a contract or for pre-contractual actions