Data Protection Policy

Notice on Data Processing

Data protection is very important to our company. It goes without saying that we observe the relevant statutory provisions on data protection and in particular the Basic Data Protection Ordinance (hereinafter: DSGVO) in all data processing procedures (e.g., collection, processing and transmission). The following declaration provides you with an overview of what type of personal data is collected, how this data is used and (if at all) passed on, on what legal basis this is done, what security measures we take to protect your data, and what rights you have as a data subject.

I. Persons Responsible for the Processing of Personal Data (Data Controller)

Responsible for data processing within the meaning of data protection regulations:

International Business Media GmbH
Landersumer Weg 40
48431 Rheine
Federal Republic of Germany
Phone: (+49) 5971 92161-0
Fax: (+49) 5971 92161-854
e-mail: data-privacy(at)european-business.com

III. General Information on Data Processing

1. Scope of the Processing of Personal Data

We process personal data of our users only to the extent that this is necessary to provide a functional website as well as our contents and services. The processing of our users' personal data is only carried out regularly with the user's consent. An exception applies in those cases where prior consent cannot be obtained for justifiable reasons and the processing of the data is permitted by law.

2. Legal Basis for the Processing of Personal Data

Below, we announce the legal basis for data processing. Insofar as the processing of personal data is based on the consent of the data subject, Art. 6(1) letter a DSGVO serves as the legal basis. In the processing of personal data required for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, the legal basis is Art. 6(1) letter b DSGVO. This also applies to processing operations that are necessary to carry out pre-contractual measures. Insofar as the processing of personal data is required to fulfil a legal obligation to which our company is subject, Art. 6(1) letter c DSGVO serves as the legal basis. If processing is necessary to protect a legitimate interest of our company or a third party and if the interests, fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject do not outweigh the first-named interest, the legal basis for processing lies in Art. 6(1) letter f DSGVO.

3. Deletion of Data and Duration of Storage

The personal data of the data subject will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage ceases to apply. Furthermore, data may be stored if this has been provided for by the European or national legislator in EU regulations, laws or other provisions to which the Data Controller is subject. The data will also be blocked or deleted if a storage period prescribed by the aforementioned standards expires, unless there is a need for further storage of the data for the conclusion or fulfilment of a contract.

IV. Provision of the Website and Creation of Logfiles

1. Description and Scope of Data Processing

Every time you visit our website, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the accessing computer. The following data is collected:

(1) information about the browser type and version used
(2) the user's operating system
(3) the internet service provider of the user
(4) the IP address of the user
(5) date and time of access
(6) websites from which the user's system reaches our website
(7) websites accessed by the user's system via our website
(8) subsites accessed by the user's system on our website

The data is also stored in the logfiles of our system. This data is not stored together with other personal data of the user.

2. Legal Basis for Data Processing

The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and log files is Art. 6(1) letter f DSGVO.

3. Purpose of Data Processing

The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable the website to be delivered to the user's computer. For this the IP address of the user must remain stored for the duration of the session.

The data is stored in logfiles to ensure the functionality of the website. In addition, the data serves to optimise the website and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. An evaluation of the data for marketing purposes does not take place in this context.

Our legitimate interest in data processing pursuant to Art. 6(1) letter f DSGVO is also based on these purposes.

4. Duration of Storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. In the case of the collection of data for the provision of the website, this is the case when the respective session has ended.

If the data is stored in logfiles, this is the case after seven days at the latest. Further storage is possible. In this case, the IP addresses of the users are deleted or alienated, so that an attribution to the accessing client is no longer possible.

5. Possibility of Objection and Removal

The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of data in logfiles is absolutely necessary for the operation of the website. Consequently, there is no possibility of objection on the part of the user.

V. Use of Cookies

1. Description and Scope of Data Processing

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in the internet browser or by the internet browser on the user's computer system. If a user visits a website, a cookie may be stored on the user's operating system.

This cookie contains a typical character string that enables a unique identification of the browser when the website is called up again. We use cookies to make our website more user-friendly. Some elements contained herein require that the accessing browser can be identified even after a page change.

The following data can be stored and transmitted in the cookies:

(1) language settings
(2) log-in information

We also use cookies on our website which enable an analysis of the user's surfing behaviour. In this way, the following data can be transmitted:

(1) entered search terms
(2) frequency of page views
(3) use of website functions

Appropriate technical precautions are taken to pseudonymise the user data collected in this way so that it is no longer possible to attribute the data to the user calling up the website. In particular, the data will not be stored together with other personal data of the users of our website.

When you visit our website, an information banner informs you about the use of cookies and refers you to this data protection statement. In this context, it is also pointed out that there is an option of deletion in this respect.

2. Legal Basis for Data Processing

The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies is Art. 6(1) letter f DSGVO.

For the processing of personal data using cookies used for analytical purposes, the legal basis involves the presence of the user's consent in this regard in Art. 6(1) letter a DSGVO.

3. Purpose of Data Processing

The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to simplify the use of internet pages for users. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. In this case it is necessary for the browser to be recognised even after a page change.

We need cookies for the following applications:

(1) accepting language settings
(2) remembering search terms

The analysis cookies are used to improve the quality of our website and its content. Through the analysis cookies we learn how the website is used and can thus continuously optimise our offer.

For these purposes, our legitimate interest is also based on the processing of personal data in accordance with Art. 6(1) letter f DSGVO.

4. Duration of Storage, Possibility of Objection and Removal

Cookies are stored on the user's computer and transmitted from there to our website. As a user, you therefore have full control over the use of cookies. You can deactivate or restrict the transmission of cookies at any time by changing the settings in your internet browser. It is also possible at any time to delete cookies that have already been saved. This can also be done automatically. However, if cookies for our website are deactivated, it is possible that not all functions of our website can be used to their full capacity.

5. The following additional information is provided on the individual analysis services:

We also use the following analysis tools:

Google Analytics

Our website uses functions of the web analysis service Google Analytics. Provider of the web analysis service is Google Inc, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.

Google Analytics uses "cookies", the technical significance of which has already been explained. Information generated by cookies about your use of our website is transmitted to a Google server and stored there. Server location is usually the USA.

Google Analytics cookies are set on the basis of Art. 6(1) letter f DSGVO. As the operator of this website, we have a legitimate interest in analysing user behaviour in order to optimise our website and, where applicable, our advertising.

IP anonymisation

We use Google Analytics in conjunction with IP anonymisation. It ensures that Google shortens your IP address within member states of the European Union or in other signatory states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area prior to transmission to the USA. There may be exceptional cases where Google may pass the full IP address to a server in the USA and shortened there. On our behalf, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, to create reports on website activity and to provide us with other services relating to website and internet use. The IP address transmitted by Google Analytics is not merged with other Google data.

Browser plug-in

The setting of cookies by your web browser is preventable. However, some functions of our website may be restricted by that prevention. You may also opt out of the collection of information about your use of the website, including your IP address and subsequent processing by Google. This is possible by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available via the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en .

Objection to data collection

You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by clicking on the following link. An opt-out cookie is then set which prevents the collection of your data on future visits to our website: Disable Google Analytics.

Details on how Google Analytics handles user data can be found in Google's privacy policy: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=en .

Order processing

To fully comply with legal data protection requirements, we have concluded an order processing agreement with Google.

Demographic Features by Google Analytics

Our website uses the "demographic features" function of Google Analytics. It can be used to create reports that contain information on the age, gender and interests of site visitors. This data comes from interest-related advertising by Google and from visitor data from third-party providers. It is not possible to attribute the data to a specific person. You can deactivate this function at any time. You can do this through the ad settings in your Google Account or by generally prohibiting Google Analytics from collecting your information, as explained in "Opt-out of data collection".

Google AdSense

Our website uses Google AdSense. The provider is Google Inc, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.

Google AdSense serves the integration of advertisements and sets cookies. Cookies are small text files, as already described above. Google AdSense also uses "web beacons". Web beacons are invisible graphics that enable an analysis of visitor traffic on our website.

Information generated by cookies and web beacons is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers. Server location is the USA. Google may share this information with third parties. However, Google will not merge your IP address with other data stored regarding you.

AdSense cookies are stored in accordance with Art. 6(1) letter f DSGVO. We as website operators have a legitimate interest in analysing user behaviour in order to optimise our website and our advertising.

With a modern web browser you can monitor, restrict and prevent the setting of cookies. Deactivation of cookies may result in limited functionality of our website. By using our website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above.

Google AdWords and Google Conversion Tracking

Our website uses Google AdWords. Provider is Google Inc, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States.

AdWords is an online advertising program. As part of the online advertising program, we work with conversion tracking. After a click on an ad placed by Google, a cookie is set for conversion tracking. Cookies are small text files, as already described above. Google AdWords cookies expire after 30 days and are not used to personally identify users. The cookie enables Google and us to recognise that you clicked on an ad and were redirected to our website.

Each Google AdWords customer receives a different cookie. Cookies are not trackable through AdWords customer websites. Conversion cookies are used to generate conversion statistics for AdWords customers who use conversion tracking. Adwords customers can see how many users clicked on their ad and were redirected to pages with a conversion tracking tag. However, AdWords customers do not receive any information that enables personal identification of users. If you do not wish to participate in tracking, you can object to its use. In this case the conversion cookie must be deactivated in the user settings of the browser. When this is done no inclusion in the conversion tracking statistics takes place.

Conversion cookies are stored on the basis of Art. 6(1) letter f DSGVO. We as website operators have a legitimate interest in analysing user behaviour in order to optimise our website and our advertising.

Details on Google AdWords and Google Conversion Tracking can be found in Google's privacy policy: https://www.google.de/policies/privacy/ .

You can use a modern web browser to monitor, restrict or prevent the setting of cookies. Deactivation of cookies may result in limited functionality of our website.

VII. ePaper

1. Description and Scope of Data Processing

You can subscribe to ePaper (digital editions) free of charge on our website. When you register for the ePaper, the following data from the input mask will be transmitted to us:

(1) e-mail
(2) first name (optional)
(3) last name (optional)

In addition, the following data is collected upon registration:

(1) IP address of the calling computer
(2) date and time of registration

In the course of the registration process, your consent is obtained for the processing of the data and reference is made to this data protection declaration.

We use rapidmail to send our ePaper. Your data will therefore be transmitted to rapidmail GmbH, Augustinerplatz 2, 79098 Freiburg i.Br., Germany. It is forbidden for rapidmail GmbH to use your data for other purposes than shipping. A passing on or a sale of your data by the rapidmail GmbH is not permitted. rapidmail is a German, certified newsletter software provider, which was carefully selected according to the requirements of the DSGVO.

2. Legal Basis for Data Processing

The legal basis for the processing of data after registration for the ePaper by the user is Art. 6(1) letter a DSGVO.

3. Purpose of Data Processing

The collection of the user's e-mail address serves to deliver the ePaper. The optional information is used to personalise the dispatch of the ePaper.

4. Duration of Storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. The user's e-mail address and other optional information will therefore be stored for as long as the ePaper subscription is active or the further processing of the optional information has been revoked.

VIII. Contact Form

1. Description and Scope of Data Processing

We can be contacted via the electronic contact form provided. In this case, the user's personal data transmitted using the contact form will be stored. In addition, the following data is collected when contacting us:

(1) name of sender
(2) e-mail address of the sender
(3) phone number of the sender (optional)
(4) company name of sender (optional)
(5) IP address of the calling computer
(6) date and time of sending the contact form

Your consent is obtained for the processing of the data within the scope of the sending process and reference is made to this data protection declaration.

In this context, the data will not be passed on to third parties. The data is used exclusively for processing the conversation.

2. Legal Basis for Data Processing

The legal basis for the processing of the data after the user has used the contact form is Art. 6(1) letter a DSGVO.

3. Purpose of Data Processing

The processing of the personal data from the input mask serves us only for the registration of the establishment of contact. If contact is made via an electronic contact form, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in the processing of the data.

4. Duration of Storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. For the personal data sent by contact form, this is the case when the conversation with the user is finished. The conversation is terminated when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the facts in question have been finally clarified.

5. Possibility of Objection and Removal

The user has the option to revoke her or his consent to the processing of personal data at any time. If the user contacts us via the contact form, she or he can object to the storage of her or his personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued. The user can send an e-mail to data-privacy(at)european-business.com for the revocation, for example.

IX. e-mail Contact

1. Description and Scope of Data Processing

You can contact us via the e-mail addresses provided. In this case, the user's personal data transmitted by e-mail will be stored. In this context, the data will not be passed on to third parties.

2. Legal Basis for Data Processing

The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of sending an e-mail is Art. 6(1) letter f DSGVO and Art. 6(1) letter a DGSVO.

3. Purpose of Data Processing

The processing of the personal data from the e-mail conversation serves us only for the registration of the establishment of contact. In the event of contact by e-mail, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in the processing of the data. In addition, the user also consents to being contacted by e-mail.

4. Duration of Storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. For the personal data sent by e-mail, this is the case when the conversation with the user has ended, unless there is another reason for processing. The conversation is terminated when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the facts in question have been finally clarified.

5. Possibility of Objection and Removal

The user has the option to revoke his or her consent to the processing of personal data at any time. If the user contacts us by e-mail, he or she can object to the storage of his or her personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued. The user can send an e-mail to data-privacy(at)european-business.com for the revocation, for example.

X. "Write Us" Function

1. Description and Scope of Data Processing

On our website we also offer a so-called "Write Us" function. You can use it to contact the companies described in the corresponding report. This is done via a function similar to sending an e-mail. The message is distributed via one of our servers and is only stored there as a copy for the purpose of possible abuse prevention. In this case, the data sent with the e-mail will be stored. In this context, no data will be passed on to third parties, with the exception, of course, of the company to which the message is to be sent. In principle, no inspection of the sent messages by us takes place, with the exception of the addressed protection against misuse.

By using the "Write Us" function, you agree to the processing by us of personal data entered therein, and its transfer to the described company.

2. Legal Basis for Data Processing

The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of sending a message via the "Write Us" function is Art. 6(1) letter a DGSVO and Art. 6(1) letter f DSGVO.

3. Purpose of Data Processing

The processing of personal data from a message via the "Write Us" function enables us to contact the company described and, in individual cases, to protect against misuse. In addition to the user's consent, this also includes the necessary legitimate interest in the processing of the data.

4. Duration of Storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. For the personal data sent by message via the "Write Us" function, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended, unless there is another reason for processing. The conversation is terminated when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the facts in question have been finally clarified. We assume this if the message is older than 3 months.

5. Possibility of Objection and Removal

The user has the option to revoke her or his consent to the processing of personal data at any time. If the user uses the "Write Us" function, she or he can object to the storage of her or his personal data at any time. In such a case, we will delete this personal data, unless there is suspicion of misuse in individual cases. In addition, the "Write Us" function may no longer be available after a revocation. The user can send an e-mail to data-privacy(at)european-business.com for the revocation, for example.

XI. Social Media Buttons

On our website social media buttons are displayed, which enable the sharing of contributions on the respective social media platform.

Integrated social media platforms:

Facebook is operated by Facebook Inc, 1601 S. California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA. "("Facebook"). Privacy policy of Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/policy.php .

Google+ is operated by Google Inc, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA ("Google"). Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy .

Twitter is operated by Twitter Inc, 1355 Market St, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA ("Twitter"). Privacy policy of Twitter: https://twitter.com/privacy .

XING is operated by XING AG, Dammtorstrasse 29-32, 20354 Hamburg, Germany ("XING"). Data protection information from XING: https://privacy.xing.com/de/datenschutzerklaerung .

LinkedIn is operated by LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland ("LinkedIn"). Data Protection Policy of LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy .

In order to increase the protection of your data when you visit our website, the social media buttons are integrated into the page by means of a so-called "2-click solution". This form of integration ensures that no data is transferred to the respective social media platform when a page of our website containing such social media buttons is called up. By pressing the respective social media button, the login page of the corresponding social media platform is opened. After successful registration a preview of the contribution to be shared takes place. Only with subsequent confirmation is the contribution finally shared on the respective social media platform and associated data transferred to the respective provider.

If you are logged in to one of the social media platforms, you can preview the article to be shared by clicking on the respective social media button. Only with subsequent confirmation is the contribution finally shared on the respective Social Media platform and associated data transferred to the respective provider.

For purposes and scope of data collection and further processing and use of the data by the providers as well as your rights and setting options for the protection of your personal data, please refer to the privacy policy of the providers.

XII. YouTube Video Hosting

When using our website, videos can either be made available on YouTube or via your own host.

For integration and display of video content our website uses plug-ins from YouTube. The video portal is provided by YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066, USA.

When a page with an integrated YouTube plug-in is opened, a connection to YouTube's servers is established. This will tell YouTube which of our pages you have visited. YouTube can associate your surfing behaviour directly with your personal profile if you are logged into your YouTube account. You can prevent this by logging out beforehand.

The use of YouTube is in the interest of an appealing presentation of our online offers. This represents a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6(1) letter f DSGVO.

Details on the handling of user data can be found in YouTube's privacy policy at: https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy .

XIII. Amazon affiliate program

As we participate in the Amazon Affiliate Program our pages contain advertisements and links to the sites run by amazon.de through which we can earn referral fees.

Amazon uses cookies to trace the origin of the orders. As a result, Amazon can detect that you clicked the affiliate link on our website. The storage of Amazon cookies (as described above) is based on Art. 6 (f) DSGVO. The website operator has a legitimate interest in this service since it only receives credit for referral fees if these cookies are set.

For further information about how Amazon uses your data, see the privacy policy: https://www.amazon.de/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201909010

XIV. Disclosure of Data for Contract Processing

Your personal data will only be passed on or otherwise transferred to third parties if this is necessary for the purpose of contract processing (dispatch of expenses, invoicing, etc.) or if you have given your express consent. The service providers commissioned for the aforementioned purposes will only receive the information necessary to fulfil their respective tasks. Any other use of the information is not permitted.

Authorised service providers and therefore possible recipients of the data:

- logistics and shipping service providers
- service providers in the field of accounting

XV. Rights of the Data Subject

If your personal data is processed, you are affected within the meaning of the DSGVO and you have the following rights vis-à-vis the Data Controller:

1. Right to Information

You can ask the Data Controller to confirm whether personal data relating to you will be processed by us.

If such processing has taken place, you can request the following information from the Data Controller:

(1) the purposes for which the personal data is processed;
(2) the categories of personal data being processed;
(3) the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data concerning you has been or is still being disclosed;
(4) the planned duration of the storage of the personal data concerning you or, if specific information on this is not possible, criteria for determining the storage period;
(5) the existence of a right to rectification or deletion of personal data concerning you, a right to limitation of processing by the Data Controller or a right to object to such processing;
(6) the existence of a right of appeal to a supervisory authority;
(7) any available information on the origin of the data if the personal data is not collected from the data subject;
(8) the existence of automated decision-making including profiling in accordance with Art. 22(1) and (4) DSGVO and - at least in these cases - meaningful information on the logic involved and the scope and intended effects of such processing for the data subject.

You have the right to request information as to whether the personal data concerning you is transferred to a third country or to an international organisation. In this context, you may request to be informed of the appropriate guarantees pursuant to Art. 46 DSGVO in connection with the transmission.

2. Right to Correction

You have a right of rectification and/or completion vis-à-vis the Data Controller if the personal data processed concerning you is incorrect or incomplete. The Data Controller shall make the correction without delay.

3. Right to Limitation of Processing

Under the following conditions, you may request that the processing of personal data concerning you be restricted:

(1) if you dispute the accuracy of the personal data concerning you for a period that enables the Data Controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data;
(2) the processing is unlawful and you refuse to delete the personal data and instead request that the use of the personal data be restricted;
(3) the Data Controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but you do need it to assert, exercise or defend legal claims; or
(4) if you have filed an objection to the processing pursuant to Art. 21(1) DSGVO and it has not yet been determined whether the legitimate reasons of the Data Controller outweigh your reasons.

If the processing of personal data concerning you has been restricted, such data may only be processed - apart from being stored - with your consent or for the purpose of asserting, exercising or defending rights or protecting the rights of another natural or legal person or on grounds of an important public interest of the Union or a Member State.

If the processing restriction has been restricted according to the above conditions, you will be informed by the Data Controller before the restriction is lifted.

4. Right to Deletion

a) Duty to Delete

You may request that the Data Controller delete the personal data relating to you without delay and the Data Controller is obliged to delete this data without delay if one of the following reasons applies:

(1) The personal data concerning you is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or otherwise processed.
(2) You revoke your consent on which the processing was based pursuant to Art. 6(1) letter a or Art. 9(2) letter a DSGVO, and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
(3) You file an objection against the processing pursuant to Art. 21(1) DSGVO and there are no overriding legitimate reasons for the processing, or you file an objection against the processing pursuant to Art. 21(2) DSGVO.
(4) The personal data concerning you has been processed unlawfully.
(5) The deletion of personal data relating to you is necessary to fulfil a legal obligation under Union law or the law of the Member States to which the Data Processor is subject.
(6) The personal data concerning you was collected in relation to information society services offered pursuant to Art. 8(1) DSGVO.

b) Information to Third Parties

If the Data Controller has made the personal data concerning you public and is obliged to delete it pursuant to Art. 17(1) DSGVO, he shall take appropriate measures, including technical measures, taking into account the available technology and the implementation costs, to inform Data Controllers who process the personal data that you as the data subject have requested the deletion of all links to this personal data or of copies or replications of this personal data.

c) Exceptions

The right to cancellation does not exist insofar as the processing is necessary

(1) to exercise freedom of expression and information;
(2) for the performance of a legal obligation required for processing under the law of the Union or of the Member States to which the Data Controller is subject or for the performance of a task in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority conferred on the Data Controller;
(3) for reasons of public interest in the field of public health pursuant to Art. 9(2) letter h and i and Art. 9(3) DSGVO;
(4) for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes, or for statistical purposes pursuant to Art. 89(1) DSGVO, insofar as the law referred to under a) is likely to make it impossible or seriously impair the attainment of the objectives of such processing, or
(5) to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.

5. Right to Information

If you have exercised your right to have the Data Controller correct, delete or limit the processing, he/she is obliged to inform all recipients to whom the personal data concerning you has been disclosed of this correction or deletion of the data or restriction of processing, unless this proves impossible or involves a disproportionate effort.

You have the right to be informed by the Data Controller about such recipients.

6. Right to Data Transferability

You have the right to receive the personal data concerning you that you have provided to the Data Controller and to receive it in a structured, standard and machine-readable format. In addition, you have the right to pass this data on to another Data Controller without hindrance by the Data Controller to whom the personal data was provided, provided that

(1) processing is based on consent pursuant to Art. 6(1) letter a DSGVO or Art. 9(2) letter a DSGVO or on a contract pursuant to Art. 6(1) letter b DSGVO and
(2) processing is carried out by means of automated methods.

In exercising this right, you also have the right to request that the personal data concerning you be transferred directly from one Data Controller to another Data Controller, insofar as this is technically feasible. The freedoms and rights of other persons may not be affected by this.

The right to transferability shall not apply to the processing of personal data necessary for the performance of a task in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority conferred on the Data Controller.

7. Right of Objection

You have the right to object at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation to the processing of your personal data in accordance with Art. 6(1) letter e or f DSGVO.

The Data Controller will no longer process the personal data concerning you, unless he can prove compelling reasons worthy of protection for the processing, which outweigh your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.

If the personal data concerning you is processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of the personal data concerning you for the purpose of such advertising.

If you object to the processing for direct marketing purposes, the personal data concerning you will no longer be processed for these purposes.

You have the option to exercise your right of objection in connection with the use of Information Society services by means of automated procedures using technical specifications, notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC.

8. Right to Revocation of the Data Protection Declaration of Consent

You have the right to revoke your data protection declaration of consent at any time. The revocation of consent shall not affect the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until revocation.

9. Right of Appeal to a Supervisory Authority

Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right of appeal to a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State where you reside or work or in the location where the infringement is suspected to have taken place, if you believe that the processing of personal data concerning you is contrary to the DSGVO.

The supervisory authority to which the complaint has been lodged shall inform the complainant of the status and results of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy under Article 78 DSGVO.